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WELCOME CLASS OF 2018! Home of the Mustangs Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence Administrative Team Mrs. Melissa Sheppard , Principal Mr. Thomas Ambrose , Vice Principal Mrs. Therese Bonmati , Vice
Home of the Mustangs
“Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence”
Mrs. Melissa Sheppard, Principal
Mr. Thomas Ambrose, Vice Principal Mrs. Therese Bonmati, Vice Principal Mr. Harold Little, Vice Principal Mr. Anthony Tarsatana, Vice Principal
Derek Cano, Junior Class President Zack Billingham, Sophomore Class President
Review speech prior to presentations
Ms. Jennifer Grimaldi, Director of Counseling
A – Con
Coo – Gi
Gl – K
L – N
O – San
Sao – Z
6 Rotation Groups for Students: Divide by High School Counselor
A – Con
Coo – Gi
Gl – K
L – N
O – San
Sao – Z Refrain from cell phone use Cooperate and stay in your assigned group
Have fun!
Advice from current 9th grade students on how to be successful in your first year of high school
High School Counselors visited middle schools
in December:
Program of Studies
www.bhprsd.org/triton > Academics > Program of Studies
Sample 9th grade schedule “What to do after 2” list Registration form
(Continued)
High School Counselors mail home course selection letter and form:
registration form by February 9th deadline
child’s courses contact the Triton Counseling Office
June 15th
Total Enrollment – 1,272 students School Day – 7:25 AM to 1:59 PM
8 periods – 43 minutes long Homeroom SSR Between Classes – 4 minutes
Vice Principal & Student Handbook:
Excused Unexcused Credit Completion No Credit Status
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May need to meet NJ requirements for PARCC
Earn at least 120 credits total of required and elective courses
Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy 5113
Successfully complete the following:
4 years of English 4 years of Physical Education & Health 3 years of Mathematics – Algebra I and Geometry or the content
equivalent and a third year of math that builds on these concepts
3 years of Science – At least five credits in laboratory biology or the
content equivalent and one additional laboratory/inquiry-based science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science or physics
2 years of US History and 1 year of World History – Integration of civics,
economics, geography and global content in all course offerings
1 Year of 21st Century Life and Career or Career Technical Education 1 Year of Visual/Performing Arts 1 Year of World Language 1/2 year of Financial Literacy 1/2 year of Career Education (infused) E-Portfolio
Readiness for College & Careers
May need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation
NJBCT – New Jersey Biology Competency Test
Take this assessment the year they take their first Biology course
PSAT – Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
Tested in Grades 10 & 11 Take seriously since it may be used for placement purposes
NJ ASK 7 scores
7th Grade report card
8th Grade 1st marking period/trimester grades
Current course placement
IQ scores
Course recommendations may change after June due to:
8th Grade final report card NJ ASK 8 scores
If a student scores partially proficient in language arts or
mathematics they may be placed in one of the following courses in place of their electives:
Grade 9 Honors selections are determined by district supervisors, as per district guidelines noted in POS
Maximum number of Honors classes in grades 9 and 10 is four: English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science In most cases, future valedictorians and salutatorians have had the maximum number of Honors/AP classes in all grade levels:
considered both junior and senior years Ranking is determined by Board Policy 2624
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Impact of Graduation Requirements – Grade 9 Sample Schedule
1 English 2 World History 3 Mathematics 4 Science 5 Lunch 6 Physical Education & Health 7
Theatre Arts or Skills for Living 8 Financial Literacy (semester) & Innovative Engineering, Practical Computer Applications
Impact of Graduation Requirements – Grade 9 Sample Schedule
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If Concert Band, Vocal Music or Concert Choir is selected, your child will not have room in their schedule for both Financial Literacy and a World Language The omitted course must be made up in a future grade If your child wishes to take all classes and skip lunch, you must contact your child’s high school counselor
Impact of Graduation Requirements – Sample Schedules
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 1 English English English 2 US History I US History II 3 Mathematics Mathematics 4 Science Science 5 Lunch 6 Elective Requirements 7 Physical Education & Health 8 World Language may start in 9th or 10th Grade
Senior Year = Open Periods
Alternative HS Assessments, etc.
