West Morris Mendham HS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night Curriculum Night January 23, 2013

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HS

88thth Grade Grade

Curriculum NightCurriculum Night

January 23, 2013January 23, 2013


To earn a diploma, a student shall be required to: To earn a diploma, a student shall be required to: Complete 130 credits. Complete 130 credits. Satisfactorily complete the following full-year Satisfactorily complete the following full-year

required courses: required courses: EnglishEnglish - 4 years - 4 years HistoryHistory - 3 years (World History, US History I & - 3 years (World History, US History I &

II) II) MathematicsMathematics - 3 years - 3 years Modern LanguageModern Language - 2 years - 2 years ScienceScience - 3 years - 3 years Phys. Ed./HealthPhys. Ed./Health - All yrs. in school - All yrs. in school Fine/Performing and Practical ArtsFine/Performing and Practical Arts - 2 years - 2 years

(1 Yr Fine/Performing Art, 1 Yr Practical Art (1 Yr Fine/Performing Art, 1 Yr Practical Art Required)Required)

Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy – 1 semester – 1 semester

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements


Visual/Performing Arts:Visual/Performing Arts: Art 1, Intro to Ceramics (Semester), Art 1, Intro to Ceramics (Semester),

Sculpture (Semester), Art Sculpture (Semester), Art Appreciation (Semester).Appreciation (Semester).

Band, Choir, Orchestra, Wind Band, Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Intro Piano (Semester), Ensemble, Intro Piano (Semester), Piano Applications (Semester), Piano Applications (Semester), Instrumental Music Lab (Semester).Instrumental Music Lab (Semester).

Introduction to Theatre ArtsIntroduction to Theatre Arts


Career Education/Consumer, Career Education/Consumer, Family & Life Skills:Family & Life Skills:

Tech Applications (S) , CAD (S), Robotics (S), Tech Applications (S) , CAD (S), Robotics (S), Engineering Robotics (S), 3-D Modeling (S), Engineering Robotics (S), 3-D Modeling (S), Architecture (S), Digital Video (S)Architecture (S), Digital Video (S)

Computer Applications (S), WWW Workshop (S), Computer Applications (S), WWW Workshop (S), Publishing & Web Apps (S), Publishing & Web Apps (S), Google Applications Google Applications (S) NEW(S) NEW..

Culinary Arts (S), Gourmet Foods (S).Culinary Arts (S), Gourmet Foods (S).

(S) = Semester course(S) = Semester course

Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy

Beginning with the class of 2014, all students must Beginning with the class of 2014, all students must fulfill 2.5 credits (1 semester) of a basic finance course:fulfill 2.5 credits (1 semester) of a basic finance course: Financial Literacy (S)**Financial Literacy (S)** Entrepreneurship (S) **Entrepreneurship (S) ** Economics (Full Year Course)—Available in 11Economics (Full Year Course)—Available in 11thth and 12 and 12thth

grades onlygrades only ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art

requirement—not both!requirement—not both! (S) = Semester course(S) = Semester course

** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art requirement—not both!art requirement—not both!


Scheduling ProcessScheduling Process January: Middle schools mail teacher January: Middle schools mail teacher

recommendation forms home.recommendation forms home. January 23rd : The 8January 23rd : The 8thth Grade Curriculum Grade Curriculum

Night at Mendham High School, 7-9 p.m. Night at Mendham High School, 7-9 p.m. February - March : Scheduling February - March : Scheduling

Conferences with High School Guidance Conferences with High School Guidance Counselors.Counselors. Black River: February 7, 8, 13, 14Black River: February 7, 8, 13, 14 Mountain View: February 20-21Mountain View: February 20-21 Mendham Township: February 26, 27, 28Mendham Township: February 26, 27, 28 St. Joseph’s: February 12St. Joseph’s: February 12

West Morris Mendham West Morris Mendham HSHS

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

65020 Band (AC)65120 Orchestra (AC)65420 Choir (AC)66220 Introductory Piano (AC) ………..….S66320 Piano Applications (AC) ………..….S

Key:…..S = Semester Course

Sample Course Offerings

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSSelection Form

West Morris Mendham High School 2012-2013 Freshman Course List

Student Name:_________________________ Home Telephone_________________Parent Signature_________________ Student Signature ________________________

Circle one course per department. *** There will be no course changes accepted after May

1, 2013.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENTCode Course

10150 English 1 (HN/Pre-IB)10130 English 1 (AV)

10120 English 1 (AC)


ArtArt Suggested Course SequenceSuggested Course Sequence

Art 1Academic

Graphic Design ***

IB, Adv.

