Transcript It`s Your Future – Get Planning!

Let’s Start Planning For Your
Future!
A program for Hazlet 8th graders to
plan their high school future
Mrs. Teri Bates
9th Grade Freshman Transition
Guidance Counselor
[email protected] 732-264-8411 x1014
Freshman Academy
You will be part of Raritan High School’s
Freshman Academy.
 Math, PE, and lunch will be located
downstairs.
 English and World History classes will be
located upstairs.
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Why do we have a
Freshman Academy??
 Reduced
travel
time
 Easier adjustment
to RHS
 Targeted programs
 Research-based
= Less
Stress
Things to know about your
grade schedule…
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1. You will follow a 4-period day.
2. Your classes will meet every other day
(“A” Days or “B” Days)
3. Most of your classes will last all year.
4. Your classes will last 85 minutes.
5. Lunch is 30 minutes.
The secret to success is no secret
A + B + C + D=
SUCCESS
 Attendance
 Behavior
 Class
assignments
 Diverse
Experiences
BE PREPARED.
This is high school.
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You will have more
homework
You will need to study
more for tests and
quizzes
Late or incomplete
assignments are not
accepted
Excessive absences can
result in loss of credit
What are credits?
 Credits
are the “value” assigned to
high school classes.
 Earning credits is a function of both
grades and attendance!
“No credit” means that the course
doesn’t count. It will be as if you never
took it.
More about credits…
• Full year courses = 5 credits
• Half year courses = 2.5
credits
• Health = 1.25 credits
Graduation Requirements:
The state of NJ sets the minimum
number of credits for graduation.
If you fail a course, or if you exceed
absence limits, you lose credit for
that course.
There is NO PARTIAL CREDIT!
But what about…
Sickness?
Family Emergencies?
Parents can write a letter of appeal, which will
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Possible consequences for losing
credit
 Not
graduating
on time
 Impact on class
rank
 Having to attend
summer credit
restoration
Requirements for Graduation
4 Years of English
20 Credits
2 Credit Years U.S. History
10 Credits
1 Credit Year World History
5 Credits
1 Credit Year Physical Education & Health for Each Year in School
20 Credits
3 Credit Years of Mathematics
15 Credits
3 Credit Years of Science
15 Credits
1 Credit Year of Visual or Performing Art
5 Credits
2 Credit Years of World Language
10 Credits
.5 Credit Year of Financial Literacy
2.5 Credits
1 Credit Year Career or Vocational Education
Electives
New Jersey Graduation Requirement
5 Credits
52.5 Credits
Minimum of 125 Credits
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What are my
requirements?
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Grade
English
History
Math
Science
World Language
Physical Education
Health
Electives/Financial Literacy
More details!
8 classes per year
40 Credits Per Year
English
 World Language
 Elective 1
 Elective 2 or
Financial Literacy
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PE/Health
 History
 Math
 Science
9th Grade Sample Schedule
“A” Day
“B”
Day
Period 1: Math
Period 2: Spanish 1
Lunch
Period 3: Elective
Period 4: English
Period 1:World History
Period 2: PE/Health
Period 3: Elective 2
Lunch
Period 4: Lab Biology
Academic Level Placement is based on:
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Teacher recommendations
Standardized test results
Report card grades
Examples of Level Placements:
O
One Teacher, Large class
One Teacher, Small class
Two Teachers, Large class
Honors Level
AP (college) Level
Graduation Requirement:
Financial Literacy Elective
Economics or Personal Finance (half-year
courses paired with Current Issues or Career
Planning) Open to Grades 9-12
OR
 Introduction to Business (full year course)
Open to Grades 9-12
OR
 Financial Algebra (Open to seniors only)
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Raritan High School 9th Grade Electives
Practical Arts: 5 Credits are required for graduation!
(*Asterisk indicates semester course)
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TV Production
CAD 1
Child Development 1
Engineering/
Manufacturing
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Journalism/Creative
Writing
Nutrition and Culinary
Arts
Global Media Studies*/
Screenwriting*
Raritan High School 9th Grade Electives
Visual and Performing Arts
5 Credits are required for graduation!
AP Art History
 Art 1
 Band
 Concert Choir
 History Rock/Pop
 Theatre/Drama 1
 3-D Design
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Other Electives
 Psychology
 AP
Human Geography
AP Classes open to 9th Graders
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Advanced
Placement classes
offer hard-working
students an
opportunity to take
rigorous, collegelevel courses in
high school!
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AP World History
AP Art History
AP Human Geography
Course Selection Sheets
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Return to Guidance Office by Friday,
January 31, 2015.
Complete the entire sheet neatly!
 You and your parent/guardian
must sign.
 Parents/guardians must include
cellphone and email contact info.
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What if I need a new sheet?
Your parents can print out another copy.
It is posted on my webpage and
also on the parent portal.
Scheduling Meetings
Begin on Monday, February 9, and will last
several weeks
 Ten minutes long
 During class time
 Teachers will know
 You will be provided with a pass
 We need to meet even if you
plan to attend a different high school
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What we will discuss…
Choice of World Language
 PE vs. Dance vs. Yoga
 Choice of electives
 Alternative selections
 Current placement levels
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9th Grade Schedule Timeline
Course requests will be posted on the parent
portal on April 24, 2015
 Schedules will be posted on the parent
portal in late August, 2015
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Requests for scheduling changes must be
submitted before July 1, 2015.
POP QUIZ
Can I make scheduling changes in August?
Can I make scheduling changes once school
starts?
If I don’t like a class, can I change it?
CONSULT THE POS!!!
Parent
Portal
RHS Website
Getting involved at RHS
“Character” counts:
Colleges, Scholarships,
National Honor Society
 School Activities count:
Colleges, Employers,
Scholarships, NHS
 Helping feels good.
 You’ll get better
grades!
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SENIOR, JUNIOR, SOPHOMORE, FRESHMAN CLASSES
STUDENT COUNCIL
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
ITALIAN CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
INTERACT
SCIENCE LEAGUE
DRAMA CLUB
ATHLETIC TRAINING CLUB
PALS-PEER ASSISTANT
LEADERS
TI-TEEN INSTITUTE
TATU-TEENS AGAINST
TOBACCO USE
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
T.E.A.M. (PEER MEDIATORS
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLUB
KEY CLUB
LATIN CLUB
CHESS CLUB
SADD – STUDENTS AGAINST
DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS
YEARBOOK
MATH LEAGUE
DANCE TROUPE
MARCHING BAND
COLOR GUARD
BOWLING CLUB
JAZZ BAND
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
GAY STRAIGHT
ALLIANCE
Get thinking – Get planning!
Interests +
Personal
Qualities +
School
Subjects +
Clubs, Athletics
& Volunteer work +
HARD WORK = Future options
“Naviance is a
comprehensive college
and career readiness
solution for middle and
high schools that helps
connect academic
achievement to postsecondary goals.”
www.naviance.com
Counseling Services
Guidance Counselors and Student Assistance
Counselor offer a full array of services
including:
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Individual, Group, and Class
lessons
Career and College Planning
Transition planning
Student Assistance Counselor
Intervention and Referral
Services
Communication-Information
www.hazlet.org
Click on RHS
Click on Guidance
Click on link for
Mrs. Bates
Also, each teacher
maintains a web
page
Please contact me with any questions or
concerns. No problem is too big or too small!
[email protected]