1. Welcome! Grade 8 Parent Night Course Selection Process Grade 8 Parent Night Course Selection Process The process involves planning, preparation, and collaboration with parents, teachers and students The process involves planning, preparation, and collaboration with parents, teachers and students

2. NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION

3. Grade 8 Timeline October: Goal setting October: Goal setting November: Career Key (interest inventory) November: Career Key (interest inventory) December: Alternative Public School Choice Fair December: Alternative Public School Choice Fair January: January: Orientation to course selection Orientation to course selection Course selection Course selection NHS parent night- course selection NHS parent night- course selection February-May: Individual planning February-May: Individual planning June: Step-up day June: Step-up day

4. Setting goals Completed in classrooms Completed in classrooms Personal/social goals Personal/social goals Academic goals Academic goals

5. CT Career Pathways Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Human Services Information Technology Information Technology

6. Career Pathways cont… Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Manufacturing Finance Finance Government & Public Administration Government & Public Administration Health Science Health Science Marketing, Sales & Service Marketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

7. Career Key Completed in computer lab using Naviance between the months of November and December Completed in computer lab using Naviance between the months of November and December Career exploration based on interests Career exploration based on interests

8. Individual Planning Career card grades 5-8 Career card grades 5-8 Goal tracking Goal tracking Review progress and career key Review progress and career key In grade 8, planning sessions are scheduled between February-May In grade 8, planning sessions are scheduled between February-May Individual planning will continue annually during high school Individual planning will continue annually during high school

9. SAMPLE REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE Homeroom7:44 Period 1 7:54-8:38 44 minutes Period 2 8:42-9:26 44 minutes Period 3 9:30-10:14 44 minutes Period 4 10:19-11:03 44 minutes Period 5 LunchSSR11:07-11:3211:36-11:51 44 minutes Period 6 LunchSSR11:55-12:2012:24-12:39 44 minutes Period 7 LunchSSR12:43-1:081:12-1:27 44 minutes Period 8 1:31-2:15 44 minutes

10. Typical 9 th Grade Schedule English 9 English 9 Math Course (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or Geometry) Math Course (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or Geometry) World History World History Physical Science Physical Science Wellness 9 Wellness 9 World Language ( French, Spanish, Italian, Latin ) World Language ( French, Spanish, Italian, Latin ) Other Electives or Study Hall (Music, Career/Technical, Art) Other Electives or Study Hall (Music, Career/Technical, Art) Developmental Guidance 9 Developmental Guidance 9 Lunch Lunch

11. Typical Schedule Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English 10 English 11 AP English Language.5 Writing.5 Literature AP English Literature American Studies Math Algebra II Geometry Algbra 1 Record Keeping Pre Calc, AP Stats AP Comp Science A Intro Comp. Sci, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra I AP Calc, AP Stats, AP Comp Sci A, Intro Comp Sci, Pre- Calc,Trig, Modern Math, Accounting I, Algebra II, Geometry, Business Math Science Biology, AP Biology Botany Human Anatomy Chemistry, AP Chem, BSA Science, Physics, AP Physics Environ. Survey, Marine Ecology, Ecology Chemistry, AP Chem, BSA Science, Ecology, Environ. Survey, Marine Ecology, AP Physics, Social Studies.5 American Govt. & Citizenship Citizenship.5 Contemporary World History History US History AP US History Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science AP Modern Western Traditions, Psychology, AP Psych, Sociology, Economics, American Studies, Current Issues, Political Science Wellness.5 Wellness 10.5 Wellness 11 N/A Electives World Languages Art, Music, Career/Tech Word Languages Art, Music, Career/Tech World Languages Art, Music, Career/Tech

12. Minimum Course Load Per Semester Five courses meeting daily + Wellness (Grades 9, 10, & 11) Minimum Total Credits = 5 plus Wellness Maximum Total Credits = 6 plus Wellness

13. GROUPING In core academic subject areas, students are assigned into different levels of difficulty. This is determined by: Academic performance Teacher evaluation Standardized tests Levels are not mutually exclusive

14. Earning Credits=Grade Promotion GRADE PROMOTION 10th Grade / Sophomore = 4 credits* 11th Grade / Junior = 9 credits* 12th Grade / Senior = 14 credits* * These are the Minimum Credits for each grade TO EARN CREDITS Students must pass their courses with a minimum grade of 60. ONE CREDIT is earned for one year of work in a course which meets everyday ONE-HALF CREDIT is earned in a course which meets everyday for one semester.

15. What happens if I fail a class? If you still have 4 credits, you will still move to the 10 th grade. If you still have 4 credits, you will still move to the 10 th grade. If you do not have 4 credits, you will remain in the 9 th grade BUT you will move ahead in the classes you passed. If you do not have 4 credits, you will remain in the 9 th grade BUT you will move ahead in the classes you passed. That means you could be repeating the 9 th grade but be enrolled in some 10 th grade classes. That means you could be repeating the 9 th grade but be enrolled in some 10 th grade classes. You can go to summer school to make up the lost credit if: You can go to summer school to make up the lost credit if: List Criteria List Criteria

16. Graduation Requirements English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies 3 credits Arts/Career Ed. 1 credit Wellness 1.5 credit Electives 6.5 credits Life Skills 0 credit TOTAL REQUIRED = 21 credits

17. Grade 8 school counselor’s role January 2011: Orientation to high school and distribution of course catalogues January 2011: Orientation to high school and distribution of course catalogues January 2011: Classroom lessons during class time January 2011: Classroom lessons during class time End of January: Counselors and teachers will assist students to enter courses in the computer lab End of January: Counselors and teachers will assist students to enter courses in the computer lab

18. Behind the scenes… World language recommendations World language recommendations Team teacher recommendations Team teacher recommendations Parent involvement- signature required on course registration form Parent involvement- signature required on course registration form

19. Plan for Success! Include courses from different subject areas Plan a two or three year sequence Plan for a well-rounded experience Consult others Use past school experiences, goals and abilities as a guide Quality is more important than Quantity Make the most of every day

20. Dates to remember Martin Kellogg Public School Choice Fair Martin Kellogg Public School Choice Fair Wednesday, December 8, 2010 5:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 5:00-6:00 p.m. John Wallace Public School Choice Fair John Wallace Public School Choice Fair Wednesday, December 8, 2010 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 6:30-7:30 p.m. Newington High School Course Selection Gr. 8-11 in the auditorium Newington High School Course Selection Gr. 8-11 in the auditorium Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:00 p.m.

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