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Welcome to AHS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION NIGHT

 of the Panthers
School Leadership
Administration
Mrs. Susan Chittim, Principal
Mr. Patrick Gelinas, Assistant Principal
Mr. Dan Kassel, Assistant Principal
Ms. Kimberly Moses, Assistant Principal
Ms. Mandy Steiner , Assistant Principal
Mr. Tony Malcolm, Assistant Principal

School Counselors
Ms. Laura Platania, Department Chairperson
Mr. Gilbert Schaefer
Ms. Kathleen Richburg
Ms. Jessica Jackson
Mrs. Neasah Jones
Tips for Parents Navigating High School

1. Build a relationship with the 8. Help them organize themselves


school. 9. Take an interest in homework
2. Consider parent boundaries 10. Be there to listen
3. Get to know their friends
11. Reframe….
4. Allow downtime “How was your day?” Try….
5. Perspective vs. Reality “What was good about your
6. Sign up for Parent Connect day?”
7. Establish a routine “Highs?” “Lows?”

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College and Career Ready
College and career How do students qualify for a College
readiness means that a high and Career Readiness Designation?
school graduate has the
knowledge and skills One way is>>>
in English and mathematics  A Free ACT will be offered to ALL
necessary to qualify for and Juniors:
succeed in entry-level,  Districtadministration – March
credit-bearing 20th– paper/pencil
postsecondary coursework
without the need for This is a GREAT opportunity as it is FREE
remediation …. – can be used in application to post –
secondary opportunities!

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College and Career Ready
 MATHEMATICS  ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)
Students will be considered College Students will be considered College and Career
and Career Ready (CCR) in Ready (CCR) in English/Language Arts when they
Mathematics when they meet the goal meet the goal on one or more of the assessments
on one or more of the assessments listed below:
listed below:  PARCC ELA Score of 750 (PL-4) or above
 PARCC Math Score of 750 (PL-4) or  SAT ELA Score of 500 or above
above
 ACT ELA Score of 21 or above
 SAT Math Score of 500 or above
 AP ELA Score of 3 or above
 ACT Math Score of 21 or above
 IB ELA Score of 4 or above
 AP Math Score of 3 or above
 Accuplacer Reading Score of 79 or above
 IB Math Score of 4 or above
 Accuplacer Sentence Score of 90 or above
 Accuplacer College Level Math 2/8/2018 5


Score of 45 or above
Tips for Navigating Annapolis High School
1. Problem with grades or curriculum – Always call the teacher first.
2. Need a transcript, transfer packet, etc. – Registrar, (counseling website)
3. Child sick, absent for other reasons – Attendance Secretary
4. Concussion or major health concern – Nurse
5. Academic, social-emotional, college-career concerns – Counselor
6. Parent connect concerns – Main Office
7. Activities, newsletters, upcoming parent nights, scholarships – AHS
Website & Counseling Page, Twitter, Facebook
8. Forms –MVA, Work Permit, Proof of Attendance – Counseling Secretary
or Registrar (also, website)
9. IEP/504 – Counselor, IEP Coordinator, Special Ed. DC
10. Behavior/Bullying- Counselor, Administration
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Stay informed by using
Annapolis High School Website
https://www.annapolishighschool.org/
Special Programs
Graduation Requirements

English: 4 credits English 9


English 10
English 11
English 12

Social Studies: 3 Credits History of the United States


US Government
World History

Mathematics: 4 Credits Algebra I


Geometry
Required to take a rigorous math course
each of four years enrolled in high
school

Science: 3 Credits Biology


2 Credits in any of the following areas:
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Graduation Requirements
cont’d
Physical Education/Health: Fitness for Life
1.5 Credits Health Education
Physical Education Elective

Basic Technology: 1 Credits Foundations of Technology A


Foundations of Technology B

Fine Arts: 1 Credit Music, Art, Dance, and Theater

Electives: 8.5 Credits Any Elective May Count

26 Credits
Credits Needed for Promotion

To be promoted to Completed credits Credits needed in


grade: needed academic subjects
10 6 3

11 13 7

12 18 10

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Service Learning Requirement

