Lower Moreland High School Scheduling Orientation February 2010

Agenda I.Welcome…………………Mr. McKee II. Review of Credits & Requirements…………….Ms. Helm III.Course Selection Information………………Mr. Marta IV. Special Programs V.Questions?

Review of Credits and Requirements  Credits  Required Courses  Typical Ninth Grade Schedule  Electives

Credits and Requirements  English4.0 credits  Social Studies3.0  Science3.0  Math3.0  P.E.1.0  Health0.5  Fine/Practical Arts1.0  Humanities1.0  Art, Music & Culture/Humanities Seminar0.5  Freshman Writing Seminar0.5  Personal Finance0.5  Additional Courses4.0 TOTAL………………..…………22.0

Minimum Number of Credits Scheduled Each Year  Grade 9:6.50  Grade 10:5.75  Grade 11:6.00  Grade 12:5.75 –Total24.00

Typical Ninth Grade Schedule  1 st Writing Seminar Art, Music & Culture / Humanities Seminar  2 nd World Studies - English  3 rd World Studies – Social Studies  4 th Lunch  5 th Freshman Chemistry & Physics  6 th Physical Education & Health  7 th Geometry  8 th Spanish/French/German III

Electives Please refer to Program of Studies (some electives have restrictions and prerequisites)

Course Selection Information  The Process  Track Placement  Elective Courses  Changes  Withdrawal From Courses

The Process:  Counselors and teachers meet with classes  Scheduling process explained, general information and changes reviewed  Materials handed out: Program of Studies and Course Guide Sheet  Recommendations for placement  Students & Parents choose electives

8 th into 9 th Murray Avenue Course Placement: Mid-May Course Verifications Sent Home to Parents

High School Mid-March Course Selection Day  Verifications sent home to parents in mid-April

Track Placements: levels which the teachers recommend students for…  EXAMPLES:  English has 3 levels  Science has 3 levels  Math has 4 levels  Foreign Language has 2 levels

New Courses: 0.5 credit  Humanities Seminar  Forensic Science  Design for the 21 st Century  Personal Finance  Broadcast Journalism & Production  Video Production  Introduction to Garage Band

New Courses: 1.0 Credit Courses  AP Statistics  AP BC Calculus

Changes:  Going back to the process…  See your counselor!

Special Programs  Virtual High School – 0.5 or 1 credit Grades 10, 11, or 12  Dual Enrollment – 0.5 or 1 credit College Credit while in LMHS ECAT – Allied Health, CNA PSU & ECAT– Accounting, CIS& Engineering (Seniors Only)

Eastern Center For Arts and Technology  Allied Health ( Seniors only/one year program)  Automotive Technology  Collision Repair Technology  Commercial Art  Computer Network Administration  Construction Technology  Cosmetology  Culinary Arts  Electrical Technology  Electronics Engineering Technology  Environmental Landscape Management  Mechanical Technology  Protective Services  Web Development & Management  Welding Technology

Visit Eastern Center for Arts and Technology’s website:

Get Involved  Interscholastic Athletics  Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Listing can be found on page 7 of tonight’s agenda

Questions?