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Scheduling Timeline 8th grade parent meeting Class presentations in 8th English classes Parent(s)/Guardians discuss course
selections with students Course Request forms (with parent signature) due
May 6th to Mrs. Prizio Individual/small group scheduling meetings
with Mrs. Prizio to finalize schedule
Your student will bring home… Eighth Grade Planning Guide Grade 9 Course Selection Instructions Course Selection Sheet and Teacher
Recommendations—Please sign and return by May 6th to Mrs. Prizio
New QRHS Initiatives College entrance requirements NEW Graduation Requirements 9th Grade Course Choices How will my choices impact my future? Scheduling Process
High School ScheduleHigh School ScheduleOdd Day Even Day Start End
Homeroom
Homeroom
0715 0720
Block 1 Block 2 0725 0850
Block 2 Block 1 0855 1020
Block 3+Lunch
Block 4+Lunch
1025 1220
Block 4 Block 3 1225 1350
1st Lunch: 1020-1050 2nd Lunch: 1050-1120 3rd Lunch: 1120-1150
Minimum Admission RequirementsTo 4-Year State Colleges
Weighted Courses
• AP Courses• Honors Courses
• 4 Years of English
• 3 Years of Math• 2 Years of the
SAME World Language• 3 Years of Science
• 2 Years of Social Studies
• 2 Years of College-level electives
• 4 Years of English• 4 Years of Math• 3 Years of Science• 3 Years of Social
Studies
• 1 Year of the Arts
• 2 Phys. Ed; 2 Health
• 140 Credits to graduate
• 4 Years of English• 3 Years of Math
• 2 Years of the SAME World Language
• 3 Years of Science• 2 Years of Social Studies
• 2 Years of College-level electives
State College Minimum Req’sQuabbin Req.
Pass MCAS: Math, English and Science
• 2 Years of the SAME World Language
• Senior Capstone• Proficiency in accessing on-line
coursework
Highly Selective Colleges may Require…
Weighted Courses
• AP Courses• Honors Courses They check the
numberoffered against howmany you take
Get INVOLVED!Take summer
programs!
• 4 Years of English
• 4 Years of Math• 3-4 Years of the
SAME World Language• 4 Years of Science
• 2-4 Years of Social Studies
• 2 Years of College-level electives
MCAS Graduation Requirement
Discipline Subject Test Options Scheduled Administration Passing Score Required
English English Language Arts March of grade 10 240or
220 with an EPP
Math Math May of grade 10 240or
220 with an EPP
Science
You only need to take and pass one science MCAS test.
Introduction to Physics June, Grades 9-12 220
Technology/Engineering June, Grade 9-12 220
Biology February and June of year student took Biology (retests available)
220
Chemistry June of year student took Chemistry
220
Social Studies
U.S. History June of year student took US History II (typically grade 11)
Not currently testing.
Course Levels Unphased: Not a college preparatory class
Phase 3: College Prep Courses
Phase 4: College Prep 2 Courses
Phase 5: Honors
Phase 6: Advanced Placement (AP)
(AP Courses mandate that you take the AP Exam)
Weighted 4.0 GPA: This is a cumulative Grade Point Average, giving a heavier weight to higher level courses.
Your class percentile is based on your weighted GPA.
Only Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6 are counted in a student’s GPA.
Alpha Numeric College Prep 2 College Prep 1 Honors AP
Grade Grade Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
A+ 97-100 4.00 4.33 4.83 5.33
A 93-96 3.66 4.00 4.50 5.00
A- 90-92 3.33 3.66 4.16 4.66
B+ 87-89 3.00 3.33 3.83 4.33
B 83-86 2.66 3.00 3.50 4.00
B- 80-82 2.33 2.66 3.16 3.66
C+ 77-79 2.00 2.33 2.83 3.33
C 73-76 1.66 2.00 2.50 3.00
C- 70-72 1.33 1.66 2.16 2.66
D+ 67-69 1.00 1.33 1.83 2.33
D 63-66 0.66 1.00 1.50 2.00
D- 60-62 0.33 0.66 1.16 1.66
F 0-59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Minimum GPA/SAT Requirements for State Schools
GPA SAT - UMass (ACT) SAT - State (ACT)
3.0 N/A N/A
2.51-2.99 950 (20) 920 (19)
2.41-2.50 990 (21) 960 (20)
2.31-2.40 1030 (22) 1000 (21)
2.21-2.30 1070 (23) 1040 (22)
2.11-2.20 1110 (24) 1080 (23)
2.00-2.10 1150 (25) 1120 (24)
Why should I take the highest level courses I can?To better prepare myself for school or work.To have more options when I graduate.Because colleges & employers care that I
challenge myself.It improves my grade point average, increasing
my chances of getting accepted to my college of choice and possibly getting more financial aid.
All of the above.
