Welcome to 8 th Grade Orientation Class of

Welcome to 8 th Grade Orientation Class of 2021! “Engaging Students, Fostering Achievement, Inspiring Excellence”

Highland Administration Home of the Tartans Ms. Elizabeth Petitte Principal Mr. Ron Strauss VP - Grade 9 Mr. Tom Storer VP - Grade 10 Mrs. Jennifer Arcolesse VP - Grade 11 Ms. Christina Collazo VP - Grade 12

Highland Counseling Office (p) 856 -227 -4100 x 4036 (f) 856 -227 -8422 Art Alessandroni Counseling Director aalessandroni@bhprsd. org Extension Alicia Kohn (A – Coh) akohn@bhprsd. org X 4042 DJ Gore (Coi – Gla) dgore@bhprsd. org X 4041 Tiffany Strauss (Glb – Lan) & MD tstrauss@bhprsd. org X 4040 Chris Bennett (Lao – Oc) & BD cbennett@bhprsd. org X 4038 Ashley Balzer (Od – She) abalzer@bhprsd. org X 4039 Sarah Smith (Shf – Z) ssmith@bhprsd. org X 4030 Lauren Mc. Elroy Career Exploration Counselor lmcelroy@bhprsd. org X 4114 Jan Vizoco Student Assistance Coordinator jvizoco@bhprsd. org X 4011 Lisa Casares Maryann Miller Counseling Secretary lcasares@bhprsd. org mmiller@bhprsd. org X 4036 X 4037

Middle School Visits & info thus far CWL Visit: MS came to HHS January mailing October 19, 2016 Week of Jan 16, 2017 Glen Landing Information October 19, 2016 Each student received a packet and left with a great deal of info from each department Week of Jan 16, 2017 Invitation to 8 th Gr. Parent Info. Night, Included Course selection form, Elective course descriptions and Demographic form

Course Selection Form due back w/demographic on February 7 th (tonight) Read and complete by 2/7/17. If your child will NOT attend Highland HS, we still need you to return the form, indicating where the student WILL attend. Elective choices can change up to JUNE 15, 2017. Students are encouraged to select eight courses. The Program of Studies is available on our district and school websites at www. bhprsd. org/highland under Parents & Students tab. Students who are NOT Proficient on the Math or Language Arts section(s) of the 2017 state testing program (PARCC) will have Math Enhancement and/or English Enhancement added to their schedule. These courses will replace their previously selected elective(s) and/or World Language. State testing results typically become available in August. Students will be notified by mail if changes should occur.

Important Scheduling Information Honors selections will be noted on the course selection form. What is used to determine your child’s courses? Grade 6, 7, 8 State test scores Grades *7 & 8 report cards (*arrived to HHS during summer months) Current course placement and grades IQ Scores Course recommendations may change due to: Grade 8 State test scores Final report card grades

Child Study Team (CST) 856 -227 -4100 x 4047 Dave Cappuccio Erika Silich Jessica Caffrey Director of………… Supervisor of……. . . Supervisor/ ………. Special Services Special Education Behavior Analyst extension Lori Massi CST secretary lmassi@bhprsd. org X 4047 Joe De. Vecchis (A – J) & LD jdevecchis@bhprsd. org X 4048 Erin Ross-Bailey (K – N) & OOD ebailey@bhprsd. org X 4063 Lindsay Mc. Donald (O – Q) BD program lmcdonald@bhprsd. org X 4404 Jackie Kulinski (R – Z) & MD program jkulinski@bhprsd. org X 4049 Student schedules will be determined by the case manager - in consultation with the school counselor - in accordance with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

Graduation Requirements Meet all NJ requirements for PARCC and other state assessments Students MUST earn 130+ (beg. Class of 2017) credits of both required and elective courses Successfully complete the following: ~ 4 years of English ~ 4 years of Health & Physical Education ~ 3 years of Mathematics – including Algebra I and Geometry or the content equivalent and a third year of math that builds on the concepts and skills of Algebra and Geometry ~ 3 years of Science – including at least five credits in laboratory biology/life science or the content equivalent and one additional laboratory/inquiry-based science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science, or physics ~ 2 years of US History and 1 year of World History – integration of civics, economics, geography and global content in all course offerings. ~ 1 Year of 21 st Century Life and Careers, or Career Technical Education ~ 1 Year of Visual/Performing Arts ~ 1 Year of World Language ~ 1/2 year of Financial Literacy ~ 1/2 year of Career Education Meet all provisions of District Attendance Policy #5200 *All years listed above are the minimum number of years required for graduation*

