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PATRIOT NEWSLETTER Winter 2017 1

Freehold Township High School Freehold Regional High School District

“A Continuing Tradition of Excellence in Academics and Activities”

281 Elton Adelphia Rd. , Freehold , NJ 07728 732 .431 .8460

Teacher of the Year

Freehold Township High School is proud to announce our 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year, Frank Gualtieri. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from East Stroudsburg University and has been a teacher of Health and Physical Education at Freehold Township High School since 1992. His tireless work ethic and passion for education are second to none. Mr. Gualtieri always possesses excellent time-management skills to balance his every day obligations and is constantly researching innovative ways to educate his students. He has accomplished so much during the course of his career. Mr. Gualtieri:

developed and installed our disc-golf course, as well as our beach volleyball courts, bocce courts, and horseshoe pits.

raised funds through several donations and he physically installed all of these projects during the summer months to enhance the physical education program for each upcoming school year.

created the First Aid Club, so our students have an opportunity to become CPR certified.

organizes and runs a disc golf tournament after school that is open to both students and staff.

purchases prizes and shirts for his physical education students for various elective activities throughout the year.

brought foot golf to FTHS as an elective this year with the assistance of his colleagues.

raises money annually for Coins for Kids, where all of the money is donated to buy stuffed animals for the pediatric unit at Centra-State Hospital.

The staff and students alike recognize Mr. Gualtieri’s dedication to FTHS and we are fortunate to have him on our staff.

Congratulations, Mr. Gualtieri!

Administrative Team Principal

Mrs. Elizabeth Higley

Assistant Principals Dr. David Bleakley

12th Grade 9th Grade A-F

Mr. Shawn Currie

10th Grade 9th Grade G-N

Mrs. Susan Field

11th Grade 9th Grade O-Z

SECA

Mr. Adam Brusotti Supervisor of

Extracurricular Activities


Preparation for Test Taking:

Get a Good Nights Rest

Eat Breakfast

Wake up early enough

NHS Inductions

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

At 6:00 pm

Important Testing Dates

PARCC REGULAR TESTING: Starts March 27, 2017

The Class of 2020 can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency by taking all PARCC assessments associated with the high-school level cours-es for which they are eligible; Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ELA 9, ELA 10, ELA 11.

Student use of a cell phone or ANY electronic mobile device during a PARCC test session is strictly prohibited. NO student is to be in POSSES-SION of a cellphone or any electronic mobile device. Possession of any such device during a PARCC session AND/OR use of that device to photo-graph and/or transmit an image of PARCC test content, will result in the Principal or designee confiscating the device and enforcing appropriate

NJBCT: Biology Competency Test

May 31, 2017—June 1, 2017

Make-up Testing: June 7, 2017- June 8, 2017

All students, regardless of grade level, who are currently enrolled in any first level Biology course, will take the test (Lab Biology, Academic Lab Biology, Agri-biology and Honors Lab Biolo-gy).

The performance assessment is scenario-based and includes science related issues, experi-mental write-ups, data charts and graph analysis.

Students can Start Course Selection 2017-2018

Students may begin selecting their classes via the Parent Portal between January 6th and 16th. Stu-dents will meet with their counselors between Janu-ary 17th & 27th. Directions to access the Parent Portal are on the Guidance website. There will be a review for students prior to January 6th.

Final Examination Dates: June 16, 2017- June 21,

2017

Make-up Final Exams: June 22, 2017


School Date Time

Manalapan High School March 1 6:30 P.M.

Freehold Township High School March 2 7:00 P.M.

Marlboro High School March 7 7:00 P.M.

Colts Neck High School March 8 7:00 P.M.

Freehold High School March 9 6:30 P.M.

Howell High School March 15 6:30 P.M.

Make-Up Session @ Manalapan HS September 21, 2017 6:30 P.M.

