Freshman Orientation Class of 2014

Edmond North High School’s Mission Statement The staff and students of Edmond North High School will continually strive to establish a community of Life Long Learners that teach, demonstrate and inspire academic excellence, service, and citizenship.

Graduation Requirements Class of 2014 Two Curriculum Options:  College Preparatory Curriculum Students will be enrolled in college prep unless parents opt out  Minimum Graduation Requirements Currently, successful completion of either track will result in a standard diploma

ENGLISH 4 Units required English I Pre AP English I English II Pre AP English II English III AP English Language English IV AP English Literature MATH 3 units required *4 units recommended Algebra I Geometry Pre AP Geometry Geometry Pre-AP Geometry Algebra II Pre AP Algebra II Algebra II Pre AP Algebra II Trig/PreCalc Pre AP Trig/PreCalc Trig/PreCalculus College Algebra Prep Calculus, AP Calculus AB or BC Science 3 units required *4 units recommended Biology I Pre AP Biology Physical Science Chemistry Pre AP Chem Earth Science Physics Anat / Physio AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Sci. Astronomy SOCIAL STUDIES 3 units required *4 units recommended OK History Pre AP OK History (1 semester) World History AP World History AP European History U.S. History AP U.S. History Government (1 semester) AP Government (2 semesters) Additional Requirements Health (1 semester); Physical Education (2 semesters) The Arts: Option 1 – Humanities (1 semester) OR Approved alternate Courses: Great Books, Mythology/Poetry, Native American Literature, Shakespeare, AP Euro History, AP World History Option 2 – 2 units of visual or performing arts

Physical Education 2 Semesters Required PE requirement (1 unit or year) fulfilled by : –Any PE Course 1 Unit –Any Sport 1 Unit –Cheer/Pom 1 Unit –ROTC 1 Unit –Band 3 Units –Orchestra 3 Units –Vocal Music 3 Units Plan to complete this requirement early.

The ARTS To fulfill this requirement you must do one of the following: Humanities, Shakespeare, or Mythology / Poetry Or AP Euro, AP World, or AP Art History Or 2 units (4 semesters) of visual or performing arts – art, drama, vocal, or instrumental music

College Preparatory Courses 90% of all courses at Edmond North are college preparatory classes Find your passion ~ Where do you want to go? What do you love to learn? Take the challenge in YOUR passion!

COLLEGE RECOMMENDATIONS

World Languages 2 to 3 Units of the same language is Recommended for College

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Are Required for College Admission

ACE Legislation passed in 2006 requires that: ALL students PASS 4 of 7 EOI exams in order to graduate High School. ALGEBRA I and ENGLISH 2 must be passed along with 2 additional from the following: Algebra II, Biology I, English III, Geometry and U.S. History

The type of courses students take in high school is more important than test scores, class rank, or grade point average. Success in Higher Education June 1999, U.S. Department of Education Study by Clifford Adelman

Academic Support Programs Guided Study Tutorial Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry support classes

Flex Schedule 1-6 periods 7:50-2: periods 8:40-3: periods 7:50-3:15 Bus transportation will be available only for the 1-6 schedule.

Pre-Engineering academy Bioscience & medicine academy Edmond Public Schools / FRANCIS TUTTLE

COMPLETING YOUR ENROLLMENT

Enrollment Form

Freshman Courses

Course Description Book

Enrollment Due Date Your enrollment packet is due to your 8 th grade counselor by Cheyenne – March 9 th 2010 Sequoyah – March 9 th 2010 Central – March 5 th 2010

Questions about enrollment? Come to the Husky Showcase: What do I do? Department representatives and Club & Organization sponsors will be available to answer questions

Enrollment Conferences Students & parents will meet with a Freshman Advisor individually to finalize their enrollment. Students NOT in ENHS district can call Ms for an appointment

Sequoyah Enrollment Conferences No Appointments First Come, First Serve Location: ENHS Freshman Academy A-G Tuesday, March 23 rd 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or H-N Thursday, March 25 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or 0-Z Tuesday, March 30 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CHEYENNE Enrollment Conferences No Appointments First Come, First Serve Location: ENHS Freshman Academy A-I Tuesday, March 23 rd 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or J-R Thursday, March 25 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or S-Z Tuesday, March 30 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Central Enrollment Conferences No Appointments First Come, First Serve Location: ENHS Freshman Academy Tuesday, March 23 rd 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Thursday, March 25 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Tuesday, March 30 th 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

North Parent Group Becky LeForce – President