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Welcome, Class of 2010

Tonight's Program. . Part 1: Academic Overview Creating a Schedule Major Courses Electives Part 2: Academic Fair in student cafeteria Your questions Visit all departments. Consider:. Create a school day that will challenge you AND one that you will enjoy!What is a rea

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Welcome, Class of 2010

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    1. Welcome, Class of 2010!

    2. Tonight’s Program

    3. Consider: Create a school day that will challenge you AND one that you will enjoy! What is a reasonable class load FOR YOU? Study skills? Activities, performing arts and athletic commitments? Community commitments?

    4. Your Choice: Your Day 4 majors, Kinetic Wellness, and 1 or 2 minors? 5 majors, Kinetic Wellness, and 1 minor or a study hall? Levels: Consider the impact of level placement Many of our freshmen carry 4 majors; many are in different levels for different courses. Majors: English, Math – Required in ninth grade Other Majors (Choose 2-3): Modern and Classical Languages, Science, Social Studies, or an elective as a major

    5. Majors and Minors Majors 30 to 40 minutes of homework daily 1 credit per year. Minors Require in-class exercises, activities, and projects. Require some outside preparation and/or homework. .5 credit per year.

    6. The Level System Our Philosophy: Balance challenge and individual skills and interests Create conditions for success Make a tentative four year plan Levels are assigned by New Trier staff in each department, based on parent and student input, 8th grade teacher input and placement test results.

    7. The Level System 2 level = college prep; moderate pace and difficulty 3 level = accelerated; at a pace of honors at other schools 4 level = advanced; greatest depth and most rapid pace 9 level = mixed level; computed at the 3 level in weighted averages

    8. Graduation Requirements Four years of English Three years of Math Two years of Social Studies Two years of Science Four years of Kinetic Wellness/Health One year of Fine/Practical Arts One semester each Driver Education, Consumer Ed

    9. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

    10. Available Levels English 1, level 2 English 1, level 3 English 1, level 4

    11. English 1-Team, levels 4 and 9

    12. Additional Options:

    13. Kinetic Wellness Department Required full-year course, minor credit Integrated Physical Education and Health Dance is elective in 9th grade

    14. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

    15. Mathematics Courses Offered at the Northfield Campus Level 1 Level 2 -Basic Math -Algebra 1 (single period) -Algebra 1 (double period) -Geometry Level 3 Level 4 -Algebra 1 -Geometry -Geometry -Algebra 2, College Alg./Trig.

    16. Math Placement Each student is placed in the next course in sequence pending successful completion of his/her eighth grade math course. Summer School Options Introduction to High School Math – 3.5 week study skills course Algebra Review – only for entering freshmen who have completed Algebra 1 and whose junior high algebra teachers require completion of this course before taking geometry

    17. DEPARTMENT OF MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

    18. COURSES OFFERED Chinese French German Hebrew Japanese Latin Spanish First-year courses: repeated with department approval only offered at campus where enrollment is larger not offered if enrollment is insufficient Second-year courses for students who have successfully completed first-year course in junior high Summer school review courses in French, Latin, and Spanish

    19. LEVELS AVAILABLE FIRST YEAR 9,4 Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese 2-E,9,4 Latin 2,3,4 Spanish SECOND YEAR 9,4 Chinese, French German, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin 2,3,4 Spanish

    20. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

    21. Science Offerings Physics PCB 3 & 4-level Biology 2, 9 & 4-level Environmental Geoscience 2, 9 & 4-level

    22. Physics P C B First Course in Interconnected Sequence Physics Chemistry Biology Topics Newton’s Laws of Motion Momentum & Energy Waves & Sound Optics & Color Electricity Nuclear Physics Sample Activities Develop Computer Simulations Analyze Roller Coasters Build a Musical Instrument Make Holograms Build Electric Circuits Measure Radiation Levels

    23. Biology The Science of Life Units of Study Sample Activities Cellular Biology Microscope Work Ecology Population Studies Evolution Projects, Presentations Genetics & Simulations Microbiology Bacterial Cultures Molecular Biology DNA Technology & Gel Electrophoresis Anatomy & Physiology Dissection of Fetal Pig

    24. Environmental Geoscience Units of Study Astronomy Geology Meteorology Oceanography Environmental Science Sample Activities Design a colony on Mars Design and build earthquake resistant buildings Weather Station design and construction Catamaran Race Earth Day Project

    25. Which science should I take? What are your interests? Physics PCB, Biology, or Geoscience? What are your strengths? Physics PCB is a quantitative science Biology &Geoscience are descriptive sciences What courses do you want to take over 4 years? Physics PCB will lead to making more connections in Chemistry and then Biology. Look through the Science Pathways chart in the Program of Studies to see the multiple options.

