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Mead High School

Incoming Freshman Registration

Ch Challen allenge Y e Yourself self

• Set a goal to take at least one AP or Concurrent Enrollment

class before you graduate

• Progressively increase the difficulty of the classes you take

from 9th grade through 12th grade

• Take challenging classes to prepare for college or your career

pathway

• Maintain balance between your classes and activities
• Classes, activities and family

Me Mead HS S Counselors

Anthony Elliott A - Ha Pedro Linsenmeyer Mental Health Counselor Maura Brady-McMullen Pf - Z Calan Anderson He - Pe

Administration/Counseling

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

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 Advanced (Language Arts & Math) Honors, AP & Concurrent Enrollment

Middle School / Mead High School

• All freshmen must have 8 classes
• 4 classes each day for 90 minutes each
• A Day—Class period A1, A2, A3, A4
• B Day—Class period B5, B6, B7, B8
• 60 minute Advisory every Friday
• School starts at 7:15am and ends at 2:15pm

A Typical Day at Mead High School

What is Advisory?

• Meets every 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

Fall Sports Football Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Cross Country Cheer Dance Boys Soccer Boys Golf Unified Football *Gymnastics *Boys Tennis *Mead HS students can

participate in these sports at

• ther SVVS schools

Winter Sports Wrestling Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cheer Dance Unified Basketball *Girls Swimming Spring Sports Track & Field Boys Baseball Girls Soccer Girls Tennis Unified Soccer *Lacrosse Girls Golf *Boys Swimming

Athletics

• 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.

• 9th Graders have an exception for their 1st Semester.
• Eligibility is then checked weekly. Athletes must be enrolled in 2.5

credits and maintain 2.5 credits weekly passing grade.

Athletic Eligibility

Clubs Family, Career and Community (FCCLA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Film Club French Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Future Farmers of America (@ CDC) GSA – Gay Straight Alliance InterAct LatinX Club Art Club National Honor Society Mead HS Posse Speech and Debate LEGO Robotics Club Odyssey of the Mind Thespian Troupe Book Club Mead HS Green Team STEM Explorers Sources of Strength Activities Concert Band Jazz Band Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble Men’s & Women’s Choir Chamber Singers Women’s Ensemble Concert Orchestra String Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra Drama / Musical Theatre Journalism Yearbook Student Council Mead Energy Academy Speech and Debate Unified Sports Special Education Assistant Geek Squad Academic Tutor

Clubs and Activities

First Day of school for 9th Grade

MHS Posse (11th & 12th grade student mentors)

• Only 9th graders will attend school on August 15
• Visit all 8 classes
• Meet your teachers and get a feel for what

to expect

• Transition Activities
• Assembly
• Icebreakers
• School tour
• Learn how to be successful in school
• Freshman class meeting

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

Freshman Core Classes

Traditional classes

A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0

Honors classes

A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5 F = 0.0

AP classes

A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0

Example of the impact on a Transcript

Understanding GPA

4 AP A’s 4 AP B’s = 4.5 GPA 4 Honors A’s 4 Honors B’s = 4.0 GPA

4 A’s 4 B’s = 3.5 GPA

Traditional Advanced English 9 English Honors 9 World Geography/History AP Human Geography Biology Biology Honors Algebra 1 Geometry Honors Spanish, French or Chinese Spanish, French or Chinese Health and PE Health and PE *Study Hall / Elective *Study Hall / Elective Elective Elective

*All freshmen are required to take a Study Hall class during the 1st semester

Typical Freshman Schedule

Graduation Requirements

• 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)

2. Graduates will demonstrate college or career readiness in both English and Math 3. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) - Naviance

http://svvsd.org/graduation-readiness

• Colleges want students who are challenging themselves to take classes above and

beyond high school graduation requirements.

• Make sure you’re not taking on too much and create a balance between your schedule,

activities and free time.

Do more than the minimum!

• 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. Only 1 Valedictorian (ranked #1) and 1 Salutatorian (ranked #2) per graduating class.

Boettcher Scholarship Daniels Scholarship National Merit Scholarship

What are you going to do after high school?

Mead HS

4yr college 2yr college Trade School Military Work

Eat Cheetos, play video games and live in my parents’ basement

Careers based on post-secondary plan

Mead HS Diploma 4 year college Engineer Nurse Elementary or Secondary Teacher Pre-Law 2 year college Energy Technology Emergency Medical Technician Pre-school Teacher Paralegal Military Cyber Security Military Police Combat Operations Intelligence Trade School Welding Electrician HVAC Automotive Full-time Employment Labor Sales Food/Beverage Hospitality

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%

Importance of Education

College: Are you prepared?

