SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

ORIENTATION for

Parents/Guardiansof

Class of 2014

February 4, 2010

 

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Brown Principal

Mr. Leonardo Vice - Principal

Mr. Preston Vice - Principal

Mrs. Goscienski Vice-Principal

 

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance

Mr. Anschuetz Science & World Language

Mrs. Kennelly Special Education

Mr. Eberhardt Business & Mathematics

Mr. Gentile Humanities

Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Ms. Reilly Language Arts

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Mr. Abruscato All Freshman

Sophomores- Seniors

Ms. Nakielny A - C

Ms. Schnorbus D - I

Mr. Feldman J - M Ms. Fass N - S

Ms. Panza 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

Current History

World Geography

Street Law

Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives

Band

Mixed Chorus

Music Appreciation

Theory & Harmony

Theatre 1

 

Performing / Visual ArtsPerforming / Visual ArtsElectivesElectives

Art AppreciationArt Appreciation

Creative CraftsCreative Crafts

Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art

Graphic ArtsGraphic Arts

TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Auto Shop 1

Wood Shop 1

Engineering Drawing

Robotics

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

General Science Honors

General Science CP

General Science -- NJ ASK 8 determined

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

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Visual Basic Programming

Computer Programming C++

BUSINESS ELECTIVESBUSINESS ELECTIVES

Business Organization & ManagementCareer DevelopmentComputer Applications & Information

ProcessingMicrosoft WordComputerized AccountingComputer Presentation & Design

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

Creative Writing Journalism

Mysteries in Film and Literature

Mythology

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 years

Mathematics 3 years

Science including Biology 3 years

U.S. History 2 years

World History 1 year

World Language 1 year

Visual/Performing Arts 1 year

Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year

Physical Education and Health 4 years

HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYHIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

In addition to passing the required courses and attaining the 120 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

50 credits To pass to grade 11

85 credits To pass to grade 12

95 credits To be eligible for an early dismissal schedule

120 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

WHEN & WHEREWHEN & WHERE

Beginning mid-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 ClarkintPd. 3 YR English 102 A203 HoositPd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym MarchPd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 MarchPd. 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 book

•Have 5 – 7 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 27, 28, 29, 30Test 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 2014Class of 2014Parents/GuardiansParents/Guardians

The SWMHS School Counselors 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!