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Southern Door High School�Freshman Orientation

Eagle Strong

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Administration, SRO and �Student Services Team

Principal.......................................Mr. Steve Bousley
School Resource Officer (SRO)...Officer Blake Luebker
Grades 6-9 Counselor..................Mrs. Jody Nelson
Grades 10-12 Counselor...............Mrs. Sara Paye
Student Services Secretary...........Mrs. Jen Malcore

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8th Grade Planning Conferences…

Email was sent out the first week of January with the link
Half sheet handed out this evening also has the link
See Mrs. Nelson if you are unsure if you have already signed up
Please sign up as soon as possible-conferences start February 16th
Please include if you are attending In-Person or Remotely
Important to attend-we go over an individualized plan for high school

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4

High

School

Schedule

** 4 Minute

Passing Time

Between Classes

1^st Hour 7:55 – 8:37
2^nd Hour 8:41 - 9:23
3^rd Hour 9:27 – 10:09
4^th Hour 10:13 - 10:55
5^th Hour

5-1

Lunch 10:55 – 11:25
Class 11:29 – 12:11

5-2

Class 10:59 – 11:41
Lunch 11:41 – 12:11

6^th Hour 12:15 – 12:57
7^th Hour 1:01 – 1:43
8^th Hour 1:47 – 2:29
ELT 2:33 – 3:15

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ELT – Extended Learning Time

Allows time for students to meet with teachers for Intervention, Enrichment, Support and Clubs/Activities

There is an opportunity to receive tutoring from NHS students

Looks slightly different than the middle school ELT

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English 4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

Math 3 credits

Science 3 credits

Physical Education 2 credits

Health ½ credit

Personal Financial Management ½ credit

Electives 8 minimum credits

Total credits required 24 MINIMUM credits

AND Completion of 40 hours community service

Class of 2026

Graduation Requirements

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Community Service Hours

40 Hours Community Service to be completed throughout the four years of high school. Students may start earning hours the summer before 9th grade.

Hours will be logged on a paper form.

The form can found in the Student Service’s office and on the Student Service’s web page.

The form needs to be filled out, signed by the individual overseeing your volunteer hours and handed into the Student Service’s Office.

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Choosing Your Freshman Classes . . .

Course Book:

Lists and Describes all the courses offered for the entire high school
Courses are listed as either ½ credit or 1 credit
Pre-Requisites are listed next to each class description. A pre-requisite is a course that needs to be completed and passed (some with a certain grade) in order to enroll in an upper level class.

Registration Sheet

Pink colored sheet listing ALL freshman requirements & course options
Be sure to select three alternate course choices in order of your preference on your registration sheet (List as “A” on those lines)
Must be completed and handed in to the Middle School Office by January 28, 2021

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Required Freshman Course Work 2022-23

English …………………………………………………………………… 1 credit
English 9 or English 9 Honors

Math ………..……………………………………………………………. 1 credit

Math 8 > Algebra or Algebra AND Algebra Support
Algebra > Geometry or Geometry Honors

Science …………………………………………………………………… 1 Credit

Integrated Science 1 or Accelerated Integrated Science

Social Studies ………………………………………………………… 1 Credit

Political Science or Political Science Honors AND
World Studies and Geography

Health ………………………………………………………………….. ½ Credit
Physical Education ………………………………………………… ½ Credit
Elective Courses (at least 2 credits and up to 3)

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Accelerated Course Selection – � Honors Courses

The intention of the 9-12th grade accelerated and honors courses is to provide educationally appropriate challenges for high-performing students seeking a stronger and more focused academic skill-set through:

Increase depth of content
Expanded enrichment opportunities
Challenging academic experiences

Refer to the Course Description Book for requirements to register for English Honors, Political Science Honors or Accelerated Integrated Science.

Talk to your 8th grade ELA, Math and/or Science teachers to see which course they suggest for you.

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Agriscience:

Forestry

Horticulture

Plant Science ES

Small Animal Management

Large Animal Production

Wildlife Management

Art:

Basic Art Design

*2D Art Design Level 1

*3D Art Design Level 1

Business:

Microsoft Office Word & Power Point

Family & Consumer Education:

Nutrition & Wellness

Baking & Pastry

Intro to Health Careers

Information Technology (IT):

Introduction to Computer Science

Music:

Concert Band

Women’s Choir

Concert Choir (by audition only)

Music Technology

Intro to Music Theory

Technology & Engineering:

Power and Metals Technology

*Machine Tool/CNC

Woods 1

World Language:

Spanish 1

Freshman Year Electives

Asterisk's *** depicts classes that have a pre-requisite.

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Study Halls

Students are required to take 7 credits a year

This allows each student to have 1 credit of study hall per year.

We encourage all students to take at least 1 study hall per semester.

However, a student can take 8 credits and not have a study hall

*** Balancing school, rigor of courses, activities and work is crucial

as students begin their high school career ***

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Getting Involved In Activities:

Athletics:

Baseball
Basketball (girls & boys)
Cross Country
Dance Team
Football
Golf
Softball
Swimming
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Misc Clubs / Activities:

Allies In Diversity
Baking Club
Big Brother/Sisters
Bowling Club
Brett Buhr Archery Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
FFA
Forensics
Global Scholars Program
Math Team
Model UN

Misc Clubs / Activities Con’t.:

Newspaper
National Honor Society (NHS)
Project 180
School Board Rep.-
Student Board Of Education Rep
Student Council
Trap Shoot Club

Music/Theatre:

Jazz Ensemble
Madrigal
Musical
Pep Band
Show Choir
Theatre Club
Vocal Jazz Ensemble

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Getting Involved Is Important�Personal Stories from our Seniors . . . .

