PASCACK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 200 PIERMONT AVE., HILLSDALE, NJ 07642 TEL: (201) 358-7060 Ext. 24009 FAX: (201) 263-0019 WEBSITE: www.pascack.org C.E.E.B. 310540 PASCACK VALLEY ~ PROFILE 2021 - 2022 COMMUNITIES: Pascack Valley High School is one of two high schools in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. Pascack Valley High School serves the northern Bergen County communities of Hillsdale and River Vale, New Jersey. The towns are neighboring suburban communities with a combined population of approximately 20,000. The location, 20 miles northwest of New York City, enables residents to take advantage of the many cultural and educational resources of a large city. Residents enjoy a middle to upper-middle class socio-economic level with the majority of adults employed as professionals and business executives. A high percentage of adults in both communities are college graduates. The community has high expectations and aspirations for its schools. SCHOOL: Pascack Valley High School is a four-year college preparatory school with an enrollment of approximately 1300 students. The 2021 graduating class was comprised of 296 students. The school is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors and supports the Association’s Code of Ethics & Professional Practices. Pascack Valley High School consistently ranks in the top tier of New Jersey high schools as rated by the New Jersey Monthly Magazine. e-LEARNING: The Pascack Valley Regional High School District was the first district in New Jersey to provide wireless laptops to all students and teachers to be used in classrooms and at home. This initiative, currently in the 17th year, impacts teaching, learning and communications between school and home while creating a community of learners between teachers and students. Advanced technological skills better prepare our students to enter college and the work place. PASCACK SCHEDULE: To view the current Pascack schedule, please visit the district website at www.pascack.org. ACCREDITATION: Pascack Valley High School is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education. POST SECONDARY PLANS OF NATIONAL/STATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RECENT GRADUATES Class of 2020 National Merit Commended ................................... 4 2019 2020 2021 National Merit Semi-Finalists ................................. 2 Total Graduates 312 296 296 Class of 2020 % 4- Yr. College 87 81 85 AP Scholars ......................................................... 41 % 2- Yr. College 8 14 9 AP Scholars with Honors .................................... 11 % Other 5 5 6 AP Scholars with Distinction ................................ 19 AP National Scholars ............................................. 1 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2021 A total of 260 students took 530 Advanced Placement exams in 26 different subjects. Advanced Placement tests were taken in Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language, Computer Science, English Language/Composition, English Literature/Composition, Environmental Science, French Language & Culture, Human Geography, Italian Language, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics I, Physics II, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art 2D, Studio Art Drawing, US Government & Politics, United States History and World History. ACT SCORES COLLEGE BOARD SAT SCORES CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 PV NJ National PV NJ National English 24.4 24.5 19.9 ERW 591 564 541 Mathematics 24.2 24.0 20.2 Mathematics 595 565 540 Reading 24.3 24.7 21.2 Total 1186 1129 1081 Science 23.4 23.7 20.6 Composite 24.2 24.4 20.6 GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE Grade Point Average is computed by a process which includes all subjects for which credit is given and all grades including failures. Honors and Advanced Placement grades are weighted the same, receiving one additional point. GRADING SCALE/VALUES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Grading College Prep Honors/AP All students must earn a minimum of 120 credits, which include: Scale Courses Courses A+ 98-100 4.33 5.33 A 93-97 4.00 5.00 English 4 Years 20 Credits A- 90-92 3.67 4.67 World History 1 Year 5 Credits B+ 87-89 3.33 4.33 B 83-86 3.00 4.00 United States History 2 Years 10 Credits B- 80-82 2.67 3.67 Mathematics 3 Years 15 Credits C+ 77-79 2.33 3.33 C 73-76 2.00 3.00 Science 3 Years 15 Credits C- 70-72 1.67 2.67 World Language 2 Years 10 Credits D+ 67-69 1.33 2.33 D 63-66 1.00 2.00 Physical Education/Health 4 Years 20 Credits D- 60-62 0.67 1.67 Fine/Practical/Performing Arts 2 Years 10 Credits F 0-59 0.00 Financial Literacy 1/2 Year 2.5 Credits P PASS F FAIL In addition, all students must meet the minimum standard on the WP Withdraw/Passing I Incomplete NC No Credit WF Withdraw/Failing MEX Medically Excused PARCC/NJSLA or other assessments as defined by the NJDOE. DISTRIBUTION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASS OF 2022 (As of the 6th semester) Given