1. 8th Grade Scheduling Class of 2021
Welcome to Phillipsburg High School
Good evening and welcome class of 2019.
Before you tour the school, walk through a sample schedule, meet some of the teachers and explore options for clubs and activities I’d like to take a few minutes to introduce the counselors and go over the scheduling process.
8th Grade Scheduling Class of 2021

2. Mr. Clarke
Freshman
Mrs. Castagnoli
Grades 10-12
Mr. Beahn
Mrs. Orta
Grades 10-12
Miss Parkansky
Mrs. Jeanette Schinstine
Director

3. Tonight’s presentation will:
Present an overview of the high school’s scheduling process with an emphasis on:
Graduation Requirements
The Scheduling Procedure
Freshman Tips & Timelines

4. 8th Grade Scheduling Procedure
This process consists of two parts:
Tonight’s program
A personalized meeting with a high school counselor held at your current cluster school

5. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2021 are a total of 125 credits including:
English-20 credits
Science-15 credits (5 Credits in Biology, 5 credits in either Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and 5 credits in an additional lab science )
Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy – 2.5 credits
World Language-5 credits
Physical Education Health & Safety-20 credits including Driver Education
Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits
Mathematics-15 credits
(5 credits in Algebra, 5 credits in Geometry and 5 credits in an additional math that builds upon these two courses)
21st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical Education- 5 credits
Social Studies-15 credits (must include US History 1, 2, and World History)

6. Freshman Year
All 9th graders must take 35 credits. This includes; English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health and PE, and 5 credits of electives.
All Freshman have the option to be scheduled into one study hall each semester.

7. Scheduling Matrices
Level placements of students for academic classes for freshman year will be determined using scheduling matrices prepared by your child’s current academic teachers
Matrices have been constructed by teams consisting of academic department members from each middle school and the high school.

8. Student and Parent
Student and Parent will review 9th grade course electives and prepare a list of their choices.
The state of NJ requires that all students complete 5 credits in Visual and Performing Arts, 5 credits in 21st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical Education, and 2.5 credits in Financial, Economic Business, and Entrenpreurial Literacy in order to receive a NJ high school diploma.

9. GPA and Ranking
For more information about GPA and ranking for the class of 2021, please refer to pages 5 and 6 of the course of study.

10. What to expect at PHS

11. Tips for Parents and Students Freshman Year
Colleges look at your high school record, so freshman year is a great time for a fresh start.
Discuss: Goals for higher education and student interests
Get to know: Your student’s guidance counselor
Explore: Course offerings; electives, honors & AP levels, dual enrollment courses, extracurricular activities
Familiarize: Yourself with types of higher education; colleges, trade schools, technical schools and what best fits your student’s needs
Help: Your student establish routines
Get Involved: In clubs, organizations, athletics

12. Contact Us… Mr. Clarke Miss Parkansky Freshman Grades 10-12
ext 7036
Mrs. Castagnoli
Grades 10-12
ext 7038
Mr. Beahn
ext 7032
Mrs. Orta
ext 7034
Miss Parkansky
Grades 10-12
ext 7037
Mrs. Swick (SAC)
ext 7035
Mrs. Jeanette Schinstine - Director
ext 7031
Mrs. Garrison (Sec.)
ext 7033
Mrs. Honey (Sec.)
ext 7030

13. Health/Physical Education
WELCOME TO PHS!
Classes Presentation
Mathematics
English
Science
Social Studies
Health/Physical Education
World Languages

14. Health and Physical Education
Full year course
4 year requirement
3 MP = Physical Education
1 MP = Health

15. Physical Education Participate Daily Follow PHS Dress Code
Participation and preparation = daily grades
Follow PHS Dress Code
Variety of activities
Fitness Center

16. Physical Education Grading
35% Preparation
35% Participation
15% Written Tests
15% Skill Tests

17. What happens if I forget my clothes?!
AP make-up
Within two weeks of missed date
Complete 20 minutes cardio in the fitness center
Receive your credit back from missed day

18. Freshman Health 1 marking period Topics: Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs
Nutrition
Refusal Skills
Male/Female Reproductive Anatomy
Pregnancy
STD’s

