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Counseling Office

Director of School Counseling: Alan Powell

• Mrs. Patti Tarricone: Counseling Secretary x6052
• Mrs. Angel Dugan:

Counseling Secretary x6053

School Counselor Alpha breakdown (856) 232-9703

• Ms. Wendy Calandra

(A – Collim) x 6057

• Mr. Robert Cooper

(Collin – Gai) x 6055

• Mr. Sean Ortzman

(Gaj – Kem) x 6056

• Mrs. Jennifer Harley

(Ken – N) x 6058

• Ms. Sherry Cappello

(N – Se) x 6060

• Ms. Lisa Draper

(Sf – Z) x 6054

• Ms. Nicole Lauri (SAC)

Student Assistance Coordinator x 6011

*Counselors will remain for questions* Current Enrollment – 1324 students {T-1207 / H-1244}

Student Tours

1 – Mr. Milavsky – Class Meeting – Café w/Ms. Sciscio (World Lang/Italian) 2 – Mr. Johnson – Fine Arts 3 – Mr. Arena, Mr. O’Donnell & Mr. Smith – Technology 4 – Mr. Ackley – Science Tour Groups School Counselor Alpha breakdown

• Ms. Wendy Calandra

(A – E)

• Mr. Robert Cooper

(F – L)

• Ms. Lisa Draper

(M – R)

• Mr. Sean Ortzman

(S – Z)

Timber Creek Regional High School

Home of the Chargers!!

Timber Creek Administration 2015-16:

Principal: Mrs. Mae Robinson

Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob Milavsky [Gr. 9] Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob DiMaulo [Gr. 10] Vice-Principal: Mr. Garry Saunders [Gr. 11] Vice-Principal: Mr. Sam Fierra [Gr. 12]

Special Education/Child Study Team

Director of Special Services: Mr. David Cappuccio

Supervisor of Special Education: Mrs. Erika Silich Supervisor of Special Education/Behavior Analyst: Mrs. Jessica Caffrey

Timber Creek’s Child Study Team

• Ms. Carmelita Orsini: Case Manager {A – G} x6019
• Mr. Michael McIntire: Case Manager {H – PH} x6038
• Mrs. Joyce Goulburn Case Manager {PI – Z} x6040
• Mrs. Claudia Greve: Out of District Case Manager x4063
• Ms. Bridget Norcross: Child Study Team Secretary x 6037

Student schedules will be made by the case manager - in consultation with the school counselor - in accordance with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

LAST MINUTE CHANGES NOT IN YOUR COPY OF THE POWERPOINT

Courses Added:

Semester - First Aid/CPR Certification - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries - Ecology and Conservation - Marine Science Full Year - Sports Marketing and Management

PARCC Info: (Students Take Two Parts)

PBA (Performance-Based Assessment) starts March 2, 2015 should only affect 13 days rather than 20 (excluding makeups) EOY (End of Year Assessment) starts April 20, 2015 should only affect 10 days rather than 20 (excluding make-ups)

Also: the business card in your folder is really a magnet

attendance policy is now number 5200 (special handout)

CURRENT

Classes Begin … 7:25~ Classes End … 1:59 Class Periods ~ 45 minutes Between Classes ~ 4 minutes

Period 2 begins with 6 minutes of announcements

PROPOSED

Classes Begin … 7:25~ Classes End … 2:01 Class Periods ~ 55 minutes (period 1 is 60 min) Lunch ~ 50 minutes Between Classes ~ 4 minutes

Period 1 begins with 5 minutes of announcements

1 1:00 1 4 3 2 2 0:55 2 1 4 3 3 0:55 3 2 1 4 4 0:50 5 0:55 5 8 7 6 6 0:55 6 5 8 7 7 0:55 7 6 5 8

Periods that do not meet 4 & 8 3 & 7 2 & 6 1 & 5

Old Schedule

Period Each Day Period Length (min) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Geometry

1st 0:44 Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry

2 Pre-engineering

2nd 0:44 Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering

3 Spanish II

3rd 0:44 Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II

4 LUNCH

4th 0:44 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

5 English IIA

5th 0:44 English IIA English IIA English IIA English IIA English IIA

6 US History IA

6th 0:44 US History IA US History IA US History IA US History IA US History IA

7 Physical Education

7th 0:44 Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed.

