Transcript 1999 - 2000 Program of Studies Orientation

Hunterdon Central
Regional High School
8th Grade
Program of Studies & Freshman Course
Selection Orientation
Your High School Experience!
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Your 4-Year academic experience is a journey. Make sure you think about your
destination and work backwards.
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Use the Program of Studies online as a guide.
– http://www.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/academics/program-
of-studies/index.aspx
Minimum Requirements for Graduation
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Take the 8th Grade “NJASK8” seriously!
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Placement in 9th grade
Your ultimate goal
See online program of studies for High
School Graduation Requirements.
Scheduling Guidelines
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Take the most challenging course load that you can handle without creating too
much stress.
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Trust your teacher’s recommendations
Balance your life- academically, socially, emotionally
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Check “Prerequisites”, “Grade Level” and pay attention to “Recommendations”
listed in course descriptions. (Shown on next slide)
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Refer to quick link on HCRHS website labeled “Freshman Electives”.
Example
More Scheduling Guidelines
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An important guide for your initial course selections is the Teacher Recommendation Form.
If you have concerns about the recommended placement, talk with your teacher and parents. Parents can override
a recommendation but please think carefully about what is right for you. Choose wisely.
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If you override, move up a level, and are struggling please note that you may not be able to move back
down. Level changes depend on the number of open seats.
Please note that students selecting a Math, Science, English or Social Studies honors course will be
required to take a departmental placement test this spring.
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Please note that summer work is a requirement for all Honors and AP courses
Teacher Recommendation Form
Course # Course Name
011
Honors English I
012
English I
014
Freshman Humanities
S019
English I
Mid Year
Override
Recommendation (Parent Initial)
(Teacher Initial)
If recommended for
012 you may
choose 014
If choosing 014
rather than 012
initial here
Scheduling Guidelines
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Health & Physical Education are scheduled automatically.
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You must select “Alternates” for each elective choice.
– Electives are courses you can choose once you have fulfilled your requirements for that year.
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Remember, every course you take and every final grade you receive will be on your
permanent record (transcript).
Electives and Alternates (In Order of
Preference)
Course #
Course Name
# of credits
Alt. Course #
Alternate Course
Name
# of credits
I will participate in Marching Band for Credit
ASPEN
At HCRHS important information can be accessed by students
and their parents/guardians - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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ASPEN can be used for:
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online class scheduling
to view schedule
interim report/report cards (these are no longer mailed)
graduation requirements
student transcript
student progress/ grades
Access to ASPEN is private and password protected - a
unique log-in name and password will be assigned to each
student. The password assigned is confidential; it should not
be shared.
Scheduling with ASPEN
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Beginning on February 11th, course requests can be entered using
ASPEN.
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For current 8th grade students, HCRHS online course selection will be
open between 8:00 a.m. February 25th and 11:59 p.m.
March 1st.
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You must complete your course selections online within this time frame.
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ASPEN can be accessed at:
– https://nj-hcrhs.myfollett.com/aspen/home.do
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To access ASPEN via Hunterdon Central's website - click on quicklinks
in the top right hand corner and then click on ASPEN.
ASPEN Logins
In order to access ASPEN, you will receive an exclusive User
Name and Password. KEEP IT SECURE!!!!
You will be receiving ASPEN user name and
instructions at the end of January. They will be mailed
home.
Selecting Courses
It makes no difference if you select courses first or last during
the 2/25 to 3/1 time frame. However, if you fail to input
courses during this time frame, you will be assigned a lower
scheduling priority. This will affect your ability to enroll in
courses that you want.
Freshman Only!
When selecting some courses such as…
332- Algebra 2
221- French 2
222 – Spanish 2
Remember to select the Grade 9 option!
*Only schedule these more rigorous courses if you have
been recommended to do so!
Athletics
At the end of the course listing, please find a list
of Hunterdon Central sports identified with the
prefix “XTR”.
Please check off any sports that you may be
interested in participating in. This information
will be provided to our coaches.
Alternate Credit Information
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Students have the option to take courses outside of HCRHS for high
school credit.
– Online course, RVCC, Other college coursework
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Courses must be approved prior to registering for the course.
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If you are considering “Outside” Course Work this summer, please read
the Alternate Credit Information on the Counseling website:
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http://www.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/campus-life/counseling/index.aspx
Applications must be received at the H.S. prior to May 15.
Grade Scale
Typical Freshman Schedule (40 credits)
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ENGLISH – 5 Credits
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PHYS ED/ HEALTH – 5 Credits
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US HISTORY I – 5 Credits
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MATHEMATICS – 5/7.5 Credits
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SCIENCE – 5 Credits
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WORLD LANGUAGE – 5 Credits
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ELECTIVES – 7.5/10 credits
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Students selecting Marching Band may have 42.5 total credits
Typical Block Schedule
SEMESTER ONE
SEMESTER TWO
Quarter 1
(Sept.- Nov.)
Quarter 2
(Nov.- Jan.)
Quarter 3
(Jan.- Apr.)
Quarter 4
(Apr.- June)
Block 1
Math
Math
US History I
US History I
Block 2
Phys Ed
Phys Ed
World
Language
World
Language
Block 3
English
English
Science
Science
Block 4
Art I*
Art I*
Interior Design*
Computer
Applications*
* = Sample electives
Questions and comments