1. Lower Moreland High School
Scheduling Orientation for Parents and Guardians
February 27, 2013
Welcome!

2. Program Agenda:
I. Introduction & Program Objectives ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan
II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Ms. Linda Helm
III. Course Levels, Offerings & Timeline ~ Ms. Jen Dilks
~ Ms. Maura Quinn
IV. Athletics, Clubs, Activities & Lions Forum ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan
V. Building College & Career Readiness ~ Ms. Maura Quinn

3. Program Objectives:
To convey specific information about scheduling as well as academic, personal and social elements of 8-9 transition
To review timeline and procedures for course recommendations and placement for grades 8-11

4. 24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution:
Credit Requirements
24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution:
4.0 credits English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Health
Fine / Practical Art
Humanities
Art, Music & Culture
Personal Finance
Writing Seminar
Additional Electives
Note: 1.0 credit reflects quantitative recognition of completion of 120 hours of instruction in a given course

5. Required Minimum Number of Credits
Grade 9
6.50
Grade 10
5.75
Grade 11
6.00
Grade 12

6. Sample Daily Ninth Grade Schedule
Period Course Section Room Time Forum Forum 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 Algebra I - College Prep :02 AM - 10:47 AM B - 5 Writing Seminar :50 AM - 11:35 AM C - 6 Physical Education/Health Gym / :38 AM - 12:23 PM D Lunch D cafe 12:26 PM - 12:49 PM 7 Study Hall Audit 12:52 PM - 1:37 PM 8 Spanish I :40 PM - 2:25 PM

7. High School Course Levels and Offerings
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
All course descriptions may be found in the Program of Studies “Info” – “Program of Studies”

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

9. Timeline for Course Selection
Grade 8 / Murray Avenue
Grades 9, 10, 11 / LMHS
MARCH
Program of Studies available
Students choose electives
Teachers make recommendations
Teachers discuss with students
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
Request for Change or Course Recommendation forms available
AUGUST
N/A
Request for Change of Course Recommendation due AUG 1
Student schedules mailed home
SEPTEMBER
Drop / Add period through Friday, September 20, 2013

10. Personal / Social Growth
ATHLETICS
CLUBS 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)

11. Lions Forum “When we're connected to others, we become better people.”
~ Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

12. College and Career READINESS
--- Building the Academic Transcript
--- Grade Point Average and Class Standing

14. 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 will be reported in deciles for the purpose of college admission (top 10%, top 20%, etc.)

15. Lower Moreland High School Website
Key Resource:
Lower Moreland High School Website