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Montgomery High School

Montgomery High School. Class of 2018 Parent Orientation March 10, 2014. What to expect… Caring environment Challenging curriculum Excellent faculty Opportunity Preparation for successful life. Welcome to MHS Paul J. Popadiuk, Principal. Sample Student Schedule.

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Montgomery High School

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  1. Montgomery High School Class of 2018 Parent Orientation March 10, 2014

  2. What to expect… • Caring environment • Challenging curriculum • Excellent faculty • Opportunity • Preparation for successful life Welcome to MHS Paul J. Popadiuk, Principal

  3. Sample Student Schedule

  4. Sample Student Schedule from Parent Resources (in block view)

  5. Sample Schedule from Parent Resources—list view

  6. Block Benefits • A Unique Opportunity to Combine the Advantages of Block Scheduling and Collaborative Learning Teams • Less Stress for Students • Focus on fewer subjects each day • Study Hall- The gift of time to complete HW • Unit lunch with friends • Deeper relationships with teachers and peers • Similar to College Schedule

  7. Block Benefits Cont. • Longer Classes: Differentiated Instruction • Teachers lecture less • Greater variety of activities • More time engaged in problem-solving • Greater retention and in-depth learning • Social & Emotional Learning Skill Development

  8. Social and Emotional Learning Target Areas

  9. Communication • Teacher first: establishing positive, conducive parent, student, teacher relations is paramount. Counselors may assist in this process. • Supervisor second • Principal last

  10. Guidance DepartmentCorie Gaylord, Vice Principal The vision of the Guidance Department is for all students who graduate from Montgomery High School to have the ability and personal resources to: understand themselves and others, understand career pathways and options, resolve personal problems, make informed decisions, manage conflict, make a successful transition from school-to-college or school-to-career, and be life-long learners.

  11. Mission Transition! • March 10 – Course Selection Program at UMS Distribute P.O.S. and Course Selection Worksheet • March 17 - 21 - Scheduling Counselors meet with 8th grade students to discuss academic courses. Students should bring Course Selection Worksheet with them • June – Rising Freshman visited at UMS by Peer Leaders Learn about student life at MHS • August - Freshman Orientation Students will have the opportunity to meet with a Peer Leader, sign up for extra-curricular activities, walk their schedule and even visit their new locker!

  12. Peer Leaders • Mission: to create a comfortable learning environment for freshmen to enable them to develop the self-confidence to overcome peer pressure and make good decisions. • Reinforce SEL goals and assists with freshmen transition. • All freshmen will be meeting with upper classmen who have been trained as Peer Leaders during Health/PE classes.

  13. Graduation Requirements • English 4 years • Health/PE 4 years • US History 2 years • World Studies 1 year • Math 3 years • Science 3 years • World Language 1 year • Visual/Performing Arts 1 year • 21st Century Life and Career 1 year • OR Tech Education • Financial and Entrepreneurial ½ year • Literacy • Beginning in spring 2015, high school students will be required to take six new PARCC tests: Language Arts tests in grades 9, 10 & 11, and math tests for Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II. The state’s current graduation tests, the HSPA and the AHSA, will disappear after the class of 2015 (current juniors) graduates.

  14. Special EducationJoanne Tonkin, Supervisor of Pupil Services A full continuum of programs for eligible students to support overall success. Supports include: • collaborative consultation, • in-class support, • replacement courses, and • a comprehensive language-learning disabilities (LLD) program.

  15. Special EducationJoanne Tonkin,Supervisor of Pupil Services • Study skills, career planning and work study are also provided in response to individual student needs. • Community-based instruction is an integral component to the LLD Program. • Child study team case managers remain with their students from the 9th grade through the 12th grade.

  16. Special EducationJoanne Tonkin, Supervisor of Pupil Services • Study skills, career planning, work study and related services are also provided in response to individual student needs. • Community-based instruction is an integral component to the LLD Program.

  17. Special EducationJoanne Tonkin, Supervisor of Pupil Services • The Montgomery High School Child Study Team will continue to case manage their respective students for their entire high school career.

