Transcript LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL
Littleton High School
Grade 9 Course Selection Night
March 5, 2012
Tonight’s Program
Welcome & Opening Remarks John M. Harrington, Ed.D
Principal Agenda for the Evening Course Scheduling Department & Course Information Cheryl A. Temple, Assistant Principal Jan Nolan & Chris Christy Guidance Counselors Mark Levine, English Kelly Ogden, Mathematics Marian Dyer, Social Studies Cheryl Harrington, Science Elizabeth Kelley, World Languages Meredith Perry, Health & Wellness Maureen Caouette, Fine & Performing Arts Sarah Dorfman, Guidance Services Michael Lynn, Athletic Director
Tonight’s Agenda
Course Selection Process, Timeline & Planning College Prep & Honors Criteria Department Chair Presentations Athletics & Co-curricular Activities Meet the Department Chairs-
Q & A
NEASC
New England Association of Schools and Colleges will visit and evaluate LHS, May 5-8, 2013 Comprehensive review of the high school in according to NEASC Standards: Core Values, Beliefs, Expectations Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, School Culture and Leadership, School Resources and Community Resources for Learning
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Accessing and analyzing information Collaboration across networks and leading by influence Effective oral and written communication Agility, adaptability, initiative, and entrepreneurialism Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Curiosity and imagination
(The Global Achievement Gap, Wagner, 2008)
Rigorous Content Standards include 21 st century skills
The 4 Cs Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Creativity and Innovation
Revised Mission & Expectations Statement
Littleton High School
Commitment to student learning and educational excellence
Littleton High School is a safe, caring, supportive, and academically challenging learning community that cultivates and models respect, responsibility, integrity, accountability, perseverance, and teamwork. We pursue excellence in learning and the development of each student’s growth and potential through collaborative and dedicated attention to our core values, beliefs, and learning expectations.
We work together to guide our students in becoming self-reliant, responsible, and contributing citizens in a constantly changing world.
Our Core Values
Respect Responsibility Integrity Accountability Perseverance Teamwork
Academic Expectations
Develop and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills Demonstrate clear and effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish goals Demonstrate creativity and innovation Use technology skills as they research and communicate their learning Engage in activities that promote physical fitness and personal health Exhibit and employ observation, interpretation, and imagination within the arts Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary challenges and global issues
Social Expectations
Respect and understand diversity and different perspectives Become active participants in their school community
Civic Expectations
Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship Make positive contributions through community service and civic participation
Guidance Highlights
Naviance Parent and Student online Accounts -Planning tools for post-secondary life -Research database for Colleges, Careers & Scholarships -Account for managing and monitoring college applications & admissions process -Automated College Application System Edline Parent Portal -Password protected site linking home to school- Active now -Web-pages featuring courses, assignments, calendars, student schedules, teacher updates, progress reports, and term grades
Course Selection Timeline
March 5: Posting of Program of Studies and Distribution of Sample Course Sheets March 6: Course Selection Sheets distributed to Middle School teachers for Course Recommendations March 27 & 28: High School Guidance Counselors meet with Middle School Students and review course selections
Course Selection Timeline
March 30: Course Selection sheets mailed home to Grade 8 Parents for verification April 9: Course Selection Corrections due to Guidance May/June: Course Schedules sent to students August: Freshman Orientation
Considerations for Selections
Student’s current achievement and motivation Honors vs College Prep criteria Teacher recommendations Remember each teacher is likely considering one specific subject when making recommendation.
Managing entire workload Graduation requirements
Schedule Planning
Full year courses= 5.0 Credits Semester Course= 2.5 Credits 7 Periods/Modules to be scheduled Students can take up to 35.0 Credits per year Students must have a minimum of 30.0 credits when filling out course selection sheet. They should go beyond the minimum.
