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Welcome to Islands High School

Choice Program Information Session

January, 2019

Islands High School is a traditional high school with an attendance zone that includes Tybee, Whitemarsh, Talahi, Wilmington and Oatland Islands and a portion of east Savannah just off of President Street.

Islands High School is a also a Choice School with two different specialty programs that students can apply for: Scientific Research Veterinary Science

Our Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct research under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results.

Scientific Research Program

1) Scientific Research as a Process – from conceiving of and developing a research idea, to designing and conducting a study, to analyzing and reporting data. 2) Ethics – the importance of ethical conduct in the treatment of research subjects and in the reporting of research results. 3) Scientific Literature, Writing, and Presentation – finding, reading, and interpreting primary and secondary sources and incorporating them into a literature review, writing scientifically, and the importance of publication and dissemination of research results.

Scientific Research Program

Field studies at Skidaway Marine Science Center

On campus research and field experience

Ongoing Research and Formal Presentations

9th Grade- Research 1/Biology Honors 10th Grade- Research 2/Chem Honors 11th Grade- Research 3/Physics Honors AP Science Course 12th Grade- Research 4/Internship AP Science Course Scientific Research Program

The Veterinary Science program includes coursework in Basic Agriculture, Small Animal Care and Vet Science. Students will learn the basics of agriculture science, animal care and about the many career opportunities available in this

• field. Students will be engaged in a

variety of classroom and hands on experiences to include an internship during their senior year.

Basic Agriculture Class

Veterinary Science Classes

Islands HS Vet Science Team Qualified for National FFA Competition for THREE consecutive years!

Only team from Georgia!!

Course Sequence (pathway):

Students in the Veterinary Science Program will go through four required class and have the

• ption of taking one additional class (Plant

Science) and/or an internship.

Grade Level Required Courses 9th grade  Basic Agriculture 10th grade  Animal Science AND/OR  Small Animal Care 11th grade  Veterinary Science AND/OR  Small Animal Care 12th grade  Work-based Learning/ Internship (optional) AND/OR  Small Animal Care

3-Ring Model

• 1. Basic Agriscience

 FFA/SAE/Leadership  Lab Safety  Soils  Ag. Mechanics  Scientific classification system  Animal industry  Natural resources  Food processing  Environmental science  Plant Science

• 2. Animal Science & Biotechnology

 Scientific method in animal research  Importance of livestock industry  Poultry science  Dairy science  Aquatic animals  Alternative and laboratory animals  Animal behavior  Animal welfare  Reproduction, selection & breeding  Meat science  Nutrition  Growth

• 3. Veterinary Science

 Careers in veterinary medicine  Safety & Sanitation  Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots  Anatomy/body systems  Examinations  Handling & restraint  Hospital procedures: injections, sutures, gowning/gloving,

surgical preparation

 Filling prescriptions  Parasites & disease; vaccination schedules

Bandaging and bandage removal Vitals: mucous membrane color and capillary refill time

Restraint of a dog in lateral recumbancy Removing a dog from a floor level cage or kennel

• 4. Small Animal Care & Management

 Pet industry, care and ownership  Digestion & nutrition  Reproduction & breeding of small animals  Behavior & Training – Guide Dogs  Animal Units: Dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles,

birds

 Breeds  Diet  Habitat  Dog grooming/Doggy Daycare Program

• 5. Work-Based Learning (optional)

 12th grade year  Leave campus each day at 1:00  Internships:

 Veterinary office – Whitemarsh Animal Care, Allison’s Animal Care,

Island Veterinary Clinic, Tybee Animal Care, Savannah Animal Care

 Oatland Island Wildlife Center  Bentley’s or other pet food stores  PetFix (Humane Society)  Animal House at Live Oak

EOPA (End of Pathway Assessment)

 Veterinary Assistant Certificate  After 3 classes: Basic Ag., Animal Science, Vet Science  Georgia Dept. of Education  Administered by Precision Exams  Veterinary Assistant Credential  Must score 80% or higher

Other opportunities in the Vet Program:

 Programs with Elementary/Middle School students  Raise and train a guide dog puppy – Southeastern Guide

Dog Association

 FFA meetings, competitions, conventions, etc.  Veterinary Science CDE  TailsSpin – field trips, nutrition talks  Dog Biscuit Program  Dog Discathon  Spay/Neuter Clinics  Veterinary Camp (Middle School)

Spaces available for 2019-20 Scientific Research

36 Spaces

Veterinary Science

50 spaces

Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My

School hours are 7:30am until 2:30pm

Mondays- “C” Days – students go to all 8 classes (35 mins) Tuesdays/Thursdays – “A” Days – students go to 4 classes (85 minute classes) Wednesdays/Fridays- “B” Days- student go to 4 classes (85 minute classes)

Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My

Each student is assigned an advisor. The advisor is like a homeroom teacher and the student will have that same advisor throughout high school. Students will begin their school day in advisement from 7:30- 7:40am.

Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My

Classes are scheduled based on course requirements and sequences and students may have to travel from one side of the building to the other and then to another part of the building for the rest of the day. Students have five minute between classes to go to the restroom and to go to their locker if needed.

Islands High School has 3 different lunch periods depending on the location of the 3rd period class.

• Each lunch period is 30 minutes
• Students may choose to eat in

cafeteria or cave.

Electives Offered at Islands High

(5 required for graduation)

Mythology/Contemporary Lit Journalism (by application) Women’s Lit Psychology Sociology US History in Film Current Issues Local Area Studies Anthropology

Intro to Business/Tech Business Communications Entrepreneurship Business Law SAT Prep

Electives Offered at Islands High

(5 required for graduation)

Beginning Band Intermediate Band Advanced Band Percussion Ensemble Beginning Chorus Women’s Chorus Mixed Chorus Advanced Chorus Weight Training Team Sports Recreational Games Aerobic Dance Visual Arts 1, 2, 3 Drawing and Painting 1 Theater 1, 2, 3, 4

Advanced Placement Offerings

Social Studies Department

• AP Human Geography

 AP Government  AP US History  AP Psychology  AP Art History

Science Department

 AP Biology  AP Chemistry  AP Environmental Science

Art Department

 AP Studio Art

English Department

• AP Language/Composition
• AP Literature/Composition

Math Department

• AP Statistics
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC

World Languages Department

• AP Spanish

Language/Culture

Recent Awards and Honors

2015

Advanced Placement STEM School Advanced Placement Humanities School Advanced Placement Merit School

2016

Advanced Placement Humanities School Advanced Placement Champion School

2017

Advanced Placement Humanities School

2018

Advanced Placement STEM School Advanced Placement Humanities School

Boys Athletics

Girls Athletics

• Softball
• Volleyball
• Cheerleading
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Golf/Swimming (SCCPSS)
• Lacrosse
• Football
• Wrestling
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Baseball
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Golf/Swimming

(SCCPSS)

• Lacrosse

Clubs and Student Organizations

Student Senate FBLA Drama Club FFA Literary Quiz Bowl Fellowship of Christian Athletes Science National Honor Society

Clubs and Student Organizations

National Honor Society Future Educators of America Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) Teens in the Driver’s Seat Mock Trial Tri Mu (Music Honor Society) Spanish Club

FBLA School Store The Surf Shop

Islands HS Spirit Wear  T-Shirts  Custom Designs  Sweatshirts  Jackets Stickers and Magnets College Spirit Items School Supplies

Stay Connected!

Do teachers have individual websites? Yes, most teachers use a website or

• nline platform for posting

assignments, information and for collecting work. Some of these include: Schoology and Google Classroom. Students will have their own log in for

• each. It is up to the student to share

this information with their parents.

Stay Connected!

How can I keep up with events and activities at Islands High School?  A weekly parent update is sent to all parents via email on Sunday evenings from the principal.  Our school website (islands.sccpss.com)  Our school Social Media outlets  Join the PTSA  Join the IHS Sharks Booster Club (athletics)  Join the Visual and Performing Arts Boosters

Are you ready for an amazing school year?

Shadow Day Experiences

Prospective students have the opportunity to spend part of a school day shadowing an Islands High School student to experience what it is like to be a student in one of the choice programs. Shadow days must be arranged in advance and due to limited spaces, students must choose one of the programs to visit. Visiting students should:

 Arrive between 7:20-7:30am and come to the main office with their parents to

be signed in and receive a visitor’s sticker. If you do not know a student in your chosen program, you will be assigned with an awesome student that is ready to have a shadow for the day. If you did request to shadow a specific 9th grade student, every effort will be made to have you spend the day with them if possible—depending on their schedule and space availability.

 Wear their school uniform. If the student does not attend a school that requires a

uniform, they should wear khaki or black pants with a solid white or a solid black shirt.

 Bring a lunch and basic school supplies such as paper, pencil and/or pen.  Make arrangements to be picked up in the main office between 1:00-1:15pm.

Parent or other designated adult must come in to the office to sign the student

• ut.

Shadow Day Experiences

Available shadow dates/limited spaces available: Scientific Research Veterinary Science Tuesday, January 15th Wednesday, January 16th Thursday, January 17th Friday, January 18th Tuesday, January 22nd Wednesday, January 23rd Thursday, January 24th Friday, January 25th

Signing Up for Shadow Day

After the classroom visits, return to the Performance Hall to request a shadow date. Due to class sizes and other factors, shadow days are limited to the choice provided. Each student may request one shadow day appointment. If a student is interested in both programs, we will set up a split day on the day that they visit Islands High School. Due to limited availability we are unable to schedule “make-up days”