Ankeny Centennial High School Student Registration 2017-18 Parent Information Night January 17, 2017
Welcome & Introductions Welcome Classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020! Welcome Parents
District Mission Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success.
Administrative Team Dr. Jen Lindaman Principal Mr. Darin Haack Associate. Principal Ms. Nancy Lehman Assistant Principal
School Counseling Staff Ms. Janae Griffith A-G Ms. Kari Joel H-O Ms. Nicole Wee P-Z
Grade Level Presentations Current 9 th Grade Students and Parents Presentation in Auditorium Current 10 th Grade Students and Parents Presentation in Media Center (upstairs, above auditorium) Current 11 th Grade Students and Parents Presentation in Career Center Room # 2101
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must earn 48 credits to Graduate 8 Credits- Language Arts 6 Credits Math 6 Credits Science through Chemistry 8 Credits - Social Studies 1 Credit - Health 4 Credits - PE 15 Credits Electives can be taken from all subject areas
Honors Distinction Diploma Point system awarded to all students who have: Completed all Ankeny Graduation Requirements A weighted GPA of 3.67 or higher after 7 semesters Accumulated 12 or more points based on the point system below: Weighted grade point average greater than or equal to 4.0 Completion of 4 sequential years of math from the following: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, & Pre- Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC 4 points 2 points Completion of 4 years modern language (as indicated by completion of Chinese IV, French 2 points IV or Spanish IV) Completion of 4 years science from the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) course as indicated by completion of AP exam in the following courses: AP Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP European History, AP Biology, AP US History, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Government & Politics: United States, AP Music Theory, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science, AP World History, AP Environmental Science 2 points 1 point awarded per class completed (max pts available = 13)
Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements ANKENY REGENTS OPTIMAL PREPARATION Lang Arts - 4 Yrs Lang Arts - 4 Yrs Lang Arts - 4 Yrs Social Studies - 4 Yrs Social Studies - 3 Yrs Social Studies - 3 Yrs Math - 3 Yrs. ( Geom, Alg II, additional) Science - 3 Yrs Math - 3 Yrs. (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II) Science - 3 Yrs (Bio, Chem or Physics) Math - 4 Yrs. (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II, Math elective) Science - 4 Yrs (Earth/Space Sci, Bio, Chem or Physics) Modern Lang 0 yrs Modern Lang 2 yrs Modern Lang 4 yrs
Regents Admissions Index-RAI Regents Admissions Index or RAI Used to calculate a score for entrance into Iowa s Regent Universities (ISU, UNI and U of I) Mathematical formula using ACT score, class, GPA and core classes taken in high school (ACT X 3) + (30 X GPA) + (5 X the number of core courses taken) 245
Tools Needed Course Planning Guide Copies in Counseling Office and Media Center to check out Ankeny website: http://www.ankenyschools.org Under Centennial, Guidance, Course Planning Course request form for students Naviance - online tool and resource for four year plan
Department Requirements & Recommendations Review of the course registration form: Teacher recommendations Full time student status (6 credits plus PE) Alternative courses Parent/Guardian signature
Physical Education Options: 1) P.E. Team Activities OR Individual and Dual Activities 2) P.E. Wellness (non-competitive) 3) Advanced Strength and Conditioning P.E.O.P.E.L PE (sign up for P.E. or Wellness now but complete application on Class of 2020)
Lang. Arts Pathways Graduation Requirements: 4-years of Lang. Arts English 9 English 10 or IDEAS English 11/AP Literature Comp 12 and Lit 12/Comm Skills and Lit 12/AP Lang Core Requirement Options: English 11 AP Literature Composition 12 Literature 12/British Literature Communication Skills AP Language Electives: Acting Introduction to Theater Yearbook Journalism Video and Audio Debate Creative Writing Introduction to Classic Film Fundamentals of Oral Communication Literature 12 and British Literature*
Social Studies - 10th Grade Must select one of the following. Required for Graduation World History - Renaissance to present. 2 semesters. Advanced Placement European History - Renaissance to present. Rigorous reading and writing. 2 semesters. IDEASS- English 10 and World History combined course taught in a 2 period block. Renaissance to present. 2 semesters. Elective: Leadership & Character Development - study of leadership traits (reflective & interactive) Argumentation & Debate -
Science Pathways Graduation Requirements: 3-years of Science 9 th grade Science (Earth) Biology Chemistry 4-year college entrance requirements: 3-years of science including: Biology Chemistry or Physics life science major (ex: pre-med) Needed: 9 th grade science Biology/Honors Biology Chemistry/Honors Chemistry Physics (it is on the MCAT) And any combination of the following Anatomy/Physiology AP Bio (DMACC) AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science physical science major (ex: engineer) Needed: 9 th grade science Biology/Honors Biology Chemistry/Honors Chemistry Physics And any combination of the following AP Chemistry AP Physics C AP Environmental Science Geology Astronomy Principles of Engineering
Regular vs. Honors Same standards are covered in each course. Honors covers each topic at a deeper level. Honors students complete independent research. Honors is recommended for students who are: Currently finding success in an honors science class. Interested in taking AP science courses. Interested in science as a career.
Electives and Next Steps Naviance - online tool and resource for four year plan Parent tool Course descriptions of electives Students will start next week in Health classes Planning not registration
Opportunities for Academic Advancement DMACC Shared Programming High school courses that students concurrently enroll in a corresponding DMACC course DMACC Career Academies Vocational academies (multiple courses) located on the DMACC campus Advanced Placement (AP) Coursework High school courses aligned to college coursework through the College Board. College credit awarded by the receiving postsecondary school based on the student s score on the AP exam.
DMACC Shared Programming Students MUST BE proficient on the Iowa Assessments in order to enroll in DMACC course in the academic program. Courses in the vocational program are exempt from this requirement. Academic advisors at DMACC closely monitor student progress in DMACC shared programming courses. Students who do not maintain a 2.0 GPA in their DMACC coursework are at risk of being placed on academic probation. Students taking a college math course for the first time must pass the ALEKS Assessment
DMACC Career Academy Programs Courses taught on DMACC Campus: prerequisites required for many as well as junior/senior status (see page 8 of curriculum guide) Auto Collision Technology Auto Mechanics Technology Business Administration Computer Programming Computer Aided Design Tech Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Diesel Mechanics Technology Dietary Magangement Engineering Technology Health Occupations Horticulture Machine Operations/Tool & Die Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology Teacher Academy (ACHS Campus- no extra paperwork needed) Visual Communications (Graphic Design/Web)
Registration Process Take time to choose classes Conversations between parent/guardian & student Northview Teachers and Counselors ACHS Teachers and Counselors Complete Course Request Form Full time student status - 6 credits plus PE Study Hall not guaranteed where you want it Choose alternative courses Teacher recommendations Parent/guardian & student signatures
IMPORTANT DATES Jan. 17: Parent/Student Evening Meeting Jan. 26: Student Presentations @ Northview Feb. 6-7- ACHS & NV counselors meet with students to enter courses in Infinite Campus. *Course request forms due on Feb. 6-7 in Health class.
Thanks for coming!g Additional Questions? Come down to the front for brief Q & A Contact the counselors by phone or email Refer to the ACHS Registration Information Page on the Centennial website under Guidance