2. Needham High School

3. Tonight ’ s Agenda Minuteman High School –Jack Dillon Introduction to NHS Curriculum Course Selection Nuts & Bolts Freshman Seminar

4. NHS Curriculum – The Basics 92 credits required to graduate Subject Area Requirements –16 credits (4 years) English –12 credits (3 years) Laboratory Science –12 credits (3 years) Mathematics –12 credits (3 years) History/Social Studies –8 credits (2 years) World Language –8 credits (4 semesters) Fine and Performing Arts –8 credits (4 semesters) Health/Physical Education –2 credits (60 hours) Community Classroom Pass MCAS: Eng, Math, Science

6. 9th Grade English Science (Biology) World History Math – Algebra I, Algebra II World Language – Spanish I or II, French I or II, Mandarin I, Latin I Directed Study- Freshman Seminar (Fall) Health/PE (Spring) Elective(s) (4 credits) Skill Center (if your student is on an IEP)

7. Course Levels Basic Standard Honors Accelerated

9. Course Selection Process Teacher recommendations on PowerSchool Students choose electives (though not assured of getting them) Parent review via PowerSchool See 8th grade Timeline

10. Please remember… Teacher Recommendations Override with caution Student & Parent sign the override form Deadline is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Only a very small percentage of students successfully navigate all accelerated classes Changing course levels later may not be possible Encourage your children to get involved

11. Course Overrides…

12. Freshman Seminars 1 small group meeting with a guidance counselors during their study, discussing topics related to course selection and graduation requirements In addition, freshmen meet individually with their Guidance Counselors before the semester break

13. Resources to Help Your child ’ s current teachers and counselor High School department chairs High School guidance counselors NHS Website -- Program of Studies & Course Selection Guidelines

16. Thank you for attending! Questions?