Wh What a are yo you d doin ing t to p prepare?

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 using Khan Academy
• 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!

Ad Advanced Pl Placeme ment Classes

AP classes are roughly equivalent to college courses. After completing an AP class, students take the AP exam in that subject, which can earn them credits and accelerated placement in college.

AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges.

• AP Seminar: AP Seminar provides sustained practice of investigating issues from

multiple perspectives and cultivates student writing abilities so they can craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments.

• AP Research: Students will develop the skills and discipline necessary to conduct

independent research to produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis.

Me Mead Energy Ac Academy my

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 (option for 9th graders)
• Energy Industry Practices
• GIS
• Energy Systems and Technology
• AP Environmental Science (option for 9th graders)
• Energy Academy Senior Capstone

Students interested in pursuing the Mead Energy Academy (MEA) Certificate should complete the MEA application during their freshman year.

Wh Why ta take Energy gy Acade demy classes?

• Energy classes apply to all career fields
• Potential college credit available
• Careers in energy are everywhere!
• Opportunity for job shadowing experience
• GIS - Geographic Information Systems - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
• Opportunity to travel to colleges or organizations through energy competitions
• Looks great on college and scholarship applications
• Field Trips…Everyone loves Field Trips!
• The new Energy Academy classrooms and lab are going to be AWESOME!

Complete an application to get more involved in the Mead Energy Academy

Sp Specialty classes at Mead HS

Band and Choir

• Enter the course or courses you want to take next year. After

auditions, teachers will provide counselors with a list of students who’ve qualified for these specific classes

Orchestra

• Middle school orchestra teachers will tell you which orchestra class

you should take at Mead HS

Musical Theatre

• Auditions will be on February 20 & 22 in the auditorium (3:30-

5:30pm)

Study Hall

• All 9th graders are required to take a Study Hall class during the 1st

semester only. Parents may opt-out students with excellent grades.

Student Council

• Not available for freshman at this time. Applications will

become available in November for 2nd semester.

Yearbook

• Application (MHS website) deadline: February 15, 2018

Honors and AP

• There is NO application or recommendations needed to take an

Honors or AP class. Some AP classes have prerequisites.

• Talk to your counselor and teachers to learn more about specific

Honors and AP classes to determine whether you’re ready for this challenge.

• If you’re earning all A’s in 8th grade, then you may be ready for AP
• If you’re earning A’s & B’s in 8th grade, then Honors may be a good fit
• All others should wait until 10th or 11th grade to take honors/AP classes

Freshman Honors classes English Honors 9 World Geo/History Honors Biology Honors Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-calculus with Trig Honors Freshman AP classes AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science

World Language

• Chinese, French and Spanish
• Not required to graduate from high school, but recommended

(2-3 years of the same language) for college admission

• If you’ve struggled ( D or F) in your 8th grade Language Arts

class, then you should wait until 10th grade before taking a world language class

• Native Spanish speakers
• If you can read, write and speak basic Spanish, then you should sign up for

Spanish 2 or possibly Spanish 3

Math Guidelines

Math Guidelines

Sp Special Education St Students

• Typically, special education students are enrolled in an

Academic Lab or Global Skills class

• If your student is in special education, please have them

register for typical 9th grade classes. The special education department is working with the middle schools to ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate classes as outlined in their IEP and will make adjustments as needed

• Case managers and counselors will individually schedule

students into co-taught or para supported classes based on their IEP

• If you have specific questions, please contact your student’s

case manager

Car Career eer Develo Developmen ent Cen Center er (CDC) (CDC)

• Agriscience and Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Engineering Technology and Manufacturing
• Greenhouse Management
• Health Careers
• Multimedia Technology
• Welding and Fabrication
• Transportation is provided between CDC and Mead HS
• Do NOT enter CDC courses on your registration form
• The deadline to request CDC classes has passed
• If you applied and are accepted, then you will be added to CDC classes

SV SVVSD SD Innovation Center

– Apple Certified MAC & IOS Technician – CompTIA: IT Fundamentals – Creative Engineering: Robotics – Developing Augmented & Virtual Environments – Ice House Entrepreneur Program – Intro to Cyber Security – TriCaster Certification Program – UAS Flight Concepts and Training – UAV Engineering and Design

