Welcome Watchung Hills Regional High School Science Mr

Welcome Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science Mr. Michael D’Alessio Director of Science, Assessment, & Educational Technology Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science courses at WHRHS are based on the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) which allow for teachers to develop a curricular framework that is not only rich in content but also in the practice of science. To this end, teachers are involved in creating a dynamic curriculum via a team based approach rather than an individual approach. This team based approach allows for teaching a broader collaborative process and this sharing of ideas and lab resources expands opportunities for all students. Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science New Jersey Science Requirement: Three years (15 credits) of science: including at least 5 credits in laboratory biology/life science; chemistry, environmental science or physics; and an additional laboratory/inquiry-based science. Core Courses: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science 8 th Grade Science Biology CP Biology A Biology H Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science 8 th grade class Biology CP Biology A Biology H 8 th grade science class 84 and below 85 -94 95 and above 8 th grade math class 74 and Below (Any Math Class) 75 -89 in Algebra K/J (Or equivalent course) 90 & above in Algebra J (Or equivalent course) Biology • Advanced Placement Courses Chemistry • Physics • Science Environmental Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science Elective Courses Marine Science Ecology Human Biology Physics 2 A Organic Chemistry H Forensics H/A Experimental Research Design H Project Lead the Way A comprehensive preengineering program that focuses on the application of math and science to solve real world technological problems. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit. Elective Engineering Courses Introduction of Engineering Design A Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics A CAD Architecture (not officially PLTW) Civil Engineering Architecture A Aerospace Engineering A (not officially PLTW) Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science Co-curricular Opportunities ● ● ● ● Science League Science Bowl Club Waksman Institute Forensics Club Environmental Club Robotics Doctors Club Watchung Hills Regional High School

Science Contact Information: Mr. Michael D’Alessio Director of Science, Assessment, & Educational Technology mdalessio@whrhs. org x 6844 Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Mr. Dan Twisler Math & Business Supervisor Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Focus on the Common Core Standards ● Understanding Math and Problem Solving - Making sense of problems, Critiquing arguments, modeling with mathematics, using structure to identify patterns ● The importance of engaging students in meaningful mathematical discussion has long been identified as an essential component of students’ mathematical learning(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2014). Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Credit Requirement ● Minimum requirement: 3 years (15 credits) of math inc Algebra 1 and Geometry ● Colleges prefer 4 years of mathematics instruction Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Core Course Offerings Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus ● CP, Accelerated and Honors/AP groupings are available in most courses ● Students begin the sequence according to approved placement criteria Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Placement Criteria ● Current 8 th grade math teacher recommendation based on multiple factors, including: ● Academic performance ● Student commitment ● Guidance counselor recommendation Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math Electives ● ● ● AP Statistics Pre-Calculus Probability Statistics H Multivariate Calculus Advanced Math Topics Watchung Hills Regional High School

Business Credits ● Five (5) credits of 21 st Century Life and Careers (formerly Practical Arts) ● (2. 5 credits) of financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy Watchung Hills Regional High School

Business Electives ● 9 th graders: ○ Accounting ○ Computer Science ○ Entrepreneurship ○ Game Programming ○ Sports & Entertainment Management ● 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th graders ○ Accounting 2 ○ AP Comp Sci ○ E-Commerce ○ Stock Market Investing ○ Law, Leadership & Ethics ○ Digital Marketing Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math & Business Co-curricular opportunities ● Math Team ● Future Business Leaders of America ● Video Game Programming Watchung Hills Regional High School

