Welcome Pickford High School Class of 2016 Freshman

Welcome Pickford High School Class of 2016 Freshman Orientation

Overview • Explore Results • Education Development Plan • Handbook Updates / “Restore the ROAR” • Michigan Merit Curriculum • Course Schedules • Q&A

Understanding Your EXPLORE Results ® Preparing for a World of Possibilities 1 9/2010 3

Why Take EXPLORE? § EXPLORE shows your academic strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading, and science. § EXPLORE helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you. § EXPLORE helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work. 2 9/2010

Using Your EXPLORE Results Student Guide to EXPLORE ® 3 9/2010

Student Score Report § What is the Student Score Report? This report is an individualized score report detailing scores received on the assessment, and the career plans and needs indicated by the student. § What will the Student Score Report do? The Student Score Report will provide – suggestions for improving student academic skills – careers that match student interests – indicators of college readiness 4 9/2010

EXPLORE Score Report Side 1

Student/School Information 6 9/2010

Your Scores 7 9/2010

Your Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range 8 9/2010 ®

Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core 9 9/2010

Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help 10 9/2010

Your Plans for After High School 11 9/2010

College Readiness 12 9/2010

Your Career Possibilities 13 9/2010

EXPLORE Score Report Side 2

Review Your Answers 15 9/2010

Education Development Plan • Developed in 7 th grade and reviewed annually • Sample for completion • My Dream Explorer • Requires Parent, Student and Counselor signatures • Colleges often request copy of EDP

Pickford High School RESTORE THE ROAR!

Work Ethics Needed Strong desire to perform personally Tenacity to keep going Understanding that questions need to be asked Don’t ever give up type of attitude Encouragement to ask teachers for help Note taking and summarizing are essential Take time to get yourself organized for success 20

Successful High School Programs • High expectations • Rigorous requirements • Academic studies applied to real-world situations and projects (Relevance) • Supportive Relationships with Students • Challenging career/technical studies • Work-based learning opportunities • Productive senior 21 year

Student Behavior Expectations Classroom Instructional Areas Non-instructional Areas (offices/library/gym computer lab) Breakfast Lunch Hallways Common areas Bathroom School Grounds Special Events: (assemblies/ field trips/ extra-curricular) *Yield to adults & little ones. *Use reasonable volume and language. *Respect others’ use of hallways. *Encourage others. * Be helpful. *Respect authority of all Staff. *Expectations adhered to at all school functions. *Respond appropriately with good manners. *Be attentive and sit quietly. *Electronics off & out of sight. *Be helpful. *Remember school spirit. *Demonstrate school pride. *Demonstrate appropriate participation. *Ask appropriate questions. Be Respectful *Right to teachright to Learn. *Respect school property. *Electronics off and out of sight. *Wait your turn quietly. *Respect guests. *Determine importance of office visit. *Respect others’ property. *Use reasonable volume. *Line forms next to wall. *Stay in place in line. Have an Optimistic Attitude *Encourage others *Open to learning *”I can” attitude. *Be helpful. *Use please & thank you. *Be positive. Be Appropriate *Keep hands, feet, objects to self. *Acceptable language *Follow dress code *Acceptable language and good manners. *Observe personal space. *Remain in designated student areas. *Use acceptable language. *Use good table manners. *Walk *Observe personal space-PDA. *Use property respectfully. Be Responsible *Be timely. *Come prepared, leave prepared. *Seek assistance when needed. *Follow adult directions. *Use teacher permission to leave classroom. *Food stays in cafeteria *Clean up your area. *Put garbage in cans. *Keep halls clear of personal items. *Put trash in cans. *Shut lockers. *Throw trash in *Walk in quietly. cans. *Wait for dismissal. *Park vehicles in designated student areas.

Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum New Graduation Requirements – – – – 4 English Language Arts 4 Mathematics (must take 1 course in senior year) 3 Science (must take Biology and Chemistry or Physics) 3 Social Studies (must also include Civics – Gov’t) 1 Physical Education/Health (2 separate classes) 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts On-line course/experience 2016 Requirements (Current 5 th grade class) – 2 credits/experience in Languages other than English 23

English Language Arts • Required: 4 credits • Credit content is defined by units • Emphasis on Reading, Writing, and Informational Text 24

Mathematics Required: 4 Credits • Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required • Senior year of math or “math related” course is required 25

Science • Required: 3 Credits • Biology • Physics, Applied Physics or Chemistry • Legislation encourages 4 th credit 26

Social Studies • Requires 3 credits • Economics • US History/Geography • World History/Geography • Civics 27

Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts • Required: 1 credit • The goal is to provide students with experience in the entire artistic/creative process • Guidelines focus on artistic/creative processes rather than defining set of courses that meet guidelines • 2 years in a specific VPAA course 28

Physical Education/Health • Required: 1 credit • Physical Education and Health requirements • Students must take one semester of Physical Education (usually in 9 th grade) and one semester of Health class. 29

Online Requirement • Students are required to have an online learning experience. 30

Courses vs. Credits, cont’d. • High school credit may be earned for high school level courses taken prior to high school. • Credit is awarded based on Course Credit Assessments (60%) • Students need a total of 24 credits to graduate 31

Personal Curriculum Option • All graduation requirements apply • Modifications are student specific and reason specific • Requires approval of the superintendent • Must be initiated by parent 32

Selecting Courses Required • Biology • Algebra I • English 9 (Reading and Writing) • Health/PE (sophomore year option) • US History and Geography Electives Band, ELA Lab, Math Lab, Resource Room, Woods, Spanish I, Life Mangement and Leadership, Computer Programming

Freshman Year Matters GPA (Calculated based on semester grades) 1 st Quarter (40%) 2 nd Quarter (40%) 1 st Quarter exam (10%) 2 nd Quarter exam (10%) ________ 3 rd Quarter (40%) 4 th Quarter (40%) 3 rd Quarter exam (10%) 4 th Quarter exam (10%) Semester 1 Semester 2 ______

Freshman Year Matters Class Rank • determined on semester grades • Calculated at the end of each semester and updated January/June

Freshman Year Matters Honors • Gold: (3. 90 and 28 ACT) • Silver: (3. 67 and 24 ACT) • Bronze (3. 33 and 21 ACT) • Honorable Mention. . . 3. 00. . . honor cords Honor Roll: a 3. 00 average, nothing lower than a C-