Mead High School
Incoming Freshman Registration
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Administration/Counseling
Administration
Rachael Ayers
Principal
Alain Valette
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Assistant Principal
Lisa Schwartz
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Assistant Principal
Chad Eisentrager
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Assistant Principal / AD
Douglas Gordon
Dean of Students
Counseling
Anthony Elliott
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School Counselor
Calan Anderson
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School Counselor
Maura Brady-McMullen
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School Counselor
Mental Health / Special Education
Pedro Linsenmeyer
Mental Health Counselor
Andrea Wolfe
Special Education Facilitator
Overview
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Transitioning to Mead High School
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The importance of college preparation
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Why take AP classes?
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AP Capstone Diploma
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Energy Academy
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Registration Process
Middle School / Mead High School
Differences between middle and high school
Middle School
High School
Students don’t earn credits
½ credit for each semester class
toward graduation
Grading system – Simple A, B, C, D, F
Weighted GPA - 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0
GPA for class placement
GPA is used for class rank, college
admission, class placement,
scholarships and car insurance
No transcripts
Transcripts are permanent records,
which are sent to colleges
Regular and Advanced classes
Regular, Honors, AP & College classes
A Typical Day at Mead High School
• Students are responsible for 8 blocks
• 4 classes/day for 81-88 minutes each
• A Day—Class period A1,A2,A3,A4
• B Day—Class period B5,B6,B7,B8
• 30 minute Advisory every Thursday & Friday
• School starts at 7:15am and ends at 2:15pm
What is Advisory?
•Meets every Thursday and Friday
•Each Advisory is grouped by grade level - 9th graders
stay together
•What do you do in Advisory?
•School spirit / Assemblies / Grade level
competitions
•College Prep curriculum
•Study skills
•Building positive relationships with teachers and
peers
•Community projects
New Graduation Requirements
Credits and Coursework
New Graduation Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2021
We are very proud of our students’ outstanding accomplishments as they continue to
achieve excellence through their hard work, creativity and innovation. In addition to
mastery of robust academic skills and knowledge, students must also be well-rounded
citizens who embody teamwork, leadership and character.
New Graduation Requirements will be comprised of three components:
1. Credits and Coursework
• Graduates will need to complete a total of 24.5 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate.
Credits must include:
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English (4.0)
Social Studies (3.0)
Financial Literacy (0.5) - taken in 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)
New Graduation Requirements
College and Career Readiness
2. Graduates will demonstrate college or career readiness in both English and Math based
on at least ONE measure listed in each concentration:
• SAT
• ACCUPLACER
• ACT
• ACT Compass
• ACT WorkKeys
• AP Exams
• ASVAB
• Concurrent Enrollment
• District Capstone
• Industry Certificate
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
For a full list of menu options and scores required, please visit the following website:
http://svvsd.org/graduation-readiness
New Graduation Requirements
Individual Career and Academic Plan
3. Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
Graduates will develop and successfully complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan
(ICAP) that includes postsecondary college and career interests and goals. The following
indicators will assist graduates in exploring successful completion of their ICAP:
• Self-Awareness
• Career Awareness
• Postsecondary Aspirations
• Postsecondary Options
• Environmental Expectations
• Academic Planning
• Employability Skills
• Financial Literacy
Understanding GPA
Traditional classes
Honors classes
AP classes
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.5
F = 0.0
A = 5.0
B = 4.0
C = 3.0
D = 2.0
F = 0.0
Example of the impact on a Transcript
4 A’s
4 Honors A’s
4 AP A’s
4 B’s
4 Honors B’s
4 AP B’s
= 3.5 GPA
= 4.0 GPA
= 4.5 GPA
Typical Freshman Schedule
Traditional
English 9
World Geography/History
Biology
Algebra 1
World Language class
Health and PE
*Study Hall
Elective
Advanced
English Honors 9
AP Human Geography
Biology Honors
Geometry Honors
World Language class
Health and PE
*Study Hall
Elective
*All freshmen are required to take a Study Hall class each semester
Freshman Core Classes
English
• English 9
• English Honors 9
• Integrated English 9 or Integrated English 9 Honors
Math
• Algebra 1, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
Science
• Biology OR Biology Honors
• Biology OR Biology Honors AND AP Environmental Science
Social Studies
• World Geography/History
• World Geography/History Honors
• Integrated World Geo/History or Integrated World Geo/History Honors
• AP Human Geography
World Language
• Spanish, French or Chinese
Athletics
Fall Sports:
❖Football
❖Girls Volleyball
❖Girls Softball
❖Cross Country
❖Cheerleading
❖Dance
❖Boys Soccer
❖Unified Football
Winter Sports:
❖Wrestling
❖Boys Basketball
❖Girls Basketball
❖Cheerleading
❖Dance
❖Unified Basketball
Spring Sports:
❖Track & Field
❖Boys Baseball
❖Girls Soccer
❖Girls Tennis
❖Unified Soccer
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.
• 9th Graders have an exception for their 1st Semester.
• Eligibility is then checked weekly. Athletes must be enrolled
in 2.5 credits and maintain 2.5 credits weekly passing grade.
