“ Four Years and Beyond “Hawk Night”

1. “Four Years and Beyond“Hawk Night” Presentation to Prospective Parents and Students January 29, 2014

2. A Lasallian Prayer Father in Heaven….God of Love,All I have and am is YoursGrant that I may become a living signOf your compassion in this world.Grant me the faith to live my life alwaysIn the Awareness of Your loving presence.Grant me the zeal to serve, without thought of reward,those to whom You send me.Grant me the charity to bear the burdensOf my brothers and sisters.

3. Teach me to seek Your Son's Face In the last,The lost and the least/ In whatever I undertake,May i seek above all things,To procure Your glory as far as I am ableAnd as You require of me.Strengthen me by your Holy Spirit,To follow Jesus,By living the commitment I make this day. St. John Baptiste de La Salle…….Pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts………forever!

4. Mission of Hudson Catholic • The mission of Hudson Catholic Regional High School, a Lasallian college preparatory school serving a diverse community, is to educate the students entrusted to our care through a comprehensive and demanding curriculum complemented by an integrated program of extracurricular activities emphasizing spiritual, social and physical values, designed to encourage individual development and responsibility to the community.

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 • Comparative Literature 1 - Honors 5 Credits • Comparative Literature 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 • Biology – College Prep 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 Chemistry College Prep Forensics; A & P Honors A & P Honors; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng. Honors; Forensics; Physics CP Biology 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 9th & 10th grade required class - 2.5 credit class)Drawing 1(offered as a 9th grade required class – 2.5 Credits)Drawing 2(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. TECHNOLOGY AT HUDSON CATHOLIC

27. Today and the Future • What is the Technology vision at HC? • People • Administration & Faculty • Tech Staff • Students • Parents • Infrastructure • Wireless Network • Technology Spaces • Tools • Student Computing Devices

28. 1:1 Computing at HC! • What is 1:1?? • A popular name for the use of wireless computing devices by students as a part of the school curriculum • What are the benefits? • Collaborative student work • Technical competence • Greater parental visibility • Environmentally sound • What will 1:1 look like? • A device for every student • New kinds of assignments and methods of learning

29. STUDENTEXPECTATIONS

30. Student Expectations/Personal Accountability • At Hudson Catholic, there are guidelines whose purpose is to help our students grow in: • Maturity • Responsibility • 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.

31. 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.

32. 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

33. StudentServices

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

35. 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

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

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

38. 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 Fall

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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. • Spring of each Year for 11th Grade • “Plan” and “Explore” – 9th & 10Th grades • Advanced Placement Tests • Variety of tests offered at Hudson Catholic

42. Counselors • Renee Johnston • Jenna Wendolowski

43. Athletics • Varsity Sports • Fall • Football • Soccer (Boys & Girls) • Cross Country (Boys & Girls) • Volleyball • Girls’ Tennis • Cheerleading

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

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

46. Athletics • Member of the HCIAL Conference • Fall League Champions – Soccer, Volleyball • County Champions in Boys Basketball in 2013 • Requirements • Physical • Academic Eligibility • Study Halls – Mandated by Coaches

47. Tuition Payment • Tuition will be paid in 10 monthly installments from August-May via FACTS Management Systems. • The two payment options are: • Automatic Debit: tuition payment will be deducted directly from your bank account each month. We highly recommend that this is the best option to choose, based on its convenience. • Invoice: Parents must make payments monthly to FACTS via mail, telephone, or online payments. With this option parents are also welcome to pay Hudson Catholic High School directly, where we will then apply the payment to their FACTS account. • There is a $45.00 one-time fee to enroll in this system.

48. Tuition Payment • FACTS allows for flexibility in payment arrangements. Although payments are intended to be made every 30 days, the dates in which payments are due can be modified if necessary (pending on parent notifying and communicating with Tuitions Manager of their needs). • COMMUNICATION IS KEY. For every missed/late payment, a $30.00 fee will be charged by FACTS. To prevent this fee, it is ESSENTIAL that the parent reach out to the Tuitions Manager at least 3 days before the payment is due to work out new arrangements.

49. Tuition Payment • Parents have 24/7 access to the most updated versions of their child’s tuition accounts and payment information, so PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE INFORMATION IT PROVIDES. • Upon the first day of school, each student MUST have paid: 1st month’s tuition, Registration Fee, and Technology Fee. • Any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out the Tuitions Manager.

50. Your future is in your hands!!