Hawthorne High School Scheduling and Course Selection Class of 2024
SCHEDULING DATES Presentation to 8 th Graders on Scheduling Process: January 29th & January 30th Scheduling: February 3rd - February 7th High School Counselors will be meeting with all 8 th grade students to schedule their Freshman classes at Lincoln Middle School on the above dates. Parents and Guardians all received invitation letters with their child’s appointment date and time. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend! In the event of snow- correspondence will be provided with your rescheduled date and time.
What to Expect ● Meet and Greet with Hawthorne High School School Counselors ● Discuss Small Learning Communities ● Review Academic Classes ○ All Academic Placements Made by Current 8th Grade Teachers ● Selection of Electives
Hawthorne High School Guidance Department Ms. Christine Wegert Mr. John Codomo Mr. Michael Galluccio Mrs. Christine Zakk Director of School Counselor Counselor Counselor Counseling Services
The Counselor’s Role…...What Do We Do?? We work with your child all four years of high school, focusing on... Academic Counseling Social/Emotional Counseling College Counseling Career Counseling Your student’s counselor will be meeting with your child multiple times during their freshman year to make sure they are staying on track!
Small Learning Communities at Hawthorne High School • C-STEM & Information Technology • Business Administration • Communication & The Arts • Government & Social Sciences Please note that the Small Learning Community pathways are suggested courses based on career interest. Students are not locked into a SLC and may select any course as long as they have met all requirements and prerequisites
Small Learning Communities are opportunities for students to design an educational program aligned with possible post-secondary college or career interests. Elective course clusters are sequenced for students to follow a career path. Students can select their rigorous required courses and electives to create a “mini-major” or concentration of courses that will be helpful as they pursue post-secondary opportunities. Please note that students may opt to choose a variety of elective courses to explore potential opportunities
Small Learning Communities ● What is your favorite subject in school? ● Have you thought about a career or profession you would like to pursue? ● What do you enjoy doing? ● What don’t you enjoy doing? ● What are some of your skills?
Hawthorne High School Four Year Framework
Freshman Credits Sophomore Credits Junior Credits Senior Credits English I 5 English II 5 English III 5 English IV 5 World History 5 US History I 5 US History II 5 Optional History 5 Algebra I/ 5 Geometry/ 5 Algebra II/ Pre 5 Optional 5 Geometry Algebra II Calculus Mathematics Biology 5 Chemistry 5 Physics 5 Optional Science 5 Phys. Ed/ Health 5 Phys. Ed/ 5 Phys. Ed/ Health 5 Phys. Ed/ Health 5 Driver’s Ed World Language 5 Recommended 5 Optional World 5 Optional World 5 World Language Language Language Visual and 5 21st Century 5 Personal Finance 2.5 Elective 5 Performing Art Career Elective Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5
Why Are We Taking All These Classes?