Math & Business Contact Information: Mr. Dan Twisler Math & Business Supervisor dtwisler@whrhs. org x 2600 Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Mrs. Anita Falvo Social Studies Supervisor “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand”. -Chinese Proverb Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Historical Thinking Skills ● ● ● Comparison Historical Causation Contextualization Historical Argumentation Interpretation ● ● Use of Relevant Historical Evidence Continuity and Change over Time Periodization Synthesis Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Course Sequence ● WORLD HISTORY - 5 credits 9 TH Grade ● UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 - 5 credits 10 th Grade ● UNITED STATES HISTORY 2 - 5 credits ○ 11 th Grade 12 th Grade: Electives Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Overview of World History ● Globalization from 1450 -present ○ Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East ● Focus of Studies ○ Rise of Europe: Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, Monarchies ○ History and Culture – South Asia, East Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, United Nations ○ Globalization – The World in the 20 th and 21 st centuries Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies CRITERIA FOR LEVEL PLACEMENT ● Current Social Studies teacher’s evaluation and recommendation based on student performance ● Proficiency in reading and analyzing sources ● Ability to write analytically ● Class participation ● Numerical grade - 95% = Honors 80 -94% = A Below 80% = CP Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Elective Opportunities: 9 th – 12 th Grade ● ● ● Facing History and Ourselves Sociology Native American History Current Issues in America 20 th Century in Historic Film Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Additional Electives ● ● ● Constitutional Law honors Economics AP Government and Politics Holocaust and Genocide Studies honors ● ● ● AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Economics 20 th Century Dictators Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Co-Curricular Activities ● ● ● Mock Trial Model United Nations Junior Statesmen of America Gay-Straight Alliance Academic Team Watchung Hills Regional High School

Social Studies Contact Information: Mrs. Anita Falvo Social Studies Supervisor afalvo@whrhs. org x 4816 Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Marlene N. Stoto English Supervisor “When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young. ” Maya Angelou Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Focus on the Common Core Standards ● Reading: Literature – Demonstrate knowledge of 18 th through 21 st century texts and compare and contrast their themes and literary approaches ● Reading: Informational Texts – Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Focus on the Common Core Standards (cont’d) ● Writing: Research projects to answer a question or synthesize multiple sources on a subject to demonstrate an understanding of the subject under investigation ● Speaking & Listening: Use digital media to model the effective use of audio, visual, and interactive elements in student presentations ● Language: Writing about a reading can influence the richness of vocabulary knowledge and collaborative discussion focused on ideas advances student understanding of more than vocabulary. Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Sequence All students take four years of English. Students are assessed annually for placement in the next appropriate level. All students are encouraged to enroll in electives. 9 th grade: College Prep, Accelerated, Honors 10 th grade: College Prep, Accelerated, Honors 11 th grade: College Prep, Accelerated, Adv. Placement (Language or Literature) 12 th grade: College Prep, Accelerated, Adv. Placement (Language or Literature) Watchung Hills Regional High School

English 9 th Grade Syllabus: Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Drama, & Short Stories Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Academic Placement and Criteria ● For 8 th graders moving to 9 th grade at WHRHS: ○ College Prep: students must have a passing grade in their current English class ○ Accelerated: students must have at least an 85% average and the recommendation of their 8 th grade English teacher ○ Honors: students must have at least a 95% average and the recommendation of their 8 th grade English teacher. The teacher will consider a student’s critical reading skills, analytical writing skills, and work ethic/collaboration. Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Department Electives ● Creative Writing I and Creative Writing II ● Journalism ● Women and Gender in Western Literature ● Shakespeare ● Science Fiction ● American Humanities ● Graphic Novels ● Visual Image ● Literary Traditions in World Religions ● Effective Speaking (proposed course) ● Philosophy I and Philosophy II ● Multicultural Literature ● Expository Writing Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Extracurricular Activities ● ● ● School Newspaper – Arrowhead Literary Magazine – Folio Dodge Poetry Festival Coffee House Anime Club Watchung Hills Regional High School

English Contact Information: Marlene N. Stoto English Supervisor mstoto@whrhs. org x 2200 Watchung Hills Regional High School

Special Education Marianne Sales Department of Special Services Making the Curriculum Accessible to Everyone Watchung Hills Regional High School

Special Education is linked to the General Education Curriculum Co-Teaching Differentiated Instruction Supplementary Aides and Supports English History Math Science Arts World Language Business Physical Education Watchung Hills Regional High School

