Allentown High School

Back to School Night

September 11, 2014

Administration

Ms. Constance DeNicola Embley, Principal

Ms. Lynn Folino, Vice Principal

Mr. Brandon Crosby, Vice Principal

Ms. Sandra DeLuca, Interim Director of Guidance

Emergency Tip Line

609 259-7292, ext 1729

The District has created a Tip Line for anyone who has

information that could put anyone in our school community in

danger. If you have any information or reasons to be

concerned about the safety of our School District Community,

please share that information with a building administrator.

In the event that you feel uncomfortable, this tip line will

enable you to call anonymously. Please leave all the

information needed for us to be able to ensure everyone's

safety.

Promoting Academic Achievement

• Integration of Web 2.0 Technology

• Focus on performance and project-based learning and assessment

• All curricula has been updated to include essential questions and enduring understandings

• Writing clinic offered every period

• Math Lab and HW Lab offered after school

• Timed Writing & Summer Reading

• PARCC practice tests posted on the HS website

• Science info on the End of Course exam is posted on the HS website along with questions for practice

• Professional development for teachers

• Web based textbooks

• Use of virtual maps

School Theme 2014 - 2015

Compassion

and

Perseverance

Co-Curricular Programs

• Senior Practicum

• Entrepreneurial Business Academy

• Distance Learning – access to online education to supplement coursework

• FFA

AHS is a CHOICE School •Agricultural Sciences

•Arts Academy

•Public & International Affairs

•Tomorrow’s Teachers

•See our Web Page for more information and all applications.

Olweus Bullying Program

• AHS is proud to STAND UNITED with Stone Bridge Middle School and the anti-bullying program, Olweus. The Olweus program is part of our Physical Education and Health Curriculum.

Avenues of Communication

• Realtime/Naviance

• Honeywell Alert Now phone and e-mail system

• District webpage

• Principal’s Blog

• Public programs such as Back to School Night

• Principal’s Parent Advisory Committee

• Teacher Course Pages

• Course Selection Guide

• Follow Mrs. Embley on Twitter: @Allentown HS!!

• District Google Calendar on the school’s website

Student Support

• Administration

• Teachers/staff after school

• Guidance Counselors

• Child Study Team

• School Nurse

• Student Assistance Counselor

• Peer Tutoring

Students have access to:

Great Accomplishments • We offer 21 honors level courses • 15 AP courses are offered at AHS • AHS Student Council is ranked the #1

Student Council in the state for their charity work

• 2nd Year for our new learning academies: Arts Academy, Public & International Affairs and Tomorrow’s Teachers

• New courses offered this year: US History III, Honors Economics, Dance II & Choreography, Ceramics & Sculpture, Computer Graphics & Photography, Early European History, Advanced Video Production, Computer Animation, Music Technology, Intro to Professional Practices and Principles of Engineering

• 128 students eligible for National Honor Society

• 90% of AHS students continue their education after high school

• Over 340 new chrome books have been purchased to help prepare students for the PARCC exam

• Over 50% of our classrooms have Smart Boards

• We have 7 full size computer labs and 10 portable labs

• We offer over 40 clubs to our students

• Project Lead The Way and Exploring Agriculture Sciences are now offered to 8th Graders

