CDO Sophomore Class Presentation

1. CDO Sophomore ClassPresentation Oh The Places You’ll Go!

2. Welcome Back IDENTIFICATION • Student ID #- Memorize it! • Student ID - Wear it! • Access to computers, library services, CDO events, testing, and more

3. Academic Calendar • Academic system based on 2 semesters- Fall & Spring • Grades posted in December and May on your Transcript

4. Grades • 4 ½ and 9 week quarter grades are for eligibility purposes- • At 4 ½ weeks you can earn back eligibility with passing grades and GPA 2.0 or above. • At 9 weeks you could lose or regain your eligibility.

5. Who’s Your Counselor? Ms. Paula Evans 9-12 A-E Ms. Pati Mapp 9-12 F-L Ms. Julie Cota 9-12 M-P & JTED Ms. Michelle Barcanic Pre IB & 11-12 IB Ms. Jessica Dale 9-12 Q-Z

6. How To Contact Your Counselor? Make an appointment in the counseling office Send your counselor an email! Ms. Evans – pevans@amphi.com Ms. Mapp- pmapp@amphi.com Ms. Cota- jcota@amphi.com Ms. Barcanic- mbarcani@amphi.com Ms Dale- jdale@amphi.com

7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 22 credits to graduate- • Passing AIMS- reading, writing & math • Developing your ECAP- Educational Career Action Plan- register your account with AzCIS online portfolio High School diploma4 year college(16 core credits) English 4 4 Math 4 4 (above algebra 1) Science 3 3 (Lab science) Social studies 3 2 CTE/JTED 1 0 Fine Art * 1 1 Electives 5.5 PE 1.5 Foreign Lang 0 2 years same language TOTALS 22 16

8. Diploma Earned General Diploma Pass all classes required to graduate Pass AIMS ECAP submitted Honors Same as general requirements Must take 12 credits of advanced placement classes Must have a 3.5 GPA or better IB Diploma Specific IB Curriculum

9. Registering for Classes • Starts Early Spring • Classes are a year long commitment • Sections are set based on your course selection- limited sections • Talk with your Parents/ Guardians • Talk with your counselor • Honors/ Advanced/ Pre AP & AP courses/JTED

10. DROP/ADD POLICYFALL SEMESTER • 10 School Days to Drop Class!!!! • Dropping must be done in person • NO Specific teacher requests will be made • Changes will be considered on a first come first serve basis

11. Drop/Add PolicySpring Semester • You have the first 5 days of the semester to adjust your schedule • Level changes must occur within the first 5 weeks of the semester • Any and all schedule changes require a signature from both teachers.

12. ATTENDANCE POLICY • CDO like all public schools gets funded by student attendance. • At 10 consecutive unexcused OR excused absences a student can be withdrawn from school

13. What to do if you are absent? Many teachers have websites, where they post their homework and classroom lessons. If your teacher has one, CHECK IT! After 3 consecutive days absent you can make a “homework request” by calling the main office. Your teachers will send your work to the office for someone to pick up and/or you can arrange for work via email. You are solely responsible for requesting, completing, and returning all missing assignments in a timely manner.

14. Advocate For Yourself Self directed learning Attend tutorial Ask for help from: Use school websites Teachers Create a homework schedule Parent/Guardians Friends Use a planner Counselor Librarian Get a copy of the Study habits/ Advocate Nurse Study Skills/tutoring resource Security handout Administrators Other staff

15. CAMPUS SAFETY Help create a Pro Dream environment by: Using the Silent Witness Hotline to report : bullying vandalism violence of any kind drug use suicidal behavior and /or depression 696-5564

16. ECAPEducational Career Action Plan Goal is to create an accessible on line portfolio used to develop a post high school plan through a variety of exploration tools and resources Your ECAP begins by opening up your Arizona Career Information Systems account AzCIS This is YOUR ECAP. You can explore your post high school options at any time. You will have limited time in class to log on to this account. You are encouraged to work independently.

17. ECAP CONTINUED Your ECAP will assist you in: • Exploring your interests, getting to know yourself • Trade school, Junior college, Military, University • choosing a major/career • Finding the right college program • Exploring financial aid and scholarship opportunities • Getting you through the college application process • Writing and building a functional resume • And much more http://azcis.intocareers.org

18. SOPHOMORE CHECKLIST • Choose a rigorous and challenging course-load • Meet with your counselor. This person will be essential for you to help you make your college and career options as well as testing preparation. • Start taking practice exams- PSAT • Take a more active role in your sports, clubs or community service. Try to find opportunities where you can exercise leadership, organization, and cooperative skills. • Continue to explore and develop your ECAP • Talk to your Parents/Guardians about your plans for college so they can support your dreams

19. VOCABULARY Quarter Semester Credit GPA-unweighted/weighted Transcript 16 core credits ECAP Pre AP courses AP courses IB diploma Honors Diploma NCAA CTE JTED Fine Art Extracurricular Activity Jr College Trade School University Scholarship Financial Aid Credit deficient PSAT/SAT/ACT ASVAB

20. Handouts transcript AzCIS log on instructions Study/Habits/Study Skills/Tutoring resource handout