Trimestersat
Trenton High School
Informational MeetingMarch 11, 2008
In June 2007, the Board approved the development of a plan to implement trimesters at Trenton High School
for the 2008-2009 school year.
Well-rounded high school education and experience Maintain and expand current course offerings Meet the needs of all students – struggling, advanced, and average Options for assistance and interventions Recover credit more readily Opportunities for enrichment / acceleration Potential for flexibility and creativity in schedule Student and teacher load
During 2007-08, a High School Task Team was formed for the purpose of recommending a schedule that best implements the Michigan Merit Curriculum and meets the needs of Trenton High School students.
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Tonight’s Agenda Trimesters – Nuts and Bolts Graduation Requirements Calendar Changes New Courses Sample Schedules Student Transition
7:30 am start
2:30 pm dismissal
30 minute lunch
5 minute passing
Class size
Staffing
Core Curriculum
What Stays the Same
Semesters Trimesters
2 semesters per year 3 trimesters per year
6 classes per day 5 classes per day
60 minute class 73 minute class
6 credits per year 7.5 credits per year
4 report cards 3 report cards
What Changes
Semesters Trimesters
1 semester class (.5 cr.) 1 trimester class (.5 cr.)
year long class (1 credit) 2 trimester class (1 credit)
year long class (1 credit) 3 trimester class (1.5 credits)
• Band • Choir• Yearbook• Algebra I Advantage • Advanced Placement (AP)• DCTC
Changes in Course/Credit
1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester
Earth Science A Earth Science B
Earth Science A Earth Science B
Earth Science A Earth Science B
One Credit Courses
Course ownership Pacing guides Common assessments Teaching for retention
Minimizing Concerns of Gap in Courses
1st TrimesterA
2nd Trimester
B
3rd Trimester
CEarth Science A Earth Science A Earth Science B
Credit Recovery
Fail course 1st trimester automatically repeat course 2nd trimester
Able to stay on track for graduation
Priority to place students who are at-risk of failing in 1st trimester courses
Class of 2009 Class of 2010
Language Arts
4 credits English 9 English 10 / Accelerated 2 additional credits
4 credits English 9 English 10 / Accelerated English 11 / Accelerated 1 additional credits
Math 2 credits 2 credits
Science2 credits Earth Science 1 additional credit
2 credits Earth Science 1 additional credit
Social Studies
3 credits American History .5 Economics .5 Foundations of W. Civ. .5 American Government .5 additional credit
3 credits American History .5 Economics .5 Foundations of W. Civ. .5 American Government .5 additional credit
PhysicalEducation
1 creditTwo, first term band courses equate to .5 credit of PE
1 creditTwo, first term band courses equate to .5 credit of PE
Additional Credit1 creditArt, CTE, Life Mgt, Music, Health, Phys. Ed., Bus. Ed., or Computer
1 creditArt, CTE, Life Mgt, Music, Health, Phys. Ed., Bus. Ed., or Computer
Required Courses 13.0 13.0
Elective Courses 12.5 14.0
Credits Possible 25.5 27.0
Credits to Graduate 23.5 credits 25.0 credits
Class of 2011 Class of 2012 and Later
Language Arts
4 credits English 9 English 10 / Accelerated English 11 / Accelerated 1 additional credit
4 credits English 9 English 10 / Accelerated English 11 / Accelerated 1 additional credit
Math
4 creditsAlgebra 1GeometryAlgebra 21 math or math-related credit senior year
4 creditsAlgebra 1GeometryAlgebra 21 math or math-related credit senior year
Science
3 credits Earth Science Biology Chemistry or Physics
3 credits Earth Science Biology Chemistry or Physics
Social Studies
3 credits World History &Geog. US History & Geography .5 Civics .5 Economics
