2/5/18

1

WELCOME TO8TH GRADE

PARENT NIGHTCLASS OF 2022

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Avon High School

CLASS OF 2022FRESHMAN PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

MR. FRANK MEYER, ASST. PRINCIPAL

Avon High School

2/5/18

2

Who’s involved?

Freshman teachers/SRT advisors

Administrators

Guidance counselors

Avon Incredible Mentors (AIM)

Parents

CLASS OF 2022GUIDANCE INFORMATION

MRS. JUDY GARCIA, GUIDANCE DIRECTOR

Avon High School

2/5/18

3

Class of 2022Pre-Enrollment Timeline

¨ High school counselor presentations to 8th grade classes on Friday, February 9v Students receive high school Program of Studies and freshman pre-

enrollment form

¨ Green pre-enrollment forms are due back to the middle school guidance office by Wednesday, February 14

¨ Students enter courses in PowerSchool in social studies classes on Wednesday, February 21 (AMSS) and Thursday, February 22 (AMSN), with high school counselors

¨ Students will receive course verification sheets the week of April 2. Changes to electives only, should be made on the course verification sheets and returned to the middle school guidance office as early as possible, but no later than Friday, April 20

REQUIRED COURSES:Placement in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language are selected for students

Other required courses are Prep for College & Careers, Health, and PE I & II

2/5/18

4

ELECTIVES:Choose electives that add up to 14 total credits for the freshman year. If a study hall is taken, the student should have 14 courses but only 13 credits

Student Resource Time (SRT)

¨ Meets each Wednesday (B-day)

¨ First half of SRT is for Freshman mentoring time-approximately every other SRT

¨ Second half of SRT is an academic time

¨ Guidance programming

2/5/18

5

Sample Freshman Schedule #1

Monday(7 period day)

Tuesday (A Day)

Wednesday (B Day)

Thursday (C Day)

Friday(7 period day)

(1) Spanish II

(1) Spanish II (2) English 9 H (1) Spanish II

(1) Spanish II

(2) English 9 H (2) English 9 H

(3) Chemistry I H (2) English 9 H SRT (3) Chemistry I H (3) Chemistry I H

(4) ACE Geometry (3) Chemistry I H (4) ACE Geometry(4) ACE Geometry

(4) ACE Geometry

(5) Geography H (5) Geography H(6) PCC (Sem1)

Health (Sem2)(5) Geography H (5) Geography H

(6) PCC (Sem1)

Health (Sem2) (6) PCC (Sem1)

Health (Sem2)(7) Band (7) Band

(6) PCC (Sem1)

Health (Sem2)

(7) Band(7) Band

Sample Freshman Schedule #2

Monday(7 period day)

Tuesday (A Day)

Wednesday (B Day)

Thursday (C Day)

Friday(7 period day)

(1) Algebra I

(1) Algebra I(2) Health (Sem1)

PE I (Sem2)(1) Algebra I

(1) Algebra I

(2) Health (Sem1)

PE I (Sem2)

(2) Health (Sem1)

PE I (Sem2)

(3) English 9(2) Health (Sem1)

PE I (Sem2)SRT (3) English 9 (3) English 9

(4) PCC (Sem1)

Intro 3D Art (Sem2)(3) English 9

(4) PCC (Sem1)

Intro 3D Art (Sem2)

(4) PCC (Sem1)

Intro 3D Art (Sem2)

(4) PCC (Sem1)

Intro 3D Art (Sem2)

(5) Geography (5) Geography (6) Biology (5) Geography (5) Geography

(6) Biology

(6) Biology (7) Algebra I Lab (7) Algebra I Lab

(6) Biology

(7) Algebra I Lab (7) Algebra I Lab

2/5/18

6

Class of 2022Credits & Graduation Requirements¨ 47 credits required for graduation

