welcome alhs class of 2014
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Welcome ALHS
Class of 2014
Opening RemarksDr. Joanie A. Walker, Principal
• Excellent Faculty, Staff, and Students• New Courses• New Programs• Positive School Climate- Student Advocate• "It takes all of us to build and maintain a
positive school climate”
High School Expectations
Mr. Ebert, Assistant Principal• “Seek What IS Above”• Those who get involved the most are the most
successful at our school. There are 22 sports and more than 15 clubs/organizations to become involved with.
• Fall Sports
• Cheerleading• Boys & Girls Cross Country• Football• Boys & Girls Golf• Boys & Girls Soccer• Girls Tennis• Volleyball
• Winter Sports
• Boys & Girls Basketball• Cheerleading• Ice Hockey• Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving• Wrestling
• Spring Sports
• Baseball• Softball• Boys Tennis• Boys & Girls Track & Field
• Communication for fall sports should arrive during the spring of 2010
Athletics
Eligibility• Final Grading Period of 2009-2010
determines fall 2010 eligibility.• Must be passing at least 5 full year classes.
Mr. Petrulis, School Counselor
Preview of Avon Lake High SchoolGraduation Requirements
9th Grade Scheduling OptionsOn-Line Scheduling Process
Guidance
Mr. Petrulis Grade 9
Mr. Kaminski Grade 10
Mrs. Sislowski Grade 11
Ms. Shuster Grade 12
Mrs. Martin Secretary
ALHS Guidance Department
Students may sign up on their counselor’s schedule sheet located just outside of their office before school, after school, during lunch, or study
hall.
To Speak With a Guidance Counselor:
Program of Studies
Requirements For
Graduation
• 4 Credits• You will be taking English every year.• 9: English 9 or English 9 Honors
Language Arts
• 4 Credits Total• 9: Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Geometry
or Geometry Honors
Mathematics
• 3 Credits Total• 9: Life Science, Biology or Biology Honors
Science
• 3 Credits Total• 9: World History or Honors World History• 10: American History or AP• 12: Government and Economics or AP
Government (11) and Economics (12)
Social Studies
• 1 Credit Total• P.E. 9 – ¼ Credit• P.E. 10 – ¼ Credit• Health 10 – ½ Credit
Health/P.E.
1 Credit Total• Fine Arts Classes – Art, Band, Choir, & Dramatics• Foreign Language Classes – French, Spanish &
Mandarin Chinese• Business/Technology Classes – Computer, &
General Business• Industrial Arts Classes - Graphic Tech,
Manufacturing, etc.
Business/Tech, Foreign Language or Fine Arts
• 10th grade students - 5.75 credits
• 11th grade students - 11 credits
• 12th grade students - 16.5 credits
Grade Promotion
24credits
=
• Must also pass all 5 parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
Total Credits for Graduation…
24
Meet all requirements for graduation and
complete…
…At least 2 units of 1 Foreign Language.
…At least 1 unit of Fine Arts.
College Prep
Must meet all but one of the following requirements:
• 4 units of: English, Math, Science, Social Studies• 3 units of one Foreign Language or 2 of two• One unit of Fine Arts – Art, Drama, and Music• Maintain a 3.5 GPA • Score a 27 on the ACT or 1210 on the SAT (Critical
Reading and Math only)
Ohio Honors Diploma
Your current 8th grade teachers will help you decide whether to enroll in Regular or
Honors classes.
Class Recommendations Honors & AP Courses
• Choose classes wisely.• Schedules are not changed often. They
will only be changed for certain reasons: misplaced academically, etc.
Schedule Changes
• We recommend students to make a 4 year
plan of courses that they would like to take throughout high school.
• Pay particular attention to pre-requisites required for classes.
Planning for the Future
Required…
• English – 9 or 9 Honors• Mathematics – Integrated I, Algebra I,
Geometry or Geometry H• Social Studies – World History I & II or Honors• Science – Life Science, Biology or Honors • P. E. – PE 9• Electives – 2 credits of Elective Courses
You must schedule at least 6.0 credits!
Scheduling for Grade 9
Art9th Grade Elective Choices:
Drawing and PaintingAdvanced DrawingAdvanced Painting
Art HistoryAP Studio Art
PotteryAdvanced Pottery
SculpturePhotography
Advanced PhotoARTS 151 (PSEO)ARTS 152 (PSEO)
Digital Imaging
Business and Technology
9th Grade Elective Choices:Word Processing
Personal Business SkillsComputer Applications
Multimedia PresentationsWeb Design
Programming in Basic
Computer Science9th Grade Elective Choices:
Programming in Basic
Family Consumer Science
9th Grade Elective Choices:Foods and Nutrition IFoods and Nutrition IIClothing and Fashion
Foreign Language9th Grade Elective Choices:Spanish I, II or II HonorsFrench I, II or II Honors
Mandarin Chinese I
Industrial Technology
9th Grade Elective Choices:Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Graphic Technology
Music9th Grade Elective Choices:
Concert BandSymphonic Band (upon approval)
Jazz BandString OrchestraMen’s Chorus
Women’s ChorusDa Cantari Choir (upon approval)
www.avonlakecityschools.org Avon Lake High School Resource Center
All courses are listed alphabetically according to department. Descriptions include:
• Grade Requirement • Time Requirement • Amount of Credit
• Prerequisites• Fee
Program of Studies
Calendar of Events• 2/4 Thursday Mock Scheduling• 2/10 Wednesday Recommendation Day• 2/17 Wednesday Course Selection Sheets
returned to MS Guidance
Enter Course Selection Online at esispa.leeca.org
• Your student’s user name and password are located on the label on the course selection sheet.
• Select at least 6 credits.• Counselor will review that appropriate
classes are chosen.
https://esispa.leeca.org
Parent Assistant Login
Enter your user name and Password
Please select the “Change School” button and select “Avon Lake High School”.Then, select the “Add Courses” button.
Check each course under the “Add” column and then “Add Checked Courses”
A Confirmation screen will appear notifying you that you have scheduled.
AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL2010 – 2011 BELL SCHEDULE
1 7:45 – 8:28 43 min.
2 8:32 – 9:15 43 min.
3 9:19 – 10:02 43 min.
Lunch
Periods
4 10:06 – 10:28 23 min. 4/5
46 min.
10:06 –10:52
5 10:30 – 10:52 23 min.
6 10:56 – 11:18 23 min. 6/7
46 min.
10:56 – 11:42
7 11:20 – 11:42 23 min.
8 11:46 – 12:08 23 min. 8/9
46 min.
11:46 –12:32
9 12:10 – 12:32 23 min.
10 12:36 – 1:19 43 min.
11 1:23 – 2:06 43 min.
12 2:10 – 2:53 43 min.
• PSEO Meeting Wednesday, February 17 in the
PAC at the high school at 7:00 PM.• Learn how to earn high school and college credit
at the same time!• All students must submit a letter of intent to
ALHS Guidance by March 31, 2010.• All students must apply to the college by June 1,
2010.
PSEO Opportunities
We’re looking forward to seeing
you next year!
Thanks for coming!
Questions?• Department Chairpersons are available in
the Commons to help answer any curriculum-specific questions that you may have.
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