Class of 2015 Curriculum Night

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1 Welcome to Ursuline Aadem Academy Class of 2015 Curriculum Night

2 Ursuline Academy Welcome & Prayer SharonRedmond Redmond, President Introductory Remarks Tom Barhorst, Principal Curriculum & Placement Process Mary Bender, Assistant Principal, Katie Hausfeld & Carol Dettenwanger, Freshman Counselors Co Curricular Activities Jill Hallahan, Student Activities Support Services Marilyn Grendel, Guidance Coordinator Questions Tom Barhorst, Principal

3 Credit Flexibility Allows students to broaden Curricular options. Ursuline recommends that it be used to complement, not replace the Ursuline Curriculum. Ursuline is neither discouraging nor encouraging its use. Incoming students with High School credit such as Algebra or a language credit will receive credit but the grade will be PASS and will not be counted in their GPA courses taken after enrollment at Ursuline will be included in GPA. Application for Credit Flexibility must be made during the Course Selection process (February March) this includes SummerSchoolrequests School requests outside ofursuline.

4 Required Courses All Freshmen will take: English I (CP or Honors) 1 credit Math (CP or Honors) 1 credit Biology (CP or Honors) 1 credit World Language g 1 credit Christian Awareness 1 credit Physical Education ¼ credit Health ½ credit Learning/Life Skills 1/8 credit Elective ½ credit

5 English Placement Incoming freshmen are placed in English I CP or English I Honors based on their entrance test scores. Counselors will review your daughter s placement with you at the Incoming Freshmen Course Selection Nights on February 15 and 17.

6 Additional English Considerations Once in CP, a student may be recommended to move into Honors if she demonstrates the following: 1. Intrinsic passion for learning and questioning of course material. 2. Excellence in writing, especially discussing ideas in detail and depth. 3. A quality work in CP coursework. 4. A consistent work ethic: comes prepared for class and submits work on time.

7 Additional English Considerations A student t is recommended e dedto continue in Honors o English when she demonstrates the following: 1. Intrinsic passion for learning and questioning course material. 2. Excellence in writing, especially discussing ideas in detail and depth. 3. B quality work in Honors coursework. 4. A consistent work ethic: comes prepared for class and submits work on time.

8 Math Placement Incoming freshmen are placed in Algebra I CP or Algebra I Honors based on their entrance test score. Counselors will review your daughter s placement with you at the Incoming Freshmen Course Selection Nights on February 15 and 17.

9 Additional Math Considerations Eighth graders who are currently taking Algebra I will have the opportunity to take our Algebra I placement test on Saturday, March 26. If the student passes, she will take Geometry Honors her freshman year. Eighth graders who are currently taking Geometry will take our Algebra I placement test on March 26, AND take our Geometry placement test at a later date. If the student passes both tests, she will take Algebra II Honors her freshman year. *if a student is unable to test on March 26 a Make Up test will be offered on Monday, March 28.

10 Additional Math Considerations TYPICAL MATH SEQUENCES Algebra I HN or CP OR Geometry HN Geometry HN or CP Algebra II HN Algebra II HN or CP Precalculus HN or CP Precalculus HN AP Calculus AB or BC, and/or AP Statistics AP Statistics and Precalculus HN can be taken concurrently. AP Statistics and AP Calculus can be taken concurrently. Freshmen taking Algebra I HN who have an A for their Semester 1 average are eligible to take Geometry HN and Algebra II concurrently as a sophomore.

11 Science Placement Incoming freshmen are placed in Biology CP or Biology Honors based on their entrance test score. Counselors will review your daughter s placement with you at the Incoming Freshman Course Selection Nights on February 15 and 17.

12 Additional Science Consideration Honors classes will progress at a faster pace than CP, will cover concepts in greater depth and expectations of students will be higher. The state mandates three years of science. 97% of our students take four or more years of science. As sophomores, students may take either Chemistry CP, Chemistry Honors, or EnvironmentalScience Science. Theplacementfor these classes is determined by the student s Biology and Math grade freshman year.

