Henry Ford II Curriculum Night Welcome Class 2022

Henry Ford II Curriculum Night Welcome Class 2022 Mr. Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Dr. Heather Blum – Associate Principal Mr. Mark Mc. Loughlin – Associate Principal (A – L) Mrs. Rose Sinishtaj – Intern Associate Principal (M – Z)

Who is My Counselor? Last Name Counselor A – Dd Mrs. Diane Schodowski De – I Mrs. Bettye Ann Kittle J – Mh Mr. Matt Joseph Mi – Sg Mrs. Catherine Livingston Sh – Z Mr. Greg Jesko

Counseling Center Services • Academic / Scheduling • Personal / Social • Career / College

Graduation Requirements: • Must earn a total of 22 credit hours • Must take the MME • SAT / Work. Keys / M-STEP • Must be up to date on Four Year Plan: Naviance

FILL OUT THE SCHEDULE FORM ACCURATELY • • Complete form in pencil Mark Core Courses Teacher Signature for Honors, AP, or Advanced Math Course Electives • Full Year Code A/B • ½ credit write two classes • M 010 / M 020 • Health / 9 th PE Don’t forget alternates Commitment with Signature Parent Signatures

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • ENGLISH • CREDITS REQUIRED - 4 CREDITS • ENGLISH 9 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 10 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 11 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 12 – 1 credit

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • SOCIAL STUDIES • CREDITS REQUIRED – 3 CREDITS • WORLD HISTORY - 1 credit • U. S. GOVERNMENT - 0. 5 credit • ECONOMICS - 0. 5 credit

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • SCIENCE • CREDITS REQUIRED – 3 CREDITS • BIOLOGY - 1 credit • CHEMISTRY - 1 credit • ADDITIONAL SCIENCE - 1 credit

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • MATH • CREDITS REQUIRED – 4 CREDITS • GEOMETRY - 1 credit • ALGEBRA 1 - 1 credit • ALGEBRA 2 - 1 credit • SENIOR MATH-RELATED - 1 credit

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • World Language • CREDITS REQUIRED – 2 CREDITS • Two consecutive years of a world language • Flex Option available for those taking one year • World languages taken in 7 th or 8 th grade will count for high school credit if you received a 70% or higher in each quarter AND the mid-term / final exam.

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION • CREDITS REQUIRED – ½ CREDIT OF EACH • Flex Option Available for PE Credit • • Two Seasons of Marching Band Two Seasons of HFII Sport

WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • VPAA Visual, Performing & Applied Arts • CREDITS REQUIRED – 1 CREDIT • Numerous courses fulfill this requirement • Anything on your Course Offering list with a “V” code

Understand the COURSE OFFERING handout • COURSES ORGANIZATED BY DEPARTMENT • COURSE NUMBERS / COURSE TITLE • GRADE • CREDITS • ½ credit or 1 credit • CODES • • • * One semester course V = Visual Performing & Applied Arts T. R. = Teacher Recommendation • PREREQUISITES • • Courses T. R. & Signature Link to Curriculum Guide

Check the Curriculum Guide Want more information about a class?

WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT? ACADEMIC PREPARATION • UCS Graduation Requirements are only a start ! • Academic performance – OTHER FACTORS • ü GPA & Rank • • Test scores • AP and Honors courses Academic rigor THROUGH senior year – minimum of 3 -4 academic core courses • • • Involvement in school and community › Clubs › Sports › Performing Arts › Service Leadership Essays World Language

Stay Connected & Informed • Visit the Henry Ford II Homepage Often • Use the Power. School Parent Portal • Receive information electronically through email • Log into Naviance Family Connection

ACADEMIC SUPPORTS • Use an Agenda • Get & Stay Organized • Daily Distraction Free Homework Time • Monitor grades on Power School • Get Involved in School! • STRIVE • Monday – Thursday 2: 15 – 3: 15 Student-centered academic help sessions in Media Center • National Honor Society Tutor List • Self-Tutorial Websites • • Khan Academy Outside Tutoring Referrals

Important Dates to Remember • SCHEDULES ARE BEING COLLECTED by Friday, March 16 th • We encourage you to meet with your Bemis counselor to make sure you are doing things correctly! • Ford II Counselors will meet with students individually on Tuesday, March 20 th

UCS CAREER EXPO Thursday, March 22 nd from 7 – 9 pm Eisenhower High School üMeet career professionals who can answer your questions about job responsibilities, requirements and skills üDiscover the high school classes to prepare for your Career Pathway üLearn what education and training is needed after high school for your career üDiscuss with UCS teachers the course offerings to include in your EDP üCheck out the job outlook and projected income for selected careers! DON’T MISS IT!

UCS COLLEGE FAIR @ HFII Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6: 30 – 8: 00 pm Over 60 Colleges/ Universities will be present! Don’t miss out! Gather information and network with the college reps.

Communication • District website: www. uticak 12. org • From there click on Henry Ford II Link • Power. School and Parent Portal • Provides access to students grades and attendance as well as teacher’s email addresses • Questions? Contact your counselor via phone or email Last Name Counselor A – Dd Mrs. Diane Schodowski De – I Mrs. Bettye Ann Kittle J – Mh Mr. Matt Joseph Mi – Sg Mrs. Catherine Livingston Sh – Z Mr. Greg Jesko