2017 “TEEN DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM” The FRHSD Teen Driver Safety Program has been established to promote responsible driving. This is an important program for both students and parents alike. Parent and student attendance is Mandatory to apply for parking on campus for the senior year. The student program will held dur ing the school day. The program for parents/guardians will be held at Freehold Township High School on Thursday March 2, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Parents must sign an attendance sheet at the end of the program to verify attendance. We look forward to seeing you there. You may attend the program at another school if another date better fits your schedule. The dates are listed below:

OCTAGON CLUB VOLUNTEERS

Advisor: Ms. M. LaPlaga

With the help of FTHS students and teachers, FTHS donated 2372 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Ms. O”Neill’s first period class do-nated the most items to the Food Bank. They received a breakfast on December 23.

For school related work students should be using their school email accounts. The primary purpose is to com-municate with school staff regarding assign-ments and school activi-ties and to collaborate with fellow students. Stu-dents must observe the guidelines outlined in the Network User Agreement. Students are responsible for messages sent from their accounts. Students should Not share their account in-formation or passwords. Students can log in to their email by going to http://outlook.com/frhsd.com.

The PATRIOT

PRESS IS ON-LINE

STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNTS

Early Dismissal:

February 9

School Closed:

January 16


International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)

Students are invited to enroll in our Pilot International Baccalaureate Di-ploma Program. The IB Diploma Program is an interdisciplinary, college preparatory and international-ly recognized course of study for students in 11th and 12th grade. Students would also follow a recom-mended pre-IB course of study in 9th and 10th grade to ensure their preparedness for the program. Freehold Township High School is one of only 14 high schools in New Jersey that offers this highly re-spected program.

IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. Students with these traits thrive in the dynamic, interdisci-plinary, and student-centered IB environment. The Diploma Program prepares students for college and life and work in an increasingly global society as they:

develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically; acquire breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, studying courses from six subject groups; develop the skills and a positive attitude towards learning that will prepare them for higher education; study a foreign language and increase understanding of cultures, including their own; make connections across traditional academic disciplines and explore the nature of knowledge through

the program’s unique Theory of Knowledge course; undertake in-depth research into an area of interest through the lens of one or more academic disci-

plines in the extended essay; enhance their personal and interpersonal development through creativity, action and service (CAS). Students who are interested should contact the IB Coordinator Mrs. Mary Hough at [email protected] to learn more about the program and how to enroll in this course of study.

PURCHASE YOUR 2017 YEARBOOK

It’s that time of the year again where yearbooks are in the making; photos are being taken, memories made. Some-thing this good won’t last long, so buy your 2016-2017 yearbook now and pay the lowest price of the season. The price of a yearbook is $105. This price offer ends February 24th and will continue to increase as the year goes on. To purchase a copy of this year’s book please visit Jostens.com, search for our school, and select 2017 year-book. There will be options for you to choose from.

Don’t forget, senior baby pictures are due no later than January 6th. We ask that the photo be high quality, vertical in orientation, and sent via email to [email protected]

Attention parents of the SENIOR class: Furthering the creation of a yearbook full of memories, you’ll also be able to make a yearbook containing some personal touches of your own. There are “Yearbook Ads” offered this year, and we are offering four different sizing options for each ad purchased, and the choice of color or black and white print. The process of creating an ad is convenient while allowing you to capture a memory for your student that will last well beyond their high school years. We hope that you choose to show your support through the purchasing of an ad, however time is limited and all ads must be submitted by February 10th, 2017.

The ad choices are as follows:

Color: Full Page, ½ Page, ¼ Page, 1/8 Page

Black and White: Full Page, ½ Page, ¼ Page, 1/8 page.

A yearbook is a great opportunity to look back on the memories you’ve made while in high school; they don’t call it ‘the best four years of your life’ for nothing! Visit www.jostens.com and purchase a 2016-2017 yearbook today and keep these memories forever!


