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1 Mead High School Incoming Freshman Registration

2 The Mead Philosophy SCHOOL HOME Regular, Honors, AP/College Course Work Getting Involved in something (Clubs, Sports, etc.) Aspire to have C s or higher in ALL Classes - take classes that interest you Be here every day! Plan regular homework completion routines Establish technology use and time guidelines with your teen Establish family priorities Genuinely connect with your child after school gets out

3 Benefits of Earning College Credit During High School OPPORTUNITIES Advanced Placement Courses CU Succeed (Math) Career Development Center (CDC) P-Teach Program Innovation Center Concurrent Enrollment Front Range Community College Aims Community College BENEFITS Financial Benefit college cost == $300/credit 4 yr. degree instead of 5-6 years pay back student loans faster financial freedom Certifications for Workforce Readiness Understand college rigor and expectations to be successful!

4 Open Enrollment SVVSD has sent s and letters to families this week who ve been accepted for Open Enrollment at Mead High School If you ve been accepted and are planning to accept your Open Enrollment offer at Mead High School See Chris Sexton in the main office to officially accept your Open Enrollment offer February 1 st is the deadline to accept your Open Enrollment offer Make sure to contact Chris Sexton by February 1 st to secure your spot Some students have been placed on a waitlist and Mead HS will contact those families if and when space becomes available

5 Administration/Counseling Administration Rachael Ayers Principal Alain Valette A - E Assistant Principal Lisa Schwartz F - L Assistant Principal Chad Eisentrager M - R Assistant Principal / AD Douglas Gordon S - Z Dean of Students Counseling Anthony Elliott A - E School Counselor Calan Anderson F - L School Counselor Maura Brady-McMullen M - R School Counselor Rebecca Miller S - Z School Counselor Mental Health Pedro Linsenmeyer Mental Health Counselor

6 Welcome to Mead High School Transition to Mead High School Programs and Academic Planning Choosing Classes Registration Process

7 Transitioning to Mead High School

8 Differences Grades and Credits Middle School High School Students don t earn credits 0.5 credit for each semester class 24.5 credits required for graduation Grading system Simple A, B, C, D, F Weighted GPA / 4.5 / 5.0 GPA for class placement GPA is used for class rank, college admission, class placement, scholarships and car insurance No transcripts Grades are transcribed on a student s transcript (permanent record) at the end of each semester. 70% Assessments 30% Homework 80% Assessments 20% Homework

9 Differences Classes Middle School Advanced (Language Arts & Math) Late work is accepted for full credit High Expectations Test corrections and re-take options are common High School Honors, AP & Concurrent Enrollment English 9 Honors Biology Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors World Geo/History Honors AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science Principles of Energy - Concurrent Late work may NOT be accepted If accepted partial credit Even Higher Expectations Rare opportunities to re-take tests

Tips for Academic Success Pay attention and participate in class Don t procrastinate Complete and turn in work on time Study for tests Meet with your teachers and ask them for help Communicate with

10 Tips for Academic Success Pay attention and participate in class Don t procrastinate Complete and turn in work on time Study for tests Meet with your teachers and ask them for help Communicate with your counselor if you re struggling Attend after school tutoring if necessary Available 2x per week from 2:30-3:30pm Late-bus is available at 4:30pm to select locations MAV30 Academic Days Get the help you need

11 What is MAV 30? MAV 30 is an Advisory class that meets everyday for 30 minutes Each MAV 30 class is grouped by grade level and students will stay with their MAV 30 class through all 4 years Attendance and participation is required Pass/Fail class What do you do in MAV 30? School Culture (school spirit, assemblies, class competitions) College & Career (ICAP, career exploration, college planning) Social/Emotional (positive relationships, character ed, SOS) Academic (study skills, academic travel days, study hall) Students will earn 0.25 credit each semester

period A1, A2, A3, A4 o B Day Class period B5, B6, B7, B8 30

12 A Typical Day at Mead High School All freshmen must have 8 classes 4 classes each day for 80 minutes each o A Day Class period A1, A2, A3, A4 o B Day Class period B5, B6, B7, B8 30 minute MAV 30 class (advisory) everyday School starts at 7:15am and ends at 2:15pm

