home of the algonac muskrats!
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AHS Hours of Operation Starts at 7:35 AM Ends at 2:20 PM Two (2) lunch breaks Lunch is determined by your 4th hour teacher!TRANSCRIPT
Class of 2017Class of 2017Welcome to AHSWelcome to AHS
Home of the Algonac Muskrats!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Starts at 7:35 AM Ends at 2:20 PMTwo (2) lunch breaksLunch is determined by your 4th hour teacher!
AHS Hours of Operation
High School ScheduleHigh School ScheduleMonday, Wednesday & FridayMonday, Wednesday & Friday
1st Hour: 7:35-8:35 AM2nd Hour: 8:40-9:38 AM3rd Hour: 9:43-10:41 AMA Lunch: 10:41-11:11 AM4th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:16 AM – 12:14 PM 4th hour Class (B Lunch) 10:41-11:39 AMB Lunch: 11:44-12:14 PM 5th Hour: 12:19-1:17 PM6th Hour: 1:22-2:20 PM5 minutes passing between classes!
Tuesday & Thursday ScheduleTuesday & Thursday Schedule1st Hour: 7:35-8:25 AM2nd Hour: 8:30-9:20 AMSEMINAR: 9:25-9:55 AM3rd Hour: 10:00-10:50 AMA Lunch: 10:55-11:25 AM4th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:30 – 12:30 PM 4th hour Class (B Lunch): 10:55 – 11:55 AMB Lunch: 12:00-12:30 PM 5th Hour: 12:35-1:25 PM6th Hour: 1:30-2:20 PM5 minutes passing between classes.
All students have a seminar.After 2nd hour. Tuesday & Thursday.30 minutesVarious topics including academic
assistance, P.A.S.S. mentoring and character education for freshmen.
Four (4) rotations a year. Seminar is a great time to get help
from a teacher.
Algonac High School StaffMr. Brian Brutyn – PrincipalMr. James Thiede – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mr. Sam Dobbs – Discipline OfficerMrs. Karen Blair – CounselorMrs. Rachelle Wynkoop – Media Specialist/IB CoordinatorMrs. Mary Shackett – SE Teacher Consultant 25 Regular Education Teachers (4 AHS Grads)4 Special Education Teachers2 Para-Pro Aides (work with special ed)1 WIA Facilitator (AHS Grad)3 secretaries
Visit the Student Visit the Student Service/Counseling Office Service/Counseling Office
Website Often!Website Often!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us Student Services/Counseling Office
P.A.S.S.•Promoting Academic & Social Success•Started in 2006/07 school year•Seven (7) years of successfully helping students•Targets – At-risk youth; matches them with junior or senior student mentor•Services approximately 45 students each year = approximately 315 students positively impacted.•Recently received Educational Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards
AHS Student Population Information
We will have 601 students in the high school in the 2013/14 school year.
Class of 2017 has 140 students Class of 2016 has 167 students Class of 2015 has 140 students Class of 2014 has 154 students
Earning High School Credits Earning High School Credits 23.5 REQUIRED
4 English4 Math3 Social Studies (US, Gov/Econ & World History)
3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 more science)
1 PE/Health2 Foreign Language (Spanish I counts)1 VPAA5.5 Electives
23.5 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!23.5 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!
Earn six (6) credits a year (Three (3) per semester) (Each class is .5 credit)
6x4=24 credits
Extra-Curricular Activities (.25 Credit Each)
All Sports, Student Council, Quiz Bowl, SADD
All sports are listed at the Athletics Website!
Extra Credits
Class Status (Retention)A minimum number of credits are required for class status.
To be a Sophomore = at least 5 creditsTo be a Junior = at least 11 credits
To be a Senior = at least 16.5 credits
If your student loses credits in high school, in order to get back on track and graduate, they must make up those lost credits in “credit recovery”.
Minimum passing mark in 60% Online classes (E20/20)Mrs. Jennifer Brutyn– Credit Recovery
Coordinator/Graduation Coach (810) 794-4911 ext [email protected]
The High School TranscriptThe High School TranscriptIs a record of all the class taken and grades
earned in high school. Middle school grades are not reported on
the high school transcript. The high school grade point average is
cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together.
