Needham High SchoolNeedham High School

Tonight’s AgendaTonight’s Agenda

Minuteman Presentation- – Jack Dillon

Introduction to NHS Curriculum

Course Selection Nuts & Bolts

Freshman Seminar

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

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: ___

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)

Course TypesCourse Types

Basic Standard Honors Accelerated

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

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

Course Overrides…Course Overrides…

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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

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

Thank you for attending!

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