1. Maple Shade High School High School Orientation & Scheduling Night
Counseling Staff
Diana Betz
Kim Kelly
Nick Torno
Aggie Lobley
Anthony Ferrante

2. AGENDA Transitioning from Junior High Purpose of High School
How to be Successful at the High School
Program of Studies & Scheduling Overview
Course & Credit Requirements for Graduation
Athletics and Activities
Communication Tools

3. Purpose of High School To prepare for your goals beyond HS
Everything Counts!!
Freshman Year is Critical to GPA
To get along with different students & different teaching styles
To give you an advantage when applying to competitive programs

4. Students who succeed….. COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK
Study and begin serious preparation for tests and quizzes at least 3 nights before the test
Meet with teachers before or after school if they experience difficulties in classes
Arrive at school ON TIME and prepared to work

5. Students who succeed (con’t)
Have low incidence of absences
Have parents who closely monitor homework, grades, progress and contact teachers or counselor if problems arise
Put school at the top of priority list & are able to balance school, sports, friends, work, etc.

6. Program of Studies Course Selection process Grading/GPA info.
NCAA information
Counseling & CST contact information
Description of Courses
RCBC CAP Program
College Planning Info.

7. Scheduling Overview First Week in February February-April
Counselors meet with all students in their English Classes to review Program of Studies, scheduling criteria, elective choices, etc.
Students complete initial choices in class.
February-April
Counselors meet with each student in grades 8-11 to discuss and select courses. Printout of course REQUESTS given to student and available on Genesis parent portal.
Note: Special Education students only select electives in classroom. Their classes are selected at IEP meeting. Not available on parent portal until after IEP meeting.

8. Scheduling Overview (con’t)
May/June/Summer
Once Master Schedule is created, scheduling conflicts worked out by counselor and student if necessary.
End of August
Schedules mailed home and available on Genesis parent portal along with letter indicating when counselors are available for schedule adjustments.
Second Friday in September
No more schedule changes allowed.

9. Graduation Credit Requirements
Grade Level Requirements
Grade 9
Satisfactory completion of
Grade 8
Grade 10
30 earned credits
Grade 11
60 earned credits
Grade 12
90 earned credits
GRADUATION
120 CREDITS

10. Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT
CREDITS
English
20 credits
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
15 credits
2 Years US History, World History
Biology and Two Other Years of Science
World Language
5 credits or Proficiency
Health & Physical Ed.
4 or 5 credits each year
Financial Literacy/Economics
2.5 credits
Visual or Performing Arts
5 credits
Technology, Vocational, and Careers
Required Subjects
Elective Subjects
87.5 credits
32.5 credits
TOTAL CREDITS
120 credits

11. What all 9thth Grade Students will need to take
English 9
Mathematics (Algebra or Geometry)
US History I
Science (Physical Science or Biology)
World Language (French or Spanish)
Physical Education/Health 9
One Elective

12. Math & Science Alignment
Math Class
Science Class
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics , AP Biology
AP Chemistry or AP Biology

13. Freshman Electives Computer Science Drawing & Painting
Exploring Science
TV/Video Broadcasting I
Music Technology
Intro. to Theatre & Comedy Improv.
Drawing & Painting
Ceramics
Digital Mixed Media
Yearbook Production
Concert Band
Concert Choir

14. Honors?
Honors are rigorous courses for those planning for 4 year colleges
Weighted (see pages 6-7)
Honors placement is based on current grades & teacher recommendation
85 average or higher needed
May take 1, 2, 3, or 4 Honors courses

15. Typical 9th Grade Honors
English 9 Honors
Geometry Honors (Alg. 1 in 8th)
US History I Honors
Biology Honors (Physical Sci. in 8th)
World Language (French or Spanish)
Physical Education/Health 9
One Elective

16. High School Transcript
MAPLE SHADE HIGH SCHOOL
Student Name GPA Date of Graduation Other information
GRADE 9 COURSES
GRADE 11 COURSES
MHS Grading Information
Course Levels
Course Names
Absences
Grades
Credits
Course Names
GRADE 10 COURSES
GRADE 12 COURSES

17. Why is the transcript so important?
Permanent Record
Attendance Counts
Admission to College and highly competitive technical programs

18. Standardized Tests
Students will take PARCC for English 9, 10 and 11 and Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Biology Competency Test (End of Biology course)
NJDOE will let schools know if PARCC will be required to earn a diploma for the class of 2020

19. Athletics & Activities
Students who are involved generally earn higher grades
Adds to college resume
Teaches time management skills
Must maintain GPA & passing classes for sports eligibility
All freshman initially eligible

20. www.mapleshade.org Communication Tools
best to contact teachers and counselors
Genesis Parent Portal to view grades, attendance, discipline
E-boards to track assignments

21. When you hear something that does not sound just right…..
Check with Us!

22. Teenagers will tell you the truth…
...from their perspective

23. Questions