North Hunterdon High SchoolNorth Hunterdon High School

Dr. BradleyDr. BradleySchool CounselorSchool Counselor

Course Selection and RegistrationCourse Selection and Registration

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

• At least 120 credits

• Passing grade on HSPA – High School

Proficiency Assessment

• www.nhvweb.net

Course CreditsCourse Credits

• A few classes are 7.5+ credits – Honors Physics, Algebra II/Trig– AP Physics = 10 credits

35+ Credits

Semester 1½ Year

2.5 Credits

Semester 2½ Year

2.5 Credits

1 year = 2 semesters

1 Full Year5+ Credits

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

ENGLISH20 credits

*Adv. Acad. Lit.

2.5 credits

HISTORY15 credits*Financial

Lit.2.5 credits

WORLD LANGUAGE10 credits

SCIENCE15

credits

PHYS ED/ HEALTH *Driver’s Ed.

20 credits

MATH15 credits

(5 credits in Algebra

FINE ARTS5 credits

PRACTICAL ARTS5 credits

Guide AbbreviationsGuide Abbreviations

• CP – College Preparatory • H – Honors • Cr. – Credits • wks. – Weeks • Wt. – Weighted • AP – Advanced Placement • Sug. Pre – Suggested Prerequisites • V – Voorhees Only • N – North Only • N/V – North and Voorhees

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

• 1 day = 18 modules (mods)• 2 modules = 1 period

1 Module 20 min One Period

40-minutes2 Module 20 min

• 1 day = 9 periods – Most classes are 2 mods/40 minutes– Some classes are 3 mods/60 minutes

• Honors Physics, Algebra II/Trigonometry

• May get 20 minute vs. 40 minute lunch

Freshman Requirements Freshman Requirements

1 Math 1 Year 5 Cr. +

2 Physics 1 Year 5 Cr. +

3 English 1 Year 5 Cr.

4 American History 1 Year 5 Cr.

5 World Language 1 Year 5 Cr.

6 Lunch (20 or 40 min) 1 Year 0 Cr.

7 Physical Education ½ Year 2.5 Cr.

7 Health ½ Year 2.5 Cr.

8 Financial Literacy ½ Year 2.5 Cr.

8 Adv. Acad. Literacy ½ Year 2.5 Cr.

9 Elective* ? ?

*Most electives are ½ year (2.5 Cr.) but some are full year (5 Cr.)

Scheduling Contract Scheduling Contract

• To be completed with Dr. Bradley beginning January 3rd

• Appointment schedule will be posted by the guidance office

• Come prepared – with world language– elective choices– alternates

• Contracts must be signed and returned by Tuesday, January 14th

Advanced Academic LiteraciesAdvanced Academic Literacies• Required (2.5 Cr.)• English Department Class• Taken freshman year• Replaces the former Public

Speaking requirement• Teaches basic skills across

the curriculum, including: – basic literacy in reading, writing,

listening, speaking, informational literacies, economics, technology, mathematics, visual, global, and multicultural studies

Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy

• Required (2.5 Cr.)• Social Studies Class• Money Matters Units:

– Career Exploration– Paycheck & Taxes– Planning & Money Management – Savings & Investments– Charitable giving– Credit & Debt– Risk Management– Insurance

Course LevelsCourse Levels

College Prep(CP)

AdvancedPlacement

(AP)

General(Core)

Honors/Weighted(H/Wt.)

• Ease-in approach• Most challenging level

in which you can realistically succeed

• Maintain A/B average• Balance• Not fixed

Your Freshman Placement

Your Freshman Placement

Freshman PlacementFreshman Placement

6th grade NJASK scores

7th grade NJASK scores

7th grade final

grades

8th grade current/final

grades

Teacher Recs

8th grade NJASKscores

PlacementPlacement

• If you do not agree with your placement, first

• Be your own advocate• Try to understand why you were

recommended for that level• Come see me!• Scheduling overrides may only be

completed by the high school guidance office

General (Core)General (Core)

• Common courses for freshmen

• More direct support• Smaller classes• Slower pace

College Prep (CP)College Prep (CP)

• Common courses for freshmen

• Should be at least a “B” student

• Independent work/study habits

• Teacher recommendation required

HonorsHonors

• For students with VERY STRONG academic records

• “A” students• Self-motivated and strong work

ethic• Willing to do more homework• Teacher recommendation

required• Weighted GPA

Advanced Placement (AP)Advanced Placement (AP)

