Transcript Mlhs Academic Planning English Fine Arts

MOUNTAIN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Rising
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9
Grade Presentation
Mr. Willieneil French,
Director of Guidance
Program Agenda
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Freshman Year at MLHS
Graduation Requirements
Instructional Levels
MLHS Core Courses/Electives
Sample 9th Grade Schedules
High School 101
High School Vocabulary
Keys to being a Champion Laker
Sports Eligibility
Important Notes
Freshman Year at MLHS
Balance
• Academics
• Social/School Involvement
Freshman Pitfalls
• Failure to communicate with teacher
• Inability to grasp impact of zero’s
• Organizational Skills
Positives
• Involvement
• New Experiences
• Maturity
Parents
• Realistic Expectations
• Letting Go
Graduation Requirements
CLASS of 2020:
122.5 credits required
Reference Graduation Requirement Handout for
more information.
Instructional Levels
Coursework
•College Prep
•Honors
•Advanced Placement
Balance
 Utilize current teachers (8th) and school counselor to help
make the best choices - but, remember, balance!
 Make choices and stay with them
 Very few schedule change opportunities
 GPA
High School Vocabulary
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GPA
Program of Studies
Core Classes
Credits
Grading Scale
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Pre-Requisite
Electives
Alternates
Course Placement
4 year Plan
GRADING
FULL YEAR COURSES
• Marking Period 1: 20%
• Marking Period 2: 20%
• Marking Period 3: 20%
• Marking Period 4: 20%
• Quarterly 1: 5% (calculated
with MP1)
• Quarterly 2: 5% (calculated
with MP 2)
• Final Exam: 10%
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS &
SEMESTER COURSES
• For English Language Arts:
each Marking Period is equally
25%
• For Semester Courses: each
Marking Period is equally 50%
Keys to being a CHAMPION LAKER
Choose realistic and balanced schedule
Have a plan of attack (GOALS)
Push yourself to be the best
Stay involved or get involved
Understand you have a VOICE
Sports Eligibility
• To participate in a fall or winter sport,
you must successfully complete eighth
grade
• To participate in a spring sport, you
must have passing grades in six of your
credit bearing courses
Important Notes
• We will not base your class schedule around
lunch with friends
• No schedule changes for teacher preference or
individual learning styles
• Not every class is strictly grade or age defined
Important Notes
• Upperclassmen are given first priority in
scheduling electives
• Class size can be up to 30
• Leveling
Schedules could change to balance the number of
students in a classroom
Science Scheduling Options for Freshmen
2016 - 2017
Mr. K. Hanisch
973-334-8452
[email protected]
• Contemporary Biology
• Biology
• Honors Biology
(8th Grade Teacher Recommendation)
Science Scheduling Options for Freshmen
2016 - 2017
Mr. K. Hanisch
973-334-8452
[email protected]
Something to keep in mind as you and your child plan for the next 4 years…
As of the 2014-2015 school year, AP Calculus BC and AP
Physics C will be blocked together as one course for our
most capable Mathematics and Science Seniors. Students
interested in this scenario must be sure to schedule AP
Physics 1 and Honors Pre-calculus in their Junior year as
they will be required to take AP Calculus BC and AP Physics
C together.
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Century & Life Skills
Scheduling Options for Freshmen
2016 - 2017
• Drafting & Design 1-4
• Computer Education & Family Sciences
Courses
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Various Foods Courses
Fashion & Design
Multimedia Productions
Web Design and Publishing
Graphic Design
21st Century Computer Applications
• Semester Courses
MLHS Mathematics
“…creating an environment where all students can maximize their
potential, address any misconceptions they may have, and provide
an experience that will enable students to think critically and
become better problem-solvers.”
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Placement, Recommendations, and Sequencing
Multiple Pathways
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Course Placement Application
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Summer Academy
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Placement Assessments
Course Updates
AP Computer Science
Honors Multivariable Calculus
AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C
Mathematics
Scheduling Options for Freshmen
2016 - 2017
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General Mathematics
Basic Skills Math
CP Algebra I Core
CP Algebra I Enriched
CP Geometry Enriched
CP Geometry Honors
*8th Grade Teacher Recommendation
• Intro Computer Programming: REALbasic
• Computer Programming II: Intro to Java
English
Fine Arts
Paul Henry
Supervisor of English & Fine Arts
[email protected]
9th Grade
World Cultures:
Literature and Composition
10th Grade
English 10: British Literature
Honors English 10: British Literature*
11th Grade
English 11: American Literature
Honors English 11: American Studies*
AP Language and Composition*
12th Grade
English 12: World Literature
Honors English 12: Humanities*
AP Literature and Composition*
* recommendation required
We guide our students in:
close reading
precise writing
respectful discourse
reflective learning practices
effective verbal communication
thoughtful collaboration
creative problem solving
awareness of diverse perspectives
appropriate use of emerging technologies
English 9: Literature and Composition
Connections and Synthesis
ENGLISH SEMESTER ELECTIVES
Digital Journalism
Public Speaking
Theater Arts
Film Study
Creative Writing
Choral Music
Freshman Choir (grade 9 only)
MLHS Choir
Chamber Choir*
Music Theory I
AP Music Theory*
* recommendation required
Instrumental Music
Concert Band (grade 9 only)
Symphonic Band*
Wind Ensemble*
Guitar (2.5 credits)
Advanced Guitar (2.5 credits)
* recommendation required
Visual Arts
Foundations of Art (5 credits)
Advanced Art (5 credits)
Advanced Drawing (2.5 credits)
Portfolio Development* (5 credits)
AP Studio Art* (7 credits)
* recommendation required
Social Studies
&
World Languages
Summer Academy ‘16