Program of Studies 2011-2012 - Gorham High School!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Graduation Requirements 5 National Honor Society 6 Athletics & NCAA Requirements 6 Summer School 7 Virtual High School 7 Recommended Courses of Study 7 Alternative Education 8 English 9 English Language Learners (ELL) 11 Fine Arts 12 Foreign Languages 15 Health 17 Mathematics 17 Physical Education 19 Science 19 Social Studies 21 Technology Education 23 Vocational Courses 25 Program of Studies: 2011-2012 Page 2
INTRODUCTION The 2010-2011 Program of Studies for Gorham High School is written to assist you, the student, in planning your program of studies. We encourage you to begin a series of conversations with others (parents, teachers, counselors, and peers) about your future, your aspirations and your goals. FOUR-YEAR PLAN We expect you to complete a four-year plan of your program, recognizing that each year you will need to update and reassess your plan. A four-year plan will give you focus and a better understanding of the educational foundation you are building for your future plans—in the work force, college or technical college, military service, etc. Your four-year plan will give you a means to keep track of your progress toward graduation. For those of you who already have begun studies at Gorham High School, the Program of Studies is a resource to help you choose your academic courses and priorities—academic, goal setting and achievement does not happen without recognition of what you have already accomplished, as well as reassessment of your future goals, career path and plans. Your four-year plan should be based on a realistic picture of your abilities, motivation, and pace of learning as demonstrated by prior grades and achievement test results. Your interests and aspirations should also be considered. Self-assessment is critical to this process. Ask yourself, “What do I want to be ready to do when I graduate from GHS?” If you have no idea yet, schedule an appointment to talk with your school counselor. There are career interest inventories, which may help you clarify your interests and goals. STANDARDS BASED REPORTING (SBR) Starting in the 09-10 school year, Gorham High School began using a dual grading system. The traditional numerical grades that we are all used to are still utilized on report cards and college transcripts. However, included with the report cards, there is additional information provided about student progress on subject area standards, and on conduct and effort standards. ADVISORY The advisory program at Gorham High School is designed to connect every student to an adult in the school. Students remain connected with their advisor during their entire stay at Gorham High School, and this four-year partnership provides the time necessary to develop a trusting relationship. Ideally, as student-advisor relationships develop, all students will know and be able to speak comfortably with at least one adult in the high school. This ongoing working relationship enables advisors to know each advisee’s aspirations and the obstacles standing in the way of these aspirations. While learning of their advisees’ hopes, advisors will help students find solutions to obstacles that are best suited for each student. Parents should also get to know their students’ advisors. Advisors will remain a constant through a student’s years at Gorham High School and can serve as a contact for parents. Program of Studies: 2011-2012 Page 3
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