Chloe LaCrosse

Basketball
FFA & FFA Officer
NHS
4H
Church Youth Group
Junior Holstein Assoc
Door County Horse and Pony
Youth Apprenticeship

Mathias Snow

Band
Solo Ensemble
Football
Youth Apprenticeship
Camp Invention

Kaylee Griep

NHS
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Student Council Rep and Officer
Class Officer (3 years)
Badger Girl
Project 180
Forensics
Miss Door County Teen
School Board Rep
Cross Country
Dance Team
Track

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College & Career Ready . . .

Southern Door will prepare you, but remember,

everyone’s path

is different!

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College / University Entrance Preparation

Core Credits:

English – 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits

Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2

Social Sciences – 3 credits
Natural Sciences – 3 credits

Biology, Chemistry, Physics (lab sciences)

Four Elective Credits Chosen from Below:

World Language
Fine Arts
Computer Science
Other Academic Areas
Core Content Areas

Some colleges require two of the four elective credits to be in the core content areas

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What Do Colleges Want . . .

. . . Rigor, Rigor, Rigor!

ADMISSION OFFICERS WERE POLLED AND ASKED . . .

What elements are important when considering a college applicant?

College Prep Courses (AP/Honors/Rigorous courses)

ACT/SAT Scores

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Class Rank

Academic Record (Transcript)

Teacher/Counselor Recommendations

Extracurricular / Community Involvement and/or Volunteer Experiences

Unusual Experiences – Living Abroad, Special Honors, Travel, Etc.

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College-Bound Student Athlete

The number of core credits (classes in English, Math, Science and Social Sciences) varies per division
GPA varies per division:

2.3 in Core Courses for Division 1
2.2 in Core Courses for Division 2

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Details available on the NCAA website:

www.ncaaclearninghouse.net

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Technical College Admission�Requirements

Requirements vary by program
Three different types of Certification: Certificate, Technical Degree and Associate's Degree
Some programs require more rigorous coursework in High School and a higher GPA

Health Care Programs

Early Application deadlines for programs

Electrical Lineman, Sonography, Radiology, Dental Hygienist

Click on the clipart above to watch a video to learn more!

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Military

Must receive a high school diploma
Student Services can provide connections with recruiters
Recommend students take the ASVAB during their Junior and/or Senior Year

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What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students

Transcribed Credit Classes

Business:

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel & Outlook

Microsoft Access

Business Law

Business Principles

Marketing Principles

Personal Financial Management

English:

English Composition 1

Oral / Interpersonal Communication

Communication - Writing

Family & Consumer Education:

Nutrition & Wellness

Information Technology:

Website Coding

Transcribed Credit Classes

Math:

College Tech Math

Tech Ed:

Advanced Metal Process

Art:

Photoshop Fundamentals

Illustrator Fundamentals

Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
CNC Machining Pathway
Global Scholars Program
Online Course Work: RVA
Start College Now (11-12^th Grade)
Early College Credit (9-12^th Grade)
Youth Apprenticeship
Work Study (Senior Year with 2.0 or higher GPA)
SOAR

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What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students

Advanced Placement (AP Classes):

Classes are modeled on comparable college courses
Students may earn college credit after taking an AP Exam at the end of the year to demonstrate mastery of the college-level course work
Students scoring a “3” or higher on exams experience greater academic success and higher college graduation rate
Exam cost $94 vs. tuition for one 3 credit college course (approx. $800 - $1300)

Southern Door’s AP Class Offerings:

AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Studio Art - 2D Design
AP Studio Art - Drawing

AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics

AP Seminar
AP Research
AP American History
AP Music Theory

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What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students�

Global Scholars Program�

Allows students the opportunity to be proficient in a second language and have cross-cultural understanding. The following are the requirements:

Four years of the same World Language
Four credits of approved global courses
Reflection on eight pieces of cultural media
Participation in four global activities
20 hour global service learning project

World Language Facts:

2 Years of a World Language are required for admission at: UW Madison
2 Years of a World Language are strongly recommended, but not required, for the other UW Systems and/or Private Colleges
World Languages count as rigorous academic coursework

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What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students

Online Coursework: RVA

Allows students to supplement and enhance their education by taking online courses in areas that SD may not have offerings. Can take additional AP courses not offered at Southern Door

Start College Now (11-12^th Grade)

Allows students take classes at the Technical College that can be used toward a program they wish to enter after graduation or used toward General Electives at the 4 year college.
Classes are paid for by the High School

Early College Credit (9-12^th Grade)

Allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit.

Classes are paid for by the High School

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What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students

Youth Apprenticeships

SD is a member of the Ahnapee Regional Youth Apprenticeship Consortium
Youth Apprenticeship offers Work-Based Experiential Learning Experiences for our students
Students will partake in job-shadows, develop a resume, obtain employment
Youth Apprenticeships allow students to earn valuable

knowledge and skills outside of the high school classrooms by

getting a minimum of 450 hours of on-the-job training.

Students earn high school credits while at work
Students obtain a certificate from the DWD after completion

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Academic & Career Planning

Students will be developing an Academic Career Plan in Grades 6-12 through Xello and Career Planning Meetings with their counselors and through work in the classroom.
Students are able to explore careers and colleges, take Interest Inventories and record their thoughts and/or ideas on careers

What SD Offers to Prepare Our Students

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Questions ???

Please see Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Paye

at the conclusion of this presentation

if you have any questions.

Thank you for coming!