Transcript Freshman Orientation Presentation

8th Grade Scheduling
Class of 2021
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Mr. Clarke
Freshman
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Mrs. Castagnoli
Grades 10-12
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Mr. Beahn
Grades 10-12
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Mrs. Orta
Grades 10-12
Miss Parkansky
Grades 10-12
Mrs. Jeanette Schinstine
Director
Tonight’s presentation will:
Present an overview of the high
school’s scheduling process with an
emphasis on:
▫Graduation Requirements
▫The Scheduling Procedure
▫Freshman Tips & Timelines
8th Grade Scheduling
Procedure
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This process consists of two parts:
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Tonight’s program
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A personalized meeting with a high school
counselor held at your current cluster school
Graduation Requirements for the
Class of 2021 are
a total of 125 credits including:
English-20 credits
Science-15 credits (5 Credits in Biology, 5
credits in either Chemistry, Physics or
Environmental Science and 5 credits in an
additional lab science )
Financial, economic, business and
entrepreneurial literacy – 2.5 credits
World Language-5 credits
Physical Education Health & Safety-20
credits including Driver Education
Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits
Mathematics-15 credits
(5 credits in Algebra, 5 credits in Geometry
and 5 credits in an additional math that
builds upon these two courses)
21st Century Life and Careers, or CareerTechnical Education- 5 credits
Social Studies-15 credits (must include US
History 1, 2, and World History)
Freshman Year
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All 9th graders must take 35 credits. This
includes; English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, World Language, Health and PE, and 5
credits of electives.
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All Freshman have the option to be scheduled
into one study hall each semester.
Scheduling Matrices
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Level placements of students for academic classes
for freshman year will be determined using
scheduling matrices prepared by your child’s
current academic teachers
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Matrices have been constructed by teams
consisting of academic department members from
each middle school and the high school.
Student and Parent
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Student and Parent will review 9th grade course
electives and prepare a list of their choices.
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The state of NJ requires that all students complete 5
credits in Visual and Performing Arts, 5 credits in
21st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical
Education, and 2.5 credits in Financial, Economic
Business, and Entrenpreurial Literacy in order to
receive a NJ high school diploma.
GPA and Ranking
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For more information about GPA and ranking for
the class of 2021, please refer to pages 5 and 6 of the
2017-2018 course of study.
What to expect at PHS
Tips for Parents and Students
Freshman Year
Colleges look at your high school record, so freshman year is a great time for a fresh start.
Discuss: Goals for higher education and student interests
Get to know: Your student’s guidance counselor
Explore: Course offerings; electives, honors & AP levels, dual enrollment courses,
extracurricular activities
Familiarize: Yourself with types of higher education; colleges, trade schools, technical schools and
what best fits your student’s needs
Help: Your student establish routines
Get Involved: In clubs, organizations, athletics
Contact Us…
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Mr. Clarke
Freshman
908-454-3400 ext 7036
[email protected]
Mrs. Castagnoli
Grades 10-12
908-454-3400 ext 7038
[email protected]
Mr. Beahn
Grades 10-12
908-454-3400 ext 7032
[email protected]
Mrs. Orta
Grades 10-12
908-454-3400 ext 7034
[email protected]
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Miss Parkansky
Grades 10-12
908-454-3400 ext 7037
[email protected]
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Mrs. Swick (SAC)
908-454-3400 ext 7035
[email protected]
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Mrs. Jeanette Schinstine - Director
908-454-3400 ext 7031
[email protected]
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Mrs. Garrison (Sec.)
908-454-3400 ext 7033
[email protected]
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Mrs. Honey (Sec.)
908-454-3400 ext 7030
[email protected]
WELCOME TO PHS!
Classes Presentation
Mathematics
English
Science
Social Studies
Health/Physical Education
World Languages
Health and Physical Education
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Full year course
◼4 year requirement
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3 MP = Physical Education
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1 MP = Health
Physical Education
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Participate Daily
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Participation and preparation = daily grades
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Follow PHS Dress Code
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Variety of activities
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Fitness Center
Physical Education Grading
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35% Preparation
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35% Participation
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15% Written Tests
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15% Skill Tests
What happens if I forget my
clothes?!
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AP make-up
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Within two weeks of missed date
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Complete 20 minutes cardio in the fitness
center
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Receive your credit back from missed day
Freshman Health
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1 marking period
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Topics:
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Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs
◼ Nutrition
◼ Refusal Skills
◼ Male/Female Reproductive Anatomy
◼ Pregnancy
◼ STD’s
LOCKS!
