EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE January 27, 2013

 8 classes per year (40 credits) ◦ 4 classes, 80 minutes each per day  1 block each day is for a 40 minute lunch and a 40 minute study hall ◦ Classes rotate every other day!

 EXPLORE testing in November 2012 ◦ Results sent home to parents by the end of January 2013 ◦ Used for recommendations and course selections  Curriculum guide distributed to students in January ◦ Available on the Lakeland website under Guidance ◦ See p. 3 for a list of the “Graduation Requirements”  All core course recommendations are submitted by 8 th grade teachers (English, History, Math, SS, World Language) ◦ If you disagree with a teacher’s recommendation, you will need to appeal this to Tim Conway, Director of Guidance by April 1 st

 When will my child meet with his/her Lakeland Regional High School counselor? ◦ Haskell – February 5 th ◦ St. Catherine’s – February 6 th ◦ Ringwood Christian – February 7 th ◦ Wanaque – February 8 th ◦ Ryerson – February – February 11 th & 12 th ◦ St. Francis – February 13 th ◦ St. Mary’s – February 14 th

 What do parents need to do to register their child at Lakeland Regional High School? ◦ Discuss course & elective options with your child ◦ Return forms you received in the mailing to the Lakeland Guidance office TODAY  If you do not have the forms, they will need to be returned when your child meets with their counselor

 Forms Required to Register at Lakeland:  Registration Form  Record Release Form  9 th Grade Elective Worksheet  Verification of student information, policies and forms due in July! ◦ School Office Pro (online submission)  If a paper package is required please contact Tim Conway, Director of Guidance.

 Family Connection is a comprehensive website that you and your child can use to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. ◦ Career Assessment ◦ Learning Style Inventory ◦ Resume Builder ◦ 4-year Plan ◦ Research College & Careers ◦ Scholarship Opportunities ◦ Summer Enrichment Opportunities

 Use the EXPLORE to help guide you ◦ Students took the EXPLORE in November and should have received their score report in January ◦ Career information is located on first and last page ◦ Review this information with your son/daughter and their high school counselor and develop a 4-year career plan (required)  Everything matters starting in 9 th grade!

Earnings and unemployment rate for people 25 years and over Unemployment Rate in 2009 Level of Education Completed Mean Annual Earnings (U.S. Dollars) 14.60%Less than a high school diploma$28, %High school graduate, no college$40, %Some college, no degree$46, % Occupation Program (trade/vocational school) $46, %Associate Degree$48, %Bachelor’s degree$71, %Master’s degree$82, %Doctoral degree$113, %Professional degree$114,712 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.

 14 AP courses are currently offered at LRHS! ◦ Good scores on AP tests can:  Qualify for college level credit  Save money on college tuition  Help your chances for admission to college  Register and select college courses early  3 college level (dual enrollment) courses offered at LRHS ◦ Earth Systems Science, Finance & Economics & Studying Film

 29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS  65total athletic teams are offered at LRHS ◦ See p. 60 of your curriculum guide for the sports offered at LRHS and the eligibility requirements to remain eligible to participate. *ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES apply to ALL students!*

 50+ Clubs to choose from!!! ◦ See p. 59 of your curriculum guide for the clubs offered at LRHS!  Colleges & Employers pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom.

 Helpful Tools located on our website: ◦ Staff and Voice Mail ◦ Faculty Pages  Shows what to expect for the week! ◦ Parent Portal  Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s grades and attendance

 Class of 2012: ◦ 100% of students passed the HSPA or Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) in Language Arts and Mathematics  97% - Language Arts  92% - Mathematics

 Class of 2012: ◦ 92% - 2 & 4 year colleges ◦ 4% - Career / Technical schools ◦ 1% - Military ◦ 3% - Employment * 96% went on to post secondary education