Clubs and Activities
Clubs
Family, Career and Community (FCCLA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Film Club
French Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Farmers of America (CDC)
GSA – Gay Straight Alliance
Interact
Latino/a Empowerment Series
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Posse
Speech and Debate
STEAM Robotics/Art Club
STEM Explorers
Thespian Troupe
Unified Sports
Activities
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Symphonic Band
Percussion Ensemble
Men’s & Women’s Choir
Chamber Singers
Women’s Ensemble
Concert Orchestra
String Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra
Drama/ Musical Theatre
Newspaper
Yearbook
Student Council
Mead Energy Academy
Speech and Debate
Minimum Graduation Requirements
vs.
College Admission Requirements
Do more than the minimum!
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Colleges want students who are challenging themselves to take classes above
and beyond high school graduation requirements.
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Have you taken the most challenging courses offered in high school? College
classes will be harder than anything you take in high school.
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When you start college, you will be taking the equivalent of 4-6 AP/Concurrent
Enrollment classes EACH semester. Start now to prepare for college.
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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
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%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and College Board – Based on full-time workers age 25 and
older.
Preparing for College
Have you done enough?
Are you ready?
College admission factors:
• GPA: Core GPA is Important
• Colleges will look through your transcript to see what your grades are in
core classes. For the most part, colleges are not interested in your grades
for PE and elective classes.
• Rigor: Honors and Advanced Placement classes.
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Consider taking honors classes and try an AP class (if you’re ready) during 9th grade
Continue taking honors classes and/or AP classes during 10th grade
2-3 AP or Concurrent Enrollment classes during 11th grade
2-3 AP or Concurrent Enrollment classes during 12th grade
• Test Scores: PSAT, SAT, ACT AP Exams
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Prepare for the SAT.
All freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9
All sophomores will take the PSAT 10
All juniors will take the SAT
• Extra Curricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership
• GET INVOLVED and TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES!
AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the
independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that
are increasingly valued by colleges.
• AP Seminar: AP Seminar provides sustained practice of investigating
issues from multiple perspectives and cultivates student writing abilities so
they can craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments.
• AP Research: Students will develop the skills and discipline necessary to
conduct independent research to produce and defend a scholarly academic
thesis.
Mead Energy Academy
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.
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Principles of Energy Science
Energy Industry Practices
GIS
Energy Systems and Technology
AP Environmental Studies
Energy Academy Senior Capstone
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics,
in 2014 there were 1,698,830 direct jobs in the Energy Industry.
This is an exciting and major growth industry. For example, in 2015,
employers surveyed expect to see total employment in the solar
industry increase by 20.9%.
-National Solar Job Census
Mead Energy Academy Certificate
Students must complete the requirements below to earn the Energy Academy
Certificate. Submit an Energy Academy Application (Mrs. Anderson) if
interested.
Energy Core Requirements (4.0 credits)
• Principles of Energy Science (1.0 science)
• Energy Industry Practices (1.0 science)
• GIS (0.5 elective)
• AP Environmental Science (1.0 science)
• Energy Academy Senior Capstone (0.5 science)
Science Requirements (2.0 additional science credits)
• Biology (1.0)
• Chemistry (1.0)
World Language Requirements
• 2.0 credits
Energy Academy Electives
• Two additional courses (refer to page 18 of the Course Description Book)
Registration
Registration Materials
•Mead HS Course Description Book (Mead HS Website)
•Middle School Math Guidelines
•Course Selection Form and Academic Planning Worksheet
•Registration Instructions & Checklist
•Supplemental Forms
•CDC Application
•Student Council Application
•Yearbook Application
All forms are also available on the Mead HS website
Registration Process
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Read the Mead HS Course Description Book (online)
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Complete and sign all registration forms
• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• CDC Application (if applicable)
• Student Council Application (if applicable)
• Yearbook Application (if applicable)
• Parent Registration Night
• Meet with teachers, counselors, advisors and coaches
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Enter your Course Request in Infinite Campus (MMS/CRMS)
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Turn in your Course Selection Form and any additional
registration forms to your middle school counselor (MMS/
CRMS) or the Mead HS Counseling Office (all other ms).
Available on the Mead HS website
Course Catalog: Course Descriptions
Course Number
A = Sem 1
B = Sem 2
Name of course
Description
of course
Check for Prerequisites
Career Development Center (CDC)
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Agriscience and Technology
Automotive Technology
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Engineering Technology and Manufacturing
Floral Design
Greenhouse Management
Health Careers
Multimedia Technology
Welding and Fabrication
Green = 9th graders can apply
Career Development Center (CDC)
• Acceptance to CDC is based on the following:
• Grade level
• GPA
• Attendance
• Transportation is provided to CDC from Mead HS
• Most CDC classes are on a double block every
other day
– Ex. A1 & A2 or B7 & B8
Career Development Center (CDC)
• Complete the CDC application
• Have the CDC counselor sign the application
– During the Parent Registration Night on February 9th at 6pm
– CDC Open House at CDC on February 15 from 3-6pm
• Enter the CDC course #’s in your course requests in
Infinite Campus
• Write the CDC courses and course #’s on your Course
Selection Form and submit it by February 13th
• 9th graders usually only get accepted into Intro to
Agriscience due to available space
Student Council and Yearbook
Student Council
• Complete the application and submit it to Mead High School by
Monday, February 13th
• Selected students will be contacted by email to schedule an interview
• Student Council is a year long class at Mead High School
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Jessica Thomas – [email protected]
Yearbook
• Complete the application and submit it to Mead High School by
Monday, February 13th
• Teacher recommendation form is required
• Yearbook is a year long class at Mead High School
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Shannon Martenson – [email protected]
Honors and Advanced Placement
Honors and Advanced Placement
• There is NO application or recommendations needed to take Honors
or AP classes at Mead HS. Some AP classes have prerequisites.
