Welcome to our Information Night - Quabbin Regional High

Welcome to our Information Night

A strong core curriculum

A tradition of success in college placements

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses

Strong MCAS and standardized test scores

A strong line up of Varsity and Sub-Varsity Sports

A large number of clubs and activities

Programs outside of the school walls

What does literature tell us about ourselves?

How much freedom should we sacrifice in the name of security?

Is the American Dream attainable for all?

IPS- Introduction to Physical Science

Dissecting a Fetal Pig

Environmental Science

Field Studies Investigating Vernal Pools

Observing Life

Working with Plants

Horticulture

Chemistry Analyzing Mixtures

Collecting Data

The Physical Sciences

Physics

Predicting Projectiles

Finding the Speed of Sound

Balancing Forces

Kinematics Dynamics

Wave mechanics

Applied Physics: How Things Work

(Capstone Opportunity)

Scientific Research: Enter a Science Fair Project

(Capstone Opportunity)

Nutrition: You are What You Eat

Energy and the Environment

Some New Science Electives

Plants and Their Uses

Astronomy: Look at the Universe

Around You (like a rare Venusian

transit)

Engineering and Technology

Robotics

The Design Process

Test

Collaboration

Computer Science

28 Seat Student Computer Lab

Computer Programming

Web Design

Computer Applications

Netiquette

Computer Art

Capstone Project

Opportunities Sharing Ideas and Expertise

Not Just For Historians Anymore !

World History U.S. History I U.S. History II IB History (SL)

IB History of the Americas (HL)

We offer

But we have so much more…

AP U.S History AP World History

Social Sciences Psychology IB Psychology Sociology

World View Global Perspectives Modern Humanities African Studies Human Geography

Financial Literacy Career Development and

Beyond Personal Economics Macro-economics Micro-economics

Critical Thinking Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics

Plan carefully! Prepare with your future in mind.

Pre-calculus OR IB Math Studies

Advanced Math OR IB Math Studies

(SAT Prep Elective)

Geometry & Algebra II

Algebra I

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Option 1 Option 2

Course Selections Beginning with Algebra I

Math Elective (Statistics, Advanced Math, Trigonometry, Logic)

Algebra II (SAT Prep Elective)

Geometry (MCAS Prep Elective)

Algebra I

Calculus II OR IB Mathematics SL

Calculus I OR IB Mathematics SL

(SAT Prep Elective)

Geometry & Pre-calculus

Algebra II Honors*

Math Elective (Calculus I, Statistics, Logic)

Pre-calculus (SAT Prep Elective)

Geometry

Algebra II Honors*

*Recommendation of 8th grade teacher required

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Option 3 Option 4

Course Selections Beginning with Algebra II

NEW department this fall.

Courses in:

1. Marketing

2. Management

3. Retailing

4. Accounting

5. Hospitality and Tourism

and more…

problem solving

critical thinking

expression

brainstorming

original thought

synthesis

creativity

ideation collaboration

create

• Art Foundations I • Art Foundations

II • Drawing • Illustration

• Printmaking • Junior

Portfolio • Senior

Portfolio

paint

draw

engineer

customize

design

• Digital Imaging I • Digital Imaging II • Digital

Illustration

• Introduction to Graphic Design

Product Design

Web Designer

Photographer

Freelance Animator .

Art Therapy

Fine Arts

Art Teacher

Graphic Designer

Textile and Graphic Designer

Industrial Designer

Fashion Designer

Architect

Interior Designer

Visual Designer

Art Consultant

lllustrator Freelance Animator .

Game Designer

Installation Artist

Interaction Designer

Painter Web Developer

Facilities Space Planner

Senior Brand Designer

Senior Brand Designer

Window Display Designer .

Personal Shopper .

Asset Artist .

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Advertising Director

FX Artist

Art Broker

Sustainable Fashion Designer

Style Advisor

Lead Artist

Concept Artist

Texture Coordinator

Lighting Specialist

Vehicle Artist

Morphing Artist

Storyboard Artist

Pattern Maker

Product Developer

Couturier

Environmental Designer .

Maya Animator

Marketing Manager

Editor

Colorist

Toy Designer

Cartoonist

Graphics Editor

Tradshow Designer.

Gallery Designer

Photo Stylist .

Asset Artist .

Our award winning music department has many ensembles and courses to meet all music students needs: Concert Chorus Show Choir Symphonic Winds Jazz Lab Quabbin Singers Concert Band Orchestra Jazz Ensemble Music Theory AP Music Theory History Of Popular Music

Travel the world! Boost Self Confidence!

Creative

Express!

We now offer Music Theory, AP Music Theory, and History of Popular Music. These courses offer a more in depth study of music and better prepare students who wish to major or minor in music after high school.

Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, and Singers are now ALL YEAR!

Show Choir is now a course during the school day!

Students can enroll for two ensembles which meet during the same time block and

split the time evenly between each ensemble!

