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Class of 2017 East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School. Class of 2017. Graduation Requirements: 20 credits in English 15 credits in each: math, social studies, and science 10 credits in fine or applied arts fine arts: music, drama, visual arts
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Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements: 20 credits in English 15 credits in each: math, social studies, and science 10 credits in fine or applied arts fine arts: music, drama, visual arts applied arts: tech education, business, production technology 10 credits in physical education 25 credits of elective courses Total credits = 110 * Qualifying scores on the MCAS ELA, Math and Science exams also required for graduation.
What is a GPA? Grade Point Average – is the calculation of all your grades: College Prep Honors A = 4 points A = 4.5 B = 3 points B = 3.5
For your Sophomore YearYou Must Select No Less Than: 35 Credits • English 5 credits • Math 5 credits • Science 5 credits • History 5 credits • Physical Education 2.50 credits • Electives 12.50 Credits
Course Levels College Preparatory Honors
Required Courses • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education (4 years)
English • English 10 (College Preparatory) • English 10 (Honors) Honors Prerequisite: 85 or better in College Preparatory English 9 or 80 or better in Honors English 9 or recommendation of department chair.
Math • Geometry (CP) • Geometry (Honors) • Algebra 2 (CP) • Algebra 2 (Honors)
Social Studies • United States History Part 1(College Preparatory) • United States History Part 1(Honors) • Advanced Placement United States History Part 1 (Honors/Advanced Placement) • World History 2 (College Preparatory) • World History 2 (Honors) NEW Course: • Geography (CP)
Science • Biology (CP) • Chemistry (CP) • Chemistry (Honors)
Foreign Language • Spanish 1 (CP) • Spanish 2 (CP) • French 1 (CP) • French 2 (CP) * Most colleges and universities require at least two years of study in the same foreign language. More competitive institutions require 3 – 4 years.
5 Credit Elective Courses • Concert Band • Concert Choir • Production Technology 2 • CADD 2 • Manufacturing 2 • Graphic Communications 2 • Accounting 1 • Art 2 • World History 2
History of Rock and Roll Music Theory I Introduction to Production 1 Manufacturing 1 Oceanography Environmental Science Meteorology CADD 1 Graphic Arts 1 Art 1 Phys Ed 10 Creative Non-fiction Writing NEW Courses: Business Seminar Geography 2.5 Credit Elective Courses
Creative Writing 1 or 2 Journalism 1 or 2 Media Literacy Psychology Sociology The Law Audio-Visual United States History Introduction to Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Entrepreneurship Sports and Entertainment Marketing Fashion Marketing Pathways to Financial Success Your Digital World 2.5 Credit Elective Courses
ATTENTION: • Program of Studies Booklet www.ebps.net • NEW ONLINE Course Selection Process
Course Selection Process • Step 1: log into Istudent • Step 2 click ‘IStudent Recommendations’ • Step 3: view teacher recommendations – agree and click box • Step 4: select electives • Step 5: submit ALL NEW ONLINE!
TIMELINE • Program of Studies is online www.ebps.net • Starting 1/21 – students can select courses ENTER YOUR REQUESTS BY 1/24 • Computer access is available in Guidance or the computer lab 1/23, 1/24
Careful attention to the course selection process now will provide the best schedule next fall. Thank you for your attention!