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Making the Transition to
 Randolph High School

  RHS - Class of 2020

Welcome Class of 2020!
                          Respect + Attitude + Maturity = Success

          Debbie Iosso – Principal

    Blog Address: www.rhsrampride.com

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Exciting Experiences
                       Respect + Attitude + Maturity = Success

           Freshman Seminar
              AP Seminar
                Option II

Mission:
To support academic, cultural and
     recreational opportunities by
fostering relationships among the
     school, parents, teachers and
                   administration.

   Freshman Orientation
   Staff Appreciation
   Cheer and Needy
                              Senior Activities:
   Programs and Assemblies
   Staff Grants              •Breakfast
                              •Picnic
   Student Grants            •Class T-Shirts
   Technology Grants         •Project Graduation

   RHS Signs on Millbrook Avenue (staff)
   Water Bubblers (student)
   12 Surface Pros (staff)
   Recycling Bins (student)
   Numerous IPad Airs (staff)
   Sofas/Tables for the Media Center (staff)
   Art Hanging System for Media Center (staff)
   Finch Robots (staff)
   Chameleons and Trout for Science Classes (staff)
   Supplies for Option II Student Projects (student)
   Numerous Laptops (staff)

   $20 per family/couple, $10 single

   Other donations requested:
    ◦ Technology
    ◦ Project Graduation
    ◦ Grants/Programs

   NO FUNDRAISING IS DONE DURING THE SCHOOL
    YEAR.

        WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THE
                  PTSO!

Counseling Services Department

   Personal Counseling
   Academic Planning
   College and Career Exploration

Alphabetical – Same for all four years

Period         A     B     C     D     Start       End       Duration

  Homeroom        HR    HR    HR    HR    7:45 AM    7:50 AM    5 minutes

 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   7:50 AM    7:55 AM    5 minutes

   Block 1         4     3     2     1    7:55 AM    8:45 AM    50 minutes

 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   8:45 AM    8:50 AM    5 minutes

   Block 2         1     4     3     2    8:50 AM    10:00 AM   70 minutes

 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   10:00 AM   10:05 AM   5 minutes
                                                                             Rotating
   Block 3

 Passing Time
                   2

                  ---
                         1

                        ---
                               4

                              ---
                                     3

                                    ---
                                          10:05 AM

                                          10:55 AM
                                                     10:55 AM

                                                     11:00 AM
                                                                50 minutes

                                                                5 minutes
                                                                               Drop
Lunch (Block 4)   UL    UL    UL    UL    11:00 AM   11:40 AM   40 minutes   Schedule
 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   11:40 AM   11:45 AM   5 minutes

   Block 5         9     8     7     6    11:45 AM   12:35 PM   50 minutes

 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   12:35 PM   12:40 PM   5 minutes

   Block 6         6     9     8     7    12:40 PM   1:50 PM    70 minutes

 Passing Time     ---   ---   ---   ---   1:50 PM    1:55 PM    5 minutes

   Block 7         7     6     9     8    1:55 PM    2:45 PM    50 minutes

 Classes Not
                  3&8   2&7   1&6   4&9
   Meeting

Each Full-Year Course at RHS Earns 5.00 credits

Each Half-Year or Semester Course at RHS Earns 2.50 credits

Credits are earned based on passing grade of 60% or higher

Attendance Counts

Benchmark assessments are NOT optional!

Final Grade Calculation:

Semester Course-    Each MP = 50%
                    Benchmark = 20% of each MP Grade

Full Year Course-   Each Marking Period = 25%
                    Benchmark = 20% of each MP Grade

In order to graduate, all students in the class of 2020 must earn a minimum of
140 credits as follows:

•   Earn 20 credits in English

•   Earn 15 credits in history including
       5 credits in World History
       10 credits in US History

•   Earn 15 credits in science including laboratory biology; laboratory
    chemistry; and laboratory physics.

•   Earn 15 credits in math including Algebra 1, Geometry and a third course
    that builds on the concepts of Algebra 1 and Geometry.