8 Lab Biology

8th 0:44 Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology

New Schedule

Time Slot Cycles each day Time Slot Length (min) A Day (Mon) B Day (Tues) C Day (Wed) D Day (Thurs) A Day (Fri) 1 Geometry

1 1:00 Geometry English IIA Spanish II Pre-Engineering Geometry

2 Pre-engineering

2 0:55 Pre-Engineering Geometry English IIA Spanish II Pre-Engineering

3 Spanish II

3 0:55 Spanish II Pre-Engineering Geometry English IIA Spanish II

4 English IIA

4 0:50 5 0:55 US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology US History IA

5 US History IA

6 0:55 Lab Biology US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology

6 Lab Biology

7 0:55 Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC

7 Study Hall/ELECTIVE 8 Physical Education

OLD Schedule 2015-2016 Sample Week

LUNCH

Charger/Mustang/Tartan Time

NEW Schedule 2015-2016 Sample Week

Charger/Mustang/Tartan Time LUNCH

• Meet all NJ requirements for PARCC and other state assessments
• Students MUST earn 130 credits / both required and elective courses
• 130 credits starts with class of 2017
• Successfully complete the following:

 4 years of English  4 years of Health & Physical Education  3 years of Mathematics – including Algebra I and Geometry or the content equivalent and a third year of math that builds on the concepts and skills of Algebra and Geometry  3 years of Science – including at least five credits in laboratory biology/life science or the content equivalent and one additional laboratory/inquiry- based science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science,

• r physics

 2 years of US History and 1 year of World History – integration of civics, economics, geography and global content in all course offerings. 40 hour service learning project (grades 10-11)  1 Year of 21st Century Life and Careers, or Career Technical Education  1 Year of Visual/Performing Arts  1 Year of World Language  1/2 year of Financial Literacy  1/2 year of Career Education (infused)  E-Portfolio

• Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy #5200

*Listed above are the minimum requirements for graduation* (special handout)

Testing

PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers *Students may need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation PBA (Performance-Based Assessment) & EOY (End of Year Assessment) Each has a 20 day testing window NJBCT: New Jersey Biology Competency Test *Students take this assessment the year they take their first Life Science course and may need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test – (Free to grades 10 & 11) Students need to take this test seriously as it may be used for placement purposes. Kaplan Challenge: Grade 9 Prepares students for the revised SAT (10/2016) and revised PSAT (10/2015) SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test – (Free Spring Test For Juniors) AP: Advanced Placement Tests – (Free For Courses Offered)

Course Selection Changes

• All requests to change a student’s course

selections must be completed by June 15, 2015.

• Students who are not proficient on the Math or

Language Arts section(s) of the 2015 state testing program will have Math Enhancement and/or English Enhancement added to their schedule. These courses will replace their previously selected elective(s) and/or World Language. These changes may occur in

• August. Students will be notified by mail if these

changes should occur.

Grade 9 – Typical Courses Schedule

English World History Mathematics Science

Financial Literacy (SEM) w/ Innovative Engineering, Practical Computer Applications or Music Appreciation

Health (qtr)/Physical Education (3 qtrs) World Language – may start in 9th or 10th grade

Band & Vocal students assigned to those courses

Lunch

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health US History I US History II Mathematics Mathematics Science Science 1 Arts & 1 Tech Requirement World Language may continue

Numerical Average Letter Grade College Prep & Accelerated Courses Honors Courses AP Courses

93-100 A 4.00 5.00 5.00 90-92 A- 3.67 4.67 4.67 87-89 B+ 3.33 4.33 4.33 83-86 B 3.00 4.00 4.00 80-82 B- 2.67 3.67 3.67 77-79 C+ 2.33 3.33 3.33 73-76 C 2.00 3.00 3.00 70-72 C- 1.67 2.67 2.67 67-69 D+ 1.33 2.33 2.33 65-66 D 1.00 2.00 2.00 Below 65 F 0.00 0.00 0.00

Students in grades 9, 10, & 11 must carry a minimum of 30 credits per year????

(34.5 & 35 credits is standard)

• Movement to Grade 10 = 25 Credits
• Movement to Grade 11 = 55 Credits
• Movement to Grade 12 = 80 Credits
• 130+ Credits = Graduation!

