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SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Curriculum Night
March 10, 2009
Goals
• Introduction of the SHS leadership team
• Highlight important information about
course enrollment, required classes,
progress towards graduation
• Inform you about the course offerings for
9th graders at SHS
Leadership
• Administration/Guidance
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Lawrence Murphy, Principal
Frank Kowalski, Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Bryan Menegoni, Assistant Principal
John Solazzo, Director of Guidance, Guidance Counselor for 9th grade
Judy Pressler, Guidance Counselor, 10th-12th grade
Anna Skillings, Guidance Counselor, 10th-12th grade
• Content Leaders
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Joanna Defeo, English
Mary Alice Murdoch, Math
Bernie Kravitz, Science
Susan Haggerty, Social Studies
Pat Shanahan, Foreign Language
• Curriculum Specialists
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Liliana Litle, Special Education
Linda Portnoy, Career/Technical Education
Jim Pearse, Fine Arts: Art, Music, Theater
Cindy Lavender/Buck Harris – Wellness
Course enrollment
• Current eighth graders are recommended for core
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subject areas by 8th grade teachers
English and math placement process
Students submit elective course selection sheets to
guidance March 20th
All recommendations and elective choices will be sent
home to parent the first week of May
Overrides due May 15th
The goal is to have schedules for next year in students
hands at the step up day in June
The Program of Studies for the class of 2013 is available
on the high school website
Requirements
• All students must carry at least 30 credits (6
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classes per semester)
Typically enroll in 5 core academic courses
Freshmen are automatically enrolled in first
semester physical education
They choose two of the following requirements
for freshmen year
– Expository writing, Computer Applications, Health
Guidance
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Freshmen should carry at least 30 credits
MCAS testing for 9th grade
Biology – beginning of June
 Student must pass ONE science MCAS exam to
graduate
 The math and ELA MCAS exams are given in 10th
grade
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Course offerings
• Content leaders and curriculum specialists
will take you through the sequence of
course offerings in their departments…
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
The English department provides a developmental program
designed to teach students:
* how to see and appreciate the world and the art around
them with critical insight and understanding;
* how to communicate articulately what they see in both
oral and written expression.
Freshmen: Fundamentals/The Hero’s Journey
Sophomores : Literary analysis of genres
Juniors: American Literature
Seniors: Comparative Literature
SUMMER READING
EXPOSITORY WRITING REQUIREMENT
VOCABULARY PROGRAM/ USAGE PROGRAM
NOTEBOOK
SHS Mathematics
Algebra II H
Course Flowchart
Geometry H
AP Statistics
PreCalc H
Calculus H
Algebra I H
Algebra II CP1
Grade 8 Math
AP Calculus
Geometry CP1
Algebra I CP1
Algebra II CP2
Foundations
Geometry CP2
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Int Alg/Geo
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Mathematics Courses 09/10
Current Scope and Sequence.
Biology
(9th)
Chemistry
(10th)
Physics
(11th or 12th)
or Science Elective Note:
must complete Physics in
grade 12
Science
Elective
Physics (all levels)
if not completed by
grade 12
Scope and sequence prior to 2007 -2008 school year.
Biology (honors)
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Introduction to
Physics / Chemistry
Chemistry (honors)
or
Biology (all levels)
Physics (honors)
Or
Chemistry (all levels)
Physics (all levels)
if not completed in
grade 9 or 11
Or
Science Elective
Why change?
1. Prepares students to take 9th grade science MCAS.
2. Allows more students to take physics at a time when their
mathematics skills better developed.
3. Keeps students together by grade.
SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE.
10th Grade
Chemistry
* Chemistry
MCAS if
student failed
or failed to
take the
Biology MCAS
12th Grade
Physics
Or
Elective
11th Grade
Physics
Or
Elective
Must take
physics in 12th
grade
Must have
completed core
science program.
Science Graduation Requirements.
3 Years of Laboratory Based Science:
Biology (9th), Chemistry (10th) and Physics (11th or 12th )
9th Grade
Biology
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Biology MCAS
Successful completion of one MCAS in Science
Science MCAS :biology, chemistry or physics.
Target grade for MCAS is 9th Grade Biology.
Science
Learning Levels.
Honors
Science
CP 1
Science
Can perform work at
an accelerated rate.
Performs work at a
reasonable rate
Works well
independently.
Developing skills that
promote positive
independent work.
Strong and organized
study skills.
