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GRADE 8 TO 9 SCHEDULING: 9 Grade Scheduling Chart
English I Honors World History Honors
Incoming 9th grade students will be placed in English 1 Honors based on Aligns with placement in English 1 Honors,
consistent “A” level performance in 8th grade English, Level 5 or 4 for state provided students have demonstrated
test scores, or teacher recommendations. consistent high performance in Social
Studies courses.

World Language
Guidance counselors must consult the department supervisor to place All Honors students will be scheduled for a
students in Honors. world language.

English I Accelerated World History Accelerated
● 7 grade NJSLA score of 3 Aligns with placement in English 1
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● 8 grade NJSLA score of 4 and ELA grade below 90 Accelerated.
Students who fit the criteria above can be considered for Honors if they
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- have 11 or 12 grade reading levels on the STAR assessment (if World Language
applicable) and All Accelerated students will be scheduled
- have consistently earned 90 or above in English or Social Studies. for a world language.
English I College Prep World History College Prep
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● 7 grade NJSLA score 1 or 2 Aligns with placement in English 1 College
Students who fit the criteria above can be placed in Accelerated if they Prep.
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- have performed at 11 or 12 grade reading level (IRL) on the STAR World Language
assessment. All College Prep students will be scheduled
- have consistently earned 90 or above in ELA or Social Studies. for a world language.
English 1/Reading Enhancement World Language
● Identified by grades and assessments Reading Enhancement students will not
● Scheduling into English 1/Reading Enhancement will not be automatically be scheduled for a world
solidified until the release of NJSLA scores. language.

Algebra 2 Honors Physics Honors
● 8th grade Geometry with final grade of 80% or higher Aligns with Placement in Algebra 2 Honors
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● Completion of Algebra 1 in 7 grade +
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● Geometry NJSLA-M Level 4 90% or higher in 8 grade Science
● Algebra 1 NJSLA-M Level 3 or 4
Geometry A/Geometry Honors Physics Honors
● 8 grade Algebra 1 with final grade of 80% or higher go to Geometry Aligns with placement in Geometry Honors
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A & a final grade of 90% or higher go to Geometry Honors +
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● Algebra 1 NJSLA-M Level 4 90% or higher in 8 grade Science
● 7 grade NJSLA-M Level 3 or 4
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Algebra I Physics A
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● 8 grade students who have completed Pre-Algebra/ 8 grade math Aligns with placement in Geometry
course with a final average of 75% or higher and has consistently Accelerated or Algebra I.
demonstrated at least average grades in previous math courses.
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● 8 grade Level 3, 4, or 5 on NJSLA-M
Algebra I/Math Enhancement Physics CP
● Identified by grades and assessments Aligns with placement in Algebra I/
● 8 grade Level 1 or 2 on NJSLA-M will require remediation Math Enhancement.
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● Scheduling into Algebra I/Math Enhancement may not be solidified
until release of NJSLA results.
Please note: All scheduling recommendations based on these guidelines are subject to review to ensure
equitable access to curriculum courses.

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