PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2015-2016

SCHEDULING PROCESS FOR FUTURE COLLINGSWOOD HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS4 years English, Mathematics, and PE/ Health3 years Lab Science and 3.5 History (1 world, 2 US, /Fin. Lit)1 year Visual or Performing Arts, 1 year Career Ed, Consumer, Family, and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical, Freshman Academy1 year World Language – but 4 yr. colleges want 2 or morePass the PARCC*Total 130 Credits

ROTATING SCHEDULE

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

55 m - A D C B 82 m A B

B A D C A/C B/D

C B A D 82 m C D

Lunch Enrichment Lab

E H G F E F

F E H G E/G F/H

G F E H G H

COURSE LEVELS & GROUPINGGPA calculated based on course levels; the WGPA used to determine class rankLEVEL III (+1.5) to 4.0 grading scale– AP courses

LEVEL II (+1.0) to 4.0 grading scale– Pre-AP/Honors

LEVEL I (Grade earned)– Academic, Career Prep, Remedial,

Introductory, Modified (CST)

Blue Chip Road to Excellence

The following recommendations are for students interested in becoming competitive at the national level Course load of Collingswood graduates who have been accepted to the top colleges and universities across the country including Ivy League institutions.LL – LEADERSHIP AND LONGEVITY – Vanderbilt University

Freshmen: Pre-AP: Bio, English I, Algebra, Geometry, World History and Foreign LanguageSophomore: Pre-AP: Algebra II, Chemistry, English II, US History I AP: Art History, AP Computer Science, Foreign Language

Junior: AP: Chemistry, US History, Calculus AB, Pre-AP: English III, H. Pre-Calculus, Foreign, Language (honors at level iv)

Senior: AP: Biology, Calculus AB or II, Statistics, English Lit, European History, Psychology – Foreign Language VHS Classes

S.T.E.MStudents should consult their guidance counselor and teachers for specific recommendations. Many STEM careers fall under these groupings and should be used as a starting place for course selections.MEDIA – HANDS ONSCIENCE/MEDICINE – COMPUTERSHIGH TECH/ENGINEERING – PURE MAJORS

Course Placement Each student should challenge him/herself to take highest level course that can be handled—it will be beneficial in the futureRemedial: based on grades and teacher recommendationsPre-AP and AP: Students will be recommended for Pre-AP or AP classes based on testing performance in class and teacher recommendation.Class of 2015 will be the last class that will need to pass the HSPA. Starting Spring of 2015 HSPA will become the PARCC* assessment.

College Placement

The average % of students in NJ who attend college right from high school is 65%. 76.9% of last years CHS students went on to further their education, while an additional 5.3% joined the U.S. Military. It is our responsibility to prepare all students for post-secondary education or career readiness.

REQUIRED COURSE OPTIONS

English 9, 10 ( Read 180, LL, A, Pre-AP)World History or US History I (A, Pre-AP)Mathematics (based teacher and previous math grade )– Algebra I (A, H), Geometry (B or better in Algebra I - A, H)– Academic Support Math (recommended)

Science– Biology/lab (A, Pre-AP)– Environmental Biology/lab (A)– Integrated Science (recommended)– Chemistry/lab (A, Pre-AP)

Physical Education 9/10 and Health 9/ DE

REQUIRED COURSE OPTIONS

Freshmen Academy Financial Literacy for upperclassmenWorld Languages– French (I, II, III)– German (I, II, III)– Spanish (Novice, I, II, III)– Latin (I, II, III)

ELECTIVE CHOICES(prerequisites need to be met)

Art – Elements of Art (sem)– Mixed Media (sem)– Contemporary Crafts (sem)– Sculpture I, II (sem)– Photojournalism– Web-Based Graphic Design

Business Education– Business Law (sem)– Introduction to Business (sem)– Entrepreneurship

English Electives:– Journalism – Theatre– Novel Writing(sem)– Introduction to Film(sem)

Family & Consumer Science– Basic Sewing (sem)– Sewing Lab (sem)– Foods I, II (sem)– Child Development – Independent Living (sem)

21st Century Mass Media Academy

Freshman-1st Year:

Mass Media Communications TV I

Sophomore Year:TV IIDigital Photography/Motion Graphics

Junior Year: Split Happens

TV Production: TV IIIComputer Graphics: Graphic Design for Web

Both take:Photojournalism and

Music Recording and Production

Senior Year:TV Production: Computer Graphics:

TV IV Advanced GraphicsBoth take:

Independent Study

MORE ELECTIVESMusic– Choir– Women’s Choir– Concert & Marching Band– Strings Instrumental– Music Theory

Technical Education– Design Technology I– TV/Mass Communications– Digital Production & Audio

Engineering

Computer Science -Computer Programming I - Microsoft Office Certification - Introduction to HTML

Virtual High School– Over 140 courses available– One course may be taken as a

regular elective– Completed in school or home

ACADEMIC MONITORING

Genesis-primary source recommended – Sign-Up!Tutoring AM/PMInterim Reports mid-marking period (given to student, phone call)

Report cards (given to student)

Parent/Teacher conferences (upon request)

Counselor intervention

GRADING SYSTEMGrade equivalents– A = 92-100– B = 83-91– C = 74-82– D = 65-73– F = 64 and below – Summer school at CHS not an option for making up

lost credit due to failing; approval is required for enrollment in SS at another school.

ACADEMIC IMPLICATIONS

Athletic eligibility: NJSIAA requires a student to pass 30 credits per year to be eligible the fall semester, and 15 credits at the end of the 1st semester to be eligible the spring semester.National Honor Society: requires 3.5 GPA, must demonstrate leadership, service and characterNCAA – 2.3 OR TAKE A KNEE – 16 core classes

SCHEDULING PROCESS

1. Presentation of Program of Studies to students (It is currently on-line on HS page under School Bulletin Board.)

2. High school counselors will work with students individually 3. New Student Orientation on the evening of August 24th

4. Review of final grades, and IEPs to determine final schedule, which may need to be modified over the summer

5. Final Schedule posted online and given to student at orientation

Scheduling Process

Oaklyn 9th Graders:March 23, (Monday) 1:30 PM – 9th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Oaklyn School Cafeteria.March 30 (Monday) – Scheduling with counselors beginning at 9 AM for students regarding course requirements and course selection.Woodlynne 8th Graders:March 24, (Tuesday) 1:30 PM – 8th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Woodlynne School Cafeteria.March 31 (Tuesday) – Scheduling with counselors beginning at 9 AM for students regarding course requirements and course selection.Collingswood 8th Graders:Already occured- classroom visitation to Language Arts Classes by CHS Counselors.April 13-17, 2015– Scheduling done in high school counseling office during the school day.Good Shepherd 8th Graders:Please contact the Collingswood Counseling Office to schedule an appointment.*Please note: If a parent wants to schedule an appointment to meet with a Collingswood High School Counselor to discuss scheduling either during the school day: 7:30-3:00 or April 21st or 23rd from 4:30-8:30, please call your child’s counselor at 856-962-5701

SCHEDULE CONSIDERATIONS

Every student must take a minimum of 35 creditsSchedule changes will only be considered for academic reasons (choose wisely)Use 4-year planner in back of ProgramGrade promotions– 10th grade requires 30 credits– 11th grade requires 65 credits– 12th grade requires 95 credits

COLLEGE PLANNING

16 academic units(minimum)

– 4 English classes– 3 History classes– 3 lab sciences– 3 Mathematics– 2 World Language courses

(same language)– 2 additional academic electives– Many must be taken before 7th

semester – for us Junior Year

NavianceAdditional considerations– GPA / rank– PSAT (10th, 11th grade)– SAT / ACT (11th, 12th gr.)– Apply now with Collegeboard– Extra-curricular activities– NJSTARS top 15%

SUPPORT SERVICES

CounselingGenesis CounselingTutoringI & RSSpecial Education

ATTENDANCE

Limit = 12 days per full-year, 6 per semester courseExcused days= with doctors’ notes, religious holidays, field tripsDays over the limit result in loss of credit; credit completion is available for excused absences for limited number of daysA total of 27 days, excused + unexcused, render a student in complete loss of creditMake-up work is the responsibility of the student Attendance is linked to student achievement! We need students to be here and behave!

7 Habits of Highly Responsible Students

1) They set goals: keep focused2) They plan their time: budget time; organize3) They study every day4) They take notes in class5) They have the tools they need: be prepared6) They keep their commitments: be responsible7) They get ready ahead of time: plan

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT (856) 962-5701

Ms. Karen Fischer x6010 A – Gh Mrs. Pat Schieb* 6/30 x6008 Gi – OMrs. Kylie Smith* x6009 P - Z

*interviews are currently being conducted

Mrs. Barbara Wister x6011 SupervisorMrs. Donna Willis x6006 Secretary

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Visit: collingswood.k12.nj.us

HAVE A PLEASANT EVENING Barbara Wister, Supervisor of School Counseling