1. 8 th Grade Conversations: The Scheduling Process for 8 th Grade Students Parent Teacher Organization December 14, 2011

2. Scheduling Process Teacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations Middle and high school counselors conduct scheduling workshops with all 8 th graders (February) Middle and high school counselors conduct scheduling workshops with all 8 th graders (February) Sign-up day! (February/March) Sign-up day! (February/March) Verification forms (March/April) Verification forms (March/April) Counselor conversations (ongoing) Counselor conversations (ongoing) –Special circumstances Schedules arrive (July) Schedules arrive (July)

3. Basic Scheduling Terms Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements –Course Description Guide: Page 5 1 or ½ Credit Courses (Semester vs. alternating) 1 or ½ Credit Courses (Semester vs. alternating)

4. Graduation Requirements The Board of Education awards a diploma based upon the successful completion of an approved course of study. Credits required include: The Board of Education awards a diploma based upon the successful completion of an approved course of study. Credits required include: English4.0 English4.0 Social Studies4.0 Social Studies4.0 Mathematics3.0 Mathematics3.0 Science 3.0 Science 3.0 Physical Education2.0 Physical Education2.0 World Language1.0 World Language1.0 Fine or Performing Arts1.0 Fine or Performing Arts1.0 Health0.50 Health0.50 Electives3.50 Electives3.50 Total Credits22.00 Total Credits22.00

5. Traditional 9 th Grade Schedule English English Social Studies Social Studies Mathematics Mathematics Science Science World Language World Language Physical Education \ Science Lab Physical Education \ Science Lab Fine & Performing Arts Fine & Performing Arts Elective – Study Hall Elective – Study Hall Lunch Lunch Notes: Peer Leadership, Special Education Classes

6. Elective Choices for 9 th Grade Full Year Daily-1Credit Full Year Daily-1Credit Studio Art* Studio Art* Music History and Theory* Music History and Theory* Additional World Language Additional World Language Business Dynamics Business Dynamics Design & Draw for Production* Design & Draw for Production* Concert Choir* Concert Choir* Concert Band* Concert Band* String or Symphonic Orchestra* String or Symphonic Orchestra* Study Hall (No Credit) Study Hall (No Credit) ½ Credit ½ Credit Webpage Design Webpage Design Introduction to Theater Introduction to Theater Computer Science 1 Computer Science 1 Computer Science 2 Computer Science 2 Study Hall (No Credit) Study Hall (No Credit) *Classes that fulfill the 1 Credit *Classes that fulfill the 1 Credit Art/Music Requirement Art/Music Requirement

7. Humanities Program English (Honors option) English (Honors option) Social Studies (Honors option) Social Studies (Honors option) World Languages World Languages

8. Humanities, cont. Fine & Performing Arts Fine & Performing Arts – Art Studio in Art Studio in Art –Performing Arts Concert Band, Orchestra & Concert Choir Concert Band, Orchestra & Concert Choir Introduction to Theater Introduction to Theater Music History & Theory Music History & Theory Auditions for select programs Auditions for select programs

9. Business & Technology Business and Technology Business and Technology –Business Dynamics 9 th Gr Marketing Course Marketing Course Accounting Course Accounting Course –Webpage Design 9 th Gr Computer Science Courses (9-12) Computer Science Courses (9-12) Principles of Engineering (10-12) Principles of Engineering (10-12) –Design & Draw for Production 9 th Gr Architecture (10-12) Architecture (10-12)

10. Mathematics Program College Preparatory Geometry Honors College Preparatory Geometry Honors CP Geometry CP Geometry Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Extended (everyday plus alternate day lab) Algebra 1 Extended (everyday plus alternate day lab)

11. Science Program College Preparatory Biology Honors College Preparatory Biology Honors CP Biology CP Biology Earth Science Earth Science

12. The Community at John Jay HS Get to know your counselor! Get to know your counselor! Athletics Athletics Extra-curricular activities Extra-curricular activities Pursue your passions. Pursue your passions. High school is not pre- college. High school is not pre- college.

13. Things to consider Time management Time management Organization including use of a planner Organization including use of a planner Self advocacy including seeking help when needed Self advocacy including seeking help when needed Establish a relationship with your school counselor early Establish a relationship with your school counselor early Establish positive relationship with teachers Establish positive relationship with teachers Get involved Get involved

14. Questions?