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November 20, 2019
Southington High SchoolBASICS 101
Presented by:
Jennifer DiscenzaDirector of School Counseling, Grades 6-12
Jessica Anthony S.H.S. Ninth Grade Academy School Counselors
Last name - A - K
Mark BugnackiS.H.S. Ninth Grade Academy School Counselors
Last name - L - Z
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Ninth Grade Academy Mission Statement
The Southington High School- Ninth Grade
Academy provides a continuum of services
and supports to promote academic
success, social and emotional growth, and
post-secondary career exploration for all
students.
SHS MAP Main Floor
EAST
Center
Center
West Gym
Art Wing
Au
dito
rium
Cafe
English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, East Gym
i.e. E268, E282
Electivesi.e. C210, C215
Student Support Center
Main
Office
Music Wing
All rooms on the Main Floor are numbered in the two hundred range (200-299)
Electives i.e W284, W286
SHS MAP Upper Floor
East
300s Classrooms
Center
Center
Media Center
300s Classrooms
All rooms on the Upper Floor are numbered in the 300 range (300-399)
Building Basics- (Where am I?)
All 9th grade lockers are located in the
blue section (East) of the building.
• Ninth grade academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, World Language) are located in the East section of the
building – “the blue section”.
• Elective courses are held in various locations each department
has most of its classes in a specific area.
• PE classes can be in either the East Gym or the West Gym (near
the café).
What is a Credit?
• Students need to earn 25 credits to graduate
SHS
• Credits are earned when the final grade is 60+
and a student adhered to the attendance
policy
• Credits are issued as:
– 1.0 credits (Full-year course)
– 0.5 credits (Half-year course)
– 0.25 credits (Health/Physical Education)7
Graduation Requirements
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Humanities 10 Credits
STEM 9 Credits
Physical Education 1 Credit
Health 1 Credit
Mastery Based Diploma Assessment
1 Credit
Personal Interest Electives 3 Credits
25 Credits
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Humanities STEM1: English I1: English II1: English III1: Senior English
1: Algebra1: Geometry1: Additional Math
1: Modern US History1: Citizenship1: Additional Social Studies Elective
1: Earth Science1: Life Science1: Physical Science
1: World Language 3: STEM Electives*
2: Humanities Electives *
* There are humanities electives in AgSci, Art, Business, English, FCS,
Music, Social Studies & WL
* There are STEM electives in Ag-Science, Art, Business, FCS, Music,
Math, Science and Technology & Engineering
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FOR 25 CREDITSBelow is the recommended program for those students who plan to continue their formal education beyond high school. The following subjects are recommended at each grade level to provide the background necessary to meet the entrance requirements of most colleges.
Grade 9 Grade 10
Subject Credits Subject Credits
Humanities - English I 1 Humanities - English II 1
Humanities - Modern US History 1 Humanities - World History 1
Humanities - World Language* 1 Humanities - World Language* 1
STEM - Algebra I 1 STEM- Geometry 1
STEM - Earth Science 1 STEM- Biology 1
Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1
Physical Ed (PE) 0.25 Physical Ed (PE) 0.25
Health 0.25 Health 0.25
Credit Total For The School Year 6.5 Credit Total For The School Year 6.5
Grade 11 Grade 12
Subject Credits Subject Credits
Humanities - English III 1 Humanities - Senior English 1
Humanities - Citizenship 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1
Humanities - World Language* 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1
STEM - Math Elective 1 Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1
STEM - Physical Science 1 Mastery Based Diploma Assessment 1
Humanities, STEM or Personal Interest Elective 1 Physical Ed (PE) 0.25
Physical Ed (PE) 0.25 Health 0.25
Health 0.25
Credit Total For The School Year 6.5 Minimum Credit Total For The School Year 5.5
A SAMPLE GRADE 9 SCHOOL DAYPeriod 1 English I 1 Credit
Period 2 Algebra or Geometry 1 Credit
Period 3 Modern U.S. History 1 Credit
Period 4 Earth Science 1 Credit
Period 5 Lunch
Period 6 Health 0.26 credit
Physical Education 0.26 credit
Study
Period 7 World Language 1 Credit
Period 8 Elective(s) 1 Credit or 2 Half Credits
Total Credits 6.5 (+)
➔ Health, Physical Education, and Study rotate per Letter Day schedule. (AD, BE, CF)➔ 1 Credit course = Full Year (meets A-F days)➔ 0.5 credit course = Half year (meets A-F days)➔ We have TWO Semesters (S1 & S2, Fall & Spring) which consist of 4 quarters.
◆ Qtr. 1 + Qtr. 2 = S1◆ Qtr. 3 + Qtr. 4 = S2
ELECTIVESAgricultural Science – Students must apply for this program. Students study plants,
animals and farm equipment.
