1. West Morris Mendham HS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night Curriculum Night January 23, 2013

2. West Morris Mendham HS To earn a diploma, a student shall be required to: Complete 130 credits. Complete 130 credits. Satisfactorily complete the following full-year required courses: Satisfactorily complete the following full-year required courses: English - 4 years English - 4 years History - 3 years (World History, US History I & II) History - 3 years (World History, US History I & II) Mathematics - 3 years Mathematics - 3 years Modern Language - 2 years Modern Language - 2 years Science - 3 years Science - 3 years Phys. Ed./Health - All yrs. in school Phys. Ed./Health - All yrs. in school Fine/Performing and Practical Arts - 2 years Fine/Performing and Practical Arts - 2 years (1 Yr Fine/Performing Art, 1 Yr Practical Art Required) Financial Literacy – 1 semester Financial Literacy – 1 semester Graduation Requirements

3. West Morris Mendham HS Visual/Performing Arts: Art 1, Intro to Ceramics (Semester), Sculpture (Semester), Art Appreciation (Semester). Art 1, Intro to Ceramics (Semester), Sculpture (Semester), Art Appreciation (Semester). Band, Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Intro Piano (Semester), Piano Applications (Semester), Instrumental Music Lab (Semester). Band, Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Intro Piano (Semester), Piano Applications (Semester), Instrumental Music Lab (Semester). Introduction to Theatre Arts Introduction to Theatre Arts

4. West Morris Mendham HS Career Education/Consumer, Family & Life Skills: Career Education/Consumer, Family & Life Skills: Tech Applications (S), CAD (S), Robotics (S), Engineering Robotics (S), 3-D Modeling (S), Architecture (S), Digital Video (S) Tech Applications (S), CAD (S), Robotics (S), Engineering Robotics (S), 3-D Modeling (S), Architecture (S), Digital Video (S) Computer Applications (S), WWW Workshop (S), Publishing & Web Apps (S), Google Applications (S) NEW. Computer Applications (S), WWW Workshop (S), Publishing & Web Apps (S), Google Applications (S) NEW. Culinary Arts (S), Gourmet Foods (S). Culinary Arts (S), Gourmet Foods (S). (S) = Semester course (S) = Semester course

5. Financial Literacy Beginning with the class of 2014, all students must fulfill 2.5 credits (1 semester) of a basic finance course: Beginning with the class of 2014, all students must fulfill 2.5 credits (1 semester) of a basic finance course: Financial Literacy (S)** Financial Literacy (S)** Entrepreneurship (S) ** Entrepreneurship (S) ** Economics (Full Year Course)—Available in 11 th and 12 th grades only Economics (Full Year Course)—Available in 11 th and 12 th grades only ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art requirement—not both! ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art requirement—not both! (S) = Semester course (S) = Semester course ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art requirement—not both! ** = can be used for EITHER financial literacy requirement OR practical art requirement—not both!

6. West Morris Mendham HS Scheduling Process January: Middle schools mail teacher recommendation forms home. January: Middle schools mail teacher recommendation forms home. January 23rd : The 8 th Grade Curriculum Night at Mendham High School, 7-9 p.m. January 23rd : The 8 th Grade Curriculum Night at Mendham High School, 7-9 p.m. February - March : Scheduling Conferences with High School Guidance Counselors. February - March : Scheduling Conferences with High School Guidance Counselors. Black River: February 7, 8, 13, 14 Black River: February 7, 8, 13, 14 Mountain View: February 20-21 Mountain View: February 20-21 Mendham Township: February 26, 27, 28 Mendham Township: February 26, 27, 28 St. Joseph’s: February 12 St. Joseph’s: February 12

7. West Morris Mendham HS MUSIC DEPARTMENT 65020 Band (AC) 65120 Orchestra (AC) 65420 Choir (AC) 66220 Introductory Piano (AC) ………..….S 66320 Piano Applications (AC) ………..….S Key: …..S = Semester Course Sample Course Offerings

8. West Morris Mendham HS Selection Form West Morris Mendham High School 2012-2013 Freshman Course List Student Name:_________________________ Home Telephone_________________ Parent Signature_________________ Student Signature ________________________ Circle one course per department. *** There will be no course changes accepted after May 1, 2013. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Code Course 10150 English 1 (HN/Pre-IB) 10130 English 1 (AV) 10120 English 1 (AC)

