Manchester High School Information for the 2011-2012 School Year

Principal: Pete Koste

12601 Bailey Bridge Rd. Midlothian, VA 23112 804-739-6275 (Office)

804-739-6284 (School Counseling)

Counseling Department Staff, Title, Email, and Extension (if calling 739-6275)

Name Title Email (add @ccpsnet.net) Extension

Louie Millhouse Assistant Principal Louis_Millhouse 5121 Chris Sorensen School Counseling Coordinator Christopher_Sorensen 5155

Teresa O'Connor School Counseling Technician Teresa_OConnor 5103 Pam White Secretary Pamela_White 5129

Kendra Belcher Special Ed. Coordinator Kendra_Belcher 5122 Tracey Bell School Psychologist Tracey_Bell 5123 Brian Dwyer School Nurse Brian_Dwyer 5124 Pat Aspinwall School Social Worker Patricia_Aspinwall 5125

Nancy Harding Testing Coordinator Nancy_Harding 5168

School Counselor, Alpha Divisions, Email, and Extension (if calling 739-6284)

Counselor Alpha Divisions (last name) Email (add @ccpsnet.net) Extension

Donna Carey A-Dan Donna_Carey 5128 Edie Dejarnette Dar-He & Spanish Immersion Edie_Dejarnette 5131 Daniel Valentine Hi-Le Stephan_Valentine 5130

Carol Simpson-Woodley Li-Sc Carol_S-Woodley 5132 Christine Lawson Se-Wa & Mass Com. Christine_Lawson 5135

Michelle Morris-Nothnagel We-Z & Success Michelle_Morris-Noth 5134

You can find this book and other helpful information on our website at: http://schools.chesterfield.k12.va.us/Manchester_HS/guidance/index.html

Rising 9th grade students and parents of…

Manchester High School

Important Note about Scheduling – PLEASE READ! We welcome you as part of our Lancer family for the 2012-2013 school year. Manchester is a wonderful school with a caring faculty and many academic and extracurricular programs to help you succeed both as a student and as an individual. We want your transition from middle school to go as smoothly as possible! A very important part of that transition is scheduling. We invite both parent and student to take an active role in this process. Below you will find the timeline that has been coordinated to help schedule students for their upcoming freshman year. Please take an active role in this process by looking over the material, considering your interests, and deciding which elective classes you would like to take next year. January 13

th – SCHEDULING GUIDES GO HOME (that’s this book)

Students will receive scheduling guide at their school. These guides have all the information about different classes available, what the classes are about, graduation requirements, etc. The goal in getting these books out early is that you can have time to look them over before counselors meet with the students to schedule. In the front of this guide is a copy of the “Course Selection Sheet” that the counselors will use when they come to schedule your student in the classroom. When students meet with the high school counselors on January 25th (Manchester Middle) or January 27th (Bailey Bridge) they should have a very firm idea of the elective classes they want to take. January 19

th – SCHEDULING INFORMATION NIGHT

This information session starts at 7pm at Manchester High School in the auditorium. This is for rising 9th grade parents AND students. We will be discussing the transition to 9th grade, graduation requirements, elective choices, and lots of important information. PLEASE DON’T MISS IT. (Please bring the scheduling guides you already received. More than likely, we will not have extra copies). January 25

th (Manchester Middle) & January 27

th (Bailey Bridge) – SCHEDULING DAY

High School counselors will be in the classrooms with the students at the middle schools to answer questions about classes and to actually schedule them for their electives for the upcoming year. PLEASE take full advantage of the scheduling guides and the scheduling information night so that when students come to school on these days they will be ready to ask any lingering questions. After electives are chosen, 8th grade teachers will take the next few weeks to recommend core classes and the leveling for those classes (i.e. English, History, Math, etc.) based upon the student’s current progress* and requirements set by the high school. If you have questions about the levels recommended for these classes please talk to your student’s current teacher or 8th grade counselor as soon as possible. End of April – COURSE REQUEST VERIFICATION LETTERS GO HOME

Parents will receive a copy of their students proposed 9th grade schedule with 3rd nine weeks report cards. If there are any errors that you notice on the proposed course request, this is the final opportunity to make corrections. Because of master scheduling and staffing requirements, there are no schedule changes

allowed after this process. A letter will be attached stating a firm deadline for schedule changes.

