PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
Central 8th Grade Parent Night
TRANSITION
Curriculum Office
● Coordinating Supervisors
○ Dana Ahmuty—Language Arts, 6-12 Media
○ Juan Cruz - Social Studies, Physical Education
○ Pamela Freund—Mathematics, Business, Music
○ Vicky Santana—World Language, ESL, Art
○ Rachel Villanova—Science, Applied Technology, Family/Consumer Science
Together with our Lead Teachers, visit their tables for information and Q&A
Graduation RequirementsClass of 2023
English – 4 YearsScience3 Years
Social Studies3 Years
Mathematics3 Years
World Languages1 Year
PE / HealthEach year in attendance
Career Education & Life Skills / Vocational Training
1 Year
Visual & Performing Arts1 Year
Financial Literacy½ Year
NJSLA (Formerly PARCC)
◻ NJSLA Exam (NJ Student Learning Assessment)
◻ Based on NJ Student Learning Standards (Language Arts and Mathematics)
◻ Starting with the Class of 2021, students have two pathways to meet the high school graduation assessments requirements:
◻ Pass the ELA 10 and Algebra 1 assessments; or
◻ The submission by the district of a student portfolio through the Department’s portfolio appeals process.
◻ HOWEVER...
NJSLA (Formerly PARCC)
❏ NJ Superior Court recent decision regarding graduation requirements:❏ Judges said requirement for HS students to take
PARCC Algebra 1 & 10th-grade ELA is not authorized under state law.
❏ Panel said existing state law requires students only take one exam in 11th grade for graduation
❏ We will keep you posted...
Scheduling Process
◻ 2019-20 Course Selection Bulletin
◻ Parent / Student selection (February 8th -15th)
◻ Parents/students complete course reviews and list electives in priority order in Genesis. Electronic Sign off.
◻ Teacher Recommendations and Parent/Student Requests
◻ 8th to 9th grade counseling program
Language ArtsCoordinating Supervisor - Dana Ahmuty
◻ English 1
◻ Honors English 1
◻ Electives● Creative Writing● Public Speaking ● Journalism ● Literature & Film ● Superheroes & Modern
Mythology
MathematicsCoordinating Supervisor - Pamela Freund
◻ Algebra 1
◻ Geometry
◻ Geometry Honors
● Electives
○ Robotics
○ Computer Science and Programming with Python
○ Introduction to Computer Programming
○ AP Computer Science Principles (Prerequisite for AP Computer Science Principles - Successful completion of Algebra 1)
ScienceCoordinating Supervisor - Rachel Villanova
◻ Biology◻ Biology Enriched◻ Honors Biology
Social StudiesCoordinating Supervisor - Juan Cruz
◻ World History
◻ World History Honors
Elective
◻ AP Human Geography
World LanguagesCoordinating Supervisor - Vicky Santana
● French , Italian, Spanish
○ Level 1
○ Level 2
○ Level 2 Honors
Health & Physical Education
Coordinating Supervisor - Juan Cruz
◻ Health - 1 Marking Period
◻ Physical Education - 3 Marking Periods
Business & Applied TechnologyCoordinating Supervisors - Pamela Freund & Rachel Villanova
◻ Pathways to Business and Careers
◻ Personal Finance
(online or in-school)
◻ Child Development and Parenting
◻ Introduction to Food Preparation and Nutrition
◻ Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle
BusinessFamily & Consumer Sciences
Applied Technology, cont.Coordinating Supervisor - Rachel Villanova
◻ Automotive Fundamentals
◻ Engineering CAD 1
◻ Intro to Design Tech
◻ Theatrical Stagecraft
◻ Television Production
◻ Imagineering
◻ Woods Technology◻ Home Technology
Systems, Maintenance and Repair
Industrial Arts
ArtCoordinating Supervisor - Vicky Santana
◻ Ceramics 1 & 2
◻ Digital Photography
◻ Drawing 1 & 2
◻ Graphic Design
◻ Multi – Art
MusicCoordinating Supervisor - Pamela Freund
◻ Concert Band
◻ Freshman Honors Concert Band (by audition)
◻ Choir
◻ Freshman Honors Choir (by audition)
BEST OF LUCK to the
CLASS OF
2023