WELCOME TO SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME TO SOUTH BRUNSWICK
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2013
Student Support Services at South Brunswick High School
School Guidance Counselors
• A connection between student, teacher and parent
• Responsible for • permanent records • transcripts • college application process• academic advising • post high school planning.
• Starting resource when students have social and emotional issues
MAKING A BIG SCHOOL FEEL SMALLERThe Class of 2013 has:
Assistant Principal and Grade Level Office
Special Services Supervisor: Mrs. Marilyn Pruce
Intervention Services and 504 Coordinator: Mrs. Susan Coyle
Student Assistance Counselors:Ms. Lowinger and Ms. Major
Nurse
B.R.I.D.G.E Center Coordinator: Dr. Diana Salvador
Transition Counselor: Erika Stroud
Freshman gymnasium and cafeteria
Classes mostly held on the 3rd floor
Class Advisors
Additional SupportHAP
Help & Access PeriodOne block every other dayTeacher of each subject available, plus access to library and other facilities.
EXCELMore structured and smaller version of HAP run by a math and English teacher to help students achieve.
Home BaseVTN news and announcements Distribution of passes and other “mail”
Homework Help CenterAfter school Monday – Thursday until 4:00 PMTeachers from different subject areas each afternoon.Late bus passes available.
Peer Groups:Two trained senior Peer leaders per groupOver 15 times during the year
TeachersMany teachers have extra help sessions or days of the week set aside to help students after school.
Academic PlacementPlacement: Determined by high school content areasupervisors in:
EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesWorld Language
PLACEMENT IN ACADEMIC COURSES IS FOR FRESHMAN YEAR ONLY
ENGLISH
DATA USED:
Placement is based upon:5th, 6th and 7th grade NJASK test scoresStudent’s grades Crossroads teacher recommendations
LEVELS:
Eng I w/lab (10 Credits)
Eng I
Eng I Academic Eng I Honors
MATHEMATICS
DATA USED:
NJ ASK test scores (grade 7)
Course levels & performance in grade 8 Math
Input from Crossroads teacher
LEVELS:
Transitional Algebra Elements of Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry Advanced Geometry
Advanced Algebra II Honors Algebra II
SOCIAL STUDIES
DATA USED:
NJ ASK test scores (grade 7)
Performance in grade 8 Social Studies course
Input from Crossroads teacher
LEVELS:
Government & Economics
Government & Economics Academic
Government & Economics Honors
SCIENCE
DATA USED:
Grades in Alg. I + Geom. – if taken
Performance in grade 8 science course
Input of Crossroads teacher considered
LEVELS:
Physical & Earth Science
Physics I T
Honors College Physics
AP Physics B
WORLD LANGUAGES SPANISH - FRENCH - LATIN
DATA USED:
Level of and grades in grade 7 and 8 World Language coursesInput of Crossroads teacherInterest of student in continuing studyof same language
LEVELS:
Level I
Level II
Level IIA (Spanish ONLY)
COURSE /LEVEL SELECTIONS
INTENDED FOR:
SUCCESS IN NINTH GRADE COURSES
BE THOROUGHLY PREPARED FOR THE H.S.P.A.
CREATE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE COURSEWORK
SCHEDULE - PLANNING
GOAL: CREATING OPTIMUM CHANCE FOR SUCCESS
– FOR NEXT YEAR– FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
CONSIDERATIONS:Degree of interest in specific courses Level of commitment to outside activitiesStudy habits and time management skills Past performanceNeed to build a strong foundation in ninth grade
Structure of SBHS DayA Day
Block 1 7:30-8:58Home Base 8:58-9:08
Block 2 9:14-10:42
Block 3 10:47-12:52
A Lunch 10:47-11:20B Lunch 11:33-12:06C Lunch 12:19-12:52
Block 4 12:57-2:25
B Day
Block 1 7:30-8:58Home Base 8:58-9:08
Block 2 9:14-10:42
Block 3 10:47-12:52
A Lunch 10:47-11:20B Lunch 11:33-12:06C Lunch 12:19-12:52
Block 4 12:57-2:25
Example of a Typical Schedule
A DayBL. 1 Academic English
1
BL. 2 Help & Access Period (HAP)
BL. 3 Physical & Earth Science
A Lunch
BL. 4 French II
B DayBL. 1 Algebra I
BL. 2 Physical EducationHealth
BL. 3 Gov’t. & Economics
C Lunch
BL. 4 Art I (Elective)
What are CREDITS?
Credits equate to time spent in a class.
Full year / one block every other day = 5 credits
Semester (half-year) / one block every other day = 2.5
Full year / one block EVERY day = 10 credits
Phys. Ed. = 3.75 credits / Health = 1.25 credits
A passing final grade in the class must be achieved in order to receive credit for the course.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATIONHigh School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)
Language ArtsMathematics
End of course Biology and Algebra I Exams
125 Credits
Visual or Performing Art1 year
Technology/Practical Art1 year
English I, II, III, IV
Math3 years
Social StudiesGovernment & EconomicsUS HistoryGlobal Studies
Science1 Physical (PES or
Physics)1 Biological1 Any other science
World Language2 years same language
Physical Education & Health4 years
What are ACADEMIC UNITS?
Full-year courses that are COLLEGE PREPARATORY
in content and level of work required are considered ACADEMIC UNITS.
Taking 4-5 academic units a year will provide a student with the background
needed to apply to a four-year college.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
16 Academic Units (full-year college-prep courses) including:
English (4)Social Studies (3-5)College-prep Math (3-5)Lab Science (3-5)World Language (2-5)
NEXT STEPS
Read Course Selection Book and Form:Course descriptions PrerequisitesElectiveHAPWorld Language
Sign your child’s course selection form Return to the Homeroom Teacher by
January 26
THEN WHAT?Jan and Feb: Selections will be input May: Supervisors will review final grades to evaluate academic placementsJune: Class placements sent homeSummer: Freshman Orientation at SBHS September: Distribution of final schedule (first day of school)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOUR
CHILD