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1 Cresskill High School Class of 2022 THE JOURNEY IS FILLED WITH MANY WONDERFUL AND EXCITING POSSIBILITIES!

2 Agenda Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans Cresskill High School Academics Registering for Classes Enrichment Opportunities Extra-Curricular Activities and Sports The Guidance Department

3 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans PSAT, SAT, AP, and ACT Accommodations Students who have IEPs can use their special education testing to apply for accommodations. Students who have 504 plans are responsible for gathering updated testing to apply for accommodations. The district does not test students with 504 plans for accommodations for national college entrance exams. The district does not grant accommodations (we only request; accommodations are granted or denied by the College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP) and the ACT Board.

4 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What Documentation is required? A complete standard cognitive and achievement battery for all students regardless of diagnosis or education classification. Some students may also require a complete neurological or psychiatric evaluation (e.g., Anxiety, ADHD, etc.).

5 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans Who is eligible for College Services? Your child s IEP or 504 plan does not carry over to the college environment. Students with IEPs or 504 plans get admitted through the same channels as their typical peers. Students are responsible for requesting accommodations and services by applying through the disability services office, once they have been accepted to that college or university. Students are typically found eligible for some accommodations/services, but this is not a guarantee.

6 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What are college accommodations/services? Colleges can reject accommodations that are considered alterations to the college program. Students must meet the same requirements as their typical peers for everything from admissions through graduation. Students should check graduation requirements of the colleges to which they wish to apply to make sure they can successfully pass all classes. Students should not expect to have adjustments made to class assignments (e.g., write a shorter essay, completing fewer of the assigned readings, etc.)

7 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What are college accommodations/services? (cont.) Students who want extra assistance in the college setting must seek out private tutoring or apply to schools that provide it for an additional cost. Students at many colleges do not get approved for extended time for papers or projects, but instead recommend take fewer classes. Colleges do not typically ask professors to provide study guides, students are expected to prepare their own.

8 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What does this mean for high school? Since some modifications/supports are unlikely to be available at college, it is a good idea to wean off of certain accommodations. Students and their families should talk with teachers, 504 coordinator, and child study teams and talk about academic challenges and accommodations so adjustments can be chosen for students high school years that promote independent functioning. Students with IEPs and 504s who are in advanced level classes (e.g., Honors, MCP, AP) will receive their accommodations (e.g., extended time) modeling standardized testing and college accommodations.

9 Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What does this mean for high school? (cont) Students should learn what their disability is and how the accommodations/services help them. They will be responsible for communicating this to the disability services office and/or professors. Students and their families should work collaboratively with the guidance and child study team departments to apply for accommodations on national entrance exams and apply for accommodations at the college level.

10 Cresskill High School Mission Statement The Cresskill Schools will promote academic excellence and foster self-esteem in a dynamic, caring environment and will prepare students to be lifelong learners and contributors in an evolving and ever-changing world.

11 Academics Graduation Requirements Cresskill High School English 4 years/20 credits History 4 years/20 credits Science 3 years/15 credits Mathematics 4 years/20 credits World Language 1 year/5 credits* Physical Education 4 years/20 credits* Visual/Performing Art 1 year/5 credits 21st Century Career 1 year/5 credits Financial Literacy ½ year/2.5 credits Additional Electives 3 ½ years/17.5 credits 130 credits

12 Course Levels 9TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP & HONORS 10TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP, HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT 11TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP, HONORS, MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM with FDU, & ADVANCED PLACEMENT 12TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP, MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM with FDU, HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT

13 9th Grade Course Selection English CP English or Honors English History World History Math Algebra, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Trig/PreCalculus, Honors Math Analysis Science CP Biology or Honors Biology World Language Spanish, French, or Italian Levels I or II (CP or Honors) PE/Health PE IX or PE IX with Honors Bio Lab/ First Aid 9th Grade Requirement Financial Literacy/Project Citizen or Study Skills Elective Student Choice

14 High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English I Honors English I English (9119) English II Honors English II English III Honors English III AP English Language English IV AP English Literature 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade World History- one level for all students US History I Honors US History I US History II Honors US History II AP US History Some high level students elect to take AP World as an additional elective Some students elect to take a history elective listed in 12th grade MCP Humanities AP Government AP World Heroines and Villainesses Race in America US Presidents

15 High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Biology Honors Biology Chemistry Honors Chemistry Environmental (9412) Physics or AP Physics Environmental Science Physics or AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Biology Environmental Science Bioethics/Forensic Science Anatomy and Physiology I & II ( ) Organic Chemistry ( ) Chemistry (9411) AP Chemistry AP Biology Bioethics/Natural Disasters/Forensics Anatomy and Physiology I & II ( ) Organic Chemistry ( ) Chemistry (9411)

16 High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry Geometry (Algebra I in Grade 8) Honors Algebra II Algebra II Math Analysis Trig/ Pre-Calculus Trig/Pre-Calculus Math Analysis Personal Finance Probability/Statistics *Computer Class AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics *Computer Class

17 High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Honors Geometry Geometry (Algebra II in Grade 8) Math Analysis Trig/ Pre Calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics Math Analysis Trig/Pre-calculus (Geometry in Grade 8) AP Calculus Honors Calculus Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics *Computer Class AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus Probability/Statistics *Computer Class

