1. Lower Moreland High School
CURRICULUM FAIR
February 1, 2017
Welcome!

2. : Program Agenda Introduction and Program Objectives - Mr. Miles
Credit Requirement and Sample Schedule - Ms. Quinn
Course Levels, Offerings and Timeline - Ms. Dilks & Mr.Veneziale
Special Programs Mrs. Specht
Building College and Career Readiness - Mrs. Romano
Closing Mr. Miles

3. Program Objectives
1. To highlight academic pathways, as well as other pertinent information, referenced in the Program of Studies in order to help students (and parents / guardians) make well-informed decisions throughout the course selection process.
2. To provide logistical information about the course selection process so that students and families know what to expect between now and September.
3. To provide parents with access to department chairpersons in order to ask general questions about course content and curriculum.

4. Academic Credit Requirements:
24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution:
4.0 credits English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Health
Fine / Practical Art
Humanities
Art, Music & Culture
Personal Finance
Critical Writing
Additional Electives
Note: 1.0 credit reflects quantitative recognition of completion of 120 hours of instruction in a given course

5. Recommended Minimum Credits:
Grade 9
6.50
Grade 10
5.75 – 6.25
Grade 11
6.00
Grade 12

6. Sample Ninth Grade Daily Schedule:
Period Course Marking Periods Room Time Forum Forum HR :25 AM -7:35 AM 1 World Studies English - CP :38 AM - 8:23 AM 2 World Studies Cultures - CP :26 AM – 9:11 AM 3 Fresh. Chem & Physics - CP :14 AM - 9:59 AM A - 4 Geometry - College Prep :02 AM - 10:47 AM B - 5 Critical Writing :50 AM - 11:35 AM C - 6 Physical Education Gym 11:38 AM - 12:23 PM D Lunch D cafe 12:26 PM - 12:49 PM 7 Computer Graphics I :52 PM - 1:37 PM 8 Spanish III - CP :40 PM - 2:25 PM

7. High School Course Levels and Offerings:
Core Academic Courses
Students are recommended for courses based on careful consideration of both aptitude and past performance
Advanced Placement (AP)
Honors
College Preparatory
Additional Levels
Electives
Refer to course descriptions and pre-requisites in Program of Studies
0.5 credit or 1.0 credit
All course descriptions and relevant pre-requisite listings may be found in the Program of Studies.
-- “Info” – “Program of Studies” OR on Guidance webpage

8. Timeline for Course Selection:
Grade 8 / Murray Avenue
Grades 9, 10, 11 / LMHS
FEBRUARY / MARCH
Program of Studies available
LMHS counselor visits (1 of 2)
Students choose electives
LMHS Curriculum Fair
Teachers make recommendations
APRIL / MAY
Course verifications are mailed home
JUNE
Recommendations for course placement are finalized
LMHS counselor visits (2 of 2)
Request for Change of Course Recommendation forms available
JULY / AUGUST
N/A
Request for Change of Course Recommendation forms due AUG 1
Student schedules mailed home
SEPTEMBER
Drop / Add period

9. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
Special Programs
Dual Enrollment
Virtual High School
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

10. College and Career Readiness
--- Building the Academic Transcript
--- Grade Point Average

12. Grade Point Average and Class Standing
Determined by assigning a numerical value to each subject’s final letter grade, adding them up and dividing by the total number of credits
All full and half year courses that meet during the regular school day count (Health and PE will count beginning with Class of 2018)
Weight value of .075 is given for every credit of honors
Weight value of .15 is given for the first 8 AP credits with a final grade of C or better
GPA calculated for the first 7 semesters

13. Personal / Social Growth
ATHLETICS
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Winter Track
Wrestling
Academic Decathlon, Animal Rights Club
Art Club, Asian Cultures Club
Band, Buddy Club, Cheerleading
Chess Club, Choir / Honors Choir
Class Officers, Concert Band
Debate Team, Drama Club
Environmental Science Club, French Club
Future Business Leaders of America,
Gay Straight Alliance, German Club,
Interact (Rotary), Jewish Student Union,
Lion’s Roar (Newspaper), Literary Magazine
Mock Trial, Mountain Bike Club
National Honor Society, News Studio
Ping Pong Club, Science Club
Spanish Club, Stars & Stripes
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Student Council – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Representatives
TASC, Tech Crew
Vocational / Industrial Clubs of America
World Affairs Council, Yearbook (Elmleo)

14. Lower Moreland High School Website
PRIMARY RESOURCE:
Lower Moreland High School Website