    26. Prerequisites & Placement Physics PCB requires Algebra as a prerequisite, and Geometry as a co-requisite. Physics PCB level placement uses the New Trier math level placement, test scores, teacher comments, and student and parent comments. Biology & Geoscience level placements use the New Trier English level placement, test scores, teacher comments, and student and parent comments.

    27. Science Pathways There are multiple pathways and many electives that can be taken throughout your time at New Trier. These are only a few of the possible pathways through science! PCB Connected Sequence: Physics PCB ? Chemistry PCB? Biology PCB?Geoscience, Electives, or AP Electives Biology ? Physics PCB ? Chemistry PCB ? Electives Biology ? Geoscience ? Chemistry ? Physics Geoscience ? Biology ? Chemistry ? Physics

    28. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

    29. World History Prerequisite for all social studies courses Offered at levels 4, 3, 2 and 2-Enriched Regional approach

    30. World History-Team Interdisciplinary English and History Offered at levels 4 and 9 Regional approach

    31. Quarter One: China Ancient Dynasties Golden Age Contact with the West Communism Contemporary Issues

    32. Quarter Two: Middle East Cradle of Civilization Judaism, Christianity, Islam Islamic Empire Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Iraq Issues

    33. Quarter Three: Early Europe Greece Rome Early Middle Ages Crusades Late Middle Ages Renaissance

    34. Quarter Four: Africa Kush and Axum Royal Kingdoms of West Africa Great Zimbabwe Colonialism Contemporary Issues

    35. Electives and You What are your interests? Which areas would you like to explore? Electives are an opportunity to learn, explore, grow, and enjoy!

    36. Choice: Electives Which elective(s) would you like to take? Do you want to take the elective(s) as a major or as a minor? Many electives can be either majors OR minors.

    37. Welcome to New Trier!

    38. CREATING A PROGRAM ADV ________ 1 ________ 2 ________ 3 ________ 4 ________ 5 _________ 6 _________ 7 _________ 8 _________ 9 _________

    39. CREATING A PROGRAM A. Adviser Rm 1. English 2. Math 3. Kinetic Well 4. Lunch 5. __________ 6. __________ 7. __________ 8. __________ 9. __________

    40. SAMPLE PROGRAM #1 A . Adviser Rm 1. English 2. Math 3. Kinetic Well 4. Lunch 5. World Hist. 6. Biology 7. _Bio Lab (MW) 7. Study Hall (TRF) 8. Latin 9. Visual Art Studio (minor)

    41. SAMPLE PROGRAM #2 A. Adviser Rm 1. English 2. Math 3. Kinetic Well. 4. Lunch 5. Biology 6. _Bio Lab (MW) 6. Study Hall (TRF) 7. Spanish 8. Web Design (minor) 9. Study Hall

    42. SAMPLE PROGRAM #3 A. Adviser Rm 1. English 2. Math 3. Kinetic Well 4. Lunch 5. World Hist. 6. Environmental Geoscience (TR) 6. Study Hall (MWF) 7. Environmental Geoscience 8. Multimedia Development (Major) 9. Study Hall

    43. Summer School Facts and Dates All classes held at the Winnetka Campus. Runs from June 12th to July 28th. Most courses are 7 weeks. Registration begins January 30th. Notification of canceled classes by mid-April. No graduation credit for incoming freshmen.

    44. Why attend summer school? To meet classmates. To increase proficiency in a subject area. To meet teachers, coaches, directors and sponsors. To explore an area of interest.

    45. REGISTRATION PROCESS Forms to be returned to your junior high school by January 25th. Parent Assessment Form Information Sheet Level recommendations and course registration form mailed home on February 17th. Forms to be returned to your junior high school by March 3rd . Course Registration Forms

    46. Important Dates Health Forms - May 12th (for summer school) or July 14th (for fall) “After the Academics Fair” is May 15th. Fall sports practices begin: August 10th for football. August 15th for all other sports. Fall Play and Lagniappe-Potpourri Auditions Week of August 14th Keep the Countdown for New Trier on the refrigerator!!!

    47. NEW TRIER MOTTO: To Commit Minds to Inquiry, Hearts to Compassion and Lives to the Service of Humanity

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