NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION · 2019-01-12 · NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION Reservoir High School January 10,...
Transcript of NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION · 2019-01-12 · NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION Reservoir High School January 10,...
CREDITS/COURSESSubject
AreaCurrent Requirements
English
4 Credits Including:- 1 credit in English 9- 1 credit in English 10- 1 credit in English 11- 1 credit in English 12
Math
3 Credits and 4 Years of Participation Including:
- 1 credit in Algebra 1- 1 credit in Geometry
Subject Area
Current Requirements
Science
3 Credits in laboratory-based science that are aligned to the Maryland Science Standards and the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA). The student’s course sequence must include courses in the following disciplines:
- Earth Space Science- Life Science- Physical Science
Social Studies
3 Credits Including:- 1 credit in US History- 1 credit in Local, State and
National Government- 1 credit in World History
CREDITS/COURSESSubject Area Current Requirements
Program Choice
Option 1: World Language- 2 credits in World Language OR- 2 credits in American Sign
Language
Option 2: Advanced Technology- 2 credits in an approved
Technology Education Sequence
● Advanced Technological Applications
● Advanced Design Application
Option 3: Career & Technology (CTE)- 4-5 credits in a CTE Program OR- 4 credits in Career Research &
Development (CRD)
Subject Area
Current Requirements
Fine Arts1 Credit
- See course list on page 6
Physical Education
1/2 Credit, Including:- Lifetime Fitness
Health1/2 Credit, Including:
- Health Education or Current Health Issues
Technology Education
1 Credit- See course list on page 7
Electives1-3 Credits to Include Courses Beyond Requirements
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
● ENGLISH○ English 10 PARCC○ English 11 PARCC*
● MATH○ Algebra 1 PARCC○ Geometry PARCC*○ Algebra 2 PARCC*
● SCIENCE○ MISA
● SOCIAL STUDIES○ Government HSA
* = tests used to determine College and Career Readiness
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
● SERVICE LEARNING HOURS○ 75 Hours
● WORLD OF WORK○ Four-Year Plan○ Resume○ Mock Interview
TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
● CORE ACADEMIC COURSES○ English 9○ Math○ Science○ US History
Students’ schedules are made up of 7 credits
● OTHER COURSE OPTIONS○ Lifetime Fitness/Health○ World Language○ Fine Art○ Technology Education○ Elective
QUESTIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE
● If you have questions regarding your child’s schedule, please reach out to their high school counselor (by student last name):
Linda Packman (A-B) [email protected]
Stephanie Thurmon (C-Gl) [email protected]
Brian Drnec (Gm-K) [email protected]
Lindsay Beil (L-O) [email protected]
Jill Altshuler (P-Sm) [email protected]
Frank White (Sn-Z) [email protected]
ROLE OF THE PARENT
● Talk with your child about their goals for the next four years and beyond
● Review course recommendations with your child and make the best decision for your child
● Communicate with your child’s teachers regarding their progress and recommendations
● Take the most rigorous courses possible while enjoying other aspects of high school - find the right balance!!!
FOLDER CONTENTSLEFT SIDE
- Folder Contents- Tonight’s Agenda- School Profile- School Map- School Communication- Who to Contact- Student Organizations & Athletics- Reservoir Scholars
RIGHT SIDE
- Tonight’s Evaluation- Student Services- G/T Research Program- English- Mathematics- Science- Social Studies- PE/Health- World Language- CTE- Fine Arts