1. Woodbridge High School February 12, 2018
Open House &
Program of Studies

2. Opening Remarks
MR. LOTTMANN – OPENING REMARKS
Be Great Every Day!

3. Anti-Bullying Specialist
Ms. Amy Ferrara
Anti-Bullying Specialist
Report Bullying:
MS. ENGEL – ANTI-BULLYING

4. SPRING SEMESTER (90 days)
Daily Schedule
FALL SEMESTER (90 days)
September 6, 2017 –
February 2, 2018
SPRING SEMESTER (90 days)
February 5, 2018 –
June 21, 2018

5. Graduation Requirements
Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate
40 credits per year.

6. Program Levels
The “(AP)” courses are geared towards the advanced placement exam of the College Board given in May of each year.
The “Honors” program is to meet the needs of students who have consistently demonstrated strong reading, writing and thinking skills.
The “R” track is the advanced program.
The “S” track is designed for college prep.

7. English Requirement
20 Credits English 1, 2, 3 and 4 Honors, R or S-track AP Language (11/12) AP Literature (12)

8. English Electives
Graphic Novels S Comparative Mythology R Creative Writing 1 and 2 R Journalism 1 and 2 R Literature and Film R Philosophy and Literature R World According to Satire R Theater Arts Oratory R SAT Prep H, R, S

9. Math Requirement 15 Credits Algebra 1 Geometry
*Course that builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry
Honors, R or S-track
(20 Credits recommended)

10. Math Electives
Algebra 2 H, R, S Pre-Calculus C*, R, S Calculus AP, C* Computer Science AP, H College Algebra/Trig S Statistics AP, R SAT Prep H, R, S
*Dual-Enrollment Courses with Middlesex County College

11. Social Studies Requirement
15 Credits World History 2 US History 1 US History 2 AP, R or S-track

12. Social Studies Electives
Economics AP, R
Sociology R, S
Law and Society R, S
Facing History & Ourselves R
Psychology AP, R, S
(New 18-19)
US History 3 R Microeconomics AP
U.S. Gov’t and Politics AP

13. World Language Requirement
5 Credits
Spanish
French
Chinese
Spanish for Native Speakers
Sign Language
R or S-track
*AP after levels 1-4
Most colleges/Universities require 2 years of the same foreign language for admission.

14. Science Requirement 15 Credits Biology R or S-track
Chemistry, Env. Science, or Physics
*Any 3rd of above or elective.
R or S-track

15. Science Electives
Biology AP, R, S Env. Science AP, R, S Chemistry AP, R, S Physics AP, R, S Integrated Science R, S Anatomy R, S Forensics R, S Robotics R

16. Physical Education and Health Requirement
20 Credits 1, 2, 3 and 4

17. Financial Literacy Requirement R or S-track
Financial Literacy Requirement R or S-track *Economics R or AP can fulfill this requirement

18. Visual/Performing Arts
5 Credits Required
Graphic Design 1 & 2 S Visual Art 1, 2D & 3D Ceramics 1 & 2 Intro to Printmaking Digital Photography (Yearbook) I, II, III Band/Chorus History of Pop Music R Dance R, S Theater Arts 1 & 2 Men’s/Women’s/Concert Choir
Music Theory AP, R
AP Art History
AP Studio Art

19. Practical Arts (Business) 5 Credits Required
Accounting 1, CP Teacher Apprentice Program (TAPS) Financial Literacy / Careers MS Word / MS Excel Advancing with Apple Digital Presentations / Google Docs Principles of Marketing / Principles of Social Media Dreamweaver / Mobile Applications Fireworks/Flash / Video Game Design Principles of Business / Business Law Sports Marketing/ Entrepreneurship

20. Practical Arts (cont.) 5 Credits Required
Basic Foods (Foods 1) Nutrition and Diet (Foods 2) Professional Foods (Foods 3) Catering (Foods 4)

21. LET

23. College and Career Readiness Academy
“…designed to help freshman students make an easier and more successful transition from middle school into high school. This course is a technology driven course designed to equip, engage and empower students. This team oriented class provides students with an array of differentiated learning opportunities geared towards seven specific student learning outcomes centrally focused on student success.”
Unit 1: WTSD Policies Unit 2: Four-Year Plan Unit 3: Digital Citizenship Unit 4: Aspects of Writing

24. SUPA Syracuse University Project Advance
Concurrent (“dual”) enrollment program.
Taught at WHS by WHS teachers.
$112/credit
90% of SUPA credits recognized by colleges.
We offer:
$112/credit
ACC 151: Intro to Financial Accounting
WRT 105: Practices of Academic Writing
WRT 114: Intro to Creative Nonfiction
CRS 325: Presentational Speaking
CLS 105: College Learning Strategies
CHE 113: Forensic Science

25. PARCC
Graduation Requirement
Class of 2020 will need to pass all six (6) exams to graduate.
Computer based assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and Math linked to the Common Core State Standards.

29. 6:30 – 7:10 General Meeting – Auditorium 7:15 – 7:25 Homeroom
7:30 – 7:40 Block 1
7:45 – 7:55 Block 2
8:00 – 8:10 Block 3
8:15 – 8:25 Block 4
8:30 – 8:40 Block 5
Parents will receive their child’s schedule during the homeroom period. All parents of students who have an A/B schedule will report to Band, Chorus, Journalism, Yearbook, Science Research, or JROTC during their scheduled Block. Block 5 will be available for all A/B schedules to meet with Physical Education teachers.
*If you wish to discuss your child’s progress, attitude, or academic/behavior issues please call the WHS Guidance Department, (732) , anytime during regular school hours to make the necessary arrangements with your child’s counselor and teachers.