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North Hunterdon High School Course Selection and Registration

Scheduling Process • Your registration forms have been given to NHHS. They were due to the high school by November 20 th . • Before winter break, a draft of your scheduling contract with your course recommendations will be given to you to take home and review. • Your job over winter break is to decide upon your world language choice, 2 electives, and 2 alternate electives. • The final scheduling contract is to be completed with Mrs. Casellini (formerly Ms. Barrett) beginning January 4 th by appointment • Appointment schedule will be posted on the counselor’s office door and passes will be given to homeroom teachers • Come to your appointment prepared – with world language choice – 2 elective choices – 2 alternates • After your appointment, you will take your final contract home to be signed by your parent/guardian. • Contracts must be signed and returned by Thursday, January 14 th . Mrs. Casellini will be bringing them to NHHS on Friday, January 15 th . They will not be accepted after this date so please plan accordingly. Be aware of weather forecasts that may impact you getting your course contract to school!

Guide Abbreviations • CP – College Preparatory • Adv.-Advanced • H – Honors • AP – Advanced Placement • Cr. – Credits • wks. – Weeks • Wt. – Weighted • Sug. Pre – Suggested Prerequisites • V – Voorhees Only • N – North Only • N/V – North and Voorhees

Freshman Requirements Freshman must take a minimum of 35 credits Math (Algebra or Geometry) Full Year 5 Cr. + Physics Full Year 5 Cr. + English Full Year 5 Cr. Early Amer. History Full Year 5 Cr. World Language Full Year 5 Cr. Lunch (20 or 40 min) Full Year 0 Cr. Physical Education ½ Year 2.5 Cr. Health ½ Year 2.5 Cr. Financial Literacy ½ Year 2.5 Cr. Comm. Dig. Literacy ½ Year 2.5 Cr. Elective* ? ? *Most electives are ½ year (2.5 Cr.) but some are full year (5 Cr.) such as band or choir

Daily Schedule • 1 module = 20 minutes • 2 modules = 40 minutes (1 period) Mods Semester 1 Semester 2 • In one day, students will have 18 Modules 1-2 Algebra 1 (2.5) Algebra 1 (2.5) (9 periods) 3-4 Early American History (2.5) Early American History (2.5) 5-6 PE (2.5) Health (2.5) 7-8 Lunch (0) Lunch (0) – Most classes are 2 mods/40 minutes 9-10 World Language (2.5) World Language (2.5) 11-12 English I (2.5) English I (2.5) – Some classes are 3 mods/60 minutes 13-14 CDL (2.5) Financial Literacy (2.5) • Honors Physics, Algebra II/Trigonometry 15-16 Physics (2.5) Physics (2.5) 17-18 Elective (2.5) Elective (2.5) • May get 20 minute vs. 40 minute lunch Sample Schedule with 40 credits

Course Credits 1 year = 2 semesters Semester 1 Semester 2 ½ Year ½ Year 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits 35+ Credits 1 Full Year 5+ Credits • A few classes are 7.5+ credits – Honors Physics, Algebra II/Trig – AP Physics = 10 credits

Graduation Requirements You will need at least 120 credits to graduate • • English -20 credits (English I, II, III, IV) – Communication and Digital Literacy (Required 9th grade English Course)-2.5 credits • Science -15 credits (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) • Math -15 credits (5 credits in Algebra I, 5 credits in Geometry, and 5 credits in advanced math that includes Algebra II topics) • Social Studies -15 credits (Early American History, Modern American History, World History) – Financial Literacy (Required 9 th grade Social Studies Course)-2.5 credits • World Language -5 credits, or 1 year (2-3 years recommended) • Practical Arts -5 credits • Fine Arts -5 credits • PE/HEALTH -20 credits • www.nhvweb.net

Graduation Requirements PRACTICAL ARTS PHYS ED/ HEALTH 5 credits FINE ARTS 20 credits 5 credits *Driver’s Ed HISTORY ENGLISH 15 credits 20 credits *Financial Lit. *Comm. Dig. Lit. 2.5 credits 2.5 credits WORLD SCIENCE MATH LANGUAGE 15 credits 15 credits 5 credits (5 credits in Algebra

