1. Course Selection
Class of 2022

2. WHAT’S DIFFERENT AT HIGH SCHOOL
48 minutes per block, 8 periods per day
FY = full year (1 credit)
S = semester ½ year (.50 credit)
Students can earn 8 credits per year. No lunch
It is recommended that Freshmen schedule a lunch (no credit)
All Freshmen need to have a minimum of 6 credits

3. Know the Lingo…
Grade Point Average (GPA).
A Cumulative Grade Point Average is a calculation of the average of all of a student's grades for all semesters and courses completed up to a given academic term. The GPA can be used by potential employers or further post-secondary institutions to assess and compare applicants.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) . These courses are offered at Manchester School of Technology (MST) and Alvirne as well as Londonderry High School.

4. Weighted GPA SCALE Grade Numerical Equivalent GPV
Class of 2022 and Beyond A
4.0
4.5 A-
3.7
4.2 B+
3.3
3.8 B
3.0
3.5 B-
2.7
3.2 C+
2.3
2.8 C
2.0
2.5 C-
1.7
2.2 D+
1.3
1.8 D
1.0
1.5 D-
0.7
1.2 F
59 or below
0.0
E Admin Failure
59 Failed competency

5. Levels
AP Credit and/or advanced standing in certain course sequences that colleges may offer to high school students who have taken high level courses and passed certain exams.
Honors High School courses with extensive, independent work outside of the classroom.
CP College Prep courses requiring self directed learning

6. Homework Expectations
The following can be expected for homework depending upon the level of the course requested.
Advanced Placement pages
Honors – 20 pages
CP A – 10-15
CP B – 10-15
Standard – 5-10

7. Freshman Required Courses
English - 1 credit World History- 1 credit Science – Freshmen Science- 1 Credit Math – 1 Credit Physical Education - ½ Credit Health ½ Credit Electives – 2-3 Credits

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 English - Every year a student is in school
4 Math (including Algebra 1) Every year a student is in school
2 Sciences (1 Biological/1 Physical)
3 Social Studies (1 World History, 1 U.S. History,
.5 Economics, .5 Civics)
.5 Health
1 Physical Education
.5 Area of Computers
.5 Area of Art
8.5 Electives

9. MATH
Math is sequential and, as a result, certain classes need to be taken in order.
Pay attention to the teacher recommendations on the course selection page
Pre- Algebra
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry

10. WORLD LANGUAGE
World Language is NOT required to graduate from Londonderry High.
Most colleges do require 3-4 years of a single World Language.
Placement in a World Language should be based on the teacher recommendation.
Student who have NEVER taken a language and want to, should start with level 1 of the chosen language. (ex: Spanish 1 )

11. Physical Education
All freshmen will be required to take PE and Health.
The class is called Physical Education 1, it is a ½ credit class.
Health is a ½ credit class as well.
Students can take Wellness for the 1.0 credit. This will cover the Physical Education 1 and Health requirement.

12. Electives
There are a number of electives…NOW is the time to look them over carefully to select some of the many choices. Due to the nature of scheduling there may be limited spaces available. The following are the areas in which there are electives offered to Freshmen: Family & Consumer Science Art Business Music Computer Science World Language

13. New Hampshire Scholars
Core Course of Study to be a NH scholar:
4 English Courses
4 Math Courses- Algebra 1& 2, Geometry or an additional advanced math class.
3 Science Courses- Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Environmental Science
3.5 Social Studies Courses- (World History, Economics, Civics, US History and one social studies elective.
2 World Language Courses (in the same language)

14. Program of Studies
Course Selection for year 2018/2019 To learn more about courses offered at the high school and for information on the program of studies available to incoming freshman please do the following: Log on to:

15. Remember You will need to choose 6 credits
You will need to choose and prioritize 3 Alternates ** Any alternate choices may be used as a potential course
Only after you do this can you post

16. Location Last Name House 1 Cafeteria A-Gar
Abbey Sloper , Biff Prince, Kate Sherwood
House 2 Library/Media Gas-Kn
Stephen Secor, Bill Mitchell
House 3 Room 221 Ko-Moo
Amity Small, Linda Ryan
House 4 Band Room Mop-Z
Katie Sullivan, Valerie Nelson, Amy Chase

17. THANK YOU!
Any Questions?