High School Transition Breakfast Wooster Middle School High School Transition Breakfast

Wooster Middle School Counselors Jaguars Mrs. Dobosz Lions Mrs. Silence Pumas Mrs. Ciccarini

Course Selections and Elective Choices Academic Courses - by recommendation Electives - student choice Credit System

Recommendation criteria The following criteria are to be used as a guide in determining the placement of students in grade 9.

English English 9 classes will be non-leveled with an “honors component” available for all students. The mission of Stratford Public Schools is to foster academic and personal excellence through a curriculum designed to challenge all students. To fulfill that mission, all students in the non-leveled (heterogeneously grouped) English 1 course will be offered the option to earn honors distinction and honors credit on their high school transcript.

English Honors Component Open to all students enrolled in English 1. Assignments with higher expectations for the honors component. Honors credit will be given with regular feedback during the course.

Mathematics, Social Studies, & science Criteria for honors, level 1, & level 2: Teacher recommendation

Biology Honors Criteria: Must take Geometry (or higher) in ninth grade Teacher recommendation

Common Core Math Support: Mathematics Integrated Math: Placement determined by benchmark scores, teacher recommendation, student ability and grades. Common Core Math Support: Students taking Algebra I level 2 could be recommended for this course. Support in Algebraic skills is covered.

READING/WRITING Students in all grades are placed into this course as a result of scores on district and standardized measures and performance in school. Books A, B, C, D, E, & F

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Credit Distribution Requirement: English - 4 Credits Mathematics - 3 Credits Social Studies - 3 Credits Science - 2 Credits Health & Physical Education - 1.5 Credits Arts or Vocational Education* - 1 Credit Personal Finance - .5 Credit Electives - 6 Credits Total = 21.0 Units *Courses in Art, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science, Technology Education, Computers, Theater Arts and Vocal Production, Journalism, and Music satisfy this requirement.

Commitment to Learning Personal Responsibility Independence Motivation

Personal Responsibility Homework completed in a timely fashion Makes positive contributions individually/groups Seeks assistance/responds positively to suggestions

Independence Uses appropriate communication skills without unnecessary assistance Demonstrates organizational skills

Motivation Excited about learning Self-starter Goes beyond minimal expectations

Scheduling Process Middle school counselors conduct a classroom lesson to review the Program of Studies. Middle school counselors hold individual conferences with students to review recommendations and elective course selections. High school registration form is sent home for a parent/guardian signature. Any questions or concerns please contact your child’s middle school counselor.

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION 011 Studies in Science L1 402 Pre-Engineering PLTW 636 Res Support (5 days) 012 Studies in Science L2 420 Wood Production 1* 637 Res Support (3 days) 020 Biology H 430 Transportation/Auto 1* 638 Res Support (2 days) 070 Aqua Science 450 World of Technology* ESOL SOCIAL STUDIES 451 Communication Tech* 929 ESOL Resource 100 World Studies H 471 Video Production 1* 930 ESOL Science 101 World Studies L1 472 Video Production 2* 931 ESOL Amer Hist 1 102 World Studies L2 480 PC Technician 1* 933 ESOL English 1 LANGUAGE ARTS 481 PC Technician 2* 934 ESOL English 2 200 English 1 MUSIC 935 ESOL English 3 235 Journalism 1 630 Strings 902 Fitness 9* S2 239 Creative Writing 1 620 Concert Band 915 Cont Health 9* 243 Theatre Arts 625 Regional Center for the Arts   268 Intensive Reading 9* S1 ART 269 Intensive Reading 9*S2 700 Drawing* ALTERNATIVE MATHEMATICS 701 Design 300 Algebra 1 H 711 Sculpture* 1 301 Algebra 1 L1 712 Ceramics* 2 302 Algebra 1 L2 713 Photography* 3 320 Algebra 2 H BUSINESS 310 Geometry H 800 Keyboarding/Word Proc* 311 Geometry L1 804 Microsoft Office* Guardian Signature 360 Intro. to Algebra & Geometry 805 Web Design E Comm I* _____________________________ 369 Intensive Math 9* S1 806 Web Design E Comm II* 370 Intensive Math 9* S2 807 Intro to Business* WORLD CULTURES 808 Business Law* Date / / 501 French 1 809 Sports/Enter Mrktg* 502 French 2 810 Entrepreneurship* 511 Spanish 1 811 Personal Finance* 526 Spanish 2 H 822 Interior Design/Fashion* 512 Spanish 2 521 Latin 1

Career Pathways Program Engineering (SHS) Architecture/Engineering (BHS) Business & Finance (BHS & SHS) Finance Business Management Computer Applications Communications Technology (BHS & SHS) Media Communications Video/Film Production Game Design STEM Manufacturing & Transportation (SHS & BHS) Human Development (BHS & SHS) Health & Medical (BHS & SHS) Culinary Arts (SHS & BHS)

Student Success Plan (SSP) Naviance Electronic portfolio Career Key (interest inventory) Goal setting (SMART goals) Career & college searches

Extracurricular Activites Sports Clubs Student Government Marching Band Drama Productions Volunteer/Community Service

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