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WELCOME CLASS OF 2018! Home of the Mustangs “Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence”

Administrative Team  Mrs. Melissa Sheppard , Principal  Mr. Thomas Ambrose , Vice Principal  Mrs. Therese Bonmati , Vice Principal  Mr. Harold Little , Vice Principal  Mr. Anthony Tarsatana , Vice Principal

Class Presidents  Derek Cano, Junior Class President  Zack Billingham, Sophomore Class President  Review speech prior to presentations

School Counseling Department  Ms. Jennifer Grimaldi, Director of Counseling  Mrs. Paulette Kohout A – Con  Mrs. Jill Dorio Coo – Gi  Mr. Robert Lanzilotta Gl – K  Mr. Michael Maitag L – N  Mrs. Margaret Picollo O – San  Mrs. Barbara Rusignuolo Sao – Z  Ms. Holly Fertel Student Assistance Coordinator  Mrs. Maryann Miller Administrative Assistant  Mrs. Janet McCarthy Administrative Assistant

Evening Schedule  6 Rotation Groups for Students:  Divide by High School Counselor  Mrs. Paulette Kohout A – Con  Mrs. Jill Dorio Coo – Gi  Mr. Robert Lanzilotta Gl – K  Mr. Michael Maitag L – N  Mrs. Margaret Picollo O – San  Mrs. Barbara Rusignuolo Sao – Z  Refrain from cell phone use  Cooperate and stay in your assigned group  Have fun!

Mr. Breuer & Freshmen  Advice from current 9 th grade students on how to be successful in your first year of high school

Scheduling Process  High School Counselors visited middle schools in December:  Program of Studies  www.bhprsd.org/triton > Academics > Program of Studies  Sample 9 th grade schedule  “What to do after 2” list  Registration form

Scheduling Process (Continued)  High School Counselors mail home course selection letter and form:  Help your child make all necessary course selections  Return the completed course selection form and registration form by February 9th deadline  Questions regarding the scheduling process or your child’s courses contact the Triton Counseling Office  Changes to course selection must be requested by June 15 th

High School Overview  Total Enrollment – 1,272 students  School Day – 7:25 AM to 1:59 PM  8 periods – 43 minutes long  Homeroom  SSR  Between Classes – 4 minutes

Attendance Policy  Vice Principal & Student Handbook:  Excused  Unexcused  Credit Completion  No Credit Status

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Graduation Requirements May need to meet NJ requirements for PARCC  Earn at least 120 credits total of required and elective courses  Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy 5113  Successfully complete the following:   4 years of English  4 years of Physical Education & Health  3 years of Mathematics – Algebra I and Geometry or the content equivalent and a third year of math that builds on these concepts  3 years of Science – At least five credits in laboratory biology 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  1 Year of 21st Century Life and Career 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 All years listed above are the minimum amount required 

Testing  PARCC – Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers  May need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation  NJBCT – New Jersey Biology Competency Test  Take this assessment the year they take their first Biology course  PSAT – Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test  Tested in Grades 10 & 11  Take seriously since it may be used for placement purposes

Important Scheduling Information NJ ASK 7 scores  7th Grade report card  8th Grade 1st marking period/trimester grades  Current course placement  IQ scores  Course recommendations may change after June due to:   8th Grade final report card  NJ ASK 8 scores  If a student scores partially proficient in language arts or mathematics they may be placed in one of the following courses in place of their electives:  Reading Enhancement  Math Enhancement Early remediation = Success on the PARCC   Notification of these schedule changes will come in August by letter

Honors Selection  Grade 9 Honors selections are determined by district supervisors, as per district guidelines noted in POS  Indicated on course selection form  Maximum number of Honors classes in grades 9 and 10 is four: English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science  In most cases, future valedictorians and salutatorians have had the maximum number of Honors/AP classes in all grade levels:  If this is the goal, a fifth Honors/AP class should be considered both junior and senior years  Ranking is determined by Board Policy 2624

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Impact of Graduation Requirements – Grade 9 Sample Schedule 1 English 2 World History 3 Mathematics 4 Science 5 Lunch 6 Physical Education & Health World Language may start in 9 th or 10 th Grade 7  Art & Design I, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Guitar,  Theatre Arts or Skills for Living 8 Financial Literacy (semester) & Innovative Engineering, Practical Computer Applications or Music Appreciation (semester)  All students should have ¼ of their elective requirements

Impact of Graduation Requirements – Grade 9 Sample Schedule (continued)  If Concert Band, Vocal Music or Concert Choir is selected, your child will not have room in their schedule for both Financial Literacy and a World Language  The omitted course must be made up in a future grade  If your child wishes to take all classes and skip lunch, you must contact your child’s high school counselor

Impact of Graduation Requirements – Sample Schedules Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 1 English English English 2 US History I US History II 3 Mathematics Mathematics 4 Science Science 5 Lunch 6 Elective Requirements 7 Physical Education & Health World Language may start in 9 th or 10 th Grade 8  Senior Year = Open Periods Student interest in courses, 4 th year of math may be required,  Alternative HS Assessments, etc.

Impact of Graduation Requirements – Honors/AP Sample Schedules Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 1 English English English 2 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics 3 US History I US History II 4 Science Science Science 5 Science Lab with ¼ Science Lab with ¼ Science Lab with ¼ Elective Elective Elective Requirement Requirement Requirement 6 Lunch 7 Physical Education & Health 8 World Language  Senior Year = Open Periods Students usually take additional AP/Honors courses in Mathematics,  Science or Social Studies

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AP & Honors Offerings ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGE ENGLISH I WORLD H/C GEOMETRY LAB BIO HONORS FRENCH III HONORS HONORS HONORS HONORS ENGLISH II US HISTORY I ALGEBRA II LAB CHEMISTRY FRENCH IV HONORS HONORS HONORS HONORS HONORS AP LANG & AP US HISTORY II PRE-CALCULUS AP BIOLOGY ITALIAN III COMP HONORS HONORS AP LIT & AP GOV & POLITICS AP CALCULUS AB AP CHEMISTRY ITALIAN IV COMP HONORS AP PSYCHOLOGY AP STATISTICS AP PHYSICS SPANISH III HONORS AP SPANISH IV ENVIRONMENTAL HONORS SCIENCE 4 – 2 AP 5 – 3 AP 5 – 2 AP 6 – 4 AP 6 – 0 AP

Grading System (Proposed) Numeric Letter Regular Honors AP Course Average Grade Course Course 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

Honor Society National Honor Society  Sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals  Recognizes students who have exemplified the qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and service  Be a member of junior or senior class  Have cumulative GPA 3.5 or higher  Exhibit service to school and community  Obtain faculty letters that attest to above qualities

Class of 2018 Credit Requirements  Students in Grades 9, 10 & 11 must carry a minimum of 30 credits per year  Movement to Grade 10 = 25 credits  Movement to Grade 11 = 55 credits  Movement to Grade 12 = 80 credits ______________________________ 120+ Credits = Graduation

Minimum 4-Year College Requirements  English 4 Units  Social Studies 3 Units  Mathematics 3 Units  Lab Science(at least 2) 2 Units  World Language 2 Units  Electives 2 Units __________________________ Total of 16+ Carnegie Units