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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Completing the requirements to graduate from high school is not enough to get into college.

Colleges are looking for students who complete more than just the minimum requirements.

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Graduation Requirements:

Language Arts—4 years
Math—3 years
Science—3 years
Social Studies—3 years
Health & Physical Education—4 years
World Language—1 year
Visual/Performing Arts—1 year
21^st Century Life and Careers or Technology—1 year
Financial Literacy—1 Semester

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

A typical freshman schedule with academic classes:

(Not in order)

1. Physical Education/Health 9

2. English 9 Academic

3. World History Academic

4. Integrated Science Academic

5. Algebra 1 Academic (with lab)

6. World Language (Spanish 2 for most students)

7. Financial Literacy/Business Elective

8. Study (or Band or Academic Support)

9. Lunch (or Chorus)

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

A typical sophomore schedule with academic classes:

(Not in order)

1. Physical Education 10/Driver’s Ed

2. English 10 Academic

3. US History 1 Academic

4. Biology Academic

5. Geometry Academic (with lab)

6. World Language (Spanish 3 for most students)

7. Visual Performing Arts Elective

8. Study (or Band or Academic Support)

9. Lunch (or Chorus)

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

A typical freshman schedule with honors classes:

(Not in order)

1. Physical Education/Health 9

2. English 9 Honors

3. World History Honors

4. Biology Honors (must also have Geometry)

5. Geometry Honors (no lab)

6. World Language (Spanish 2 for most students)

7. Financial Literacy/Business Elective

8. Study (or Band or Academic Support)

9. Lunch (or Chorus)

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

A typical sophomore schedule with honors classes:

(Not in order)

1. Physical Education 10/Driver’s Ed

2. English 10 Honors

3. US History 1 Honors

4. Chemistry Honors (with lab/must also have Algebra 2)

5. Algebra 2 Honors

6. World Language (Spanish 3 for most students)

7. Visual/Performing Arts Elective

8. Study (or Band or Academic Support)

9. Lunch (or Chorus)

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Typical Math Sequence

Grade 9: Algebra 1 with Lab (Academic Only)

Grade 10: Geometry with Lab (Academic or Honors)

Grade 11: Algebra 2 (Academic or Honors)

Grade 12: Intro to College Math* or Precalculus*

*optional

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Accelerated Math Sequence

Grade 8: Algebra 1

Grade 9: Geometry (Academic with Lab or Honors)

Grade 10: Algebra 2 (Academic or Honors)

Grade 11: Intro to College Math or Precalculus

Grade 12: Academic Calculus* or AP Calculus**

*Academic Calculus is optional and SHU-PA credits may be available.

**AP Calculus is optional and requires a teacher recommendation

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Typical Science Sequence

Grade 9: Integrated Science (Academic)

Grade 10: Biology (Academic or Honors)

Grade 11: Chemistry (Academic or Honors)

Grade 12: Physics* (Academic or Honors) or

AP Biology** or AP Chemistry**

*optional

**optional—teacher recommendation required

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Accelerated Science Sequence

Grade 9: Biology (Academic or Honors)

Grade 10: Chemistry (Academic or Honors)

Grade 11: Physics (Academic or Honors) AND

AP Biology*/AP Chemistry*/AP Environmental*

Grade 12: AP Biology*/AP Chemistry*/AP Physics*/

AP Environmental*

*optional—teacher recommendation required

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SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULING

Some final thoughts on schedules and scheduling:

Choose challenging courses that are appropriate for your son or daughter’s ability level.

Teacher recommendations are usually on target.

Talking Study vs. Quiet Study.

Use “Study” time to get your work done.

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

PARCC (grades 9, 10, & 11)
NJ Biology Competency Test (grade 10*)
PSAT (grades 10 & 11)
SAT (grade 11 & 12)

*any year a student is enrolled in a Biology class that is not AP

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

PARCC (grades 9, 10, & 11)

Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
Replaces HSPA
Administered in March and May
Students must pass PARCC or one

of the other transitioning graduation

requirements approved by the NJ

Department of Education

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

NJ Biology Competency Test

Administered in May
Mostly grade 10
All students who are in Biology are expected to test unless they are in AP Biology

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

PSAT

Administered in October
All students in grades 10 and 11
Paid for by Pompton Lakes Board of Education
Students with IEP’s or 504 plans can apply for modifications
Score reports mailed home in December
Score report includes test preparation suggestions for SAT

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

SAT

Administered 7 times per year
Students with IEP’s or 504 plans can apply for modifications
Students register and take the test on their own
Super-scoring
2-3 times between spring of grade 11 and fall of grade 12

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

PSAT/SAT Redesign (Class of 2017)

Elimination of writing section
Optional essay
Maximum score of 800 for critical reading and 800 for math
Revised scoring procedures
Revised content
More information is available at www.deliveringopportunity.org

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GRADES

Parent Portal

Parents and students must check the portal regularly
Account access
All text in blue is a link

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GRADES

All four years of high school count.