*NOTE: Manchester will also look at student’s final grades to see if recommendations need to be adjusted.

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Diplomas for Students Entering High School in 2012-2013 School Year

On the previous page is a copy of the 4-year plan that the 8th grade counselors work with your students on to help them start to get a sense of a) what they might want to take over their high school career and b) just how important it is to start planning now. Also included on the copy of the 4-year plan is information regarding the

guidelines for the diplomas offered by the Virginia Department of Education. This coming school year the VDOE is proposing the addition of two new diplomas: the Standard Technical and the Advanced Technical. These new

diplomas will not replace the other diplomas, but rather be two more options that are available. Hopefully the information on this page will help you understand a little more about the requirements for these diplomas if they

do end up being offered as options and how they differ from the current diplomas.

Foreign Language – a student can achieve the foreign language requirement for the advanced diploma

by taking 3 years of one foreign language, or 2 years of one language and 2 years of another.

Economics and Personal Finance - The standards of Learning for Economics and Personal Finance present economic concepts that help students interpret the daily news, understand how interdependent the world’s economies are, and anticipate how events will impact their lives. On a personal level, students learn that their own human capital (knowledge and skills) is their most valuable resource and that investing in education and training improves the likelihood of their future economic success. The standards also help students develop thinking skills that include analyzing real-world situations, economic reasoning, decision making, and problem solving.

STANDARD DIPLOMA

Subject Credits SOL’s

English 4 2 Mathematics 3 1 Laboratory Science 3 1 History and Social Sciences 3 1 Health and Physical Education 2 Foreign Language, Fine Arts or

Career and Technical Education 2

Economics and Personal Finance 1 * Electives 4 Student Selected SOL Test 1

Total 22 6

STANDARD TECHNICAL DIPLOMA

Subject Credits SOL’s

English 4 2 Mathematics 3 1 Laboratory Science 3 1 History and Social Sciences 3 1 Health and Physical Education 2

Foreign Language or Fine Arts or 1

Economics and Personal Finance 1* Career and Technical Education 4 Electives 1 Student Selected SOL Test 1

Total 22 6

ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Subject Credits SOL’s

English 4 2 Mathematics 4 2 Laboratory Science 4 2 History and Social Sciences 4 2 Foreign Language 3*

Health and Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career and

Technical Education 1

Economics and Personal Finance 1* Electives 3 Student Selected SOL Test 1

Total 26 9

ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA

Subject Credits SOL’s

English 4 2 Mathematics 4 2 Laboratory Science 4 2 History and Social Sciences 4 2 Foreign Language 3*

Health and Physical Education 2 Economics and Personal Finance 1* Fine Arts or Career and

Technical Education

Career and Technical Education 3 Student Selected SOL Test 1

Total 26 9

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Things to Know About the Course Selection Sheet

The form on the next page is an exact copy of the scheduling form we will use when we come to the middle school to schedule 8th graders. You should take time to look it over, read through the course descriptions of the electives found in this book, and narrow down

your elective choices. Please bring this book, and any questions you have, to school on the day the high school counselors are scheduled to meet with you.

You MUST choose 2 electives (number them on the form, your first choice is #1 and your second choice is #2). Consider your choices

carefully because these are the classes you will have when you start the 9th grade. When you pick these classes, they are the ones you are

telling us you want to take and that is how the master schedule and teacher ratios are determined.

World Languages count as an elective. If you choose a World Language then you have one (1) other elective choice.

*Food/Parenting and Keyboard/CompApps are both year long courses comprised of semester classes. See course descriptions for details.

8th Grade teachers will choose 9th grade core courses and leveling based on student’s performance this year. See page 6 for more on leveling.

*If a student is recommended for English 9 P level, they are required to take Strategic Reading as well

9th graders will have seven (7) courses on their schedule. Five (5) of those courses are considered “core” courses and two (2) of them are considered electives. The core courses that are needed are English,

Math, Science, History and PE.

