Class of Freshman Course Selection. Mrs. Flanagan ~ 9 th Grade School Guidance Counselor

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1 Class of 2022 Freshman Course Selection Mrs. Flanagan ~ 9 th Grade School Guidance Counselor

2 Class of 2022 Get involved Make the most of it! Your high school experience can be some of the most rewarding years of your life Work hard academically

3 What will I learn today? What is the PROGRAM OF STUDIES? What COURSES am I required to take? What are ELECTIVES? What does a SCHEDULE look like? How do I complete my COURSE SELECTION SHEET? How do I get MORE INFORMATION?

4 Program of Studies

5 Graduation & MCAS Requirements CREDITS CLASSES MCAS

6 Levels of Challenge Course Levels College Preparatory (CP) College Preparatory Advanced (CPA) Honors (H) Advanced Placement (AP)

7 High School Courses are CREDIT BASED Most courses are worth 5 credits Alternating day courses are worth 2.5 credits Summer Reading is worth 1 credit Some after school courses can be taken for 1 credit

8 WHAT COURSES AM I REQUIRED TO TAKE? ENGLISH HISTORY SCIENCE MATH HEALTH PHYS ED (or DANCE)

9 Required Courses for Freshmen ENGLISH Literature and Composition I (CP/CPA/Honors) {Intro to HS English (CP/CPA) select students} HONORS CPA CP

10 Required Courses for Freshmen HISTORY World History (CP/CPA) World History (Honors) CP CPA Honors

11 Required Courses for Freshmen SCIENCE Physical Science (CP) or (CPA) Biology (Honors) All single level classes MATH Teacher recommendation Two semesters All single level classes

12 Required Courses for Freshmen HEALTH I All freshmen PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE 9/10 Intro to Dance

13 What are ELECTIVES?

14 FRESHMAN ELECTIVES

15 Technical Division Students TECH I EXPLORATORY Explore 9 shops SEPT - MARCH TECH II EXPLORATORY Choose one shop for Term 4 Based on Tech Expl grades HANDOUT FOR TECH STUDENTS Tech Division students absolutely CAN take BAND! See Mrs. Flanagan for details!

16 TANTASQUA HIGH SCHOOL JOIN THE BAND!

17 Honors CPA Two Levels Together in the Same Classroom

French and Spanish courses combine CPA and H in the same class Honors

assessments have higher expectations individual independent research

10-12 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Minimum grade of B in Spanish II or French II

18 French and Spanish courses combine CPA and H in the same class Honors level requirements complete different and/or additional assignments assessments have higher expectations individual independent research project with an oral presentation Latin course prerequisites Grade FOREIGN LANGUAGE Minimum grade of B in Spanish II or French II for Latin Honors Minimum grade of C in Spanish II or French II for Latin CPA

Students who complete French or Spanish IA and IB in the junior high school cannot repeat French

19 FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY No high school credit will be given for Foreign Language courses taken at the junior high school. Students who complete French or Spanish IA and IB in the junior high school cannot repeat French I or Spanish I at the high school without teacher recommendation. If a student is recommended to repeat French I or Spanish I, the course must be taken at the CPA level.

20 English Electives Literature/Composition II Sophomore English Mindfulness through Literature Media Literacy Avid Readers Workshop

21 Mindfulness through Literature Improve fitness of body, mind and spirit through Reflection and writing Meditation techniques Basic yoga Martial arts Team building exercises 2.5 Credits

22 Avid Readers Workshop Students spend extended periods of time reading, discussing, writing and responding to texts of their own choosing Goal of the course is to develop life-long, passionate readers YOU MUST LOVE TO READ! 2.5 Credits

applications and programs can be used to

23 Media Literacy Analyze and respond to advertisements, blogs, websites, social media and news media Use media and technology to strengthen executive functioning skills and research skills Discover how media, technology, applications and programs can be used to succeed academically and vocationally in high school and beyond graduation 2.5 credits

24 Life Skills Electives Sports Fitness Training Must earn A- in PE 9/10 first semester AND acquire Department Chair recommendation 2.5 credits Walking, Jogging, Cardio Exercise Must complete PE 9/10 first semester 2.5 credits

25 Life Skills Electives Foundations of Leadership I Goal setting Organization and Time management Stress management Communication and Teamwork Study skills and much more! 2.5 credits

