ROXBURY
HIGH SCHOOL
SUCCASUNNA, NEW JERSEY
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PROGRAM of STUDIES
A Commitment to Excellence in Education
ROXBURY HIGH
SCHOOL
One Bryant
Drive
Succasunna, NJ 07876
PROGRAM
OF STUDIES 2008-2009
Administration
Roxbury Township Schools
Superintendent
of Schools
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Mr. Dennis Mack
Assistant
Superintendent
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Mr. Edward Hade
Business
Administrator/Board Secretary
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......Ms. Ruthann Quinn
Applied
Science Supervisor 6th - 12th grades
Mrs. Jane Feret
Humanities
Supervisor 6th - 12th grades
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..................... Mrs. Eva Gale
Administration
Roxbury High School
Principal
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.Mr.
Jeffrey W. Swanson
Assistant
Principal - Guidance
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.....Ms. Andrea Saladino
Assistant
Principal - Athletics
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.Ms. Alexis Korsak
Assistant
Principal
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...Mr. Eric Renfors
Assistant
Principal
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..Dr. Linda Bowles
Business
Lead Teacher
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Mrs. Lois Bachmura
Family
and Consumer Sciences/Industrial Arts & Technology Lead Teacher...
...Mrs.
Pam Mandracchia
Performing
Arts Lead Teacher
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..Ms. Lori Lynch
Physical
Education/Health Lead Teacher
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..Mr. Kevin Poggi
Science
Lead Teacher
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...Mr. William OBrien
Social
Studies Lead Teacher
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Mrs. Patricia Sikorski
Visual
Arts Lead Teacher
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Mrs. Joann Hughes
World
Language Lead Teacher
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...Mrs. Susan Corbo
Counseling Staff
Mrs. Emilie Bacchetta Guidance Counselor Ext.
1244
Ms. Debra Bauer Guidance Counselor Ext. 1247
Ms. Elizabeth Gripp Guidance Counselor Ext. 1248
Mrs. Gerri Harrington Guidance Counselor Ext.
1243
Mrs.
Jennifer Kenny Student Assistance
Counselor Ext. 1242
Mr. Ted OGrady Guidance
Counselor Ext.
1216
Mrs. Linda Rosenblatt Guidance Counselor Ext. 1245
Ms. Stefanie SanEmeterio Guidance Counselor Ext. 1246
CONTENTS
Page
Letter to
Students
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School Counseling and Guidance
Program ..
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Guide for Successful Placement in
Secondary School Courses.................................................4
Graduation
Requirements
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Sample Suggested Course
Sequence
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Admission to
College
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Course Descriptions:
Business
and Marketing Education
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English
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Family
and Consumer Sciences/Ind. Arts and Technology
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Mathematics
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Performing
Arts
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Physical
Education/Health
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Science
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Social
Studies
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Visual
Arts
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World
Language
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School
and Community Service Program
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Morris
County School of Technology.............................................................................47
Special
Services
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Dear Student:
The Program of Studies
describes the courses offered at Roxbury High School. Please read it carefully before selecting your courses for the
next school year. It is important to
familiarize yourself with the requirements for a Roxbury High School diploma,
the requirements for most colleges and post-secondary schools and careers, and
the procedures for scheduling.
Each year you will update
your four-year plan with the help of your counselor, parents, and
teachers. Keep your future options open
by choosing courses that meet the admission criteria of a wide range of
colleges, business and technical institutes, entry-level jobs, and the military
services. We encourage you to sample new subjects and interests so that you
develop a well-rounded program. Before
you plan your four-year program, think about these important questions:
1.
What
are my primary interests in and out of school?
2.
What
careers am I considering?
3.
What
kind of education do I want to pursue after high school?
4.
What
are my strengths and weaknesses as indicated by my grades and test scores?
5.
What
courses will challenge my abilities?
6.
What
electives will round out my program, develop my talents and help me explore new
fields?
As you work with your
counselor and your parents, strive to develop a challenging program that will
enable you to achieve your educational and career goals.
