NINTH GRADE PLANNER 2018 3

STUDENTS CAN RESEARCH THE COURSE CATALOG ON THE EHS WEBSITE BEFORE THEY MEET WITH THEIR COUNSELOR. WHEN THEY DO MEET WITH THEIR COUNSELOR, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH : 1. THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY FOR EACH REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSE (See your profile sheet) 2. LIST THREE(3) ELECTIVES THEY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE 1. GO TO https://www.eccrsd.us 2. SELECT THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS TAB 3. SELECT THE COURSE GUIDE TAB 4. CLICK ON CURRICULUM HANDBOOK

ERHS SCHEDULING NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH PRESENTATION TO PARENTS ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS BY 8TH GRADE COUNSELOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7THPRESENTATION TO STUDENTS ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS BY ERHS COUNSELORS FEBRUARY 8TH, 9TH AND 12TH SMALL CLASS LESSONS BY THE 8TH GRADE COUNSELOR ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH STUDENTS COME HOME WITH THEIR TEACHER COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS ON A PROFILE SHEET. FEBRUARY 20TH, 21ST AND 22ND ERHS COUNSELORS MEET WITH 8TH GRADERS ONE-ON-ONE TO CONSTRUCT FRESHMAN SCHEDULES

OR MARCH 1ST, 2ND, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 12TH & 14TH. ERHS COUNSELORS MEET WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TO FINALIZE FRESHMAN SCHEDULES ON: FEBRUARY 26TH, 27TH, 28TH, OR MARCH 1ST, 2ND, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 12TH & 14TH.

There are three levels of difficulty for the academic courses you will choose. Honors: Courses designated as Honors are intended for students who are well above grade level in their academic skills. The homework load, academic environment, and difficulty level of tests and quizzes are consistent with an Honors level of course work. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement. Accelerated: Courses designated as Accelerated are intended for students with strong on-grade level academic abilities. Developing critical analysis is a primary objective. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement. College Prep: Courses are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workplace. Courses are intended for students needing intensified instruction in academic skills. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement.

9TH GRADE MATHEMATICS COURSES Everyone will have a math course for 9th grade. MUST BE IN ALGEBRA 1 NOW: GEOMETRY HONORS ACCELERATED GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 1 HONORS IF IN INTRO TO ALGEBRA NOW ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 1 COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA I COLLEGE PREP ICS ALGEBRA I ACCELERATED ICS ALGEBRA I RESOURCE FUNDAMENTALS MATH I SPECIAL NOTE: Depending upon your performance in math, students recommended for CP Algebra may also be recommended for CP Algebra Lab. The Algebra Lab is optional, but a good idea if you need your basic math skills strengthened. The Lab will take place during your study hall, and you do not receive credits for it.

9TH GRADE ENGLISH COURSES Everyone will take an English course in 9th grade. ADVANCED HONORS ENGLISH This is an extremely rigorous course requiring a serious commitment on the part of the student. You should be very strong in both reading and language arts. HONORS ENGLISH You must have teacher recommendation. ACCELERATED ENGLISH COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH ENGLISH I COLLEGE PREP ICS ENGLISH I ACCELERATED ICS ENGLISH I RESOURCE READING FUNDAMENTALS

9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES Everyone (with a few exceptions) will take World History in 9th grade. WORLD HISTORY HONORS You should be an A student in 8th grade Social Studies and have a strong interest in studying history. You must have teacher recommendation. WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP There are no minimum grade requirements. WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP ICS WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED ICS WORLD HISTORY RESOURCE FUNDAMENTAL SOCIAL STUDIES I

9TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES Everyone will have a science course for 9th grade. HONORS BIOLOGY You should be a very strong science student with a definite interest in science. You must have an A average to be recommended. ACCELERATED BIOLOGY COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY ICS ACCELERATED BIOLOGY ICS FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE

Electives…. You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog Electives…. You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog. Electives are either 5 credits or 2.5 credits. a full year course = 5 credits a half year course = 2.5 credits Remember that your schedule will equal a total of 35 credits. Choose enough electives so that your complete schedule adds up to 35 credits. Remember that you should come to your conference prepared with a choice of at least three electives. Please note that at some point during your high school career, you must satisfy the following requirements: Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits 21st Century Life and Careers - 5 credits 3. Personal Financial Literacy - 2.5 credits

Academic courses count for 5 credits each Academic courses count for 5 credits each. You must take a total of 35 credits. The first 25 credits are required classes that are automatically assigned as follows: Here are the required classes: Math – 5 credits English – 5 credits Social Studies – 5 credits Science – 5 credits P.E./Health – 5 credits 25 credits The remaining 10 credits are Electives that you choose. It is recommended that you choose a World Language as one of your electives, but you are not required to. Most people do choose a World Language as one of their electives.

YOUR FINISHED SCHEDULE WILL HAVE SEVEN (7) CLASS PERIODS PLUS A STUDY HALL AND LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS: 1. MATH 2. ENGLISH 3. SOCIAL STUDIES 4. SCIENCE 5. PE/HEALTH 6. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, SPANISH I) 7. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, MUSIC) 8. STUDY HALL

OR LIKE THIS: 1. MATH 2. ENGLISH 3. SOCIAL STUDIES 4. SCIENCE 5. PE/HEALTH 6. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, SPANISH I) 7. ELECTIVES (BUILDING TRADES - 2.5 CREDITS) ( WOOD DESIGN - 2.5 CREDITS ) 8. STUDY HALL

EHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT THE VOORHEES MIDDLE SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 16TH, ALL 8TH GRADERS WILL BE RECEIVING THEIR VERY OWN PROFILE SHEET INDICATING THEIR RECOMMENDED COURSES. SHARE AND DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. SELECT AT LEAST THREE(3) ELECTIVES. EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE 15 MIN TO MEET WITH AN EHS COUNSELOR TO DISCUSS COURSES RECOMMENDED BY THEIR 8TH GRADE TEACHER ON FEBRUARY 20TH, 21ST OR 22ND. STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING A PASS IN HOMEROOM THE MORNING OF THEIR APPOINTMENT. ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY. PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR ASSIGNED MEETING. MAKE SURE YOU BRING A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THE REGISTRATION FORM, PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND YOUR WORKSHEET/PLANNER THAT IDENTIFIES THREE(3) ELECTIVES THAT INTEREST YOU. ALL SCHEDULED MEETINGS WILL BE POSTED IN YOUR HOMEROOM AND ON MR. OSBORNE’S BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE THE 8TH GRADE OFFICE!

OVERALL…..THERE ARE 27 CLUBS AND 23 SPORTS AT EHS SPONSORED SPORTS The Eastern Camden County School District sponsors varsity, junior varsity and freshman interscholastic teams. Boys Girls Varsity JV Frosh Baseball x Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Winter Track Wrestling OVERALL…..THERE ARE 27 CLUBS AND 23 SPORTS AT EHS

SOME OTHER NOTES: DEVELOP A GOOD ROUTINE WITH HOMEWORK RESPONSIBILITIES ASK QUESTIONS…….ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF! THE EHS COUNSELOR YOU MEET DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20th MAY NOT END UP BEING YOUR ACTUAL COUNSELOR FOR THE 4 YRS AT EHS TALK TO YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS EHS OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT…..IF YOU HAVE 11 unexcused ABSENCES, YOU MAY BE GIVEN A NO CREDIT STATUS FOR THE COURSE(S) ON YOUR SCHEDULE. EHS WILL BE INVITING YOU TO AN AUGUST ORIENTATION

Remember… Mr. Osborne is here for help! Come see me with any questions!