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Buy the first week of school
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$6
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Keep lock for four years
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Keep all belongings locked at all times!
Science
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Environmental Science
College Prep Environmental Science
Honors Environmental Science
Honors Physics (new course)
All Environmental Science courses
cover same topics but depth &
instructional methods differ
Physics – Requires strong math skills
Science Placement
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Placement based on
⬜ Middle School Science Average
⬜ Placement Test Score
⬜ Teacher Recommendation
⬜ Honors Algebra 1 Test Scores (if
applicable)
Course Progression
BIOLOGY
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General
College Prep
Honors
Advanced Placement
CHEMISTRY
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General
College Prep
Honors
Advanced Placement
Science Elective
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Physics (AP,
Honors, CP)
Environmental
Science –AP
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
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Anatomy &
Physiology
Animal Behavior
Genetics
Forensics
Marine Biology
Earth Science
History
NJ Graduation Requirements:
⬜ US I, US II, & World History as full year
courses.
⬜ ½ year Economics/Financial Literacy course.
Course Sequence
◼ 9th grade
will enroll in US I
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Their 10th grade class will be USII
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11th grade year will be World History
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Economics should be completed in the 11th or 12th
grade year
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AP US History, AP Government, AP European
History, & AP World History are also offered.
Course Levels
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“Applied”, College Prep, Honors for 9th grade.
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AP offered in 10th-12th grade.
General Assessments and Course
Info
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Tests, Quizzes, Homework, & Projects
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Homework is a % of the final marking period
average. This is a major issue for freshmen as they
acclimate to high school.
◼ Homework is given nightly.
Placement Advice and
Suggestions
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Your Social Studies placement will be based
on your Language Arts placement in 9th
grade.
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If you aspire to take AP courses in the future
while a student at PHS, it is recommended
that you enroll in the Honors level.
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It is easier to drop down a level than move
up if you change levels during the school
year.
Textbook
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United States
History
Freshman Math Courses
Students will be placed into one of the
following courses based on a scheduling matrix
which includes a recommendation from their
current math teacher:
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Foundations of Algebra
Algebra 1
College Prep Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 2
Graduation Requirements
All students are required to take and pass:
✓ Algebra 1
✓ Geometry
✓ Algebra 2
All students will take the PARCC exam
in the Spring each year they are
enrolled in any of the above courses.
A passing score will fulfill the NJ
graduation requirement.
Course Progression
Geometry
Algebra 2
❖General
❖College Prep
❖Honors
❖General
❖College Prep
❖Honors
Other Math Courses
In order for any student to enroll in any
of the following courses, certain
prerequisites must be met.
Pre-Calculus
❖College Prep
❖Honors
Calculus
❖College Prep
❖AP AB
❖AP BC
Statistics
❖College Prep
❖AP
Calculator Questions?
A graphing calculator is highly
recommended for all Freshmen
enrolled in Algebra 1.
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A graphing calculator is used on
the PARCC test.
A graphing calculator will assist
students in answering more
challenging and real world based
questions.
Suggested Models: TI-83, TI-84,
TI-84 Plus
Helpful Tips for Next Year
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Be Present.
Set up Parent Access in Genesis with an active
email account.
Monitor your child’s grades on a regular basis.
Homework will be assigned daily – Don’t let
them fall behind.
If Math is not your child’s strongest subject,
make sure they ask questions and take
advantage of extra help.
English Department Requirements
& OFFERINGS
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4 years of English; five credits each
Honors, College, Applied
Advanced Placement courses offered to upper
classmen
(AP Language and AP Literature)
SAT preparatory classes offered (extracurricular)
English electives:
Journalism, Drama,
Making and Analyzing Comics,
Novel to Film
How to schedule level
All levels cover the same
curriculum.
For ex: “Romeo & Juliet” at all three levelsAPP: translated, parallel text
College Level: text book with footnotes
Honors: West Side Story as supplemental text
College Preparatory English I
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College Prep English I
• academic student
• moderate pace
• class notes, regular homework,
vocabulary, research paper,
etc.
Honors
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For the student who reads and writes
outside of school and/or enjoys it.
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Rigorous and higher expectations at this level
Accelerated pace and greater depth of analysis
• Summer reading (two novels; literary analysis)
• Vocabulary (double units, cumulative testing,
etc.)
• Research and Literary Analysis (length and
depth)
• Supplemental, independent reading (book and
test date issued – no further class discussion or
notes)
PHS World languages
You have questions,
we have answers!
