welcome to our information night - quabbin regional high
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Welcome to our Information Night
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A strong core curriculum
A tradition of success in college placements
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
Strong MCAS and standardized test scores
A strong line up of Varsity and Sub-Varsity Sports
A large number of clubs and activities
Programs outside of the school walls
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What does literature tell us about ourselves?
How much freedom should we sacrifice in the name of security?
Is the American Dream attainable for all?
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IPS- Introduction to Physical Science
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Dissecting a Fetal Pig
Environmental Science
Field Studies Investigating Vernal Pools
Observing Life
Working with Plants
Horticulture
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Chemistry Analyzing Mixtures
Collecting Data
The Physical Sciences
Physics
Predicting Projectiles
Finding the Speed of Sound
Balancing Forces
Kinematics Dynamics
Wave mechanics
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Applied Physics: How Things Work
(Capstone Opportunity)
Scientific Research: Enter a Science Fair Project
(Capstone Opportunity)
Nutrition: You are What You Eat
Energy and the Environment
Some New Science Electives
Plants and Their Uses
Astronomy: Look at the Universe
Around You (like a rare Venusian
transit)
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Engineering and Technology
Robotics
The Design Process
Test
Collaboration
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Computer Science
28 Seat Student Computer Lab
Computer Programming
Web Design
Computer Applications
Netiquette
Computer Art
Capstone Project
Opportunities Sharing Ideas and Expertise
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Not Just For Historians Anymore !
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World History U.S. History I U.S. History II IB History (SL)
IB History of the Americas (HL)
We offer
But we have so much more…
AP U.S History AP World History
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Social Sciences Psychology IB Psychology Sociology
World View Global Perspectives Modern Humanities African Studies Human Geography
Financial Literacy Career Development and
Beyond Personal Economics Macro-economics Micro-economics
Critical Thinking Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics
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Plan carefully! Prepare with your future in mind.
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Pre-calculus OR IB Math Studies
Advanced Math OR IB Math Studies
(SAT Prep Elective)
Geometry & Algebra II
Algebra I
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Option 1 Option 2
Course Selections Beginning with Algebra I
Math Elective (Statistics, Advanced Math, Trigonometry, Logic)
Algebra II (SAT Prep Elective)
Geometry (MCAS Prep Elective)
Algebra I
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Calculus II OR IB Mathematics SL
Calculus I OR IB Mathematics SL
(SAT Prep Elective)
Geometry & Pre-calculus
Algebra II Honors*
Math Elective (Calculus I, Statistics, Logic)
Pre-calculus (SAT Prep Elective)
Geometry
Algebra II Honors*
*Recommendation of 8th grade teacher required
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Option 3 Option 4
Course Selections Beginning with Algebra II
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NEW department this fall.
Courses in:
1. Marketing
2. Management
3. Retailing
4. Accounting
5. Hospitality and Tourism
and more…
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problem solving
critical thinking
expression
brainstorming
original thought
synthesis
creativity
ideation collaboration
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create
• Art Foundations I • Art Foundations
II • Drawing • Illustration
• Printmaking • Junior
Portfolio • Senior
Portfolio
paint
draw
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engineer
customize
design
• Digital Imaging I • Digital Imaging II • Digital
Illustration
• Introduction to Graphic Design
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Product Design
Web Designer
Photographer
Freelance Animator .
Art Therapy
Fine Arts
Art Teacher
Graphic Designer
Textile and Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer
Fashion Designer
Architect
Interior Designer
Visual Designer
Art Consultant
lllustrator Freelance Animator .
Game Designer
Installation Artist
Interaction Designer
Painter Web Developer
Facilities Space Planner
Senior Brand Designer
Senior Brand Designer
Window Display Designer .
Personal Shopper .
Asset Artist .
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Advertising Director
FX Artist
Art Broker
Sustainable Fashion Designer
Style Advisor
Lead Artist
Concept Artist
Texture Coordinator
Lighting Specialist
Vehicle Artist
Morphing Artist
Storyboard Artist
Pattern Maker
Product Developer
Couturier
Environmental Designer .
Maya Animator
Marketing Manager
Editor
Colorist
Toy Designer
Cartoonist
Graphics Editor
Tradshow Designer.
Gallery Designer
Photo Stylist .
Asset Artist .
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Our award winning music department has many ensembles and courses to meet all music students needs: Concert Chorus Show Choir Symphonic Winds Jazz Lab Quabbin Singers Concert Band Orchestra Jazz Ensemble Music Theory AP Music Theory History Of Popular Music
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Travel the world! Boost Self Confidence!
Creative
Express!
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We now offer Music Theory, AP Music Theory, and History of Popular Music. These courses offer a more in depth study of music and better prepare students who wish to major or minor in music after high school.
Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, and Singers are now ALL YEAR!
Show Choir is now a course during the school day!
Students can enroll for two ensembles which meet during the same time block and
split the time evenly between each ensemble!
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There are ensembles that you can schedule during the same time block and receive credit for both. For example: Concert Band and Concert Chorus or Symphonic Winds and Quabbin Singers
Concert Band is available either as a 2 or 3 mester ensemble.