Testing bold = 9 th grade assessments PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers): *Students in the co 2021 and beyond MUST pass Alg I and ELA 10 for graduation NJBCT (New Jersey Biology Competency Test): *Students take this assessment the year they take their first Life Science course and may need to meet competency levels to qualify for graduation. PSAT(Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test): *It is important for students to take this test seriously as it may be used for placement purposes. SAT: Scholastic Aptitude test (free spring test for 1 st time juniors) AP (Advanced Placement): “potentially” FREE for courses offered *Currently, College. Board charges $93. 00. District picks up $43 and the student is charged $50. 00. If the student earns a 3, 4, or 5 (on a 1 -5 scale), the district will refund the $50 in September.

Credit Requirements per grade level Students in grades 9, 10, & 11 must carry 35 - 40 credits (7 -8 courses) per year Movement to Grade 10 = 30 Credits Movement to Grade 11 = 65 Credits Movement to Grade 12 = 90 Credits ------------------------------------------ 130+ Credits = Graduation (co 2017 and beyond)

Grading System Numerical Average Letter Grade College Prep & Accelerated Courses Honors Courses AP Courses 93 -100 A 4. 00 5. 00 90 -92 A- 3. 67 4. 67 87 -89 B+ 3. 33 4. 33 83 -86 B 3. 00 4. 00 80 -82 B- 2. 67 3. 67 77 -79 C+ 2. 33 3. 33 73 -76 C 2. 00 3. 00 70 -72 C- 1. 67 2. 67 67 -69 D+ 1. 33 2. 33 65 -66 D 1. 00 2. 00 Below 65 F 0. 00

Class Rank/GPA - (Val & Sal) Grade 9 Honors selections are determined by District supervisors as per district guidelines The maximum number of Honors classes a student can be recommended for in grades 9 and 10 is four (4) (English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies). In most cases, future valedictorians and salutatorians have had the maximum number of AP/Honors courses in all grades. A fifth AP/Honors course should be considered both junior and senior years if becoming a valedictorian and/or salutatorian is a goal. Ranking (in accordance with Board Policy #R 2624)

A “typical” day *Highland Regional runs on a 4 -day rotation (A-D days) *Each day, six (6) of the students eight (8) classes will meet *All students will have an OPEN lunch & learn for 45 minutes, separating the three courses in the AM and PM sessions Enter school = 7: 15 am class 1 begins = 7: 25 AM w/ announcements Students have 4 minutes in between periods Each instructional Bell = 55 minutes School ends = 2: 01 pm

Bell Schedule A Day B Day C Day D Day Period Time In Time Out Minutes Teacher Times 7: 10 AM 2: 40 PM 7: 30 Student Times 7: 25 AM 2: 01 PM 6: 36 Announcements 1 st Bell 7: 25 AM 7: 30 AM 8: 25 AM 5 minutes 55 1 4 3 2 2 nd Bell 8: 29 AM 9: 24 AM 55 2 1 4 3 3 rd Bell 9: 28 AM 10: 23 AM 55 4 th Bell 10: 23 AM 11: 08 AM 45 3 Tartan Time 2 Tartan Time 1 Tartan Time 4 Tartan Time 5 th Bell 11: 08 AM 12: 03 PM 55 5 8 7 6 6 th Bell 12: 07 PM 1: 02 PM 55 6 5 8 7 7 th Bell 1: 06 PM 2: 01 PM 55 7 6 5 8 After School 2: 01 PM 2: 40 PM After School Not 4 or 8 Not 3 or 7 Not 2 or 6 Not 1 or 5

“Most” freshman have…. English (FY) World History & Cultures (FY) Mathematics (FY) Science (FY) Health/Physical Education (FY) Freshman Seminar (FY) World Language (FY) Elective(s) (one FY or two SEM)

English – 4 yr requirement Supervisor: Mrs. Marcie Geyer Gr. 9 “Genre” English I CP – English IA – English I Honors *Reading Enhancement (pending State assessments/grades) Gr. 10 “American Lit” English II CP – English IIA English II A/American Studies – English II Honors Gr. 11 “British Lit” English III CP – English IIIA English III A/Western Studies – AP English Lang & Comp Gr. 12 “World Lit” English IV CP – English IV Literacy for Career Prep English IV A - English IV A/Contemporary Studies AP English Lang & Comp – AP English Literature & Comp Electives: *grade levels may vary Theatre, Public Speaking/Discussion & Debate, Grammar for Writing, Journalism, Creative Writing, Poetry, Introduction to College Writing, Environmental Literacy Additional Support Programs That May Be Offered: PARCC English, PARCC Prep & Grammar for Writing

