NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION · 2019-01-12 · NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION Reservoir High School January 10, 2019. WELCOME Ms. Sims, Principal Ms. Senisi, Assistant Principal. OVERVIEW OF HIGH

NEW FAMILYORIENTATION

Reservoir High SchoolJanuary 10, 2019

WELCOMEMs. Sims, Principal

Ms. Senisi, Assistant Principal

OVERVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL

PLANNINGMs. Beil and Ms. Packman,

School Counselors

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

● Credits/Courses

● Testing

● Service Hours

● World of Work

CREDITS/COURSESSubject

AreaCurrent Requirements

English

4 Credits Including:- 1 credit in English 9- 1 credit in English 10- 1 credit in English 11- 1 credit in English 12

Math

3 Credits and 4 Years of Participation Including:

- 1 credit in Algebra 1- 1 credit in Geometry

Subject Area

Current Requirements

Science

3 Credits in laboratory-based science that are aligned to the Maryland Science Standards and the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA). The student’s course sequence must include courses in the following disciplines:

- Earth Space Science- Life Science- Physical Science

Social Studies

3 Credits Including:- 1 credit in US History- 1 credit in Local, State and

National Government- 1 credit in World History

CREDITS/COURSESSubject Area Current Requirements

Program Choice

Option 1: World Language- 2 credits in World Language OR- 2 credits in American Sign

Language

Option 2: Advanced Technology- 2 credits in an approved

Technology Education Sequence

● Advanced Technological Applications

● Advanced Design Application

Option 3: Career & Technology (CTE)- 4-5 credits in a CTE Program OR- 4 credits in Career Research &

Development (CRD)

Subject Area

Current Requirements

Fine Arts1 Credit

- See course list on page 6

Physical Education

1/2 Credit, Including:- Lifetime Fitness

Health1/2 Credit, Including:

- Health Education or Current Health Issues

Technology Education

1 Credit- See course list on page 7

Electives1-3 Credits to Include Courses Beyond Requirements

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

● ENGLISH○ English 10 PARCC○ English 11 PARCC*

● MATH○ Algebra 1 PARCC○ Geometry PARCC*○ Algebra 2 PARCC*

● SCIENCE○ MISA

● SOCIAL STUDIES○ Government HSA

* = tests used to determine College and Career Readiness

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

● SERVICE LEARNING HOURS○ 75 Hours

● WORLD OF WORK○ Four-Year Plan○ Resume○ Mock Interview

TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE

● CORE ACADEMIC COURSES○ English 9○ Math○ Science○ US History

Students’ schedules are made up of 7 credits

● OTHER COURSE OPTIONS○ Lifetime Fitness/Health○ World Language○ Fine Art○ Technology Education○ Elective

QUESTIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE

● If you have questions regarding your child’s schedule, please reach out to their high school counselor (by student last name):

Linda Packman (A-B) [email protected]

Stephanie Thurmon (C-Gl) [email protected]

Brian Drnec (Gm-K) [email protected]

Lindsay Beil (L-O) [email protected]

Jill Altshuler (P-Sm) [email protected]

Frank White (Sn-Z) [email protected]

ROLE OF THE PARENT

● Talk with your child about their goals for the next four years and beyond

● Review course recommendations with your child and make the best decision for your child

● Communicate with your child’s teachers regarding their progress and recommendations

● Take the most rigorous courses possible while enjoying other aspects of high school - find the right balance!!!

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Mr. Sullivan, Athletics & Activities Manager

FOLDER CONTENTSLEFT SIDE

- Folder Contents- Tonight’s Agenda- School Profile- School Map- School Communication- Who to Contact- Student Organizations & Athletics- Reservoir Scholars

RIGHT SIDE

- Tonight’s Evaluation- Student Services- G/T Research Program- English- Mathematics- Science- Social Studies- PE/Health- World Language- CTE- Fine Arts

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

THANK YOU !!Please complete the evaluations found in your folders and place them in the box by the auditorium on your way out!