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Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night. English and Social Studies Programs April Gonzalez, Supervisor of English and Social Studies Patrice Gorman, Chairperson of Social Studies January 19, 2012. English Program. Presented by April Gonzalez.

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Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

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  1. Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night English and Social Studies Programs April Gonzalez, Supervisor of English and Social Studies Patrice Gorman, Chairperson of Social Studies January 19, 2012

  2. English Program Presented by April Gonzalez

  3. What criteria is used for placement in Freshman English?

  4. NJ Ask Scores Eng I w/lab205 or below NJAsk Eng I 205-234 NJAsk Eng I Aca235-259 NJAsk Eng I Hon260+ NJAsk

  5. As well as: • Current Placement • Grades • Observational Checklist • Teacher Recommendation

  6. How are we doing? Statistics on our placement decisions prove accurate and indicate a strong correlation between recommendations and success • Only 2% of students recommended for English I with Lab were moved to English I in September. • 67% of the students not recommended for Honors are not meeting prerequisite this year.

  7. What is the difference between the four English courses? English I with Lab English I Academic English I Honors English I

  8. Differences • Literature studied beyond the core • Pacing of the course • Assignments and assessments (writing, homework, tests, etc.) • Skills required

  9. What reading and literature will be studied?

  10. Major Works of Core Literature

  11. What are the requirements for the Summer Reading Assignment for each level?

  12. Summer Reading Assignments

  13. Can students move to another level the following year?

  14. Yes • If the student meets prerequisite grade of an A average and • If the teacher recommends placement

  15. What English electives are available for students?

  16. Electives to meet 21st Century Requirement: Journalism for the 21st Century Writing for Film and Media in the 21st Century

  17. English Electives offered beyond grade 9: • Internet and Newspaper Journalism • Creative Writing • African and American Literature • Introduction to Film • Comedy in Film and Television • Fundamentals of Public Speaking • Sports in Literature and Film

  18. A.P. Courses • Advanced Placement Language and Composition • Advanced Placement Literature and Composition

  19. Social Studies Program Presented by Patrice Gorman

  20. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Name change reflects changes in our curriculum Better transition from Middle School and to US History Connects to current issues

  21. Criteria used for placement in American Government

  22. NJ Ask Scores Am. Gov.190-224 NJAsk Academic AG 225-249 NJAsk HonorsAG250+ NJAsk

  23. As well as: Current Placement Grades Observational Checklist Teacher Recommendation

  24. What is the difference between the three American Government courses? American Government Academic AG Honors AG

  25. Differences Level of support needed by the student Honors must be independent, self-motivated learners Pacing of the course Difficulty of assignments and assessments (Research,writing, homework, tests, etc.) Skills required

  26. What topics will be studied?

  27. The Constitution Branches of Government Powers of Each Branch Checks & Balances

  28. Citizenship and Elections The Responsibilities of Citizenship The Political Process: Local State National Political Parties and Candidates

  29. The Amendments The Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Search & Seizure The Justice System The Death Penalty

  30. Social Justice Movements

  31. The Role of Government in the Economy Fiscal Policy The Treasury The Federal Budget The Federal Debt Taxation and Spending The Business Cycle Inflation Trade Policy The Meltdown of 2008

  32. Can students move to another level the following year?

  33. Yes If the student meets prerequisite grades and If the teacher recommends placement

  34. Elective Courses?While there are no 9th grade Social Studies electives, students should consider…

  35. AP U.S. History Honors students may qualify to move into AP US History in 10th Grade Must meet prerequisite 90% in Honors American Government 90% Honors English This fulfills the 10th grade US History requirement

  36. Other AP Courses Grades11&12 AP Comparative Government and Politics AP US Government and Politics AP European History AP Psychology

  37. Other Electives (Grades 11 & 12) IPLE (Political and Legal Education) Intro to Psychology Military History and Strategy The Vietnam Era Holocaust and Genocide Race, Class and Gender in America

  38. Electives… Sociology Anthropology American Justice

  39. Welcome to the High School! April Gonzalez Supervisor of English and Social Studies agonzalez@sbschools.org Patrice Gorman Chairperson of Social Studies Patrice.gorman@sbschools.org

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