Junior Art

IB-HL

Art 2 ***IB, Adv.

*** Differentiated ProficienciesStudio Art/Design

IB/AP

Painting***

IB, Adv.Introduction to Ceramics (Acad)

Sculpture (Acad)

Introductory Drawing (Acad)

Digital Photography (Acad)

Art Appreciation (Adv., Acad.)

Semester Courses

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSBusinessBusiness

***Differentiated Proficiencies

Business &Management

IB-SL

Accounting Principles

Adv

Principles of Business***Adv, Acad

Principles of Law***

Adv, Acad

Computer Applications (Adv.,Acad.)

Entrepreneurship***

(Adv., Acad.)

Financial Literacy*** (Adv./Acad.)

Google Applications (Adv, Acad.) NEW

Marketing & Advertising***

(Adv., Acad.)

Publishing & Web Applications***

(Adv./Acad.)

World-Wide Web Workshop

(Acad.)

Semester Courses

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSEnglishEnglish

Suggested Course SequenceSuggested Course Sequence

English 1 Honors/Pre IBGrade 9

English 1Advanced

English 1Academic

English 1Studies

English 2Honors/Pre IB

English 2AdvancedGrade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

English 2Academic

English 2Studies

English 3IB/AP

English 4IB/AP

English 3Advanced

English 3Academic

English 3Studies

English 4Advanced

English 4Academic

English 4Studies

ELECTIVES: Creative Writing (Adv) Intro. To Theatre Arts (Adv, Acad) Public Speaking (Adv) Western Theatre (Adv, Acad)

Journalism: Yearbook 1, 2/3 (Adv) Theatre Arts I & II (IB, Adv.) Journalism: Communications 1, 2, 3 (Adv) Theory of Knowledge (Adv)

ENGLISHENGLISHGrade 9Grade 9

ReadingReading classical and contemporary literatureclassical and contemporary literature summer readingsummer reading

WritingWriting responding to literatureresponding to literature taking a positiontaking a position

SpeakingSpeaking articulating points of viewarticulating points of view

ListeningListening learning from otherslearning from others

Studies English 1Studies English 1Guidelines for GroupingGuidelines for Grouping

Middle School Middle School PerformancePerformance has difficultyhas difficulty

ReadingReading below grade levelbelow grade level

WritingWriting has difficultyhas difficulty

Class atmosphereClass atmosphere guided learningguided learning small classsmall class

Academic English 1:Academic English 1:Guidelines for Guidelines for

GroupingGrouping Middle School PerformanceMiddle School Performance

AverageAverage ReadingReading

Mastery of literal meaning of literature; Mastery of literal meaning of literature; some inferential understanding expectedsome inferential understanding expected

WritingWriting Writing both in and out of class; class time Writing both in and out of class; class time

spent on grammar and vocabularyspent on grammar and vocabulary Class AtmosphereClass Atmosphere

Less competitive atmosphere; guided Less competitive atmosphere; guided learninglearning

Advanced English 1:Advanced English 1:Guidelines for Guidelines for


Good - excellent; A’s and B’sGood - excellent; A’s and B’s ReadingReading

Literal and most inferential Literal and most inferential understanding expectedunderstanding expected

WritingWriting Most writing skills mastered; some review Most writing skills mastered; some review

of grammar and vocabulary. A’s and B’sof grammar and vocabulary. A’s and B’s Class AtmosphereClass Atmosphere

Competitive atmosphereCompetitive atmosphere

Honors English 1:Honors English 1:Guidelines for Guidelines for


Excellent with recommendation ; A studentExcellent with recommendation ; A student ReadingReading

Challenging literature; inferential Challenging literature; inferential understanding expected.understanding expected.

