Skyline High SchoolIncoming 9th Grade

Academic Advisement Activities

“It’s a Great Day to be a Titan!”

Overview Dates & DetailsDate Activity Details

March 16, 2012 @ Current Schools

Course Catalog DeliveryQuick Assembly to deliver

Course Catalog

March 21, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Math Placement TestStudents with last name

Ending A - L

March 22, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Math Placement TestStudents with last name

Ending M - Z

March 27, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending A - H

March 28, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending I - O

March 29, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending P - Z

April 4, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Course Fair/RegistrationSelect courses and secure

your seat for the 2012/2013 school year

WeeK of May 21, 2012 @ CUrrent School

Course Request Reviews Finalize course requests

Course Catalog DeliveryDate Activity Details

March 16, 2012 @ Current Schools

Course Catalog DeliveryQuick Assembly to deliver

Course Catalog

Skyline High School will be contacting feeder middle schools to schedule some quick assemblies to invite students to the Math Placement Test, their Academic Portfolio Creation Session and Deliver Skyline High School’s new Interactive Course Catalog

Math Placement TestDate Activity Details

March 21, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Math Placement TestStudents with last name

ending A - L

March 22, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Math Placement TestStudents with last name

ending M - Z

Why A Placement Test?• To ensure correct placement in math classesDo I have to Take the Test?

• If you plan to enroll in any class above AlgebraIs the Placement Test the only measure for math placement?

• No. We will also be using each student’s CST score and their last grade report

How long will the Math Placement Test take?• Between 20 - 40 minutesWhen will I get the results?

• Results will be given to each student during their Academic Portfolio Creation session (see Academic Potfolio)

Academic Portfolio Creation

What is an Academic Portfolio?• a portfolio that you will have for your entire high school careerWhat is the most important part of the Academic Portfolio?

• The 4 Year Plan and Course Request FormDo I have to come to the Academic Portfolio Session

• YEs! The Academic Portfolio Session is where you will begin your high school career - it sets the stage

How long will the Academic Portfolio session last?• About an hour

March 27, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending A - H

March 28, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending I - O

March 29, 20126:30 PM Meet in Library

Academic Portfolio CreationStudents with Last Name

Ending P - Z

Date Activity Details

The Academic Portfolio

Is an individual Academic plan for each student at Skyline High SchoolWill be updated at least twice a school yearHas been designed to ensure that each student will be programmed correctly from school year to school yearExplains Graduation Requirements & A-G RequirementsHolds each new student’s 4-year plan

Skyline High School4-Year Course Plan

1.Use pencil. Write in the courses you plan to take throughout high school.a.Consider your school’s sample four-year course plans for the career major(s) which interests you.b.Consider the following: Graduation Requirements / Postsecondary Admissions Requirements / NCAA Eligibility Requirements / Scholarship Requirements

2. Review your 4-Year High School Course Plan each semester. a. Make revisions as needed.

c.Add your grades and credits for the previous semester.

9TH GRADE9TH GRADE9TH GRADE9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE10TH GRADE10TH GRADE10TH GRADE1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade 1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade

11TH GRADE11TH GRADE11TH GRADE11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE12TH GRADE12TH GRADE12TH GRADE1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade 1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade

Course Fair/RegistrationDate Activity Details

April 4, 20126:30 PM Skyline Gym

Course Fair/RegistrationSelect courses and secure

your seat for the 2012/2013 school year

What is the Course Fair/Registration?• This is where families come together to see all the academic programs Skyline

High School has to offerDo I have to go?

• Yes! The Course Fair/Registration is where you sign-up for classes and secure your spot at Skyline High School for the 2012/2013 school year

What If I do not make the course fair/registration?• First, students who make it to the Course Fair/Registration will have first pick

selecting classes• Second, Skyline High School was packed with students during the 2011/2012

school year - we cannot guarantee your spot for the 2012/2013 school year if you do not attend

If I can’t make it, will there be a make-up date?• Make up sessions will be made on a case-by-case basis• Please contact Marisol Arkin &/or Christina Macalino for an appointment

How long will the Course Fair/Registration event last?• About two exciting hours!

Course Request ReviewsDate Activity Details

WeeK of May 21, 2012 @ CUrrent School

Course Request Reviews Finalize course requests

What is a Course Request Review?• Skyline High School will be printing out Course Requests for students in May• Students will be given a chance before the end of the current school year to

ensure they have signed up for the correct classesWill I be able to change by course requests at that time?

• Yes! Within certain guidelines based upon your Course Request Form, transcript and academic need

Will I be able to change at the beginning of the next school year?• No! Our goal is to get all changes done in May so that we can begin the

2012/2013 school year quickly