Freshman Transition PowerPoint

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Middletown High School values Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and
Excellence. Through rigorous curriculum and the building of relationships among faculty, staff,
students and community, we empower students to become life-long learners. Our educational
community will foster self esteem and a culture of achievement and acceptance. Students will
leave Middletown High School with the 21st-century skills necessary to maximize their potential
as productive members of society and contributors to the global community.
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Preparation
to use 21st-century skills and to become self-sufficient and active contributors in a dynamically changing world.
Respect
for the school’s institutional framework and for values which reflect consideration and regard for people and
property, while embracing differences in culture, ideas, and beliefs.
Integrity
to maintain high ethical and professional standards in our daily interactions, our work and ourselves.
Determination
to realize one’s fullest potential in the face of social, intellectual, emotional, and physical challenges.
Excellence
in every endeavor reflected in a clear commitment to achieve the highest standards.
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ACADEMICS
ARTS
AGRICULTURE
ATHLETICS
ACTIVITIES
ADVISORY
ACCESSIBLE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AMBITIONS
ADVENTURES
Typical Freshman Schedule
English 9
Algebra or Geometry
Physical Science or Biology
World History
PE 9
Foreign Language
Elective
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Music
Band
Concert Choir
Classroom Piano
Guitar
String/Orchestra
AP Music Theory
Chamber Choir - Audition required
Wind Ensemble - Audition required
Jazz Ensemble - Audition required
Art
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General Art
Drawing &
Painting I & II
Pottery &
Sculpture I & II
Studio Art
AP Studio Art
Photography I
& II
Drama
- Acting I, II, III, IV
- Technical Theater
- Directing
-Multicultural
Theater
Tech. Ed
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Video I, II, III
Morning News
Engineering & Robotics I,
II
Computer Media &
Design I & II
Family & Consumer
Science
-Fashion & Clothing Design I, II
& III
- Foods I & II
- Child Development I, II & III
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Business Education
Accounting I &II
Work I & II
Retailing
Marketing
Career Investigation
Web Page Design
Intro to Programing
On Your Own
Personal Finance
Mastering Microsoft
Intro to Business
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One of 19 High Schools in Connecticut with a
Vocational/Agriculture Program
Hands on experience
Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural
Mechanics & Natural Resources
State of the art facilities
Diverse group of students coming from 16
surrounding towns
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BLUE PRINTS
KEY CLUB
DRAGONS IN ACTION
YEARBOOK
DECA
MSC
DRAMA CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
FUTURE TEACHERS
JUDO
PRIDE
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Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination
& Excellence
Advisor/Advisee Relationship
Goal Setting
Small Group Setting
Discuss Current Issues/Events
Community Driven Projects
Relationship Building
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Student Support Service
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After School Tutoring
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every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our Media Center
Teachers available by appointment
School Based Health Center
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Guidance counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologist,
Special Education
A division of the Community Health Center
College & Career Center
Media Center
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Books, Research, Computers & More
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Numerous Athletic State and Conference
Championships
Yearly Regional & All-State Music Competition
Representatives
Multiple International & State DECA Career
Development Conference Winners
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2012, 20+ International Competitors
Yearly FFA National Finalists
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2012 National Finalist in Specialty Livestock Production
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Advanced Placement classes
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University of Connecticut Early College
Experience
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12 AP classes offered yearly
4 UConn classes offered yearly
Wesleyan University High School Scholars
Program
Virtual High School Courses
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COLLEGE PLANNING
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ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES
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FALL 2012, 80 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
RESUME BUILDING
INTREST INVENTORIES
SCHOLARSHIPS
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COUNSELOR AVAILIABLE EVERY PERIOD OF EVERY DAY
CLASS OF 2012, $89,000 FROM LOCAL SOURCES
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
SAT/ACT PLANNING
Johnson and Wales
Brown
St. Joseph’s
Newbury
Brio Academy
Eastern
Southern
Western
Johnson State
Lincoln Tech
Marines
Trinity
Connecticut College
Fairfield University
American International
Franklin Pierce
Mitchell
Western New England
University of New Haven
UMASS
Assumption
Albertus Magnus
Lafayette
Coppin State
McGill
Marist
Navy
Post University
Quinnipiac
Roger Williams
Salve Regina
Georgia Tech
Central
Paul Mitchell
Unity
NYU
University of Hartford
Northeastern
Wesleyan
Vassar
University of Vermont
Hampton
Bryant
Bay Path
CT Culinary Institute
Colby
Clark
Army
Airforce
Cornell
Five Towns
Howard
Rutgers
Sacred Heart
Stony Brook
UCONN
University of Rhode Island
Worcester Polytech
Berkeley
Boston University
Endicott College
George Mason
Porter and Chester
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