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Needham High SchoolNeedham High School
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Tonight’s AgendaTonight’s Agenda
Minuteman Presentation- – Jack Dillon
Introduction to NHS Curriculum
Course Selection Nuts & Bolts
Freshman Seminar
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NHS Curriculum – The NHS Curriculum – The BasicsBasics 92 credits required to graduate Subject Area Requirements
– 16 credits (4 years) English– 12 credits (3 years) Laboratory Science– 12 credits (3 years) Mathematics– 12 credits (3 years) History/Social Studies– 8 credits (2 years) World Language– 8 credits (4 semesters) Fine and Performing Arts– 8 credits (4 semesters) Health/Physical Education– 2 credits (60 hours) Community Classroom
• Pass MCAS: Eng, Math, Science
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Needham High SchoolFour Year Academic Planner
STUDENT: ________________________________________________YOG: __________
Total credits needed for graduation: 92Core Requirements: English 16 credits Social Studies 12 credits Health/PE 8 credits Electives 14 credits(minimum) Math 12 credits World Lang. 8 credits Com. Class 2 credits Science 12 credits Art (vis./perf.) 8 credits
GRADE 9
1. English 9 ______ 4 cr.
2. Math _________ 4 cr.
3. World Hist. ___ 4 cr.
4. Biology _______ 4 cr.
5. Language:__________ 4 cr.
6a. Health/PE 9 2 cr.
ELECTIVES
6b. _____________ ___cr.
7a. _____________ ___cr.
7b. _____________ ___cr.
Other or Com. Service :________________________________________________Grade 9 Credits: ________
GRADE 10
1. English 10______ 4 cr.
2. Math _________ 4 cr.
3. W/Am. Hist. __ 4 cr.
4. Physics _______ 4 cr.
5. Language:__________ 4 cr.
6a. Health/PE 10 2 cr.
ELECTIVES
6b. _____________ ___cr.
7a. _____________ ___cr.
7b. _____________ ___cr.
Other or Com. Service:________________________________________________Grade 10 Cr:___ Total: ___
GRADE 11
1. English 11______ 4 cr.
2. Math _________ 4 cr.
3. US Hist. ______ 4 cr.
4. Chemistry_____ 4 cr.
5. Language:__________ 4 cr.
6a. Health/PE 11 2 cr.
ELECTIVES
6b. _____________ ___cr.
7a. _____________ ___cr.
7b. _____________ ___cr.
Other or Com. Service:________________________________________________Grade 11 Cr:___ Total: ___
GRADE 12
1. English 12______ 4 cr.
2a. Health/PE 12 2 cr.
ELECTIVES
2b. _____________ ___cr.
3. ______________ ___cr.
4. ______________ ___cr.
5a. _____________ ___cr.
5b. _____________ ___cr.
6a. _____________ ___cr.
6b. _____________ ___cr.
7a. _____________ ___cr.
7b. _____________ ___cr.Other or Com. Service:_______________________
Grade 12 Cr:___ Total: ___
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9th Grade9th Grade
English Science (Biology) World History Math – Algebra I, Algebra II World Language – Spanish I or II, French
II, Mandarin I, Latin I Directed Study- Freshman Seminar (Fall) Health/PE (Spring) Elective(s) (4 credits) Skill Center (if your student is on an IEP)
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Course TypesCourse Types
Basic Standard Honors Accelerated
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Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process
Teacher recommendations on PowerSchool
Students choose electives (though not assured of getting them)
Parent review via PowerSchoolSee 8th grade Timeline
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Please remember…Please remember…
Teacher Recommendations Override with caution Student & Parent sign the override form
Deadline is March 25, 2011 Only a very small percentage of students
successfully navigate all accelerated classes
Changing course levels later may not be possible
Encourage your children to get involved
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Course Overrides…Course Overrides…
https://spreadsheets.google.c
om/viewform?formkey=dGlmMi1JMHdpYW1rQWRTT0tFYk5
nWHc6MA
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Freshman SeminarsFreshman Seminars
4-6 seminars covering topics including orientation to NHS, study skills, learning profiles, stress management, course selection
Held during directed study In addition, freshmen meet
individually with their Guidance Counselors before the semester break
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Resources to HelpResources to Help
Your child’s current teachers and counselor
High School department chairs
High School guidance counselors
NHS Website -- Program of Studies & Course Selection Guidelines
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Thank you for attending!
Questions?