EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE
January 26, 2014
 8 classes per year (40 credits)
◦ 4 classes, 80 minutes each per day
 1 block each day is for a 40 minute lunch and a
40 minute study hall
◦ Classes rotate every other day!
Block 1 (7:30 - 8:50)
Block 2 (9:00 - 10:20)
Block 3 (10:25 - 11:05 /
11:05 - 11:45)
Block 4 (11:50 - 12:30 /
12:30 - 1:10)
Block 5 (1:15 - 2:35)
A-Day
Spanish 1
Geometry Honors
Lunch / Study Hall
English I Academic
Video I
B-Day
Art I
World History Academic
Lunch / Pathways to
College & Career
Physical Education /
Health
Biology I Honors
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EXPLORE testing in November 2013
◦ Results sent home to parents by the end of January 2014
◦ Used for recommendations and course selections
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Curriculum guide distributed to students in January
◦ Available on the Lakeland website under Guidance
◦ See p. 3 for a list of the “Graduation Requirements”
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All core course recommendations are submitted by
8th grade teachers (English, History, Math, SS, World
Language)
◦ If you disagree with a teacher’s recommendation, you will need to
appeal this to Tim Conway, Director of Guidance by April 4th
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When will my child meet with his/her Lakeland
Regional High School counselor?
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Ringwood Christian – February 4th
St. Catherine’s – February 5th
Haskell – February 6th
Wanaque – February 7th
Ryerson – February – February 10th & 11th
St. Francis – February 12th
St. Mary’s – Not Scheduled!
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What do parents need to do to register their
child at Lakeland Regional High School?
◦ Discuss course & elective options with your child
◦ Return forms you received in the mailing to the
Lakeland Guidance Department TODAY (Library)
 If you do not have the forms, they will need to be
returned when your child meets with their counselor
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Forms Required to Register at Lakeland:
 Registration Form
 Record Release Form
 9th Grade Elective Worksheet
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Verification of student information, policies
and forms due in July/August!
◦ School Office Pro (online submission)
 If a paper package is required please contact Tim
Conway, Director of Guidance.
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Family Connection is a comprehensive
website that you and your child can use to
help in making decisions about courses,
colleges, and careers.
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Career Assessment
Learning Style Inventory
Resume Builder
4-year Plan
Research College & Careers
Scholarship Opportunities
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
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Use the EXPLORE to help guide you
◦ Students took the EXPLORE in November and should
have received their score report in January
◦ Career information is located on first and last page
◦ Review this information with your son/daughter and
their high school counselor and develop a 4-year
career plan (required)
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Everything matters starting in 9th grade!
Earnings and unemployment rate for people 25 years and over
Unemployment Rate
in 2009
14.60%
9.70%
8.60%
7.00%
6.80%
5.20%
3.90%
2.50%
2.30%
Level of Education Completed
Less than a high school diploma
High school graduate, no college
Some college, no degree
Occupation Program
(trade/vocational school)
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Professional degree
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.
Mean Annual
Earnings (U.S.
Dollars)
$28,496
$40,352
$46,800
$46,696
$48,308
$71,552
$82,628
$113,308
$114,712
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14 AP courses are currently offered at LRHS!
◦ Good scores on AP tests can:
 Qualify for college level credit
 Save money on college tuition
 Help your chances for admission to college
 Register and select college courses early
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8 college level (dual enrollment) courses
offered at LRHS
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Studying Film (Seton Hall)
Finance & Economics (Seton Hall)
Earth Systems Science (Syracuse University)
Intro. to Criminal Justice (PCCC)
Intro. to Sociology (PCCC)
Child Development I / II (PCCC)
EMT (PCCC)
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29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS
65 total athletic teams are offered at LRHS
◦ See p. 60 of your curriculum guide for the sports offered at LRHS
and the eligibility requirements to remain eligible to participate.
*ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES
apply to ALL students!*
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50+ Clubs to choose from!!!
◦ See p. 59 of your curriculum guide for the clubs offered at LRHS!
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Colleges & Employers pay attention to your life
both inside and outside the classroom.
www.lakeland.k12.nj.us
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Helpful Tools located on our website:
◦ Staff E-mail and Voice Mail
◦ Faculty Pages
 Shows what to expect for the week!
◦ Parent Portal
 Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s
grades and attendance
 Class of 2013:
◦ 100% of students passed the HSPA or
Alternative High School Assessment
(AHSA) in Language Arts and Mathematics
 97% - Language Arts
 94% - Mathematics
 Class of 2013:
◦ 87% - 2 & 4 year colleges
◦ 6% - Career / Technical schools
◦ 1% - Military
◦ 4% - Employment
◦ 1% - Apprenticeship
◦ 1% - Other
* 95% went on to post secondary education