TRANSITIONING TO HIGH SCHOOL:

Your Path to Success

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The LHS Student Services

Lyndhurst High SchoolStudent Services

Maureen Colombo, Counselor

Ronee Power, Counselor

Thomas Rowland, Counselor

Jamie Stevens, Supervisor of Student Services

Drop-in Center:

Maryann Mule, Student Assistance Counselor

Jill Tozduman, Licensed Social Worker

LHS Graduation Requirements

4 years of English4 years of Gym: 3 MP Health/1 MP Driver’s Ed3 years of Math; we recommend 4 years of math3 years of Social Studies3 years of Science 2 years of World Language1 year of Fine, Visual or Performing Arts1 year of 21st Century life, Careers, Technical Education½ year of Personal Finance/Business/Economics ½ year of Public Speaking 130 Credits

* Each college may have their own requirements

TestingI. PARCC (Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers)

English Language Arts: Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 11 (end of course assessment)

Mathematics: Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 11 (end of course assessment)

II. New Jersey Biology Competency Test

III. PSAT- Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test- Grade 10 and 11

IV. SAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test - Grade 11 and Grade 12

V. AP (Advanced Placement) – Grade 11 and Grade 12

ATTENDANCE

Four marking period class: Denial of credit: 18 absencesTruancy “Cuts” to class: marked absent and Saturday

Detention

4 class tardies= 1 absence

Three marking period class: Denial of credit: 14 absences Truancy “Cuts” to class: marked absent and Saturday

Detention

4 class tardies= 1 absence

ATTENDANCE

Two marking period class: Denial of credit: 9 absences Truancy “Cuts” to class: marked absent and Saturday

Detention

4 class tardies= 1 absence

One marking period class:Denial of credit: 4 absencesTruancy “Cuts” to class: marked absent and Saturday

Detention

4 class tardies= 1 absence

Honor Roll Criteria

Distinguished Honors: 4.0 GPA or better

High Honors: 3.7-3.99

Honors: 3.3-3.69

To be on honor roll students must achieve the grade point average with no grade lower than a “C.”

Final Exam Exemption

To earn exemption from the final exam, a student will have achieved an average of 93 or higher in the class by the close of the fourth marking period.

This average would be based on the four marking periods and id-term exam using the following formula: (MP1 + MP2 + MP3 + MP4) x 2 + MT/9 

This formula insures that the marking periods are given twice the weight of a single exam grade.

No half-year course exemptions remain!

LHS SPORTS

FALL: Football, Volleyball (Girls), Soccer (Boys/Girls), Cross Country (Boys/Girls) and Cheerleading

Winter: Basketball (Boys/Girls), Wrestling, Bowling (Boys/Girls), Swimming (Boys/Girls) and Cheerleading

Spring: Baseball, Softball, Track (Boys/Girls), Volleyball (Boys)

Go BEARS! GET INVOLVED!

Clubs/Activities

Art Club: Ms. Dischler- meets at lunch

Book Club: Ms. Burns & Mrs. Colombo- meets at lunch

Computer Club: Mrs. Brown/ Mrs. Weckstein- meet at Lunch

Dungeons & Dragons: Mr. Belmont- meets after school

Fencing Club: Mrs. Weckstein

Future Business Leaders of America: Mr. Fuschetto/Mrs. Jankowsi- meets in the am, and is nationally recognized!

Gay, Straight Alliance Club: Ms. Mule-meets at lunch

More Activities:

Improv Club-: Mrs. DiMaggio

International Culture Club: Ms. Veiga- meets at lunch

Lighthouse: School Newspaper – Journalism class with Ms. Pastor

Marching Band and Flag Squad: Dellosa & DiMaggio

Mock Trial: Mrs. DiMaggio

National Honor Society: (junior year)

Student Government: (voting in Spring)

Yearbook: Class with Mrs. Auteri

Activities Cont..

School Musicals and Play: fall & winter

Tech Club: Mr. Newman

World Language Honor Society: Mr. Marte

Joint Programs at LHS

CAPRI Hair & Beauty: Junior & Senior year

Lincoln Technical Institute: Junior & Senior year

South Bergen Jointure Medical Program: Junior & Senior year

* Participation in programs, as long as students are on track!

Leadership Programs

Sophomore year: Hugh O‘Brian Youth Leadership

(HOBY)

Junior year: Girls State & Boys State St. Peter’s Summer Scholars

Senior year: Peer Leaders

NAVIANCE

An On-line Resource for Students and Parents for Post High School Planning

Career and College Exploration

College Search Tool

Scholarships

Resume writing

11 Most common High School Freshman Mistakes

1. Believing your freshman year doesn’t really count and you can just improve your grades later.

2. Sacrificing your grades for your social life.

3. Skipping school.

4. Missing homework and failing to make-up missed assignments.

5. Assuming you’re not doing well, because the teacher doesn’t like you.

11 Most common High School Freshman Mistakes

6. Not signing up for extracurricular activities.

7. Not asking for help or questions in class.

8. Taking classes just because your friends are in them.

9. Not being organized and procrastinating.

10. Not being yourself!

11. Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher and ask for extra help!

Top 8 Successful Study Habits

1. Try not to do too much studying at one time.

2. Plan specific times for studying.

3. Try to study at the same time each day.

4. Set specific goals for yourself.

5. Work on assignments you find most difficult first.

6. Review your notes before class.

7. Don’t take calls or text while studying.

8. JUST DO IT!

Final words

Don’t stress!

Get involved!

Avoid Drama!

Ask for help! We are here for you!

Have Fun & Enjoy your freshman year!!