Transcript 2012 Grade 8 Presentation For Web.ppsx

January 26, 2012
We are the ONLY public high school in Union County
that made Adequate Yearly Status (AYP) last year
(and many years before that)!
 We are a SAFE learning environment.
 We have an extremely high teacher retention rate and
our teachers care and want to know your child.
 We have a wide array of programs to meet the needs
of EVERY learner.
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Leading edge technology.
Class offerings that allow students to explore areas
that interest them.
Small class sizes
Creative teachers.
Caring, committed faculty.
 12:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
 8:1 Certified Staff to Student Ratio
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We are highly diverse, and diversity is a
strength that many fail to recognize.
We accept everyone into a unique offering of
programs that meets each student’s individual
needs.
All levels of learners, coexisting, not isolating
and excluding.
Tolerance, empathy, and acceptance are key.
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Leadership abilities are taught and fostered.
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High School is a difficult time for many students
and we have the knowledge and the heart to
guide parents and students through these
uncharted waters.
One of the lowest ratios of students to
counselors in the county!
Impressive college acceptances!
Excellent home/school communication!
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The College of New
Jersey
New Jersey Institute of
Technology
George Washington
University
Wheaton College
Rutgers (Including
specialized programs in
Business and Pharmacy)
Stevens Institute of
Technology
The Ohio State
University
Boston University
 The University of
Delaware
 The University of
Connecticut
 Drexel College
 Virginia Tech
 The Naval Academy
 Johns Hopkins
 NYU
 The University of
Maryland
 The University of New
Haven
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English 1,2,3,4
US History 1,2
World History
Gym 1,2,3,4
Health Education
First Aid/CPR
Family Life
3 Years Mathematics
3 Years of Science (including
one year of Biology)
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1 Year of a World Language
Computer Applications, 2.5
credits
1 Year of Visual and/or
Performing Arts
1 Year of 21st Century Life
and Careers, or CareerTechnical Education
Financial, Economic,
Business, and
Entrepreneurial Literacy, 2.5
credits
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English Honors 1-4
AP English 4
Geometry H
Algebra 2 H
Pre-Calculus and Calculus H
AP Calculus AB
US History 1H
AP US History 2
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European History H
Spanish 4 H
French 4 H
AP Spanish and AP French
Biology H and AP
Chemistry H and AP
Physics H and AP
Accounting Honors
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Technology Innovations
Advanced Architectural
Design
Multimedia Design
Woodworking 1-4
Peer Leadership
Advanced Art
Television Production
 Expository Writing
 Select Chorus
 Marketing 1-2 with an
internship option.
 Environmental
Science
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-English
-Mathematics
Geometry
Algebra 1
-Science
Biology 9 Honors
Earth Science
-Social Studies
World History
-World Language
Spanish 1,2
French 1,2
Spanish Heritage 1
-Physical Education
Gym 1/ Health Ed.
-Electives
5.0 Credit Classes
Concert Band, Chorus,
Foundations of Technology,
Graphics 1, Keyboarding,
Marching/Instrumental Band,
Woodworking 1
2.5 Credit Classes
Acceleration Creativity & Talented
Program (ACT), Drawing 1,
History of Music 1& 2, Introduction
to Architecture, Painting 1,
Technology Innovations
Additional Classes
Computer Applications 2.5 credits
LAW 1, MPS 1
*Students admitted into the Science and Preparatory Institute would not follow this specific selection.
*1. Physical Education/Health Education
*2. English 1
*3.Computer Applications/2.5 Elective (Art, Chorus…)
*4. World History
*5. Spanish or French (1,2)
*6. Earth Science
*7. Math
8. Elective (Technology, Woods, Music, Arts, Business…)
*Required Course
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High Honors Program for students specifically
interested in math, science and technology.
Block scheduling for math and science classes.
Small cohort of like-minded students.
Application process required, 16-18 students
admitted.
Each student receives a personal computer.
S.T.E.M. Program. Cutting-edge teachers that
have received grants for 21st century
curriculum in Science, Math, and
Engineering/Technology.
8:00-9:01
Period 1
(Homeroom, RPTV, Channel 1)
9:05-10:29
9:49-10:29
10:33-11:13
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
11:17-11:57
11:57-12:32
12:32-1:12
1:16-1:56
Period 5
Lunch
Period 6
Period 7
2:00-2:40
Period 8
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Band/Marching Band
Chorus
Class/Grade Level
Activities
Color Guard
Concert Band
Crisis Center
Environmental Club
Field Trips
Health Careers Club
INTERACT
Jazz Band
Junior Gala
National Honor Society
Peer Leadership
Gala/Prom
RPTV
S.A.S.S. (Students Always
Showing Support)
 Spring Musical
 Student Council
 Yearbook
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Football
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Tennis
Cheerleading
Wrestling
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Bowling
Spring Track
Baseball
Softball
Boys Tennis
Golf
Weight Training
Lockers
Lunch
Gym Class
Field Trips
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 Dancing with the
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Teachers
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Rules
 Tardies/Absences
 Electronics
 Dress Code
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Pep Rallies
Homecoming
Tailgates
Dances/Gala/Prom
Homework
Gopher Day
OPPORTUNITIES:
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more courses to
choose from
the chance to take
part in a variety of
extracurricular
activities
the chance to start
planning for college
and/or a career
the chance to meet
new classmates
CHALLENGES:
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have a tougher
academic schedule,
with more
homework, tests and
long-term projects
experience more
conflicts with others
and more negative
pressure from peers
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You may feel as
though you and your
child are growing
apart.
He or she needs you
now as much as
ever.
Start conversations.
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Set clear limits.
Listen to your child.
Be a good example.
Plan family
activities.
Offer reassurance
and support.
Communicate with
our caring staff.
Give careful consideration to your child’s many
options, but do not discount the quality of our high
school’s program in the town in which you live.
 Stay involved in your child’s life and his or her
school.
 Encourage your teen to live a healthy lifestyle.
 Ask us for help when you feel you need it, or even
before you are sure.
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With your help, your child can enjoy
all that high school has to offer!
WE ARE PROUD OF ROSELLE PARK
HIGH SCHOOL!
 We want you to be excited about next
year. We are! This is a great school and
we want you to join us.
 Our doors are open! Parents are
welcome to visit during the day and
make an appointment to meet with any
one of us here this evening.
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We look forward to meeting with you
and your child on one of the following
dates: 2/14, 2/15, and 2/16.
 A letter will be arriving shortly with your
scheduled appointment.
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Our teachers are here to meet you. We
have prepared a tour for you to meet
with future teachers. Please refer to
your schedule and map and make your
way throughout the building.
See administration or guidance at any
time with any questions, or call or email
us.
[email protected]
(908) 241-4550
Education is too important to be left
solely to the educators.
Francis Keppel