Transcript LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL

Littleton High School
Grade 9
Course Selection Night
March 5, 2012
Tonight’s Program
Welcome & Opening
Remarks
John M. Harrington, Ed.D
Principal
Agenda for the Evening
Cheryl A. Temple,
Assistant Principal
Course Scheduling
Jan Nolan & Chris Christy
Guidance Counselors
Department & Course
Information
Mark Levine, English
Kelly Ogden, Mathematics
Marian Dyer, Social Studies
Cheryl Harrington, Science
Elizabeth Kelley, World Languages
Meredith Perry, Health & Wellness
Maureen Caouette, Fine & Performing Arts
Sarah Dorfman, Guidance Services
Michael Lynn, Athletic Director
Tonight’s Agenda
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Course Selection Process, Timeline & Planning
College Prep & Honors Criteria
Department Chair Presentations
Athletics & Co-curricular Activities
Meet the Department Chairs- Q & A
NEASC
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges will
visit and evaluate LHS, May 5-8, 2013
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Comprehensive review of the high school in
according to NEASC Standards:
Core Values, Beliefs, Expectations
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment,
School Culture and Leadership,
School Resources and Community Resources for
Learning
21st Century Skills Emphasis
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Accessing and analyzing information
Collaboration across networks and leading by
influence
Effective oral and written communication
Agility, adaptability, initiative, and
entrepreneurialism
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Curiosity and imagination
(The Global Achievement Gap, Wagner, 2008)
Rigorous Content Standards include
21st century skills
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The 4 Cs
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity and Innovation
Revised Mission
& Expectations Statement
Littleton High School
Commitment to student learning and educational excellence
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Littleton High School is a safe, caring, supportive, and
academically challenging learning community that cultivates and
models respect, responsibility, integrity, accountability,
perseverance, and teamwork.
We pursue excellence in learning and the development of each
student’s growth and potential through collaborative and
dedicated attention to our core values, beliefs, and learning
expectations.
We work together to guide our students in becoming self-reliant,
responsible, and contributing citizens in a constantly changing
world.
Our Core Values
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Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Accountability
Perseverance
Teamwork
Academic Expectations
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Develop and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrate clear and effective reading, writing, speaking, and
listening skills
Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish goals
Demonstrate creativity and innovation
Use technology skills as they research and communicate their
learning
Engage in activities that promote physical fitness and personal
health
Exhibit and employ observation, interpretation, and imagination
within the arts
Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary challenges and
global issues
Social Expectations
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Respect and understand diversity and different
perspectives
Become active participants in their school
community
Civic Expectations
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Understand the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship
Make positive contributions through community
service and civic participation
Guidance Highlights
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Naviance Parent and Student online Accounts
-Planning tools for post-secondary life
-Research database for Colleges, Careers & Scholarships
-Account for managing and monitoring college applications &
admissions process
-Automated College Application System
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Edline Parent Portal
-Password protected site linking home to school- Active now
-Web-pages featuring courses, assignments, calendars, student
schedules, teacher updates, progress reports, and term grades
Course Selection Timeline
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March 5: Posting of Program of Studies and
Distribution of Sample Course Sheets
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March 6: Course Selection Sheets distributed to
Middle School teachers for Course
Recommendations
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March 27 & 28: High School Guidance Counselors
meet with Middle School Students
and review course selections
Course Selection Timeline
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March 30: Course Selection sheets mailed home to
Grade 8 Parents for verification
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April 9:
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May/June: Course Schedules sent to students
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August:
Course Selection Corrections due to
Guidance
Freshman Orientation
Considerations for Selections
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Student’s current achievement and motivation
Honors vs College Prep criteria
Teacher recommendations
Remember each teacher is likely considering one
specific subject when making recommendation.
Managing entire workload
Graduation requirements
Schedule Planning
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Full year courses= 5.0 Credits
Semester Course= 2.5 Credits
7 Periods/Modules to be scheduled
Students can take up to 35.0 Credits per year
Students must have a minimum of 30.0 credits
when filling out course selection sheet. They
should go beyond the minimum.
