E. STROUDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL NORTH PARENT NIGHT WELCOME

Administration Mr. Stephen Zall- Principal Mrs. Kristin Lord- Assistant Principal Mr. Joseph Lalli- Assistant Principal Mr. Josh Fuller- Dean of Students

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Falbo, Counselor, Department Chair Mr. Reichl, Counselor Mrs. Sullivan, Counselor Mrs. Dietz, Counselor Mr. Beckworth, Counselor

9 th Grade Teaming All students placed on instructional teams All courses 1 period (45 minutes) in length Common/similar electives Weekly team meetings Goal  Help students with successful transition into high school

Students Grades Core and Elective Courses  Combination of 90 minute and 45 minute classes

Expectations “Focus on Learning” Philosophy  Attendance  Behavior  Academic

What is the GOAL in High School? All students become College and Career Ready!

NEW Challenges Unfamiliar faces Different Surroundings New Rules and Procedures New Opportunities More Freedom and Responsibility

College and Career Readiness Components  Academic Rigor  Career Development  Social Development

ACADEMICS Required coursework Elective coursework Graduation Requirements  Credits (26)  Keystone Exams  Keystone Graduation Project

Required Coursework CORE CLASSES English 4 years Math 4 years Social Studies 4 years Science 3 years Health & Physical Education

Levels of Coursework Grade Level College Prep Honors Advanced Placement

Elective Courses ELECTIVES Computer Literacy Credit 1.0 cr Humanities Credits 2.0 cr Elective Credits 5.5 cr Family/Consumer Science Credit.5 cr

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… a 9th grade student Instructional Teams Modified Block Schedule 4 Blocks per Day 15 Periods per Day

Academic Grading Scale  A = 90 to 100  B = 80 to 89  C = 70 to 79  D = 65 to 69  F = 64 and below

Academic Class Leveling  General Class  Grade x 1.0  College Prep  Grade x 1.25  Honors  Grade x  Advance Placement  Grade x 1.5 What does this mean ? General Class  4.0 x 1.0= 4.0 College Prep  4.0 x 1.25= 5.0 Honors  4.0 x 1.375= 5.5 Advanced Placement  4.0 x 1.5=6.0

Academic Keystone Exams  Algebra I  Biology  English Literature

Academic Keystone Graduation Project  All students are required to complete and pass a Keystone Graduation Project for any/all Keystone Tests in which a score of proficient is not achieved  Will replace 11 th /12 th grade elective  Needed to show proficiency to state of PA

Career Development Exploration, Awareness and Planning  Advisory Homeroom  Guidance Curriculum  Academic/Career Planning

Career Development Career Pathways help guide students through a three step process:  Step 1:  Who am I?  What are my interests?  Step 2:  What career pathways in my chosen cluster relate to my interests?  Step 3:  What are my post-high school and educational choices?

Social Development Ability to work in teams Problem solving ability Communication Skills

College and Career Readiness Get Organized - keep an agenda planner Keep good attendance - be in class & on time Homework - homework matters Good note-taking Communication  Parents, Teachers, Counselors

Scheduling Program of Studies Scheduling Letter Course Selection Sheet  All found on our website, click on “Scheduling” tabwww.esasd.net/northguidance

NCAA Division I and II Athletic Eligibility Prospective College Division I or II athletes need to be eligible academically according to the NCAA standards How can I find what the eligibility standards are?  Meet with your counselor  Refer to the ESASD Program of Studies  Go to  Register with Mr. Reichl at the beginning of 10 th grade year Note: The NCAA only recognizes APPROVED courses towards NCAA Athletic Eligibility

College and Career Readiness Resources Career Cruising   Username: eshsn Password: timberwolves PA Career Zone  College Board   ACT 

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