Program of Studies Orientation for 8 th Grade Students Moorestown High School Class of 2013

Congratulations on being a member of the Class of 2013 H.S. Counseling Services –One counselor all 4 years –Appointment procedure See your counselor for –Social concerns –Emotional support –Academic issues –Career & College advice

Counselors Mr. Johnson Ms. Lehrer Mr. Rodriguez Ms. Taron

Scheduling Process Complete Course Selection Form Return with Parent Signature Make course selections based on –8 th grade teacher recommendation English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language Based on department criteria & prerequisite courses –Graduation requirements –Interests or aptitudes in subject areas –Prepare for career –Meet college entrance requirements –Meet NCAA initial eligibility

Students must... Be scheduled for a minimum of 32.5 credits each year. –There are 40 available periods each week. –Each class meeting per week is 1 credit. Successfully pass a minimum of 120 credits. Pass the HS Proficiency Assessment (HSPA). To graduate from MHS!

Scheduling Timeline 8 th Grade orientation (today) Parent Orientation –Held in January March – Level Recommendations March 30-April 2 Indiv. Meetings to input courses May—Master schedule built June – Course conflict resolution August--schedule mailed to you

Four-Year Planning Sheet Courses—Grade 9Cr.Courses—Grade 10Cr. 1English 151English 25 2Physical Ed./Health 942Physical Ed./Health 104 3World History53U.S. History Survey5 4Biology64Chemistry6 5Algebra 155Geometry5 6World Language56 5 7Required Elective: Music, Art, Business, IT, Fam.Con. Science 57Required Elective: Music, Art, Business, IT, Fam. Con. Science (not taken previously) 5 8Study Hall or Req. Elective ? 8Study Hall or Req. Elect? Total Credits (32.5 min.) Courses—Grade 11Cr.Courses—Grade 12Cr. 1English 351English 45 2Physical Ed./Health 1142Physical Ed./Health 124 3Junior History Requirement 2.5) 53Social Studies Elective 5 4Physics/Environmental Science64Science Elective (Physics or Environmental Science) 6 5Algebra II55Math (continue sequence) 5 6World Language (3 rd year)56World Language (4 th year) 5 7Remaining Req. Elective2.57Elective/Electives in 1 of 5 subject areas 2.5 8Study Hall or Electives?8Elective, Study or Senior Option ? Total Credits (32.5 min.)

Standard Freshman Courses English (5 credits) World History (5 credits) Mathematics (5 credits) World Language (5 credits) LUNCH Physical Education/Health (4 credits) Science (6 credits) Visual, Performing, Practical Arts, Computers (2.5 – 5 credits) Elective or Study Hall Minimum: 32.5 credits Maximum: 40 credits

Graduation Requirements Class of 2013 Careers—2.5 crs. Computers—2.5 crs. English—20 crs. Math—15 crs. Physical Ed./Health—every year=16 Crs. Science—15 crs. US History—10 crs. World History—5 crs. World Language—10 crs. Visual/Performing Arts - 5 crs. Business & Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Industrial Technology – 5 crs.

Your High School Record Transcript –Courses –Grades –Grade Point Average (GPA)

Your High School Record Transcript –Courses –Grades –Grade Point Average (GPA) Athletics –Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr.

Your High School Record Transcript –Courses –Grades –Grade Point Average (GPA) Athletics –Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr. Activities –Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr. –Some activities

Athletics  Return to H.S. Record

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Importance of High School Years Fresh start –Academic, social Get involved –Athletics, Activities, Community Service Transcript— permanent (forever) record Attendance policy –Lose credit after 10 absences yr courses –Lose credit after 5 absences semester courses

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