Transcript Incoming-9th-Grade

A Presentation for 8th Grade
Students and their Parents/Guardians
Scheduling Timeline
8th grade parent meeting
 Class presentations in 8th English classes
 Parent(s)/Guardians discuss course
selections with students
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Course Request forms (with parent signature) due
May 6th to Mrs. Prizio
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Individual/small group scheduling meetings
with Mrs. Prizio to finalize schedule
Your student will bring home…
Eighth Grade Planning Guide
 Grade 9 Course Selection Instructions
 Course Selection Sheet and Teacher
Recommendations—Please sign and
return by May 6th to Mrs. Prizio
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New QRHS Initiatives
College entrance requirements
NEW Graduation Requirements
9th Grade Course Choices
How will my choices impact my future?
Scheduling Process
Advisory
 LINK Crew Mentors
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High School Schedule
Odd Day
Even Day
Start
End
Homeroom
Homeroom
0715
0720
Block 1
Block 2
0725
0850
Block 2
Block 1
0855
1020
Block 3
+Lunch
Block 4
+Lunch
1025
1220
Block 4
Block 3
1225
1350
1st Lunch: 1020-1050
2nd Lunch: 1050-1120
3rd Lunch: 1120-1150
Minimum Admission Requirements
To 4-Year State Colleges
• 4 Years of English
Weighted Courses
• 3 Years of Math
• AP Courses
• Honors Courses
• 2 Years of the SAME
World Language
• 3 Years of Science
• 2 Years of Social
Studies
• 2 Years of Collegelevel electives
Quabbin Req.
State College Minimum Req’s
• 4 Years of English
• 4 Years of English
• 4 Years of Math
• 3 Years of Math
• 3 Years of Science
• 3 Years of Science
• 3 Years of Social Studies • 2 Years of Social Studies
• 2 Years of the SAME
• 2 Years of the SAME
World Language
World Language
• 2 Years of College• 2 Phys. Ed; 2 Health
level electives
• 1 Year of the Arts
• Senior Capstone
• Proficiency in accessing on-line coursework
• 140 Credits to graduate
Pass MCAS: Math, English and Science
Highly Selective
Colleges may Require…
• 4 Years of English
• AP Courses
• Honors Courses
3-4 Years of the SAME
They check the number
World Language
offered against how
4 Years of Science
many you take
2-4 Years of Social
Studies
Get INVOLVED!
2 Years of CollegeTake summer programs!
level electives
• 4 Years of Math
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Weighted Courses
MCAS Graduation Requirement
Discipline
Subject Test Options
Scheduled Administration
Passing Score Required
English
English Language Arts
March of grade 10
240
or
220 with an EPP
Math
Math
May of grade 10
240
or
220 with an EPP
Science
Introduction to Physics
June, Grades 9-12
220
You only
need to take
and pass
one science
MCAS test.
Technology/Engineering
June, Grade 9-12
220
Biology
February and June of year
student took Biology
(retests available)
220
Chemistry
June of year student took
Chemistry
220
U.S. History
June of year student took US
History II (typically grade 11)
Social
Studies
Not currently testing.
Course Levels
 Unphased: Not a college preparatory class
 Phase 3: College Prep Courses
 Phase 4: College Prep 2 Courses
 Phase 5: Honors
 Phase 6: Advanced Placement (AP)
(AP Courses mandate that you take the AP Exam)
Weighted 4.0 GPA: This is a cumulative
Grade Point Average, giving a heavier
weight to higher level courses.
 Your class percentile is based on your
weighted GPA.
 Only Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6 are counted in a
student’s GPA.
