Mead High School Incoming Freshman Registration
Open Enrollment SVVSD has sent emails to families regarding whose been accepted to Mead High School. Please login to your Open Enrollment Dashboard and follow the instructions to accept your seat at Mead High School. • Once you’ve completed this step, then you’ll be added to the Mead HS roster of students and will have access to register for classes. • If you’ve never been a student in SVVSD, then there’s additional documentation you’ll need to submit. This can be submitted electronically through the Open Enrollment Dashboard or you can submit it in person to Andrea Felton in the Counseling Office. February 1 st is the deadline to accept your Open Enrollment offer
Administration/Counseling Administration Rachael Ayers Principal Kristine Keel A - E Assistant Principal Alain Valette F - L Assistant Principal Ronnie Maynes M - R Dean of Students Chad Eisentrager S - Z Assistant Principal / AD Counseling Anthony Elliott A - E School Counselor Courtney Howe F - L School Counselor Maura Brady-McMullen M - R School Counselor Rebecca Miller S - Z School Counselor Mental Health Pedro Linsenmeyer Mental Health Counselor
Welcome to Mead High School • Transition to Mead High School • Programs and Academic Planning • Choosing Classes • Registration Process
Transitioning to Mead High School
Differences – Grades and Credits Middle School High School Students don’t earn credits 0.5 credit for each semester class • • 24.5 credits required for 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 Grades are transcribed on a student’s • • transcript (permanent record) at the end of each semester. 70% Assessments 80% Assessments • • 30% Homework 20% Homework • •
Differences – Classes Middle School High School Advanced (Language Arts & Math) Honors, AP & Concurrent Enrollment • • English 9 Honors • Biology Honors • Geometry Honors • Algebra 2 Honors • World Geo/History Honors • AP Human Geography • AP Environmental Science • Late work is accepted for full credit Late work may NOT be accepted • • If accepted – partial credit • High Expectations Even Higher Expectations • • Test corrections and re-take options are Rare opportunities to re-take tests • • common
Tips for Academic Success • Pay attention and participate in class • Don’t procrastinate – Complete and turn in work on time • Study for tests • 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 • Late-bus is available • MAV20 – Academic Days – Get the help you need
What is MAV 20? •MAV 20 is an Advisory class that meets everyday for 20 minutes •Each MAV 20 class is grouped by grade level and students will stay with their MAV 20 class through all 4 years •Attendance and participation is required – Pass/Fail class •What do you do in MAV 20? •School Culture (school spirit, assemblies, class competitions) •College & Career (ICAP, career exploration, college planning) •Social/Emotional (positive relationships, character ed, SOS) •Academic (study skills, academic travel days, study hall) •Students will earn 0.25 credit each semester
A Typical Day at Mead High School • All freshmen must have 8 classes • 4 classes each day for 85 minutes each A Day—Class period A1, A2, A3, A4 o B Day—Class period B5, B6, B7, B8 o • 20 minute MAV 20 class (advisory) everyday • School starts at 7:45am and ends at 2:45pm
Get Involved • Students who are involved in activities, clubs or athletics are more likely to be successful in high school because they feel more connected to the school community, their peers and staff. • Clubs and activities give students opportunities to be involved in school outside of classes and to meet friends who share similar interests. Students can even start their own club. • College admission factors include involvement and leadership in extra- curricular activities, such as music, clubs and athletics. • Extra-curricular Activities at Mead High School • Co-Curricular Activities • Clubs and Organizations • Athletics
Clubs and Activities Clubs Activities Art Club Band Book Club Choir DECA Drama Family, Career and Community Leadership Journalism Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mead Energy Academy Film Club Musical Theatre French Club Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra Future Farmers of America (@ CDC) Mead Energy Academy GSA – Gay Straight Alliance Speech and Debate Ollin LatinX Club Student Council National Honor Society Unified Physical Education Posse Unified Percussion Ensemble Robotics Club Unified Sports Rock Band Club Yearbook Rotary Interact Sources of Strength Score a Friend Thespian Troupe 7960
Athletics Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Football Boys Wrestling Track & Field Girls Volleyball Girls Wrestling Boys Baseball Girls Softball Boys Basketball Girls Soccer Cross Country Girls Basketball Girls Tennis Cheer Cheer Unified Soccer Dance Dance *Lacrosse Boys Soccer Unified Basketball Girls Golf Boys Golf *Girls Swimming *Boys Swimming Unified Football **Boys Volleyball *Gymnastics *Boys Tennis *Mead HS students can participate **Boys Volleyball is a new CHSAA in these sports at other SVVSD sport and will potentially begin play schools. at Mead HS during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. • All 9 th Graders are eligible at the start of their 1 st Semester • Eligibility is then checked weekly • 2 or more F’s during weekly checks = Ineligibility Mr. Chad Eisentrager Athletic Director
Programs and Academic Planning
Graduation Requirements • 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 10 th or 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)
ICAP- Individual Career and Academic Plan ICAP Activities and Skills - Naviance and MAV 20 • 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%
College: Start Preparing Now 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 • 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
Do more than the minimum! • 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. • 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.
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