WELCOME CLASS OF 2015

http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/

High Schoolclasses

What needs to be done to register?

Within THS Attendance Boundaries– Complete the front and back of the blue form.

» Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 14th.

– Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 19th. » THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 20th to

register students.

OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District– We are accepting variance requests this year.

» Make an appointment to see Ms. Vazquez or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8912.

Blue PRE-REGISTRATIONForms Due To Mtn. Sky

January 19, 2011If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915

3 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT

Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math.

Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.

Find at least one club/sport that you would like to participate in.

Diploma Options

Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma Honors Diploma

Diploma Options Standard Diploma- Minimum State Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.– 6 Credits of Electives

Total of 22 Credits

Diploma Options Advanced Diploma-State University Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language

– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts– 5 Credits of Electives

Total of 23 Credits

Maintain a 2.75 GPA or rank in top 25% of class

Diploma Options Honors Diploma-State University Requirements

– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language

– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts– 6 Credits of Electives

Total of 24 Credits

Diploma Options Honors Diploma-State University Requirements

Additional Requirements– Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25% of

class– Successfully complete 6 honors/AP credits

-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year– Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two

AIMS tests

REQUIRED COURSES

All Freshmen must take

4

Required Core Classes

REQUIRED COURSE # 1

ENGLISHRegular

or

Honors

REQUIRED COURSE # 2

SCIENCERegular

or

Honors

REQUIRED COURSE # 3

MATHAlgebra 1

orGeometry

orAlgebra II

REQUIRED COURSE # 4

Boys or Girls

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED

COURSES Based on testing in Math and Reading a

student may be required to take additional courses

MATH

MATH LAB– COURSE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS

SUPPORT IN ALGEBRA AND MATH CONCEPTS

READING

READ 180 – COURSE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE

STUDENTS’ FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION, AND VOCABULARY

Honors Classes Offered in English, Math, Science.

Junior high teacher recommendation and high test scores are required for placement.

Science

Honors Thinking Science

or

Honors Biology

Freshman Honors Courses

The Science department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center

Honors English 1-2

Freshman Honors Courses

The English department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center

Freshman Honors Courses

Math

Honors Algebra I/Geometry

Or

Honors Algebra II

The Math department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center

Special Education Program

Full Time Psychologist Ms. Lauren Kelly

Department Chair Mr. Bob Falk

The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center

English Language Learner Program

Department Chair Ms. Angela Schneider

The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center

ELECTIVESEach freshman may take 2 electives.

Career goals College requirements Student interests / needs

Choose electives based on:

ELECTIVES Foreign languages

–Spanish–French

All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.

ELECTIVES Visual Arts

–Art–3-D Design–Digital Photography

All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.

ELECTIVESNaval Science (NJROTC)

Naval Science 1-2»Teams available for participations:

Air Rifle TeamAir Pistol TeamColor GuardCommunity Action and Service Team (CAST)Drill Team without ArmsDrill Team With ArmsOrienteering Team

NJROTC offers a 4 year program.

ELECTIVES Journalism (Newspaper) Publications (Yearbook)-requires teacher interview

Media Productions-requires teacher interview

Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs.

ELECTIVESBusiness Education

Business Technologies

Gateway class to Marketing Program

ELECTIVESFamily and Consumer Sciences

Introduction to Culinary Child Development

Culinary classes offer a four year program.

ELECTIVES Performing Arts

Orchestra Guitar Jazz Ensemble* Band* Theatre Dance* Choir* Piano

*Audition coursesAll performing arts classes offer a four year program.

FRESHMEN TRANSITION

Future Freshman Night Pre-Registration THS Honors level teachers speak at Mountain Sky Spirit assembly at Mountain Sky this spring Walk-Thru Registration day specific to Freshmen First day of school Freshmen only assembly Quarterly Freshmen only assemblies

Media Center

•Core Curriculum Offerings

•Honors Class Placement

•Counselors

•English Language Learners

•Special Education

Competition Gym

•Elective Course offerings

•Opportunity to see student work

Cafeteria

•Sports

•Clubs

•Chief Parent Association

•Snacks and Beverages

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