WELCOME Robbinsville High School 8 th Grade Academic

WELCOME Robbinsville High School 8 th Grade Academic Planning 2017

School Counselor Assignment A - Cat Mrs. Rotondo Cau - Ho Mrs. (Davis) Dills Hu- Pr Ms. Richard Ps - Z Mrs. Walker Counselors are assigned to students in 9 th grade and remain with the student until graduation. *Mrs. Rotondo will assist all counselors if needed to ensure that we service all families in the allotted 3 days Student Assistance Counselor: Mrs. Hernandez

Agenda o o o o o Graduation Requirements Course Selection Process Sample Schedules PARCC Honors/AP Parent Portal Activities Family Connection Attendance Procedures New Student Orientation

Plans after High School Graduation o College- 4 year and/or 2 year o Vocational/Technical School o Military o Employment No matter what you decide, receiving a high school diploma is your first step. To receive a high school diploma, selecting appropriate courses for success is essential. We are here to help you.

Graduation Requirements o 4 years of English o 3 years of Science: o Conceptual Physics or Physics, Chemistry, & Biology o 3 years of History: o US History I, US History II, World History o 2 years of World Languages (consecutive) Students must choose two World Language options. (one is an alternate) o 1 year of Health/Physical Education for each year enrolled o 3 years of Mathematics o Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre. Calculus, etc.

Required Courses for 9 th Graders o English I or English I Honors o US History I or US I Honors o Conceptual Physics, Physics Honors, or AP Physics 1 (Based upon Math placement) o Health & PE I o World Language o Math Course – Based upon current placement o Elective Courses – Your choice

9 th Grade Mathematics Placement Requirements o Algebra II Prerequisites: Current Algebra 8 Assessment average of 70 -94 Current Algebra 8 Accelerated Assessment average of 70 -84 Current Geometry Assessment average of 70 - 84 o Algebra II Honors Prerequisites: Current Algebra 8 Assessment average of 95 -100 Current Algebra 8 Accelerated Assessment average of 85 – 100 Current Geometry Assessment average 85 - 100

9 th Grade Mathematics Placement Requirements o *Algebra 1 (10 credits) Prerequisites: Current Algebra 8, Part 1 assessment average of 69 or less All current Math 8 students o *Algebra 1, Part 2 (5 credits) Prerequisites: Current Algebra 8, Part 1 assessment average of 70 or more Current Algebra 8 assessment average of 69 or less *Any student enrolled in Algebra must enroll in Conceptual Physics.

Option: Doubling Up in Honors Math o 8 th graders currently in Algebra I Accelerated with an “A+” average have the option to take both Geometry Honors and Algebra II Honors at the same time next year. o Sequence of Math: n 9 th Grade: Algebra II Honors & Geometry Honors n 10 th Grade: Pre-calculus Honors n 11 th Grade: Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB, or AP Calculus BC n 12 th Grade: AP Statistics or Multivariable Calculus

Graduation Requirements o Electives o 1 year or 5 credits in Visual and Performing Arts o 1 year or 5 credits in 21 st Century Skills (Family Consumer Science, Business, & Technology) o 1 semester or 2. 5 credits Technology o 1 semester or 2. 5 credits Financial Literacy n (Can begin to take in Sophomore Year) o Community service requirement of 30 hours n Students can begin to acquire hours starting in September 2017

Program of Studies – Page 24 Elective Graduation Requirements

Sample 9 th Grade Schedule A DAY Block 1 A: English I Block 1 B: Algebra II Block 2 A: Health & PE I Block 2 B: US History I Block 3 A: Physics Block 3 B: Fundamental Art Block 4 A: Digital Design Block 4 B: Italian I

Sample 9 th Grade Schedule with Algebra I (10 credits) A Day B Day o Block 1 A: English I o Block 1 B: Culinary Arts o Block 2 A: Health & PE o Block 2 B: US History I o Block 3 A: French I o Block 3 B: Conceptual Physics o Block 4 A: Algebra I o Block 4 B: Algebra I

Sample 9 th Grade Schedule Doubling Up in Math A Day B Day o Block 1 A: English I o Block 1 B: Culinary Arts o Block 2 A: Health & PE o Block 2 B: US History I o Block 3 A: French I o Block 4 A: Geometry Honors o Block 3 B: Physics Honors o Block 4 B: Algebra II Honors

PARCC Graduation Requirement Class of 2021 (8 th Grade) and Beyond o For the class of 2021 and beyond, students must take PARCC ELA 9, 10, and 11; however, they must pass ELA 10 in order to satisfy the graduation requirement for ELA. o For math, students must take PARCC Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II; however, they must pass Algebra 1 in order to satisfy the graduation requirement for Math. o This graduation requirement includes middle school students who take Algebra 1 in 7 th or 8 th grade.

PARCC Graduation Requirement Class of 2021 (8 th Grade) and Beyond o If students do not pass ELA 10 or Algebra 1: o Students will have to submit a NJDOE portfolio appeal. We are waiting to see if the state will allow retakes of the PARCC. o We changed our course sequence to Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry so students will have an extra year of Algebra before they submit an appeal.

