Parents of Class of 2023 GRHS

1. Parents of Class of 2023 GRHS • WELCOME

2. Program of Studies: 2019/2020 Cover art created by: Molly Sullivan Posted to Ridger Nation Classrooms Online at www.Glenridge.org Broadcasting to parents What’s New ➤Updated Course Descriptions ➤Graduation Requirements ➤Testing Info ➤Guidance Dept. services and college planning ➤Forms for waiver, add/drop, planning

3. A Tradition of Excellence ➤Core academic subjects offered at multiple levels ➤More than 60 electives in the arts, science, technology, and humanities ➤Three World Languages (Spanish, French, and Chinese) ➤23 Advanced Placement Courses ➤More than 40 clubs & activities ➤25 Interscholastic Sports

4. What’s new for 2019/2020 Courses/Programs ➤ CAD III Dual Enrollment w/NJIT (Honors) ➤ AP Economics ➤ AP Physics C: Mechanics ➤ AP Research (Year 2 of AP Capstone Program)

5. What’s new for 2019/2020 Midterm Exams➯Replaces quarterly assessments in 2019/2020. ➯Midterm exam score will be factored into MP2 grade. ➯MS/HS Schedule - Four days at the end of January, early dismissal for students, two periods meet/day.➯Improve preparation for AP exams and post-secondary education. ➯Reduce the number of high stakes tests that result in stress/anxiety for students. ➯Increases time for staff to grade assessments and provide meaningful feedback.

6. Who is my counselor? • Last name beginning with A – F: Ms. Deptula • Last name beginning with G – M: Ms. Petrosino • Last name beginning with N – Z: Mr. Mazzarella In collaboration with: • Student Assistance, Gr. 7-12 Ms. Kobylinski • Effective School Solutions Ms. Tudor & Ms. Pitman • Child Study Team Mr. Farinacci Ms. Non Ms. Holden

7. Online Scheduling Timeline February 7th 8th Grade Class Meeting Program of Studies Booklets and Course Selection sheets reviewed February 7th – February 24th Skyward will be open for selection of course requests February 25th – March 25th Individual meetings with counselor to discuss course selections  March 31st Course selection completed in Skyward

8. Freshmen Classes • English 9 • World History • Math: Algebra 1 or Geometry • Science: Physical Science or Biology • Language: French, Spanish or Chinese • Physical Education/ Health • 2 Periods of Electives • Lunch

9. Mathematics Sequence

10. Science Sequence

11. Honors Course Placement • Students must meet the following minimum standard of achievement in order to be placed or waived into honors courses:  • Honors Waiver Student currently enrolled in Honors Class: C+ Student currently enrolled in College Prep. Class: B+ • Students may only waive into 3 courses. • Requirements will be checked in early June for Move-Up day and in early July for the start of the new school year. If students do not meet the requirements at these points, schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

12. Add/Drop Policy • On occasion students enroll in a course and later decide to drop the course and/or add another course. Ability to add courses is determined by the number of available seats in each class. • Grade Policy: After the 1st marking period there will be an official withdrawal on the report card (WP or WF) • If a student enrolls in a similar course the following process will be implemented: • Completion of 0-2 Weeks:No grades will be carried over to the new class.  Students should be given sufficient time to make up missed assessments. • Completion of 3 – 8 Weeks:Students’ grades will be transferred into new class.  The grade in the course they are withdrawing • Completion of 9-11 Weeks:The student’s grade from the dropped class will be the grade for the marking period in the added class.  The student will take any remaining assessments in the added class in order for the teacher to assess their current understanding of the material.  • Students dropping an AP or Honors course and enrolling in a college prep course will have their average weighted when their grades are transferred.

13. GR Graduation Requirements • Earn 122.5 credits • Complete the following course of study: • 4 Years of: • English • Math • Science • History • Semester of Financial and Economic Literacy • Physical Education/Health • 2 Years of World Language • 1 Year of Fine, Visual and/or Performing Arts • 1 Year of 21st Century Skills • Semester of Computer Science

14. Graduation Requirements (Testing) Class of 2023

15. High School: A New Beginning • It’s a marathon, not a sprint • You can do it all, just not at the same time • Balance and time management; 24 hrs/day • Want vs. Need & Quality over Quantity • Be realistic; focus on steady improvement • Make fair comparisons • Communicate with teachers • Access your resources • Resist the urge to rescue

16. Clubs & Activities Animal Rights Club Gardening Club Band Gay Straight Alliance Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Strings Girls Learn International Baking Club Heroes & Cool Kids Business Club Homework Club Car Club In Between/Literary Magazine C.A.F.E. (Cultural Awareness) Journalist/School Newspaper Chemistry Club Key Club Chess Club Model U.N. Club Chinese Club Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) Choral Club National Art Honor Society Color Guard National French Honor Society Community Service Club National Hispanic Honor Society Computer Club Peer Leadership Cupcakes for Cancer Physics Club Debate Team Robotics Club Drama Club Science League/NJ Environmental Club Sharing the Arts Fall/Spring Feminist Club Spanish Club Film Club Student Council French Club Weightlifting (Fall/Winter/Spring) Future Educators of America

17. Sports Fall • Football • Cross Country • Girl’s Tennis • Girl’s Soccer • Boy’s Soccer • Cheerleading • Field Hockey Winter • Boys Basketball • Girls Basketball • Wrestling • Boys Ind. Track • Girls Ind. Track • Cheerleading • Ice Hockey • Boys Swimming • Girls Swimming • Bowling Spring • Boy’s Tennis • Boy’s Lacrosse • Girl’s Lacrosse • Golf (COED) • Boy’s Track • Girl’s Track • Softball • Baseball

18. Glen Ridge High School Athletics Important Information and Dates • Mid-May: Fall Sport Sign Ups. Announcements will be posted on the Athletic Website and on GRTV for signups. The date, time & team room location will be announced. Also, flyers will be posted throughout school regarding signups. At sign-ups, student-athletes will get a registration packet. Information will be available online. • July 16th: All physicals must be turned into the GRHS health office to ensure student participation on the opening day of practice.All students must have a physical completed by their private physician. Free physicals will be made available by the school physician for those students who do not have a medical home. • Summer Non-Contact Period: Friday, July 26, 2019-Sunday, August 4, 2019 • Week of August 14th: Official start of practice per NJSIAA rules. • September 6th: Official start of the regular season for all sports. • Mid October: Winter Sport Sign Ups • Early November: All registration information due. Practices begin prior to Thanksgiving • Middle of January: Spring Sport Sign Ups • Early February: Registration packet due. • 1st Friday in March: Official start of spring practice per NJSIAA rules. • April 1st: Start of the Spring Regular Season.

19. THANK YOU FOR COMING WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER WITH YOU!!!