High School Transition & Choice Process

Where do I get information? Middle School Counselor and Teachers High School Information Open Houses Community Meetings (under construction) Student Placement Services High School Program Coordinators High School Guide (under construction) EXPLORE test results

Student Placement Services 1250 W. Broadway, Mpls Phone: Fax: Jackie Turner, Director, Student Placement Shelly Landry, Lead Counselor & HS Choice Coordinator Lily Lo, Counselor, New Families Center Tiffany Miller, HS Placement Specialist Nagashia Jackson, Communications Assistant

High School Information Open Houses Monday, Nov. 12 – South Tuesday, Nov. 13 – Roosevelt Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Washburn Thursday, Nov. 15 – Southwest Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Patrick Henry Wednesday, Nov. 28 – North Thursday, Nov. 29 – Edison All begin at 6:30

Student Shadowing November 26 through December 19 (note: high school late start on December 13) Recommend parents or school staff call to make the appointment All calls should be returned, even if the call was made by a student 8 th grade students need to understand this is not a “day off” – they need to follow the rules and behavior expectations of the high school

Shadowing Gives students opportunity to experience a “day in the life” Best when student is not sure if he/she wants this high school as a choice Parents responsible for transportation Students responsible for missed work District recommends 2 days allowed as excused absence November 26 through December 19

Choice Website Street & Avenue Guide Limited information now – more available November 12 Use the map as a guide – use High School Street & Avenue Guide to determine high school attendance area

High School Request Process All performance based entrance criteria has been eliminated Request form – self mailer Students choose both a high school AND a program of study Can be mailed or faxed directly to Student Placement Must be postmarked before or on January 15, 2008

What is a Major Program of Study or SLC? Small Learning Community Team of students Increases personalization Focused interest without limitations

What are the options available to my child? High School Guide

Patrick Henry High School Home of the “Patriots” Citywide Programs: – Commercial & Fine Arts – Engineering & Technology – Open Attendance Zone Program: – International Baccalaureate Students living in Edison, Henry, North & South Attendance Areas

Edison High School Home of the “Tommies” ALL Programs Citywide: – Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship – Cosmetology – Humanities & Communications – Prospective IB Program

North High School Home of the “Polars” ALL Programs Citywide: – Arts & Communication – Summatech (9 th grade only) – I-TECC (Information technology, Engineering, Computers and Construction) – Prospective IB Program

Roosevelt High School Home of the “Teddies” ALL Programs Citywide: – Automotive & Construction – Health Careers/Medical – Business (11 th and 12 th grade only) – Open – Prospective IB Program

South High School Home of the “Tigers” ALL Programs Citywide: – All Nations – Liberal Arts – Open

Southwest High School Home of the “Lakers” City-wide program - Arts and Humanities Attendance Zone Program: – International Baccalaureate Students living in Roosevelt, Southwest & Washburn Attendance Areas

Washburn High School Home of the “Millers” ALL Programs Citywide: – American Studies – Career Academy (focus on technology, Project Lead the Way and Hospitality and Tourism) – Liberal Arts – Prospective IB Program

How do we request a high school? Have a family discussion! Request cards will be available beginning November 12 Requesting a high school and a program of study – Example: 1 st and 2 nd choice are both South, 1 st choice is Liberal Arts, 2 nd choice is Open Return request cards directly to Student Placement by mail or fax Must be postmarked on or before January 15

Priority Placement Process Only in cases where more students request a program than space available 1. Pathways 2. Attendance Area 3. Sibling Preference 4. Under Represented Demographic Status 5. Employee Preference 6. Minneapolis Residents 7. Open Enrollment

ELL Placements Bilingual & Low Level ESL Support (based on language and address) – Edison – Somali, Spanish – North – Hmong – Roosevelt – Somali, Spanish High Level ESL Support – all high schools Determination of support by test scores, current level of support and teacher recommendation

Special Education Placements Federal Setting 1 & 2 have same high school options as general education students – majority of MPS SE students in this category Federal Setting 3 & 4 (citywide programs) – placement based on IEP transition process. Placement determined by Special Education Department

Notification & Appeal Process Welcome letters will be mailed by Student Placement during the week of March 3 rd Appeals due April 15 th – families will be notified by mid-May Student Placement will maintain wait lists

Communication and Partnerships Thank you for coming tonight and supporting your students! The updated High School Choice Website and HS Guide are now available This can be a successful process if we work together.