November 20, 2019

Southington High SchoolBASICS 101

Presented by:

Jennifer DiscenzaDirector of School Counseling, Grades 6-12

Jessica Anthony S.H.S. Ninth Grade Academy School Counselors

Last name - A - K

Mark BugnackiS.H.S. Ninth Grade Academy School Counselors

Last name - L - Z

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Ninth Grade Academy Mission Statement

The Southington High School- Ninth Grade

Academy provides a continuum of services

and supports to promote academic

success, social and emotional growth, and

post-secondary career exploration for all

students.

SHS MAP Main Floor

EAST

Center

Center

West Gym

Art Wing

Au

dito

rium

Cafe

English, Math, Science, Social

Studies, East Gym

i.e. E268, E282

Electivesi.e. C210, C215

Student Support Center

Main

Office

Music Wing

All rooms on the Main Floor are numbered in the two hundred range (200-299)

Electives i.e W284, W286

SHS MAP Upper Floor

East

300s Classrooms

Center

Center

Media Center

300s Classrooms

All rooms on the Upper Floor are numbered in the 300 range (300-399)

Building Basics- (Where am I?)

All 9th grade lockers are located in the

blue section (East) of the building.

• Ninth grade academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social

Studies, World Language) are located in the East section of the

building – “the blue section”.

• Elective courses are held in various locations each department

has most of its classes in a specific area.

• PE classes can be in either the East Gym or the West Gym (near

the café).

What is a Credit?

• Students need to earn 25 credits to graduate

SHS

• Credits are earned when the final grade is 60+

and a student adhered to the attendance

policy

• Credits are issued as:

– 1.0 credits (Full-year course)

– 0.5 credits (Half-year course)

– 0.25 credits (Health/Physical Education)7

Graduation Requirements

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Humanities 10 Credits

STEM 9 Credits

Physical Education 1 Credit

Health 1 Credit

Mastery Based Diploma Assessment

1 Credit

Personal Interest Electives 3 Credits

25 Credits

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Humanities STEM1: English I1: English II1: English III1: Senior English

1: Algebra1: Geometry1: Additional Math

1: Modern US History1: Citizenship1: Additional Social Studies Elective

1: Earth Science1: Life Science1: Physical Science

1: World Language 3: STEM Electives*

2: Humanities Electives *

* There are humanities electives in AgSci, Art, Business, English, FCS,

Music, Social Studies & WL

* There are STEM electives in Ag-Science, Art, Business, FCS, Music,

Math, Science and Technology & Engineering

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FOR 25 CREDITSBelow is the recommended program for those students who plan to continue their formal education beyond high school. The following subjects are recommended at each grade level to provide the background necessary to meet the entrance requirements of most colleges.

Grade 9 Grade 10

Subject Credits Subject Credits

Humanities - English I 1 Humanities - English II 1

Humanities - Modern US History 1 Humanities - World History 1

Humanities - World Language* 1 Humanities - World Language* 1

STEM - Algebra I 1 STEM- Geometry 1

STEM - Earth Science 1 STEM- Biology 1

Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1

Physical Ed (PE) 0.25 Physical Ed (PE) 0.25

Health 0.25 Health 0.25

Credit Total For The School Year 6.5 Credit Total For The School Year 6.5

Grade 11 Grade 12

Subject Credits Subject Credits

Humanities - English III 1 Humanities - Senior English 1

Humanities - Citizenship 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1

Humanities - World Language* 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1

STEM - Math Elective 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1

STEM - Physical Science 1 Mastery Based Diploma Assessment 1

Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1 Physical Ed (PE) 0.25

Physical Ed (PE) 0.25 Health 0.25

Health 0.25

Credit Total For The School Year 6.5 Minimum Credit Total For The School Year 5.5

A SAMPLE GRADE 9 SCHOOL DAYPeriod 1 English I 1 Credit

Period 2 Algebra or Geometry 1 Credit

Period 3 Modern U.S. History 1 Credit

Period 4 Earth Science 1 Credit

Period 5 Lunch

Period 6 Health 0.26 credit

Physical Education 0.26 credit

Study

Period 7 World Language 1 Credit

Period 8 Elective(s) 1 Credit or 2 Half Credits

Total Credits 6.5 (+)

➔ Health, Physical Education, and Study rotate per Letter Day schedule. (AD, BE, CF)➔ 1 Credit course = Full Year (meets A-F days)➔ 0.5 credit course = Half year (meets A-F days)➔ We have TWO Semesters (S1 & S2, Fall & Spring) which consist of 4 quarters.

◆ Qtr. 1 + Qtr. 2 = S1◆ Qtr. 3 + Qtr. 4 = S2

ELECTIVESAgricultural Science – Students must apply for this program. Students study plants,

animals and farm equipment.