¨ One (1) credit earned for each semester course passed with a D- or higher

¨ No credit for SRT or study hall

¨ Freshmen can earn up to 14 credits per year

¨ Passing scores on ISTEP+10 Math and English are required for graduation

Grade reporting and Transcripts

¨ Report cards e-mailed every nine-weeks

¨ Cumulative GPA and credits are updated each semester

¨ Attendance is vital to earning credits

¨ If a course required for graduation is failed, it must be retaken to earn the credit

2/5/18

7

Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA)

¨ Grades are cumulative for the semester

¨ The final exam counts for 15% of the final semester grade

¨ GPA is calculated at the end of the semester, based on semester grades

¨ Only semester grades show on the transcript

¨ Weighted courses add value to the simple GPA, creating the “Weighted GPA”

¨ Examples of weighted courses the freshman year are:Hon English 9, Hon Biology, Hon Geometry, etc.

HS Courses Taken in Middle School

¨ Courses will be listed on the high school transcript-with credit and grade factored into simple GPA

¨ To decline the credits, an Informed Consent Form must be signed by the parent; this form will be available in the fall of the 9th

grade year for parents. It may be signed at any time during high school

¨ When declining the credits, both semesters of the course will be removed from transcript

¨ When declining credits, students may move on to the next course in the sequence; however, the student will most likely need to fulfill additional credits for graduation in that content area

2/5/18

8

Diploma Types

¨ Indiana Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honorsv Most rigorous diploma type

¨ Indiana Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

¨ Indiana Core 40 Diplomav State mandated minimum diploma type

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

¨ More rigorous academic preparation

¨ Best preparation for college

¨ Special recognition at graduation

¨ Possibility of additional financial aid for qualifying families

2/5/18

9

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

¨ Complete all requirements for Core 40 Diploma

PLUS¨ Earn 2 additional math credits

v (students must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be

enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning course during each year of

high school)

¨ Earn 6-8 credits in world language (3 years)

¨ Earn 2 fine arts credits

¨ Earn C- or better in all courses counting toward

diploma

¨ Have a GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

In addition, students must complete ONE of the following:

¨ Complete 2 AP courses and AP exams resulting in 4 credits

¨ Dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits

¨ A combination of the AP/Dual credit options above

¨ A composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT with a minimum score of 560 on the SAT math section and 590 on the SAT evidence based reading and writing section

¨ A composite score of 26 or higher on ACT and completion of the written section

2/5/18

10

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

¨ Combines rigor and relevance

¨ Preparation for college, technical schools, apprenticeships, and workforce

¨ Works well with Area 31 Career Program at BDHS

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

¨ Complete all requirements for Core 40 DiplomaPLUS

¨ Complete 6 credits in a college and career pathway andearn one of the following:v Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential; orv Pathway designated dual credit courses

¨ Earn C- or better in all courses counting toward diploma

¨ Have a GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher

2/5/18

11

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

In addition, students must complete ONE of the following:

¨ Any of the additional options under the Academic Honors Diploma (i.e. AP/dual credit courses)

¨ Score at or above set levels on WorkKeys¨ Score at or above set levels on the Accuplacer

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

English 8 credits 4 years v Core 40 English

Math 6 credits 3 years v Algebra Iv Geometryv Algebra II

Student must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning class each year of high school.

Science 6 credits 3 years v Biology Iv Core 40 Sciencev Chemistry I OR

Physics I ORIntegrated ChemistryPhysics

2/5/18

12

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

SocialStudies

6 credits 3 years v Geographyv US Historyv Government &v Economics

PE 2 credits 2 semesters v PE I and PE II

Health 1 credit 1 semester v Health

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

DirectedElectives

5 credits v World Languagesv Fine Artsv Career-Technical

GeneralElectives

12 credits v Career Academic SequenceRecommended

Local 1 credit 1 semester v Preparing for College & Careers

TOTAL 47 credits

2/5/18

13

Summer Courses for Incoming Freshmen

¨ Incoming freshmen may take one or two courses, which include Health and/or PE I through Indiana Online (formerly IOA)

