1. September 11, 2013

2.  Each trimester class is worth.5 credit  A and B parts of 2 trimester classes  2 tri classes can be tri’s 1 & 2, 1 & 3, or 2 & 3.  Total credits required is 27- You must pass 90% of your classes in order to graduate on time.

3.  4.0 credits required in English  4.0 credits required in Social Studies  3.0 in Science ◦ 1.0 Physical Science 9 ◦ 1.0 Chemistry ◦ 1.0 Biology

4.  3.0 in Math (quite a few different scenarios) ◦ 1.0 Geometry ◦ 1.0 Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra And ◦.5 Stats and.5 Algebra with Quadratics/Trig/etc. ◦ Or 1.0 AP Statistics Or ◦ 1.0 Advanced Algebra w/Stats (new next year) Remember most 4 year colleges want at least Algebra II/Advanced Algebra

5.  1.0 Arts Choice .5 Physical Education I .5 Physical Education II .5 Health  Remainder= electives to equal 27.0  If you’re missing requirements see your counselor about getting scheduled into classes, or signing up for night school/ summer school

6.  GRAD testing is required as well. ◦ Writing test from grade 9 ◦ Reading test coming up in spring of grade 10 ◦ Math test coming up in spring of grade 11 ◦ Need passing scores in all 3 subjects to earn a diploma

7.  All 10 th graders will take the PLAN test on October 10 th during a late start.  No cost for testing.

8.  For those college-bound and workforce bound  A Pre-ACT test- a powerful predictor of success on the ACT.  Looks at academic progress and is an early indicator of college readiness.  Areas tested:  English  Mathematics  Reading  Science

9.  Help you plan for life after high school.  Help with course selection for junior and senior year.  Show you the kinds of careers you may be good at.  Help you prepare for the ACT.  Increase likelihood of being contacted by colleges (if interested).

10.  RIGOR!  Think about AP classes if you’re planning on college after high school. ◦ Earn college credit ◦ Exposure to college level work while in high school ◦ Help you build skills- useful across subject areas ◦ Less college drop-outs ◦ Don’t drop!

11.  4 years of English  2 years of World Language- minimum  3 years of Science, Math, and Social Studies ◦ More is better- especially based on your interests ◦ At least through Algebra II/Advanced Algebra  Rigor! It matters more than G.P.A.  Well rounded

12.  Naviance is a web-based resource for staff, students and parents that encourages and supports post high-school career and college planning.  You should have registered for your account on passport day. If you need to register stop in to the Career Center.

13.  Transcript Requests  College Visits  Career and College research  College application tracker  Plus, many more features By the end of your sophomore year, we would like you to complete the Career Cluster Finder and set 3 SMART Goals (more info in homeroom).

14.  Bullying & Harassment of any kind is unacceptable within our family at Andover High School  It’s not right and it’s not what we stand for  That means what you do, type or send online, and what you say (no slurs of any kind- ever!)  You’ve heard it many times before  Take a stand and call it out when you see/hear it  “Joking around” is not an excuse  Incidents will be reported and addressed