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Program of Studies Orientation for 8 th Grade Students

Program of Studies Orientation for 8 th Grade Students. Moorestown High School Class of 2013. Congratulations on being a member of the Class of 2013. H.S. Counseling Services One counselor all 4 years Appointment procedure See your counselor for Social concerns Emotional support

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Program of Studies Orientation for 8 th Grade Students

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  1. Program of Studies Orientation for 8th Grade Students Moorestown High School Class of 2013

  2. Congratulationson being a member of the Class of 2013 • H.S. Counseling Services • One counselor all 4 years • Appointment procedure • See your counselor for • Social concerns • Emotional support • Academic issues • Career & College advice

  3. Counselors Mr. Johnson Ms. Lehrer Mr. Rodriguez Ms. Taron

  4. Scheduling Process • Complete Course Selection Form • Return with Parent Signature • Make course selections based on • 8th grade teacher recommendation • English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language • Based on department criteria & prerequisite courses • Graduation requirements • Interests or aptitudes in subject areas • Prepare for career • Meet college entrance requirements • Meet NCAA initial eligibility

  5. Students must . . . • Be scheduled for a minimum of 32.5 credits each year. • There are 40 available periods each week. • Each class meeting per week is 1 credit. • Successfully pass a minimum of 120 credits. • Pass the HS Proficiency Assessment (HSPA). To graduate from MHS!

  6. Scheduling Timeline • 8th Grade orientation (today) • Parent Orientation • Held in January • March – Level Recommendations • March 30-April 2 Indiv. Meetings to input courses • May—Master schedule built • June – Course conflict resolution • August--schedule mailed to you

  7. Four-Year Planning Sheet

  8. Standard Freshman Courses

  9. Careers—2.5 crs. Computers—2.5 crs. English—20 crs. Math—15 crs. Physical Ed./Health—every year=16 Crs. Science—15 crs. US History—10 crs. World History—5 crs. World Language—10 crs. Visual/Performing Arts - 5 crs. Business & Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Industrial Technology – 5 crs. Graduation RequirementsClass of 2013

  10. Your High School Record • Transcript • Courses • Grades • Grade Point Average (GPA)

  11. Your High School Record • Transcript • Courses • Grades • Grade Point Average (GPA) • Athletics • Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr.

  12. Your High School Record • Transcript • Courses • Grades • Grade Point Average (GPA) • Athletics • Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr. • Activities • Eligibility 13.75/27.5 cr. • Some activities

  13. Athletics Return to H.S. Record

  14. Activities Next Slide

  15. Importance of High School Years • Fresh start • Academic, social • Get involved • Athletics, Activities, Community Service • Transcript—permanent (forever) record • Attendance policy • Lose credit after 10 absences yr courses • Lose credit after 5 absences semester courses

  16. Questions

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