Graduation Required Courses ● - 4 years of English Requirements - 4 years of Physical Education/Health - 3 years of History - 3 years of Math - 3 years of Science - 1 year of World Language (Spanish or Italian) - 2 years are required for college bound students - 2.5 credits of Personal Finance - 5 credits of Visual & Performing Art - 5 credits of Practical/Career Art 140 Credits ● Passing score on NJSLA or other ● alternative assessments
TYPICAL 9 TH GRADE SCHEDULE ● English I ● World History ● Algebra I or Geometry ● Biology ● Lunch ● Physical Education/Health ● World Language ● 2 Additional Electives Students in Special Education Programs will be placed in the above classes based on their IEP
Course Placement Students must meet two of the three measures in order to be eligible for the course ENGLISH I ENGLISH I CP: No specific requirement ENGLISH I HONORS: Current teacher recommendation Current class average of 90 or above at time of recommendation NJSLA ELA score of 750 or above
Course Placement WORLD HISTORY WORLD HISTORY CP: No specific requirement WORLD HISTORY HONORS: Current teacher recommendation Current class average of 90 or above at time of recommendation NJSLA ELA score of 750 or above
Course Placement BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CP: No specific requirement BIOLOGY HONORS: Current teacher recommendation Current class average of 90 or above in 8th grade Science, or 85 or above in 8th grade Advanced Science
Course Placement ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY ALGEBRA I CP: No specific requirement GEOMETRY CP: Successful completion of Algebra I in 8th grade GEOMETRY HONORS: Current teacher recommendation Current class average of a 90 or above at time of recommendation Math NJSLA score of a 750 or higher
Appeals Process Each year, students receive recommendations for the courses that they should take the following school year. Student placement is based upon the recommendation of their current teachers, their current level of academic performance, and standardized testing measures. Students are permitted a maximum of two appeals per school year if they feel that they are not recommended for a class they desire. Rising Freshman are HIGHLY encouraged to take the courses they have been recommended for. Course recommendations take into account your current performance and knowledge of the rigor of the future course. However, if you choose to appeal a recommendation, the below google form must be completed no later than February 28th. Appeal Form, Rising Freshman
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish Italian Spanish I Italian I World Cultures World Cultures Spanish II Italian II Spanish III H Italian III H Spanish IV H Italian IV H AP Spanish AP Italian
Visual & Performing Art Elective Selections Band I Broadcasting Chorus I Ceramics/Sculpture Drama Guitar I/Guitar II Introduction to Art Introduction to Media Arts Music Theory I/ Music Theory II
Additional Elective Selections ofgered to Freshman Computer Programing and Design Business and Personal Law/Investment Strategies Culinary Arts I History of Human Behavior Law Rights & Responsibilities/Legal Issues in the 21st Century Marketing in the 21st Century/Sports and Entertainment Marketing Public Speaking and Debate/Study of Film STEM: Design and Process
21st Century Career & Visual Performing Arts Electives You must complete one course from each of these elective categories to graduate from high school. More options become available in each category as you progress through high school. Most electives meet the criteria to satisfy one of these categories; however, some electives do not, and are considered general electives.
PERSONAL FINANCE The State of New Jersey requires 2.5 credits in financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy (effective with the 2010-2011 9th grade class). Students at Hawthorne High School fulfill this requirement during their junior year by taking the course: Personal Finance
Set Academic Goals What do you want to achieve in your school career? What do you want to do after high school? Keep goals REALISTIC, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Are you struggling in a class? Go for extra help. All teachers have extra help schedules ● Always ask for clarification if you don’t understand something ● Arrive on time to class every day! ● Turn in every homework assignment ● Tutoring – National Honor Society ● Hawthorne High School uses the RTI model to identify struggling students. ● Resources such as IXL are utilized to strengthen students skills
Looking forward: Make the most of your High School career!
Dual Enrollment Courses at HHS Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while simultaneously taking an approved high school course. Credits earned are recognized as high school credits toward graduation, but are also entered onto the student's permanent FDU/Seton Hall/PCCC transcript. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY SETON HALL UNIVERSITY AP Biology *Advanced Media Arts AP Environmental Science AP Computer Science AP Italian *Pre AP US History I *Italian IV Honors *Broadcasting II AP Physics I PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE *Tomorrow's Teachers *Criminal Justice *College Algebra - after school program Students taking approved courses were provided information in September about Dual Enrollment and how to register if interested. We encourage you to visit each school's website for further information and of course contact the Guidance Office.
STEM Highlights ▪ Makerspace Course Highlights ▪ 7 3D Printers ● STEM Design and Process ▪ Virtual Reality Goggles ● Computer Programing and Design ▪ Coding Kits ● PYTHON ▪ Electric Circuit Boards ● Cybersecurity* ● Introduction to Engineering* ▪ Micro-Computer Robotics ● AP Computer Science Principles ▪ Lego Mindcraft ● AP Computer Science A ▪ Robotics Club
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