Class of 2023 Welcome to Algonac Jr./Sr. High School Home of the Algonac Muskrats! www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Ms. Blair Algonac High School Guidance Counselor (810) 794-4911 ext 1282 kblair@acsk12.us Follow me on Twitter – KarenBlairAHS Join my “Algonac High School Counseling Department” facebook page AHS website – www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Visit the Student Service/Counseling Office Website Often! www.algonac.k12.mi.us Student Services/Counseling Office

Staff Mr. Ryan Melrose – Principal Mr. Mitchell Landrum – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mrs. Lestage – At Risk Coordinator Mrs. Karen Blair – Counselor (7-12) Ms. Lexi Michalski – College Counselor Teachers!

AHS Hours of Operation Starts at 7:32 AM Ends at 2:20 PM 7th grade lunch is 10:41- 11:11 MWF & 11:05- 11:35 T & Th

Teachers 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM Many teachers arrive at AHS earlier than 7:15 AM and stay later than 2:45 PM. Students are encouraged to meet with teachers and Mrs. Blair before or afterschool.

High School Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1st Hour: 7:32-8:35 AM 2nd Hour: 8:40-9:38 AM 3rd Hour: 9:43-10:41 AM A Lunch: 10:41-11:11 AM (7th Grade) 4th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:16 AM – 12:14 PM 4th hour Class (B Lunch) 10:41-11:39 AM B Lunch: 11:44-12:14 PM (8th Grade) 5th Hour: 12:19-1:17 PM 6th Hour: 1:22-2:20 PM 5 minutes passing between classes!

Tuesday & Thursday Schedule 1st Hour: 7:32-8:25 AM 2nd Hour: 8:30-9:20 AM SEMINAR: 9:25-10:05AM 3rd Hour: 10:10-11:00 AM A Lunch: 11:05-11:35 AM (7th Grade) 4th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:40 – 12:30 PM 4th hour Class (B Lunch): 11:05 – 11:55 AM B Lunch: 12:00-12:30 PM (8th Grade) 5th Hour: 12:35-1:25 PM 6th Hour: 1:30-2:20 PM 5 minutes passing between classes.

SEMINAR All students have a seminar. After 2nd hour. Tuesday & Thursday. 40 minutes Various topics including academic assistance, art, PE, reading and more! Four (4) rotations a year. Seminar is a great time to get help from a teacher.

AHS Student Population Information We will have approximately 763 students in the school in the 2017/18 school year. Class of 2023 has 101 students Class of 2022 has 129 students Class of 2021 has 119 students Class of 2020 has 131 students Class of 2019 has 136 students Class of 2018 has 147 students

Do your homework, come to school, Get GOOD grades in 7th and 8th Grades! You are setting the foundation for your high school career. In 8th grade, you will take Spanish I and Algebra I and those are high school classes that you will earn high school credit in. Do your homework, come to school, be involved!

Importance of Grades/Testing There are thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships to students who do well in high school and who do well on standardized tests (ACT/SAT/PSAT)

HAVE A PLAN! Sample 4 year plans in the Algonac High School Scheduling Guide! www.algonac.k12.mi.us

The IB Plan An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD. Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge! Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world. Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator or your guidance counselor if you have questions about the IB Diploma Programme at AHS.

Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics Biology A/B(H) Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics Spanish II Spanish III Junior Schedule Senior Schedule IB English HL I IB English HL IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL IB History of Americas HL I IB History of Americas HL IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1 IB Psychology SL II/Music SL II IB Spanish SL I IB Spanish SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)

The TEC Plan St. Clair TEC -- St. Clair Technical Education Center Students attend TEC during their junior & senior yrs TEC counts as elective credit AM TEC ONLY Must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. AHS three (3) hrs and TEC three (3) hrs Application process for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year. Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior. Must also have done Career Cruising EDP http://www.sccresa.org/countyeducation/careert echeducation/

Automotive Technology Collision Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts Digital Media Technology Employer Based Health Careers Information Technology Mechatronics Metal Machining technology Teacher Exploration Welding

St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP Stats Biology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&P U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective Spanish I or II Elective Junior Schedule Senior Schedule TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL Algebra IIB/IB Math I Senior Math/IB Math II Science or World History World History/Science or Elective

The Blue Water Middle College Plan Students begin taking college classes through SC4 in 11th grade. By the time they graduate, on this 5-year plan, they will have an associates degree, as well as a high school diploma. Diploma is issued from the Blue Water Middle College, not Algonac High School. First cohort will begin this fall (15 total) Eight (8) in 11th grade Seven (7) in 12th grade Algonac, Capac, Memphis, PH High, Northern & Yale Website -- http://sccresa.org/bwmc

Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics Spanish II Elective Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Algebra IIB Senior Math Physics/A&P Elective World History BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes Entire 5th year at St. Clair County Community College!

The Hybrid Plan Some students take some IB classes and some college classes with our general education and college prep courses. Our goal is to design a curriculum that allows each student to grow academically and learn more about themselves. We have something for everyone!

The Hybrid Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics Spanish II Health/PE Band Band Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp IB Math SL I IB Math SL II IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II World History Dual Enroll – SOC 101, PS 101 IB Psychology SL I IB Psychology SL II Band Band

SAMPLE 7th grade Schedule 1st hour –English 7 2nd hour – Math 7 3rd hour – Science 7 4th hour – Social Studies 7 5th hour – Health 7/Geo/Stats 6th hour – Band, Chorus or PE

Schedules of 2017/18 Your course requests for next school year are already in Skyward. You will take: English Math Science Social Studies Health 7/Geo/Stats 7 One Elective – Band, Chorus or PE

Viewing Schedules You will be able to see your schedule through Skyward in August 2017. There will be an orientation for all students in August. More schedule changes, pictures are taken, locker assignments distributed, building tours.

What a 7th grader should do … Take challenging classes. Get good grades! Check them in Skyward! Have good attendance. Create a 6 year plan. Develop good study habits. Join a sport or club. Get involved in school & community. Explore careers. Explore colleges and universities.