Art – Art I

Business – MS Office, Careers and Leadership, Intro to Business, Marketing

Family and Consumer Sciences – Bake Shop, Interior Design, Fabric Creations,

Careers in Health Services

Music – Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Concert Choir, Music

Theory, Theater Arts

Technology & Engineering Education – Intro to Technology, Intro to

Communications, Intro to Construction, Intro to Manufacturing, Engineering

Graphics, Intro to Engineering, Intro to Transportation, Intro to Engineering &

Design (Project Lead the Way - student must apply to program)

World Language – French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin

Art

Freshman Courses

● Art I

● Theatre Arts

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Later Grade Level Courses

● Drawing

● Painting

● Photography

● Jewelry

● Pottery

● Sculpture

● Graphic Design

● Art Seminar

● Advanced Placement

Studio Art

Business

Freshman Courses

● Microsoft Office—Word,

Excel, and PowerPoint

● Careers and

Leadership—students assess

their potential relating to various

careers

● Introduction to

Business—students learn about

six business related fields

● Marketing—students learn

how businesses reach their

customers

Later Grade Level Courses

• Microsoft and Marketing

Courses

• Personal Finance

• Accounting

• Business Management

– AP Microeconomics

– UCONN Economic

Principles

• Cooperative Work

Experience14

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Courses for Freshmen:

● Infants & Toddlers● Interior Design● Fabric Creations● Careers in Health

Services● Bake Shop

Later Grade Level Courses

● Culinary courses

● Consumer Economics

● Clothing Creations

● Family & Society

● UCONN Individual and

Family Development

● Intro to Teaching

Music Freshman Courses

• Concert Band

• Concert Marching Band

• Chorus

• Concert Choir

• Music Appreciation

• Music Theory

• Intro to Piano, Ukulele,

Guitar

Later Grade Level Courses

● Symphonic Band

● Music Theory

● Advanced Placement

Music Theory

● Music Technology

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Technology and Engineering

Freshman Courses

• Introduction to:

• Technology

• Communications

• Construction

• Engineering

• Manufacturing

• Transportation

• Engineering Graphics

• Engineering & Design

(PLTW)

Later Grade Level Courses

• Computer Applications

• Audio-Video Systems

• Computer Engineering

• Architectural Engineering &

Design

• Commercial Construction

• Wood Production

• Metal Manufacturing

• Power & Energy

• Transportation Technologies

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Special Programs Offered:

• Agriculture Science and Technology Program

• Project Lead the Way

• Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

(Full or Half-day)

• ALTA – Southington Alternative High School

Level System• CP College and Career Preparatory

• CCP Competitive College Preparatory

• H Honors/Advanced Placement/UConn ECE

College and Career Preparatory - CPThis instructional level provides comprehensive instruction focusing on modeling and guided practice, which will help students to progress as independent learners. Engaging coursework is geared toward the mastery of core state and national high school standards. The pace of classes provides students with a strong foundation for college level learning. Ex. Minimum of an hour and a half of work per night.

Competitive College Preparatory - CCPThis instructional level balances individual and collaborative learning experiences, which will help students to strengthen their learning capacity. Challenging coursework is geared toward the mastery of state and national standards. The pace of classes prepares students for college level learning. Ex. One and a half or more hours of work per night.

Honors/AP/UConn Early College Experience - H

This instructional level balances individual inquiry and collaborative

analysis, which will help students to discuss and exchange ideas

effectively. Rigorous coursework is geared toward the mastery of

state and national standards extending beyond the typical high

school curricula including Advanced Placement and UConn Early

College Experience courses. The pace of classes mirrors college level

learning.

Opportunities at SHS

Advanced Placement Courses Offered

● Pace of classes mirrors college level learning.

● Students taking and passing the AP examinations may be

eligible for college credits.

Tunxis and Middlesex Community College

● Career Pathways and High School Partnership Program

● Students earn college credit.

UCONN Early College Experience

● College courses taught at SHS as a satellite location by SHS teachers who are UCONN instructors.

● Students earn college credit. 21

Attendance Policy The attendance policy is outlined in the Student Handbook which

is available online at: www.southingtonschools.org

Attendance directly impacts the earning of credits.Maximum Number of Days Absent (1/2 year course) = 9

Maximum Number of Days Absent (full-year course) = 17

Credits/Grades Effect:• Eligibility for sports and activities

• Promotion to 10th grade (Students must earn a minimum of 5.5 credits to become a sophomore.)

Behavioral ExpectationsBehavioral expectations are posted throughout SHS.

Classroom Preparationdefinition: school work done at HOME

• Students will be required to prepare for class every night. A successful student spends 90 minutes or more every night on work at home.

• Preparation = daily assignments, organization, reviewing class notes, planning for upcoming tests/quizzes/long term projects, reading and re-reading texts and/or handouts.

• Classroom preparation is an important part of learning and succeeding in school.

Academic Resources

• Math Lab - Students can visit room E280 Lunch or Study

Hall, periods 1-8. A Math teacher is available to provide them

with assistance.

• Literacy/Writing Lab - Students can visit the Literacy

Lab located in the library during your Lunch or Study Hall,

periods 1-8. An English teacher is available to provide them

with assistance.

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Naviance StudentNAVIANCE STUDENT is a web based program divided into

five major areas: About Me, Colleges, Careers, Courses,

and My Planner.

Every student will use NAVIANCE STUDENT for the college

application process.

● MI Advantage

● 9th Grade Transition Portfolio

● Do What You Are

Students will also be able to search colleges, complete career

interest inventories, research scholarships, and much more!

Next Steps for Transitioning

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Step 1 Academic presentation to students at JAD and JFK

November 2019

Step 2 HS Counselors visit classrooms at JAD and JFK

November 4 & 8 2019

Step 3 Parent Orientation November 20, 2019

Step 4 Teachers make course level recommendations.

January 21 thru January 31

Step 5 Course Fair January 8th at SHS JAD 6pm/JFK 6:45pm

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Step 6 Students and parents/guardians complete online course selections through parent portal.

February 4 thru February 11, 2020

Step 7 SHS Clubs and Activities Fair June 1, 2020

Step 8 Schedule verification sheets are distributed to students.

June 1, 2020

Step 9 All course schedules must be completed.

July 12, 2020

Step 10 Freshman Orientation August 2020- TBD

QUESTIONSThank you for joining us!