1. The Greylock Way ~ Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance
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The Greylock Way ~ Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance

2. Agenda Anticipated Program of Studies 2019-2020
The Program of Studies can be found online at
Course Registration Sheet
Calendar for Course Selection Process
Parent Roles in the Process
Q & A

3. Counselor Caseloads Grade Mrs. Casalinova Mrs. Maselli Current Grade 8
A. Abel-P. McConnell
A. McIntosh-T. Woodbury
Current Grade 9
C. Abel- M. Machaffie
T. Martin- M. Woodbury
Current Grade 10
D. Auriemma- T. Mason
J. McAlister- O. Winters
Current Grade 11
M. Alden-N. Greenfield
G. Hartman- S. Zheng

4. Course Distribution Requirements
English Forty (40) credits
Social Studies Thirty (30) credits (ten (10) credits must be in United States History)
Mathematics Thirty (30) credits (Students must pass Algebra I and Geometry)
Science Thirty (30) credits
Wellness Eighteen (18) credits credits in wellness
3 credits in health

5. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English Social Studies Math Science
America in the World
Migration & Movement *
Subject to Citizen *
Social Studies Elective(s)
Industrialization &
Urbanization *
Global Citizenship*
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Intro College Math
Math Methods/ Statistics
Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Science Elective(s)
Wellness
Wellness 9
Health
Wellness *
(1 Semester)
Electives
Language
Other

6. Requirements for College Admission for State System of Massachusetts
16 Required Units Include:
4 years of English
4 years of college preparatory Mathematics
Including: Algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, or calculus
3 years of a lab Science
2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history
Minimum of 2 years of a single Language
2 years of college preparatory Elective courses

7. AP Courses English Composition English Literature Calculus AB
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
European History
US History
Psychology
Biology
Physics C: E & M
Spanish Language
Latin

8. OPEN ENROLLMENT
Students continue to have the right to select which level of coursework
they enroll in for the year:
College Preparatory
Honors
Advanced Placement
Students will make an informed decision with input from teachers,
parents, and school counselors as to which courses are in his or her
best interest to take. Individuals should be aware that it may be difficult
to make schedule changes if they are unable to perform at the expected
level in which they are enrolled and may need to take measures to
ensure that they have the proper support to continue in the most
rigorous schedule possible or endure a schedule change mid-year.

9. HONORS/AP COURSES ENGLISH
Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses
should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen
subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria:
ENGLISH
-Students who currently have a 90% average or higher in college prep are recommended for placement in Honors English.
-Students who currently have a 93% average or higher in honors English are recommended for placement in the AP English class.

10. HONORS/AP COURSES MATH
Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses
should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen
subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria:
MATH
-H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors level math course to enter an honors level course in the next school year.
-Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level math course may enter an honors level course in the next school year with their math teacher’s recommendation.

11. HONORS/AP COURSES SCIENCE
Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses
should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen
subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria:
SCIENCE
-Science courses: final grade of 88% if current course is regular level, and a final grade of 83% if course is honors-level.
-In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in ninth grade honors physics earn a 83% or better in an 8th grade accelerated math course.

12. HONORS CRITERIA PERFORMING ARTS
-Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus.

13. English Department Required: English 9/Honors 9 English 10/Honors 10
English 11/Honors 11 or AP 11 Language & Composition
English 12 /Honors 12 or AP 12 Literature
Honors Tolkien and the Modern Myth -12
Elements of English I
Electives:
Creative Writing *
Works of Shakespeare*

14. Mathematics Department
Required:
Algebra I AND Geometry/Honors Geometry
Electives:
Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II
Pre-Calculus/ Honors Pre-Calculus
Intro to College Math
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
Honors Math Methods for Business*
Honors Statistics*

15. Science Department Suggested Sequence of Courses:
(L)Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9
(L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10
(L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11
Electives:
(L)Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology
(L) AP Biology
(L) AP Physics C: E & M
Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science
Forensic Science/ Honors Forensic Science*
Intro to Engineering *

16. Social Studies Department
Required:
America in the World
Electives:
Migration & Movement*/Industrialization*
Subject to Citizen*/Global Citizenship*
America, Vietnam and the 1960’s*
The American Political System*
Practical Civics*
AP Psychology or Honors Psychology
AP US History
AP Modern European History

17. Electives Business/Technology World Language Wellness */Health*
Visual and Performing Arts
Additional Electives

18. New Course Offerings 2019-20 Survey Students for Elective Offerings
Glass Fusing*
Mosaics*
Portfolio Photography*
Works of Shakespeare*
Back in the Rotation:
-AP Physics C: E & M -AP Latin
-America, Vietnam & the 1960’s* -American Political System*
-Painting* -Newspaper Production*
-Intro to Theater Arts*

19. Course Registration Process
Step 1: Check out your Program of Studies
Available online at
A paper copy is available in the Guidance Office
Step 2: Complete the Course Selection Sheet
Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor about your choices
Collect required signatures
Consider a multi-year plan
Step 3: Complete the Demographic Form
Step 4: If taking an AP course- Time Management Form needs to be submitted

20. Course Registration Calendar
Class meetings with the high school counselors begin Monday, March 25th beginning with current 11th graders.
Students will be called to the Guidance Office for individual meetings beginning Monday, April 1st
Class Meeting Schedule:
Monday, March 25th- Grade 11
Thursday, March 28th - Grade 9/10
Friday, March 22nd- Grade 8

21. Course Selection Sheet
If you are in grade 8, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday, March 29th by the end of the school day.
If you are in grade 11, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office by Thursday, March 28th by the end of the school day.
If you are in grades 9-10, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, April 2nd by the end of the school day.

22. Parent Roles Talk to your student about their options.
Sign the Course Registration Form.
Remind your student to submit their Course Registration Form by the deadlines.
Complete the Demographic Form.
Make sure your child is in school during registration week. (April 1st-April 5th)

23. Q & A