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Its a Matter of Pride. COMMUNITY PRESENTATION Sterling High School Auditorium February 18, 2014 8 th Grade and New Student Curriculum Night

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Presenters Mr. Mark Napoleon Principal Mr. William Scully Assistant Director of Guidance Mr. Chris Carpenter Ms. Robynn Considine Mr. John Gardiner Assistant Directors of Curriculum

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Scheduling Information Somerdale Park March 18 th Samuel S. Yellin March 19 th -20 th Magnolia Public March 21 st Individual Ed. Scheduling March 24-27 th Counselors will meet with your student No changing of dates or times Core class levels are determined by grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations Students bring completed elective sheets Students can select Allied Health, ECE, MMGD program or be enrolled into career exploratory classes their first semester Students have up to June 30 th to add/drop any classes

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Honors Schedule Matrix

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CP/HSPA Schedule Matrix

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College Prep Schedule Matrix

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Career Exploration Students entering Sterling High School, beginning with the Class of 2016, are assigned Career Exploration Courses during freshman year. Exploratory Courses will help students discover their interests and opportunities, empowering them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and their chosen career. These four (4) exploratory mini-courses correspond with four Fields of Study available.

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Exploratory Courses There are four (4) Exploratory Courses: Exploratory Courses introduce students to academic and career Program Majors in each Field of Study, and emphasize: Occupational Outlook Projections College and Career Readiness Skills Integrated Instruction Portfolio and Project- Based Assessments Personalized Student Learning Plans Naviance Career Inventory Assessment Business and Industry Communications Technology Health and Human Services STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

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Fields of Study Fields of Study are comprehensive academic areas from which students will select a Program Major. These designations also assist teachers to integrate cross-curricular instructional practices. Business and Industry Communications Technology Health and Human Services STEM

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Program Majors provide a roadmap for students to navigate educational options and prepare them to successfully transition into postsecondary education, careers, and lifelong learning. Students utilize Naviance to build upon a Personalized Student Learning Plan developed in the exploratory courses. Students select a Program Major within a Field of Study and register for the introductory level course. All program majors are recognized within the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) published by the National Center for Educational Statistics. All offer corresponding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Program Majors

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Business and Industry Communications Technology Health and Human Services STEM Financial Accounting Television Production Allied Health/ Heath Sciences Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Culinary Arts Radio Broadcasting Law and Public Safety Early Childhood Education Marketing/ Management Computer Graphic Multi-Media Design NJROTC

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Program Major Electives Introductory electives: Emphasize foundation knowledge and skills. Intermediate electives: Focus student interest into a particular program major. Advanced Electives: Emphasize mastery level learning and application. Program Major Seminars: Specific to each individual student.

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Gr Sm Block 1Block 2Block 3/4Access 3/4Block 5 91BiologyPE IAlgebra IRemedial Exploratory Courses 92English ISpanish IWorld Cultures Program Specific Required Electives 101ChemistryPE IIGeometryPSAT Prep Introductory Level Elective 102English IISpanish IIUS History IRemedialElectives 111PhysicsPE IIIAlgebra IISAT Prep Intermediate Level Elective 112English IIIElectivesUS History II AP/ Remedial Spanish III/ Electives 121English IVPE IVElectives Student Specific Advanced Elective 122 Program Major Seminar/Capstone or Electives Non-Specific Student (Illustration Only) 26 August 2015

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Dual Credit/AP Offerings Anatomy and Physiology Biology AP Business and Personal Law Entrepreneurship Financial Accounting II Marketing Early Childhood Education I Early Childhood Education II Early Childhood Education III Computer Graphics III Calculus AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Human Biology Honors Dynamics of Health Care Fundamentals of Health & Wellness* Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology US History II AP French III French IV Italian III Italian IV Latin III Latin IV Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish V AP English III AP English IV AP Concert Band IV Advanced Music III/IV Silvertones III/IV United States History AP Multi Media Graphic Design II Multi Media Graphic Design III Seminar in Multi-Media Graphic Design 26 August 2015

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Early Childhood Education We at Sterling High School value Early Childhood Education. Our Early Childhood Education program is designed to give our students a solid background in a field that is in great demand. It is our hope and an integral part of the design of the program that our students graduate with a minimum of 9 college credits and a CDA certificate.

