Woodbridge High School February 12, 2018 Open House & Program of Studies

Opening Remarks MR. LOTTMANN – OPENING REMARKS Be Great Every Day!

Anti-Bullying Specialist Ms. Amy Ferrara Anti-Bullying Specialist 732-602-8623 amy.ferrara@woodbridge.k12.nj.us Report Bullying: MS. ENGEL – ANTI-BULLYING

SPRING SEMESTER (90 days) Daily Schedule FALL SEMESTER (90 days) September 6, 2017 – February 2, 2018 SPRING SEMESTER (90 days) February 5, 2018 – June 21, 2018

Graduation Requirements Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate 40 credits per year.

Program Levels The “(AP)” courses are geared towards the advanced placement exam of the College Board given in May of each year. The “Honors” program is to meet the needs of students who have consistently demonstrated strong reading, writing and thinking skills. The “R” track is the advanced program. The “S” track is designed for college prep.

English Requirement 20 Credits English 1, 2, 3 and 4 Honors, R or S-track AP Language (11/12) AP Literature (12)

English Electives Graphic Novels S Comparative Mythology R Creative Writing 1 and 2 R Journalism 1 and 2 R Literature and Film R Philosophy and Literature R World According to Satire R Theater Arts Oratory R SAT Prep H, R, S

Math Requirement 15 Credits Algebra 1 Geometry *Course that builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry Honors, R or S-track (20 Credits recommended)

Math Electives Algebra 2 H, R, S Pre-Calculus C*, R, S Calculus AP, C* Computer Science AP, H College Algebra/Trig S Statistics AP, R SAT Prep H, R, S *Dual-Enrollment Courses with Middlesex County College

Social Studies Requirement 15 Credits World History 2 US History 1 US History 2 AP, R or S-track

Social Studies Electives Economics AP, R Sociology R, S Law and Society R, S Facing History & Ourselves R Psychology AP, R, S (New 18-19) US History 3 R Microeconomics AP U.S. Gov’t and Politics AP

World Language Requirement 5 Credits Spanish French Chinese Spanish for Native Speakers Sign Language R or S-track *AP after levels 1-4 Most colleges/Universities require 2 years of the same foreign language for admission.

Science Requirement 15 Credits Biology R or S-track Chemistry, Env. Science, or Physics *Any 3rd of above or elective. R or S-track

Science Electives Biology AP, R, S Env. Science AP, R, S Chemistry AP, R, S Physics AP, R, S Integrated Science R, S Anatomy R, S Forensics R, S Robotics R

Physical Education and Health Requirement 20 Credits 1, 2, 3 and 4

Financial Literacy Requirement R or S-track Financial Literacy Requirement R or S-track *Economics R or AP can fulfill this requirement

Visual/Performing Arts 5 Credits Required Graphic Design 1 & 2 S Visual Art 1, 2D & 3D Ceramics 1 & 2 Intro to Printmaking Digital Photography (Yearbook) I, II, III Band/Chorus History of Pop Music R Dance R, S Theater Arts 1 & 2 Men’s/Women’s/Concert Choir Music Theory AP, R AP Art History AP Studio Art

Practical Arts (Business) 5 Credits Required Accounting 1, CP Teacher Apprentice Program (TAPS) Financial Literacy / Careers MS Word / MS Excel Advancing with Apple Digital Presentations / Google Docs Principles of Marketing / Principles of Social Media Dreamweaver / Mobile Applications Fireworks/Flash / Video Game Design Principles of Business / Business Law Sports Marketing/ Entrepreneurship

Practical Arts (cont.) 5 Credits Required Basic Foods (Foods 1) Nutrition and Diet (Foods 2) Professional Foods (Foods 3) Catering (Foods 4)

LET

College and Career Readiness Academy “…designed to help freshman students make an easier and more successful transition from middle school into high school. This course is a technology driven course designed to equip, engage and empower students. This team oriented class provides students with an array of differentiated learning opportunities geared towards seven specific student learning outcomes centrally focused on student success.” Unit 1: WTSD Policies Unit 2: Four-Year Plan Unit 3: Digital Citizenship Unit 4: Aspects of Writing

SUPA Syracuse University Project Advance Concurrent (“dual”) enrollment program. Taught at WHS by WHS teachers. $112/credit 90% of SUPA credits recognized by colleges. We offer: $112/credit ACC 151: Intro to Financial Accounting WRT 105: Practices of Academic Writing WRT 114: Intro to Creative Nonfiction CRS 325: Presentational Speaking CLS 105: College Learning Strategies CHE 113: Forensic Science

PARCC Graduation Requirement Class of 2020 will need to pass all six (6) exams to graduate. Computer based assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and Math linked to the Common Core State Standards.

6:30 – 7:10 General Meeting – Auditorium 7:15 – 7:25 Homeroom 7:30 – 7:40 Block 1 7:45 – 7:55 Block 2 8:00 – 8:10 Block 3 8:15 – 8:25 Block 4 8:30 – 8:40 Block 5 Parents will receive their child’s schedule during the homeroom period. All parents of students who have an A/B schedule will report to Band, Chorus, Journalism, Yearbook, Science Research, or JROTC during their scheduled Block. Block 5 will be available for all A/B schedules to meet with Physical Education teachers. *If you wish to discuss your child’s progress, attitude, or academic/behavior issues please call the WHS Guidance Department, (732) 602-8619, anytime during regular school hours to make the necessary arrangements with your child’s counselor and teachers.