19. LOCKS! Buy the first week of school $6 Keep lock for four years
Keep all belongings locked at all times!

20. Science Environmental Science College Prep Environmental Science
Honors Environmental Science
Honors Physics (new course)
All Environmental Science courses cover same topics but depth & instructional methods differ
Physics – Requires strong math skills

21. Science Placement Placement based on Middle School Science Average
Placement Test Score
Teacher Recommendation
Honors Algebra 1 Test Scores (if applicable)

22. Course Progression BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY General College Prep Honors
Advanced Placement
General
College Prep
Honors
Advanced Placement

23. Science Elective Physics (AP, Honors, CP) Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science –AP
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Animal Behavior
Genetics
Forensics
Marine Biology
Earth Science

24. History NJ Graduation Requirements:
US I, US II, & World History as full year courses.
½ year Economics/Financial Literacy course.

25. Course Sequence 9th grade will enroll in US I
Their 10th grade class will be USII
11th grade year will be World History
Economics should be completed in the 11th or 12th grade year
AP US History, AP Government, AP European History, & AP World History are also offered.

26. Course Levels “Applied”, College Prep, Honors for 9th grade.
AP offered in 10th-12th grade.

27. General Assessments and Course Info
Tests, Quizzes, Homework, & Projects
Homework is a % of the final marking period average. This is a major issue for freshmen as they acclimate to high school.
Homework is given nightly.

28. Placement Advice and Suggestions
Your Social Studies placement will be based on your Language Arts placement in 9th grade.
If you aspire to take AP courses in the future while a student at PHS, it is recommended that you enroll in the Honors level.
It is easier to drop down a level than move up if you change levels during the school year.

29. Textbook
United States History

30. Freshman Math Courses
Students will be placed into one of the following courses based on a scheduling matrix which includes a recommendation from their current math teacher:
Foundations of Algebra
Algebra 1
College Prep Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 2

31. Graduation Requirements
All students are required to take and pass:
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
All students will take the PARCC exam in the Spring each year they are enrolled in any of the above courses.
A passing score will fulfill the NJ graduation requirement.

32. Geometry Algebra 2 Course Progression General College Prep Honors

33. Other Math Courses
In order for any student to enroll in any of the following courses, certain prerequisites must be met.
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics
College Prep
Honors
College Prep
AP AB
AP BC
College Prep AP

34. Calculator Questions?
A graphing calculator is highly recommended for all Freshmen enrolled in Algebra 1.
A graphing calculator is used on the PARCC test.
A graphing calculator will assist students in answering more challenging and real world based questions.
Suggested Models: TI-83, TI-84, TI-84 Plus

35. Helpful Tips for Next Year
Be Present.
Set up Parent Access in Genesis with an active account.
Monitor your child’s grades on a regular basis.
Homework will be assigned daily – Don’t let them fall behind.
If Math is not your child’s strongest subject, make sure they ask questions and take advantage of extra help.

36. English Department Requirements & OFFERINGS
4 years of English; five credits each
Honors, College, Applied
Advanced Placement courses offered to upper classmen
(AP Language and AP Literature)
SAT preparatory classes offered (extra- curricular)
English electives:
Journalism, Drama,
Making and Analyzing Comics,
Novel to Film

37. How to schedule level For ex: “Romeo & Juliet” at all three levels-
All levels cover the same curriculum.
For ex: “Romeo & Juliet” at all three levels-
APP: translated, parallel text
College Level: text book with footnotes
Honors: West Side Story as supplemental text

38. College Preparatory English I
College Prep English I
academic student
moderate pace
class notes, regular homework, vocabulary, research paper, etc.

39. Honors
For the student who reads and writes outside of school and/or enjoys it.
Rigorous and higher expectations at this level
Accelerated pace and greater depth of analysis
Summer reading (two novels; literary analysis)
Vocabulary (double units, cumulative testing, etc.)
Research and Literary Analysis (length and depth)
Supplemental, independent reading (book and test date issued – no further class discussion or notes)
Access COURSE OF STUDY under GUIDANCE tab on website in order to review department guidelines, requirements, and offerings!

