2014-15 scheduling orientation for students, parents and guardians
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2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians. Lower Moreland High School February 26, 2014. Program Agenda:. I. Introduction & Program Objectives II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2014-15 Scheduling Orientation for Students, Parents and Guardians
Lower Moreland High School
February 26, 2014
Program Agenda:
I. Introduction & Program Objectives
II. Credit Requirements & Sample Schedule ~ Mrs. Julien Drennan
III. Course Levels, Offerings & Timeline ~ Ms. Jen Dilks
~ Ms. Linda Helm
V. School and Community Involvement ~ Mr. Anthony Veneziale
V. Building College & Career Readiness ~ Ms. Maura Quinn
Program Objectives:
•To convey specific information about scheduling
•To discuss academic, personal and social elements of 8-9 transition
•To review timeline and procedures for course recommendations and placement for rising students in grades 9-12.
Graduation Requirements24.0 credits are required according to the following distribution:
4.0 credits English3.0 Social Studies3.0 Mathematics3.0 Science1.0 Physical Education0.5 Health1.0 Fine / Practical Art1.0 Humanities0.5 Art, Music & Culture0.5 Personal Finance0.5 Writing Seminar6.0 Additional Electives
Note: 1.0 credit reflects quantitative recognition of completion of 120 hours of instruction in a given course
Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that students, beginning with the class of 2017, demonstrate proficiency in Algebra, Literature, and Biology on the Keystone Exams as part of graduation requirements.
Required Minimum Number of Credits
Grade 9 6.50
Grade 10 5.75
Grade 11 6.00
Grade 12 5.75
Sample Ninth Grade Daily Schedule
Period Course Section Room Time Forum Forum HR-48 108 7:25 AM -7:35 AM1 World Studies English - CP 1132-1 218 7:38 AM - 8:23 AM 2 World Studies Cultures - CP 2132-1 218 8:26 AM – 9:11 AM 3 Fresh. Chem & Physics - CP 4522-1 206 9:14 AM - 9:59 AM A - 4 Geometry - College Prep 3242-1 212 10:02 AM - 10:47 AM B - 5 Critical Writing 1136-6 102 10:50 AM - 11:35 AMC - 6 Physical Education - 9 8135-2 Gym 11:38 AM - 12:23 PMD Lunch D 0001-4 cafe 12:26 PM - 12:49 PM7 Study Hall 0002-10 107 12:52 PM - 1:37 PM8 Spanish II 5385-1 115 1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
High School Course Levels• Core Academic Courses
Students are recommended for courses based on careful consideration of both aptitude and past performance Advanced Placement (AP) Honors College Preparatory Additional Levels
• Electives Refer to course descriptions and pre-requisites in Program of Studies 0.5 credit or 1.0 credit options
Students and parents are encouraged to read the course descriptions in the Program of Studies: www.lmtsd.org/lmhs -- “Info” – “Program of Studies”
Special Programs
- Dual Enrollment
- Virtual High School
- Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
Timeline for Course SelectionGrade 8 / Murray Avenue Grades 9, 10, 11 / LMHS
MARCH
Program of Studies now available
•Students choose electives
Program of Studies now available•Teachers make recommendations•Teachers discuss with students•Students choose electives
MAY
• Staff enter recommendations for course levels
• Course verifications are mailed home to parents
• Course verifications are mailed home to parents
JUNE
• Recommendations for course placement are finalized
• HS counselors to visit Murray to meet students
• Recommendations for course placement are finalized
• Request for Change of Course forms available
AUGUST N/A • Request for Change of Course due AUG 1
• Student schedules mailed home
SEPTEMBER N/A• Drop / Add period through Friday,
September 20, 2014
Personal / Social GrowthATHLETICS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccerSoftball
Swimming / DivingTennis
Track & FieldWinter Track
Wrestling
Academic Decathlon, Animal Rights ClubArt Club, Asian Cultures Club
Band, Buddy Club, CheerleadingChess Club, Choir / Honors Choir
Class Officers, Concert BandDebate Team, Drama Club
Environmental Science Club, French ClubFuture Business Leaders of America, Gay Straight Alliance, German Club,
Interact (Rotary), Jewish Student Union, Lion’s Roar (Newspaper), Literary Magazine
Mock Trial, Mountain Bike ClubNational Honor Society, News Studio
Ping Pong Club, Science ClubSpanish Club, Stars & Stripes
Students Against Destructive DecisionsStudent Council – President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, RepresentativesTASC, Tech Crew
Vocational / Industrial Clubs of AmericaWorld Affairs Council, Yearbook (Elmleo)
College and Career Readiness
--- Building the Academic Transcript--- Grade Point Average and Class Standing--- Involvement in School and Community--- Commitment and Leadership--- Summer Opportunities
Grade Point Average and Class Standing• Determined by assigning a numerical value to each subject’s final
letter grade, adding them up and dividing by the total number of credits
• All full and half year courses that meet everyday during the regular school day count
• Weight value of .075 is given for every credit of honors
• Weight value of .15 is given for the first 8 AP credits with a final grade of C or better
• Beginning with the class of 2014, class standing is reported in deciles for the purpose of college admission (top 10%, top 20%, etc.)
Key Resource:
Lower Moreland High School Website