STEM Department Presented by: Stacy Winters, Supervisor

Let's start with Mathematics...

How is Math Placement Determined? Placement into 9th grade will be determined using the following criteria: Benchmark = skills currently being taught 2.  Skills test (provided by high school); can use calculators; sent to high school for grading 3.  Current placement

Math Course Sequencing A copy of this chart is in the Parent Handbook and on school website.

Computer Programming Courses - electives Computer and BASIC Programming (Full Year) **placement test option** AP Computer Science Principles no programming experience C++/Java (1 language per semester) AP Computer Science (Full Year)

Frequently Asked Questions: Can students change levels? Traditionally, students finding success will not move levels year to year; however, if the student and teacher feel that a different level would be a more appropriate placement, students can move. 2. What options are there to take Calculus in high school if I am in Algebra I in ninth grade? The best way to accelerate through the program is to double up with Geometry A and Algebra II A. 3. Does computer science count as a math course? AP Computer Science may count as a math course for graduation requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions (cont.): 4. What is the Academic Review Class? A student is placed in Academic Review Courses if he/she is identified by State and/or District testing as needing additional help and support to successfully complete the PARCC assessment. 5. Are their mathematics electives? Yes, Discrete Math and Statistics (formal and project based). **Academic Review courses and non-AP Computer courses do not count as math courses for graduation requirements.

Let's go on to Science...

How is Science Placement Determined? Placement into 9th grade will be determined using the following criteria: SRI (Stanford Reading Index) 2. Benchmark = concepts currently taught (Study guide was provided) 3. Biology reading assessment (provided by high school); Given to students 2 days prior to Quiz administration; open ended graded by high school 4. Scientific Skills assessment (provided by high school) 9

Traditional Science Sequence Freshman: Biology Sophomore: Chemistry; Elective Junior: Physics or Environmental Science; Elective Senior: Electives 10

Science Electives Animal Behavior* ● AP Biology Environmental Science ● AP Chemistry Marine Biology (H/A)* ● AP Physics 1 Anatomy & Physiology (H/A)* ● AP Physics 2 Organic Chemistry (H)* ● AP Physics C Advanced Organic ● AP Environmental Chemistry (H)* Science Genetics (H)* Astronomy* * Indicates a semester course 11

Let's go on to Technology/Engineering...

Technology Electives Technology and Design*, Transportation Technology*, Power & Energy Technology* Principles of Engineering (H/A), Robotics & Control Technology, Physics and Engineering Design – double period with science (H/A) Interior Design, Drafting and Design, Advanced Drafting, Architecture I, Architecture II (H/A) Basic Woods*, Advanced Woods*, Problem Solving in Woodworking, Home-Improvement Indicates a semester course, Blue font are courses open to freshmen 13

Technology at Randolph High School? Robotics Technology & Design Woods Drafting & Design

Let's finish up with Business...

Business Electives Personal Finance* Marketing I, Marketing II H Digital Marketing*, Sports and Entertainment Management* Accounting I, Accounting II H Introduction to Business*, Business Principles Honors Starting a Business/Entrepreneurship*, International Business* Indicates a semester course, Blue font are courses open to freshmen

Please contact me with your questions Stacy Winters, STEM Supervisor Grades 9-12 swinters@rtnj.org 973-361-2400 x6263