EIGHTH GRADE ORIENTATION PROGRAM Health & Physical Education Fine, Practical and Performing Arts Science Math English Social Studies Business Education World Languages
Health & Physical Education Shane Berry Physical Education Supervisor (908) 638-2199 ext. 5537 sberry@nhvweb.net
4 Year Graduation Requirement All students must pass 4 years of Health and Physical Education in order to Graduate.
Health 9 18 week course 2.5 credits Freshman health is designed to help the student deal with the emotional and physical changes that take place during adolescence.
Physical Education 9 18 week course 2.5 credits Physical Education 9 is an introductory program designed to develop students physical abilities through a wide variety of team activities, including Introduction to Project Adventure.
Physical Education 10 Physical Education Focus on tumbling, fitness & team sports Driver Education How to operate an automobile and prep for NJ State DMV test.
Physical Education Physical Education 11-12 Grades 11 and 12 are combined with a focus on both team and individual lifetime sports. Health 11 Body systems, disease prevention, CPR certification, fitness.
Health 12 Careers, relationships, childbirth, parenting and living well and living long.
Physical Education - Grades 10-12 High Performance PE - open to 11th and 12 grades. Must be recommended by previous teacher. Fitness and Wellness - Grades 10-12. Focus is on personal fitness and wellness throughout the course.
Adaptive Physical Education (V) 18 week course 2.5 credits
Visual & Performing Arts MaryJo Rosania-Harvie District Supervisor 908-638-2199 ext. 5434 mrosania@nhvweb.net Graduation Requirements: 5 credits in Fine and/or Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts Music Visual Arts
Music Courses for Incoming th 9 Grade Students Performance program Instrumental Music Vocal Music Non-Performance program
Music Department INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Freshman Band - 5 credits For all students who play a band instrument String Ensemble - 5 credits For all students who play a string instrument The following supplemental courses can be added above 40 max: Jazz Ensemble - 2.5 credits (by audition) Instrumental Lessons - 1 credits student must be enrolled in a performance ensemble
Music Department MARCHING BAND The award winning Voorhees Viking Marching Band and Band Front are Extracurricular Activities. Students enrolled in Freshman Band or Jazz Band will be contacted in the Spring to learn about this opportunity. Band Director: Aidan Giannelli agiannelli@nhvweb.net
Music Department VOCAL MUSIC Freshman Choir - 5 credits For all students who want to sing and/or develop skills for the theater program. All males interested in participating in a choir should sign up for Concert Choir - #610 Voice Lessons (with teacher approval) - 1 credit voice lessons are supplemental to participation in a vocal ensemble
Music Department NON-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM Electronic Music I - 2.5 cr Electronic Music 2-2.5 cr (with Electronic Music 1 pre-requisite) Beginning Guitar - 2.5 cr (must provide acoustic guitar) Guitar II 2.5 cr (with Guitar 1 pre-requisite) The History of Rock and Roll - 2.5 cr Music Theory 2.5 cr Piano Lessons (with teacher approval) 1 cr
Visual Art Department Drawing Painting Video Ceramics Photography AP courses (Drawing, Design and Art History) RVCC Art Appreciation (N) (11&12th grade only)
Art Courses for Incoming th 9 grade students All courses are 2.5 credits Color and Design 1 & 2 Drawing 1 & 2 Ceramics 1 & 2 Photography 1 & 2 Video 1 & 2
Family Consumer Sciences MaryJo Rosania-Harvie District Supervisor 908-638-2199 ext. 5434 mrosania@nhvweb.net Graduation Requirements: 5 credits in Practical Arts
Family & Consumer Sciences Includes: Culinary Classes Family Meal Planning Child Care & Preschool education Interior Design Sewing and Fashion Design Independent Living
Family & Consumer Sciences th Classes for incoming 9 grade students All courses are 2.5 credits: Sewing for Fashion 1 & 2 Fashion Design & Merchandising Interior Design Pre-School Education Early Childhood Education Cooking classes and Independent living are open to 10-12th grades students
Business Education Classes for th incoming 9 grade students All courses are 2.5 credits: Introduction to Business Business & Sports Management Computer Applications
Students planning on being management majors in college are strongly encouraged to follow PATHWAY ONE. Students planning on being an accounting major in college are strongly encouraged to follow PATHWAY TWO. Students planning on entering an undecided business field as a major are strongly encouraged to follow PATHWAY THREE. ** Most courses are offered without a prerequisite for any student wanting to enroll in only one business course throughout their high school career with the exception of Accounting II and Computer Applications II.**
Technology Education Classes for th incoming 9 grade students All courses are 2.5 credits (one semester long): Communication and Digital Literacy through Science and Engineering Graphic Communication Technology 1 & 2 Webpage Design/Animation 1 & 2 Engineering/CAD 1 & 2 Architectural Drafting & Design 1 & 2 Drafting & Design Robotics
Freshman Science Curriculum Richard W. Shevalier III Science Supervisor 908-638-2138 rshevalier@nhvweb.net
The newest information The information I am about to share with you is the latest information that we have on our Science sequence plans for next year. It is still early in the year and we are carefully considering any changes that we intend to make. Once we are sure of how we are going to proceed, an email will be sent home with the details.
