9 th Grade Transition to High School Parent “Check-in”

Common Issues/Questions How do I make an appointment with my guidance counselor? What do I do if I’m having an issue with a teacher? What level class am I in? How can I change? What is my GPA and why is it important? How do I access the X2 Portal?

Resources Teachers-extra help Weekly progress reports Tutoring-National Honor Society students and Adult tutors Link Leaders School counselors

ACADEMIC AND CREDIT DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS – Class of 2010 and beyond 130 CREDITS DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE FOLLOWING COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 130 CREDITS DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE FOLLOWING COURSE REQUIREMENTS: ENGLISH (FOUR YEARS)20 CREDITS ENGLISH (FOUR YEARS)20 CREDITS SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY (THREE YEARS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE BIOLOGY) SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY (THREE YEARS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE BIOLOGY) 10 CREDITS 10 CREDITS MATHEMATICS (THREE YEARS)15 CREDITS MATHEMATICS (THREE YEARS)15 CREDITS

ACADEMIC AND CREDIT DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS ‘CONT. US HISTORY (TWO YEARS)10 CREDITS US HISTORY (TWO YEARS)10 CREDITS WORLD HISTORY(ONE YEAR) 5 CREDITS WORLD HISTORY(ONE YEAR) 5 CREDITS WORLD LANGUAGE (TWO YEARS IN SINGLE LANGUAGE)10 CREDITS WORLD LANGUAGE (TWO YEARS IN SINGLE LANGUAGE)10 CREDITS  PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FOUR SEMESTERS) 10CREDITS  FINE, PERFORMING, PRACTICAL ARTS (4 SEMESTERS) 10 CREDITS

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM TESTS  SCORES OF 240 OR BETTER ON BOTH THE MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH/ LANGUAGE ARTS TESTS (or completion of an EPP with a 220 or above score). BEGINNING WITH CLASS OF 2010, Score of 220 SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING ALSO REQUIRED.  DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN SEVEN AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY

When to begin the “college” talk.. Sophomore/Junior year – PSAT Junior/Senior year – SAT/ACT Naviance is introduced to students through advisory at the end of freshman year

Recommendations Manage time wisely and make academics a top priority. Seek help when needed – use your resources Be involved in your student’s life but be involved differently.

Questions? Please make an appointment with your Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.