Transcript SUBJECT SELECTION - West Haven High School

Welcome to
Bailey Middle School’s
Parent Course Selection
Informational Session
for
West Haven High School
Welcome
School Counselors
Bailey Middle School
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Angel Clohessey
Deborah Kachmar
West Haven High School
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Dr. Rose Paolino, Department Chair
 Dora Barnes
 Holly Benedetti
 Norma Merced
High School Graduation
Requirements
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts and Vocational Education
Health and Physical Education
Electives
Total Required Credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credits
9 credits
24
Freshman Academy
REQUIRED COURSES
7 Subjects
English 1 or Honors
• Global Studies or
Honors
• Biology or Honors or AP
• Algebra 1 (60 min) or
Algebra 2 Honors
•3 Electives
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Class Schedule
Attendance Policy
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Sixteen Absence Limit: No student may receive
credit for a full year or half year course with
more than 16 points.
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Appeals are only allowed for full year courses.
(The Attendance Committee will oversee all appeals)
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
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Art
Ceramics
Commercial Art
Crafts
Drawing
Cartooning
Painting
Sculpture
Intro to Puppetry
Art
Business
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Computer Information Systems
Microsoft Office I (Word, Excel)
Microsoft Office II (Access, PPT)
Mobile App Game Design I & II
Webpage Design
Retailing 101
Music/Theater Arts
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Acting I
Music Theory
Marching/ Concert Band
Color Guard
Chorus
Class Piano
Style & Sounds
Popular Music
Technology Education
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Metals Tech I
Intro to Wood Technology
Intro to Transportation
Tech
Intro to Drafting
Communication
Drafting I
Graphics I
Electricity/Electronics
Computer Graphics I
Technology & Journalism
Family & Consumer Science
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Child Development I
Food and Nutrition I
Fashion & Fabrics I
World Language
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French I
Italian I
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II (Honors)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Honors
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AP Classes= College-Level academic learning
with the opportunity to earn college credit based
upon a student’s score on the AP exam.
AP/Honors Achievement Awards (Must have a B
or better at the end of MP3)
First Year=
Second Year=
Third Year =
Four Year=
Certificate
Pin
Hooded Sweatshirt
Gold Cord
Special Curricular
Programs
Earning College Credit
at West Haven High School
 PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
 Charge Into the Future (UNH)
 Gateway Community College
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading
provider of rigorous and innovative Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) education curricular programs across
the United States (go to whhs.schools.org)
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Offered at W.H.H.S.:
 Engineering
Pathway
**Grade 9 Course: Intro. To Engineering and
Design (college credit for qualifying students)
University of New Haven
Partnership
Charge Into the Future
Half-tuition scholarships for graduating seniors
Charging Ahead Program
Free College Courses while attending school
Outstanding High School Senior Program
Attend college, full time, second semester senior year
Criteria
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Gateway Community College
High School Partnership
Select Junior or Senior with a B or better G.P.A.
Recommendation from your School Counselor
College Credit earned at Gateway CC are transferrable
to other colleges.
After school program fall and spring
Naviance/Family Connection
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Assists Parents and Students
 Career Interest Inventory
 Career Search
 College Search
 Email Communication
 Resources
 Scholarship Search
 Student Success Planning – tasks and goals
Is Your Student Ready
to
Play College Sports?
**Learn what is needed for your student to be
eligible to play sports on the college level**
 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
* Divisional Play- Div I, Div II, & Div III
*16 core courses required
*Students must present required SAT/ACT scores
* Athletic Scholarships available
 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
* Divisional Play- Div I, Div II, Div III
* Must be a high school graduate
* Athletic Scholarships available
 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
* Must be a high school graduate
* $$$ offered by college/university
* Must meet 2 of 3 requirements: SAT/ACT test score, GPA; Class Rank
Question & Answer
Course Selection Process
Parents to review their child’s course
selection carefully.
 Parent to sign the course selection form
and return to child’s Social Studies teacher.
 If students need help, they should make an
appointment in homeroom to meet with
Mrs. Kachmar.
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Meet & Greet
Please Join Us in the
Cafeteria for coffee and…
Thank you for coming!
Westie Pride!