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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 1st 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

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

• f each semester.
• 70% Assessments
• 30% Homework
• 80% Assessments
• 20% Homework

Differences – Grades and Credits

Middle School High School

• Advanced (Language Arts & Math)
• Late work is accepted for full credit
• High Expectations
• Test corrections and re-take options are

common

• 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 may NOT be accepted
• If accepted – partial credit
• Even Higher Expectations
• Rare opportunities to re-take tests

Differences – Classes

• 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

Tips for Academic Success

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

• All freshmen must have 8 classes
• 4 classes each day for 85 minutes each
• A Day—Class period A1, A2, A3, A4
• B Day—Class period B5, B6, B7, B8
• 20 minute MAV 20 class (advisory) everyday
• School starts at 7:45am and ends at 2:45pm

A Typical Day at Mead High School

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 Art Club Book Club DECA Family, Career and Community Leadership Fellowship of Christian Athletes Film Club French Club Future Farmers of America (@ CDC) GSA – Gay Straight Alliance Ollin LatinX Club National Honor Society Posse Robotics Club Rock Band Club Rotary Interact Sources of Strength Score a Friend Thespian Troupe 7960 Activities Band Choir Drama Journalism Mead Energy Academy Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra Mead Energy Academy Speech and Debate Student Council Unified Physical Education Unified Percussion Ensemble Unified Sports Yearbook

Clubs and Activities

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 other SVVSD schools.

Winter Sports Boys Wrestling Girls 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 **Boys Volleyball

**Boys Volleyball is a new CHSAA sport and will potentially begin play at Mead HS during the 2020-2021 school year.

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.

• All 9th Graders are eligible at the start of their 1st Semester
• Eligibility is then checked weekly
• 2 or more F’s during weekly checks = Ineligibility

Athletic Eligibility

• 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 10th 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

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: 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

• 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

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
• ption for 9th graders
• Energy Industry Practices
• GIS
• AP Environmental Science
• ption for 9th 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 10th grade.

CDC an CDC and In Innovat vatio ion Cen Center er

• If you applied for these classes, then counselors will be notified in February if

you’ve been approved.

• Once counselors find out who’s been approved, then they will add these courses to

your Course Requests.

• Do NOT enter CDC or Innovation Center courses on your registration form.

Co Concu curren ent E Enrollm llmen ent

SVVSD will pay the tuition for two college classes each semester for juniors and seniors.

• Classes must meet specific district requirements
• 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 CC

• Thoroughly read the course descriptions and graduation requirements
• If you’re ready, challenge yourself by taking honors and/or AP classes
• Make sure to have a good balance between your classes and activities
• Enroll in 1-2 PE classes during your freshman year
• Consider taking a World Language class (Spanish or French) if you’re

currently earning a B or better in your 8th grade English class

• If you’re currently earning a C or less in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra

2, then consider re-taking this class as a freshman

• Take classes that interest you and prepare you for college and career

readiness

Tips for Choosing Classes

Honors and AP Classes

• Carefully read the Course Expectations (included with registration materials)
• AP Classes are college level classes with the potential to earn college credit.
• 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 an 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 – Weighted GPA (4.5) English Honors 9 World Geo/History Honors Biology Honors Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-calculus with Trig Honors Freshman AP classes – Weighted GPA (5.0) AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science

9th Grade English Classes

q English 9 q English Honors 9 q Integrated English 9

• Must also enroll in Integrated World

History/Geography

q Integrated English Honors 9

• Must also enroll in Integrated World

History/Geography Honors

• 4.0 credits required

for graduation

9th Grade Social Studies Classes

q World History/Geography q World History/Geography Honors q Integrated World History/Geography

• Must also enroll in Integrated English 9

q Integrated World History/Geography Honors 9

• Must also enroll in Integrated English 9 Honors

q AP Human Geography

• 3.0 credits required

for graduation

9th Grade Science Classes

REQUIRED

q Biology

qBiology Honors

qA or B Algebra 1 or higher OPTIONAL

q Principles of Energy Science

qMust also enroll in a required science class

q AP Environmental Science

qMust also enroll in a required science class

• 3.0 credits required

for graduation

9th Grade Math Classes

• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Geometry Honors
• Algebra 2
• Algebra 2 Honors
• Pre-Calculus with Trig
• Pre-Calculus with Trig Honors

CRMS & MMS teachers have sent over their math recommendations. MHS counselors will verify student requests with teacher recommendations. If you’re currently earning a C, D or F in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2, then you should repeat this class in 9th grade 3.0 credits required for graduation

World Language Classes

• French 1, 2, 3, 4
• Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2
• AP Spanish Language
• See the Course Description Book for

placement in Spanish classes

• Not required to graduate from high

school, but recommended (2-3 years

• f the same language) for college

admission

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

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

Health and PE Classes

• Health – Required for all 9th graders
• Fitness 1: Life Fitness
• Net & Target
• Invasion & Field
• Ironworks 1
• Ironworks 2
• Unified PE

..

