Ready ….Set …..Go!!!
Mitchell High School
Fall 2009
Get Ready
It’s for REAL from here on
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New Experiences
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Long-term Projects
Mixed Classes
Three lunches – A B C
Repeat Classes
Life Choices….long term consequences
…choices that will follow you your whole life!
– Graduation Tracks
• Distinguished
• Advanced
• Standard
Credits
• 24 to graduate
• Credits earn privileges
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Prom
Open Lunch
Early Graduation/Graduation
Certain classes
• Expectations
– Greater than ever
– Parents needed 16-18 credits to graduate
Hand outs
• It is all about PLANNING
Let’s talk classes first
• Core classes
• Electives
– Required
– Choice
9th Grade Core
• English
– English I
• Book Report
• Homework
• Deadlines
• Math -
– Integrated Math
– Algebra
– CP Geometry
• Calculator – TI- 93
• Science
– Physical Science
• Civics
– Government-like
Electives
• Fine Arts
• PE
– Need 2 Classes
– Must Dress
– Must Participate
• World Language
• Careers
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Ag
Business
FACS
Health
Technical
Industrial Tech
Computer/Technology
Fine Arts
• Art
– Intro to Art, Drawing, Crafts, Sculpture,
Painting, Adv. Painting, Graphic Design….
• Band
– Marching and Concert
• Choir
– Prep Choir
PE
• Criteria to Passing
– Must Dress
• Points
– Must Participate
• Points
– …Running the mile
• Need 2 Classes
– Recommend take them
in freshman year
• Choices
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Weightlifting
Fall Activities
Spring Activities
Aerobics
Racquet Activities
Advanced Classes
• Adv. Weight
• Adv. Spring/Fall
• Etc.
Careers
• Taught by Counselor
• We know all students at MHS
• Content
– Skills Assessment and Development
– Exploration
– Investigate Options
Ag
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Enjoy the outside
Leadership Opportunities
Involvement in FFA
Place to grow
– Classes
– Introduction to Food, Animal Science, and Power
Systems
– Leadership and Development
FACS
• Single Living
• Food For Life
– Pro-Start I, II
• Child Development
• Parenthood
• Interior Design
Business
• Intro to Business- 9- 12th grade
• 10 – 12th grade
– Accounting I, II
– Practical Law
– Economics
Health
• Health Occupations
• Survey of Health
• Intro to Sports Medicine
• Must be in 10 – 12 th grade
Technical
• Intro to Auto
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Engines
Steering and Suspension
Brakes
Electronics
Industrial Technical
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Intro to Drafting
Intro to CAD
Home Maintenance
General Shop
– 10 – 12
• Metalworking, Welding I, II
Computer
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Business Computers
Computer App I
Computer App II
Computer App III
Informational Technology
Science
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Biology
Chemistry/CP Chemistry
Advanced Biology
Advanced CP Chem
Physics
Environmental Science
English
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Shakespeare
AP English
Newspaper
Yearbook
Technical Writing
Creative Writing
Math
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Algebra
Geometry/CP Geometry
Algebra II/CP Algebra II
Pre-Calc
Calc/AP Calc
Statistics
Social Studies
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World History- Ancient and Modern
US History or AP US History
Psychology
Psychology Today
Sociology
Indian Dakota History
Government – AP Government
World Language
• Spanish
• German
– Distinguish Track – 2 years World Language
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Urban Legend/Myth
• Don’t need a World Language to
graduate MHS or attend a SD
university!!!!
Expectations
High School is about expectations and
choices!
Wrapping up the package…..
Choices…
Scholarships….Opportunities
• GPA
• ACT- classes and preparation
• Attendance Info
– Absent
– Tardies
Unique Opportunities
• College credit
• Great classes
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Drama
Electronics
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Worried – ScaredAfraid?
• Relax!
• Transitions…
- Day Care to Kindergarten
- 5th grade – 6th grade
- 8th grade -9th grade
Stop!
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No initiations!
Legal ramifications
School ramifications
Not a game….don’t be involved!
Come on in!
• Building opens at ??
• Building closes at??
• Access to building..
Attendance
• Clearly outlined
• 7 absences/semester/class
• NC = No Credit
– Take again …..acts like an F
• Removed from class
Interesting
• Planner
• Water
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Lockers
• Pick out in August
• 4 years
• Key - $5.00
– Lose it = $10.00
Parent Night
• February 9th@7:00.....
• Bring parents….
Successful Registration
• Seek Advice and Input
• Online book vs. 9th grade book
• Complete registration sheet
– 9th grade classes only
– Alternative classes
• Meet deadlines- you don’t or I will
• Signatures
• Plan for the long-term
Next Week……things you
should have….
• Registration Sheet
• Graduation Track/4 Year Plan Sheet
• Access to Course Description Book
• …..See Mrs. Fowkes
…Point to Remember
• You asked for it…..
• Don’t change teachers….
• We are the real world!!!
Questions?