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Page 1: Transition to SchoolContact Info FAQ About Transition Sample Course Selection Sheet ... 2/5/2015 2:31:45 PM
Page 2: Transition to SchoolContact Info FAQ About Transition Sample Course Selection Sheet ... 2/5/2015 2:31:45 PM

Transition to High School Counselors Present to 8th Graders Tonight's Parent Presentation 9th Grade Student Leaders Return to Middle School Senior Transition Panel PTSA Welcome Wagon Freshmen Orientation Freshmen Seminars 

Welcome  Q1 Review

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Timberlane Guidance Department We have 6 counselors

Mrs. Maher Mr. Chooljian Mr. Fish Mrs. Petry Mrs. Corkum Mrs. Mahoney

Assigned by alphabet to assist with course planning, career & college planning and emotional support. 

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Folder Contents What’s inside ?

Contact Info FAQ About Transition Sample Course Selection Sheet 4 Year Plan Graduation Requirements Additional Information in Program of Studies Course Offerings & Descriptions Course Weightings/Honor Roll Info etc. Available Online at the HS Guidance Website

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Course Selection Process Counselors Present to MS Students MS Course Selection Day / Teacher Recommendations Parent Sign Off  Return Forms to MS

Appeals or Questions about Recommendations Direct questions to MS teachers Appeals to Barry Chooljian 382‐6541 x 3921

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Schedule at TRHSPeriod Schedule

Period 1 7:20 – 8:06Period 2 8:11 – 8:57 Period 3 9:02 – 9:51Period 4 9:56 – 10:43Period 5 10:47 – 11:35Period 6    11:39 – 12:27Period 7   12:32 ‐ 1:19Period 8     1:24 – 2:10

Period 4 LunchStudy     9:56 – 10:18Lunch  10:20 – 10:43 

Period 5 Lunch             Lunch  10:47 – 11:10Study   11:12 – 11:35

orStudy   10:47 – 11:10Lunch  11:12 – 11:35

Period 6 LunchLunch  11:39 – 12:02Study   12:04 – 12:27

orStudy  11:39 – 12:02Lunch  12:04 – 12:27

Period 7 LunchLunch   12:32 – 12:55Study    12:58 – 1:19

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How do I graduate?  It’s simple: Come to school, do your work, follow the rules! 

When you pass a class (60 or higher) you receive CREDIT.  Half year classes = .5 credits Full year classes = 1 credit

You will need:   22 Credits for a Standard Diploma 23 Credits for a Technical Diploma 25 Credits for a Scholastic Diploma

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Three Different Diploma Options?  What’s the difference?

Standard‐ fulfills requirements to graduate.  Technical‐ focus area by completing 2 years at a regional career and technical center (Salem or Pinkerton)

Scholastic‐ aligned with requirements for getting into a 4 year college. 

Requires 3 years of the SAME foreign language Requires Chemistry or Physics  Requires Algebra II Requires 4th year of Math or Science

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Program Area              StandardDiploma

TechnicalDiploma

ScholasticDiploma

Credits RequiredFine Arts  Art, Music or Theater .5 .5 1Technology For a full listing of eligible courses please see page 14. .5 .5 .5

English Freshman English, World Literature or World Studies, 

American Literature or American Studies, Senior English Elective Courses

4 4 4

Mathematics An Algebra I credit, a Geometry credit and one additional 

math credit3 3

3Including Alg. II 

Math or Science (one additional credit in either) 1

Science A Life Science credit, a Physical Science credit, and one 

additional Science credit.3 3 3

Chemistry or Physics for Scholastic Diploma (Required)

Social Studies Government Today, Economics, World History or World 

Studies, American History or American Studies3 3 3

World Languages French, German, or Spanish (three years of the same 

language during high school)

optionalmay be an elective

optionalmay be an elective

3

Health and Physical EducationAll students are required to take Health I and choose three of the five Health/PE Electives in order to meet graduation requirements.

Health Education I(required for all 

students to graduate).5 .5 .5

Health Education II .5 .5 .5Fitness Education .5 .5 .5

Personal Activities and Life Skills

Intro to Team SportsCompetitive Fitness and 

Activities

.5 .5 .5

.5 .5 .5

.5 .5 .5

Courses in Area of Concentration 2 years successful completion at a regional career and 

technical center or concentrated credit clusters at TRHS.N/A 3.5 ‐ 5.5 N/A

Open Electives 6 3.5 ‐ 4.5 4.5Total Credits

Total Credits Needed 22 23 25

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Some things to consider: Engineering Program‐ PLTW A sequence of courses which combined with college preparatory math and science, introduces students to engineering and engineering technology before going to college. 

Start with Intro to Engineering Design Should be in Geometry or Algebra 1 ACC. 

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How do I choose classes?  Course selection day within your teams.  Course selection sheets

Sign up for 7 classes (7 classes + 1 lunch = 8 periods)  Add alternate elective classes  Study hall? 

Teachers will make recommendations for CCP vs. ACC Recommendations based on grades and work ethic 

Word of advice: Get required electives done early! Will free up space for more variety of classes in 11th & 12thgrade! 

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Sample Freshman Schedules

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Sample Freshman Schedules

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Sample Freshman Schedules

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Sample Freshman Schedules

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Sample Freshman Schedules

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Any Questions? We are here to help you! We look forward to meeting you next year & watching 

your student graduate in 2019!