Transcript SUBJECT SELECTION - Stratford High School

Stratford High School
2011-2012
Eighth Grade Parent Orientation
Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order
thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st Century
challenges.
REQUIRED COURSES
6 Subjects +
Physical Education and Health
English 1
World Studies
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education & Health
2 Electives
School Schedule
Period
Warning Bell
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2
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Begins
7:37
7:40
8:32
9:23
10:14
11:05
12:32
1:23
Ends
8:28
9:19
10:10
11:01
12:28
1:19
2:10
World Language
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French 1
French 2
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Latin 1
Language Arts
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Journalism I
Creative Writing I
Theater Arts and
Vocal Production
Art
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Design
Drawing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Photography
Business
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Keyboarding
Microsoft Office
Introduction to Business
Business Law
Web Design and E Commerce 1 & 2
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Personal Finance
Interior Design
Family & Consumer Science
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Food, Nutrition and You
Music
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Concert Choir
Select Choir
Concert Band
Wind Ensemble
String Ensemble
Technology Education
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World of Technology*
PC Technician I*
PC Technician II*
Video Prod 1*
Video Prod 2*
Transportation Tech I*
Introduction to
Engineering Design
(PLTW) (SHS)
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Wood/Production
Tech I*
Communication Tech*
Advisory Program
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The Stratford High School Advisory is a program intended
to ensure that each student is known well by at least one
adult staff in the building. Through bimonthly meetings
built into the school schedule, it is the aim of Advisory to
meet the following goals as outlined in The Advisory Guide
(Poliner and Lieber):
Help students adjust to school, particularly the entering
grade;
Build community among students – that is, encouraging a
sense of belonging and respect while decreasing anonymity
and alienation;
Provide academic advising and coaching, helping students
succeed by giving them behind-the-scenes support in a
proactive, organized way.
Career Pathway Programs
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Health and Medical Careers: Introduction to Health &
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Pre-Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Design;
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Culinary Career: Basic Foods (grade 9 or 10); Bakeshop I
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Pre-Teaching: Child Development I & II (grade 10); Early
Medical Careers I & II (grade 10); Medical Careers III &
IV (grade 11 or 12); Pre-Nursing (CNA certification) (grade
12)
Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics
& II (grade 11-12); Culinary Arts I & II (grade 11-12)
Childhood Education I & II (grade 11/12); Introduction to
Individual & Family Development (grade 12).
Coursework Includes: Job Shadowing, Electronic Mentoring, Internships, Facility
Tours, Clinical Experiences, & Service Learning
Connecticut College
Career Pathway Courses
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Accounting I/II
Health & Medical Careers III and IV (SHS)
Culinary Arts II (SHS)
Bakeshop II (SHS)
Early Childhood II
PC Tech II
Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
Transportation Tech II/ Advanced Transportation
Technology
Regional Programs and
Dual Enrollment
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Agriscience
Aquaculture
Housatonic Partnership Program
Regional Center for the Arts
High School Co-op Language
Program (Tuition)
The Center for Global Studies
University of Connecticut Early
College Experience
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
2 credits
3 credits
1 credit
2.1 credits
5.9 credits
21
High School Graduation
Requirements
Students must achieve a proficient level on all four CAPT
subject areas:
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Science
Failure to meet the standard will result in the
requirement to be retested on the CAPT sub-test the
following year and to successfully complete the district’s
CAPT performance test in the subject areas.
District CAPT Initiative
Intensive Reading/Writing
 Intensive Mathematics
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Class Rank
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Class rank is the calculation of a student’s
academic standing in his or her class.
It is computed by weighing the difficulty of the
course work.
All courses are weighted, except physical
education and health.
See Program of Studies or the school website for more
information
Attendance Policy
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Twenty Absence Limit: No student may receive
credit for a full-year course after having been
absent from that course more than 20 class
periods
Ten Absence Limit: No student may receive
credit for a semester course after having been
absent more than 10 class periods
Summer School
For students in Grades 9 through 12 the following
eligibility requirements and restrictions apply to summer
school courses:
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Must pass at least two quarters of the course
during the school year or must earn a final grade
above 50% and
Must not have more absences in the school-year
course than allowed by the district’s high school
attendance policy or
Must have successfully petitioned the school
Attendance Review Team for waiver of the
attendance requirement.
No more than two courses per year and no more than
eight courses total during the student’s entire 9
through 12 course sequence may be completed for
credit in summer school.
School Activities
Some activities include:
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Art Club
Athletic Association
Band
Build-On
Chess Club
Choir
Community Service
Dance Team
Debate Club
EMS Explorer
Environmental Club
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Future Business Leaders
of America
Freshman Class Council
Future Teachers of
America
Gay/Straight Alliance
Health Occupation
Students of America
School Activities
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International Club
Job Shadowing (Grade 10)
Jr. Class Council
Link Crew
Literary Magazine
NHS
SADD
Senior Class Council
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Sophomore Class Council
Spanish/French/Latin
Honor Society
Stage
Stage Crew
Student Council
Ushers Guild
Volunteer Club
Yearbook
Fall Sports
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Cheerleading
Cross Country – boys, girls
Football
Soccer – girls, boys
Swimming and Diving -girls
Volleyball - girls
Winter Sports
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Basketball – boys, girls
Cheerleading
Indoor Track and Field - boys, girls
Swimming and Diving - boys
Wrestling - boys
Spring Sports
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Baseball - boys
Golf - boys, girls
Lacrosse- boys, girls
Softball - girls
Tennis - boys, girls
Track and Field -boys, girls
*Please contact Mr. Robert Baird, Athletic Director, with any questions at 203-385-4240