Get Involved Students who are involved in activities, clubs or athletics are more likely to be successful in high school because they feel more connected to the school community, their peers and

13 Get Involved Students who are involved in activities, clubs or athletics are more likely to be successful in high school because they feel more connected to the school community, their peers and staff. Clubs and activities give students opportunities to be involved in school outside of classes and to meet friends who share similar interests. Students can even start their own club. College admission factors include involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities, such as music, clubs and athletics. Extra-curricular Activities at Mead High School Co-Curricular Activities Clubs and Organizations Athletics

14 Clubs and Activities Clubs Art Club Book Club Family, Career and Community Leadership Fellowship of Christian Athletes Film Club French Club Future Business Leaders of America Future Farmers of America CDC) Green Team GSA Gay Straight Alliance LatinX Club LEGO Club National Honor Society Posse Robotics Club Rock Club Rotary Interact STEM Explorers Score a Friend Thespian Troupe 7960 Yoga Club Young Women s Empowerment Activities Concert Band Jazz Band Symphonic Band Marching Band Percussion Ensemble Men s Choir Women s Choir Chamber Singers Women s Ensemble Concert Orchestra String Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra Drama Musical Theatre Journalism Mead Energy Academy Sources of Strength Speech and Debate Student Council Unified Percussion Ensemble Unified Sports Yearbook

Fall Sports Football Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Cross Country Cheer Dance Boys Soccer Boys Golf Unified Football *Gymnastics *Boys Tennis Athletics Winter Sports Boys Wrestling Girls Wrestling

15 Fall Sports Football Girls Volleyball Girls Softball Cross Country Cheer Dance Boys Soccer Boys Golf Unified Football *Gymnastics *Boys Tennis Athletics Winter Sports Boys Wrestling Girls Wrestling Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cheer Dance Unified Basketball *Girls Swimming Spring Sports Track & Field Boys Baseball Girls Soccer Girls Tennis Unified Soccer *Lacrosse Girls Golf *Boys Swimming *Mead HS students can participate in these sports at other SVVS schools

Athletic Eligibility Eligibility is checked for the previous semesters ending grades. Athletes must have passed 2.5 credits to be eligible. If not, they will regain eligibility in 60 days.

16 Athletic Eligibility Eligibility is checked for the previous semesters ending grades. Athletes must have passed 2.5 credits to be eligible. If not, they will regain eligibility in 60 days. All 9 th Graders are eligible at the start of their 1 st Semester Eligibility is then checked weekly 2 or more F s during weekly checks = Ineligibility Mr. Chad Eisentrager Athletic Director

17 Programs and Academic Planning

18 Graduation Requirements Credits and Coursework Graduates will need to complete a total of 24.5 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate. Credits must include: English (4.0) Social Studies (3.0) Financial Literacy (0.5) - taken in 10 th or 11th grade Mathematics (3.0) Science (3.0) Physical Education (2.0) Practical Arts (0.5) Fine Arts (0.5) Health (0.5) General Electives (7.5)

Learn about jobs, salaries and requirements such as education, certification and experience Managing college applications and letters of recommendation

Goals Writing a resume Identifying learning style and interests Documenting college and career visits Career Exploration Mock Interviews Social and

19 Learn about jobs, salaries and requirements such as education, certification and experience Managing college applications and letters of recommendation Researching colleges, trade schools and the military Documenting community service and extra-curricular activities Sending professional s Setting Goals Writing a resume Identifying learning style and interests Documenting college and career visits Career Exploration Mock Interviews Social and Emotional Learning Academic Planning Personal Financial Literacy ICAP- Individual Career and Academic Plan ICAP Activities and Skills - Naviance and MAV 30

Do more than the minimum! Colleges want students who are challenging themselves to take classes above and beyond high school graduation requirements.

