Program of Studies Orientation for 8 th Grade Students Moorestown High School Class of 2013.
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Program of Studies Orientation for 8th Grade
StudentsMoorestown High School
Class of 2013
Congratulationson being a member of the Class of 2013• H.S. Counseling Services
– One counselor all 4 years– Appointment procedure
• See your counselor for– Social concerns– Emotional support– Academic issues– Career & College advice
Counselors
Mr. Johnson
Ms. Lehrer
Mr. Rodriguez
Ms. Taron
Scheduling Process• Complete Course Selection Form• Return with Parent Signature• Make course selections based on
– 8th grade teacher recommendation• English, Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies, World Language• Based on department criteria &
prerequisite courses
– Graduation requirements
– Interests or aptitudes in subject areas
– Prepare for career
– Meet college entrance requirements
– Meet NCAA initial eligibility
Students must . . .• Be scheduled for a
minimum of 32.5 credits each year.
– There are 40 available periods each week.
– Each class meeting per week is 1 credit.
• Successfully pass a minimum of 120 credits.
• Pass the HS Proficiency Assessment (HSPA).
To graduate from MHS!
Scheduling Timeline• 8th Grade
orientation (today)• Parent Orientation
– Held in January
• March – Level Recommendations
• March 30-April 2
Indiv. Meetings to input courses
• May—Master schedule built
• June – Course conflict resolution
• August--schedule mailed to you
Four-Year Planning Sheet
Courses—Grade 9 Cr. Courses—Grade 10 Cr.
1 English 1 5 1 English 2 5
2 Physical Ed./Health 9 4 2 Physical Ed./Health 10 4
3 World History 5 3 U.S. History Survey 5
4 Biology 6 4 Chemistry 6
5 Algebra 1 5 5 Geometry 5
6 World Language 5 6 World Language 5
7 Required Elective: Music, Art, Business, IT, Fam.Con. Science
5 7 Required Elective: Music, Art, Business, IT, Fam. Con. Science (not taken previously)
5
8 Study Hall or Req. Elective ? 8 Study Hall or Req. Elect ?
Total Credits (32.5 min.) Total Credits (32.5 min.)
Courses—Grade 11 Cr. Courses—Grade 12 Cr.
1 English 3 5 1 English 4 5
2 Physical Ed./Health 11 4 2 Physical Ed./Health 12 4
3 Junior History Requirement
(2 @ 2.5)
5 3 Social Studies Elective 5
4 Physics/Environmental Science 6 4 Science Elective (Physics or Environmental Science)
6
5 Algebra II 5 5 Math (continue sequence) 5
6 World Language (3rd year) 5 6 World Language (4th year) 5
7 Remaining Req. Elective 2.5 7 Elective/Electives in 1 of 5 subject areas
2.5
8 Study Hall or Electives ? 8 Elective, Study or Senior Option
?
Total Credits (32.5 min.) Total Credits (32.5 min.)
Standard Freshman Courses
English (5 credits)
World History (5 credits)
Mathematics (5 credits)
World Language (5 credits)
LUNCH
Physical Education/Health (4 credits)
Science (6 credits)
Visual, Performing, Practical Arts, Computers (2.5 – 5 credits)
Elective or Study Hall
Minimum: 32.5 credits
Maximum: 40 credits
Graduation RequirementsClass of 2013• Careers—2.5 crs.• Computers—2.5
crs.• English—20 crs.• Math—15 crs.• Physical Ed./Health
—every year=16 Crs.
• Science—15 crs.• US History—10 crs.• World History—5 crs.• World Language—10 crs.• Visual/Performing Arts - 5 crs.• Business & Information
Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Industrial Technology – 5 crs.
Your High School Record
• Transcript– Courses– Grades– Grade Point
Average (GPA)
Your High School Record
• Transcript– Courses– Grades– Grade Point
Average (GPA)
• Athletics– Eligibility
13.75/27.5 cr.
Your High School Record
• Transcript– Courses
– Grades
– Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Athletics– Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr.
• Activities– Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr.
– Some activities
Athletics
Boys Girls Fall
Cross Country Cross Country Football Field Hockey Soccer Soccer
Tennis Volleyball
Winter Basketball Basketball Bowling Bowling Swimming Swimming Track Track Wrestling
Spring Baseball Softball Lacrosse Lacrosse Track Track Golf Golf Tennis Volleyball
R turn to ... R ore H ec d
Art Club Aeronautics Club
Math Team
Challenge Club Multi-Cultural Club Cheerleaders Nutshell--Yearbook Community Service Projects Nutshell Magazine Dance Squad Outdoor/Environmental Club Drama Club P.O.W.E.R. Forensics Photography Club Homework Club Project Graduation Honor & Service Society Spanish Club Human Rights Action Alliance (HRAA) Stock Market Game Interact Club Student Association Knowledge Bowl Team S.U.D.S. Latin Club The Voice—school newspaper Le Cercle Francais MAGIC
Activities
Next Slide
Importance of High School Years• Fresh start
– Academic, social
• Get involved– Athletics,
Activities, Community Service
• Transcript—permanent (forever) record
• Attendance policy– Lose credit after
10 absences yr courses
– Lose credit after 5 absences semester courses