Grade 8 Orientation

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School,

a comprehensive High School, in a comprehensive High School, in partnership with family and community, partnership with family and community, provides a challenging and relevant provides a challenging and relevant curriculum in a safe, personalized, learning curriculum in a safe, personalized, learning environment that promotes respect and environment that promotes respect and tolerance while encouraging all students to tolerance while encouraging all students to set high standards, achieve academic set high standards, achieve academic success, and continue to learn and success, and continue to learn and contribute to society.contribute to society.

PRINCIPAL – MR. BUCKLEY

ASST. PRINCIPAL – MRS. MANIATIS

Introductions:Guidance Counselors . . .A House - Jodi Hernandez A - J

Taryn Broughton K - Z Linda Mitchell K - Z &

VokeB House - Jennifer Dinarello A - J Gina Schoenfeld K - ZC House - Elizabeth McGovern A - JDept. Head Antonio Braganca K - Z

Mrs. Hernandez, A-House Guidance

Mrs. Dinarello, B-House Guidance

House System

• Three Houses :

• A House – Mr. Krol

• B House – Mr. Bua

• C House – Ms. Randall

Your guidance counselor, locker, and home room are in your assigned House.

C

A

B

• Mr. Krol, A-House Dean

Mr. Bua, B-House Dean

Ms. Randall, C-House Dean

Daily Schedule

• 7 periods per day• No rotation• 7:10 AM Opening Bell

• 7:20 AM Announcements• 7:35 AM Period 1• 10:53 AM Period 5/Lunch

• 1:50 PM Dismissal

Ms. Mitchell, A-House Guidance

Mrs. Schoenfeld, B-House Guidance

Courses Required for Graduation :

• English 4 years (20 credits)

• Social Studies 3 years (15 credits)

• Science 2 years (10 credits)

• Mathematics 3 years (15 credits)

• Wellness (P.E.) 4 year (7.5 credits)

(includes Physical Education & Health)

• MCAS – Science, ELA & Math

Ms. Broughton, A-House Guidance

MCAS REQUIREMENTS

• CLASS OF 2012 AND BEYOND

• ELA - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO REMEDIATION)

• MATH - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO FURTHER R.)

• SCIENCE - MIN. 220 (BIO. ,CHEM. OR PHYS.)

Credits Needed :

• You must earn a total of 115 credits for graduation.

(67.5 credits of required subjects and 47.5 credits in electives)

• In order to continue to play sports you must be currently passing the equivalent of 20 credits in the previous term.

Mrs. McGovern, C-House Guidance

Mr. Braganca, C-House Guidance

Typical Freshman Schedule:

• English 9• Algebra or Geometry• U.S. History• Biology• Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Portuguese,

Latin, German, Greek, Italian)• Wellness I• Electives (3 semester classes or 1 full year & 1

semester class

Sample Electives for Grade Nine

• Vocational: Exploratory (rotation of culinary, cosmetology, electronics, child development classes)

• Full Year Electives: Chorus, Band, Intro to Business, Marketing, ROTC

• Half Year Electives: Accounting, Microsoft Office, Internet Web Design, Photo, Cosmetology, Fashion, Keyboarding, Visual Basic, Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, Culinary, Speech, Sports Writing, Drama, Garage Band, Piano, Composition, Child Development, Clothing Design, History of Essex,

Military History WWII

Attendance Policy:• Five or more undocumented absences within one

quarter ultimately result in an “F” for the quarter • Students may make up work within 10 days of their

absence.• Students must bring a note which documents reason

for absence to Dean of Students (those with note, but who do not make-up work will still receive a zero.)

• Students who are without documented absences from school will receive a zero.

• Four tardies equal 1 absence• 17 undocumented absences fails course

What Do Levels Mean?

• Level 1 - Honors

• Level 2 - College Preparatory 1

• Level 3 - College Preparatory 2

• The grades that you earn in the previous year determine placement in your courses.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES ~

Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics 1, Physics C, Computer Science, Calculus, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, US History, European History, US Government, Psychology, World History, Economics,

Spanish, Studio Art

“After School Help”

• Teachers stay at least one day each week

• to help students.

• Meet with your teacher if:

* you have work to make-up from

an absence

* do not understand a lesson

* feel that you are falling behind in a course

Co-curricular Activities

• Clubs:• Art• Band Color Guard• Cheerleader• Chess• Computer Science• Deca• Foreign Language• International Club• Media Communications• META• National Honor Society• Peer Leadership• Peer Mediation• School Partners Abroad• Science• Ski• Stage One

• Athletics:• Cross Country• Field Hockey

• Football

• Soccer

• Volleyball• Golf• Basketball

• Gymnastics

• Hockey• Track• Swimming• Baseball

• Lacrosse

• Softball• Tennis

ART DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Millman – Department Head

9th grade electivesStudio Art I & Studio Art IICeramics I & Ceramics IISculpture I & Sculpture IIPhoto IDigital Photo I

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY DEPT.

Dr. Costa – Department Head

Electives

* Accounting 1 & 2

* Intro to Banking

* Microsoft Office

* Internet Web Design

* You and the Law

\ * Exploring Technology Today

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

MRS. HAGUE- DEPARTMENT HEAD

9th Grade Electives:

* Composition

* Speech

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

MRS. MARCHETTI – DEPARTMENT HEAD

9th grade electives:

* Clothing Design 1 & 2

* Child Development 1

Foreign Language

MS. BRANQUINHO DEPARTMENT HEAD

French, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Latin, German, Italian

MATHEMATICSMs. Posteraro –Department Head

Freshman Elective:

Intro to Computer Science

Performing ArtsMr. Simmons - Director

9th Grade Electives: Mixed Chorus, Concert Band, Improvisation Troupe, Drama,

Stagecraft & Scene Design, From Bach to Rock, Garage Band, Piano

Science Department

Mr. Hyatt – Department Head

Air Force Junior ROTC

Major Ruocco – Department Head

SOCIAL STUDIESMr. McCue – Department Head

9th Grade Electives: History of Essex County, Military History WWII

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

MRS. FERRI – DIRECTOR9th Grade Elective: EXPLORATORY

Rotation of classes includes: Culinary Arts, Cosmetology,

Electronics, Child Development

PVMHS: Course Selection Sheet Grade 9

Circle the course(s) you would like to select.