20 Do more than the minimum! Colleges want students who are challenging themselves to take classes above and beyond high school graduation requirements. Make sure you re not taking on too much and create a balance between your schedule, activities and free time. Scholarships are awarded to students who get good grades, take challenging classes, participate in school activities, pursue leadership opportunities, score well on the SAT and do more than the MINIMUM REQUIRED. Daniels Scholarship Boettcher Scholarship National Merit Scholarship Only 1 Valedictorian (ranked #1) and 1 Salutatorian (ranked #2) per graduating class.

Importance of Education Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master s Degree $70,000

21 Importance of Education Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master s Degree $70,000 3% Bachelor s Degree $56,500 4% Associate s Degree $44,800 5% Some College-no degree $40,400 7% High School Diploma $35,400 7% High School Dropout $25,100 11%

22 College: Start Preparing Now

23 Be Aware of College Admission Factors College admission factors: GPA: Core GPA is Important Colleges will look through your transcript to see what your grades are in core classes. Core GPA Cumulative GPA Rigor: Honors and Advanced Placement classes. College bound students should plan on taking Honors, AP and/or Concurrent Enrollment classes throughout high school Test Scores: SAT (or ACT) - Prepare for the SAT with Khan Academy Juniors will take the SAT Sophomores will take the PSAT 10 Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 Extra Curricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership GET INVOLVED and TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES! Letters of Recommendation and College Essays

25 Mead Energy Academy will prepare students for college studies, technical education, certification programs and the workforce. Studies include the following industries: Coal, Conservation, Geothermal, Hydro-Electric, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Solar and Wind. Principles of Energy Science option for 9th graders Energy Industry Practices GIS AP Environmental Science option for 9th graders Energy Academy Senior Capstone Students interested in pursuing Energy Academy classes will have the opportunity to take classes in a multi-million dollar facility with latest equipment and technology. Field trips to various energy industries are common for students in the Energy Academy.

communication skills that are increasingly valued by

26 AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. Students can begin this program as early as 10 th grade.

27 Career Development Center (CDC) Agriscience and Technology Automotive Technology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Greenhouse Management Health Careers Multimedia Technology Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Transportation is provided between CDC and Mead HS Do NOT enter CDC courses on your registration form Apply for CDC classes NOW using your REVTrak account

28 SVVSD Innovation Center Apple Certified MAC & IOS Technician CompTIA: IT Fundamentals Creative Engineering: Robotics Ice House Entrepreneur Program Intro to Cyber Security TriCaster Certification Program UAS Flight Concepts and Training UAV Engineering and Design Developing Augmented & Virtual Environments Intro to Biotechnology Intro to App Development with Swift P-Teach Transportation is provided between the Innovation Center and MHS Do NOT enter Innovation Center courses on your registration form Apply for CDC classes NOW using your REVTrak account

Students must earn a C or better, otherwise they must repay the district the cost of tuition Classes can be taken through FRCC

29 Concurrent Enrollment SVVSD will pay the tuition for two college classes each semester for juniors and seniors. Classes must meet specific district requirements Students are responsible for paying class fees and purchasing textbooks Students must earn a C or better, otherwise they must repay the district the cost of tuition Classes can be taken through FRCC or Aims CC Some classes offered at Mead High School - ASL, CRJ, COM, SOC, BUS Principles of Energy Science AIMS CC - ENY 101 Exception for Freshmen

30 Choosing Classes

31 Take classes that interest you and prepare you for college and career readiness Tips for Choosing Classes Thoroughly read the course descriptions and graduation requirements If you re ready, challenge yourself by taking honors and/or AP classes Make sure to have good balance between your classes and activities Enroll in 1-2 PE classes during your freshman year Consider taking a World Language class (Spanish, French or Chinese) if you re currently earning a B or better in your 8 th grade English class If you re currently earning a C or less in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2, then consider re-taking this class as a freshman

32 Honors and AP Classes There is NO application or recommendations needed to take an Honors or AP class. Some AP classes have prerequisites. AP Classes are college level classes with the potential to earn college credit. Talk to your counselor and teachers to learn more about specific Honors and AP classes to determine whether you re ready for this challenge. If you re earning all A s in 8 th grade, then you may be ready for an AP If you re earning A s & B s in 8 th grade, then Honors may be a good fit All others should wait until 10 th or 11 th grade to take honors/ap classes Freshman Honors classes Weighted GPA (4.5) English Honors 9 World Geo/History Honors Biology Honors Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-calculus with Trig Honors Freshman AP classes Weighted GPA (5.0) AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science

