2018 Showcase of School: Curriculum and Registration Night
Purpose Outline the 2018-2019 course registration process Describe curriculum and course offerings Share graduation requirements Showcase the AP program, CTE courses, and Freshman Academy
8th Grade Registration Timeline March Student Presentations- Counselors will visit Githens and Rogers- Herr to review graduation requirements and discuss course selections. April 10 th Completed registration forms are due back to Student Services. Students should be sure to get their parent s signature and teachers initials. Mid-August Schedules will be made available to students. Exact dates and times will be posted on our school s website the first week in August.
9th-11th Registration Timeline February Registration Classroom Guidance- Counselors will visit students in their English classes to go over course selection sheets, review graduation requirements, and assist students with their completing their four year plan. Completed registration forms are due back to Student Services on February 27. Students should be sure to get their parent s signatures and teachers initials. Students need to also complete online registration. March Individual Academic Counseling Sessions-Counselors will meet with students individually through their social studies classes to perform a credit analysis and discuss course selections. Mid-August Schedules will be made available to students. Exact dates and times will be posted on our school s website the first week in August.
Future Ready Core Graduation Plan
Course Selections Directions X 8 courses A1- A4 4 courses Alternate courses will be used to change/complete your schedule if you have a conflict. Teachers must initial beside core classes. Teachers must initial beside classes requiring auditions. Parent/Guardian must sign course selection sheets.
Students must register in Power School PowerSchool Registration
Academic Rigor Take appropriately challenging courses! What does that look like? If you are making an A or high B in a standard level class, ask your teacher if he/she would recommend honors. If you are struggling in standard level classes, stay at that level until you can improve your grades. Should I take Advanced Placement (AP) classes? If your teacher recommends it. If you are excelling at the honors level. If you love the subject area. If you have the time to commit to college level coursework.
What are the benefits of taking an Honors or AP course? Personal and academic growth Rigorous courses look favorable for college admissions Rigorous work helps improve SAT and ACT scores Earn college credit in high school with AP exams Students are exposed to college level work with high school support Weighted credit for final course grade Academic Honors AP A 4 B 3 C 2 D - 1 A 4.5 B 3.5 C 2.5 D 1.5 A 5 B 4 C 3 D - 2
Course Placement Waiver
Applications and Auditions Pay close attention to courses that require an application or audition. (They will be denoted by an asterisk on the course selection sheet.) February 28, 2018: Deadline for auditions and applications Examples: Yearbook, Independent Study, and certain Visual and Performing Arts courses
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) provides the opportunity for students to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning course credit through a demonstration of course material mastery without the requirement of specific seat time. Students are required to complete a two-phase process in order to demonstrate command of course material at a level that demonstrates a deep understanding of the content standards and the ability to apply his or her knowledge of the material. The process for CDM includes an application, Phase I assessment, and Phase II artifact and/or performance assessment. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery at a superior level at both phases. The CDM process is open for all courses, except for the following: English Language Learner (ELL) courses Healthful Living required courses AP/IB courses CTE courses that are workbased
College & Career Promise Juniors and Seniors Only FREE classes at Durham Tech while they are still enrolled at Jordan. Classes are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. Books and transportation can possibly be provided depending on the specific classes students enroll in. For more information: http://www.durhamtech.edu/ccp/
Seniors Only Early Dismissal (No 4 th Period class) To qualify, the student must be eligible to graduate at the end of the current school year even though s/he has a reduced course load. Students with early dismissal must not remain on campus North Carolina Virtual Public Schools Online, self-study course Course cannot be offered at JHS Course cannot be in a state tested area (EOC/CTE) Visit www.ncvps.org for course offerings and calendar
The Bottom Line Select courses wisely: Take the most rigorous courses that you can handle while being successful! Understand course selection/registration criteria before you sign up. Alternates really think about them!!!
