PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS Central 8th Grade Parent Night
TRANSITION
Curriculum Office Coordinating Supervisors Dana Ahmuty Language Arts, 6-12 Media Juan Cruz - Social Studies, Physical Education Pamela Freund Mathematics, Business, Music Vicky Santana World Language, ESL, Art Rachel Villanova Science, Applied Technology, Family/Consumer Science Together with our Lead Teachers, visit their tables for information and Q&A
Graduation Requirements Class of 2023 English 4 Years Science 3 Years Social Studies 3 Years World Languages 1 Year Career Education & Life Skills / Vocational Training 1 Year Mathematics 3 Years PE / Health Each year in attendance Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year Financial Literacy ½ Year
NJSLA (Formerly PARCC) NJSLA Exam (NJ Student Learning Assessment) Based on NJ Student Learning Standards (Language Arts and Mathematics) Starting with the Class of 2021, students have two pathways to meet the high school graduation assessments requirements: Pass the ELA 10 and Algebra 1 assessments; or The submission by the district of a student portfolio through the Department s portfolio appeals process. HOWEVER...
NJSLA (Formerly PARCC) NJ Superior Court recent decision regarding graduation requirements: Judges said requirement for HS students to take PARCC Algebra 1 & 10th-grade ELA is not authorized under state law. Panel said existing state law requires students only take one exam in 11th grade for graduation We will keep you posted...
Scheduling Process 2019-20 Course Selection Bulletin Parent / Student selection (February 8th -15th) Parents/students complete course reviews and list electives in priority order in Genesis. Electronic Sign off. Teacher Recommendations and Parent/Student Requests 8th to 9th grade counseling program
Language Arts Coordinating Supervisor - Dana Ahmuty English 1 Honors English 1 Electives Creative Writing Public Speaking Journalism Literature & Film Superheroes & Modern Mythology
Mathematics Coordinating Supervisor - Pamela Freund Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Honors Electives Robotics Computer Science and Programming with Python Introduction to Computer Programming AP Computer Science Principles (Prerequisite for AP Computer Science Principles Successful completion of Algebra 1)
Science Coordinating Supervisor - Rachel Villanova Biology Biology Enriched Honors Biology
Social Studies Coordinating Supervisor - Juan Cruz World History World History Honors Elective AP Human Geography
World Languages Coordinating Supervisor - Vicky Santana French, Italian, Spanish Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Honors
Health & Physical Education Coordinating Supervisor - Juan Cruz Health - 1 Marking Period Physical Education - 3 Marking Periods
Business & Applied Technology Coordinating Supervisors - Pamela Freund & Rachel Villanova Business Pathways to Business and Careers Personal Finance (online or in-school) Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development and Parenting Introduction to Food Preparation and Nutrition Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle
Applied Technology, cont. Coordinating Supervisor - Rachel Villanova Industrial Arts Automotive Fundamentals Engineering CAD 1 Intro to Design Tech Theatrical Stagecraft Television Production Imagineering Woods Technology Home Technology Systems, Maintenance and Repair
Art Coordinating Supervisor - Vicky Santana Ceramics 1 & 2 Digital Photography Drawing 1 & 2 Graphic Design Multi Art
Music Coordinating Supervisor - Pamela Freund Concert Band Freshman Honors Concert Band (by audition) Choir Freshman Honors Choir (by audition)
BEST OF LUCK to the CLASS OF 2023