33 q English 9 q English Honors 9 9 th Grade English Classes q Integrated English 9 Must also enroll in Integrated World History/Geography q Integrated English Honors 9 Must also enroll in Integrated World History/Geography Honors 4.0 credits required for graduation

9 th Grade Social Studies Classes q World History/Geography q World History/Geography Honors q Integrated World History/Geography Must also enroll in Integrated

34 9 th Grade Social Studies Classes q World History/Geography q World History/Geography Honors q Integrated World History/Geography Must also enroll in Integrated English 9 q Integrated World History/Geography Honors 9 Must also enroll in Integrated English 9 Honors q AP Human Geography 3.0 credits required for graduation

9 th Grade Science Classes REQUIRED q Biology q C or higher in Algebra 1 q B or higher in Math 8 qbiology Honors q A or B Algebra 1 or higher qforensic Science and Geology q C or lower in Algebra 1

35 9 th Grade Science Classes REQUIRED q Biology q C or higher in Algebra 1 q B or higher in Math 8 qbiology Honors q A or B Algebra 1 or higher qforensic Science and Geology q C or lower in Algebra 1 or Math 8 OPTIONAL q Principles of Energy Science qmust also enroll in a required science class q AP Environmental Science qmust also enroll in a required science class 3.0 credits required for graduation

36 9 th Grade Math Classes Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus with Trig Pre-Calculus with Trig Honors 3.0 credits required for graduation If you re currently earning a C, D or F in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2, then you should repeat this class in 9 th grade CRMS & MMS teachers have sent over their math recommendations. MHS counselors will verify student requests with teacher recommendations.

World Language Classes Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 French 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2 AP Spanish and AP French See the Course Description Book for placement in

37 World Language Classes Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 French 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2 AP Spanish and AP French See the Course Description Book for placement in Spanish classes Not required to graduate from high school, but recommended (2-3 years of the same language) for college admission If you ve struggled (D or F) in your 8 th grade English class, then you should wait until 10 th grade before taking a world language class

38 2.0 PE credits required for graduation Health and PE Classes Health Required for all 9 th graders Fitness 1: Life Fitness Net & Target Invasion & Field Ironworks 1 Ironworks 2.. PE classes may be repeated. 0.5 credit of Health required for graduation

Fine Arts Visual Arts Classes Beginning & Advanced Drawing Beginning & Advanced Painting Beginning & Advanced Ceramics Beginning & Advanced Sculpture

39 Fine Arts Visual Arts Classes Beginning & Advanced Drawing Beginning & Advanced Painting Beginning & Advanced Ceramics Beginning & Advanced Sculpture Computer Graphics Advanced Studio Art AP Studio Art Beginning Digital Photography Advanced Digital Photography 0.5 Fine Arts credit required for graduation

40 Fine Arts -Music Classes Band, Choir, Orchestra Drama & Drama 2 Musical Theatre History of Rock & Roll Stage Tech, Guitar 0.5 Fine Arts credit required for graduation See course description for placement in music classes Musical Theatre auditions - Jan 29 & 30 (3:30-5pm)

41 Practical Arts Classes Culinary Nutrition, Food Science 2 Parent Child Development Career Pathways Intro to Business Personal Finance Marketing, Management Stage Technician Programming, Intro to App Dev Robotics, Cyber Security Yearbook Music Technology 0.5 credit required for graduation

42 Special Education Students If your student is in special education, please have them register for 9th grade classes. The special education department will work with the middle schools to ensure student s are enrolled in the appropriate classes as outlined in their IEP and will make adjustments as needed. High school case managers and counselors will individually schedule students into co-taught or para supported classes based on their IEP prior to the first day of classes. If you have specific questions, please contact your student s middle school case manager.

