Freshmen Scheduling Assembly February 6, 2019 Graduation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Freshmen Scheduling Assembly February 6, 2019

Graduation Requirements State Assessments Class of 2021 and Beyond English Language Arts Mathematics Take and Pass Take and Pass First Pathway PARCC ELA Grade 10 PARCC Algebra 1** Second Pathway Meet the criteria of the Meet the criteria of the This pathway is only available if NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals NJ DOE Portfolio Appeals a student takes all PARCC tests associated with the high school for ELA for Math leveled courses for which they are eligible* * “Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high school level course for which there is a PARCC test and receive a valid score. This includes all of these courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, English 9, English 10, and English 11. ** The NJ DOE is providing flexibility to meet the math assessment requirements for students in the Classes of 2020 and 2021 who completed an Algebra 1 course prior to September 6, 2016 effective date of the new high school assessment regulations.

Graduation Requirements Course Work Subject Required Coursework English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent Language Arts Literacy Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 AND Geometry AND Mathematics a third math that builds on Algebra 1 and Geometry Three Credit Years - Including Biology AND Chemistry AND LAB Science either Physics or Environmental Science Three Credit Years – Including US History 1 AND US History 2 Social Studies AND World History 1 year minimum World Language 1 year minimum Visual or Performing Arts 21 st Century Life and Careers 1 year minimum Every year enrolled in high school Physical Education / Health 1 semester minimum – Financial Literacy Course or Financial Literacy 1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)

Graduation Requirements Credits Subject Required Language Arts Literacy 20 credits Mathematics 15 credits LAB Science 15 credits Social Studies 15 credits World Language 5 credits Physical Education / Health 20 credits Financial Literacy 2.5 credits Visual or Performing Art 5 credits 21 st Century Life and Career 5 credits CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK 102.5 credits CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 125 credits

Graduation Requirements Service Learning Service Learning 20 Hours Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by the beginning of senior year in order to participate in the following: • Sports • Clubs • Activities • Graduation Ceremonies

High School Diploma • Passed required State Assessments • Required Course Work • 125 credits • 20 hours Service Learning

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

There Are 11 Primary Application Factors That Admissions Committees Consider

RESUME What Colleges Look For

SAT vs. ACT • SAT is an aptitute test that predicts how well you will do in college • ACT is an achievement test that is curriculum based • Most colleges will take either SAT or ACT with writing.

SAT vs. ACT SAT: 3 sections • Critical Reading • Math • Writing (optional) • Possible score of 1600 – 800 on each section • 3 hours OR 3 hours and 50 minutes (+ writing) Taken: • June of Junior year • October of Senior year

SAT vs. ACT ACT: 5 sections • English • Math • Reading • Science • Optional Writing Section • Possible score of 36, 12 for writing • 2 hours and 55 minutes OR 3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)

SAT II Subject Tests • Required at more competitive schools • Up to 3 hour long tests per sitting Tests offered: Literature US History Math – Level 1 Math – Level 2 Biology Chemistry Physics Taken: May – that you are enrolled in AP Course

www.collegeboard.com Test Date Test Regular Registration Date March 9, 2019 SAT I February 8, 2019 May 4, 2019 SAT I and Subject Test April 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 SAT I and Subject Test May 3, 2019 www.act.org Test Date Test Regular Registration Date February 9, 2019 With and Without Writing January 11, 2019 April 13, 2019 With and Without Writing March 8, 2019 June 8, 2019 With and Without Writing May 3, 2019 July 13, 2019 With and Without Writing June 14, 2019

Carnegie Units • Also referred to as College Entrance Units (CEU) or Academic Units • Acceptable units are determined by the colleges and are given for academic preparatory courses only: English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Languages • Sixteen units make up the usual college minimum requirements.

Electives • An elective course is any course other than that defined required course. • Enrich your background • Complete the entrance requirements for specific types of schools or colleges • Offer experiences in areas of special talent. • Selection should be based on your needs, goals, capacities, and interests.

