“Four Years and Beyond

Presentation to Prospective Parents and Students

January 30, 2013

Student Activities• Mock Trial• Lasallian Youth Corp• Technology Club• Biology Club• The Commentator

(Newspaper)• Paint Ball Club• Model UN• Peer Ministry• Prom

• National Honor Society•  Chess Club•  Hawk Dance•  Anime•  Book Store•  Student Council•  History Club•  Art Club•  Drama•  Spanish Club

Student Expectations/Personal Accountability

At Hudson Catholic, there are guidelines whose purpose is to help our students grow in maturity, responsibility and a Christian manner. Observance of these guidelines should be motivated by our students’ own commitment to their own growth and the growth of the community at Hudson Catholic. Sanctions for infractions of the rules found in the Student Handbook are measured by the seriousness of the offense, its frequency and its effect of the Hudson Catholic community.

Student Expectations/Personal Accountability

Christian behavior is expected of students enrolled at Hudson Catholic at all times and places. Parents/guardians are encouraged to cooperate with the school in teaching those human, Christian and moral values which lie at the foundation of the school’s disciplinary code.

Graduation Requirements• Successfully passing of all required courses and

chosen electives. This might include completion during Summer School

• Successfully earn a minimum of 130 credits to include:

These 130 credits must include:• Language Arts Literacy

– At least 20 credits of language arts literacy, one credit year of English for each year of enrollment, including English 1, 2, 3, and 4

• Mathematics – At least 20 credits (Four years)

• Social Studies– 10 credits of United States history, and 5 credits

of world history/cultures • Science

– At least fifteen credits of natural or physical science that contain a lab

• Health, Safety and Physical Education – 2 Years during 9th and 10th grades

• Visual and Performing Arts– At least 2.5 credits

• Technology Education– At least 2.5 credits– Consistent with New Jersey Core Curriculum

Content Standards, integrated throughout the curriculum

• World Languages– At least ten credits or student demonstrated

proficiency in world languages• Religious Studies

– Four years – 20 credits

These 130 credits must include:

Possible Sequences for

Curriculum Areas

Language Arts Literacy

1. English 1 Honors - 5 Credits

2. English 1 College Prep - 5 Credits

Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

Language Arts Literacy9th 10th 11th 12th

Comparative Literature College PrepComparative Literature Honors

American LiteratureCollege Prep

American Literature Honors

British LiteratureCol. Prep

British LiteratureHonors

World Literature Col. Prep

Options For Students

English 4AP

Honors

Mathematics

¨ Geometry Honors - (Must have completed Algebra 1)

¨ Algebra 1 Honors¨ Algebra 1 College Prep

Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

MathematicsOptions for 9th Grade Students

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Algebra 1Honors

Algebra 2/Geo.Honors

Trig/Pre CalcHonors AP Calculus

orCalculus Honors

GeometryHonors

Algebra 2Honors

Trig/Pre CalcHonors

Algebra 1College Prep

GeometryCollege Prep

Algebra 2College Prep

AP CalculusCalculus HonorsCalculus Col.Prep

Trigonometry orMath 4

Science

1. Biology Honors2. Principles of Science

Options For 9th Grade Students – Graduation Requirement

ScienceOptions For Students

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Biology Honors

Chemistry Honors

A & P Honors; AP Chem; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng Honors; Forensics

A & P Honors; AP Chem; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng Honors; Forensics; Physics (CP of Honors).

Princ. of ScienceCollege Prep

BiologyCollege Prep

Chemistry CP; Forensics; A & P Honors

A & P Honors; AP En. Sci; Gen. Eng. Honors; Forensics; Physics CP

Social Studies

1. World History2. World History Honors

Options Students – Graduation Requirement

Social StudiesOptions For Students

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

World History Honors

U.S. History 1 Honors

AP U.S. History 2

Electives

World HistoryCollege Prep

U.S. History 1College Prep

U.S. History 2College Prep

Electives

World Languages• Spanish –

– Levels 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3H, 3H Native• Latin – Level 1 Honors

World LanguagesOptions for 9th Grade Students

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Spanish 1 HonorsSpanish 1 CP

Spanish 2 HonorsSpanish 2 CP

Spanish AP

Latin 1 Honors

Spanish 3 HonorsSpanish 3 H Native

Physical Education & Health(offered as 2.5 credit class)

Art Appreciation(offered as a 10th grade required class – 2.5 Credits)

AP Art History(offered as a 5 Credit class)

Printmaking(offered as a 5 Credit class)

Elective Program

• Business– Economics & Marketing; Accounting

• Computer Science– Media Studies

Guidance Services

Counseling

• Individual and group sessions are scheduled

• Support development of self-understanding and self-acceptance

• Seek out in-district support and/or community agencies when needed

• Parental involvement strongly encouraged

Scholarships

• Scholarship opportunities present themselves various times during year for colleges and specialized summer programs

• Students must visit guidance suite frequently for updates

• Timelines are crucial• Stay informed by visiting website

frequently

Vocational Planning

• Maintain an informational file of 1000+ occupations

• Periodic visits by trade and technical schools

• Career Fair in Spring

College Planning

• Large collection of college, professional and trade school catalogues

• Access to extensive computerized information on careers, two and four-year colleges and scholarships

• Periodic visits by representatives of leading colleges, technical schools, and business firms

• Online inventories through College Board and other internet-based software (Naviance)

• College fair in Spring

Special Services• Collaborate with Special Services Office

for special needs situations• Intervention & Referral Service Team• Tutoring

– National Honor Society– Teacher/Student– Outside tutors– AT&T Mentors Program

Career Planning• Conduct career interest inventories/surveys

– Internet based– Survey Forms

• Provide information on– Careers– Colleges/Universities– Trade/Technical Schools– Military– Occupational outlook via state and federal resources

Testing• PSAT

– October of the Freshmen, Sophomore, & Junior Year• SAT (SAT-I and SAT-II)

– 2 – 3 times a year• ACT

– Content based test being recognized in Eastern US.• Advanced Placement Tests

– Variety of tests offered at Hudson Catholic

Counselors

• Gail Rosman• Jenna Wendolowski

Athletics

• 16 Varsity Sports– Fall

• Football• Soccer• Cross Country• Volleyball• Girls’ Tennis• Cheerleading

Athletics

• 16 Varsity Sports– Winter

• Basketball (Girls and Boys)• Winter Track (Girls and Boys)• Swimming (Girls and Boys)• Hockey• Bowling• Wrestling• Cheerleading

Athletics

• Spring– Baseball– Softball– Spring Track (Girls and Boys)– Boys Tennis– Rugby (Club)

Athletics

• Member of the HCIAL Conference– Fall League Champions – Soccer, Volleyball– County Champions in Boys Basketball in 2012

• Requirements– Physical– Academic Eligibility– Study Halls – Mandated by Coaches

Your future is in your hands!!