Princeton High School

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Princeton High School

• Registration Orientation for the
• Class of 2011

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Princeton High School in a Glance

• Course advancement and high school programming in
  conjunction with Princeton University.
• Shared-time programs in vocational fields through
  the Mercer County Vocational School.
• Counseling (Academic, Individual, and Group)
• Full range of services for students with
  educational needs through basic skills and
  special education courses. (IDEAS Center and
  Tutoring)
• Extracurricular Activities (Sports, Clubs, Art,
  Theater, and Music)

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Graduation Requirements

• Credits- Complete a minimum of 120
• Courses- Successfully complete required classes
• Standardized Testing- Pass all sections of the
  High School Proficiency Test (HSPA-11)

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Credits

• Credits are earned by successfully passing your
  classes
• You will earn 5 credits for full-year classes,
  2.5 credits for half-year classes, and 1 credit
  for a marking period class
• All students must take a minimum of 30 credits
  per year

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Courses

• 20 credits of English
• 15 credits of mathematics
• 15 credits of science
• 5 credits in world languages
• 15 credits of social studies
• 2 years of United States History
• 1 year of World History Cultures

• 1 year of Physical Education and Health for each
  year in high school
• 5 credits in the visual and performing arts
• 5 credits in the practical arts
• Career/ community awareness

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Visual Performing Arts

• Mixed Media Art 1 2
• Studio Art I- 2D
• Studio Art I- 3D
• Instrumental Lessons
• Tiger Band
• Nassau Band
• Sinfonia
• Repertoire Orchestra
• Pop and Jazz Theory
• Freshman Womans Choir
• Mens Choir
• Dance
• Drama I

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Visual Performing or Practical Arts

• Media Studies
• Journalism I II
• Writing Workshop
• Multi- Media Special Effects
• Film Appreciation
• Video Production I II
• Television News Journalism
• Filmmaking
• Public Speaking

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Practical Arts

• Visual Basic Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• Word Processing
• Integrated Computer Application
• Personal Finance
• Multimedia Presentation
• Business Ethics
• Entrepreneurship
• Engineering Drawing
• Computer Graphics
• CISCO Networking Academy

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Classical and World Languages

• French
• Italian
• Japanese
• Latin
• Mandarin
• Spanish

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Freshman Schedule

• 1. English I
• 2. United States History I
• 3. Physical Education Health I
• 4. Science- Intro. to Biology, Earth
  
• Science, Biology, ACC Geo Science
• 5. Mathematics- Algebra I, Geometry
• 6. World Language
• 7. Elective- Fine, Practical, Performing
• Art
• 8. Elective or Free Period

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Additional Freshman Program

• Peer Group
• Make a smoother transition to the high school
  setting by meeting your peers in a fun, relaxed
  atmosphere to discuss topics relevant to
  teenagers. All students are placed into random
  groups lead by Senior Peer Leaders.

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Extra-Curricular Involvement-
Athletics

• Football
• Soccer
• Field Hockey
• Cheerleading
• Baseball
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Track Cross Country
• Ice Hockey
• Golf
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Wrestling

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Athletic Eligibility

• All 9th graders are eligible for Fall sports
• To be eligible for 2nd semester, a total of 13.75
  credits must be completed.
• All students must have a current physical on
  file with the high school nurse. These
  forms are collected no more than 2 months
  prior to the start of a sports season.

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Extra-Curricular Involvement-Clubs

• Ski Club
• Environmental Club
• Yearbook
• Student Council
• Drama
• Choir
• Cooking
• Art
• World Language
• Math Team
• Model United Nation
• Future Business Leaders
• School Newspaper
• Yoga Club

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Materials for Registration

• Registration Form
• Elective Sheet
• Course of Study Booklet
• All registrations will take place in late January
  and early February!
• LOCATIONS
• JW week of January 22nd
• Cranbury January 30th
• Charter February 1st

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Princeton High School Guidance Counselors

• Marleen OConnor Supervisor of Guidance
• Tom Filippone
• Cathy DiLorenzo
• Patti Lieberman
• Chris Floor
• Jennifer McGann /Janet Byard
• Barbara Silverman