4-point scale A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0AP and IB are on a 5-pont scale A=5, B=4, C=3
Importance of Grades/Testing
There are thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships to students who do well in high school and who do well on standardized tests (ACT/SAT/PSAT)
In addition, EPAS (Explore, Plan, ACT) scores are used for academic planning. Testing is in March each year.
PSAT is taken in sophomore & junior year. It is optional. NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) when taken junior year. Always in October.
HAVE A PLAN!
Sample 4 year plans in the Algonac High School
Scheduling Guide!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
The IB Plan The IB Plan
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics Biology A/B(H) Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule IB English HL I IB English HL IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL IB History of Americas HL I IB History of Americas HL IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1/IB Chemistry IB Psychology SL II/Music SL III/IB Chem IB Spanish SL I/French SL I IB Spanish SL II/French SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)
Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner
The TEC Plan The TEC Plan
Automotive TechnologyCollision RepairConstruction TradesCosmetologyCulinary ArtsDigital Media TechnologyEmployer BasedHealth CareersInformation TechnologyMechatronicsMetal Machining technologyTeacher ExplorationWelding
Freshman Schedule Sophomore ScheduleSurvey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP StatsBiology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&PU.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health ElectiveElective Elective Junior Schedule Senior ScheduleTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMEuropean Lit & Comp/IB ENGL European Lit & Comp/IB ENGLAlgebra IIB/IB Math I Senior Math/IB Math IIScience or World History World History/Science or Elective
St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner
The Blue Water Middle College Plan
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Algebra IIB Senior Math Physics/A&P Elective World History BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes
Entire 5th year at St. Clair County Community College!
Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner
The Hybrid Plan
Some students take some IB classes and some college classes with our general education and college prep courses.
Our goal is to design a curriculum that allows each student to grow academically and learn more about themselves.
We have something for everyone!
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics Spanish II Health/PE Band Band
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp IB Math SL I IB Math SL II IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II World History Dual Enroll – SOC 101, PS 101 IB Psychology SL I IB Psychology SL II Band Band
The Hybrid Course Planner
SAMPLE 9th grade Schedule
1st hour –Biology I/II 2nd hour – Geometry3rd hour – Survey of Lit & Comp4th hour – PE/Health 5th hour – US History6th hour – Spanish II
The 9th Grade Electives
PE/health (required to graduate)Foreign Language (required to graduate)
BandChoirDrawing & Painting
Schedules of 2013/14 You student has a 9th grade schedule already in
our system. Band/Choir students that chose to stay have that
as one elective.Foreign Language is required to graduate so your
student will have Spanish II or French I.Heath/PE is also required. Many will have that as
an elective if they do not do band or choir. Honors classes (ENGL, MTH, BIO) were added
based on 8th grade teacher recommendations.
Viewing Schedules/Making Changes
You will be able to view and print your student’s schedule through Parent and/or Student Connect beginning May 28, 2013.
Changes have to be made by emailing
Mrs. Blair. ([email protected])
Orientation for all students is Monday, August 26, 2013. More schedule changes, pictures are taken, locker assignments distributed, building tours.
Have a Post Secondary Plan!
Visit college campuses.Attend college fairs/open houses.Meet with military recruiters.Discuss apprenticeship programs.
Decide what you want to be!
Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com
They can help you decide and make all this happen.
Check out their website! http://sccresa.org/countyeducation/
resaserviceseducation/knowhow2go
A variety or workshops for parents & students.
The iPads!Student Distribution of I-PadsStudent Distribution of Google Accounts
Monday: August 19th 9th GradeA – F: 8:00 – 9:30G – L: 9:30 – 11:00M – R: Noon – 1:30S – Z: 1:30 – 3:00Friday: August 23rd Make-Up Day (Pick-Up for any missing original dates)
What a 9What a 9thth grader should do … grader should do … Take challenging classes.Get good grades! Have good attendance.Create a 4-year plan. Develop good study habits.Join a sport or club.Get involved in school & community.Explore careers.Explore colleges and universities.