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EIGHTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT STUDENT ORIENTATIONORIENTATION
Huron High SchoolFebruary 20, 2014
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
William Jennings Bryan
WELCOME TO HURON HIGH SCHOOL
Attendance Policy Importance of Credit Variety of Options (pages 12-14)
Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program
Dual Enrollment Program University of Findlay University School
Articulation Program Credit Flex Program EHOVE (pages 40-44) Tech Prep
DISCIPLINE
3 Big Offenses Tardies Cell phone violations Dress code violations
Correction Alternatives Classroom after school detentions Thursday School Saturday School
RESPONSIBILITY
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHEDULING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE, AND TO SEE THAT ALL GRADUATION & SPECIAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Begin to learn to communicate their needs properly and be responsible for their actions
STANDARD DISTINCTION HONORS
English 4 4 4
Math 4 4 4
Science 3 4 4
Social Studies 3 4 4
Health .5 .5 .5
Physical Education* .5 .5 .5
Foreign Language 0 2 3
Fine Art 1 1 1
Business/Technology 0 1 OR additional credit in Fine Art
0
Electives 5 2 0
Total Credits 21 23 21
Cumulative GPA 1.6 2.6 3.5
Community Service 0 50 0
Test Scores Graduation Test
Graduation Test Graduation Test and 27 ACT/1210 SAT
DIPLOMAS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Documentation sheets online or in guidance officeSheets MUST be turned in during the year the
student completes the service “These Tigers Left their Prints in their
Community” bulletin board Project ideas
Erie Metro Parks, Admirals Point, Erie County Senior Center, Veterans Home, Huron Recreation, Huron Library, your church, Back to the Wild, Erie County Animal Shelter, Volunteer Center, Lighthouse Church soup kitchen, Firelands Hospital
Great for job, college & scholarship applications
SCHEDULING PROCESS
Into classes twice: February 20—group presentation March 6—individual scheduling conferences
Preliminary Schedule mailed home this spring Will not show teacher or period
All changes completed by May 29, 2014 Pick up schedule at Freshman Orientation in
August Fall changes only in very special situations as
spelled out on page 3
FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Period Course Credit
1 Freshman English/Honors Freshman English
1
2 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 1
3 Physical Science or Honors Biology 1
4 World Studies 1
5 Phys Ed*/Health .25/.5
6 Study Hall 0
7 Foreign Language, Band, Choir, Freshman Connections, Computer Classes (3)
1
*A semester physical education requirement is waived if a student is a member of a high school sports team, the band or cheerleading . The student must participate in two sports or years of a sport, cheerleading, or band.
4 YEAR SCHEDULING PLANNinth Grade—5.75 Credits
1) English
2) Math
3) Science
4) World Studies
5) Health/Physical Education
6) Elective
7) Elective or Study Hall
Tenth Grade—5.75/11.51) English
2) Math
3) Science
4) American History
5) Physical Education/Elective
6) Elective
7) Elective or Study Hall
Eleventh Grade—6/17.51) English
2) Math
3) Science
4) Economics/Government
5) Elective
6) Elective
7) Elective or Study Hall
Twelfth Grade 6/23.51) English
2) Math
3) Science
4) Social Studies electives
5) Elective
6) Elective
7) Elective or Study Hall
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
ClubsModel UN, Student Council, National
Honor Society, French Club, C.A.R.D., Spanish Club, Art Club, Science Club, Great Books Forum
Achievement Cords Academic Letters
ADD-ON POINT SYSTEM Only calculated at semester and added to
cumulative grade point average- .0125 added at end of each semesterHonors Freshman English, Honors Sophomore
English, AP English Language & Composition, BGSU College English classes
Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, BGSU Discrete Math, BGSU Statistics
Honors Biology, UF Chemistry, UF Physics, UF Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Honors World Studies, Honors American History, AP MacroEconomics, BGSU Government
Get Connected at:www.huronhs.comE-mail directory of staffGuidance SiteNewslettersForms (community service)AthleticsActivity Calendar
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Freshman Year•Earth, Space & Physical Science•Honors Biology
Sophomore Year•Biology•UF Chemistry
Junior Year•Applied Physics•Chemistry•UF Chemistry/Honors Chemistry•UF- Physics/Honors Physics•UF Anatomy/Physiology/Honors A&P•Forensics
Senior Year•Geology/Earth Science•UF Anatomy & Physiology•Honors Anatomy & Physiology•UF Physics/Honors Physics•Forensics
MATH CURRICULUM
Freshman Year Algebra I, Geometry, Honors
Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II
Sophomore Year Geometry, Honors Geometry,
Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus
Junior Year Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Pre-
Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Calculus
Senior Year Algebra II, Calculus, AP Calculus,
Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, Contemporary Math, BGSU Discrete Math/BGSU Statistics
SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM MRS. HEATHER MERCKENS
Freshman Year World Studies Honors World Studies
Sophomore Year American History Honors American History
Junior Year American Government & Economics BGSU Government and semester of
AP MacroEconomics Senior Year (electives)
Sociology, Psychology, Contemporary Issues, Geography, Civil Law, Key Eras of American History, AP European History, BGSU Comparative Government
MUSIC CURRICULUM
Freshman YearChoirBand IDrill Team
Other YearsChoirChoraleBand II, III, IVAP Music Theory & History
ENGLISH CURRICULUM
Freshman Year Freshman English Honors Freshman English
Sophomore Year Sophomore English Honors Sophomore English
Junior Year American Literature AP English Language & Composition
Senior Year World Literature (Writing & Literature) BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature
Additional English Electives Applied Communication I and II,
Speech, Banned Books
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Freshman Semester CoursesFreshman Connections
Other Semester Courses—Independent Living Child DevelopmentTeen Mentoring
FOREIGN LANGUAGESMRS. KAY SHOFFNER
Spanish I, II, III, IV Spanish courses for
college credit if student has a 3.25 cumulative gpa: Junior Year (1.6 college &
high school credit) Elementary Spanish 1010
& 1020Senior Year (1.2 college &
high school credit) Intermediate Spanish 2010
& 2020 French I, II, III, IV
FINE ART
Full Year Course—Art I
Semester Courses—Digital Photography I, IIStudio PortfolioArt & Technology I, II, and IIIDrawing I, II, and IIIPainting I , II, and IIIVector vrs. Raster (PSEO)
BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Technology RelatedTechnology ToolsWeb Page Design I and II Intro to Music & Movie
Production Business Oriented
Business FoundationsPersonal Finance Accounting
YOUR STUDENT’S GRADE The following categories are used to
determine grades: Class Participation/Compliance to Rules Notebook Checks Homework Class work Quizzes Tests Projects
ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
DO YOUR HOMEWORK! READ the ASSIGNMENTS Get Organized
Not just your papers & binders but your time
Use your agenda Ask questions of your teachers If absent, request your work
from your teacher Choose courses best for YOU! Positive attitude towards next
year Commitment to put forth effort
to study.
HOMEWORK
Homework is generally assigned EVERYDAY. The only way to learn is through repetition. If a student is not practicing, they have a harder time learning.
Online text book helpful Visit teachers online
web page for daily lessons
SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM STUDY TIPS Make NOTE CARDS. Study
vocabulary for each lesson. Take 5-10 words at a time if only for 5-10 minutes a night.
Study spelling and accent marks as well as words.
Take notes and review them nightly.
Ask questions AS SOON AS you feel lost.
For study groups to study for tests. Online textbook enhances verbal
skills & practice activities increase competency
Verbal & written daily practice and review is necessary
Written assignments may be submitted online
Interactive software enhances learning
PARENT TIPS Attend Parent Conferences with your student in
any classes where you have concerns Help them develop study and organizational skills
and assume responsibility for their actions Encourage them to turn off cell phones/computers
and READ Request a student tutor through Study Exchange
Program if needed Monitor students grades through Progress Book Enforce curfews to encourage sleep (cell phones
out of bedrooms) Encourage & practice with them ways to
communicate their concerns to the proper people