Brought to you by the Guidance & Counseling Department

• Graduation Requirements• Programs and Options• How to Enter Requests• Resources & Deadlines• What to do if you need assistance

The Course Request Window on Aspen Opens on Monday, 2/1/2021

Closes on Friday, 2/26/2021

Structure of Courses For The Year

August - December December- March March - June

Trimester One Trimester Two Trimester Three

Flex Block Flex Block Flex Block Flex Block

Block 1 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course

Block 2 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course

Block 3 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course

Block 4 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course

Block 5 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course 2.5 Credit Course

Credit Totals Total Credits 12.5 Total Credits 12.5 Total Credits 12.5

Total of 37.5 Credits for the School Year3

High School Graduation Requirements

Credits

Students must earn a minimum of 125 credits total(at least 32.5 credits in senior year)

Competency Testing

MCAS in Math, English, and Science

Community Service

45 hours of community service

Capstone Complete a Senior Capstone

Subjects

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QRHS Core Subject Requirements for Graduation Students must take and pass the following subjects

English20 credits of English, with a minimum of 5 credits each year of high school

Math20 credits of Math, with a minimum of 5 credits each year of high school

Science15 credits of Lab Science -Biology and either Chemistry or Physics

Social Studies

15 credits of Social Studies -World History (or equivalent), US History I & II

World Language

10 credits of the same World Language

Arts 2 courses or 5 total credits in the Arts or Music

Wellness

10 credits of Wellness -ALL students must pass Health I–Students can fulfil some Wellness by participating in Quabbin Athletics

Capstone

All students must successfully complete one of the following in senior year: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, NJROTC Honors, Theory of Knowledge A/B, Capstone Seminar, or Senior Internship.

To See The Full Transcript History

-Log on to the Aspen Student Portal-Go to ‘My Info’- Choose ‘Transcript’-Click on the ‘Filter’ Button-Select ‘All Records’

Graduation Progress Worksheet

Planning Ahead• You do not want to get hung up on ‘prerequisites’

• For Example: Students must take Algebra I before Algebra II

• Students must take Digital Imaging I before Intro to Graphic Design

• Include post-graduate career and college goals

• Having many choices can be overwhelming

• Having a four year plan helps make those small choices add up to great opportunity

• Balancing your schedule

• Planning out advanced level courses to ensure your student doesn’t get in ‘over their head’ while making sure they are challenging themselves

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What Are Prerequisites?

• The course you have to take BEFORE you are able to take a certain course.

• Ensures students are prepared.

For Example:

• Web Design I before Web Design II

• Algebra II must be taken Before Chemistry Honors

• Algebra II must be taken Before or in the same year as Chemistry CP

• PreCalculus and Trig Before AP Calculus or Calculus I Honors

• Biology and Chemistry Before AP Chemistry or AP Biology

Where to Begin?

• Ask Teachers about Electives that Interest Them

• Keep Track of Graduation Requirements

• Think About their Post-Grad Plan and Goals

• Discuss Options with Parents/Guardian(s)

• Review Their Transcript

• CHALLENGE THEMSELVES!

• Keep track of Prerequisites, Look at Course Pathway Charts, and Course Selection Worksheets

Talk With Teachers, Parents,

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Rigorous Coursework

• CollegeBoard in New York, NY.

• Courses are one level – AP - Phase 6

• External Exam is scored 1-5

• College Credit is possible

• AP Courses tend to focus intensely in one subject area. Breadth of learning is the focus.

• Students can become an AP Scholar if they score a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.

• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in Cardiff, Wales.

• Courses are offered in Standard Level (SL) Phase 5 or Higher Level (HL) Phase 6

• External Exam is scored 1-7

• College Credit and/or Advanced standing are possible

• IB courses take a more holistic approach. Courses are inquiry based where learning is viewed as a journey. Depth of knowledge and independent thought, as well as critical thinking are all key components to the learning process.

