1012 Madison Avenue Rahway, New Jersey 07065 (732) 396-1090 COURSE OFFERING BOOKLET CLASS OF 2015 EDITION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE(S) ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 18 - 19 ADMINISTRATOR CONTACT INFORMATION 5 ADMINISTRATORS MESSAGE 4 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 17 BUSINESS, EDUCATION, ROTC, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS 20 - 23 CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ACTIVITIES 57 COURSE SELECTION OVERVIEW 60 COURSE SELECTION FORM 61 - 62 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 11 - 12, 58 - 59 DISTRICT & RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENTS 6 ENGLISH PROGRAMS 24 - 26 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 11 - 12, 58 - 59 GRADING SYSTEM 14 HIGH SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS 55 - 56 HONOR ROLL 14 MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS 27 - 30 NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE 7 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS 8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS 31 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 15 - 17 PROGRESS REPORTS 14 RANKING SYSTEM 14 SCHOLAR PROGRAM 17 SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETICS 13 SCHOOL COUNSELOR SERVICES 9 - 10 SCIENCE PROGRAMS 32 - 35 SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS 36 - 40 TECHNOLOGY, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE PROGRAMS 41 - 45 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS 46 - 52 VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL 17 & 55 - 56 WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAMS 53 - 54 3 Rahway Public Schools Kline Place Edward L. Yergalonis P.O. Box 1024 Superintendent of Schools Rahway, NJ 07065 [email protected] (732) 396-1000 “Expecting Excellence” JOHN FARINELLA INTERIM PRINCIPAL Rahway High School 1012 Madison Avenue Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Voice: (732) 396-2911 Fax: (732) 669-1353 email:[email protected] Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Rahway High School’s Course of Studies Booklet is designed to assist you in making decisions that will have a tremendous impact on your future. Whether you plan to pursue a four-year college, a technical college, a business college, the armed forces, or some other post-secondary plan, you need to take advantage of the opportunities offered at the High School. This guide describes a program that will meet your needs and will prepare you to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Our school counselors, teachers, administrators, and support staff are available to assist you. However, for this guide to be effective, you must use it wisely. Consider your interests, aptitudes, and educational goals before you select your course of study. Rahway High School offers a wide range of courses and programs in order to meet the educational needs of all students. There are, however, specific requirements that must be met in order to obtain a Rahway High School diploma. For a review of these requirements refer to page 11 of this guide. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please call or meet with your school counselor. The two major steps involved in planning next year’s program are registration and scheduling. Each student will be scheduled for a minimum of 30 credits. This will help to ensure that all graduation requirements are successfully completed within four years. Please take the course selection process seriously and think through your decisions carefully. Best wishes in your preparation for the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year! Sincerely, John T. Farinella Interim Principal 4 Administrator Contact Information Dr. John Farinella, Interim Principal [email protected] 732-396-1101 Mrs. Tong-ya Clay, Vice Principal [email protected] 732-396-1080 Mrs. Chey Rivera, Vice Principal [email protected] 732-396-1090 Supervisor of English ext. 4504 Mr. Thomas Lewis [email protected] 732-396-1090 Director of Alternative Education/Athletic Director ext. 2992/1196 Mrs. Christine Salcito [email protected] 732-396-1013 Director of Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Lorraine Aklonis [email protected] 732-396-1012 Supervisor of Humanities Ms. Cary Fields [email protected] 732-396-1015 Program Supervisor of STEM Ms. Tiffany Lynch [email protected] 732-396-2961 Program Supervisor of Literacy and Social Studies Ms. Barbara Pyne [email protected] 7329-396-1000 Program Supervisor of Special Ed/Testing x. 1001 5 Rahway Public Schools “Expecting Excellence” DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT With diversity as our strength, the Rahway School Community shall provide inclusive and challenging programs to accommodate the unique needs of all students, allowing them to experience success and reach their highest potential. Our programs will prepare all students to achieve the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) and to become independent and self-sufficient adults who will succeed and contribute responsibly in the global community. RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT With diversity as our strength, Rahway High School is a safe, academically enriching community in which each administrator, teacher, student, and staff member performs with exemplary integrity, honor, civility, kindness and professionalism and where the pursuit of excellence is embraced and cherished. 6 Rahway Public Schools Non-Discrimination Notice The Rahway Board of Education guarantees that all students, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status are provided equal access to its educational programs and services. Pursuant to Title 6A:7-1.1 et seq, the Rahway Board of Education has established policies and practices to ensure that all students are guaranteed these rights of equal opportunity. This includes, but is not limited to, its services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations. It also ensures that the district’s curriculum and instruction are aligned to the State’s Core Curriculum Content Standards and addresses the elimination of discrimination by narrowing the achievement gap, by providing equity in educational programs, and by providing opportunities for students to interact positively with others regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status The Rahway Board of Education guarantees that all persons, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status shall have equal and bias free access to all categories of employment in the Rahway School System. This non-inclusive list includes hiring, termination, disciplinary procedures, or other related programs and activities. Specific questions concerning the district’s Equality and Equity In Education provision can be directed to the district’s Affirmative Action Officer. Specific complaints or alleged discrimination should be referred to the High School Affirmative Action Coordinator. Complaints regarding disabilities and issues under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 relating to the provisions of special education services, should be referred to Mr. Larry Abramowitz, Supervisor of Services for Children, at 732-396-1035. Regardless of the means selected for resolving the complaint, the initiation of a good-faith complaint of alleged discrimination or misconduct will not cause any negative reflection on the complainant, nor will it affect his/her access to the programs, activities, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations in facilities provided by the Rahway Board of Education. Las escuelas publicas de Rahway garantizan la iqualdad de programas educativos entre otros beneficios a los estudiantados. Los estudiantes podran participar de estos beneficios independientemente de su nacionalidad, creencias, color, edad, estatus marital, orientacion sexual, sexo, religion, estatus socioeconomico o incapacidad. 7 Notification of Rights for Elementary and Secondary Schools The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are: 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal (or appropriate official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff