CDO

Sophomore Class

Presentation

Oh The Places You’ll Go!

Welcome Back

IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFICATION

Student IDStudent ID #- Memorize it! #- Memorize it!Student ID - Wear it!Student ID - Wear it!Access to computers, library services, CDO Access to computers, library services, CDO events, testing, and moreevents, testing, and more

Academic Calendar

Academic system based on 2 Academic system based on 2 semesterssemesters- Fall - Fall

& Spring& Spring

Grades posted in December and May on your Grades posted in December and May on your

Transcript Transcript

Grades

4 ½ and 9 week 4 ½ and 9 week quarterquarter grades are for grades are for

eligibilityeligibility purposes- purposes-

At 4 ½ weeks you can earn back eligibility At 4 ½ weeks you can earn back eligibility

with passing grades and with passing grades and GPAGPA 2.0 or above. 2.0 or above.

At 9 weeks you could lose or regain your At 9 weeks you could lose or regain your

eligibility.eligibility.

Who’s Your Counselor?

Ms. Paula Evans Ms. Paula Evans 9-12 A-E9-12 A-E

Ms. Pati MappMs. Pati Mapp 9-12 F-L9-12 F-L

Ms. Julie Cota Ms. Julie Cota 9-12 M-P & JTED9-12 M-P & JTED

Ms. Michelle Barcanic Ms. Michelle Barcanic Pre IB & 11-12 IBPre IB & 11-12 IB

Ms. Jessica DaleMs. Jessica Dale 9-12 Q-Z9-12 Q-Z

How To Contact Your Counselor?

Make an appointment in the counseling office

Send your counselor an email!

Ms. Evans – pevans@amphi.com

Ms. Mapp- pmapp@amphi.com

Ms. Cota- jcota@amphi.com

Ms. Barcanic- mbarcani@amphi.com

Ms Dale- jdale@amphi.com

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

22 22 creditscredits to graduate- to graduate- Passing AIMS- reading, writing & mathPassing AIMS- reading, writing & mathDeveloping your Developing your ECAPECAP- Educational Career Action Plan- register your - Educational Career Action Plan- register your account with AzCIS online portfolioaccount with AzCIS online portfolio

High School diplomaHigh School diploma 4 year college(16 core credits)4 year college(16 core credits)EnglishEnglish 44 44MathMath 44 4 (above algebra 1)4 (above algebra 1)ScienceScience 33 3 (Lab science)3 (Lab science)Social studiesSocial studies 33 22CTE/JTEDCTE/JTED 11 00Fine ArtFine Art ** 11 11ElectivesElectives 5.5 5.5PEPE 1.51.5Foreign LangForeign Lang 00 2 years same language2 years same languageTOTALSTOTALS 2222 1616

Diploma Earned

General Diploma

Pass all classes required to graduate

Pass AIMS

ECAP submitted

Honors

Same as general requirements

Must take 12 credits of advanced placement classes

Must have a 3.5 GPA or better

IB Diploma

Specific IB Curriculum

Registering for Classes

Starts Early SpringStarts Early Spring

Classes are a year long commitmentClasses are a year long commitment

Sections are set based on your course Sections are set based on your course selection- selection- limited sectionslimited sections

Talk with your Parents/ GuardiansTalk with your Parents/ Guardians

Talk with your Talk with your counselor counselor

Honors/ Advanced/ Pre AP & AP courses/JTEDHonors/ Advanced/ Pre AP & AP courses/JTED

DROP/ADD POLICY

FALL SEMESTER10 School Days to Drop Class!!!!10 School Days to Drop Class!!!!

Dropping must be done in personDropping must be done in person

NO Specific teacher requests will be madeNO Specific teacher requests will be made

Changes will be considered on a first come first Changes will be considered on a first come first serve basisserve basis

Drop/Add PolicySpring Semester

You have the first 5 days of the You have the first 5 days of the semester to adjust your schedulesemester to adjust your schedule

Level changesLevel changes must occur within the must occur within the first 5 weeks of the semesterfirst 5 weeks of the semester

Any and all schedule changes require a Any and all schedule changes require a signature from both teachers.signature from both teachers.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

CDO like all public schools gets funded by CDO like all public schools gets funded by student attendance.student attendance.