Health & PE – 4 yr requirement Supervisor: Mrs. Jennifer Brown GRADING UNIFORM ATTENDANCE HEALTH topics Participation & Attitude = 100 POINTS School issued uniform Health & PE 9 H 9 (1 Q) PE 9 (3 Qs) Grade 9 Locks: free H & PE 10 Health (1 Q) PE (3 Qs) NO JEWELRY! H & PE 11 Health (1 Q) PE (3 Qs) Preparation = 100 POINTS Knowledge & Skill = 300 POINTS A = 450 - 500 Pts. B = 400 - 449 Pts. C = 350 - 399 Pts. D = 325 - 349 Pts. (Unexcused = 15) H & PE 12 Health (1 Q) PE (3 Qs) “Character Development & Fundamental Skills” Grade 10 “Driver’s Ed” Grade 11 “First Aid & CPR” Grade 12/Teen Pep “Human Sexuality”

Social Studies: 1 yr World, 2 yrs US Supervisor: Ms. Gail Shelly Grade 9 World History & Cult CP, World History & Cult A, World History & Cultures Honors Grade 10 US History I CP, US History IA, US History I A/American Studies, US History 1 Honors 1600 - 1900 Grade 11 1900 - Present Electives: *Grade levels may vary US History II CP, US History IIA, US History II A/Western Studies, AP US History II AP Psychology, AP US Gov. & Politics, Government & Constitutional Law, Holocaust & Genocides, Sociology, Psychology/Human Behavior I & II, Contemporary Studies

World Languages: 1 yr requirement Supervisor: Ms. Gail Shelly HHS FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH Grade 9 Level I Grade 10 Level II Grade 11 Honors >=80% in Level II 85% STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Grade 12 Honors >=80% in Level III (English IA or Honors) (successful completion of Level I)

Mathematics: 3+ Years Supervisor: Mrs. Lynne Ann Sireci Grade 9: Algebra I, Geometry A, Geometry Honors *Algebra I/Math Enhancement (pending State assessment scores) Grades 10 -12: Grades 10 -12: Geometry – Geometry A – Geometry Honors Algebra II – Algebra II A – Algebra II Honors Introduction to College Math – Probability & Statistics Pre-Calculus – Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus - AP Calculus AB - AP Statistics Additional Support Program That May Be Offered = Math Enhancement for PARCC, lunchtime tutoring, NHS tutoring after school NJ Algebra I and Geometry are required for graduation

PARCC REMINDERS for the class of 2021 Starting with the Class of 2021, students will need to meet the high school graduation assessment requirements by passing PARCC ELA Grade 10 and PARCC Algebra I. If students are unable to pass one or both of those assessments, they will be able to access the portfolio appeals process to meet the assessment requirements, but only if they take all PARCC assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible* (see chart below).

Class of 2021 and beyond ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) PARCC ELA Grade 10 (must take and pass) --------------------------------- If passing score is not met on PARCC ELA Grade 10, then the student must have taken PARCC ELA Grade 9 and PARCC ELA Grade 10 and PARCC ELA Grade 11 before they can -------------------------Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal MATHEMATICS PARCC ELA Grade 10 (must take and pass) ---------------------------------- If passing score is not met on PARCC Algebra I, then the student must have taken PARCC ELA Grade 9 and PARCC ELA Grade 10 and PARCC ELA Grade 11 before they can --------------------------Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

Science: 3 yr requirement Supervisor: Mrs. Jennifer Gramble Gr. 9 Grades 10 – 12: Biology, Introduction to Physical Science (IPS), or Lab Biology Honors Physical Systems – Lab Biology Honors Environmental Science – Lab Chemistry A – Lab Chemistry Honors Lab Physics – AP Biology – AP Environmental AP Chemistry – AP Physics I & II Science Electives: (these courses may have pre-requisites) Ecology (sem)- Forensic Science - Human Anatomy & Physiology – Horticulture – Marine Science (sem) NJ Biology is required as one of the three courses for graduation

Art Department Supervisor: Mr. Glenn Smith Course Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Art & Design I X X X *Art II X X X Art Fundamentals (SEM) Gr. 9 X *AP Art 2 D Design Ceramics & Sculpture X X X Computer Art & Graphics I X X X Digital Photography X X X We have two Art rooms, a Fine Art room and a Ceramics studio. One is set up for drawing & painting and the other has potter’s wheels and kilns. * = courses have pre-requisites