Students must have completed prerequisites and meet criteria for H, CP1 - See couse selection book for details

Course # Credit Course Name Course # Credit Course Name Course # Credit Course Name

0001 5 English 9 H Language Vocational Programs Cont'd.

0002 5 English 9 CP1 0401 5 French 1 H 1312 2.5 Autobody Science S1 L3

0003 5 English 9 CP2 0402 5 French 2 H 1313 2.5 Autobody Science S2 L3

2001 5 English 9 SC 0403 5 French 2 CP1 1315 2.5 Automotive S1 L3

0409 5 Spanish 1 H 1316 2.5 Automotive S2 L3

0100 5 US History 1 H 0410 5 Spanish 2 H 1317 2.5 Automotive Science S1 L3

0101 5 US History 1 CP 1 0411 5 Spanish 2 CP1 1318 2.5 Automotive Science S2 L3

0102 5 US History 1 CP2 0417 5 Portuguese 1 H 1320 2.5 Carpentry S1 L3

2015 5 US History 1 SC 0419 5 Portuguese 2 H 1321 2.5 Carpentry S2 L3

0423 5 Greek 1 H 1322 2.5 Carpentry Science S1 L3

0200 5 Algebra 1 CP1 0425 5 Greek 2 H 1323 2.5 Carpentry Science S2 L3

0202 5 Algebra 1 CP2 0426 5 Greek 2 CP1 1360 2.5 Wood Design/Fabr 1

0204 5 Geometry H 0430 5 Latin 1 H 1361 2.5 Wood Design Fabr 2

2005 5 Algebra 1 SC 0433 5 German 1H 1280 5 Electronics 1 L3

0435 5 German 2 H 1281 5 Electronics 1- Science L3

0300 5 Biology 1 H 0436 5 German 2 CP1 Life Skills Only

0301 5 Biology 1 CP1 0460 5 Italian 1 H 2020 LS English 9

0302 5 Biology 1 CP2 Physical Education 2021 LS Math 9

2010 5 Biology SC 1060 2.5 Wellness 1 2024 LS Science 9

2025 LS US History 9

2045 5 Learning Center Vocational Programs 2061 Occ Foods 1/2

2046 5 Transitional Skills/LLRS 1310 2.5 Autobody Repair S1 L3 2062 Creative Computing

1311 2.5 Autobody Repair S2 L3 2090 Adaptive PE/Health 1/2

2022 5 LS Work Exp/Independent Living

9th GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES AFJROTC

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 1268 2.5 Cosmo/Fashion Exploratory 1101 5 Aerospace 1

0600/0665 2.5 Accounting 1 CP 1/Acctng. 2 CP1 0700 2.5 Clothing Design & Cons. 1 1160 2.5 Aerospace 1 1/2 year

0606 5 Intro to Business 0701 2.5 Clothing Design & Cons. 2 SOCIAL STUDIES

0631 2.5 Intro to Banking and Finance 0770 2.5 Child Development 1 0103 2.5 History of Essex County

0662 2.5 Microsoft Office 1 PERFORMING ARTS 0104 2.5 Military History WWII

0663 2.5 Internet & Web Design 1 0920 5 Mixed Chorus MATHEMATICS

0660 2.5 Keyboarding 1 0921 2.5 Mixed Chorus 1/2 Year 0250 2.5 Programming in Visual Basic 1

0667 2.5 You and the Law 1 0925 5 Concert Band 0251 2.5 Programming in Visual Basic 2

0669 2.5 You and the Law 2 0950 2.5 Improvisation Troupe ELL

0651 2.5 Exploring Technology Today 0960 2.5 Drama 1 0500 5 ESL 1

0612 2.5 Financial Records Exploratory 0961 2.5 Drama 2 0501 5 ESL 2

0650 2.5 Internet & Web Design 2 0962 2.5 Stagecraft & Scenic Design 0502 5 ESL 3

0610 2.5 Microsoft Office 2/3 0966 2.5 From Bach to Rock 0505 5 Reading 1

0652 2.5 Money and Investing 0965 2.5 Garage Band 0506 5 Reading 2

0670 2.5 Sports and Entertainment Mktg. 0975 2.5 Basic Piano 0507 5 Reading 3

ENGLISH VISUAL ARTS 0512 5 US History 2

0055 2.5 Sports Writing 0860 2.5 Studio Art I 0513 5 US History 1

0061 2.5 Composition 0863 2.5 Fine Crafts I 0516 5 Pre Algebra

0068 2.5 Speech Communications 1 0870 2.5 Photo I 0518 5 Science 1

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE 0862 2.5 Ceramics I 0520 5 ESL Support

0740 2.5 Culinary Arts Exploratory 0865 2.5 Sculpture I

List 5 electives in order of preference, #1 being 1

the one you want most. We will make every effort 2

to accommodate your choices, however we 3

cannot guarantee you will get your choices. 4

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Student Signature:_________________________________________________________________________

Guidance Counselor Signature:_______________________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

Sample 9th Grade

Scheduling Sheet