SAYREVILLE WAR SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLMEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

ORIENTATIONfor

Parents/Guardians and Students

Class of 2019

February 11, 2015

 

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Brown Principal

Mrs. Romero Vice-Principal

Mr. Gluchowski Vice-Principal

Mr. Rubino Vice-Principal

Ms. Farese Interim Vice-Principal

 

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance District Test Coordinator

Mrs. Goscienski Science & World Language

Mr. Knaster Special Education

Dr. Trivisonno Business & Mathematics

Mr. Gentile Humanities

Mr. Pizzulli (Interim) Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Mrs. Monahan-Rivera 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 - R

Ms. Haney S - Z

H I S T O R YH I S T O R Y

World History Honors

World History CP

World History

World History -- CST determined

H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E SH I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S

World Geography

The Great Metropolis

Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives

Band (Semester and Full Year)

Advanced Band

Mixed Choir 101 (Semester and Full Year)

Theatre 1

Performing / Visual ArtsPerforming / Visual ArtsElectivesElectives

Creative CraftsCreative Crafts

Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art

TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Auto Technology 1

Wood Shop 1

Robotics

S C I E N C ES 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 SW O R L D L A N G U A G E S

French 1

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

M A T H E M A T I C SM A T H E M A T I C S Plane Geometry Honors

Plane Geometry

Algebra 1B

Algebra 1

Math 104 -- Determined using multiple criteria

Math 9 -- CST determined

C O M P U T E R S CI E N C E C O M P U T E R S CI E N C E E L E C T I V E SE L E C T I V E S

Introduction to Computer Science Trends in Computer Science App and Game Design Advanced Concepts in Computer Science

Computer Network and Design

B U S I N E S SB U S I N E S SE L E C T I V E SE L E C T I V E S

Business Organization & Management

Career Development

Microsoft Suite

Essentials of Marketing

Introduction to Accounting

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHHEALTH

Physical Education 1S

Physical Education 2S

E N G L I S HE N G L I S HEnglish 9 HonorsEnglish 9 CPEnglish 9 -- Final grades in 8th grade LAL course and teacher

recommendationEnglish 9 -- CST determinedEnglish ELLReading 9 -- Final grades in 8th grade

LAL course and teacher recommendation

Reading A -- CST determined

E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E SE N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S

Writing Success Monsters in Literature

Creative Writing

Communication Arts through Television I

Communication Arts through Television II

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 years

Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometryand 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.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.

Visual/Performing Arts 1 year

Practical/Vocational Arts/21st Century Life and Careers Education 1 year

Physical Education and Health 4 years

Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year

CreditsCredits

In addition to passing the required courses, students must successfully complete 130 credits.

CREDITS REQUIREDCREDITS REQUIRED

Cumulative25 credits To pass to grade 10

60 credits To pass to grade 11

95 credits To pass to grade 12

130 credits To graduate!

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE 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 & WHERESCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE

February 9th Introduction during

Physical Education Class

February 20th-27th Students will be scheduled in the computer lab from their Physical Education or Health class

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULETYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE

1. English2. Mathematics3. Science4. World Language5. World History6. Visual/practical/performing arts OR

Academic electives7. Physical Education8. Lunch

Tom Jones’Tom Jones’ Grade 9Grade 9 ScheduleSchedule

Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 BoylePd. 2 YR World History A215 ClarkPd. 3 YR English 102 A203 SmithPd. 4 S1 PE1S Gym MarchPd. 4 S2 Auto 1 C16 JunePd. 5 S1 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 5 S2 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 6 YR Spanish 1 A93 SondiPd. 7 S1 Creative Crafts E4 EnricoPd. 7 S2 PE 2S Gym FellsPd. 8 YR Algebra 1 A228 Mattski

SCHEDULING TIPS

•Read the course description booklet

•Have 8 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

Class of 2019Class of 2019Parents/GuardiansParents/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!