You also have to choose two (2) alternate electives. These are the electives you would want to take in case the first two choices you pick a) don’t end up being offered or b) don’t fit

in your schedule. This is MANDATORY and is for your benefit so that we as the counselors don’t have to pick an

alternate elective for you – we would much rather you get a class you want to be in

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MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

NINTH GRADE COURSE SELECTION SHEET 2012-2013

Student’s Name: __________________________ Student Number: _____________ Counselor: _____________

Select seven (7) classes (5 required and 2 elective) and then two (2) alternate electives

REQUIRED/CORE COURSES

Course Name Level Teacher Initial Course Name Level Teacher Initial

English Science

___EN109 English 9 P C H _________ ____ SC420 Earth Sci X C H ________

___EN132 Strategic Rdg.* P _________ ____ SC430 Biology I* H ________ *(if a student is in Eng 9 P, they must take Strategic Rdg *(to take Biology H, must be currently enrolled in Honors math and which means they will only have 1 elective choice) science and have an A average in each; must also be scheduled to take Geometry Honors in the 9th grade; an AP or Dual Enrollment Science is also expected during the senior year) Math Social Studies

___MA320 Algebra I C _________ ____SS209WldHist P C H ________ ___MA332 Geo Part I C _________ ___MA330 Geometry C H _________ ___MA340 Algebra II C H __________ Health & Physical Education

____HP709 Health & PE O ________

ELECTIVE COURSES-MUST SELECT 2

Indicate first (1st) and second (2

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Course Name Level Teacher Initial Course Name Level Teacher initial

English Visual and Performing Arts

____ EN161 Journalism O ________ _____ PA111 Theater 1 __________ (Student must have an A/B in English 8) _____ PA121 Theater Productions __________ (must have theater experience) World Language _______PA312 Concert Band __________ *students currently in a World Language in the 8th grade _____ PA313 Symphonic Band __________ must have a C or better to move on to the next year (director recommendation and participate in marching band) _____ PA411 Treble Choir __________ __ WL511 French 1 Z ________ _____ PA521 Guitar 1 __________ __ WL512 French 2 Z H ________ _____ PA611 Intermediate Orchestra __________ __ WL513 French 3 Z H ________ _____ VA911 Art 1 __________ __ WL521 German 1 Z ________ _____ VA921 Crafts/3D Design I __________ __ WL522 German 2 Z H ________ _____ VA931 Photography 1 __________ __ WL523 German 3 Z H ________ (35 mm manual focus camera required) __ WL531 Latin 1 Z ________ _____ VA942 Computer Graphics I __________ __ WL532 Latin 2 Z H ________ __ WL533 Latin 3 Z H ________ Career Development

__ WL541 Spanish 1 Z ________ _____BM101 Principles of Business & Marketing ____ __ WL542 Spanish 2 Z H ________ _____FC201/401 Food Fitness/Parenting ___________ __ WL543 Spanish 3 Z H ________ _____IT101/201 Keyboard/Comp. Apps __________ _____TE301 Basic Technical Drawing ___________ JROTC (must have already passed Algebra 1) JR941 JROTC 1 O ________ Math/Computer Science

_____ CP382 Intro to Computer Programming _______ (must have already passed Algebra 1)

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES

List two (2) alternate electives which could be used ONLY if needed to resolve scheduling conflicts.

1. ________________________________________ 2._________________________________________

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Other Important Information You Should Know About

Leveling Codes

- H= Honors; Classes for those students who have been placed in an advanced/honors

program based on their having met specific criteria

- Z= Classes for students who are meeting or exceeding grade level expectations

- C= Comprehensive classes preparatory for higher education or employment upon

Graduation

- P/X= Classes which are progressive for students who fall 2 years behind in reading level

- O= Classes in which students are not grouped by achievement and ability levels

Math Curriculum

Manchester High School continues to work hard to build a curriculum that will prepare each our students for life after high school. To this end, ALL students are required to take math all

four (4) years while at Manchester, regardless of which diploma type they are earning.

