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The 9th Grade Year---Make It or Break It Year
Presentation to Class of 2015J. Brian Norton, Principal
Beverly Ivy, Asst. Principal
Cindy Eason, School Counselor
Adam Simon, School Counselor
Scotts Hill High School
We want to……
Share with you about our academic programs
Provide sound advice for career/academic planning
Inform you of our athletic teams, clubs and organizations
Provide an opportunity for you to ask ?????
Freshman cohorts tend to have the highest……
Discipline referrals to the office Dropout Rates---if you don’t leave 9th grade
with at least English, Algebra I, and Wellness credit you will most likely drop out
Truancy Rates Failure Rates--- 45% of students give up by
end of grade 9 if they experience failure
The Freshman Opportunity…. It is our goal to help you believe that you can
graduate and succeed in postsecondary education.
It is our responsibility to provide the tools to you so that you can achieve Standardized expectations Standardized classroom management Organization and time management skills Study skills Advisory Groups (small, cared-about groups)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The Class of 2015 will be
the third class to be in the
Tennessee Diploma Project. One Path 28 Credits Elective Focus
Students are encouraged to take Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination
What is AVID? AVID, is an elementary through postsecondary
college readiness system that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. AVID focuses on the least served students in the academic middle. The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.
http://www.avid.org/med_video.html
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS4 ENGLISH4 MATH (Algebra I and II, Geometry, and 1 Higher Math)3 SCIENCE (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics)1.5 WELLNESS and PEWORLD HISTORYUS HISTORY.5 US GOVERNMENT.5 ECONOMICS.5 PERSONAL FINANCE2 FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Same language)FINE ART3 ELECTIVE FOCUS6 ELECTIVES
28 CREDITS TOTAL
END OF COURSE TESTS
English 9, 10, 11 Algebra I, II Geometry Biology Chemistry Physics US History
Elective Focus3 courses in one area: Math and Science Advanced Placement Fine Arts Humanities Career and Technical Education
CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATIONPrograms of Study: Animal Systems – Pre-Veterinarian Plant Systems – Horticulture Interactive Multimedia Law Enforcement Services Therapeutic Services Family and Community Services Fashion Design Hospitality Management and Lodging Services Travel and Tourism
BLOCK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE
First Semester Second Semester
Aug.-Dec. Credits Jan.-May Credits
1st Block English 9 1 Physical Science 1
2nd Block Wellness 1 World History 1
3rd Block Algebra I A 1 Health Science Ed. 1
4th Block Visual Art 1 Algebra I B 1
Total Credits Per Semester 4 4
Total Credits Per Year 8
AYERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
PROGRAM Founded by Jim AyersScotts Hill Coordinator: Belinda Reed Help ALL students plan for Postsecondary Education Explore all other avenues of money available for
school Each student can receive up to $4,000 per year for
four years based on need.
LION & LADY LION ATHLETICS BOYS BASKETBALL BASEBALL GOLF SOCCER CROSS-COUNTRY FOOTBALL TENNIS
GIRLS BASKETBALL SOFTBALL GOLF SOCCER VOLLEYBALL CHEERLEADING CROSS-COUNTRY TENNIS
LION & LADY LION ATHLETICSSIGN-UP
COMMITMENT TRY-OUTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL: MAY 20 @ 10:00AM BOYS BASKETBALL: MAY 20 @ 12:00PM GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: MAY 20 @ 1:30PM FOOTBALL: Voluntary workouts from March 28,31, April 4, 7, 11,
14, 18, 21, 25, 28 from 3:30-4:45
ELIGIBILITY MUST PASS 3 OF 4 SUBJECTS EACH SEMESTER
*ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A SPORTS PHYSICAL AND A RELEASE FORM SIGNED BY A PARENT BEFORE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY ATHLETIC ACTIVITY
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BETA CLUB
HANDS OF HOPE CHRISTIANS ON CAMPUS CAREER & TECHNICAL CLUBS: HOSA, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA MU ALPHA THETA (MATH CLUB) STUDENT COUNCIL CHORUS BAND COLOR GUARD AVG OWL (One Wise Life)
FRESHMEN CAMP
Day of Fun Activities before school begins Free T-Shirt and Lunch Get to know Freshman Class and Sponsors Get locker assignment Receive schedule and have opportunity to
make schedule changes
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR: RECEIVE CLASS SCHEDULE VISIT CLASSROOMS AND GREET
TEACHERS MEET YOUR CLASSMATES FROM THE
OTHER FEEDER SCHOOLS