Test Results

SAT DATA (Mean Score Class of 2014) Class of # of

Students

Critical

Reading

Math Writing

2014 239 526 554 514

2013 270 521 540 520

2012 219 529 544 528

2011 224 521 535 526

2010 228 521 543 526

2009 232 524 544 519

SAT DATA AHS Compared to the State of NJ

Class of # of

Students

AHS

# of

Students

NJ

Critical

Reading

AHS

Critical

Reading

NJ

Math

AHS

Math

NJ

Writing

AHS

Writing

NJ

2014 239 83,431 526 501 554 523 514 502

% Partially

Proficient

% Proficient % Advanced

Proficient

UF DFG State UF DFG State UF DFG State

2009 12.1 16.9 27.2 61.4 52.6 49.7 26.5 30.4 23.0

2010 17.1 16.9 25.9 57.8 52.6 50.1 25.1 30.6 24.0

2011 18.9 15.8 24.8 53.3 52.6 49.9 25.8 31.6 25.3

2012 14.8 13 20.7 56.6 53.7 51.8 28.6 33.3 27.5

2013 12.1 13 20.4 54.4 51.4 50.6 33.6 35.5 29.1

2014 10.5 13.3 21.1 49.8 50.8 49.7 39.7 35.9 29.2

HSPA

DFG/State Comparison

Mathematics

% Partially

Proficient

% Proficient % Advanced

Proficient

UF DFG State UF DFG State UF DFG State

2009 8.7 8.6 16.4 77.5 74.8 70.2 13.8 16.6 13.4

2010 8.7 6.6 12.9 74.6 70.4 68.7 16.7 23.0 18.4

2011 7.6 5.6 10.5 69.1 68.5 68.8 23.4 25.9 20.8

2012 6.7 4.5 8.5 74.5 68.5 69.7 18.7 27 21.8

2013 4.2 4.2 8.4 63.4 62.1 65 32.4 33.7 26.6

2014 5.0 3.4 6.7 60.6 55.1 60.4 34.4 41.5 32.8

HSPA

DFG/State Comparison

Language Arts Literacy

AP Results (in Percentages)

Year 5 4 3 2 1

2014 38 29 17 10 6

2013 29 27 23 14 8

2012 30.2 29.9 20.8 11 8.2

2011 30 28 17 12 12

2010 26 31 23 10 11

2009 29 28 26 10 7

ACT Data Year # Testing English Math Reading Science Composite

2014 135 23.5 25 23.9 23 24

2013 173 23.3 23.5 24.1 22.5 23.3

2012 123 23.9 24.1 23.9 22.7 23.8

2011 129 22.6 23.0 23.2 21.9 22.8

2010 121 22.1 22.9 22.8 22.0 22.6

2009 140 22.3 23.3 23.4 22.4 23.0

2008 100 23.0 23.3 24.2 22.1 23.3

Guidance Corner

Naviance

Do you have your Naviance Code?

Please call the guidance office at 609-259-7292 ext. 1708 / 1709 if you do not have your connection

code.

Naviance will be used to:

* sign up for college visits

* search for colleges

* request transcripts

There is still time to register for the PSAT!

Practice for the SAT!

All sophomores and juniors are encouraged to register for the PSAT to be held at Allentown HS on October 15, 2014 during the school day.

Registration forms are available from the Guidance Department and the Guidance Department website.

Realtime Code

Do you have your Realtime Code?

Please call Mrs. Nickerson in the Technology Office at 609-259-7292 ext. 1426 if you do not have

your Realtime Code.

Realtime Uses: • View Grades

• View Homework • Attendance

• View Upcoming Tests and Quizzes

College Visits

• We have over 50 colleges visiting AHS this

fall. Please visit Naviance/Family Connection to view the list of these colleges.

• If you are interested in a particular college and wish to speak with the college

representative, please sign-up through Family Connection.

Military Contact If any student/parent is

interested in opting out of the list that must be furnished to the military branches, please notify Guidance in writing by

September 26th.

College Applications

Seniors:

The college application packet is now past

due. Please return the packet to your

guidance department ASAP.

Guidance Department – Upcoming Dates to Remember

• 9/18--7:00 PM Auditorium--College Bound Seniors--Application Process

• 9/22--7:00 PM Auditorium--Intro to College Planning for Freshmen & Sophomores

• 10/21--7:00 PM Auditorium--College Bound Juniors--First Steps in the College Process

• 12/01--7:00 PM Auditorium--Financial Aid Night: Filling out the FAFSA

Allentown High School Advantage • 90% of the Class of 2014

are continuing their education in post secondary settings, 4.5% in military or tech school and 4.5% in the workforce

• 80% of the graduates took the SAT and the mean scores were: CR 526, M 554, and W 514

• 360 scores were reported in 2014 for the AP Test; 84% scored 3 or higher.

• Approved AP courses in Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, European History, Government, Language and Composition, Literature, Macro Economics, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Environmental Science, Studio Art and US History

• In 2014, 84% of students scored 3 or higher in AP Tests

Highlighted School Programs

Fine Arts

• Athletic murals created by Art 1 students are now in the athletic entrance atrium and in the first hall outside of the new gym

• Sculpture garden in 6th hall is now illuminated at night

• Murals located throughout the school according to academic discipline

• Art Gallery of former graduates located in 6th hall

Got questions?

real life real answers

www.teenhealthandwellness.com

Character Education

Members of the Character Education

Committee and service-minded

students enjoy giving back to our

community. If you have an outreach

project in mind for our staff and

students, please email Mr. Crosby at

crosbyb@ufrsd.net. We want to help

bring Allentown High School and our

local community closer together.

