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SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ORIENTATION for
Parents/Guardiansof
Class of 2014
February 4, 2010
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Brown Principal
Mr. Leonardo Vice - Principal
Mr. Preston Vice - Principal
Mrs. Goscienski Vice-Principal
DISTRICT SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance
Mr. Anschuetz Science & World Language
Mrs. Kennelly Special Education
Mr. Eberhardt Business & Mathematics
Mr. Gentile Humanities
Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Ms. Reilly Language Arts
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Mr. Abruscato All Freshman
Sophomores- Seniors
Ms. Nakielny A - C
Ms. Schnorbus D - I
Mr. Feldman J - M Ms. Fass N - S
Ms. Panza T - Z
H I S T O R YH I S T O R Y
World History Honors
World History CP
World History -- NJ ASK 8 determined
World History -- CST determined
H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E SH I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S
Current History
World Geography
Street Law
Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives
Band
Mixed Chorus
Music Appreciation
Theory & Harmony
Theatre 1
Performing / Visual ArtsPerforming / Visual ArtsElectivesElectives
Art AppreciationArt Appreciation
Creative CraftsCreative Crafts
Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art
Graphic ArtsGraphic Arts
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVESELECTIVES
Auto Shop 1
Wood Shop 1
Engineering Drawing
Robotics
S C I E N C ES C I E N C E
General Science Honors
General Science CP
General Science -- NJ ASK 8 determined
General Science -- CST determined
W O R L D L A N G U A G E SW O R L D L A N G U A G E S
French 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 1 for Native Speakers
Spanish 2 for Native Speakers
M A T H E M A T I C SM A T H E M A T I C S
Plane Geometry
Algebra 1b
Algebra 1
Math 104 -- NJ ASK 8 determined
Math 9 -- CST determined
MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS ELECTIVESELECTIVES
Visual Basic Programming
Computer Programming C++
BUSINESS ELECTIVESBUSINESS ELECTIVES
Business Organization & ManagementCareer DevelopmentComputer Applications & Information
ProcessingMicrosoft WordComputerized AccountingComputer Presentation & Design
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHHEALTH
Physical Education 1S
Physical Education 2S
E N G L I S HE N G L I S H
English 9 HonorsEnglish 9 CPEnglish 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedEnglish 9 -- CST determinedEnglish ELLReading 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedReading A -- CST determined
E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E SE N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S
Creative Writing Journalism
Mysteries in Film and Literature
Mythology
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 years
Mathematics 3 years
Science including Biology 3 years
U.S. History 2 years
World History 1 year
World Language 1 year
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year
Physical Education and Health 4 years
HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYHIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCYASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
In addition to passing the required courses and attaining the 120 credits, all students must successfully complete the requirements of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) – which is the graduation test given for the first time in the spring of the junior year.
CREDITS REQUIREDCREDITS REQUIRED
Cumulative25 credits To pass to grade 10
50 credits To pass to grade 11
85 credits To pass to grade 12
95 credits To be eligible for an early dismissal schedule
120 credits To graduate!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 3 yrs. Mathematics 3 yrs. Science 2 yrs. World Language Academic Electives
RECOMMENDED 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 4 yrs. Mathematics 4 yrs. Science 4 yrs. World Language Academic Electives
WHEN & WHEREWHEN & WHERE
Beginning mid-March
Two meetings: group meetings in cafeteria and individual meetings in the Guidance Office
From Physical Education or Health class
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULETYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
1. English2. Mathematics3. Science4. World Language5. World History6. Visual/practical/performing arts OR
Academic electives7. Physical Education8. Lunch
Tom Jones’Tom Jones’ Grade 9Grade 9 ScheduleSchedule
Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 BoylePd. 2 YR World History A215 ClarkintPd. 3 YR English 102 A203 HoositPd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym MarchPd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 MarchPd. 6 S1 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 6 S2 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A93 SongelPd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E4 EnricoPd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym FellsPd. 11 YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski
SCHEDULING TIPS
•Read the course description book
•Have 5 – 7 alternate elective courses in mind
•Take course selection sheet home for parent/guardian review and signature
•Return signed course selection sheet within 3 days to Middle School Counseling Office
NJ ASK 8 ReminderNJ ASK 8 Reminder
April 27, 28, 29, 30Test Taking Tips
Get a good night’s sleep Eat breakfast Take seriously – performance affects 9th grade
English, Mathematics and Science placements For more information see state website:
www.state.nj.us/education/index.html
Class of 2014Class of 2014Parents/GuardiansParents/Guardians
The SWMHS School Counselors wish your children (and you) success as they complete their last year in the Middle School. We look forward to September and the beginning of their high school career!