¨ There is a $25 fee for AHS students to take Indiana Online summer courses

¨ Online registration for IO summer courses opens April 16. Courses begin June 4 and end July 19

¨ More information: www.indianaonlineacademy.org

PE I and PE II Waiver Information

¨ Incoming freshmen may earn a PE I and/or II credit, by participating in a school sport, marching band, winter guard, show choir, dance team, or competitive cheerleading

¨ The PE Waiver application and detailed information & guidelines are on the high school guidance website under “Student Resources”

¨ The PE Waiver application must be signed by the coach/sponsor/director and turned in to the guidance office at the end of the season, before a PE I/II credit will be awarded

2/5/18

14

CLASS OF 2022COLLEGE READINESS

MR. MATT SHOCKLEY, PRINCIPAL

Avon High School

Where do we begin?

¨ It’s never too early to start thinking about college!

¨ Get Involved!

¨ Preparing for College and Careers class

¨ Start thinking about how to pay for college

2/5/18

15

Steps for College Readiness

Take challenging and advanced classes in order to prepare for college-level studies

v Your student should take the most challenging course-load based on his/her ability

v You do NOT need to be a “gifted” student v Work toward an academic or technical honors diplomav Freshman transcript is VERY important!

What does an incoming Freshman look like at IU and Purdue?

*Based on fall 2017admitted freshmen

IndianaUniversity

PurdueUniversity

Average GPA(represents the middle 50% of

admitted students)

3.57-4.0 3.6-4.0

Average SAT scores(represents the middle 50% of

admitted students)

1190-1360(reading/writing & math)

1160-1360(reading/writing & math)

Average ACT scores(represents the middle 50% of

admitted students)

26-31Composite

25-31Composite

Percent of admitted freshmen in the top quarter of their high

school graduation class

70.2% 77%

2/5/18

16

Twenty-First Century Scholars

¨ The Twenty-First Century Scholarship helps pay tuition at Indiana colleges

¨ Students who are accepted into the program in middle school are required to complete all steps in the Scholar Success Program each year of high school

¨ It is not too late to see if your student qualifies!v Check with your middle school counselor

¨ Visit Scholars.IN.gov for more information.¨ The 21st Century Scholars contact at the high school is

Mrs. Melinda Hatchett, Guidance Counselor.

How much does college cost?

Institution Tuition Room & Board Total

Ball State University $9,894 $9,914 $19,808

Indiana University(Bloomington)

$10,534 $10,258 $20,792

IUPUI $10,211 $11,398 $21,609

Purdue University $10,002 $10,030 $20,032

Rose-Hulman $45,747 $14,061 $59,808

University of Indianapolis $28,390 $9,988 $38,378

*Academic Year: 2017-2018Source: The National Center for College Costs www.collegecosts.com

2/5/18

17

Parent Programs during High School

¨ Sophomore, Junior, Senior Parent Nights

¨ Test Interpretation Night

¨ Financial Aid Night

¨ FAFSA Day (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

How can I stay informed?

¨ Stay in communication with your student and teachers

¨ Check websites regularly (PowerParent, Schoology, district website, AHS website, Guidance website, etc.)

¨ Facebook

¨ Twitterv @AvonHSPrincipalv @AvonHSGuidancev @AHS_Orioles

2/5/18

18

Dates to Remember

¨ Freshman Parent Coffeesv April 10-AMS South, 7:00-8:00 pm v April 11-AMS North, 7:00-8:00 pm

¨ Freshman PARENT Orientation: July 25, 2018 (7:00pm)

¨ Freshman Orientation July 26, 2018 (8:00am-2:00pm)v Schedulesv Toursv Lunchv Transportationv School expectations establishedv Meet freshman mentors

¨ Freshman Open House July 31, 2018 (6:00-8:00 pm)

THANK YOU AND HAVE A GOOD

EVENING