Freshman Academy The Freshman Academy is a comprehensive freshman transition program for all first-time (or non-repeating) 9 th graders. Each freshman is assigned to a Freshman Academy team, consisting of a counselor and four teachers and subjects: English, Honors Biology OR Earth Science, World History, and Health & Physical Education.
ESL Department ESL Elective Courses Levels 1-5 Pre-Literacy Course Taught by ESL teachers Sheltered ESL Courses Taught by content-area teachers or ESL teachers ESL English I-IV ESL World History, American History I, American History II, Civics/Economics ESL Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology ESL Intro. To High School Math, Math I-II ESL Career Management or MS Word/PPT
CORE CLASSES English II (World Literature) English Foundations: smaller class sizes and target reading strategies designed for ninth graders arriving with a 6 th or lower grade reading level Academic Honors: work designed to stretch the level of deep thinking and the rigor of a standard class English III (American Literature) Academic Honors Advanced Placement: rigorous course designed to mimic a college class; focus on language and rhetorical strategies English IV (British Literature) Academic Honors AP: rigorous course designed to mimic a college class; focus on literature and literary devices Freshman English Protected English I Students taking this section of English will pair the class with a Foundations of English elective. This course is designed for students who are struggling to read at grade level and has protected smaller class sizes. Honors/Academic Whether taking the course for honors or academic credit, students will meet at the same time with their Academy English teacher. Rigor is adjusted in assignments. POSSIBLE ELECTIVES African American Literature Creative Writing Mythology Newspaper Journalism Public Speaking/Speech Shakespeare Trends in Contemporary Literature Foundations of English I
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies Electives: The JHS SS department offers a wide range of electives in the social studies, including: International Relations, Law and Justice, Minority Studies, and Sociology. AP Courses: Advanced Placement Offerings include: AP Human Geography (9th) AP US Government (10 th ) AP Seminar ( 10th or 11th) AP US History (11th or 12th ) AP European History (11 th or 12 th ) AP Psychology (11 th or 12 th )
What SS courses are available and when? 9th 10th 11th 12th o World History* o Honors World History* ---------------------- o AP Human Geography (freshmen only) o American History I* o Honors American History I* o Honors Civics with AP Government* (2 credits, 2 courses, sophomores only) ------------------------ o Law and Justice o International Relations o Sociology o American History II* o Honors American History II* o AP US History* ---------------------- o Sociology o Minority Studies o Law and Justice o International Relations o AP Psychology o AP European History o Civics* o Honors Civics* --- --------------- o AP Psychology o AP European History o AP US History* o Sociology o Minority Studies o Law and Justice o International Relations * -- This course meets one of the four North Carolina graduation requirements. The four requirements are World History, American History I, American History II, and Civics (please note the AP US history counts as only one credit but meets the graduation requirement of AM1 and AM2). All other offerings are considered electives. -- This course can be taken for Standard OR Honors credit. -- A teacher recommendation is HIGHLY encouraged for this course. -- Honors-level availability for this course is TBD, pending approval.
World Languages Jordan offers Spanish, French, Russian, and American Sign Language. Spanish for Native Speakers I and II are available to native/heritage speakers. Levels III and IV of each language and SNS II are Honors classes. Students planning on college need at least two years of the same language, preferably more if their target schools are highly competitive. Traditional students need to be solidly proficient in the structures of English to be successful. DAILY Practice + Study = Good Grades Each language has an Honor Society by invitation only.
