WELCOME TO THE 8TH GRADE INVITATIONAL FOR STUDENTS AND PARENT

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WELCOME TO THE 8TH GRADE INVITATIONAL FOR
STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Triton Vikings
Conquer Your Impossible
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Core Values, Beliefs, Learning Expectations

• Preparation for Careers, College and Community
• Connected Learning
• Relevant Skills
• Respectful Environment
• The Triton student will
• Communicate effectively
• Problem solve effectively
• Engage in a diverse curriculum
• Demonstrate respect and responsibility
• Participate positively in the community

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TRITON HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

• Ms. Kathryn E. Dawe, Principal
• Mr. Scott Brennan, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Kristen Lazzaro, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Sheila Deam, Director of Guidance
• Mr. Sean McInnis, Athletic Director

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GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF

• Ms. Deam, Director of Guidance
• Dr. Champy, Counselor
• Ms. Christian, Counselor
• Mrs. Ober, Counselor
• Mrs. Shealy, Guidance Secretary

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Guidance Seminar
Freshmen  7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens  High School Planning  College and Career Exploration  Social Skills Sophomores  Career Investigation  PLAN testing/Review  High School Planning  Do What You Are Interest Inventory  College Admission Criteria Review  Social Skills
Juniors  My Game Plan/Exploring Careers Surveys  PSAT Review  College/Career Search  College Admissions  High School Planning  Recommendation Process  Social Skills Seniors  College/Career Search  College Essay  Resume  Application Process  Interviewing Techniques  Post High School Planning  Stress Management
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Profile
100 of our graduates achieve Competency
Determination on the MCAS exams
100 of our students who have applied to college
receive acceptances
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Unique Course Offerings

• Natural Science focuses on the study of living
  animals. The care of injured and orphaned
  wildlife housed within the building is an
  important part of the course.
• Media Productions introduces students to the
  basic concepts, equipment and personnel required
  to produce a studio-based television program.
  They apply their skills in the production of a
  weekly program and other media projects for
  on-air broadcasts.
• The Institution for Savings Bank offers
  internships to upperclassmen. Students may also
  engage in career internships, entrepreneurship,
  and independent study as credits.
• AP Course Offerings
• Triton Regional High School is offering 14 AP
  courses during the 2012-2013 school year
  Biology, Chemistry, Physics CMechanics, Calculus
  AB, Statistics, US History, European History, Art
  Studio, Art History, Music Theory, English
  Literature, English Language, Spanish Language,
  and French Language and Culture.

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Class of 2012 acceptances
Keene State College
UMass Boston
Lasell College
Clemson University
URI
Nichols College
Gordon College
Franklin Pierce University
MA Maritime Academy
UMass Dartmouth
UMaine Farmington
Arizona State University
Georgia Tech
Colby College
Ithaca College
Boston College
Dean College
Saint Anslem College
Merrimack College
NYU
Mount Ida College
Johnson and Wales University
High Point University
Wentworth Institute of Tech
NH Institute of Art
Newbury College
UNE
Norwich University
Cornell University
MCOPHS
Brandeis University
St. Lawrence University
Plymouth State University
Fairfield University
UMaine Presque Isle
Suffolk University
MA College of Art and Design
Fisher College
UMass Lowell
UNH
Dusquesne University
Syracuse University
Hampshire College
The George Washington University
UMass Amherst
UNC
Hofstra University
Adirondack Community College
U Rochester
U South Carolina
North Shore Community College
Westfield State University
Westminster College
U Southern Maine
Providence College
Salem State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Florida State University
Northern Essex Community College
Quinnipiac University
Lyndon State College
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English
High School Reading Prep Integrated
English English 9 Journalism American Studies
Literature I American Studies Literature
II English Language and Composition AP English
Literature and Composition AP English 12 Honors
Senior Electives Semester 1 Senior Electives Semester 2
Horror and Gothic Literature Rhetoric
Madness in Literature Love in Literature
Womens Studies Contemporary Literature
Sports Literature War in Literature
Journalism Media Literacy Journalism Media Literacy
Creative Writing Short Story Creative Writing Poetry
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Foreign Language

• Introduction to Foreign Languages
• Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4
• French 1, 2, 3, 4
• French Language and Culture AP
• Basic Spanish for Beginners
• Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
• Spanish Language AP

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Foreign Language EnrichmentOpportunities

• Québec Trip
• Exchange from France -
• Exchange to France
• Barcelona
• Foreign Language Honor Society

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Social Studies Department

• World History
• American Studies History I
• American studies History II
• United States History AP
• The History of American Political Institutions
• History of the Modern Mind
• European History AP
• Model UN/International Relations

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Courses available In the math computer science
departments

• Honors and AP Calculus (AB)
• Honors and AP Statistics
• Pre-Calculus
• College Algebra and Trigonometry
• Algebra I, II, and III
• Geometry
• Consumer and Applied Mathematics
• Integrated Math I and II
• BASIC and Visual BASIC Programming
• C Programming/Robotics

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-Business Education-

• Microsoft Office with Certification
• Financial Literacy
• Marketing Essentials
• Accounting1
• Principles of Finance
• Business Law
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Banking
• Banking Internship
• Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
• International Marketing
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Fashion and Retail Marketing

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Science Department

Biology Biology 2 AP Chemistry Chemistry
AP Physics Physics C Mechanics
AP Biotechnology Forensics Human Anatomy and
Physiology Environmental Science Marine
Biology Natural Science
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Full year
courses Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting Engineering Technology Women in
Engineering Technology Manufacturing
Technology Manufacturing Technology for
Women Materials Processing Construction
Technology Power and Transportation Applied
Principles of Technology Architectural
Drafting Computer Drafting and Design Semester
courses Computer Graphics and Animation Web
Design
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Physical Education

• Adventure Education
• Introduction to Fitness
• Electives for Juniors and Seniors
• Adventure Education
• Life Skills PE I, II
• Team Sports I, II
• Lifetime Sports and Activities
• Wellness
• Weight Training I, II

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Visual and Performing Arts

• Visual Arts
• Art Studio I. II
• Portfolio
• Photography I, II
• 3D Studio
• Art Studio AP
• Art History AP
• Ceramics I, II
• TV Productions I, II

• Performing Arts
• Intro to Music
• Music 1, 2, 3
• Music Theory 1
• Music Theory AP
• Sound Recording Technology 1,2,3
• Singers 1, 2, 3, 4
• Jazz Choir 1, 2, 3, 4
• Band 1, 2, 3, 4
• Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4
• Drama 1, 2, 3, 4
• Scenic Lighting and Design
• Writing for Stage and Screen
• Dynamic Speaking

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Visual and Performing Arts Co-Curricular
offerings

• Womens Choir
• Marching Band
• Winter Percussion
• Winter Color Guard
• Fall Play
• Spring Musical

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Library Resources

• Library access 24/7/365
• Computer Lab with smart board technology
• Research Lab
• Laptop presentation carts
• 24 Periodicals
• 8,000 volumes
• Destiny Library Automation
• Online databases
• E-books Play-a-ways

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Athletics
Clubs and Organizations
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Triton High School A Place to Learn, Grow,
Enjoy and Change

• Triton High school is much more than classes.
• Students are the most important part of our high
  school family.
• The staff is here for students!