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Welcome Parents!
Academic Information Evening
2012
Agenda•Mission Statement
•Changes to Program of Studies
•AP Initiative Update
•MCAS Requirements Review
•Course Selection Process
• Academic Overview by Departments
•Questions and Answers
Mission Statement
We pledge to create a challenging and supportive academic community in which each member strives to develop his/her potential, to become a life long learner, and to act as a responsible citizen in a diverse and global society.
Advanced Placement Initiative
•Math, Science, and English are included in MMSI Grant.
•Why AP? 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
# of Students Taking AP Courses in Math, Science, and English
92 178 211
# of AP Courses Offered 17 17 18
# of total AP Exams Administered
153 244 276 (142)
Changes to Program of Studies
•Incoming 8th grade students will be required to take 4 years of English, 3 years of Science, 3 years of History, 4 years of Math, 1 year of Fine or Applied Art, and 2 years of the same Foreign Language. 77% of current Seniors meet this requirement.
•Grade reporting to parents will change from letter to number grades.
•All teachers will use the iParent portal for online parental access to student grades.
•Reporting to Parents will continue with Progress Reports and Report Cards sent home.
MCAS Requirements•Beginning with the class of 2010, student must score 220 or above in MCAS Science (Biology)
•Students must score 240 or above on Grade 10 ELA and Math
Or•Students required to earn a minimum score of 220 on both ELA and Math and fulfill requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP)
What is an EPP?Educational Proficiency Plan
•
•Individualized plan focused on strengthening a student’s English and Math skills. Process designed for students who have not met the proficient level (240) on either ELA or Math 10th
grade MCAS.
Course Selection Process Specific Considerations
•Calendar of activities
•Graduation and College admission requirements
•Four Year Plan / Grade Highlights
•Special course/program options
•Parents’ role
Scheduling Activities
•Advising Day/ Teachers conference with students regarding course levels & options.
•Academic Group Sessions/ Students select preliminary course schedule with guidance.
•Individual Guidance Conferences/ Course selection form reviewed.
•Parent Approval/ Course Request Form sent home for parental review & discussion. .
4 Year High School Plan
Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
English English English English
Math Math Math Math / Elective
ScienceBiology
Science Science Science / Elective
Social Studies World History
Social Studies U.S. History
Social Studies Social Studies / Elective
Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language / Elective
Foreign Language / Elective
Wellness/PE+ Semester Elective
Phys Ed. + Elective Phys Ed. + Elective Phys Ed + Elective
Art/Elective Art/Elective Art/Elective Art/Elective
Dual Enrollment
•State funded program
•Open to qualified 11th and 12th grade students – UMass, Westfield SU, HCC, STCC,GCC
•Application required – Spring
•Mt Holyoke College – special option for seniors
VHS Courses
•Online courses available to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students•150 courses offered – 3 academic levels•Application is required – April•All courses available to students with the exception of courses offered at SHHS courses.
Parents’ Role
•Read the Course of Studies
•Review and discuss teacher recommendations
•Review the transcript
•Discuss career/college goals
•Scrutinize the proposed schedule
•Ask questions
•Sign and return CSF form.
Department Updates
•English•Mathematics•Science•Social Studies•Foreign Language•Special Education•Physical Education•Fine & Applied Arts
English Course Flow Chart 2011-12
AP English Language AP English Literature and and Composition
Composition
Honors Honors
Honors English 11
Honors English 12
English 9 English 10
College Prep College PrepCollege
Prep American College
Prep World
English 9 English 10
Literature 11
Literature 12
•Ninth Grade Electives: Writing Workshop 9/10*, English MCAS Prep
•Tenth Grade Electives: Writing Workshop 9/10*, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking*, SAT Prep (English and Math)*, Journalism*
•Eleventh Grade Electives: Writing for College, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking, SAT Prep (English and Math), Journalism
•Twelfth Grade Electives: Writing for College, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking, SAT Prep (English and Math), Journalism, Visual Media 12
*Rising 8th and 9th graders may be take English electives for College Prep or Honors Credit. Students will elect course level in September.
Honors Geometry
CP Algebra 1
CP Algebra 1A
Honors Algebra 2
CPGeometry
CP Algebra 2
Honors Precalculus
CP Algebra 1B
CP Precalculus
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Trigonometry
Introduction to Statistics
Topics in Math
Mathematics
Science
Grade Students potentially interested in Engineering, Science, or Medicine
Students potentially interested in Nursing, Health, or a technical field
Students potentially interested in Business, Law, or Art
9Honors Biology College Prep Biology
Honors BiologyCollege Prep Biology
Honors Biology
10Honors Chemistry College Prep Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
College Prep Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
11 and
AP Biology or AP Chemistry or elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology)
Honors Physics
College Prep Physics
and
Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Physics
Honors Physics
College Prep Physics
or
Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology)
12
AP Biology or AP Chemistry
and
Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and forensics)
AP Biology
and
Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science and forensics)
Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology and forensics)
Social Studies Courses9th Grade 10th Grade 11th and 12th Grade
World History (CP or Honors) U.S. History
(CP or Honors)
•AP U. S. History•AP U.S. Gov & Politics•Amer. Law & Trial (Honors)•Asian Studies (CP or Honors)•Economics (CP or Honors)•Great Thinkers (CP or Honors)•Strategic Studies (CP or Honors)•20th Century Hist. (CP or Honors)•World Issues (Honors)
Foreign Language CoursesFreshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
Spanish 1 Spanish 2
French 1French 2
Latin 1
Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3
French 1French 2French 3
Latin 1Latin 2
Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4
French 1French 2French 3French 4
Latin 1Latin 2Latin 3
Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4
Spanish 5 AP
French 1French 2French 3French 4
French 5 AP
Latin 1Latin 2Latin 3Latin 4
Latin 4 AP
Special Education Overview
•Special Ed Courses – Alt. Core English, Math,
and Reading Workshop
•Co-taught Classes – CP Biology, CP World History, CP Alg. 1A, and CP US History
•Academic Support
F O U N D A T I O N S
Semester Course Pre-requisite for most
Visual Art courses
Clay & Sculptur
e 1
Art 1
Clay & Sculptur
e 2
Art 2
APStudio
Art
Art History
Art 3
Adv Portfoli
o
Photography
Graphics 1 Graphics 2 Graphics 3
Visual Art Options
Technology Courses
Cabinetmaking I, II …….………..Full year
Wood Technology……………….....Full year
Special Projects in Wood Design …Full year
Architectural Design ………………Full year
Graphics I, II & III………………...Full year
Computer Aided Design I and II …Full year
Music Courses
Music Theory Fundamentals …………. ………… Semester
AP Music Theory…………………….Full year
Music History………………………… Semester
20th Century Music History ………. Semester
Electronic Music…………………………. Semester
Guitar I and II………………………. Semester
Theatre Arts ………………………….. Semester
Treble Choir…………………….……Full year – altos and sopranos
Concert Choir……………………..…Full year
Marching & Concert Band and Band Front……......Full year
Physical Education
• 9th grade Wellness/PE (required)
Health 2, Pers. Fitness
•10TH gradePE, Pers. Fitness
Health 2, Pers.Fitness 1 & 2
11th & 12th PE, Pers. Fitness 1&2,
Waiver Option
Family/Consumer Science
•Food & Nutrition – semester course
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, & 12
•Child Care/Nursery School Mt. – Full Year
Open to grades 11 & 12
Questions?
South Hadley Public Schools
“A tradition of excellence”