Suggested Program of Study Subject Most Highly / Very Competitive Less County Area Competitive Competitive Competitive College English 4-5 4 4 4 4 Math 4-5 4-5 3-4 3 3 Lab 4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3 Science Social 4-5 3-5 3-4 3 3 Studies World 4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1 Language Total Carnegie 20-25 17-22 16-20 15 14 Units

NJ Stars • Top 15% of the graduating class • College-- FREE for 2 Years • Matriculate into any NJ College or University (with appropriate GPA)

Athletic Eligibility Student needs 30 credit minimum to participate in fall sports/clubs!

COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS

Course Differentiation Level B Level A ■ ■ College Preparatory Pacing is faster than Level B ❑ ❑ Program Advanced Placement (AP) ■ Honors College level course ■ ❑ Summer assignments and Summer assignments and ❑ ❑ projects expected projects required Rigor of program is more Curriculum is approved by ❑ ❑ advanced College Board Most rigorous program ❑ Required to take AP Exams ❑

COURSE PLACEMENT CURRENT LEVEL GRADE PARCC LEVEL CHANGE REQUIREMENT SCORE Level B Level A 88 Minimum of 750 Level 4 Course Placement Level A Level A 80 Minimum of 750 Level 4 (Math and Science) Level A Level A 85 Minimum of 750 (English and Social Studies) Level 4 Level A Honors 93 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Level A AP 93 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Honors Honors 85 Minimum of 770 Level 4 Honors AP 90 Minimum of 770 Level 4

APPEALS PROCESS ➢ Parent/Guardian writes letter requesting level change ➢ Letter is submitted to School Counselor by March 15, 2019 ➢ Directors review each request and decisions are made by March 22, 2019 ➢ Schedule change is made if approved

APPEALS PROCESS Continued If student’s level change is not granted: ➢ Student and parent complete an Appeal Level Change Request Form ➢ Form is returned to School Counselor by March 27, 2019 ➢ Student is waived into the course However, must remain in course for the year regardless of academic performance

FORM DEADLINE NO forms will be accepted after the March 27, 2019 deadline ✓ Course Request Sheet ✓ AP Contracts ✓ Level Change Requests ✓ Dropping of a Carnegie Unit

COURSE OFFERINGS

Advanced Placement Classes • English Language • Calculus AB • English Literature • Calculus BC • Statistics • US History • Biology • European History • Chemistry • Government & Politics • Physics 1 • Psychology • Physics 2 • Human Geography • Microeconomics • Music Theory • Macroeconomics • Studio Art: Drawing • Studio Art: 2D Design • Computer Science Principles AP CONTRACT REQUIRED • Computer Science A

English Offerings ELECTIVES REQUIRED COURSEWORK Fiction into Film ■ English 9 ■ Public Speaking ■ English 10 ■ Poetry Writing ■ Creative Writing ■ Detective Fiction / Horror ■ Literature NEW Art of Research / Career ■ Writing

MATHEMATICS Requirements ■ Algebra 1 ■ Geometry ■ Algebra 2 ■ Algebra 2 / PreCalc

Science GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ● Biology ● Chemistry ELECTIVE: ● Scientific Research Design Methods

Social Studies Requirements ■ World History ■ United States History 1 ■ AP / Honors United States History I

Social Studies Electives ■ African American History ■ Global Citizenship ■ AP Human Geography

World Language ■ Spanish ■ French ■ Italian ■ Latin

Physical Education / Health 3 Marking Period Electives NEW PROCESS ■ Basketball Volleyball ■ Ice Skating Wellness ■ Table Tennis Weight Room AND 1 Marking Period ■ Health

21 st Century Life and Career: Business Management and Administration ● Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business) ● 21 st Century Business Survival Skills (Linked with Business Technology) ● Business Law 1

21 st Century Life and Career Marketing ● Marketing (Linked with E-Marketing) ● E-Marketing (Linked with Marketing Communication)

21 st Century Life and Career: Finance ● Accounting 1 ● Intro to Stocks and Investments

21 st Century Life and Career: Hospitality & Tourism ● Intro to Travel and Tourism (Linked with Intro to Cruise Industry) ● Intro to the Cruise Industry (Linked with Travel and Tourism)

21 st Century Life and Career: Health Science ● Dynamics of Public Health Services ● Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing ● Clinical Health Skills