8 th Grade Scheduling Assembly February 2019 Graduation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

8th Grade Scheduling Assembly

February 2019

Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts Mathematics

First Pathway Take and Pass PARCC ELA Grade 10 Take and Pass PARCC Algebra 1** Second Pathway

This pathway is only available if a student takes all PARCC tests associated with the high school leveled courses for which they are eligible*

Meet the criteria of the NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals for ELA Meet the criteria of the NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals for Math

State Assessments Class of 2021 and Beyond

* “Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high school level course for which there is a PARCC test and receive a valid score. This includes all of these courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, English 9, English 10, and English 11. ** The NJ DOE is providing flexibility to meet the math assessment requirements for students in the Classes of 2020 and 2021 who completed an Algebra 1 course prior to September 6, 2016 effective date of the new high school assessment regulations.

Graduation Requirements

Course Work

Subject Required Coursework Language Arts Literacy

English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent

Mathematics

Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 AND Geometry AND a third math that builds on Algebra 1 and Geometry

LAB Science

Three Credit Years - Including Biology AND Chemistry AND either Physics or Environmental Science

Social Studies

Three Credit Years – Including US History 1 AND US History 2 AND World History

World Language

1 year minimum

Visual or Performing Arts

1 year minimum

21st Century Life and Careers

1 year minimum

Physical Education / Health

Every year enrolled in high school

Financial Literacy

1 semester minimum – Financial Literacy Course or 1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)

Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Language Arts Literacy 20 credits Mathematics 15 credits LAB Science 15 credits Social Studies 15 credits World Language 5 credits Physical Education / Health 20 credits Financial Literacy 2.5 credits Visual or Performing Art 5 credits 21st Century Life and Career 5 credits CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK 102.5 credits CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 125 credits

Credits

Graduation Requirements

Service Learning

Service Learning 20 Hours

• Sports
• Clubs
• Activities
• Graduation Ceremonies

Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by the beginning of senior year in order to participate in the following:

High School Diploma

✓ Passed required State Assessments ✓ Required Course Work ✓ 125 credits ✓ 20 hours Service Learning

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Demonstrated Interest To Attend Extra-Curricular Resume Socioeconomics Letters of Recommendation SAT/ACT Rigor of Curriculum Authentici ty GPA/Class Rank SAT Subject Tests Application Essays Campus or Alumni Interview VIP Status/Recruited Athlete

There Are 11 Primary Application Factors That Admissions Committees Consider

RESUME What Colleges Look For

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Commitment Over Time Level of Achievement and Impact Growth Toward Leadership To a Few Key Activities

SAT vs. ACT

• SAT is an ability test that

predicts how well you will do in college

• ACT is an achievement test

that is curriculum based

• Most colleges will take either

SAT or ACT with writing.

Carnegie Units

• Also referred to as College Entrance Units (CEU) or

Academic Units

• Acceptable units are determined by the colleges and are

given for academic preparatory courses only: English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Languages

• Sixteen units make up the usual college minimum

requirements.

Electives

• An elective course is any course other than that defined

required course.

• Enrich your background
• Complete the entrance requirements for specific types of

schools or colleges

• Offer experiences in areas of special talent.
• Selection should be based on your needs, goals,

capacities, and interests.

Suggested Program of Study

Subject Area Most Competitive Highly / Very Competitive Competitive Less Competitive County College

English 5-6 4-5 4 4 4 Math 5-6 4-5 3-4 3 3 Lab Science 4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3 Social Studies 5-6 3-5 3-4 3 3 World Language 4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1 Total Carnegie Units 23-28 17-22 16-20 15 14

NJ Stars

• Top 15% of the graduating class
• College-- FREE for 2 Years
• Matriculate into any NJ College or

University (with appropriate GPA)

Athletic Eligibility

Student needs 30 credit minimum to participate in fall sports/clubs!