13 World Language Placement Languages g offered: Spanish, French, German, Latin A placement test is given on February 26 for every incoming freshman currently taking French or Spanish. This test will determine placement in Spanish I or Spanish II and French I or French II. Incoming Freshman are placed in Spanish I Honors based on their entrance test score. Placement in German II and Latin II is determined by recommendation from student ss current language teacher and World Language Department approval. *if student is unable to test on February 26 a Make Up test will be offered on Tuesday, March 1

14 Additional World Language Considerations Students are encouraged to select a language g which interests them. Possibly one they have familiarity with through travel experience or through a family member. Lti Latin and German traditionally have smaller class sizes with more individualized attention. Latin does not have the speaking component of other languages. Currently, German offers a three week academic exchange with ihan Ursuline school lin Germany while Spanish his hosting students from Chile.

15 Elective Options Art: Fundamentals of Art Music: Women s Chorus String Ensemble Sinfonia English: Performing Arts Technology: Chamber Music Percussion Ensemble Jazz Ensemble INSIDETHE BOX: Exploring Computers, Animation, and the Web Introduction to Technical Communications Introduction to Media Production Chinese (offered after school)

16 Electives: Art Art pre requisite course: Fundamentals of Art is a ½ credit, semester long, CP course. This course is recommended to be taken freshman year but tis open to all grades to accommodate dt students t unable to fit it in freshman year. This course can be enjoyed by all students regardless of previous art experience and will teach students the language of art and design. They will be prepared to pursue other art courses if desired.

17 Additional Art Considerations

18 Electives: Music Music: *Women s Chorus (offered during school day or after school) Sinfonia String Ensemble Jazz Ensemble (offered only as an Early Bird) Chamber Music Class *Percussion Ensemble (offered after school only) *Studentsmay participate without enrolling in theclass class.

19 Additional Music Considerations The following Music courses require an audition for placement into the class, which will be held at a later date: Sinfonia String Ensemble Jazz Ensemble Chamber Music Class

20 Electives: English Performing Arts students write and deliver demonstrative, informative, and persuasive speeches. They are also introduced to the basics of drama by preparing oral interpretations of literature. This course lays an excellent foundation for future class presentations and public speaking opportunities.

21 Electives: Technology UA s Electronic and Digital Media program offers three courses for freshmen: 1. INSIDE THE BOX: Exploring Computers, Animation, and the Web introduces web page authoring and creating 3D graphical environments 2. Introduction to Media Production introduces scriptwriting, storyboarding, filming, and editing 3. Introduction to Technical Communications introduces web design and print media (e.g., newsletters, brochures, posters, etc.)

22 Co Curricular Curricular Activities Campus Ministry Retreats Daily PA prayer Small Faith Communities School Liturgies Community Service Service Hours Community Service Fair Parent assistance

23 Co Curricular Curricular Activities Multicultural Department Jewel Family Program Faces of UA Talent Show Multicultural Assembly Lions in Waiting Learning to Lead Summer Camp Student t Atiiti Activities Athletics Over 25 clubs & organizations Club Fair Athletic Information Night April 7, 2011

24 Support Services Freshman Counselors Facilitate Learning/Life Skills guidance classes Individual personal & academic counseling Consultation with parents & teachers Student Assistance Council School Psychologist Individual personal counseling Consultation with parents and students Psycho educational Evaluations and/or Accommodation Plans Crisis Intervention

25 Support Services Learning/Language g g Consultant Academic resource for students who want to study efficiently & successfully Individual orsmall groupinterventions (test taking & study strategies, written language, note taking, time management) Accepts referrals by teachers, parents, & self referrals Member of Student Assistance Council School Nurse Maintains pertinent health information Serves as a resource for the distribution of medication Supports students with related health issues Resource for students, parents, & faculty

26 Does anyone have any Questions?

27 Thank you for coming! We look forward to seeing you February 15 or February 17 for the Incoming Freshman Course Sl Selection. Please bring your Curriculum Guides with you to your g y y y selection meeting.

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017 Junior Scheduling Assembly February 22, 2017 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language