Transcript 8th Grade Course Selection Powerpoint

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9
Grade
Course Selection
Planning for freshman
year
WELCOME!
Ms. Keleher,
th
9 Grade School Counselor
Ms. Shea,
Coordinator and
9th Grade School Counselor
Agenda
What’s so different?
 High school vocabulary
 Course selection process
Use note card to
write a question
you have about
SWHS. Answers
will be shared
during your visit
in February.
What’s so different?
TEMS
SWHS
Start time ~ 8:05
Start time ~ 7:25
Attendance is
important
Attendance critical
to earning credit
Trimesters
Semesters
What’s so different?
TEMS
SWHS
Classes= team hallway
Classes= throughout
the building
Lockers= in team area
Lockers= assigned
Lunch= by teams
Lunch= all grades
What’s so different?
TEMS
SWHS
Predetermined classes
Many course offerings
Leveling ONLY in math
Leveling in ALL academic
classes
Grades are important
Grades count toward
graduation; need to
earn credit
High School
“vocabulary”
Levels
Credits
Elective
Prerequisite
Freshman Levels
Two levels for
academic courses:
College Prep
Honors
Levels
What’s the difference?
 Expectation of independent
learning
 Pace of material
 Volume of work and
homework
Levels
Eighth grade teachers will give level recommendations in
February for: English, math, science, social studies and
world language
These level recommendations are based on your :
 current performance
 work habits
 grades
 scores on benchmarks and state assessment(s)
What is a Credit?
Credit=
 What you earn for completing and
passing each class
All 9th grade students MUST enroll in 6
credits.
What is a Credit?
Semester Class=
worth ½ credit
Full year courses=
worth 1 credit
Warning!
If you do not have the necessary credits
by the beginning of the next school year,
you will not be promoted to the next grade
Poor attendance can cause credit loss
even if a student passes a class
Required Freshman
Classes
English
o First Year
English
o Humanities
Required Freshman
Classes
Mathematics
o Integrated Math
o Algebra I
o Geometry
Required Freshman
Classes
Science
o Physical Science
Required Freshman
Classes
Social Studies
o Modern World
History
o Humanities
Required Freshman
Classes
Physical
Education
o Physical
Fitness I
Required Freshman
Classes
Applied
Technology
o Computer
Application
Elective class
An elective is a class
chosen by a
student, as opposed
to a required
course which the
student must take.
choosing an elective
• Select classes which focus
on your abilities, interests
and goals.
• Consult with others
(siblings, parents, etc.)
Applied technology
examples
Business Technology
• Business Communication
• Introduction to Personal
Finance
Production & Construction
• Aviation and Aerospace
Engineering
• Creative Woodworking I
Applied technology
examples
Technology Education
• Architectural Design
• Introduction to Engineering
Design
• Graphic Communications
• Photography I
• Video Communications
Applied technology
examples
Computer Science and
Programming
• Introduction to Robotics
• Video Game Design &
Computer Programming
• Web Design
Art examples
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Introduction to Art
Claywork
Creative Metals
Design
Drawing
Painting
Potter’s Wheel
Printmaking
Music examples
Vocal Ensemble
• Concert Chorus
• Choral Spectrum
Instrumental Ensembles
• Symphonic Band
• Wind Ensemble *
• String Orchestra
• Chamber Symphony Orchestra *
*= requires audition
Music examples
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Digital Audio Editing
Guitar
Piano Keyboard
Theater Management I
World Language option
American Sign Language I
French I, II
Italian I
Latin I
Spanish I, II
What is a
Prerequisite?
• Prerequisitestudent must
have passed a
previous course
related to the
next class.
Course Registration
 Be sure to enroll in AT
LEAST 6 credits.
Students can enroll in
up to 8 credits.
 Read the course
selection booklet
carefully!!!!
Course Registration
World Language
• If you are enrolling in a
World Language,
the course MUST be noted
as one elective.
Course Registration
Music
• If you are auditioning for a
SPECIFIC music class, start
by enrolling in
 Concert Chorus
 Symphonic Band
 String Orchestra
Course Registration
 Students who would like
to have study hall will
simply leave the box
blank on the worksheet.
 No credit is assigned to
study hall.
What could my freshman
year schedule look like?
Class
Schedule
Credit
1
First Year English
1
2
Math
1
3
Physical Science
1
4
Modern World History
1
5
Physical Education/
Computer Applications
.5/. 5
6
Symphonic Band
1
7
Spanish
1
8
Intro to Art/ Piano Keyboarding
.5/.5
Schedule
Class
Credit
1
2
3
4
First Year English
Math
Physical Science
Modern World History
1
1
1
1
5
Physical Education/
Computer Applications
Drawing/
Painting
.5/. 5
French
Study hall
1
0
6
7
8
.5/. 5
Schedule
Class
Credit
1
2
3
4
First Year English
Math
Physical Science
Modern World History
1
1
1
1
5
.5/. 5
6
Physical Education/
Computer Applications
Chorus
7
8
Latin
Arch. Design
1
1
1
Scheduling Timeline
February: Students will tour
SWHS and will enter their
course requests into
PowerSchool during their
visit.
Scheduling Timeline
March 24th:
Deadline for course level changes ~
arranged through TEMS School
Counselors.
Scheduling Timeline
May: Preliminary schedules
mailed home.
Last day of school ( June): Final
deadline to make elective
changes. Changes can not be
made after this date!!!!
A word (or more)
of advice….
There are only 24 hours in a
day, consider the time impact of
sports and extracurricular
activities AND the number of
courses and rigor when
choosing classes for next year.
A word (or more)
of advice….
Please listen carefully
to the
recommendations of
teachers and
counselors… they
are usually correct!