1. NINTH
GRADE
PLANNER
2018 3

2. STUDENTS CAN RESEARCH THE COURSE CATALOG ON THE EHS WEBSITE BEFORE THEY MEET WITH THEIR COUNSELOR. WHEN THEY DO MEET WITH THEIR COUNSELOR, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH :
1. THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY FOR
EACH REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSE (See your profile sheet)
2. LIST THREE(3) ELECTIVES THEY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE
1. GO TO
2. SELECT THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS TAB
3. SELECT THE COURSE GUIDE TAB
4. CLICK ON CURRICULUM HANDBOOK

3. ERHS SCHEDULING NEWS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH PRESENTATION TO PARENTS ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS BY 8TH GRADE COUNSELOR
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7THPRESENTATION TO STUDENTS ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS BY ERHS COUNSELORS
FEBRUARY 8TH, 9TH AND 12TH
SMALL CLASS LESSONS BY THE 8TH GRADE COUNSELOR
ON THE ERHS SCHEDULING PROCESS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
STUDENTS COME HOME WITH THEIR TEACHER COURSE
RECOMMENDATIONS ON A PROFILE SHEET.
FEBRUARY 20TH, 21ST AND 22ND
ERHS COUNSELORS MEET WITH 8TH GRADERS ONE-ON-ONE
TO CONSTRUCT FRESHMAN SCHEDULES

4. OR MARCH 1ST, 2ND, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 12TH & 14TH.
ERHS COUNSELORS
MEET WITH SPECIAL
EDUCATION STUDENTS
TO FINALIZE FRESHMAN
SCHEDULES ON:
FEBRUARY 26TH, 27TH, 28TH,
OR MARCH 1ST, 2ND, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 12TH & 14TH.

5. There are three levels of difficulty for the
academic courses you will choose.
Honors: Courses designated as Honors are intended for students who are well above grade level in their academic skills. The homework load, academic environment, and difficulty level of tests and quizzes are consistent with an Honors level of course work. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement.
Accelerated: Courses designated as Accelerated are intended for students with strong on-grade level academic abilities. Developing critical analysis is a primary objective. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement.
College Prep: Courses are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workplace. Courses are intended for students needing intensified instruction in academic skills. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement.

6. 9TH GRADE MATHEMATICS COURSES
Everyone will have a math course for 9th grade.
MUST BE IN ALGEBRA 1 NOW:
GEOMETRY HONORS
ACCELERATED GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
IF IN INTRO TO ALGEBRA NOW
ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED
ALGEBRA 1 COLLEGE PREP
ALGEBRA I COLLEGE PREP ICS
ALGEBRA I ACCELERATED ICS
ALGEBRA I RESOURCE
FUNDAMENTALS MATH I
SPECIAL NOTE:
Depending upon your performance in math, students recommended for CP Algebra may also be recommended for CP Algebra Lab. The Algebra Lab is optional, but a good idea if you need your basic math skills strengthened. The Lab will take place during your study hall, and you do not receive credits for it.

7. 9TH GRADE ENGLISH COURSES
Everyone will take an English course in 9th grade.
ADVANCED HONORS ENGLISH
This is an extremely rigorous course requiring a serious commitment on the part of the student. You should be very strong in both reading and language arts.
HONORS ENGLISH
You must have teacher recommendation.
ACCELERATED ENGLISH
COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH
ENGLISH I COLLEGE PREP ICS
ENGLISH I ACCELERATED ICS
ENGLISH I RESOURCE
READING FUNDAMENTALS

8. 9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
Everyone (with a few exceptions) will take World History in 9th grade.
WORLD HISTORY HONORS
You should be an A student in 8th grade Social Studies and have a strong interest in studying history. You must have teacher recommendation.
WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED
WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP
There are no minimum grade requirements.
WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP ICS
WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED ICS
WORLD HISTORY RESOURCE
FUNDAMENTAL SOCIAL STUDIES I

9. 9TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES
Everyone will have a science course for 9th grade.
HONORS BIOLOGY
You should be a very strong science student with a definite interest in science. You must have an A average to be recommended.
ACCELERATED BIOLOGY
COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY
COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY ICS
ACCELERATED BIOLOGY ICS
FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE

10. Electives…. You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog
Electives…. You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog. Electives are either 5 credits or 2.5 credits.
a full year course = 5 credits
a half year course = 2.5 credits
Remember that your schedule will equal a total of 35 credits. Choose enough electives so that your complete schedule adds up to 35 credits. Remember that you should come to your conference prepared with a choice of at least three electives.
Please note that at some point during your high school career, you must satisfy the following requirements:
Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits
21st Century Life and Careers - 5 credits
3. Personal Financial Literacy credits

11. Academic courses count for 5 credits each
Academic courses count for 5 credits each. You must take a total of 35 credits. The first 25 credits are required classes that are automatically assigned as follows:
Here are the required classes:
Math – 5 credits
English – 5 credits
Social Studies – 5 credits
Science – 5 credits
P.E./Health – 5 credits
25 credits
The remaining 10 credits are Electives that you choose. It is recommended that you choose a World Language as one of your electives, but you are not required to. Most people do choose a World Language as one of their electives.

12. YOUR FINISHED SCHEDULE WILL HAVE SEVEN (7) CLASS
PERIODS PLUS A STUDY HALL AND LOOK SOMETHING LIKE
THIS:
1. MATH
2. ENGLISH
3. SOCIAL STUDIES
4. SCIENCE
5. PE/HEALTH
6. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, SPANISH I)
7. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, MUSIC)
8. STUDY HALL

13. OR LIKE THIS:
1. MATH
2. ENGLISH
3. SOCIAL STUDIES
4. SCIENCE
5. PE/HEALTH
6. ELECTIVE (FOR EXAMPLE, SPANISH I)
7. ELECTIVES (BUILDING TRADES CREDITS)
( WOOD DESIGN CREDITS )
8. STUDY HALL

14. EHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT THE VOORHEES MIDDLE SCHOOL
ON FEBRUARY 16TH, ALL 8TH GRADERS WILL BE RECEIVING THEIR VERY OWN PROFILE SHEET INDICATING THEIR RECOMMENDED COURSES. SHARE AND DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS.
SELECT AT LEAST THREE(3) ELECTIVES.
EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE 15 MIN TO MEET WITH AN EHS COUNSELOR TO DISCUSS COURSES RECOMMENDED BY THEIR 8TH GRADE TEACHER ON FEBRUARY 20TH, 21ST OR 22ND.
STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING A PASS IN HOMEROOM THE MORNING OF THEIR APPOINTMENT.
ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY. PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR ASSIGNED MEETING. MAKE SURE YOU BRING A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THE REGISTRATION FORM, PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND YOUR WORKSHEET/PLANNER THAT IDENTIFIES THREE(3) ELECTIVES THAT INTEREST YOU.
ALL SCHEDULED MEETINGS WILL BE POSTED IN YOUR HOMEROOM AND ON MR. OSBORNE’S BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE THE 8TH GRADE OFFICE!

15. OVERALL…..THERE ARE 27 CLUBS AND 23 SPORTS AT EHS
SPONSORED SPORTS
The Eastern Camden County School District sponsors varsity, junior varsity and freshman interscholastic teams.
Boys
Girls
Varsity JV
Frosh
Baseball x
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Winter Track
Wrestling
OVERALL…..THERE ARE 27 CLUBS AND 23 SPORTS AT EHS

16. SOME OTHER NOTES:
DEVELOP A GOOD ROUTINE WITH HOMEWORK RESPONSIBILITIES
ASK QUESTIONS…….ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF!
THE EHS COUNSELOR YOU MEET DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20th MAY NOT END UP BEING YOUR ACTUAL COUNSELOR FOR THE 4 YRS AT EHS
TALK TO YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
EHS OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT…..IF YOU HAVE 11 unexcused ABSENCES, YOU MAY BE GIVEN A NO CREDIT STATUS FOR THE COURSE(S) ON YOUR SCHEDULE.
EHS WILL BE INVITING YOU TO AN AUGUST ORIENTATION

17. Remember… Mr. Osborne is here for help! Come see me with any questions!