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Ramsey High School256 East Main St., Ramsey, NJ 07446Ramsey Public School District (201) 785-2300www.ramsey.k12.nj.us

Administration

Dr. Michael Thumm, PrincipalMr. Andrew Herre, Assistant Principal

Mr. Michael Biggan, Director of Guidance Mrs. Claire Beslow, Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Christine Bradley, Guidance CounselorMrs. Virginia Clark, Guidance CounselorMrs. Teresa Kilday, Guidance CounselorMr. Kevin McGuire, Guidance Counselor

Mission

The mission of ramsey public schools is to develop successful individuals who will possess the knowledge, skills and values necessary to become independent self-fulfilled persons in a complex global society and to raise the level of expectations for all students through a challenging academic and co- curricular program conducted in a caring and intellectually stimulating environment.

Ramsey is situated in northern New Jersey, twenty miles from New York City. With a population of 13,000, residents are served by two elementary schools (K-3), one elementary school (4-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). The near 860 students of Ramsey High School reside in Ramsey and Saddle River. Ramsey High School, established in 1908, and occupying a building built in 1936 with additions in 1967, 1975, and 2006 has a tradition of excellence in educa-tion. The High School has developed an educational program that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of its students.

PHILOSOPHY OF RAMSEY HIGH SCHOOLRamsey High School serves a suburban community whose vision, like that of the staff, is to provide a quality education for its youth. The single most important role of the school is to empower students to become autonomous learners who will continue to recognize and solve problems throughout their lives. Through its curriculum, Ramsey High School will achieve this goal by informing, guiding, and challenging students to understand that new knowledge brings new questions and responsibilities. Realizing the interdependence of skills, content, and changing technology, the school will establish an atmosphere in which students increase their competence in acquiring information, in thinking through issues, and in communicating ideas and opinions. An additional role of the school is to develop intellectually and vocationally informed students capable of participating in both domestic and world affairs. Thus, the school will instill in its studentsknowledge of, and respect for, the diverse cultural heritage of the United States.

World ChallengeThe World Challenge program offers educational expeditions to countries around the world. The trips are designed to include exposure to different cultures, completing service projects, decision-making and leadership - building opportunities, in which students explore countries by hiking, and other physical challenges. Ramsey students have travelled to Costa Rica, Peru and now Ecuador.

The Ramsey School District’s 21st Century Learning Initiative will prepare students for the complex, demanding and competitive global economy. The purpose of the iPad Initiative is to enhance the technology component of the curriculum so that students can experience a true 21st Century learning environment, which fosters 21st Century skills and deepens comprehension of knowledge.

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ENGLISH: English I, II (Essentials, CPC, CPE, Hon) English III, IV (Essentials, CPC, CPE, AP) Creative Writing Journalism Film & Electronic Media The Motion Picture Developmental Reading!MATHEMATICS: Algebra A, B (Basic, CPC) Algebra I (CPC, CPE) Algebra II (Basic, CPC, CPE, Hon) Geometry (Basic, CPC, CPE, Hon) Pre-College Math (CPC) Precalculus (CPE, Hon) Calculus (CPE, AP) Computer Science (AP) Java Prog. I & II (Hon) Statistics (AP) Economics (AP)!SCIENCE: Foundations of Science (CPC, CPE) Biology (CPC, CPE, Hon, AP) Chemistry (CPC, CPE, Hon, AP) Physics (CPC, CPE, Hon, AP) Anatomy/Physiology Ecology Oceanography Physical Science Life Science DNA Technology Forensic Science Environmental Science (AP) SOCIAL STUDIES: World History (CPC, CPE, Hon) U.S. History I (CPC, CPE, Hon) U.S. History II (CPC, CPE, AP) American Government (AP) Sociology (Syracuse Univ. Proj. Advance) Political Science Psychology Economics Anthropology

WORLD LANGUAGES: Chinese I, II (CPE) Chinese III, IV (CPE, Hon) French I, II (CPE) French III, IV (CPE, Hon) French V (AP) German I, II (CPE) German III, IV (CPE, Hon) German V (AP) Latin I, II, III (CPE) Latin IV (AP) Spanish I, II (CPC, CPE) Spanish III, IV (CPE,Hon) Spanish V (AP) E.S.L. ART: Visual Arts I, II, III Fashion Design Interior Design Ceramics and Sculpture Jewelry Making Computer Graphics Drawing Commercial Art Portfolio Development Experiences in Art BUSINESS: Finance Introduction to Business Business Management Marketing I, II Sports & Entertainment Marketing Financial Literacy Fashion Marketing HOME ECONOMICS: Foods and Nutrition Foreign Foods Meal Planning Intro To Culinary Arts Intro to Baking & Pastry Parenting Education & Child Development