SCHOOL COUNSELING AND
GUIDANCE PROGRAM
The school counseling and
guidance program is designed to help you build a strong educational foundation
in high school, develop your talents and abilities, and plan for the future.
You meet regularly with your counselor who works with you to build a positive
relationship based on trust, caring, confidentiality, and mutual respect. With
the assistance of your counselor, you choose courses each year, assess your
strengths and weaknesses, make key educational and career decisions and solve
problems that you encounter in high school.
Your counselor will schedule conferences with you each marking period;
however, you and your parents are encouraged to make an appointment whenever needed.
You and your counselor will
develop a four-year plan, which maps out your courses and future direction. The
Counseling and Guidance Department is located on the first floor in the front
of the building. You can sign up for an
appointment, visit the Career and Educational Resource Center, or use computer
software. Appointments may be made
before and after school or during your study or lunch period. A pass must be obtained and presented to
your study hall teacher before reporting for a conference.
4-2C Guidance Plan
Developing your four-year plan is a challenging
process. The philosophy of the 4-2C
guidance plan is based on four developmental principles:
1. Every
student develops a four-year plan.
2.
Every
student sets a tentative educational goal.
3.
Every
student sets a tentative career goal.
4.
Every
student has the opportunity to use his/her unique talents, abilities, interests
and multiple intelligences.
Each year counselors offer developmental guidance activities and classroom sessions as part of the 4-2C guidance program to help you develop your four year plan for career or college/postsecondary education. Activities will be offered to help you select your courses, explore career interests, prepare for a job, and register for the PSAT, SAT, and SAT II. The guidance and counseling program is built around four components: Counseling, Consultation, Curriculumthe 4-2C Plan, and School Enhancement. Each guidance component helps you achieve the best education you can and ultimately follow a successful and rewarding career path.
Course Selection
Process
Choosing your courses is a
vital step in developing your four-year plan.
Your schedule should reflect your interests, abilities, educational and
career goals, and academic achievement.
In February, counselors begin the process of scheduling students for
next years courses. Honors and
Advanced Placement courses require an honors recommendation from your
department teachers.
The master schedule of
courses is developed after analyzing the best placement for a course for the
greatest number of students. Class
enrollment is finalized after considering many factors including the
availability of teachers and rooms, student interest, number of computers, and
laboratory stations. Although the master
schedule team makes every effort to fill course requests, you may be required
to choose between courses when a conflict cannot be resolved.
Schedule
Changes
When you indicate your course selections on the Course Selection
Sheet, your choices reflect firm decisions.
Final course selection is the result of serious planning with your
parents, teachers, and counselor.
Schedules may not be changed once selections are made except in the case
of teacher-recommended level changes, course failure, or summer school
courses. Requests for teacher changes
within a given subject area will not be approved unless the student has had a
previous course failure with a teacher. In the event a course is dropped from
the master schedule, a counselor will contact you. Your final schedule may be
different in September due to course changes and balancing sections over the
summer.
Planning for College
The
most important criteria for college admission are the strength of your academic
program and your grades in your academic courses (English, mathematics,
science, history, and language). You
should select the highest level in college preparatory courses that is
appropriate for your ability and skills. College requirements vary; therefore,
it is advisable to prepare for admission to a wide range of colleges. Take a
broad and balanced college prep program and consult college catalogs for
specific requirements.
To
prepare for selective colleges you should:
1.
Complete
at least 16 college academic units.
Applicants to highly selective colleges often complete 20 or more
academic units. A unit represents a
year course in an academic college preparatory subject.
2.
Read
widely in a variety of subjects to build your comprehension, general knowledge,
reading speed, and vocabulary.
3.
Develop
strong study skills and habits in all subject areas.
4.
Participate
actively in school and community activities.
Become involved in volunteer service projects.
5.
Prepare
for college entrance examinations by taking the most challenging academic
courses you can.
