1. We Are Avondale High School! Welcome Class of 2019! February 4, 2015

2. The Choice is Clear The Class of 2014 73% planned to attend a 4-year college 25% planned to attend a community college 53% graduated with honors Offered $3.3 million in scholarships

3. University Bound… Harvard University University of Chicago MIT University of Michigan Michigan State University Oakland University Kettering University Grand Valley State University Central Michigan University Western Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Wayne State University University of Detroit Mercy Lawrence Tech University University of Notre Dame Stanford University Hope College Albion College Adrian College Sienna Heights University Aquinas College Bowling Green State University University of Arizona North Carolina Central University of Toledo St. Peter’s College Miami University of Ohio University of Pittsburgh University of Missouri Yale University

4. Academic Preparation & Planning COUNSELORS Ms. Julie Carlson A-G Ms. Denise Sandvig H-O Ms. Kimberly Olszak P-Z

5. The Big Picture 1.Career Cruising  Explore career interests  Explore educational options  Start college planning 2. Course Planner  Request courses for next year  Complete a four-year plan

6. Scheduling Timeline February 5 — Counselors meet with 8th grade students at the middle school. February 13 —Course Selection Deadline Select and lock-in classes for 2015-16 All Paperwork Due Sign-off sheet Honors Applications AC Waiver Request June 1 —Deadline for Request Changes August —Schedules Distributed at Freshman Orientation

7. Understanding Credits School Year—Two Semesters  First Semester: September to December  Second Semester: January to June Credit System  Students earn.5 credit per class each semester  Semester course is worth.5 credit  Full year course is worth.5 credit per semester  Academic Center is worth.125 credit per semester

8. Our Graduation Requirements Earn a minimum of 23 credits (9-12) Attend school for eight semesters Complete all AHS graduation requirements Take the state achievement test Junior Year Will now include the SAT* *RECENTLY CHANGED

9. Required Classes English —4 Credits  English 9 OR Honors English 9—1 Credit  English 10 OR Honors English 10—1 Credit  English 11 OR AP Language and Composition—1 Credit  English 12 OR AP Literature and Composition—1 Credit Social Studies —3 Credits  US History OR Honors US History—1.0 Credit  Civics OR AP Government—.5 Credit  Economics OR Honors Economics—.5 Credit  World History OR AP World History—1.0 Credit

10. Required Classes Math —4 Credits  Algebra I—1 Credit  Geometry—1 Credit  Algebra II—Credit  Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, or OSTC Program  Senior Year/4 th Math—1 Credit  Math Analysis and Trigonometry  Statistics and Discrete Math  Electricity I and Introduction to Building Trades  Accounting  Computer Aided Design (CAD)  OSTC Program

11. Math Options  Option B Sequence—4 Credits  Geometry—1 Credit  Algebra II—1 Credit  Math Analysis and Trigonometry—1 Credit  Calculus—1 Credit  Option C Sequence—4 Credits  Geometry—1 Credit  Honors Algebra II—1 Credit  Honors Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus—1 Credit  AP Calculus—1 Credit  Option D—Individual Plan for Advanced Students

12. Required Classes Science —3 Credits RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM  Chemistry Essentials AND Physics Essentials—1 Credit  Biology—1 Credit  Chemistry OR Physics—1 Credit OR BIOLOGY OPTION  Biology  Chemistry OR Physics  Chemistry, Physics, AP Science Course, or Completed CTE Program

13. Required Classes Visual, Performing, or Applied Art —1 Credit  2D Design or 3D Design—1 Credit  Mixed Chorus—1 Credit  Concert Band—1 Credit  Acting or Production—1 Credit  Architectural Design—1 Credit  Computer Animation and Game Design—1 Credit  Web Design—.5 Credit

14. Required Classes Physical Education & Health — 1 Credit  Physical Education—.5 Credit  Health—.5 Credit Career & Technology Education —.5 Credit  Business Administration—.5 Credit

15. Required Classes Foreign Language—2 Credits (8-12) Year 1 French 1, German 1, Spanish 1 Year 2 French 2, German 2, Spanish 2 Additional Visual, Performing, or Applied Art Additional Career & Technology Class * NOTE ON UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

16. Michigan Merit Curriculum Credit in 8 th Grade MS classes that earn credit on high school transcripts: Algebra I French I, German I, Spanish I These courses will count in the TOTAL credits and be calculated in the grade point average. However, students must: Complete a four-credit math sequence in grades 9-12. Attend high school full-time for eight semesters Earn 23 credits in grades 9-12.

17. Repeating Classes Students may retake classes for a higher grade. Complete within one year —in the classroom or online. Transcript will reflect BOTH grades. Highest grade earns credit and is calculated in the GPA. Eighth graders who take a high school course and perform poorly? May retake the course in 9 th grade. In this case, the grade earned in 8 th grade will be removed from the transcript.

18. Academic Center (AC) Freshmen begin HS with Academic Center May request a waiver if earning all A’s. Please request AC. Waiver Request forms should indicate the desired replacement class. Waiver requests are due by February 13. Benefits of Academic Center  Mentor teachers coach students in effective study habits.  AC coordinators monitor missing assignments.  Students may get help with any class as needed. Grades 10-12, students with a grade below a C- in a core class must take an AC.

19. A Typical 9 th Grade Schedule English 9 (1 Credit) Algebra I or Geometry (1 Credit) Chemistry and Physics Essentials (1 Credit) U.S. History (1 Credit) Academic Center (.25 Credit) Two Electives (Combination of 2 Credits) Health and Physical Education Foreign Language Fine Art Performing Art Career and Technology TOTAL CREDITS: 6.25

20. 9 th Grade Honors Options Honors Classes Available Honors English 9 Honors US History Honors Algebra II Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry Applications Required Applications available online Neatly completed, in ink or typed MUST be submitted by February 13

21. Honors & Advanced Placement Opportunities Honors Courses —7 English, Social Studies, and Math Applications and Criteria Advanced Placement Courses —11 100+ Students take AP Tests 200+ AP exams administered Recently, 67% scored 3 or higher Potential for college credit

22. Curriculum Opportunities Oakland Schools Technical Campus Career-focused programs; 3 credits per year Juniors and Seniors Dual Enrollment Students take college classes. A portion of the tuition is paid by Avondale.

23. Leadership Opportunities Leadership 101 Elective Semester,.5 Credit PREREQUISITE FOR… Student Leadership Selective Year-long, 1 Credit

24. Checklist for Accuracy Submit (lock-in) course requests by Friday, February 13. Make FIRM decisions. Any changes MUST be made by June 1. Email your child’s counselor. Turn in sign-off sheets and any applications or request forms to the MS Guidance Office by Friday, February 13. AC Waiver Request Honors English 9 Application Honors US History Application Honors Algebra II Application Test Out Request