•   Earn 5 credits in World Language

•   Earn 20 credits in Health and Physical Education

•   Earn 5 credits in visual or performing arts

•   Earn 5 credits in career and technical education

•   Earn 2.5 credits in financial and economic literacy

•   Additional coursework will be necessary to reach 140 credits

In addition, students must demonstrate proficiency on all sections of the PARCC.

   Portal Open February 12-17, 2016
   All Course Requests must be entered during this window
   Counselor will review each request
   Course selection review conferences
   Materials , Directions and Advice available online @
    www.rtnj.org

   Keep track of elective requirements
   Academic Rigor Counts
   Four years of Math and Science are Strongly Encouraged
   Explore electives based on interest, graduation requirements or
    simply sampling all that RHS offers.

Grade 9 Health & Physical Education
Health Education - (Length of Course – One MP)

The student will complete a ninth grade health curriculum with focus in:

• personal wellness             • alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention,         • basic first aid and CPR
• sexual development            • responsible dating                                   • benefits of abstinence
• sexually transmitted diseases
• basic methods of contraception

Physical Education – (Length of Course – Three MP)

The students will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and activities. The goals for these physical
activities include personal fitness/wellness enhancement, learning rules, strategies, and applying practiced skills
in both team and individual sports and activities, while developing a lifetime fitness focus. Written tests are also
used for evaluative criteria.

Grade 9 Health & Physical Education

                         Health & Physical Education Department Staff

          Jesse Spencer, Supervisor - Pre K-12 Health & Physical Education, 973-361-2400 x6233
                                         email: jspencer@rtnj.org

   Marybeth Foran, Assistant Supervisor K-12 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 973-361-2400 X6234
                                        EMAIL: mforan@rtnj.org

                                 PHYSICAL EDUCATION STAFF
                                         2016-2017
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 KELLY LAMBERT
 PETER LITICHEVSKY
 JOE LUSARDI

Humanities: English & History
                     Ben Horwitz, Supervisor
                     bhorwitz@rtnj.org
                     973.361.0808 x6292

Journalism Club

Grade 9
     World History
    AP, Honors, A, B

      Grade 10
                           Electives for 9th Graders
United States History I      •   Ethics – Honors (S)
  Honors (AP), A, B          •   World Religions (S)
                             •   Philosophy – Honors (S)
                             •   American Studies: Immigration,
                                 Assimilation and Identity
      Grade 11
United States History II
                             (S)=Semester
       AP, A, B

      Grade 12
  Optional Electives

Grade 9
 English I
Honors, A, B

 Grade 10
 English II              Electives for 9th Graders
Honors, A, B             • Journalism I
                         • Public Speaking
                         • Theater Arts I
 Grade 11
 English III
  AP, A, B

 Grade 12
 English IV
  AP, A, B
               Transitional English & Learning Skills Offered Grades 9-12

Presented by:
Michael Cascione,
Supervisor

Let's start with
Mathematics...

How is Math Placement Determined? - Matrix

                                     Maximum
                                     54 points

Math Course Sequencing

       A copy of this chart is in the Parent
       Handbook and on school website.

Once in a Level, can it change?
    Yes. A teacher may
    recommend a level
    change for a student
    based upon actual
    performance.

Calculus in High School?
  Help!!! My child is not on
  a pathway that allows
  him or her to take
  Calculus in High School!!

  What can be done??
  What can we do??

Important Information
• A student may follow a variety of
  paths through the Course
  Sequencing Chart
• A student may double up in
  Grade 10 – Algebra II A and
  Geometry A
• A student may not double up in
  Honors Level classes
• If a student passes Precalculus,
  he/she may not elect
  Trigonometry

Important Information
                     (cont'd)
• A student is placed in Academic Review Courses
  if he/she is identified by State and/or District
  testing as needing additional help and support.
• Academic Review courses and non-AP
  Computer courses do not count as math
  courses for graduation requirements.
• AP Computer Science may count as a math
  course for graduation requirement.
• It is strongly recommended a student take four
  years of math if that student is applying to
  college.