Planning for
School-To-Work
The
most important criteria for gaining employment after graduation are a
successful high school academic
record, good recommendations, motivation, workplace skills (communication,
decision-making, teamwork, adaptability, and reliability), and strong
experience/courses in your career area.
To prepare for work after graduation you should:
1.
Complete
a strong high school program with 15 or more academic subjects
2.
Take
electives in business, industrial arts, technology and family and consumer
sciences related to your area of interest.
3.
Seek
out work experiences through Cooperative Education, MCST, after school jobs,
volunteering and service learning.
4.
Develop
a strong employment record for your resume and for recommendations from
employers.
5.
Prepare
for post secondary education in your area of interest by taking prerequisites
for further study.
GUIDE FOR SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES
The guide detailed below is used by Roxbury High School to determine the placement of incoming freshmen in core courses.
Language
Arts/Reading and Social Studies
Grade 8 Grade 9
A final grade of 90 or better English I Honors / World History Honors
final grade below 90 English IA / World History A
B final grade of 80 or better English IA / World History A
final grade below 80 English IB / World History B
Students who have not demonstrated proficiency on state assessments will be placed in a C Level course and be evaluated for placement in an additional test-taking strategies class.
Mathematics
Grade 8 Grade 9
Algebra I final grade of 90 or better Geometry Honors
final grade below 90 Geometry A
Math 8 final grade of 80 or better Algebra IA
final grade of 70-79 Algebra IB
final grade below 70 Algebra IC
Students who have not demonstrated proficiency on state assessments will be placed in a C Level course and be evaluated for placement in an additional test-taking strategies class.
Science
Grade 8 Grade 9
A final grade of 90 or better Geophysical Science Honors
final grade below 90 Geophysical Science A
B final grade of 80 or better Geophysical Science A
final grade below 80 Geophysical Science B
Students who have achieved a final
grade of 90 or better are eligible to enroll in two science courses concurrently, Geophysical Science and
Biology.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
A total of 140 credits must be earned for high school graduation. State and local policy dictate that some of
these credits are earned in prescribed courses. It is possible to fail a course and catch up the following year
or years by taking a full schedule of courses and/or summer school.
In order to graduate, you must successfully pass a New
Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) in Language Arts and
Mathematics. If you fail one or more of
these tests you must enroll in a remedial program until you demonstrate mastery
of the failed proficiency(s).
Prescribed
course requirements are:
4 years of English 20 credits
1 year of World History
5 credits
2 years of United States History 10 credits
3 years of Mathematics 15 credits
3 years of Science 15-18
credits
1 year of Visual or Performing Arts 5
credits
1 year of Practical Arts 5
credits
1 year of World Language 5
credits
4 years of Physical Education/Health/Driver
Ed. Theory 16-20 credits
96-103
credits
Cross-content workplace readiness will
be satisfied through infusion into existing courses. The remaining course
credits should be chosen to give you a well-rounded program that will help you
to become a better person and citizen, and prepare you for further education or
immediate employment.
You may wish to pursue a
project in depth and may choose an Independent Study or a Senior Option program
in addition to your regular schedule. Information about these opportunities is
available in the Guidance office.
Course Load:
You must take a minimum of
seven subjects (35 credits) a year, but you are encouraged to take eight
subjects (40 credits) each year.
Honors and Advanced
Placement Courses:
Honors and/or Advanced Placement courses are designed
to provide you with an academic challenge beyond what is provided in other
college preparatory courses and the opportunity to complete college-level
courses in high school. Assignments and
activities are designed to move students to think and write more critically at
a higher level and more rigorous pace. To be successful you should:
1.
Be selected on the basis
of academic record, teacher recommendations, standardized test results,
application, or other placement criteria.
2.
Have a high level of
interest in the subject and be motivated to work hard.
3.
Demonstrate strong
reading, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.
4.
Demonstrate academic ability
and achievement strong enough to be successful in the subject.
5.
Demonstrate excellent
attendance, self-discipline, independent work habits, and maturity to succeed
in the course.
SEQUENCE
OF COURSES
Grade 9
Required Courses:
1.