9. West Morris Mendham HS Art Suggested Course Sequence Art 1 Academic Graphic Design *** IB, Adv. Junior Art IB-HL Art 2 *** IB, Adv. *** Differentiated Proficiencies Studio Art/Design IB/AP Painting*** IB, Adv. Introduction to Ceramics (Acad) Sculpture (Acad) Introductory Drawing (Acad) Digital Photography (Acad) Art Appreciation (Adv., Acad.) Semester Courses

10. West Morris Mendham HS Business ***Differentiated Proficiencies Business & Management IB-SL Accounting Principles Adv Principles of Business*** Adv, Acad Principles of Law*** Adv, Acad Computer Applications (Adv.,Acad.) Entrepreneurship*** (Adv., Acad.) Financial Literacy*** (Adv./Acad.) Google Applications (Adv, Acad.) NEW Marketing & Advertising*** (Adv., Acad.) Publishing & Web Applications*** (Adv./Acad.) World-Wide Web Workshop (Acad.) Semester Courses

11. West Morris Mendham HS English Suggested Course Sequence English 1 Honors/Pre IB Grade 9 English 1 Advanced English 1 Academic English 1 Studies English 2 Honors/Pre IB English 2 Advanced Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 2 Academic English 2 Studies English 3 IB/AP English 4 IB/AP English 3 Advanced English 3 Academic English 3 Studies English 4 Advanced English 4 Academic English 4 Studies ELECTIVES: Creative Writing (Adv) Intro. To Theatre Arts (Adv, Acad) Public Speaking (Adv) Western Theatre (Adv, Acad) Journalism: Yearbook 1, 2/3 (Adv) Theatre Arts I & II (IB, Adv.) Journalism: Communications 1, 2, 3 (Adv) Theory of Knowledge (Adv)

12. ENGLISH Grade 9 Reading Reading classical and contemporary literature classical and contemporary literature summer reading summer reading Writing Writing responding to literature responding to literature taking a position taking a position Speaking Speaking articulating points of view articulating points of view Listening Listening learning from others learning from others

13. Studies English 1 Guidelines for Grouping Middle School Performance Middle School Performance has difficulty has difficulty Reading Reading below grade level below grade level Writing Writing has difficulty has difficulty Class atmosphere Class atmosphere guided learning guided learning small class small class

14. Academic English 1: Guidelines for Grouping Middle School Performance Middle School Performance Average Average Reading Reading Mastery of literal meaning of literature; some inferential understanding expected Mastery of literal meaning of literature; some inferential understanding expected Writing Writing Writing both in and out of class; class time spent on grammar and vocabulary Writing both in and out of class; class time spent on grammar and vocabulary Class Atmosphere Class Atmosphere Less competitive atmosphere; guided learning Less competitive atmosphere; guided learning

15. Advanced English 1: Guidelines for Grouping Middle School Performance Middle School Performance Good - excellent; A’s and B’s Good - excellent; A’s and B’s Reading Reading Literal and most inferential understanding expected Literal and most inferential understanding expected Writing Writing Most writing skills mastered; some review of grammar and vocabulary. A’s and B’s Most writing skills mastered; some review of grammar and vocabulary. A’s and B’s Class Atmosphere Class Atmosphere Competitive atmosphere Competitive atmosphere

16. Honors English 1: Guidelines for Grouping Middle School Performance Middle School Performance Excellent with recommendation ; A student Excellent with recommendation ; A student Reading Reading Challenging literature; inferential understanding expected. Challenging literature; inferential understanding expected. Writing Writing Essays demonstrating understanding; independent study of grammar, usage and vocabulary; A’s in writing Essays demonstrating understanding; independent study of grammar, usage and vocabulary; A’s in writing Class Atmosphere Class Atmosphere Competitive atmosphere Competitive atmosphere

17. West Morris Mendham HS Family & Consumer Science Creative Cooking and Baking Academic World Cuisine Academic Culinary Arts Academic Gourmet Foods Academic Semester Courses Essentials of Culinary Nutrition Academic FULL YEAR COURSE Design Technology: Food Science & Technology IB