WritingWriting Essays demonstrating understanding; Essays demonstrating understanding;

independent study of grammar, usage and independent study of grammar, usage and vocabulary; A’s in writingvocabulary; A’s in writing

Class AtmosphereClass Atmosphere Competitive atmosphereCompetitive atmosphere

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSFamily & Consumer Family & Consumer

ScienceScience

Creative Cookingand Baking

Academic

World CuisineAcademic

Culinary Arts

Academic

Gourmet FoodsAcademic

Semester Courses

Essentials of

Culinary NutritionAcademic

FULL YEAR COURSEDesign Technology: Food Science & Technology IB

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSHistoryHistory andand SocialSocial

ScienceScienceSuggested Course SequenceSuggested Course Sequence

World HistoryHonors/Pre IB

Grade 9

U.S. History IHonors/Pre IB

U.S. History IAdvanced

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

U.S. History IAcademic

U.S. History IStudies

U.S. History IIAdvanced

U.S. History IIAcademic

U.S. History IIStudies

Electives (Advanced)American Legal System (Sem.)

EconomicsWestern Civilization

Sociology (Sem.)Anthropology (Sem.)

Contemp. World Issues (Sem.)Human Behavior and Development

World HistoryAdvanced

World HistoryAcademic

World HistoryStudies

US History IIIB/AP

Economics IB European History/20th Century History IB

European History APPsychology IB

Research Methods in Psychology IBUS Govt. & Politics AP

Students as Students as HistoriansHistorians

What the classroom should look likeWhat the classroom should look like

Analyzing Primary sourcesAnalyzing Primary sources All Levels:All Levels:

What are the What are the origins origins of this of this document? When was it written? What document? When was it written? What type of source is it? Who created it?type of source is it? Who created it?

What is the What is the purposepurpose of this of this document?document?

What What value value does this document have does this document have for us as students of history? What are for us as students of history? What are

the the limitationslimitations of this document? of this document?

World HistoryWorld History

Study of major ideas and concepts Study of major ideas and concepts found in the study of global history. found in the study of global history.

Students participate in problem Students participate in problem solving, critical analysis, and reflective solving, critical analysis, and reflective thinking.thinking.

The course requires students to take The course requires students to take greater responsibility for their greater responsibility for their learning.learning.

Analyzing Historical Analyzing Historical DocumentsDocuments

The Common CoreThe Common Core

LiteracyLiteracy Building knowledge through content-Building knowledge through content-

rich nonfiction and informational textsrich nonfiction and informational texts

Reading and writing grounded in Reading and writing grounded in evidence from textevidence from text

Regular practice with complex text and Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary its academic vocabulary

Develop a broad body of history knowledge.

Consider multiplepoints of view.

Understand & usethe habits of mind in history.

Develop an appreciation for differences.

Understand that history is a “foreign place.” They did things differently there.

Analyze primary sources.

Seek relevantevidence in research.

Create effectivearguments in debate & in writing.

Develop & defenda point of view.

Appreciatethe tentative natureof history.

Use visuals, projects,& technology to demonstrate learning.

Do original research.

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSMathematicsMathematics


Discrete MathIB-SL,

Calculus (Adv.)

Probability & StatisticsAdvanced

Computer ScienceIB-SL

Statistics AP

Geometry

Honors/Pre IB

Algebra 2

Honors/Pre IB

Algebra 2

Advanced

Geometry

Advanced

Algebra 2

Advanced

Pre-Calculus

Advanced

Algebra 1

Advanced

Geometry

Advanced

Pre-Calculus

IB/Honors

Pre-Calculus

Advanced

Algebra 2

Acad, Studies

Algebra 1

Acad, Studies

Geometry

Acad, Studies

Grade 10Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 12

Elective Courses

Found. of College

Mathematics Academic

Calculus IB-SL,

Calculus AB AP,

Calculus BC AP/IB-HL

Further MathematicsHonors / IB-SL

Mendham High School Mendham High School MathematicsMathematics

Where Where ee and and xx become something become something more than mere letters and where more than mere letters and where pipi becomes something more than becomes something more than

a sweet treat.a sweet treat.