Students need 110 credits to fulfill graduation
requirements
Academic Preparation Chart
Subject
Littleton
High School
UMASS and State
School System
Recommended
College
Preparation
Selective College
Recommendations*
English
20 credits
20 credits
20 credits
20 credits –
honors level classes
Mathematics
15 credits
through
Algebra II
15 credits through
Algebra II
15 credits through
Algebra II
20 credits including
trig. and analytical
geometry
15 credits
15 credits to include
US History
15 credits to include
US History
Science
15 credits with
lab
15 credits with lab
15-20 credits
including biology and
chemistry and
physics
15-20 credits including
biology, chemistry and
physics
Foreign Language
10 credits in
the same
language
10 credits in
the same language
10-15 credits in
the same language
15-20 credits in
the same language
Wellness//Health
7.5 credits
Fine/Practical Arts
5 credits
Electives
22.5 credits
Social Sciences
20 credits to include
US History, World History and
Economics
Health course
10 credits
Fine or performing
arts
Fine or performing arts
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Honors Criteria
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More genuine interest in subject and self-direction
Accelerated pace with less repetition of previous work
More rigorous work and demanding requirements
Students with past academic achievement, more
maturity, organization and motivation
Independent initiative and more out of class
preparation
More emphasis on Analysis, Evaluation and Synthesis
College Prep Criteria
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Develop fundamentals
Much more instructional support
Still building independent study skills
Deliberate pace with more reinforcement and
review
Emphasis on Knowledge, Comprehension, and
Application skills
Scope and Sequence
English Language Arts
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
AP English
Advanced Placement
Creative Writing
Proposed 4 Year
Mathematics Requirement
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Littleton High School has proposed a new
4 year Mathematics requirement that will start with the
Class of 2015 (current Freshmen)
The MA Board of Higher Education now plans to
require 4 years of Math for admission to
state college and universities
This new requirement is aligned with the Mass Core
Curriculum for high schools
Scope and Sequence
Mathematics
Grade 9
Grade 10
Geometry Algebra II
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
Grade 11
Grade 12
Pre-Calculus AP Calculus
Calculus
Honors
Statistics
College Prep
Pre-Calculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Unleveled
Algebra II
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
Advanced
Algebra and its
applications
Scope and Sequence
History and Social Science
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
World
History II
United States
History I
United States
History II
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
AP US History
Grade 11 & 12
Electives:
AP Art
AP European
AP Psychology
Psychology
Facing History
and Ourselves
Sociology
Law &
Citizenship
VHS- Virtual High School
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www.govhs.org
25 available seats each semester for LHS
students
Array of expansive course offerings
Site Coordinator: Mrs. Marian Dyer
Scope and Sequence
Science
Electives
AP Biology
9th
10th
Biology
Chemistry
Honors
Honors
11th
Physics
Honors
Anatomy &
Physiology
AP Physics
Environmental
Science
Biology
Chemistry
College
Prep
College Prep
Physics
College
Prep
Oceanography
Forensic Science
Engineering I
Unleveled
Engineering II
Unleveled
Scope and Sequence
World Languages
Grade 9
Latin I
Spanish I
French I
Grade 10
Latin II
Spanish II
French II
Grade 11/12
Electives:
Latin II
Spanish II
French II
Latin III
Spanish III
French III
Honors
Honors
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
(Unleveled)
Latin III & IV
Spanish III & IV
French III & IV
AP Spanish
Advanced Placement
Scope and Sequence
Wellness
Graduation Requirements
Path 1
Path 2
Electives
Path 3
Child Development
Health
Fitness and
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Sports and
Games
Health
Fitness and
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Fitness and
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Health
Sports and
Games
Sports and
Games
Nutrition
Fine & Performing Arts
Art Foundations & Graphics
Digital Media
Painting & Drawing
Ceramics & Photography
AP Studio Art & Art Portfolio
Instrumental Music- Band & Jazz
Choral Music
Special Education
Inclusive classrooms &
Learning Center Accommodations
 Modifications
 Curriculum
Skills Classes
 Individualized Support
 Alternative classes
 Personalized transition process
Interscholastic
Sports
Fall
Winter
Spring
Football
Baseball
Cheerleading
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Soccer
Boys Indoor Track
Boys Outdoor Track
Girls Soccer
Girls Indoor Track
Girls Outdoor Track
Boys Golf
Boys Ice Hockey
Boys Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Girls Ice Hockey*
Girls Lacrosse
Cross Country
Co-ed Swimming*
Tennis
Softball
Co-Curricular Activities
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Student Council
Class Officers
Art Club
Peer Leadership &
Mediation
Debate Club
Model UN Club
Literary Magazine
Ski/Snowboard Club
Weightlifting Club
Humanitarian Club
Rocketry Club
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Math League
National Honor Society
Drama
Yearbook
Jazz Ensemble
Dance Club
Gay/Straight Alliance
Health Club
Japanese Culture Club
Latin Club
International Club
Questions
Call us:
(978) 952-2555
Email us:
[email protected]
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last name.