Sinéad Crews

        Director of School Counseling

        30 Robert H Harp Drive

 Livingston, New Jersey 07039

 973.535.8000 ext. 8137

 SCrews@livingston.org 

Livingston Public Schools

January 11, 2024

Dear Students and Parents,

As you know, we are already beginning to plan for the 2024 – 2025 scheduling process! Many of you may be starting to discuss course selection for next year with your child. It is important to know that several of our Advanced Placement (AP) courses have applications that are required to qualify for open access into these programs. Additionally, several Honors courses or other electives have applications to indicate readiness and provide students and parents with important recommendation information to consider when making course selections. Please review this condensed list of these courses that require an application. Please note that not all AP and Honors courses require an application. Only the courses listed in this packet require these prerequisite applications. These applications are used as part of the recommendation process to provide students and families with helpful insight and recommendations about these advanced level courses. Therefore, they are due earlier so that teachers can review and make recommendations to help in your course selection process.

All applications are due January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. Any student who does not submit an application for a course by this deadline will be placed on a waitlist and they will not be able to select this course during their scheduling meeting. Completion of an application and/or placement on a waitlist does not guarantee enrollment in the course. Please review the scheduling timeline below to ensure that you are meeting all necessary deadlines.

Applications for these courses take place before students make course selections so that recommendations can be made in advance of scheduling meetings with school counselors. Should your child be interested in any of these courses that require an application, or have any interest in exploring any of these courses, we highly recommend they complete the application to leave their options open during their scheduling meeting. If you have any questions about a course requiring a qualifying assessment or application, please reach out to your school counselor prior to these deadlines.

IMPORTANT 2024-2025 SCHEDULING DATES

You can click on the image below to view a larger version of the timeline and process:

Detailed in this packet, you will find important information for all courses that have such requirements. In addition to the announcements made in school and through Schoology, we ask you to please review the entirety of this letter carefully with your child to ensure a deadline is not missed. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate teacher, supervisor, or your student’s school counselor.

Thank you,

Sinead Crews                                                                 Mary Kate Pretto, Ed.D.

Director of School Counseling                                      Assistant Principal

COURSES THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

DEADLINE for all Applications: JANUARY 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m.

Please note: In order to select any of the courses below, you must complete the application or assessment by the January 29, 2024 deadline.

Please carefully read the detailed information provided for each corresponding course within this letter. Please note that not all AP and Honors courses require an application. Only those listed in this packet require prerequisite applications.

Art Department

• AP Art History
• AP Studio Art (Drawing, Design)
• AP Studio Art Digital Imaging
• AP Studio Art Photography
• AP Studio Art 3D Design

Business Department

• Virtual Enterprise

English Department

• AP Seminar and Research (interdisciplinary with Social Studies and Science departments)

Mathematics Department

• AP Computer Science A

Music Department

• AP Music Theory

Science Department

• Introduction to Science Research Methods Honors (Science Research program)
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C: Mechanics
• AP Physics C: E&M

Social Studies Department

• US I Honors
• Modern European History Honors
• AP European History
• AP Human Geography
• AP Seminar and Research (interdisciplinary with English and Science departments)

AP COURSES

ART DEPARTMENT

AP Art History

An in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. in room A211. An Application is required for open enrollment. Here is the link to the application: 2024-2025- Blank APAH Application. Please make a copy of it before writing into the document. Applications must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. to this Google Folder: AP Art History Applications for 2024-2025

For more information on this course, students are encouraged to contact Ms. Angel at

kangel-lambert@livingston.org.

AP Studio Art (Drawing, Painting - 2D Design)

An in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 after school in room A211. An application and portfolio submission is required (qualifier for Open Enrollment).

You can find information about the course here. Applications and portfolios must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. by completing this form: 1-AP Blank Art Application.docx. Please make a copy of it before filling it out, then complete and share it with Ms. Angel in this Google Folder: AP Studio Application for Drawing or 2D.

For more information on this course, students are encouraged to contact Ms. Angel at kangel-lambert@livingston.org.

AP Studio Art Digital Imaging (2D Design)

An in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. in B132. An application and portfolio submission is required (qualifier for Open Enrollment).

Materials are available through Mr. Iannuzzi at ciannuzzi@livingston.org. 

Applications and portfolios must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. to Mr. Iannuzzi via email.

For more information on this course, students are encouraged to contact Mr. Iannuzzi at ciannuzzi@livingston.org. 

AP Studio Art Photography (2D Design)

An in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. in B136, for any students who are not currently in a Creative Photo 2 class. Class information and an application for AP Photography will be given at this meeting. An application and portfolio submission is required (qualifier for Open Enrollment). 