Music Department Supervisor: Mrs. Jennifer Brown Course Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Music Appreciation X X Guitar X X Intro. to Instrumental Music X X Concert Band X X X X *Music Theory & Tech II X X *AP Music Theory X X Music Theory & Tech I Vocal Music X X Concert Choir X X

Technology Department Supervisor: Mr. Glenn Smith Course Gr. 11 Gr. 12 X X X *Computer Aided Design II X X + Architectural Design X X X Innovative Engineering (SEM) Pre-Engineering Gr. 9 Gr. 10 X X X Engineering + Computer Aided Design I Digital Video Production (lab science) Robotics Engineering X X + Dual Credit Course option at Camden County College (MUST have had BOTH courses to earn the dual credit)

Business Department Supervisor: Mrs. Mary Baratta Course Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Financial Literacy (SEM) X X X Advanced Computer Apps (Lab Science) Multimedia Applications Freshman Seminar X (Lab Science) Accounting Sports Management & Marketing RECOMMENDED X X X

Family & Consumer Science Department 21 st Century Life & Career Offerings Supervisor: Mrs. Jennifer Brown Course Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Freshman Seminar X X Fashion Trends & Interior Design X X X X X Creative Foods & Nutrition *Culinary & Hospitality Careers *course has a pre-requisite

Clubs & Activities CLUBS/ADVISORS BUDDY CLUB MRS. LINANE & MR. DIMAULO ACTIVITIES/ADVISORS ACADEMIC BOWL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) MR. MOUSTAKIS MS. SMITH CHESS CLUB ART/ILLUSTRATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB BAND DIRECTOR RENAISSANCE /BELIEVE IN U FRENCH CLUB CHOIR/VOCAL RESOLUTION STAGE CREW HISTORY CLUB GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA) STUDENT COUNCIL ITALIAN CLUB GREEN TEAM STUDENT MENTORING SADD CLUB INTERACT TRANSITION PROJECT MR. LAWLOR MRS. DURANTE MRS. MCGRATH MR. WONDERLIN MS. LASPADA MS. N. SMEDILE MR. TUMINIA MS. KOLODY MS. K. FOWLER MRS. DYL 9 TH ONE ACTS = MR. DENNISON 10 TH = 11 TH = 12 TH = MRS. LORING MR. CARVALHO MRS. STRAUSS MRS. MARKS MRS. VIZOCO MRS. LINANE MR. AJDERIAN, MR. J. SMITH SPANISH CLUB MORNING NEWS TO YOU WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TECH CLUB / STEAM MUSICAL PRODUCTION YEARBOOK MRS. ZOLADZ MR. CARVALHO MR. DENNISON MRS. KRISCH / MS. KOLODY / MS. WIERSKI MS. RIOS MS. BAEZ, MS. CLIFFORD, MRS. LORING

HHS Athletics Athletic Director: Mr. Frank Torcasio 856 -227 -4100 x 4080 FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS FOOTBALL WRESTLING SOFTBALL FIELD HOCKEY SWIMMING (COED) BASEBALL BOYS SOCCER BOYS BASKETBALL GOLF (COED) GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS TRACK & FIELD CHEERLEADING GIRLS TRACK & FIELD GIRLS TENNIS WINTER TRACK BOYS TENNIS MR. LEARY MS. MINIX MR. OBERG MS. RHEA MRS. BLASH MR. WONDERLIN MR. DAVIDSON MR. GRATTON MR. LEWIS MR. SENFT MRS. BLASH MR. AJDERIAN BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MRS. MODERSKI & MS. BRADLEY MR. GORE MR. BENNETT MR. WAGNER MRS. MARKS MR. WONDERLIN BOYS LACROSSE MR. WAGNER/MR. CASEY LIFE SKILLS SOCCER MS. MINIX MR. BLACK LIFE SKILLS FLOOR HOCKEY MRS. MODERSKI & MS. BRADLEY GIRLS LACROSSE

Athletic Transition from 8 th to 9 th Grade Athletic Director: Mr. Frank Torcasio 856 -227 -4100 x 4080 FAMILY ID: All forms are to be completed on Family ID except for the Physical form and Health History form. The website is www. family. ID. com Once you have a family. ID login, your information will be there from one season to the next. All you have to do is sign in and update any information that may have changed. *When done filling in all information, please make sure to hit the “green” submit button*

Athletic Transition from 8 th to 9 th Grade Athletic Director: Mr. Frank Torcasio 856 -227 -4100 x 4080 PHYSICAL FORMS: Can be found on our website as well as on the Family. ID website. They are good for 365 days If the physical form expiration date is after the first official practice, they are still eligible. A new physical must be completed ASAP and handed in to the nurse. All physical packets need to be COMPLETED and turned into the NURSE by the following dates to ensure the ability to participate on the first day of practice. Any missing signatures or papers will be considered incomplete and could delay your ability to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL physicals must be cleared by the District Doctor. Parent-Student Athletic Handbook can be found in Family ID

