Falcon Pre-Flight Course Selection Meeting Class of 2022
John Calvarese Principal, Pro Tempore Lori Cobb Director of Counseling Services Alanna Hubert Professional School Counselor Karen Weaver - Student Support Teacher Julie Dombrowski - Head of Math Department Samantha Cowing - Technology/Professional Development Coordinator Susan Page Director of Enrollment Management Amy Guettler Registrar Ken Muenstermann Service Coordinator Please Hold All Questions Till The End
RenWeb Account See handout All students will set up a Student RenWeb Account which Mr. Calvarese will explain during the Student Orientation in August jcalvarese@jp2falcons.org
Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 Religion 4 credits English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Algebra I (Algebra IA/IB), Geometry, and Algebra II required - must take a math every year Science 4 credits Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required Social Studies 4 credits Foreign Language 2 consecutive credits in the same language Fine Arts 1 credit PE Life Fitness 1 credit Career Prep A 0.5 credit Career Prep B 0.5 credit Health 0.5 credit Electives 3 credits 100 Hours of Community Service Total 28.5 credits
Pre-Selected Required Courses Theology Honors World History PE Life Fitness (1 st gray box on the form)
Math Placement Mrs. Dombrowski will discuss after other course options later.
English Placement Honors Language & Introduction to Literature Language & Introduction to Literature Study Skills Not an English class & by Recommendation only (3 rd gray box on the form)
Science Placement Biology Honors Biology (4 th gray box on form)
World Languages Spanish I, French I, German I, & Latin I Please rank in order 1-4 in case 1 st option becomes full (Below 1 st box on form)
For All Recommended Courses Recommendations based upon 7 th /8 th grade Report Card, mid-term/final exam grade, High School Placement Scores, 7 th /8 th grade Math/English Teacher Recommendation, 7 th /8 th Grade Standardized Test Scores, & Interview We look at all the data for course recommendations to make sure all students are successful and have a strong GPA their first year in high school
Other Course Options: Fine Art Elective Fundamentals of Art: Drawing & Painting, Drama, Tech Theater, Concert Band, or Vocal Chorus Career Preparedness A/Health (Below 3 rd box on form)
Math Placement - Mrs. Dombrowski Algebra 1 A/B (2 math credits - meets everyday, but still required to take math all 4 years.) Algebra I Honors Geometry (2 nd gray box on the form)
Math Placement Math Placement is determined by: - Final grade and Final exam score - Teacher recommendation - High School Placement test - Diocesan Algebra 1 Skills Test (ONLY FOR CURRENT ALGEBRA 1 STUDENTS) Wednesday May 30 10:30 11:30 AM
Waivers Waivers for electing to take non-recommended options for Math, English, Science will not be available until final report cards are submitted to the JPII registrar s office. Caution regarding waivers Over the past 4 years, 64 students have taken courses that they were not recommended for in mathematics. 81.3% earned a B or lower in the non-recommended course. 41% earned a C or lower in the non-recommended course. We want all students to finish JP2 with a strong GPA and be eligible for the college of their choice and scholarships senior year.
Other Info Final total should add up to 8 Remember to sign form at the bottom of page (student/parent) Place in black bins tonight or must be received in office by 5/4/18.
Summer Reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee More information will be sent out at a later date
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - Mrs. Cowing It is required that all students bring a personal device to school daily. During the course of the JPII BYOD Program students may use laptops and tablets (with attachable keyboard) as acceptable devices. Cell phones, smart phones, Kindles, Nooks, ereaders, and hand-held gaming platforms are not an acceptable devices. (See Handout)
Summer Bridge for Incoming Freshmen - Mrs. Weaver July 9-20, 2018 9-12 PM Cost: $100 each session English session reviews grammar, punctuation, summer reading strategies, research and writing skills. This session will be be held July 9-13. Mathematics session reviews skills needed for Algebra I. This session will be held July 16-20. Registration deadline is May 25th
School Uniforms - Mrs. Page National Honor Society will host a Used Uniform Sale May 30, 2018 11:00 to 1:00 in the library Students have a Mass Uniform on days they participate in liturgical services There are summer and winter guidelines for uniforms Dennis is our uniform vendor (Big Sale in June) There is a PE uniform
Other Important Dates & Info Diocesan Algebra I Skills Test Wednesday May 30 10:30 11:30 AM Room 165 Email - spage@jp2falcons.org to reserve a seat Spanish I Proficiency Exam Wednesday May 30 9:00 10:00 PM Room 108 Email - lchristl@jp2falcons.org to reserve a seat Sports Physicals - May 23rd at 3 pm at JPII MPR, cost is $10. Stop by Athletic Table to pick-up packet
Community Service Hours Can start Community Service Hours the day following your graduation from 8th grade (Must be with a non-profit agency) Make sure to have contact information with Non-Profit Agency, email is best Students will log hours into X2VOL at the beginning of freshman year in Theology class Agency will receive an email to confirm service hours Service Booklet - http://www.jp2falcons.org/editoruploads/files/jpii_service_booklet_ 2016-2017 1_(1).pdf See handout on how to log hours over the summer
Family Connection (Naviance) Family Connection (Naviance) is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for high schools that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Registration codes will be given in the fall for freshmen and their parents. It is linked with X2VOL
Final Reminder Please make sure to read all emails from the school (Parents/Students)
Clubs and Activities Fair Pro-Life Club Science Olympiad National Honor Society Book Talk German Club Improv Club TARC Chess Club Culture Club Yearbook (class) Liturgy Alive In Gym Student Council Math Team Broken and Shared Thespian Society French Club Art Club Spanish Club Campus Ministry Honor Council Latin Club And Much More
Questions? Mrs. Alanna Hubert Professional School Counselor ahubert@jp2falcons.org Mrs. Lori R. Cobb Director of Counseling Services lcobb@jp2falcons.org