GPA

Starting in 2009-2010, the following GPA scale was instituted by Chesterfield County:

Calculated by assigning point values to the S EMESTER grades of credit courses you take Each letter grade is given a grade point value:

A+=4.5pts C+=2.5pts A =4.0pts C =2.0pts B+=3.5pts D+=1.5pts B =3.0pts D =1.0pts

Honors level courses = add + 0.5

AP/IB level courses = add +1.0

Credits and Grade Promotion

Just as students are required to earn a certain number of credits to meet graduation and diploma requirements, they must accumulate a certain number of credits in each grade to be promoted to the next grade level. The credit requirements for grade classification in high school are as follows: Promotion from 9th grade to 10th grade – 5 credits Promotion from 10th grade to 11th grade – 11 credits Promotion from 11th grade to 12th grade – Must be able to graduate in June of Senior year

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To the students and parents of…

Manchester High School

*Important Note about Courses and Fees for 2012-2013*

-COURSES OFFERED-

The courses listed in this book are the courses we hope to offer for rising 9th graders for the coming school year. We have made every effort to give as much information

as we can in regards to all the classes that are currently available at Manchester. Please take the time to look over this booklet and make informed decisions about the

classes you wish to take next school year, but please keep in mind that the course offerings may regrettably change due to lack of student interest, lack of teacher

availability or other unforeseen factors.

-FEES-

In an effort to provide as much information as possible to prepare for next year, we have strived to give as much information as we can in regards to class fees

in the course descriptions section of this booklet. Where possible, we have asked teachers to give a best estimate as to what their fees will be next year. If that was not possible, we have tried to include what the fees for classes were

this school year.

HOWEVER, these fees are provided as an informed estimate and are subject to change.

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Course Descriptions

For course descriptions of the required/core courses that students will take, you may visit: http://mychesterfieldschools.com/about/instruction/curriculum/

And click on ‘Course Offerings Guide’

ENGLISH ELECTIVES EN161 - JOURNALISM 1 This is an elective course designed for those students with special writing talent and interest in journalism. Journalism 1 students will learn the basics of running a newspaper, writing stories, and advertising. PageMaker and Photoshop will also be taught. Prerequisite: Student must have an A/B in English 8

WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVES Manchester High School generally offers 1-5 years of study in French, German, Latin and Spanish. Classes are Z level for the first year and Z level or Honors for years 2-5, depending on the recommendation of the teacher. AP Courses are usually offered during the 5

th year of a language depending on student interest and course

availability. A workbook must be purchased in all language levels.

Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to start out in the first year of a language, but if a student is currently in a language, they must get a C or better in order to move on to the next year of that language. FRENCH is spoken by over 125 million people throughout the world. The French culture has made global contributions in technology, culture and cuisine. French is spoken on each continent. French is an official language of Canada, our largest trading partner. With 2,000 American companies operating in France and 600 French companies operating in the U.S., French is a good choice for students interested in business. GERMAN is a bridge between the past, the present, and the future in science, music, and business. Germany is the number one economic power in Europe. Many German companies have branches in Virginia. German, a rich robust language, is the foreign language most closely related to English. LATIN is an introduction to the ancient civilization of the Romans and their mythology and customs Latin is the basis for many modern languages. It will help you understand English better, improve your vocabulary and performance on the verbal section of the SAT test, and help with scientific and legal terminology. NOTE: For the 2012-2013 school year, any student taking any Latin above Latin 3 will be in AP Latin. SPANISH is spoken by more than 285 million people including our neighbors in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the majority of the countries in Central and South America. The increasing number of Spanish speaking people in the U. S. makes this a very useful language to know. There is a growing appreciation for the important contributions made by Hispanics in politics, history, business, and popular culture. NOTE: AP Spanish Language is available for students who have completed Spanish 4 and are recommended.

JROTC JR941 - JROTC 1 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. This course will provide a greater appreciation of our American heritage. It is designed to help you feel good about yourself, physically and mentally. This course will provide the tools to assist in developing the fundamentals of self-discipline, integrity, and a sense of responsibility. The development of good citizenship, self-reliance, leadership skills, respecting authority, and becoming knowledgeable of basic military skills are topics that will be discussed. A uniform deposit fee is required as well as regular uniform checks. Enrollment in any of the JROTC courses does not obligate the student for future military service. A $20 fee is required. Prerequisite: Regular school attendance, at least 14 years of age.