Applications and portfolios must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. to Mrs. Gioioso. For more information on this course, students are encouraged to contact Mrs. Gioioso at vgioioso@livingston.org. 

AP Studio Art 3D (formerly Ceramics)

An in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. in room A207 to describe the course and answer any questions. Applications will be available then, and any time after, in room A207.

An application and portfolio submission is required (qualifier for Open Enrollment).

Materials are available through Mr. Meineke at nmeineke@livingston.org.

Applications and portfolios must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. to Mr. Meineke. For more information on this course, students are encouraged to contact Mr. Meineke at nmeineke@livingston.org.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

Virtual Enterprise

Applications are required for Virtual Enterprise. The application is available online on the Business department website. They must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

AP Seminar & Research

(Two-year AP Capstone program)

AP Seminar is an interdisciplinary course jointly run out of the Social Studies, English, and Science Departments. The course requirements and mandatory application will also be posted on the Social Studies department website.

An online AP application is required for AP Seminar (qualifier for Open Enrollment) through the Social Studies department website. Completing an application does not guarantee enrollment in this course as there is limited enrollment in the AP Capstone program.

Starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, students interested in registering for any Social Studies AP/Honors course can complete an online application on the department website.

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. There is no separate application for AP Research.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

AP Computer Science A

There is no interest meeting required for this course. An application is required (qualifier for open access).

Materials are available from the current math teacher or the department website starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Applications are available online on the math department website. They must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m.

For more information on the course, students are encouraged to contact Ms. Gee at jgee@livingston.org

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

AP Music Theory

An in-person pre-assessment is required (qualifier for open access) for any student not currently enrolled in the Music Theory class. Pre-assessments will be offered on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in C152 at the beginning of Lancer Time and immediately after school at 2:50pm.  All interested students must attend one of the two in-person pre-assessment sessions on January 17th.  If a student is absent on the day of the pre-assessment and must arrange for a makeup, all in-person pre-assessments must be completed by Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. 

For more information on this course or to schedule a pre-assessment, please contact Mr. Salzman at jsalzman@livingston.org.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Physics C: E&M

There are no required interest meetings for these courses but students must meet the prerequisites outlined in the course guide.

An application is required (qualifier for open access).  Students must complete an online application for any AP Science elective in which they might consider enrolling.

Materials will be available on the department website starting Thursday, January 11, 2024.

The window for completing the online application closes on Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. 

Late applications will be put on a waitlist which, if space is available, will be handled on a first-received, first-enrolled manner. Please email Mr. Carey at bcarey@livingston.org if you submit a late application.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

AP Modern European History

AP Human Geography

AP Seminar and Research

There are no required meetings for these courses.

An application is required (qualifier for Open Enrollment). Students must complete an online application for any course listed above in which they might consider enrolling.

Starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, students interested in registering for any Social Studies AP/Honors course can complete an online application on the Social Studies department website.

The window for completing the online application closes on Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. 

Late applicants will be put on a waitlist which, if space is available, will be handled on a first-received, first-enrolled manner. Please email Mr. Raphael at craphael@livingston.org if you submit a late application.

AP Seminar & Research 

(Two-year AP Capstone program)

AP Seminar is an interdisciplinary course jointly run out of the Social Studies, English and Science Departments. The course requirements and mandatory application will also be posted on the Social Studies department website.

An online AP application is required for AP Seminar (qualifier for Open Enrollment) through the Social Studies website. Completing an application does not guarantee enrollment in this course as there is limited enrollment in the AP Capstone program.

Starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, students interested in registering for any Social Studies AP course can complete an online application on the department website.

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m. There is no separate application for AP Research.

HONORS COURSES 

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Science Research Program

The Science Research Program at Livingston High School is a three-year sequence of courses that starts with Introduction to Research Methods Honors in the 10th grade. There will be an in-person information meeting at 3:00 p.m. on January 12, 2024 in room S26.  Both parents and students interested in this program are encouraged to come to the Science Pathways Night held on January 24, 2024 starting at 6:30 p.m.  Applications must be emailed to Dr. Starace (dstarace@livingston.org) no later than Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m.    

 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 

US History 1 Honors and Modern European History Honors

All information about Social Studies Honors courses can be found on the Social Studies department website.

Starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, students interested in registering for an Honors course are strongly RECOMMENDED to complete the online preview for the course on the department website.

The window for completing the online preview for the course closes on Monday, January 29, 2024 by 8:00 a.m.