1. Appoquinimink High School Preview Night February 11, 2015 6:30 PM

2. Welcome Address & Introductions Mrs. Keisha Brinkley Principal of AHS Welcome Class of 2019!

3. Ninth Grade Academy Mr. Brian Bell 9 th Grade Administrator Mission: To provide a supportive environment for 9th grade students that fosters academic, career and personal growth

4. Ninth Grade Academy Goals Successful transition from middle school to high school Increase the promotion rate to 10th grade Improve communication between students, parents and teachers

5. Ninth Grade Academy Some Highlights CORE classes located in the 9th Grade Academy Hallways Academically rigorous education that maintains high expectations for all students Careful monitoring of student performance Frequent contact between school and parents Interventions for struggling students Recognition of accomplishments

6. The Scheduling Process Mrs. Statham will visit Meredith MS on February 17 th, Waters MS on February 18 th, and Redding MS on February 19 th to: – Distribute course catalogues & course selection sheets – Present scheduling information – Discuss the transition from middle school to high school – Answer questions

7. Scheduling Process Counselors will return to the middle schools to review & collect students’ course selections & answer questions: – Meredith MS: Monday, February 23 rd – Waters MS: Wednesday, February 25 th – Redding MS: Friday, February 27 th Students should bring their completed course selection sheets to school on the date of their scheduled school visit

8. New Registrants Students who are not enrolled at Meredith, Redding, or Waters MS, must register in order to attend AHS Mrs. Statham will visit MOT Charter on March 6 th & St. Anne’s on March 18 th to present & distribute course selection and registration information

9. New Registrants We encourage families to “pre- register” by April 30 th to ensure your child receives his/her requested classes. Course catalogues & course selection sheets will be posted on our website appohigh.org Registration packets will be available in the commons.

10. Graduation Requirements CourseUnits of Credit English4 Social Studies4 Mathematics4 Science3 World Languages2 Career Pathway3 Electives3.5 Physical Education1 Health0.5 Senior Project0.5 Student Success Plan0.5

11. World Languages American Sign Language Chinese French Japanese Spanish

12. The Career Pathways Academic – Humanities – Math/Science Technology – World Language AgriScience – Animal Science – Plant & Horticultural Science Allied Health (starts in 10 th grade) Business, Finance & Marketing Education – Accounting – Banking Services – Marketing Management Computer Science Family & Consumer Science – Early Childhood Education – Clothing & Textiles – Nutrition & Culinary Arts

13. Career Pathways JDG- Jobs for Delaware Graduates JROTC- Military Science Performing Arts – Instrumental Music – Theatre Arts – Vocal Music Technology Education – Drafting & Design – Graphic Design & Production Visual Arts – Ceramics & Sculpture – Drawing & Painting – Photography (starts in 10 th grade)

14. Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP) – 9 th - 12 th grade Honors Courses – 9 th – 12 th grade Advanced Placement (AP) – 10 th – 12 th grade – Students interested in taking an AP course in 10 th grade need to inform the counselor during his/her scheduling meeting Dual Enrollment – 12 th grade

15. Sample Schedule- Integrated Math I (Career Pathway- Culinary Arts) 1st Semester- Marking Periods 1 & 2 2 nd Semester- Marking Periods 3 & 4 Integrated Math I (yearlong) Physical/Earth Science CPUS History Honors English 9 HonorsHealth/Physical Ed. Food Prep & ProductionJapanese I

16. Vocational Student Organizations Business Professionals of America (BPA) Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) The National FFA Organization Technical Student Association (TSA)

17. Clubs and Organizations 100 Claws American Sign Language Book Club Computer Club Chinese Club Engineering Club French Connection Travel Club Japanese Club Math League Model UN National Honor Society Paintball Club Peer Tutoring ROTC Drill Team Science Olympiad Special Olympics Step Team Student Government The Spectrum: GSEA Writing Club Yearbook

18. Music Program Chorus Band Orchestra

19. Athletics Fall SeasonWinter SeasonSpring Season FootballBasketballBaseball CheerleadingCheerleadingSoftball Soccer (Boys)WrestlingSoccer (Girls) VolleyballIndoor TrackTrack & Field Field HockeySwimmingLacrosse Cross CountryTennis Golf

20. Athletics cont. A sports information night will be held over the summer for fall sports Tryouts for fall sports will start in mid-August In order to participate in athletics, a completed DIAA physical form must be on file with the school nurses before tryouts! Physicals must be completed after April 1 st http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/diaa/files/diaa_physicaleval.pdf

21. Student Panel Questions & Answers with our student representatives

22. Activity Tables & Tours Please visit the Commons for tours and to view Clubs, Sports, CORE Academic & Pathway displays Find the Jaguar

23. Questions & Answers Counselors, Administrators & Students will be in the commons to answers any questions