Transcript WELCOME TO SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome to
SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL,
Class of 2015!
Our Mission
Pursuing academic excellence
and celebrating diversity in a
safe learning environment.
Empowering students to
develop skills and explore
talents so they can become
responsible, informed citizens
and leaders.
Our mission in action: Supporting the
transition to high school
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Ass’t Principal, Dean, and
Grade-Level Office
(Jaymee Boehmer, Yoshi
Lassiter)
10 Guidance Counselors
and Ass’t Principal for
Student Services (Susana
Nikitczuk)
Intervention Services and
504 Plan Chairperson
(Susan Coyle)
Special Education/Child
Study Team (Marilyn Pruce)
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Nurses (Patti Bramson, Rena
Eng)
Student Assistance
Counselors (Cleo Lowinger,
Pam Major)
B.R.I.D.G.E. Center (Nicole
Schley)
Freshman classes located
primarily in Annex, 3rd floor
Class advisors
Summer orientation
Our mission in action: Providing guidance
Guidance counselors:
• Starting resource when students have social
and emotional issues
• Responsible for
• permanent records
• transcripts
• college application process
• academic advising
• post-high school planning
Our mission in action: Supporting 9th graders
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HAP
 Help & Access
Period/Music HAPs
Excel
 Focused academic
support for struggling
students during student’s
HAP
Homework Help Center
 After school
until 5:00 PM (Tues.-Thurs.)
 Teachers from different
subject areas each
afternoon
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Peer Groups
 Two trained senior Peer
Leaders per group
 More than 10 sessions
Teachers
 Extra help sessions or
days of the week set
aside to help students
after school
Academic placement
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For English, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, and World Language, placement is
based upon:
 5th,
6th and 7th grade NJASK test scores
 Student’s grades
 Crossroads teacher recommendations
What’s a typical day for a 9th grader?
A Day
BL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Academic English 1
Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08
BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42
HAP/Music HAP (Band,
Choir, Strings)
BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52
Phys. & Earth Science
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A Lunch 10:47-11:20
B Lunch 11:33-12:06
C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25
French II
B Day
BL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Algebra I
Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08
BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42
Phys. Ed./Health
BL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52
Gov‘t. & Economics
 A Lunch 10:47-11:20
 B Lunch 11:33-12:06
 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25
21st Century Skills
Class
…for a 9th grader
very interested in music?
A Day
BL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Academic English 1
Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08
BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42
Music HAP (Band
or Strings)
BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52
Phys. & Earth Science
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A Lunch 10:47-11:20
B Lunch 11:33-12:06
C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25
French II
B Day
BL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Algebra I
Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08
BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42
Phys. Ed./Health
BL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52
Gov‘t. & Economics
 A Lunch 10:47-11:20
 B Lunch 11:33-12:06
 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25
Music for the 21st Century/
9th Chorus
What are “credits”?
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Full year / one block every other day = 5 credits
Semester (half-year) / one block every other day =
2.5
Full year / one block EVERY day = 10 credits
Phys. Ed. = 3.75 credits (3 quarters) / Health = 1.25
credits (1 quarter)
Passing final grade necessary to receive credit
Graduation requirements
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High School Proficiency Assessment
(HSPA)
 Language Arts
 Mathematics
Biology, Algebra I end-of-course
exams (Required to take but not
pass, under review by state)
125 Credits
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Financial Literacy
 ½ year
Visual or Performing Art
 1 year
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21st Century Skills
 1 year
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English I, II, III, IV
Social Studies
 Government & Economics
 US History
 Global Studies
Math
 3 years
Science
 1 Physical (PES or Physics)
 1 Biological
 1 Any other science
World Language
 2 years same language
Physical Education & Health
 4 years
Character education
and academic integrity
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Honesty and responsibility are two of our core
values
Instruction in academic integrity and plagiarism in
9th grade English classes
Character education integrated in 21st Century
classes
Some teachers utilize turnitin.com as preventative
measure
Scheduling courses
Incoming Freshman will be selecting
 Elective: 21st Century Skill course
Elective Alternate 1
Elective Alternate 2
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HAP
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Music HAP: Band – Strings - Choir
Music HAP for credit: Students must complete
paperwork for Option II.
Music HAP/Option II documents will be available
through Crossroads Music Teacher or Music Supervisor.
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Regular HAP
21st Century Skills Courses
State requirement: All students must meet curriculum standards
in 21st century skills.
Technology:
 Architectural
 Automotive Technology
 Video
 Engineering
 Technology
Family/Consumer Science:
 Foods I
 Kids
 Fashion
Business:
 Business
 Computer & Multimedia
Apps
English:
 Writing for Film & Media
 Journalism
Music:
 Music
Math:
 Computer Science
Scheduling courses
Academic Courses scheduled after review of
 Teacher recommendations
 NJ ASK scores
 Health/Physical Education classes will be
prescheduled
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NOTE: Students wishing to change their World
Language choice will need to contact their
Crossroads teacher/counselor
Scheduling courses: Important dates
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Online course registration
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21st - Jan. 28th
Registration help for incoming 9th grade
parents/students:
 Jan.
25th and Jan 27th
 6:30
PM to 8:00 PM
 Writing
Lab – SBHS
Scheduling courses: Getting started
Step I
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Go to www.sbschools.org/schools/sbhs to view the online Course
Book.
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Use the Course Worksheet to plan courses to enter online.
Step III
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Go to Power School at Family Connect ps.sbschools.org/public.
Students/Parents must log on to the Parent Site to access the tab for
Course Registration.
Use your Parent Access User Name and Password. If you do not have
a Parent Access User Name and Password – please contact your
Crossroads counselor or the helpline 732-798-2460 for assistance.
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Century Skills Course Selection
You will make a
selection only for the
courses with
a red exclamation Point.
Click on the pencil to
reveal the course
selection list.
Click the
box in
front of
the class
you
choose.
Once you have selected the 21st Century Skills courses go to the bottom of the page and click “Submit.”
SBHS Pathways to Graduation: Option II
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Non-traditional pathway to graduation credit
Based on student interests and career goals
Enables in-depth study, study beyond SBHS, early
graduation
Application and pre-approval required
Student MUST:
 meet firm deadlines
 assume related costs
 pass appropriate assessment
 provide “proof of experience”
Option II possibilities for 9th graders
Advancing a course
level
 Music HAP (No
credits are awarded
without application
and prior approval!)
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World language
demonstration of
proficiency for
heritage speakers
 World language not
taught at SBHS
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Option II: Beyond
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9
Grade
College courses
 Off-site high school courses
 Online courses through accredited schools
 Student exchange programs
 Independent studies
 Community service learning
 Physical education through athletic
participation
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Option II requirements
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Specified grade levels
only
Published application
only
Firm deadlines: March
1, May 1, October 1
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Must be pre-approved
Must have required
signatures
NOTE: Students register
for courses traditionally.
If approved, schedules
are adjusted accordingly.
See our website for more information:
Understanding the Options: A Guide for Parents
and Students
Pathways to Graduation: Option II At-a-Glance
Questions?
Check our web site – it’s a great resource!
E-mail Assistant Principal for Student Services
Susana Nikitczuk ([email protected])
For incoming 9th grade registration information
contact Mrs. Diane Bollaci at 732-329-4044
ext. 3285
Contact our Guidance Office at 732-329-4044
ext. 3278
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Welcome, SBHS Class of 2015!