• Only AP Physics B (non-calculus based) is offered freshman year

• Extremely rigorous and fast-paced

• Only for HIGHLY motivated and capable students

• Scoring high on final exam may grant college credit

MathMath

• Algebra before Geometry• Freshman courses

– Foundations for Algebra– Algebra I– Advanced Algebra I (CP)– Geometry (CP)– Geometry (H/Wt)

Math and Science LinkedMath and Science Linked

Math drives science

Mrs.Race

Mrs.Leyesa

ScienceScience

• Physics (Lab)– Pre-Algebra/Algebra I

• CP Physics (Lab)– CP Advanced Algebra I – CP Geometry

• Honors Physics (Lab)– H/CP Geometry

• AP Physics B (Lab)– Honors Alg II/Trig

World LanguagesWorld Languages

• Each class is 1 year (5 Cr.)• Choices:

– Spanish, French

German, Latin

• Spanish II – placement exam – teacher recommendation

• Same language

2 consecutive years

• 5 credits

• Art

• Music

• Performing Arts

ElectivesElectives

• 5 credits

• Business

• Family & Consumer Science

• Technology Education

Changing LevelsChanging Levels

• Placement levels can change in either direction from now until August based on NJASK 8 scores

• You may take G or CP classes freshman year and then move up in most subject areas sophomore year

• Students taking General classes can still go to COLLEGE!

Remedial ClassesRemedial Classes

• Students who score Partially Proficient on the 8th Grade NJASK, in either Language Arts or Math, will need to take remedial classes

• Remedial classes eliminate elective options

• So, work hard and try your best!

Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

• 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence• 6 unexcused absences in a

semester course = loss of credit• 12 unexcused absences in a full

year course = loss of credit

• CREDIT RESTORATION • over the SUMMER!

– 12 hours for a half year class– 24 hours for a full year class

Athletic EligibilityAthletic Eligibility• Who plans on playing a sport freshman year?• Athletes must be passing at least half of their classes to participate • Fall Season - Football, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Soccer, Boys' Cross

Country, Girls' Cross Country, Cheerleading, Girls’ Field Hockey, Girls' Tennis, Girls’ Gymnastics, Girls’ Volleyball

• Winter Season - Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Fencing, Girls' Fencing, Boys' Indoor Track, Girls' Indoor Track, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Girls' Swimming, Boys' Swimming

• Spring Season - Boys’ Baseball, Girls’ Softball, Boys’ Lacrosse, Girls’ Lacrosse, Golf, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Track, Girls' Track

Polytech ProgramsPolytech Programs

• Hunterdon County Polytech website: www.hcpolytech.org• Lead directly to work (construction, automotives, cosmetology, etc.)• College-bound, professional career focus (teaching, law enforcement,

health sciences, commercial arts, culinary arts, etc.)• Scheduled by your high school guidance counselor • AM/PM schedule depends on program• Fulfills the Practical Arts requirement • Open to Juniors & Seniors • Includes transportation• Highly competitive• Plan ahead!

Activities – Get Involved!Activities – Get Involved!• Intramural Sports

– Basketball, weightlifting, floor hockey, speed & agility, project adventure, volleyball, pickleball, ultimate frisbee

• Peer to Peer Activities– Peer Leadership, Gay/Straight Alliance, Special Olympics, PALS, Peer

Mediation, Student Council, Peer Tutoring, Student Ambassadors, Teen PEP

• Student Interest Clubs– FBLA, Mock Trial, Future Teachers of America, Model UN, NJ Math League,

Government League, Patriotic Youth Council, Poetry Club, Health Professions Club, Yearbook, Robotics Club, Clay Club, Photography Club, Spirit Club, Dance Team, Marine Fitness, Ski Club, Math Club, Video Club, Asian Club, French Club, German Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club, World Language Honors Club

• Community Service Clubs– Amnesty International, InterAct/ABLE, Key Club, JR Statesmen Club, National

Honor Society, Red Cross, SADD, Youth Environmental Society, Habitat for Humanity

Important DatesImportant Dates

• From today until your appointment – Review course selection guide on

NHHS website– Choose world language, electives, and

alternates

• Tuesday, January 14th – SIGNED SCHEDULES ARE DUE

• January, 2013– Parents will be able to make

appointments with NHHS counselors to discuss schedules (call 908-713-4130)

• March, 2013– Course request verification sheets

mailed home

I Know What You’re Thinking…I Know What You’re Thinking…

Believe It to Achieve ItBelieve It to Achieve It

• Nothing is set in stone and there are exceptions to every rule

• Work hard, believe in yourself, and anything is possible

Just Relax…Just Relax…

Enjoy the

journey

We’re here to help!