40. You have questions, we have answers!
PHS World languages
You have questions,
we have answers!

41. Requirements New Jersey requires one year of language for graduation.
Most 4 year colleges and universities require 2 consecutive years of the same language at the college prep level or higher.
Some colleges now prefer 3 years of a language.

42. Languages and Levels
We offer the following levels of both French and Spanish:
French 1 and Spanish 1 (General level)
College Prep French 1/Spanish 1
College Prep French 2/Spanish 2
Honors French 2/Spanish 2
College Prep French 3/Spanish 3
Honors French 3/Spanish 3
AP Spanish Language/AP French Language

43. Helpful tips for planning
Assessments are aligned in both French and Spanish. Both have same grading system and similar assessments.
Have a plan in place before choosing. Try to choose a language that you have a genuine interest in and/or one that will benefit your future career path.
If you are not as successful the first you, you can try the other language the next year.

44. Phillipsburg High School Elective Programs
~ Unlocking the door to exploring your potential.

45. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Computer Programming
AP Computer Science
Intermediate Programming
Introduction to Programming
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 10-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone enjoys solving problems logically
Anyone interested in Business Information Technology
Anyone interested in Math, Science, Engineering or Technology
Anyone going on to a Science, Engineering or Technology major

46. Computer IT, Networking and Security
Computer Networking and Security 2
Computer Networking and Security 1
PC Technician, IT Essentials
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 10-12
GRADES 10-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like a career in computer network or cyber security
Anyone interested who would like to get a part time job as a PC technician
Anyone going on to a Computer Engineering or Technology major

47. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Business Management
Accounting
Business Management
Introduction to Business
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 10-12
GRADES 10-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like to a career in Business
Anyone interested who would like to work in the school store
Anyone going on to a Business major(Finance, Marketing, Management)

48. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Web Design
Advanced Web Design
Web Design
Introduction to Programming
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 10-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like to a career in online multi media
Anyone interested in designing multimedia graphics and webpages
Anyone going on to a Multimedia or Game Design major

49. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Automotive Electives
Advanced Mechanics
System Maintenance
Basic Engines
Basic Car Care
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 9-11
GRADES 10-12
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who will own a automobile or machinery
Anyone who enjoys using tools and machines
Anyone who likes maintaining and fixing equipment
Anyone who wants to find out how things work

50. Engineering and Drafting Electives
Architecture/Engineering Drafting
Basic Drafting
GRADES 9-11
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone that thinks they may be interested in Engineering or Architecture as a career
Someone that can visualize things in 3D
Someone with a good imagination, likes puzzles, and enjoys solving problems
Anyone that enjoys using tools or a computer to draw

51. Woodworking Electives
Intermediate Woodworking
Basic Woodworking
GRADES 9-11
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone the likes to take things apart and put them together
Anyone that has an interest in working with their eyes, hands, and minds
Anyone that likes to work with hand tools and power tools
Someone that likes to start with a plan and finish what they start

52. Culinary Arts Electives
(Tentative) Restaurant & Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts II
Culinary Arts I
GRADES 9-11
GRADES 10-12
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like to have a career in the nutritional field, culinary or pastry arts.
Anyone who enjoys hands on projects and working with others in lab settings.
Anyone interested in cooking, meal preparation, math measuring and following directions. Math, Reading, or Science.

53. Fashion & Design Electives
(Tentative) Fashion Merchandising
Interior Design
Sew Cool/Textiles
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like to have a career in fashion, textiles, or designing living spaces.
Anyone interested who enjoys hands on projects and eager to learn how to sew using a sewing machine.
Anyone interested in Math, Technology or Art.

54. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Agriculture
Agricultural Construction/Vet Science/Floral Design
Plant Science/Animal Science/Landscape/Wildlife
Agricultural Science
GRADES 9-11
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 11-12
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS ELECTIVE
Anyone who would like to have a career in Plant or Animal Sciences
Anyone interested who enjoys hands on projects and eager to own their own business
Anyone enjoys the outdoors

55. We look forward to seeing you at our Freshman Scheduling Meetings And At Freshman Orientation (more details to follow)
For the entire course of study book and a copy of this PowerPoint presentation, please visit the guidance website:

56. Thank you for your time and attention
and hope you enjoy the rest of the evening.
Class of 2021