Shelton High School www.sheltonpublicschools.org

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Shelton High Schoolwww.sheltonpublicschools.org

• Welcome - Class of 2018

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Welcome Class of 2018
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Shelton High SchoolsCore Values and Beliefs

• The Shelton High School community believes that
  a safe, respectful atmosphere must be established
  and maintained for all students to achieve
  excellence and become responsible citizens.
  Within this environment, we expect all students
  to be engaged learners and critical thinkers who
  demonstrate technological literacy.

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We believe

• A respectful, safe atmosphere must be established
  and maintained for successful teaching and
  learning
• Students, staff and parents, in cooperation with
  community members, must share responsibility in
  the teaching and learning process
• A rigorous curriculum must be provided to
  accommodate and challenge students in order to
  prepare them to participate productively in a
  global society
• Instruction must provide opportunities for all
  students to work independently and
  collaboratively.

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Shelton High Schools Learning Expectations

• Academic, Social and Civic Competencies
• Reads and writes effectively
• Researches effectively to investigate topics
• Thinks critically to solve problems
• Presents information and ideas fluently
• Participates actively in civic life

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Shelton High School GAEL GUIDELINES
Settings and Expected Behaviors  
  Expectations  Cafeteria Rules  Hall Rules  Library/Media Center  Restroom Rules  Bus Area Rules  Classroom Rules
Respect To show consideration for oneself, others, school and community. -Use socially-acceptable language and volume -Be mindful of others -Honor school and personal property, space and boundaries - Use socially-acceptable language and volume -Be kind to staff and students -Honor school and personal property, space and boundaries - Use socially-acceptable language -Work/research quietly -Talk softly -Honor school and personal property, space and boundaries - Use socially-acceptable language and volume -Remain smoke free -Always be mindful of others - Use socially-acceptable language and volume -Honor school and personal property, space and boundaries -- Use socially-acceptable language and volume - Honor school and personal property, space and boundaries -Be kind and considerate to other people
Responsibility To take ownership of ones learning and exhibit appropriate behaviors towards oneself, others, school and community. -Arrive on time -Pay your way -Keep it clean -Arrive to class on time -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Keep it clean -Follow pass and sign-in procedures -Keep it clean -Follow pass and sign-in procedures -Report inappropriate behavior -Keep it clean -Take care of bus, personal property and others -Keep it clean -Arrive on time -Use electronic devices appropriately and responsibly -Be prepared and ready for class
Safety To feel physically and emotionally secure in a non-threatening environment. -Handle food appropriately -Use trash and recycle bins -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Be physically appropriate when passing in the hallways -Stay in motion -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Use furniture, equipment, and resources for their intended purpose -Use designated entrance and exits -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Report damage, malfunctions and inappropriate behavior -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Follow safety procedures for entering and exiting the bus -Remain seated -Wear school approved ID on school approved lanyard -Follow pass and sign-in and out procedures -Follow directions and appropriately engage in classroom activities
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SHS suits the needs, interests and abilities of
all students by

• Challenging a students intellect at the
  appropriate academic level
• Providing opportunities to explore new interests
• Allowing students to make informed career and
  post secondary choices

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Shelton High SchoolHouse Structure

• Headmaster Dr. Beth A. Smith
• House 1, 2, and 3 Housemasters Mr. John
  Skerritt, Mr. Steven Swensen, and Mr. James
  Colandrea
• School Counselors
• - Mrs. Barbara Clifford, Mrs. Lynn Giordano
• - Mrs. Casey DeGennaro, Ms. Lisa Papa
• - Mr. Erik Martire, Ms. Daria Ploski
• Career Center-K-12 School Counselor Curriculum
  Leader - Mrs. Kathleen Riddle
• Athletic Office Director of Athletics
• -Mr. John Niski

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Graduation Requirements

• English 4.0 credits
• Mathematics 3.0 credits
• Social Studies 3.0 credits US
  History, Civics
• Science 4.0 credits Biology
• Fine Arts/Career Tech Ed 1.0 credit
• Physical Education 1.0 credit
• Health Education .5 credit
• Additional Course Credits 7.5 credits
• Reading/Writing Assessment .1 credit
• Science Assessment .1 credit
• Mathematics Assessment .1 credit
• Community Service .4 credits
• Capstone Senior Project 1.0 credit
• Total for Graduation 25.7 credits

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Additional Graduation Requirements

• Writing Reading Assessment
• Students will be required to perform at the
  proficient level on a writing and/or reading
  assessment
• Math Assessment
• Students will be required to perform at the
  proficient level on a math assessment.
• Science Assessment
• Students will be required to perform at the
  proficient level on a science assessment.
• Community Service
• Students will be required to complete 10 hours of
  community service per year, a total of 40 hours
  prior to graduation.
• Capstone Project
• Capstone is designed to be the culminating
  experience of the students high school education
  in Shelton, an opportunity for him/her to
  demonstrate mastery of the key skills and
  attributes that are the foundation of the Shelton
  Public School System.