• Students can earn an IB Diploma (3 HL & 3 SL courses and Theory of Knowledge), CAS & Extended Essay

https://www.umass.edu/admissions/apply/transferring-credit

Transfer

Credit Policy

at UMass

Amherst

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP)

-May qualify for advanced standing, college credit, or merit scholarships

-Prepares students for the academic challenge of college

-Sets students apart in the college admissions process

-3 Standard Level (SL) & 3 Higher Level (HL) courses

-Globally recognized rigorous academic program

-Extended essay & Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

-External exam scores tallied together

-CAS – Community, Action, Service

-Taken in Junior & Senior years

-Fulfils Senior Capstone

Quabbin Has Two Innovation Pathway (IP) Tracks

Information TechnologyAdvanced Manufacturing

• Two College Level Courses

• Two Courses with Industry Recognized Credentialing

• A 100 Hour Internship or Capstone Experience

http://www.doe.mass.edu/ccte/ccr/hqccp/innovation-designees.html

Innovation Pathways connect student learning to a broadly-defined industry sector that is in demand in the regional and state economy, and guide students to relevant post-secondary education and training. Participation in this kind of pathway contextualizes student learning, engages students in their high school experience, and can lead students to opportunities for meaningful careers in the relevant industry sector upon their completion of needed postsecondary education and training.

Go To The School Guidance & Counseling Website

For More Info

-The ‘Scheduling Window’ will be open on the Aspen Student Portal from Monday February 1st

through Friday February 26th

Course Pathways Charts

Course Selection Worksheets

Course Catalog 2021-2022

How You Enter Course Requests

• Log in to the Aspen Student Portal

• Choose ‘My Info’ - Top Tab

• Select ‘Requests’ - Left Side Menu

•Window closes Friday, February 26th

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Choose 15 classes, or 37.5 credits, of Primary

Requests-------

Choose 5 Alternate courses, or 12.5 credits

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Enter a Direct Alternate Next to a Specific Course

‘Direct Alternates’ are Recommended for AP or IB Course Requests

Just ‘click’ the box to choose thecourse you would like

All sections of a course will prepopulate when you choose the course

Use Arrows to Navigate the Long List of All Alternate Course Options

Alternates – Choose at least 5You can rank in order of priority

Courses listed as a ‘Primary’ request should not also be listed as an ‘Alternate’

Click the box next to the classes you would like to choose –Just uncheck if you change your mind –Then click ‘OK’ when you’re done

Double Check & Done!-Scroll up to the top and make sure you have 37.5 credits

-Make sure a course is not listed as a primary and alternate

-Courses are requested in ‘real time’ - what is on the screen when you log out will be there when you log back in.

-Make as many changes as you want with final choices entered by Friday, February 26, 2021.

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No need to save when you log-out of the Request Screen

What to do if you have a questionMargaret Cooley; Guidance & Counseling Office Managermcooley@qrsd.org

Jeremy Pierce – School Counselor All Students in Grade 6jpierce@qrsd.org

Donna Hubbard; Grades 7-12, Last Names A - Faudhubbard@qrsd.org

Calendar Appointment Link: Hubbard Calendar

Katie Gaspar; Grades 7-12, Last Names Fay - Mai kgaspar@qrsd.org

Calendar Appointment Link: Gaspar Calendar

Ashley Csorba; Grades 7-12, Last Names Maj - Spiacsorba@qrsd.org

Calendar Appointment Link: Csorba Calendar

Meg Cloutier; Grades 7-12, Last Names St - Z Director of Guidance & Counselingmcloutier@qrsd.org

Calendar Appointment Link: Cloutier Calendar

-Open Help Sessions each day during Flex –use the google meet link from your grade’s guidance google classroom to access

-Set up an individual google meet with your counselor using their calendar link

-Talk to Parents and teachers about your options

-Review the website for more infohttps://www.qrsd.org/our-schools/high-school/guidance/scheduling-for-2021-2022/

Academic Coordinators & Staff Resources:

• Carrie Vasseur – English & History cvasseur@qrsd.org

• Paul Dubois – Mathematics & Science pdubois@qrsd.org

• Mary Springer - World Language mspringer@qrsd.org

• Toni Brown – Music tbrown@qrsd.org

• Therese Salvadore– Art & Design & Innovation Pathway tsalvadore@qrsd.org

• Captain Brennock – NJROTC dbrennock@qrsd.org

• Jill Langlois - Special Education jlanglois@qrsd.org

• Jason Gilmartin – International Baccalaureate jgilmartin@qrsd.org