Mainland Regional High School

Scheduling Orientation Program

1/13/11

Northfield Community SchoolTuesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January

19

Somers Point – Jordan Road Thursday, January 20 and Friday, January 21

Linwood Schools – Belhaven Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28

Scheduling Dates at Schools

Select your classes at home and circle them on the course selection sheet.

During the 15 minute meeting, recommendations will be discussed and MRHS Counselor will confirm course request after answering any questions.

(Selections are based upon teacher recommendations)

Please be on time.

Scheduling Meeting

Freshman Seminar(Full Year – 5.0 Credits) Required for all 9th Graders

Replaces Issues of Conscience (Tolerance) and Personal Finance/Tech and Career

Cohort Structure – Held in Regular Classrooms and Computer Labs

The purpose of this course is to give incoming ninth graders a structured program to facilitate the transition from middle school to high school, build life-long learning skills, develop 21st century skills and raise awareness of the challenges and complexities of living in a multicultural society.

Freshman SeminarKey Topics High School Orientation Academic Honesty and

Integrity (Honor Code) Time Management,

Organization and Study Skills Coping with Academic Stress Ethical Decision Making,

Leadership and Issues of Conscience

Causes, consequences and impact of prejudice, discrimination and intolerance in society

Human Relations, Social Skills and Conflict Resolution

Bullying, Harassment and Internet Safety

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Self/Career Awareness and Goal-Setting

Responsible, Appropriate and Effective Use of Technology (Internet)

Technology / Computer Ethics Computing and Technology

Skills The Research Process

History 3 Options in US History I

Pre-AP Honors A CohortHonors College Prep

Summer Reading Assignments – Pre-AP Honors A and Honors

Honors US History (Pre-AP) – Prepares students for AP U.S. History (10th Grade) – Taught as a Cohort with Honors A English (Students must register for both Honors A History and English)

Honors U.S. History I – Reading and Writing Intensive compared to College Prep

3 Options Pre-AP Honors A Cohort Honors College Prep

Summer Reading Assignments – All levels will have an assignment.

English I Honors (Pre-AP)– Prepares students for AP English Language (11th Grade) – Taught as a Cohort with Honors A History (must register for both)

English I Honors – Reading and Writing Intensive compared to College Prep

English I College Prep – Focused on the development of basic skills necessary for success in high school English, as well as other disciplines.

English

Math

8th Grade Math Course

Level of Achievement

Recommended 9th Grade Course

H. Geometry A or B H. Algebra II

H. Geometry C or BelowRETAKE

H. Geometry or CP Algebra II

Algebra A or B+ H. Geometry

Algebra B or C CP Geometry

Algebra D or F RETAKE Algebra

Foundations Algebra Transitional Math

Pre-AlgebraA or B Algebra

Foundations Algebra

Transitional MathPre-Algebra

C or Below Pre-Alg/Alg.

Science3 Options

Honors Chemistry (with Honors Algebra 2)

Advanced Physical Science ( with Algebra 1

or higher)

Applied Physical/Earth Science – (with Pre-Algebra/Algebra)

World Languages Options – Italian, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese and

Spanish

Italian, French, Latin and Mandarin Chinese – All students start at Level 1

Spanish Options Pre-Honors Spanish II Spanish II Spanish I

Recommendation – Students who have struggled in Language Arts should consider not taking a World Language in 9th grade

9th Grade 1 Quarter Health 1 Quarter Swimming 2 Quarters Physical Education

Physical Education/Health

SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grade 9)

RESOURCE ROOM

E02F1 Freshman Seminar E01E1 Developmental English E01R1 Developmental Reading E02R1 English-Reading Novice E01M1 Developmental Math E02M2 Integrated Math E02M3 Algebra I E02M4 Geometry E01S1 Developmental Science E02S2 Physical-Earth Science E01G1 Adaptive P.E / Health E01H1 Developmental History E02H1 US History I

RR ELECTIVES

E02P1 Personal Development E02B1 Structured Work Based

Learning-Academic E02B2 Structured Work Based

Learning-School E01D1 Cultural Diversity E02FS Fall Academic

Maintenance E02SS Spring Academic

Maintenance

SPECIAL EDUCATION (Grade 9) continued

INCLUSION CLASSES

L110V English 1 College Prep

M001V Pre-Algebra-Algebra with

Math Lab

M002V Algebra-Geometry

M100V Algebra 1 CP

M101V Geometry CP

S012V Applied Phys Sci-Earth

Science

S108V Advanced Physical Science

H110V US History I CP

TAP PROGRAM**Recommendation of Child

Study Team only

E0TH3 History

E0TM3 Math

E0TE3 English

E0TC3 TAP Elective

E0TS3 Science

E0TG3 Phys. Ed./Health

E0TP3 TAP Special Projects 

ELECTIVES

Music

Concert Band 1 (all incoming freshmen instrumentalists)

Concert Band 2 (only if selected by the All-South Jersey Band in middle

school)

Chorus or Select Choir (with audition)

Beginning or Intermediate Strings (with audition)

Theater/Performing Arts

Options

Dance (Semester)

Theater (Semester)

Musical Theater and Dance (Semester)

Producing and Performance (Semester)

Competitive Speech and Drama (Year)

Visual Arts Art I Crafts

Technology CADD courses (2.5 / 5.0 Credit options)

Media Production Media Production (5.0 Credit)

Family & Consumer Sciences Living/Cooking on Your Own, Foods, Child Care, Money

Management

A. Credits earned through courses 2.5 Credits for Semester Class 5.0 Credits for Year Class

B. Grade Level will be based on earned credits 120 Credits for Graduation

30 credits, including core courses for 10th Grade 60 Credits, including core course for 11th Grade 90 Credits to be a 12th Grader - (Senior Privileges)

C. Work Expectations Homework and studying will be necessary for

success

** SET GOALS **

High School Expectations

MRHS Bell ScheduleDay A Day B Day C Day D

8:00 – 8:59 Period 1 Period 4 Period 3 Period 2

9:04 – 9:58 Period 2 Period 1 Period 4 Period 3

10:03 – 10:57

Period 3 Period 2 Period 1 Period 4

10:57 – 11:47

Period 5 (Unit Lunch)

Period 5(Unit Lunch)

Period 5(Unit Lunch)

Period 5(Unit Lunch)

11:47 – 12:41 Period 6 Period 9 Period 8 Period 7

12:46 – 1:40 Period 7 Period 6 Period 9 Period 8

1:45 – 2:39 Period 8 Period 7 Period 6 Period 9

Any Questions?