Graduation Requirements To graduate from our high school the students are required to pass 3 years (15 credits) of science. At this point, we are planning on moving to a Biology, Chemistry, Physics sequence starting in September of 2017.
So what level Biology should my child take? We are still looking at the best way to approach this, but there is data to suggest that a proficiency in English will help a student with Biology. We may also likely look at other data for placement guidance. Here is the pattern that we are likely to ask the Guidance Counselors to follow:
621 Biology (CP) (5 Credits) Minimum English requirement: English I (CP) (211)
622 Biology (Adv) (5 credits) Recommended English Level: English I (Adv) (212)
623 Biology (H/Wt) (5 Credits - Weighted) Recommended English Level: English I (H/Wt) (213)
AP Biology Classes Students interested in taking Advanced Placement (college level) Biology, starting in their Sophomore year will be allowed to enroll in 629 AP Biology (H/Wt.) (AP/Wt.) This would be taken in accordance with any pre or co-requisites, in addition to a Chemistry class (sophomore year), a Physics class (junior year), or by itself or with other science electives (senior year).
Science in 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade 10th Grade will be Chemistry (CP, Advanced, or Honors) Students may additionally take AP Biology. 11th Grade will be Physics (CP, Advanced, or Honors) Students may additionally take AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science or AP Biology. 12th Grade the student may take any Science AP course, in addition, they may like to take a Science elective or two, like: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, Forensic Science, AP Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Zoology or Behavioral Ecology.
Thank You for your Time! Please remember that this information is tentative at the moment. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me: Richard W. Shevalier III Science Department Supervisor 908-638-2138 rshevalier@nhvweb.net
Math Curriculum Heather L. Hacker Math Supervisor 908-638-2139 hhacker@nhvweb.net
Graduation Requirements 15 credits of Mathematics These 15 credits include Algebra 1, Geometry, and a third year of math that builds on the concepts and skills of Algebra and Geometry.
2021 Graduation Requirements (as of 8/2016) Students must take and pass the Algebra 1 PARCC for graduation. Students must take all eligible PARCCs for graduation.
Math Course Selections Supplemental A1 Lab Algebra 1 CP Algebra 1 Advanced Geometry Advanced Geometry Honors
Supplemental Algebra 1 Lab Currently enrolled in pre-algebra, doing below average work. Is not confident in their basic skills and needs to master these skills in order to be successful in Algebra 1 This course is taken concurrently with the Algebra 1 CP (510) course. Learns better with a hands-on approach.
Algebra 1 CP (510) Currently enrolled in pre-algebra, doing average work. Currently enrolled in an algebra class, having extreme difficulty. PARCC-tested course.
Algebra 1 ADV (512) Currently enrolled in pre-algebra; Doing above average work. Currently enrolled in an algebra class, testing at a C not completely mastering the content. Currently enrolled in algebra, doing fine, but the class will not complete the entire algebra 1 curriculum. PARCC-tested course.
Warning!!! Move on to Geometry only when you are CERTAIN you have mastered Algebra! Algebra is the building blocks necessary for success in high school math.
Geometry ADV (522) Currently enrolled in algebra course which will complete the required curriculum. Doing okay; Testing at the B level; Quizzing at the A or B level. Confident with their Algebra skills. PARCC-tested course.