Art – Art I
Business – MS Office, Careers and Leadership, Intro to Business, Marketing
Family and Consumer Sciences – Bake Shop, Interior Design, Fabric Creations,
Careers in Health Services
Music – Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Concert Choir, Music
Theory, Theater Arts
Technology & Engineering Education – Intro to Technology, Intro to
Communications, Intro to Construction, Intro to Manufacturing, Engineering
Graphics, Intro to Engineering, Intro to Transportation, Intro to Engineering &
Design (Project Lead the Way - student must apply to program)
World Language – French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin
Art
Freshman Courses
● Art I
● Theatre Arts
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Later Grade Level Courses
● Drawing
● Painting
● Photography
● Jewelry
● Pottery
● Sculpture
● Graphic Design
● Art Seminar
● Advanced Placement
Studio Art
Business
Freshman Courses
● Microsoft Office—Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint
● Careers and
Leadership—students assess
their potential relating to various
careers
● Introduction to
Business—students learn about
six business related fields
● Marketing—students learn
how businesses reach their
customers
Later Grade Level Courses
• Microsoft and Marketing
Courses
• Personal Finance
• Accounting
• Business Management
– AP Microeconomics
– UCONN Economic
Principles
• Cooperative Work
Experience14
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Courses for Freshmen:
● Infants & Toddlers● Interior Design● Fabric Creations● Careers in Health
Services● Bake Shop
Later Grade Level Courses
● Culinary courses
● Consumer Economics
● Clothing Creations
● Family & Society
● UCONN Individual and
Family Development
● Intro to Teaching
Music Freshman Courses
• Concert Band
• Concert Marching Band
• Chorus
• Concert Choir
• Music Appreciation
• Music Theory
• Intro to Piano, Ukulele,
Guitar
Later Grade Level Courses
● Symphonic Band
● Music Theory
● Advanced Placement
Music Theory
● Music Technology
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Technology and Engineering
Freshman Courses
• Introduction to:
• Technology
• Communications
• Construction
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Engineering Graphics
• Engineering & Design
(PLTW)
Later Grade Level Courses
• Computer Applications
• Audio-Video Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Architectural Engineering &
Design
• Commercial Construction
• Wood Production
• Metal Manufacturing
• Power & Energy
• Transportation Technologies
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Special Programs Offered:
• Agriculture Science and Technology Program
• Project Lead the Way
• Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
(Full or Half-day)
• ALTA – Southington Alternative High School
Level System• CP College and Career Preparatory
• CCP Competitive College Preparatory
• H Honors/Advanced Placement/UConn ECE
College and Career Preparatory - CPThis instructional level provides comprehensive instruction focusing on modeling and guided practice, which will help students to progress as independent learners. Engaging coursework is geared toward the mastery of core state and national high school standards. The pace of classes provides students with a strong foundation for college level learning. Ex. Minimum of an hour and a half of work per night.
Competitive College Preparatory - CCPThis instructional level balances individual and collaborative learning experiences, which will help students to strengthen their learning capacity. Challenging coursework is geared toward the mastery of state and national standards. The pace of classes prepares students for college level learning. Ex. One and a half or more hours of work per night.
Honors/AP/UConn Early College Experience - H
This instructional level balances individual inquiry and collaborative
analysis, which will help students to discuss and exchange ideas
effectively. Rigorous coursework is geared toward the mastery of
state and national standards extending beyond the typical high
school curricula including Advanced Placement and UConn Early
College Experience courses. The pace of classes mirrors college level
learning.
Opportunities at SHS
Advanced Placement Courses Offered
● Pace of classes mirrors college level learning.
● Students taking and passing the AP examinations may be
eligible for college credits.
Tunxis and Middlesex Community College
● Career Pathways and High School Partnership Program
● Students earn college credit.
UCONN Early College Experience
● College courses taught at SHS as a satellite location by SHS teachers who are UCONN instructors.
● Students earn college credit. 21
Attendance Policy The attendance policy is outlined in the Student Handbook which
is available online at: www.southingtonschools.org
Attendance directly impacts the earning of credits.Maximum Number of Days Absent (1/2 year course) = 9
Maximum Number of Days Absent (full-year course) = 17
Credits/Grades Effect:• Eligibility for sports and activities
• Promotion to 10th grade (Students must earn a minimum of 5.5 credits to become a sophomore.)
Behavioral ExpectationsBehavioral expectations are posted throughout SHS.
Classroom Preparationdefinition: school work done at HOME
• Students will be required to prepare for class every night. A successful student spends 90 minutes or more every night on work at home.
• Preparation = daily assignments, organization, reviewing class notes, planning for upcoming tests/quizzes/long term projects, reading and re-reading texts and/or handouts.
• Classroom preparation is an important part of learning and succeeding in school.
Academic Resources
• Math Lab - Students can visit room E280 Lunch or Study
Hall, periods 1-8. A Math teacher is available to provide them
with assistance.
• Literacy/Writing Lab - Students can visit the Literacy
Lab located in the library during your Lunch or Study Hall,
periods 1-8. An English teacher is available to provide them
with assistance.
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Naviance StudentNAVIANCE STUDENT is a web based program divided into
five major areas: About Me, Colleges, Careers, Courses,
and My Planner.
Every student will use NAVIANCE STUDENT for the college
application process.
● MI Advantage
● 9th Grade Transition Portfolio
● Do What You Are
Students will also be able to search colleges, complete career
interest inventories, research scholarships, and much more!
Next Steps for Transitioning
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Step 1 Academic presentation to students at JAD and JFK
November 2019
Step 2 HS Counselors visit classrooms at JAD and JFK
November 4 & 8 2019
Step 3 Parent Orientation November 20, 2019
Step 4 Teachers make course level recommendations.
January 21 thru January 31
Step 5 Course Fair January 8th at SHS JAD 6pm/JFK 6:45pm
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Step 6 Students and parents/guardians complete online course selections through parent portal.
February 4 thru February 11, 2020
Step 7 SHS Clubs and Activities Fair June 1, 2020
Step 8 Schedule verification sheets are distributed to students.
June 1, 2020
Step 9 All course schedules must be completed.
July 12, 2020
Step 10 Freshman Orientation August 2020- TBD
QUESTIONSThank you for joining us!