NINTH GRADE EASTERN PLANNER

Formal Eastern Scheduling Process: Here We GO!!! Students can research the course catalog on the ERHS website before they meet with a counselor. When they do meet with a counselor, students should be prepared with: The appropriate level of academic difficulty for each required academic course. 2. List three (3) electives that they would like _____________________________________________ 1. Go to https://www.eccrsd.us 2. Select the Guidance tab 3. Select the Course Guide tab 4. Click on Curriculum Handbook

There are three levels of difficulty for the academic courses you will choose. Honors: Courses designated as Honors are intended for students who are well above grade level in their academic skills. The homework load, academic environment and difficulty level of tests and quizzes are consistent with an Honors level of course work. Student placement will be determined by previous academic development. Accelerated: Courses designated as Accelerated are intended for students with strong academic abilities. Student placement will be determined by previous academic development. College Prep: Courses are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workplace. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement. Advanced Honors/Advances Placement: Courses are designed to challenges students at the highest level of academic difficulty. The AP curriculum consists of a high level of rigor in content complexity and requires significant independent learning by the student. Student place will be determined by previous academic achievement.

9TH GRADE MATHEMATICS COURSES Everyone will have a math course for 9th grade. MUST BE IN ALGEBRA 1 NOW: GEOMETRY HONORS ACCELERATED GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 1 HONORS IF IN INTRO TO ALGEBRA NOW ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 1 COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA I COLLEGE PREP ICS ALGEBRA I ACCELERATED ICS ALGEBRA I RESOURCE FUNDAMENTALS MATH I SPECIAL NOTE: Depending upon your performance in math, students recommended for CP Algebra may also be recommended for CP Algebra Lab. The Algebra Lab is optional, but a good idea if you need your basic math skills strengthened. The Lab will take place during your study hall, and you do not receive credits for it.

Everyone will take an English course in 9th grade. 9TH GRADE ENGLISH COURSES Everyone will take an English course in 9th grade. ADVANCED HONORS ENGLISH This is an extremely rigorous course requiring a serious commitment on the part of the student. You should be very strong in both reading and language arts. HONORS ENGLISH You must have teacher recommendation. ACCELERATED ENGLISH COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH ENGLISH I COLLEGE PREP ICS ENGLISH I ACCELERATED ICS ENGLISH I RESOURCE READING FUNDAMENTALS

Everyone (with a few exceptions) will take World History in 9th grade. 9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES Everyone (with a few exceptions) will take World History in 9th grade. WORLD HISTORY HONORS You should be an A student in 8th grade Social Studies and have a strong interest in studying history. You must have teacher recommendation. WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED **HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP** WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP There are no minimum grade requirements. WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP ICS WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED ICS WORLD HISTORY RESOURCE FUNDAMENTAL SOCIAL STUDIES I

9TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES Everyone will have a science course for 9th grade. HONORS BIOLOGY You should be a very strong science student with a definite interest in science. You must have an A average to be recommended. ACCELERATED BIOLOGY COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY SCIENCE BIOLOGY RESOURCE COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY ICS ACCELERATED BIOLOGY ICS FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE

a full year course = 5 credits a half year course = 2.5 credits Electives…. You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog. Electives are either 5 credits or 2.5 credits. a full year course = 5 credits a half year course = 2.5 credits Remember that your schedule will equal a total of 35 credits. Choose enough electives so that your complete schedule adds up to 35 credits. Remember that you should come to your conference prepared with a choice of at least three electives. Please note that at some point during your high school career, you must satisfy the following requirements: Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits 21st Century Life and Careers - 5 credits 3. Personal Financial Literacy - 2.5 credits

Academic Courses… Here are the required classes: Math- 5 credits Academic courses count for 5 credits each. You must take a total of 35 credits. The first 25 credits are required classes that are automatically assigned as follows: Here are the required classes: Math- 5 credits English- 5 credits Social Studies- 5 credits Science- 5 credits P.E./Health- 5 credits 25 Credits The remaining 10 credits are Electives that you choose. It is recommended that you choose a World Language as one of your electives, but you are not required to. Most people do choose a World Language as one of their electives.

A Finished Schedule….Yay!!! and may look something like this… Your finished schedule will have seven (7) class periods, plus a Study Hall and may look something like this… Math English Social Studies Science PE/Health Elective (For example, Spanish I) Elective (For example. Music) Study Hall ….. OR

A Finished Schedule….Yay!!! Your Schedule could look something like this… 1. Math 2. English 3. Social Studies 4. Science 5. PE/Health 6. Elective (For example, Spanish I) 7. Elective (Building Trades- 2.5 credits) (Wood Design- 2.5 credits) 8. Study Hall

ERHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT THE VOORHEES MIDDLE SCHOOL On February 14th, ALL 8th graders will be receiving their very own profile sheet indicating their recommended courses. Please share and discuss with your parents/guardians. ERHS counselors will be at VMS on February and 19th, 20th, and 21st. Every student will have 15 mins to meet with an ERHS counselor to discuss courses recommended by their 8th grade teachers.

ERHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT THE VOORHEES MIDDLE SCHOOL Student will be receiving a pass in homeroom the morning of their appointment. All meetings will take place in the library. Please arrive 5 mins early to your assigned meeting. Make sure you bring a copy of your birth certificate, the registration form, proof of residency and your worksheet/planner that identifies three (3) electives that you are interested in. All scheduled meetings will be posted in your Homeroom and on Mrs. Wick’s Bulletin Board outside of the 8th grade office!!

SPONSORED SPORTS The Eastern Camden County School District sponsors varsity, junior varsity and Freshman interscholastic teams. Boys Girls Varsity JV Frosh Baseball x Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Winter Track Wrestling Overall….There are 27 clubs and 23 sports that students can get involved in during their time at Eastern.

SOME IMPORTANT NOTES: Develop a good routine with your homework responsibilities Try no to wait until the last minute. Break homework/projects down into smaller parts Always ask questions if you don’t understand and need something…ADVOCATE for yourself!!! The ERHS Counselor that you meet with during the week of February 18th may not end up being your actual counselor for your 4 yrs at Eastern. Communicate with your parents/guardians. Open communication is KEY to your overall success!! ERHS offers after school academic support every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!! This would be a great opportunity to get some extra help, as well as, getting caught up on any of your work. ERHS will be inviting you to an August Orientation Regular attendance is EXTREMELY important…. If you have 11 unexcused ABSENCES, you may be given NO CREDIT STATUS for the course(s) on your schedule!!!

**Remember… Mrs. Wick is here for help! Come see me with any questions!