welcome – dr. brett bending, principal hhs student growth report – jim szymczak, associate...
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INTRODUCTIONS AND AGENDA
Welcome – Dr. Brett Bending, Principal HHS
Student Growth Report – Jim Szymczak, Associate Principal Curriculum & Instruction
Elective Options – Nate Danielson/Geoff Falk, Academic Division Chairs
Pathways Programs – Jeff Ehardt, Associate Principal Operations
Handout Overview – Aaron Butler, Dean of Students
Extracurricular Options – Dave Hicks, Athletic Director
Next Steps – Lisa van Wageningen, Educational Services
Conclusion – Dr. Bending and Kurt Rohlwing, HMS principal
Student Growth Report
• Individualized projections, based on middle school standardized tests
• Used as one component in the high school core course placement process
Displays a predicted score for 3 standardized tests, with a comparison to college readiness benchmarks
Your projected scores
College Readiness Benchmarks
Student Growth Report
• Students scoring at or above the benchmark in each subject area are projected to be on pace to succeed in high school and college classes, if they keep up with their coursework.
• Students scoring below the benchmark will need to put in extra effort and seek out additional supports to improve their scores for future tests.
What do the scores mean?
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• Middle school teachers will use these projections to recommend you for the appropriate level classes in English, Math, History, and Biology.
• Middle school teachers also take into consideration other factors, including:– Current grades and classes– Previous performance in class– Interventions and progress monitoring– Reading and writing ability– Work ethic and motivation
• You’ll have the chance to review these recommendations in January.
How are these scores used?
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• These are just projections. • Depending on the types of
classes you take during high school, and the effort you put into your studies, you may do better or worse than projected.
• You will be able to request a different level class after you receive your recommendations in January; the form is available on the website
Semester 1 Semester 2
Period 1 English English
Period 2 Math Math
Period 3 World History World History
Period 4 Biology Biology
Period 5 Lunch Lunch
Period 6 Academic Support (ASP)
Academic Support (ASP)
Period 7 Physical Education Physical Education
Period 8 Elective Elective
Period 9 Elective Elective
SAMPLE FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Hampshire High School
_200 Prep for College Readiness
_300 College/Career Readiness
_400 Honors Level _500 Advanced Placement (AP)
_800 Elective or PE
For example, honors biology would have a course code of 4401/4402
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Freshmen Course Selection
Two things happen between now and January:
1. Middle school teachers make core course recommendations
2. 8th grade students and their families make elective course requests
What electives are available?
Information is located on the 2015-16 course selection sheet
Freshman Elective Options
Where can I get more information?
www.d300.org/freshmen12
Art Business
EnglishFamily and Consumer Sciences
Industrial Education Music
Social Studies World Languages
• If you are currently in AVID, your middle school teacher may recommend you to move on in high school
• High School AVID recruitment is currently going on. You must be nominated and follow the process that is initiated by the high school to enroll
• Questions? Ask your high school counselor in January during your appointment
Art Fundamentals2D I
Photo IV
Photo III
Photo II
Photo I
3D I
3D II
PC Art I
PC Art II
PC Art IV
PC ART III
2D II
Studio Art
AP Studio
Art
ART
World Languages
SpanishSpanish I Spanish IISpanish IIISpanish IVAP Spanish
FrenchFrench IFrench IIFrench IIIFrench IV
GermanGerman IGerman IIGerman IIIGerman IV
WORLD LANGUAGES
• Concert Band• Symphonic Band• Symphonic Winds• Wind Ensemble• Jazz Band• Jazz Ensemble• Percussion Ensemble
• Concert Orchestra• Symphonic Orch. • Symphonic Strings• Chamber Orchestra
• Men’s Chorus• Women’s Chorus• Varsity Women’s Chorus• Varsity Women’s Singers• Concert Choir• Concert Singers • Chamber Choir
• Music Theory 1• AP Music Theory• Guitar 1 & 2• Musicology• Beginning Instrumental Methods
Music in District 300MUSIC
Auto Technology 1
Woods 1
Computer Aided Design 1
Auto Technology 2
Woods 2 – Cabinetry
Computer Aided Design 2
Auto Technology 3
Woods 3
Computer Aided Design 3
Electricity 1
Welding 1
Electricity 2
Welding 2
Electricity 3
Welding 3
Robotics 1 Robotics 2
INDUSTRIALTECHNOLOGY
1. On paper– Review the list of electives– Discuss with your parents– Fill out the homework sheet– Bring it in to discuss with a high school counselor the week of
January 12
2. Online– Review the list of electives– Discuss with your parents– Login to your Student Portal and complete the Freshman
Elective Request Form– Confirm your requests with a high school counselor the week of
January 12
Two Ways to Make Elective Requests
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**HMS students will complete this during exploratory periods on 12/11, 12/12 and 12/15
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Beginning in 2015-2016
• Three pathways with a focus on employment after high school, college, or both
• Specific focus at each school
• A limited number of seats will be open in each program for transfer students
• See brochures for more information
For more information
www.d300.org/pathways
Or refer to the brochures in your folder!
FOLDER CONTENTS
Organizational flow chart
Map of the building
Overview of high school transition process
List of courses available to 9th graders
Blank Course selection sheet
Career pathways program information
Summer school information
Health and immunization information
Athletics overview and contact information
2015-16 school calendar
We have a club or sport for everyone! Visit the field house to obtain
information, meet sponsors, and ask questions!
Colleges love to see students involved in extracurriculars!
Being involved in extracurriculars helps students make friends, feel connected to the school, and enhances their classroom learning
GET INVOLVED!
Before January 7:
Make elective requests (online preferred, via the Student Portal) Week of January 12:
High school counselors will visit D300 middle schools and feeder parochial schools/charter school during the day to
review elective requests with each student. Week of January 26:
Students will receive a copy of their core course recommendations and elective course requests. Parents will
be asked to review the recommendations and requests. Week of January 26:
If you have questions about core recommendations, contact the appropriate high school division head or administrator. Submit level change requests to division heads at this time.Please note: Students will not receive a copy of
the finalized schedule until July.
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