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Class of 2015
Informational Evening
Welcome - Michelle Zundel
Principal Ashland High School
Show Choir Performance
Thank you Holly Johnson and the students of Show Choir for
performing tonight.
ACTIVITY ONE
 What would you like to learn this
evening?
Class of 2015
TOGETHER – 4 YEARS
Lithia Park
June 2015
WELCOME
ENGAGE
SUCCEED
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
SILVER MEDAL SCHOOL (TOP 3%)
 94% OF GRADUATES ENROLL IN 2 AND 4-YEAR
COLLEGES
 Parents who value education & volunteer their time.
 Students who are curious & care about learning.
 Teachers who are caring, knowledgeable and
accessible.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
 SOU, RCC, OSF, ACH partners
 Local Levy (YAAL)
 Ashland Schools Foundation
 BOND for building projects
 ATTENDANCE AT ACTIVITIES
PARENT SUPPORT
 CONTINUE TO BE “PRESENT”
 HOMEWORK SUPPORT
 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT &
Be your child’s “friend” on Facebook
 ATTEND THEIR SPORTING EVENTS &
ACTIVITIES
 BE AN ATTENTIVE LISTENER
 PROVIDE SUPERVISION
 NETWORK WITH OTHER PARENTS (Directory)
2010-2011 Topics
• Teen Sexuality
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Fresh Start for Parents
• Money Matters
• Empty Nest Syndrome
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
See last page of your packet & Table in the Lobby
 Volunteer Coordinator
 Booster Club Officers &
Volunteers
 Publisher for School
Newsletter (Grizz-o-Gram)
 Site Council
Representative
 Chaperones
Dances, Movie & Board Game Nights
 Library
Communication
School to Home & Home to School
-PowerSchool (Get weekly email updates)
-Email [email protected]
-Weekly Emails: If we do not have your email
address, you will miss important information!
-Website: www.ashland.k12.or.us/AHS
-Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Principal.Zundel
-Phone: 541-482-8771
-Grizz-O-Gram
-Auto dialer for missed classes
COMMUNICATION
Student-to-Teacher
 Attend Class
 Ask Questions
 Complete Assignments
 Participate in your education
 Advocate for yourself
Student Tutor Center / TCB Time
8th Grade to GRIZZLY
8th Grade
AHS
 OPEN CAMPUS
What will your student do for lunch?
 LARGER ENROLLMENT (1050 students)
 CREDITS AND TRANSCRIPTS COUNT
 Increased responsibility and homework load
Transition Activities
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April 7 Student Meeting at Willow Wind
April 13 Student Meeting at Siskiyou School
April 13 & 14 Counselors at AMS and JMS
April 19 & 20 Evening Meetings with Counselors at
AMS re. Scheduling
 May 24 & 26 Campus Tours 3:15-4:00PM
 August 17, 18 & 23 Registration
 August Fall Sports Practices & Fresh Start
 September 6, First Day of School
(Half-day 9th graders and new students only)
FRESH START (Details in June)
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2 days, 1 night
Trained upper class students as counselors
Freshman English/Global Studies teachers
Bonding and problem-solving activities
Retreat for all incoming freshman in late
August or early September
 helps break down stereotypes & cliques
 teaches positive communication skills
 supports healthy transition from 8th to 9th
Grade
Orchestra Performance
Thank you Gerry Paré and the Orchestra
students for performing tonight.
INTRODUCING GLENNA STILES
Dean of Students
Academic Advisor/Counselor
AHS HONOR CODE
A ct Responsibly
H ave Integrity
S how Respect
Advisory Program
New 2011-2012
 Provides academic counseling, college
advising and social/emotional support for
students throughout four years at AHS.
 40 minutes every day Mon. – Thurs.
 Single grades in an Advisory
 Same teacher & students all four years
Advisory Program
New 2011-2012
 2 days per week Advisory content
 2 days per week Taking Care of Business
(TCB) Time
Study Hall, Computer Lab, Library, Extra
Help, Intervention classes
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Campus
YOU Matter Campaign
• YOU Matter so we will create a
drug, alcohol and tobacco free
campus.
• YOU Matter so we will not turn
a blind eye to illegal activity.
• YOU Matter so we will support
you in being a healthy graduate
of AHS.
• Students can stay drug/alcohol
free for four years and still “fit”
socially!
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Campus
Consequences
• Students in possession of
illegal substances at school
are suspended.
• Students who sell illegal
substances at school are
expelled.
In most cases D & A treatment
is required.
