Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians Lower Moreland High School February 26, 2014

Program Agenda: I. Introduction & Program Objectives II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan III. Course Levels, Offerings & Timeline~ Ms. Jen Dilks ~ Ms. Linda Helm V. School and Community Involvement~ Mr. Anthony Veneziale V. Building College & Career Readiness~ Ms. Maura Quinn

Program Objectives: To convey specific information about scheduling To discuss academic, personal and social elements of 8-9 transition To review timeline and procedures for course recommendations and placement for rising students in grades 9-12.

Graduation Requirements 24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution: 4.0 credits English 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 1.0 Physical Education 0.5 Health 1.0 Fine / Practical Art 1.0 Humanities 0.5 Art, Music & Culture 0.5 Personal Finance 0.5 Writing Seminar 6.0 Additional Electives Note: 1.0 credit reflects quantitative recognition of completion of 120 hours of instruction in a given course Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that students, beginning with the class of 2017, demonstrate proficiency in Algebra, Literature, and Biology on the Keystone Exams as part of graduation requirements.

Required Minimum Number of Credits Grade Grade Grade Grade

Sample Ninth Grade Daily Schedule Period Course Section Room Time ForumForum HR :25 AM -7:35 AM 1 World Studies English - CP :38 AM - 8:23 AM 2 World Studies Cultures - CP :26 AM – 9:11 AM 3 Fresh. Chem & Physics - CP :14 AM - 9:59 AM A - 4 Geometry - College Prep :02 AM - 10:47 AM B - 5 Critical Writing :50 AM - 11:35 AM C - 6 Physical Education Gym 11:38 AM - 12:23 PM D Lunch D cafe 12:26 PM - 12:49 PM 7 Study Hall :52 PM - 1:37 PM 8 Spanish II :40 PM - 2:25 PM

High School Course Levels Core Academic Courses  Students are recommended for courses based on careful consideration of both aptitude and past performance  Advanced Placement (AP)  Honors  College Preparatory  Additional Levels Electives  Refer to course descriptions and pre-requisites in Program of Studies  0.5 credit or 1.0 credit options Students and parents are encouraged to read the course descriptions in the Program of Studies: -- “Info” – “Program of Studies ”

Special Programs -Dual Enrollment -Virtual High School -Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

Timeline for Course Selection Grade 8 / Murray AvenueGrades 9, 10, 11 / LMHS MARCH Program of Studies now available Students choose electives Program of Studies now available Teachers make recommendations Teachers discuss with students Students choose electives MAY Staff enter recommendations for course levels Course verifications are mailed home to parents JUNE Recommendations for course placement are finalized HS counselors to visit Murray to meet students Recommendations for course placement are finalized Request for Change of Course forms available AUGUST N/A Request for Change of Course due AUG 1 Student schedules mailed home SEPTEMBER N/A Drop / Add period through Friday, September 20, 2014

Personal / Social Growth ATHLETICSCLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming / Diving Tennis Track & Field Winter Track Wrestling Academic Decathlon, Animal Rights Club Art Club, Asian Cultures Club Band, Buddy Club, Cheerleading Chess Club, Choir / Honors Choir Class Officers, Concert Band Debate Team, Drama Club Environmental Science Club, French Club Future Business Leaders of America, Gay Straight Alliance, German Club, Interact (Rotary), Jewish Student Union, Lion’s Roar (Newspaper), Literary Magazine Mock Trial, Mountain Bike Club National Honor Society, News Studio Ping Pong Club, Science Club Spanish Club, Stars & Stripes Students Against Destructive Decisions Student Council – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Representatives TASC, Tech Crew Vocational / Industrial Clubs of America World Affairs Council, Yearbook (Elmleo)

College and Career Readiness --- Building the Academic Transcript --- Grade Point Average and Class Standing --- Involvement in School and Community --- Commitment and Leadership --- Summer Opportunities

Grade Point Average and Class Standing Determined by assigning a numerical value to each subject’s final letter grade, adding them up and dividing by the total number of credits All full and half year courses that meet everyday during the regular school day count Weight value of.075 is given for every credit of honors Weight value of.15 is given for the first 8 AP credits with a final grade of C or better Beginning with the class of 2014, class standing is reported in deciles for the purpose of college admission (top 10%, top 20%, etc.)

Key Resource: Lower Moreland High School Website