Columbia

High School

We welcome expectations. 9th Grade Preview Night

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

7:00 pm

Welcome to CHS

• Ms. Elizabeth Aaron, Principal, (eaaron@...), x1012

• Mr. Charles Ezell, Assistant Principal, Class of 2018,

(cezell@...), x1129

• Mr. Michael Healy, Assistant Principal, Class of 2017,

(mhealy@...), x1016

• Ms. Cheryl Hewitt, Assistant Principal, Class of 2016,

(chewitt@...), x1022

• Dr. Jennifer Giordano, Director of Guidance and

Counseling

– Also serves as administrator for Grade 12, (jgiordan@...), x1033

• Mr. Larry Busichio, Director of Athletics and Activities,

(lbusichi@...), x1024

Your Administrative Team

At CHS we seek to build and sustain a school climate and culture that is a

warm, engaging, and supportive, and we seek to nurture and challenge

every learner every day.

Students in Ms. Lawrence’s Poetry Class in the South Mountain Reservation. After the trip, students conducted a poetry reading in the Black Box theater for

other English classes.

We are Columbia.

Diversity Rocks:

The White Board Project, 2014

Our Content Area Supervisors

Mr. Chris Preston, Social Studies, Gr. 6-12 (cpreston@...), x1130

Mr. Rob Schmidt, Special Services, Gr. 6-12 (rschmidt@...), x1145

Mr. Alan Levin, Science, Gr. 6-12 (alevin@....), x1204

Ms. Mara Rubin, Fine and Performing Arts, Gr. K-12 (mrubin@...), x1069

Ms. Judy LoBianco, Health, PE, and Nursing, Gr. K-12 (jlobianc@..., x1093

Mr. Terry Woolard, Career/Technology Education, Gr. K-12

(twoolard@...), x1143

Dr.Candice Beattys, Math, Gr. 6-12 (cbeattys@...), x1241

Ms. Janine Gregory, English/Language Arts, Gr. 6-12 (jtgregor@...), x1131

Dr. Regina Postogna, World Languages/ELL, Gr. K-12(rpostogn@...), x1218

Your Day at CHS

• Doors open at 7:20 for 7:30 class • Doors open at 8:15 for 8:25 class

– Cafeteria doors open at 7 am – Library is open at 7:30 am

• Classes end at 2:12 or 3:01 (8 or 9 period day) – You should have the outlook that school ends at 3:30

• 45 minutes for lunch • Science Lab is 1 day per week out of PE class • Library open until 4 pm • Extra help before and after school, study hall/academic

labs

Graduation Requirements

• 4 Years of English – 20 credits

• 3 Years of Math – 15 credits

• 3 Years of Science – 15 credits includes, but is not limited to

Biology, Environmental or Life-based lab sciences)

• World History

• US History 1

• US History 2

• 1 Year World Language – 5 credits

• 4 Years PE & Health – 20 credits

• 1 year of Practical Arts – 5 credits

Includes media and technology, as well as career and industrial arts classes

• 1 Year Arts – 5 credits

Includes fine and performing arts classes

• ½ Year (1 semester) Financial Literacy – 2.5 credits

120 Credits Total

At CHS, we want you to experience:

• Academic excellence and effort

• A diversified course program that allows you

to master NJ and CCCS standards while

cultivating interest in new areas and building

toward readiness and the opportunity to take

some of our 21 Advanced Placement courses

• Assorted Extra-Curricular Activities

– Quality, NOT quantity

• Community Service/Volunteerism

• Discovering more about who you are, and who

you want to be.

Social Studies

Required Courses for graduation:

Grade 9: World History 2 (Reformation - late 20th Cen.)

Grade 10: United States History 1* (1500’s-1877)

Grade 11: United States History 2* (1877- 1970’s)

*American History and Culture 1 and 2

This course is offered as part of the required Social Studies program to

students in conjunction with English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.