Concert Chorus is available as either a 1 or 2 mester ensemble.
Any grade level can audition for the upper level ensembles.
Make an appointment now by seeing the ensemble director!
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Enhances the value of any other college major to potential employers.
Opens up job opportunities in a global world.
Improves achievement on standardized tests.
Strengthens your college application as most schools want students who have studied a foreign language.
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American Sign Language
Mandarin Chinese
French
Spanish
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Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Established in 1967 Distinguished Unit with HONORS
Seven Consecutive Years! 1 of every 7 students is a Cadet
ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO MILITARY SERVICE, NONE!
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Develop a High Degree of Personal Honor, Self-reliance, Individual Discipline and Leadership
Promote high school completion and advanced education opportunities
Identify & Develop Leadership Potential
Develop Respect for and Understanding of Authority
Promote Patriotism
Develop Informed and Responsible Citizens
Provide Incentive to Live Healthy and Drug Free Lives
Promote Community Service
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How to Wear the Uniform
Basic Drill
Leadership & Followership Traits
“Remember the Titans”
Military Customs & Courtesies
The Flag - Citizenship
Physical Fitness Training
Naval History/Current Events
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Physical Education
Lifelong learning through activity
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Health
Active learning
Technology in Health I.
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Wellness Department course opportunities - Physical Education – P.E. I P.E. II Recreational Lifetime Activities (Advanced P.E. I & II)
Health – Health I Health II
Electives – P.E. Leadership Exercise Physiology & Lifelong Fitness Contemporary Health Issues Sports Medicine
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FALL SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Football JV Football Varsity Boys Soccer JV Boys Soccer Varsity Girls Soccer JV Girls Soccer Varsity Field Hockey JV Field Hockey Boys Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Cross Country Boys Varsity Golf Varsity Cheering
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WINTER SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL
Varsity Boys Basketball JV Boys Basketball Freshman Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball JV Girls Basketball Freshman Girls Basketball Varsity Wrestling JV Wrestling Varsity Cheering JV Cheering Varsity Boys Indoor Track Varsity Girls Indoor Track
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SPRING SPORTS TEAMS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Baseball JV Baseball Varsity Softball JV Softball Boys Track Girls Track Girls Golf Varsity Boys Tennis Varsity Girls Tennis
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Link Crew
Student Government
Class Officers
Blue and Gold Key
Women in Technology
Principal’s Council
GSA
Drama
Composting
HOSA
Programming
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Internships
Dual Enrollment (MWCC, QCC)
Virtual High School
Community Service
QYI (program with the Athol YMCA)
Student Clerks
College Fairs
Credit for Life
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A Trimester Schedule
International Baccalaureate Courses
A Capstone Project requirement for all graduating seniors.
Dozens of new electives
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7:15 – 8:24 2.5 English 9A 2.5 English 9B 2.5 IPS B
8:29 – 9:38 2.5 Algebra I A 2.5 Algebra I B 2.5 Algebra I C
9:43 – 11:22 1st lunch 10:22 – 10:52 2nd lunch 10:52 – 11:22
2.5 Wellness 2.5 Chinese I A 2.5 Chinese I B
11:27 – 12:36 2.5 World History A 2.5 IPS A
2.5 World History B
12:41 – 1:50 2.5 NJROTC 2.5 NJROTC 2.5 Business Law
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Beginning September 2013 QRHS will be offering the IB Diploma Programme and IB Certificate Courses for Juniors and Seniors What is the IB Diploma Programme?
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
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Top 10 Reasons why IB Diploma Programme is ideal preparation for university:
Academic breadth and depth
Graduates care about more than just results
It creates independent learners who feel prepared
…for the rest of the reasons stop by the table in the cafeteria
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AP Programming
Offers breadth of knowledge
For students whose strengths lie in concrete issues and facts
Test-centered
Traditional instructional approach: retaining information
Accepted by colleges around the country
IB Diploma Programme • Emphasizes depth of knowledge • For students whose strengths lie in
questioning, analyzing, and discussing ideas and information
• Student-centered: developing the IB Learner Profile
• Student-centered instructional approach: developing critical thinking & independent learning
• Accepted by colleges around the world
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The senior capstone is a student directed experience in which the student demonstrates that he/she has
met the school’s learning expectations.
The Quabbin Regional High School student:
Actively learns and collaborates
Exercises responsible citizenship
Communicates effectively
Effectively uses technology.
Thinks critically.
Thinks creatively.
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Course selection process starts next week with assemblies for the middle school.
Programs of Study and Course Selection Sheets.
Students will turn in these sheets to their MS guidance counselor once they have chosen courses and had their sheets signed by a parent.
Course selection sheets include room for electives and alternatives.
If you anticipate coming from out of district, see us tonight about a Program of Studies and the appropriate course selection sheet for your grade.
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Folders
Cafeteria
Informational Brochures
Displays
Helpful Staff Members
Program of Studies and Course Selection Sheets.