the rigorous nature of the curriculum and a highly motivated student body, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District does not rank students. Quintile GPA Range 1 4.86 - 4.15 2 4.14 - 3.77 3 3.76 - 3.37 4 3.36 - 2.98 5 2.97 - 1.37 COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH: SCIENCE: (continued) ARTS: (continued) AP: AP Language and Composition College Prep: Honors: Honors Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture 2 AP Literature and Composition Biology Honors Advanced Studio Art 2 Honors: Honors English 1, 2, 3, 4 Biological Science Honors Advanced Photography Honors Language, Myth & Human Culture Chemistry College Prep: Honors Literature of the Holocaust Physics Ceramics Honors American Studies Physics/Technology Ceramics & Sculpture 1 Honors Advanced 21st Century Journalism & Astronomy* Drawing Media Earth’s Natural Disasters* Studio Art 1 College Prep: Conceptual Physics Fine Arts Public Speaking Environmental Biology Photography Creative Writing Chemistry in the Community Crafts English 1, 2, 3, 4 Anatomy and Physiology BUSINESS: American Studies + Environmental Studies Entrepreneurship Language, Myth & Human Culture Science, Ethics, Technology & Society Financial Literacy* Sports and Literature SOCIAL STUDIES: Blended Financial Literacy* Film and Literature AP: AP World History Principle of Business* 21st Century Journalism & Media AP US History 1, 2 Marketing* Literature of the Holocaust AP Economics* FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE: MATHEMATICS: AP Government & Politics* Advanced Clothing Construction AP: AP Calculus AB Honors: Honors World History 1, 2 Advanced Fashion Design AP Calculus BC Honors SUPA Public Affairs Clothing Construction AP Statistics Honors History of Sport in America* Culinary Arts I, II AP Computer Science-A Honors Psychology Fashion Design Honors: Honors Geometry College Prep: Interior Design Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry World History Early Childhood & Family Education I, II. III Honors Pre-Calculus US History 1, 2 MUSIC: Choir/Lunch Honors Computer Science American Studies + Chamber Choir, Concert Choir Advanced Topics in Calculus Anthropology* Concert Band Advanced Topics in Computer Science Constitutional Law* Concert Band/Marching Band College Prep: Economics* Guitar I Algebra 1 Sociology* Music Technology Algebra I Enhanced Analysis of History through Film* Music Theory I Geometry Current World Problems* AP Music Theory Geometry Enhanced Psychology 1, 2* TECHNOLOGY: Algebra 2/Trigonometry Religion in America* Graphic Communication Technology I, II Algebra 2/Trigonometry Enchanced WORLD LANGUAGES: Honors Engineering Design I, II Pre-Calculus AP: AP French Introduction to Web Design* Calculus AP Italian Technological Design* Computer Science Principles AP Spanish Language & Culture Video Production College Algebra* AP Spanish Literature & Culture Advanced Video Production Discrete Math* Honors: Honors French 2, 3, 4 Broadcast Television Production Intro to Comp. Science & App. Dev. Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4 Architecture Statistics 1*, 2* Honors Italian 2, 3, 4 Honors Research in Innovation & Design SCIENCE: Honors Chinese 2, 3, 4, 5 Graphics Design 1, 2 AP: AP Biology College Prep: Robotics & Game Design AP Chemistry French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Introduction to Innovation & Design AP Env. Science Italian 1, 2, 3, 4 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH: AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Physics C Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Physical Education/Health 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors: Honors Biology Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL: (VHS) Honors Chemistry ESL Multiple Course Offerings Honors Physics Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1, 2 VOCATIONAL PROGRAM: Honors Forensics - SUPA ARTS: AP Studio Art: Drawing Satellite Program at Bergen County Honors Reserch in Molecular Genetics I, II, III AP Studio Art: 2D Design Technical School (Satellite) Honors Anatomy & Physiology AP History of Art *Semester Courses + Double Period Courses Dr. Daniel Fishbein Dr. Frank Andrisani, Counselor Interim Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Mary Jo Callanan, Counselor Dr. Barry Bachenheimer Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Stephanie Distasi, Counselor Mr. John Puccio Ms. Maggie Ely, Counselor Principal Mrs. Christine Pollinger Ms. Jennifer Kuo, Counselor Assistant Principal Mr. Jordan Kapp, Counselor Mr. Thomas Gallione Assistant Principal Mrs. Christie Rossig Student Assistance Counselor Dr. Sean Struncis District Supervisor of Guidance & Couseling Services Ms. Joanna Katz Student Family Resource Liaison REPRESENTATIVE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2018-2021 American University Johns Hopkins University Swathmore College Amhest College Johnson & Wales University Syracuse University Arizona State University Kean University Temple University Babson College