TECHNOLOGY: Automotives Technical Drawing Engineering Drawing / C.A.D. Architectural Drawing Design Drawing Power Technology Photography Woodworking

THEATER ART: Speech & Drama Acting Drama Workshop

MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Chorus Instrumental Music Voice Fundamentals of Music Music Theory (AP) Band Front (Color Guard)

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health/Phys. Ed. (9,10,11,12)

*ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

Individually Designed • External Coursework • Independent Study • Library Aide • Nurse / Office Aide • Special Education Aide • Teaching Assistant

Programs • Applied Study Skills • BSI Language Arts • BSI Mathematics • Satellite School • Study Skills I, II • Study Skills for College

Practical Law Contemporary Issues History of the US I, II World Challenge Human Geography AP

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16 - Honors Level courses are offered; 17 - AP Level courses are offered; Additional AP courses provided through Virtual High School

CURRICULUM SUMMARY*CROSS-SECTION OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACADEMICS 96 Edward Bloustein Distinguished Scholars (2006-2010) 7 National Merit Finalists (2008-2013) 73 National Merit Commended Students (2008-2013) 1 National Merit Scholarship Winner (2010) 5 Governor School Invitees (2006-2014) 5 Students earned a berth in the quarter fi nals on Cablevision’s quiz show The Challenge (2010) 10 DECA International Career Conference Competitors (2010-2014) 21 AP Scholars (2014) 9 AP Scholars with Honor (2014) 24 AP Scholars with Distinction (2014) 1 National AP Scholars (2014) 1 New Jersey Scholars Program Invitee (2014)

ATHLETICS

• Baseball Big North League Champions 2010 • Baseball State Sectional Champions 2009, 2010, 2014 • Boys’ Bowling County Champions 2011 • Boys’ Bowling Big North League Champions 2010 • Boys’ Cross Country County Champions 2010, 2012, 2013 • Boys’ Cross Country Big North League Champions 2011, 2012, 2013 • Girls’ Cross Country Big North League Champions 2011, 2012, 2013 • Girls’ Cross Country State Sectional Champions 2013 • Girls’ Cross Country County Champions 2013 • Field Hockey County Champions 2011, 2012 • Field Hockey Big North League Champions 2011, 2012, 2013 • Football North 1, Group II League Champions 2010, 2013 • Football State Champions 2010 • Golf State Sectional Champions 2010

• Boys’ Golf Bergen County Champions 2014 • Boys’ Golf State Sectional Champions 2014 • Ice Hockey Big North League Champions 2010, 2012, 2013,2014 • Ice Hockey State Champions 2009 • NJSIAA Sportsmanship Award 2012 • Spring Boys’ Track County Champions 2012 • Spring Boys’ Track State Sectional Champions 2014 • Spring Track Boys’ Big North League Champions 2009, 2010-2012 • Boys’ Soccer Big North League Champions 2011, 2013 • Girls’ Soccer State Sectional Champions 2009, 2011, 2013 • Girls’ Soccer Big North League Champions 2011 • Softball Big North League Champions 2010, 2012, 2013 • Winter Track Boys’ Big North League Champions 2010, 2012, 2014 • Winter Track Girls’ Big North League Champions 2012

AR TS • Band performed in the 2014 London New Year’s Day Parade and in 2009, performed in London’s andParis’ New Year’s Day Parades. • Chorus and Band students consistently placed in county, region and all-state groups. • Marching Band fi nished in the top ten out of 280 bands in 2008 Tournament of Bands Championship • Ramsey Jazz Ensemble was Finalist in state N.J.I.H.J.E. (2009) • Comprehensive visual arts program successfully prepares students for entrance into some of the nation’s most prestigious art schools • Advanced art students auctioned their own work and raised over $12,000 for local scholarship fund • Award winning Drama Program, which presents at least six productions a year, received recognition at the New Jersey Forensics and Dramatic League Competition, New Jersey State Thespian Festival, Speech and Theater Association Competition, Six Flags Musical Theatre Competition, and by the Paper Mill Playhouse • Yearbook, Nugget, received Second Place recognition, from the Garden State Scholastic Press Association • Opus Literary Magazine earned a Gold Medal from Columbia University Scholastic Press (2011) • World Language students selected to participate in the “2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Program” for American H.S. students and also selected to participate in China Institute’s “Summer Study in Beijing” Program (2011) • World Language student selected to participate in “Young Learner’s Study Program” in Germany, sponsored by Goethe Institute, New York (2011)

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