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Campus
What parents can do:
• Clear expectation in the
family that students do not
use intoxicants.
• Maintain high
expectations of student
behavior.
• Know where your student
is and who they are with.
YOU Matter - April 12
Bullying & Harassment Free Campus
• YOU Matter so we will train bystanders
to create a safe campus.
• YOU Matter so we will support victims
and punish perpetrators of bullying and
harassment.
Consequences
• Bullies are suspended, required to
apologize and write research papers.
• Discipline increases with severity or
frequency of behaviors.
What parents can do:
• Monitor Facebook
• Help your student develop problemsolving skills and a sense of belonging.
• Collaborate with teachers and
administrators if a problem occurs.
SAFE CAMPUS
 ADMINISTRATIVE/TEACHER PRESENCE
 DEAN
 CAMPUS MONITOR
 COUNSELORS
 Ashland Student Assistance Program(ASAP)
 COMMUNITY WORKS Counselor
 HEALTH CENTER
Health Center Services
Judy Blickenstaff,
Nurse Practitioner
 Diagnosis,
Prescriptions and
Treatment
 Immunizations
 Reproductive Health
 Mental Health
Counselors
 Athletic Physicals
 Anxiety/Depression
Screening
 Agency Referrals to
OHP Insurance and
Food Stamps
SCHEDULING
Don Valentini
Assistant Principal
Bell Schedule 2011-2012
Alternating Red and White Days
85-min. classes, 40-min. Advisory/TCB Time & 10-min. passing periods
Red Days
White Days
8:00-9:25 (85) Period 1
8:00-9:25 (85) Period 5
9:35-10:15 (40) Advisory
9:35-10:15 (40) Taking Care
of Business (TCB)
10:25-11:50 (85) Period 2
10:25-11:50 (85) Period 6
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:40-2:05 (85) Period 3
12:40-2:05 (85) Period 7
2:15-3:40 (85) Period 4
Common Prep Period
Student Tutor Center
CHOOSING 9TH GRADE CLASSES
 Choosing classes is a 4-year process
 Create a balance between academic rigor and being a
well-rounded, healthy student.
 Scheduling Packet
 Website Course Guide
www.ashland.k12.or.us/courseguide
 8th Grade teachers make math, science, second
language recommendations
Class of 2015
New Graduation Requirements
Credits: 50*
Essential Skill: Reading
Essential Skill: Writing
Essential Skill: Math
*Three years of math at the Algebra level or higher
*Three years of lab sciences
One credit is granted for successfully completing one semester in any class.
Student (please print name)_____________________________
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Phone
NINTH GRADE – CLASS OF 2015
SCHEDULING REQUESTS 2011-2012
DIRECTIONS
1. Review the graduation requirements identified below and the 9 th grade
requirements on the back of this sheet.
2. Use the “Course Guide At-A-Glance” to determine elective course offerings
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available for your grade level. Courses available to 9 graders are in bold font.
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Full descriptions of each class are available at: http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/CourseGuide
3. Select elective classes needed for your freshman year by completely filling out the
elective and all of the alternate elective spaces on the back of this sheet. Indicate
if the elective is a semester or year-long class.
4. Use the comment box to give counselors more information (if needed)
AHS GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2015
(1 credit earned per class per semester)
1 credit
8 credits
1 credit
6 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
2 credits
6 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
12 credits
Essential Skill
Essential Skill
Essential Skill
1 credit
1 credit
Economics
English
Family Health
Fine/Applied Arts *
General Science **
Global Studies
Government
Health
Life Science
Math(3 yr/Alg 1 or higher)
Physical Education
Physical Science
US History
Electives
Reading: Satisfy OAKS
Writing: Satisfy OAKS
Math: Satisfy OAKS
Career Education
Service Learning
ç Earned in Advisory
ç Earned outside classroom
50 total credits required for graduation
* Look for the (FA) class notation on “Course Guide At-A-Glance” to
determine which courses fill the Fine/Applied Arts requirement
** General Science credits may be earned through either Life or
Physical Science classes
Ashland High School
9th Grade
Required Classes By Year
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SEMESTER 1
English
Global Studies
Health (S1 or S2)
Math
Life/Physical Science
SEMESTER 2
English
Global Studies
PE (S1 or S2)
Math
Life/Physical Science
SEMESTER 1
English
American Studies
Math
Life/Physical Science
SEMESTER 2
English
American Studies
Math
Life/Physical Science
SEMESTER 1
English
Math
Life/Physical Science
Family Health (S1 or S2)
SEMESTER 2
English
Math
Life/Physical Science
PE 2 (S1 or S2)
SEMESTER 1
English
Government/Economics
SEMESTER 2
English
Government/Economics
10th Grade
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Grade
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11th Grade
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NINTH GRADE – CLASS OF 2015
SCHEDULING REQUESTS 2011-2012
(Freshmen are required to take 7 classes)
NINTH GRADE REQUIRED CLASSES
1.) English (full year)
2.) Global Studies (full year)
3.) Health & P.E. (each is one semester)
4.) Math (full year)– class recommended by your math teacher
5.) Science (full year)– list class recommended by your science teacher
course title:
ELECTIVES – indicate if your choices are semester-long or full-year classes.