Communication & Digital Literacy • Required (2.5 Cr.) • English Department Class • Taken freshman year • Teaches basic skills across the curriculum, including: – basic literacy in reading, writing, listening, speaking, informational literacies, economics, technology, mathematics, visual, global, and multicultural studies

Financial Literacy • Required (2.5 Cr.) • Social Studies Class • Money Matters Units: – Career Exploration – Paycheck & Taxes – Planning & Money Management – Savings & Investments – Charitable giving – Credit & Debt – Risk Management – Insurance

Course Levels • Ease-in approach College Prep Advanced • (CP) (Adv.) Most challenging level in which you can realistically succeed • Maintain A/B average • Balance • Not fixed • Please note: they have Advanced Honors/ changed the names of courses. Placement Weighted (H/Wt.) General classes will now be (AP) called CP and CP classes will now be called Advanced.

Freshman Placement 7th grade 8th grade NJASK final Marking Period 1 scores Grades grades Your Freshman Teacher Recs Placement

Placement • If you do not agree with your placement, first • Be your own advocate • Try to understand why you were recommended for that level • Come see me! • Scheduling overrides may only be completed by the high school guidance office

College Prep (CP) • Common courses for freshmen • More direct support • Smaller classes • Slower pace

Advanced (Adv.) • Common courses for freshmen • Should be at least a “ B ” student • Independent work/study habits • Teacher recommendation required

Honors • For students with VERY STRONG academic records • “ A ” students • Self-motivated and strong work ethic • Willing to do more homework • Teacher recommendation required • Weighted GPA

Advanced Placement (AP) • Only AP Physics B (non- calculus based) is offered freshman year • Extremely rigorous and fast-paced • Only for HIGHLY motivated and capable students • Scoring high on final exam may grant college credit

Math • Algebra before Geometry • Freshman courses – Algebra I CP – Supplemental Algebra – <70 OHAPT – Advanced Algebra I – Geometry (Advanced) – Geometry (H/Wt)

Math and Science Linked Math drives science

Science • CP Physics (Lab) – Pre-Algebra/Algebra I CP • Advanced Physics (Lab) – Advanced Algebra I – Advanced Geometry • Honors Physics (Lab) – Rec for H Geometry • AP Physics B (Lab) – Honors Alg II/Trig

World Languages • Each class is 1 year (5 Cr.) • Choices: – Spanish, French German, Latin • Spanish II – teacher recommendation • 1 year grad. requirement • 3+ for college (mastery)

Electives • 5 credits • 5 credits • Business • Art • Family & Consumer Science • Music • Technology Education • Performing Arts • Freshman cannot take cooking courses at NHHS

Changing Levels • Placement levels can change in either directions • You may take CP or Advanced classes freshman year and then move up in most subject areas sophomore year

Get Involved • To be eligible for the second semester of sports (Spring season) a student must be passing 15.0 credits at the conclusion of the first semester • Clubs • Activities

Polytech Programs • Hunterdon County Polytech website: www.hcpolytech.org • Lead directly to work (construction, automotives, cosmetology, etc.) • College-bound, professional career focus (teaching, law enforcement, health sciences, commercial arts, culinary arts, etc.) • Scheduled by your high school guidance counselor • AM/PM schedule depends on program • Fulfills the Practical Arts requirement • Open to Juniors & Seniors • Includes transportation • Highly competitive • Plan ahead!

Important Dates • From today until your appointment – Start thinking about what world language, electives, and alternates you may be interested in – Before winter break, you will get a draft of your course selections – I will begin meeting with students on January 4 th for appointments to finalize your schedules. You will take these home for parent signature. • Thursday, January 14 th – SIGNED SCHEDULES ARE DUE • January 19-February 9, 2016 – Parent appointments available with NHHS counselors (call 908-713- 4130) • March, 2016 – Course request verification sheets mailed home

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