World Languages- AP Offerings AP French Language and Culture after French IV AP Spanish Language and Culture/AP Spanish Literature and Culture after Spanish IV Seniors taking Russian II or higher may take the AP Russian and Culture Exam. Language Level I Level II Level III Level IV AP Course Spanish I SNS I Spanish II SNS II Spanish III* Spanish IV AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature
Required for Graduation Health & PE Healthful Living Freshman level course; contains comprehensive Health topics and Physical Education. MUST pass this course to take following electives. Electives (Limit Two Per Year) Sports Medicine Experience the role/responsibility of Athletic Trainers in educational settings; prerequisite to Sports Medicine 2. Sports Medicine 2 Dive into the anatomy/physiology of the human body; injury treatment and prevention. Serve as a student assistant to our athletic trainer with hands-on education. Team Sports Physical Education focused on participating in lifetime health activities within the team sports realm. Team Sports 2 In addition to activities in Team Sports 1, the focus is now on coaching, rules interpretation, and a higher level of execution in sport. Weight Training - Students participate in lifelong activities that benefit their overall health, with concentration on their physical strength, muscular endurance, and physical fitness Fitness for Life This class is based on creating wellness plans, and participating in indoor and outdoor fitness activities that encourage lifelong fitness and wellness.
Visual Arts *Art 1 (pre-req. for future Art classes) Art 2 Art 3 (Proficient) Art 4 (Advanced) AP Studio Art *Photo 1 (pre-req. for future Photo classes) Photo 2 Photo 3 Yearbook students selected by teacher. *Art 1 (pre-req. for Sculpture) Sculpture 1(Intro) Sculpture 2 Sculpture 3
Performing Arts Chorus: Beginning Women s Ensemble Beginning Men s Ensemble *These classes require an AUDITION: *Intermediate Women s Ensemble *Advanced Mixed Ensemble Musical Theatre/Play Production: This class is auditioned in the spring and is the class used to produce all musicals. Band: **MUST PLAY AN INSTRUMENT*** AP Music Theory Concert Band /Symphonic Band Marching Band/Wind Ensemble (auditioned) Jazz Band Orchestra: (MUST play a stringed instrument) Beginning and Intermediate Orchestra (pre-req - at least one year of string instrument experience) Proficient and Advanced Orchestra (by audition only) Dance: (Every level past Dance 1 requires an AUDITION) Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 3 Dance 4 Choreography Theatre Arts: (Every level past Theatre 1 requires an AUDITION) Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4
Performing Arts Events AUDITIONS: February 26th and 27th for CHORUS and MUSICAL THEATRE An Evening of Entertainment: February 9th (DPAC) Dance Choreography Show: February 15 Mr. Jordan Pageant: February 16th (Juniors and Seniors only - applications go out this week) Catch Me If You Can: April 19 th, 20th and 21st Dance Concert: May 4 th Orchestra Concert: May 30 th Chorus Concert: May 18 th Band Concert: May 21 st -May 24 th Come out and see the concerts! Be apart of the Performing and Visual Art programs! Check the school website for official times! 2019 musical: Hairspray!!
CTE Classes
Independent Study Three Options, 2018-2019 1. Directed Study-Provides the student with the opportunity to explore a subject in dept under the guidance of a teacher. 2. Lab Technician-Provides the student with the opportunity t work directly in the preparation and organization of science labs. 3. Teaching assistant-provides the student with the opportunity to work in the role of classroom support; includes SIP project(s) Important Deadlines 1. Pre-approval forms due Tuesday February 27 2. Full Applications due Tuesday, March 27 Additional Information-See Independent Study Program under the Academics link on the Jordan High School website or speak to Mr. McDonald(room 404,brian.mcdonald@dpsnc.net)
Advanced Placement Overview-Jordan offers 20 different AP classes to over 500 students. Last year, those students took almost 900 exams, with 75% scoring a 3 or better. Faculty 21% are National Board Certified Teachers 100% are trained by College Board 65% have advanced degrees 2 teachers recognized as Teacher of the Year AP Capstone-equips students with research, teamwork, and communication skills. It is comprised of two course. AP Seminar-Open to Sophomores and Juniors (2018-2019), includes both team project and individual writing. AP Research-Open to Seniors only (2019-2020), includes academic thesis (5,000 words), presentation and defense of work.
High School Course Guide Available Online To be used as a resource to students for : The North Carolina Scholars Requirements College Admissions Requirements Career Pathways Math Sequences Science Sequences Course Descriptions Course Guide on the DPS website under Schools/High School 101