Getting Ready for High School Presented by: Anthony Giaconia, Toby Sorge, Joanne Werner, Carmelo Sortino Christina Korines, Mariluz Ruiz-Norena, and Sherri Rinckhoff

The Process October : 8 th grade parents visit Northern Valley Demarest High School for a night tour. October : 8 th grade parents visit Northern Valley Demarest High School for a night tour. October: 8 th grade students take a second tour of the high school during the school day. October: 8 th grade students take a second tour of the high school during the school day. January: The high school mails home a registration packet to all incoming 9 th graders. January: The high school mails home a registration packet to all incoming 9 th graders. January: High School Course book can be found on the high school website. January: High School Course book can be found on the high school website.

The Process Continued January: 8 th grade teachers submit placements for high school schedule based on criteria set by the high school. January: 8 th grade teachers submit placements for high school schedule based on criteria set by the high school. January: Placements and transition conference date and time are mailed home. January: Placements and transition conference date and time are mailed home. Late January / Early February: High School transition conferences occur in the middle school guidance office. Students, Parents, a high school counselor and Mrs. Rinckhoff attend. For students with IEP’s, a High School Child Study Team member and Dr. Terzini-Hollar will attend the meeting. Late January / Early February: High School transition conferences occur in the middle school guidance office. Students, Parents, a high school counselor and Mrs. Rinckhoff attend. For students with IEP’s, a High School Child Study Team member and Dr. Terzini-Hollar will attend the meeting. Late March: All placements and elective selections are finalized and changes are sent to the high school. Late March: All placements and elective selections are finalized and changes are sent to the high school.

Schedule English (In the past, possible HSPA English review course) English (In the past, possible HSPA English review course) Math Math History History Science Science World Language World Language PE / Health PE / Health Possible 2 electives (some students have 1 and some could have 0) Possible 2 electives (some students have 1 and some could have 0) The Northern Valley High School District has specific programs for special education students. For more information, contact Dr. Terzini- Hollar. The Northern Valley High School District has specific programs for special education students. For more information, contact Dr. Terzini- Hollar.

Things to Remember Enjoy the high school tour. It may seem overwhelming, but relax and take in all the high school has to offer. It is truly a great place! Enjoy the high school tour. It may seem overwhelming, but relax and take in all the high school has to offer. It is truly a great place! Look for the registration packet mailed from the high school. Please fill out packet completely, and be sure to bring it to the high school transition meeting. The packet will also list items needed for proof of residency. Please be sure to bring originals and copies for the high school to keep. Look for the registration packet mailed from the high school. Please fill out packet completely, and be sure to bring it to the high school transition meeting. The packet will also list items needed for proof of residency. Please be sure to bring originals and copies for the high school to keep. Keep in mind all courses at the high school are challenging and will enlighten your child. The teachers follow the criteria set by the high school to place your child. Proper placement will ensure a successful high school career. Keep in mind all courses at the high school are challenging and will enlighten your child. The teachers follow the criteria set by the high school to place your child. Proper placement will ensure a successful high school career.

Freshman Spanish Classes Spanish I Spanish I Spanish II Spanish II Spanish II Honors Spanish II Honors

Spanish II Honors Criteria Students MUST: Students MUST: Demonstrate a solid work ethic Demonstrate a solid work ethic Exhibit strong motivation Exhibit strong motivation Be an independent worker Be an independent worker Participate fully in class discussions and activities Participate fully in class discussions and activities Students must also have a minimum A- average in marking periods 1 & 2 of 8 th Grade World Language

Spanish II Honors Criteria In addition, students must meet ONE of the following criteria In addition, students must meet ONE of the following criteria Active oral participation Active oral participation A minimum score of 90% on the World Language CRT Assessment A minimum score of 90% on the World Language CRT Assessment

Freshman Math Classes Fundamentals of Algebra I Fundamentals of Algebra I Algebra I (4 x or 3 x ) Algebra I (4 x or 3 x ) Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry Honors Geometry

Geometry Honors Criteria 9 th Grade Geometry Honors All students recommended for Honors placement must have the recommendation of the elementary district selection committee and: (a) demonstrate a solid work ethic; (b)exhibit strong motivation; (c) be independent workers; and (d) participate fully in class discussions and activities. Students must also have: An average of A- or better for each of the first two marking periods of Algebra I; In addition, students must meet the following criteria: Advanced Proficient in Math on the New Jersey State Assessment, grade 7 A minimum score of 90% on the Algebra I mid-year examination

Freshman Science Class Life Science Life Science General Biology General Biology Biology 1 Biology 1 Biology 1 Honors Biology 1 Honors

Biology Honors Criteria All students recommended for Honors placement must have the recommendation of the elementary district committee and: All students recommended for Honors placement must have the recommendation of the elementary district committee and: A. demonstrate a solid work ethic; B. exhibit strong motivation C. be independent workers D. participate fully in class discussions and activities. Students must also have an A-average for 7th grade Science and an A-average during marking periods 1 and 2 of 8th grade Science Students must also have an A-average for 7th grade Science and an A-average during marking periods 1 and 2 of 8th grade Science

Biology Honors Criteria (Cont.) In addition students must meet three of the following criteria: In addition students must meet three of the following criteria: 1. NJ ASK 7 Advanced Proficient in both Language Arts Literacy AND Mathematics; 2. A minimum score of 90% on the grade 7 Science CRT; 3. Pre-Algebra grade should be a B or higher in grade 7 and a B or higher for marking period 1 and 2 of Algebra in 8th grade

Freshman English Classes ESL English ESL English English I English I English I Honors English I Honors

English Honors Criteria Student MUST: demonstrate solid work ethic; exhibit strong motivation; be an independent worker; participate fully in class discussions and activities Student MUST: demonstrate solid work ethic; exhibit strong motivation; be an independent worker; participate fully in class discussions and activities Student MUST have an A- average in 7 th grade language arts and an A- average in marking period I & II of 8 th grade language arts Student MUST have an A- average in 7 th grade language arts and an A- average in marking period I & II of 8 th grade language arts Student MUST have achieved a score of Advanced Proficiency (250 or higher) on the LA Literacy section of the NJASK7 Student MUST have achieved a score of Advanced Proficiency (250 or higher) on the LA Literacy section of the NJASK7

Freshman Social Studies Classes ESL US History II ESL US History II World Civilizations World Civilizations World Civilizations Honors World Civilizations Honors

World Civ. Honors Criteria Student MUST: demonstrate solid work ethic; exhibit strong motivation; be an independent worker; participate fully in class discussions and activities Student MUST: demonstrate solid work ethic; exhibit strong motivation; be an independent worker; participate fully in class discussions and activities Student MUST have an A- average in 7 th grade Social Studies and an A- average in marking period I & II of 8 th grade Social Studies Student MUST have an A- average in 7 th grade Social Studies and an A- average in marking period I & II of 8 th grade Social Studies Student MUST have achieved a score of Advanced Proficiency (250 or higher) on the LA Literacy section of the NJASK7 & it is strongly recommended that the student is also placed in English Honors Student MUST have achieved a score of Advanced Proficiency (250 or higher) on the LA Literacy section of the NJASK7 & it is strongly recommended that the student is also placed in English Honors