Cresskill High School Class of 2023 THE JOURNEY IS FILLED WITH MANY WONDERFUL AND EXCITING POSSIBILITIES!
Agenda Cresskill High School Mission Statement Academics Registering for Classes Enrichment Opportunities Extra-Curricular Activities and Sports The Guidance Department Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans
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.
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
Profile of a Cresskill Graduate Survey Your responses will provide us with information to evaluate the educational priorities and interests of the faculty, students, and families in our school. Our resulting work will develop the Profile of a Cresskill Graduate. This Profile will serve as the guiding principles of curriculum, instruction and assessment work moving forward. This work will develop agreed-upon outcomes for our graduates, and we will purposefully plan for, teach to, and assess these competencies of a 21st-century education.
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* (at least 2 years recommended) Physical Education 4 years/20 credits* (one for each year of HS) 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 & ADVANCED PLACEMENT 12TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP, *HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT *Please note Honors level classes are not available in all core academic areas in 12th grade.
9th Grade Course Selection English CP English or Honors English History World History Math Algebra, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Trig/PreCalculus, Honors Math Analysis Science Conceptual Biology, College Prep 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 (Subject Area, 21st Century and Career or Visual & Performing Art)
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 Honors 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 Conceptual Biology Biology Honors Biology Biology (9410) Chemistry Honors Chemistry Environmental (9412) Conceptual Physics Physics or AP Physics Environmental Science Physics or AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Biology Environmental Science Bioethics/Forensic Science Anatomy and Physiology I & II (2020-2021) Organic Chemistry (2021-2022) AP Chemistry AP Biology Bioethics/Natural Disasters/Forensics Anatomy and Physiology I & II (2020-2021) Organic Chemistry (2021-2022) 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 (Algebra I in Grade 8) Honors Geometry Geometry 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 Applications of Math in Engineering *Computer Class
High School TENTATIVE Course Progressions 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade (Algebra II in Grade 8) Honors Geometry Geometry Math Analysis Trig/ Pre Calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics (Geometry in Grade 8) Math Analysis Trig/Pre-calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus Honors Calculus AP Statistics Probability/Statistics Applications of Math in Engineering *Computer Class AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus Probability/Statistics Applications of Math in Engineering *Computer Class
Computer Class Progression Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 AP Computer Science Principles *Seniors can take if they have completed Python, C++, and AP CSA Python C++ Computer Programming; it is recommended that C++ follows Python AP Computer Science A from Python and/or C++ with teacher recommendation, or after taking both AP Computer Science A anticipated in 2019-20 and 2021-22 AP Computer Science Principles anticipated in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023
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 (*dependent on enrollment) Spanish Language and Culture II Spanish Language and Culture I Students may opt to take a concurrent second language
9th Grade Elective Options- Select One Subject Area Electives Additional World Language 21st Century Career Visual Arts & Performing Arts Python Band or Honors* Band Animation/Illustration Global Issues/ Human Rights (select both) Robotics I/ Intro to Engineering Choir or Honors* Choir Digital Art Journalism I Web/App Design Band/Choir or Honors* Band/Choir Intro to Art Introduction to Creative Movement (Dance) Music Technology I Both Sides of the Curtain Video Productions/ Photography (select both) (select under World Language) Intro to Theater Arts I
Middle School to High School Course Requirements 8TH GRADE COURSE TO HONORS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Course Final Grade must be an Biology. (A-) average or higher; placement test for Honors 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, 3/8. Individual appointments to meet with HS Counselor will also be emailed on Monday, 3/4; appointments will begin on 3/18.
Course Registration on the Parent Portal
Course Registration on the Parent Portal
Submit your Requests When You Finalize Your Plans
SCHEDULING DEADLINES 03/04/19- Scheduling Appointments will be emailed home by counselors; please notify counselor that parent/guardian will be attending the meeting for security purposes. 03/08/19- Parent Portal will open to select classes. 03/18/19-03/29/19- Scheduling Appointments (about 20-25 minutes). 04/12/19- Last day to request a change to an elective class by 3pm. 06/21/19- Last day to request a change to an elective class by 12pm. 07/18/19 - Last day to request a change for an academic core class by 3pm. All changes after this date will not take place until approximately September 20th and will only happen with teacher and supervisor approval and your grade will be impacted.
SCHEDULING FORMS Schedule Change Drop/Add Form Spring Appeal Form
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
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 - Select Internship Opportunities: Englewood Hospital Hackensack Meridian Hospital Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory 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
High School Profile- Make it Count 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- State-mandated testing (NJSLA) and College Admissions Testing (SAT & ACT) Teacher and Counselor Recommendations
Clubs and Organizations Over 50 clubs available with the possibility of starting new clubs Club focus can include academic, service, and special interests Allow students to explore their passions beyond the classroom Encourage 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 HOCKEY (CO-OP) TENNIS (Boys) TENNIS (Girls) VOLLEYBALL TRACK
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 Option Two physical education program
Conclusion Helping your child achieve academic excellence, fostering his or her self-esteem, and preparing him or her to be lifelong learners and contributors.
Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans Our goal is to prepare students with IEPs and 504 Plans to advocate for their learning and to transition each student over time to prepare them for their future. Accommodations and modifications in IEP/504 will continue as students transition to HS. Accommodations and modifications in IEP/504 will continue on state-mandated assessments. Education beyond HS does not provide the same level of support; therefore, as time goes on it is important to provide appropriate opportunities for your child to be able to transition to their college and/or careers.
Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans What does this mean for high school? Students should learn what their disability is and how the accommodations/services help them. We encourage self-advocacy to prepare them for their future beyond CHS. 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. Students with IEPs or 504 in Honors/AP Class are required to complete assessments in one testing period which may require the student to be excused from a portion of another class.
Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans Accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP testing must be approved by the testing company. The testing companies have specific requirements for documentation and may require updated testing to be submitted to the testing company. A specific diagnosis must be documented. The district makes the request for accommodations (with parental permission) and the the College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP) or the ACT Board will grant or deny the accommodations. Students can apply for SATs accommodations as early as 9th grade but can only apply for ACT accommodations when they register for the test.
Transitioning into High School for students with IEPs and 504 Plans Resources from the testing companies regarding documentation necessary to apply for accommodations. ACT Accommodations SAT Accommodations