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PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2014-2015

PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2014-2015. SCHEDULING PROCESS FOR FUTURE COLLINGSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 4 years English, Mathematics, and PE/ Health

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PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2014-2015

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  1. PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2014-2015 SCHEDULING PROCESS FOR FUTURE COLLINGSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

  2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 4 years English, Mathematics, and PE/ Health • 3 years Lab Science and History (1 world, 2 US, /Fin. Lit) • 1 year Visual or Performing Arts, • 1 year Career Ed, Consumer, Family, and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical, • Freshman Academy • 1 year World Language – but 4 yr. colleges want 2 or more • Pass the PARCC • Total 130 Credits

  3. Getting Students Ready for PARCC Rotating Schedule

  4. COURSE LEVELS & GROUPING • GPA calculated based on course levels; the WGPA used to determine class rank • LEVEL III (+1.5) to 4.0 grading scale • AP courses • LEVEL II (+1.0) to 4.0 grading scale • Pre-AP/Honors • LEVEL I (Grade earned) • Academic, Career Prep, Remedial, Introductory, Modified (CST)

  5. Blue Chip Road to Excellence • The following recommendations are for students interested in becoming competitive at the national level • Course load of Collingswood graduates who have been accepted to the top colleges and universities across the country including Ivy League institutions. • Freshmen: Pre-AP: Bio, English I, Geometry, World History and Foreign Language • Sophomore:Pre-AP: Algebra II, Chemistry, English II, US History I AP: Art History, AP Computer Science, Foreign Language • Junior: AP: Chemistry, US History, Pre-AP: English III, H. Pre-Calculus, Foreign, Language (honors at level iv) • Senior: AP: Biology, Calculus, English Lit, European History – Foreign Language • VHS Classes

  6. Each student should challenge him/herself to take highest level course that can be handled—it will be beneficial in the future Remedial: based on the NJASK plus SRI/SMI test scores Pre-AP and AP: Students will be recommended for Pre-AP or AP classes based on test scores from the NJASK, SRI/SMI Testing performance in class and teacher recommendation. Class of 2015 will be the last class that will need to pass the HSPA. Starting Spring of 2015 HSPA will become the PARCC assessment. Course Placement

  7. College Placement • The average % of students in NJ who attend college right from high school is 65%. 86.7% (81.3 % college 5.4% of last years CHS students went on to further their education. It is our responsibility to prepare all students for post-secondary education or career readiness.

  8. REQUIRED COURSE OPTIONS • English 9, 10 ( Read 180, LL, A, Pre-AP) • World History or US History I (A, Pre-AP) • Mathematics(based on NJASK and previous math grade ) • Algebra I, Geometry (A, H) • Math Lab (if NJASK scores are 199 and below, or S-Test scores below 36) • Science • Biology/lab (A, Pre-AP) • Environmental Biology/lab (A) • Chemistry/lab (A, Pre-AP) • Physical Education 9/10 and Health 9/ DE

  9. REQUIRED COURSE OPTIONS • Freshmen Academy • Financial Literacy for upperclassmen • World Languages • French (I, II, III) • German (I, II, III) • Spanish (Novice, I, II, III) • Latin (I, II, III)

  10. Art Elements of Art (sem) Photojournalism Sculpture I, II (sem) Contemporary Crafts(sem) Web-Based Graphic Design Mixed Media (sem) Business Education Business Law (sem) Introduction to Business (sem) Entrepreneurship Computer Programming I - Computer Literacy - Introduction to Web Design English Electives: Journalism Theatre Family & Consumer Science Basic Sewing (sem) Sewing Lab (sem) Foods I, II (sem) Child Development Independent Living (sem) ELECTIVE CHOICES(prerequisites need to be met)

  11. 21st Century Mass Media Academy • Freshman Year: • Mass Media Communications • TV I   • Sophomore Year: • TV II • Digital Photography/Motion Graphics • Junior Year:Split Happens • TV Production: TV III • Computer Graphics: Graphic Design for Web Both take: • Photojournalism and Music Recording and Production • Senior Year: • TV Production: Computer Graphics: • TV IV Advanced Graphics Both take: • Independent Study

  12. Music Choir Women’s Choir Concert & Marching Band Strings Instrumental Music Theory Technical Education Design Technology TV/Mass Communications Digital Production & Audio Engineering English Electives - Journalism - Introduction to Film - Novel Writing Computer Science - Computer Software Applications - Introduction to Web Design Virtual High School Over 140 courses available One course may be taken as a regular elective Completed in school or home MORE ELECTIVES

