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

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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

Questions