• Talk to your teachers about taking Honors or AP classes.
• College bound students are STRONGLY encouraged to take Honors
and AP classes.
Freshman Honors Classes
• English Honors 9
• World Geo/History Honors
• Biology Honors
• Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-calculus with Trig Honors
Freshman Advanced Placement Classes
• AP Human Geography
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Music Theory
Math Guidelines
Math Guidelines
Music/Drama Auditions and Options
• Enter the course or courses you want to take next year.
• Band, Orchestra and Choir will have auditions in February. Contact the teachers below for
specific information about auditions:
– Josh Kirkwood (Band) – [email protected]
– Katarina Schmitt (Orchestra) – [email protected]
– Eric Stacks (Choir) - [email protected]
• Musical Theatre Auditions
– February 21 & 22 from 3:30-5:30pm at the MHS Auditorium
• After auditions, counselors will be given final class lists in March to place students into the
correct band and orchestra classes.
• No audition needed for the following classes
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Men’s Choir or Women’s Choir
Drama 1 and Drama 2
History of Rock & Roll, Music Technology and Guitar 1
• Questions about AP Music Theory, please contact:
Katarina Schmitt – [email protected]
Registration Steps
Mead High School
1. Pre-Registration: Students will thoroughly review the course descriptions and
prerequisites in the course description book. Student’s will completely fill out
all registration forms.
2. Online Registration (Infinite Campus): Students will log into their Infinite
Campus account and enter their course requests for the classes listed on
their registration form. If you don’t have access to Mead High School’s
Infinite Campus, then you will skip this step.
3. Submit Registration Forms: Students will submit their registration form and any
supplemental applications (if applicable) to their CRMS or MMS counselor or
the Mead High School Counseling Office no later than February 13th.
Registration Tips
• All 9th graders will be scheduled for a Study Hall each
semester. Parents may opt their student out of Study Hall by
completing a Study Hall Opt Out form.
• AP Human Geography will replace World Geo/History
• AP Environmental Science must be taken concurrently with
Biology or Biology Honors
• Talk to your current math teacher about which math class
you should take next year
• Thoroughly read course descriptions and prerequisites before
registering for classes.
Pick your classes wisely. There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES.
9th Grade Course Selection Form
Read these instructions
9th Grade Course Selection Form
Check the appropriate English, World Geo/
History and Biology courses below
Fill in all 16 course requests
Add Math class
Add Math class
Backup Elective Choices
Enter 8 backup elective requests and course #’s in order of preference below
Student Name and Parent signatures required
Online Registration
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Log on to your Infinite Campus Account
Click on Course Registration: 17-18 Mead High School
If you don’t have access to Mead High School’s
Infinite Campus, then you will skip this step.
Online Registration
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Online Registration
Make sure you’ve
selected 16 /16
course requests.
As you select
courses, they will
show up under
Requested Courses
Online Registration
Request as an alternate
After you have chosen your
requested courses, use the same
process to select alternates
Online Registration
To drop a course, click on the
name of the course and then
click on “Drop This Request”
Online Registration
Make sure all 16 Requests
and 8 Alternates are entered
Registration Deadline: February 13th
Coal Ridge MS & Mead Middle School students:
• Submit the materials below to your middle school
counselor
All other middle school students:
• Submit the materials below to the Mead High School
Counseling Office
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9th Grade Course Selection Form
CDC Application(if applicable)
Student Council Application (if applicable)
Yearbook Application(if applicable)
Proud to be a Mav
Mead High School Registration
8th Grade Parent Registration Night
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Thursday, February 9th at Mead High School
Teachers and Counselors will be available to answer
questions about classes & programs.
Learn more about activities, clubs and sports
Both students and parents should attend
Mead High School Counseling Website
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This presentation, our Course Description Book,
registration forms and class applications are
available on our website.
Registration Deadline: February 13th
Q & A / Meet & Greet
Tables are setup outside with teachers and staff to
answer your questions about:
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Specific Honors and AP classes
Energy Academy
AP Capstone
CDC
Exceptional Learning Services
English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language
classes
Art, Music, Drama, Business, Technology, PE and
Consumer & Family Science classes
Student Council, Yearbook, Speech & Debate and
Newspaper
Clubs Advisors and Athletics Advisory
Questions