English 4 Units World Language 2 Units Mathematics 3 Units Lab Science (at least 2) 2 Units Social Studies 3 Units Electives 2 Units

TOTAL OF 16+ CARNEGIE UNITS

* Please keep in mind these number reflect MINIMUMS. Students, parents and counselors will work together, assisting students to meet the appropriate minimums, for specific colleges and universities.

• On December 15th, the TC counselors visited with

your children at Ann Mullen Middle School.

• At that time, each student was handed an assortment
• f papers explaining the scheduling process.
• Students were reminded that all requests to change

courses must be completed by June 15, 2015.

• The Program of Studies is always available on our

district and school websites at www.bhprsd.org

• The first mailing included the following:
• Invitation to this event
• National Honor Society Information
• District Attendance Policy
• Eligibility Guidelines (sports & activities)
• In the mailing you are about to receive, you

will find the following documents:

• Course Selections form
• Registration form (due back by Jan. 28th)

What Do I Do With The Mailing?

• Help your child make all necessary course selections.
• Return the completed course selection form and

registration form by the January 28th deadline.

• If you have questions regarding the scheduling process or

your child’s courses, feel free to contact the counseling

• ffice (856-232-9703)
• If possible, please try to avoid unannounced visits.

Counselors often have scheduled appointments with students, parents and district staff.

Important Scheduling Information

• Honors selections will be noted on the course

selection letter.

• What is used to determine your child’s courses?
• Grade 7 – State Test Scores
• 7th & 8th grade report cards
• Current course placement
• IQ Scores
• Course recommendations may change due to:
• Grade 8 – State Test Scores (when they are received)
• Final report card grades

Honors Selections (Val & Sal)

*Grade 9 Honors selections are determined by district supervisors as per district guidelines

Note:

• The maximum number of Honors classes a student can be

recommended for in grades 9 and 10 is four (English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science).

• In most cases, future valedictorians and salutatorians have

had the maximum number of AP/Honors courses in all

• grades. A fifth AP/Honors course should be considered

both junior and senior years if becoming a valedictorian or salutatorian is a goal.

• Ranking (in accordance with Board Policy #2624)

• Schoolwork will be more challenging!
• Tests will be more rigorous and demanding
• Students will be assigned more homework
• Students will have to complete more long-term projects
• Grades are very important!
• Students need to pay attention to their studies
• Students need to be in school and class every day
• Progress Reports & Report Cards are online (not printed)
• Getting organized makes a big difference!
• Students need to know when work is due
• Students need to hand in work on time with care and pride
• Students need to set short-term reachable goals
• Students need to keep an assignment notebook

Mathematics – 3+ Years

Supervisor – Lynne Sireci

Grade 9:

Algebra 1, Geometry A, Geometry Honors *Math Enhancement*

Grades 10-12: Geometry – Geometry A – Geometry H Algebra II – Algebra IIA – Algebra IIH Introduction to College Math - Advanced Math Pre-Calculus – Pre-Calculus H - Calculus - AP Calculus - AP Statistics

Additional Support Program That May Be Offered = Math Enhancement for PARCC, Lunchtime tutoring, NHS tutoring after school

Science – 3+ Years

Supervisor – Katherine Rivera

• Gr. 9

Biology, Introduction to Physical Science (IPS),

• r Lab Biology Honors
• Gr. 10 – 12

Physical Systems – Lab Biology – Lab Biology H Environmental Science – Lab Chemistry – Lab Chemistry A – Lab Chemistry H Lab Physics – AP Biology – AP Environmental – AP Chemistry – AP Physics 1 – AP Physics 2

Science Electives (these courses have pre-requisites) Ecology, Forensics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, & Marine Science

If it’s green, it’s BIOLOGY, if it stinks, it’s CHEMISTRY, If it doesn’t work, it’s PHYSICS and if it works, but no one knows why, it’s ENGINEERING… and of course, it’s GEOLOGY if it rocks! : )

English – 4 Years

Supervisor – Marcie Geyer

• Gr. 9 “Genre”

English I CP – English IA – English IH *Read 180

• Gr. 10

“American Lit”

