WELCOME TO PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 8th GRADE SCHEDULING CLASS OF 2023
PHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Ms. Maggie E. Dock Mr. Beahn, Grades 10-12 Mrs. Craig (SAC) Interim Director of Guidance (908) 454 3400 x7032 (908) 454 3400 x7039 (908) 454-3499 x7031 beahn.brandon@pburgsd.net craig.amy@pburgsd.net dock.maggie@pburgsd.net Mr. Clarke, Freshman Mrs. Orta, Grades 10-12 Mrs. Swick (SAC) (908) 454-3400 x7036 (908) 454-3400 x7034 (908) 454-3400 x7035 clarke.christopher@pburgsd.net orta.sarina@pburgsd.net swick.jan@pburgsd.net Mrs. Castagnoli, Grades 10-12 Ms. Parkansky, Grades 10-12 Ms. April Poretta (908) 454-3400 x7037 (908) 454-3400 x7033 (908) 454-3400 x2060 castagnoli.terri@pburgsd.net parkansky.ashley@pburgsd.net poretta.april@pburgsd.net Mrs. Honey, Secretary Mrs. Garrison, Secretary (908) 454-3400 x7030 (908) 454-3400 x7038 honey.lisa@pbursd.net garrison.lynn@pburgsd.net
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Phillipsburg High School Class of 2023 Orientation Scheduling Procedure & Updates JANUARY, 2019 Student/parent review of the Program of Studies https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1629799 and Electives prior to Scheduling Conferences https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1633821 Class of 2023 Orientation Level Placement Determinations Made by current teachers using Matrices that have been developed by each PHS department FEBRUARY, 2019 Scheduling Conferences/Workshops https://phs.pburgsd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1193969&type=d&pREC_ID=1633821 Level placements are reviewed and electives are chosen MARCH, 2019 Placement Appeal Determinations * To have your child's level placement in a course reconsidered, a Placement Appeal Form must be submitted to your counselor within one week of your scheduling conferences. Following a review by the committee, you will receive an email with the decision.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 are 120 total credits. All 9th graders must take 35 credits which include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health and PE and 5 credits of electives and have the option to be scheduled into one study hall each semester. English-20 credits Science-15 credits (5 Credits in Biology, 5 credits in either Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and 5 credits in an additional lab science ) World Language-5 credits Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy – 2.5 credits Physical Education Health & Safety-20 credits Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits including Driver Education 21 st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical Mathematics-15 credits Education- 5 credits (5 credits in Algebra, 5 credits in Geometry and 5 credits in an additional math that builds upon these two courses) Social Studies-15 credits (must include US History 1, 2, and World History)
DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES~ Earn FREE College Credits WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AP Biology AP Statistics AP Spanish Honors American Law AP Env Science AP Calculus AB/BC AP Art Studio-2D Design Studies AP Chemistry AP Microeconomics Drawing & Sketching CP Sociology AP Physics Honors Pre-Calc Painting AP Computer Science Honors Biology Honors Algebra I AP World History Accounting Honors Physics CP Pre-Calculus AP US History Intro to Business CP Biology CP Algebra II AP European History Intro to Marketing CP Forensic Science AP English Literature AP Gov’t & Pol Science Accounting 9th Grade Courses: Honors Algebra I~ CP/Honors Biology~ Intro to Business /H *Phillipsburg Middle School Students who are enrolled in Honors Algebra are eligible for WCCC credits* CENTENARY UNIVERSITY Honors Social Media Marketing Introduction to Sustainable Practices Sustainability Assessment Centenary Professor in Residence Program
Guidance Department College & Career Center College & Career Presentations Instant-Decision Days Volunteer Programs Resource & Information Booklets Financial Aid Workshops Scholarship information Coordinate College Tours Naviance Testing information “Connect with College & Careers” Days SHARP and School-Based Youth Services (SBYS) •SHARP is a Student Assistance Program that includes Student Assistance Counselors and School Based Youth Services Counselors who address both substance abuse and mental health concerns in our student community. •Prevention, early identification and intervention services for substance use disorder and mental health concerns are provided to students who are in need of such support. •Referral to the SHARP/SBYS Program can be made by the students themselves, staff, parents, or by other concerned individuals
English 4 years of English required (5 credits each) ● Honors, College, Applied ● Advanced Placement courses offered to upper classmen ● AP Language ○ AP Literature ○ SAT preparatory classes offered (Extra-curricular) ● College Prep English I Honors English I Rigorous and higher expectations at this level ● Accelerated pace and greater depth of ● Academic student ● analysis Moderate pace ● Summer reading (two novels; literary ● Class notes, regular homework, vocabulary, ● analysis) research paper, etc. Vocabulary (double units, cumulative testing, ● etc.) Research and Literary Analysis (length and ● depth) Supplemental, independent reading (book ● and test date issued – no further class discussion or notes)
Freshman Fine & Performing Arts Electives Drama Jazz Ensemble ● ● Visual Arts 1 Mixed Choir ● ● Art History 1 Music Theory 1 ● ● Introduction to Guitar Stateliner Singers ● ● Introduction to Music Women’s Chorus ● ● History of Rock and Roll Sound and Lighting Design ● ● for 21 st Century Theatre
Oh, the places you’ll go...
