1. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 8 TH Grade Parents’ Night General Session Begins in the Auditorium

2. AGENDA David Heisey, Principal –Introduction –Academic Program Ryan Miller, Assistant Principal –Athletics

3. STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM This marks the start of the general session. In a few moments you will report to your first presentation. Please follow the schedule that is printed on the inside cover page of this packet. All of you will be reporting to different locations at the conclusion of this general session. By the end of the evening, you will have visited all of the major discipline areas and those elective areas of your choice.

4. Eighth Grade Parent Orientation Program Schedule

5. Schedule B

6. Requirements for Graduation Four credit years of English Four credit years of English Three credit years of Mathematics Three credit years of Mathematics Three credit years of social studies: Three credit years of social studies: – US I – US II – Global Perspectives Three credit years of natural or physical scienceThree credit years of natural or physical science Two credit years of the same world languageTwo credit years of the same world language One credit year of PE for each year of enrollmentOne credit year of PE for each year of enrollment One credit year in visual/performing art and one credit year in practical artsOne credit year in visual/performing art and one credit year in practical arts One half credit year of Financial LiteracyOne half credit year of Financial Literacy

7. Graduation Requirements Successful completion of a minimum of 120 creditsSuccessful completion of a minimum of 120 credits Passing of the state mandated assessment (PARCC)Passing of the state mandated assessment (PARCC)

8. Levels of Instruction All required full year courses have varying levels of instruction Accelerated (4.8 GPA Scale) Accelerated (4.8 GPA Scale) Academic (4.3 GPA Scale) Academic (4.3 GPA Scale) Standard (4.3 GPA Scale) Standard (4.3 GPA Scale) Elective courses will only have one level of instruction (4.3 GPA Scale)

9. Dates and Timelines Students will receive a copy of the Program of Studies during the advisory period within the next two weeks Students will receive a copy of the Program of Studies during the advisory period within the next two weeks Selection of electives for the 2015-2016 school year will take place with the middle school counselors beginning in late January, and concluding at the end of February Selection of electives for the 2015-2016 school year will take place with the middle school counselors beginning in late January, and concluding at the end of February Course recommendations will be mailed home in early May 2015. Course recommendations will be mailed home in early May 2015.