Computer Programming
  Courses - electives
• Computer and BASIC
  Programming (Full
  Year)
• AP Computer Science
  Principles
• C++/Java
  (1 language per
  semester)
• AP Computer Science
  (Full Year)

Let's go on to Science...

How is Science Placement Determined? - Matrix

                                        Maximum
                                        40 points

Normal Science Sequence

Freshman: Biology
Sophomore: Chemistry; Elective
Junior: Physics; Elective
Senior: Electives

Science Electives

•   Animal Behavior            ● AP Biology
•   Environmental Science      ● AP Chemistry
•   Marine Biology             ● AP Physics 1
•   Anatomy & Physiology (H)   ● AP Physics 2
•   Organic Chemistry (H)      ● AP Physics C
•   Advanced Organic           ● AP Environmental
    Chemistry (H)                Science

Let's go on to
Technology/Engineering...

Architecture Sequence – two choices

Pre-Engineering Sequence

Other Technology Electives

  Basic Woods
  Advanced Woods
  Home Improvements
  Problem Solving in
   Woodworking

Let's finish up with Business...

Business Electives

Please contact       “Knowing is
me with your         not enough,
                     we must
 questions ...       apply.

Michael Cascione,    Willing is not
STEM Supervisor      enough,
Grades 9-12          we must do.”
MCascione@rtnj.org   ~Johann von
973-361-2400 X6263
                       Goethe

Frank Perrone, District Supervisor
                fperrone@rtnj.org

                             MUSIC
             973-361-2400 ext. 6281

                      VISUAL ARTS
                            DANCE
                          DANCE
   FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
                    MASS MEDIA
                           MUSIC
                    VISUAL ARTS

   Three Levels:

    ◦ Introduction to Dance
    ◦ Intermediate Dance
    ◦ Advanced Dance

   Placement….

   Annual Dance Showcase

   FOUNDATIONS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
    ◦ This full-year course provides the fundamentals of the
      program

   BASIC FASHION DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
    ◦ Teaches students the basic skills necessary for a career
      in Fashion Design

 Mass    Media/TV Production 1
 ◦ One semester course; provides a basis for the rest
   of the Mass Media Program

 10th,   11th, and 12th Grades
 ◦ Mass Media II, III, and IV (Honors)
 ◦ Television Production II, III, and IV (Honors)

   Choir
    ◦ Treble Choir or Concert Choir

   Band
    ◦ Concert Bands, Marching Rams

   Orchestra
    ◦ Chamber Strings or String Orchestra

   Music Technology
    ◦ Music Technology I
    ◦ Piano I

   Group Lessons – Pull-out rotation

   Co-Curricular options:
    ◦ Jazz Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble,
      Chamber Choir, Arietta String Ensemble,
      Fall Drama Play, Spring Musical, Symphonic
      Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, various chamber groups

   Named as one of the Best Communities for
    Music Education Eight times since 2004!!

Exploration Courses
                (Semester Courses)

 Printmaking

 Focus Art

 Ceramics

 Intro to Computer Graphics

Foundation Courses
                  (Full Year Courses)

   Drawing
   Printmaking
   Design Fundamentals
   Creative Photography
   Computer Graphics & Design
   Ceramics & Sculpture

Career/College Major Categories
                           Art Course Recommendations
              Interior Design/Architecture/ Landscape Design
     Design Fundamentals, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Computer Graphics & Design, Advanced
 Computer Graphics H, Creative Photography, Junior Portfolio H, Senior Art Studio H, AP Studio Art (2D),
             Ceramic & Sculpture, Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture, Ceramics/Sculpture H

        Multi Media/Web Design/Animator/Video Game Designer
   Design Fundamentals, Drawing, Painting, Computer Graphics & Design, Advanced Computer Graphics H,
                                           Creative Photography

                      Jewelry Designer/Industrial Designer
Design Fundamentals, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Computer Graphics & Design, Advanced Computer
   Graphics H, Creative Photography, Advanced Photography H, Junior Portfolio H, Senior Art Studio H,
Ceramics, Ceramic & Sculpture, Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture, Ceramics/Sculpture H, AP Studio Art (3D)