Advanced Placement

United States History: A two-year “elective” course offered to sophomores

and juniors. Students are looped with the same teacher in year 2

Current Enrollment:

US l: 94 students

US ll: 88 students

Government and Politics: United States: A one-year elective course offered to

juniors and seniors.

Government and Politics: Comparative: A one-year elective course offered to

juniors and seniors.

European History: A one-year elective course offered to juniors and seniors.

AP/AP Psychology: A one-year elective course offered to juniors and seniors

• Elective program

– (Courses available to grades 11 and 12; all offered for honors credit)

• African Studies

• Introduction to Criminology

• Legislative Process in Action

• Judicial Process in Action (American Law)

• Economics

• Psychology

• Race, Genocide, and the Holocaust

• Sociology

• Women’s Studies

• Nine semester courses comprise our elective program available to juniors

and seniors. Not every course runs every semester, based on student

interest and staffing decisions.

Google Classroom

Career /Technology Education

• TV Production

– MAC / Apple Final Cut

– CCN Television, Black Magic Camera

• CADD / Architecture

– Includes both Auto CADD software

and manual building/design

– 3D Printers

– Laser Cutters

Business Classes

• Word Processing

• Business Law

• Personal Finance

• Business Management

• Desktop Publishing

• Online Courses

• Programming/Coding

CCN (Columbia Cable Network) Morning News Special Edition:

9th Grade Preview Night

Special Services

We knew we couldn’t get

through this presentation, which

was worked on by lots of people,

without one selfie.

Mr. Endlich

and Mr. Sedlak.

Dr. Velder and our

transition room.

Parnassian Society

Fall 2014 Production

Lanford Wilson’s Book of Days

(live performance)

9th Grade Composition and Literature

Module 1: Shakespeare

• Taming of the Shrew

• Julius Caesar

• Romeo and Juliet

•

Module 2: Social Justice/Injustice

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• The Roundhouse (modern-day TKAM)

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

• The Color of Water

•

Module 3: Revolution

• 1984

• Fahrenheit 451

• Animal Farm*

• New title: The Cellist of Sarajevo

• Half a Yellow Sun

•

Module 4: Societal Dissonance

• Tale of Two Cities

• Jane Eyre

• The Pearl*

• New title: Little Bee

• The Bell Jar

•

Module 5: Innocence to Experience

• All Quiet on the Western Front

• A Long Way Gone

• New title: The Glass Castle

• The House on Mango Street*

Fine Arts Courses Available to 9th Graders

• Art 1

• Art 2

• Art 3

• Art 4

• AP Studio Art

• AP Art History

• Drawing

• Design

• Crafts

• Fibers • Photography

• Computer Graphics

• Production Journalism

• Animation

• Film Making

Performing Arts Available to 9th graders

• Chorus

• Excelsior Singers (Mixed Chamber Choir)

• Women’s Chamber Choir

• Beginner Band

• Concert Band • Symphonic Band

• Wind Ensemble

• Orchestra • Chamber Orchestra

• Musician’s Workshop

• Music Fundamentals

• AP Music Theory

Orchestra classes meet daily in our newly-restored,

historic auditorium.

Dr. Stornetta’s 9th Grade

Algebra I iPad Family Workshop

Fall 2014

Health and Physical Education

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HIGH

SCHOOL

Aquatics (yes, in the pool!)

Team Games

Fitness

Health (classroom)

9th Grade PE Classes

World Languages

French

1, 2, 3, 4

& Advanced Placement (AP)

Language & Culture

Italian

1, 2, 3, 4

& AP Language & Culture

Latin

1, 2, 3, 4

Spanish

1, 2, 3, 4

& AP Language & Culture, AP

Literature

French III

The learning task was to script, film, and

create a video that promotes the beauty of

South Orange & Maplewood, in the

French language, using reflexive verbs.