 75 Service Learning Hours needed for graduation integrated into


existing subjects.
 35 hours are completed in Middle School

 US Government 10 hours
 Science (grade 10) 10 hours
 English 11 10 hours
 Health 10 hours

 Additional volunteer hours can be recorded for college application


process
Completer Programs

University System of Maryland (College)


Completer
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Laboratory Science 3 credits
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2) 4 credits
The same World and Classical Language or
Advanced Technology Classes 2 credits
Academic Electives 6 credits
Graduation completer – but minimum needed for college.
Career Completer
Employment and/or post-secondary education after High School

Programs offered at CAT-S  Programs offered at AHS


 Academy of Health Professions
 Automotive Collision Repair
 Career & Research
 Automotive Technology Development
 Carpentry
 IT Networking Academy
 Early Childhood Education
 Cosmetology
 Culinary Arts
 Electricity  Food and Beverage
 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Management (Prostart)
 Welding
 Dental Assisting
 Interactive Media Production
Dual Completer
(Student takes courses that fulfill both College and Career Completer requirements.)

 Take all the courses needed for  Plus courses needed for
college completer… career completer
Every student matters! We are committed
to students academic and social success.
We believe it is imperative that our
students be prepared for life beyond the
doors of AHS and have outlined core
expectations
“Business of learning”

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Student Academic Expectations
21st Century Skills
1. Communicate effectively through: 4. Demonstrate knowledge and
• listening skills to promote, health, safety
and well-being.
• speaking
• writing
5. Have respect for themselves
2. Read critically with understanding and others.

3. Analyze and solve problems 6. Be responsible citizens


effectively

7. Be present and on time.

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AP & IB
Advantages & Expectations
Why should your child take Advanced Placement classes?
Expectations for Students
 Students should not be afraid  Students should be prepared to
of homework study nightly for possible
quizzes, as well as periodic
exams.
 Students should be prepared to
read a college-level textbook
with 10 to 15 pages of reading  It is understood that a student
given regularly. taking an Advanced Placement
course will pay and sit for the
College Board National Exam
 Students should be prepared to in May.
write.
 Students should be prepared to
participate in class.  A strong work ethic is
a MUST!
Expectations for Parents

 Parentsshould understand Advanced


Placement and IB courses are taught on a
college-level. Students are expected to be
responsible for their educational experiences.
If concerns arise, parents are welcome to
confer with AP or IB teacher, but it is
recommended that students use this
opportunity to foster the independence
needed for future educational success.
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Expectations cont’d
 Students may sometimes face considerable
challenge in rigorous AP and IB courses.
After an initial period of adjustment, with
additional support if needed they can
discover they can handle course
requirements. With intention of giving
students time for the adjustment no
withdrawal will be considered for AP course
until the end of the first marking period. IB
requires a full year commitment. 2/8/2018 21
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Benefits of AP/IB
1. AP/IB classes can set students apart in the college
admission process.

2. The financial benefits of AP/IB are important to consider.


Research shows students who take AP or IB are much
more likely to graduate in 4 years.

3. AP/IB teaches more than subject-area facts. Students


build skills that last a lifetime. (confidence, time
management, study skills, and more.)
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AP/IB and College Admission
 Colleges rank “Grades in college
prep courses” and “Strength of
curriculum” as the top two
factors in the admission
decision.*

 85% of selective colleges and


universities report that a
student’s IB/AP experience
favorably impacts admission
decisions.**
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* 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC
** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007
Rising 10th – 12th Grade Information

2017-18 School Year

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Required Graduation Testing

 Must Pass:
 Algebra 1 PAARC Test
 English 10 PAARC Test
 Government HSA
 Biology & Chemistry or Biology & Environmental Science -
MISA (Maryland Integrated Science
Assessment
Course Selection for 2018-19 Timeline
 February 1st– Advisory lesson for students
 February 6th – Academic Advising Night
 Feb. 7th –students return course selection sheet to teacher.
 Feb 8th – Mar 19th – Counselor meet with student through English
class– Only students who return course selection sheet.
 May 4th – Sept. 5th– Black out dates: no scheduling request
and/or changes done during this time.
Summer – Counselors will only address schedule conflicts referring to
alternate electives on selection sheet.
1st day of school schedules handed out.
 September 19th – Parent Connect Live for Parents

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Student Course Selection Process
What students received on the What Parent’s & Student’s do now:
1st:
1. Teacher Recommendations for  Students pick 10 electives
all Academic Subjects per semester, number them
2. List of Academic Subjects 1-10, 1 being elective want
3. List of Electives
most up to 10.

