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Wilmington High School

Wilmington High School. Grade 8 Program of Studies Night 2014-15. Wilmington High School…. Introductions: Administration Guidance CTL. Our mission…. Wilmington High School will provide a student-centered education that promotes academic, personal, and social growth and achievement for

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Wilmington High School

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  1. Wilmington High School Grade 8 Program of Studies Night 2014-15

  2. Wilmington High School… Introductions: Administration Guidance CTL

  3. Our mission…. Wilmington High School will provide a student-centered education that promotes academic, personal, and social growth and achievement for all learners. Our school, with the support of the community, will ensure a learning environment that includes a challenging, quality standards-based curriculum, varied technological tools, current instructional materials and resources, up-to-date facilities and a safe and respectful environment. It is our goal that the students leave WHS with the appreciation for learning, and are capable of living and working in a global society. (Adopted by faculty 9/10/2007)

  4. What we expect at WHS… • Excellent attendance • Personal responsibility • Good work ethic • Own your failures as well as your victories • Learn by leading • Fill your time…extracurriculars are part of your WHS experience • Find balance in all areas of your life • Do your job, have fun, make a difference

  5. Our academic program… 35 credits a year – 120 credits required for graduation • 4 years of English • 4 years of Math • 3 years of Science • 3 years of Social Studies • Minimum 2 year of World Languages recommended • 2 years (4-½ years) of Health Dynamics • Managing Your Money requirement • 50 hours of Community Service

  6. Electives invite exploration… • WHS offers a large number of electives in all academic areas • Students are encouraged to explore career options and interests • Electives opportunities expand as the students progress through high school career

  7. WHS currently offers 10 AP courses… Students also can choose available AP courses on Virtual High School (VHS) Calculus AB Biology Chemistry English Literature and Composition English Language and Composition US History World History US Government and Politics Microeconomics Spanish Language and Culture Excellence in Education…

  8. Excellence in Education… • Small class size with students enjoying an average class size of 18 students • 93% of WHS graduates attend institutions of higher education • 70% attend 4 year college • 19% attend 2 year college • 4% attend trade schools

  9. New Courses for 2014-15 • Business Communication • Futuristic Fiction • Memoir, Nonfiction & The Creative Essay • Digital Photo II: Intermediate

  10. Excellence in Education… • MCAS • Average % (Past 3 years) Proficient and Advanced combined • ELA 95% • MATH 92%

  11. MCAS - ELA

  12. MCAS - Math

  13. The scheduling process at WHS… • Counselors visit Grade 8 teams • Teachers will be making recommendations on Aspen only – not on the form • Parents and students will view the recommendations on their Aspen account • The form will be used for electives choices and for parent and student signatures

  14. Timeline March 10-31 Teachers enter course recommendations in Aspen April 1 Grade level meetings with students April 1-7 Students complete forms with electives and return to homeroom teachers After April 7 Forms are returned to the High School for data entry

  15. Viewing teacher recommendations… • Sign on to your student’s Aspen account to view the recommendations made by core academic course teachers • Review teacher recommendations • Click “Post” to confirm that you have viewed the recommendations • Correspond with your counselor in the “Notes for counselor” box found below the recommendations. Counselors will discuss these concerns at individual scheduling meetings.

  16. What you will see on Aspen…

  17. The new form… • Color coded for each grade level • Teacher/CTL signatures needed for electives requiring departmental approval

  18. What’s next… • Review the WHS Program of Studies found on Aspen and on the WHS website at http://www.wilmington.k12.ma.us • Keep an eye out for the form that your students will receive on April 1 • Complete the form with electives choices and sign • Return signed to homeroom teachers before April 7

  19. We are here to help… • Contact your assistant principal at the middle school with any questions regarding accessing Aspen • Speak to your student’s Grade 8 teacher to discuss the course recommendations if you have any questions • Override form available on Aspen • HS Counselors are available to assist you once the student form is received in the Guidance Office at WHS

  20. DEPARTMENTAL COURSE INFORMATION

  21. MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS • 4-Year Graduation Requirement • GRADE 9→10 Algebra 1 → Geometry Geometry → Algebra 2 • GRADE 10→11 Geometry → Algebra 2 Algebra 2 → Pre-Calculus Algebra 2 → Algebra 3 • GRADE 11→12 Algebra 2 → Algebra 3 Algebra 2 → Statistics Algebra 3 → Int. Trig/Int. Stats Algebra 3 → Statistics Pre-Calculus → Statistics Pre-Calculus → Calculus

  22. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYTypical Pathways of Study GRADE 9  10  11/12  11/12 • Physical Science  Biology  Chemistry  Electives/AP • Biology (H)  Chemistry  Physics  Electives/AP • 3 Years of Science Required • Intro to Engineering  CAD  Architectural Design • Do not fulfill Science requirement • Intro to Engineering does prepare students for Introduction to Engineering MCAS- Passing fulfills Science MCAS requirement.

  23. ENGLISH • English Full Year Courses: • English 9A or English 9H • English 10A or English 10H • English 11A or English 11H • English 12A or English 12H

  24. ENGLISH English Full Year Courses (Rigor and Selection) Interdisciplinary US History and English (Grade 10 Honors) AP English Language and Composition (Grades 11 or 12) English Literature and Composition (Grade 12)

  25. Social Studies • US 9 History (A and Honors) • US AP History • US 10 (A and Honors) • US 10 Interdisciplinary (Honors) • WH 11 (A and Honors) • WH AP History

  26. Social Studies Focus • 9th Grade – Freshman History Fair • 10th Grade- Sophomore Research Paper • 11th Grade – Student Led Discussions • 12th Grade – History Electives

  27. Civil War Era/ Civil Rights Movement/Vietnam War Honors Economics AP Economics American Law Psychology/Sociology World Religions and Cultures Facing History and Ourselves Current Events Government in America AP Government World War II History Electives

  28. Additional History Programs • Mock Trial • Model UN • Academic Decathlon • 9/11 Memorial Committee • History Club

  29. American Sign Language Introduction to ASL I (S1) Introduction to ASL II (S2) French French 2 Honors French 3 Honors French 4 Honors* Italian Italian 2 A Italian 3 A Latin Latin 1 Honors Spanish Spanish 1A  Spanish 2A and Honors Spanish 3A and Honors Spanish 4A and Honors Spanish 5A (Film and Art) and Honors World Languages DepartmentCourse Offerings There are currently no World Language requirements for graduation.

  30. Thank you for joining us this evening!

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