Course Offerings for Freshmen 20072008

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Course Offerings for Freshmen 2007-2008

• Cherry Hill High School East and WestGuidance
  Department

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Middle School Awareness

• All students enter middle school with the
  potential to continue their education after high
  school
• Youngsters sometimes make decisions in the early
  school years which limit their choices
• Planning is important for every student
  especially those who arent yet thinking about
  college

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Potential Problems

• Limited Options may result from
• poor grades
• poor course planning

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Keep Options Open

• Students who plan have choices
• some may choose NOT to exercise them
• not every student will be thinking about
  college
• each child deserves the opportunity to
• make that choice

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How a College Decides

• ? Courses taken ? Legacy
• ? Recommendations ? Class rank
• ? Grades ? Activities
• ? Essays ? Major choice
• ? Geography ? Admission Testing
• ? GPA ? Special Skills
• ? Interview ? Ability to pay????

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Freshman Registration Information CHPS
Websitewww.chclc.org
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Cherry Hill High School East and West serve the
varied needs and objectives of students through a
four-year comprehensive curriculum.Please make
your selections carefully by using the following
outline as a guide.
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English 4 yearsWorld Civilization 1
yearUS History 2 yearsMathematics 3
yearsScience (2 years Lab Science) 3
yearsWorld Language 1 yearPhysical
Education and Health 4 yearsVisual
Arts/Performing 1 yearCareer/Family/Life
Skills 1 yearCREDITS 115 TOTAL
Requirements for Graduation Class of 2011
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Typical Freshman (36 Credits)
41 Credits

• English
• World Language
• Physical Education
• Math
• Science
• World Civilization
• Lunch (Elective)
• Elective

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Levels

• H Honors
• A Accelerated
• R Regular

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Also Required for Graduation

• The state and federal governments require that
  students take tests each year to determine
  proficiency at various grade levels.  As part of
  the No Child Left Behind Act, all students will
  eventually be tested in grades 3-8, and in one
  grade at the high school level. 
• Students must pass the HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY
  ASSESSMENT (administered during the junior year)
  in order to graduate.

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Each student will take a minimum of 30 credits
per year. Students are requested to choose two
alternates for each elective.
Course Load
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All Freshmen must takeEnglish I (H, A, R)
Grade 9
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All Freshmen must takeWorld Civilizations (H,
A, R)
Grade 9
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A minimum of three years of science.
Science ProgramClass of 2011
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Freshman Science Choices

• Quantitative Physical Science (H)
• Conceptual Physical Science (A) (R)

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Science ProgramCherry Hill High School West
Research In Science-H/A/R 9-12th Grade
IB Program Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB
Physics-IIAP Physics-IH Physics-IA
Chemistry-IIAP Chemistry-IH Chemistry-IA
PlanetaryExploration-A

12th
Biology-IIAP, Cell Physiology Microbiology-H,
Biology-IHBiology-IIA, Forensics H/A/R,
Environmental Studies-A, Vertebrate Anatomy-A/H,
Human Anatomy-A/H
Applied Physics-R
Environmental Studies-R, Forensics H/A,R,
Biology IIA, Vertebrate Anatomy-A/R
11th
Applied Chemistry-R
Or
Chemistry 1H AND/OR
Biology-IA
Biology-IR
Chemistry-A
10th
Biology 1H
Conceptual Physical Science-R
Conceptual Physical Science-A
9th
Quantitative Physical Science-H
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Science ProgramCherry Hill High School East
Research In Science-H/A/R 9-12th Grade
Physics-IIAP Physics-IH Physics-IA
Chemistry-IIAP Chemistry-IH Chemistry-IA
PlanetaryExploration-A
12th
Biology-IIAP, Cell Physiology
Microbiology-H,Biology-IH, Biology-IIA,
Forensics H/A/R, Environmental Studies-A,
Vertebrate Anatomy-A/H, Human Anatomy-A/H,
Applied Physics-R
Environmental Studies-R, Forensics H/A/R,
Biology IIA Vertebrate Anatomy-A/R
11th
Applied Chemistry-R
Or
Chemistry 1H AND/OR
Biology-IR
Biology-IA
Chemistry-A
10th
Biology 1H
Conceptual Physical Science-R
Conceptual Physical Science-A
Quantitative Physical Science-H
9th
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Mathematics Sequence

• Typical
• 9th - Enriched Algebra
• 10th Geometry A (H)
• 11th - Algebra II A
• 12th - Pre Calculus A

• Advanced
• 9th - Geometry H or A
• 10th - Functions H
• 11th - Pre Calculus H
• 12th - Calculus AP

