let’s start planning for your future! a program for hazlet 8 th graders to plan their high school...
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Let’s Start Planning For Your Future!
A program for Hazlet 8th graders to plan their high school future
Freshman Academy
You will be part of Raritan High School’s Freshman Academy.
Homeroom, English, Social Studies, some Science, Math, PE, Electives, and lunch will be located downstairs.
World Language and some Science classes will be located upstairs.
Why do we have a
Freshman Academy?? Grouping freshman classes
reduces travel time avoiding tardiness to class.
The Small Learning Community model aids in adjustment to RHS.
Research supports effectiveness of 1st year transition programs.
Freshman grouping assists with planning and implementing programs geared specifically to the 9th grade.
Things to know about your 9th grade schedule…
1. You will follow a 4-period day.
2. Your classes will meet every other day.
3. Most of your classes will last all year.
4. Your classes will be 86 minutes long.
5. Lunch is 30 minutes long.
More details! 8 classes per year
English World Language 2 Electives to meet
graduation requirements
40 Credits Per Year
PE/Health History Math Science
9th Grade Sample Schedule
“A” Day
Period 1: Math
Period 2: Spanish 1
Lunch
Period 3: Elective
Period 4: English
“B” Day
Period 1:World History
Period 2: PE/Health
Period 3: Elective 2
Lunch
Period 4: Lab Biology
What are high school credits?
In the United States, high school students earn credits for the successful completion of each course for each academic year.
The state sets the minimum number of credits required to graduate.
More about credits…
• At RHS, where all courses are the same number of hours and meet every other day, students earn 5 credits for a course that lasts all year, or 2 ½ credit per course per semester.
• Earning credits is a function of having both passing grades and sufficient attendance!
Graduation Requirements:
The state of NJ requires a specific number of credits for graduation.
If you fail a course, or if you exceed
absence limits, you lose credit for that course.
There is NO PARTIAL CREDIT!
But what about…
Sickness? Family Emergencies?
Parents can write a letter of appeal, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Possible consequences for losing credit
Not graduating on time
Class rank is impacted
Having to attend summer credit restoration
What are my 9th Grade requirements? English History Math Science World Language Physical Education Health Financial Literacy and
Other Electives
4 Years of English 20 Credits
2 Credit Years History 10 Credits
1 Credit Year World History 5 Credits
1 Credit Year Physical Education & Health for Each Year in School
20 Credits
3 Credit Years of Mathematics 15 Credits
3 Credit Years of Science 15 Credits
1 Credit Year of Visual or Performing Art 5 Credits
2 Credit Years of World Language 10 Credits
.5 Credit Year of Financial Literacy 2.5 Credits
1 Credit Year Career or Vocational Education 5 Credits
Electives 52.5 Credits
New Jersey Graduation Requirement Minimum of 125 Credits
Requirements for Graduation
Academic Level Placement is based on:
Teacher recommendations Standardized test results Report card grades
Examples of Level Placements:One Teacher, Large class
O One Teacher, Small class
Two Teachers, Large class
Honors Level
Graduation Requirement:Financial Literacy Elective Economics or Personal Finance (half-year
courses)
OR Introduction to Business (full year course)
If you take a half-year course, you will be scheduled for another half year course to complete your schedule
Raritan High School 9th Grade ElectivesPractical Arts: 5 Credits are required for graduation!
(*Asterisk indicates semester course)
TV Production CAD 1 Tech Ed 1 (Wood) Child Development
Principles of Career Planning*
Journalism Nutrition and Culinary
Arts
Other Interesting Electives
Current US Issues*American Legal System*(*Asterisk indicates semester course)
Raritan High School 9th Grade ElectivesVisual and Performing Arts
5 Credits are required for graduation!
Art 1BandConcert ChoirHistory Rock/PopTheatre/Drama 1
AP Classes open to 9th Graders
Advanced Placement classes offer students an opportunity to earn college credits for high school classes!
AP World History AP Art History AP Human Geography
Course Selection Sheets
Return to Guidance Office by Friday, February 1, 2014.
Complete the entire sheet neatly! You and your parent/guardian must
sign. Parents/guardians must include
cellphone and email contact info.
What if my dog eats the sheet?
Your parents can print out another copy.
It is posted on the website and
also on the parent portal.
Scheduling Meetings
Begin on Tuesday, February 18, and will last a few weeks
Ten minutes long During class time Teachers will know You will be provided with a pass
What we will discuss…
Choice of World Language PE vs. Dance Choice of electives Alternative selections Current placement levels
9th Grade Schedule Timeline
Course requests will be posted on the parent portal on April 15, 2014
Schedules will be posted on the parent portal by August 25, 2014
Lunch WILL NOT appear on your schedule Lunch periods will be assigned on the first
day of 9th grade
Getting involved at RHS
Volunteer work counts: Colleges, Scholarships, National Honor Society
School Activities count: Colleges, Employers, Scholarships
Helping feels good. You’ll get better grades!
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSTUDENT GOVERNMENT
SENIOR, JUNIOR, SOPHOMORE, FRESHMAN CLASSES
STUDENT COUNCIL
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
ITALIAN CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
INTERACT
SCIENCE LEAGUE
DRAMA CLUB
ATHLETIC TRAINING CLUB
PALS-PEER ASSISTANT LEADERS
TI-TEEN INSTITUTE
TATU-TEENS AGAINST TOBACCO USE
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
T.E.A.M. (PEER MEDIATORS
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CLUB
KEY CLUB
LATIN CLUB
CHESS CLUB
SADD – STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS
YEARBOOK
MATH LEAGUE
DANCE TROUPE
MARCHING BAND
COLOR GUARD
BOWLING CLUB
JAZZ BAND
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Get thinking – Get planning!School
Subjects +Interests +
Activities +Personal
Qualities +
Learning Style = Future plans
Naviance: Remember this name! It will open doors you never imagined!
You will be given a username and password to create your own future-planning site through Naviance.
Counseling Services
Guidance Counselors and Student Assistance Counselor offer a full array of services including:
Individual, Group, and Class lessons Career and College Planning Transition planning Student Assistance Counselor Intervention and Referral Services
Communication-Information
www.hazlet.org
Click on RHS
Click on Guidance
Click on link for Mrs. Bates
Also, each teacher maintains a web page
We are here to help you! The Guidance Office is located directly across from the Main Office.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Mrs. Bates! No problem is too big or too small!