SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION for Parents/Guardians of Class of 2018 March 19, 2014
Apr 01, 2015
SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ORIENTATION for
Parents/Guardiansof
Class of 2018
March 19, 2014
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Brown Principal
Mr. Gluchowski Vice-Principal
Mr. Glock-Molloy Vice-Principal
Mrs. Romero Vice-Principal
DISTRICT SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance
Mrs. Goscienski Science & World Language
Mr. Knaster Special Education
Dr. Trivisonno Business & Mathematics
Mr. Gentile Humanities
Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Mrs. Monahan-Rivera Language Arts
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Mr. Abruscato All Freshman
Sophomores- Seniors
Mrs. Keck A - C
Ms. Schnorbus D - I
Mr. Feldman J - M Mrs. Carroll N - R
Ms. Haney S - Z
H I S T O R YH I S T O R Y
World History Honors
World History CP
World History -- NJ ASK 8 determined
World History -- CST determined
H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E SH I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S
World Geography
The Great Metropolis
Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives
Band (Semester and Full Year)
Advanced Band
Mixed Choir 101 (Semester and Full Year)
Theatre 1
Performing / Visual ArtsPerforming / Visual ArtsElectivesElectives
Creative CraftsCreative Crafts
Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVESELECTIVES
Auto Technology 1
Wood Shop 1
Robotics
S C I E N C ES C I E N C E
Biology Honors -- Matrix determined
General Science CP
General Science -- CST determined
W O R L D L A N G U A G E SW O R L D L A N G U A G E S
French 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
M A T H E M A T I C SM A T H E M A T I C SPlane Geometry 9 Honors
Plane Geometry
Algebra 1b
Algebra 1
Math 104 -- NJ ASK 8 determined
Math 9 -- CST determined
COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVESELECTIVES
Computer Programming – Visual Basic
Introduction to Computer Science
BUSINESS ELECTIVESBUSINESS ELECTIVES
Business Organization & Management
Career Development
Microsoft Suite
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHHEALTH
Physical Education 1S
Physical Education 2S
E N G L I S HE N G L I S H
English 9 HonorsEnglish 9 CPEnglish 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedEnglish 9 -- CST determinedEnglish ELLReading 9 -- NJ ASK 8 determinedReading A -- CST determined
E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E SE N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S
Writing Success Monsters in Literature
Creative Writing
Communication Arts through Television I
Communication Arts through Television II
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 years
Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometryand a third year of math 3 years
Science including Biology and a choice among Chemistry, Physics or Env. Science and a third inquiry based lab or technical science 3 years
U.S. History 2 years
World History 1 year
World Language 1 year
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
Practical/Vocational Arts/21st Century Life and Careers Education 1 year
Physical Education and Health 4 years
Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year
CreditsCredits
In addition to passing the required courses, students must successfully complete 130 credits.
CREDITS REQUIREDCREDITS REQUIRED
Cumulative25 credits To pass to grade 10
60 credits To pass to grade 11
95 credits To pass to grade 12
130 credits To graduate!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 3 yrs. Mathematics 3 yrs. Science 2 yrs. World Language Academic Electives
RECOMMENDED 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. History 4 yrs. Mathematics 4 yrs. Science 4 yrs. World Language Academic Electives
SCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERESCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE
March 17th Introduction during PE Class
March 21st-25th Students will be scheduled in the computer lab from their Physical Education or Health class
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULETYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
1. English2. Mathematics3. Science4. World Language5. World History6. Visual/practical/performing arts OR
Academic electives7. Physical Education8. Lunch
Tom Jones’Tom Jones’ Grade 9Grade 9 ScheduleSchedule
Pd. 1 YR General Science B9 BoylePd. 2 YR World History A215 ClarkPd. 3 YR English 102 A203 SmithPd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym MarchPd. 4/5 S2 Auto 1 C16 JunePd. 6 S1 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 6 S2 Lunch Café JenkinsPd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A93 SongelPd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E4 EnricoPd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym FellsPd. 11 YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski
SCHEDULING TIPS
•Read the course description booklet
•Have 5 alternate elective courses in mind
•Take course selection sheet home for parent/guardian review and signature
•Return signed course selection sheet within 3 days to Middle School Counseling Office
NJ ASK 8 ReminderNJ ASK 8 Reminder
April 29, 30, May 1, 2Test Taking Tips
Get a good night’s sleep Eat breakfast Take seriously – performance affects 9th grade
English, Mathematics and Science placements For more information see state website:
www.state.nj.us/education/index.html
Class of 2018Class of 2018Parents/GuardiansParents/Guardians
The SWMHS Supervisors wish your children (and you) success as they complete their last year in the Middle School. We look forward to September and the beginning of their high school career!