All students have a planner that is paid for by the PTA.

Students who struggle MUST go for extra help.

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GRADES

What is on a transcript?

Final grades only for all completed courses
Grade point average
Rank in class
Completed credits to date
Graduation date

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GRADES

The Power of a Zero

0 0

+100 100

100 / 2 = 50 F +100

200 / 3 = 67 D

For every 0, a student needs 2 100’s to bring the average back to barely passing.

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GRADES

Three Failing Scenarios:

Average falls below 65.

F for quarters 3 and 4.

F for more than 50% of the grading cycles.

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GRADES

Be careful:

Health and Driver’s Ed

Summer assignments

Summer school

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GRADES

Athletic Eligibility:

All freshmen are eligible for fall and winter sports.
In order to play a spring sport, students must be passing 15 credits (6 courses) at the end of second marking period.
In order to play a fall or winter sport, students must be passing 30 credits (6 courses) at the end of the school year.

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GRADES

Athletic Eligibility:

Hypothetically, if a student fails a full year class like English:

- 5

30 Eligible and

promoted to the next grade

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GRADES

Athletic Eligibility:

Algebra and Geometry are now 6 credits.

- 6

29 NOT ELIGIBLE!

NOT PROMOTED to the next grade

unless the student goes to

summer school!

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ATTENDANCE

Students should try not to be absent or late.
Students should try not to take vacations during the school year.
When absences are unavoidable, students should make every effort to get their make-up work.
Limits:

20 for full year course
10 for semester
5 for quarter (health)

If a student exceeds these limits they will be

denied credit for the course (WAT).

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ATTENDANCE

“Cutting” class

3 cuts in the same class will result in denial of credit for the course (WAT).

If a student accumulates 10 cuts over several periods, the student will be denied credit for the 11^th cut regardless of which course it is.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Colleges are looking for students who do more after school than just play video games.

Getting involved in the high school community makes high school more fun.

Students who are involved in activities tend to be well-rounded and more successful academically.

Involvement in extracurricular activities forces students to budget their time, which is a great life skill.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Examples:

Athletics
Clubs (list in planner)
Community Service/Volunteer Work
Religious Groups
Boy/Girl Scouts

LEADERSHIP and VOLUNTEER WORK are key

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Keep track of activities, awards, and leadership participation.

Quality over Quantity

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SOCIAL NETWORKING

Parents should monitor social networking sites for appropriateness.

Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Laws

Inappropriate posts on social networking sites can have a serious impact on college applications and acceptances as well as on future employment.

Appropriate posts on social networking sites are not harmful.

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ADVANCE COLLEGE OPTIONS

Advanced Placement Courses

Seton Hall University Project Acceleration

Challenger Program through Passaic County Community College

On-Site Decision Days

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ADVANCED COLLEGE OPTIONS

Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Economics
English
Environmental Science
European History

German
Music
Physics
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Art
US History

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

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ADVANCED COLLEGE OPTIONS

Seton Hall University Project Acceleration

(SHU-PA) Courses

Anatomy and Physiology
AP Spanish
Astronomy
Calculus Academic
Sociology
Techniques of Written Expression

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ADVANCED COLLEGE OPTIONS

Challenger

Passaic County Community College in Wanaque
Approximately $300 per course
Elective courses on a college campus
4 courses per year

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ADVANCED COLLEGE OPTIONS

On-Site Decision Days

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
William Paterson University

Kean University
East Stroudsburg University
Centenary College

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COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

College Fairs (grades 9-12)
College Research (grades 9-11)

Internet
Guidance Office Resources
Guidance Office Website

Visit Colleges (grade 11)
Some Colleges Visit PLHS (grade 12)

All applications must be submitted prior to

winter break of senior year.

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COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

College is expensive and the price increases every year.

Most students receive some sort of financial aid.

Based on 2013-2014 data:

Average Public College in NJ: $12,634
Average Private College in NJ: $34,076

Average Room and Board: $11,033

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COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Private colleges may have a higher sticker price, but they may be able to give more scholarships.

Apply to variety of colleges with different price ranges.

Some students opt to start their post high school education at a 2-year college.

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COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Scholarships are advertised online in the Senior Newsletter.

Local Scholarships will be mailed home in spring of senior year.

FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Questions?

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Don’t forget to take a copy

of the slides from

tonight’s presentation!