Impact of Graduation Requirements – Honors/AP Sample Schedules
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 1 English English English 2 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics 3 US History I US History II 4 Science Science Science 5 Science Lab with ¼ Elective Requirement Science Lab with ¼ Elective Requirement Science Lab with ¼ Elective Requirement 6 Lunch 7 Physical Education & Health 8 World Language
Senior Year = Open Periods
Science or Social Studies
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ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGE ENGLISH I HONORS WORLD H/C HONORS GEOMETRY HONORS LAB BIO HONORS FRENCH III HONORS ENGLISH II HONORS US HISTORY I HONORS ALGEBRA II HONORS LAB CHEMISTRY HONORS FRENCH IV HONORS AP LANG & COMP AP US HISTORY II PRE-CALCULUS HONORS AP BIOLOGY ITALIAN III HONORS AP LIT & COMP AP GOV & POLITICS AP CALCULUS AB AP CHEMISTRY ITALIAN IV HONORS AP PSYCHOLOGY AP STATISTICS AP PHYSICS SPANISH III HONORS AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPANISH IV HONORS 4 – 2 AP 5 – 3 AP 5 – 2 AP 6 – 4 AP 6 – 0 AP
(Proposed)
Numeric Average Letter Grade Regular Course Honors Course AP Course 93-100 A 4.00 5.00 5.00 90-92 A- 3.67 4.67 4.67 87-89 B+ 3.33 4.33 4.33 83-86 B 3.00 4.00 4.00 80-82 B- 2.67 3.67 3.67 77-79 C+ 2.33 3.33 3.33 73-76 C 2.00 3.00 3.00 70-72 C- 1.67 2.67 2.67 67-69 D+ 1.33 2.33 2.33 65-66 D 1.00 2.00 2.00 Below 65 F 0.00 0.00 0.00
National Honor Society
Sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals Recognizes students who have exemplified the qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and service Be a member of junior or senior class Have cumulative GPA 3.5 or higher Exhibit service to school and community Obtain faculty letters that attest to above qualities
Students in Grades 9, 10 & 11 must carry a
minimum of 30 credits per year
Movement to Grade 10 = 25 credits Movement to Grade 11 = 55 credits Movement to Grade 12 = 80 credits
______________________________ 120+ Credits = Graduation
English
4 Units
Social Studies
3 Units
Mathematics
3 Units
Lab Science(at least 2) 2 Units World Language
2 Units
Electives
2 Units __________________________ Total of 16+ Carnegie Units
Supervisor – Mrs. Marcie Geyer
Grade 9 English I, English I A, English I Honors, Reading Enhancement Grade 10 American Literature English II, English II A, English II A/American Studies, English II Honors Grade 11 British Literature English III, English III A, English III A/Western Studies, AP English Lang & Comp Grade 12 World Literature English IV, English IV A, English IV/Contemporary Studies, AP English Language & Comp, AP English Literature & Comp Electives Theatre Arts, Public Speaking (S), Discussion and Debate (S), Creative Writing (S), Poetry (S), Journalism, Introduction to College Writing (S) Additional Support Programs That May Be Offered: HSPA/PARCC English, HSPA/PARCC Prep & Writing For College and the Workplace
Supervisor – Ms. Gail Shelly
Grade 9 World History & Cultures, World History & Cultures A, World History & Cultures Honors Grade 10 1600 - 1900 US History I, US History I A, US History I A/American Studies, US History 1Honors Grade 11 1900 - Present US History II, US History II A, US History II A/Western Studies, AP US History II Grade 12 English IV A/Contemporary Studies Electives: Psychology (S), AP Psychology, AP US Government & Politics, Holocaust & Genocides (S), Human Behavior (S), Sociology (S)
Supervisor – Ms. Gail Shelly
If English 1 Accelerated… If English 1 Honors… English 1 College Prep Grade 9 …then French I, Italian I, Spanish I Usually begins in Grade 10 Grade 10 French II, Italian II, Spanish II Level I course Grade 11 French III, Italian III, Spanish III (All Level III Languages are Honors) Department Recommendation Required Level II course Grade 12 French IV, Italian IV or Spanish IV (All Level IV Languages are Honors) Department Recommendation Required Level III course
Supervisor – Mrs. Lynne Ann Sireci
Grade 9 Algebra I, Geometry A, Geometry Honors, Math Enhancement Grades 10-12 Geometry, Geometry A, Geometry Honors Algebra II, Algebra II A, Algebra II Honors Introduction to College Math, Advanced Math Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics Additional Support Program That May Be Offered: HSPA/PARCC Math Enhancement, Lunchtime tutoring, NHS after school tutoring
Supervisor – Mr. William Breuer