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PEER TUTORING

The National Honor Society and the Counseling and Guidance Services Department are continuing the peer tutoring program at Freehold Township High School. Tutoring is offered in the Media Center Monday-Thursday, from 3:10-4:00 p.m., by appointment only. Please see your guidance counselor to arrange an ap-pointment with a peer tutor.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS/PARENT LINK The Parent Link is used to notify parents of important messages or upcoming events via the telephone system. The system works from telephone numbers in the student’s database, not what is marked on the emergency cards. In order to maintain accurate records, if your telephone number has changed since your child registered at the high school, please contact the guidance office at 732.431.8460 ext. 3033 to update.

PARENT PORTAL AND MARKING PERIOD GRADES All student interims, grades, and attendance can be accessed through the Parental Portal. Please be aware that teachers have a five day window to input grades once the marking period closes. Please be sure to have your Parent Log in information, a confidential code that can only be used by the parent. Homework assignments can be accessed without a parent code. Just go the FTHS website and select “Faculty Lists and Websites.”

EIGHTH GRADE ORIENTATION-January 5, 2017

The faculty and administration of Freehold Township High School invite all eighth grade students and their parent/guardians to our annual High School Orientation Program on Thursday, January 5 2017. The program will start at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium and conclude at 9:00 p.m. In addition, an informational session will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the Media Center for the parents and guardians of Special Education students. The snow date for both events is January 12, 2017. We ask your cooperation in car-pooling due to the large number of people who are anticipated to attend. A limited amount of additional parking is available at the Errickson Elementary School, located east of the high school on Elton-Adelphia Road.

We hope you can join us and learn more about the school’s goals, academic offerings, extra-curricular activities, student personnel services, building facilities and accomplishments. Tours of the building will provide you with the opportunity to learn about specific course offerings and speak with department representatives and students.

STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK Please review the Student–Parent Handbook with your child, that can be found on-line. The contents of the handbook are in addition to our broad, discretionary authority to maintain safety, order and discipline inside the school zone. These rules support, but do not limit our authority.

PUBLICITY

If you feel your child qualifies for an achievement noted in the newsletter but their name does not appear, it could be that you have not granted clearance for your child to be posted on the website. If you want to check your child’s status, call 732.431.8460 Extension 3007, or you can submit to the main office a Photo, Website & Information Publicity Release Form. “I Grant” must be checked on #3 to allow your child’s name to be posted on the website. This form can be found on our website under Athletics.

SPOOKTACULAR

2nd Place – Freehold Township (two winning windows)

“ Frankenstein” - painted by Jon Bain and Marilena Monafis

“Nosferatu” - painted by Victoria Spinoso and Angelina Ortiz


All medications administered by the school nurse require a physician’s order and parental consent form to be submitted to the health office. These must be resubmitted each school year. Students are not permitted to carry any medications on them with the exceptions of an asthma inhaler, epinephrine by auto injector along with a dose of antihistamine and insulin. Specific medication forms for life threatening conditions must be submitted to the health office. We also ask that your child not spray perfumes in hallways or classrooms as many people are sensitive to sprays and it can trigger asthma and allergic reactions.

Physicians notes are required to excuse a student from Physical Education class. The student should bring the medical note the Health Office when they arrive at school. Notes should include a diagnosis and length of time that the student is restricted from activity. If your child is in health class, it is still important for the Health Office to have documentation of your child’s injury.

Your child will be excluded from school for a temperature of 100.0 or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, and other signs of contagious illness. Your child may note return to school until he/she is fever free for 24 hours without the use of any fever reducing medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and has not vomited or has not had an episode of diarrhea in 24 hours. Students who are not feeling well must report to the health office so parents or guardians can be contacted. Students are not to contact their parents via cell phone to be picked up because of illness.

***************************************** ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PAPERWORK EACH SEASON

PAPERWORK DEADLINE: SPRING ATHLETES – FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Please review the date of last physical on the summary screen on the Parent Portal or check with the Nurse’s Office.

The following forms must be completed online in the Genesis Parent Portal. These forms can be accessed in the “Forms” tab: Activity/Athletic Eligibility Form (Must be completed each season for students participating in multiple sports) Health History Update Questionnaire (Must be completed each season for students participating in multiple sports) – Please

explain all “yes” answers thoroughly. Athletic Emergency Card Information (Must be completed once each academic year) Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet (Must be completed once each academic year) The Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes Information Sheet (Must be completed once each academic year) NJSIAA Steroid Testing Policy (Must be completed once each academic year)

If a VALID physical is on file in the health office, you do not need to submit any additional forms. Please review the date of your last physical on the Student Summary screen in the Parent Portal to determine if it is valid.

If a valid physical is NOT on file in the health office:

The Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Packet is required. (ALL 4 PAGES)

History Form Athlete with Special Needs Supplemental Form Physical Evaluation Form Clearance Form

The packet can be found here and should be printed: http://state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/athleticphysicalsform.pdf

Attention Parents/Guardians Please make sure the physician writes the actual date of the physical exam and it is the same date on the History Form, Physical Evaluation Form and the Clearance Form. The Physical Evaluation Form and the clearance Form must be signed by the physician and must be complete, including height, weight, vision, pulse, and blood pressure. All abnormal findings must be explained. Your physician must complete and sign off on the Cardiac Assessment Professional Development Module. The History Form must be signed by the parent and student. *Please explain all “yes” answers; include dates, length of symptoms and treatment.

Attention Students It is your responsibility to check with the health office to determine if your physical is valid. If you wear glasses or contacts, please remember to bring them with you to your physical examination.

REMINDER: The Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41/7) mandates that sports physicals may only be completed by a licensed physician, advanced practical nurse or physician’s assistant who has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment professional development module. It is recommended that you verify that your medical provider has completed this module before conducting a student’s sports physical.

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FORMS ON THE PARENT PORTAL – PLEASE REQUEST PAPER COPIES OF ALL FORMS FROM THE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR OF EXTRACURRIULAR ACTIVITIES (SECA).

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HEALTH OFFICE NEWS


ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT WITHDRAWAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Mastering course proficiencies requires regular attendance in school. The purpose of the attendance policy is to improve student attendance and thus enhance student learning and achievement. Early warning of excessive absences and cuts from class will help to alert parents and students and thus encourage improved attendance and avoid withdrawal of credit for the

course. The chart below provides the schedule of parent notification, interventions and consequences of excessive absences.

Students who exceed the maximum number of absences or cuts for a course MAY NOT receive credit for the course and receive a grade of “W” for the marking periods and a failing grade, E, for the course. All absences are counted towards credit withdrawal, including those documented with notes. Absentee notes must be submitted by parents within 48 hours of the student’s return to school. If an appeal is requested the Faculty Attendance Review Committee will meet with the student and parent/guardian to review the case and determine whether credit should be reinstated. Reinstatement of credit will only be granted for extenuating circumstances such as a documented chronic illness.

Action Taken at Specified # of Absences Full Year Course Three Quarter

Course Half Year Course

Quarter Year Course

Parent Letter 1 6 4 3 2

Parent Letter 2 10 8 6 4

Letter and Conference with Assistant Principal 12 10 7 4

Notice of ineligibility for course credit 19 15 10 6

Reporting An Absence: Please call the Attendance Office in the morning if your child is going to be absent 732.431.8460, press #1 for attendance. The Auto Dialer is a computer generated call that will call the house of any student who is marked absent from home-room that day. The call will go out between the hours of 11 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Please disregard the message if you have already called the school to report your child’s absence.

Absence Notes: Students must submit a note from a parent or doctor to the Attendance Office upon their return to school. Valid notes will be considered when a student is in jeopardy of credit withdrawal. Dr. notes must be submitted within 48 hrs. of the student’s absence.

