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Freshmen Scheduling Assembly February 6, 2019 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Class of 2021 and Beyond English Language Arts Mathematics Take and Pass Take and Pass First Pathway PARCC ELA Grade 10 PARCC Algebra 1** Second

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Freshmen Scheduling Assembly

February 6, 2019

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Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts Mathematics

First Pathway Take and Pass PARCC ELA Grade 10 Take and Pass PARCC Algebra 1** Second Pathway

This pathway is only available if a student takes all PARCC tests associated with the high school leveled courses for which they are eligible*

Meet the criteria of the NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals for ELA Meet the criteria of the NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals for Math

State Assessments Class of 2021 and Beyond

* “Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high school level course for which there is a PARCC test and receive a valid score. This includes all of these courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, English 9, English 10, and English 11. ** The NJ DOE is providing flexibility to meet the math assessment requirements for students in the Classes of 2020 and 2021 who completed an Algebra 1 course prior to September 6, 2016 effective date of the new high school assessment regulations.

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Graduation Requirements

Course Work

Subject Required Coursework Language Arts Literacy

English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent

Mathematics

Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 AND Geometry AND a third math that builds on Algebra 1 and Geometry

LAB Science

Three Credit Years - Including Biology AND Chemistry AND either Physics or Environmental Science

Social Studies

Three Credit Years – Including US History 1 AND US History 2 AND World History

World Language

1 year minimum

Visual or Performing Arts

1 year minimum

21st Century Life and Careers

1 year minimum

Physical Education / Health

Every year enrolled in high school

Financial Literacy

1 semester minimum – Financial Literacy Course or 1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)

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Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Language Arts Literacy 20 credits Mathematics 15 credits LAB Science 15 credits Social Studies 15 credits World Language 5 credits Physical Education / Health 20 credits Financial Literacy 2.5 credits Visual or Performing Art 5 credits 21st Century Life and Career 5 credits CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK 102.5 credits CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 125 credits

Credits

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Graduation Requirements

Service Learning

Service Learning 20 Hours

  • Sports
  • Clubs
  • Activities
  • Graduation Ceremonies

Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by the beginning of senior year in order to participate in the following:

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High School Diploma

  • Passed required State Assessments
  • Required Course Work
  • 125 credits
  • 20 hours Service Learning
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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

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There Are 11 Primary Application Factors That Admissions Committees Consider

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RESUME What Colleges Look For

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SAT vs. ACT

  • SAT is an aptitute test that

predicts how well you will do in college

  • ACT is an achievement test

that is curriculum based

  • Most colleges will take either

SAT or ACT with writing.

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SAT vs. ACT

SAT: 3 sections

  • Critical Reading
  • Math
  • Writing (optional)
  • Possible score of 1600

– 800 on each section

  • 3 hours OR

3 hours and 50 minutes (+ writing) Taken:

  • June of Junior year
  • October of Senior year
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SAT vs. ACT

ACT: 5 sections

  • English
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Optional Writing Section
  • Possible score of 36, 12 for writing
  • 2 hours and 55 minutes OR

3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)

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SAT II Subject Tests

  • Required at more competitive schools
  • Up to 3 hour long tests per sitting

Tests offered: Literature US History Math – Level 1 Math – Level 2 Biology Chemistry Physics Taken: May – that you are enrolled in AP Course

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www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

Test Date Test Regular Registration Date

March 9, 2019 SAT I February 8, 2019 May 4, 2019 SAT I and Subject Test April 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 SAT I and Subject Test May 3, 2019

Test Date Test Regular Registration Date

February 9, 2019 With and Without Writing January 11, 2019 April 13, 2019 With and Without Writing March 8, 2019 June 8, 2019 With and Without Writing May 3, 2019 July 13, 2019 With and Without Writing June 14, 2019

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Carnegie Units

  • Also referred to as College Entrance Units (CEU) or

Academic Units

  • Acceptable units are determined by the colleges and are

given for academic preparatory courses only: English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Languages

  • Sixteen units make up the usual college minimum

requirements.

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Electives

  • An elective course is any course other than that defined

required course.

  • Enrich your background
  • Complete the entrance requirements for specific types of

schools or colleges

  • Offer experiences in areas of special talent.
  • Selection should be based on your needs, goals,

capacities, and interests.

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Suggested Program of Study

Subject Area Most Competitive Highly / Very Competitive Competitive Less Competitive County College

English 4-5 4 4 4 4 Math 4-5 4-5 3-4 3 3 Lab Science 4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3 Social Studies 4-5 3-5 3-4 3 3 World Language 4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1 Total Carnegie Units 20-25 17-22 16-20 15 14

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NJ Stars

  • Top 15% of the graduating class
  • College-- FREE for 2 Years
  • Matriculate into any NJ College or

University (with appropriate GPA)

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Athletic Eligibility

Student needs 30 credit minimum to participate in fall sports/clubs!