18. West Morris Mendham HS History and Social Science Suggested Course Sequence World History Honors/Pre IB Grade 9 U.S. History I Honors/Pre IB U.S. History I Advanced Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 U.S. History I Academic U.S. History I Studies U.S. History II Advanced U.S. History II Academic U.S. History II Studies Electives (Advanced) American Legal System (Sem.) Economics Western Civilization Sociology (Sem.) Anthropology (Sem.) Contemp. World Issues (Sem.) Human Behavior and Development World History Advanced World History Academic World History Studies US History II IB/AP Economics IB European History/20 th Century History IB European History AP Psychology IB Research Methods in Psychology IB US Govt. & Politics AP

19. “Names, facts and dates: this is what history has become for a lot of students. But the funny thing is that when you ask historians what they do, an entirely different picture emerges. They see themselves as detectives searching for clues to a puzzle that can never entirely be solved.” Sam Wineburg, Professor of Education, Stanford University Sam Wineburg, Professor of Education, Stanford University

20. Students as Historians What the classroom should look like

21. Analyzing Primary sources All Levels: All Levels: What are the origins of this document? When was it written? What type of source is it? Who created it? What are the origins of this document? When was it written? What type of source is it? Who created it? What is the purpose of this document? What is the purpose of this document? What value does this document have for us as students of history? What are the limitations of this document? What value does this document have for us as students of history? What are the limitations of this document?

22. World History Study of major ideas and concepts found in the study of global history. Study of major ideas and concepts found in the study of global history. Students participate in problem solving, critical analysis, and reflective thinking. Students participate in problem solving, critical analysis, and reflective thinking. The course requires students to take greater responsibility for their learning. The course requires students to take greater responsibility for their learning.

23. Analyzing Historical Documents

24. The Common Core Literacy Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts Reading and writing grounded in evidence from text Reading and writing grounded in evidence from text Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary

25. Develop a broad body of history knowledge. Consider multiple points of view. Understand & use the habits of mind in history. Develop an appreciation for differences. Understand that history is a “foreign place.” They did things differently there. Analyze primary sources. Seek relevant evidence in research. Create effective arguments in debate & in writing. Develop & defend a point of view. Appreciate the tentative nature of history. Use visuals, projects, & technology to demonstrate learning. Do original research.

26. West Morris Mendham HS Mathematics Suggested Course Sequence Discrete Math IB-SL, Calculus (Adv.) Probability & Statistics Advanced Computer Science IB-SL Statistics AP Geometry Honors/Pre IB Algebra 2 Honors/Pre IB Algebra 2 Advanced Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 Advanced Pre-Calculus Advanced Algebra 1 Advanced Geometry Advanced Pre-Calculus IB/Honors Pre-Calculus Advanced Algebra 2 Acad, Studies Algebra 1 Acad, Studies Geometry Acad, Studies Grade 10Grade 9Grade 11Grade 12 Elective Courses Found. of College Mathematics Academic Calculus IB- SL, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP/IB-HL Further Mathematics Honors / IB-SL

27. Mendham High School Mathematics Where e and x become something more than mere letters and where pi becomes something more than a sweet treat.

28. Math Department Objectives To develop conceptual understanding of fundamental math topics To develop conceptual understanding of fundamental math topics To develop procedural fluency in mathematical computations To develop procedural fluency in mathematical computations To develop strategic competence in problem-solving strategies To develop strategic competence in problem-solving strategies To utilize adaptive reasoning techniques as a means of problem-solving To utilize adaptive reasoning techniques as a means of problem-solving To maintain a productive disposition for positive classroom experiences To maintain a productive disposition for positive classroom experiences

29. Department Expectations Enhance Problem Solving Skills Enhance Problem Solving Skills Promote Critical Thinking and Analysis Promote Critical Thinking and Analysis Create awareness of mathematics and its purpose in everyday life Create awareness of mathematics and its purpose in everyday life Instill Confidence Instill Confidence

30. Four Levels of Mathematics Honors Level Honors Level Advanced Level Advanced Level Academic Level Academic Level Studies Level Studies Level

31. Honors Level Progression Honors Geometry Honors Geometry (Grade 9) (Grade 9) Honors Algebra II Honors Algebra II ( Grade 10) ( Grade 10) Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus (Grade 11) (Grade 11) Honors Calculus AP/IB Honors Calculus AP/IB (Grade 12) (Grade 12) Students have a natural love and/or gift in the area of mathematics. Students are highly motivated, mature and thrive on problem-solving and critical analysis. Students are prepared for college level-classes involving and/or focusing on complex mathematical processes. Homework ≈ 45 - 60 minutes per class

