EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE November 15, 2015

 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!

 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 March 18 th !  On scheduling day in February, students will provide their elective “course requests” ◦ Course offerings can be found on 8 th grade elective sheet

 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 Department TODAY!  Forms can be returned in Guidance or Media Center  If you do not have the forms, they will need to be returned no later than December 4 th.

9 th Grade Pathways to College & Career Career and College planning, individual learning styles, time- management and study skills. 11 th Grade - Junior Conference Post Secondary planning meeting with the student and parent “Job Shadow” 10 th Grade - EXPLORE Career Day PSAT / Pre-ACT 12 Grade – Senior Options Early Dismissal allowed only for: Dual Enrollment Senior Internship School to Work Everything matters starting in 9 th grade!

 Class of 2015: ◦ 83% - 2 & 4 year colleges ◦ 7% - Career / Technical schools ◦ 3% - Military ◦ 4% - Employment ◦ 2% - Other ◦ 1% - Apprenticeship * 92% went on to post secondary education

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%Doctoral degree$113, %Professional degree$114,712 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.

 15 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  If Lakeland does not offer in its curriculum guide, students may take online!

 5 college level (dual enrollment) courses offered at LRHS ◦ Studying Film (Seton Hall) ◦ Finance & Economics (Seton Hall) ◦ Earth Systems Science (Syracuse University) ◦ Forensic Science (Syracuse University) ◦ Research Seminar (Syracuse University)

 29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS  65 total athletic teams are offered at LRHS ◦ See p. 58 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. 57 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! ◦ Twitter Page ◦ PTO Facebook Page ◦ Parent Portal  Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s grades and attendance

 Class of 2014: ◦ 100% of students passed the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) or Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) in Language Arts and Mathematics  98% - Language Arts  94% - Mathematics PARCC – TBD…

 On January 18, 2015 an article on listed “Best School Districts for Your Buck in New Jersey”:  Lakeland Regional High School is #47 in the state!