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NORTH HUNTERDON/VOORHEES HIGH SCHOOL: THE SCHEDULING PROCESS

NORTH HUNTERDON/VOORHEES HIGH SCHOOL: THE SCHEDULING PROCESS. CLASS OF 2022. OVERVIEW OF DATES. Friday, November 3, 2017 - Signed registration forms were due to CPS, and sent to NHHS/VOORHEES to upload information and create ASPEN accounts.

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NORTH HUNTERDON/VOORHEES HIGH SCHOOL: THE SCHEDULING PROCESS

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  1. NORTH HUNTERDON/VOORHEES HIGH SCHOOL:THE SCHEDULING PROCESS CLASS OF 2022

  2. OVERVIEW OF DATES Friday, November 3, 2017 - Signed registration forms were due to CPS, and sent to NHHS/VOORHEES to upload information and create ASPEN accounts. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - Letters will be mailed home with recommended classes and all important paperwork. The high school curriculum guide will be available on the NHV website under “Featured Links” and “Eighth Graders Scheduling Information”. (nhvweb.net/nhhs) January 10, 2018 – Course Selection Forms are due. Students will select their class requests in Aspen with Mrs. McVerry. A copy of their requested schedules will be sent home to be reviewed. All corrections due to Mrs. McVerry by Friday, January 19, 2018.

  3. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 - CPS 8th grade students will be visiting Voorhees HS from 9:15am-12:10pm. Voorhees HS faculty will present program and scheduling information, and students will be given a tour of the building. Permission slips are required to attend. The Parent Presentation at VHS is at 6:30pm. Tuesday, January 9, 2018- CPS 8th grade students will be visiting NHHS from 9:15am-12:10pm. NHHS faculty will present program and scheduling information, and students will be given a tour of the building. Permission slips are required to attend. Thursday, January 11, 2018, 6:30pm - NHHS Parent Presentation for 8th grade parents in the NHHS theater. The presentation will include an overview of high school life, overview of the scheduling process, and any changes/updates. Thursday, January 11 - Friday, January 26, 2018 - NHHS and VOORHEES counselors will be available for optional appointments with students and parents. You MUST call the High School Guidance Department at (908)713-4130 (North) or (908)618-2130 (Voorhees) to schedule an appointment.

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS(120 TOTAL CREDITS) • English - 4 years/20 credits • Science - 3 years/18 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • Math - 3 years/15 credits • History - 3 years/15 credits • World Language - 1 year/5 credits • Please note that a minimum of two consecutive years of the same language is recommended for college applications.

  5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED • Communication and Digital Literacy(CDL) ~ no longer required • Financial Literacy • ½ year/2.5 credits - required before graduation; not Freshman Year • Teaches “money matter units” through career exploration, paychecks and taxes, money management, savings, investments, charitable giving, credit and debt, risk management, and insurance. • PE/Health • 4 years - Each are ½ year courses • Practical Arts • 5 credits over the 4 years of high school • Fine Arts • 5 credits over the 4 years of high school

  6. COURSE LEVELS • College Preparatory (CP) • Advanced (ADV) • Honors/Weighted (H/Wt.) • Advanced Placement (AP)* * There are not any AP level classes offered for Freshman. AP classes will require students to complete the first level of the course prior to taking the AP course (ADV or Honors level).

  7. FRESHMAN COURSES

  8. SCHEDULING INFORMATION • Students can take up to 41 credits a year with a minimum requirement of 36 credits per year. 41 credits = no study hall 38.5 credits = half year of study hall 36 credits = full year study hall * Extra time built into new schedule for extra help/resource centers * All Science classes will earn 6 credits (not 5 credits) • Course selections should be based on the Teacher Recommendations, which will be mailed out right after Winter Break.

  9. YELLOW SHEET STUDENT NAME: ____________________________ HOMEROOM: ______________ High School Course Selection Sheet Below are 5 sections that will help you organize and plan your high school schedule. You can take a minimum of 36 credits, and a maximum of 41 credits next year. Please work with your parents/guardians on the selection process, and refer to the handouts/NHHS website for more information. You will need this signed sheet with you on January 10th in order to have your schedule uploaded in ASPEN for next year. A printed Course Request will be sent home for parent/guardian review. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION A The following courses are required for Freshman Students. ASPEN will follow Teacher Recommendations; unless you opt for a lower class level than recommended. Lower Level (indicate below) Math full year ________________________ 5 credits Biology full year ________________________ 6 credits English full year ________________________ 5 credits History full year ________________________ 5 credits Gym/Heath full year 5 credits TOTAL = 26 credits __

  10. Supplemental Algebra ____ Yes (no credit) Financial Literacy ____ Yes (2.5 credits) (Can be taken in any grade) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION B Please check off your World Language request(s). If you are not planning to request a World Language in Freshman Year, please continue to SECTION C. World Language ____ Spanish 1 CP 5 credits ____ Spanish 1 ADV 5 credits ____ Spanish 2 ADV 5 credits ____ French 1 ADV 5 credits ____ German 1 ADV 5 credits ____ Latin 1 ADV 5 credits

  11. YELLOW SHEET SECTION C Please indicate if you are participating in any of the following special programs. If not, please continue to SECTION D. ____ Project Lead the Way (NHHS); Choose Elective 470 (Intro to Engineering Design) *See GREEN SHEET ____ Biomedical Sciences Academy (housed at NHHS) ____ Computer Science/Software Engineering Academy (housed at VHS) ____ Environmental Sustainability and Engineering Academy (housed at VHS) ___________________________________________________________________________ SECTION D Please indicate if you are requesting: Band/Choir (Fine/Performing Art Electives) ____ Band or ____ Choir 5 credits each Study Hall ____ Half Year ____ Whole Year No credit ___________________________________________________________________________

  12. SECTION E If you have credit space left in your schedule, we will do our best to fit in electives. Using the list on the back of this sheet, please rank your top 6 preferences using the numbers 1-6.

