Welcome to Haverford HHS Class of 2019

Haverford High School Ninth Grade Course Selection Night February 9, 2015

Transition to Ninth Grade Parent Information Nights Newsletters Course Selection Night Summer Building Tours Parent/Student Orientation Night in August First Day of School – orientation day Student Handbook Clubs/Sports/Activities Technology integration throughout HS HEART Team

9th Grade 9th grade teachers: Smaller numbers of students in 9th grade classes than in other grades Advisors: The HR advisor follows the students Counselors: All counselors will be involved with students through advisory assignments, follow students Administrators: The 9th grade principal works to facilitate transition into the high school, follows students

A Typical Student Day at HHS 7:30 - 8:55 First Block 9:00 – 9:16 Homeroom 9:21 – 10:46 Second Block 10:51 – 12:51 Third Block **(includes lunch)** 12:56 – 2:22 Fourth Block

Ninth Grade Core classes may be scheduled for the entire year or for one semester Students who are scheduled for multiple math or science classes will have math or science in the fall semester and spring semester Electives may be scheduled for one quarter or one semester

Ninth Grade Supporting Student Achievement Beginning with the class of 2017 (present 10th grade), students are required to pass the Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Literature and Biology in order to graduate Some students will be placed in year long core courses to ensure successful completion of the Keystone Exams 7 7

Ninth Grade Supporting Student Achievement Students who are not successful on Keystone Exams will be placed in mandatory classes to prepare them to retake the Keystone Exams When students are scheduled into these classes, they are scheduled in lieu of other English, math, or science courses Students are eligible to take the Keystone Exams in the fall and spring after completing the specific course or after completing additional course work in the specific subject 8 8

Course Selection High School Course Selection Guide Found on-line at http://www.haverford.k12.pa.us Then use the “Select a School” drop down box at the top to select “Haverford High School” Next, select “Counseling Department” on the left Select “Course Selection” Important decisions Balance of ability and difficulty Based on interests & future plans Can affect college admissions 9

Course Selection What level of difficulty? Honors courses end in #1 (ex. EN01001) Academic courses end in #2 (ex. EN01002) Special Education courses (ex. EN00090) Most Electives are unleveled (ex. BU03300) Your child received a course selection sheet that shows the core courses preselected for him/her. If you disagree with any recommendation, you will need to attach a letter indicating that you would prefer a different level.

Typical Schedule One of each core subject in a year plus one world language and PE 9. English Social Studies Mathematics Science World Language (French, Italian, Latin, Spanish) PE 9 11

Science Requirements REQUIRED CORE SCIENCE COURSES: All students must successfully complete 4 credits in science in order to meet the minimum graduation requirements Science Sequence: Inquiry Into the Physical Setting (IPS) Biology Chemistry Elective

Graduation Requirements: 4 Credits Inquiry into the Physical Setting Science Sequence Graduation Requirements: 4 Credits Inquiry into the Physical Setting Biology Chemistry Biological Environmental Physical Anatomy & Physiology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Biology Environmental Science AP Physics Biotechnology Marine Ecology Applied Physics Forensic Chemistry Physics (H)

Math/Science Instructional Philosophy Active, student centered Standards-based, aligned with Eligible Content Inquiry focused, cooperative work groups Project oriented Technology oriented - TI 84+ Graphing calculators and PASCO Probeware Real world applications

Picking Electives Departments Business Education Family & Consumer Science Fine Arts Music Physical Education/Health Special Education Technology Education World Language 16

How do I choose? Consider What do you like to do? What might you like to learn more about? What might you be interested in pursuing after high school? What might prepare you for an advanced elective? Do you need additional academic support for any particular class? 17

Sample Online Registration Process is demonstrated for you ClassChoice Instructions will be available on the website

Sample Student Schedule   1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter 1 Algebra 1 Elective 2 PE 9 English 9 3 IPS 4 World Language Elective West Civ 9 All major courses at the same level. Electives may be quarter or semester long. World Languages are one semester electives. Reading/Writing Lab may impact electives.

Music Students Instrumental & vocal music students are scheduled during 4th block on an A/B cycle Sectionals are scheduled after school for 0.2 credits

Sample Student Schedule All major courses at the same level. Electives may be quarter or semester long. Music will impact 4th block selections World Languages are one semester electives Reading/Writing Lab may impact electives

To Graduate 26.5 credits (4 English, 4 Social Studies, 4 Math, 4 Science) Students are required to schedule a minimum of 6.5 credits per year Successful completion of Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Literature and Biology College Planning Competitive colleges expect advanced coursework in mathematics, science, and social studies Most colleges require at least 2 years of a World Language

Last Pieces of Information Remember to use the Haverford High School counseling website as a resource for timelines and information New registrants will complete course requests after they are registered

Get Involved Remember when you start thinking about your courses, you should also be thinking about joining clubs, activities or sports Please see the high school website for a list of the activities

Chromebooks Update Class of 2019 is part of Phase 2 of the Chromebook Implementations Tentatively scheduled for Fall 2015 Website – HHS Parents/Chromebooks

High School Environment Significant change over ten years Moving from computer labs to laptops in classes, now used by everyone. All subjects, all students, benefit. Teachers are beginning to flip their classes and/or communicate more with others around the world. Use of technology appropriately to enhance learning.

Chromebook - High Impact – Low Cost Google Drive Collaboration/Sharing Keyboard Quick Start – 7 seconds or less Lightweight Ease of use/applications Cost Tech Management Successful Pilot Program

Preparation 2013-2014 Soft rollout of Chromebooks Introduction of Google Drive Introduction of Canvas (Online Management System - like BlackBoard) 2014-2015 Upgraded HS wireless network Cisco /Miracci MR 34s - 105 access points - 3 radios each Cisco/Miracci switches - 11 - 1 in every network closet Fiber between switches and to the main connection in the HHS

Phase I Initial orientation & Professional Development for teachers through December 2014 Focus: Using technology devices to support instruction December 2015 - Initial orientation & training for students Focus: Digital World and Digital Citizenship January 2015 – 10th & 11th grade Chromebook distribution Phase 2 September, 2015 – 9th & 10th grades Initial orientation & training for students Focus: Digital World and Digital Citizenship

Implementation Annual Student Tech Fee $30 Covers repairs or damages Free/Reduced – no charge Purchase if graduate from Haverford in four years for $30 Payment: Check – “Haverford School District” Online - Print confirming email as receipt Student & Parent/Guardian both must sign user agreement. Will send out in spring/summer.

Curriculum and Assessment Standards and curriculum will not change How students access, collaborate and are assessed on the curriculum will change dramatically 1:1 means equitable access to the curriculum, program, and resources 24/7 Enables a seamless connection between the subject matter and resources in any environment – home, cafeteria, weekends, vacation, etc. Personal technology devices are the greatest bridge in closing the gap between teachers’ expectations and how students learn Makes differentiation more possible Personalizes learning

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