1. WELCOME CLASS OF 2013

2. http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/

3. High School classes

4. What needs to be done to register? n Within THS Attendance Boundaries –Complete the front and back of the blue form. »Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 16 th. –Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 22 nd. »THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 22 nd to register students. n OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District –We are accepting variance requests this year. »See Mr. Miner or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8911.

5. Blue PRE-REGISTRATION Forms Due To Mtn. Sky January 22, 2009 If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915

6. 2 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT  Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math.  Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.

7. Diploma Options n Standard Diploma n Advanced Diploma n Honors Diploma

8. Diploma Options n Standard Diploma - Minimum State Requirements –4 Credits of Math and English –3 Credits of Social Studies and Science –1 Credit of Physical Education –1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed. –6 Credits of Electives Total of 22 Credits

9. Diploma Options n Advanced Diploma -State University Requirements –4 Credits of Math and English –3 Credits of Social Studies and Science –2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language –1 Credit of Physical Education –1 Credit of Fine Arts –5 Credits of Electives Total of 23 Credits Maintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of class

10. Diploma Options n Honors Diploma -State University Requirements –4 Credits of Math and English –3 Credits of Social Studies and Science –2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language –1 Credit of Physical Education –1 Credit of Fine Arts –6 Credits of Electives Total of 24 Credits

11. Diploma Options n Honors Diploma -State University Requirements Additional Requirements –Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25% of class –Successfully complete 6 honors/AP credits -4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year –Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two AIMS tests

12. REQUIRED COURSES All Freshmen must take 4 Required Core Classes

13. REQUIRED COURSE # 1 ENGLISHRegularorHonors

14. REQUIRED COURSE # 2 SCIENCERegularorHonors

15. REQUIRED COURSE # 3 MATH Algebra 1 orGeometryor Algebra II

16. REQUIRED COURSE # 4 Boys or Girls

17. Honors Classes  Offered in English, Math, Science.  Junior high teacher recommendation and high test scores are required for placement.

18. Science Honors Thinking Science or Honors Biology Freshman Honors Courses

19. Honors English 1-2 Freshman Honors Courses

20. Math Honors Algebra I/Geometry Or Honors Algebra II

21. Special Education Program  Full Time Psychologist  Ms. Lauren Kelly  Department Chair  Mr. Bob Falk The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the 700 conference room

22. English Language Learner Program Department Chair  Ms. Angela Schneider The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the faculty cafeteria

23. ELECTIVES Each freshman will take 2 electives.  Reading Level (Read 180)  Career goals  College requirements  Student interests / needs Choose electives based on:

24. ELECTIVES n Foreign languages –Spanish –French –Japanese All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.

25. ELECTIVES n Visual Arts –Art –3-D Design –Digital Photography All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.

26. ELECTIVES  Naval Science (NJROTC)  Naval Science 1-2 »Teams available for participations: nAir Rifle Team nAir Pistol Team nColor Guard nCommunity Action and Service Team (CAST) nDrill Team with out Arms nDrill Team With Arms nOrienteering Team NJROTC offers a 4 year program.

27. ELECTIVES  Journalism (Newspaper)  Publications (Yearbook)- requires teacher interview  Media Productions- requires teacher interview Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs.

28. ELECTIVES  Applied Technology  Engineering Science  Cabinet Making  Drafting 1-2 Cabinet Making offers a four year program.

29. ELECTIVES  Business Education  Business Fundamentals Gateway class to Accounting and Marketing Programs

30. ELECTIVES  Family and Consumer Sciences  Intro to Culinary  Child Development Culinary classes offer a four year program.

31. ELECTIVES  Performing Arts  Orchestra  Guitar  Jazz Ensemble*  Band*  Theatre  Dance*  Choir*  Piano *Audition courses All performing arts classes offer a four year program.

32. Cafeteria Core Curriculum Offerings Honors Class Placement Snacks and Drinks from CPA Counselors

33. Media Center Elective Course offerings Opportunity to see student work

34. Competition Gym Sports Clubs

35. Conference Room Special Education

36. Teacher Cafeteria English Language Learner Program

37. Thunderbird HIGH SCHOOL