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All students must take.
Physical Education/Health
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Beginning language options includeFrench IA,
2A, 2H, IH Spanish IA, 2A, 2H, IH Latin
IA, IH German IA, IH (East)Italian IA, IH
(West)  We encourage students to continue a
language sequence through all four years and to
add additional languages to their program of
study.
World Language
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Recommended Course Sequence World Language
Department High School West French
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Italian
Latin
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Spanish
Spanish for Heritage Speakers This course is
designed for Hispanic students who already speak
Spanish fluently. It is offered for grades 9-12
at the A or H level.
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Middle Years Programme

• High School
• Levels 4 and 5
• Grades 9 and 10

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Why should I be interested in points that lead to
the MYP Certificate?

• Your childs performance will be compared to
  International Standards
• There will be internal and external validation of
  your childs progress
• Our definition of rigor will be verified

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What are the educational benefits of the Personal
Project?

• The student will master the ability to do
  research in an area of personal interest
• The student will improve her ability to write
  with clarity on an extensive piece of research
• The student receives one-to-one help with writing
  and research on an extensive paper
• The student receives a Pass/Fail on the
  transcript the title of the research is printed
• The student is provided with evidence that she is
  a capable independent researcher and writer
• An early opportunity for a sense of
  accomplishment

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How does MYP add safety nets for my child?

• Teachers in MYP must have collaborative planning
  time.
• English, Social Studies, Science, PE, World
  Language, Math, and Art

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How does the program guarantee that my child is
consistently educated with higher-ordered
thinking skills?The deep benefits of the Areas
of Interaction
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In addition to the values reinforced in the
experience of helping others, how can my child
use the community service requirements to enhance
his portfolio?
A minimum of 53 documented hours a year of
service.
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Will my child learn a different curriculum?No,
the Cherry Hill curriculum is used in each MYP
class.Will my child be locked in if he hates the
program? No, any student who does not wish to be
included in the program may opt out before the
Fall of the sophomore year.What does he have to
do that would not be required of him if he was
not in the full program?Students in MYP need to
document 53 hours of community service/year and
complete a research project by January of the
sophomore year.
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How do I let you know if I want my child to be a
student who you monitor forInternal and
external assessmentDocumented Community
ServicePersonal Research ProjectRegular,
collective adult attentionInstruction that must
always include higher-ordered thinking
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Selection based on the results of a
state-approved English language placement
test.Students at levels I and II receive two
periods a day of English instruction. Students at
Level III receive one period a day of English
instruction.      
English as a Second Language Program
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Replacement courses in English/History/Math/Scien
ceIn Class Support Integrated Math Grade
9Integrated LAL Grade 9/Read 180
Other Programs/Services
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All subjects are worth 5 credits unless
otherwise noted. Students are requested to
choose two alternates for every elective chosen.
If it is a 5 credit elective, then two 5 credit
alternates should be chosen.
Electives
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Fine and Performing Arts Electives

• Art Workshop (W) (2.5)
• Commercial Art
• Foundations of Art
• 3-D Art
• Graphic Design I and II
• Introduction to
• Photography (W)
• Introduction to
• Foundations of Art (W) (2.5)

• Freshman Wind Ensemble
• Symphonic Band (W)
• Orchestra
• Vocal Workshop
• Music Theory
• Living Theatre
• Play Production

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Journalism I (A)Writing Workshop (A)
(H)Broadcasting I IIPublic Speaking
English Electives
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Introduction to Applied Technology I or 2Basic
DraftingComputer GraphicsAdv. Computer
GraphicsComputer-Aided Design (W)Adv.
Computer-Aided Design (W)Small Engines
Technology Electives
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Intro. to BusinessComputer LiteracyExploring
Careers (East)
Business Electives
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Cherry Hill High School East Guidance Office
[phone], ext. 2538Cherry Hill High
School WestGuidance Office(856) 663-8006, ext.
1209
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NOTEThe purpose of this announcement is to
inform students and parents that there are core
course eligibility requirements for participation
in NCAA Division I II athletics.Guidance
counselors are available to counsel students on
this concern.Information is contained in the
Course Selection Booklet.
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Open Enrollment

• Please indicate your home-school
• Add school choice on the registration form
• Due in late February at your Middle School

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Open House

• East Tuesday February 6, 2007
• Snow Date Tuesday February 13, 2007
• West Monday February 5, 2007
• Snow Date Thursday February 8, 2007
• Evening begins at 700PM

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Counselor Orientations

• Beck February 1, 2007
• Snow Date February 8, 2007
• Carusi January 31, 2007
• Snow Date February 1, 2007
• Rosa February 2, 2007

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