Parent Orientation Class of 2023WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Frank Chmiel-Principal Dr. Jose Aviles- Vice Principal Ammon Barksdale- Vice Principal Rod Brundidge- Vice Principal Rebekah Solomon- Vice Principal Ken Margolin- Director of Athletics Dana Karas- Director of Counseling
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
§ Ms. Deirdra Kea § Mrs. Heather Danberry § Ms. Robyn Ultan § Mrs. May Mizov § Mr. Chance Summerer § Dr. Wendy Bordeau § Mrs. Jackie Schumacher § Mrs. Jessica Bordas
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION English 4 years 20 credits American History 2 years 10 credits
World History (Changing World) 1 year 5 credits
Mathematics 3 years 15 credits Science 3 years 15 credits World Language 1 year 5 credits Economics ½ year 2.5 credits Physical Education and Health 4 years 20 credits
Visual & Performing Arts 1 year 5 credits 21st Century Life, Careers or Technical 1 year 5 credits
Required Credits = 102.5
¢Minimum graduation requirements should not be confused with college admission requirements.
Note: It is recommended that each student take a minimum of
30 credits per year.
PARCC TESTS
¢ Language Art tests in grades 9, 10 & 11, and math tests for Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II.
¢ Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in LAL and Math to graduate high school
LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY Sequence
•Grade 9: English 9, English 9 Honors •Grade 10: English 10, English 10 Honors •Grade 11: English 11, English 11 Honors, AP English (Language) •Grade 12: English 12, English 12 Honors, AP English (Literature), CEP
ENGLISH ELECTIVES •Journalism I & II •Creative Writing Honors •Shakespeare Honors •Mass Media •Graphic Novels and Anime •Poetry Today •Film Representing Culture •Cont. Young Adult Literature •Speech and Debate •SAT Reading and Writing Prep •ELA Essentials
MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE Grade Level College Bound
(Standard) College Bound
Geometry Geometry Honors
Geometry Honors Algebra II
Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus
Game and Sports Statistics
Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics AP Computer Science A
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Statistics
Quantitative Reasoning Discrete Math I/II
Game and Sports Statistics
Statistics Discrete Math I/II
Game and Sports Statistics
AP Statistics AP Computer Science
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES* • Computer Science 1- Introduction to Java 1:
Grades 9-12 (Algebra 1 pre-requisite)
• Computer Science 2- Introduction to Java 2: Grades 9-12
• SAT Math Preparation: Grades 10-12 (10th grade Geometry spring semester)
• Game and Sports Statistics: Grades 10-12 (Algebra 1 pre-requisite)
• Quantitative Reasoning: Grades 11-12
• Math Explorations: Grades 9, 10 and 12 (supplemental math classes)
* Math electives do not fulfill the math requirement for graduation.
SCIENCE SEQUENCING
State Requirement: 3 years of Laboratory science ALL core science classes ARE labs
Levels Conceptual College Prep Honors/CEP
AP
SCIENCE ELECTIVES •AP Bio, Chem, Physics, Environmental •Anatomy and Physiology • Forensics • Overview of Engineering • Scientific Program for Engineers • Robotics • Biotechnology* • Neuroscience * • Zoology* •Electricity* •Astrophysics I* & II*
SOCIAL STUDIES SEQUENCE
•Grade 9: United States History I/Honors •Grade 10: United States History II/ Honors/AP •Grade 11: A Changing World/Honors/AP
*Required: 3 years
*Recommended: 4 years
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
*Note: History electives vary in availability due to grade level
CLASSICAL AND WORLD LANGUAGES ¢Required- 1 year (Level I language courses
are open to all students. *All other level courses need teacher recommendations.
¢Encouraged- 3-4 year sequence of the same language or an additional language Immersion, & Communicative approach: District goal of 90%+ immersion to become functionally proficient, acquire understanding of and appreciation for other cultures in a program that is usually sequential, cumulative, continuous, proficiency-oriented.
LANGUAGE OFFERINGS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ELECTIVES
•Computer Science I - Computer Science Discoveries (HTML, JavaScript, Physical Computing – Hardware)
•Computer Science II – Introduction to APP Development using Swift
•AP Computer Science Principles
FINE ARTS ELECTIVES •Art (1A-IV) •Commercial Art-Photography (I-IV) •Film Survey •Drawing •Sculpture (I-II) •Advanced Sculpture Studio •Breakers Space Honors •Cartooning and Animation (I-II) •Ceramics •3D Computer Graphics (I-II) •AP Art History •Set Design (I-IV)
DANCE PROGRAM
¢Beginner Dance ¢Intermediate Dance ¢Advanced Dance Honors ¢Boy’s Dance ¢Technique (CTE)
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM ¢ Drama (I-IV) ¢ Acting for Film and
Television Honors ¢ Band ¢ Symphonic Band ¢ Wind Ensemble ¢ Women’s Chorus ¢ Concert Choir Honors ¢ Voice Class ¢ Orchestra
¢ Guitar ¢ Classical and Jazz Guitar ¢ Music Keyboard ¢ Piano Honors ¢ Advanced Piano ¢ Percussion- History &
Performance ¢ AP Music Theory ¢ Aspects of Video Production
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE ELECTIVES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
•All students must take one year for each year of public high school enrollment in New Jersey •10th Grade Health is Driver Education •JROTC
Electives Concepts of Fitness One Warrior
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
•Football •Soccer •Field Hockey •Girls Tennis •Cheerleading •Cross Country •Basketball •Wrestling •Bowling
• Swimming • Indoor Track • Track & Field • Softball • Baseball • Boys Tennis
FOR THE ATHLETES… •All 9th graders are eligible for Fall & Winter sports. •Students must pass the equivalent of 15 credits to be eligible for Spring sports. •There are core eligibility requirements for participation in NCAA Division I & II athletics. •Please see your AAA or school counselor if you have any questions or visit www.ncaa.org
OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES Resource:
In-Class Resource courses: •English •History •Math •Science
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
•Placement based on diagnostic test •One or two periods a day of ESL •Exit to regular English classes •ESL courses are offered in Social Studies and Science •Bilingual program in Mathematics
ELECTIVES • Most courses are worth 5 credits • Students choose 3 alternatives for every chosen elective • 5 credit electives need 5 credit alternatives • 2.5 credit electives need 2.5 credit alternatives
GENESIS PARENT ACCESS (HANDOUT)
Schedule Requests – Parent Access
Scheduling

SCHEDULING TIMELINE- SPRING 2019
•Initial course request material will be available in the spring to be verified by parent. •Final recommendations regarding student placement are due April, 2019, which gives students ample opportunity to demonstrate ability level.
Class cancellations will be addressed on an ongoing basis once the master schedule is determined.
Schedule and/or placement changes WILL NOT be made after July, 2019.
Final schedules will be available on Genesis before the first day of school.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPOINTMENT 1. Review course
selections prior to appointment.
3. Come prepared with questions.
4. Remind your children to be prepared for their appointment as their presence is key to this process.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
¢Deirdra Kea A-B ¢Heather Danberry C-E ¢Robyn Ultan F-G ¢May Mizov H-J ¢Chance Summerer K-Mc ¢Wendy Bordeau Me-O ¢Jackie Schumacher P-R ¢Jessica Bordas S-Z
Thank you for coming!