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Eastern Regional High School Scheduling and Course Selection Overview

• Mrs. Conner

Transition from Middle School to High School

Time of Change…

• New courses
• New place, new faces, new routines
• More responsibilities
• School work will be more demanding and

challenging

• Adolescent changes

Transition…

• Ask questions
• Talk to your counselor
• Continue to do well in 8th grade
• Attend the Freshman/Parent Night

Orientation program in August

Academic Levels

• College Prep (CP)
• Accelerated
• Honors
• Advanced Honors –English Only
• Advanced Placement

Special Education Programs

• In Class Support
• Pull Out Replacement
• Life Skills Pull out Replacement
• ELA (Eastern Learning Academy)

Academic Level Differences

• Pace of instruction and complexity of content
• Difficulty and amount of reading material
• Abstract reasoning and problem solving skills
• Integration of previously learned material
• Expectations for independent learning and homework
• Level of mastery of course proficiencies
• Grading (primary, secondary, & supportive grades)

ALGEBRA 1 in 8th GRADE: GEOMETRY HONORS ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (if still developing foundation in Algebra) INTRO TO ALGEBRA in 8th GRADE ALGEBRA 1 HONORS ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 1 COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED ICS ALGEBRA 1 COLLEGE PREP ICS ALGEBRA 1 RESOURCE FUNDAMENTALS MATH 1

9th GRADE MATHEMATICS COURSES

Everyone will have a math course for 9th grade

Increasing the Number of Students in Honors Math

The Honors Bridge Program

• Four-day summer program focused on learning and

practicing a variety of problem solving skills.

• The program is not specific to a course and all students

who will be taking a honors math course freshman year are encouraged to participate.

• Date and times to be advised.
• This is a summer enrichment program with no cost.

*Contact Eastern for more information.

Pathways to Higher Level Math Courses

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

*Some students in these courses also take AP Statistics. Algebra 1H Geometry H Algebra 2H *Precalculus H Algebra 1H Geometry A Algebra 2H *Precalculus H *Calculus H or AP Geometry H Algebra 2H *Precalculus H *Calculus H or AP

9th GRADE ENGLISH COURSES

Everyone will take an English course in 9th grade. ADVANCED HONORS ENGLISH

This is an extremely rigorous course requiring a serious commitment on the part of the student. You should be very strong in both reading and language arts.

HONORS ENGLISH ACCELERATED ENGLISH COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH ACCELERATED ENGLISH ICS COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH ICS ENGLISH RESOURCE 1 READING FUNDAMENTALS

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP WORLD HISTORY HONORS

You should be an A student in 8th grade Social Studies and have a strong interest in studying history. You must have teacher recommendation.

WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP

There are no minimum grade requirements.

WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED WORLD HISTORY COLLEGE PREP WORLD HISTORY RESOURCE FUNDAMENTALS SOCIAL STUDIES 1

9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Everyone (with a few exceptions) will take World History in 9th grade.

HONORS BIOLOGY You should be a very strong science student with a definite interest in science. You must have an A average to be recommended. ACCELERATED BIOLOGY COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY ACCELERATED BIOLOGY ICS COLLEGE PREP BIOLOGY ICS SCIENCE BIOLOGY RESOURCE FUNDAMENTALS SCIENCE 1

9TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES

Everyone will have a science course for 9th grade.

Please Note:

Eighth grade teacher recommendations will play a pivotal role in academic level placement. (profile sheet)

Academic courses count for 5 credits each. You must take a total of 35 credits. The first 25 credits are required classes that are automatically assigned as follows:

Here are the required classes: Math: 5 credits English: 5 credits Social Studies: 5 credits Science: 5 credits P.E./Health: 5 credits 25 Credits

The remaining 10 credits are Electives that you choose. It is recommended that you choose a World Language as one of your electives, but you are not required to. Most people do choose a World Language as one of their electives 9th grade year.

Creating Your Schedule Academic Courses…

You will find them listed in the Eastern Course Catalog. Electives are either 5 credits or 2.5 credits. a full year course = 5 credits a half year course = 2.5 credits Remember that your schedule will equal a total of 35 credits. Choose enough electives so that your complete schedule adds up to 35 credits. Remember that you should come to your conference prepared with a choice of at least three electives. Please note that at some point during your high school career, you must satisfy the following requirements: 1. Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits 2. 21st Century Life and Careers - 5 credits

• 3. Personal Financial Literacy - 2.5 credits

Creating Your Schedule Electives…

Research the course catalog on the website prior to the meeting with a counselor. Students should be prepared with the YELLOW planner sheet completed with the following:

• 1. The appropriate level of academic difficulty for

each required academic course.

• 2. List of three electives

Scheduled Appointments with an Eastern Counselor

Course Info and Curriculum Handbook

Go to “ECCRSD.US” → Find the “Guidance” tab → Scroll down to “Course Guide” → Select “Course Guide” and “College at Eastern Handbook”

A Typical Freshman Schedule…

Period Subject 1 English 2 Social Studies 3 Math 4 Science 5 World Language 6 Health/PE 7 NJ Required Elective 8 Study Hall (Highly Recommended)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Period 1 7:30

• 8:22

(52) Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Period 2 8:28

• 9:20

(52) Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Pledge and ETV News (in Period 2) 9:20 9:27 (7) Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Period 3 9:33

• 10:25

(52) Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Class 2 L/L A 10:25

• 10:55

(30) Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A L/L B 10:55

• 11:25

(30) Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Period 4 11:25

• 12:17

(52) Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Period 5 12:23

• 1:15

(52) Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 5 Period 6 1:21

• 2:15

(54) Class 7 Class 8 Class 5 Class 6

Classes Dropped: 4 & 8 Classes Dropped: 1 & 5 Classes Dropped: 2 & 6 Classes Dropped: 3 & 7

BELL SCHEDULE

Graduation Requirements

I. Pass all required New Jersey State Assessments II. Earn a total of 120 credits. III. Pass the following courses: 4 years of Physical Education/Health 4 years of English 1 year of World History/Cultures 2 years of US History 3 years of Math 3 years of Science 1 year of World Language(State minimum) 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of Career/Consumer/Family Life Skills or Vocational Technical Education ½ year of Financial Literacy IV. Meet the attendance policy V. Complete the Senior Essay

When selecting a course, ask:

Will the course:

• Meet HS graduation requirements?
• Provide requisite knowledge for post-high school

plans?

• Meet college entrance requirements?
• Meet NCAA Clearinghouse requirements?

(athletes)

Get Involved!

• Student Activities, Athletics and Arts
• 32 clubs and 20 sports
• Opportunities to meet new people with

similar values and goals

• Take advantage to do better - Academics,

Acclimation & Peers

Athletic Teams

Winter

• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Swimming
• Bowling
• Winter Track
• Cheerleading

Spring

• Baseball
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Track & Field
• Boys Tennis
• Boys Volleyball
• Golf

Fall

• Football
• Field Hockey
• Soccer
• Girls Volleyball
• Girls Tennis
• Cross Country
• Cheerleading

Athletic Eligibility

• All incoming freshmen are eligible for both the

Fall and Winter sports season.

• Must pass 15 credits by mid-year to be eligible

for Spring sports season.

• Must pass 30 credits by the end of freshman year

to be eligible for the next Fall sports season.

Clubs and Activities

• Academic Challenge
• Art Honor Society
• American Cultures Club
• Chess Club
• Debate Club
• DECA
• ESCAPE Club
• French Honor Society
• History Honor Society
• Model UN
• Interact Club
• Junior Classical League
• Key Club
• Math League
• Mock Trial
• NHS
• Robotics
• School Newspaper
• Science League
• Sound & Light Club
• Spanish Honor Society
• SUCCESS Club
• STEAM Club
• Student Alliance
• Team Theatre
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
• TV/Media Club
• Yearbook
• Marching Band
• Color Guard
• Drumline
• Fall Play & Spring Musical

Options Down the Road!

• Dual Credit opportunities through “High

School Plus” program

• Take an abbreviated schedule senior year to

begin college courses through “College Now” program or “Senior Release”

• See the “College at Eastern Handbook”

Course Selection Process with ERHS Counselors

February 18th, 19th, and 20th VMS Library SNOW DATE February 21st

❖ February 13th, ALL 8th graders will be receiving a profile sheet indicating their recommended courses. Please share and discuss with your parents/guardians. ❖The Eastern counselor you meet with during scheduling may NOT be your counselor during your time at Eastern ❖ ERHS counselors will be at VMS on February and 18th, 19th, 20th ❖ Every student will have 15 mins to meet with an ERHS counselor to discuss courses recommended by their 8th grade teachers.

ERHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT VMS

❖ Student will be receiving a pass via Mrs. Conner’s Google classroom with their scheduled appointment time. ❖ All meetings will take place in the VMS library.

Please arrive 5 mins early to your assigned meeting.

• Make sure you bring a copy of your birth certificate, the registration

form, proof of residency and your worksheet/planner that identifies three (3) electives that you are interested in (IF these documents have not already been submitted to ERHS). ❖ All scheduled meeting times will be posted in your Homeroom and on

• Mrs. Conner’s Bulletin Board outside of the 8th grade office!!

ERHS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS AT VMS

Keys to a Successful High School Career

• Attend school regularly!

Regular attendance is EXTREMELY important…If you have 11 unexcused ABSENCES, you may be given NO CREDIT STATUS for the course(s) on your schedule!!!

• Make responsible decisions
• Organization/ Time Management
• Develop proper study skills
• Complete all assignments/homework – after school help
• Try no to wait until the last minute.
• Break homework/projects down into smaller parts
• Choose an appropriate peer group
• Set goals for yourself

STUDENTS….

Always ask questions if you don’t understand and need something…ADVOCATE for yourself!

Know the People Who Can Help You…

• Parents/Guardians
• 9th grade Vice-

Principal

• Teachers
• Guidance Counselors
• Student Assistance

Counselor (SAC)

• Case Managers
• Administrators
• Nurses
• School Resource

Officers

• Coaches/Teammates
• Class & Activity

Advisors

• Student Mentors

Class of 2024 Freshman/New Student Orientation Camp

The camp runs for two days: August 25th and 26th from 2pm to 6pm.

Our Student Alliance members will get to know our freshman class and lead the freshman in activities and lessons.

Eastern Camden County Regional School District

Class of 2024 Freshmen/New Student Transition Camp

Camp Dates: Tuesday August 25, 2020 and Wednesday August 26, 2020 Times: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Cost: $25.00 Registration: http://bit.ly/ERHSCamp2024 Purpose: This program is designed to assist incoming freshmen and new students in making a smooth, successful transition from middle school to high school. The camp will be facilitated by Eastern Student Alliance mentors and advisors. The program will include activities designed to help freshmen learn:

• To navigate through the high school complex
• To locate their classrooms, labs and study areas
• Organization and time management skills
• How to follow the bell schedule
• Effective use of the Lunch and Lab
• Tech Tips
• Transportation will not be provided

Parents…

• Stay involved
• Guide and advise – not force
• Maintain communication
• Control pressure

Eastern Regional Student Handbook

Go to “ECCRSD.US.” → Find the “Parents & Students” tab → Select “Student Handbook” Great information for anyone new to our school!

*Remember… Mrs. Conner is here for help! Come see me with any questions!