Welcome Freshman Parents 2016-2017 Scheduling Welcome Freshman Parents

Credits: The name of the game Subject Credits Required English 4 Mathematics 4 Social Studies 3.5 Science 3 Electives 6.5 Fitness/Wellness 1 ICT .5 (Information Communication Technology Applications) Health .5 23 Credits

Selecting courses, how does it work? Counselors will visit each middle school in early to mid-February to present scheduling info to students. Students will select courses via the paper course selection form, acquiring teacher recommendations, parent signature, and completing any necessary waiver forms. Forms must be returned to CAMS counselor no later than February 19. Once course selection sheets are reviewed by CAMS counselor, the CAMS counselor will coordinate electronic course selection entry for each student. All elective course selection changes must be completed no later than March 4 by informing the CAMS counselor.

What will my schedule look like? 9th Grade Required Courses English: CP American Lit & Comp I Hon American Lit & Comp I* Math: Algebra I Algebra II* Geometry* Science: Biology I Honors Biology* Social Studies: Early American History CP Early American History AP US History* Other: Health ICT Elective offerings

9th Grade Mathematics 4 math credits to graduate plus proficiency on Keystone Algebra I exam (CASD policy) Sequential courses: Algebra I (required) Keystone Algebra I exam at end of course May be taken twice, then must complete state project or other remediation available Algebra II (required) Geometry – Pre-requisite for Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry Not a graduation requirement (considered a math credit option)

9th Grade Mathematics cont. Algebra I 8th grade course: receive graduation credit for “C” or better in course -required to take Keystone Algebra I exam 9th grade course: continue to use PowerTeaching components and PTi3 curriculum Algebra II 9th grade curriculum more rigorous than 10th-12th grade curriculum -One unit of Algebra I concept review

9th Grade Mathematics cont. 8th grade Algebra I parents and students: readiness for Algebra II in 9th grade Keystone Algebra I exam results 2015-2016- math department review -implemented homework center during lunch periods and before/after school -double period Algebra I classes were offered -implementation of the Benchmark Algebra I exam 3 times