3 credits World History & Geography US History &Geography .5 Civics .5 Economics
Physical Education.5 creditTwo, 1st term band courses = .5 credit PE
1 creditTwo, 1st term band courses = .5 credit PE
Health .5 credit .5 credit
VPAA 1 credit 1 credit
Required Courses 16.0 16.5
Elective Courses 12.5 14.5
Credits Possible 28.5 30.0
Credits to Graduate 26.5 credits 28.0 credits
Minimum Requirements
Class Credits
Possible
Graduation
Requirements
Credits
10th Status
Credits
11th Status
Credits
12th Status
2009 25.5 23.5 NA NA 16.0
2010 27.0 25.0 NA 10.0 17.5
2011 28.5 26.5 5.0 12.50 19.0
2012 &
Later
30.0 28.0 6.5 14.0 21.5
Calendar K-12Still the Same
September 2 First day of school, am only
November 4 No School – Professional Development
November 27 - 30 Thanksgiving Break
December 20 - January 4 Holiday Break
February 20 - 23 Winter Break
April 10 - 19 Spring Break
May 13 AM Only – Professional Development
May 25 No School – Memorial Day
June 11 Last day of school, am only
Three Trimesters
Sept. 2 – Nov. 20 Nov. 24 – March 6 March 11 – June 11
Parent Conferences2-4 and 5-7 pm
October 9 January 22 April 23
Exams Day 1: 7:30 – 2:30, 1 exam and 5 classes
Days 2 & 3: 7:30 – 10:30, 2 exams per day
Nov. 18, 19, 20 March 4, 5, 6 June 9, 10, 11
No School (THS only)
Oct. 10 pm
Nov. 21
Jan. 23 pm
March 9
April 24 pm
Calendar Changes - THS Only
English Language Arts English 11 (1cr.)
Accelerated English 11 (1cr.)
Science Chemistry G (1cr.)
Chemistry H (1cr.)
AP Biology (1.5 cr.)
AP Environmental (1 cr.)
Principles of Medicine (.5 cr.)
Laboratory Exploration (.5 cr.)
Green Solutions (.5 cr.)
Landscaping & Horticulture (.5)
Forensic Investigation (.5 cr.)
Parks & Wildlife Mgt. (.5 cr.)
Math Contemporary Trig (.5 cr.)
Contemporary Probability & Statistics (.5 cr.)
Algebra Advantage (1.5 cr.)
Contemporary Algebra 2 (1 cr.)
Pre-Calculus (1 cr.)
Introduction to Calculus (.5 cr.)
AP Statistics (1.5 cr.)
Social Studies Ancient Greece & Rome (.5 cr.) Current Events (.5 cr.) The American West (.5 cr.)
Special Education Core Electives
CTE Screen Process Printing Intro to Building Construction Cabinet & Furniture Making II Machine Wood Tech IV Interior Design Web Design II
Physical Education Dual/Individual Sports I & II Team Sports I & II Rhythmic Movement/
Personal Fitness I & II Water Safety &
Conditioning
Art Electronic Art II, III Drawing II Painting II Photography I, II Printmaking
Business International Business Sports & Entertainment
Marketing Fashion Marketing
Interdisciplinary Guided Academics Academic Transition
Courses Meeting VPAA Requirement
Art• Jewelry Making I, II, III• Electronic Art I, II, III• Studio & Advanced Studio Art• Photography I, II• Introductory Art 2D• Introductory Art 3D• Painting I, II• Ceramics and Sculpture I, II, III• Printmaking I• Drawing I, II
Language Arts • Electronic Media Production• Speech and Presentation• Debate• Theater Arts• Play Production• Journalism I, II• Monguagon Yearbook
CTE• Entrepreneurship • Furniture & Cabinet Making• Screen Process Printing• Wood Technology I, II, III, IV• Intro to Construction Trades• Architecture I, II & Interior Design• Computer Aided Drafting• Computer Design I, II• Automotive I, II
Music• Mixed and Advanced Chorus• Band (Marching, Concert, Jazz, &
Beginning)
Freshman
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Earth Sc A Earth Sc B Health
2 Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 A World His B
3 English 9 A World His A English 9 B
4 Physical Ed VPAA Open Choice
5 Open Choice Open Choice Open Choice
Junior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Biology A Biology B Physical Ed
2 Geometry A Geometry B Open Choice
3 Am History A English 11 A English 11 B