Math Department Math Department ObjectivesObjectives

To develop conceptual understanding of To develop conceptual understanding of fundamental math topicsfundamental math topics

To develop procedural fluency in To develop procedural fluency in mathematical computationsmathematical computations

To develop strategic competence in problem-To develop strategic competence in problem-solving strategiessolving strategies

To utilize adaptive reasoning techniques as To utilize adaptive reasoning techniques as a means of problem-solvinga means of problem-solving

To maintain a productive disposition for To maintain a productive disposition for positive classroom experiencespositive classroom experiences

Department Department ExpectationsExpectations

• Enhance Problem Solving Enhance Problem Solving

SkillsSkills

• Promote Critical Thinking Promote Critical Thinking

and Analysisand Analysis

• Create awareness of Create awareness of

mathematics and its mathematics and its

purpose in everyday lifepurpose in everyday life

• Instill ConfidenceInstill Confidence

Four Levels of Four Levels of MathematicsMathematics

Honors LevelHonors Level

Advanced LevelAdvanced Level

Academic LevelAcademic Level

Studies LevelStudies Level

Honors Level Honors Level ProgressionProgression

Honors GeometryHonors Geometry (Grade 9)(Grade 9)

Honors Algebra IIHonors Algebra II ((Grade 10)Grade 10)

Honors Pre-Honors Pre-CalculusCalculus (Grade 11)(Grade 11)

Honors Calculus Honors Calculus AP/IBAP/IB

(Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Students have a natural love and/or gift in the area of

mathematics. Students are highly motivated, mature and

thrive on problem-solving and critical analysis.

Students are prepared for college level-classes

involving and/or focusing on complex mathematical

processes. Homework ≈ 45 - 60 minutes per class

Advanced Level Advanced Level Progression Progression

(Sequence #1)(Sequence #1) Advanced GeometryAdvanced Geometry

(Grade 9)(Grade 9) Advanced Algebra IIAdvanced Algebra II

(Grade 10)(Grade 10) Advanced Pre-Advanced Pre-

CalculusCalculus

(Grade 11)(Grade 11) Advanced Calculus or Advanced Calculus or

IB Discrete Math IB Discrete Math (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Students possess strong algebraic skills

particularly in factoring and simplification. In this course sequence, students

will develop strong analytic mathematical

skills. They will become well-prepared for college

level-classes involving advanced mathematical

processes. Homework ≈ 45 minutes per class

Summer AssignmentsSummer Assignments

Honors Algebra II

Honors Geometry

Advanced Level Advanced Level Progression Progression

(Sequence #2)(Sequence #2) Advanced Algebra IAdvanced Algebra I

(Grade 9)(Grade 9) Advanced GeometryAdvanced Geometry

(Grade 10)(Grade 10) Advanced Algebra IIAdvanced Algebra II


Advanced Pre-Calculus Advanced Pre-Calculus or IB Discrete Mathor IB Discrete Math (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Students are prepared to successfully perform on

the SAT’s and the HSPA. Students will be primed to

take a math class at the collegiate level. Students will have developed solid

mathematical and reasoning skills in this

course sequence.Homework ≈ 30-45 minutes per class

Academic Level Academic Level ProgressionProgression

Academic Algebra IAcademic Algebra I

(Grade 9)(Grade 9) Academic GeometryAcademic Geometry

(Grade 10)(Grade 10) Academic Algebra IIAcademic Algebra II

(Grade 11)(Grade 11) Academic Academic

Foundations of Foundations of College MathCollege Math


Students are prepared to adequately perform on SAT’s, the HSPA, and

college entrance exams. Students will be exposed

to various topics to broaden their

understanding of fundamental mathematics

concepts.

Homework ≈ 30 minutes per class

Studies Level Studies Level ProgressionProgression

Studies Algebra IStudies Algebra I (Grade 9)(Grade 9)

Studies GeometryStudies Geometry (Grade 10)(Grade 10)

Studies Algebra IIStudies Algebra II (Grade 11)(Grade 11)

Foundations of College Foundations of College

Math Math (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Students will be exposed to various topics to broaden their understanding of

fundamental mathematics concepts. Students will develop firm problem-

solving skills and will be able to successfully

perform basic mathematical processes.