32. Advanced Level Progression (Sequence #1) Advanced Geometry Advanced Geometry (Grade 9) (Grade 9) Advanced Algebra II Advanced Algebra II (Grade 10) (Grade 10) Advanced Pre-Calculus Advanced Pre-Calculus (Grade 11) (Grade 11) Advanced Calculus or IB Discrete Math (Grade 12) Advanced Calculus or IB Discrete Math (Grade 12) Students possess strong algebraic skills particularly in factoring and simplification. In this course sequence, students will develop strong analytic mathematical skills. They will become well-prepared for college level-classes involving advanced mathematical processes. Homework ≈ 45 minutes per class

33. Summer Assignments Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry

34. Advanced Level Progression (Sequence #2) Advanced Algebra I Advanced Algebra I (Grade 9) (Grade 9) Advanced Geometry Advanced Geometry (Grade 10) (Grade 10) Advanced Algebra II Advanced Algebra II (Grade 11) (Grade 11) Advanced Pre-Calculus Advanced Pre-Calculus or IB Discrete Math (Grade 12) (Grade 12) Students are prepared to successfully perform on the SAT’s and the HSPA. Students will be primed to take a math class at the collegiate level. Students will have developed solid mathematical and reasoning skills in this course sequence. Homework ≈ 30-45 minutes per class

35. Academic Level Progression Academic Algebra I Academic Algebra I (Grade 9) (Grade 9) Academic Geometry Academic Geometry (Grade 10) (Grade 10) Academic Algebra II Academic Algebra II (Grade 11) (Grade 11) Academic Foundations of College Math Academic Foundations of College Math (Grade 12) (Grade 12) Students are prepared to adequately perform on SAT’s, the HSPA, and college entrance exams. Students will be exposed to various topics to broaden their understanding of fundamental mathematics concepts. Homework ≈ 30 minutes per class

36. Studies Level Progression Studies Algebra I Studies Algebra I (Grade 9) (Grade 9) Studies Geometry Studies Geometry (Grade 10) (Grade 10) Studies Algebra II Studies Algebra II (Grade 11) (Grade 11) Foundations of College Foundations of College Math (Grade 12) Students will be exposed to various topics to broaden their understanding of fundamental mathematics concepts. Students will develop firm problem- solving skills and will be able to successfully perform basic mathematical processes. Homework ≈ 30 minutes per class

37. Contact Info Mrs. Barbara Pagnotta Email: bpagnotta@wmrhsd.org bpagnotta@wmrhsd.org Phone: 973 – 543 – 2501 x 4250

38. West Morris Mendham HS Modern and Classical Languages Suggested Course Sequences French 1 Advanced Grade 9/10 Spanish 1 Adv/Acad French 2 HN/Pre IB, Advanced Spanish 2 HN/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Grade 9/10 Grade 11/12 Grade 12 French 3 HN/Pre IB, Advanced French 4 IB/HN, Adv. Spanish 3 HN/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Spanish 4 IB/HN, Adv Latin 1 Advanced Latin 2 Advanced French 5 IB/AP Spanish 5 IB/AP, Advanced Grade 10/11 Intro Spanish 1 Studies Intro Spanish 2 Studies Latin 3 Adv., IB Latin 4 Advanced, IB Chinese 1 Advanced Chinese 2 Advanced Chinese 2 Honors Chinese 3 Honors Chinese 3 Advanced

39. West Morris Regional High School District 2013-2014

40.  To gain proficiency in a spoken language  To COMMUNICATE with others  To gain an understanding of other cultures  To gain an understanding of our own culture through comparisons with other cultures

41.  All students will be able to use a World Language in addition to English to engage in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas, while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures. Through language study, they will also make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studies with their own, and participate in home and global communities.

42.  Novice –mid (characterized by word level)  Novice –high (characterized by sentence level)  Intermediate –low (sentence level +)  Intermediate –mid (strings of sentences)  Intermediate – high (connected sentences and paragraphs)  Advanced – low (paragraph level discourse at an independent level)

43.  Languages connect us to other people  Speaking another language helps us to understand other cultures  Speaking another language helps with the college admission process  Speaking another language helps us to be successful in the modern workforce

44.  How much of the target language will you hear in class?  About 90% of the class will be conducted in the target language at all levels, starting at level I  At the higher levels, you may hear 100% target language use  ALL STUDENTS will be required to speak in the target language

45.  A student at WMRHSD must take two years of world language instruction in order to graduate  A student can take more than one language at the same time (ex., Chinese I and French II)  Studying more than one language is not confusing; it is actually easier.