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Credits Required for Graduation

• 25.7 credits required
• Full year course 1 credit
• 1/2 year course .5 credit
• Lab Sciences 1.5 credits
• Work Experience Internships 2 credits
• Capstone Project 1 credit
• Competency Exit Requirements for the Class of
  2018 .3 credits
• Community Service Requirements for the Class of
  2018 .4 credits

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SHS Grouping Philosophy

• HONORS
• Honors courses are closely aligned with the
  academic demands of most four-year colleges and
  require exceptional proficiency in all areas.
  Honors courses demand in-depth study and
  significant time out of class for completion of
  independent reading and research and preparation
  of comprehensive papers, reports and other
  assignments.
• Teacher recommendation is based on the following
  criteria
• The student is highly self-motivated and capable
  of extensive independent study.
• The student is willing to extend beyond specific
  assignments.
• The student shows continual willingness to be
  challenged intellectually through the use of
  critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Standardized test scores may be used to support
  placement as well.

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SHS Grouping Philosophy

• COLLEGE PREPARATORY
• College Preparatory courses reflect the academic
  demands of many four-year colleges and require
  proficiency in the skills related to the field of
  study. Projects, reading and assignments require
  a significant amount of time out of class to
  complete.
• Teacher recommendation is based on the following
  criteria
• The student demonstrates motivation and effort.
• The student demonstrates responsibility and
  promptly completes independent reading and
  research.
• The student shows a willingness and ability to
  use critical thinking and complex problem
  solving.
• Standardized test scores may be used to support
  placement as well.

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SHS Grouping Philosophy

• ACADEMIC
• Academic courses offer students a solid
  foundation for a variety of post-secondary
  options. Students who enroll in these courses are
  taught strategies to further develop academic
  proficiency in the subject area. Reinforcement of
  academic skills and motivation are emphasized.
• Teacher recommendation is based on the following
  criteria
• The student shows a need to improve subject area
  proficiency.
• The student demonstrates a need to develop
  stronger academic skills.
• The student demonstrates a need for reinforcement
  of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Standardized test scores may be used to support
  placement as well.

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Advanced Placement

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• Advanced Placement (AP) is a rigorous academic
  program that provides students with exposure to
  college-level work during high school. Through
  these courses AP certified teachers assist
  students to develop and apply the skills,
  abilities, and content knowledge they will need
  later in college.
• AP courses culminate in a college-level
  assessment developed and scored by college,
  university, and secondary school faculty.

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Advanced Placement Offerings

• English Language and Composition
• English Literature and Composition
• European History, U.S. History, Psychology, U.S.
  Government Politics, World History
• Calculus, Statistics
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics I and II,
  Environmental Science
• Spanish Language
• Computer Science

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University of ConnecticutEarly College Experience

• UCONN ECE provides academically motivated
  students the opportunity to
• Take university classes while in high school
• Preview college work
• Build confidence in their readiness for college
• Earn college credit
• Get a financial head-start on a college degree

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University of ConnecticutEarly College
Experience Offerings

• General Physics I II- 8 UCONN Credits
• Principles of Micro Economics- 3 UCONN Credits
• Principles of Macro Economics- 3 UCONN Credits
• Seminar in Academic Writing- 4 UCONN Credits
• French Language and Culture- 3 UCONN Credits
• Writing in French- 3 UCONN Credits
• Intermediate Spanish Composition- 3 UCONN
  Credits
• Spanish Conversation Cultural Topics- 3 UCONN
  Credits
• Music Appreciation- 3 UCONN Credits
• Fundamentals of Music- 3 UCONN Credits
• Calculus IA and IB- 8 UCONN Credits
• Courses are open to academically motivated
  juniors and seniors who receive the
  recommendation of a current subject area teacher.
• To receive UCONN credit, students must earn a
  grade of C or better.

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Housatonic Community College Career Pathways
Program

• The CCP at HCC program provides students with an
  enhanced program of study that prepares them for
  careers in several fields.
• The goals are to have students develop the skills
  needed for the work force of the twenty-first
  century, to explore career options, and to pursue
  advance study beyond high school.
• Students can earn college credits, which can be
  applied toward the Associate Degree at any
  Connecticut Community college. The credits are
  also transferable to other colleges at the
  discretion of the college.