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES PA111 - THEATER 1 Students are given an overview and introduction of improvisation, character development and structure, video stagecraft, and acting. Learn to be in front of an audience without fear. A $10 fee is required. PA121 - THEATER PRODUCTIONS 1 Designing, constructing, and running a play are emphasized. Stagecraft terms are learned. Hands on work is required. A $10 fee is required. Prerequisite: Theater experience

PA312 - CONCERT BAND The Concert Band (also called Advanced Band) is designed to develop, through the study of advanced band literature and techniques, the musician who is studying the basics of music. Membership in the marching band is strongly encouraged. A $10 fee is required. Prerequisite: Minimum 1 year playing experience

PA313 - SYMPHONIC BAND This class is composed of the top instrumentalists at MHS. This ensemble performs a high level of jazz and band literature and builds upon the techniques and skills learned in the Concert Band. A $10 fee is required. Prerequisite: Director recommendation and membership in MHS marching band PA411 - TREBLE CHORUS This course is open to any interested student with a treble (unchanged) voice. This class will build on the student's knowledge of music reading, sight-singing, vocal technique and basic music theory. Students enrolled in this course are expected to attend mandatory rehearsals/ performances. Special dress apparel may be required for performances. A $10 fee is required. PA521 - BEGINNING GUITAR This is a beginning level class for those interested in learning to play the guitar. No prior guitar experience is needed. The emphasis will be on learning to read musical notation, chords, and basic guitar technique. A $10 fee is required. Acoustic guitar is provided by the school if student does not have one. PA611 - INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA Students are given the opportunity to advance their playing skills and will perform in concerts throughout the year. Music includes string orchestra and full orchestra consisting of classical, popular, jazz, and all varieties of music. Performances are required. A $10 fee is required. Prerequisite: At least 1 year of prior experience VA911 - ART 1 Art 1 is a basic foundation course designed to build the student’s confidence in using a variety of art media, to encourage the student’s creativity, and to increase the student’s awareness of art in world cultures. The elements and principles of design will be stressed in all techniques. A $25.00 lab fee is required. VA921 – CRAFTS/3D DESIGN 1 In Crafts 1 the student will explore a wide variety of media and techniques in basketry, fibers, jewelry, pottery, papermaking, and printmaking. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship. A $25.00 lab fee is required.

VA931 - PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Learn how to capture light to record memories to last a lifetime. After learning about the history of this new art, you will amaze your friends by creating a camera out of common household materials (yes, it really works). The student will learn how to emphasize his subject-using camera controls and how to print his own photos. A $30 lab fee is required for paper and filters. Prerequisite: Student must own 35mm SLR manual focus camera VA942 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1 Learn how to use the computer as a fine art tool to draw, including contour drawing, shading, and perspective. Scan and manipulate both regular and digital photographs. Design projects include logos, CD/magazine covers. Learn how to use the Internet for research and possible web page design. A $40.00 lab fee is required.

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL ELECTIVES BM101 - PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING This course develops skills in selecting and using goods and services from business, industry, and government, competency in managing personal and business affairs, and preparation for making decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens. A $15 fee is required. NOTE: The following courses described in table format are paired-sequential courses that HAVE to be taken together. One of the courses is taken during the first semester and the other course is taken during the second semester.

FC201/401 - FOOD FOR FITNESS/PARENTING

1st

Semester - FC201 - FOOD FOR FITNESS 2nd

Semester - FC401 - PARENTING This course is designed to help you understand nutrition issues and make wise food choices for physical fitness and good health. Some of the topics that will be discussed are energy and body needs, food choices for health, nutritious meal plans, stretching the food dollar, and food safety and sanitation practices. A $20 lab fee is required that covers both FC201 and FC401.

This course is designed to introduce students to the skills needed to work with young children and to explore the rewards and responsibilities of parenting. Some of the topics that will be discussed are parenting in today’s society, reasons for becoming a parent, personal readiness for assuming the parenting role, prenatal development, financing an infant, infant care, developmental milestones of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, guidance and discipline, and child abuse. A $20 lab fee is required that covers both FC201 and FC401.

IT201/101 – KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

1st

Semester - IT201 - KEYBOARDING 2nd

Semester – IT101 – COMPUTER APPLICATION Want to key that research paper quicker? Learn how to key without looking at your fingers and dazzle your friends with your speed and accuracy. Learn how to format documents that will make you a top candidate for office positions. Work towards an IC3 GS3 certification – Internet and Computer Core Certification – and validate your computer skills to employers. A $15 lab fee is required that covers both IT201 and IT101.

