Livingston High School Parent Orientation for the Class of 2021 - - PDF document

Livingston High School

Parent Orientation for the Class of 2021

January 19, 2017

Objectives:

 To provide parents with

information regarding the scheduling of academic courses for freshman year.

 To provide information on

course sequences in the core content areas for future planning.

Rotating Drop Schedule

A DAY B DAY C DAY D DAY 1 4 3 2 2 1 4 3 3 2 1 4 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 5 8 7 6 6 5 8 7 7 6 5 8

Freshman Schedule in Rotating Drop Format

Time Slots A DAY B DAY C DAY D DAY

Period 1 Elective 1 English Math World Language Period 2 World Language Elective 1 English Math Period 3 Math World Language Elective 1 English LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH Science Period 4 Social Studies Health/ Physical Education Elective 2 Period 5 Elective 2 Social Studies Science Health/ Physical Education Period 6 Health/ Physical Education Elective 2 Social Studies Science

Schedule

Last Name Rotation #1 7:20-7:50 Rotation #2 7:55-8:25 Rotation #3 8:30-9:00

A - BURD Electives Presentation Cafeteria

• Mr. Owens

Chorus Room C150 Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium BURG-DUB

• Mrs. Morgenroth

Media Center Electives Presentation Cafeteria Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium DUF-GUL Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium Electives Presentation Cafeteria

• Ms. Day

Chorus Room C150 GUR-KH Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium

• Mrs. Crews

Faculty Room Electives Presentation Cafeteria KIM-LIN

• Mr. Berryann

Media Center Electives Presentation Cafeteria Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium LING-NU

• Mr. Dillman

Chorus room C150 Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium Electives Presentation Cafeteria NY-SAMB Electives Presentation Cafeteria Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium

• Ms. Abrams

Faculty Room SAMO-T Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium

• Mrs. Pelchat

Media Center Electives Presentation Cafeteria U-Z Electives Presentation Cafeteria Core Content Supervisor Presentation Auditorium

• Ms. Joseph

Media Center

Course Levels

 Advanced Placement (AP) courses follow a

national curriculum which presents college- level work to high school students. The pace of these courses requires above-average skills in reading and written language, a strong work ethic and above average thinking and reasoning skills. AP courses are demanding and require independent study and learning.

 Honors

Level (H) courses require above average skills in reading and written language. Successful students at this level have strong organizational skills and work well independently. Students are challenged to think abstractly, be problem-solvers and have strong self-advocacy skills.

Course Levels

 College Prep (CP) courses are the standard

college prep courses requiring students to work independently and have strong organizational skills. Average to above-average reading and writing skills are needed for success on this level.

 General/Resource

center courses are available for students with special needs. These classes are based on the recommendation

• f the Child Study Team for students with an

Individualized Education Plan (IEP). These courses are designed to accommodate various learning needs and learning differences.

English Department

Livingston High School

Course Sequence for English

LHS English Department Kevin Wittmaack 7-12 English Supervisor kwittmaack@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8038

Math Department

Livingston High School

Geometry - CP

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Geometry - Honors Algebra 2 - CP

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Algebra 2 - Honors Algebra 1 Pre-Calculus – CP

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Pre-Calculus – Honors

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Introduction to Calculus BC - Honors Calculus - CP

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AP Calculus AB

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AP Calculus BC

Grade 10 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 9 Grade 8

Course Sequence for Math

(For students for took Algebra in 8th Grade)

Grade 10 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 9 Grade 8

Course Sequence for Math

(For students who took Geometry in 8th grade)

Algebra 2 - CP

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Algebra 2 - Honors Geometry Calculus - CP

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AP Calculus AB

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AP Calculus BC Pre-Calculus – CP

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Pre-Calculus – Honors

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Introduction to Calculus BC - Honors 4th Year Math Elective

Course Sequence for Math

(For students who took Pre-Algebra 8)

Course Sequence for Math

LHS Math Department Antonio Matheus 7-12 Math Supervisor amatheus@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8052

Science Department

Livingston High School

Course Sequence for Science

LHS Science Department Brian Carey 7-12 Science Supervisor bcarey@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 7365

Social Studies Department

Livingston High School

Course Sequence for Social Studies

LHS Social Studies Department Scott Kercher 7-12 Social Studies Supervisor skercher@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8049

World Languages

Livingston High School

Course Sequence in Chinese

Course Sequence in French

Note: A student’s move from the CP to Honors level requires the student to have additional independent preparation.

Course Sequence in Italian

Course Sequence for Spanish

Note: A student’s move from the CP to Honors level requires the student to have additional independent preparation.

LHS World Languages Department

• Mrs. Carmen Michael

K-12 Supervisor of World Languages and ESL cmichael@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8056

Contact Information

Tina M. Renga Director of Guidance and School Counseling trenga@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8137 Bronawyn O’Leary Assistant Principal boleary@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8105 Danielle Rosenzweig Assistant Principal drosenzweig@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8074

• Dr. Gregory Vacca

Assistant Principal gvacca@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8040

Contact Information

Mara Rubin PreK-12 Supervisor Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor bwirth@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8116 Jim Novotny PreK-12 Supervisor Business/Technology Supervisor jnovotny@livingston.org 973-535-8000, Ext. 8053