Transcript Scotts Hill High School A Story of Excellence

Scotts Hill High School
The 9th Grade Year--Make It or Break It Year
Presentation to Class of 2015
J. Brian Norton, Principal
Beverly Ivy, Asst. Principal
Cindy Eason, School Counselor
Adam Simon, School Counselor
We want to……
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Share with you about our
academic programs
Provide sound advice for
career/academic planning
Inform you of our athletic
teams, clubs and
organizations
Provide an opportunity for
you to ask ?????
Freshman cohorts tend to have the
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Discipline referrals to the office
Dropout Rates---if you don’t leave 9th
grade with at least English, Algebra I,
and Wellness credit you will most likely
drop out
Truancy Rates
Failure Rates--- 45% of students give up
by end of grade 9 if they experience
failure
The Freshman Opportunity….
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It is our goal to help you believe that you can
graduate and succeed in postsecondary
education.
It is our responsibility to provide the tools to
you so that you can achieve
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Standardized expectations
Standardized classroom management
Organization and time management skills
Study skills
Advisory Groups (small, cared-about groups)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The Class of 2015 will be
the third class to be in the
Tennessee Diploma Project.
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One Path
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28 Credits
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Elective Focus
Students are encouraged to
take Honors and
Advanced Placement
Courses
AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination
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What is AVID?
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AVID, is an elementary through postsecondary
college readiness system that is designed to
increase schoolwide learning and performance.
AVID focuses on the least served students in the
academic middle. The formula is simple - raise
expectations of students and, with the AVID
support system in place, they will rise to the
challenge.
http://www.avid.org/med_video.html
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH (Algebra I and II, Geometry, and 1 Higher Math)
3 SCIENCE (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics)
1.5 WELLNESS and PE
WORLD HISTORY
US HISTORY
.5 US GOVERNMENT
.5 ECONOMICS
.5 PERSONAL FINANCE
2 FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Same language)
FINE ART
3 ELECTIVE FOCUS
6 ELECTIVES
28 CREDITS TOTAL
END OF COURSE TESTS
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English 9, 10, 11
Algebra I, II
Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
US History
Elective Focus
3 courses in one area:
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Math and Science
Advanced Placement
Fine Arts
Humanities
Career and Technical Education
CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Programs of Study:
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Animal Systems – Pre-Veterinarian
Plant Systems – Horticulture
Interactive Multimedia
Law Enforcement Services
Therapeutic Services
Family and Community Services
Fashion Design
Hospitality Management and Lodging Services
Travel and Tourism
BLOCK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE
First Semester
Second Semester
1st Block
2nd Block
3rd Block
Aug.-Dec.
English 9
Wellness
Algebra I A
Jan.-May
Credits
Physical Science
1
World History
1
Health Science Ed.
1
4th Block
Visual Art
Credits
1
1
1
1
Total Credits Per Semester
Total Credits Per Year
8
4
Algebra I B
1
4
AYERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Founded by Jim Ayers
Scotts Hill Coordinator: Belinda Reed
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Help ALL students plan for Postsecondary Education
Explore all other avenues of money available for
school
Each student can receive up to $4,000 per year for
four years based on need.
LION & LADY LION ATHLETICS
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BOYS
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BASKETBALL
BASEBALL
GOLF
SOCCER
CROSS-COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
TENNIS
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GIRLS
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BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL
GOLF
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
CHEERLEADING
CROSS-COUNTRY
TENNIS
LION & LADY LION ATHLETICS
SIGN-UP
 COMMITMENT
 TRY-OUTS
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: MAY 20 @ 10:00AM
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BOYS BASKETBALL: MAY 20 @ 12:00PM
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: MAY 20 @ 1:30PM
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FOOTBALL: Voluntary workouts from March 28,31, April 4, 7, 11,
14, 18, 21, 25, 28 from 3:30-4:45
ELIGIBILITY
 MUST PASS 3 OF 4 SUBJECTS EACH SEMESTER
*ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A SPORTS PHYSICAL AND A
RELEASE FORM SIGNED BY A PARENT BEFORE THEY CAN
PARTICIPATE IN ANY ATHLETIC ACTIVITY
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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BETA CLUB
HANDS OF HOPE
CHRISTIANS ON CAMPUS
CAREER & TECHNICAL CLUBS: HOSA, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA
MU ALPHA THETA (MATH CLUB)
STUDENT COUNCIL
CHORUS
BAND
COLOR GUARD
AVG
OWL (One Wise Life)
FRESHMEN CAMP
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Day of Fun Activities before school begins
Free T-Shirt and Lunch
Get to know Freshman Class and Sponsors
Get locker assignment
Receive schedule and have opportunity to
make schedule changes
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
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ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR:
RECEIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
VISIT CLASSROOMS AND GREET
TEACHERS
MEET YOUR CLASSMATES FROM THE
OTHER FEEDER SCHOOLS