Character Education

Violence Awareness Week

Anti-Bullying Campaign

Downtown Cleanup Project (November)

Cupcake Challenge Fundraiser

Promotion of Citizenship

After School Labs and Support

• Homework Lab (Monday – Thursday)

• Library Media Center (1 Day per Week)

• Math Lab (Tuesday and Thursday)

• Writing Clinic

• Peer Tutoring by NHS Members

2:15 – 3:15 Tuesdays with

Ms. Struzyna in Room

302

AND

Thursdays with

Mr. Magnus in Room

305

Monday & Thursday:

Room 416 with

Ms. McDonough

Tuesday: Room 605

with Mrs. Boyce

Wednesday: Room 604

with Ms. Raynor

THE 2015 MUSICAL WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY

OCT. 27TH AT 2:00 IN THE CHOIR ROOM

Curious? Stay tuned for weekly clues!

Half and Half & Nightingales 2014-2015 Auditions

Auditions will be held September 12th, September 15th & September

17th in the Choral Room

from 2:30-3:30

See Ms. Wolff for Questions!

Questions about our Food Service Company – Chartwells?

Patty Guld will be available in the cafeteria to answer any questions you may have!

Clubs and Extracurricular

Activities

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs • Academic Team - Mrs. Koharchik - Room 105

• American History Honor Society – Mrs. Thompson – Room 418

• APAC – Mr. Fallon – Room 405

• B.A.S.E. (Business Academy for Studies and Experiences) - Catherine Reeves - Rooms 511/512

• Cheerleading - Ms. Crystal Goddard, Ms. Lisa Reichmann – Room 609, Mrs. Dona Daesener – Guidance & Mrs. Courtney Sosna – Room 406

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

Class Activities

• 9th grade – Ms. Nichols – Room 204 and Ms. Kozlowski

• 10th grade – Ms. Wolff – Choir Room and Ms. Raynor – Room 403 for HR

• 11th grade – Mrs. Zettlemoyer - Room 508 and

Mrs. Korey – Room 404

• 12th grade - Ms. McDonough – Room 416 and

Ms. Mazzacco – Room 302

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

• Color Guard - Mr. Hecht – Band Room

• Dance Team - Ms. Reichmann – Room 609 and

Ms. Mazzacco - Rm. 302

• Drama/ Spring Musical - Mrs. Machin & Ms. Wolff – Choir Room

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs • English Honor Society – Ms. Robinson - Room 301

• FBLA – Mr. Wicks – Room 208

• FEA – Mrs. Briar – Room 604 • Fellowship Club – Mr. Nicklas - Room 108 or 310 and Mrs. Bost in the

Guidance Office

• French Exchange Club – Mrs. Embley – Main Office • French Honor Society – Mrs. Ricci – Room 507

• Friends Against Bullying – Mrs. Reed – Room 602

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

• FFA – Mr. Cruzan, Mrs. Emmons and Mrs. Mains – Ag. Building

• Gifted & Talented – Ms. Koharchik – Room 105

• Greenbirds – Mr. Tackett – Room 401

• Leo Club – Mrs. Reyes – Room 601

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

• Students Against Destructive Decisions – Mrs. Jarosz – Guidance Office

• Impressions (Literary /Art Magazine) – Ms. Chambliss – Room 205

• Jazz Band – Mr. Hecht – Band Room

• Latin Honor Society – Mr. Collins – Room 507

• Italian Honor Society – Ms. Mastrolia – Room 503

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

• Marching Band – Mr. Hecht – Band Room

• Math League – Mr. SooHoo – Room 313

• Math Honor Society – Mr. Magnus – Room 305

• Model Congress/UN – Mrs. Briar – Room 604

• Mock Trial Team – Mr. Fallon – Room 405

• Nutshell – Mr. Angelaccio – Room 303

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs

• National Honor Society – Mrs. Stuart - Room 601 and Mrs. Boyce – Room 605

• Regenerative Club – Ms. Testa – Room 306

• Robotics – Mr. Wicks – Room 208

• Schools for Schools – Mrs. Smith – Room 403

• Science Honor Society – Ms. Patel – Room 510 & Mr. Kashmer – Room 308

• Spanish Honor Society – Mrs. Konopka – Room 502 & Mrs. Zettlemoyer – Room 508

2014 – 2015 Student Clubs • Student Council:

- Ms. Folino – Main Office

- Mrs. Johnson – Guidance

• Video/Media Club – Mr. Schubauer – TV Studio

• Yearbook – Ms. Stefaniak – Room 304

• Yoga – Mrs. Kowalczyk – Guidance Office

Join the top Student Council in

NJ and help us raise money for

this year’s charity: Christine’s

Hope

Redbird Robotics Robotics members learn:

• Electronics

• Build and design of robots and components

• Wiring

• Computers

• Programming

• Accounting

• Leadership

• Business and team management

For opportunities:

• Weekly meetings in Room 208

• See Mr. Wicks in Room 208 or Ms. Feibus in the Attendance Office for more information

Impressions

Schools for Schools- Allentown to Africa

•A club for Allentown Students to encourage activism and to help other students in Africa

• Interested? Ideas? See Mrs. Smith in Room 414 smithm@ufrsd.net

•First activity this fall - to raise awareness and funds to wipe out MALARIA

•Internships

•Community Service Projects

•Independent Projects

•College courses

Senior Practicum

Preparing for the next step by exploring career paths through:

Senior Practicum – Areas of Interest:

Accounting Advertising Architecture Arts: Fine and Performing Automotive Repair Education Engineering Film making Journalism Finance Government Hospitality

Law Marketing Media Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Sales Speech Therapy Veterinary

And so many more!!!

COLLEGES

Drexel

Utah State

University of

Wisconsin

Rider University

SEMINARS

Leadership 101Ethics

Feedback and

Delegation

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Networking

INTERNSHIPS

Advertising

Finance

Human Resources

Management

Marketing

Sales

BASE: The Business Academy for Service and Education

Developing our Future Business Leaders

Personal and Professional Development

Grades 9-11 Career Seminars

Do You Know What You Will Need To Get

There?

Career Portfolios:

Resumes

Interest inventories/surveys

Career Research

College application, personal

statement essays

Guide to recommendations and

colleges

Are now available to

download – all forms can

be found on the HS

Webpage under Student

Activities. Forms are due

by 9/26/14! See Mrs.

Stuart or Mrs. Boyce if you

have any questions.

Congratulations to the 2014-15 National English Honor Society Officers

• President: Carolyn Melley

• Co-Vice Presidents: Genna Clayton & Sarah Schmid

• Secretary: Amanda DeMonte

• Treasurer: Anthony Morrone

The English Honor Society Induction will be 11/4/14!

**Applications accepted from rising juniors and seniors in the spring of each year.

World Language Honor Societies

• The World Language Honor Society is a program that recognizes students who show proficiency and devotion to the French, Latin, Italian and Spanish language and culture.

• Today, there are hundreds of chapters in high schools and colleges across the nation.

• Students are encouraged to participate in service activities.

• Honor Society Fundraiser Dinner – May 1, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m.

Math & Science Honor Societies

• The Math & Science Honor Societies recognize students who excel in Math and Science.

• For information on the Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, see Mr. Magnus in room 305.

• For information on the Science Honor Society, see Mrs. Patel in room 510 or Mr. Kashmer in room 308.

History Honor Society

• New this year!

• The History Honor Society recognize students who excel in History.

• For information on the Albert Robinson Chapter of the National History Society, see Mrs. Thompson in room 418.

Our sports programs were very competitive and successful last year. Team achievements include:

•7 Colonial Valley Conference Division Championships

•7 Mercer County Tournament appearances including 2 Finalists and 2 Semi-Finalists

•15 NJSIAA State Playoff qualifiers

•A Sectional State Championship in Field Hockey

•A Group III State Championship in Boy’s Soccer

Our AHS Cheerleading Team was very successful this past year. Team achievements include:

•1st Place: Burlington Cheer Competition

•1st Place: CVC Cheer Competition

•1st Place: Lacey Township Holiday Cheer Invitational

•1st Place: Garden State Competition

•1st Place: UCA Regional Qualifier – this also earned the team their 2nd BID to the National HS Cheerleading Championship in Disney World!