English IICP – English IIA – English IIA/American Studies – English IIH

• Gr. 11

“British Lit”

English IICP – English IIA – English IIIA / Western Studies – AP English Lang & Comp

• Gr. 12

“World Lit”

English IVCP – English IVA – AP English Lang. – AP English Lit. – Contemporary Studies

Electives Theatre, Public Speaking/Discussion & Debate, Journalism, Creative Writing, Poetry, Introduction to College Writing

Additional Support Programs That May Be Offered: PARCC English, PARCC Prep & Writing For College and the Workplace

Social Studies – 3 Years

Supervisor – Gail Shelly

Grade 9 World History & Cultures CP, World History & Cultures A, World History & Cultures H

Grade 10

1600 - 1900

US History ICP, US History IA, US History IIA/American Studies, US History IH

Grade 11

1900 - Present

US History IICP, US History IIA, US History IIA/Western Studies, AP US History II,

Electives: AP US Government & Politics, AP Psychology,

Contemporary Studies, Holocaust & Genocides, Psych/Human Behavior 1, Psych/Human Behavior 2 and Sociology

World Languages

Supervisor: Gail Shelly

If English IA… If English I Honors… English I CP

• Gr. 9

…then French I, Italian I, Spanish I

Usually begins in grade 10

• Gr. 10

French I, Italian I, Spanish I

Spanish I

• Gr. 11

French III, Italian III, Spanish III *All Level III Languages are Honors

Grade of 85 in level II is recommended Grade of 80 in level II is required Spanish II

• Gr. 12

French IV, Italian IV or Spanish IV *All Level IV Languages are Honors

Spanish III

ENGLI LISH SOCIAL STUDIES MATHE HEMATICS CS SCIENCE CE WORLD D LANGUAGE GUAGE

ENGLISH I H WORLD HISTOR ORY & CULTURES H GEOMETRY Y H LAB BIOLOGY GY H FRENCH III H ENGLISH II H US HISTOR ORY I H ALGEBRA A II H LAB CHEMISTRY H FRENCH IV H AP LANG & COMP AP US HISTORY Y II PRE-CALC ALC H AP BIOLOGY GY ITALI LIAN AN III H AP LIT & COMP (Jr. & Sr.) AP GOV’T & POLITICS AP CALCULUS (AB) AP CHEMISTRY ITALI LIAN AN IV H AP PSYCHOL OLOGY OGY AP STATISTICS CS AP PHYSICS I AP AP PHYSICS II SPANISH III H AP ART: 2D AP ENVIRONM NMENT NTAL AL SPANISH IV H

Typical Grades Required: 90 = To step up from Accelerated (“A”) to Honors/AP 75 = In an Honors/AP class to remain at the Honors/AP level

Course se

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 11 Grade 12 12 Art & Design I X X X *Art II X X X *AP 2D A Art & D Design X X Ceramic ics X X X Compute ter Graphic ics I X X *Compute ter Graphic ics II X X Digital tal Photogr

• graph

aphy X X

We have two Art rooms, a Fine Art room and a Ceramics studio. One is set up for drawing & painting and the other has potter’s wheels and kilns. * = courses have pre-requisites

Course se

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade e 11 Grade e 12

Music Apprecia iatio tion (sem)

X X X X

Guita tar

X X X X

Intro ro to Instru rumen enta tal l Music

X X X X

Concer ert t Band /Band Tech

X X X X

Music Theory & T Tech I

X X X

Music Theory & T Tech II

X X

Vocal l Music/Voc

• cal

l Tech

X X X X

Concer ert t Choir/ r/Choi

• ir

r Tech

X X X X

Note: There are two Music rooms, one for Band and one for Chorus

• Vocal Ensemble
• Marching Band
• Jazz Ensemble
• Percussion

Ensemble

Music Activities

 Concerts  Parades  Special Events  Competitions  All-South Jersey Band

& Choir

 All State Concert Band

& Choir

• Olympic Conference Band
• Music Trips
• Small Group Lessons

Course se

Grade e 9 Grade e 10 Grade e 11 Grade e 12 Innov

• vati

tive Engineering (sem) X X Pre-Engineering X X X Engineering X X Compute ter Aided Design I X X X Compute ter Aided Design II X X Archite tectu tural Design X Digita tal Video Producti tion

