Transcript Class of 2021 Powerpoint

“Engaging Students,
Fostering Achievement,
Inspiring Excellence"
Timber Creek Administration
Home of the Chargers!!
Principal:
Mrs. Kasha Giddins
Vice-Principal: Mr. Garry Saunders [Gr. 9]
Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob Milavsky [Gr. 10]
Vice-Principal: Mrs. Donnetta Beatty [Gr. 11]
Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob DiMaulo [Gr. 12]
Counseling Office
Director of School Counseling: Michele Hengel
Mrs. Patti Tarricone: Counseling Secretary x6052
Mrs. Angel Dugan:
Counseling Secretary x6053
School Counselor
Ms. Wendy Calandra
Mr. Robert Cooper
Mr. Sean Ortzman
Mrs. Jennifer Harley
Ms. Sherry Cappello
Ms. Lisa Draper
Mrs. Lauren McElroy
Ms. Nicole Hohl (SAC)
Alpha breakdown
(A – Cond)
(Conn – Gio)
(Git – Kurc)
(Kuri – Obe)
(Oc – Shef)
(Sheg – Z)
(856) 232-9703
x 6057
x 6055
x 6056
x 6058
x 6060
x 6054
Career Exploration Counselor
x6059
Student Assistance Coordinator x 6011
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 – H} x6019
Mr. Michael McIntire: Case Manager {I – R} x6038
Mrs. Joyce Goulburn Case Manager {S – Z} x6040
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)
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If your child will NOT attend Timber Creek HS, we still need you to
return the form, indicating where the student WILL attend.
Elective choices can change up to JUNE 15, 2017.
The Program of Studies is available on our district and school websites
at www.bhprsd.org/timbercreek under Parents & Students tab.
◦ Students who are NOT Proficient on the Math or Language Arts section(s) of
the 2017 state testing program (PARCC) 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. State testing
results typically become available in August. Students will be notified by mail
if changes should occur.
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Honors selections will be noted on the course selection
form.
What is used to determine your child’s courses?
◦ Grade 6, 7, 8 State test scores
◦ Grades *7 & 8 report cards (*arrived to TC during summer
months)
◦ Current course placement and grades
◦ IQ Scores
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Course recommendations may change due to:
Grade 8 State test scores
Final report card grades
Timber Creek runs on a 4 day rotation (A-D days)
Each day, 6 of the student’s 8 classes will meet
All students will have an OPEN lunch & learn (Charger Time) for 45
minutes, separating the 3 courses in the AM and PM sessions
Classes Begin … 7:25 ~ Classes End … 2:01
Class Sessions ~ 55 minutes
Lunch & Learn ~ 45 minutes
Between Classes ~ 4 minutes
Period 1 Begins With 5 minutes allotted
for Flag Salute/Announcements
Session
Time
A Day
B Day
C Day
D Day
1st {60 min}
7:25 – 8:25
1
4
3
2
2nd {55 min}
8:29 – 9:24
2
1
4
3
3rd {55 min}
9:28 – 10:23
3
2
1
4
Lunch & Learn
10:23 – 11:08
5th {55 min}
11:08 – 12:03
5
8
7
6
6th {55 min}
12:07 – 1:02
6
5
8
7
7th {55 min}
1:06 – 2:01
7
6
5
8
45 Minutes
--During lunch {lunch & learn}, students will have the opportunity to meet
with teachers to complete makeup work and/or receive extra help.
 Meet all NJ requirements for PARCC and other state assessments
 Students MUST earn 130 credits / both required and elective courses
 Successfully complete the following:
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4 years of English
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4 years of Health & Physical Education
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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
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3 years of Science – including at least five credits in laboratory biology/life
science or the content equivalent and one additional laboratory/inquirybased science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science,
or physics
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2 years of US History and 1 year of World History – integration of civics,
economics, geography and global content in all course offerings.
