Aurora High School Scheduling:Incoming Freshman

Parent OrientationFebruary 4th, 2016

“It’s not just about graduation. It’s about preparation.”

Tonight’s Agenda

• Introductions• AHS Philosophy• Program of Studies– Special Guests

• Scheduling at the High School• Support and Transitions• Communication• Chances to Get Involved• Questions & Answers

Administration/Guidance• Administration

– Principal Dr. Paul Milcetich– Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Brookhart– Athletic Director Mr. Paul Powers

• Guidance Counselors– A to G Mr. John Calcei– H to 0 Mrs. April Nenadal– P to Z Mrs. Chris Miley

• Harmon Counselors- Mrs. Ginger Biales & Mrs. Kristin Fecko

• Teachers – Mrs. Kington, Mrs. Biro• Freshman – Ryan Brubaker

AHS Mission Statement• The mission of the Aurora City

Schools is to ensure that through providing a nurturing environment, with high expectations and effective programs, all students will reach their full potential and graduate prepared to become responsible, productive members of society.

Schools are not a Business

Schools are not a Factory

School as a Greenhouse

Argument for Qualitative MeasuresBy Vivek WadhwaBusiness Weekupdated 1/13/2011 7:00:00 PM ET

The independence and social skills American children develop give them a huge advantage when they join the workforce. They learn to experiment, challenge norms, and take risks. They can think for themselves, and they can innovate. This is why America remains theworld leader in innovation…”

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Catching Up or Leading the Way

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpZ60IJ42o

Program of Studies

• Overview/Course Planner (p. 55)• Course Waivers (p. 3)• Curriculum Options– Excel TECC (p. 6)– Advanced Placement- AP (p. 10)– Credit Flexibility (pp. 10-11)– College Credit Plus (pp. 12-14)

Program of Studies (cont.)

• Minimum Course Load (p.7)• Athletic Eligibility (p. 7)• Schedule Adjustment Policy (pp. 7-8)• Grade Point Average (p. 9)

Program of Studies (cont.)

• Course Offerings– Art – Business– English (Speaker – Honors English)– Global Language– Information Technology

Program of Studies (cont.)

• Course Offerings– Interdisciplinary (Ind. Learning)– Mathematics (p. 32 – Sequence)– Music– Physical Education & Health– Science (Speaker – Honors Bio)– Social Studies (Speaker – AP World)

Issues to Keep in Mind

• Scheduling involves teamwork with student, teachers, parent, counselors

• Become familiar with AHS Program of Studies booklet

• What options you are preparing for both during and after high school

• Careful planning now eliminates future disappointments

Scheduling Process• Students complete scheduling forms• Registrations are tallied and class offerings

are determined.• Master schedule is built, conflicts are

resolved and class sizes are balanced.• Based on all this information textbooks,

instructional materials (lab supplies, technology resources & licenses) are ordered.

• 4 English• 3 Social

Studies–1 U.S.

History–1 U.S.

Government–1 Elective

• 3 Science–1 Physical

Science–1 Life

Science–1 Elective

Graduation Requirements21 Total Credits

Graduation Requirements Continued

• 4 Math– Algebra II

equivalent• ½ P.E. (full

year)• ½ Health • ½ Personal

Finance

• Electives:– Business– Technology– Fine Arts– Global Language– Extra Core Classes

Meet All State Requirements

Traditional CollegePreparatory Program

• English - 4 credits• Mathematics - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits• Social Studies - 3 credits• Global Language - 2 credits• Fine Arts - 1 credit

Selective College Admission

• Honors or AP courses recommended

• 4 or more credits in– English– Science–Mathematics– Social Studies– Global Language

Honors Diploma Criteria• Must fulfill 7 of 8

4 Units of English4 Units of Math(Integrated Math series

or higher)4 Units of Science(Including 1 unit of

Chemistry and 1 unit of Physics.)

4 Units of Social Studies

3 Units of Global Language

1 Unit of Fine Arts

Overall GPA of at least 3.5

Composite ACT Score 27

orComposite SAT Score of 1210

Freshman Year

• Have an End in Mind • Challenge yourself at the HIGHEST

course level • Scheduling conference (Feb)

CP, Honors• Summer School (optional) • Balance is Important!– SH can be crucial

Support for Student Learning

Freshman Transition

• Freshman Orientation- 1st day of school is only for their class. – Meet all teachers, orient themselves to the

building and their day, find locker, etc..• Freshman Mentor Program– Small group meetings throughout 1st semester– Upperclassmen as Mentors and Teacher advisor

LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT(37 Clubs/Activities, 20 Sports)

• Numerous Clubs• Media

– Newspaper– Yearbook– Electronic Media

• Fine Arts– Music & Choir– Drama– Art

• Athletics• Student Council• Volunteering

Parent Communication• District Web Site• Bi-Monthly Update –

Doc M’s Musings• Parent Internet Viewer

(PIV)• Teacher Web Pages• Parent Communication

Forum (PCF)• ALL CALL Messages• Twitter:

@DrPMilcetich

Parent Communication

• Band Calendar• Program of Studies• Parent/Teacher

Conferences• Open House• E-mail• Phone

Graduation June 2020! (Questions & Answers)