   Mr. Frank Perrone, Supervisor
    ◦ fperrone@rtnj.org- 973.361.2400 ext. 6281

   DANCE
     - Mrs. Michele Adriano, madriano@rtnj.org

   VISUAL ART
     - Mr. Jim King, Lead Teacher - jking@rtnj.org
     - Mr. Steven Coleman, scoleman@rtnj.org
     - Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito, mingenito@rtnj.org
     - Mr. Christian Montone, cmontone@rtnj.org
     - Mrs. Tracey Platt, tplatt@rtnj.org
     - Mr. Luke Suttile, lsuttile@rtnj.org

➤    MASS MEDIA
    - Mr. Rob Finning, rfinning@rtnj.org
    - Mr. Noah Galembo, ngalembo@rtnj.org

➤ MUSIC
    - Orchestra: Mr. Eric Schaberg, eschaberg@rtnj.org
    - Choir: Mr. Matthew Swiss, mswiss@rtnj.org
    - Band: Mrs. Dawn Russo, drusso@rtnj.org
             Ms. Diana May, dmay@rtnj.org
             Mr. Michael Lichtenfeld, mlichtenfeld@rtnj.org
    - Music Technology: Mr. Michael Lichtenfeld, mlichtenfeld@rtnj.org

    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
    - Mrs. Jill Petrucelli, jpetrucelli@rtnj.org
    - Mrs. Karen GaNung, kganung@rtnj.org

➤    MASS MEDIA
    - Mr. Rob Finning, rfinning@rtnj.org
    - Mr. Noah Galembo, ngalembo@rtnj.org

➤ MUSIC
    - Orchestra: Eric Schaberg, eschaberg@rtnj.org
    - Choir: Mr. Matthew Swiss, mswiss@rtnj.org
    - Band: Mrs. Dawn Russo, drusso@rtnj.org
             Ms. Diana May, dmay@rtnj.org
             Mr. Tom Davidson, tdavidson@rtnj.org
    - Music Technology: Mr. Jim Roberts, jsroberts@rtnj.org

    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
    - Mrs. Jill Petrucelli, jpetrucelli@rtnj.org
    - Mrs. Karen GaNung, kganung@rtnj.org

World Language
          Offerings
• ASL
  (American Sign Language)
• ‫العربية‬
  (Arabic)
• Français
  (French)
• Español
  (Spanish)
• Español para hispanohablantes
  (Spanish for Native Speakers)

Spanish Sequence:
     Spanish I A
     Spanish II A or Honors
     Spanish III B or A or Honors
     Spanish IV B or A or Honors
     Spanish V A or Advanced Placement

Spanish Sequence:
     Spanish Intermediate I (MP1, 2 & 3 of Spanish I)
     Spanish Intermediate II (MP4 of Spanish 1 & MP 1,2 of Spanish II)
     Spanish Intermediate III (MP 3 & 4 of Spanish II)

Spanish for Native Speakers Sequence:
     Spanish for Native Speakers I Honors
     Spanish for Native Speakers II Honors
     Spanish Advanced Placement

French Sequence:
     French I A
     French II A or Honors
     French III A or Honors
     French IV A or Honors
     French V A or Advanced Placement

Arabic:
Arabic I (new course in September 2015)

American Sign Language:
ASLI (new course in September 2015)

Why learn Arabic?

• It is the 5th most spoken language in the world.
• There is a high demand and not enough Arabic speakers
  in the Western world.
• Careers using Arabic include: journalism, business and
  industry, education, finance and banking, translation and
  interpretation, consulting, foreign service and intelligence,
  among others.
• The US government has designated Arabic as a language
  of strategic importance.

Why learn ASL?

•   To learn a beautiful language.
•   Improve your non-verbal communication skills.
•   Great for students who like to work with their hands.
•   American Sign Language is growing in usage everyday.
•   More & more employers are looking for people who can
    sign.

“To have another language
 is to possess a second soul.”
                 -Charlemagne

  World Language Supervisor
    Paula Paredes-Corbel
    973-361-2808 X 6219

Making the Transition to
  Randolph High School

Thank you for Coming Out!