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4 YEARS...
Pass By Quickly!
GRADUATIION REQUIREMENTS
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TECHNICAL PATH 28 credits
CORE CURRICULUM (14 CREDITS)
English...4 credits Math..3
credits (min.) Science...3 credits
(min.) Social studies.3 credits Wellness
..1 credit Gateway TestsEng II, Biology
Algebra
Must pass Algebra I Geometry
Focused Technical.4 credits
Electives..10 credits
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UNIVERSITY PATH 28 credits
CORE CURRICULUM (14 CREDITS) English..4
credits Math.3 credits
(min.) Science..3 credits
(min.) Social studies3 credits Wellness
.1 credit Gateway TestsEng II, Biology
Algebra
Must pass Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II
Foreign Language2 cr., Fine Arts1 cr.
Electives..11 credits
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Graduation Paths

• Technical Path
• ?2 year Community College-(Career Tech
  program or Certificate)
• ?Technical School
• ?Work
• University Path
• ?4 year College or University
• ?2 year College (for transfer to 4-yr)
• Dual Path
• ?4 year College or University
• ?2 year College
• ?Technical School

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Career Pathways
INTRODUCING
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A TOOL
To help students...
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GRADUATE...
And Be Prepared For Future Goals!
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16 CAREER CLUSTERS

• Agriculture, Food Natural Resources
• Architecture Construction
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology Communications
• Business Management Administration
• Education Training
• Finance
• Government Public Administration
• Health Science

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• Hospitality Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections Security
• Manufacturing
• Marketing Sales Service
• Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics
• Transportation, Distribution Logistics

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Ex Health ClusterWork/On the Job Training

• Orderly
• Scheduling Clerk
• Admitting Clerk
• Medical Biller
• Supply Technician

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Ex Health Cluster Technical School or Career
Tech Program at Community College

• Dental Hygienist
• EMT
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Surgical Technician

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Ex Health Cluster College Degree (B.S. or
Advanced Degree)

• Athletic Trainer
• Nutritionist
• Biochemist
• Physician/Surgeon
• Pharmacist

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Ex ManufacturingWork/On the Job Training

• Factory Worker
• Machine Operator
• Facilities Maintenance
• Materials Mover

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Ex Manufacturing Technical School or Career
Tech Program at Community College

• Welder
• Machinist
• Draftsman
• Technician

Dental Hygienist EMT Licensed Practical
Nurse Pharmacy Assistant Surgical Technician
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Ex Manufacturing College Degree (B.S. or
Advanced Degree)

• Design Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Quality Control Engineer
• Inspector

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Freshman Year

• English
• Math
• World History or Geography
• Science
• Electives for your chosen pathway

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9TH GRADE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I H ACADEMY ENGLISH I
TRANSITION ENGLISH I
MATH
GEOMETRY H ALGEBRA I H
ACADEMY MATH TRANSITION MATH
SCIENCE
BIOLIOGY I H BIOLOGY I AGRISCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD HISTORY W. GEOGRAPHY
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ACHS
9th GRADE ACADEMY
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9th GRADE ACADEMY
GOALS

• STRONG FOUNDATION IN MATH AND ENGLISH

• Opportunity for continuous assessment
  regrouping
• Year long classes prepare students for rigorous
  curriculum

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9th GRADE ACADEMY
GOALS

• SMOOTH TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

• Connection with a group of teachers in year long
  classes
• Common teacher planning period allows for
  discussion of struggling students

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Accomplished by

• Creating individualized curriculum

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Accomplished by

• Increasing rigor and class time

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Accomplished by

• Increased communication with parents, students,
  and teachers

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Accomplished by

• Creating opportunities for remediation and
  enrichment through after-school and before-school
  activities
• After school 330 500 M-F
• Before school 745 810 T-F
• HASTO
• Homework After School Tutorial
• Opportunity!
• Not a punishment!

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Accomplished by

• Emphasis on study skills and organizational
  methods that directly relate to other Freshman
  courses (i.e. Biology, World History/Geography,
  etc.)

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Accomplished by

• Increased writing assignments
• that feature topics that relate
• to other freshman classes.
• Increased communication
• with teachers outside the
• Freshman Academy to address
• the particular needs of students.

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9th GRADE ACADEMY
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Spring Term
Fall Term
English 1 OR English 1 Honors
Academy English
Foundations 2 OR Algebra 1 OR Alg 1 H
Academy Math
World History or World Geography
Science
Elective
Elective
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What if I am not ready for Academy Math/English?
Spring Term
Fall Term
Transition English
English 1
Foundations 2
Transition Math
World History or World Geography
Science
Elective
Elective
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What if I am recommended for Honors Math/English?
Fall Term
Spring Term
English Honors
World History
Algebra 1 Honors or Elective
Geometry Honors
Biology Honors
Elective
Elective
Elective
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9TH GRADE ELECTIVES
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING

• Keyboarding
• NJROTC
• French I (Must be rec. Eng I H)
• PLTW

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FINE ART ELECTIVES

• Art 1
• Instrumental Music (Counts as 2)
• Flags (MUST tryout)
• Beginning Chorus
• Womens Chorus

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OTHER ELECTIVES

• Agriscience Honors (Rec. for Honors
  English)
• Construction Core
• Family Consumer Science
• Principles of Manufacturing
• Transportation Core

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GENERAL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

• Schedule change policy p. 6
• Course Descriptions p. 42
• Report cards/interim grades
• Progress reports
• Parent/Teacher Conference Nights each term
• Parent conferences

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• Attendance Policy
• Extra-curricular activities
• Sports eligibility
• Advisor/Advisee
• MOO - Mentoring Opens Opportunities
• ACES p.15

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High School Record Begins in 9th Grade!!
LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS

• 2007 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21
  ACT
• 4,000 4-yr, 2,000 2-yr

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THE BEST WAY TO GET (AND KEEP) YOUR SCHOLARSHIP

• Take Challenging Classes!
• (Honors/AP if possible)
• Develop Good Study Habits!
• Keep up your Grades!

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YOUR ASSIGNMENT

• http//www.achs.acs.ac/Guidance/Click on 8th
  grade registration

• Click on TN Career site-TCIDS
• Click Search the Career Database
• Click Complete Listing of Career Clusters
• Choose Career Cluster
• Choose Career
• Check Education Requirement

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

• Tonight schedule appt. for 6-yr plan 9th grade
  registration.Write in on your book!
• March 28 Registration Worksheet (Ms. Martin at
  LCMS w/students)
• Academic classes will be selected by
  recommendation from Middle School
• Be prepared to select Electives and alternates

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• March 31 April 9 Individual Conferences held
  at Lake City MiddleParent ( student) must
  attend
• End of July Receive preliminary high school
  schedule
• August 6 MAV DAY
• August 8 1st Day
• For Freshmen

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CLASS OF 2012
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