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SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

ORIENTATION for

Parents/Guardiansof

Class of 2017

January 9, 2013

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Brown Principal

Mr. Gluchowski Vice - Principal

Mr. Currie Vice-Principal

Mr. Glock-Molloy Vice - Principal

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance

Mrs. Goscienski Science & World Language

Mrs. Castronovo Special Education

Mr. Preston Business & Mathematics

Mr. Gentile Humanities

Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Ms. Reilly Language Arts

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Mr. Abruscato All Freshman

Sophomores- Seniors

Mrs. Keck A - C

Ms. Schnorbus D - I

Mr. Feldman J - M Mrs. Carroll N - S

Ms. Haney T - Z

H I S T O R YH I S T O R Y

World History Honors

World History CP

World History -- NJ ASK 8 determined

World History -- CST determined

H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E SH I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S

World Geography

The Great Metropolis

Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives

Band

Mixed Chorus

Music Theory

Theatre 1

Performing / Visual ArtsPerforming / Visual ArtsElectivesElectives

Creative CraftsCreative Crafts

Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art

TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Auto Shop 1

Wood Shop 1

Robotics

S C I E N C ES C I E N C E

Biology Honors -- Matrix determined

General Science CP

General Science -- CST determined

W O R L D L A N G U A G E SW O R L D L A N G U A G E S

French 1

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Spanish 1 for Native Speakers

Spanish 2 for Native Speakers

M A T H E M A T I C SM A T H E M A T I C S

Plane Geometry

Algebra 1b

Algebra 1

Math 104 -- NJ ASK 8 determined

Math 9 -- CST determined

COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Visual Basic Programming

Computer Programming C++

BUSINESS ELECTIVESBUSINESS ELECTIVES

Business Organization & ManagementCareer DevelopmentMicrosoft Suite

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHHEALTH

Physical Education 1S

Physical Education 2S

E N G L I S HE N G L I S H

English 9 HonorsEnglish 9 CPEnglish 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedEnglish 9 -- CST determinedEnglish ELLReading 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedReading A -- CST determined

E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E SE N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S

Success in Writing Monsters in Literature

Communication Arts through Television I

Communication Arts through Television II

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 years

Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometryand a third year of math 3 years

Science including Biology and a choice among Chemistry, Physics or Env. Science and a third inquiry based lab or technical science 3 years

U.S. History 2 years

World History 1 year

World Language 1 year

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.

Visual/Performing Arts 1 year

Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year

Physical Education and Health 4 years

Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year

HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYHIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

In addition to passing the required courses and attaining the 130 credits, all students must successfully complete the requirements of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) – which is the graduation test given for the first time in the spring of the junior year.

CREDITS REQUIREDCREDITS REQUIRED

Cumulative25 credits To pass to grade 10

60 credits To pass to grade 11

95 credits To pass to grade 12

130 credits To graduate!

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 3 yrs. Mathematics 3 yrs. Science 2 yrs. World Language Academic Electives

RECOMMENDED 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 4 yrs. Mathematics 4 yrs. Science 4 yrs. World Language Academic Electives

SCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERESCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE

March

Two meetings: group meetings in cafeteria and individual meetings in the Guidance Office

From Physical Education or Health class

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULETYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE

1. English2. Mathematics3. Science4. World Language5. World History6. Visual/practical/performing arts OR

Academic electives7. Physical Education8. Lunch

Tom Jones’Tom Jones’ Grade 9Grade 9 ScheduleSchedule

Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 BoylePd. 2 YR World History A215 ClarkPd. 3 YR English 102 A203 SmithPd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym MarchPd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 JunePd. 6 S1 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 6 S2 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A93 SongelPd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E4 EnricoPd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym FellsPd. 11 YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski

SCHEDULING TIPS

•Read the course description booklet

•Have 5 alternate elective courses in mind

•Take course selection sheet home for parent/guardian review and signature

•Return signed course selection sheet within 3 days to Middle School Counseling Office

NJ ASK 8 ReminderNJ ASK 8 Reminder

April 29, 30, May 1, 2Test Taking Tips

Get a good night’s sleep Eat breakfast Take seriously – performance affects 9th grade

English, Mathematics and Science placements For more information see state website:

www.state.nj.us/education/index.html

Class of 2017Class of 2017Parents/GuardiansParents/Guardians

The SWMHS Supervisors wish your children (and you) success as they complete their last year in the Middle School. We look forward to September and the beginning of their high school career!