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Welcome toSOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL,
Class of 2015!
Our Mission
Pursuing academic excellence and celebrating diversity in a safe learning environment.
Empowering students to develop skills and explore talents so they can become responsible, informed citizens and leaders.
Ass’t Principal, Dean, and Grade-Level Office (Jaymee Boehmer, Yoshi Lassiter)
10 Guidance Counselors and Ass’t Principal for Student Services (Susana Nikitczuk)
Intervention Services and 504 Plan Chairperson (Susan Coyle)
Special Education/Child Study Team (Marilyn Pruce)
Nurses (Patti Bramson, Rena Eng)
Student Assistance Counselors (Cleo Lowinger, Pam Major)
B.R.I.D.G.E. Center (Nicole Schley)
Freshman classes located primarily in Annex, 3rd floor
Class advisors Summer orientation
Our mission in action: Supporting the transition to high school
Guidance counselors:• Starting resource when students
have social and emotional issues • Responsible for
• permanent records • transcripts • college application process• academic advising • post-high school planning
Our mission in action: Providing guidance
HAP Help & Access
Period/Music HAPs Excel
Focused academic support for struggling students during student’s HAP
Homework Help Center After school until 5:00 PM (Tues.-
Thurs.) Teachers from
different subject areas each afternoon
Peer Groups Two trained senior
Peer Leaders per group
More than 10 sessions
Teachers Extra help sessions
or days of the week set aside to help students after school
Our mission in action: Supporting 9th graders
Academic placement
For English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language, placement is based upon: 5th, 6th and 7th grade NJASK test scores Student’s grades Crossroads teacher recommendations
What’s a typical day for a 9th grader?
A DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58 Academic English 1Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 HAP/Music HAP
(Band, Choir, Strings)BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52 Phys. & Earth Science
A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25 French II
B DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Algebra IHome Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Phys. Ed./HealthBL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52 Gov‘t. & Economics
A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25 21st Century Skills Class
…for a 9th grader very interested in music?
A DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58 Academic English 1Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Music HAP (Band or Strings)BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52 Phys. & Earth Science
A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25 French II
B DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58
Algebra IHome Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Phys. Ed./HealthBL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52 Gov‘t. & Economics
A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52
BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25 Music for the 21st
Century/ 9th Chorus
What are “credits”?
Full year / one block every other day = 5 credits
Semester (half-year) / one block every other day = 2.5
Full year / one block EVERY day = 10 credits
Phys. Ed. = 3.75 credits (3 quarters) / Health = 1.25 credits (1 quarter)
Passing final grade necessary to receive credit
Graduation requirements
High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) Language Arts Mathematics
Biology, Algebra I end-of-course exams (Required to take but not pass, under review by state)
125 Credits
Financial Literacy ½ year
Visual or Performing Art 1 year
21st Century Skills 1 year
English I, II, III, IV
Social Studies Government &
Economics US History Global Studies
Math 3 years
Science 1 Physical (PES or
Physics) 1 Biological 1 Any other science
World Language 2 years same language
Physical Education & Health 4 years
Character education and academic integrity
Honesty and responsibility are two of our core values
Instruction in academic integrity and plagiarism in 9th grade English classes
Character education integrated in 21st Century classes
Some teachers utilize turnitin.com as preventative measure
Scheduling courses
Incoming Freshman will be selecting Elective: 21st Century Skill course
Elective Alternate 1
Elective Alternate 2 HAP
Regular HAP Music HAP: Band – Strings - Choir
Music HAP for credit: Students must complete paperwork for Option II.
Music HAP/Option II documents will be available through Crossroads Music Teacher or Music Supervisor.
21st Century Skills CoursesState requirement: All students must meet curriculum
standards in 21st century skills.
Technology: Architectural Automotive
Technology Video Engineering TechnologyFamily/Consumer
Science: Foods I Kids Fashion
Business: Business Computer &
Multimedia AppsEnglish: Writing for Film &
Media JournalismMusic: MusicMath: Computer Science
Scheduling courses
Academic Courses scheduled after review of
Teacher recommendations NJ ASK scores
Health/Physical Education classes will be prescheduled
NOTE: Students wishing to change their World Language choice will need to contact their Crossroads teacher/counselor
Scheduling courses: Important dates Online course registration
Jan. 21st - Jan. 28th
Registration help for incoming 9th grade parents/students:
Jan. 25th and Jan 27th
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Writing Lab – SBHS
Step I
Go to www.sbschools.org/schools/sbhs to view the online Course Book.
Step II
Use the Course Worksheet to plan courses to enter online.
Step III
Go to Power School at Family Connect ps.sbschools.org/public.
Students/Parents must log on to the Parent Site to access the tab for Course Registration.
Use your Parent Access User Name and Password. If you do not have a Parent Access User Name and Password – please contact your Crossroads counselor or the helpline 732-798-2460 for assistance.
Scheduling courses: Getting started
21st Century Skills Course Selection
You will make a selection only for the courses with a red exclamation Point.Click on the pencil to reveal the course selection list.
Click the box in front of the class you choose.
Click the box in front of the class you choose.
Once you have selected the 21st Century Skills courses go to the bottom of the page and click “Submit.”
SBHS Pathways to Graduation: Option II Non-traditional pathway to graduation
credit Based on student interests and career goals Enables in-depth study, study beyond SBHS,
early graduation Application and pre-approval required Student MUST:
meet firm deadlines assume related costs pass appropriate assessment provide “proof of experience”
Option II possibilities for 9th graders
Advancing a course level
Music HAP (No credits are awarded without application and prior approval!)
World language demonstration of proficiency for heritage speakers
World language not taught at SBHS
Option II: Beyond 9th Grade College courses Off-site high school courses Online courses through accredited
schools Student exchange programs Independent studies Community service learning Physical education through athletic
participation
Option II requirements
Specified grade levels only
Published application only
Firm deadlines: March 1, May 1, October 1
Must be pre-approved
Must have required signatures
NOTE: Students register for courses traditionally. If approved, schedules are adjusted accordingly.
See our website for more information:Understanding the Options: A Guide for Parents and StudentsPathways to Graduation: Option II At-a-Glance
Check our web site – it’s a great resource!E-mail Assistant Principal for Student Services Susana Nikitczuk ([email protected])For incoming 9th grade registration information contact Mrs. Diane Bollaci at 732-329-4044 ext. 3285Contact our Guidance Office at 732-329-4044 ext. 3278
Questions?
Welcome, SBHS Class of 2015!