Homework ≈ 30 minutes per class

Contact InfoContact InfoMrs. Barbara PagnottaMrs. Barbara Pagnotta

Email: Email: [email protected]

Phone: 973 – 543 – 2501 Phone: 973 – 543 – 2501 x x 42504250

mailto:[email protected]

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSModernModern andand ClassicalClassical

LanguagesLanguagesSuggested Course SequencesSuggested Course Sequences

French 1Advanced

Grade 9/10

Spanish 1

Adv/Acad

French 2HN/Pre IB,Advanced

Spanish 2HN/Pre IB,Advanced, Academic

Grade 9/10

Grade 11/12

Grade 12


French 4IB/HN, Adv.


Spanish 4IB/HN, Adv

Latin 1Advanced

Latin 2Advanced

French 5IB/AP Spanish 5

IB/AP, Advanced

Grade 10/11

Intro Spanish 1Studies


Latin 3Adv., IB

Latin 4Advanced, IB

Chinese 1Advanced

Chinese 2Advanced

Chinese 2Honors

Chinese 3Honors

Chinese 3Advanced

West Morris Regional High School District

2013-2014

To gain proficiency in a spoken language

To COMMUNICATE with others

To gain an understanding of other cultures

To gain an understanding of our own culture through comparisons with other cultures

All students will be able to use a World Language in addition to English to engage in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas, while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures. Through language study, they will also make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studies with their own, and participate in home and global communities.

Novice –mid (characterized by word level) Novice –high (characterized by sentence

level) Intermediate –low (sentence level +) Intermediate –mid (strings of sentences) Intermediate – high (connected

sentences and paragraphs) Advanced – low (paragraph level

discourse at an independent level)

Languages connect us to other people Speaking another language helps us to

understand other cultures Speaking another language helps with

the college admission process Speaking another language helps us to

be successful in the modern workforce

How much of the target language will you hear in class?

About 90% of the class will be conducted in the target language at all levels, starting at level I

At the higher levels, you may hear 100% target language use

ALL STUDENTS will be required to speak in the target language

A student at WMRHSD must take two years of world language instruction in order to graduate

A student can take more than one language at the same time (ex., Chinese I and French II)

Studying more than one language is not confusing; it is actually easier.

CHINESE SPANISH FRENCH LATIN (Mendham only)

ModernModern andand ClassicalClassical LanguagesLanguages

Suggested Course SequencesSuggested Course Sequences

French 1Advanced

Grade 9/10

Spanish 1

Adv/Acad



Grade 9/10

Grade 11/12

Grade 12


French 4IB/HN, Adv.


Spanish 4IB/HN, Adv

Latin 1Advanced

Latin 2Advanced

French 5IB/AP Spanish 5

IB/AP, Advanced

Grade 10/11



Latin 3Adv., IB

Latin 4Advanced, IB

Chinese 1Advanced

Chinese 2Advanced

Chinese 2Honors

Chinese 3Honors

Chinese 3Advanced

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSMusicMusic

Suggested Course Sequence

WindEnsemble

IB, Advanced

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Wind Ensemble

Band ***IB, Adv, Acad

Orchestra ***IB, Adv, Acad

Choir***IB, Adv, Acad

Introductory Piano

Piano Applications

Instrumental Music Lab

Jazz Lab

Fundamentals of Music Theory

Advanced

Music TheoryAP

Semester Courses (Academic) IB Music Option

*** Differentiated Proficiencies

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSScienceScience


BiologyStudies

Grade 9 BiologyHonors/Pre IB,

Advanced, Academic

Environmental Issues AVPhysical Science

StudiesChemistry

Honors/Pre IB,Advanced, Academic

Grade 10

Grade 11Physics

IB/Honors,Advanced, Academic

Environmental Science IB/AP

Anatomy & Physiology Adv

Chemistry IB/AP

Elective Offerings

Integrated Earth Systems

Academic, Studies

Biology 2 IB

Chemistry 2 IB

Integrated Earth Systems Acad

Physics 2 IB

Biology IB/AP

Physics “C” AP

Physics “B” AP

Sports, Exercise & Health Science IB NEW!

