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Needham High SchoolNeedham High School
TonightTonight’’s Agendas Agenda
Minuteman High School – Jack Dillon
Introduction to NHS Curriculum
Course Selection Nuts & Bolts
Freshman Seminar
NHS Curriculum – The NHS Curriculum – The BasicsBasics 92 credits required to graduate Subject Area Requirements
– 16 credits (4 years) English– 12 credits (3 years) Laboratory Science– 12 credits (3 years) Mathematics– 12 credits (3 years) History/Social Studies– 8 credits (2 years) World Language– 8 credits (4 semesters) Fine and Performing Arts– 8 credits (4 semesters) Health/Physical Education– 2 credits (60 hours) Community Classroom
• Pass MCAS: Eng, Math, Science
9th Grade9th Grade
English Science (Biology) World History Math – Algebra I, Algebra II World Language – Spanish I or II, French I
or II, Mandarin I, Latin I Directed Study- Freshman Seminar (Fall) Health/PE (Spring) Elective(s) (4 credits) Skill Center (if your student is on an IEP)
Course LevelsCourse Levels
Basic Standard Honors Accelerated
Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process
Teacher recommendations on PowerSchool
Students choose electives (though not assured of getting them)
Parent review via PowerSchoolSee 8th grade Timeline
Please remember…Please remember…
Teacher Recommendations Override with caution Student & Parent sign the override form
Deadline is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Only a very small percentage of students
successfully navigate all accelerated classes
Changing course levels later may not be possible
Encourage your children to get involved
Course Overrides…Course Overrides…
Freshman SeminarsFreshman Seminars
1 small group meeting with a guidance counselors during their study, discussing topics related to course selection and graduation requirements
In addition, freshmen meet individually with their Guidance Counselors before the semester break
Resources to HelpResources to Help
Your child’s current teachers and counselor
High School department chairs
High School guidance counselors
NHS Website -- Program of Studies & Course Selection Guidelines
Thank you for attending!
Questions?