8th-Grade-Parent-Presentation-January-11-2021

Successful Transition to High School❖ Academics ❖ Course Levels CP/Advanced/Honors/AP ❖ Academy Opportunities Business, STEM, Medicine/Health, and Performing Arts ❖ Getting Involved ❖ A

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Middle Township High School

January 11th 6pm

Mr George West

(Principal)

10th/11th Grade V.P.- Ms Rachelle Quick

9th/12th Grade V.P.- Mr Brad MacLeod

V.P of Athletics- Dr Sharon Rementer

Guidance Supervisor- Mrs Rachel Chew

Academic Supervisor- Ms Rita Willis

Academic Supervisor- Mrs Victoria Tirado Guidance Counselors- Ms Sharon McAnany,

Ms Angelica Brown, and Mrs Rachel Chew

Successful Transition to High School

❖ Academics

❖ Course Levels (CP/Advanced/Honors/AP)

❖ Academy Opportunities (Business, STEM, Medicine/Health, and Performing Arts)

❖ Getting Involved

❖ Athletics

❖ Clubs and Activities

❖ Scheduling process

❖ Freshman Experience and Orientation

❖ Questions- Please add to the Chat or call the school

Today we will be discussing

● Dual Credit: Stockton & ACCC

● Practice SAT opportunities

● Early College Program w/ACCC

● Navy Cadet Program

● Work Program & Panther Academy (classes at ACCC)

🙡 Adv Video Production

Atlantic Cape Community College Stockton University

Acceptances

Panther Pride (Mr MacLeod)

Benefits of an Academy

● Graduate with advanced standing in your focused area of

study

● Enter college and career with a greater preparedness

● Opportunity to receive certification from national

Areas of Study

● Academy of Business

● Academy of Computer Science (STEM)

● Academy of Medicine and Health

● Academy of Performing Arts

Academy Application Requirements

● Online Application

○ https://forms.gle/jZ5dY3fStfsQEvVR8

○ Character reference (pastor, coach, family friend)

○ Academic reference (teacher, counselor, advisor)

● Audition/Interview (Academy of Performing Arts only)

● Applications are due April 15th

Academy of Medicine and Health

(Ms Brown)

● Course of study that introduces students to careers in the medical field and prepare them for college courses

○ Anatomy and Physiology

Academy of Business (Mr Springer)

● The Academy of Business introduces students to careers in the business field and prepares them for college courses Within this academy, students will have the opportunity to work with professionals in the field, as well as earn college credits for specific courses This academy gives students

an advantage when seeking immediate employment in the business field, as well as in their coursework progression at the university level

● Course of Study designed for students interested in

business related fields

Academy of Computer Science

(STEM) (Ms Quick)

● Course of study designed for students

interested in Computer Science and

○ Tech Ed I & II – Engineering

○ Four years of Math and Science Courses

Media/Communication Studies

● Television/Radio Broadcasting

● Television Production

● History of Television, Film, Radio

● American Media Study

● Electronic News Gathering

● Acting for Film/Television

● Panther News Network

● Performance Opportunities

● Practicum

Academy of Performing Arts

(Ms Dalfonso)

Academy of Performing Arts

Instrumental Music (Mr Nuzzi)

● Courses offered: Symphonic Band, Percussion

Techniques, Piano, Music Theory and Music History

● Performance opportunities at football games,

parades and other community events

● Indoor Percussion Ensemble

○ Competitive percussion group that travels to several events

in the spring.

● Potential field trips in the coming years!

● For more information please email:

nuzzia@middletwp.k12.nj.us

Naval Cadet Academy (Ms Blood)

● Leadership and character development program based on the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Curriculum

● Four areas of study: leadership, academics, military skills, physical fitness

● Currently have 30 cadets enrolled; contact counselors if interested in

enrolling.

● website https://bloods20.wixsite.com/mthsnndcc

● Instructor: Ms Susan Blood (USCG Veteran), bloods@middletwp.k12.nj.us

Property Maintenance (Ms Quick)

A new project-based course that focuses on electrical, plumbing,

construction, and home repairs Become a DIY expert or prepare to pursue a career!

Scheduling Process

(Ms Chew)

Scheduling Dates Students Schedule with their counselor Freshmen schedules will have the following courses-

English, Math, Science & History

PE, Spanish or French, Financial Literacy

Students will pick 1 elective and 2 backup electives (unless in an Academy)

Please review elective list prior to scheduling Honors Recommendation forms (for all honors classes)

Course Levels (CP, Advanced, Honors)

Sign up for remind Facebook and twitter accounts

A Day at the High School (Mr West)

● 6 class periods per day–

○ 8 class periods in a four day

rotation

● 53 minutes per class

● 30 minutes for lunch and a 30

minute Study hall

● 3 minutes for passing time

Go Panthers!

Athletics (Dr Rementer)

22 Offerings in Sports (Fall, Winter, Spring) Espy Awards E-Sports Strength Conditioning/Room

Field Hockey Basketball (B, G) Track (B, G)

Football Wrestling Tennis (B) Tennis (G) Dance Team Golf (Co-ed)

Cross Country (Co-ed) Cheerleading Softball

Volleyball (G) Swimming (B, G) Baseball

Soccer (B, G) Lacrosse (B, G)

Cheerleading

Fall Winter Spring

Clubs and Activities

Art Club-Karen Biederman

Bible Club – Maria Woodring

Choral Music – Debby Dalfonso

Band – Adam Nuzzi

Dance Team - Morgan Tridente

Diversity- Melanie Collette

Drama Club- Lelah Eppenbach

Drama Production – Lelah Eppenbach

El Club Latino – Carol Pearson

French Club – Wendy Cope

Interact Club – Angela Quintana/John Leahy

Italian-American Club – Matt D’Apolito

Key Club – Kelly Hogg

Math League – Brooke Zukawski

Mock Trial – Kim Moore Musical Production – Debby Dalfonso National Honor Society – Kelly Lasher Red Cross Club – Tracey Nagle

Safe Team- Brad MacLeod Step Team/UYG – David Farrow Student Council – Amy Giulian/Jodi

Lamoreux

FEA- Jodi Lamoreux Yearbook – Martina Trapani/Heather

Heun

Freshman Experience (Mr MacLeod)

1 Two Day Orientation (3rd week in July)

2 Scavenger Hunt- Learn the building

3 Student Handbook Review

● Many teachers will be in attendance

● Important information will be discussed

● Club and Activity Tables set up (Informational)

● Usually the last week of August

Freshman Seminar & Google

● SEL (Social Emotional

Learning) & Counseling

Infusion

Google

● Semester Course (2.5 Credits)

● Course focuses on 21st century computer skills, primarily the google suite.

● Students will be better equipped for the future, unexpected time missed from school, and distance learning during prolonged school closure

#1 Indicator for Student Success - Parent Involvement

• Encourage communication about topics

learned in school

• Stay current on school news

• Check grades often Encourage after

school routine for homework and organize

• Oversee organization but have student

ultimately responsible Reinforce school

expectations

• Don’t rescue them from consequences

Help student with social skills

• Encourage student to be involved - clubs

or other extracurricular activities

• Talk about positive behavioral traits (good

friend, drama-free, listening, etc.)

• Practice communication skills

• Discuss various social interactions

Encourage Attendance and Good Work

Habits

School Communication

● All calls/texts

● Website: https://www.middletwp.k12.nj.us/high-school /

● Facebook announcements and live streams

● Students should sign up for Reminds:

○ Class of 2025 Advisor

○ Guidance Counselor

○ Teachers, Coaches

Follow Middle Township High School and Middle Township Athletics on Facebook

Visit our High School website

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