4 Open Choice Open Choice Am History B
5 VPAA Open Choice Open Choice
Sophomore
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Chemistry A Open Choice Chemistry B
2 Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B Open Choice
3 Open Choice English 10 A English 10 B
4 Economics Open Choice Government
5 Open Choice Open Choice Open Choice
Senior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Math Choice Math Choice Open Choice
2 LA Choice LA Choice Open Choice
3 Open Choice Open Choice Open Choice
4 Open Choice Open Choice Open Choice
5 Open Choice Open Choice Open Choice
16.5 required credits and 13.5 open choice credits
Freshman
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 A Health
2 English 9 A English 9 B World Hist B
3 Earth Sci A World Hist B Earth Sc B
4 Physical Ed German 1 A German 1 B
5 Band A (PE) Band B (VPAA) Band C (VPAA)
Junior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B Government
2 English 11 A Acad. Trans. English 11 B
3 Chemistry A Economics Chemistry B
4 German 3 A German 3 B Parent Ess
5 Band A (PE) Band B Band C
Sophomore
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Geometry A Geometry B Marketing
2 English 10 A US History B Biology B
3 US History A Biology A English 10 B
4 German 2 A Art German 2 B
5 Band A Band B Band C
Senior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Pre Calc A Pre Calc B Psychology
2 Speech Modern Lit Lifetime Sp.
3 AP Biology A AP Biology B AP Biology C
4 German 4 A German 4 B Webpage
5 Band A Band B Band C
Freshman
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 B Health
2 English 9 A English 9 B World Hist B
3 Earth Sci A World Hist A Earth Sc B
4 Physical Ed Machine Tec Machine Tec
5 Art (VPAA) Draft/CAD Draft/CAD
Junior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B Civics
2 English 11 A Civil War English 11 B
3 Chemistry A Economics Chemistry B
4 Cab/Furn I Cab/Furn I Cab/Furn I
5 Cab/Furn I Cab/Furn I Cab/Furn I
Sophomore
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Geometry A Geometry B Physical Ed
2 English 10 A US History B Biology A
3 US History A Biology A English 10 B
4 CAD I CAD II Inventor I
5 Mach Tec II Mach Tec II Screen P (VPAA)
Senior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Prob & Stat Trigonometry Psychology
2 Speech Modern Lit Lifetime Sp.
3 Accounting Green Sol Photography
4 Cab/Furn II Cab/Furn II Cab/Furn II
5 Cab/Furn II Cab/Furn II Cab/Furn II
Freshman
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Geometry A Geometry B Health
2 English 9 A English 9 B World Hist B
3 Biology A World Hist A Biology B
4 Physical Ed Spanish 1 A Spanish 1 B
5 Computer Ap Computer Ap Art (VPAA)
Junior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Pre Cal A Pre Cal B Government
2 Ac Eng 11 A Acad Trans Ac Eng 11 B
3 AP Bio A AP Bio B AP Bio C
4 Spanish 3 A Spanish 3 B Debate (VPPA)
5 AP Psych A AP Psych B AP Psych C
Sophomore
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B Economics
2 Ac Eng 10 A US History A Chemistry B
3 US History B Chemistry A Ac Eng 10 B
4 Spanish 2 A Spanish 2 B Psychology
5 Marketing Web Design Physical Ed
Senior
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
1 AP Stat A AP Stat B AP Stat C
2 AP Eng A AP Eng B AP Eng C
3 AP Gov/Pol AP Gov/Pol AP Gov/Pol
4 Spanish 4 A Spanish 4 B Photography
5 Forensic Inv Entrep A Entrep B
Student Transition
Increased Options Plan Ahead Career Paths
Attendance Time Management
Faster pace Little to no down time
Responsibility Keeping Informed
3 Parent Conferences Parent Connect
Mike Doyle at 692-4530 or [email protected]
Ann Deneroff at 692-4516 or [email protected]
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