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Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night
English and Social Studies Programs
April Gonzalez, Supervisor of English and Social Studies
Patrice Gorman, Chairperson of Social Studies
January 19, 2012
English Program
Presented by April Gonzalez
What criteria is used for placement in Freshman
English?
NJ Ask Scores
Eng I w/lab 205 or below NJAsk
Eng I 205-234 NJAsk
Eng I Aca 235-259 NJAsk Eng I Hon 260+ NJAsk
As well as:
Current Placement Grades Observational ChecklistTeacher Recommendation
How are we doing?Statistics on our placement decisions prove accurate and indicate a strong correlation between recommendations and success
Only 2% of students recommended for English I with Lab were moved to English I in September.
67% of the students not recommended for Honors are not meeting prerequisite this year.
What is the difference between the four English courses?
English I with LabEnglish IAcademic English IHonors English I
Differences
Literature studied beyond the core Pacing of the course Assignments and assessments (writing,
homework, tests, etc.) Skills required
What reading and literature will be studied?
Major Works of Core LiteratureEnglish I Aca English I Hon English I
Buried Onions 2 books from list Silas Marner
Raisin in Sun Raisin in Sun Raisin in Sun
Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Romeo & JulietThe Odyssey The Odyssey The Odyssey
Of Mice & Men Of Mice & Men Tale of Two…
Separate Peace Separate Peace
Jane Eyre
Julius Caesar
What are the requirements for the Summer Reading
Assignment for each level?
Summer Reading AssignmentsEnglish I•Read: Buried Onions•Write: 2 open-ended prompts (HSPA style)
Aca English I•Read: Two books from List•Choose two essential questions and write two paragraphs for each question using both books read to provide textual evidence
Hon English I•Read: Silas Marner•Write: a theme-based literary analysis essay•Read: 2nd book•Write: typed notes on literary elements for in-class timed writing
Can students move to another level the following year?
Yes
If the student meets prerequisite grade of an A average
and If the teacher recommends
placement
What English electives are available for students?
Electives to meet 21st Century Requirement:
Journalism for the 21st
Century
Writing for Film andMedia in the 21st
Century
English Electives offered beyond grade 9:
Internet and Newspaper Journalism Creative Writing African and American Literature Introduction to Film Comedy in Film and Television Fundamentals of Public Speaking Sports in Literature and Film
A.P. Courses
Advanced Placement Language and Composition
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
Social Studies Program
Presented by Patrice Gorman
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Name change reflects changes in our curriculum
Better transition from Middle School and to US History
Connects to current issues
Criteria used for placement in
American Government
NJ Ask Scores
Am. Gov. 190-224 NJAsk
Academic AG 225-249 NJAsk
Honors AG 250+ NJAsk
As well as:
Current Placement Grades Observational Checklist Teacher Recommendation
What is the difference between the three American Government courses?
American GovernmentAcademic AGHonors AG
Differences
Level of support needed by the studentHonors must be independent, self-motivated
learners Pacing of the course Difficulty of assignments and assessments
(Research,writing, homework, tests, etc.) Skills required
What topics will be studied?
The ConstitutionBranches of Government
Powers of Each Branch
Checks & Balances
Citizenship and ElectionsThe Responsibilities of Citizenship
The Political Process:
Local
State
National
Political Parties and
Candidates
The AmendmentsThe Bill of Rights
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Search & Seizure
The Justice System
The Death Penalty
Social Justice Movements
The Role of Government in the Economy
Fiscal Policy
The Treasury
The Federal Budget
The Federal Debt
Taxation and Spending
The Business Cycle
Inflation
Trade Policy
The Meltdown of 2008
Can students move to another level the following year?
Yes
If the student meets prerequisite grades
and If the teacher recommends
placement
Elective Courses?While there are no 9th grade Social Studies
electives, students should consider…
AP U.S. History
Honors students may qualify to move into AP US History in 10th Grade
Must meet prerequisite 90% in Honors American Government90% Honors English
This fulfills the 10th grade US History requirement
Other AP Courses Grades11&12
AP Comparative Government and Politics AP US Government and Politics AP European History AP Psychology
Other Electives (Grades 11 & 12)
IPLE (Political and Legal Education) Intro to Psychology Military History and Strategy The Vietnam Era Holocaust and Genocide Race, Class and Gender in America
Electives…
Sociology Anthropology American Justice
Welcome to the High School!
April GonzalezSupervisor of English and Social Studies
[email protected] GormanChairperson of Social [email protected]
