EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE November 15, 2015

8 classes per year (40 credits)◦4 classes, 80 minutes each per day

1 block each day is for a 40 minute lunch and a 40 minute study hall

◦Classes rotate every other day!

A-Day B-DayBlock 1 (7:30 - 8:50) Spanish 1 Art IBlock 2 (9:00 - 10:20) Geometry Honors World History Academic

Block 3 (10:25 - 11:05 / 11:05 - 11:45)

Lunch / Study Hall Lunch / Pathways to

College & CareerBlock 4 (11:50 - 12:30 /

12:30 - 1:10)English I Academic Physical Education /

Health Block 5 (1:15 - 2:35) Video I Biology I Honors

All core course recommendations are submitted by 8th grade teachers (English, History, Math, SS, World Language)◦ If you disagree with a teacher’s recommendation, you will

need to appeal this to Tim Conway, Director of Guidance by March 18th!

On scheduling day in February, students will provide their elective “course requests”◦ Course offerings can be found on 8th grade elective sheet

What do parents need to do to register their child at Lakeland Regional High School?

◦ Discuss course & elective options with your child

◦ Return forms you received in the mailing to the Lakeland Guidance Department TODAY! Forms can be returned in Guidance or Media Center If you do not have the forms, they will need to be

returned no later than December 4th.

9th GradePathways to College & Career

Career and College planning, individual learning styles,

time-management and study skills.

11th Grade - Junior Conference

Post Secondary planning meeting with the student and

parent“Job Shadow”

10th Grade - EXPLORE

Career DayPSAT / Pre-ACT

12 Grade – Senior Options

Early Dismissal allowed only for:•Dual Enrollment•Senior Internship•School to Work

Everything matters starting in 9th grade!

Class of 2015:◦83% - 2 & 4 year colleges◦7% - Career / Technical schools◦3% - Military◦4% - Employment◦2% - Other◦1% - Apprenticeship

* 92% went on to post secondary education

Earnings and unemployment rate for people 25 years and over

Unemployment Rate in 2009

Level of Education Completed Mean Annual

Earnings (U.S. Dollars)

14.60% Less than a high school diploma $28,496 9.70% High school graduate, no college $40,352 8.60% Some college, no degree $46,800

7.00%Occupation Program

(trade/vocational school)$46,696

6.80% Associate Degree $48,308 5.20% Bachelor’s degree $71,552 3.90% Master’s degree $82,628 2.50% Doctoral degree $113,308 2.30% Professional degree $114,712

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.

15 AP courses are currently offered at LRHS!◦ Good scores on AP tests can:

Qualify for college level credit

Save money on college tuition

Help your chances for admission to college

Register and select college courses early

If Lakeland does not offer in its curriculum guide, students may take online!

5 college level (dual enrollment) courses offered at LRHS◦ Studying Film (Seton Hall)◦ Finance & Economics (Seton Hall)◦ Earth Systems Science (Syracuse University)◦ Forensic Science (Syracuse University)◦ Research Seminar (Syracuse University)

29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS 65 total athletic teams are offered at

LRHS◦ See p. 58 of your curriculum guide for the sports offered at

LRHS and the eligibility requirements to remain eligible to participate.

*ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES apply to ALL students!*

50+ Clubs to choose from!!!◦ See p. 57 of your curriculum guide for the clubs offered at

LRHS!

Colleges & Employers pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom.

www.lakeland.k12.nj.us

Helpful Tools located on our website:◦ Staff E-mail and Voice Mail◦ Faculty Pages

Shows what to expect for the week!◦ Twitter Page◦ PTO Facebook Page◦ Parent Portal

Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s grades and attendance

Class of 2014:◦100% of students passed the High School

Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) or Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) in Language Arts and Mathematics 98% - Language Arts 94% - Mathematics

PARCC – TBD…

On January 18, 2015 an article on www.nj.com listed “Best School Districts for Your Buck in New Jersey”:

Lakeland Regional High School is #47 in the state!