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Alpha
Numeric
College Prep 2
College Prep 1
Honors
AP
Grade
Grade
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
A+
97-100
4.00
4.33
4.83
5.33
A
93-96
3.66
4.00
4.50
5.00
A-
90-92
3.33
3.66
4.16
4.66
B+
87-89
3.00
3.33
3.83
4.33
B
83-86
2.66
3.00
3.50
4.00
B-
80-82
2.33
2.66
3.16
3.66
C+
77-79
2.00
2.33
2.83
3.33
C
73-76
1.66
2.00
2.50
3.00
C-
70-72
1.33
1.66
2.16
2.66
D+
67-69
1.00
1.33
1.83
2.33
D
63-66
0.66
1.00
1.50
2.00
D-
60-62
0.33
0.66
1.16
1.66
F
0-59
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Minimum GPA/SAT Requirements
for State Schools
GPA
SAT - UMass (ACT)
SAT - State (ACT)
3.0
N/A
N/A
2.51-2.99
950 (20)
920 (19)
2.41-2.50
990 (21)
960 (20)
2.31-2.40
1030 (22)
1000 (21)
2.21-2.30
1070 (23)
1040 (22)
2.11-2.20
1110 (24)
1080 (23)
2.00-2.10
1150 (25)
1120 (24)
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Why should I take the highest level courses I can?
To better prepare myself for school or work.
To have more options when I graduate.
Because colleges & employers care that I challenge
myself.
It improves my grade point average, increasing my
chances of getting accepted to my college of choice
and possibly getting more financial aid.
All of the above.
Typical 9th Grade Schedule
Each Block  5 credits & 85 minutes of instruction
Students can earn 20 credits/semester; 40/year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Phys. Ed. and Health
(Required)
World History
(Required)
Math Semester 1
(Required)
Elective Course 1
English 9
(Required)
Intro. to Phys. Science
(Required)
Math Semester 2
(Required)
Elective Course 2
Promote to
Grade
Credit
Requirement
10
35
11
70
12
105
Graduation
140
Additional Requirements
•Pass English 9
•Pass 10 credits in high school Algebra
Graduation Requirements outlined in Academic
Guide
Level
Course #
3
Unphased
734
701
Course Choices for: ________________________
English 9
Algebra 1 / Algebra 2
(2 blocks) (circle 1)
Introduction to Physical Sciences
World History
Health 1
PE 1
Elective 1: ______________________
Elective 2: _______________________
Alt. Elective 1: __________________ Alt. Elective 3: __________________
Alt. Elective 2: __________________ Alt. Elective 4: __________________
English Requirements: English 9, English 10 and 2 Literature Electives
English 9 Course Selections
No.
Level
Grade Course Title
014
4
9
English 9 Phase 4
015
5
9
English 9 Honors
Math
Math Requirements: 10 Algebra Credits, Geometry, & at least 1 Math Elective
Grade 9 Math Courses
No.
Phase
Grade
109/110
Un-phased
9
112/113
3
114/115
125/126
Course Title
Credits
10
9
Algebra 1 (Teacher
Rec. Required)
Algebra 1 Phase 3
4
9
Algebra 1 Phase 4
10
5
9
Algebra 2 Honors
10
10
Please Note: We rely heavily on 8th Grade math teacher
recommendations as placement depends on each student’s content
knowledge. Students with knowledge gaps will have difficulty
succeeding in higher level math courses and students with ability but
lack of effort need to be placed in a class that challenges appropriately.
Science
Grade 9 Science
Science Requirements: IPS, Biology, 1 other lab science
No.
Phase
Grade Course Title
214
4
9-10
Intro. to Physical Science, Phase 4
215
5
9-10
Intro. to Physical Science, Honors
Social Studies
Social Studies Requirements: World History, US History I & US History II
Grade 9 World History
No.
Phase
Grade Course Title
394
4
9
World History Phase 4
395
5
9
World History Honors
Health & Phys. Ed.
PE/Health Requirements: PE 1, PE 2, Health 1, Health 2
PE 1 and Health 1 Course Requirements
No.
Phase
Grade Course Title
734
3
9
Health 1
701
Un-phased
9
Physical Education 1
Additional Requirements
Possible for Grade 9 Schedule
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You may be required to take some courses that
would take up some of the elective slots.
 If your child has special needs, we will assign any
special education classes according to his/her
Individual Education Plan
 Foundations in English may be required for students
with significant gaps in their English language, reading
and/or writing skills. This class takes up one elective
course in the freshman year.