• Transportation is provided between the Innovation Center and Mead HS
• Do NOT enter Innovation Center courses on your registration form
• The deadline to request Innovation Center classes has passed
• If you applied and are accepted, then you will be added to Innovation

Center classes

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Middle school counselors and teachers will identify struggling students who would benefit from this transition

• program. These students will receive additional preparation

to be successful at Mead High School. July 23, 2018 – August 9, 2018 (Mon-Thurs) at Mead HS

• Fun activities that build Math and English skills
• Prepare students for English, math, science and social studies expectations
• High School 101
• Note taking, study skills, time management, communication, organization, etc.
• Technology Tools
• Schoology, Infinite Campus, iPad, Google Suite, Quizlet, email, etc.
• Become familiar with the resources at Mead HS
• Counselors, administrators, tour the school, SRO, library, clubs, sports, etc.
• Field Trips
• Families of selected students will be notified in March

Registration

• Mead HS Course Description Book (Mead HS Website)
• Course Selection Form and Academic Planning Worksheet
• Registration Instructions
• 2018-2019 Course Offerings handout
• Supplemental Forms
• Yearbook Application

All forms/instructions are available on the MHS website

Registration Materials

• Read the Mead HS Course Description Book (online)
• Complete and sign all registration forms
• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• Yearbook Application (if applicable)
• Attend the Mead HS 9th Grade Parent Registration Night
• Thursday, February 8 @ 6:00pm – Mead HS Auditorium
• Enter your Course Requests in Infinite Campus
• If you currently attend a SVVSD middle school
• Skip this step if you attend a non-SVVSD middle school
• Submit your Course Selection Form and any additional

forms to Mead HS or your middle school counselor.

• Deadline: Thursday, February 15, 2018

Registration Process

Available on the Mead HS website

Name of course

Course Number A = Sem 1 B = Sem 2

Description

• f course

Check for Prerequisites

Course Descriptions and Prerequisites

9th graders will be scheduled into a Study Hall during the 1st

• semester. Parents may opt their student out of Study Hall by

completing a Study Hall Opt Out form. Talk to your current math teacher about which math class you should take next year. Thoroughly read course descriptions and prerequisites before registering for classes. Pick your classes wisely. There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES.

Registration Tips

Read these instructions

9th Grade Course Selection Form

Fill in all 16 course requests Check the appropriate English, World Geo/ History and Biology courses below Add Math class Add Math class

9th Grade Course Selection Form

Backup Elective Choices

Enter 8 backup elective requests below Student and Parent signatures required

Academic Planning Worksheet

Log on to your Infinite Campus Account Click on Course Registration: 18-19 Mead High School

Online Registration

If you don’t have access to Mead High School’s Infinite Campus, then you will skip this step.

On Onlin line Re Regist istratio ion

• Log on to your Infinite Campus Account
• Click on Course Registration: 18-19 Mead High School

1st semester Study Hall and Health are already entered under Required Courses

Click here

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Online Registration

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Make sure you’ve selected 16 /16 course requests. As you select courses, they will show up under Requested Courses

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Course Registration: 18-19 Mead High School

Make sure you’ve selected 16 /16 course requests. As you select courses, they will show up under Requested Courses

Online Registration

After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates Request as an alternate

Online Registration

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Online Registration

If you make a mistake: Drop a course by clicking

• n the name of the

course and then click on “Drop This Request”

Make sure all 16 Requests and 8 Alternates are entered correctly.

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Coal Ridge MS & Mead Middle School students:

• Submit the materials below to your middle school

counselor All other middle school students:

• Submit the materials below to the Mead High School

Counseling Office

• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• Yearbook Application (if applicable)

Registration Deadline: February 15th

8th Grade Parent Registration Night

• Thursday, February 8th at Mead High School
• Teachers and Counselors will be available to answer

questions about classes & programs.

• Learn more about activities, clubs and sports
• Both students and parents should attend

Mead High School Website

• This presentation, our Course Description Book,

registration forms and class applications are available on

• ur website.

Registration Deadline: February 15th

Mead High School Registration

Tables are setup outside with teachers and staff to answer your questions about:

• Specific Honors and AP classes
• Energy Academy
• AP Capstone
• CDC – Career Development Center
• SVVSD Innovation Center
• English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World

Language classes

• Art, Music, Drama, Business, Technology, PE and

Consumer & Family Science classes

• Student Council, Yearbook and Journalism
• Coaches and club sponsors

Q & A / Meet & Greet