Early Dismissal Procedures: If you are signing your student out of school for a doctor’s appointment, etc.,

Please give your child a note stating the time/date of the pickup from school. The note must be brought to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the school day. If the parent/guardian is not picking the student up, the name of the person picking the student

up must be on the emergency card as well as on the note. The student will be given a pass to leave class and will be ready at the time of departure in the

Attendance Office. Parents must pickup and sign out the student in the Attendance Office and present their identifi-

cation. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, as we do not want to disturb class instruction by call-ing students out of class. Students cannot be called out from lunch or Physical Education class. This procedure allows the school day to run smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

In order to receive credit for a full day, a student must be in school for 4 instructional hours.

If a student is arriving late, he/she must sign in by: 10:02 am

If a student is leaving early, he/she must stay until: 1:23 pm

DROP OFFS & Calling into Classrooms:

Main Entrance doors are locked at the beginning of each day. For the safety and security of the school, we are asking that you limit drop off items, such as lunches, books, etc. Please remind your child to take all school belongings with them prior to coming to school. We cannot interrupt the learning environment to call students to the main office for pick ups. Thank you for your assistance.


STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

This November, the Student Ambassador Committee continued its initia-tive to foster achievement with students who are taking the Modern Math Resource class. Mr. Smith selects former students from his Math classes who successfully fulfilled requirements to become a Student Ambassador. The Student Ambassadors will meet periodically with current junior stu-

dents in the Modern Math Resource class through a mentoring relationship. The Student Ambas-sadors have already met with their mentor groups to work on open-ended questions, to provide test-taking strategies, and to motivate them for success. The Student Ambassadors and Mr. Smith are collaborating on lessons.

Congratulations to all of the students!

HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

Congratulations to the students who achieved Principal’s & Patriot Honor Roll distinction. A list of recipients is posted in the Honor Roll Show Case in the

front hall of our school and on our website.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

Recognized as Commended Students by the NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARHSIP CORPORATION

Charles Famulare, Kaela Goldberg, Yee Chan Kim,

Bryan Kondrup, Maya Kurzman

Don’t miss Patriot Players 2017 Spring Musical

General Admission $10

Students/Seniors $5 March 9—11

Based on the hit film, and featuring the music of Dolly Parton


SENIOR WEEK IS JUNE 5, 2017

Seniors! This is your time. Take advantage of your opportunity to go to the Prom or Senior Trip for free! Patriot Cards are available now!

Check dates & deadlines for each event

Monday: Yearbook Party After School: A catered lunch will be provided.

Tuesday: Senior Trip to Black Bear Lake: You must sign up & check the Bulletin Board in Grand Central for your bus number. If your name is not listed on a bus roster, and you paid for the trip, you must tell Ms. Mason or Ms. Hay before the trip.

Wednesday: Senior BBQ will be during your scheduled lunch peri-od.

Thursday: Teacher Take-Over Day: YOU MUST SIGN UP TO PAR-TICIPATE

Friday: Senior Prom. Early Dismissal is for seniors only

Seniors must have required paper work handed in to Ms. Mason or Ms. Hay by the DEADLINE! Check the bulletin board in Grand Central for updates.

2017 GRADUATION

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

SUPPORT THE FTHS PTO

[email protected]

The PTO provides many valuable services to the Patriot community. In order for it to continue its work volunteers are needed to serve on

the executive board and some committees. Please consider volunteering even if you only have an hour or so a month to contribute. Every effort, no matter how small, helps the PTO achieve its goal of providing support for the students, parents and faculty of FTHS. Remember without the PTO there would be no Senior Banquet, Refreshments and Assistance at Conferences & 8th Grade Orientation, PTO Scholarships, Teacher Appreciation Week Program and Teacher Grants.

We all need to do our part in supporting the efforts of this great group. Please take time from your busy schedule to invest in your child’s education by attending the PTO meet-ings held at 7:00 P.M. the second Tuesday of each month in the school’s Media Center. The PTO Executive board would like to wish you all a Happy and Healthy Holiday and New Year.