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COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS

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Course Differentiation

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Level B

❑

College Preparatory Program

■

Honors

❑

Summer assignments and projects expected

❑

Rigor of program is more advanced

■

Level A

❑

Pacing is faster than Level B

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Advanced Placement (AP)

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College level course

❑

Summer assignments and projects required

❑

Curriculum is approved by College Board

❑

Most rigorous program

❑

Required to take AP Exams

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Course Placement

COURSE PLACEMENT

CURRENT LEVEL LEVEL CHANGE GRADE REQUIREMENT PARCC SCORE Level B Level A 88 Minimum of 750 Level 4 Level A

(Math and Science)

Level A 80 Minimum of 750 Level 4 Level A

(English and Social Studies)

Level A 85 Minimum of 750 Level 4 Level A Honors 93 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Level A AP 93 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Honors Honors 85 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Honors AP 90 Minimum of 770 Level 4

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APPEALS PROCESS

➢Parent/Guardian writes letter requesting

level change

➢Letter is submitted to School Counselor

by March 15, 2019

➢Directors review each request and

decisions are made by March 22, 2019

➢Schedule change is made if approved

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APPEALS PROCESS Continued

If student’s level change is not granted:

➢ Student and parent complete an Appeal Level

Change Request Form

➢ Form is returned to School Counselor by

March 27, 2019

➢ Student is waived into the course

However, must remain in course for the year regardless of academic performance

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FORM DEADLINE

NO forms will be accepted after the March 27, 2019 deadline

✓ Course Request Sheet ✓ AP Contracts ✓ Level Change Requests ✓ Dropping of a Carnegie Unit

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Advanced Placement Classes

  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • US History
  • European History
  • Government & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Human Geography
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Computer Science

Principles

  • Computer Science A
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Statistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics 1
  • Physics 2
  • Music Theory
  • Studio Art: Drawing
  • Studio Art: 2D Design

AP CONTRACT REQUIRED

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English Offerings

REQUIRED COURSEWORK

■

English 9

■

English 10

ELECTIVES

■

Fiction into Film

■

Public Speaking

■

Poetry Writing

■

Creative Writing

■

Detective Fiction / Horror Literature NEW

■

Art of Research / Career Writing

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MATHEMATICS Requirements

■Algebra 1 ■Geometry ■Algebra 2 ■Algebra 2 / PreCalc

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Science

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry

ELECTIVE:

  • Scientific Research Design Methods
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Social Studies Requirements

■ World History ■ United States History 1 ■ AP / Honors United States History I

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Social Studies Electives

■ African American History ■ Global Citizenship ■ AP Human Geography

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World Language

■ Spanish ■ French ■ Italian ■ Latin

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Physical Education / Health

3 Marking Period Electives NEW PROCESS

■ Basketball

Volleyball

■ Ice Skating

Wellness

■ Table Tennis

Weight Room AND 1 Marking Period

■ Health

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21st Century Life and Career:

Business Management and Administration

  • Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business)
  • 21st Century Business Survival Skills

(Linked with Business Technology)

  • Business Law 1
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21st Century Life and Career Marketing

  • Marketing (Linked with E-Marketing)
  • E-Marketing (Linked with Marketing Communication)
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21st Century Life and Career: Finance

  • Accounting 1
  • Intro to Stocks and Investments
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21st Century Life and Career: Hospitality & Tourism

  • Intro to Travel and Tourism

(Linked with Intro to Cruise Industry)

  • Intro to the Cruise Industry

(Linked with Travel and Tourism)

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21st Century Life and Career: Health Science

  • Dynamics of Public Health Services
  • Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing
  • Clinical Health Skills
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21st Century Life and Career: Fashion

  • Clothing Design 1
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21st Century Life and Career: A/V Technology & Communication

  • Web Design and Applications
  • American Film
  • Intro to Digital Film
  • BEN - TV
  • The Student Film
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21st Century Life and Career: Computer Science

■ Foundations of Computer

Science

■ Computer Programming ■ AP Computer Science

Principles

■ AP Computer Science A

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21st Century Life and Career: STEM

■ Introduction to Engineering ■ Engineering

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21st Century Life and Career: Vocational Trades

■ In Vogue ■ Carpentry 1 ■ Welding 1 ■ Plumbing 2

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Personal Financial Literacy

▪ Infused in all

– Business courses – Vocational courses – Computer Science courses

▪ Outside projects per marking period

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Performing Arts

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Dance 1

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Dance 2

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Yoga NEW

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Musical Theater 1

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Musical Theater 2

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Theater and Performance 1

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Theater and Performance 2

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Music Fundamentals

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Music History NEW

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AP Music Theory

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Band 1

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Band 2

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Guitar 1

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Guitar 2

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Piano 1

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Piano 2

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Electronic Music NEW

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String Ensemble

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Concert Choir

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Chamber Choir

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Vocal Performance

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Visual Arts

  • Art 1
  • Art 2
  • Computer Graphics 1
  • Photography 1
  • AP Studio 2D Design
  • AP Studio Drawing
  • Basic Sculpture NEW
  • Comic Book

Illustration NEW

  • Observational

Drawing NEW

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Moving from Good to Great

QUESTIONS ?