“ Four Years and Beyond

1. “Four Years and Beyond Presentation to Prospective Parents and Students January 30, 2013

2. Student Activities National Honor Society  Chess Club  Hawk Dance  Anime  Book Store  Student Council  History Club  Art Club  Drama  Spanish Club • Mock Trial • Lasallian Youth Corp • Technology Club • Biology Club • The Commentator (Newspaper) • Paint Ball Club • Model UN • Peer Ministry • Prom

3. Student Expectations/Personal Accountability At Hudson Catholic, there are guidelines whose purpose is to help our students grow in maturity, responsibility and a Christian manner. Observance of these guidelines should be motivated by our students’ own commitment to their own growth and the growth of the community at Hudson Catholic. Sanctions for infractions of the rules found in the Student Handbook are measured by the seriousness of the offense, its frequency and its effect of the Hudson Catholic community.

4. Student Expectations/Personal Accountability Christian behavior is expected of students enrolled at Hudson Catholic at all times and places. Parents/guardians are encouraged to cooperate with the school in teaching those human, Christian and moral values which lie at the foundation of the school’s disciplinary code.

5. Graduation Requirements • Successfully passing of all required courses and chosen electives. This might include completion during Summer School • Successfully earn a minimum of 130 credits to include:

6. These 130 credits must include: • Language Arts Literacy • At least 20 credits of language arts literacy, one credit year of English for each year of enrollment, including English 1, 2, 3, and 4 • Mathematics • At least 20 credits (Four years) • Social Studies • 10 credits of United States history, and 5 credits of world history/cultures • Science • At least fifteen credits of natural or physical science that contain a lab • Health, Safety and Physical Education • 2 Years during 9th and 10th grades

7. These 130 credits must include: • Visual and Performing Arts • At least 2.5 credits • Technology Education • At least 2.5 credits • Consistent with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, integrated throughout the curriculum • World Languages • At least ten credits or student demonstrated proficiency in world languages • Religious Studies • Four years – 20 credits

8. Possible Sequences for Curriculum Areas

9. Language Arts Literacy

10. Language Arts Literacy • English 1 Honors - 5 Credits • English 1 College Prep - 5 Credits Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

11. Language Arts Literacy Options For Students 9th 10th 11th 12th Comparative Literature College Prep American Literature College Prep World Literature Col. Prep British Literature Col. Prep Comparative Literature Honors American Literature Honors British Literature Honors English 4AP Honors

12. Mathematics

13. Mathematics • Geometry Honors - (Must have completed Algebra 1) • Algebra 1 Honors • Algebra 1 College Prep Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

14. Mathematics Options for 9th Grade Students Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Trig/Pre Calc Honors Algebra 2/Geo. Honors AP Calculus or Calculus Honors Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Trig/Pre Calc Honors Algebra 2 Honors AP Calculus Calculus Honors Calculus Col.Prep Geometry College Prep Algebra 1 College Prep Algebra 2 College Prep Trigonometry or Math 4

15. Science

16. Science • Biology Honors • Principles of Science Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

17. Science Options For Students Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 A & P Honors; AP Chem; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng Honors; Forensics; Physics (CP of Honors). A & P Honors; AP Chem; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng Honors; Forensics Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Biology College Prep Chemistry CP; Forensics; A & P Honors A & P Honors; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng. Honors; Forensics; Physics CP Princ. of Science College Prep

18. Social Studies

19. Social Studies • World History • World History Honors Options Students – Graduation Requirement

20. Social Studies Options For Students Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 World History Honors U.S. History 1 Honors AP U.S. History 2 Electives U.S. History 1 College Prep World History College Prep U.S. History 2 College Prep Electives

21. World Languages

22. World Languages • Spanish – • Levels 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3H, 3H Native • Latin – Level 1 Honors

23. World Languages Options for 9th Grade Students Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Spanish 1 Honors Spanish 1 CP Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 3 H Native Spanish AP Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 2 CP Latin 1 Honors

24. Physical Education & Health(offered as 2.5 credit class)Art Appreciation(offered as a 10th grade required class – 2.5 Credits)AP Art History(offered as a 5 Credit class)Printmaking(offered as a 5 Credit class)

25. Elective Program • Business • Economics & Marketing; Accounting • Computer Science • Media Studies

26. Guidance Services

27. Testing Career Planning Counseling Scholarships Special Services Vocational Planning College Planning

28. Counseling • Individual and group sessions are scheduled • Support development of self-understanding and self-acceptance • Seek out in-district support and/or community agencies when needed • Parental involvement strongly encouraged

29. Scholarships • Scholarship opportunities present themselves various times during year for colleges and specialized summer programs • Students must visit guidance suite frequently for updates • Timelines are crucial • Stay informed by visiting website frequently

30. Vocational Planning • Maintain an informational file of 1000+ occupations • Periodic visits by trade and technical schools • Career Fair in Spring

31. College Planning • Large collection of college, professional and trade school catalogues • Access to extensive computerized information on careers, two and four-year colleges and scholarships • Periodic visits by representatives of leading colleges, technical schools, and business firms • Online inventories through College Board and other internet-based software (Naviance) • College fair in Spring

32. Special Services • Collaborate with Special Services Office for special needs situations • Intervention & Referral Service Team • Tutoring • National Honor Society • Teacher/Student • Outside tutors • AT&T Mentors Program

33. Career Planning • Conduct career interest inventories/surveys • Internet based • Survey Forms • Provide information on • Careers • Colleges/Universities • Trade/Technical Schools • Military • Occupational outlook via state and federal resources

34. Testing • PSAT • October of the Freshmen, Sophomore, & Junior Year • SAT (SAT-I and SAT-II) • 2 – 3 times a year • ACT • Content based test being recognized in Eastern US. • Advanced Placement Tests • Variety of tests offered at Hudson Catholic

35. Counselors • Gail Rosman • Jenna Wendolowski

36. Athletics • 16 Varsity Sports • Fall • Football • Soccer • Cross Country • Volleyball • Girls’ Tennis • Cheerleading

37. Athletics • 16 Varsity Sports • Winter • Basketball (Girls and Boys) • Winter Track (Girls and Boys) • Swimming (Girls and Boys) • Hockey • Bowling • Wrestling • Cheerleading

38. Athletics • Spring • Baseball • Softball • Spring Track (Girls and Boys) • Boys Tennis • Rugby (Club)

39. Athletics • Member of the HCIAL Conference • Fall League Champions – Soccer, Volleyball • County Champions in Boys Basketball in 2012 • Requirements • Physical • Academic Eligibility • Study Halls – Mandated by Coaches

40. Your future is in your hands!!