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Welcome Class of 2019!

A200-School Counseling Dept. Elizabeth Maiese, School Counselor (A-CHO) Emily Cacace, School Counselor (CHR-GO) Allison Kosswig, School Counselor (GR-L) Deb Kelly, School Counselor (M-N) Lisa Ramaccia, School Counselor (O-SM) Nadine Barnes, School Counselor (SN-Z) Charlene Lundie, Administrative Assistant Chris Olsen, Director of Safety and Security

A250 Offices Jeff Provost, Assistant Principal Kristen Konesky, School Psychologist Kim Hurlock, Administrative Assistant Sylvia Williams-Lapides, Attendance Secretary

The Daily Schedule Block scheduling Day 1 Day 2 7:30-8:55 A E 9:00-10:31 B F 10:31-11:15 Lunch 11:15-12:40 C G 12:45-2:10 D H

More things to know… Lunch Lockers Advisory Bus Study hall ~ Summer Reading Bus Study hall

Schedule- What does it entail? Core courses Elective courses Pre-requisites Credits Graduation requirements

Graduation Requirements 4 credits English 3 credits math 3 credits social studies 3 credits science 2 credits global language 2 credits Health/PE 0.5 credit Fine Arts (art/music) 0.5 credit voc/tech/fcs/career 7 elective credits ___________________________________________________ 25 total credits

A Freshman Schedule English 9 World History Integrated Science Math Global language Freshman Academy (1/2 year) Health/PE (1/2 year) Elective(s) (1.0) 1- 1.0 elective or 2 - .5 electives Study Hall

Transition to High School Freshman Academy -Transition program Your child’s school counselor in the classroom -Health curriculum Taught by Health/PE teacher

Freshman Course Selection - Timeline February 5th – Session 1 and Elective Fair February 11th – Parent Night February 12th-13th – Session 2 Course Selection Paperwork is due: *February 25 / East Lyme MS *February 19 / Salem MS *subject to change Summer – final schedules will be made available. August – new student/parent orientation

Course Selection In the packet: or distributed at elective fair Program of Studies book Department offerings for 9th graders with course recommendations Fall sports information -online Extra-curricular offerings Global language information

Course Selection Review course recommendations Choose electives Contact middle school teachers or counseling staff with questions or concerns Parent signature/student signature Return to middle school by due dates specified

Over the Summer If there are any schedule conflicts, please call the high school (739-6946) to make an appointment. Counselors will have limited hours over the summer so you will need to leave a voicemail which will be returned when Counselors are in the office. Information will be mailed home about orientation.

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