Honors Geometry (Weighted) Doing excellent; Testing consistently at the A or B level. Enjoys the challenges of projects. Capable of doing independent work. Currently enrolled in an Algebra course which will complete the required curriculum. PARCC-tested course.
MATH ELECTIVES Introduction to Computer Programming Semester Course Receives Practical Arts Credit Computer Science Basics Through Gaming Semester Course Receives Practical Arts Credit
Remember With the incoming PARCC assessments, it is now more important than ever to be conservative in your math placement
English Curriculum
Graduation Requirements Students must pass a minimum of 20 credits in English 5 credits each school year in order to graduate high school 2.5 credits in Communications and Digital Literacy
Graduation Requirements (continued) All New Jersey students are required to demonstrate proficiency in language arts in order to graduate high school. PARCC assessment Obtain at least a 4 on Grade 10 ELA PARCC
Freshman English options English I CP (College Prep) English I Advanced English I Honors
Freshman English Placement criteria: - Marking period grades (1/3) -7th grade final grade -8th grade first mp grade - Common Assessment (1/3) - Teacher recommendation (1/3)
Voorhees English Course Selection College Prep English 1 CP (5 credits) English 2 CP (5 credits) Advanced English 1 Advanced (5 credits) English 2 Advanced (5 credits) Honors AP English 1 Honors (5 credits) English 2 Honors (5 credits) Required for Graduation Communication and Digital Literacy (2.5 credits) Electives (Grades 10-12) Creative Writing (2.5 credits) English 3 CP (5 credits) English 4 CP (5 credits) English 3 Advanced (5 credits) English 4 Advanced (5 credits) English 3 Honors (5 credits) Honors College Writing (2.5 credits) British Literature (Honors) (2.5 credits) AP English Language and Composition (5 credits) AP English Literature and Composition (5 credits) Public Speaking (2.5 credits) Newspaper Production ( 5 credits)
Freshman English Writing for all discourses, vocabulary, and grammar Short stories, informational texts, dramas, and poetry Core works for all levels include the following:
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The Tempest or Julius Caesar (Shakespeare)
and Homer s Odyssey
Chris Maslonka Supervisor of English cmaslonka@nhvweb.net (908) 713-4164
Social Studies Curriculum
Overview of the Social Studies Requirements Three year requirement of Social Studies courses in order to meet graduation requirements... Two years of United States History One year of World History
Overview of the Social Studies Requirements Additionally all students must take Financial Literacy in order to graduate State mandated course Targeted student population is 9th grade Half year course, worth 2.5 credits
Freshman Course Selections There are three levels of freshmen Social Studies courses to choose from. They are: 730 Early American History College Prep 731 Early American History Advanced 732 Early American History Honors
A Last Word Schedule your child for the level where they will enjoy success! Considerations Motivation Is history a subject they enjoy Have they mastered the content American History from the colonial period to 1900 Testing Writing ability ability to read and decode text
Questions or Concerns.. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions regarding the Social Studies program at Voorhees High School. John Simpson 638-2199,ext. 5561 jsimpson@nhvweb.net
World Language Curriculum Magaly Reluzco World Language Supervisor 908-638-2199, ext. 7398 mreluzco@nhvweb.net
World Language Requirement *In order to to graduate from North Hunterdon or Voorhees High Schools a student must earn 5 credits of a world language which comes down to completing level 1. However, most colleges and universities prefer at least 3 years of the same language. To acquire comfort, proficiency and appreciation of a world language several years of study are highly recommended. *In order to prepare our students to instill a love of cultures, languages and to provide a global exposure, we offer an array of options at varying levels of difficulty.
German French
Latin Spanish
Any student who struggles with language acquisition and requires assistance, should enroll into Spanish I CP. After completing this course successfully, they can enroll in Spanish I Advanced during their sophomore year. Most importantly, when choosing a language students should elect one that is of interest to them.
Course Offerings for Freshman French I Advanced German 1 Advanced Latin I Advanced Spanish I CP Spanish I Advanced Spanish II Advanced
Language clubs offer an array of fun and culturally enriching experiences and community service opportunities. Every language is connected with an honor society into which high achieving students will be invited to become members. Field trip possibilities are made available to students. Students have the chance to host exchange students and make global connections.
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