An Introduction to Pope High School

Pope School Counseling Department Administratration & Pope School Counseling Department Principal – Mr. Tom Flugum Assistant Principals– Mrs. Nancy Zarbnisky, Ms. Kim Artigas, Mr. Eric Gray, Ms. Denise Danielson, Mr. Josh Mathews Counselors A – C Mrs. Kathryn Sax D – Hi Ms. Patty Hays Ho –Mc Mrs. Leslie Shearstone Me – Sc Ms. Laura Potts Se – Z Mrs. Jamie Hamrick

Pope High School Schedule 2007 students Traditional, 7 period schedule 6 classes, plus lunch 4 Core (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) 2 Electives, usually 1 is Foreign Language ~50 minute classes 2 Academic Opportunity periods per week Early Release X Block Wednesdays

What are “Course Levels”? Pope offers 3 basic levels of rigor: College Prep – on-level Honors – College Prep, more rigorous Advanced Placement - College level, most rigorous, possible to earn college credit An IEP may determine other possible levels depending on a student’s needs.

9th Grade Course Placement is Based Upon… 2. Grades and test scores earned in 8th Grade 3. Teacher Recommendation 4. Motivation and Work Ethic 5. Waiver

All Ninth grade students will take required courses in ... Literature Math Science On-Level Honors Class Level Options:

More 9th Grade Academic Classes We encourage 9th grade students to take classes in: Social Studies World Geography On-level Honors AP Foreign Language Spanish, French, or German

Electives you can choose! You will also select additional courses from the following areas... Fine Arts (Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Art) Intro to Digital Technology Business Technology Business Communications Weight Training Team Sports Body Sculpting Intro to Culinary Arts ROTC Intro to Graphic Arts Broadcast Video Production Engineering

Sample 9th Grade “On Level” Schedule Fall Semester (Aug – Dec) 9th Grade Lit/Comp A Biology A Algebra A World Geography A Spanish IIA Lunch Band Spring Semester (Jan – May) 9th Grade Lit/Comp B Biology B Algebra B World Geography B Spanish IIB Lunch Band

Sample 9th Grade “Honors” Schedule Fall Semester (Aug – Dec) H 9th Grade Lit/Comp A H Biology A Accel Geom B/Alg II A Lunch AP Human Geography A Spanish IIA Engineering Spring Semester (Jan – May) H 9th Grade Lit/Comp B H Biology B Accel Geom B/Alg II B Lunch AP Human Geography B Spanish IIB Engineering

Graduation Requirements 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Environmental, Physics, and a 4th Sci.) 3 years of Social Studies (World History, US History, Gov/Econ) Health/Personal Fitness (not other PE courses) 3 years of Fine Arts/Foreign Language/Career Tech (pathway) 4 years of additional electives

High School isn’t only Academics! Pope students work hard and play hard! Get involved to make new friends and learn new things!

Fine Arts Programs Band – Marching, Symphonic, Percussion, Jazz Orchestra- Beginning, Inter, Advanced Chorus – Girls, Mixed, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Visual Arts – Drawing, Painting, Photo Drama Club – Acting, Technical, Musical

Sports Programs Football Basketball – Boy/Girl Soccer- Boy/Girl Baseball Softball- Fast Pitch Track & Cross Country- Boy/Girl Gymnastics Fencing (club) Golf – Boy/Girl Tennis – Boy/Girl Swim & Dive – Boy/Girl Wrestling Cheerleading Lacrosse-Boy/Girl Volleyball Rugby (club) Hockey (club)

*See cobbk12.org/pope for a list of all organizations* Clubs Drama, Dance Foreign Languages of Pope (FLOP) FACS, Future Business Leaders Literary Magazine Computer, Math & Science Teams - Robotics Interact, Beta, Key, Habitat, NHS, SNHS Model UN, Debate, Mock Trial Student Government Ambassadors And more every year! *See cobbk12.org/pope for a list of all organizations*

So, What is Pope Really Like???

Greyhound Madness – Late July Important Dates! November 2, 2017– 6:30pm “A Pope Preview” Parent November 2, 2017– 6:30pm “A Pope Preview” Parent Meeting in PopeTheater, including Freshman Academy Information November 1, 2017 – Freshman Academy applications available online December 21, 2017 – Freshman Academy application deadline February 16 2018– Freshman Academy acceptance notifications Mid February – Window for CCSD students to apply for HB 251 transfer (CCSD website) February 5, 2018 – 7:00pm Parent Curriculum Night for Rising 9th Graders: Registration questions addressed & Subject Dept. Chairs available to answer questions Week of April 9, 2018 – Private, transfer and homeschool registration appointments begin Greyhound Madness – Late July Freshman Orientation – tours, meet your homeroom teacher, get your schedule, tips for success, etc.

having you as a student at We look forward to having you as a student at Pope High School!!