STATELINER TV 1: VIDEO PRODUCTION Begin a journey into broadcasting and video production in this full year course: Create projects such as commercials, psa’s, movie trailers and mini TV shows ● Learn and use creative problem solving to take an idea from start to finish. ● Communicate a message or idea ● Write scripts create storyboards ● Select location and props ● Record voice-overs and video ● Edit digital video projects. ●
Freshman Science Courses ● Biology ● College Prep Biology ● Honors Biology All Biology courses cover the same topics and NJSLS but depth & instructional methods differ.
Science Placement Placement based on: ● Middle School Science Average ● Placement Assessment Score ● Teacher Recommendation ● Math Test Average
Course Progression Biology Chemistry Integrated Science* CP Biology CP Chemistry CP Physics H Biology H Chemistry H Physics *new course for 2019-2020
Science Electives ● AP Biology ● Earth Science ● AP Chemistry ● Anatomy & Physiology ● AP Physics 1 ● Animal Behavior ● AP Physics C ● Genetics ● AP Environmental Science ● Forensics ● Geology ● Marine Biology ● Meteorology ● Research in Molecular Biology ● Astronomy
PHS Engineering Pathway Freshmen/Sophomore- Honors Introduction to Engineering Sophomore- Honors Engineering Design Junior/Senior- TBD
Freshman Math Courses ● Foundations of Algebra ● Algebra 1 ● College Prep Algebra 1 ● Honors Algebra 1 ● Honors Algebra 2 Students are placed into a course based on a scheduling matrix similar to science.
Course Progression Foundations Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 CP Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 H Algebra 1 Geometry/Algebra 2 Pre-calculus H Algebra 2 Geometry/Pre-calculus AP Calculus
Math Electives Pre-Calculus ● College Prep ● Honors Calculus ● College Prep ● Advanced Placement AB ● Advanced Placement BC Statistics ● College Prep ● Advanced Placement
Calculators A graphing calculator is highly recommended for all freshmen enrolled in Algebra 1. ● A graphing calculator is used on NJ assessments. ● A graphing calculator will assist students in answering more challenging and real-world questions. ● Suggested Models: TI-83, TI-84, TI-84 Plus
Social Studies Grades Courses 9th Grade United States History I (General, CP, H, Pre-AP US History) 10th Grade United States History II (General, CP, H, AP US History) 11th Grade World History (General, CP, H, AP World History) and Economics/Financial Literacy (CP, H Microeconomics, AP Microeconomics) AP Offerings AP US History, AP Government and Politics: US and Comparative, AP Human Geography, AP European History, AP World History, and AP Microeconomics, and AP Psychology Electives H American Law, Mythology, and Sociology
Social Studies Your Social Studies placement will be based on your Language Arts placement in 9th grade. If you aspire to take AP courses in the future while a student at PHS, it is recommended that you enroll in the Honors or Pre-AP level. It is easier to drop down a level than move up if you change levels during the school year.
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