Semester 1 Semester 2Phys. Ed. and
Health(Required)
English 9(Required)
World History(Required)
Intro. to Phys. Science (Required)
Math Semester 1(Required)
Math Semester 2(Required)
Elective Course 1 Elective Course 2
Typical 9th Grade ScheduleEach Block 5 credits & 85 minutes of instruction Students can earn 20 credits/semester; 40/year
Promote to Grade
Credit Requireme
nt
Additional Requirements
10 35 •Pass English 9•Pass 10 credits in high school Algebra
11 70
12 105
Graduation
140 Graduation Requirements outlined in Academic Guide
Course Choices for: ________________________
Level Course #
English 9
Algebra 1 / Algebra 2 (2 blocks) (circle 1)
Introduction to Physical Sciences
World History
Health 1PE 1
3Unphased
734701
Elective 1: ______________________
Elective 2: _______________________Alt. Elective 1: __________________Alt. Elective 2: __________________
Alt. Elective 3: __________________Alt. Elective 4: __________________
No. Level Grade
Course Title
014 4 9 English 9 Phase 4
015 5 9 English 9 Honors
English 9 Course SelectionsEnglish Requirements: English 9, English 10 and 2 Literature Electives
No. Phase Grade Course Title Credits
109/110
Un-phased
9 Algebra 1 (Teacher Rec. Required)
10
112/113
3 9 Algebra 1 Phase 3
10
114/115
4 9 Algebra 1 Phase 4
10
125/126
5 9 Algebra 2 Honors
10
Grade 9 Math CoursesMath Requirements: 10 Algebra Credits, Geometry, & at least 1 Math Elective
Please Note: We rely heavily on 8th Grade math teacher recommendations as placement depends on each student’s content knowledge. Students with knowledge gaps will have difficulty succeeding in higher level math courses and students with ability but lack of effort need to be placed in a class that challenges appropriately.
Math
No. Phase Grade
Course Title
214 4 9-10 Intro. to Physical Science, Phase 4
215 5 9-10 Intro. to Physical Science, Honors
Grade 9 Science
Science Requirements: IPS, Biology, 1 other lab science
Science
No. Phase Grade
Course Title
394 4 9 World History Phase 4
395 5 9 World History Honors
Grade 9 World History
Social Studies Requirements: World History, US History I & US History II
Social Studies
No. Phase Grade Course Title
734 3 9 Health 1
701 Un-phased 9 Physical Education 1
PE 1 and Health 1 Course Requirements
PE/Health Requirements: PE 1, PE 2, Health 1, Health 2
Health & Phys. Ed.
Additional Requirements Possible for Grade 9 Schedule You may be required to take some courses
that would take up some of the elective slots. If your child has special needs, we will assign any
special education classes according to his/her Individual Education Plan
Foundations in English may be required for students with significant gaps in their English language, reading and/or writing skills. This class takes up one elective course in the freshman year.
In four years students take 160 credits/32 blocks Total requirements: 100 credits/20 blocks Total electives: 60 credits/12 blocks
If you enjoy playing music or really want to be in NJROTC, take it in your freshman year too!
Do you plan to take AP/Honors courses in science or World Language? If so, planning is important.
# Course Phase Prerequisites
461
French 1 4
462
French 2* 4 French 1
471
Spanish 1 4
472
Spanish 2* 4 Spanish 1
451
Chinese 1 4
452
Chinese 2* 4 Chinese 1
Electives in World Language
Grad Requirement: 2 Years of the SAME World Language
# Course phase
Prerequisite
566 Jazz Choir 4
553 Concert Chorus 4
570 Quabbin Singers
4 Audition
575 Concert Band 4 Have 1 year of instrumental lessons
587 Jazz Lab Band 4
569 Orchestra 4 Bow Stringed instrumentalist with 1 year of lessons
# Course # Prerequisite
511 Art 1 4517 Art 2* 4 Art 1520 Ceramics 1* 3 Art 1529 3-D Design
1*3 Art 1
# Course Phase Prerequisites
971 NJROTC 4
674 Intro to Engineering 4
652 Advanced Technical Drawing*
4 Intro to Tech
644 Accounting I 4
640 Math for Business Applications
Unphased
Lifelong friends Advocates Free SAT Prep Course Interactive Learning
Environment Peer Tutoring Structure & Organization Physical Fitness/Wellness Once in lifetime opportunities (Field
Trips)
Drill Team & Color Guard: Student run. Teaches discipline, attention to detail, most importantly - - loads of fun
Academic Team: Participate in knowledge competitions with other JROTC schools from across the nation.
Rifle Team: Teaches importance of patience and precision. Shoot from three positions: Standing, Kneeling, and Prone.
Leadership Skills and Applications Self Confidence Communication Skills Development Team Building Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Orientation Basic Leadership Training Leadership Academy/Sail Training Newport RI/Two Weeks
Extensive Leadership TrainingSmall Sail Boat QualificationSilver Cord
Field Trips: Norfolk/Virginia Beach, CIA/Washington D.C., USCG/Boston, Maine/White Water Rafting
Six Flags!
Scheduling Timeline 8th grade parent meeting (tonight) Class presentations in 8th grade science
classes (next 2 weeks) Individual/small group scheduling meetings (to
be completed by mid-April)
Your student will bring home… Eighth Grade Planning Guide Grade 9 Course Selection Instructions Course Selection Sheet and Teacher
Recommendations—Please sign and return by May 6th to Mrs. Prizio
College Study
2004 study by Jerry Trust and Claudia Hutchinson
Data from 1988-2000 included 5,257 people over 12 years
The strongest effects (on bachelor degree completion) were from the academically intensive science and math courses that participants took in high school.
Other influences included: Good attendance Participation in extra curricular activities Parental involvement
For the full report go to:
www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/PDFs/ResearchBrief2.1.pdf
Teacher Recommendations If you have a question about an 8th
grade teacher’s recommendation or about which course phase your child should take, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Prizio.
Subject/Content Questions English: Ms. Vasseur: [email protected] Math: Mr. Guertin: [email protected] Social Studies: Ms. Varin, [email protected] Science/Tech: Mr. Kolesnik: [email protected] World Language: Dr. Fisher, [email protected] Art: Ms. Adams, [email protected] Music: Ms. Brown, [email protected] NJROTC: Capt. Brennock, [email protected] Business: Mr. Kane, [email protected]
Thank you for coming. General Questions?
Mark Pellegrino, High School Guidance [email protected] or call (978) 355-4651
Pamela Prizio, 8th Grade Guidance [email protected] or call (978) 355-5042