Course Differentiation

⦿ Level B

• College Preparatory

Program

⦿ Honors

• Summer assignments

and projects expected

• Rigor of program is

more advanced

⦿ Level A

• Pacing is faster than Level B

⦿ Advanced Placement (AP)

• College level course
• Summer assignments and

projects required

• Curriculum is approved by

College Board

• Most rigorous program
• Required to take AP Exams

Course Placement COURSE PLACEMENT

CURRENT LEVEL LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENT PARCC SCORE Grade 8 Course Level B <87 Level 3 or lower on Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 Course Level A 88 or higher Minimum of 750 (Level 4) on Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 Course Honors 93 or higher Minimum of 770 (Level 4) on Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 Course AP 93 or higher Level 5 on Grade 7 PARCC assessment

Appeals Process

⦿ Parent/Guardian writes letter requesting

a level change ➢Letter is submitted to School Counselor by March 15th ➢Directors review each request and decisions are made by March 22nd

⦿ Schedule change is made if approved

Appeals Process

⦿ If student’s level change is not granted:

➢Student and parent complete an Appeal Level Change Request Form ➢Form is submitted to School Counselor by April 1, 2019 ➢Student is waived into the course Student must remain in course for the year regardless of academic performance

Advanced Placement Classes

⦿ English Language ⦿ English Literature ⦿ US History ⦿ European History ⦿ Government &

Politics

⦿ Psychology ⦿ Human Geography ⦿ Microeconomics ⦿ Macroeconomics ⦿ Computer Science

Principles

⦿ Computer Science A ⦿ Calculus AB ⦿ Calculus BC ⦿ Statistics ⦿ Biology ⦿ Chemistry ⦿ Physics 1 ⦿ Physics 2 ⦿ Music Theory ⦿ Studio Art: Drawing ⦿ Studio Art: 2D Design

AP CONTRACT REQUIRED

Freshman Schedule

• English 9
• Algebra 1 or Geometry
• World History
• Biology
• Physical Education / Health
• Café
• 2 Choices:

○ World Language ○ Free Elective ○ should be a graduation requirement: Visual/Performing Art OR

21st Century with Financial Literacy

Academic Electives

English

⦿ Creative Writing

Science

⦿ Scientific Research

and Design Social Studies

■ African American History ■ AP Human Geography

DO NOT meet graduation requirements: Visual/Performing Art OR 21st Century

World Language

⦿ Spanish ⦿ French ⦿ Italian ⦿ Latin

21st Century Life and Career:

Business Management and Administration

⦿ Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business) ⦿ 21st Century Business Survival Skills

(Linked with Business Technology)

21st Century Life and Career:

Finance

Intro to Stocks and Investments

21st Century Life and Career:

Hospitality & Tourism

⦿ Intro to Travel and Tourism

(Linked with Intro to Cruise Industry)

⦿ Intro to the Cruise Industry

(Linked with Travel and Tourism)

21st Century Life and Career:

Health Science

Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing

21st Century Life and Career:

A/V Technology & Communication

American Film

21st Century Life and Career:

Computer Science

Foundations of Computer Science

must currently be in Algebra 1

21st Century Life and Career:

Vocational Trades

■ In Vogue ■ Construction Trades

/ Plumbing

Personal Financial Literacy

⦿ Infused in all

• Business courses
• Vocational courses
• Computer Science courses

⦿ Outside projects per marking period

Visual & Performing Arts

PERFORMING ART VISUAL ART

⦿ Band 1 ⦿ Concert Choir ⦿ Dance 1 ⦿ Guitar 1 ⦿ Music Fundamentals ⦿ Musical Theater ⦿ Piano 1 ⦿ Strings Ensemble ⦿ Theater & Performance 1 ⦿ Art 1

FORMS DEADLINE

⦿ ALL forms must be returned to

your counselor by APRIL 1, 2019

➢ Course Selection Sheet ➢ Release of Records ➢ AP Contract

Moving from Good to Great

QUESTIONS ?