2. Lower Moreland High School Scheduling Orientation February 2011

3. Review of Credits and Requirements  Credits  Required Courses  Typical Ninth Grade Schedule  Electives

4. Credits and Requirements  English4.0 credits  Social Studies3.0  Science3.0  Math3.0  P.E.1.0  Health0.5  Fine/Practical Arts1.0  Humanities1.0  Art, Music & Culture/Humanities Seminar0.5  Freshman Writing Seminar0.5  Personal Finance0.5  Additional Courses6.0 TOTAL………………..…………24.0

5. Minimum Number of Credits Scheduled Each Year  Grade 9:6.50  Grade 10:6.25  Grade 11:6.00  Grade 12:6.25 –Total25.00

6. Typical Ninth Grade Schedule  1 st Writing Seminar Art, Music & Culture / Humanities Seminar  2 nd World Studies - English  3 rd World Studies – Social Studies  ALunch  4 th Study Hall/ Elective  5 th Freshman Chemistry & Physics  6 th Physical Education & Health  7 th Geometry  8 th Spanish/French/German III

7. Electives Please refer to 2011-2012 On-Line Program of Studies Most are.5 credit/Half Year ( some electives have restrictions and prerequisites)

8. Course Selection Information  The Process  Placement  Elective Courses  Changes  Withdrawal From Courses

9. The Process:  Counselors and teachers meet with classes  Scheduling process explained, general information and changes reviewed  On-Line Program of Studies and Course Guide  Recommendations for placement  Students & Parents choose electives

10. 8 th into 9 th Murray Avenue Course Placement: Mid-May Course Verifications Sent Home to Parents

11. Placements Levels: Course levels which the teachers recommend students for…  EXAMPLES:  English has 3 levels  Science has 3 levels  Math has 4 levels  World Language has 2 levels

12. New Courses Last Year: 0.5 credit  Humanities Seminar  Forensic Science  Design for the 21 st Century  Personal Finance  Broadcast Journalism & Production  Video Production  Introduction to Garage Band

13. New Courses 2011-12  AP Spanish Literature 1.0 credit  AP Human Geography 1.0 credit  Science 2.0.5 credit  Forensics II.5 credit  Painting Through Art History.5 credit  Research, Design and Evaluation.5 credit (For GIEP students)

14. Special Programs  Virtual High School – 0.5 or 1 credit Grades 10, 11, or 12  Dual Enrollment – 0.5 or 1 credit College Credit while in LMHS ECAT – Allied Health, CNA PSU & ECAT– (Seniors Only) Accounting, CIS & Engineering

15. Eastern Center For Arts and Technology  Allied Health ( Seniors only/one year program)  Automotive Technology  Collision Repair Technology  Commercial Art  Computer Network Administration  Construction Technology  Cosmetology  Culinary Arts  Electrical Technology  Electronics Engineering Technology  Environmental Landscape Management  Mechanical Technology  Protective Services  Web Development & Management  Welding Technology

16. Get Involved  Interscholastic Athletics  Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Listing can be found on page 5in the Program of Studies and on the HS website