Welcome Class of 2023 CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL HOME

Welcome Class of 2023 CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE MUSTANGS

AGENDA � Chugiak High School info and data � Differences between Middle School & High School � Introduction to counselors � Graduation requirements and course sequences � Chugiak programs: WDS, Honors, Spanish Immersion � Forms: Recommendations & Course Requests � Important Dates

CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL � � CHS opened in 1964 with 182 students Our current enrollment is approximately 900 � The staff includes 53 certified teachers � 100% are Highly Qualified teachers � 65% have a Master’s degree or higher CHS students score higher on college placement exams than the state and national averages:

CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL � The daily schedule: � 1 st period begins at 7: 30 am �There are 6 periods of 52 minutes each �Students are dismissed at 2: 00 pm �PLC Mondays: 1 st period starts at 8: 15 am � Academic Programs at CHS: � World Discovery Seminar � Honors (for 9 th & 10 th grade) � Advanced Placement (for 10 th, 11 th, 12 th grade) � Spanish Immersion � JROTC (Naval Science) � Bio. Ta. PP (Biotechnology) � Culinary Arts & Hospitality � AEL (English Learners) � Comprehensive Sp. Ed

COUNSELORS � 9 th Grade: Mr. Wartman � 10 th-12 th Grade: A-G Ms. Volden H-O Ms. Fullmer P-Z Ms. Moffett

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: MIDDLE SCHOOL: • 7 or 8 classes • 6 classes • Quarter grades • Semester grades + Final Exams • Closed campus • Open Campus • Preparing for high school • Preparing for college or vocation • Conferences are Student-Led • Open conferences twice yearly • No GPA requirement for Sports and Activities • GPA of 2. 0+ is required to be eligible for sports • No formal credit system • Credits are required for graduation YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS A PERMANENT RECORD

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Each semester students are able to earn ½ credit per class � ENGLISH HISTORY SCIENCE MATH PE ELECTIVES = = = 4 credits 3 credits 1. 5 credits 7. 0 credits � TOTAL = 22. 5 CREDITS � � � These are the minimum requirements for graduation. Please note that in order to attend a competitive college, play NCAA sports, or receive scholarships, you may need more than these basic requirements.

LANGUAGE ARTS 4 Credits • 9 th Grade: English I or Honors English I • 10 th Grade: English II or Honors English II • 11 th Grade: English III or AP Language • 12 th Grade: English IV or AP Literature

SOCIAL STUDIES 4 Credits • 9 th Grade: Alaska Studies + Ancient Civilization or Honors Alaska Studies + Honors Ancient Civ. • 10 th Grade: World History or AP World History • 11 th Grade: US History or AP US History • 12 th Grade: US Government + Economics or AP Government + AP Economics

SCIENCE 3 Credits • 1 credit: Physical Science Examples: Chemistry, Astronomy, Earth Science • 1 credit: Life Science Examples: Biology, Anatomy, Bio. Ta. PP • 1 credit: Any Science

MATHEMATICS 3 Credits Required: Complete a year of Algebra Math course sequence: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Other courses offered: Survey of Algebra Math Skills Workshop Informal Geometry Integrated Math Algebra/Stat/Trig AP Statistics

WORLD LANGUAGES CHS World Language Programs: � � � French German Spanish Levels offered: � � � I, III, IV Advanced Placement Spanish Immersion Seal of Biliteracy: • Awarded to ASD students who have attained proficiency in two or more languages • CHS had 35 students earn this award in 2018 Learning a language supports academic achievement, provides cognitive benefits, and increases positive attitudes about other cultures and languages.

SPANISH IMMERSION CHS Spanish Immersion is the continuation of the program from Chugiak Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School. CHS immersion courses are designed to be rigorous and challenging for students while preparing them for upper division university coursework. 9 th Grade: • 10 th Grade: • 11 th Grade: • 12 th Grade: • Perspectivas Literarias Vistas Juveniles del Mundo Hispano Estudios Latinoamericanos AP Spanish Language Students who complete the immersion program in their senior year earn the ASD “Language Immersion Completion Cord” to wear at the Chugiak High School graduation ceremony.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1. 5 Credits • Required for graduation: 3 Semesters of PE/Health • No longer required: Lifetime Personal Fitness • ASAA-sanctioned sports or JROTC may waive some of your PE requirements PE courses at CHS: • • • Basketball First Aid Flag Football Impact Recreational Games Soccer Table Tennis Volleyball Weight Training Yoga

WORLD DISCOVERY SEMINAR What is WDS? • • School-within-a-school for English, History, & Science Employs a Socratic discussion-based learning strategy Emphasizes primary sources and literature instead of textbooks Hands-on activities & projects + community focus WDS Teachers at CHS: • Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Torbensen, Mr. Mason, Mr. Gullett 9 th Grade Program: Maximum of 34 students Lottery dates: • • March 21 st: Application deadline for lottery March 29 th: Parent notification of lottery results www. asdk 12. org/lottery

HONORS PROGRAM • For students who demonstrate academic ability and specific interests in an accelerated curriculum • Covers material more in depth and includes additional selections to increase connections between sources • Students read analyze classic and modern literature and focus on academic writing • Goal is to teach techniques and AP strategies to help students succeed in future honors and AP courses. • Please note that Honors classes are not weighted in the calculation of GPA, but do have an honors designation on the student’s transcript Honors Teachers at CHS: • Ms. Reed & Ms. Armstrong

TENTATIVE LIST OF AP COURSES for Upper Classmen AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Comparative Government AP English Language AP English Literature AP French AP German AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Physics II AP Spanish Language AP Statistics AP US Government AP US History AP World History

RECOMMENDATION FORMS Initial placement into high school core classes is based upon recommendations from your middle school teachers. Your current 8 th grade teachers make recommendations for your English, History, Math and Science classes. Recommendations will be communicated to parents and students at a later date. Please talk to your current teachers if you have any questions.

COURSE REQUEST FORMS �All Course Requests Forms are due by: ○ Thursday, February 28 th �GMS students: ○ You can turn your form into your history teacher or school counselor �MLMS students: ○ You can turn your form into your science teacher or school counselor

ZONE EXEMPTIONS If you are planning on attending CHS, but you reside in another zone, you must submit a zone exemption using the online form. Spanish Immersion students that reside out of zone, also should submit a zone exemption form. Please see the ASD website for more information about the process: https: //www. asdk 12. org/Page/4311

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SPORTS, ACTIVITIES, CLUBS • • • • • Baseball Basketball Bowling Campus Life Cheerleading Cross Country Running Cross Country Skiing Debate FCCLA Flag Football French Club Gay/Straight Alliance Gymnastics Hockey Improv Club Interact Club Key Club • • • • • Mathletes Model UN National Honor Society Pro. Start Riflery School Government Smash Bros. Soccer Softball SPARC Student Ambassadors Swimming & Diving Taking Environmental Action Tennis Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Club Volleyball Wrestling

TRAVEL PLANS? � Please check the school district calendar before making travel plans. � www. asdk 12. org/calendar � According to School Board Policy 445. 2. d. 2 Final Exams are not given early.

IMPORTANT INFO & DATES � Registration for the 2019 -2020 school year: � Returning ASD Students can register online using Q/Zangle. ○ Date of registration window is TBA, but it typically opens in May - June. � New-to-district students (or students moving over the summer) will need to register in-person at their school during registration in August. � Freshmen Academy: � ½ Day Academy for incoming freshmen: Mid-August (date TBA) � Includes study tips, activities, team building, tours � First Day of School: � Tuesday, August 20, 2019 � For updated information & dates: www. asdk 12. org/calendar www. asdk 12. org/welcome/register