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Housatonic Community CollegeCareer Pathways
Offerings

• HCC Algebra II H
• HCC Chemistry Lab H
• HCC Financial Accounting H
• HCC Marketing H
• HCC Precalculus H
• HCC Composition Writing - H

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Course Selection - Class of 2018

• All 9th graders must
• Select four academic subjects (English, Math,
  History Science)
  
• Select Physical Education
• Fill two full-year elective slots in their
  schedule
• Choose two full-year alternate elective slots in
  their schedule

English Social Studies Math Science Physical Education Elective Elective Elective
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Ninth Grade Course Selection Options in English

• English I
• Honors, College Prep, Academic, Special
  Education
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• English is a four year requirement at SHS.
  Students must successfully complete English I,
  II, III, IV in succession as a requisite for
  graduation.
• English electives open to ninth graders
• Classical Mythology, World Mythology,
  Creative Writing I

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Ninth Grade Course Selection Options in Social
Studies

• World History
• Advanced Placement,
• Honors, College Prep,
• Academic, Special Education
• Social Studies is a three year requirement for
  graduation. U.S. History and Civics must be
  included.
• Social Studies course open to ninth graders
• Civics 9

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Course Selection Optionsin Mathematics

• Algebra I
• Honors, College Prep Academic
• Geometry/ Geometry for Engineers
• Honors, College Prep Academic
• Essentials of Mathematics
• Special Education
• Mathematics is a three year graduation
  requirement.
• Mathematics electives open to 9th graders
• - Programming I

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Course Selection Options in Science

• General Science
• Honors, College Prep,
• Academic Special Education
• Biology I/Lab
• Advanced Placement, Honors
• Science requirement for graduation is three
  years, which must include Biology 1/Lab
• Science electives open to ninth graders
• -Environmental Science, Herpetology

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WORLD LANGUAGECOURSE OFFERINGS

• Spanish I, Spanish II
• Italian I
• French I, French II
• Although a student is not required to take a
  World Language in order to graduate, most
  colleges and universities require a minimum of 2
  years of the same world language for admissions.

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9th grade Elective Options in Career and
Technical Education

• Computer Applications
• Computer Applications I
• Computer Applications II
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Business Studies
• HCC Financial Accounting I
• Introduction to Business
• Investing and the Stock Market
• Marketing Style
• Personal Financial Planning
• Personal Keyboarding
• Principles of Accounting
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing

• Foods and Nutrition I
• Foods and Nutrition II
• Basic CAD
• Career Awareness
• Construction Technology
• Graphic Arts
• Introduction to Engineering and
  Design/Production
• Intro to 3D Animation
• Manufacturing Technology
• Technical Literacy for the 21st Century
• Video and Photography
• Video Production
• 3D Animation II

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CTE courses
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9th Grade Elective Options in Fine Arts

• Art Foundations
• Studio Art
• Fine Art Photography

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9th Grade Elective Options in Music

• Chorale
• Concert and Marching Band
• Concert Choir
• Fundamentals of Music
• History of Jazz and Rock
• Introduction to Piano Keyboarding
• Music Appreciation I
• Music Appreciation II
• Music Theory I
• Piano Keyboarding II

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9th Grade Elective Options in Library/Media

• Research, Design, and Career Development in the
  Digital Age

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9th Grade Course Selection Options Physical
Education/Health

• Physical Education
• Graduation requirement in physical education is
  1.0 credit.
• Health Education
• Graduation requirement in health education is .5
  credit
• Health electives open to ninth graders
• Current Health Issues, Personal Health and
  Fitness, Red Cross Standard First Aid,
  Nutrition for Health

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Special Education Services

• Shelton High School offers a continuum of
  Special Education and related services to meet
  the individual needs of identified students. In
  accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities
  Education Act (IDEA), students receive their
  instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment.
  Recommendation to all Special Education classes
  is made via the Planning and Placement Team (PPT)
  process.
• This plan could include
• Collaborative Classes
• Adjusted Curriculum
• Behavior Management Classes
• Life Skill Classes
• Additional Services could include
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Counseling Services

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Shelton High School Library Media Center
Open Monday Friday 715 am 300 pm

• At the SHS Library Media Center students will
• Develop lifelong habits of reading for
  information pleasure
• Independently apply 21st Century Information,
  Research Technology Skills 
• Students have access to
• 200 onsite computers, over 20,000 books, 65
  magazines
• 24/7 access to student support materials,
  eBooks online databases via the Library Media
  Center Website   
• Mrs. Tichy, Certified Library Media
  Specialist/Teacher, will provide support and
  instruction to foster competence and stimulate
  interest in reading and using information.