• PE classes may be repeated.
• 0.5 credit of Health required

for graduation

• 2.0 PE credits required for

graduation

Fine Arts – Visual Arts Classes

• Beginning & Advanced Drawing
• Beginning & Advanced Painting
• Beginning & Advanced Ceramics
• Animation
• 2D Design
• Computer Graphics
• Advanced Studio Art
• Beginning Digital Photography
• Advanced Digital Photography
• AP Studio Art
• 0.5 Fine Arts credit

required for graduation

Fine Arts - Music Classes

• Band, Choir, Orchestra
• Drama & Drama 2
• Musical Theatre
• Pit Orchestra
• History of Rock & Roll
• Stage Tech, Guitar
• See course description for

placement in music classes

• 0.5 Fine Arts credit

required for graduation

Practical Arts Classes

• Culinary Nutrition, Food Science 2
• Parent Child Development
• Personal Finance, Intro to Business
• Marketing, Management
• Stage Technician
• Intro to Programming
• Intro to App Development
• Robotics, Cyber Security
• AP Computer Science
• AP Computer Science Principles
• Yearbook
• Music Technology
• 0.5 credit required for graduation

Sp Special Education St Students

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

register for 9th grade classes. The special education department will work with the middle schools to ensure student’s are enrolled in the appropriate classes as outlined in their IEP and will make adjustments as needed.

• High school case managers and counselors will individually

schedule students into co-taught or para supported classes based on their IEP prior to the first day of classes.

• If you have specific questions, please contact your

student’s middle school case manager.

Registration Process

All All ma mate terials ar are availab e available on le on t the MH e MHS web websit site

Registration Materials

• Mead HS Course Description Book (MHS Website)
• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• Registration Instructions
• Academic Planning Worksheet
• Supplemental Forms
• Yearbook Application (if applicable)
• Journalism Application (if applicable)

Students at the following schools received their registration materials on Tuesday:

• Mead Middle School
• Coal Ridge Middle School
• Imagine Charter School

All other students can pick up their registration materials tonight before they leave at the Counseling table

• Read the Mead HS Course Description Book (online)
• Complete and sign all registration forms
• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• Yearbook Application (if applicable)
• Journalism Application (if applicable)
• Attend the Mead HS Registration Night & Curriculum Fair
• Wednesday, January 15 @ 6:00pm – Mead HS Auditorium
• Enter your Course Requests using 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 other forms to

Mead High School, your CRMS or your MMS counselor

• Deadline: Friday, January 24

Registration Process

• 9th graders will be scheduled into a Study Hall during the 1st semester. Students

may request a Study Hall during the 2nd semester to replace an elective. Parents may

• pt their student out of Study Hall by emailing their assigned high school counselor.
• Talk to your current math teacher about which math class you should take next year.

CRMS and MMS math teachers will provide us with class recommendations. To ensure proper placement we will cross check course requests with math recommendations.

• Thoroughly read course descriptions and prerequisites before registering for classes.
• Complete your online registration using Infinite Campus and submit all registration

forms by January 22nd Pick your classes wisely. There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES

Registration Tips

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

Carefully read the instructions on your Course Selection Form

9th Grade Course Selection Form

Don’t forget to PRINT your name, school and student # on this form

Check the appropriate boxes and fill in the blanks below – 16 course #’s required

9th Grade Course Selection Form

Backup Elective Choices

Enter 6 backup elective requests below

Elective Choices: Page 2

Elective options are listed on the back of your Course Selection form. READ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE SELECTING COURSES

Academic Planning Worksheet

Online Registration

Click here to get started

On Online Re Registration

Math classes and MAV20 will already be entered Search for the course and then click on the blue PLUS to add a class

Make sure students have selected 20/20 course requests As you select courses, they will show up under Requested Courses

Online Registration

If you make a mistake: Delete a course by clicking on the name of the course and then click

• n the “Delete” button

After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates Make sure each student has 6 Alternate Courses

Online Registration

6 alternate courses 20 course requests This is an example of what your completed online registration should look like in Infinite Campus

Coal Ridge MS & Mead Middle School students:

• Submit the materials below to your middle school counselor
• Enter your course requests in Infinite Campus

All other middle school students & New Students (9-11):

• Submit your registration materials to the Mead HS Counseling

Office in person or via email to your assigned MHS Counselor

• Enter your course requests in Infinite Campus
• Open Enrolled students can skip this step if you don’t have access to

Mead High School’s Course Registration link in Infinite Campus

Mead High School Website – mhs.svvsd.org/forms

• Registration presentation
• Course Description Book
• 9th Grade Course Request Form
• Journalism and Yearbook applications

Registration Deadline: January 24th

January 15 (6:30-8:00pm) at Mead High School

Teachers, coaches and club sponsors will be available to answer student/parent questions about classes, clubs and athletics.

• Honors and AP classes
• Energy Academy
• AP Capstone
• CDC – Career Development Center
• SVVSD Innovation Center
• Concurrent Enrollment - FRCC and Aims CC
• English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language
• Art, Business, Technology, PE and Family & Consumer Science
• Performing Arts: Band, Choir, Orchestra and Theatre
• Student Council, Unified, Yearbook and Journalism
• Special Education staff
• Counselors
• Coaches and club sponsors

Curriculum & Activities Fair