1. EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE November 15, 2015

2.  8 classes per year (40 credits) ◦ 4 classes, 80 minutes each per day  1 block each day is for a 40 minute lunch and a 40 minute study hall ◦ Classes rotate every other day!

4.  All core course recommendations are submitted by 8 th grade teachers (English, History, Math, SS, World Language) ◦ If you disagree with a teacher’s recommendation, you will need to appeal this to Tim Conway, Director of Guidance by March 18 th !  On scheduling day in February, students will provide their elective “course requests” ◦ Course offerings can be found on 8 th grade elective sheet

5.  What do parents need to do to register their child at Lakeland Regional High School? ◦ Discuss course & elective options with your child ◦ Return forms you received in the mailing to the Lakeland Guidance Department TODAY!  Forms can be returned in Guidance or Media Center  If you do not have the forms, they will need to be returned no later than December 4 th.

6. 9 th Grade Pathways to College & Career Career and College planning, individual learning styles, time- management and study skills. 11 th Grade - Junior Conference Post Secondary planning meeting with the student and parent “Job Shadow” 10 th Grade - EXPLORE Career Day PSAT / Pre-ACT 12 Grade – Senior Options Early Dismissal allowed only for: Dual Enrollment Senior Internship School to Work Everything matters starting in 9 th grade!

7.  Class of 2015: ◦ 83% - 2 & 4 year colleges ◦ 7% - Career / Technical schools ◦ 3% - Military ◦ 4% - Employment ◦ 2% - Other ◦ 1% - Apprenticeship * 92% went on to post secondary education

8. Earnings and unemployment rate for people 25 years and over Unemployment Rate in 2009 Level of Education Completed Mean Annual Earnings (U.S. Dollars) 14.60%Less than a high school diploma$28,496 9.70%High school graduate, no college$40,352 8.60%Some college, no degree$46,800 7.00% Occupation Program (trade/vocational school) $46,696 6.80%Associate Degree$48,308 5.20%Bachelor’s degree$71,552 3.90%Master’s degree$82,628 2.50%Doctoral degree$113,308 2.30%Professional degree$114,712 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.

9.  15 AP courses are currently offered at LRHS! ◦ Good scores on AP tests can:  Qualify for college level credit  Save money on college tuition  Help your chances for admission to college  Register and select college courses early  If Lakeland does not offer in its curriculum guide, students may take online!

10.  5 college level (dual enrollment) courses offered at LRHS ◦ Studying Film (Seton Hall) ◦ Finance & Economics (Seton Hall) ◦ Earth Systems Science (Syracuse University) ◦ Forensic Science (Syracuse University) ◦ Research Seminar (Syracuse University)

11.  29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS  65 total athletic teams are offered at LRHS ◦ See p. 58 of your curriculum guide for the sports offered at LRHS and the eligibility requirements to remain eligible to participate. *ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES apply to ALL students!*

12.  50+ Clubs to choose from!!! ◦ See p. 57 of your curriculum guide for the clubs offered at LRHS!  Colleges & Employers pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom.

13. www.lakeland.k12.nj.us  Helpful Tools located on our website: ◦ Staff E-mail and Voice Mail ◦ Faculty Pages  Shows what to expect for the week! ◦ Twitter Page ◦ PTO Facebook Page ◦ Parent Portal  Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s grades and attendance

14.  Class of 2014: ◦ 100% of students passed the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) or Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) in Language Arts and Mathematics  98% - Language Arts  94% - Mathematics PARCC – TBD…

15.  On January 18, 2015 an article on www.nj.com listed “Best School Districts for Your Buck in New Jersey”:www.nj.com  Lakeland Regional High School is #47 in the state!