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							   Welcome to
Madison High School




    January 21, 2010

Home of the Dodgers
Overview of Tonight’s Program

  This Program is Designed To:
         Provide Information
         Answer Questions & Alleviate Concerns
         Smooth Transition

  Format/Order of Speakers:
         Principal
         MHS Educational Foundation
         Student Speaker
         Director of Guidance
         Department Heads
         Athletic Director
         Assistant Principal
         Information about MHS


   Projected Enrollment: 790 students (213 in grade 9)
   98 faculty and staff members
   Length of school day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
   Standard 8 period bell schedule (45 min periods)
   Average class size: 21 students
   Full year and semester courses offered
   Report cards and progress reports (mailed home each MP)
   Lunches (28 minutes)
       Major Initiatives at MHS


   80% of classrooms equipped w/ interactive Smartboards
   Incorporating new technologies into the curriculum
   Online learning available to students through Virtual High
    School
   Members of New Jersey High School Reform Consortium
    (NJHSRC): MHS focus is on strengthening our
    assessment/evaluation practices
         Major Initiatives at MHS


   Tracking the success of our students: School Climate
    Inventory and Life Tracker Survey

   Collaborations with local Universities (Drew & FDU)

   Local TV Channel Programming: Channel 21 on
    Cablevision and Channel 34 on FIOS

   Expansion of MHS Service Learning Program
Guiding & Supporting
Freshman: Additional Steps

   Redesigned freshman orientation program
   Selective in determining who teaches 9th
    graders
   Freshman only study halls
   Peer Group Connections: Mentoring & support
    program for all Freshman
Recognitions & Honors
   U.S. News and World Report names MHS as one of “America’s
    Best High Schools” for the second consecutive year.
   N.J. Chamber of Commerce Benchmark School (4th year in a
    row)
   MHS students recently honored as Intel Finalist, Siemens
    Semifinalist, Presidential Scholars, Byrd Fellowship, and
    Davidson Laureates
   Growth in Advanced Placement Program
   Members of the class of 2010 accepted early decision/action
    to many competitive colleges: Cornell, Duke, MIT, University
    of Pennsylvania, and Yale.
   4 National Merit Semifinalist & 4 National Merit Commended
    students in the class of 2010
Madison High School
Education Foundation



    Presentation By:
   Chris Anderson
Student Life

 Presented by:

Jakob Steinmetz
    Senior
          Scheduling

Students are recommended for courses
      based on 8th grade teacher
 recommendations. Recommendations
   are fluid and parent has override
               privileges.
Course levels

    Multiple levels (and choices) in each
     discipline. Levels differ by degree of
    challenge, reading skills, writing skills,
          and quantity of homework.
Graduation Requirements

 Graduation requirements (outlined in
    curriculum booklet) set forth by
  NJDOE and Madison BOE. Students
   are expected to exceed graduation
             requirements.
Reminders/SAVE THE DATE




   Guidance e-alerts
   Moving up day: June 15
   9th Grade Orientation: Sept 2? Or 3?
    (Tentative)
English
English Placement Requirements

Teacher Recommendation is based
 upon:
  – Class performance/grade
  – Student’s reading proficiency
  – Writing skills

     ADDITIONALLY…
English Placement Requirements

   Student Writing Portfolio should be
    complete and accompany student to
    high school English class

   Completion of Summer Reading
    Assignment
               English 9

   Offers comprehensive reinforcement in
    reading and writing skills
   Allows for adjustments in pacing and
    sequencing of goals and objectives
   Provides students with opportunity to
    work on areas of greatest need
        Enriched English 9

   Teacher recommendation
   Very good reading proficiency
   Very good writing skills as reflected in
    student’s writing portfolio
   Independent learner
   Very good study skills
         Honors English 9

