Principal Students and Parents: James O. Morrison Tenafly High School provides a comprehensive program of studies for its students. The curriculum addresses the needs of individual students and at the Vice Principal same time prepares them for the future. Students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and interests have the opportunity to work together to develop social skills and mutual respect. Through our Director of Guidance academic, fine and practical arts, physical education, Jayne Bembridge athletic, and extracurricular programs, this school provides challenges and rewards for all its students. Supervisor of Student Services James O. Morrison Donna Lewis Principal Supervisor of Library/Media David DiGregorio Counseling Staff William Cheval Troy Childress Jenny Ihn Susan Patterson Joan Thomas Jane Weisfelner Child Study Team Nicole Levine, Ph.D., Psychologist Gabriele Ward, School Psychologist Lisa White, Learning Consultant Elissa Zlasney, Social Worker Program of Studies Cover by: Content Area Supervisors Barbara (Varya) Kluev Aliki Bieltz Ms. Patricia Pacheco’s Photography Class Ann-Marie Desplat Elizabeth Giblin, Ed.D. Freddy Nuñez Tenafly High School Catherine Paz 19 Columbus Drive Glenn Peano Tenafly, NJ 07670 Kathleen Treacy, PhD. Telephone: (201) 816-6600 Athletics/Physical Education/ Family Life Joseph Carollo TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Introduction Twelfth Grade 36 Counseling Services 2 Additional Courses 38 Choosing a Program 2 ELL/Social Studies 40 Developing a Four Year Plan 3 Mathematics Registration Process The Curriculum 43 Course Recommendations 3 Ninth Grade 44 & Appeals Process Tenth/Eleventh/Twelfth Grades 45 Scheduling and Level Changes 3 Higher Level Mathematics 47 Computer Science Graduation Requirements The Curriculum 49 Credits 6 Computer Programming 1 and 2 49 Grading and Assessment 6 Academic Units for College 8 Science The Curriculum 51 Career Exploration 9 Physical Science 52 A Program for Every Student 9 Biology 52 Standardized Testing 9 Chemistry 53 Grade Point Average Charts 10 Physics 55 Course Flowchart Color Codes 10 Science Research Honors Program 56 Permanent Records and Transfer of Credits 11 Science Research Internship 57 Courses Taken Outside of Tenafly High 11 School Program World Languages The Curriculum 60 Content, Skills and Internship 13 First Year 61 Second Year 61 Senior Options 13 Third Year 62 Fourth Year 62 Special Education 15 Fifth Year 64 English Art The Curriculum 17 The Art Experience 68 Ninth Grade English 19 Digital Art 68 Tenth Grade English 19 Painting 68 Eleventh Grade English 20 Drawing 68 Twelfth Grade English 21 Electives for Enrichment 23 Three-Dimensional Design 68 Yearbook 25 Photography 69 P.A.S.S. Program 25 Computer Animation Honors 69 Art Portfolio Honors 69 English Language Learners AP Studio Art – Honors 69 The Curriculum 27 AP Art History 70 Social Studies Communication Arts The Curriculum 30 Public Speaking 71 Ninth Grade 31 Tenth Grade 33 Eleventh Grade 34 Page Acting 71 Dance and Movement I/II 72 Addendums Music A: Graduation Requirements 95 Music Theory 74 B: Four Year Program Plan Worksheet 96 Digital Music Production 74 C: Your Choices for Next Year 97 Instrumental Music 74 D: Course Selection 2017-2018 98 Vocal Music 76 E: Course Recommendation and Appeal 100 Other Performing Groups 77 Process F: Request to Appeal Course Level 102 Media/Television and Video Production 78 Recommendation G: Enrollment Request Form – 104 Stagecraft Design/Production 79 Parental Override H: THS STEM Academy: 105 Business I: THS Performing Arts Academy 106 Tenafly High School Business Academy 80 J. THS Business Academy 108 Accounting 80 Business Law 81 Entrepreneurship 82 Technology Education Engineering 83 Technical Drawing 83 Simple Machines and Robotics 84 Architecture 84 Family and Consumer Studies Experiences with Food 86 Regional Cuisines 86 Child Psychology 97 Child Psychology Honors 87 Child Psychology Capstone 87 Physical Education The Curriculum 88 Physical Education 88 Family Life 99 Peer Leadership 89 Driver Education (Theory) 90 Alternative Courses of Study 91 Technical Education 92 Virtual High School 92 Extracurricular Activities Athletics 93 Page Community Service 94 PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of Tenafly High School is to provide each student with an education that will develop the highest degree of individual excellence. We believe the primary responsibility of the school is to create a safe and caring environment that encourages learning and personal fulfillment and promotes the growth of self-discipline, responsibility and self-expression, as well as moral, intellectual and aesthetic values. We believe in respecting and valuing diversity, fostering social cooperation and good sportsmanship, and guiding students