8^th Grade Articulation

Welcome

Class of 2027

Agenda

• Welcome & Vice Principal Introduction
• Getting Involved
• Graduation Requirements
• Pathway Courses
• A-G Graduation & Elective Courses
• What’s Next
• Questions

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Staff you should know as you start your journey

• Principal: Dr. Erica Renfree
• Associate Principal (Class of 2025, 2026): Elizabeth Ward
• Associate Principal (Class of 2024, 2027): Nicholas Willis
• Dean of Students (9-11th Grade): Joseph Schmidt
• Dean of Students (12th Grade) & Athletic Director: John Pisapia
• Counselors
• Class of 2024: Erik Gonzales (Mr. G)
• Class of 2025: Nicholas Stewart
• Class of 2026: Margarita Perez-Ibarra (Head Counselor)
• Class of 2027: Traci Shenault

Vice Principal (Class of 2027): Nicholas Willis

• Native of New Jersey
• 4th year at Canyon Hills as a VP
• Former Science Teacher in Harlem, NY

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Clubs

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/chhs-clubs/home?pli=1

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There are many more, but if you can’t find a club that you’re interested in…...Start One!

Academic Club

ACE Mentoring

Black Student Union

Baking Club

CSF

CLub Elevated

Devil Duckies

Dungeons & Dragons

First Gen Club

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Garden Club

GSA/LGBTQIA Club

Humans for Humanity

Inked Solace Poetry Club

Key Club

Latino Club

Multicultural Club

Step Team

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Athletics https://chrattlers.com/

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25 Sports Team

Fall Winter Spring

Boys Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Swimming

Girls Cross Country Boys Basketball Girls Swimming

Football Wrestling Boys Tennis

Girls Volleyball Girls Soccer Boys Lacrosse

Girls Field Hockey Boys Soccer Girls Lacrosse

Girls Tennis Girls Water Polo Boys Baseball

Boys Water Polo Girls Track

Girls Golf Boys Track

Cheer Boys Volleyball

Girls Softball

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A) - 3 years of History��B) - 4 years of English (*1 year of Ethnic Studies)��C) - 3 years of Math (4 recommended)��D) - 3 years of Science (4 recommended)��E) - 2 years of World Language ��F) - 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art��G) – College Elective��2 years of PE�

High School

Graduation Requirements �(UC a-g Requirements)

At CHHS we are excited about our pathways!!

• These pathways help to enhance your high school experience by giving you high quality, college and career-themed programs that enrich and engage with state-of-the-art, dynamic and challenging courses.
• All first year pathway courses except Biomed fulfill the VAPA graduation requirement
• One out of your six courses

CHHS Pathways

Introduction of Pathways

Bio Med

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• 9^th Grade - Principles of Bio Med Sciences (Hnrs.)
• 10^th Grade - Human Body Systems (Hnrs.)
• 11^th Grade - Medical Interventions (Hnrs.)

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Introduction of Pathways

• 9^th Grade – Intro to Design
• 10^th Grade – Green Up (fulfills Physics requirement)
• 11th Grade - Principles of Engineering (Hnrs.)
• 12^th Grade – Engineering Design & Development (Hnrs.) and/or Digital Electronics (Hnrs.)

Engineering

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Pathways Continued

Photography

Digital, Communication & Technology

• 9^th Grade – Photography

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• 10^th Grade – Computer Graphic Design 1, 2

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• 11^th/12^th Grade – Computer Graphic Design 3, 4 (Hnrs.)

Pathways Continued

Video Production

Digital, Communication & Technology

• 9^th Grade – Video Production

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• 10^th Grade – Multi-Media 1,2

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• 11^th/12^th Grade – Multi-Media 3,4

Pathways Continued

• Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):

Theatre

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• Theatre 1, 2
• Theatre 3, 4
• Theatre 5, 6
• Theatre 7, 8
• Tech Theatre 1, 2
• Tech Theatre 3,4
• Theatre Management & Design

Pathways Continued

• Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):

Music

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• Marching Band
• Orchestra
• Choir
• Jazz Ensemble
• Musical Theatre

History

9th graders do NOT take history!!!!

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You will take your history in 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grades

English

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• Identity and Relationship 1,2

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Math

Integrated Math I

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Advanced Integrated Math I

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Integrated Math II

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Advanced Integrated Math II

Science

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• Biology: The Living Earth 1, 2

World Language

2 years of the same language are required:

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• Spanish 1, 2
• Spanish 3, 4
• Spanish 5, 6
• AP Spanish Language
• American Sign Language (ASL)

Physical Education

Four ways to meet the 2 year requirement:

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• NJROTC
• Physical Education
• Marching Band
• Drill Team (flags with the Marching Band)

NJROTC

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• NJROTC meets the PE credit for the first two years
• You can take it for all four years!
• They compete in competitions and take field trips!

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What is this ZERO PERIOD PE thing????? Should I do it?

• Due to late start CHHS will probably offer zero period.

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• Courses that might be offered during zero period:
• PE
• NJROTC

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• This will allow you to take an additional elective.

Other Electives

• ASB (school leadership)

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• Journalism/Yearbook

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• AVID

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AVID

• Must have a minimum GPA 2.0 and a maximum of 3.5
• Ensure you stay on track for college
• Help with the transition from middle to high school
• Learn strategies to enhance success
• Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, reading, test-taking strategies
• Ensure success in college-prep coursework
• Tutor-led collaborative groups
• College searches, college entrance exams, scholarships, college applications, financial aid, etc.

What’s Next???

• Complete Articulation Card
• Deadline to submit: January 11th
• Late submissions result in last scheduling
• Changes will not be made after this unless there is a gross error
• Freshmen Bridge before start of 2023-24 school year
• No shows on day 1 of school result in drop from classes.
• CHHS Foundation
• There will be a meeting at the beginning of next school year to learn all about IEP’s in High School

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Articulation Card

Traci Shenault (Class Counselor) tshenault@sandi.net

Margarita Perez Ibarra (Head Counselor) mperez-ibarra@sandi.net

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Welcome Class of 2027!!!