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.
 Homeroom, English, social studies, science,
and world language classes are currently
located upstairs.
 Math, electives, physical education, and
lunch are downstairs.
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Why?
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Reduces anxiety and
travel time between most
classes, avoiding
tardiness to class.
Small Learning
Community aids
adjustment
Research supports 1st
year transition
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Assists with planning
and implementing
programs geared
specifically to the
freshman class.
Things to know about your
grade schedule…
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1. You will follow an “A-B Block Schedule.” This
means that you will have two schedules:
“A” Day and “B” Day
2. You may have different lunch periods on A and B
days
3. If you take Algebra 1 Part 1 and Algebra 1 Part 2,
you will take one elective.
4. If you take Algebra 1 or Geometry, you will take
two electives.
Details
4
Block Classes per day; each is
86 Minutes
 30 Minute Lunch
 5 Minute Passing Time For
Students
Daily Schedule
Period
1
2
Homeroom/Info
3 (Lunch during this period)
4
More details!
8 classes per year (40 credits)
English
Elective #1
History
Elective #2 or Alg. 1
Math
Part 2
Science
World Language
PE/Health
Sample Student Schedule:
One Elective
Block A
1
Lab Bio
2
3
4
Personal Fin./Career
Plan
Algebra 1 Part 1
(B Lunch)
World History
B
P.E./Health
Spanish 1
Algebra 1 Part 2
(C Lunch)
English 1
Sample Student Schedule:
Two Electives
Block A
B
1
Lab Bio H
P.E./Health
2
Spanish 1
3
Personal Fin./Career
Plan
Algebra 1 (B Lunch)
4
World History
English 1 Honors
C.A.D. (A Lunch)
Graduation Requirements:
It’s all about the credits!
The state of NJ requires a certain
number of credits for graduation.
Each full year course: 5 credits
 Each semester course: 2.5 credits
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If you fail a course, or if you exceed
absence limits, you lose credit for
that course.
There is NO PARTIAL CREDIT!
Attendance
If you miss a semester course more than 10
times, you will lose credit for it.
 If you miss a full-year course more than 20
times, you will lose credit for it.
The state of New Jersey only recognizes
religious holidays as excused absences.
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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
 Class rank is
impacted
 Having to attend
summer credit
restoration
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What are my
requirements?
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Grade
English
History
Math
Science
World Language
Physical Education
Health
Financial Literacy
Other Elective/Daily Math
Requirements for Graduation
4 Years of English
20 Credits
2 Credit Years 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
5 Credits
52.5 Credits
160 Credits
Academic Level Placement is based on:
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Teacher recommendations
Standardized test results
Report card grades
Examples of Level Placements:
One Teacher 9th Grade
Two Teachers 9th Grade
Honors Level 9th Grade
Graduation Requirement:
Financial Literacy Elective
Economics*
Or
 Personal Finance*
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Both are semester courses. You will choose
one of these, and one additional semester
course.
(*Asterisk indicates semester course)
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
Tech Ed 1
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Intro to Business
Principles of Career
Planning*
Other Interesting Electives
 Journalism
 Current
US Issues*
 American Legal System*
 Sociology*
(*Asterisk indicates semester course)
Raritan High School 9th Grade Electives
Visual and Performing Arts: 5 Credits are required for
graduation!
 Art
1
 Band
 Concert Choir
 History Rock/Pop
 Theatre/Drama 1
RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 9 SUBJECT SELECTION 2012 – 2013
NAME_______________________________Date of Birth_______________
Please refer to the Program of Studies Guide for descriptions and course sequences.
Placement levels are determined by teacher recommendation, grades and NJ ASK scores.
Required
Courses:
World Language: Physical Education:
(Circle ONE)
(Circle ONE)
Financial Literacy
(Circle ONE)
English
Mathematics
Science
World History
530 Italian 1
531 Italian 2
512 Spanish 1
514 Spanish 2
537 Latin 1
631 Personal Finance*
210 Economics*
Physical Education
Dance
* Semester Course
Full Year- and Semester Electives
Full Year
Semester
152 Journalism
541 Art 1
549 Band
552 Concert Choir
557 History of Rock/Pop
560 Theatre/Drama 1
612 Intro to Business
710 TV Production
712 C.A.D. Project
Development
722 Technology Education
632 Princ. of Career planning*
243 Current US Issues*
244 Am. Legal System*
247 Sociology*
List TWO electives from each category above, in order of your preference:
#1 Full Year:______________________________________________________
Course Number
Course Name
#2 Full Year:______________________________________________________
Course Number
Course Name
#1 Semester:______________________________________________________
Course Number
Course Name
#2 Semester:______________________________________________________
Course Number
Course Name
IMPORTANT! Please note that students who are recommended for Algebra 1 Part 1/Algebra 1 Part 2 will take
ONE one-semester elective and ONE financial literacy elective. Students who are recommended for Algebra 1 or
Geometry will take an additional, year-long elective.
Core course placement is determined through teacher recommendation. Finalized course requests will be available for
parental review through the parent portal beginning the week of April 16, 2012. To discuss finalized course requests,
please contact Ms. Bates, Freshman Transitional Counselor at 732-264-8411 x1014, or, via email, at [email protected].
THE DEADLINE TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE IS JULY 1, 2012
Course Selection Sheets
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Return to Guidance Office by Thursday,
January 26, 2012
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Make sure that you print your name and
DOB clearly
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Complete the entire sheet
What if my dog eats the sheet?
Your parents can print out another copy.
It is posted on the website and
also on the parent portal.
Scheduling Meetings
Begin on Wednesday, February 1, and will
last about two weeks
 Ten minutes long
 During class time
 Teachers will know
 You will be provided with a pass
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What we will discuss…
Choice of World Language
 PE vs. Dance
 Choice of electives
 Alternative selections
 Current placement levels
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Getting involved at RHS
Volunteer work counts:
Colleges, Scholarships,
National Honor Society
 School Activities count:
Colleges, Employers,
Scholarships
 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 +
Activities +
Learning Style = Future plans
Naviance: Remember this name! It
will open doors you never imagined!
You will be given a
username and
password to create
your own futureplanning site
through Naviance.
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 9th Grade
Site
Also, each teacher
maintains a web
page
We are here to help you! The Guidance Office is
located directly across from the Main Office.
If you have any
questions, comments,
or concerns, please
contact Mrs. Bates! No
problem is too big or
too small!