4. Transcript  Parent sign form if changing


teacher recommendation.
 Student returns to
Parents & students look at the
English_ teacher Feb.
academic subjects
7th

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Rising Senior Parents

Good Reasons for shortened day:


 Course selection sheet 1. Internship
will also have a place 2. Job to help pay for college or
for parents/guardians help out at home
to sign to give consent Problems with shortened day
for senior to have an 1. Student less involved with
abbreviated schedule. grades
2. Student attendance often
worsen
3. Feeling high school no longer
important.
New Electives for this year

 Academic Electives  Music electives


Academic Writing H Music Theory
 American Film Studies
H Contemporary
Voices*
H Film & Writing *

 Business Electives
H Entrepreneurship
H Marketing
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Now the fun begins
 We begin putting together
the puzzle that later
makes up the school’s
schedule. How is this
done?

 We take all course requests


and decide which classes
will run by the number of
requests.
How we do it cont’d
 We figure out how many  When all this is done we then
teachers in each department have our classes.
we will need to teach those
classes. And how many
 Software is used to place
teachers are allocated.
students into classes by their
course requests.

 This creates the


MASTER SCHEDULE
To ensure your student gets the classes he/she is
interested in, accurate choices must be made now!
To Review:
 Tonight finish:
 reviewing the recommendations and choices your child has made on the
course request sheet and sign it!

 If any questions about a class look in the Program of


Studies your child will receive or on our website
 Make sure your child has numbered his/her elective
choices 1 to 10 per semester.
 Sign the back of the course sheet and make sure your
student has it with him/her to returns it to his/her
English class tomorrow.
February 1st your child received the Course selection sheet
CHALLENGE IS TO RETURN IT SIGNED BY FEBRUARY 7th, TOMORROW!!!
Now to explain our Math and
Science Sequencing

Ms. Beth Foster and MR. Josh Jacoby


Department Chair of Science and Math
Rising 10-12 th graders
Josh Jacoby – Mathematics Academic Chair
Rising 10-12th graders

 Students have to pass the PARCC  If they fail by less than 10 points
Algebra 1 with a score of 725 or they can continue to Geometry and
complete the Bridge Project they will be required to attend a
review PARCC Algebra 1 session
 Students will take PARCC Algebra 1
during Panther Hour
in May of 2018 after they complete
the Algebra 1 course  If they pass PARCC Algebra 1 they
will move on to Honors Geometry
 If the student fails PARCC Algebra 1
they will be placed into Bridge to
Algebra 2 & Function Focus for
Sophomore year. They will then
take Geometry their Junior year.
Rising 10-12th graders
 If a student failed PARCC Algebra 1 and are  Current Juniors who have no score or who
currently sitting in Geometry or Honors took the test for the first time last year have
Geometry they will be placed into Bridge to to be in Bridge to Algebra 2 fall semester of
Algebra 2 & Function Focus or Bridge to their senior year.
Algebra 2 and Algebra 2 if they are
 If a student passes PARCC Algebra 1 and
successful in Geometry or Honors Geometry.
wants to double up on Geometry and Algebra
 We will not be running standard Geometry 2 then they have to take Calculus in high
next year. school.
 If a student is taking Calculus AB they are
taking Calculus AB Seminar it is a linked
course.
9th 10th 11th 12th

Pass PARCC

Algebra 1 H Geometry H or standard Alge 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

(only double Alge 2 if taking Calc) (If doubled Pre-Calc) (If doubled Calculus)

