Amador High School Class of 2016

Amador High School
8th Grade Parent night
January 14, 2016
Welcome, future
buffaloes and family!
Jared Critchfield, Principal
Jessica Dorris, Vice Principal
Kelli Thompson,
Counselor
(Last name M-Z)
Lara Eichman,
Counselor
(Last name A-L)
Outcomes for Tonight
• Obtain information about specialized
programs offered at Amador.
• Gain an understanding of the pre-registration
process.
• Meet teachers, counselors and administrators
to have any remaining questions answered.
Transition to Amador
Junior High Schedule
• 7 Periods
• Students go to each class
every school day.
• Each class is less than an
hour.
Amador High School Schedule
• A/B Block Schedule
• 8 Periods
• Students go to 4 classes
each day. (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
one day and Periods 2, 4, 6,
8 the next day).
• Each class is about an hour
and a half.
A/B Block: Sample Schedule
Period
Monday
(A)
1
Geography
2
3
8
Thursday
(B)
Geography
Study Hall
Study Hall
Intro to Ag
English 9 CP
Computers
Intro to Ag
Integrated
Science 1 CP
English 9 CP
P.E.
Algebra 1 CP
Computers
Integrated
Science 1 CP
Monday
(B)
Geography
Study Hall
Intro to Ag
Friday
(A)
Algebra 1 CP
Computers
6
7
Wednesday
(A)
Algebra 1 CP
4
5
Tuesday
(B)
Integrated
Science 1 CP
English 9 CP
P.E.
P.E.
Adjustments for
new 9th Graders:
• Longer classes
• Understanding
when
homework is
due
• Managing
time
• Organizing
books and
materials
Amador High School
Elective Courses
Agriculture
Family and
Consumer
Science
Visual and
Performing Arts
Introduction to
Ag Mechanics
Introduction to
Foods
Art/Ceramics
Vet Science
Foods 1
Drama/Musical
Theater
Integrated Ag
Science
Culinary Foods
2*
Stagecraft
Ag Biology
Early Childhood
Education*
Band
Ag Leadership
ROP Health*
Dance
* These courses
are not available
to freshmen
students, but
illustrate options
in future years.
4 Year Elective Programs
Ag
Spanish
Visual
Art
Digital
Art
Band
Drama
4 Year Elective Programs
If your student is very passionate about more than one 4 Year Elective
Program, you will indicate which elective to postpone.
Your student can also focus on one 4 Year Elective Program and take
select elective classes in other areas of interest in future years.
An Overview of the Pre-registration
Process
8th grade teachers make
recommendation for ELA and
math placement based on
course criteria
Parents/students attend 8th
grade parent night to learn
more about Amador’s
educational program
Counselors visit junior highs
next Wednesday, Thursday or
Friday and assist 8th grade
students with completing the
course request form
Counselors finalize student
schedules throughout the
summer.
Students return course
request forms to junior high
office by January 29th.
Students take course request
form home for parent review
9th grade students pick up
schedule during Freshmen
Orientation on Friday, August
5th.
Parents contact junior high teacher if they
have questions/concerns about the
recommendation. Contact high school
counselors for any other questions.
All Intradistrict Transfer Requests must be submitted by March 1st, 2016!
Course Criteria: ELA
English
9/Read 180
English 9
CP
English 9
Scholarship
Designed as a daily Intensive
English/reading support course
(double blocked).
Designed as a college prep
English course.
Designed to prepare students
for the rigor of AP courses and
college. Students interested in
going directly to a 4 year
university/college are
encouraged to attempt.
For students who traditionally
score Below Basic or Far Below
Basic on tests and struggle
with reading.
For students who traditionally
score Basic, Proficient, or
Advanced on tests and/or
typically have a C or better in
Language Arts.
For students who traditionally
score Proficient or Advanced
on tests and/or typically have
a B or better in Language Arts.
Course Criteria: Math
Algebra I G
Algebra I
CP
Geometry
CP
Designed to prepare
students to take Algebra I
CP the following year.
Designed as a college
prep math course.
Designed for students
who plan to take AP
Calculus as a senior.
For students who have
basic arithmetic skills and
are not ready for the rigor
of Algebra I CP.
For students who earn a
strong “B” or better in
pre-algebra and are
recommended by junior
high teacher.
For students who
complete Algebra I CP
with a “B” or better and
are recommended by
junior high math teacher.
Special Education Services
SAI Environment
SAI and General
Education
Environment
General Education
Environment
• SAI setting for all core classes and some
electives
• Support in general education elective classes
• SAI setting for some or all core classes
• General Education without daily support in
student’s area of strength or interest (may be
college prep level)
• General Education College Prep without daily
support for all core classes
• General Education electives (may be college
prep level)
• Case manager monitors and intervenes as
needed to support
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sample Schedule #1
SAI English 9
SAI Algebra 1
SAI Earth Science
World Geography/Health
Study Skills
Adaptive P.E.
Life Skills
Computer Literacy/Intro to Foods
Sample Schedule #2
1. SAI English 9
2. Algebra 1 G
3. Integrated Ag Science 1 CP
4. World Geography/Health
5. Study Hall
6. P.E. 9
7. Art 1 CP
8. Computer Literacy/Drivers Ed
Scholarship/Advanced Placement (AP)
vs. College Prep (CP) Courses
Important Considerations:
• Level of difficulty
• Current/past achievement level
• Personal interest/motivation
• College goals
• Time management
• Work and study habits
• Other commitments
Post-Secondary Preparation
• Please review the comparison chart to make
informed course selections.
• Counselors will be available in the gym to
answer specific questions about preparing for
a variety of post-secondary options.
9th Grade 4 Year Plan Night
August 3rd, 2016
Course Selection Sheet
• Please make a note of the English and Math class that seem
most appropriate for your child.
• Your child’s science recommendation will be based on the
math recommendation.
• Compare with the recommendation that will be given by
the junior high teacher later this week.
• Contact your child’s junior high teacher to discuss any
concerns about their recommendation.
Please note: Recommendations are subject to change based
on your child’s 8th Grade Spring academic performance.
Athletics Participation
Kaleb Cagle, Athletic Director
• All students who plan to participate in
athletics must complete the following
each year:
Athletic
Packet
Available for pick
up and completion
this Spring.
Packets will be
delivered to junior
highs and will be
available at
Amador.
Athletic
Physical
Amador will host
an athletic physical
day in May.
Physical day will be
announced at the
junior highs. Be
listening and mark
your calendar!
For Your Reference
Please visit our website at amadorhigh.org to
view:
 this PowerPoint presentation
 2016-2017 Course Catalog
You can also visit the Counseling Department on Facebook to
learn more about important upcoming events:
AMADOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Informal Informational Session
• Please join us back in the gym for the
following:
– Meet teachers, counselors and administrators
– Learn about academic departments, electives and
4 year elective programs
– Gather information about participation in athletics
– Have any remaining questions answered
Thank you for your attendance tonight!