“Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence"
Counseling Office Director of School Counseling: Alan Powell Mrs. Patti Tarricone : Counseling Secretary x6052 Mrs. Angel Dugan: Counseling Secretary x6053 School Counselor Alpha breakdown (856) 232-9703 Ms. Wendy Calandra (A – Collim) x 6057 Mr. Robert Cooper (Collin – Gai) x 6055 Mr. Sean Ortzman (Gaj – Kem) x 6056 Mrs. Jennifer Harley (Ken – N) x 6058 Ms. Sherry Cappello (N – Se) x 6060 Ms. Lisa Draper (Sf – Z) x 6054 Ms. Nicole Lauri (SAC) Student Assistance Coordinator x 6011 *Counselors will remain for questions* Current Enrollment – 1324 students {T-1207 / H-1244}
Student Tours 1 – Mr. Milavsky – Class Meeting – Café w/Ms. Sciscio (World Lang/Italian) 2 – Mr. Johnson – Fine Arts 3 – Mr. Arena, Mr. O’Donnell & Mr. Smith – Technology 4 – Mr. Ackley – Science Tour Groups School Counselor Alpha breakdown M s. Wendy Calandra (A – E) Mr. Robert Cooper (F – L) Ms. Lisa Draper (M – R) Mr. Sean Ortzman (S – Z)
Timber Creek Regional High School Home of the Chargers!! Timber Creek Administration 2015-16: Principal: Mrs. Mae Robinson Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob Milavsky [Gr. 9] Vice-Principal: Mr. Rob DiMaulo [Gr. 10] Vice-Principal: Mr. Garry Saunders [Gr. 11] Vice-Principal: Mr. Sam Fierra [Gr. 12]
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 – G} x6019 Mr. Michael McIntire: Case Manager {H – PH} x6038 Mrs. Joyce Goulburn Case Manager {PI – Z} x6040 Mrs. Claudia Greve: Out of District Case Manager x4063 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)
LAST MINUTE CHANGES NOT IN YOUR COPY OF THE POWERPOINT Courses Added: Semester - First Aid/CPR Certification - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries - Ecology and Conservation - Marine Science Full Year - Sports Marketing and Management PARCC Info: (Students Take Two Parts) PBA (Performance-Based Assessment) starts March 2, 2015 should only affect 13 days rather than 20 (excluding makeups) EOY (End of Year Assessment) starts April 20, 2015 should only affect 10 days rather than 20 (excluding make-ups) Also: the business card in your folder is really a magnet attendance policy is now number 5200 (special handout)
CURRENT Classes Begin … 7:25~ Classes End … 1:59 Class Periods ~ 45 minutes Between Classes ~ 4 minutes Period 2 begins with 6 minutes of announcements PROPOSED Classes Begin … 7:25~ Classes End … 2:01 Class Periods ~ 55 minutes (period 1 is 60 min) Lunch ~ 50 minutes Between Classes ~ 4 minutes Period 1 begins with 5 minutes of announcements
1 1:00 1 4 3 2 2 0:55 2 1 4 3 3 0:55 3 2 1 4 4 0:50 Charger/Mustang/Tartan Time 5 0:55 5 8 7 6 6 0:55 6 5 8 7 7 0:55 7 6 5 8 Periods that do not meet 4 & 8 3 & 7 2 & 6 1 & 5 Old Schedule OLD Schedule 2015-2016 Sample Week Period Each Day Period Length (min) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1st 0:44 Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry 1 Geometry 2 Pre-engineering 2nd 0:44 Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering 3 Spanish II 3rd 0:44 Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II 4th 0:44 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 4 LUNCH 5th 0:44 English IIA English IIA English IIA English IIA English IIA 5 English IIA 6 US History IA 6th 0:44 US History IA US History IA US History IA US History IA US History IA 7th 0:44 Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed. Physical Ed. 7 Physical Education 8th 0:44 Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology Lab Biology 8 Lab Biology New Schedule NEW Schedule 2015-2016 Sample Week Time Slot Cycles each day Time Slot Length (min) A Day (Mon) B Day (Tues) C Day (Wed) D Day (Thurs) A Day (Fri) 1 1:00 Geometry English IIA Spanish II Pre-Engineering Geometry 1 Geometry 2 Pre-engineering 2 0:55 Pre-Engineering Geometry English IIA Spanish II Pre-Engineering 3 Spanish II 3 0:55 Spanish II Pre-Engineering Geometry English IIA Spanish II 4 0:50 Charger/Mustang/Tartan Time LUNCH 4 English IIA 5 0:55 US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology US History IA LUNCH 5 US History IA 6 0:55 Lab Biology US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology 6 Lab Biology 7 0:55 Study Hall/ELEC Lab Biology US History IA Physical Ed. Study Hall/ELEC 7 Study Hall/ELECTIVE 8 Physical Education