Athletic Transition from 8 th to 9 th Grade Athletic Director: Mr. Frank Torcasio 856 -227 -4100 x 4080 Im. Pact Testing: Gives a “baseline” for Athletic Trainers and/or Doctors when a student-athlete sustains a concussion. This is done every two years. Info @ impacttest. com Take test @ impacttestonline. com/schools Highland Customer ID Code: ADDB 273 F 4 E Triton Customer ID Code: 44907883 D 4 Timber Creek Customer Code: 542 D 7 DC 4 DA

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY All incoming freshmen are academically eligible for the 1 st semester, which includes BOTH the fall & winter sports seasons. All students w/30+ credits must be passing at least 15 credits to be eligible for the spring sports season. Students with less than 30 credits (seniors) must be passing all subjects to be eligible for the spring. All students must pass at least 30 credits by September to be eligible for the next fall & winter seasons. All students must turn in a parent permission card as well as have a physical examination by either the school doctor or their family doctor.

AP & Honors offerings ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGE ENGLISH I HONORS WH/C HONORS GEOMETRY HONORS LAB BIO HONORS FRENCH III HONORS ENGLISH II HONORS US HISTORY I HONORS ALGEBRA II HONORS LAB CHEMISTRY HONORS FRENCH IV HONORS AP LANG & COMP AP US HISTORY II PRE-CALC HONORS AP BIOLOGY ITALIAN III HONORS AP LIT & COMP AP GOV’T & POLITICS AP CALCULUS (AB) AP CHEMISTRY ITALIAN IV HONORS AP PSYCHOLOGY AP STATISTICS AP PHYSICS II SPANISH III HONORS AP ENVIRONMENTAL SPANISH IV HONORS 2 Honors, 5 AP 6 - Honors *AP ART: IID ART & DESIGN AP MUSIC THOERY 2 Honors, 2 AP 2 Honors, 3 AP 3 Honors, 2 AP

HHS Honors Societies HIGHLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL National Honor Society English Honor Society Health/Physical Education Honor Society Science Honor Society Social Studies Honor Society World Languages Honor Society

Minimum 4 -Year College Requirements • • • English (CP and higher) World Language (2 same rec. ) Mathematics (Alg I, Geom, Alg II min. ) Lab Science (at least 2) Social Studies (World, US I & II) Electives (CP cores/higher electives) 4 Units 2 Units 3 Units 2 Units TOTAL OF 16+ CARNEGIE UNITS * Please keep in mind these number reflect MINIMUMS. Students, parents and counselors will work together assisting students with specific minimums for specific colleges and universities.

Remind (formerly Remind 101) class of 2021 You may join any or all class groups: Remind will allow you to receive Counseling reminders throughout the year. Messages will come from Mr. Alessandroni, Director of School Counseling What is Remind and why is it safe? Remind is a one-way text messaging and email system so all personal information remains completely confidential. We will never see your phone number and you will not see ours. Visit www. remind. com to learn more. ------------------------------------------------ To receive messages via text: Text “@78 b 32 e” to 81010 (or 609. 755. 0613) to subscribe. You may opt-out anytime by replying “unsubscribe”.

High School Is a Time of Change Schoolwork will be more challenging! Tests will be more rigorous and demanding Students will be assigned more homework Students will have to complete more long-term projects Grades are very important! Students need to pay attention to their studies Students need to be in school and class daily Getting organized makes a big difference! Students need to know when work is due Students need to hand in work on time Students need to set short-term reachable goals Students need to keep an assignment notebook

Colleges , Careers , About Me Naviance is a comprehensive, easy-to use-website that you and your parents can use to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Naviance is accessible from any computer, inside and outside of school, with an internet connection Just go to the Highland’s Home Page, click on the Counseling Tab, and then Naviance. All students are provided with a password in 9 th grade. Both parents and students may access many of the features without a password by visiting as a guest.

Website Information

Online Resources Be sure to ask about Parent Access – The sooner we have your demographic forms returned AND ACCURATE, the sooner we can assist with your account come September! Highland WEBSITE ……… Check it out! ALL Progress Reports & Report Cards are ONLINE ONLY!

Mr. Alessandroni will be available for questions in the Counseling Office (across the hall) throughout the remainder of the evening. Thank you for your attention!