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2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians

2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians. Lower Moreland High School February 26, 2014. Program Agenda:. I. Introduction & Program Objectives II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan

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2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians

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  1. 2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians Lower Moreland High School February 26, 2014

  2. Program Agenda: I. Introduction & Program Objectives II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan III. Course Levels, Offerings & Timeline ~ Ms. Jen Dilks ~ Ms. Linda Helm V. School and Community Involvement ~ Mr. Anthony Veneziale V. Building College & Career Readiness ~ Ms. Maura Quinn

  3. Program Objectives: • To convey specific information about scheduling • To discuss academic, personal and social elements of 8-9 transition • To review timeline and procedures for course recommendations and placement for rising students in grades 9-12.

  4. Graduation Requirements 24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution: 4.0 credits English 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 1.0 Physical Education 0.5 Health 1.0 Fine / Practical Art 1.0 Humanities 0.5 Art, Music & Culture 0.5 Personal Finance 0.5 Writing Seminar 6.0 Additional Electives Note: 1.0 credit reflects quantitative recognition of completion of 120 hours of instruction in a given course Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that students, beginning with the class of 2017, demonstrate proficiency in Algebra, Literature, and Biology on the Keystone Exams as part of graduation requirements.

  5. Required Minimum Number of Credits

  6. Sample Ninth Grade Daily Schedule Period Course Section Room Time Forum Forum HR-48 108 7:25 AM -7:35 AM 1 World Studies English - CP 1132-1 218 7:38 AM - 8:23 AM 2 World Studies Cultures - CP 2132-1 218 8:26 AM – 9:11 AM 3 Fresh. Chem & Physics - CP 4522-1 206 9:14 AM - 9:59 AM A - 4 Geometry - College Prep 3242-1 212 10:02 AM - 10:47 AM B - 5 Critical Writing 1136-6 102 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM C - 6 Physical Education - 9 8135-2 Gym 11:38 AM - 12:23 PM D Lunch D 0001-4 cafe 12:26 PM - 12:49 PM 7 Study Hall 0002-10 107 12:52 PM - 1:37 PM 8 Spanish II 5385-1 115 1:40 PM - 2:25 PM

  7. High School Course Levels • 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 options Students and parents are encouraged to read the course descriptions in the Program of Studies: www.lmtsd.org/lmhs -- “Info” – “Program of Studies”

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

  9. Timeline for Course Selection

  10. Personal / Social Growth

  11. College and Career Readiness --- Building the Academic Transcript --- Grade Point Average and Class Standing --- Involvement in School and Community --- Commitment and Leadership --- Summer Opportunities

  12. 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 is reported in deciles for the purpose of college admission (top 10%, top 20%, etc.)

  13. Key Resource: Lower Moreland High School Website

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