Bell Schedule Classes are 85 minutes long and there are 4 minutes in between each block. Doors Open at 7: 20 am Block 1 – 7: 30 am – 8: 55 am Block 2 – 8: 59 am – 10: 28 am Block 3 – Lunch 1: 10: 32 am – 11: 02 am Class- 11: 06 am – 12: 36 pm Lunch 2: 11: 26 am – 11: 56 am Class – 10: 32 am – 11: 22 am/12: 00 pm – 12: 36 pm Lunch 3: 12: 06 pm – 12: 36 pm Class- 10: 32 am – 12: 02 pm Block 4 – 12: 40 pm - 2: 05 pm Bus Dismissal: 2: 10 pm

Organizational Tips o Get an A-Day & B-Day Book Bag o Do your homework on the same day it is given n A-Day: Do A-Day Homework n B-Day: Do B-Day Homework o Teachers are in the classroom from 2: 05 pm – 2: 35 pm every day to assist students

Honors/AP Criteria at RHS From To Grade Academic Honors A- or higher Honors B- or higher Honors AP A- or higher

Grades/Weighted GPA o Standard o Honors o AP A A A = = = Note: RHS does not Rank 4. 0 scale 4. 8 scale 5. 0 scale

Honors Criteria o REQUIRED n Grade n Teacher Recommendation o Collaboration with 8 th grade teachers

What is an AP course? o AP = Advanced Placement o AP Physics 1 is the only AP offered to a 9 th grader. Students are required to have Geometry completed prior to enrolling o No more than 3 AP Courses per year o Expectations n Viewed as a college course n Summer assignments n Large amount of independent study n Examination given through College Board in May

Honors Appeals Process o Waiver Form for Honors Courses n Overall Academic Performance including 3 rd & 4 th marking period grades n Standardized Test Scores n Teacher Recommendation n Attendance/Discipline Record n Waiver Forms will be available at your meeting n Waiver Forms must be submitted to the RHS Counseling Department

Course Selection Process o Schedule a meeting tonight with your counselor to discuss courses (students & parents/guardians attend the meeting) Come Prepared-(meetings are every 10 -15 mins. ) o Review Program of Studies (2017– 2018 Program of Studies Link on RHS main website) n Read elective descriptions and requirements o Complete Course Selection sheet o Rank Electives in order of preference o Submit Course Selection Sheet By Monday, March 20 to your homeroom teacher or to Mrs. Singer in the Main Office at Pond. This will allow us to input courses into the system on Monday prior to our meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. o If you have a Saturday, March 18 th appointment, if possible submit course selection on Friday, March 17 th to your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Singer at Pond. o Try your best! We can still make changes during our meeting.

Reminder World Language Alternate Put same category for elective choice. For example: Technology Alternate Technology

Course Selection Meetings Only for Pond Road Students o Saturday, March 18 th at Robbinsville High School Guidance Department; Park in the front of the building o Wednesday, March 22 nd at Pond Road; Report to the Main Office o Thursday, March 23 rd at Pond Road; Report to the Main Office

New Families to District New Families to the District need to first register through the central registration office. Once you register, we will make an appointment for you to meet with your counselor to complete course selection. o Please call 609. 632. 0910 x. 2288 to make a registration appointment o Please come prepared with all forms completed and required documents in hand

Parent Portal o Live Teacher Grade Book o Login and Password will remain the same n Families new to the district will receive an email once you register with a login and password. o Check grades regularly o View Class Schedule at the end of August

Schedule Change o Schedules will be available to view through Parent Portal at the end of August o Convenience or teacher preference will not be considered o Course requests do not guarantee placement in that course o Junior/Senior preference o Some courses may not run

Activities o GET INVOLVED!!!!! n There is something for everyone n There will be a club fair during the first two weeks of school for new students to sign up during lunch n Mr. Wyers, our athletic director, conducts an information session for new students/parents about RHS sports in June 2017 prior to your arrival. An email will be forth coming.

RHS Clubs Student Council: Freshman Class, Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class Executive Council Project Unify Drama Improv Unicef Film Math League Model United Nations Environmental National Honor Society Robotics Club Science Olympiad Multicultural Club Chinese Club Video Game Development Dance Team Debate Interact Friends of Rachel Literary Magazine Yearbook Gay Straight Alliance Students Against Destructive Decisions Future Medical Leaders of America Human Rights/Amnesty

Other Career Options o Mercer County Vocational Technical School n www. mcts. edu o See your counselor for more information about n n Certifications Military Technical Institutes Other career options

Family Connection http: //connection. naviance. com/robbinsville o College/Career Search Database specified to RHS o Get your password o Link to Family Connection/Naviance can be found on the main page RHS Website

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Attendance Procedures The Board of Education requires that the pupils enrolled in the school district attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the state. Robbinsville High School reinforces the attendance policy. Full Year Courses: Maximum of 8 days per course Half Year/Semester Courses: Maximum of 4 days per course Three Tardies to a course = 1 Absence for that course Attendance is taken by course not by date. If students go over the allotted days, they will lose credit from their courses even if they have a passing grade. The attendance office will send warning letters home. Attendance hearings are held monthly with an Attendance Committee.

Fall Orientation o New Student Orientation is highly encouraged. o Students will receive their homeroom, locker number & print out of their schedule. o Wednesday, September 6 th is orientation. The time is 7: 30 am – 9: 00 am. o Thursday, September 7 th is the first day of school. o Students will receive bus transportation.

Thank You We look forward to working with you over the next four years!