   B+ or better in Honors English 8
   A- in Regular English 8
   Teacher recommendation
   Excellent reading proficiency
   Excellent writing skills
   Excellent study skills
Summer Reading Assignments
     Students on all levels of ability should read
      several challenging books of their choice.
     Take notes in a notebook or use post-it
      notes to mark areas of interest.
     Write in their journals
     Develop an organizer
     Compose an outline
     Come prepared to discuss one book in the
      fall
Social Studies
Level Placement for World History


   Honors World History: B+ Average or higher in 8th grade Honors
    LA, or an A-average in the regular LA class combined with an A-
    average or higher in 8th grade Social Studies

   Enriched World History: For students who do not fall in to either
    of the other level categories

   World History: For students in 8th grade Social Studies who have
    an average of C or lower
    Enhancing Civic Participation

   Service Learning Program
   Mandatory Minimum Service Requirement of
    7 Hours
   Requirement Can Be Fully Satisfied During
    "Day of Service" in June
   Menu of Incentives to Encourage Service
    Beyond Mandatory Requirement
Mathematics
           Mathematics
           Course Options
Current Pre-Algebra students will be
 recommended for

  – Algebra 1 (B- or better)


  – Algebra Skills A (C+ or lower)
         Mathematics
        Course Options
Current Algebra 1 students will be
 recommended for:

  – Geometry (B- or better)

  – Geometry Skills (C+ or lower)
           Mathematics
           Course Options
Current Honors Algebra 1 students will
 be recommended for:
  – Honors Geometry (A- or better)

   As with all Honors courses, the completion
       of the summer assignment is also a
                   prerequisite.


  – Geometry (C- or better)
             Mathematics
     Calculator Usage Guidelines:


   Basic scientific calculator used in all
    Geometry levels and Algebra Skills A


   Graphing calculator used in Algebra 1
    for some topics
Science
Freshman Course Offerings

 Honors Biology
   – 6 credit challenging, fast paced lab science
   – Teacher recommendation required
   – “A” average in 8th grade science
   – Completion of summer assignment
Freshman Course Offerings

Honors Physics 9
  –   6 credit lab science
  –   A new approach
  –   Mathematical approach to the study of science
  –   Teacher Recommendation Required
  –   Prior success in Algebra 1
  –   Completion of summer assignment
Freshman Course Offerings

Biology
  – 6 credit lab science
  – Teacher recommendation required
  – “C+” or better average in 8th grade
   science
Freshman Course Offerings

Contemporary Biology
  – 6 credit science (w/ a lab)
  – Emphasis on core standards and study
   skills
World Languages
       World Languages

NJ HS grad requirement 5 cr
College requirement 0-15 cr
  – Once a course has been completed, the
    student must continue to progress in the
    study of that language to earn additional
    credits.
World Language Options

 FRENCH

 ITALIAN

 SPANISH

 CHINESE
Level 1 is recommended for a student who:


     Scores below 65% on diagnostic test
     Has not mastered present tense
     Needs additional time to master concepts
Level 2 is recommended for a student who:


    Scores between 65-80% on diagnostic test
    Has maintained a “B” or better in 8th
     grade world languages
    Has mastered regular and some irregular
     present tense
Level 3 is recommended for a student who:


      Scores above 80% on the diagnostic test
      Maintains an“A” average in 8th grade world
       languages
      Has mastered all present tense and some
       past tense
      Is highly motivated, good study skills
    Conversational Spanish

   Has exhibited great difficulty with
    language acquisition. Is recommended
    by the teacher for placement into this
    class, Only run with sufficient
    enrollment.
               Chinese l

   New course offering open to all
    students, freshmen through seniors
Special Services
          Special Services

   In-Class Support Programs in Academic
    classes.
   Resource Centers
   Replacement Instruction
Study Skills Umbrella
Freshmen Year
– Learning Strategies
Sophomore Year
– Advanced Learning Strategies
– Or
– Language Arts Literacy/Math Lab
Junior Year
–   Language Arts Literacy/Math Lab
–   Or
–   Advanced Learning Strategies
–   Study Skills
Senior Year
– Study Skills
– Consumer Math
  Elective Offerings
for 9 th grade students.
Freshman Visual Arts Offerings

