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Heading to JHS

Heading to JHS. Information to be covered tonight. How JHS differs from Middle School Course selection and scheduling Miscellaneous information about JHS Graduation Requirements Hints for a successful transition to JHS. HS vs MS. Block scheduling: Longer and less

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  1. Heading to JHS

  2. Information to be covered tonight • How JHS differs from Middle School • Course selection and scheduling • Miscellaneous information about JHS • Graduation Requirements • Hints for a successful transition to JHS

  3. HS vs MS • Block scheduling: Longer and less • Earlier start time: 8:00 • No Teacher Teams: Independence • Course Credits: Responsibility • Larger Peer Group: New connections

  4. Block Schedule: • Semesters vs Trimesters • Full and Half Block Classes • 4 day Rotation for Science (A,B,C,D) • Retakes and Acceleration

  5. 9th Grade Scheduling: • Global History I • English 9 orVideography • Integrated Algebra or Geometry • Biology or Earth Science • P.E. • Spanish or French • Careers, Health, Art/Music, Tech

  6. Health Careers/Community Studio Art 1 Studio Art 2 (teacher recommended) Symphonic band, Orchestra Girls or mixed chorus Energy/Power/Transportation Tech drafting DDP (Drawing and Design for Production) 9th Grade Electives

  7. Minimal class choices for incoming 9th graders. In some cases, recommendations guide student placement into courses. Your child will be bringing home a course request sheet, please review it with them, sign it, and return to the Guidance office. If you have questions or concerns, contact you child’s current counselor. Choices in Course Selection

  8. SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULES – MIXED CHORUS Fall Spring

  9. SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULES –VIDEOGRAPHY Fall Spring

  10. SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULES – AT Courses & MUSIC Fall Spring

  11. SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULES – ELECTIVES Fall Spring

  12. Art Club Broadcast/Comm Club Chess club Color Guard Winterguard Debate/Mock Trial Environmental Club French Club FBLA Futuro Latino Club International Relations Journalism Club Key Club Raider Reader Ski Club Spanish Club Student Organization Yearbook Activities and Organizations

  13. 9th Grade football Cross Country JV Boys Soccer JV Girls Soccer Girls/Boys Swimming Girls/Boys Tennis JV Girls Volleyball 9th Grade Basketball JV Girls Basketball Bowling Indoor Track Girls Softball Wrestling JV Baseball Modified Baseball Boys/Girls Golf Athletic Opportunities

  14. Symphonic Band Marching Band Concert Band Girls Chorus Mixed Chorus A’Cappella Concert Orchestra All School Musical Madrigal Singers Men of Tomorrow Infinity Studios Music Opportunities

  15. Diploma Types • Credits and Exams: • Regents - 22 credits/5 exams • Advanced Regents - 24 credits/8-9 exams • Academic Advanced- 28 credits/9-10 plus AP exams (minimum 3).

  16. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS for a Regents Diploma RegentsRegents Exam(Grade)Units of Credit ELA ELA (11TH) 4 Social Studies Global (10th) 4 US History/Gov’t (11th) Math Integrated Algebra (9th) 3 Science Earth Science or Biology (9th) or (10th) 3 Second Language 1 Art/Music 1 Health 1 Physical Education 2 Career Exploration .5 Electives 3.5 Minimum total: 22 All students need a minimum of 65 on all Regents Exams

  17. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS for Advanced Regents Diploma • Advanced Regents Regents Exam (Grade)Units of Credit • ELA ELA (11th) 4 • Social Studies Global History (10th) 4 • U.S. History/Gov’t (11th) • Math Integrated Algebra (9th) 3 • Geo (10th) • Algebra II Trig. (10-11-12) • Science Earth Science (9 or 10) 3 • Biology (8, 9 or 10) • Second Language Comprehensive (10 or 11) 3 * • Art/Music 1 • Health 1 • Physical Education 2 • Career Exploration .5 • Sequence Requirements and/or Electives 2.5 • Minimum total: 24 • *Students may substitute a 5-unit sequence in Career and Technical Education • or the Arts for their Second Language and still receive an Advanced Academic Diploma.

  18. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSfor Academic Advanced Diploma Academic AdvancedRegents Exam (Grade)Units of Credit ELA ELA (11th) 4 Social Studies Global History (10th) 4 US History/Gov’t (11th) Math Integrated Algebra (9th) 4 Geo (10th) Algebra II Trig (10-11-12) Science Earth Science (9th or 10th) 3 Biology (8th, 9th, or 10th) Chemistry or Physics (11th or 12th) Second Language Comprehensive (10 or 11) 3 Additional Academic Credits From Above Areas 2 Art/Music 1 Health 1 Physical Education 2 Career Exploration .5 Electives 3.5 Minimum 3 AP Courses Minimum 28

  19. Pathways to Success

  20. Additional Transition Events • Counselor Visits to Middle Schools (June) • PTSA Meeting/Tour (June) • Fall Orientation for all Freshmen (Late Aug)

  21. For Additional Information: • Jamestownpublicschools.org • High School ……..Guidance Dept. • Graduation Requirements • Course Guide Mike McElrath – 483-4349

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