  18. English DepartmentKaren Stalowski, Supervisor of English 9th Grade English Introduction to Literature & Composition 9 Summer Reading: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time—Mark Haddon Introduction to Literature & Composition 9 – Honors Summer Reading: The Odyssey—Robert Fagles (translator)

  19. English DepartmentKaren Stalowski, Supervisor of English Electives available for 9th grade students • Expository Writing • Creative Writing

  20. Mathematics DepartmentJennifer Riddell, Supervisor of Mathematics • Course Options as a 9th grade student: • Algebra I/Lab, Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II • Math Connections Course • Semester course to assist Freshmen who were partially proficient on NJASK8. • Math Electives: • Discrete Math, Statistics CP, Statistics AP, Methods in Engineering, Calculus – all levels.

  21. Social Studies DepartmentMelissa Hodgson, Supervisor of Social Studies • 9th Grade Requirement • World Studies or World Studies Honors • Presents a global focus from The Renaissance through today • Infuses Common Core Literacy Skills through the analysis of primary sources and non-fiction texts • Honors: more in-depth & independent study of World History that challenges students with the • study of complex texts and analytical writing

  22. Business, Technology & Family & Consumer SciencesChris Reginio, Vice Principal • Technology Education • 21st century • Options • Business Education • Career Exploration • Financial Literacy—graduation requirement • Family & Consumer Sciences

  23. Visual & Performing ArtsAdam Warshafsky, Supervisor • Music • Band Program • Choir Program • Orchestra Program • Electives • Drama I and II • Public Speaking • Art • Ceramics • Cultural Crafts • Creative Expressions • Studio Art • Photography • Digital 2D Design

  24. World Languages DepartmentAlma Reyes, Supervisor

  25. Health/Physical Education DepartmentNaoma Green, Vice Principal • Health: Adolescent Wellness • Fitness and Team Sports/Lifetime Activities • Facilities

  26. Co-Curricular ActivitiesDamian Pappa, Vice Principal • Academic Clubs • Service Clubs • Student Government • Visual and Performing Arts

  27. Athletic DepartmentTony Maselli, Director of Athletics • Website - http://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us • Great source for information: Important dates, schedules, forms. • All students participating in a sport must have an annual physical examination. • Eligibility Requirements • All freshmen are eligible for fall sports – No requirements • At the end of the 1st Semester – Must be passing 15 Credits • At the end of the year – Must have passed 30 credits • Parent/Athlete Handbook

  28. Science DepartmentJason Sullivan, Supervisor of Science • Sequence of Studies: • Physics (9th grade) • Chemistry (10th grade) • Biology (11th grade) • Elective (12th grade)

  29. Science DepartmentJason Sullivan, Supervisor of Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are all offered at four levels) For example: • General Physics • Physics • Physics Honors • AP Physics C (calculus based course)

  30. Science DepartmentJason Sullivan, Supervisor of Science • General Physics • Physics • Physics Honors • Emphasis on guided-inquiry instruction • Courses will meet for 84 minutes on the A/B Block Schedule • There is no additional lab period scheduled

  31. MHS – Physics First & Modeling • Science Program of Study • Physics / Chemistry / Biology “In a beginning course in physics, students explore their own notions about common, everyday phenomena, discuss their observations with peers, and draw conclusions that can be tested. They begin to make predictions, practice data collection and graphing techniques, apply some mathematical skills to real situations, and start to make sense of their observations.” • Physics First: An Informational Guide for Teachers, School Administrators, Parents, Scientists, and the Public (AAPT 2009)

  32. What Do We Mean by Model? • with explicit statements of the relationships between these representations

  33. Multiple Representations • with explicit statements describing relationships

  34. Preparing Whiteboard

  35. Making Presentation

  36. Choosing the Right Level • Students and Parents may select the level they deem a best-fit for the student and aligned with academic goals. • 8th Grade Science Teacher Recommendation • Class Performance • Mathematical Reasoning (Epstein Diagnostic) • Academic Maturity • Discuss options with others who have completed the course. • Waiver Process

  37. Thank You for Coming

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