Science

BiologyStudiesGrade 9

BiologyHonors/Pre IB,

Advanced, Academic

Physical ScienceStudies

ChemistryHonors/Pre IB,

Advanced, Academic

Grade 10

Grade 11 PhysicsIB/Honors,

Advanced, Academic

Anatomy & Physiology Adv

Elective Offerings

Integrated Earth SystemsAcademic, Studies

Biology 1 AP

Chemistry 1 IB

Biology: DNA Adv*

Biology 2 IB

* West Morris Central only** West Morris Mendham only

Environmental Systems & Societies IBEnvironmental Science AP

Biology 1 IB

Physics 2 IB

Forensic Science Stud/Ac*

Chemistry AP

Chemistry: Forensic Science Adv*

Physics “B” AP

Chemistry 2 IB

Environmental Issues Adv

Sports, Exercise & Health Science IB

Physics “C” AP

Considerations:Considerations:

1.1.88thth Grade Science Teacher’s Grade Science Teacher’s Recommendation Based on BOTH Math Recommendation Based on BOTH Math and Science Performanceand Science Performance

2.2.NJBCT(New Jersey Biology Competency NJBCT(New Jersey Biology Competency Test) for all students taking a first year Test) for all students taking a first year biology course- Given in Maybiology course- Given in May

3.3.State and District Science Lab State and District Science Lab Requirements for Graduation – 3 years Requirements for Graduation – 3 years

4.4.Rutgers Recommendation for Business Rutgers Recommendation for Business and Science Majors: have a science core and Science Majors: have a science core background( Biology, Chemistry and background( Biology, Chemistry and Physics)Physics)

5.5.IB/AP Demands IB/AP Demands

BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHOICESCHOICESSTUDIESSTUDIES

ACADEMICACADEMICADVANCEDADVANCED

HONORSHONORS

LEVEL LEVEL DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

FOUND ON-LINEFOUND ON-LINE

REQUIRED SKILLS STUDIES ACADEMIC ADVANCED HONORS

READING EXPECTATIONS

Below grade level At grade level At/above grade level Above grade level

WORK INDEPENDENTLY

Very Little Little Average Extensive

DEPTH OF COVERAGE All levels will address the New Jersey Core Content Standards (NJCCS)

Basic Info:Scientific ProcessOrganization and DevelopmentMatter and Energy TransformationInter Dependence / EcologyHeredity and ReproductionEvolution and Diversity

Overall view:Scientific ProcessOrganization and DevelopmentMatter and Energy TransformationInter Dependence / EcologyHeredity and ReproductionEvolution and Diversity

Overall view in moderate depth:Scientific ProcessOrganization and DevelopmentMatter and Energy TransformationInter Dependence / EcologyHeredity and ReproductionEvolution and Diversity

Specialized view in detail:Scientific ProcessOrganization and DevelopmentMatter and Energy TransformationInter Dependence / EcologyHeredity and ReproductionEvolution and Diversity

CONCURRENT MATH COURSE

Algebra I Studies Academic Algebra*Metric system*Basic math*Basic statistics and probability

Academic or Advanced Algebra*Metric system*Basic Math*Basic statistics and probability*Formula and algebraic computations

Minimum level of Advanced Algebra I*Metric system*Basic Math*Basic statistics and probability*Formula and algebraic computations

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:LECTURE AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION *GROUP WORK*HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES*LABORATORIES

TYPICAL HOMEWORK LOAD:

Approx. 1/4 -1/2 of class time *Daily Varies (1-2/wk)Minimal

Approx. 1/3-1/2 of class time *Daily Varies (3-4/wk)30 minutes/class

Approx. 1/2-3/4 of class time *Daily Varies (4-5/wk)30-45 minutes/class

Approx. 1/2-all of class time *Daily Varies (4-5/wk)30-60 minutes/class

STUDIESSTUDIES EXPLORING LIFE SCIENCEEXPLORING LIFE SCIENCE Teaches the Teaches the

fundamental concepts fundamental concepts of biologyof biology

Based on Based on constructivismconstructivism

Inquiry Based LabsInquiry Based Labs Highly structuredHighly structured Close monitoring of Close monitoring of

student organization student organization skillsskills

Collaborative teacher Collaborative teacher supportsupport

ACADEMIC BIOLOGYACADEMIC BIOLOGY MILLER & LEVINE MILLER & LEVINE

BIOLOGY: BIOLOGY: FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS EDITIONEDITION

