Peabody Veterans Memorial High School provides a challenging curriculum in a safe, personalized learning environment that promotes respect and tolerance. It offers three academic levels across core subjects and over 100 electives. The daily schedule consists of seven periods without rotation. A typical freshman takes English, US History, Biology, Math, Wellness, and 2-3 electives such as art, business, or foreign language.

1. Grade 8
Orientation

2. Peabody Veterans Memorial High School,
a comprehensive High School, ina comprehensive High School, in
partnership with family and community,partnership with family and community,
provides a challenging and relevantprovides a challenging and relevant
curriculum in a safe, personalized, learningcurriculum in a safe, personalized, learning
environment that promotes respect andenvironment that promotes respect and
tolerance while encouraging all students totolerance while encouraging all students to
set high standards, achieve academicset high standards, achieve academic
success, and continue to learn andsuccess, and continue to learn and
contribute to society.contribute to society.

3. PRINCIPAL – MR. BUCKLEY

4. ASST. PRINCIPAL –
MRS. MANIATIS

5. Introductions:
Guidance Counselors . . .
A House - Jodi Hernandez A - J
Taryn Broughton K - Z
Linda Mitchell K - Z &
Voke
B House - Jennifer Dinarello A - J
Gina Schoenfeld K - Z
C House - Elizabeth McGovern A - J
Dept. Head Antonio Braganca K - Z

6. Mrs. Hernandez, A-House Guidance

7. Mrs. Dinarello, B-House Guidance

8. House System
• Three Houses :
• A House – Mr. Krol
• B House – Mr. Bua
• C House – Ms. Randall
Your guidance counselor, locker, and home
room are in your assigned House.
C
A
B

9. • Mr. Krol, A-House Dean

10. Mr. Bua, B-House Dean

11. Ms. Randall, C-House Dean

12. Daily Schedule
• 7 periods per day
• No rotation
• 7:10 AM Opening Bell
• 7:20 AM Announcements
• 7:35 AM Period 1
• 10:53 AM Period 5/Lunch
• 1:50 PM Dismissal

13. Ms. Mitchell, A-House Guidance

14. Mrs. Schoenfeld, B-House Guidance

15. Courses Required for Graduation :
• English 4 years (20 credits)
• Social Studies 3 years (15 credits)
• Science 2 years (10 credits)
• Mathematics 3 years (15 credits)
• Wellness (P.E.) 4 year (7.5 credits)
(includes Physical Education & Health)
• MCAS – Science, ELA & Math

16. Ms. Broughton, A-House Guidance

17. MCAS REQUIREMENTS
• CLASS OF 2012 AND BEYOND
• ELA - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO
REMEDIATION)
• MATH - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO FURTHER R.)
• SCIENCE - MIN. 220 (BIO. ,CHEM. OR PHYS.)

18. Credits Needed :
• You must earn a total of 115 credits for
graduation.
(67.5 credits of required subjects and 47.5
credits in electives)
• In order to continue to play sports you must
be currently passing the equivalent of 20
credits in the previous term.

19. Mrs. McGovern, C-House Guidance

20. Mr. Braganca, C-House Guidance

21. Typical Freshman Schedule:
• English 9
• Algebra or Geometry
• U.S. History
• Biology
• Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Portuguese,
Latin, German, Greek, Italian)
• Wellness I
• Electives (3 semester classes or 1 full year & 1
semester class

22. Sample Electives for Grade Nine
• Vocational: Exploratory (rotation of culinary,
cosmetology, electronics, child development classes)
• Full Year Electives: Chorus, Band, Intro to Business,
Marketing, ROTC
• Half Year Electives: Accounting, Microsoft Office,
Internet Web Design, Photo, Cosmetology, Fashion,
Keyboarding, Visual Basic, Art, Ceramics, Sculpture,
Culinary, Speech, Sports Writing, Drama, Garage Band,
Piano, Composition, Child Development, Clothing
Design, History of Essex,
Military History WWII

23. Attendance Policy:
• Five or more undocumented absences within one
quarter ultimately result in an “F” for the quarter
• Students may make up work within 10 days of their
absence.
• Students must bring a note which documents reason
for absence to Dean of Students (those with note, but who
do not make-up work will still receive a zero.)
• Students who are without documented absences
from school will receive a zero.
• Four tardies equal 1 absence
• 17 undocumented absences fails course

24. What Do Levels Mean?
• Level 1 - Honors
• Level 2 - College Preparatory 1
• Level 3 - College Preparatory 2
• The grades that you earn in the previous
year determine placement in your courses.

25. ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CLASSES ~
Chemistry, Environmental Science,
Biology, Physics 1, Physics C, Computer
Science, Calculus, Statistics, English
Language, English Literature, US
History, European History, US
Government, Psychology, World
History, Economics,
Spanish, Studio Art

26. “After School Help”
• Teachers stay at least one day each week
• to help students.
• Meet with your teacher if:
* you have work to make-up from
an absence
* do not understand a lesson
* feel that you are falling behind
in a course

27. Co-curricular Activities
• Clubs:
• Art
• Band Color Guard
• Cheerleader
• Chess
• Computer Science
• Deca
• Foreign Language
• International Club
• Media Communications
• META
• National Honor Society
• Peer Leadership
• Peer Mediation
• School Partners Abroad
• Science
• Ski
• Stage One
• Athletics:
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Golf
• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Track
• Swimming
• Baseball
• Lacrosse
• Softball
• Tennis

28. ART DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Millman – Department Head
9th grade electives
Studio Art I & Studio Art II
Ceramics I & Ceramics II
Sculpture I & Sculpture II
Photo I
Digital Photo I

29. BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY DEPT.
Dr. Costa – Department Head
Electives
* Accounting 1 & 2
* Intro to Banking
* Microsoft Office
* Internet Web Design
* You and the Law
* Exploring Technology Today

30. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
MRS. HAGUE- DEPARTMENT HEAD
9th
Grade Electives:
* Composition
* Speech

31. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
MRS. MARCHETTI – DEPARTMENT HEAD
9th
grade electives:
* Clothing Design 1 & 2
* Child Development 1

32. Foreign
Language
MS. BRANQUINHO
DEPARTMENT HEAD
French, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek,
Latin, German, Italian

33. MATHEMATICS
Ms. Posteraro –Department Head
Freshman Elective:
Intro to Computer Science

34. Performing Arts
Mr. Simmons - Director
9th
Grade Electives: Mixed Chorus, Concert
Band, Improvisation Troupe, Drama,
Stagecraft & Scene Design, From Bach to
Rock, Garage Band, Piano

35. Science Department
Mr. Hyatt – Department Head

36. Air Force Junior
ROTC
Major Ruocco – Department Head

37. SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. McCue – Department Head
9th
Grade Electives: History of Essex County,
Military History WWII

38. VOCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
MRS. FERRI – DIRECTOR
9th
Grade Elective:
EXPLORATORY
Rotation of classes includes:
Culinary Arts, Cosmetology,
Electronics, Child Development

