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Welcome to Delano High School!

Welcome to Delano High School!. 8th Grade Registration Meeting. Welcome and Introductions . We are EXCITED to have each of you join the Delano High School Family! “Not only does your child attend here, but you do too” Dr. Steven Heil, Principal Mr. Joe Vieau, Assistant Principal

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Welcome to Delano High School!

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  1. Welcome to Delano High School! 8th Grade Registration Meeting

  2. Welcome and Introductions We are EXCITED to have each of you join the Delano High School Family! “Not only does your child attend here, but you do too” Dr. Steven Heil, Principal Mr. Joe Vieau, Assistant Principal Ms. Lisa Elfmann, Principal Wright Tech

  3. Agenda • The Delano Way • Expectations and Transitions • College and Career Ready • Wright Technical Center • Sophomore and above Classes & Programs • High Honors Process (Types of diplomas) • Explore Test results • Academic requirements • The Registration Process • Multiple Student Families • Stay Connected

  4. The Delano Way! • Show up • Show up on time • Work Hard • Failure is not an option

  5. Expectations and Transitions • One of the premiere high schools in the country • Outstanding reading, writing, and math scores on State Tests • Superior ACT scores • National Merit Scholars

  6. College & Career Ready: “A Foundation to Success” • 5 Year Plan • What is it? • Why? • What if I have questions?

  7. Wright Technical Center Programs at Wright Technical Center in Buffalo

  8. Sophomore and above Classes and Programs – A look ahead at DHS • Advanced Classes • Advanced Placement (AP) • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) • Capstone (Wright Tech Center) • College in the Schools (CIS) • Articulated Agreement Classes • Technical Centers/Colleges • Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) • On-line Learning

  9. High Honors Process • Three types of Diplomas • High Honors: GPA of 3.670 and 22 credits from a specified group of classes (CIS LA 12) • Distinction: GPA of 3.500 and meet standard curriculum requirements • Standard Diploma

  10. EXPLORE TEST RESULTS • How does my child score on national college readiness benchmarks? • How will I know if they are improving? • Answer: PLAN Test – followed by ACT Sample Results Report

  11. Academic Requirements • Total number of credits is 58 to graduate • English: 8 credits • Social Studies: 8 credits • Science: 7 credits total (2 are a Chemistry or Physics) • Math: 6 credits minimum (8-16 recommended) • All students must take through Algebra II or Math Apps • PE & Health: 4 total (2¾ PE & 1¼ Health) • Technology: 1 credit • Art: 2 credits • Electives: 22 credits (up to 28 credits)

  12. Registration Process *Timeline – Students Mon. Jan 28 get booklets Thur. Jan 31 return sheets*Registration Conferences: Monday February 4, 2013 at your scheduled time *Schedules in May *Alternate Courses 4 must be selected *Preparations http://www.delano.k12.mn.us

  13. Registration Process*Timeline*Registration Conferences Monday February 4 at your scheduled time. • http://www.delano.k12.mn.us *Schedules in May*Alternate Courses 4 must be selected *Preparations

  14. Multiple Student Families Should have received an email and voicemail from school to schedule convenient times. See me after the meeting if you have not scheduled your conference times.

  15. Stay Connected Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DelanoHighSchool Twitter @DHS_tigers Principals Blog http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/sitepages/pid30.php

  16. Questions?

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