CELLULAR & CELLULAR & ORGANISM LEVEL ORGANISM LEVEL APPROACHAPPROACH

BASED ON BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISMCONSTRUCTIVISM

INQUIRY BASED/ INQUIRY BASED/ LABSLABS

MODERATE DEPTH MODERATE DEPTH OF CONTENT OF CONTENT COVERAGECOVERAGE

SOME SOME COLLABORATIVE COLLABORATIVE SECTIONSSECTIONS

ADVANCED BIOLOGYADVANCED BIOLOGY MILLER AND MILLER AND

LEVINE BIOLOGYLEVINE BIOLOGY MOLECULAR & MOLECULAR &

CELLULAR LEVEL CELLULAR LEVEL APPROACHAPPROACH

BASED ON BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISMCONSTRUCTIVISM

INQUIRY BASED/ INQUIRY BASED/ LABSLABS

COLLABORATIVE COLLABORATIVE GROUP WORKGROUP WORK

DETAILED DEPTH DETAILED DEPTH OF CONTENTOF CONTENT

HONORS BIOLOGYHONORS BIOLOGY CAMPBELL BIOLOGY: CAMPBELL BIOLOGY:

CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

INTENSIVE INTENSIVE MOLECULAR MOLECULAR APPROACHAPPROACH

INQUIRY BASED LABSINQUIRY BASED LABS INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT

PROJECTS/ WRITINGPROJECTS/ WRITING ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS

REQUIRE MOST REQUIRE MOST APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Approaches to Approaches to LearningLearning

Focuses on:Focuses on:Listening for Understanding & Note-takingListening for Understanding & Note-takingOrganization Skills &Time ManagementOrganization Skills &Time ManagementMeta-Cognition & Self-EfficacyMeta-Cognition & Self-EfficacyAssessment PreparationAssessment Preparation

Work Work smarter smarter

not not harderharder

Reflective on Learning

West Morris West Morris Mendham HSMendham HSTechnologyTechnology

Design Technology

IB-SL

Architecture***

Adv., Acad.

Technology Applications

Academic

3-D Modeling***

Adv., Acad.

Computer Aided Design

Academic

Architecture 2

Advanced

3-D Rendering & Animation

Advanced

Structural Design***

Adv., Acad.

Digital Video*** Adv, Acad

Pre-Engineering

Advanced

Intro to Robotics***

Adv., Acad.

Engineering Robotics***

Adv., Acad.

Semester

Year


Group 22nd Language

Group 1First Language

Group 3Individuals &

Societies

Group 4Experimental

Sciences

Group 5Mathematics

Group 6The Arts & Electives

*Extended Essay(4,000-word research

paper)

*Theory of Knowledge

(T.O.K.)

*Creativity ActionService (C.A.S.)

IB Diploma Program


Two Ways To Participate In The IB Two Ways To Participate In The IB Program:Program:

Option A: The Diploma ProgramOption A: The Diploma Program Participate in and complete internal/external Participate in and complete internal/external

assessments for six IB subjects:assessments for six IB subjects: 3 Higher Level subjects3 Higher Level subjects 3 Standard Level subjects3 Standard Level subjects

Complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Submit an original Extended Essay Submit an original Extended Essay Complete a Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Complete a Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

PlanPlan


Two Ways To Participate In The IB Two Ways To Participate In The IB Program:Program:

Option B: Individual Subject Option B: Individual Subject CertificatesCertificates

All students are invited to participate in IB All students are invited to participate in IB classes. A non-diploma student classes. A non-diploma student participating in an IB course completes all participating in an IB course completes all internal and external assessments for that internal and external assessments for that course. Therefore, it is strongly course. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that student should sit for the suggested that student should sit for the IB exam in that subject. IB exam in that subject.


Reminders:Reminders: Complete the scheduling form with your Complete the scheduling form with your

parents, based on teacher parents, based on teacher recommendations, recommendations, prior to your prior to your appointment.appointment.

Consult the Program of Studies (available on the high school website: www.wmmhs.org) for course descriptions.

Be sure to include Be sure to include alternatesalternates for elective for elective courses.courses.

Student and parent must sign the Student and parent must sign the selection form.selection form.