Our athletes were very competitive and successful last year. Some highlights include:

•18 athletes qualified for the State Championships in Track and Field and Cross Country •4 of those athletes advanced to the Meet of Champions •6 of our wrestlers made it out of the District Tournament to compete at the Regions •33 NEW school records were set over the course of the school year

Fall Winter Spring

Field Hockey Wrestling Golf

Football Indoor Track Track & Field

Girls Soccer Girls Basketball Girls Lacrosse

Boys Soccer Boys Basketball Boys Lacrosse

Cheerleading Cheerleading Boys Tennis

Boys XC *Ice Hockey Baseball

Girls XC *Swimming Softball

Girls Tennis

*co-op with Robbinsville

Schedule info and directions can be found at: colonialvalleyconference.org

Homecoming Football Game

Friday October 24th @ 6:00 pm

JOIN MODEL UNITED NATIONS

SEE MRS. BRIAR IN 604 OR MS. KOHARCHIK IN 105.

MEETINGS BEGIN IN NOVEMBER.

See Ms. Koharchik , Mr. Fallon, or

Mr. Angelaccio

• Academic Tournaments

• Model UN

• Math & Science League

• Educational Trips

• Mock Trial

• Scholarship Potential

• Teen Arts

• Debate Team

• Fed Challenge

• APAC

• Future Teachers of America

Allentown Academic Team

• Interested in showing off your wide

academic knowledge? Like to watch

Jeopardy and pretend you are a

contestant?

• Come see Ms. K. in 105 for information

to join our Academic team!

Since 1936

Visit www.AllentownFFA.org for Updates on Upcoming Events and Activities

Upcoming Events Wednesday, September 17 –Parent Meeting for Drivers in the HS

Auditorium @ 6 p.m.

Friday, September 19 – 1st Home Football Game vs. West

Windsor North @ 7:00 p.m.

October 7, 8, 9 – HSPA for Seniors

October 6 through 10 – Week of Respect

Thursday, October 16 – 8th Grade Parent Orientation 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 23 – Homecoming Tailgate Party 6:00 p.m.

October 20 through October 24 – Violence Awareness Week

October 20 through October 24 – Spirit Week

Friday, October 24 – Homecoming Activities - Pep Rally @ 1:00 p.m., Parade @ 4:00 p.m. Game vs. Rancocas Valley @ 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28 – Math/Science Honor Society Induction @ 7:00 p.m.

October 30 – Science and Math Midterm Exams (for non A/B courses)

Tuesday, November 4 – English/History Honor Society Induction @ 7:00 p.m.

November 4, Tuesday – 1st Marking Period Ends

November 6 & 7– School Closed

Thursday, November 13 – National Honor Society Induction @ 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, World Language Honor Society Induction @ 7:00 p.m.

November 21 and 22, Friday and Saturday – Theater Arts Play

November 25, Tuesday - Powder Puff @ 6:00 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 14, Friday – Senior Group Photo

December 8, Monday – Winter Sports Meet the Coaches Night @ 7:00 p.m.

January 23, Friday – Winter Cotillion @ 6 p.m.

• December 11, Thursday – Band Concert

• December 18, Thursday – Choral Concert

• December 20, Breakfast with Santa - AHS

Principal’s Parent Advisory Committee

10/1/14 4:00 p.m.

10/21/14 4:00 p.m.

12/3/14 4:00 p.m.

Meetings are held in the main office conference room.

Meeting Dates for the 2014/2015 School Year:

Please join the Principal, Mrs. Embley, at these meetings to

learn about the high school, plan fundraising, plan student

programs, and discuss relevant issues.

2/4/15 4:00 p.m.

4/1/15 4:00 p.m.

6/3/15 4:00 p.m

Communication

• We cannot put correspondence in teenagers’ backpacks and hope you will ever see them.

• Please keep informed about the high school by checking our webpage, Realtime, and the Principal’s blog.

• If you do not have access to the internet, please call our office and leave your phone and address. We will mail necessary information home to you.

• If you ever have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please call Mrs. Embley.

Reminder

Our 2nd Semester Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 @ 7 PM. Please plan on attending so you can meet your child’s Spring Semester teachers.

Thank you.

AHS Back To School Schedule

9/11/14

6:30 – 6:38 PM Period 2B

6:43 – 6:51 PM Period 3B

6:56 – 7:04 PM Period 4B

7:10 – 7:45 PM Welcome – Auditorium

7:50 – 7:58 PM Period 1

8:03 – 8:11 PM Period 2 or 2A

8:16 – 8:24 PM Period 3 or 3A

8:29 – 8:37 PM Period 4 or 4A