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SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL. ORIENTATION for Parents/Guardians of Class of 2016. 1. January 4, 2012. HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. Mr. Brown Principal. Mr. Currie Vice-Principal.

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SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION for Parents/Guardians of Class of 2016 1 January 4, 2012

  2. HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Brown Principal Mr. Currie Vice-Principal Mr. Gluchowski Vice - Principal

  3. 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

  4. SCHOOL COUNSELORS Mr. Abruscato All Freshman Sophomores- Seniors Ms. Corsini A - C Ms. Schnorbus D - I Mr. Feldman J - M Ms. Carroll N - S Ms. Panza T - Z

  5. H I S T O R Y World History Honors World History CP World History -- NJ ASK 8 determined World History -- CST determined

  6. H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S World Geography The Great Metropolis

  7. Performing Arts Electives Band Mixed Chorus Music Appreciation Theory & Harmony Theatre 1

  8. Performing / Visual Arts Electives Art Appreciation Creative Crafts Introduction to Art Graphic Arts

  9. TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES Auto Shop 1 Wood Shop 1 Engineering Drawing Robotics

  10. S C I E N C E Biology Honors -- Matrix determined General Science CP General Science -- CST determined

  11. W 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

  12. M 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

  13. COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES • Visual Basic Programming • Computer Programming C++

  14. BUSINESS ELECTIVES Business Organization & Management Career Development Microsoft Word

  15. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH Physical Education 1S Physical Education 2S

  16. E N G L I S H English 9 Honors English 9 CP English 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determined English 9 -- CST determined English ELL Reading 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determined Reading A -- CST determined

  17. E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S Creative Writing Journalism Mysteries in Film and Literature Mythology

  18. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 years Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometry and 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

  19. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year Physical Education and Health 4 years Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year

  20. HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYASSESSMENT 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.

  21. CREDITS REQUIRED Cumulative 25 credits To pass to grade 10 50 credits To pass to grade 11 85 credits To pass to grade 12 130 credits To graduate!

  22. 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 COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  23. SCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE • Beginning mid-February • Two meetings: group meetings in cafeteria and individual meetings in the Guidance Office • From Physical Education or Health class

  24. TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE • English • Mathematics • Science • World Language • World History • Visual/practical/performing arts • OR • Academic electives • Physical Education • Lunch

  25. Tom Jones’Grade 9Schedule Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 Boyle Pd. 2 YR World History A215 Clark Pd. 3 YR English 102 A203 Smith Pd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym March Pd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 June Pd. 6 S1 Lunch Café Jenkins Pd. 6 S2 Lunch Café Jenkins Pd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A93 Songel Pd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E4 Enrico Pd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym Fells Pd. 11 YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski

  26. SCHEDULING TIPS • Read the course description book • 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

  27. NJ ASK 8 Reminder April 23-26 Test 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

  28. Class of 2016 Parents/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!

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