English
I
2.
World
History
3.
Science
4.
Mathematics
5.
Physical
Education/Health 9
Recommended ~ Visual and/or
Performing Art
Recommended ~ Practical Art
Recommended ~ World Language
Elective
Courses: Complete
your schedule from any elective courses open to Grade 9 as listed on the
Student Course Selection Sheet.
Remember, you must take a minimum of seven (7) courses and must check
the prerequisites, if any, as listed in this curriculum handbook.
Grade 10
Required Courses:
1.
English
II
2.
US
History I
3.
Science
4.
Mathematics
5.
Physical
Education/ Driver Ed. Theory
Recommended ~ Visual and/or
Performing Art if not taken previously
Recommended ~ Practical Art if
not taken previously
Recommended ~ World Language if
not taken previously
Elective
Courses: Complete
your schedule from any elective courses open to Grade 10 as listed on the
Student Course Selection Sheet.
Remember, you must take a minimum of seven (7) courses and must check
the prerequisites, if any, as listed in this curriculum handbook.
Grade 11 Required
Courses:
1.
English
III
2.
US
History II
3.
Science
4.
Mathematics
5.
Physical
Education/Health 11
Recommended ~ Visual and/or
Performing Art if not taken previously
Recommended ~ Practical Art if
not taken previously
Recommended ~ World Language if
not taken previously
Elective
Courses: Complete
your schedule from any elective courses open to Grade 11 as listed on the
Student Course Selection Sheet.
Remember, you must take a minimum of seven (7) courses and must check
the prerequisites, if any, as listed in this curriculum handbook.
Grade 12
Required Courses:
1.
English
IV
2.
Physical
Education/Health 12
3.
Visual
and/or Performing Art if not taken previously
4.
Practical
Art if not taken previously
5. World Language if not taken previously
Elective
Courses: Complete
your schedule from any elective courses open to Grade 12 as listed on the
Student Course Selection Sheet.
Remember, you must take a minimum of seven (7) courses and must check
the prerequisites, if any, as listed in this curriculum handbook.
ADMISSION
TO COLLEGE
Most colleges stress five academic areas for
admission. These are: English, Social
Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Language. Students must check college bulletins for specific entrance
requirements. However, there are
certain generalizations that can be made concerning each of the major areas.
ENGLISH The entrance requirement for
most colleges is four years of college preparatory English. A student interested in the major area of
English, speech, journalism, drama, etc., should exhibit an interest in and an
aptitude for English and attempt to work creative writing and/or related
courses into his/her program.
SOCIAL STUDIES All graduates from Roxbury
High School must take at least three years of history. This will be enough to meet most college
requirements. A student interested in
political science, government, sociology, government, sociology, law or related
fields should attempt additional courses in the social studies area.
MATHEMATICS Algebra I and Geometry are the
usual minimum units required by college for admission. Many liberal arts colleges are now requiring
three years of mathematics. For majors
in engineering, mathematics, science and such related areas, a student should
take at least three to four years of college preparatory mathematics in high
school. Additional courses in
mathematics are available for students interested in math related occupations.
SCIENCE The usual minimum required
sciences for college admissions are two, commonly earth or general science and
biology, or biology and chemistry. For
students entering the field of science, mathematics, engineering, pre-medical,
or pre-dental, four years of science are strongly recommended. An ever-increasing number of liberal arts
colleges are requiring two to three years in science. One year should be in a lab science.
WORLD LANGUAGE In general, most liberal arts
colleges require at least two years in the same foreign language for admission,
with many requiring three years.
Students who plan to major in foreign language should take four years in
one language and two in another.
In addition to the courses you take, colleges
emphasize the following factors in making a decision on a students
application:
1.
Quality
of students academic program
2.
Grades
and rank in class
3.
Scores
made on examinations of College Entrance Examinations Board and/or American
College Testing Program.
4.
Recommendations
of your guidance counselor and teachers.
5.
Scores
of other standardized tests.
6.
Co-curricular
record.
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