Requirements
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New Jersey requires one year of language for
graduation.
Most 4 year colleges and universities require 2
consecutive years of the same language at the
college prep level or higher.
Some colleges now prefer 3 years of a
language.
Languages and Levels
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We offer the following levels of both French
and Spanish:
French 1 and Spanish 1 (General level)
College Prep French 1/Spanish 1
College Prep French 2/Spanish 2
Honors French 2/Spanish 2
College Prep French 3/Spanish 3
Honors French 3/Spanish 3
AP Spanish Language/AP French Language
Helpful tips for planning
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Assessments are aligned in both French and
Spanish. Both have same grading system and
similar assessments.
Have a plan in place before choosing. Try to
choose a language that you have a genuine
interest in and/or one that will benefit your
future career path.
If you are not as successful the first you, you
can try the other language the next year.
Phillipsburg High School
Elective Programs
~ Unlocking the door to exploring your potential.
Computer Programming
Introduction to Programming GRADES 912
Intermediate Programming GRADES 912
AP Computer Science
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
ELECTIVE
Anyone enjoys
solving problems logically
Anyone interested in Business Information Technology
Anyone interested in Math, Science, Engineering or Technology
Anyone going on to a Science, Engineering or Technology major
GRADES 1012
Computer IT, Networking and
Security
PC Technician, IT Essentials
GRADES 912
Computer Networking and Security 1 GRADES 1012
Computer Networking and Security 2GRADES 1012
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like a career in computer network or cyber security
Anyone interested who would like to get a part time job as a PC technician
Anyone going on to a Computer Engineering or Technology major
Business Management
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Introduction to Business
GRADES 912
Business Management
GRADES 1012
Accounting
GRADES 1012
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like to a career in Business
Anyone interested who would like to work in the school store
Anyone going on to a Business major(Finance, Marketing, Management)
Web Design
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Introduction to Programming
GRADES 912
Web Design
GRADES 912
Advanced Web Design
GRADES 1012
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like to a career in online multi media
Anyone interested in designing multimedia graphics and webpages
Anyone going on to a Multimedia or Game Design major
Automotive Electives
Basic Car Care
Basic Engines
System Maintenance
Advanced Mechanics
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
will own a automobile or machinery
Anyone who enjoys using tools and machines
Anyone who likes maintaining and fixing equipment
Anyone who wants to find out how things work
GRADES 912
GRADES 911
GRADES 1012
GRADES 1112
Engineering and Drafting
Electives
Basic Drafting
GRADES 911
Architecture/Engineering DraftingGRADES 1112
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone thatELECTIVE
thinks they may be interested in Engineering or Architecture as a career
Someone that can visualize things in 3D
Someone with a good imagination, likes puzzles, and enjoys solving problems
Anyone that enjoys using tools or a computer to draw
Woodworking Electives
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Basic Woodworking
GRADES 911
Intermediate Woodworking
GRADES 1112
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone the ELECTIVE
likes to take things apart and put them together
Anyone that has an interest in working with their eyes, hands, and minds
Anyone that likes to work with hand tools and power tools
Someone that likes to start with a plan and finish what they start
Culinary Arts Electives
Culinary Arts I
GRADES 911
Culinary Arts II
GRADES 1012
(Tentative) Restaurant & Hospitality Management
GRADES 1112
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like to have a career in the nutritional field, culinary
or pastry arts.
Anyone who enjoys hands on projects and working with others in lab settings.
Anyone interested in cooking, meal preparation, math measuring and following directions. Math,
Reading, or Science.
Fashion & Design Electives
Sew Cool/Textiles
GRADES 912
Interior Design
GRADES 912
(Tentative) Fashion Merchandising GRADES 1112
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like to have a career in fashion, textiles, or designing living spaces.
Anyone interested who enjoys hands on projects and eager to learn how to sew using a sewing
machine.
Anyone interested in Math, Technology or Art.
Agriculture
Agricultural Science
GRADES 911
Plant Science/Animal Science/Landscape/WildlifeGRADES 912
Agricultural Construction/Vet Science/Floral Design
GRADES 1112
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS
Anyone whoELECTIVE
would like to have a career in Plant or Animal Sciences
Anyone interested who enjoys hands on projects and eager to own their own business
Anyone enjoys the outdoors
We look forward to seeing you at our
Freshman Scheduling Meetings
And
At Freshman Orientation
(more details to follow)
For the entire course of study book and
a copy of this PowerPoint presentation,
please visit the guidance website:
http://www.pburgsd.net/Page/2413
Class of 2021