26 History of Rock n Roll in America 1920 Present Designed for both experienced musicians and for students who enjoy popular music and want to further their study of American history through Rock View live musical performances, interviews with artists and historical figures, and historical footage and much more! 5 credits

27 Acting and Theatre Explore the elements of theatre Study acting, music, and dance as art forms Study selected plays from the perspectives of actors and directors Explore technical elements and more! Sets ~ Lights ~ Costumes ~ Sound 2.5 credits

28 Fibers and Textile Design Beginners and skilled artists welcome! Blends theory with all-inclusive hands-on methods Explore Weaving Dyeing Painting on fabric Basketry Paper making Wet/dry felting Soft sculpture 2.5 credits

29 High School BLOCK Schedule A BLOCK 7:41 9:05 84 minutes B BLOCK 9:11 10:35 84 minutes C BLOCK 10:35 12:32 1st lunch 10:35 11:05 2nd lunch 11:25 11:56 3rd lunch 12:08 12:38 D BLOCK 12:38 2:02 84 minutes

30 WHAT DOES A SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE? FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER A DAY 1 B DAY 2 A DAY 1 B DAY 2 A BLOCK 5 credits 5 credits B BLOCK 2.5 credits 2.5 credits 5 credits C BLOCK 5 credits 5 credits D BLOCK 5 credits 2.5 credits 2.5 credits TOTAL 20 CREDITS 20 CREDITS

31 Schedule Example ACADEMIC DIVISION ~ 2 or 4 yr College Prep SEMESTER I SEMESTER II DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 1 DAY 2 Lit/Comp 1 World History Algebra I Part 1 Algebra I Part 2 Health PE or Dance Physical Science Elective Elective

32 Schedule Example ACADEMIC DIVISION ~ Competitive/Selective 4 yr College Prep SEMESTER I SEMESTER II DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 1 DAY 2 Lit/Comp 1 Honors World History Honors Algebra I or II Honors Algebra II or Geometry Honors Health PE or Dance Biology Honors Foreign Language Art or Foreign Language

33 Schedule Example TECHNICAL DIVISION ~ 2 or 4 yr College/Tech/Trade School Prep SEMESTER I SEMESTER II DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 1 DAY 2 Tech Health or PE Tech Health or PE World History Physical Science Algebra I Part 1 Algebra I Part 2 Art / Band / Chorus Lit/Comp 1

34 How do I complete my Course Selection Worksheet? Monday Feb. 26, 2018

in the junior high If you wish change a level, you and your parents

35 Level Recommendations Teachers have recommended you for the appropriate level in your academic subjects based on your performance in the junior high If you wish change a level, you and your parents must contact the teacher with the request and forward the response to Mrs. Flanagan

36 Course Selection Sheets due back to ADVISORY Monday February 26, 2018 Use this grid to fill in classes

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Changes are not permitted once course selections have been signed by parents and entered into our scheduling system Exceptions

your course selection In rare instances, there may be changes to teacher schedules, course availability, and the master schedule throughout the

37 SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Changes are not permitted once course selections have been signed by parents and entered into our scheduling system Exceptions made only if you failed a course and need to repeat it do not meet a pre-requisite for a scheduled course wish to increase the rigor and challenge of your course selection In rare instances, there may be changes to teacher schedules, course availability, and the master schedule throughout the school-year and student schedules may be adjusted by the Guidance Department with or without notice ONCE YOU PASS IN YOUR SSIGNED SHEET, THAT IS YOUR SCHEDULE!

38 How do I get MORE INFORMATION?

39 Program of Studies A web version of the Program of Studies can be found on the Tantasqua High School website Check out the videos! Printed copies of the Program of Studies are not distributed A limited number of printed copies are available see your guidance counselor

40 Parent Presentation ~ Course Selection

41 Meet with Mrs. Flanagan Mrs. Flanagan will be at the junior high to meet with students individually during the week of March 5th. Sign up to meet with her in the Jr High Guidance Office.

42 Mrs. Mary Jane Foley Questions 8 th Grade School Guidance Counselor foleym@tantasqua.org Mrs. Ann Marie Flanagan 9th Grade School Guidance Counselor , Ext 5002 flanagana@tantasqua.org

43 What did I learn today? I know what the PROGRAM OF STUDIES is and where to find it! I know what a SCHEDULE looks like! I know what COURSES I have to take! I know what ELECTIVES I can choose to take! I know how to complete my COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET! I know how to get MORE INFORMATION!

45 This PowerPoint is posted online at:

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class