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Clayton High School ORIENTATION

Clayton High School ORIENTATION. January 31, 2019 Performing Arts Center 6:30pm. Transition to High School. The Three A’s: Academics, Athletics and Arts Set Your Goals High Being Prepared for School is Being Prepared for Life Parental Involvement is Critical: Booster Club

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Clayton High School ORIENTATION

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  1. Clayton High School ORIENTATION January 31, 2019 Performing Arts Center 6:30pm

  2. Transition to High School • The Three A’s: Academics, Athletics and Arts • Set Your Goals High • Being Prepared for School is Being Prepared for Life • Parental Involvement is Critical: • Booster Club • Power School • Guidance Services • School Website • Email

  3. A 21st Century High School • Over 100 years of tradition • Performing Arts Center • Improved Athletic Facilities • High Tech Media Center/Maker Space • Smart Classrooms with Interactive Clear Touch Boards • Upgraded Security System • U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools • In Jersey Magazine ranked #1 in the State DFG • 2014 Newsweek Magazine Top High School • Recognized AP Honor Roll School

  4. Academics • Business Courses, Art Courses, Music Courses • Course Offerings for Electives – Photography, Fashion, Interior Design, Exercise Physiology • STEM Courses – Engineering, CAD, Web Development • Course Offerings include – Architectural Design Technology • Freshman Seminar Class • Freshman Honors Courses • AP Courses Available • High School Options Program

  5. Clayton Virtual High School • Virtual Career Electives • AP Classes Online • Examples – AP Statistics • Virtual Career Diploma Programs • Examples - Auto Repair Tech, Child Day Care Mgt., Hotel/Restaurant Mgt., Dental Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Electrician • RCGC Online Courses • General Psychology • Principles of Sociology • Art Appreciation • Introduction to Philosophy

  6. Guidance • The primary role of Guidance is to help students achieve academic success. • Adolescent problems and issues with peers and teachers. • Career information, college planning, and occupational assessment • Scholarship information and applications • Course selection information and assistance with scheduling classes • Academic conferences, interventions, and peer tutoring • Conflict resolution, anger management and substance abuse

  7. The Clayton High School Guidance Twitter Account @claytonguidance

  8. Requirements for Graduation • A student must earn a minimum of 135 credits. Coursework and Minimum Credits Needed: 4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of Science 2 years of U.S. History 1 year of World Cultures 1 year of World Language 1 year of Fine or Performing Arts 1 year of Practical Arts ½ year Financial Literacy Physical Education & Health for each year of attendance Additional courses/electives and or Senior Internship Program, or Vocational Educational Program

  9. New Jersey High School Graduation Assessment Requirements • Class of 2021 and thereafter – Proficiency on ELA 10 and Algebra 1 NJSLA Assessments or NJDOE Portfolio Appeal Process. No Substitute Assesments will be accepted

  10. Athletics and Activities • Athletic Programs • Eligibility Requirements • Clubs and Activities • JROTC • Booster Club • @clippercountry

  11. Athletics • Fall Sports – Football, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Cheerleading, Girl’s Tennis (Co-op) • Winter Sports – Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Boys & Girls Bowling and Swimming (Cooperative with Glassboro) • Spring Sports – Baseball, Softball, Golf, Boys Track, Girls Track, Boys Tennis (Co-op)

  12. Activities • National Honor Society • Robotics • Yearbook • Literary Magazine • Art Club • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Students Against Destructive Decision Making (SADD) • Student Council • Drama Club • Environmental Club • The Alliance • Step Up • World Language Club • Driving Club

  13. Clipper Pride!

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