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Sterling Students work with their Junior Knights above. Community members are often invited in to work with the kids. At left we have a demonstration on dental hygiene given by one of our parents who works in the industry

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Multi Media Graphic Design The Multi Media Graphic Design program at Sterling High School will afford our students the opportunity to become well versed in the requisite skills to enter this growing field. According to the American Institute of Graphic Arts, entry-level designers had an average earning potential of $35,000 in 2007. The average earning potential was $45,000 for staff-level graphic designers, $62,000 for senior designers and $98,600 for design directors.

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Students in the MMGD program will become will versed in the foundations of studio art and contemporary digital applications like Photoshop and Illustrator. They will engage in real life simulations that require them to negotiate with clients, spec out jobs and complete products to the satisfaction of the client. Below is a sample of a digital mural produced by the MMGD students for the Stratford Fire Hall.

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Multi Media Graphic Design 4 Year Plan Major Concentration (class of 2018) Grade 9 (14-15) *Art I: This course offers projects in painting, drawing, design, graphics and commercial art. Such media as charcoal etching, acrylic, pen and ink, collage, tempera and linoleum block printing etc. are included. Artistic talent is not required. However, those who may wish to pursue art related careers should benefit from this comprehensive introduction. *Multi Media Graphic Design I: This course will introduce students to the artistic design and computer techniques necessary to interpret and apply Multimedia Design and Computer Graphics programs. This course will introduce students to the artistic design and computer techniques necessary to interpret technical and commercial concepts in this field. Grade 10 (15-16) *Art II: This course builds upon the skills acquired in Art I through continued work in painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, design, graphics, etc., on a more advanced level. Lateral thinking or thinking creatively to find various solutions to visual problems is the focus of this course. *Multi Media Graphic Design II: This course prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations..

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Grade 11 (16-17) Art III: Students will continue to pursue a vocational approach to art. Along with more advanced class assignments. Students may also select particular media for in depth study such as watercolor, ceramics, acrylics, 3-D media, printmaking and more. Thinking laterally/creatively and exploring various solutions to visual problems continues to be the focus. *Multi Media Graphic Design III: This course prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. It includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking concepts sketching, technical drawing, web design, flash animation and multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations. After completion a student will be ready for Seminar in Multimedia Graphic Design. Grade 12 (17-18) *Seminar in Multi Media Graphic Design: This program prepares individuals to apply computer techniques to real life experiences. Students will complete a structured learning experience in a working environment. They will work with industry standard equipment and produce work for companies with graphic design needs. Students will leave this program with a portfolio that is conducive to job placement.

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Health Science The Health Science program at Sterling High School will prepare students for multiple health careers through a curriculum emphasizing science, the human and organizational side of health care, and the opportunity to earn college credit and clinical experience.

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Health Science In partnership with Rutgers University (previously UMDNJ) students will have the opportunity to earn up to 14 college credits. Students can also obtain certifications and gain workplace readiness skills. A cohort of students may select Health Science prior to entering Sterling High School and will follow the rigorous schedule of courses outlined in the next few slides.

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Health Science- 4 year plan Grade 9123a3b45 Semester 1Biology (Honors/CPA) PE I Lunch Access Latin IPersonal Finance Art I Semester 2Geometry (Honors/CPA) World Cultures (Honors/CPA) English I (Honors/CPA) Latin II Grade 10123a3b45 Semester 1IPS CPA Chemistry H PE II Lunch Medical Terminology Dynamics of Health Care Latin III Semester 2Algebra II (Honors/CPA) US History I (AP/Honors/CPA) English II (Honors/CPA)

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Health Science- 4 year plan Grade 11123a3b45 Semester 1Chemistry CP Physics Honors Latin IV Access Lunch English III (AP, Honors, CP) PreCalculus (Honors, CP) Semester 2US History II (AP/Honors/CPA) Anatomy and Physiology I Elective for Honors/CP Continuation of AP PE III Grade 12123a3b45 Semester 1PE IVEnglish IVAccessLunchCalculus (Honors, CP) Anatomy and Physiology II Semester 2ElectivesElective for Honors/CP Continuation of AP Internship Opportunities