SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 1 SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION for Parents/Guardians of Class of 2017 January 9, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Brown Principal Mr. Currie Vice-Principal Mr. Gluchowski Vice - Principal Mr. Glock-Molloy Vice - Principal
DISTRICT SUPERVISORS Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance Mrs. Goscienski Science & World Language Mrs. Castronovo Special Education Mr. Preston Business & Mathematics Mr. Gentile Humanities Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education & Athletics Ms. Reilly Language Arts
SCHOOL COUNSELORS Mr. Abruscato All Freshman Sophomores- Seniors Mrs. Keck A - C Ms. Schnorbus D - I Mr. Feldman J - M Mrs. Carroll N - S Ms. Haney T - Z
H 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 S World Geography The Great Metropolis
Performing Arts Electives Band Mixed Chorus Music Theory Theatre 1
Performing / Visual Arts Electives Creative Crafts Introduction to Art
TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES Auto Shop 1 Wood Shop 1 Robotics
S C I E N C E Biology Honors -- Matrix determined General Science CP General Science -- CST determined
W 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 S Plane Geometry Algebra 1b Algebra 1 Math 104 -- NJ ASK 8 determined Math 9 -- CST determined
COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES Visual Basic Programming Computer Programming C++
BUSINESS ELECTIVES Business Organization & Management Career Development Microsoft Suite
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH Physical Education 1S Physical Education 2S
E N G L I S H English 9 Honors English 9 CP English 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determined English 9 -- CST determined English ELL Reading 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determined Reading A -- CST determined
E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S Success in Writing Monsters in Literature Communication Arts through Television I Communication Arts through Television II
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 years Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometry and a third year of math 3 years Science including Biology and a choice among Chemistry, Physics or Env. Science and a third inquiry based lab or technical science 3 years U.S. History 2 years World History 1 year World Language 1 year
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year Physical Education and Health 4 years Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year
HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT In addition to passing the required courses and attaining the 130 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 REQUIRED Cumulative 25 credits To pass to grade 10 130 credits To graduate!
COLLEGE 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
SCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE March Two meetings: group meetings in cafeteria and individual meetings in the Guidance Office From Physical Education or Health class
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE English Mathematics Science World Language World History Visual/practical/performing arts OR Academic electives Physical Education Lunch
Tom Jones’ Grade 9 Schedule Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 Boyle Pd. 2 YR World History A215 Clark Pd. 3 YR English 102 A203 Smith Pd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym March Pd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 June Pd. 6 S1 Lunch Café Jenkins Pd. 6 S2 Lunch Café Jenkins Pd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A93 Songel Pd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E4 Enrico Pd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym Fells Pd. 11 YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski
SCHEDULING TIPS Read the course description booklet Have 5 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 Reminder April 29, 30, May 1, 2 Test 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 2017 Parents/Guardians The SWMHS Supervisors 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!