Cresskill High School Class of 2022 THE JOURNEY IS FILLED WITH MANY WONDERFUL AND EXCITING POSSIBILITIES!
Agenda Cresskill High School Academics Registering for Classes Enrichment Opportunities Extra-Curricular Activities and Sports The Guidance Department
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.
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
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
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
High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English I Honors English I English (9119) ESL 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
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 (2018-2019) Organic Chemistry (2019-2020) Chemistry (9411) AP Chemistry AP Biology Bioethics/Natural Disasters/Forensics Anatomy and Physiology I & II (2018-2019) Organic Chemistry (2019-2020) Chemistry (9411)
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
High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade Honors Geometry Math Analysis Geometry Trig/ Pre Calculus (Algebra II in Grade 8) Honors Math Analysis Trig/Pre-calculus (Geometry in Grade 8) AP Calculus Honors Calculus 11th Grade 12th Grade AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics *Computer Class AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus Probability/Statistics *Computer Class Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics
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 (CP or Hon) Honors French III Honors French IV AP French Italian II (CP or Hon) Honors Italian III Honors Italian IV AP Italian French I* Italian I Spanish 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) Spanish Language and Culture I (*dependent on enrollment) Spanish Language and Culture II Students may opt to take a concurrent second language Students may opt to take a concurrent second language Students may opt to take a concurrent second language
9th Grade Elective Options Academic Electives 21st Century Career Visual & Performing Arts 21st Century or Visual & Performing Additional World Language C++ Band or Honors* Band Animation/Illustration Global Issues/ Human Rights Exploring Computer Science Chorus or Honors* Chorus Digital Art Journalism I Python Band/Chorus or Honors* Band/Chorus Music Technology I Robotics I/ Intro to Engineering Music Studies Video Productions/ Photography Intro to Art Web/App Design
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)
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 emailed on Friday, 2/16.
Course Registration on the Parent Portal
Course Registration on the Parent Portal
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
Academic Opportunities Beyond CHS Online Enrichment Opportunities on Transcript but not in GPA Alternative Learning Experience Summer School for Advancement Policy in Student Handbook
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
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
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
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 emailed on Friday, 2/16.
Conclusion Helping your child achieve academic excellence, fostering his or her self-esteem, and preparing him or her to be lifelong learners and contributors.