New Egypt High School “Home of the Warriors” 2017-2018 Program of Studies Mission Statement The Educational programs of the New Egypt Schools shall foster high expectations, in academics and behavior, giving attention to all students’ individual needs. We are resolved to ensure all students achieve the New Jersey Common Core State Standards and the Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels, children will be provided a variety of activities, and experiences that allow them to mature into lifelong learners, who are critical thinkers, who cooperate with others as they grow and learn in our democratic society. 1 All courses in this program of studies will be offered pending enrollment. New Egypt High School 117 Evergreen Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 758-6800 ~ Fax (609) 758-5683 ADMINISTRATION Mr. Gerald North, Superintendent Mr. Michael Mendes, Principal of New Egypt High School Ms. Alicia Farese, Vice Principal of New Egypt High School Mrs. Katina George, Supervisor of Guidance Mr. Sean Gately, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mrs. Colleen Gravel, Director of Special Projects Ms. Michelle Halperin-Krain, Director of Literacy Dr. Jessica Howland, Director of Special Education Mr. Thomas Semko, Director of STEAM COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Mrs. Katina George, Supervisor of Guidance/School Counselor Mrs. Alicia DeMarco, School Counselor Mr. Cody Birdsall, School Counselor Mr. Jeffrey Jaegel, Student Assistance Counselor CHILD STUDY TEAM Dr. Erin Sappio, School Psychologist Ms. Jordan Brody, School Social Worker Mrs. Diane Jarvis, LDTC BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Sandra Soles, President Ms. Leslie Septor, Vice-President Mrs. Susan Potter Mr. Christopher Probasco Ms. Monica Sempervive Mr. Joseph Surdo Mr. Larry Witham 2 All courses in this program of studies will be offered pending enrollment. New Egypt High School 117 Evergreen Road New Egypt, New Jersey 08533 (609)758-6800 Dear Students, This Program of Studies has been prepared for you to use as a reference during the scheduling process. It is designed to assist you in mapping out an appropriate and rigorous academic program for your high school career. New Egypt High School offers a variety of courses designed to meet the academic needs, interests and goals of the student body. All New Egypt High School students should select rigorous courses that they are prepared to handle, whether preparing for college or career training. It is important to have a strong academic foundation in order to be competitive in college or in the workforce. Graduation requirements will provide you with a solid foundation, but you should always look to go above and beyond those requirements, taking additional academic coursework to enhance preparedness for college and career. Decision-making is an important part of the course selection process and therefore, offerings should be carefully reviewed in order to select the courses that will best meet your needs, interests and goals. Please use your school counselor, special education case manager (if applicable) and teachers, along with your parents/guardians, to work together to help you through this process. Remember to select courses that will make your high school career challenging, enjoyable, and most of all, successful. Good Luck, Katina George Supervisor of Guidance 3 All courses in this program of studies will be offered pending enrollment. Table of Contents Course Selection Process ............................................................................................ 6 Honors and Advanced Placement Criteria .................................................................. 8 Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................... 11 Ocean County Vocational Technical School ............................................................ 13 Special Education and Related Services .................................................................. 14 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................... 16 English ...................................................................................................................... 16 Mathematics .............................................................................................................. 19 Physical Education ..................................................................................................... 22 Science ...................................................................................................................... 24 Social Studies ........................................................................................................... 27 World Languages ....................................................................................................... 30 Art ............................................................................................................................. 32 Music ......................................................................................................................... 33 Business/Technology ................................................................................................. 35 Engineering ............................................................................................................... 39 Senior Options ........................................................................................................... 40 Schedule Planner ........................................................................................................ 41 4 All courses in this program of studies will be offered pending enrollment. Course Selection Process The scheduling process for the 2017-2018 school year will begin in February 2017. All students and parents/guardians should carefully review the Program of Studies. Pay close attention to the course descriptions and prerequisites for the courses that you plan to select. Students should consider their interests, abilities and goals as they choose their academic program for the next year. Students are encouraged to gather information from teachers, counselors, parents and administrators as they choose their courses for the 2017-2018 school year. Counselors will meet with students to discuss course selection, make informed decisions and select the course of study that best suits the needs of each student. Guidance Program Guidance is a shared responsibility between the home and school and it is most effective when all work together. The main function of the counselor is to establish a relationship with the student that will help him/her make good decisions about his/her educational, social and career plans. The Guidance Department also runs counseling groups for students throughout the school year. Child Study Team Our Special Services Department affords each student a positive and rewarding high school experience. We offer a wide range of courses designed to accommodate the special needs of our students with individualized education programs. The Child Study Team, as well as all counselors and all teachers, are available to help each student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) in the planning process for ensuring a positive high school experience. Student Attendance The Board of Education has established a strict student attendance policy regarding the withdrawal of courses, credits and excessive absences. Administrative action will also be taken for school/class cutting. Specific procedures for parents and students regarding attendance are written in the Student Handbook. These procedures will include what to do when students are absent, tardy or dismissed early. Schedule Adjustments The following procedures take effect only after the initial schedule request is completed through the consultation of the student, parent/guardian and classroom teachers during the spring of the previous school year. These procedures are designed to regulate the process of making schedule changes in an orderly, efficient and timely manner. 1. A schedule change request for the upcoming year must be submitted in writing, or in person, prior to the start of that year. 2. After the start of the year students may seek a change under the following conditions within three weeks from the start of the school year. A required subject did not appear on the student's schedule. The student has changed academic or career plans.* The student failed a subject (or subjects) in a previous year but made up the course work during summer school (as approved by guidance) After dropping a course passed the three week drop deadline students will receive a Withdraw Pass (WP) or Withdraw Fail (WF) for the course. 5 All courses in this program of studies will be offered pending enrollment. *Any requests for a change in schedule from the originally assigned program must be signed, or with an email confirmation by the parent or guardian. ***In extreme cases exceptions to the above procedures may be implemented at the discretion of the high school administration*** PARCC Preparation Students will be tested in language arts and math courses at the end of the year in grades 9, 10, and 11. Students who perform below the minimum level of pupil proficiency in one or more areas of the state mandated Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) will receive remediation. Credit for these classes will not count toward fulfilling Math or English requirements. Early Release Program Students can obtain up to 6 Ocean County College credits per semester