Indian Trail High School &
Academy
Welcome Class of 2015!
Administrative Team
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Dr. Bethany Ormseth –Principal
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Ms. Starlynn Daley –Assistant Principal
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Ms. Jennifer Knight –Assistant Principal
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Mr. Robert Neu –Assistant Principal
Structure
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Schools within a school
4 Academies
 Comprehensive high school
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Separate course of study with exceptions
Music Program
 World Language
 AP Courses
 Youth Options; contracted services
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KUSD Graduation Requirements
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26 credits to graduate:
English
 Social Studies
 Mathematics
 Science
 PE
 Health
 Consumer Ed
 Elective Courses
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Honors Courses
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Honors courses offer rigor
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Instruction:
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Pace may be faster
Material may be more challenging
Additional work may be required outside of class
Students should be:
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Self-motivated –able to study independently
Persistent –strives for excellence
Self-disciplined –able to meet deadlines
Core Courses
Survey Literature/Composition
 Biology
 US History
 Math –8th grade test/performance
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Algebra 1 A/B
 Algebra
 Geometry
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PE
Elective Courses
Business & Information Technology
Keyboarding**
 Word processing
 Microsoft Word & Excel
 Microsoft Access & PowerPoint
 Taking Care of Business
 Notetaking & Study skills
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Elective Courses
Family & Consumer Science
Child Development
 Food & Nutrition
 Textile Arts
 Interior Design
 Exploring Health Occupations
 Intro. To Medical Terminology
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Elective Courses
Music
Concert Band
 Treble Choir
 Men’s Choir
 Concert Orchestra
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Elective Courses
World Languages
Chinese
 French
 German
 Italian
 Spanish
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Elective Courses
Art
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Introduction to High School Art
Elective Courses
Technology & Engineering
Computer Aided Design
 Construction Planning
 Introduction to Design, Engineering &
Technology
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Elective Courses
Theatre Arts
Acting
 Drama
 Musical Theatre Vocal Tech
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Sample Schedule
1st Semester
Period One
Survey Lit./Comp
Period Two
Intro. to High
School Art
Period Three
Period Four
2nd Semester
US History
Keyboarding
Phy. Ed. I
1st 9 wks
2nd 9 wks
Algebra I
Biology
Concert Band
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
(Alternate Days)
(Alternate Days)
Student Services
9th grade Counselor
 Attendance Dean
 Peer tutoring
 Content area tutoring (teacher)
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Student Life
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Student Council
National Honor Society
Association of Business
Students
Anime Art Club
Dodge Ball Club
Students Against Destructive
Decisions (SADD)
Helping Hands
Heritage Pride
Photography Club
Ski/snowboard Club
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Dance Team
Cheerleading
Prom
Homecoming Games
Homecoming Dance
Winter Formal
ITA Dodgeball Classic
NHS Volleyball Tournament
Science Olympiad
Jazz Ensemble
Alternative Strings Orchestra
Ham Radio Station
Sports
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Team sports
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Football
Boys & Girls Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Boys & Girls
basketball
Baseball
Softball
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Individual sports
played at old
boundary school.
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2012-2013 Varsity
sports program
Under Construction
Under Construction
Under Construction
Registration Timeline
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January 31st –High school selection forms due
February –Course selection????
March – Course verification ??????
May –Summer School Registration (Early
Start, Gear-Up, PE)
August –Parent Gear-Up
August –Registration
September –School Starts