Mr. FTHS February 15 @ 6:30 PM

Cheer on your favorite senior male student as they compete for the Mr. FTHS 2017 title


Highlights for the Animal and Botanical Science Academy and the Freehold FFA

Our Chapter Officers for the 2016-2017 school year are: President Allison Finn, Vice President Amanda Chudkowski, Secretary Madison Stein, Treasurer Karen Reyes, Reporters Nicole Har-alampoudis and Alyssa Granito, Sentinels Renee Hoerning .

Summer Highlights: In August officers met for the Freehold Chapter Officer Training, at the shores of Long Beach Island. The officers not only learned how to be an effective leader, but worked together as a strong and successful team. The theme of the training was Mountaineering and Creating the Best Team Everest.

Members of the chapter volunteered at the Monmouth County Fair. Alongside three other FFA Chapters and NJ Agricultural Society and Farmers Against Hunger, members raised agricultural awareness to all interested fair-goers and raised funds for the chapters by selling produce donated by members from our Monmouth County Board of Agriculture. At the fair the students also met members from the Monmouth County Division of Eco-nomic Development and the brand new Grown in Monmouth marketing program. The Junior class will be de-signing their service project to support this new local agriculture initiative.

Fall Career Development Events: The Fall CDEs hosted by the State FFA at Rutgers University are designed to allow student members to compete in events testing specific technical skills that align with careers in agricul-ture, food systems and natural resources.

The Land Judging team consists of Arielle Yu, Renee Hoerning, Daniel Marino and Gabrella Vilanova. The Turf Management team includes Alyssa Granito, Lauren Nee, Brianna Shelton and Madison Stein.

The Milk and Dairy foods team represents FTHS with Allison Finn, Oliva Ribas, Svetlana Pauley and Valenti-na Privitera.

Good Luck to all of the teams and congratulations to all the teams and all of their hard work!

On December 10, 2016 several students from the Freehold Regional High School District and specif-ically from Freehold Township High School auditioned for the CJMEA Region II Band and Percussion Ensemble. Students come from all over central Jersey (6 Counties) to compete for the honor of be-ing in one of these prestigious ensembles. Four FTHS students won auditions.

Matthew Gallego, 12, Trumpet, Wind Ensemble – 6th highest scorer in the region! Christopher Garrick, 12, Horn, Symphonic Band Amabel Kim, 11, Violin, Orchestra Dominick Scalia, 12, Clarinet, Wind Ensemble – 9th highest scorer in the region! Competition at the Region Band level is ABOVE that of All Shore. These students have earned the right to audition for All-State Band and Orchestra and will be doing so in January. These students have done honor to themselves and to Freehold Township High School and deserve all the rights and privileges that accompany this honor.

Performances:

Orchestra Performance January 8, 2017 – 3 pm, Montgomery HS

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: January 15, 2017, 3 pm, Montgomery HS.

FTHS BAND NOTES


This Technology Workshop for parents only will provide hands on practice with programs available to you and to the students. A light meal will be served. Parents will learn about:

*Gensis *Naviance *College Applications

*24/7 Technology used by your students

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US, by February 17, 2017

College/Post-Secondary Planning Night 2017

Thursday, March 9, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.

Colts Neck High School

Open to all current juniors and sophomores and their parents/guardians

The FRHSD Guidance Departments will sponsor a presentation of the College/Post-Secondary Planning Process for all 10th and 11th grade students and their parents/guardians on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School. Repre-sentatives from local colleges will discuss college planning and admissions. A panel of current seniors will discuss their college search experiences and offer their advice.

JOIN US for the Hands on PARENT TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP II

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Media Center—A light Meal will be Served

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

“Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be”

Thursday February 23. 20167@ 6:30 p.m.

