WELCOMEWELCOME CLASS CLASS OF 2013OF 2013

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High SchoolHigh Schoolclassesclasses

What needs to be done to register?What needs to be done to register?

Within THS Attendance BoundariesWithin THS Attendance Boundaries– Complete the front and back of the blue form.Complete the front and back of the blue form.

» Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 16Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 16thth..

– Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 22Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 22ndnd. . » THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 22THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 22ndnd to to

register students.register students.

OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD DistrictOUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District– We are accepting variance requests this year. We are accepting variance requests this year.

» See Mr. Miner or call the attendance office for more See Mr. Miner or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8911.information at 623-915-8911.

Blue PRE-REGISTRATIONBlue PRE-REGISTRATIONForms Due To Mtn. SkyForms Due To Mtn. Sky

January 22, 2009If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915

2 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT2 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT

Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math.Science, and Math.

Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.choice is not available.

Diploma OptionsDiploma Options

Standard DiplomaStandard Diploma Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma

Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Standard DiplomaStandard Diploma- Minimum State Requirements- Minimum State Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English

– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science

– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education

– 1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.

– 6 Credits of Electives6 Credits of Electives

Total of 22 CreditsTotal of 22 Credits

Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English

– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same LanguageSame Language

– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education

– 1 Credit of Fine Arts1 Credit of Fine Arts

– 5 Credits of Electives5 Credits of Electives

Total of 23 CreditsTotal of 23 Credits

Maintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of classMaintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of class

Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English

– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same LanguageSame Language

– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education

– 1 Credit of Fine Arts1 Credit of Fine Arts

– 6 Credits of Electives6 Credits of Electives

Total of 24 CreditsTotal of 24 Credits

Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements

Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

– Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25%25% of of classclass

– Successfully complete 6 honors/AP creditsSuccessfully complete 6 honors/AP credits

-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year

– Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two AIMS testsAIMS tests

REQUIRED COURSESREQUIRED COURSES

All Freshmen must take All Freshmen must take

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Required Core ClassesRequired Core Classes

REQUIRED COURSE # 1REQUIRED COURSE # 1

ENGLISHENGLISHRegularRegular

oror

HonorsHonors

REQUIRED COURSE # 2REQUIRED COURSE # 2

SCIENCESCIENCERegularRegular

oror

HonorsHonors

REQUIRED COURSE # 3REQUIRED COURSE # 3

MATHMATHAlgebra 1Algebra 1

ororGeometryGeometry

ororAlgebra IIAlgebra II

REQUIRED COURSE # 4REQUIRED COURSE # 4

Boys or GirlsBoys or Girls

Honors ClassesHonors Classes Offered in English, Math, Science.Offered in English, Math, Science.

Junior high teacher recommendation Junior high teacher recommendation and high test scores are required for and high test scores are required for placement.placement.

ScienceScience

Honors Thinking ScienceHonors Thinking Science

oror

Honors BiologyHonors Biology

Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses

Honors English 1-2Honors English 1-2

Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses

Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses

MathMath

Honors Algebra I/GeometryHonors Algebra I/Geometry

OrOr

Honors Algebra IIHonors Algebra II

Special Education Special Education ProgramProgram

Full Time PsychologistFull Time Psychologist Ms. Lauren KellyMs. Lauren Kelly

Department ChairDepartment Chair Mr. Bob FalkMr. Bob Falk

The special education department will be available for The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the 700 conference roomquestions and answers in the 700 conference room

English Language English Language Learner ProgramLearner Program

Department ChairDepartment Chair Ms. Angela SchneiderMs. Angela Schneider

The ELL department will be available for questions The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the faculty cafeteriaand answers in the faculty cafeteria

ELECTIVESELECTIVESEach freshman will take 2 electives.Each freshman will take 2 electives.

Reading Level (Read 180) Reading Level (Read 180) Career goalsCareer goals College requirementsCollege requirements Student interests / needsStudent interests / needs

Choose electives based on:Choose electives based on:

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Foreign languagesForeign languages

– SpanishSpanish

– FrenchFrench

– JapaneseJapanese

All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Visual ArtsVisual Arts

– ArtArt– 3-D Design3-D Design– Digital PhotographyDigital Photography

All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Naval Science (NJROTC)Naval Science (NJROTC)

Naval Science 1-2Naval Science 1-2» Teams available for participations:Teams available for participations:

Air Rifle TeamAir Rifle Team Air Pistol TeamAir Pistol Team Color GuardColor Guard Community Action and Service Team (CAST)Community Action and Service Team (CAST) Drill Team with out ArmsDrill Team with out Arms Drill Team With ArmsDrill Team With Arms Orienteering TeamOrienteering Team

NJROTC offers a 4 year program.NJROTC offers a 4 year program.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Journalism (Newspaper)Journalism (Newspaper) Publications (Yearbook)-Publications (Yearbook)-requires teacher interviewrequires teacher interview

Media Productions-Media Productions-requires teacher interviewrequires teacher interview

Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs.programs.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Applied TechnologyApplied Technology

Engineering ScienceEngineering Science Cabinet MakingCabinet Making Drafting 1-2Drafting 1-2

Cabinet Making offers a four year program.Cabinet Making offers a four year program.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Business EducationBusiness Education

Business FundamentalsBusiness Fundamentals

Gateway class to Accounting and Marketing ProgramsGateway class to Accounting and Marketing Programs

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Family and Consumer SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences

Intro to CulinaryIntro to Culinary Child DevelopmentChild Development

Culinary classes offer a four year program.Culinary classes offer a four year program.

ELECTIVESELECTIVES Performing ArtsPerforming Arts

OrchestraOrchestra GuitarGuitar Jazz Ensemble*Jazz Ensemble* Band*Band* TheatreTheatre Dance*Dance* Choir*Choir* PianoPiano

*Audition courses*Audition coursesAll performing arts classes offer a four year program.All performing arts classes offer a four year program.

CafeteriaCafeteria

•Core Curriculum Offerings

•Honors Class Placement

•Snacks and Drinks from CPA

•Counselors

Media CenterMedia Center

•Elective Course offerings

•Opportunity to see student work

Competition GymCompetition Gym

•Sports

•Clubs

ConferenceConference Room Room

•Special Education

Teacher CafeteriaTeacher Cafeteria

•English Language Learner Program

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