Meet all NJ requirements for PARCC and other state assessments Students MUST earn 130 credits / both required and elective courses 130 credits starts with class of 2017 Successfully complete the following: 4 years of English 4 years of Health & Physical Education 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 3 years of Science – including at least five credits in laboratory biology/life science or the content equivalent and one additional laboratory/inquiry- based science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science, or physics 2 years of US History and 1 year of World History – integration of civics, economics, geography and global content in all course offerings. 40 hour service learning project (grades 10-11) 1 Year of 21 st Century Life and Careers, or Career Technical Education 1 Year of Visual/Performing Arts 1 Year of World Language 1/2 year of Financial Literacy 1/2 year of Career Education (infused) E-Portfolio Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy #5200 *Listed above are the minimum requirements for graduation* (special handout)
Testing PARCC : Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers *Students may need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation PBA (Performance-Based Assessment) & EOY (End of Year Assessment) Each has a 20 day testing window 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) Students need to take this test seriously as it may be used for placement purposes. Kaplan Challenge: Grade 9 Prepares students for the revised SAT (10/2016) and revised PSAT (10/2015) SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test – (Free Spring Test For Juniors) AP: Advanced Placement Tests – (Free For Courses Offered)
Course Selection Changes All requests to change a student’s course selections must be completed by June 15, 2015. Students who are not proficient on the Math or Language Arts section(s) of the 2015 state testing program 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. These changes may occur in August. Students will be notified by mail if these changes should occur.
Grade 9 – Typical Courses Schedule English World History Mathematics Science Financial Literacy (SEM) w/ Innovative Engineering, Practical Computer Applications or Music Appreciation Health (qtr)/Physical Education (3 qtrs) World Language – may start in 9 th or 10 th grade Band & Vocal students assigned to those courses Lunch
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health US History I US History II Mathematics Mathematics Science Science 1 Arts & 1 Tech Requirement World Language may continue
Numerical Letter College Prep & Honors AP Courses Average Grade Accelerated Courses Courses 93-100 A 4.00 5.00 5.00 90-92 A- 3.67 4.67 4.67 87-89 B+ 3.33 4.33 4.33 83-86 B 3.00 4.00 4.00 80-82 B- 2.67 3.67 3.67 77-79 C+ 2.33 3.33 3.33 73-76 C 2.00 3.00 3.00 70-72 C- 1.67 2.67 2.67 67-69 D+ 1.33 2.33 2.33 65-66 D 1.00 2.00 2.00 Below 65 F 0.00 0.00 0.00
Students in grades 9, 10, & 11 must carry a minimum of 30 credits per year???? (34.5 & 35 credits is standard) Movement to Grade 10 = 25 Credits Movement to Grade 11 = 55 Credits Movement to Grade 12 = 80 Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 130+ Credits = Graduation!
English 4 Units World Language 2 Units Mathematics 3 Units Lab Science (at least 2) 2 Units Social Studies 3 Units Electives 2 Units TOTAL OF 16+ CARNEGIE UNITS * Please keep in mind these number reflect MINIMUMS. Students, parents and counselors will work together, assisting students to meet the appropriate minimums, for specific colleges and universities.
On December 15 th , the TC counselors visited with your children at Ann Mullen Middle School. At that time, each student was handed an assortment of papers explaining the scheduling process. Students were reminded that all requests to change courses must be completed by June 15, 2015. The Program of Studies is always available on our district and school websites at www.bhprsd.org
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