Special Education Contact Information: Marianne Sales Department of Special Services msales@whrhs. org x 4880 Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language Contact Information: Brad Commerford World Language Supervisor bcommerford@whrhs. org x 6848 Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language Students will be able to… ● ● ● engage in meaningful conversation understand/interpret spoken/written language present information, concepts and ideas gain perspectives of other cultures make connections with other content areas in a world language. Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language Placement Criteria: ● Current 8 th grade world language teacher recommendation ● Academic performance ● Student self-assessment ● Guidance counselor and parental input Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language GROUPINGS ● COLLEGE PREP ○ B/C average each marking period ○ Good class participation and work/study habits ● ACCELERATED ○ A average each marking period ○ Consistent/productive/effective participation / excellent work/study habits ● Honors/AP ○ A average each marking period ○ Superior participation and work/study skills leads to student inquiry into subject area Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language Course offerings: Chinese • French • German • Italian • Spanish ✓ All languages offer a four year sequential program ✓ College Preparatory (CP) is offered in French and Spanish only ✓ Accelerated and Honors/AP groupings are available in all programs ✓ Level 1 language courses are non-weighted in all programs ✓ Freshman choose courses in the Level 1 and 2 range based on placement criteria Watchung Hills Regional High School

World Language Sequence Chart French Spanish Chinese German Italian Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 (Non-weighted) (Accelerated) Level 3 Level 4 (Honors) Level 5 Level 1 (Non-weighted) Level 2 Level 3 (College Prep) Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 (Accelerated) (Honors) Watchung Hills Regional High School (AP) Level 5 (Honors/AP)

World Language English-as-a-Second-Language ESL Beginning Intermediate Watchung Hills Regional High School Language Immersion

World Language Contact Information: Brad Commerford World Language Supervisor bcommerford@whrhs. org x 6848 Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Mr. Dan Bertelli Supervisor of Arts, Health/PE & Co-curricular Activities Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Why study the Arts? ● Enable personal, intellectual, social, economic and human growth. ● Foster creativity. ● Provide opportunities for expression beyond the limits of language. Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Visual Arts: Fine Arts 1 FA 4 FA 2 FA 3 AP Studio 2 D Ceramics 1 C 2 Adv Ceramics AP Studio 3 D Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Visual Arts: Photo 1 Graphic Design 1 P 2 P 3 GD 2 GD 3: Full Year Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Visual Arts: Jewelry Art History Sculpture 3/d Art Studio Crafts AP Art History Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Performance Arts: Music Provides Students with… ● opportunity to create, perform, listen to, and analyze music Music Theory AP Music Theory Chorus Adv Chorus Music Appreciation Orchestra Wind Ensemble Concert Band Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Performance Arts: Dance Students will… ● develop technical expertise and artistic expression ● experience a broad cultural and historic perspective on the role of dance in human society Dance Studio 1 Dance Studio 2 Adv Dance Workshop World Dance Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Performance Arts: Theatre Provides Students with… ● content knowledge of theatre as an art form, with a focus on performance or a focus on production Acting Workshop Cinema Studies Theatre Production Intro to Theatre Arts Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Career Arts: Students will… ● engage in the process of career exploration and preparation. Wood Arts 1 Video Production 1 WA 2 VP 2 WA 3 Adv Video Workshop TV Studio: Broadcast Journalism Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Family and Consumer Science: Students will… ● learn practical, hands on skills in the areas of food preparation and caring for young children Foods 1 Child Development 1 F 2 F 3 CD 2 CD 3 Child Management Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Physical Education: The Physical Education department is dedicated to helping students learn about the connection between a strong mind and body. Students will… ● learn that physical activity, core strength and overall fitness should remain priorities well beyond their high school requirements Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Physical Education: 9 th Grade ● A comprehensive program covering Core Physical Education curriculum where students are provided physical education experiences which meet their needs and serve as a basis for future growth and effective decision making in the area of wellness and fitness Wellness Education Recreation Education Sport Education Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health: 9 th Grade ● Freshman Health is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore health-related problems to enable them to make effective decisions concerning their own health and that of their family, friends and community. Signs Of Suicide Program * NJ State mandated program Sexuality Substance Abuse & Prevention Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Watchung Hills Regional High School

Arts & PE/Health Contact Information: Mr. Dan Bertelli Supervisor of Arts, Health/PE & Co-curricular Activities dbertelli@whrhs. org x 2100 Watchung Hills Regional High School

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