Highly Motivated
Able to allocate extra
time for projects, and
test and classroom
preparation.
Has strong
mathematics skills.
Motivated. Completes
work with gentle
parental and teacher
reminders.
Requires a regular pace
to learn material.
Moderate mathematic
skills.
CP 2
Science
Works best at a
moderate or
individualized pace.
Requires coaching to
maintain regular study
habits and homework
completion.
Working to enhance
independent learning
skills.
Biology (9th)
Math Skills play a
primary role in course
selection.
Biology MCAS
510
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522
Honors
Biology
CP1
Biology
CP 2
Biology
Chemistry (10th)
520
531
532
Honors
CP1
CP 2
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
Physics (11th or 12th)
530
541
542
Honors
Physics
CP1
Physics
CP 2
Physics
Student may opt to take physics
during senior year, allowing math
skills to reach an appropriate level.
Freshmen
World History I
College Preparatory
World History I
Honors
Sophomores
World History II
College Prep. 1
World History II
College Prep. 2
World History II
Honors
Juniors
US History
College Prep. 1
US History
College Prep. 2
American
Studies
Advanced
Placement
US History
Welcome to the
Swampscott High School Foreign Language Department
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Program consists of five years of Spanish, five years of French, three
years of Chinese and Latin, and the option of a year of Intensive
Language in Italian or German for advanced students. AP is offered in
French and Spanish.
WHAT IS THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT?
Beginning with the class of 2010, all students must have two years of
foreign language to graduate from SHS. Study at the Middle School
counts as one year toward the high school requirement.
Some colleges require two years of successful completion of a
language. Some schools recommend a third or fourth year of study,
but a third year is not required. www.collegeboard.com
Global Competence: 4 years of a spoken language is recommended
Meilleurs vœux, muchos recuerdos, saluti cordiali, salutem plurimam,
veile grüsse, s pozdravem, zai jian!
Ways to Help Your Teenager be a
Successful 9th Grader
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Encourage your teenager to become familiar with the guidance
counselor.
Empower your teenager to get involved by joining a club or sport; this
will allow your teenager to develop new friendships.
Teach time management skills and help your teenager balance time for
fun and time for work.
Ensure your teenager has necessary school supplies throughout the
year.
Communicate with the teachers, especially if your teenager appears to be
struggling.
Take active interests in academics: explore the Boston Museum of
Science’s exhibits, read historical biographies, read the required summer
reading together
Talk to your teenager about being prepared for situations that might
happen.
Set a clear expectation that your teenager will have to work hard. Nothing
worthwhile comes easy.
Video, Television & Media Literacy Courses
* TV Production I, Grades 9-12, Semester, 2.5 credits
* TV Production III, Grades 9-12, Semester, 2.5 Credits
(Requirements – 80 Average in TVI and Permission of Instructor)
*Media Literacy I: The History of Film & Television
Grades 11 & 12, Semester, 2.5 credits
*Media Literacy II: Modern Media
Grades 11 & 12, Semester, 2.5 credits
*Lifetime Health, Fitness & Media Literacy
Grades 11 & 12, semester, 2.5 credits
CAREER TECHNOLOGY COURSE SELECTIONS
----FRESHMEN---COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
(GRADUATION REQUIREMENT)
EXPLORATORY TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING
ACCOUNTING
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ADVANCED
COMPUTER
ACCOUNTING
MULTI
MEDIA
WEB
DESIGN
LAW
ENTREPRENEUR
&
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
VHS
PERSONAL
FINANCE
PARENTING
MANUFACTURING
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
II & III
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
Art, Music and Theater for
Grade 9
Survey of Studio Art
 Band-Marching and Concert
 Piano Lab I
 Music in America
 Mixed Chorus
 Jazz and Rock Ensemble/Music
Theory
 Theater Major
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SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
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Teachers:
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Bill Bush, Cindy Lavender, K. Buck Harris
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Freshman Year
Physical Education I: (1st semester, 2.5 credits)
Sophomore Year
Physical Education II: (2nd semester, 2.5 credits)
HEALTH EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Freshman or Sophomore Year
Health: Contemporary Adolescent Issues I (1 quarter-1.25 credits)
Junior or Senior Year
Health and Media Literacy (1 semester-2.5 credits) or,
Health: Contemporary Adolescent Issues II (1 quarter-1.25 credits)
Conclusion
• Freshmen year is important! We want to
make sure your student enrolls in the
courses that will best support long-term
success…
• Questions and Answers