39. PVMHS: Course Selection Sheet Grade 9
Circle the course(s) you would like to select.
Students must have completed prerequisites and meet criteria for H, CP1 - See couse selection book for details
Course # Credit Course Name Course # Credit Course Name Course # Credit Course Name
0001 5 English 9 H Language Vocational Programs Cont'd.
0002 5 English 9 CP1 0401 5 French 1 H 1312 2.5 Autobody Science S1 L3
0003 5 English 9 CP2 0402 5 French 2 H 1313 2.5 Autobody Science S2 L3
2001 5 English 9 SC 0403 5 French 2 CP1 1315 2.5 Automotive S1 L3
0409 5 Spanish 1 H 1316 2.5 Automotive S2 L3
0100 5 US History 1 H 0410 5 Spanish 2 H 1317 2.5 Automotive Science S1 L3
0101 5 US History 1 CP 1 0411 5 Spanish 2 CP1 1318 2.5 Automotive Science S2 L3
0102 5 US History 1 CP2 0417 5 Portuguese 1 H 1320 2.5 Carpentry S1 L3
2015 5 US History 1 SC 0419 5 Portuguese 2 H 1321 2.5 Carpentry S2 L3
0423 5 Greek 1 H 1322 2.5 Carpentry Science S1 L3
0200 5 Algebra 1 CP1 0425 5 Greek 2 H 1323 2.5 Carpentry Science S2 L3
0202 5 Algebra 1 CP2 0426 5 Greek 2 CP1 1360 2.5 Wood Design/Fabr 1
0204 5 Geometry H 0430 5 Latin 1 H 1361 2.5 Wood Design Fabr 2
2005 5 Algebra 1 SC 0433 5 German 1H 1280 5 Electronics 1 L3
0435 5 German 2 H 1281 5 Electronics 1- Science L3
0300 5 Biology 1 H 0436 5 German 2 CP1 Life Skills Only
0301 5 Biology 1 CP1 0460 5 Italian 1 H 2020 LS English 9
0302 5 Biology 1 CP2 Physical Education 2021 LS Math 9
2010 5 Biology SC 1060 2.5 Wellness 1 2024 LS Science 9
2025 LS US History 9
2045 5 Learning Center Vocational Programs 2061 Occ Foods 1/2
2046 5 Transitional Skills/LLRS 1310 2.5 Autobody Repair S1 L3 2062 Creative Computing
1311 2.5 Autobody Repair S2 L3 2090 Adaptive PE/Health 1/2
2022 5 LS Work Exp/Independent Living
9th GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES AFJROTC
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 1268 2.5 Cosmo/Fashion Exploratory 1101 5 Aerospace 1
0600/0665 2.5 Accounting 1 CP 1/Acctng. 2 CP1 0700 2.5 Clothing Design & Cons. 1 1160 2.5 Aerospace 1 1/2 year
0606 5 Intro to Business 0701 2.5 Clothing Design & Cons. 2 SOCIAL STUDIES
0631 2.5 Intro to Banking and Finance 0770 2.5 Child Development 1 0103 2.5 History of Essex County
0662 2.5 Microsoft Office 1 PERFORMING ARTS 0104 2.5 Military History WWII
0663 2.5 Internet & Web Design 1 0920 5 Mixed Chorus MATHEMATICS
0660 2.5 Keyboarding 1 0921 2.5 Mixed Chorus 1/2 Year 0250 2.5 Programming in Visual Basic 1
0667 2.5 You and the Law 1 0925 5 Concert Band 0251 2.5 Programming in Visual Basic 2
0669 2.5 You and the Law 2 0950 2.5 Improvisation Troupe ELL
0651 2.5 Exploring Technology Today 0960 2.5 Drama 1 0500 5 ESL 1
0612 2.5 Financial Records Exploratory 0961 2.5 Drama 2 0501 5 ESL 2
0650 2.5 Internet & Web Design 2 0962 2.5 Stagecraft & Scenic Design 0502 5 ESL 3
0610 2.5 Microsoft Office 2/3 0966 2.5 From Bach to Rock 0505 5 Reading 1
0652 2.5 Money and Investing 0965 2.5 Garage Band 0506 5 Reading 2
0670 2.5 Sports and Entertainment Mktg. 0975 2.5 Basic Piano 0507 5 Reading 3
ENGLISH VISUAL ARTS 0512 5 US History 2
0055 2.5 Sports Writing 0860 2.5 Studio Art I 0513 5 US History 1
0061 2.5 Composition 0863 2.5 Fine Crafts I 0516 5 Pre Algebra
0068 2.5 Speech Communications 1 0870 2.5 Photo I 0518 5 Science 1
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE 0862 2.5 Ceramics I 0520 5 ESL Support
0740 2.5 Culinary Arts Exploratory 0865 2.5 Sculpture I
List 5 electives in order of preference, #1 being 1
the one you want most. We will make every effort 2
to accommodate your choices, however we 3
cannot guarantee you will get your choices. 4
5
Student Signature:_________________________________________________________________________
Guidance Counselor Signature:_______________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
Sample 9th
Grade
Scheduling
Sheet