through the processes of critical thinking, problem- solving and decision making in order to adapt successfully and contribute as a positive force in their future communities. INTRODUCTION COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS A counselor's responsibility reaches far beyond merely scheduling students into a program of studies. Each counselor is assigned to guide and counsel students throughout the high school years. The counselors attempt to get to know students’ unique needs and try to help them recognize and fulfill their many potentials. Counselors assist students in the selection of a realistic and satisfying academic program which they support by providing information about further education and career decisions. In addition to counseling related to academic issues, counselors assist with the personal, social and emotional growth of their assigned students. They also work closely with teachers, parents and other professional and community resources. The counselors and case managers are listed in the staff directory. CHOOSING A PROGRAM The Program of Studies Guidebook outlines students’ possible choices for next year and includes the information needed to plan their program. There is a wide range of courses, even within certain graduation requirements. We include a four-year program plan worksheet at the end of this guidebook. Consult Using This Guide, page 3, for an explanation of this worksheet. A four-year program, which includes the required courses in English; social studies; mathematics, science; world language; visual and performing arts; 21st century life and careers or career-technical education; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; physical education, family life, and driver education; and technological literacy provides each student with an essential educational base. This core of knowledge and skills will allow students to pursue many career and educational options in the future. If a student is considering enrolling in honors or Advanced Placement programs, it is recommended that he or she enroll in a maximum of four honors and/or Advanced Placement courses. All students and their parents should think carefully about the impact of enrolling in multiple classes of the most rigorous courses available, considering the hours of work required by such courses and the need to balance academic work with extra-curricular activities and a healthy lifestyle. When mapping the student’s individual plan, students and parents should review the realistic expectation of each selected program with the counselor, teachers, and administrators. Students who elect a sixth course plus the Physical Education and Family Life program are strongly advised to enroll in fewer than four honors and/or Advanced Placement courses. When a student chooses electives, he or she may want to pursue additional academic subjects and/or select a more extensive program of courses in the arts, business, or technological disciplines. If the student’s future plans include college (especially a highly competitive one), specific college entrance requirements should be checked. Prospective NCAA student-athletes must work closely with their school counselor to ensure selected studies and course placements are NCAA approved. Updated information regarding approved courses as well as overall NCAA requirements is available through the Guidance Department and the NCAA Eligibility Center website- http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Students entering 9th grade with specific vocational plans may choose to attend the Bergen County Technical High Schools for half a day in addition to their academic program in Tenafly. Whatever a student chooses, he or she should take the time to think about personal interests, talents, long-term goals, and possible career choices. Students should talk them over with parents, teachers and counselors to make sure their program selection is the best one for them. 2 DEVELOPING A FOUR-YEAR PLAN Students should use the worksheet in the back of this guidebook to plan a program encompassing all four years of high school. They should write their tentative choices in pencil so they can make changes at a later time. Students should also keep it as a guide throughout the four years, updating it each year to accommodate their needs. After making or updating a student’s four-year plan, he or she should use the sample registration form on the reverse side of the worksheet to pencil in his or her choices for next year. Students will be required to register for the course(s) recommended by the subject area department. (See The Registration Process.) Parents and students should review the worksheet together before final registration is made. Students should also use the chart in the back of this guidebook to determine which courses