High School Orientation
2011-12 School Year
Administration
• Cynthia Andersen, Principal (313-625-4683)
▫ Any School Problem or Concern
• Tarik Khoury, Assistant Principal
▫ Discipline
• Johnie Robinson, Dean of Students
▫ Discipline
• Counselors: LaKiesha Holliday, (A-L); Betty Lorenz, (M-Z)
▫ Student Academics/Personal Concerns
• Lindsay Stefanski, H.S. Administrative Assistant
▫ Absences, Leave Early Requests, Emergency Calls
• Chris Schultz– REACH Coordinator
Start Times/Lunch Hours
• School Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
• “A” Lunch 12:00 – 12:25
• “B” Lunch 1:00 - 1:25
• The school building will open at 7:30 for
breakfast
• No fast food deliveries are permitted for
students.
Dress Code
“Shows Unity for a Common Goal—Success”
• Navy Blue ATA Polo
• Black, Khaki, or Navy Blue
Docker-type Pants
• Black Leather Lace up Shoes
• Tucked in Shirt
• Black Belt
• No Earrings for Boys
• No Large Jewelry for Girls (no larger than a quarter)
• ATA Sweatshirt
• NO PURSES IN CLASS
***See Student Handbook for complete description***
ID Cards
• Must be visible at all times
• Used for dances and lunches
• Failure to wear them =
▫ 30 minute after school detention
▫ $5.00 to replace
Curriculum
• 9th Grade
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English 9/English Lab
Spanish l
Intermediate Algebra/Geometry
Integrated Science
Math Lab
U.S. History
Curriculum
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English 10
Chemistry
Spanish 2 or Spanish 1
Intermediate Algebra or Geometry
World History
Government
Seminar 10
Curriculum
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American Literature
Physics
Speech/Technical Writing
ACT Prep/Statistics
Int. Algebra, Geometry or College Algebra
Economics
Career Pathway Classes (1 class)
 Introduction to Business
 Applied Engineering Math 1 – Concepts and History of
Engineering
 Applied Engineering Math II - CAD
 Medical Terminology/Healthy Living
Curriculum
• 12th Grade
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Composition/Advanced Composition
Global Economics
Geometry, College Algebra, or Pre-Calculus
Financial Management
Career Path Way Classes (3 classes)
 Management/Financial Mgmt/Intro to
Business/Accounting
 Sustainability/Management/Financial Management
 Intro to Anatomy/Physiology
Psychology/Management/Financial Management
Student Parking Rules
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- Possess a valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operators License and vehicle registration.
- Park only in the designated student parking area.
- Adhere to the 10 M.P.H. speed limit while on school property.
- No reckless driving.
- No squealing tires.
- No loud music.
- Obtain parking permit from security personnel.
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Failure to comply with these requirements will result in revocation of parking
privileges
Engineering
• Applied Engineering Math I and II
• Sustainability
• Ford PAS Modules (10-11)
▫ Reverse Engineering
▫ Different By Design
• LSSU Robotics Camp (Optional but strongly
recommended)
Business
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Marketing/BPA
Intro to Business
Management
Financial Management
Accounting
Business Plan
LSSU Business Camp
Health Care
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Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Healthy Living
Sociology
Psychology
Management/Financial Management
LSSU Forensics Camp
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY CLASSES
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COMM120
ENGL109
ENGL110
HLTH110
HLTH127
MATH125
MATH 150
PHYS100
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POLS111
PSYC101
MKTG211
MGMT211
BUS120
ACCT201
BIOL120
SOSC201
• ***Must have 73% for
college credit in any class.
APPLIED ENGINEERING MATH 1 – “CONCEPTS AND
HISTORY OF ENGINEERING”
Grading Scale
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A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59
• Computation of Semester
Grade:
▫ Quarter 1(3)
▫ Quarter 2(4)
▫ Sem. Exam
40%
40%
20%
Testing
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Ed Performance (9th Gr)
MEAP Social Studies (9th Gr)
ACT Explore (9th Gr)
ACT Plan (10th Gr)
Michigan Merit Exam (11th Gr)
Work Keys – Career Readiness (12th Gr)
PASS System
• Parents can access grades, attendance history
• Letter will be sent home with passwords.
Attendance Policy
• Call the High School Office (Lindsay Stefanski) at 313-625-4694 to
report your student’s absence.
▫ If you do not report the absence, it is considered “unexcused”.
• Turn in a note to the High School Office upon your student’s return.
• Ten absences in any semester will lose credit in the class
(extenuating circumstances will be take into consideration)
• Every 3 tardies will be considered an absence from the class.
• ***Please see Student Handbook for full details***
After School Clubs
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Student Activities
National Honor Society
Chess Club
Debate
Junior Optimist Octagon International
Spanish Club
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Running Club
**Students should not participate in more than 2 clubs**
Summer Camps
at Lake Superior State University
• Robotics/Forensics/ Business
• Taught by University
Professors
• Supervised nightly activities.
• Campus life
▫ Stay in Dorms
▫ Eat in Cafeteria
• $75.00 Refundable Deposit
Community Service
• Required for graduation
• 10 hours per year that you attend ATA
BOOK RETURN
• Student must sign out every text book.
• Student must return book at end of semester in order to
take the final exam in that class.
• If the student loses or misplaces their text book, they
must pay for a replacement before taking their final
exam.
• Student must return the same book number at the end of
the semester.
• Some books are class copies, students must sign out a
class book with the teacher.
Parents – What you can do.
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Discuss the Student Contract and the Parent Contract
Ask about homework
Ask student to see their grades for tests/assignments
Be aware of tests and assignments from syllabus or teacher websites
Contact teacher immediately when there is a problem through ATA e-mail
Come to parent-teacher conferences and parent nights
Talk to your student about the importance of doing a good job in school
Tell student they are to be on time for class and in proper dress code
Ask for a conference before you see a failing grade
Tell student they are accountable for their education and
learning
Visit Teacher Classrooms