46.  CHINESE  SPANISH  FRENCH  LATIN (Mendham only)

47. Modern and Classical Languages Suggested Course Sequences French 1 Advanced Grade 9/10 Spanish 1 Adv/Acad French 2 HN/Pre IB, Advanced Spanish 2 HN/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Grade 9/10 Grade 11/12 Grade 12 French 3 HN/Pre IB, Advanced French 4 IB/HN, Adv. Spanish 3 HN/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Spanish 4 IB/HN, Adv Latin 1 Advanced Latin 2 Advanced French 5 IB/AP Spanish 5 IB/AP, Advanced Grade 10/11 Intro Spanish 1 Studies Intro Spanish 2 Studies Latin 3 Adv., IB Latin 4 Advanced, IB Chinese 1 Advanced Chinese 2 Advanced Chinese 2 Honors Chinese 3 Honors Chinese 3 Advanced

48. West Morris Mendham HS Music Suggested Course Sequence Wind Ensemble IB, Advanced Band Choir Orchestra Wind Ensemble Band *** IB, Adv, Acad Orchestra *** IB, Adv, Acad Choir*** IB, Adv, Acad Introductory Piano Piano Applications Instrumental Music Lab Jazz Lab Fundamentals of Music Theory Advanced Music Theory AP Semester Courses (Academic) IB Music Option *** Differentiated Proficiencies

49. West Morris Mendham HS Science Suggested Course Sequence Biology Studies Grade 9 Biology Honors/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Environmental Issues AV Physical Science Studies Chemistry Honors/Pre IB, Advanced, Academic Grade 10 Grade 11 Physics IB/Honors, Advanced, Academic Environmental Science IB/AP Anatomy & Physiology Adv Chemistry IB/AP Elective Offerings Integrated Earth Systems Academic, Studies Biology 2 IB Chemistry 2 IB Integrated Earth Systems Acad Physics 2 IB Biology IB/AP Physics “C” AP Physics “B” AP Sports, Exercise & Health Science IB NEW!

50. Considerations: 1.8 th Grade Science Teacher’s Recommendation Based on BOTH Math and Science Performance 2.NJBCT(New Jersey Biology Competency Test) for all students taking a first year biology course- Given in May 3.State and District Science Lab Requirements for Graduation – 3 years 4.Rutgers Recommendation for Business and Science Majors: have a science core background( Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 5.IB/AP Demands

51. BIOLOGY CHOICES STUDIES STUDIES ACADEMIC ACADEMIC ADVANCED ADVANCED HONORS HONORS

52. LEVEL DESCRIPTION LEVEL DESCRIPTION R EQUIRED S KILLS S TUDIES A CADEMIC A DVANCED H ONORS R EADING E XPECTATIONS Below grade levelAt grade levelAt/above grade levelAbove grade level W ORK I NDEPENDENTLY Very LittleLittleAverageExtensive D EPTH OF C OVERAGE All levels will address the New Jersey Core Content Standards (NJCCS) Basic Info:  Scientific Process  Organization and Development  Matter and Energy Transformation  Inter Dependence / Ecology  Heredity and Reproduction  Evolution and Diversity Overall view:  Scientific Process  Organization and Development  Matter and Energy Transformation  Inter Dependence / Ecology  Heredity and Reproduction  Evolution and Diversity Overall view in moderate depth:  Scientific Process  Organization and Development  Matter and Energy Transformation  Inter Dependence / Ecology  Heredity and Reproduction  Evolution and Diversity Specialized view in detail:  Scientific Process  Organization and Development  Matter and Energy Transformation  Inter Dependence / Ecology  Heredity and Reproduction  Evolution and Diversity C ONCURRENT M ATH C OURSE Algebra I StudiesAcademic Algebra *Metric system *Basic math *Basic statistics and probability Academic or Advanced Algebra *Metric system *Basic Math *Basic statistics and probability *Formula and algebraic computations Minimum level of Advanced Algebra I *Metric system *Basic Math *Basic statistics and probability *Formula and algebraic computations M ETHOD OF I NSTRUCTION : L ECTURE AND I NTERACTIVE D ISCUSSION *G ROUP W ORK *H ANDS - ON A CTIVITIES *L ABORATORIES T YPICAL H OMEWORK L OAD : Approx. 1/4 -1/2 of class time *Daily Varies (1-2/wk) Minimal Approx. 1/3-1/2 of class time *Daily Varies (3-4/wk) 30 minutes/class Approx. 1/2-3/4 of class time *Daily Varies (4-5/wk) 30-45 minutes/class Approx. 1/2-all of class time *Daily Varies (4-5/wk) 30-60 minutes/class

