PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2014-2015

SCHEDULING PROCESS FOR FUTURE COLLINGSWOOD HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS4 years English, Mathematics, and PE/ Health3 years Lab Science and 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 PARCCTotal 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.

Freshmen: Pre-AP: Bio, English I, 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, Pre-AP: English III, H. Pre-Calculus, Foreign, Language (honors at level iv)

Senior: AP: Biology, Calculus, English Lit, European History – Foreign Language VHS Classes

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 the NJASK plus SRI/SMI test scores Pre-AP and AP: Students will be recommended for Pre-AP or AP classes based on test scores from the NJASK, SRI/SMI 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%. 86.7% (81.3 % college 5.4% of last years CHS students went on to further their education. 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 on NJASK and previous math grade )– Algebra I, Geometry (A, H)– Math Lab (if NJASK scores are 199 and below, or S-Test

scores below 36)

Science– Biology/lab (A, Pre-AP)– Environmental Biology/lab (A)– 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)– Photojournalism– Sculpture I, II (sem)– Contemporary Crafts (sem)– Web-Based Graphic Design– Mixed Media (sem)

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

Computer Programming I - Computer Literacy - Introduction to Web Design

English Electives:– Journalism – Theatre

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

21st Century Mass Media Academy

Freshman 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 ELECTIVES

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

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

Engineering

English Electives - Journalism - Introduction to Film - Novel Writing

Computer Science - Computer Software Applications - Introduction to Web Design

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 recommendedTutoringInterim 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 character

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 25th

4. Review of NJASK/ SRI/SMI testing scores, 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 17, (Monday) 1:30 PM – 9th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Oaklyn School Cafeteria.March 24 (Monday) – Scheduling with counselors beginning at 9 AM for students regarding course requirements and course selection.Woodlynne 8th Graders:March 18, (Tuesday) 1:30 PM – 8th Grade Assembly for students presented by CHS Counselors in the Woodlynne School Cafeteria.March 25 (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.March 26-April 5, 2013– 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 March 25th or 27th 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

Additional considerations– GPA / rank– PSAT (10th, 11th grade)– SAT / ACT (11th, 12th gr.)– Extra-curricular activities– NJSTARS has changed its

eligibility requirements, from top 20% to top 15%

– Scheduled to be cut

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 x6008 Gi – OMr. Dennis Gaughan x6009 P - Z

Mrs. Barbara Wister x6011 SupervisorMrs. Sherri Giancola x6006 SecretaryMrs. Donna Willis 3/25 x6006 Secretary

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Visit: collingswood.k12.nj.us

HAVE A PLEASANT EVENING Barbara Wister, Supervisor of School Counseling