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1 Year of 21st Century Life and Careers, or Career Technical Education
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1 Year of Visual/Performing Arts
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1 Year of World Language
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1/2 year of Financial Literacy
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1/2 year of Career Education
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Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy #5200
*Listed above are the minimum requirements for graduation*
(special handout)
 English
(FY)
 World History & Cultures (FY)
 Mathematics (FY)
 Science (FY)
 Health/Physical Education (FY)
 Freshman Seminar (FY)
 World Language (FY)
 Elective(s) (one FY or two SEM)
Testing
PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers
*Students need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation
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)
*It is important for students to take this test seriously as it may be used for placement
purposes.
SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test – (Free Spring Test For Juniors)
AP: Advanced Placement Tests – (potentially Free For Courses Offered)
*Currently - - CollegeBoard charges $93 per test. District picks up $43 and the student
is charged $50. If the student achieves a grade of 3, 4 or 5 (scale 1-5), the district
will refund the $50 in September of the next year.
Students in grades 9, 10, & 11 must carry
35 - 40 credits (7-8 courses) per year
Movement to Grade 10 = 30 Credits
Movement to Grade 11 = 65 Credits
Movement to Grade 12 = 90 Credits
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130+ Credits = Graduation
Numerical
Average
Letter
Grade
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
65-66
Below 65
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
College Prep &
Accelerated
Courses
Honors Courses
AP Courses
4.00
5.00
5.00
3.67
4.67
4.67
3.33
4.33
4.33
3.00
4.00
4.00
2.67
3.67
3.67
2.33
3.33
3.33
2.00
3.00
3.00
1.67
2.67
2.67
1.33
2.33
2.33
1.00
2.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Grade 9 Honors selections are determined by District
supervisors as per district guidelines
The maximum number of Honors classes a student can
be recommended for in grades 9 and 10 is four (4)
(English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies).
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
and/or salutatorian is a goal.
Ranking (in accordance with Board Policy #R2624)
English
World Language
Mathematics
Lab Science (at least 2)
Social Studies
Electives
4 Units
2 Units
3 Units
2 Units
3 Units
2 Units
TOTAL OF 16+ CARNEGIE UNITS
* Please keep in mind these numbers reflect MINIMUMS. Students,
parents and counselors will work together, assisting students to meet
the appropriate minimums, for specific colleges and universities.
English – 4 Years
Supervisor – Marcie Geyer
Gr. 9 “Genre”
English I CP – English IA – English IH
*Reading Enhancement (pending State assessments/grades)
Gr. 10
“American Lit”
English IICP – English IIA –
English IIA/American Studies – English IIH
Gr. 11
“British Lit”
English IIICP – English IIIA – 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
African-American Lit, Creative Writing, Discussion & Debate, Grammar
for Writing, Introduction to College Writing, Journalism, Poetry, Public
Speaking, and Theatre Arts
Additional Support Programs That May Be Offered:
PARCC English, PARCC Prep, and Grammar For Writing
Social Studies – 3 Years
Supervisor – Gail Shelly
Grade 9
Grade 10
1600 - 1900
Grade 11
1900 Present
World History & Cultures CP, World History &
Cultures A, World History & Cultures H
US History ICP, US History IA, US History
IA/American Studies, US History IH
US History II CP, US History IIA, US History
IIA/Western Studies, AP US History II
Electives: AP US Gov. & Politics, AP Psychology,
Contemporary Studies, Holocaust & Genocides,
Psych/Human Behavior 1 & 2, Sociology
World Languages
Supervisor: Gail Shelly
TC
FRENCH
Grade 9 Level I
ITALIAN
SPANISH
Level I
Level I
(English IA or Honors)
(English IA or Honors)
(English IA or Honors)
Level II
Level II
Level II
(successful completion of Level I)
(successful completion of Level I)
(successful completion of Level I)
Grade 11
Honors
>=80% in Level II
85% STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED
Honors
>=80% in Level II
85% STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED
Honors
>=80% in Level II
85% STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED
Grade 12
Honors
>=80% in Level III
Honors
>=80% in Level III
Honors
>=80% in Level III
Grade 10
Science – 3+ Years
Supervisor – Jennifer Gramble
Gr. 9
Biology, Introduction to Physical Science (IPS),
or Lab Biology Honors
Gr. 10 – 12
Physical Systems – Lab Biology – Lab Biology H
Environmental Science
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 (sem), Forensics, Human Anatomy & Physiology,
and Marine Science (sem)
Mathematics – 3+ Years
Supervisor – Lynne Sireci
Algebra 1, Geometry A, Geometry Honors
*Algebra I/Math Enhancement
Grade 9:
*Algebra I/Math Enhancement (pending State assessment scores)
Grades 10-12:
Geometry – Geometry A – Geometry H
Algebra II – Algebra IIA – Algebra IIH
Introduction to College Math – Probability & Statistics – Pre-Calculus –
Pre-Calculus H – Calculus - AP Calculus – AP Statistics
Additional Support Program That May Be Offered = Math Enhancement,
Lunch & Learn tutoring, NHS tutoring after school
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Starting with the Class of 2021, students will
need to meet the high school graduation
assessment requirements by passing PARCC ELA
Grade 10 and PARCC Algebra I. If students are
unable to pass one or both of those assessments,
they will be able to access the portfolio appeals
process to meet the assessment requirements,
but only if they take all PARCC assessments
associated with the high-school level courses for
which they were eligible* (see chart below).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)
MATHEMATICS
PARCC ELA Grade 10 (must take and pass)
PARCC Algebra I (must take and pass)
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If passing score is not met on
PARCC ELA Grade 10,
then the student must have taken
PARCC ELA Grade 9
and
PARCC ELA Grade 10
and
PARCC ELA Grade 11
before they can
--------------------------------------------------Meet the criteria of the NJDOE
Portfolio Appeal
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If passing score is not met on
PARCC Algebra I,
then the student must have taken
PARCC Algebra I
and
PARCC Geometry
and
PARCC Algebra II (if eligible*)
before they can
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Portfolio Appeal
ENGLISH
SOCIAL
STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
WORLD
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH I H
WORLD HISTORY &
CULTURES H
GEOMETRY H
LAB BIOLOGY H
FRENCH III H
ENGLISH II H
US HISTORY I H
ALGEBRA II H
LAB CHEMISTRY H
FRENCH IV H
AP LANG &
COMP
(Jr. & Sr.)
AP US HISTORY II
PRE-CALC H
AP BIOLOGY
ITALIAN III H
AP LIT &
COMP
AP GOV’T &
POLITICS
AP CALCULUS (AB)
AP CHEMISTRY
ITALIAN IV H
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP STATISTICS
AP PHYSICS I
AP PHYSICS II
SPANISH III H
AP ENVIRONMENTAL
SPANISH IV H
Also Offered
AP ART: 2D and AP Music Theory
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
Gr. 10
Gr. 11
Gr. 12
Art & Design I
X
X
X
*Art II
X
X
X
X
X
X
Art Fundamentals (SEM)
Gr. 9
X
*AP 2D Art & Design
Ceramics
X
X
Computer Graphics I
X
X
*Computer Graphics II
Digital Photography
X
X
X
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
Music Appreciation
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11
Grade 12
X
X
X
X
Guitar
X
X
X
X
Intro to Instrumental Music
X
X
X
X
Concert Band /Band Tech
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(sem)
Music Theory & Tech I
Music Theory & Tech II
Vocal Music/Vocal Tech
X
X
X
X
Concert Choir/Choir Tech
X
X
X
X
X
X
AP Music Theory
Note: There are two Music rooms, one for Band and one for Chorus
Course
Innovative Engineering
Grade 9
(sem)
Pre-Engineering
X
Grade 10 Grade 11
Grade 12
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Computer Aided Design II
X
X
Architectural Design
X
X
X
X
Engineering
Computer Aided Design I
Digital Video Production
X
X
Course
Gr. 10
Gr. 11
Gr. 12
X
X
X
Financial Literacy (sem)
X
X
RECOMMENDED
X
RECOMMENDED
Adv Computer Apps (Lab Science)
X
X
X
Multimedia Applications (Lab Science)
X
X
X
Accounting
X
X
X
X
X
Freshman Seminar
Sports Marketing
Gr. 9
X
Course
Grade 9
Freshman Seminar
X
Fashion Trends & Interior
Design
X
Creative Foods & Nutrition
Culinary & Hospitality
Careers*
*course has a pre-requisite
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
GRADING
Participation & Attitude
= 100 POINTS
Preparation
= 100 POINTS
Knowledge & Skill
= 300 POINTS
A = 450 - 500 Pts.