Grade 9 Biology, Introduction to Physical Sciences (IPS), Lab Biology Honors Grade 10-12 Intro to Physical Sciences, Biology, Lab Biology, Lab Biology Honors Physical Systems, Environmental Science, Lab Chemistry, Lab Chemistry A, Lab Chemistry Honors Lab Physics, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 & 2 Science Electives (these courses have pre-requisites): Forensic Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Horticulture
Supervisor – Mr. Glenn Smith
Innovative Engineering (S) Computer Aided Design I, II Pre-Engineering Engineering Architectural Design Digital Video Production Digital Video Production for Lab Science (S) Woodworking Advanced Woodworking
Art & Design I Art II AP Studio Art Ceramics & Sculpture Computer Graphics I Computer Graphics II Digital Photography
Supervisor – Mr. Glenn Smith
Music Appreciation (S) Guitar Beginning Band Concert Band Band Technology Music Theory & Tech I, II (S) Music Theory & Tech II Vocal Music I, II, III, IIIV Vocal Technology Concert Choir
Supervisor – Mrs. Jennifer Brown
Practical Computer Applications (S) Advanced Practical Computer Applications for Lab Science
(S)
Multi Media Applications Multi Media Applications for Lab Sciences (S) Financial Literacy (S) Accounting
Supervisor – Mrs. Mary Baratta
21st Century Life & Career Supervisor – Mrs. Jennifer Brown
Skills For Living Fashion Trends & Interior Design Creative Foods & Nutrition Culinary & Hospitality Careers
Supervisor – Mrs. Jennifer Brown
Activities:
Flag Football
Lacrosse Tennis Soccer Golf Weight Room Table Tennis Volleyball Basketball Indoor Games Field Hockey
GRADING UNIFORM LATENESS PARTICIPATION & ATTITUDE = 100 POINTS NAVY SHORTS, GRAY T-SHIRT, SOCKS & SNEAKERS PE (3Q’S) = 12 UNEXCUSED PREPARATION = 100 POINTS LOCKS: FREE HEALTH (1Q) = 4 UNEXCUSED KNOWLEDGE & SKILL = 300 POINTS NO JEWELRY! A = 450 - 500 POINTS B = 400 - 449 POINTS C = 350 - 399 POINTS D = 325 - 349 POINTS FDD ONE PACKET PER DAY
FRESHMAN YEAR (QTR) SOPHOMORE YEAR (QTR) JUNIOR YEAR (QTR) SENIOR YEAR (QTR) TOBACCO DRIVER’S EDUCATION FIRST AID/CPR PERSONAL LIVING ALCOHOL DRUGS FAMILY LIFE NUTRITION
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“Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence”
Incoming freshmen are eligible for the 1st semester,
which includes fall and winter sports
Students with 30+ credits must be passing at least 15
credits to be eligible for the spring sports season
Students with less that 30 credits must be passing
all subjects to be eligible for the spring
Students must pass at least 30 credits by September to
be eligible for next fall and winter seasons
Students must turn in a parent permission card as well
as have a physical examination by either the school doctor or family doctor
“What to do after 2”
Academic Challenge
Art Club
AVA Club
Brass/Woodwind Ensemble
Buddy Club
Chemistry Club
Choir
Chorale
Future Teachers of America
Gay/Straight Alliance
History
Indoor Color Guard
Interact Club
Key Club
Library Council Book Club
Literary Magazine
Marching Band
Math Club
National Honor Society
One Act Plays
Peer Mediation
Philosophy
Poetry Club
Renaissance Club
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Science Club
Stage Crew
Strategy Club
Student Athletic Training Program
Student Council
Tri-High News
World Culture Club
World of Difference
Yearbook
Director of Athletics – Mr. Frank Torcasio
FALL Cheerleading Boys’ Cross Country Girls’ Cross Country Field Hockey Football Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis
WINTER Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Cheerleading Swimming Track Wrestling
SPRING Baseball Golf Softball Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Track Girls’ Track
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9th Grade Orientation evening in late August Parent/teacher conferences available Mondays
at 2:05 PM
Teacher Counselor Genesis – Parent Access
Comprehensive website your child will use in
making decisions about courses, careers and colleges
Students are provided with a password in 9th
grade to access the site at any time
To receive messages via text: Send a message referencing your
class group to 971-717-3187. You may opt-out anytime by replying “unsubscribe.”
Class of 2018 = @78a6e To receive messages via email: Send an email to your class
“unsubscribe” in the subject line. ______________________@mail.remind101.com
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