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Aurora High School Scheduling:Incoming Freshman
Parent OrientationFebruary 4th, 2016
“It’s not just about graduation. It’s about preparation.”
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Tonight’s Agenda
• Introductions• AHS Philosophy• Program of Studies– Special Guests
• Scheduling at the High School• Support and Transitions• Communication• Chances to Get Involved• Questions & Answers
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Administration/Guidance• Administration
– Principal Dr. Paul Milcetich– Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Brookhart– Athletic Director Mr. Paul Powers
• Guidance Counselors– A to G Mr. John Calcei– H to 0 Mrs. April Nenadal– P to Z Mrs. Chris Miley
• Harmon Counselors- Mrs. Ginger Biales & Mrs. Kristin Fecko
• Teachers – Mrs. Kington, Mrs. Biro• Freshman – Ryan Brubaker
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AHS Mission Statement• The mission of the Aurora City
Schools is to ensure that through providing a nurturing environment, with high expectations and effective programs, all students will reach their full potential and graduate prepared to become responsible, productive members of society.
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Schools are not a Business
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Schools are not a Factory
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School as a Greenhouse
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Argument for Qualitative MeasuresBy Vivek WadhwaBusiness Weekupdated 1/13/2011 7:00:00 PM ET
The independence and social skills American children develop give them a huge advantage when they join the workforce. They learn to experiment, challenge norms, and take risks. They can think for themselves, and they can innovate. This is why America remains theworld leader in innovation…”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41057676/ns/business-bloomberg_businessweek/from/toolbar
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Catching Up or Leading the Way
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpZ60IJ42o
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Program of Studies
• Overview/Course Planner (p. 55)• Course Waivers (p. 3)• Curriculum Options– Excel TECC (p. 6)– Advanced Placement- AP (p. 10)– Credit Flexibility (pp. 10-11)– College Credit Plus (pp. 12-14)
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Program of Studies (cont.)
• Minimum Course Load (p.7)• Athletic Eligibility (p. 7)• Schedule Adjustment Policy (pp. 7-8)• Grade Point Average (p. 9)
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Program of Studies (cont.)
• Course Offerings– Art – Business– English (Speaker – Honors English)– Global Language– Information Technology
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Program of Studies (cont.)
• Course Offerings– Interdisciplinary (Ind. Learning)– Mathematics (p. 32 – Sequence)– Music– Physical Education & Health– Science (Speaker – Honors Bio)– Social Studies (Speaker – AP World)
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Issues to Keep in Mind
• Scheduling involves teamwork with student, teachers, parent, counselors
• Become familiar with AHS Program of Studies booklet
• What options you are preparing for both during and after high school
• Careful planning now eliminates future disappointments
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Scheduling Process• Students complete scheduling forms• Registrations are tallied and class offerings
are determined.• Master schedule is built, conflicts are
resolved and class sizes are balanced.• Based on all this information textbooks,
instructional materials (lab supplies, technology resources & licenses) are ordered.
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• 4 English• 3 Social
Studies–1 U.S.
History–1 U.S.
Government–1 Elective
• 3 Science–1 Physical
Science–1 Life
Science–1 Elective
Graduation Requirements21 Total Credits
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Graduation Requirements Continued
• 4 Math– Algebra II
equivalent• ½ P.E. (full
year)• ½ Health • ½ Personal
Finance
• Electives:– Business– Technology– Fine Arts– Global Language– Extra Core Classes
Meet All State Requirements
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Traditional CollegePreparatory Program
• English - 4 credits• Mathematics - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits• Social Studies - 3 credits• Global Language - 2 credits• Fine Arts - 1 credit
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Selective College Admission
• Honors or AP courses recommended
• 4 or more credits in– English– Science–Mathematics– Social Studies– Global Language
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Honors Diploma Criteria• Must fulfill 7 of 8
4 Units of English4 Units of Math(Integrated Math series
or higher)4 Units of Science(Including 1 unit of
Chemistry and 1 unit of Physics.)
4 Units of Social Studies
3 Units of Global Language
1 Unit of Fine Arts
Overall GPA of at least 3.5
Composite ACT Score 27
orComposite SAT Score of 1210
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Freshman Year
• Have an End in Mind • Challenge yourself at the HIGHEST
course level • Scheduling conference (Feb)
CP, Honors• Summer School (optional) • Balance is Important!– SH can be crucial
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Support for Student Learning
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Freshman Transition
• Freshman Orientation- 1st day of school is only for their class. – Meet all teachers, orient themselves to the
building and their day, find locker, etc..• Freshman Mentor Program– Small group meetings throughout 1st semester– Upperclassmen as Mentors and Teacher advisor
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LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT(37 Clubs/Activities, 20 Sports)
• Numerous Clubs• Media
– Newspaper– Yearbook– Electronic Media
• Fine Arts– Music & Choir– Drama– Art
• Athletics• Student Council• Volunteering
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Parent Communication• District Web Site• Bi-Monthly Update –
Doc M’s Musings• Parent Internet Viewer
(PIV)• Teacher Web Pages• Parent Communication
Forum (PCF)• ALL CALL Messages• Twitter:
@DrPMilcetich
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Parent Communication
• Band Calendar• Program of Studies• Parent/Teacher
Conferences• Open House• E-mail• Phone
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Graduation June 2020! (Questions & Answers)