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Freshman Parent MeetingMISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to create a learning environment
that will enable THS students to become
independent, life-long learners and responsible
citizens in a technologically
advanced society.
THEODORE HIGHBobcat Academy CLASS OF 2018 - Since 1920
BOBCAT NEWS
Welcome! Assistant Principals
Mr. David Diaz (A-E)
Mrs. Andrea Dennis (F-L)
Mr. Don Mitchell (M-R)
Dr. Yulanda Clinton (S-Z)
Administrators as Advisors
Mrs. Andrea Dennis Freshman Academy Coordinator
Mrs. Patty Parris Signature Academy Specialist
Mr. Eric Terry Resource Officer
July 29, 2014
Principal Ronald Rowell
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Counseling Staff
Ms. Mary Mathiack Front Office Secretary
Mrs. Darleen Hudson Principal’s Secretary
July 29, 2014
Office Staff
Ms. Jamie Jones 9th and 10th(A-J)
Mrs. Sharon Lawless 11th and 10th(S-Z)
Dr. Jimise Mitchell 12th and 10th(K-R)
Mr. Mike Livingston Registrar
Mrs. Nancy McKenzie Bookkeeper
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Freshman Academy
THS has a senior mentoring program.
Select seniors tutor ninth graders and
serve as their peer mentors.
July 29, 2014
Strategies have been put in place to ensure that new ninth graders successfully transition into high school and complete their freshman year.
Did You Know?
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Signature Academy Industry and Engineering
Did You Know?Each student will select an academy at the end of freshman year.
Students will explore all academies throughout 9th grade during Career Preparedness classes.
July 29, 2014
Other Academies
The Industry and Engineering Academy (I&E) will provide mentoring opportunities, apprenticeships and job shadowing through collaboration with business partners.
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Student Schedules
Did You Know?A student must earn 7 credits to move to a
sophomore homeroom.
July 29, 2014
Classes are divided into two semesters1st semester runs August-December
2nd semester runs January-June
A student will take 5 classes each semester (includes the short block)
A student may earn 4.5 credits each semester
Credits are awarded at the end of the semesterA student must earn 28 credits to graduate
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Diploma Requirements - Class of 2018
July 29, 2014
4 English Credits
4 Math Credits
4 Science Credits
4 Social Studies Credits
1 Career Preparedness Credit
1 Physical Education Credit
3 CTE/Foreign Language/Arts
Education Credit
½ Health credit
6.5 Elective Credits
Advanced Honors Endorsement
•Student must pass core requirements at HR, AP, DE or IB level
•Student must pass 4 years of English instruction at HR, AP, DE or IB level
•Student must pass Algebra I and Geometry as one-semester courses
•Student must pass HR algebra II with Trigonometry and one other HR, AP or DE level mathematics credit
•Student must pass HR Biology, CP Chemistry I, CP or AP physics and one other upper level science credit
•Student must pass 4 years of Social Studies instruction at HR, AP or DE level
•Student must pass two credits in the same world language
•Student must earn a minimum of 30 total credits
•Student must maintain 3.5 GPA (cumulative grade point average) and have acceptable attendance and conduct
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Testing
In 2014, eleven THS students earned the AP Scholar Award
for successfully passing three or more national AP
exams. One student was a NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR!
July 29, 2014
Students have a number of standardized tests to take throughout their high school tenure.
End of Course Test (EOC) Administered at the end of the semester in select core courses.
End of Quarter Test (EQT) Administered at the end of each quarter in core courses. Accounts for 20% of quarter average.
PLAN Test Administered in the fall to all 10th graders.
ACT Administered in the spring to all 11th graders.
AP Exam Administered to students enrolled in AP courses.
Did You Know?
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Support for Advanced Students
July 29, 2014
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Support for Grade Level Students
July 29, 2014
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Support for Struggling Students
July 29, 2014
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JROTC
Did You Know?In 2014, one of our students was awarded a scholarship to Marion Military Institute.
THS students trained and ran in formation across the Dauphin Island Bridge.
July 29, 2014
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Fine and Performing Arts
July 29, 2014
Did You Know?Over 90% of the AP Art students at THS who tested this year passed their exams and earned college credit.
THS students placed best overall and best in the high school division for the 2014 MAWSS Watercolor Contest.
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Sports
July 29, 2014
Did You Know?Mr. Eric Collier has taken the helm as the new head football coach.
In 2014, our varsity basketball team made it to the “Elite 8” in the state.
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Attendance
Bell Schedule
Take In: 7:20 a.m.Dismissal: 2:40 p.m.
Tardy stations are set up to document students who fail to make it to class on time!
Disciplinary actions are in place for tardies.
July 29, 2014
Students are expected to be present and on time each day. Each block counts separately.
Zero Credits
A “No Credit” will be issued if a student has 5 or more unexcused absences Absences are counted in each class separately. Four parent notes (excused) are allowed per semester.
Four tardies = 1 unexcused absence
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UniformsStudents must abide by the uniform policy established by the school. The complete policy may be found in the student handbook as well as the school’s website under “Parent Info”. Failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in disciplinary action.
July 29, 2014
Theodore High will open a school store this year. School jackets and other items may be purchased there.
Did You Know?
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Checking Your Child’s Progress
July 29, 2014
How do I access this information?
1. Go to www.mcpss.com and select “Student Grades” on the right side of the page. You will be taken to the INOW website.
2. Type in your child’s username and password. You may contact the parent organizer at 221-3351 x 71536 for this information.
3. Click “Login”.
INOW is a web-based program that provides information about students:
Course SchedulesGradesDisciplineAttendance
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Website What Information Will I Find?
Facts About the School
Latest News
School Highlights
Master Calendar
Staff Contacts
Classroom Assignments
Career Explorations
Scholarships
Guidance
July 29, 2014
http://theodore.mcs.schoolinsites.com
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Parents, Stay Involved!
PTO
Join PTO and other parent committees to share your voice on
school policy and programs.
July 29, 2014
Surveys and Suggestion Box on THS Website
Parent To Do List:
Monitor Grades and Attendance
Join a School Committee
Volunteer Chaperone Field Trips Meet with Teachers