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

Middle Township High School 8th Grade Parent Night 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 Today we will be discussing 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 Panther Pride College/Career Readiness ● Advanced Placement Programs ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 17 AP Courses Honors Courses AP Bootcamp Dual Credit: Stockton & ACCC Practice SAT opportunities Early College Program w/ACCC Academies Navy Cadet Program Work Program & Panther Academy (classes at ACCC) Dual Credit Dual Credit Courses are official college courses Students who complete their course satisfactorily will earn high school and college credit for their work MTHS has Dual credit agreements with Stockton University and Atlantic Cape Community College Atlantic Cape Community College Stockton University 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 Sociology Holocaust African American History AP Environmental Science Marine Biology Astronomy 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 French H Spanish H US History H Sociology College Dance Music A – Z Theater Video Production Adv Video Production 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 🙡 Financial Literacy Public Speaking Computer Systems Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Algebra H Pre Calculus H Calculus Honors Statistical Methods 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 organizations ● Opportunity to receive college credits through dual-credit programs ● Performing Arts students receive additional preparation for college auditions ● Potential scholarship opportunities Areas of Study Academy of Business ● Academy of Computer Science (STEM) ● Academy of Medicine and Health ● Academy of Performing Arts ● ○ Dance ○ Instrumental Music ○ Media/Communications Studies ○ Theatre ○ Vocal Music Academy Application Requirements ● Online Application ○ https://forms.gle/jZ5dY3fStfsQEvVR8 ○ Two Letters of Recommendations ○ 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 ○ Forensics ○ HOSA (Health and Occupational Skills) ○ Medical Terminology ○ Nutrition ○ Emergency and Clinical Care ○ Dynamics of Healthcare ○ AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics Dance ● Ballet ● Modern Dance ● Dance History ● Kinesiology ● Improvisation ● Chorography ● Practicum 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 coursesEnglish, Math, Science & History PE, Spanish or French, Financial Literacy Students will pick elective and 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) ● class periods per day– ○ class periods in a four day rotation ● 53 minutes per class ● 30 minutes for lunch and a 30 minute Study hall ● minutes for passing time Go Panthers! Athletics (Dr Rementer) 22 Offerings in Sports (Fall, Winter, Spring) Espy Awards E-Sports Strength Conditioning/Room Fall Winter Spring 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) Cheerleading Lacrosse (B, G) 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) Two Day Orientation (3rd week in July) Scavenger Hunt- Learn the building Student Handbook Review Technology Offerings Science Labs Locker Schedule Study Skills Great Adventure Trip Freshman Orientation ● ● ● ● ● This is a great opportunity for both parent and student to listen to the presentation by our administrative staff, tour the building and ask questions 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 (Mr.West) Freshmen Seminar ● Semester Course (2.5 Credits) ● Mentorship ● Building positive relationships, ● Test taking skills ● Naviance, ● 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 Visit our High School website tomorrow to view tonight’s powerpoint Follow Middle Township High School and Middle Township Athletics on Facebook