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Thank you WHS Navy National Defense Cadet Corps NNDCC Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance
Thank You WHS Music Students
Principal s Welcome & Introductions WHS Administration Rose Sirchio, Principal Kevin Davis, Assistant Principal Kristen Scott, Assistant Principal Katie Misa, Director of Guidance Tom Ridoux, Athletic Director Academic Supervisors Laura Kurmin, STEM Supervisor Nancy Samaha, Secondary Supervisor of Special Services Tracy Skinner, Supervisor of Humanities
TONIGHT S AGENDA Block Scheduling Unit Lunch Graduation Requirements & Academic Programs Class of 2022 Transition Website Extra Curricular Opportunities Student Panel Student Life Video #wallin
BENEFITS OF BLOCK SCHEDULING Increase instructional time Provide flexibility for innovative teaching strategies Improve school climate Reduce travel time Improve student attendance Allow for an extended Unit Lunch #wallin
ACADEMIC COURSE PLANNING A Day 1A- Modern World History CP B Day 1B- Personal Financial Literacy-Semester 1 Freshman Seminar-Semester 2 2A- Algebra 2 H 2B- Health/PE 9 UNIT LUNCH UNIT LUNCH 3A- TV Production 1 3B- English 9 CP 4A- Spanish 2 4B- Lab Biology H #wallin
UNIT LUNCH #wallin Currently 51 minutes 10:18-11:09 a.m. Allows all students time to purchase & eat Students can purchase food in the cafeteria, Aux. Gym, and outside the auditorium
UNIT LUNCH Students eat in various locations Cafeteria, Gym, Auditorium, Courtyard, Classrooms
UNIT LUNCH Access to Media Center Extra Help Opportunities to meet with School Counselors, CST, SAC, School Family Liaison
UNIT LUNCH Clubs & Activities Meeting Time Students may use cell phones Respects students by empowering them to make good choices
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students are required to earn a minimum of 120 credits to receive a Wall High School diploma. Students will earn 5 credits for successfully completing a class for a full year and 2.5 credits for a semester class. Each year, all students must carry a minimum of 40 credits.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS There are specific required courses that all 9th grade students must take: English 9 Modern World History Biology Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) World Language Freshman Seminar/Personal Financial Literacy 9th Grade Health/Physical Education 1 Elective Course
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Academic Courses College Prep Honors Advanced Placement Option II Programs
WHS ACADEMIES Wall Business and Finance Academy Wall Pre-Engineering Academy Crimson College Academy Service and Leadership Academy
Wall Business & Finance Academy Established in 2009 Prepares students for postsecondary education in business-related majors. Tailor elective choices to focus on business. 20 credits required. Professional Development - Academy Knights Brown Bag Forums during Unit Lunch Crimson Corner operated by WBFA students Community Service/Volunteer Activities Field Trips and Shadowing Opportunities Internship - Culminating experience of our program
Established in 2013 Prepares students for their postsecondary education in the field of engineering, technology & science related fields Rigorous course-load in Math & Science (Honors/AP) 4-year Engineering course sequence School within a school experience Shadowing engineers in the field Internships with local engineering firms Academic advisement, mentoring & tutoring
Crimson College Academy Earn an Associate s Degree from Brookdale while in High School through two different pathways A.A. in Social Science A.S. in Science Crimson College is designed for students looking for a unique high school experience. The program follows a prescribed rigorous curriculum that enables students to earn their high school diploma and an associate s degree in four years by concurrently completing coursework offered by Brookdale Community College and Wall Township School District.
Service & Leadership Academy Objective of the Academy To prepare students for a career in the field of service & leadership. Career Fields Public safety Public service Service science (NASA) Law Government Social services Education Military Clergy Open to EVERY Student No placement exam required No application required College Prep Level AP & Honors courses available
Service & Leadership Academy Course Sequencing Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) 1-4 Naval Science 1-4 Focus on Citizenship & Community Community Service Hours 100 hours/year Project Based Learning Action Citizenship Project (Rutgers University Project Citizenship) Veteran s History Day Project (Library of Congress) National History Day (Monmouth University) Scholarships U.S. Military Academy Scholarships ($250,000) NNDCC Academic Award & Leadership Award American Legion 529 Scholarship Allaire Women s Club Scholarship
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS January 11, 2018 -Academic Planning Night Class of 2022 Transition Information
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Clubs and Activities Website
ATHLETICS Fall Sports Cheer (G) Cross Country (B,G) Field Hockey (G) Football (B) Gymnastics (G) Soccer (B,G) Surf (B,G) Tennis (G) Volleyball (G) Winter Sports Basketball (B,G) Bowling (B,G) Chess (B,G) Competition Cheerleading (G) Ice Hockey (B) Swimming (B,G) Winter Track (B,G) Wrestling (B) Spring Sports Baseball (B) Golf (B,G) Lacrosse (B,G) Softball (G) Tennis (B) Track (B,G) Volleyball (B)
STUDENT PANEL Mike Cassidy Benjamin Dziobek Carly Nocchi Jesse Phelps Eddie Scott Nick Surgent
WHS STUDENTS ARE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Georgetown University Univ. of Southern California University of Pennsylvania Gettysburg College Ursinus Universty University of Delaware Georgia Institute of Technology Rutgers University Cornell University Carnegie Mellon Univ. College of the Holy Cross East Carolina University Davidson College Lehigh University Lafayette College Franklin & Marshall College Marist College Catholic University Loyola University U Mass- Amherst Drexel University Temple University University of Maryland Univ. of South Carolina Clemson University Villanova University Montclair State Univ. James Madison University TCNJ Penn State University Virginia Tech New York University UNC-Wilmington Fordham University George Mason University Flagler College Florida State Univ. Boston College College of Charleston Stanford University Boston University Ramapo College University of Tampa Univ. of Rhode Island MCPHS The Citadel Stevens Institute of Tech. American University Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Tech. Rowan University Fairfield University West Chester University Quinnipiac University Northeastern University Moravian College St. Joseph s University University of Florida UNC- Charlotte
SAVE THE DATE January 11, 2018-Academic Open House 6:30 pm in the Eva Applegate Theatre Parents and 8th Grade students are invited Course Selection Overview Honors Classes and Placement Information Course Eligibility Information Visit the Academies Classroom Tours
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