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Class of 2018 East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School

Class of 2018 East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School. Welcome. Mrs. Clifford, Director of Guidance (A-B) Ms. Meaney, Counselor (C-L) Mr. Dickey, Counselor (M-Z). Today we will:. Show you how to select your classes.

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Class of 2018 East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School

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  1. Class of 2018East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School

  2. Welcome Mrs. Clifford, Director of Guidance (A-B) Ms. Meaney, Counselor (C-L) Mr. Dickey, Counselor (M-Z)

  3. Today we will: Show you how to select your classes.

  4. Freshmen must select a total of 35 credits English  5 credits Math  5 credits Science  5 credits History  5 credits Physical Education  2.5 1st you will pick your general courses...

  5. and then… Electives  12.50 Credits

  6. Course Levels? Teachers will recommend your level

  7. College Preparatory – Similar to your most difficult middle school class, outside reading required. Homework: per course 30-45 minutes daily.

  8. Honors - Challenging… but possible… if you are committed. Must do reading, writing, and research. Homework: per course one hour daily. Advanced Placement (offered for grades 11 and 12)

  9. Required Classes

  10. Required Classes

  11. Foreign Language Spanish 1 (College Preparatory) French 1 (College Preparatory) Most colleges and universities require at least two years of study in the same foreign language. More competitive institutions require 3 – 4 years. *Consult with English Teacher

  12. Year-long Electives5 Credit Elective Courses Concert Band Concert Chorus

  13. Business Courses Introduction to Computer Applications Entrepreneurship Sports & Entertainment Marketing Fashion Marketing Your Digital World Technology Courses CAD Design Drafting 1 Manufacturing I Intro to Production Technology Graphic Arts 1 2.5 Credit Elective Courses

  14. Music Courses History of Rock and Roll Music Theory I Media Literacy Art Courses Art 1 Ceramics English Courses Creative Writing Creative Non-Fiction Writing Journalism I ELA Skills Review 2.5 Credit Elective Courses

  15. As You Plan Your Courses for Grades 9-12

  16. Class of 2018 Graduation Requirements: 20 credits in English 15 credits in each: math, social studies, and science 10 credits in fine or applied arts fine arts: music, drama, visual arts applied arts: tech education., business, production technology 10 credits in physical education/health 25 credits from electives courses Total credits = 110 Qualifying scores on the MCAS Math, ELA and Science exams required for graduation.

  17. What is a Transcript?

  18. What is a GPA?

  19. Your GPA is the total of all the final grades you received in all your classes from grades 9 thru12.

  20. Grade Point Average – is the calculation of your grades: College Prep Honors A = 4 points A = 4.5 B = 3 points B = 3.5

  21. The GPA is then used to show colleges how well you have done in high school. This is one of several measures colleges use to determine if you are a good candidate for their school.

  22. Utilize your teachers and guidance counselor as resources Mrs. Clifford

  23. ATTENTION: • Program of Studies Booklet www.ebps.net • NEW ONLINE Course Selection Process

  24. Course Selection Process • Step 1: log into Istudent • Step 2 click ‘IStudent Recommendations’ • Step 3: view teacher recommendations – agree and click box • Step 4: select electives • Step 5: submit ALL NEW ONLINE!

  25. TIMELINE • Program of Studies is online www.ebps.net • Starting 1/21 – students can select courses ENTER YOUR REQUESTS BY 1/24 • Computer access is available in Guidance or the computer lab 1/23, 1/24

  26. Remember-careful thought about your course selections now will provide you with the best possible schedule in the fall. Thank you for your attention!

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