  13. ACADEMIC MONITORING • Genesis-primary source recommended • Tutoring • Interim Reports mid-marking period (given to student, phone call) • Report cards (given to student) • Parent/Teacher conferences (upon request) • Counselor intervention

  14. GRADING SYSTEM • Grade equivalents • A = 92-100 • B = 83-91 • C = 74-82 • D = 65-73 • F = 64 and below • Summer school at CHS not an option for making up lost credit due to failing; approval is required for enrollment in SS at another school.

  15. ACADEMIC IMPLICATIONS • Athletic eligibility: NJSIAA requires a student to pass 30 credits per year to be eligible the fall semester, and 15 credits at the end of the 1st semester to be eligible the spring semester. • National Honor Society: requires 3.5 GPA, must demonstrate leadership, service and character

  16. SCHEDULING PROCESS • Presentation of Program of Studies to students (It is currently on-line on HS page under School Bulletin Board.) • High school counselors will work with students individually • New Student Orientation on the evening of August 25th • Review of NJASK/ SRI/SMI testing scores, final grades, and IEPs to determine final schedule, which may need to be modified over the summer • Final Schedule posted online and given to student at orientation

  17. Scheduling Process • Oaklyn 9th Graders: • March 17, (Monday) 1:30 PM – 9th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Oaklyn School Cafeteria. • March 24 (Monday) – Scheduling with counselors beginning at 9 AM for students regarding course requirements and course selection. • Woodlynne 8th Graders: • March 18, (Tuesday) 1:30 PM – 8th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Woodlynne School Cafeteria. • March 25 (Tuesday) – Scheduling with counselors beginning at 9 AM for students regarding course requirements and course selection. • Collingswood 8th Graders: • Already occured- classroom visitation to Language Arts Classes by CHS Counselors. • March 26-April 5, 2013– Scheduling done in high school counseling office during the school day. • Good Shepherd 8th Graders: • Please contact the Collingswood Counseling Office to schedule an appointment. • *Please note: If a parent wants to schedule an appointment to meet with a Collingswood High School Counselor to discuss scheduling either during the school day: 7:30-3:00 or March 25th or 27th from 4:30-8:30, please call your child’s counselor at 856-962-5701

  18. SCHEDULE CONSIDERATIONS • Every student must take a minimum of 35 credits • Schedule changes will only be considered for academic reasons (choose wisely) • Use 4-year planner in back of Program • Grade promotions • 10th grade requires 30 credits • 11th grade requires 65 credits • 12th grade requires 95 credits

  19. 16 academic units(minimum) 4 English classes 3 History classes 3 lab sciences 3 Mathematics 2 World Language courses (same language) 2 additional academic electives Additional considerations GPA / rank PSAT (10th, 11th grade) SAT / ACT (11th, 12th gr.) Extra-curricular activities NJSTARS has changed its eligibility requirements, from top 20% to top 15% Scheduled to be cut COLLEGE PLANNING

  20. SUPPORT SERVICES • Counseling • Genesis Counseling • Tutoring • I & RS • Special Education

  21. ATTENDANCE • Limit = 12 days per full-year, 6 per semester course • Excused days= with doctors’ notes, religious holidays, field trips • Days over the limit result in loss of credit; credit completion is available for excused absences for limited number of days • A total of 27 days, excused + unexcused, render a student in complete loss of credit • Make-up work is the responsibility of the student • Attendance is linked to student achievement! We need students to be here and behave!

  22. 7 Habits of Highly Responsible Students • They set goals: keep focused • They plan their time: budget time; organize • They study every day • They take notes in class • They have the tools they need: be prepared • They keep their commitments: be responsible • They get ready ahead of time: plan

  23. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT (856) 962-5701 • Ms. Karen Fischer x6010 A – Gh • Mrs. Pat Schieb x6008 Gi – O • Mr. Dennis Gaughan x6009 P - Z • Mrs. Barbara Wister x6011 Supervisor • Mrs. Sherri Giancola x6006 Secretary • Mrs. Donna Willis 3/25 x6006 Secretary

  24. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Visit: collingswood.k12.nj.us HAVE A PLEASANT EVENING Barbara Wister, Supervisor of School Counseling

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