Course Selection Guide - Toms River Regional Schools

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PROGRAM OFFERINGS The Toms River High Schools provide varied course offerings for students who plan to continue their education or to enter the world of work immediately following high school. With the help of their parents or guardians, teachers, and guidance counselors, students should be able to choose an educational program that is attainable, meaningful, and useful. COLLEGE PREPARATORY Students wishing to pursue a college preparatory program must meet certain requirements for college admission. Although entrance requirements vary from college to college, a minimum of 16 college preparatory academic units (courses) is recommended as follows: 4 Years English 3 Years Math 3 Years Science (Laboratory 2 years) 3 Years History 2 Years World Language 2 additional college preparatory electives from above It is difficult to be specific about admission to colleges and universities because each has its own requirements. Certainly the more competitive the college, the more rigorous the requirements. In selecting applicants for admission, four-year colleges consider class rank, grades earned, level of difficulty of subjects studied, scores on the S.A.T. and S.A.T. subject tests, and/or the American College Test, recommendation of high school counselors and teachers, as well as extra-curricular involvement. Current information on individual college requirements is available through the Guidance Department. Students planning to take the S.A.T.'s are strongly urged to participate in an S.A.T. preparation program. Please see your guidance counselor about registering for one of our programs. VOCATIONAL This general area is designed for the student who wishes to learn a specific trade or skill. Students have the opportunity to attend one of the five Ocean County Vocational-Technical School centers located in Toms River, Jackson, Brick, Lakehurst or Ocean Township for vocational courses. Applications and course description booklets may be obtained from the guidance office. See page 24 of this booklet for a listing of courses available at the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (See pages 25-27 for Graduation Policy Summary) H.S.P.A. PROFICIENCY REVIEW Mandatory assessment review classes in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be scheduled for students needing assessment review for the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment. Students will be identified as needing remediation based on multiple criteria including the NJASK8, PSAT, and other standardized test scores, past performance, and teacher recommendations. Assignment to these courses does not replace English and Math requirements for graduation. Students must pass the HSPA in order to graduate. GRADING POLICY Grade Key Deficiencies Commendations A+ 97-100 1-Low Test Results 8-Has Good Work Habits A 90-96 2-Insufficient Class Participation 9-Cooperative B+ 87-89 3-Unprepared/Lack of Homework 10-Participates Well B 80-86 4-All of the Above in Class Activities C+ 77-79 5-Unacceptable Conduct/Attitudes C 70-76 6-Excessive Absences D 65-69 Poor but Passing 7-Conference Requested F Below 65-Failing 4
CLASS RANK Class rank is computed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Rank is computed at the end of the 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th semester. The student with the highest weighted academic average is ranked number 1, the second highest is ranked number 2, etc. GUIDANCE SERVICES The Guidance Department is organized to offer support and to provide information to students and their parents throughout the four years of high school. Students are assigned a counselor when they enter high school and, when possible, will remain with the same counselor until they graduate. Conferences are held with each student to discuss educational and vocational plans. Students with academic and personal problems are assisted by the counselors and referred to appropriate agencies as necessary. Parents are encouraged to attend all guidance programs. STUDENT PLACEMENT The Toms River Regional School District subscribes to the philosophy that every student should be provided with an optimum opportunity to succeed in his/her educational endeavors. Therefore, students are scheduled into courses in which they may work at a level compatible with their ability level and consistent with their future plans. Placement in specific classes is determined by the following criteria: • Student goals/aspirations • Past academic performance • Teacher/counselor recommendations • Standardized test scores INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent Study offers students the opportunity to design a program of study to supplement our high school program. Students are provided the opportunity to enroll in an Independent Study program at the eleventh and/or twelfth grade levels. The program must be directly related to a course in which the student is enrolled or has successfully completed. Every program must be administratively approved and carries 2½ credits per school year. Independent Study courses are not computed in class rank. Applications are available in the guidance office. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses designed for students who are academically superior, self-motivated, and have a desire to be challenged. A letter of intent is required for each course for which a student applies. At the college’s discretion, students may earn college credit or advanced standing as based upon the successful completion of the course and the examinations. [The Advanced Placement Examination is prepared and scored by the College Board]. ___________________________ 5
Page 1 and 2: TOMS RIVER REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS CO
Page 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Offerings
Page 7 and 8: English II: Honors (1111), College
Page 9 and 10: ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Advanced
Page 11 and 12: Art History (2705) Grades 10,11,12
Page 13 and 14: Algebra II - College Prep (2306) Gr
Page 15 and 16: SCIENCE DEPARTMENT HALF-YEAR COURSE
Page 17 and 18: Toms River Schools Poseidon Marine
Page 19 and 20: American History I - Advanced Honor
Page 21 and 22: Engineering and Design Technology (
Page 23 and 24: French III (1425), German III (1490
Page 25 and 26: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY I.
Page 27: State Graduation Requirements Sched

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