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ALTERNATE ELECTIVES - Please list additional electives in case we cannot schedule your top
priority elective choices. Indicate if your choices are semester-long or full-year classes.
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A World Language class is often the top-requested elective choice for a freshman student.
Success in a World Language class depends on a successful background in Language Arts.
Advisory is a new required class starting September 2011. Please list up to 5 friends in your grade level. We will
try to place each student in an Advisory with at least one friend.
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4. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
Ashland High School Personal Education Plan
Sample Course Sequences
Statement of Purpose
This document is an intended resource for students and parents as they create a four-year plan.
4-Year Core Course Sequences for AHS Diploma (Class of 2012 - 2015)
Graduation
Requirements
English
(8 semesters)
Social
Studies
9th
10th
(6 semesters)
12th
English 9
English 10
English Selectives
or
AP Literature
AP Composition
Global Studies
American Studies
*AP US History
*Economics/Government
AP World History
*AP Government
AP Human Geography
*AP US History
* Virtual Enterprise (earns Economics credit)
Foundations for Algebra
Algebra 1A
Geometry
Algebra 1B
Algebra 1A
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 1B
*Algebra 2
*Algebra 2
*Statistics
Geometry Honors
*Algebra 2 Honors
*Pre-Calculus
*AP Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physics
*Principles of Technology
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Environmental Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physics
(6 semesters)
Mathematics
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Environmental Science
*Principles of Technology
Science
(6 semesters)
*Principles of Technology
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Biology
Science placement depends on the student’s math proficiency level and teacher recommendation.
Physical
Education
(2 semesters)
Health
(2 semesters)
Electives
(12 semesters)
Fine &
Applied Arts
(6 semesters)
World
Languages
(Satisfies
Fine/Applied
Art or Elective
Requirement)
Off-Campus
Options
Physical Education 1
(semester)
Physical Education 2 (semester)
or
Advanced Conditioning (semester)
Health
(semester)
Family Health
(semester)
Elective courses are an essential part of the student’s high school education.
Electives are offered through the Family & Consumer, Industrial Arts, Fine/Performing Arts, and Social Studies departments.
Any course credit earned in a subject area that exceeds a graduation requirement will be recorded as elective credit.
Please consult the AHS Course Guide for individual course descriptions and sequences.
Courses taken in the World Languages, Fine/Performing Arts, or Applied Arts departments meet these credit requirements.
Any credit earned beyond the six required credits will be recorded as elective credit.
French 1
French 2
Mandarin Chinese 1
Mandarin Chinese 2
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
French 3
French 4
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Advanced Spanish Seminar
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Students may start the language sequence in the 9 , 10 or 11 grade year.
Courses through Oregon Online, SOU, RCC, approved online/correspondence programs,
Independent Study, Internship, and School-to-Work are also available.
ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
9th Grade Course Guide-at-a-Glance
You may access the full course guide online at:
http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/CourseGuide
CLASSES LISTED IN BOLD ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUR GRADE
2011-2012 School
Year
NEW COURSE OFFERINGS
Course descriptions listed are proposed. Some may not be offered due to lack of enrollment
or changes in budget or personnel.
ADVISORY (9-10-11-12)
Full Year – 1 career education credit over 4 years
Advisory is a graded and credit-bearing course required for
all students grades 9-12. It will meet Monday-Thursday for 40
minutes each day. The curriculum will provide students with
systematic academic advising, college counseling and
social-emotional support. Students will remain with the same
advisor for four years.
COURSE NAME CHANGES
This is an early warning about 4 ways to earn college
credits while at AHS.
OPTION ONE
ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
•Take an approved class at AHS.
• Minimal cost (TBD for 2011-2012)
• Credits transfer to Oregon universities and as elective
credits to most US colleges.
• RCC does not transcript grades below a B.
