Mead High School Academic Planning and Registration
Welcome to Mead High School • Academics, Graduation and Programs • Preparing for College & Career Readiness • Choosing Classes • Registration Process
Tips for Academic Success • Pay attention, participate in class, do your homework & study • Don’t procrastinate – Complete and turn in work on time • Sophomores can request a Study Hall - Juniors & Seniors a TRP • Meet with your teachers and ask them for help • Communicate with your counselor if you’re struggling • Attend after school tutoring if necessary • Available 2x per week from 2:30-3:30pm • Late-bus is available at 4:30pm to select locations • MAV30 – Academic Days – Get the help you need
Review your Transcript Use the Academic Planning Worksheet to plan out the courses you’ve already taken and plan to take throughout high school
Credit Recovery Options • Spring eCredit Recovery – Tuesday and Thursday (2:30-4:30pm) @ Mead HS (Feb 5 - May 2) – Registration is open now, but closes on January 25 • Register using your RevTrak account – $150 for 0.5 credit / F&R Lunch - $75 for 0.5 credit • English 9, 10, 11, 12 • World History/Geo, US History, US Government • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Intermediate Algebra • Biology and Chemistry are only offered at Longmont HS • Summer eCredit Recovery ( registration opens in May ) • BYU Independent Study (see your counselor for details) Students cannot repeat failed classes at Mead HS
Graduation Requirements: Courses • Credits and Coursework •Graduates will need to complete a total of 24.5 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate. Credits must include: •English (4.0) •Social Studies (3.0) •World History/Geo (1.0), US History (1.0) and US Government (1.0) • Financial Literacy (0.5) - taken in 10 th or 11th grade (Class of 2021+) •Mathematics (3.0) •Science (3.0) •Physical Education (2.0) •Practical Arts (0.5) •Fine Arts (0.5) •Health (0.5) •General Electives (7.5)
Graduation Requirements: ICAP ICAP - Individual Career and Academic Plan ICAP Activities and Skills - Naviance and MAV 30 • Learn about jobs, salaries and requirements such as education, certification and experience • Managing college applications and letters of recommendation • Researching colleges, trade schools and the military • Documenting community service and extra-curricular activities • Sending professional emails • Setting Goals • Writing a resume • Identifying learning style and interests • Documenting college and career visits • Career Exploration • Mock Interviews • Social and Emotional Learning • Academic Planning • Personal Financial Literacy
Importance of Education Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master’s Degree $70,000 3% Bachelor’s Degree $56,500 4% Associate’s Degree $44,800 5% Some College-no degree $40,400 7% High School Diploma $35,400 7% High School Dropout $25,100 11%
Be Be Aware of of Col ollege ge Admission on Fa Factor ors College admission factors: • GPA: Core GPA is Important • Colleges will look through your transcript to see what your grades are in core classes. Core GPA – Cumulative GPA • Rigor: Honors and Advanced Placement classes. • College bound students should plan on taking Honors, AP and/or Concurrent Enrollment classes throughout high school • Test Scores: SAT (or ACT) - Prepare for the SAT with Khan Academy • Seniors can retake the National SAT or ACT to improve their score • Juniors will take the SAT • Sophomores will take the PSAT 10 • Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 • Extra Curricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership • GET INVOLVED and TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES! • Letters of Recommendation and College Essays
Colleg Co llege e Ad Admi missions: Courses Most colleges will require the successful completion of the following classes: 4 years of English • 4 4 year ears of mat ath (al algebr ebra a 1 1 an and d higher er) • 3 years of science • 3 years of social studies • • 2-3 3 year ears of forei eign lan anguag age e (sam ame e lan anguag age) e) 2 or more additional academic electives • Most colleges have additional requirements not listed here. Advanced Placement , Honors and Concurrent Enrollment classes are strongly encourages by colleges to ensure students are academically prepared for the rigor of college level work.
Mead Energy Academy will prepare students for college studies, technical education, certification programs and the workforce. Studies include the following industries: Coal, Conservation, Geothermal, Hydro-Electric, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Solar and Wind. Principles of Energy Science (Concurrent Enrollment for all grades) • Energy Industry Practices • GIS • Energy Systems and Technology • AP Environmental Science (option for 9 th graders) • Energy Academy Senior Capstone • Students interested in pursuing Energy Academy classes will have the opportunity to take classes in a multi-million dollar facility with latest equipment and technology. Field trips to various energy industries are common for students in the Energy Academy.
AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. Students can begin this program as early as 10 th grade.
Car Career eer Develo Developmen ent Cen Center er (CDC) (CDC) • Agriscience and Technology • Automotive Technology • Culinary Arts • Dental Assisting • Greenhouse Management • Health Careers • Multimedia Technology • Welding and Fabrication • Engineering Technology and Manufacturing • Transportation is provided between CDC and Mead HS • Do NOT enter CDC courses on your registration form Apply for CDC classes NOW using your REVTrak account
SV SVVSD SD Innovation Center Apple Certified MAC & IOS Technician • CompTIA: IT Fundamentals • Creative Engineering: Robotics • Ice House Entrepreneur Program • Intro to Cyber Security • TriCaster Certification Program • UAS Flight Concepts and Training • UAV Engineering and Design • Developing Augmented & Virtual Environments • Intro to Biotechnology • Intro to App Development with Swift • P-Teach • • Transportation is provided between the Innovation Center and MHS • Do NOT enter Innovation Center courses on your registration form Apply for Innovation Center classes NOW using your REVTrak account
Co Concu curren ent E Enrollm llmen ent SVVSD will pay the tuition for two pre-approved college classes each semester for juniors and seniors . That’s up to 8 college classes for FREE! Classes must meet specific district requirements and deadlines • Students are responsible for paying class fees and purchasing textbooks • Students must earn a C or better, otherwise they must repay the district the • cost of tuition Classes can be taken through FRCC or Aims Community College • Classes can be taken at FRCC in Longmont, online through Aims • Community College or at Mead High School
Co Concurrent E t Enrollment @ t @ Me Mead HS d HS Front Range Community College – Concurrent Enrollment (free college tuition) COM 115 – Public Speaking • ASL 121 – American Sign Language 1 • ASL 122 – American Sign Language 2 • SOC 110 – Intro to Sociology • BUS 115 - Intro to Business • EDU 221 - Intro to Education • Public Speaking is a Pre-requisite for this class. Register for both COM 115 & EDU 221 – Aims Community College - Concurrent Enrollment (free college tuition) ENY 101 - Intro to Energy Technologies (All Grades) • Principles of Energy Science – CRJ 110 – Intro to Criminal Justice • CRJ 125 – Policing Systems • CRJ 135 – Judicial Function • CRJ 145 – Correctional Process • Aims Criminal Justice Certificate 4 CRJ classes = 12 college credits
Tips for Choosing Classes • Thoroughly read the course descriptions, prerequisites and graduation requirements • If you’re going to be a junior or senior, then consider taking one or more Concurrent Enrollment classes. • If you’re currently earning A’s and B’s, then challenge yourself by taking honors and/or Advanced Placement classes • All students should strive to take at least one AP or Concurrent Enrollment class before they graduate • Make sure to have good balance between your classes and activities • Take classes that interest you and prepare you for college and career readiness
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