18 High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Spanish II (CP or Hon) Spanish III (CP or Hon) Spanish IV (CP or Hon) AP Spanish Honors French II Honors French III Honors French IV AP French Italian II (CP or Hon) Honors Italian III Honors Italian IV AP Italian Spanish I Italian I French I* Spanish II (CP or Hon) Italian II (CP or Hon) French II(CP or Hon) Spanish III (CP or Hon) Italian III (CP or Hon) French III (CP or Hon) Spanish IV (CP or Hon) Italian IV(CP or Hon) French IV(CP or Hon) Students may opt to take a concurrent second language Students may opt to take a concurrent second language Spanish Language and Culture I Spanish Language and Culture II (*dependent on enrollment) Students may opt to take a concurrent second language

19 9th Grade Elective Options Visual & Performing Arts 21st Century or Visual & Performing Academic Electives 21st Century Career Additional World Language Exploring Computer Science Band or Honors* Band Animation/Illustration Global Issues/ Human Rights Python Choir or Honors* Choir Digital Art Journalism I Robotics I/ Intro to Engineering Band/Choir or Honors* Band/Choir Music Technology I Music Studies Video Productions/ Photography Intro to Art Web/App Design

20 Middle School to High School Course Requirements 8TH GRADE COURSE TO HONORS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Course Final Grade must be an (A) average or higher; placement test for Honors Biology and Honors World Languages. 8TH GRADE HONORS COURSE TO HONORS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Course Final Grade must be a (B) average or higher for English and Math Classes. HONORS BAND or HONORS CHOIR or HONORS BAND/CHOIR (see Mr. Verderese)

21 Course Registration on the Parent Portal Work with your child to select the class requests. 1. Go to the SCHEDULING TAB. 2. Go to the REQUESTS Tab. Parent Portal for Scheduling will be available on Friday, 2/16. Individual appointments to meet with Ms. Shtofmakher will also be ed on Friday, 2/16.

22 Course Registration on the Parent Portal

23 Course Registration on the Parent Portal

24 Exploration and Enrichment Opportunities PURPOSE Provide all students with opportunities throughout their high school careers to explore areas of interest and passion beyond the classroom. ACTIVITIES 9th grade - Project Citizen 10th grade - Field trips and guest speakers as scheduled 11th grade - Research Embedded in English/History Curriculum Internship Opportunities: Englewood Hospital Hackensack Meridian Hospital Lamont Doherty Earth Observatories Inside the NFL 12th grade - Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

25 Academic Opportunities Beyond CHS Online Enrichment Opportunities on Transcript but not in GPA Alternative Learning Experience Summer School for Advancement Policy in Student Handbook

26 Educational Perspective Yale s Most Popular Class Ever: Happiness Where the CEOs of the top 10 US companies studied 1. U Arkansas 2. U Nebraska 3. Auburn 4. Texas A&M 5. U Minnesota 6. Fordham 7. Pitt 8. Kettering 9. Central Oklahoma 10. U Michigan Where You Go Is Not Who You ll Be by Frank Bruni Wondering What Happened to Your Class Valedictorian? Not Much, Research Shows Take Home Points to Students/Families- Take your education seriously but you don t have to be perfect, explore interests & new opportunities, keep an open mind about academic/career possibilities

27 High School Profile- Everything Counts Academic Performance- HS Transcript includes all classes with only the final average posted. Attendance- Class credits can be lost in a class if a student exceeds 9 absences in a semester; if the class is a graduation requirement, the student must enroll in the class to make up the credits. Extra-Curricular/Sports Involvement at CHS and Beyond- Developing Passions Beyond the Classroom Standardized Testing- PARCC and College Admissions Testing Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

28 Clubs and Organizations Over 50 clubs available with the possibility of starting new clubs. Clubs range from academic, serve, to special interest clubs. Allows students to explore their passions beyond the classroom. Encourages collaboration with peers and teachers. Club fair advertises club goals and responsibilities and promotes active involvement of all students. List of clubs can be found on High School Website: HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

29 Athletics High School Sports Fall Winter Spring CHEERLEADING BASKETBALL BASEBALL CROSS COUNTRY WINTER TRACK GOLF FOOTBALL WRESTLING SOFTBALL SOCCER TENNIS (Boys) TENNIS (Girls) TRACK VOLLEYBALL

30 Athletics Students need to register to play a sport. For more information, see the Athletic Registration on the Athletics page of the HS website. Athletic physicals needed every year. Fall Sports begin August 13th.

31 Guidance Staff Mrs. Michelle Blanco, Supervisor of Guidance Mr. John Flaim, High School Guidance Mrs. Alexandra Roberts, High School Guidance Mr. Michael Zelizo, High School Guidance Mrs. Cathy White, Student Assistance Counselor Ms. Lana Shtofmakher, Middle School Guidance Mrs. Anita Lovallo, Middle School Guidance Maternity Leave Parent Portal for Scheduling will be available on Friday, 2/16. Individual appointments to meet with Ms. Shtofmakher will also be ed on Friday, 2/16.

32 Conclusion Helping your child achieve academic excellence, fostering his or her self-esteem, and preparing him or her to be lifelong learners and contributors.

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017 Junior Scheduling Assembly February 22, 2017 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language