Fail PARCC

Algebra 1 Bridge/Function Focus Geometry Algebra 2 or Stat Analysis

Rising 10-12th
graders
Pass PARCC

Geometry H Algebra 2 H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

( Standard if fails Geometry)

Fail PARCC

Geometry Bridge & Algebra 2 H Pre Calc AP Stat or AP Calculus

**Rare cases** (No Function Focus)


10th 11th 12th

Passed PARCC

H or Standard Geometry H or standard Alge 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

Failed PARCC

Bridge/Function Focus Algebra 2 or Statistical Analysis

H or Standard Geometry

Bridge & H or standard Algebra 2 concurrently H Pre-Calc, AP Stat, FOCA

Rising 10-12th Passed PARCC


graders H or Standard Geometry H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

& H or Standard Alge 2 concurrently (if failed PARCC) Bridge & H Pre-Calc **rare**

Failed PARCC

Bridge/Function Focus Statistical Analysis

H or Standard Geometry

(Failed Geometry) Statistical Analysis FOCA or Algebra 2


Pass PARCC
9th 10th 11th 12th

Pass PARCC

Algebra 1 H Geometry H or standard Alge 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

(only double Alg 2 if taking Calc) (If doubled Pre-Calc) (If doubled Calculus)

Fail PARCC

Algebra 1 Bridge/Function Focus Geometry Algebra 2 or Stat Analysis

Pass PARCC

Geometry H Algebra 2 H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

( Standard if fails Geometry)

Fail PARCC

Geometry Bridge & Algebra 2 H Pre Calc AP Stat or AP Calculus

**Rare cases** (No Function Focus)


10th 11th 12th

Passed PARCC

H or Standard Geometry H or Standard Alg 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

Failed PARCC

Bridge/Function Focus Algebra 2 or Statistical Analysis

H or Standard Geometry

Bridge & H or standard Algebra 2 concurrently H Pre-Calc, AP Stat, FOCA

Passed PARCC

H or Standard Geometry H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

& H or Standard Alg 2 concurrently (if failed PARCC) Bridge & H Pre-Calc **rare**

Failed PARCC

Bridge/Function Focus Statistical Analysis

H or Standard Geometry

(Failed Geometry) Statistical Analysis FOCA or Algebra 2


Pass PARCC
Rising 10th – 12th grade
Presented by Ms. Foster
Department Chair for Science
Information about the SAT and ACT

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Which test is right for you?

Overview SAT ACT

What is it? SAT is a reasoning test. The ACT is a content-


It’s meant to test your based test. It’s meant to
ability to combine test skills you learn in
information and analyze school.
real-world problems.

It’s known for trickier It’s known for straightforward


questions questions but serious time
pressure.

When is it taken? Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, March,2/8/2018


Sept., Oct, Dec,
47 Feb,
May, June April, June
Content SAT ACT
might be better you if…… might be better for you if….
Reading You like to read the “classics.” You are a fast reader and
You’re good at understanding detail-oriented
historical documents

Math You are good at doing math by You are good at mental math
hand (there is a no-calculator and finding shortcuts
section)
Science You don’t like science! You like science and are good
no science test here at interpreting tables and
graphs and connecting
information.
You like informational You’re not as confident in your
graphics. reading skills. The passages
(There are several questions are easier.
that ask you to use data from
charts and graphs)
Essay You’re good at analyzing texts You’re good at winning
in your English class. (You have arguments. ( You have to
to analyze how someone else analyze different perspectives
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develops an argument.) on an issue and present your
own.)
TEST

Subject Test
Test Date Normal Registration Late Registration Offered?
SAT

Mar. 10, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 20, 2018 No


ACT

Apr. 14, 2018 Mar. 9, 2018 Apr. 24, 2018 N/A


SAT

May 5, 2018 Apr. 6, 2018 Apr. 17, 2018 Yes


SAT

June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 15, 2018 Yes


ACT

June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 18, 2018 N/A


ACT

July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 22, 2018 N/A
SAT

Aug 25, 2018 Jul 27, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Yes
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ACT GIVEN TO EVERY JUNIOR

MARCH 20TH
Our Goal is to have your child….

