Mainland Regional High School Scheduling Orientation Program 1/13/11

1. Mainland Regional High School Scheduling Orientation Program1/13/11

2. Scheduling Dates at Schools • Northfield Community School • Tuesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 19 • Somers Point – Jordan Road • Thursday, January 20 and Friday, January 21 • Linwood Schools – Belhaven • Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28

3. Scheduling Meeting • Select your classes at home and circle them on the course selection sheet. • During the 15 minute meeting, recommendations will be discussed and MRHS Counselor will confirm course request after answering any questions. • (Selections are based upon teacher recommendations) • Please be on time.

4. Freshman Seminar(Full Year – 5.0 Credits) • Required for all 9th Graders • Replaces Issues of Conscience (Tolerance) and Personal Finance/Tech and Career • Cohort Structure – Held in Regular Classrooms and Computer Labs The purpose of this course is to give incoming ninth graders a structured program to facilitate the transition from middle school to high school, build life-long learning skills, develop 21stcentury skills and raise awareness of the challenges and complexities of living in a multicultural society.

5. Freshman SeminarKey Topics • High School Orientation • Academic Honesty and Integrity (Honor Code) • Time Management, Organization and Study Skills • Coping with Academic Stress • Ethical Decision Making, Leadership and Issues of Conscience • Causes, consequences and impact of prejudice, discrimination and intolerance in society • Human Relations, Social Skills and Conflict Resolution • Bullying, Harassment and Internet Safety • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Self/Career Awareness and Goal-Setting • Responsible, Appropriate and Effective Use of Technology (Internet) • Technology / Computer Ethics • Computing and Technology Skills • The Research Process

6. History • 3 Options in US History I • Pre-AP Honors A Cohort • Honors • College Prep • Summer Reading Assignments – Pre-AP Honors A and Honors • Honors US History (Pre-AP) – Prepares students for AP U.S. History (10th Grade) – Taught as a Cohort with Honors A English (Students must register for both Honors A History and English) • Honors U.S. History I – Reading and Writing Intensive compared to College Prep

7. English • 3 Options • Pre-AP Honors A Cohort • Honors • College Prep • Summer Reading Assignments – All levels will have an assignment. • English I Honors (Pre-AP)– Prepares students for AP English Language (11th Grade) – Taught as a Cohort with Honors A History (must register for both) • English I Honors – Reading and Writing Intensive compared to College Prep • English I College Prep – Focused on the development of basic skills necessary for success in high school English, as well as other disciplines.

8. Math

10. Science 3 Options • Honors Chemistry (with Honors Algebra 2) • Advanced Physical Science ( with Algebra 1 or higher) • Applied Physical/Earth Science – (with Pre-Algebra/Algebra)

11. World Languages • Options – Italian, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish • Italian, French, Latin and Mandarin Chinese – All students start at Level 1 • Spanish Options • Pre-Honors Spanish II • Spanish II • Spanish I • Recommendation – Students who have struggled in Language Arts should consider not taking a World Language in 9th grade

12. Physical Education/Health 9th Grade • 1 Quarter Health • 1 Quarter Swimming • 2 Quarters Physical Education

13. SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grade 9) RESOURCE ROOM • E02F1 Freshman Seminar • E01E1 Developmental English • E01R1 Developmental Reading • E02R1 English-Reading Novice • E01M1 Developmental Math • E02M2 Integrated Math • E02M3 Algebra I • E02M4 Geometry • E01S1 Developmental Science • E02S2 Physical-Earth Science • E01G1 Adaptive P.E / Health • E01H1 Developmental History • E02H1 US History I RR ELECTIVES • E02P1 Personal Development • E02B1 Structured Work Based Learning-Academic • E02B2 Structured Work Based Learning-School • E01D1 Cultural Diversity • E02FS Fall Academic Maintenance • E02SS Spring Academic Maintenance

14. SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grade 9) continued TAP PROGRAM* *Recommendation of Child Study Team only E0TH3 History E0TM3 Math E0TE3 English E0TC3 TAP Elective E0TS3 Science E0TG3 Phys. Ed./Health E0TP3 TAP Special Projects INCLUSION CLASSES • L110V English 1 College Prep • M001V Pre-Algebra-Algebra with Math Lab • M002V Algebra-Geometry • M100V Algebra 1 CP • M101V Geometry CP • S012V Applied Phys Sci-Earth Science • S108V Advanced Physical Science • H110V US History I CP

15. ELECTIVES

16. Music • Concert Band 1 (all incoming freshmen instrumentalists) • Concert Band 2 (only if selected by the All-South Jersey Band in middle school) • Chorus or Select Choir (with audition) • Beginning or Intermediate Strings(with audition)

17. Theater/Performing Arts Options • Dance (Semester) • Theater (Semester) • Musical Theater and Dance (Semester) • Producing and Performance (Semester) • Competitive Speech and Drama (Year)

18. Visual Arts • Art I • Crafts Technology • CADD courses (2.5 / 5.0 Credit options) Media Production • Media Production (5.0 Credit) Family & Consumer Sciences • Living/Cooking on Your Own, Foods, Child Care, Money Management

19. High School Expectations A. Credits earned through courses • 2.5 Credits for Semester Class • 5.0 Credits for Year Class B. Grade Level will be based on earned credits • 120 Credits for Graduation • 30 credits, including core courses for 10th Grade • 60 Credits, including core course for 11th Grade • 90 Credits to be a 12th Grader - (Senior Privileges) C. Work Expectations • Homework and studying will be necessary for success ** SET GOALS **

20. MRHS Bell Schedule

21. Any Questions?