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Fairfield Warde High School A Comprehensive Public High School

Fairfield Warde High School A Comprehensive Public High School. EIGHTH GRADE PARENTS NIGHT. WELCOME Class of 2018 ! James Coyne, Headmaster Caryn Campbell, Director of Student Services. W elcoming A cademic R espectful D ynamic E thical.

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Fairfield Warde High School A Comprehensive Public High School

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  1. Fairfield Warde High School A Comprehensive Public High School EIGHTH GRADE PARENTS NIGHT WELCOME Class of 2018! James Coyne, Headmaster Caryn Campbell, Director of Student Services Welcoming Academic Respectful Dynamic Ethical

  2. WELCOMING ACADEMIC RESPECTFUL DYNAMIC ETHICAL Fairfield Warde High School provides a safe learning environment that is welcoming, academic, respectful, dynamic, and ethical. Our school community, in collaboration with parents and other townspeople, fosters a democratic society that recognizes and promotes the dignity and worth of the individual. We believe that meeting the diverse needs of all students will encourage lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

  3. GRADE 9 COURSES English English 11or12 (required) Theater Arts (elective) Reading (Recommendation Only) John Chiappetta – Curriculum Leader

  4. GRADE 9 COURSES Math Algebra 12, 31 Geometry 22, 21 Paul Rasmussen - Curriculum Leader

  5. GRADE 9 COURSES Social Studies Global Studies 10 Gregg Pugliese- Curriculum Leader

  6. GRADE 9 COURSES Science Environmental Earth Science 10 Biology 21 Patrice Faggella - Curriculum Leader

  7. ELECTIVES World Languages Chinese 10 Italian 10 Latin 10 French 10, 20, 31 Spanish 10, 20, 31 Eileen Frankel - Curriculum Coordinator

  8. Electives • Art-Foundations in Art • Business-Introduction, CIS, Computer Game Design and Programming, Web Design, Robotic Programming • Family & Consumer Science-Culinary Arts, Fashion & Textiles • Music-Band, Choir, Orchestra, Piano/Keyboarding, Women’s Choir, Music Tech

  9. Electives • Technology Education-Intro to Comp Tech, Comp Aided Design, Graphic Tech, Wood Manufacturing, Trans Tech • Theater Arts-Acting • Video & News Production-Broadcast Journalism; Video, Movie, and Documentary Production

  10. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9th Grade Requirement • Two marking periods of physical education. • Required Fitness Course • Safe use of the equipment • Review and prepare for 10th grade fitness assessment. • Develop and work toward short and long term fitness goals. • One Elective Course • Pickleball, Pilates, Yoga, Team Games, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee

  11. Other Physical Activity Opportunities • Intramurals • Floor hockey • Badminton • Team Handball • Volleyball • Fitness Center • 2:30 -5:00 Monday-Friday

  12. HEALTH - Units of Study Grades 9-12

  13. HEALTH 10 • Communication/conflict resolution • Stress reduction/ mental health • Nutrition needs of high school students • Influential factors in decision-making • Credible sources for health Information

  14. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 43 Credits Required • Most full-year five-day-a-week courses earn two credits. • To earn credit in a course, a student must • Receive a passing grade and • Have good attendance

  15. CREDITS REQUIRED English—8 credits Math—6 credits Science—6 credits Soc. Studies—7 credits (US Hist. & Civics) PE/Health—3.2 credits (.8 each year)

  16. CREDITS REQUIRED Arts or Vocational Courses – 2 credits Demonstrate Computer Application Proficiency (by course or exam) Demonstrate Academic Proficiency (CAPT or alternative)

  17. Example #1: Minimum Requirement (11.8 cr)

  18. Example #2: “Typical” Schedule (12.8 cr)

  19. Example #3: “Double Elective” Schedule (14.8 cr)

  20. Transition Timeline Early February: (this week) 8th grade students receive a copy of the Program of Studies Middle School Counselors distribute Course Selection form with academic teacher recommendations to 8th grade students High School Counselors visit Middle Schools to discuss course offerings (7th and 10th) Next week: (February 11th -18th) Students select electives in Infinite Campus Mid - February: (week of February 21st) A final Course Verification form, listing all the recommended and requested courses, will be sent home. This form requires both student and parent signatures. March 17th Final Course verification sheets due back to Middle School Counselor

  21. Transition Timeline • June • Freshman Information/Orientation Session • Late August Prior to Opening Day : • Individual Student Tours with a FWHS Student Advisor • Parents are Welcome • Orientation - 1st day of school for all 9th graders • Schedules Distributed

  22. ACTIVITIES CLUBS SPORTS GET INVOLVED

  23. FWHS ACTIVITIES Seth Fry—Activity Director • American Red Cross • Chemistry Club • Key Club • Class Councils • Chess Club • Future Business Leaders • House Councils • Irish Society • Mu Alpha Theta • Habitat for Humanity • Language Clubs • Yearbook • Anime Club • Math Team A small Sample of the dozens of clubs and activities

  24. FWHS ATHLETIC PROGRAM Athletic Director—Glenn Mackno 255-8387 GO MUSTANGS!!! All FWHS Athletics conform to Title IX Guidelines All Teams Depend Upon the Number of Available Athletes Fall 2014 Sports Start: Football conditioning - August 18th Boys Soccer. Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls Swimming and Diving - August 23rd

  25. FWHS ATHLETIC PROGRAM

  26. WEB/EMAIL INFORMATION District and FWHS websites – Program of Studies Staff Email= 1st initial last name @ fairfieldschools.org Caryn Campbell, Director ccampbell2@fairfieldschools.org

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