• https://animoto.com/play/FkyyYUqUHENtdfhmIj2FAg

English as a Second Language

(ESL) • Tier A - Beginner – Two classes daily of

ESL

• Tier B - Intermediate – One class daily of ESL

• Tier C - Advanced – One class daily of ESL

• Sheltered English Instruction is offered in mathematics, science and social studies for ESL program students

Science

“There is no doubt that science — and, therefore, science education — is central to the lives of all Americans. Never before has our world been so complex and science knowledge so critical to making sense of it all. When comprehending current events, choosing and using technology, or making informed decisions about one’s healthcare, science understanding is key. Science is also at the heart of the United States’ ability to continue to innovate, lead, and create the jobs of the future.” -Next Generation Science Standards (adopted by the State of New Jersey in 2014 and the basis for curricular changes that will go into effect in the 2016-2017 school year.)

All CHS students take:

Biology in 9th grade

Physics in 10th grade

Chemistry in 11th grade

We also offer the following courses:

AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, Senior Biology,

Astronomy, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science,

Physics II, Science Research (3-year sequence)

The science department also sponsors the following science- related clubs:

Astronomy

Environmental Science

Robotics

Science League

Robotics class

Robotics tournament

Do you

know

what

is

at the

top

of

our

tower?

Strategies for Healthy and Happy

Learners…

• Sleep is necessary – get it.

• Turn the phones OFF! Charge them on a different floor or in a different room. Control them. Don’t let them control you.

• Schedule “Family Time”… talk about school. But sometimes, DON’T talk about school.

• Remember to be a…kid.

• Get exercise. And fresh air.

• Ask for HELP!

• Discuss, define and expect accountability from each other.

• Support: Guidance Counselors (3 counselors dedicated to 9th grade students only), Student Assistance Counselors, 2 Special Services Dept. Social Workers, Grade Level Assistant Principals, The Loft/Family Connections

The Loft

Open during lunch periods and after school.

And by appointment.

Socialize. Do community service.

Small-group

supports and

counseling.

Be with friends. Find a friend. Be a friend.

Learn new skills.

Family involvement.

Homework support.

Field trips. Fun.

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Athletics and Activities

• Mr. Busichio (lbusichi@...), x1024

• Spring informational night held each year to review rules, medical forms

and processes, concussion baseline testing, etc.

• Over 50 clubs and activities

• 9th grade sports eligibility: all 9th graders are eligible for fall; if students

do not pass all courses successfully at midterm of year, they may find

themselves ineligible to continue through to the winter season

Sports @ CHS

Students at CHS often

take

the initiative to form new

clubs based

on issues, activities, and

ideas that

are important to them

and that they

think are important to

our school.

(Fall 2014, P.O.W.E.R.)

Cougar Pride every day –

but especially on Fridays!

Wear the paw. Feel the pride.

Swim Season ‘14-15 Opened With A Midnight Swim

On the road to 9th grade:

• Early winter: Course level recommendations (8th grade teachers, conversations with your teachers and supervisors )

• Later winter: Course requests (CHS counselors go to SOMS and MMS, assemblies, hand out elective selection forms, 2-week turnaround on forms, returned to MMS and SOMS guidance counselors)

• Late Spring: CHS counselors visit MMS and SOMS to confirm course requests and programs

• May 13th, 2015: 8th to 9th grade transition night @ CHS

• At end of school year ‘14-15, students will have a good sense of their ‘15-16 schedule. Schedules are finalized at the end of the summer.

• Summer: • Math advancement courses

• Science step-up for Level 3 to 4 biology

• Bridge program (by invitation)

• FAST (Flexible Academic Support Time for summer assignments)

• Summer reading for our ELA program

• Summer math packets

Columbia High School Alma Mater

Oh! Columbia, thou has taught us The path that we should tread By thy rules of pride and honor In our work and play we're led

In the year of life's hard struggle We care not what's in store, For thy motto is our motto And our cry "Excelsior!”

Excelsior: More lofty; still higher; ever upward.

(From the Latin excellere.)