2017 transition mtg

Presented ByShepherd High School

Carrie Gauthier – AdministrationJoe Passalacqua – Administration

Brian Ross – Counselor

Current Graduation Requirements:Current Graduation Requirements:

English…………………….…4 creditsSocial Studies………………3 creditsMathematics………………...4 creditsScience…………….………...3 creditsPE/Health……….…………...1 credit (1/2 each)Fine/Applied Arts………..…1 CreditForeign Language………….2 CreditsElectives……………………..9.5 creditsApproved Senior Portfolio

TOTAL CREDITS………..27.5

SCHEDULING & REGISTRATION

EDPs on Thursday and Friday during Spanish Class…

ENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISH 9

ENGLISH 10

ENGLISH 11

ENGLISH 12 or DE

SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

Physics &/or Dual Enrollment &/or Adv. Bio

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES

World Studies

United States History

Economics and Civics or DE

Social Studies Elective

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

Algebra 1 (3 trimesters) Geometry

Geometry ALGEBRA 2 (3 tris)

ALGEBRA 2 (3 tris) DE Stats – Fall DE PRE-CALC - Spring

DE MATH OPRIONS or FINANCIAL MATH or CTE

9th

10th

11th

12th

TRIMESTER FORMAT• 3 Trimesters per year

– FALL - WINTER - SPRING– 2 ½ credits per trimester (7 ½ per year)

• 5 Classes per day– 74 minutes per day – ½ credit per course

• 30 Credit opportunities in High School• 27.5 Credits needed to Graduate.

Educational Development Plans…

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EDP username for student is SHEP- student IDEDP password for student is sps######

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SchedulingScheduling

• Master schedule is built based on student requests…

GRADE 9 NAME

Algebra Path Geometry Path ELECTIVES       

English 9A English 9A Woods Art

English 9B English 9B Metals Drawing and Paint

Algebra 1A Geometry A Advanced Woods Cermaics and Sculpture

Algebra 1B Geometry B CADD Photography

Algebra 1C Physical Science A Spanish 2A Business Technology

Physical Science A Physical Science B Spanish 2B Business Foundations

Physical Science B World Studies A Band T1 Business Management

World Studies A World Studies B Band T2 Insurance and Risk M

World Studies B HEALTH Band T3 English 9 Prep

HEALTH PE Concert Choir T1

PE Elective 1 Concert Choir T2

Elective 1 Elective 2 Concert Choir T3

Elective 2 Elective 3 Chorus T1 Guided Academics T1

Elective 3 Elective 4 Chorus T2 Guided Academics T2

Elective 4 Elective 5 Chorus T3 Guided Academics T3

Curriculum Guide Highlights…

• Courses and Prerequisites

• Read through course descriptions…

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High School

2017-2018Career Pathways

Curriculum Guide

• Purpose?

• Frequency?

• Graded – Not Graded?

• Questions?

• PARENT ROLE?

TOP TEN HONORS

The scholastic honors of the Top Ten are determined by a formula combining the cumulative grade point average for all courses in grades 9-12 through the second trimester of senior year and a student’s highest Composite SAT score. NO RANKING UNTIL LAST TRI!!!

The formula is as follows: (GPA x 250) + (SAT *.625) = Numerical Academic Score. The highest possible Numerical Academic Score is 2000. 50% - 50%

Other important factors listed in the Curriculum Guide

Freshmen and Freshmen and Sophomore Sophomore

Year Year Checklist…Checklist…

Freshmen Year:- Establish a strong base…

- Core classes- GPA

- Study Skills!!!- Prepare for future classes (Rigor) - Take PSAT9 in APRIL- Update 4 - year EDP- Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities- Participate in Volunteer Work

Sophomore Year:

Similar to Freshman Year…

More opportunity to begin Dual Enrollment classes…

Students must be ready!!!

DUAL ENROLLMENTStudents must be ready – …NWEA,PSAT, and reading ability

Online, @ MMCC or CMU, @ SHS

College / HS credit

Early College/Transfer Agreement

NCAA Eligibility Center

Talk with Mr. Ross…

CORE-CLASSESGPA

SAT SCORE

Parental Role in Education• Be Positive and Involved• Encourage good study habits at

home• Keep open communication with

teachers• Challenge your son/daughter to

pursue a rigorous curriculum• Encourage extracurricular

involvement• Talk regularly about post-secondary

plans

QUESTIONS

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