•In 2011-2012 RCC will offer Construction, Welding and
Electronics classes for juniors and seniors at AHS.
OPTION TWO
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY:
Advanced Southern Credit
• Take an approved course on the AHS campus.
These are typically Advanced Placement (AP) Classes
•Credits are offered at a significant discount.
• There is wide acceptance of SOU credits nationwide.
• SOU issues transcripts regardless of the grade earned in
the class.
OPTION THREE
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY:
EARLY ENTRY
• Juniors and Seniors may take an approved course on the
SOU campus.
•Credits are offered at a significant discount.
• There is wide acceptance of SOU credits nationwide.
• SOU issues transcripts regardless of the grade earned in
the class.
OPTION FOUR
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS
Students who are ready to perform at the college
level may take AP classes at AHS or online and
prepare for the AP Exam in May. A score on this
test may earn college credit for students.
NEXT STEPS
Meet with Counselors – April 19 & 20 @ AMS
 Turn in scheduling forms
 Meet in small groups
 Ask clarifying questions
 If you can’t attend your scheduled section attend any session
Evening Meetings with Counselors –AMS Rooms 202, 205 & 206 (off the Commons)
Steve Smith (A – F)
John Skinner (G – N)
Michelle Zundel / Glenna Stiles / Don Valentini (O – Z)
DATE
TIME
COUNSELOR
ROOM#
LAST NAME
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Smith
AMS Rm. 206
A―B
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Skinner
AMS Rm. 202
G ― Hi
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Stiles / Mrs. Zundel
AMS Rm. 204
O ― Ri
Tuesday, April 19
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Smith
AMS Rm. 206
C― D
Tuesday, April 19
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Skinner
AMS Rm. 202
Ho ― Le
Tuesday, April 19
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Stiles / Mrs. Zundel
AMS Rm. 204
Ro ― Sr
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6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Smith
AMS Rm. 206
E―F
Wednesday, April 20
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Skinner
AMS Rm. 202
Li ― N
Wednesday, April 20
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Stiles / Mr. Valentini
AMS Rm. 204
St ― V
Wednesday, April 20
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Smith
AMS Rm. 206
JMS 8th Graders
Wednesday, April 20
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Skinner
AMS Rm. 202
WW 8th Graders
Wednesday, April 20
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Stiles / Mr. Valentini
AMS Rm. 204
W―Z
INTRODUCING KARL KEMPER
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
VALUE OF PARTICIPATING IN
ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Why do we encourage student participation in activities? Research
tells us that students involved in an activity experience:
 Higher GPA
 Lower absenteeism
 Fewer disciplinary referrals
 Less use of illegal substances
 Lower dropout rate
 More effective time management skills
 Improved college admissions
ATHLETIC OSAA ACTIVITIES AT
ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
FALL
(Practice starts August)
 Cheerleading
 Cross Country
 Football
 Boys Soccer
 Girls Soccer
 Volleyball
WINTER
(Practice starts November)
 Boys Basketball
 Girls Basketball
 Cheerleading
 Swimming
 Wrestling
SPRING
(Practice starts February)
 Baseball
 Softball
 Boys Tennis
 Girls Tennis
 Track and Field
ATHLETIC CLUB ACTIVITIES AT
ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
FALL
 Water Polo
WINTER
 Bowling
 Snowboarding
 Alpine Ski (downhill)
 Nordic Ski (cross country)
SPRING
 Crew
 Equestrian
 Golf
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
www.ashlandathletics.org
 Get schedules
 Meet the coaches and staff
 Find Forms
 Join the Booster Club
 Get information on individual
sports
 Sign up to be a volunteer
 Learn about eligibility
requirements and department
policies
 Review our philosophy
 Find out how to contact the
athletic department
 Apply for a coaching position
 Get facility use information
 Find many links to related web
sites
 And MUCH more!
AHS Student Clubs
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Academic Challenge
Academic Scavenger Hunt
Anime Club
Ballroom Dance
Brain Bowl
Catholic Club
Drama Club
Gay Straight Alliance
Girls’ Circle/Rose Circle
Global Citizens Corps
Interact Club
International Club
Key Club
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Knit Wits
Math Honor Society
Math Team
Mock Trial Team
Model United Nations
Multicultural Student Union
National Honor Society
Outdoor Club
Pagan Club
Poetry Club
Robotics
SADD/Reach
Sustainability Club
QUESTION AND ANSWER
 What questions do you have?
Thank You for Attending
Have a good evening!!
Inspiring learning for life!