Have you ever tried reading a book with no pictures, charts, or graphs? Not too much fun, is it? We will teach you how to dress up your documents to make them stand out. You will learn computer skills that will help organize your schoolwork and someday get a job. Prove your digital literacy to employers with an IC3 GS3 certification – Internet and Computer Core Certification – and stand out from the rest. A $15 lab fee is required that covers both IT201 and IT101.

TE301 - BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING This course is designed to be a hands-on approach to technical drawing. Students will create drawings using standard drafting equipment and the computer program AutoCAD. This course is designed to provide students with the skills to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, or computer design fields. Strong math skills and a keen eye for detail are recommended. A $20.00 lab fee is required. Prerequisites: Algebra 1

MATH/COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES

CP382 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING This course provides an introduction to computer programming. Students will receive exposure to programming language(s), terminology, and opportunities to apply the concepts presented in realistic problem solving situations. Emphasis is placed upon computer ethics and teaching students to be responsible users of hardware and software components. A $15 fee required. Prerequisites: Algebra 1

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IF I TAKE A CLASS MY 9TH

GRADE YEAR, WHAT CAN I TAKE NEXT? Classes listed in Alphabetical order

(assuming the classes listed are offered in the future)

If I take Art 1, then I can take…

Art 2, and then… Art 3, and then… Art 4 or AP Studio Art

If I take Basic Tech Drawing, then I can take…

Eng. or Arch. Drawing, and then… Arch. or Eng. Drawing, and then… Advanced Drawing

If I take Computer Graphics 1, then I can take…

Computer Graphics 2, and then… Computer Graphics 3, and then… Independent Study (Computer Graphics)

If I take Concert Band, then I can take…

Symphonic Band, and then… Instrument Ensemble

If I take Crafts/3-d Design 1, then I can take…

Crafts/3-D Design 2, and then… Independent Study (Crafts)

If I take Food for Fit/Parenting, then I can take…

Catering 1, and then… Catering 2 Co-op, and then… Catering 3

If I take Food for Fit/Parenting, then I can take…

Early Childhood Professions, and then… Early Childhood Professions Co-op

If I take French 1, then I can take…

French 2, and then… French 3, and then… French 4, and then… French 5 or AP French Language

If I take German 1, then I can take…

German 2, and then… German 3, and then… German 4, and then… German 5 or AP German Language

If I take Journalism 1, then I can take…

Journalism 2, and then… Journalism 3, and then… Journalism 4

If I take JROTC 1, then I can take…

JROTC 2, and then… JROTC 3, and then… JROTC 4

If I take Keyboard/Comp. App, then I can take… Business Comp. Application, and then… Management Info Systems

If I take Keyboard/Comp. App, then I can take…

Electronic Communications, and then… Webmaster

If I take Latin 1, then I can take…

Latin 2, and then… Latin 3, and then… AP Latin

If I take Orchestra (Intermediate), then I can take…

Concert Orchestra If I take Photo 1, then I can take…

Photo 2, and then… Photo 3, and then… Independent Study (Photo)

If I take Princ Bus/Marketing, then I can take…

Marketing, and then… Advanced Marketing

If I take Spanish 1, then I can take…

Spanish 2, and then… Spanish 3, and then… Spanish 4, and then… Spanish 5 or AP Spanish Language

If I take Theater 1, then I can take…

Theater 2, and then… Theater 3, and then… Theater 4

If I take Theater 1, then I can take…

Theater Production 1, and then… Theater Production 2, and then… Theater Production 3 or 4

If I take Treble Chorus, then I can audition for any of the following choruses…

Boys Show Choir Girls Show Choir Vocal Ensemble—Chamber Choir Vocal Ensemble—Madrigals Vocal Ensemble—Lance Singers Jazz Show Choir

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8th grade students and parents

please mark your calendars now…

Rising 9th Grader

Scheduling Info Night

Manchester High School

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Starts at 7pm

Main Auditorium

Also students, remember to bring this book back to school with you when the high school

counselors come to schedule: Manchester Middle Bailey Bridge Wednesday, January 25th Friday, January 27th