At 10 consecutive unexcused OR At 10 consecutive unexcused OR excused absences a student can be excused absences a student can be withdrawn from schoolwithdrawn from school

What to do if you are absent?

Many teachers have websites, where they post their homework and classroom lessons.

If your teacher has one, CHECK IT!

After 3 consecutive days absent you can make a “homework request” by calling the main office. Your teachers will send your work to the office for someone to pick up and/or you can arrange for work via email.

You are solely responsible for requesting, completing, and returning all missing assignments in a timely manner.

Advocate For Yourself

Self directed learningSelf directed learning Attend tutorialAttend tutorial

Ask for help from:Ask for help from: Use school websites Use school websites

TeachersTeachers Create a h Create a homework omework schedule schedule Parent/GuardiansParent/Guardians Friends Friends Use a plannerUse a planner CounselorCounselorLibrarianLibrarian Get a copy of the Study Get a copy of the Study habits/habits/AdvocateAdvocateNurseNurse Study Skills/tutoring resource Security Study Skills/tutoring resource Security

handout handoutAdministratorsAdministratorsOther staff Other staff

CAMPUS SAFETY

Help create a Pro Dream environment by:

Using the Silent Witness Hotline to report :

bullying

vandalism

violence of any kind

drug use

suicidal behavior and /or depression

696-5564

ECAPEducational Career Action Plan

Goal is to create an accessible on line Goal is to create an accessible on line portfolioportfolio used to used to develop a post high school plan through a variety of develop a post high school plan through a variety of exploration tools and resourcesexploration tools and resources

Your ECAP begins by opening up your Arizona Career Your ECAP begins by opening up your Arizona Career Information Systems accountInformation Systems account

AzCISAzCISThis is YOUR ECAP. You can explore your post high school This is YOUR ECAP. You can explore your post high school options at any time.options at any time.You will have limited time in class to log on to this account. You will have limited time in class to log on to this account. You are encouraged to work independently.You are encouraged to work independently.

ECAP CONTINUED

Your ECAP will assist you inYour ECAP will assist you in::

Exploring your interests, getting to know yourselfExploring your interests, getting to know yourselfTrade school, Junior college, Military, UniversityTrade school, Junior college, Military, Universitychoosing a major/career choosing a major/career Finding the right college programFinding the right college programExploring financial aid and scholarship opportunitiesExploring financial aid and scholarship opportunitiesGetting you through the college application processGetting you through the college application processWriting and building a functional resumeWriting and building a functional resumeAnd much more And much more

http://azcis.intocareers.orghttp://azcis.intocareers.org

SOPHOMORE CHECKLISTChoose a rigorous and challenging course-load

Meet with your counselor. This person will be essential for you to help you make your college and career options as well as testing preparation.

Start taking practice exams- PSAT

Take a more active role in your sports, clubs or community service. Try to find opportunities where you can exercise leadership, organization, and cooperative skills.

Continue to explore and develop your ECAP

Talk to your Parents/Guardians about your plans for college so they can support your dreams

VOCABULARY

QuarterQuarter SemesterSemesterCreditCredit GPA-unweighted/weightedGPA-unweighted/weightedTranscriptTranscript 16 core credits16 core creditsECAPECAP Pre AP coursesPre AP coursesAP coursesAP courses IB diplomaIB diplomaHonors DiplomaHonors Diploma NCAANCAACTECTE JTEDJTEDFine ArtFine Art Extracurricular ActivityExtracurricular ActivityJr CollegeJr College Trade School Trade School UniversityUniversity ScholarshipScholarshipFinancial AidFinancial Aid Credit deficientCredit deficientPSAT/SAT/ACTPSAT/SAT/ACT ASVABASVAB

Handouts

transcript

AzCIS log on instructions

Study/Habits/Study Skills/Tutoring resource handout