    Studio Art
    3D Design, Advanced 3D Design
    Fine Art Digital Imaging, Alternative
     Imaging Techniques
 Freshman Music Courses

– Concert Band
– Orchestra
– Musical Theater
– Music Theory
– Chorus
– Guitar Ensemble
    Additional Arts Electives

   Introduction to Theater
   Advanced Theater
   Introduction to Dance
   Public Speaking
   Film Appreciation
Performing Arts Opportunities
 Marching/ Pep Band
   – Aug - November
 Jazz Band
   – November - June
 Jazz Chorus
   – September – June
 Fall Drama
   – September - November
 Spring Musical
   – December-March
Technology Education
Technology Course Offerings

   Computer Applications (formerly keyboarding)
   Digital Advertising (formerly desktop publishing)
   Computer Design & Repair
   Web Design
   Multimedia Presentation I
   Multimedia Presentation II: Digital Animation
Technology Courses (continued)

     Computer-Aided Design
     Architecture
     Video Production I
     Video Production II
     TV Production
     Wood Working
     Home Technology
MHS Launches New TV
Station!

   Madison High School proudly presents
    the launch of its new television station
    MHS 21/34.
   Madison High School Events
   Channel 21 on Cablevision and
    Channel 34 on FIOS.
   TV Production Club
Physical Education,
Health & Athletics
             Activities (30 Weeks)


   Flag Football/Weight Room
   Soccer/Flag Football
   International Games
   Adventure Education
   Tennis/Badminton/Outdoor Volleyball
   Physical Education games and activities
    Freshman Health (10 Weeks)

   Fourth Marking Period
   American Red Cross CPR/First Aid
            Sports Program
 FALL
  – Varsity, JV, & Frosh: Football, Field Hockey & Boys Soccer,
    Girls Volleyball
  – Varsity & JV: Girls Soccer , Girls Tennis
  – Varsity:, Cross Country (co-ed)
 WINTER
  – Varsity, JV, & Frosh: Boys’ Basketball & Girls Basketball
  – Varsity & JV: Wrestling
  – Varsity: Ice Hockey, Bowling, Girls Swimming, Winter
    Track Boys & Girls
 SPRING
  – Varsity, JV, & Frosh: Baseball, Softball
  – Varsity & JV: Boys & Girls Track, Boys & Girls Lacrosse,
    Boys Tennis
  – Varsity: Golf (co-ed)
Extra Curricular Activities

   Clubs and Activities
   Honor Societies
   Athletic Teams
Clubs & Activities

   Performing Arts
    – Jazz Band; Jazz Chorus; Show Band;
      Marching Band; Spring Musical; Fall
      Drama
   Hobbies and Interest
    – Chess & Ping Pong Club; Computer Club
   Publications
    – Alembic; Dodger ; Glyphs
Clubs & Activities (cont.)

   Leadership
    – Class Council; Student Government;
      Diversity Council; GSA-PULSE; Habitat for
      Humanity; Interact; Red Cross Club;
      ROAR; Project Aware; Key Club; Peer
      Group Connections (PGC)
   Community Service
    – Student Volunteer; Advance Service
      Project
            Honor Societies

   National Honor Society
   World Language Honor Societies
    – French Honor Society
    – German Honor Society
    – Italian Honor Society
    – Spanish Honor Society
              School Climate

   Safe, positive welcoming learning environment
   Core Beliefs: Honesty Integrity; Respect; Trust;
    Responsibility
   Code of Conduct
   Honor Code
    Providing a Smooth Transition

   9th graders adjust amazingly well
   Help them get involved and connected right away
   Prepare them for increased responsibility
   Time management is the key to success
   Help them with decisions
   Emphasize the importance of strong study skills
   Remember that their Success + Failures = Growth
Thank You!