43 Registration Process

Registration Materials Mead HS Course Description Book (MHS Website) 9 th Grade Course Selection Form Registration Instructions Academic Planning Worksheet Supplemental Forms Yearbook Application (if

44 Registration Materials Mead HS Course Description Book (MHS Website) 9 th Grade Course Selection Form Registration Instructions Academic Planning Worksheet Supplemental Forms Yearbook Application (if applicable) Journalism Application (if applicable) Students at the following schools received their registration materials on Tuesday: Mead Middle School Coal Ridge Middle School Imagine Charter School All other students can pick up their registration materials tonight before they leave at the Counseling table All materials are available on the MHS website

45 Registration Process Read the Mead HS Course Description Book (online) Complete and sign all registration forms 9 th Grade Course Selection Form Yearbook Application (if applicable) Journalism Application (if applicable) Attend the Mead HS Registration Night & Curriculum Fair Thursday, January 6:00pm Mead HS Auditorium Enter your Course Requests using Infinite Campus If you currently attend a SVVSD middle school Skip this step if you attend a non-svvsd middle school Submit your Course Selection form and any other forms to Mead High School, your CRMS or your MMS counselor Deadline: Tuesday, January 22

46 Registration Tips 9th graders will be scheduled into a Study Hall during the 1 st semester. Students may request a Study Hall during the 2 nd semester to replace an elective. Parents may opt their student out of Study Hall by ing their assigned high school counselor. Talk to your current math teacher about which math class you should take next year. CRMS and MMS math teachers will provide us with class recommendations. To ensure proper placement we will cross check course requests with math recommendations. Thoroughly read course descriptions and prerequisites before registering for classes. Complete your online registration using Infinite Campus and submit all registration forms by January 22 nd Pick your classes wisely. There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES

47 Available on the Mead HS website

48 Course Descriptions and Prerequisites Course Number A = Sem 1 B = Sem 2 Name of course Description of course Check for Prerequisites

49 9th Grade Course Selection Form Carefully read the instructions on your Course Selection Form Don t forget to PRINT your name, school and student # on this form

50 9th Grade Course Selection Form Check the appropriate boxes and fill in the blanks below 16 course # s required

51 Backup Elective Choices Enter 6 backup elective requests below Student and Parent signatures required

52 Elective Choices: Page 2 Elective options are listed on the back of your Course Selection form. READ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE SELECTING COURSES

53 Academic Planning Worksheet

Online Registration Log on to your Infinite Campus Account Click on Course Registration: 19-20 Mead High School

54 Online Registration Log on to your Infinite Campus Account Click on Course Registration: Mead High School Click here to get started If you don t have access to Mead High School s Infinite Campus, then you will skip this step.

55 Online Registration Health, 1 st semester Study Hall and MAV 30 are already entered under Required Courses

56 Online Registration

57 Make sure you ve selected 20/20 course requests As you select courses, they will show up under Requested Courses

58 Request as an alternate After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates

59 Online Registration If you make a mistake: Drop a course by clicking on the name of the course and then click on Drop This Request

60 Make sure you have 20 courses requested Make sure you have 6 Alternate Courses requested

61 Registration Deadline: January 22 nd Coal Ridge MS & Mead Middle School students: Submit the materials below to your middle school counselor Enter your course requests in Infinite Campus All other middle school students & New Students (9-11): Submit your registration materials to the Mead HS Counseling Office in person or via to your assigned MHS Counselor Enter your course requests in Infinite Campus Open Enrolled students can skip this step if you don t have access to Mead High School s Course Registration link in Infinite Campus Mead High School Website mhs.svvsd.org/forms Registration presentation Course Description Book 9 th Grade Course Request Form Journalism and Yearbook applications

62 Curriculum & Activities Fair Tables are setup outside with teachers and staff to answer your questions about: Honors and AP Energy Academy AP Capstone CDC Career Development Center SVVSD Innovation Center Concurrent Enrollment - FRCC and Aims CC English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language Art, Music, Drama, Business, Technology, Physical Education and Consumer & Family Science Student Council, Yearbook and Journalism Coaches Club sponsors

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class