• n

X X X

Technology Club Robotics Club

Technology

Course se

Grade 9 Grade 10 10 Grade 11 11 Grade 12 12

Financ ancial ial Literac acy y (sem)

X X X X

Practica ical l Comp Apps (sem)

X X X X

Adv Computer er Apps

X X X

Multim imedi edia a Applica catio ions ns

X X X

Accoun unting ing

X X X

Sports s Marketing ing

X X

Course se

Grade 9 Grade 10 10 Grade 11 11 Grade 12 12

Skills ls for Living ng

X X X X

Fashion hion Trends s & Interio rior Design ign

X X X

Creat ative ive Foods & Nutritio ion

X X X

Culinary nary & Hospitali ality y Careers rs*

X X

*cou

• urse

e has a pre-requis isite ite

Clubs & Activities Clubs & Activities Clubs & Activities American Legion Oratorical Program Art/Illustrations Club

• A. V. A.

Future Teachers History Club Interact Leo Club Literary Magazine Math Club Mock Trial Morning News Musicals National Honor Society NJ Environthon NJ Science League One Acts – Freshman One Acts – Sophomores One Acts – Juniors One Acts - Seniors Photography Club Renaissance Robotics SADD

Clubs & Activities Clubs & Activities Clubs & Activities Science Club Sea Perch Stage Crew Student Council Transition Project VFW Voice of Democracy World Language Club World Language Honor Society World of Difference Yearbook Students who get involved in clubs, activities and sports have an easier transition to high school, earn better grades and have quality information for their college transcript.

GRADING UNIFORM ATTENDANCE

PARTICIPATION & ATTITUDE = 100 POINTS TC UNIFORMS WITH SOCKS AND SNEAKERS PE (3 quarters) 12 UNEXCUSED

(credit completion)

PREPARATION = 100 POINTS KNOWLEDGE & SKILL = 300 POINTS NO JEWELRY! (no exceptions) HEALTH (1quarter) 4 UNEXCUSED

(credit completion)

A = 450 - 500 POINTS B = 400 - 449 POINTS C = 350 - 399 POINTS D = 325 - 349 POINTS TC gym uniforms $20 per set Gym locks are provided ($5 for lost locks)

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR TOBACCO DRIVER’S EDUCATION FIRST AID/CPR HUMAN SEXUALITY ALCOHOL DRUGS FAMILY LIFE NUTRITION Additional Electives

TEEN PEP FIRST AID/CPR CERT CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS

FOOTBALL WRESTLING SOFTBALL FIELD HOCKEY SWIMMING (CO-ED) BASEBALL BOYS’ SOCCER BOYS’ BASKETBALL GOLF (CO-ED) GIRLS’ SOCCER GIRLS’ BASKETBALL BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD GIRLS’ TENNIS WINTER TRACK

(CO-ED)

BOYS’ TENNIS BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Home of the CHARGERS!

 All incoming freshmen are

academically eligible for the 1st semester, which includes both the fall & winter sports seasons.

 All students must be passing at

least 15 credits to be eligible for the spring sports season.

 All students must pass at least

30 credits by September to be eligible for the next fall & winter seasons.

 All students must turn in a

parent permission card as well as have a physical examination by either the school doctor or their family doctor.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Frank Torcasio, Director of Athletics, at (856) 232-9703 x6007

Colleges , Careers , About Me

• Naviance is a comprehensive, easy-to use-

website that you and your parents can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges, and

• careers. Naviance is accessible from any

computer with an internet connection

• Just go to the Timber Creek Home Page, click on

the Counseling Tab, and then Naviance. All students are provided with a password in 9th

• grade. Both parents and students may access

many of the features without a password by visiting as a guest. NAVIANCE - YouTube

Class of 2019

You may join any or all class groups:

• Remind will allow you to receive Counseling Office reminders throughout

the year. Messages will come from Alan Powell, Counseling Director.

What is REMIND and why is it safe?

• REMIND is a one-way text messaging and email system so all personal

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To receive messages via text:

• Text “@tcclass19” to 609.751.06255 to subscribe. You may opt-out at

anytime by replying “unsubscribe”.

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• Send an email to “mrales@mail.remind.com” for your class group. You

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