1. SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL1
SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ORIENTATION
for
Parents/Guardians of
Class of 2017
January 9, 2013

2. HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Brown Principal
Mr. Currie Vice-Principal
Mr. Gluchowski Vice - Principal
Mr. Glock-Molloy Vice - Principal

3. DISTRICT SUPERVISORS Mrs. Sicola Counseling & Guidance
Mrs. Goscienski Science & World Language
Mrs. Castronovo Special Education
Mr. Preston Business & Mathematics
Mr. Gentile Humanities
Mr. Kohutanycz Health, Physical Education
& Athletics
Ms. Reilly Language Arts

4. SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Mr. Abruscato All Freshman
Sophomores- Seniors
Mrs. Keck A C
Ms. Schnorbus D I
Mr. Feldman J M
Mrs. Carroll N S
Ms. Haney T Z

5. H I S T O R Y World History Honors World History CP
World History -- NJ ASK 8 determined
World History -- CST determined

6. H I S T O R Y E L E C T I V E S
World Geography
The Great Metropolis

7. Performing Arts Electives
Band
Mixed Chorus
Music Theory
Theatre 1

8. Performing / Visual Arts
Electives
Creative Crafts
Introduction to Art

9. TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES
Auto Shop 1
Wood Shop 1
Robotics

10. S C I E N C E Biology Honors -- Matrix determined General Science CP
General Science -- CST determined

11. W O R L D L A N G U A G E S French 1 Spanish 1 Spanish 2
Spanish 1 for Native Speakers
Spanish 2 for Native Speakers

12. M A T H E M A T I C S Plane Geometry Algebra 1b Algebra 1
Math NJ ASK 8 determined
Math CST determined

13. COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Visual Basic Programming
Computer Programming C++

14. BUSINESS ELECTIVES Business Organization & Management
Career Development
Microsoft Suite

15. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
Physical Education 1S
Physical Education 2S

16. E N G L I S H English 9 Honors English 9 CP
English NJ ASK 8 determined
English CST determined
English ELL
Reading NJ ASK 8 determined
Reading A -- CST determined

17. E N G L I S H E L E C T I V E S Success in Writing
Monsters in Literature
Communication Arts through Television I
Communication Arts through Television II

18. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English years
Mathematics including Algebra 1 and Geometry
and a third year of math years
Science including Biology and a choice among Chemistry, Physics or Env. Science and a third inquiry based lab or technical science years
U.S. History years
World History year
World Language year

19. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.
Visual/Performing Arts year
Practical/Vocational Arts 1 year
Physical Education and Health 4 years
Economics/Financial Literacy ½ year

20. HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
In addition to passing the required courses and attaining the 130 credits, all students must successfully complete the requirements of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) – which is the graduation test given for the first time in the spring of the junior year.

21. CREDITS REQUIRED Cumulative 25 credits To pass to grade 10
130 credits To graduate!

22. COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
4 yrs. English
3 yrs. History
3 yrs. Mathematics
3 yrs. Science
2 yrs. World Language
Academic Electives
RECOMMENDED
4 yrs. English
3 yrs. History
4 yrs. Mathematics
4 yrs. Science
4 yrs. World Language
Academic Electives

23. SCHEDULING:WHEN & WHERE
March
Two meetings: group meetings in cafeteria and individual meetings in the Guidance Office
From Physical Education or Health class

24. TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
English
Mathematics
Science
World Language
World History
Visual/practical/performing arts OR
Academic electives
Physical Education
Lunch

25. Tom Jones’ Grade 9 Schedule
Pd. 1 YR General Science B Boyle
Pd YR World History A215 Clark
Pd. 3 YR English A203 Smith
Pd. 4/5 S1 PE1S Gym March
Pd. 4/5 S2 Auto C16 June
Pd. 6 S Lunch Café Jenkins
Pd. 6 S2 Lunch Café Jenkins
Pd. 7/8 YR Spanish 1 A Songel
Pd. 9/10 S1 Creative Crafts E Enrico
Pd. 9/10 S2 PE 2S Gym Fells
Pd YR Algebra 1 b A228 Mattski

26. SCHEDULING TIPS Read the course description booklet
Have 5 alternate elective courses in mind
Take course selection sheet home for parent/guardian
review and signature
Return signed course selection sheet within 3 days to
Middle School Counseling Office

27. NJ ASK 8 Reminder April 29, 30, May 1, 2 Test Taking Tips
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat breakfast
Take seriously – performance affects 9th grade English, Mathematics and Science placements
For more information see state website:

28. Class of 2017 Parents/Guardians
The SWMHS Supervisors wish your children (and you) success as they complete their last year in the Middle School. We look forward to September and the beginning of their high school career!