Welcome to SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL, Class of 2015! Our Mission Pursuing academic excellence and celebrating diversity in a safe learning environment.

Welcome toSOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL,

Class of 2015!

Our Mission

Pursuing academic excellence and celebrating diversity in a safe learning environment.

Empowering students to develop skills and explore talents so they can become responsible, informed citizens and leaders.

Ass’t Principal, Dean, and Grade-Level Office (Jaymee Boehmer, Yoshi Lassiter)

10 Guidance Counselors and Ass’t Principal for Student Services (Susana Nikitczuk)

Intervention Services and 504 Plan Chairperson (Susan Coyle)

Special Education/Child Study Team (Marilyn Pruce)

Nurses (Patti Bramson, Rena Eng)

Student Assistance Counselors (Cleo Lowinger, Pam Major)

B.R.I.D.G.E. Center (Nicole Schley)

Freshman classes located primarily in Annex, 3rd floor

Class advisors Summer orientation

Our mission in action: Supporting the transition to high school

Guidance counselors:• Starting resource when students

have social and emotional issues • Responsible for

• permanent records • transcripts • college application process• academic advising • post-high school planning

Our mission in action: Providing guidance

HAP Help & Access

Period/Music HAPs Excel

Focused academic support for struggling students during student’s HAP

Homework Help Center After school until 5:00 PM (Tues.-

Thurs.) Teachers from

different subject areas each afternoon

Peer Groups Two trained senior

Peer Leaders per group

More than 10 sessions

Teachers Extra help sessions

or days of the week set aside to help students after school

Our mission in action: Supporting 9th graders

Academic placement

For English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language, placement is based upon: 5th, 6th and 7th grade NJASK test scores Student’s grades Crossroads teacher recommendations

What’s a typical day for a 9th grader?

A DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58 Academic English 1Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 HAP/Music HAP

(Band, Choir, Strings)BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52 Phys. & Earth Science

A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52

BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25 French II

B DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58

Algebra IHome Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Phys. Ed./HealthBL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52 Gov‘t. & Economics

A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52

BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25 21st Century Skills Class

…for a 9th grader very interested in music?

A DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58 Academic English 1Home Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Music HAP (Band or Strings)BL. 3 – 10:47 – 12:52 Phys. & Earth Science

A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52

BL. 4 – 12:57 – 2:25 French II

B DayBL. 1 - 7:30 – 8:58

Algebra IHome Base: 8:58 – 9:08BL. 2 - 9:14 – 10:42 Phys. Ed./HealthBL. 3 - 10:47 – 12:52 Gov‘t. & Economics

A Lunch 10:47-11:20 B Lunch 11:33-12:06 C Lunch 12:19-12:52

BL. 4 - 12:57 – 2:25 Music for the 21st

Century/ 9th Chorus

What are “credits”?

Full year / one block every other day = 5 credits

Semester (half-year) / one block every other day = 2.5

Full year / one block EVERY day = 10 credits

Phys. Ed. = 3.75 credits (3 quarters) / Health = 1.25 credits (1 quarter)

Passing final grade necessary to receive credit

Graduation requirements

High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) Language Arts Mathematics

Biology, Algebra I end-of-course exams (Required to take but not pass, under review by state)

125 Credits

Financial Literacy ½ year

Visual or Performing Art 1 year

21st Century Skills 1 year

English I, II, III, IV

Social Studies Government &

Economics US History Global Studies

Math 3 years

Science 1 Physical (PES or

Physics) 1 Biological 1 Any other science

World Language 2 years same language

Physical Education & Health 4 years

Character education and academic integrity

Honesty and responsibility are two of our core values

Instruction in academic integrity and plagiarism in 9th grade English classes

Character education integrated in 21st Century classes

Some teachers utilize turnitin.com as preventative measure

Scheduling courses

Incoming Freshman will be selecting Elective: 21st Century Skill course

Elective Alternate 1

Elective Alternate 2 HAP

Regular HAP Music HAP: Band – Strings - Choir

Music HAP for credit: Students must complete paperwork for Option II.

Music HAP/Option II documents will be available through Crossroads Music Teacher or Music Supervisor.

21st Century Skills CoursesState requirement: All students must meet curriculum

standards in 21st century skills.

Technology: Architectural Automotive

Technology Video Engineering TechnologyFamily/Consumer

Science: Foods I Kids Fashion

Business: Business Computer &

Multimedia AppsEnglish: Writing for Film &

Media JournalismMusic: MusicMath: Computer Science

Scheduling courses

Academic Courses scheduled after review of

Teacher recommendations NJ ASK scores

Health/Physical Education classes will be prescheduled

NOTE: Students wishing to change their World Language choice will need to contact their Crossroads teacher/counselor

Scheduling courses: Important dates Online course registration

Jan. 21st - Jan. 28th

Registration help for incoming 9th grade parents/students:

Jan. 25th and Jan 27th

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Writing Lab – SBHS

Step I

Go to www.sbschools.org/schools/sbhs to view the online Course Book.

Step II

Use the Course Worksheet to plan courses to enter online.

Step III

Go to Power School at Family Connect ps.sbschools.org/public.

Students/Parents must log on to the Parent Site to access the tab for Course Registration.

Use your Parent Access User Name and Password. If you do not have a Parent Access User Name and Password – please contact your Crossroads counselor or the helpline 732-798-2460 for assistance.

Scheduling courses: Getting started

21st Century Skills Course Selection

You will make a selection only for the courses with a red exclamation Point.Click on the pencil to reveal the course selection list.

Click the box in front of the class you choose.

Click the box in front of the class you choose.

Once you have selected the 21st Century Skills courses go to the bottom of the page and click “Submit.”

SBHS Pathways to Graduation: Option II Non-traditional pathway to graduation

credit Based on student interests and career goals Enables in-depth study, study beyond SBHS,

early graduation Application and pre-approval required Student MUST:

meet firm deadlines assume related costs pass appropriate assessment provide “proof of experience”

Option II possibilities for 9th graders

Advancing a course level

Music HAP (No credits are awarded without application and prior approval!)

World language demonstration of proficiency for heritage speakers

World language not taught at SBHS

Option II: Beyond 9th Grade College courses Off-site high school courses Online courses through accredited

schools Student exchange programs Independent studies Community service learning Physical education through athletic

participation

Option II requirements

Specified grade levels only

Published application only

Firm deadlines: March 1, May 1, October 1

Must be pre-approved

Must have required signatures

NOTE: Students register for courses traditionally. If approved, schedules are adjusted accordingly.

See our website for more information:Understanding the Options: A Guide for Parents and StudentsPathways to Graduation: Option II At-a-Glance

Check our web site – it’s a great resource!E-mail Assistant Principal for Student Services Susana Nikitczuk ([email protected])For incoming 9th grade registration information contact Mrs. Diane Bollaci at 732-329-4044 ext. 3285Contact our Guidance Office at 732-329-4044 ext. 3278

Questions?

Welcome, SBHS Class of 2015!