53. STUDIES EXPLORING LIFE SCIENCE Teaches the fundamental concepts of biology Based on constructivism Inquiry Based Labs Highly structured Close monitoring of student organization skills Collaborative teacher support

54. ACADEMIC BIOLOGY MILLER & LEVINE BIOLOGY: FOUNDATIONS EDITION MILLER & LEVINE BIOLOGY: FOUNDATIONS EDITION CELLULAR & ORGANISM LEVEL APPROACH CELLULAR & ORGANISM LEVEL APPROACH BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISM BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISM INQUIRY BASED/ LABS INQUIRY BASED/ LABS MODERATE DEPTH OF CONTENT COVERAGE MODERATE DEPTH OF CONTENT COVERAGE SOME COLLABORATIVE SECTIONS SOME COLLABORATIVE SECTIONS

55. ADVANCED BIOLOGY MILLER AND LEVINE BIOLOGY MOLECULAR & CELLULAR LEVEL APPROACH BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISM INQUIRY BASED/ LABS COLLABORATIVE GROUP WORK DETAILED DEPTH OF CONTENT

56. HONORS BIOLOGY CAMPBELL BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS INTENSIVE MOLECULAR APPROACH INQUIRY BASED LABS INDEPENDENT PROJECTS/ WRITING ASSESSMENTS REQUIRE MOST APPLICATION

57. Approaches to Learning Approaches to Learning Focuses on:  Listening for Understanding & Note-taking  Organization Skills &Time Management  Meta-Cognition & Self-Efficacy  Assessment Preparation

58. Work smarter not harder

59. Reflective on Learning

60. West Morris Mendham HS Technology Design Technology IB-SL Architecture*** Adv., Acad. Technology Applications Academic 3-D Modeling*** Adv., Acad. Computer Aided Design Academic Architecture 2 Advanced 3-D Rendering & Animation Advanced Structural Design*** Adv., Acad. Digital Video*** Adv, Acad Pre-Engineering Advanced Intro to Robotics*** Adv., Acad. Engineering Robotics*** Adv., Acad. SemesterSemester YearYear

61. West Morris Mendham HS Group 2 2nd Language Group 1 First Language Group 3 Individuals & Societies Group 4 Experimental Sciences Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 The Arts & Electives *Extended Essay (4,000-word research paper) *Theory of Knowledge (T.O.K.) *Creativity Action Service (C.A.S.) IB Diploma Program

62. West Morris Mendham HS Two Ways To Participate In The IB Program: Two Ways To Participate In The IB Program: Option A: The Diploma Program Participate in and complete internal/external assessments for six IB subjects: Participate in and complete internal/external assessments for six IB subjects: 3 Higher Level subjects 3 Higher Level subjects 3 Standard Level subjects 3 Standard Level subjects Complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Submit an original Extended Essay Submit an original Extended Essay Complete a Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Plan Complete a Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Plan

63. West Morris Mendham HS Two Ways To Participate In The IB Program: Option B: Individual Subject Certificates All students are invited to participate in IB classes. A non-diploma student participating in an IB course completes all internal and external assessments for that course. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that student should sit for the IB exam in that subject. All students are invited to participate in IB classes. A non-diploma student participating in an IB course completes all internal and external assessments for that course. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that student should sit for the IB exam in that subject.

64. West Morris Mendham HS Reminders: Complete the scheduling form with your parents, based on teacher recommendations, prior to your appointment. Complete the scheduling form with your parents, based on teacher recommendations, prior to your appointment. Consult the Program of Studies (available on the high school website: www.wmmhs.org) for course descriptions.www.wmmhs.org Be sure to include alternates for elective courses. Be sure to include alternates for elective courses. Student and parent must sign the selection form. Student and parent must sign the selection form.