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Academic Information Evening

2012

Agenda•Mission Statement

•Changes to Program of Studies

•AP Initiative Update

•MCAS Requirements Review

•Course Selection Process

• Academic Overview by Departments

•Questions and Answers

Mission Statement

We pledge to create a challenging and supportive academic community in which each member strives to develop his/her potential, to become a life long learner, and to act as a responsible citizen in a diverse and global society.

Advanced Placement Initiative

•Math, Science, and English are included in MMSI Grant.

•Why AP? 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012

# of Students Taking AP Courses in Math, Science, and English

92 178 211

# of AP Courses Offered 17 17 18

# of total AP Exams Administered

153 244 276 (142)

Changes to Program of Studies

•Incoming 8th grade students will be required to take 4 years of English, 3 years of Science, 3 years of History, 4 years of Math, 1 year of Fine or Applied Art, and 2 years of the same Foreign Language. 77% of current Seniors meet this requirement.

•Grade reporting to parents will change from letter to number grades.

•All teachers will use the iParent portal for online parental access to student grades.

•Reporting to Parents will continue with Progress Reports and Report Cards sent home.

MCAS Requirements•Beginning with the class of 2010, student must score 220 or above in MCAS Science (Biology)

•Students must score 240 or above on Grade 10 ELA and Math

Or•Students required to earn a minimum score of 220 on both ELA and Math and fulfill requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP)

What is an EPP?Educational Proficiency Plan

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•Individualized plan focused on strengthening a student’s English and Math skills. Process designed for students who have not met the proficient level (240) on either ELA or Math 10th

grade MCAS.

Course Selection Process Specific Considerations

•Calendar of activities

•Graduation and College admission requirements

•Four Year Plan / Grade Highlights

•Special course/program options

•Parents’ role

Scheduling Activities

•Advising Day/ Teachers conference with students regarding course levels & options.

•Academic Group Sessions/ Students select preliminary course schedule with guidance.

•Individual Guidance Conferences/ Course selection form reviewed.

•Parent Approval/ Course Request Form sent home for parental review & discussion. .

4 Year High School Plan

Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year

English English English English

Math Math Math Math / Elective

ScienceBiology

Science Science Science / Elective

Social Studies World History

Social Studies U.S. History

Social Studies Social Studies / Elective

Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language / Elective

Foreign Language / Elective

Wellness/PE+ Semester Elective

Phys Ed. + Elective Phys Ed. + Elective Phys Ed + Elective

Art/Elective Art/Elective Art/Elective Art/Elective

Dual Enrollment

•State funded program

•Open to qualified 11th and 12th grade students – UMass, Westfield SU, HCC, STCC,GCC

•Application required – Spring

•Mt Holyoke College – special option for seniors

VHS Courses

•Online courses available to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students•150 courses offered – 3 academic levels•Application is required – April•All courses available to students with the exception of courses offered at SHHS courses.

Parents’ Role

•Read the Course of Studies

•Review and discuss teacher recommendations

•Review the transcript

•Discuss career/college goals

•Scrutinize the proposed schedule

•Ask questions

•Sign and return CSF form.

Department Updates

•English•Mathematics•Science•Social Studies•Foreign Language•Special Education•Physical Education•Fine & Applied Arts

English Course Flow Chart 2011-12

AP English Language AP English Literature and and Composition

Composition

Honors Honors

Honors English 11

Honors English 12

English 9 English 10

College Prep College PrepCollege

Prep American College

Prep World

English 9 English 10

Literature 11

Literature 12

•Ninth Grade Electives: Writing Workshop 9/10*, English MCAS Prep

•Tenth Grade Electives: Writing Workshop 9/10*, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking*, SAT Prep (English and Math)*, Journalism*

•Eleventh Grade Electives: Writing for College, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking, SAT Prep (English and Math), Journalism

•Twelfth Grade Electives: Writing for College, English MCAS Prep, Public Speaking, SAT Prep (English and Math), Journalism, Visual Media 12

*Rising 8th and 9th graders may be take English electives for College Prep or Honors Credit. Students will elect course level in September.

Honors Geometry

CP Algebra 1

CP Algebra 1A

Honors Algebra 2

CPGeometry

CP Algebra 2

Honors Precalculus

CP Algebra 1B

CP Precalculus

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

Trigonometry

Introduction to Statistics

Topics in Math

Mathematics

Science

Grade Students potentially interested in Engineering, Science, or Medicine

Students potentially interested in Nursing, Health, or a technical field

Students potentially interested in Business, Law, or Art

9Honors Biology College Prep Biology

Honors BiologyCollege Prep Biology

Honors Biology

10Honors Chemistry College Prep Chemistry

Honors Chemistry

College Prep Chemistry

Honors Chemistry

11 and

AP Biology or AP Chemistry or elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology)

Honors Physics

College Prep Physics

and

Anatomy and Physiology

Honors Physics

Honors Physics

College Prep Physics

or

Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology)

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AP Biology or AP Chemistry

and

Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and forensics)

AP Biology

and

Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science and forensics)

Science elective (Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology and forensics)

Social Studies Courses9th Grade 10th Grade 11th and 12th Grade

World History (CP or Honors) U.S. History

(CP or Honors)

•AP U. S. History•AP U.S. Gov & Politics•Amer. Law & Trial (Honors)•Asian Studies (CP or Honors)•Economics (CP or Honors)•Great Thinkers (CP or Honors)•Strategic Studies (CP or Honors)•20th Century Hist. (CP or Honors)•World Issues (Honors)

Foreign Language CoursesFreshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year

Spanish 1 Spanish 2

French 1French 2

Latin 1

Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3

French 1French 2French 3

Latin 1Latin 2

Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4

French 1French 2French 3French 4

Latin 1Latin 2Latin 3

Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4

Spanish 5 AP

French 1French 2French 3French 4

French 5 AP

Latin 1Latin 2Latin 3Latin 4

Latin 4 AP

Special Education Overview

•Special Ed Courses – Alt. Core English, Math,

and Reading Workshop

•Co-taught Classes – CP Biology, CP World History, CP Alg. 1A, and CP US History

•Academic Support

F O U N D A T I O N S

Semester Course Pre-requisite for most

Visual Art courses

Clay & Sculptur

e 1

Art 1

Clay & Sculptur

e 2

Art 2

APStudio

Art

Art History

Art 3

Adv Portfoli

o

Photography

Graphics 1 Graphics 2 Graphics 3

Visual Art Options

Technology Courses

Cabinetmaking I, II …….………..Full year

Wood Technology……………….....Full year

Special Projects in Wood Design …Full year

Architectural Design ………………Full year

Graphics I, II & III………………...Full year

Computer Aided Design I and II …Full year

Music Courses

Music Theory Fundamentals …………. ………… Semester

AP Music Theory…………………….Full year

Music History………………………… Semester

20th Century Music History ………. Semester

Electronic Music…………………………. Semester

Guitar I and II………………………. Semester

Theatre Arts ………………………….. Semester

Treble Choir…………………….……Full year – altos and sopranos

Concert Choir……………………..…Full year

Marching & Concert Band and Band Front……......Full year

Physical Education

• 9th grade Wellness/PE (required)

Health 2, Pers. Fitness

•10TH gradePE, Pers. Fitness

Health 2, Pers.Fitness 1 & 2

11th & 12th PE, Pers. Fitness 1&2,

Waiver Option

Family/Consumer Science

•Food & Nutrition – semester course

Open to grades 9, 10, 11, & 12

•Child Care/Nursery School Mt. – Full Year

Open to grades 11 & 12

Questions?

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