B = 400 - 449 Pts.
C = 350 - 399 Pts.
D = 325 - 349 Pts.
UNIFORM
ATTENDANCE
(Unexcused = 15)
HEALTH topics
School issued uniform
Health & PE 9
H 9 (1Q)
PE 9 (3Qs)
Grade 9
“Character
Development &
Fundamental Skills”
Locks: free
H & PE 10
Health (1Q)
PE (3Qs)
Grade 10
“Driver’s Ed”
NO JEWELRY!
H & PE 11
Health (1Q)
PE (3Qs)
Grade 11
“First Aid & CPR”
H & PE 12
Health (1Q)
PE (3Qs)
Grade 12/Teen Pep
“Human Sexuality”
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Art/Illustrations
Club
AVA
Bible Study Club
Buddy Club
Green Team
History Club
Interact
Leo Club
Literary Magazine
Mock Trial
Morning News
Musicals
National Honor
Society
NJ Environthon
One Acts – Freshman
One Acts –
Sophomores
One Acts – Juniors
One Acts - Seniors
Peer Mentoring
Photography Club
Renaissance
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
SADD
Science Club
Stage Crew
STEAM
Student Council
TC Ladies Club
TC Men’s Club
Teen Pep
Transition Project
World Language
Club
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.
Music Activities
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Vocal Ensemble
Marching Band
Jazz Ensemble
Percussion
Ensemble
• Olympic Conference
Band
• Music Trips
• Small Group Lessons
 Concerts
 Parades
 Special Events
 Competitions
 All-South Jersey Band
& Choir
 All State Concert Band
& Choir
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
BOYS’ TENNIS
(CO-ED)
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY
BOYS’ & GIRLS’
LACROSSE
Home of the CHARGERS!
If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to
contact Mr. Frank Torcasio,
Director of Athletics, at
(856) 232-9703 x6007
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All incoming freshmen are
academically eligible for the 1st
semester, which includes both
the fall & winter sports
seasons.
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All students must be passing at
least 15 credits to be eligible
for the spring sports season.
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All students must pass at least
30 credits by September to be
eligible for the next fall &
winter seasons.
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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.
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**See handout in folder
All forms are completed on the website for Family ID:
www.familyID.com
Physical forms are available on our website the FamilyID
website.
The Parent-Student Athletic Handbook can be found in
Family ID.
See our website and handout for more information on
Impact Testing and Concussions – under the Athletic
tab/Concussions
Colleges , Careers , About Me
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Naviance is a comprehensive, easy-to usewebsite 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
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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.
Class of 2021
You may join any or all class groups:
◦ Remind will allow you to receive Counseling Office reminders
throughout the year. Messages will come from Michele Hengel,
Counseling Director.
What is REMIND and why is it safe?
◦ REMIND is a one-way text messaging and email system so all
personal information remains completely confidential. We will never
see your phone number and you will not see ours. Visit
www.remind.com to learn more.
To receive messages via text:
◦ Text “@7474dk” to 81010 to subscribe. You may opt-out at
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anytime by replying “unsubscribe”.
Schoolwork will be more challenging!
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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!
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Students need to pay attention to their studies
Students need to be in school and class daily
Getting organized makes a big difference!
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Students need to know when work is due
Students need to hand in work on time
Students need to set short-term reachable goals
Students need to keep an assignment notebook