There are ensembles that you can schedule during the same time block and receive credit for both. For example: Concert Band and Concert Chorus or Symphonic Winds and Quabbin Singers

Concert Band is available either as a 2 or 3 mester ensemble.

Concert Chorus is available as either a 1 or 2 mester ensemble.

Any grade level can audition for the upper level ensembles.

Make an appointment now by seeing the ensemble director!

Enhances the value of any other college major to potential employers.

Opens up job opportunities in a global world.

Improves achievement on standardized tests.

Strengthens your college application as most schools want students who have studied a foreign language.

American Sign Language

Mandarin Chinese

French

Spanish

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Established in 1967 Distinguished Unit with HONORS

Seven Consecutive Years! 1 of every 7 students is a Cadet

ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO MILITARY SERVICE, NONE!

Develop a High Degree of Personal Honor, Self-reliance, Individual Discipline and Leadership

Promote high school completion and advanced education opportunities

Identify & Develop Leadership Potential

Develop Respect for and Understanding of Authority

Promote Patriotism

Develop Informed and Responsible Citizens

Provide Incentive to Live Healthy and Drug Free Lives

Promote Community Service

How to Wear the Uniform

Basic Drill

Leadership & Followership Traits

“Remember the Titans”

Military Customs & Courtesies

The Flag - Citizenship

Physical Fitness Training

Naval History/Current Events

Physical Education

Lifelong learning through activity

Health

Active learning

Technology in Health I.

Wellness Department course opportunities - Physical Education – P.E. I P.E. II Recreational Lifetime Activities (Advanced P.E. I & II)

Health – Health I Health II

Electives – P.E. Leadership Exercise Physiology & Lifelong Fitness Contemporary Health Issues Sports Medicine

FALL SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Football JV Football Varsity Boys Soccer JV Boys Soccer Varsity Girls Soccer JV Girls Soccer Varsity Field Hockey JV Field Hockey Boys Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Cross Country Boys Varsity Golf Varsity Cheering

WINTER SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL

Varsity Boys Basketball JV Boys Basketball Freshman Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball JV Girls Basketball Freshman Girls Basketball Varsity Wrestling JV Wrestling Varsity Cheering JV Cheering Varsity Boys Indoor Track Varsity Girls Indoor Track

SPRING SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Baseball JV Baseball Varsity Softball JV Softball Boys Track Girls Track Girls Golf Varsity Boys Tennis Varsity Girls Tennis

Link Crew

Student Government

Class Officers

Blue and Gold Key

Women in Technology

Principal’s Council

GSA

Drama

Composting

HOSA

Programming

Internships

Dual Enrollment (MWCC, QCC)

Virtual High School

Community Service

QYI (program with the Athol YMCA)

Student Clerks

College Fairs

Credit for Life

A Trimester Schedule

International Baccalaureate Courses

A Capstone Project requirement for all graduating seniors.

Dozens of new electives

7:15 – 8:24 2.5 English 9A 2.5 English 9B 2.5 IPS B

8:29 – 9:38 2.5 Algebra I A 2.5 Algebra I B 2.5 Algebra I C

9:43 – 11:22 1st lunch 10:22 – 10:52 2nd lunch 10:52 – 11:22

2.5 Wellness 2.5 Chinese I A 2.5 Chinese I B

11:27 – 12:36 2.5 World History A 2.5 IPS A

2.5 World History B

12:41 – 1:50 2.5 NJROTC 2.5 NJROTC 2.5 Business Law

Beginning September 2013 QRHS will be offering the IB Diploma Programme and IB Certificate Courses for Juniors and Seniors What is the IB Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

Top 10 Reasons why IB Diploma Programme is ideal preparation for university:

Academic breadth and depth

Graduates care about more than just results

It creates independent learners who feel prepared

…for the rest of the reasons stop by the table in the cafeteria

AP Programming

Offers breadth of knowledge

For students whose strengths lie in concrete issues and facts

Test-centered

Traditional instructional approach: retaining information

Accepted by colleges around the country

IB Diploma Programme • Emphasizes depth of knowledge • For students whose strengths lie in

questioning, analyzing, and discussing ideas and information

• Student-centered: developing the IB Learner Profile

• Student-centered instructional approach: developing critical thinking & independent learning

• Accepted by colleges around the world

The senior capstone is a student directed experience in which the student demonstrates that he/she has

met the school’s learning expectations.

The Quabbin Regional High School student:

Actively learns and collaborates

Exercises responsible citizenship

Communicates effectively

Effectively uses technology.

Thinks critically.

Thinks creatively.

Course selection process starts next week with assemblies for the middle school.

Programs of Study and Course Selection Sheets.

Students will turn in these sheets to their MS guidance counselor once they have chosen courses and had their sheets signed by a parent.

Course selection sheets include room for electives and alternatives.

If you anticipate coming from out of district, see us tonight about a Program of Studies and the appropriate course selection sheet for your grade.

Folders

Cafeteria

Informational Brochures

Displays

Helpful Staff Members

Program of Studies and Course Selection Sheets.