1. Connect With Us https://tinyurl.com/chpsWE We are going green!
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2. Course Offerings for the 2018 - 2019 School Year
Welcome to the
High School
Course of Study Night
Course Offerings for the School Year
January 2018

3. Cherry Hill Public Schools Board of Education 2017 - 2018
J. Barry Dickinson, President
Eric Goodwin, Vice President
Kathy Judge
Carol Matlack
Lisa Saidel
Jane Scarpellino
Ruth Schultz
Kenneth Tomlinson
Edward Wang 3

5. Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Farrah Mahan
District Supervisors of Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Scott Goldthorp
Ms. Violeta Katsikis
Ms. Michelle Smith

6. Supervisor of Pupil Services
Mrs. Bonnie Mingin
Director of Athletics
Mr. Michael Beirao

7. Cherry Hill High Schools
CHHS EAST STAFF
Dr. Dennis Perry, Principal
Assistant Principals
Dr. Matt Covington
Mr. Matthew LaGrou
Ms. Rebecca Metzger
Mr. Lou Papa
Mr. Thomas Storer
Director of Student Activities
Mr. C.J. Davis
CHHS EAST GUIDANCE STAFF
Mrs. Jennifer DiStefano (SAC) Mr. Roberto Figueroa Mrs. Margaret Regan
Ms. Yolanda McClain Mrs. Carly Friedman Mrs. Tish Schuman
Mrs. Cathleen Enderle Mr. Darren Gamel Mrs. Tracye Walsh
Dr. Eileen Lynch Mrs. Laurie Grossman

8. Cherry Hill High Schools
CHHS WEST STAFF
Dr. Kwame Morton, Principal
Assistant Principals
Dr. John Burns
Mrs. Donean Chinn-Parker
Mr. Chuck Coligan
Mr. Abel Augie Ramos
Ms. Allison Staffin
Director of Student Activities
Ms. Carole Roskoph
CHHS WEST GUIDANCE STAFF
Mrs. Barbara Rakoczy (SAC) Mr. Todd Powers Mrs. Maggie Strimel
Mrs. Melissa Franzosi Mrs. Michelle Pryor Mrs. Lisa Saffici
Ms. Brittany Gibbs Mrs. Cynthia Snowden Mr. Nick Caputi

9. Freshmen Registration
Information
CHPS Website: When you enter the website, click on the “Academics” tab at the top of the home page. Then click on “Instruction”, and you’ll see: “HS Course Selection Guide” The direct link is:

10. Student
Voice

11. Course Requirements for Graduation Class of 2022
English years World Civilization year US History years Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, 1 additional) 3 years Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 years World Language year Physical Education and Health 4 years Fine & Performing Arts 1 year Career/Consumer Science 1 year Financial Literacy 1/2 year CREDITS TOTAL

12. Typical Freshman Course Load (36 Credits or 41 Credits)
English Math Science World Civilization World Language Physical Education Elective Elective (Study Hall) Lunch (Fixed for all students) 12

13. Testing Requirements for Graduation Class of 2021 and Beyond PARCC
Note: *”Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high-school level course for which there is a PARCC test.
This includes all of these courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ELA 9, ELA 10, and ELA 11.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)
PARCC ELA Grade 10 (must take and pass)
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If passing score is not met on PARCC ELA Grade 10, then the student must have taken
PARCC ELA Grade 9
and
PARCC ELA Grade 10
PARCC ELA Grade 11
before they can meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

14. Testing Requirements for Graduation Class of 2021 and Beyond
PARCC
Note: “Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high-school level course for which there is a PARCC test.
This includes all of these courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ELA 9, ELA 10, and ELA 11.
MATHEMATICS
PARCC Algebra I (must take and pass)
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If passing score is not met on PARCC Algebra I, then the student must have taken
PARCC Algebra I
and
PARCC Geometry
PARCC Algebra II (if eligible*)
before they can meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

15. 11th grade Comprehensive Science Assessment
Testing Requirements for Graduation
SCIENCE
11th grade Comprehensive Science Assessment
Must take NJSLA-S
(NJ Student Learning Assessment for Science)

16. Levels AP = Advanced Placement H = Honors A = Accelerated
R = Regular (Math /ELA)
(additional levels and programs are available based on IEP determination) 16

17. Violeta / Allison / Matt

18. English as a Second Language Program
Eligibility is based on the results of a state-approved English language placement test.
Students at Levels I and II receive 10 credits. This course serves as both the student’s English class and ELL support.
Students at Level III receive 5 credits. This serves as a support in addition to the student’s regular English class.  

19. High School Summer Reading
Connecting home and school
Highlights:
Theme-based
Student choice of texts
Student choice of assignments
Will be shared June 2018

20. Violeta / Allison / Matt

24. Seal of Biliteracy The Seal of Biliteracy seeks to:
Encourage students to study language
Certify attainment of biliteracy
Prepare students with 21st Century Skills
Recognize and promote second language instruction in public schools

25. Seal of Biliteracy
In order to be eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy, students must meet the following criteria:
Students must demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid in a World Language.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting state high school graduation requirements in English or its alternatives, including State ELA assessments.
*Specific testing criteria proficiency scores are available through the World Language Department.

26. Dual Credit and Advanced Placement Opportunities
Partnerships with local colleges and universities offer our students college credits for qualifying courses they take in high school.
Freshman Dual Credit Offerings:
Public Speaking - Camden County College
African American Studies - Stockton University
Advanced Placement
CHPS named in 8th Annual Honor Roll
Consider your 4 year plan
Excellent opportunity to attain college credits while in high school

27. ROTC
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is a program designed to develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community. The AFJROTC program provides citizenship training and an aerospace science class for high school students.

28. Physical Education and Health
All students must take PE/Health. *Physical Education exemptions (Independent Study Physical Education) must go through Physical Education/Health Supervisor.

29. ATHLETICS Sports multiple offerings Physicals Online Registration
Activity Fee
Athletic Schedules 29

30. NCAA Eligibility
For student athletes, you must take note that there are core course eligibility requirements for participation in NCAA Division I & II athletics.
Guidance counselors are available to support students through this process. 30

31. Electives Elective courses are worth either 2.5 or 5 credits
Students are requested to choose two alternates for every elective chosen. When choosing two alternate electives for each first elective choice, choose those that correspond to either 2.5 or 5 credits.

32. Electives
Elective courses may not run due to insufficient enrollments and alternate selections will be used to fill a schedule
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students may be given preference in elective classes
You are choosing classes – not teachers or periods 32

34. Open Enrollment Please indicate your home-school
Add school choice on the registration form
Due in late February at your Middle School

35. ***Evening begins at 7:00PM***
Open House
East – Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Snow Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
West – Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Snow Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
***Evening begins at 7:00PM*** 35

36. Guidance Counselor Middle School Visits
Beck: Wednesday January 10, 2018
Carusi: Tuesday January 23, 2018
Rosa: Monday January 22, 2018 36

37. Eboard: WestGuidance.cherryhill.site.eboard.com Twitter: @CHWGuidance
Cherry Hill High School East Guidance Office: (856) , ext Eboard: EastGuidance.cherryhill.site.eboard.com Cherry Hill High School West Guidance Office: (856) , ext. 1209
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