Welcome to Madison High School

1. Welcome to Madison High School January 19, 2012 Home of the Dodgers

2. Overview of Tonight’s Program This Program is Designed To: • Provide Information • Answer Questions & Alleviate Concerns • Pave The Way For a Smooth Transition Format/Order of Speakers: • Principal • MHS Educational Foundation • PTSO • Student Speaker • Director of Guidance • Department Heads • Athletic Director • Assistant Principal

3. Information about MHS • Projected Enrollment: 811 students (215 in grade 9) • 98 faculty and staff members • Length of school day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. • Average class size: 22 students • Full year and semester courses offered • Report cards and progress reports (Available Online) • Currently operating under a standard 8 period schedule • Strongly considering moving to a rotating 8 period schedule • Informational session for parents & students tentatively scheduled for Feb. 9

4. General Philosophy at MHS • Academics # 1 Priority • Students need to be challenged every day in the classroom • Involvement beyond the academic school day is key • Students’ ideas and opinions count • Students considered young adults and treated accordingly • Prepare students for the next phase of their lives

5. Guiding & Supporting Freshman: Additional Steps • Freshman orientation program redesigned annually • Selective in determining who teaches 9th graders • Freshman only study halls • Peer Group Connections: Mentoring & support program for all Freshman

6. Recognitions & Honors • MHS Ranked # 15 among top high schools in New Jersey (NJ Monthly Magazine) • Newsweek names MHS one of “America’s Best High Schools” (June 2011). • MHS students recently honored as Intel Finalist, Siemens Semifinalist, Presidential Scholars, Byrd Fellowship, and Davidson Laureates • State Sectional Champs in Football & Girls Soccer • Marching Dodgers Band winners of the Tournament of Bands Chapter 10 and 2nd place in the Atlantic Coast Championship. • Robotics Team took 1st Place at State Qualifying Tournament

7. Madison High SchoolEducation Foundation Presentation By: Mary Schaenen

9. Madison High SchoolPTSO Treasurer: Debra Dias

10. Student Life Presented by: Amelia Murcott Senior

11. Scheduling Students are recommended for courses based on 8th grade teacher recommendations. Recommendations are fluid and parent has override privileges.

12. Course levels • Multiple levels (and choices) in each discipline. Levels differ by degree of challenge, reading skills, writing skills, and quantity of homework.

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14. Graduation Requirements Graduation requirements (outlined in curriculum booklet) set forth by NJDOE and Madison BOE. Students are expected to exceed graduation requirements.

15. Reminders/SAVE THE DATE • Guidance e-alerts • Moving up day: June 19 • 9th Grade Orientation: Date TBD? (Tentative) • 3 Fall Parent programs Date: TBD

16. English

17. English Placement Requirements • Teacher Recommendation is based upon: • Class performance/grade • Student’s reading proficiency • Writing skills • ADDITIONALLY…

18. English Placement Requirements • Student Writing Portfolio should be complete and accompany student to high school English class • Completion of Summer Reading Assignment

19. English 9 • Offers comprehensive reinforcement in reading and writing skills • Allows for adjustments in pacing and sequencing of goals and objectives • Provides students with opportunity to work on areas of greatest need

20. Enriched English 9 • Teacher recommendation • Very good reading proficiency • Very good writing skills as reflected in student’s writing portfolio • Independent learner • Very good study skills

21. Honors English 9 • B+ or better in Honors English 8 • A- in Regular English 8 • Teacher recommendation • Excellent reading proficiency • Excellent writing skills • Excellent study skills

22. Summer Reading Assignments • Students on all levels of ability should read several challenging books of their choice. • Take notes in a notebook or use post-it notes to mark areas of interest. • Write in their journals • Develop an organizer • Compose an outline • Come prepared to discuss one book in the fall

23. Social Studies

24. Level Placement for World HistoryDetermined by teacher recommendation based upon academic skills, study habits, and grades. • Honors World History: B+ Average or higher in 8th grade Honors LA, or an A-average in the regular LA class combined with an A- average or higher in 8th grade Social Studies • Enriched World History: For students who do not fall in to either of the other level categories • World History: For students in 8th grade Social Studies who have an average of C or lower

25. Enhancing Civic Participation • Service Learning Program • Mandatory Minimum Service Requirement of 7 Hours • Requirement Can Be Fully Satisfied During "Day of Service" • Menu of Incentives to Encourage Service Beyond Mandatory Requirement

26. Mathematics wordle.com

27. MathematicsPlacement Requirements ASK 7 score Midyear test Score (for Algebra 1) Test average Teacher recommendation

28. MathematicsCourse Options • Current Pre-Algebra students will be recommended for: • Enriched Algebra 1 • Algebra 1

29. MathematicsCourse Options • Current Algebra 1 students will be recommended for: • Enriched Geometry • Algebra I

30. MathematicsCourse Options • Current Honors Algebra 1 students will be recommended for: • Honors Geometry As with all Honors courses, the completion of the summer assignment is also a prerequisite. • Enriched Geometry

31. MathematicsCalculator Recommendation Basic scientific calculator used in all Geometry levels Graphing calculator used in all other courses (Texas Instruments TI-84)

32. Science

33. Why Physics First? Proposed Science Sequence for 2012-2013 Stronger foundational science knowledge means more successful science students Reinforce algebra skills The NJ Biology Competency Test moves to Junior Year Easier content transition

34. Stereotypical Physics Class

35. MHS Physics

36. Course Description All Physics courses: Are 6 credits with a lab Give students a conceptual understanding of forces, motion and energy Support concepts using algebra-based math Are student centered, hands-on, inquiry based

37. Physics Level Placement Honors Physics – A- or better in 8th grade science, B- or better in Honors Algebra I, strong study skills, teacher recommendation Enriched Physics - B- or better in 8th grade science, B- or better in Algebra I, teacher recommendation Physics - C+ or lower in 8th grade science, Pre-Algebra, teacher recommendation

38. World Languages

39. World Languages • NJ HS grad requirement 5 cr • College requirement 0-15 cr • Once a course has been completed, the student must continue to progress in the study of that language to earn additional credits.

40. World Language Options • CHINESE • FRENCH • ITALIAN • SPANISH

41. World Language: Level 1 Recommended for a student who: • Scores below 65% on diagnostic test • Has not mastered present tense • Needs additional time to master concepts

42. World Language: Level 2 Recommended for a student who: • Scores between 65-80% on diagnostic test • Has maintained a “B” or better in 8th grade world languages • Has mastered regular and some irregular present tense

43. World Language: Level 3 Recommended for a student who: • Scores above 80% on the diagnostic test • Maintains an“A” average in 8th grade world languages • Has mastered all present tense and some past tense • Is highly motivated, good study skills

44. Conversational Spanish • Has exhibited great difficulty with language acquisition. Is recommended by the teacher for placement into this class. Only run with sufficient enrollment.

45. Special Services

46. Special Services • In-Class Support Programs in Academic classes. • Resource Centers • Replacement Instruction

47. Study Skills Umbrella Freshmen Year • Learning Strategies Sophomore Year • Language Arts Literacy/Math Lab Junior Year • Language Arts Literacy/Math Lab Senior Year • Consumer Math

48. Elective Offeringsfor 9th grade students.

49. Freshman Visual Arts Offerings • Art Studio, Drawing • 3D Design, Advanced 3D Design • Fine Art Digital Imaging

50. Freshman Music Courses • Concert Band • Orchestra • Musical Theater • Chorus • Guitar Ensemble (All levels)