Questions?
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Rising 9th Grade
Information

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Course Selection Sheets

 Students received course  If parents do not agree with


selection sheets on Feb. 1st teacher recommendation must
 Teachers recommendations are check new class and sign
on the back of the sheet. stating you are overriding the
teacher recommendation.
 Students are to number the
 Students should return sheets to
electives they want 1-10. One their teacher by tomorrow,
being their top choice etc. February 7th if they haven’t
Ex: if Band was your top already.

choice that should be #1


Helpful Hints for new freshman parents

 Attend Freshman  Instill organizational skills


Orientation, Back to  Offer help with studying
School Night, and Parent-
Teacher Conferences  Know the disciplinary and
bullying policies
 Visit the School Website
 GET INVOLVED
 Support Homework
Expectations  Take attendance seriously
 Send your teen to school  Make time to talk about
ready to learn school
Required Graduation Testing

 Must Pass:
 Algebra 1 PAARC Test
 English 10 PAARC Test
 Government HSA
 Biology & Chemistry or Biology & Environmental Science -
MISA (Maryland Integrated Science
Assessment
Now to explain our Math and
Science Sequencing

Ms. Beth Foster and Mr. Josh Jacoby


Department Chair for Science and Math
Math Sequencing 9 th

Grade
Josh Jacoby- Mathematics Academic Chair
Rising 9th graders

 Students have to pass the PARCC  If they fail by less than 10 points
Algebra 1 with a score of 725 or they can continue to Geometry and
complete the Bridge Project they will be required to attend a
review PARCC Algebra 1 session
 Students will take PARCC Algebra 1
during Panther Hour
in May of 2019 after they complete
the Algebra 1 course  If they pass PARCC Algebra 1 they
will move on to Geometry or
 If the student fails PARCC Algebra 1
Honors Geometry
they will be placed into Bridge to
Algebra 2 & Function Focus for
Sophomore year. They will then
take Geometry their Junior year.
Rising 9th graders

 If a student fails PARCC Algebra 1  If they are failing their Algebra 1


in 8th grade they will be placed course in 8th grade then they
into Honors Geometry in 9th grade should retake Algebra 1 their 9th
and will be remediated during grade year.
Panther Hour to re take the PARCC
 We will not be running every other
Algebra 1.
day Algebra 1 next year.
 If they fail the 2nd time then they
 If they pass PARCC Algebra 1 and
will be placed into Bridge to
want to double up on Geometry
Algebra 2 their 10th grade year as
and Algebra 2 then they have to
well as continuing their math
take Calculus in high school.
course progression.
9th 10th 11th 12th

Pass PARCC

Algebra 1 H Geometry H or standard Alge 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

(only double Alge 2 if taking Calc) (If doubled Pre-Calc) (If doubled Calculus)

Fail PARCC
Rising Algebra 1 Bridge/Function Focus Geometry Algebra 2 or Stat Analysis

9th
graders
Pass PARCC

Geometry H Algebra 2 H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

( Standard if fails Geometry)

Fail PARCC

Geometry Bridge & Algebra 2 H Pre Calc AP Stat or AP Calculus

**Rare cases** (No Function Focus)


9th 10th 11th 12th

Pass PARCC

Algebra 1 H Geometry H or standard Alge 2 H Pre-Calc or AP Stat

(only double Alg 2 if taking Calc) (If doubled Pre-Calc) (If doubled Calculus)

Fail PARCC

Algebra 1 Bridge/Function Focus Geometry Algebra 2 or Stat Analysis

Pass PARCC

Geometry H Algebra 2 H Pre-Calc AP Calculus or AP Stat

( Standard if fails Geometry)

Fail PARCC

Geometry Bridge & Algebra 2 H Pre Calc AP Stat or AP Calculus

**Rare cases** (No Function Focus)


Science sequencing -Rising 9th grade
Presented by Ms. Foster
Department Chair for Science
Our Goal is to have your child….

Questions?
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