Students need 110 credits to fulfill graduation requirements
Subject English Mathematics Social Sciences Science Foreign Language Wellness//Health Fine/Practical Arts Electives Littleton High School
20 credits 15 credits through Algebra II 15 credits 15 credits with lab 10 credits in the same language 7.5 credits
Academic Preparation Chart UMASS and State School System
20 credits 15 credits through Algebra II 15 credits to include US History 15 credits with lab
Recommended College Preparation Selective College Recommendations*
20 credits 15 credits through Algebra II 15 credits to include US History 15-20 credits including biology and chemistry and physics 20 credits – honors level classes 20 credits including trig. and analytical geometry 20 credits to include US History, World History and Economics 15-20 credits including biology, chemistry and physics 10 credits in the same language 10-15 credits in the same language Health course 15-20 credits in the same language 5 credits Fine or performing arts Fine or performing arts 22.5 credits 10 credits Recommended Highly Recommended
Honors Criteria
More genuine interest in subject and self-direction Accelerated pace with less repetition of previous work More rigorous work and demanding requirements Students with past academic achievement, more maturity, organization and motivation Independent initiative and more out of class preparation More emphasis on Analysis, Evaluation and Synthesis
College Prep Criteria
Develop fundamentals Much more instructional support Still building independent study skills Deliberate pace with more reinforcement and review Emphasis on Knowledge, Comprehension, and Application skills
Grade 9 English I
Scope and Sequence English Language Arts
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English II English III English IV
Honors College Prep Honors College Prep Honors College Prep Honors College Prep
AP English
Advanced Placement
Creative Writing
Proposed 4 Year Mathematics Requirement
Littleton High School has proposed a new 4 year Mathematics requirement that will start with the Class of 2015 (current Freshmen) The MA Board of Higher Education now plans to require 4 years of Math for admission to state college and universities This new requirement is aligned with the Mass Core Curriculum for high schools
Grade 9 Geometry
Honors College Prep
Scope and Sequence Mathematics
Grade 10 Algebra II Grade 11 Pre-Calculus
Honors College Prep Honors College Prep
Grade 12 AP Calculus Calculus Statistics Pre-Calculus Algebra I
Unleveled
Geometry
Honors College Prep
Algebra II
Honors College Prep
Advanced Algebra and its applications
Grade 9 World History II
Honors College Prep
Scope and Sequence History and Social Science
Grade 10 United States History I
Honors College Prep
Grade 11 United States History II
Honors College Prep
AP US History Grade 11 & 12
Electives:
AP Art AP European AP Psychology Psychology Facing History and Ourselves Sociology Law & Citizenship
VHS- Virtual High School
www.govhs.org
25 available seats each semester for LHS students Array of expansive course offerings Site Coordinator: Mrs. Marian Dyer
Biology
Honors
9th
Scope and Sequence
Science
Electives AP Biology 10th 11th Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry
Honors
Physics
Honors
AP Physics Environmental Science Oceanography Biology
College Prep
Chemistry
College Prep
Physics
College Prep
Forensic Science Engineering I
Unleveled
Engineering II
Unleveled
Grade 9 Latin I Spanish I French I
(Unleveled)
Latin II Spanish II French II
Honors College Prep
Scope and Sequence World Languages
Grade 10 Latin II Spanish II French II Latin III Spanish III French III
Honors College Prep
Grade 11/12
Electives:
Latin III & IV Spanish III & IV French III & IV
Honors
AP Spanish
Advanced Placement
Scope and Sequence
Wellness
Graduation Requirements Electives Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 Child Development Nutrition Health Health Health Fitness and Conditionin g Sports and Games Fitness and Conditionin g Fitness and Conditionin g Sports and Games Sports and Games
Fine & Performing Arts
Art Foundations & Graphics Digital Media Painting & Drawing Ceramics & Photography AP Studio Art & Art Portfolio Instrumental Music- Band & Jazz Choral Music
Special Education Inclusive classrooms & Learning Center-
Accommodations Modifications Curriculum Skills Classes Individualized Support Alternative classes Personalized transition process
Fall
Football Cheerleading Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Boys Golf Field Hockey Cross Country
Interscholastic Sports
Winter
Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Indoor Track Girls Indoor Track Boys Ice Hockey Girls Ice Hockey* Co-ed Swimming*
Spring
Baseball Softball Boys Outdoor Track Girls Outdoor Track Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Tennis *cooperative team
Co-Curricular Activities
Student Council Class Officers Art Club Peer Leadership & Mediation Debate Club Model UN Club Literary Magazine Ski/Snowboard Club Weightlifting Club Humanitarian Club Rocketry Club Math League National Honor Society Drama Yearbook Jazz Ensemble Dance Club Gay/Straight Alliance Health Club Japanese Culture Club Latin Club International Club
Questions
Call us:
(978) 952-2555
Email us:
[email protected]
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