  13. YELLOW SHEET Ranking Fine and Performing Arts (Music and Art) Credits ________ 103 Color and Design 1 2.5 ________ 104 Color and Design 2 2.5 ________ 113 Ceramics 1 2.5 ________ 114 Ceramics 2 2.5 prerequisite 113 ________ 118 Drawing 1 2.5 ________ 119 Drawing 2 2.5 prerequisite 118 _______ 139 Video Production 1 2.5 ________ 140 Video Production 2 2.5 ________ 146 Photography 1 2.5 ________ 147 Photography 2 2.5 ________ 580 History of Rock and Roll 2.5 _______ 585 Music Theory 2.5 ________ 588 Electronic Music 1 2.5 ________ 589 Electronic Music 2 2.5 prerequisite 588 ________ 592 String Ensemble 5.0 full year ________ 599 Jazz Ensemble (audition required) 2.5 after school ________ 618 Beginning Guitar 2.5 supply own guitar ________ 619 Guitar 2 (must contact department for approval) 2.5 supply own guitar Band and Choir count as Fine/Performing Art electives 5.0 credits each

  14. YELLOW SHEET Practical Arts (Agriscience, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Technology Education) ________ 069 Power Technology 1 2.5 NHHS only ________ 070 Power Technology 2 2.5 NHHS only ________ 072 Landscape Design 2.5 ________ 156 Business and Sports Management 2.5 ________ 158 Introduction to Business and Marketing 2.5 ________ 159 Fashion Media and Communications 2.5 NHHS only ________ 171 Business: Computer Applications 1 2.5 ________ 172 Business: Computer Applications 2 2.5 prerequisite 171 ________ 412 Fashion Design Merchandising 2.5 ________ 413 Sewing for Fashion 1 2.5 ________ 414 Sewing for Fashion 2 2.5 ________ 424 Interior Design 2.5 ________ 429 Pre-school Education 2.5 ________ 430 Early Childhood Education 2.5 ________ 450 Drafting and Design 2.5 ________ 453 Engineering Drawing/CAD 1 2.5 ________ 457 Architectural Drafting and Design 1 2.5 pre-requisite 450 ________ 470 Intro to Engineering Design (Project Lead The Way) 5.0 co-requisite Geo/Alg1 ________ 484 Applied Technology and Design 2.5 NHHS only ________ 490 Graphic Communications Technology 1 2.5 ________ 491 Graphic Communications Technology 2 2.5 prerequisite 490 ________ 495 Robotics and Automation 2.5 ________ 492 Web Page Design/Animation 1 2.5 ________ 494 Web Page Design/Animation 2 2.5 ________ 499 Intro to STEM 2.5 ________ 544 Computer Basics Through Gaming (Math) 2.5 pre-requisite Algebra 1 ________ 545 Introduction to Computer Programming (Math) 2.5 pre-requisite Algebra 1 ________ 682 Zoology 2.5

  15. YELLOW SHEET Other Electives ________ 216 Digital Media and Communications 2.5 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Lesson courses can be taken above the maximum amount of credits during study hall, lunch, or after school. ________ 600 Introductory Instrumental Lessons (must be in an Instrumental Ensemble) 1.0 ________ 601 Advanced Instrument Lessons (must be in an Instrumental Ensemble) 1.0 ________ 602 Piano Lessons 1.0 ________ 609 Voice Lessons (students must be in a Vocal Ensemble) 1.0 __________________________________________ ________________ Parent Signature Date

  16. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS • Mailed home the first week of January 2018 with course request materials. • Will be used for course requests. • Based on students’ grades (7th & 8th grade), current effort, and presentation during the first 2 marking periods (and additional information)…not based on student potential. • Questions regarding the recommendations should be directed to your student’s teachers. • If you want to discuss an “override” of recommendation, you MUST speak with high school guidance department.

  17. BLUE SHEET GETTING INVOLVEDOVER 40 CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Intramural Sports Peer to Peer Activities Interscholastic Sports Student Interest Clubs Community Service Clubs Unified Sports (new program) • Links General and Special Education Students

  18. ROLLING DROP BLOCK SCHEDULE2018-2019

  19. ATTENDANCE POLICY • 6 unexcused absences = loss of credit for half year course • 12 unexcused absences = loss of credit for full year course • 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence SUMMER READING Recommendations will be available on-line (nhvweb.net) under “Featured Links” and “Summer Reading”.

  20. QUESTIONS?

  21. Teacher Recommendation: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME English I ADV 212 Algebra I ADV 512 Biology H/WT 623 Early American History CP 730 Spanish I ADV 342

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