LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2019-2020 Academic Year Changes and additions in red 100 Christie Heights St. Leonia, NJ 07605 201-302-5200 Effective September 2019 The Leonia Public Schools are committed to maintaining a work and educational environment free from all forms of discrimination. We expect all employees, students and other members of the school community to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with concern and respect for all members of the school community. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability or disability in any form will not be tolerated. If you have any concerns please refer to Board of Education policy #2260 or contact the Affirmative Action Officer, ​ ​ Mr. Greg Van Nest, at 201-302-5200 ext. 1201 or [email protected] ​ Leonia High School Program of Studies 2019 - 2020 Table of Contents Table Of Contents 2 General Information 5 Student Services 5 Affirmative Action 5 Course Selection 5 Program Planning Considerations 5 Academic Core Course Levels 6 Standard Program 6 Graduation Requirements 6 Honors And Advanced Placement Courses 7 Placement Recommendations 7 Eligibility Criteria 8 Credit Progression Guidelines For Graduation 8 Grading 8 Extra-curricular And Athletic Eligibility 8 Scheduling Process 9 Architectural And Engineering Design 11 Engineering Strand 11 Architectural Strand 12 Art 13 Business And Marketing 16 Marketing 17 English 19 Family And Consumer Science 23 Mathematics / Computer Systems 24 Music 29 Physical Education & Health 31 Science 32 Social Studies 36 World Languages 40 French 40 Spanish 41 Latin 42 Chinese 43 2 To ​Table of Contents Special Programs 44 Technical/Vocational Education 44 English Language Learners (ELL) 44 Special Education 45 M. D. Program 46 A. B. A Program 46 The Leonia Academy Of Science (LAS) 47 Mission Statement 47 Admission 48 General Concentration 49 Specialized Concentrations 50 Field Trips & Senior Academy Externship 51 Cohort 51 Admissions/Enrollments 51 The Leonia Academy For Hospitality And The Culinary Arts (LAHCA) 52 Mission Statement 52 Rationale 53 Academy Distinctions 53 Academy Application 53 Program Overview 53 Course Descriptions 54 Junior Externship 55 Senior Off-campus Externship 55 Academy Standards 55 College Acceptances 55 The Marketing And Business Leadership Academy (MBLA) 56 Accounting Major 57 Economics/Finance Major 59 Marketing Major 61 General Mbla Information 63 The Leonia Humanities Academy 64 The Leonia Music And Arts Conservatory 67 Music Conservatory 69 Art Conservatory 71 General Lmac Information 74 Junior & Senior Individualized Independent Programs Option 2 - J.I.I.P./S.I.I.P. 75 3 To ​Table of Contents General Information The administration reserves the right to cancel any offering when insufficient enrollment warrants Dear Students and Parents: This booklet will help in planning your school program at LHS. It contains descriptions, prerequisites, graduation requirements, and other pertinent policies and procedures to assist you in choosing well, with your future in mind. I urge you to read these pages carefully. Cordially, Mr. Charles Kalender , Principal Student Services Our counselors and support services personnel provide educational, vocational, and personal counseling. Counselors help students match educational opportunities to their capabilities and interests to make the best possible choices from among available academic options. Counseling occurs in individual and group settings. It focuses upon academic and developmental concerns as well as career and college options. Please take advantage of LHS Student Services. Don’t hesitate to ask a counselor for help. Contact Student Services at 201-302-5200 ext. 5211 Affirmative Action The Leonia Public Schools are committed to maintaining a work and educational environment free from all forms of discrimination. We expect all employees, students and other members of the school community to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with concern and respect for all members of the school community. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability or disability in any form will not be tolerated. If you have any concerns please refer to Board of Education policy #2260 or contact the Affirmative Action Officer, ​ ​ Mr. Greg Van Nest, at 201-302-5200 ext. 1201 or https://sites.google.com/a/leoniaschools.org/leonia-board-of-education/policies Course Selection Read this booklet carefully to learn about units of credit, required subjects, prerequisites, and other information you need to make good decisions about your program at LHS. Course descriptions in this booklet do not list every course objective. Program Planning Considerations While students may take various paths toward a high school diploma, all students should pursue a personally challenging course of study that enhances their capabilities and broadens their post-high school options. Careful program planning responds to state and local graduation requirements and personal interests, as well as career and college considerations. College requirements vary depending upon admissions selectivity. Admissions standards in many colleges exceed the minimum graduation requirements detailed below. Any student’s academic program will include a mix of required core courses and elective courses. Some courses described in this booklet may not be offered due to lack of enrollment or other considerations. 4 To ​Table of Contents Academic Core Course Levels Courses in the academic core–English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and World Languages–may be offered at Foundations, College Prep, and Honors/AP levels. Level distinctions are intended to increase the likelihood of student success. Placement recommendations are key to promoting a positive learning experience that fully engages the student and encourages a lifetime of further learning. Foundation level courses provide additional structure, a more measured pace of study, and a focus upon fundamental reading, writing and/or mathematics skills. Placement in these courses is based upon the results of standardized tests and teacher/counselor recommendations. Standard Program Board of Education policy requires each student to select a schedule consisting of a minimum of eight courses in each year of high school. This includes Physical Education and Health and seven other courses selected from English, Mathematics/Computer Technology, Social Studies, World Languages, Science, the Arts, Business Technology, Family and Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. All courses have credit value equal to the number of times a class meets per week. Most classes meet five periods per week, yielding five credits. Semester courses meet for only half a year, yielding 2.5 credits. One marking period courses yields 1.25 credits Seniors have an option of selecting a reduced schedule as long as graduation requirements are met. PLEASE NOTE: As per the NJSIAA state regulations, all students must have earned a minimum of 30.00 credits at the end of each school year and must be passing the equivalent of 15.00 credits at the close of the second marking period in order to eligible for athletics. Students who fall below the indicated credit level will be ineligible to play sports. However, the NJSIAA allows seniors to have a modified schedule provided the student is passing all courses at the close of the second marking period. Graduation Requirements The minimum statutory and Board of Education requirements to graduate from Leonia High School are as follows: 1. Satisfactory completion of 130 credits. th th 2. Satisfactory completion of research papers in both 11 ​ and 12 ​ Grades ​ ​ 3. Passing grades in these courses and course sequences: a. Four years of English b. Four years of Physical Education and Health - 3.75 credits per year that a student is enrolled in a New Jersey Public High School c. Three years of Social Studies – Modern World History/Geography, US I and US II required d. Three years of Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II e. Three years of Science – Includes Biology and Chemistry and/or Physics and/or Environmental Science and a third laboratory/inquiry based science f. One year of World Language g. Visual & Performing Arts – 5.00 credits of Art, Music, Drama and/or Dance h. 21st Century Life /Careers or Career Technical Education – 5 credits – Family/Consumer Science, ​ Business Administration & Technology, and/or Technology Education i. Financial Literacy – 2.5 credits 5 To ​Table of Contents High School Graduation Assessment Requirements Updated August 2017 On August 3, 2016, the State Board of Education approved updated state regulations for the high school graduation assessments requirements in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for the Classes of 2016 through 2021, and beyond. These new state regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1) became effective on September 6, 2016. ​ ​ The Class of 2020 – Students in the Class of 2020 can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency through the ​ ​ same three pathways as those in the Classes of 2017 through 2019, provided that students in the Class of 2020 ​ ​ ​ take all PARCC/NJSLA assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible* ​ and receive valid scores, as of the September 6, 2016 effective date the amendments were adopted by