Marlboro High School

Open to all 9th & 10th grade students and their parents/guardians

The FRHSD will sponsor a presentation featuring Peter Van Buskirk, Au-thor, Lecturer and Former Dean of Admissions at Franklin and Marshall College. This engaging and motivational keynote program for high school students and parents delivers a five-point plan for achieving educational goals. Special emphasis is placed on self-awareness, finding a good col-lege fit and the consequences of decision-making throughout high school.


For the 3rd year in a row the field hockey team made it to the Shore Conference Tourna-ment semi-finals and WON the Central Jersey Group IV Championship! They ended their season with a record of 17-5-1. The team finished ranked #4 in the Shore Conference, #6 in Group IV and #20 in the state. “All A-North” Honors were bestowed upon Renata Baute,

Julia Eriksen, Madison Hoskins and Kali Williams. The team also earned the “Sportsmanship Award” by the Shore Referee’s Association.

FIELD HOCKEY 3-PEATS

The girls soccer team won the “A-North” Division Championship and advanced to the championship game of both the Shore Conference Tournament and Central Jersey Group IV Sectional Playoffs. The girls finished the season 17-3-4 and ranked #3 in the Shore Conference and #8 in the state. Jasmine Colbert was named A-North Player of the Year and 7 other girls were named to either 1st Team or 2nd Team All-A North.

The boys team also had another successful season. The boys advanced to the Shore Conference Tournament semi-finals and finished the season 12-7-1 and ranked #3 in the Shore Con-ference. Jon Finocchiaro also earned “Goal of the Year” accolades for game winner against Point Pleasant Boro that was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays.

SOCCER CONTINUES TO PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD

FOOTBALL MAKES HISTORY!

The football team won their first six games, setting a school record for con-secutive wins to start a season and matched the school record for wins in a season with seven. The team was ranked as high as #6 in the Shore Confer-ence and earned the #4 seed in the Central Jersey Group V Playoffs, hosting only the second playoff game in school history. Congratulations to the team

on its history-making season. Keep getting better boys!

Important Dates for Spring Sports

January 10, 2017: There will be a meeting for any student interested in playing a Spring Sport held in the auditorium, beginning at 7:50 AM. Any student that cannot attend should see Mr. Brusotti for the information that is missed.

February 17, 2017: This is the deadline for physicals and sports’ paperwork to be handed in. EVERY athlete – new or returning – must submit forms via the Parent Portal. Physicals must be handed in to the Nurse’s Office. To find the forms and paperwork, click on www.frhsd.com; click on Freehold Township; click on Activities; click on Physical Infor-mation.

March 3, 2017: Tryouts begin for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis, golf and track.

Monday, March 13: Meet the Coaches Night. All Spring athletes and their parents MUST attend this meeting in the Auditorium. The meeting will start at 6:30PM.

April 1, 2016: Opening Day for all Sports! Use www.shoreconferencenj.org for schedule information (Click on Freehold Township High School)!

Eligibility for Spring Athletes

To be eligible for athletic competition during the second semester, all student athletes must have successfully completed 15 credits during the first semester. If an athlete is failing more than one course of their first two marking periods, they will not be able to participate.

Contact Mr. Brusotti with any questions – [email protected]—-or 732.431.8460 Ext. 3011


Yale Invitational 2016

Outround Qualifiers: Tierney Egan, Sage O'Toole, Asher Vaysblat, Aaron Wahl

Quarterfinalists: Aly Knight on , Kevin Marien, Raiyan Hossain

4th Place Oral Interpretation: Aly Knighton

FTHS FORENSICS

Students Bake for the Needy

FCCLA members and students in the food’s classes at Freehold

Township High School were busy baking cookies and quick breads

during the month of December. While learning the basics of baking,

students made cookies and quick breads to donate to a local organi-

zation, Feed All God’s Children, an open door lunch program headed

by Jim Benedict. The non-profit organization is open during lunchtime Mondays through

Thursdays feeding hundreds of clients. Approximately two dozen platters were donated

in the hopes of bringing cheer to many people this holiday season.


The FTHS book club meets approximately every six weeks to discuss all genres of literature in an engaging environment. The last novel discussed in October was the classic The Color Purple, by Alice

Walker. All are welcome to attend. Please see Mrs. Lanza in C110 with any questions

LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY NEWS

LIT ALIVE—-JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB

“Becca’s Closet” is Open for Business!

beccasclosetfths.weebly.com

Freehold Township High School is proud to house a chapter of “Becca’s Closet”. Becca’s Closet is a national, non-profit charitable organization that provides prom attire, free of charge, to girls who otherwise could not afford to attend their prom. The FTHS closet currently holds approximately 200 gowns and dresses in assort-ed sizes, styles and colors. All garments are new or gently used and have been donated by stores and/or the community. Any one in need of a prom dress just has

to contact us through our website, beccasclosetfths.weebly.com., and make an appointment which is strictly confidential and private with our advisor. Anyone, from any area, is able to access Becca’s Closet, where only a school photo ID is required.

Very devoted and caring FTHS students are actively involved in maintaining the Closet. Whether contacting resources for donations of dresses or dry cleaning, fund raising to purchase new garment racks, or looking for new ways to publicize and promote Becca’s Closet, our main goal is to put a smile on a girl’s face when she walks out with her prom dress.

HRC meets every Friday, 7:30 a.m. in H 102

GSA meets every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. in H 102

Tuesday & Friday mornings at Freehold Township High School have been extremely

thought provoking and engaging at the Human Relations Commission. This organization is a stu-

dent run club which discusses non-political issues on the individual, school, and global lev-

els. Everyone has a say without debating right vs. wrong.

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STUDENT VOICES

Our students continue to excel in various writing competitions. FTHS continues to see win-ners in the Asbury Park Press's "Student Voices" monthly essay contests. In October, for the topic "What was your favorite summer memory?", Global Studies freshmen Asha Prabhat and Chris Galiano won first and second place, respectively, and senior Ariana Bhatia won Honorable Mention. We are proud to announce that, in June, FTHS won first place in the entire Ocean and Monmouth county region for having the most winners of all schools that submitted entries. All essays can be read on the Patriot Press website, run by Mr. DiGiuseppe and his great team of student editors and contributors.


RESPECT Theme for 2016-2017

CREATE YOUR OWN STORY

The “New Student” breakfast was held by the guidance department on September 19,

2016

RESPECT Week: Week of October 5, 2016

Students signed pledges

LFD created a positive video for the entire student body: “Three Little Words”

The Tolerance Ship was updated by the art students

Peer Leaders visited all freshmen homerooms to discuss how to have an easy transition into high school.

Anti-Violence Week: Week October 17, 2016

There were several assemblies for all of our students

All period 7/8/9 classes had a lesson on Anti-Violence

October, November, December: Peer Leaders met with 9th & 10th grade classes

SPIRIT WEEK: Week of October 17-Students wore college shirts; had twin day, dress up day, Homecoming Dance, and school color day.

LUNCH COOKIES: Students are rewarded during lunch periods; once a month

Student Ambassadors were given a breakfast on November 3 to celebrate their successes

“No Name Calling Week” January 16, 2017

PRIDE WEEK: March 2017: Students will have the opportunity to participate in different activities.

FTHS has been recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as a

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CLUBS AT FTHS

There is so Much to Do

Art Club Girl Up NHS Student

Band Glamour Girls Octagon Club Spanish Honor

Choir GSA Patriot Press Special strides

Compassionate Companions

HRC Patriot Warrior Club

Step Team

Consumer Bowl JSA Peer Mentors Students Helping

Dance Team Kids for Kids Red Cross Club Team Challenge

DECA Lead for Relay for Life TSA

Drama & Set Latin Club SADD Yearbook

FCCLA LIMBS Science League

FFA Literary

Forensics LIT Alive

Free the Children

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