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Virtual High School at Shelton High School

• What is Virtual High School?
• An accredited provider of for-credit Net
  Courses VHS founded in 1996 by industry leaders
  including Apple, Cisco, Dell and Microsoft in
  partnership with the National Education
  Association.
• VHS offers over 200 courses in Arts, Business,
  English Language Arts, World Language, Life
  Skills, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and
  Technology.
• VHS Net Courses are either one semester or a full
  year in duration. Courses are delivered to
  students around the United States and the world
  via the Internet.
• VHS offers full year Advanced Placement (AP)
  courses. Virtual High School courses using the
  AP designation have been approved by the College
  Board's AP Audit. All AP VHS students must take
  the AP exam.

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What VHS looks like
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SHS Athletic Program

• Fall Sports
• Football, Boys Girls Soccer, Boys Girls
  Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swim,
  Cheerleading, Girls Field Hockey
• Winter Sports
• Boys Girls Basketball, Boys Swim Team, Boys
  and Girls Indoor Track, Wrestling, Unified
  Basketball, Unified Cheerleading
• Spring Sports
• Baseball, Softball, Golf, Boys and Girls Track,
  Boys Girls Tennis , Boys Volleyball, Girls'
  Boys Lacrosse, Unified Track

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Shelton Gael Spirit
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www.sheltonpublicschools.org/athletics

• Requirements for participation in athletics
• Students must maintain a cumulative average of at
  least a C
• Current physical exam
• Pay to participate

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Athletics at SHS
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Enhance your academic careerBecome a
Well-Rounded Student

• Participate in sports programs
• Participate in co-curricular activities
• Volunteer
• Explore other educational options

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SHS Extracurricular Activities
After-Hours Chorus, Animal Rights Club, Argus,
Art Club, Automotive Club, Best Buddies, Book
Club, Chess Club, Color Guard, Concert Choir,
Concert and Marching Band, DECA, Digital
Photography Club, Diversity Team, Drama, East
Asian Club, FBLA, FCCLA, Federal Challenge, Film
Club, French Club, Gael Winds, Gaming Club, GSA,
Habitat for Humanity, Hacky Sack Club, HOSA
(Health Occupations Students of America), Hearts
for Heroes, Italian Club, Interact Club, JSA,
Kan Jam, Key Club, Make a Difference, National
Honor Society, Philosophy Club, Ping Pong Club,
Poetry Club, Pom Pons, Renaissance Club, Robotics
Team, Science Club, Ski and Snowboard, Spanish
Club, Sports Center Club, Student Council, World
Language Honor Society, Youth to Youth...
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Italian Club Bocce Game,Pom Pons, Club Fair
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Gael Spirit
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Regional Educational Programs

• Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science
  Technology Education Center
• Courses in marine and environmental sciences as
  well as marine and science-related technology
• Regional Center for the Arts (RCA) - Trumbull
• Meets the needs of artistically talented high
  school students wishing to pursue their interests
  in arts training ( dance, theatre, musical
  theatre, film/video production, creative script
  writing)

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Sequence One

• English 1 or ESOL
• World History
• Algebra 1
• General Science
• Elective (2 half-year electives or 1 full-year)
• Elective (2 half-year electives or 1 full-year)
• Physical Education

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Sequence Two Students currently enrolled in
Algebra I at SIS

• English 1
• World History/AP World History
• Geometry, Geometry for Engineers
• Biology 1/Lab or AP Biology/Lab
• Elective (2 half-year electives or 1 full-year)
• Elective (2 half-year electives or 1 full-year)
• Physical Education

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Course Selection Optionsfor Electives

• Students must fill two full-year elective slots
  in their schedule by selecting
• Two full-year elective courses or
• One full-year elective course and Two 1/2 year
  elective courses or
• Four 1/2 year elective courses

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Sample Course Selection Sheet
Course Title Course (6 digits) Level
Teacher
English 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 Mrs. Corris
World History 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 Ms. Lawler
Algebra 1 3 0 0 3 1 4 3 Mrs. Blum
General Science 4 0 0 1 1 1 3 Mr. Wolf
Phys Ed 8 0 0 5 1 4 0 N/A
Spanish 2 1 5 2 1 1 4 0 Ms. Stowe
Foods and Nutrition I 5 0 5 0 1 4 0 N/A
Art Foundations 7 0 0 1 1 4 0 N/A
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The Importance of Choosing Wisely

• Read the Course Selection Guide carefully
• Course selections must be made thoughtfully
• All graduation requirements and courses of study
  are clearly outlined
• Use the course selection guide to find your
  answers
• Build you high school career on a solid
  foundation which fits your needs, abilities, and
  interests

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How to be successful at SHS

• Meet the SHS Core Values, Beliefs and Learning
  Expectations
• Follow the Gael Guidelines
• Choose your 4 years of courses wisely
• Complete Community Service over the summer
• Attend Freshmen Orientation
• Be attentive to your studies
• Involve yourself in school activities
• Attend school functions