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Mead High School Incoming Freshman Registration

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Administration/Counseling Administration Rachael Ayers Principal Alain Valette A - Ha Assistant Principal Lisa Schwartz He - Pe Assistant Principal Chad Eisentrager Pf - Z Assistant Principal / AD Douglas Gordon Dean of Students Counseling Anthony Elliott A - Ha School Counselor Calan Anderson He - Pe School Counselor Maura Brady-McMullen Pf - Z School Counselor Mental Health / Special Education Pedro Linsenmeyer Mental Health Counselor Andrea Wolfe Special Education Facilitator

Overview Transitioning to Mead High School • The importance of college preparation • Why take AP classes? • AP Capstone Diploma • Energy Academy • Registration Process •

Middle School / Mead High School Differences between middle and high school Middle School High School Students don’t earn credits ½ credit for each semester class toward graduation Grading system – Simple A, B, C, D, F Weighted GPA - 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 GPA for class placement GPA is used for class rank, college admission, class placement, scholarships and car insurance No transcripts Transcripts are permanent records, which are sent to colleges Regular and Advanced classes Regular, Honors, AP & College classes

A Typical Day at Mead High School • Students are responsible for 8 blocks • 4 classes/day for 81-88 minutes each • A Day—Class period A1,A2,A3,A4 • B Day—Class period B5,B6,B7,B8 • 30 minute Advisory every Thursday & Friday • School starts at 7:15am and ends at 2:15pm

What is Advisory? •Meets every Thursday and Friday •Each Advisory is grouped by grade level - 9th graders stay together •What do you do in Advisory? •School spirit / Assemblies / Grade level competitions •College Prep curriculum •Study skills •Building positive relationships with teachers and peers •Community projects

New Graduation Requirements Credits and Coursework New Graduation Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2021 We are very proud of our students’ outstanding accomplishments as they continue to achieve excellence through their hard work, creativity and innovation. In addition to mastery of robust academic skills and knowledge, students must also be well-rounded citizens who embody teamwork, leadership and character. New Graduation Requirements will be comprised of three components: 1. 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) • Financial Literacy (0.5) - taken in 11th grade • 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)

New Graduation Requirements College and Career Readiness 2. Graduates will demonstrate college or career readiness in both English and Math based on at least ONE measure listed in each concentration: • SAT • ACCUPLACER • ACT • ACT Compass • ACT WorkKeys • AP Exams • ASVAB • Concurrent Enrollment • District Capstone • Industry Certificate • International Baccalaureate (IB) For a full list of menu options and scores required, please visit the following website: http://svvsd.org/graduation-readiness

New Graduation Requirements Individual Career and Academic Plan 3. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) Graduates will develop and successfully complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) that includes postsecondary college and career interests and goals. The following indicators will assist graduates in exploring successful completion of their ICAP: • Self-Awareness • Career Awareness • Postsecondary Aspirations • Postsecondary Options • Environmental Expectations • Academic Planning • Employability Skills • Financial Literacy

Understanding GPA Traditional classes Honors classes AP classes A = 4.0 A = 4.5 A = 5.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 Example of the impact on a Transcript 4 Honors A’s 4 AP A’s 4 A’s 4 AP B’s 4 B’s 4 Honors B’s = 3.5 GPA = 4.0 GPA = 4.5 GPA

Typical Freshman Schedule Traditional Advanced English 9 English Honors 9 World Geography/History AP Human Geography Biology Biology Honors Algebra 1 Geometry Honors World Language class World Language class Health and PE Health and PE *Study Hall *Study Hall Elective Elective *All freshmen are required to take a Study Hall class each semester

Freshman Core Classes English English 9 • English Honors 9 • Integrated English 9 or Integrated English 9 Honors • Math Algebra 1, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors • Science Biology OR Biology Honors • Biology OR Biology Honors AND AP Environmental Science • Social Studies World Geography/History • World Geography/History Honors • Integrated World Geo/History or Integrated World Geo/History Honors • AP Human Geography • World Language Spanish, French or Chinese •

Athletics Fall Sports: Winter Sports: Spring Sports: ❖ Football ❖ Wrestling ❖ Track & Field ❖ Girls Volleyball ❖ Boys Basketball ❖ Boys Baseball ❖ Girls Softball ❖ Girls Basketball ❖ Girls Soccer ❖ Cross Country ❖ Cheerleading ❖ Girls Tennis ❖ Cheerleading ❖ Dance ❖ Unified Soccer ❖ Dance ❖ Unified Basketball ❖ Boys Soccer ❖ Unified Football

Athletic Eligibility • Eligibility is checked for the previous semesters ending grades. Athletes must have passed 2.5 credits to be eligible. If not, they will regain eligibility in 60 days. • 9 th Graders have an exception for their 1 st Semester. • Eligibility is then checked weekly. Athletes must be enrolled in 2.5 credits and maintain 2.5 credits weekly passing grade.

Clubs and Activities Clubs Activities Family, Career and Community (FCCLA) Concert Band Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Jazz Band Film Club Symphonic Band French Club Percussion Ensemble Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Men’s & Women’s Choir Future Farmers of America (CDC) Chamber Singers GSA – Gay Straight Alliance Women’s Ensemble Interact Concert Orchestra Latino/a Empowerment Series String Orchestra Multicultural Club Symphonic Orchestra National Honor Society Drama/ Musical Theatre Posse Newspaper Speech and Debate Yearbook STEAM Robotics/Art Club Student Council STEM Explorers Mead Energy Academy Thespian Troupe Speech and Debate Unified Sports

Minimum Graduation Requirements vs. College Admission Requirements

Do more than the minimum! Colleges want students who are challenging themselves to take classes above • and beyond high school graduation requirements. Have you taken the most challenging courses offered in high school? College • classes will be harder than anything you take in high school. When you start college, you will be taking the equivalent of 4-6 AP/Concurrent • Enrollment classes EACH semester. Start now to prepare for college. Scholarships are awarded to students who get good grades, take challenging • classes, participate in school activities, pursue leadership opportunities, score well on the SAT and do more than the MINIMUM REQUIRED . Daniels Scholarship Boettcher Scholarship National Merit Scholarship Only 1 Valedictorian (ranked #1) and 1 Salutatorian (ranked #2) per graduating class.

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% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and College Board – Based on full-time workers age 25 and older.

Preparing for College

Have you done enough? Are you ready? College admission factors: • GPA: Core GPA is Important • Colleges will look through your transcript to see what your grades are in core classes. For the most part, colleges are not interested in your grades for PE and elective classes. • Rigor: Honors and Advanced Placement classes. • College bound students should plan on taking at least: Consider taking honors classes and try an AP class (if you’re ready) during 9 th grade • Continue taking honors classes and/or AP classes during 10 th grade • 2-3 AP or Concurrent Enrollment classes during 11 th grade • 2-3 AP or Concurrent Enrollment classes during 12 th grade • • Test Scores: PSAT, SAT, ACT AP Exams • Prepare for the SAT. • All freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 • All sophomores will take the PSAT 10 • All juniors will take the SAT • Extra Curricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership • GET INVOLVED and TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES!