8 th Grade Scheduling Assembly February 2019
Graduation Requirements State Assessments Class of 2021 and Beyond English Language Arts Mathematics Take and Pass Take and Pass First Pathway PARCC ELA Grade 10 PARCC Algebra 1** Second Pathway Meet the criteria of the Meet the criteria of the This pathway is only available if NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals a student takes all PARCC tests associated with the high school for ELA for Math leveled courses for which they are eligible* * “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 English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent Language Arts Literacy Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 AND Geometry AND Mathematics a third math that builds on Algebra 1 and Geometry Three Credit Years - Including Biology AND Chemistry AND LAB Science either Physics or Environmental Science Three Credit Years – Including US History 1 AND US History 2 Social Studies AND World History 1 year minimum World Language 1 year minimum Visual or Performing Arts 21 st Century Life and Careers 1 year minimum Every year enrolled in high school Physical Education / Health 1 semester minimum – Financial Literacy Course or Financial Literacy 1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)
Graduation Requirements Credits 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 21 st Century Life and Career 5 credits CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK 102.5 credits CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 125 credits
Graduation Requirements Service Learning Service Learning 20 Hours Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by the beginning of senior year in order to participate in the following: • Sports • Clubs • Activities • Graduation Ceremonies
High School Diploma ✓ Passed required State Assessments ✓ Required Course Work ✓ 125 credits ✓ 20 hours Service Learning
There Are 11 Primary Application Factors That Admissions Committees Consider Rigor of Curriculum VIP GPA/Class Rank Status/Recruited Athlete SAT/ACT Socioeconomics SAT Subject Tests Authentici ty Demonstrated Interest To Attend Extra-Curricular Resume Campus or Alumni Application Essays Interview Letters of Recommendation 7
RESUME What Colleges Look For Commitment Over Time To a Few Key Activities Growth Toward Leadership Level of Achievement and Impact 8
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 Most Highly / Very Competitive Less County Area Competitive Competitive Competitive College English 5-6 4-5 4 4 4 Math 5-6 4-5 3-4 3 3 Lab 4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3 Science Social 5-6 3-5 3-4 3 3 Studies World 4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1 Language Total Carnegie 23-28 17-22 16-20 15 14 Units
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 ⦿ Level A • College Preparatory • Pacing is faster than Level B Program ⦿ Advanced Placement (AP) • College level course ⦿ Honors • Summer assignments and • Summer assignments projects required and projects expected • Curriculum is approved by • Rigor of program is College Board more advanced • Most rigorous program • Required to take AP Exams
COURSE PLACEMENT CURRENT LEVEL GRADE PARCC LEVEL REQUIREMENT SCORE Course Placement Grade 8 Level B <87 Level 3 or lower on Course Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 Level A 88 or higher Minimum of 750 Course (Level 4) on Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 Honors 93 or higher Minimum of 770 Course (Level 4) on Grade 7 PARCC assessment Grade 8 AP 93 or higher Level 5 on Grade 7 Course PARCC assessment
Appeals Process ⦿ Parent/Guardian writes letter requesting a level change ➢ Letter is submitted to School Counselor by March 15 th ➢ Directors review each request and decisions are made by March 22 nd ⦿ 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 ⦿ Calculus AB ⦿ English Literature ⦿ Calculus BC ⦿ US History ⦿ Statistics ⦿ European History ⦿ Biology ⦿ Government & ⦿ Chemistry Politics ⦿ Physics 1 ⦿ Psychology ⦿ Physics 2 ⦿ Human Geography ⦿ Microeconomics ⦿ Music Theory ⦿ Macroeconomics ⦿ Studio Art: Drawing ⦿ Computer Science ⦿ Studio Art: 2D Design Principles AP CONTRACT REQUIRED ⦿ Computer Science A
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 Science ⦿ Creative Writing ⦿ 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
21 st Century Life and Career: Business Management and Administration ⦿ Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business) ⦿ 21 st Century Business Survival Skills (Linked with Business Technology)
21 st Century Life and Career: Finance Intro to Stocks and Investments
21 st 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)
21 st Century Life and Career: Health Science Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing
21 st Century Life and Career: A/V Technology & Communication American Film
21 st Century Life and Career: Computer Science Foundations of Computer Science must currently be in Algebra 1
21 st 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 ⦿ Art 1 ⦿ Band 1 ⦿ Concert Choir ⦿ Dance 1 ⦿ Guitar 1 ⦿ Music Fundamentals ⦿ Musical Theater ⦿ Piano 1 ⦿ Strings Ensemble ⦿ Theater & Performance 1
FORMS DEADLINE ⦿ ALL forms must be returned to your counselor by APRIL 1, 2019 ➢ Course Selection Sheet ➢ Release of Records ➢ AP Contract
QUESTIONS ? Moving from Good to Great
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