WELCOME TO PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
8th GRADE SCHEDULINGCLASS OF 2023
PHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTMs. Maggie E. Dock Mr. Beahn, Grades 10-12 Mrs. Craig (SAC)Interim Director of Guidance (908) 454 3400 x7032 (908) 454 3400 x7039(908) 454-3499 x7031 [email protected] [email protected]@pburgsd.net
Mr. Clarke, Freshman Mrs. Orta, Grades 10-12 Mrs. Swick (SAC)(908) 454-3400 x7036 (908) 454-3400 x7034 (908) 454-3400 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Castagnoli, Grades 10-12 Ms. Parkansky, Grades 10-12 Ms. April Poretta(908) 454-3400 x7037 (908) 454-3400 x7033 (908) 454-3400 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Honey, Secretary Mrs. Garrison, Secretary(908) 454-3400 x7030 (908) 454-3400 [email protected] [email protected]
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JANUARY, 2019
Student/parent review of the Program of Studies https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1629799
and Electives prior to Scheduling Conferences
https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1633821
Class of 2023 Orientation
Level Placement Determinations
Made by current teachers using Matrices that have been developed by each PHS department
FEBRUARY, 2019
Scheduling Conferences/Workshops https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1633821
Level placements are reviewed and electives are chosen
MARCH, 2019
Placement Appeal Determinations
*To have your child's level placement in a course reconsidered, a Placement Appeal Form must be submitted to your counselor within one week of your scheduling conferences. Following a review by the committee, you will
receive an email with the decision.
Phillipsburg High School Class of 2023 OrientationScheduling Procedure & Updates
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 are 120 total credits. All 9th graders must take 35 credits which include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health and PE and 5 credits of electives and have the option to be scheduled into one study hall each semester.
English-20 credits Science-15 credits (5 Credits in Biology, 5 credits in either Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and 5 credits in an additional lab science )
Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy – 2.5 credits
World Language-5 credits
Physical Education Health & Safety-20 credits including Driver Education
Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits
Mathematics-15 credits(5 credits in Algebra, 5 credits in Geometry and 5 credits in an additional math that builds upon these two courses)
21st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical Education- 5 credits
Social Studies-15 credits (must include US History 1, 2, and World History)
DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES~Earn FREE College CreditsWARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
9th Grade Courses: Honors Algebra I~ CP/Honors Biology~ Intro to Business *Phillipsburg Middle School Students who are enrolled in Honors Algebra are eligible for WCCC credits*
CENTENARY UNIVERSITYHonors Social Media Marketing
Introduction to Sustainable Practices Sustainability Assessment
Centenary Professor in Residence Program
AP BiologyAP Env ScienceAP ChemistryAP PhysicsHonors BiologyHonors PhysicsCP BiologyCP Forensic Science
AP StatisticsAP Calculus AB/BCAP MicroeconomicsHonors Pre-CalcHonors Algebra ICP Pre-CalculusCP Algebra IIAP English Literature
AP SpanishAP Art Studio-2D DesignDrawing & SketchingPaintingAP World HistoryAP US HistoryAP European HistoryAP Gov’t & Pol Science
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Honors American Law StudiesCP SociologyAP Computer ScienceAccountingIntro to BusinessIntro to MarketingAccounting
Guidance Department College & Career Center College & Career Presentations Instant-Decision Days
Volunteer Programs Resource & Information Booklets
Financial Aid Workshops Scholarship information
Coordinate College Tours Naviance
Testing information “Connect with College & Careers” Days
SHARP and School-Based Youth Services (SBYS)•SHARP is a Student Assistance Program that includes Student Assistance Counselors and School Based Youth Services Counselors who address both substance abuse and mental health concerns in our student community.
•Prevention, early identification and intervention services for substance use disorder and mental health concerns are provided to students who are in need of such support.
•Referral to the SHARP/SBYS Program can be made by the students themselves, staff, parents, or by other concerned individuals
English● 4 years of English required (5 credits each)● Honors, College, Applied● Advanced Placement courses offered to upper classmen
○ AP Language○ AP Literature
● SAT preparatory classes offered (Extra-curricular)
College Prep English I
● Academic student● Moderate pace● Class notes, regular homework, vocabulary,
research paper, etc.
Honors English I● Rigorous and higher expectations at this level● Accelerated pace and greater depth of
analysis● Summer reading (two novels; literary
analysis)● Vocabulary (double units, cumulative testing,
etc.)● Research and Literary Analysis (length and
depth)● Supplemental, independent reading (book
and test date issued – no further class discussion or notes)
Freshman Fine & Performing Arts Electives
● Drama
● Visual Arts 1
● Art History 1
● Introduction to Guitar
● Introduction to Music
● History of Rock and Roll
● Jazz Ensemble
● Mixed Choir
● Music Theory 1
● Stateliner Singers
● Women’s Chorus
● Sound and Lighting Design for 21st Century Theatre
Oh, the places you’ll go...
STATELINER TV 1: VIDEO PRODUCTIONBegin a journey into broadcasting and video production in this full year course:
● Create projects such as commercials, psa’s, movie trailers and mini TV shows● Learn and use creative problem solving to take an idea from start to finish. ● Communicate a message or idea● Write scripts create storyboards● Select location and props● Record voice-overs and video● Edit digital video projects.
Freshman Science Courses
● Biology● College Prep Biology● Honors Biology
All Biology courses cover the same topics and NJSLS but depth & instructional methods differ.
Science Placement
Placement based on:
● Middle School Science Average● Placement Assessment Score● Teacher Recommendation● Math Test Average
Course Progression
Biology Chemistry Integrated Science*
CP Biology CP Chemistry CP Physics
H Biology H Chemistry H Physics
*new course for 2019-2020
Science Electives
● AP Biology● AP Chemistry● AP Physics 1● AP Physics C● AP Environmental Science● Geology● Meteorology● Astronomy
● Earth Science● Anatomy & Physiology● Animal Behavior● Genetics● Forensics● Marine Biology● Research in Molecular Biology
Freshmen/Sophomore- Honors Introduction to EngineeringSophomore- Honors Engineering DesignJunior/Senior- TBD
PHS Engineering Pathway
Freshman Math Courses
● Foundations of Algebra● Algebra 1● College Prep Algebra 1● Honors Algebra 1● Honors Algebra 2
Students are placed into a course based ona scheduling matrix similar to science.
Course Progression
Foundations Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
CP Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
H Algebra 1 Geometry/Algebra 2 Pre-calculus
H Algebra 2 Geometry/Pre-calculus AP Calculus
Math Electives
Pre-Calculus● College Prep● Honors
Calculus● College Prep● Advanced Placement AB● Advanced Placement BC
Statistics● College Prep● Advanced Placement
Calculators
A graphing calculator is highly recommended for all freshmen enrolled in Algebra 1.
● A graphing calculator is used on NJ assessments.
● A graphing calculator will assist students in answering more challenging and real-world questions.
● Suggested Models: TI-83, TI-84, TI-84 Plus
Social StudiesGrades Courses
9th Grade United States History I (General, CP, H, Pre-AP US History)
10th Grade United States History II (General, CP, H, AP US History)
11th Grade World History (General, CP, H, AP World History) and Economics/Financial Literacy (CP, H Microeconomics, AP Microeconomics)
AP Offerings AP US History, AP Government and Politics: US and Comparative, AP Human Geography, AP European History, AP World History, and AP Microeconomics, and AP Psychology
Electives H American Law, Mythology, and Sociology
Your Social Studies placement will be based on your Language Arts placement in 9th grade.
If you aspire to take AP courses in the future while a student at PHS, it is recommended that you enroll in the Honors or Pre-AP level.
It is easier to drop down a level than move up if you change levels during the school year.
Social Studies
World LanguagesNew Jersey requires one year of language for graduation.
Most 4 year colleges and universities require 2 consecutive years of the same language at the college prep level or higher.
Some colleges now prefer 3 years of a language.
We offer the following levels of both French and Spanish:
French 1 and Spanish 1 (General, CP, H)
French 2 and Spanish 2 (CP, H)
French 3 and Spanish 3 (CP, H)
AP French Language and AP Spanish Language
Assessments are aligned in both French and Spanish. Both have same grading system and similar assessments.
Have a plan in place before choosing. Try to choose a language that you have a genuine interest in and/or one that will benefit your future career path.
If you are not as successful the first year, you can try the other language the following year.
World Languages
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Unlocking the door to exploring your potential.
Family and Consumer Sciences
It’s All About Life!!!
Culinary and Cooking Pathway
● Culinary Arts I● Culinary Arts II● Food and Fitness● Baking and Pastry Arts
Design and Fashion● Interior Design● Sewing and Textiles
INDEPENDENT LIVING~Senior Year: Building a Foundation for Life
⬜ Physical Education- 3 marking periods
◼ 40% Preparation
◼ 40% Participation
◼ 20% Written Tests
⬜ Health- 1 marking period
◼ Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs
◼ Nutrition
◼ Refusal Skills
◼ Male/Female Reproductive Anatomy
◼ Pregnancy
◼ STD’s
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