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In four years students take 160 credits/32 blocks
 Total requirements: 100 credits/20 blocks
 Total electives: 60 credits/12 blocks
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If you enjoy playing music or really want to be in
NJROTC, take it in your freshman year too!
Do you plan to take AP/Honors courses in
science or World Language? If so, planning is
important.
Electives in World Language
Grad Requirement: 2 Years of the SAME World Language
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461
462
471
472
451
452
Course
French 1
French 2*
Spanish 1
Spanish 2*
Chinese 1
Chinese 2*
Phase
4
4
4
4
4
4
Prerequisites
French 1
Spanish 1
Chinese 1
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Course
phase
566 Jazz Choir
4
553
Concert Chorus
4
570
575
Quabbin Singers
Concert Band
4
4
587
Jazz Lab Band
4
569 Orchestra
4
Prerequisite
Audition
Have 1 year of instrumental
lessons
Bow Stringed instrumentalist
with 1 year of lessons
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Course
#
Prerequisite
511
517
520
529
Art 1
Art 2*
Ceramics 1*
3-D Design 1*
4
4
3
3
Art 1
Art 1
Art 1
#
Course
Phase
971 NJROTC
4
674 Intro to Engineering
652 Advanced Technical Drawing*
4
4
644 Accounting I
640 Math for Business Applications
4
Unphased
Prerequisites
Intro to
Tech
Navy Junior
Reserve Officer
Training Corps
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Lifelong friends
Advocates
Free SAT Prep Course
Interactive Learning
Environment
Peer Tutoring
Structure & Organization
Physical Fitness/Wellness
Once in lifetime opportunities (Field Trips)
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Drill Team & Color Guard: Student run. Teaches discipline, attention to detail,
most importantly - - loads of fun
Academic Team: Participate in knowledge competitions with other JROTC
schools from across the nation.
Rifle Team: Teaches importance of patience and precision. Shoot from three
positions: Standing, Kneeling, and Prone.
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Leadership Skills and Applications
Self Confidence
Communication Skills Development
Team Building
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
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Orientation
Basic Leadership Training
Leadership Academy/Sail Training
Newport RI/Two Weeks
Extensive Leadership Training
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Small Sail Boat Qualification
Silver Cord
Field Trips: Norfolk/Virginia Beach, CIA/Washington D.C.,
USCG/Boston, Maine/White Water Rafting
Six Flags!
Scheduling Timeline
8th grade parent meeting (tonight)
 Class presentations in 8th grade science
classes (next 2 weeks)
 Individual/small group scheduling meetings (to
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be completed by mid-April)
Your student will bring home…
Eighth Grade Planning Guide
 Grade 9 Course Selection Instructions
 Course Selection Sheet and Teacher
Recommendations—Please sign and
return by May 6th to Mrs. Prizio

College Study
2004 study by Jerry Trust and Claudia Hutchinson
Data from 1988-2000 included 5,257 people over 12
years
The strongest effects (on bachelor degree completion)
were from the academically intensive science and math
courses that participants took in high school.
Other influences included:
 Good attendance
 Participation in extra curricular activities
 Parental involvement
For the full report go to:
www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/PDFs/ResearchBrief2.1.pdf
Teacher Recommendations
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If you have a question about an 8th grade
teacher’s recommendation or about which
course phase your child should take, please
contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Prizio.
Subject/Content Questions
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English: Ms. Vasseur: [email protected]
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Math: Mr. Guertin: [email protected]
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Social Studies: Ms. Varin, [email protected]
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Science/Tech: Mr. Kolesnik: [email protected]
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World Language: Dr. Fisher, [email protected]
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Art: Ms. Adams, [email protected]
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Music: Ms. Brown, [email protected]
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NJROTC: Capt. Brennock, [email protected]
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Business: Mr. Kane, [email protected]
Thank you for coming.
General Questions?
Mark Pellegrino, High School Guidance Director
[email protected] or call (978) 355-4651
Pamela Prizio, 8th Grade Guidance Counselor
[email protected] or call (978) 355-5042