1. Welcome Class of 2017!

2. 9 th Grade Team Jeffrey Provost, Assistant Principal Elizabeth Maiese, School Counselor (A-F) Allison Kosswig, School Counselor (G-O) Nadine Barnes, School Counselor (P-Z) Kristen Konesky, School Psychologist Charlene Lundie, Secretary

3. The Daily Schedule Block scheduling Day 1Day 2 7:30-8:54AE 9:01-10:31BF 10:31-11:14Lunch 11:14-12:38CG 12:45-2:10DH

4. About East Lyme High School Freshman Academy Taught by Health/PE Teachers –Transition program –Large group sessions –Health curriculum –Guest speakers

5. More things to know… Lunch Lockers Advisory ~ Summer Reading Bus Study hall

6. Schedule- What does it entail? Core courses Elective courses Pre-requisites Credits Graduation requirements

7. Graduation Requirements 4 credits English 3 credits math 3 credits social studies 3 credits science 2 credits global language 2 credits Health/PE 0.5 credit Fine Arts (art/music) 0.5 credit voc/tech/fcs/career 7 elective credits ___________________________________________________ 25 total credits

8. A Freshman Schedule English 9 World History Integrated Science Math Global language Freshman Academy (1/2 year) Health/PE (1/2 year) Elective(s) (1.0) 1- 1.0 elective or 2 -.5 electives Study Hall

9. Freshman course selection - Timeline January – Session 1 February– Parent meeting February – Session 2 Course Selection Paperwork is due: February 25, 2013 / East Lyme MS February 22, 2013 / Salem MS Summer – final schedules will be made available. August – new student/parent orientation

10. Course selection In the packet: Program of Studies book Department offerings for 9 th graders with course recommendations Fall sports information Extra-curricular offerings Global language information

11. Course Selection Review course recommendations Choose electives Contact middle school teachers or counseling staff with questions or concerns Parent signature/student signature Return to middle school by due dates specified

12. Over the Summer If there are any schedule conflicts, please call the high school (739-6946) to make an appointment during the summer. Information will be mailed home about orientation.