Steeped in tradition, Woodbury Junior-Senior High School has a long history of academic, athletic, and creative excellence. For over one hundred years, students from the community have entered this building as wide-eyed children and have left, a short while later, as competent, responsible adults. Over the years, our small school has consistently produced big results. We were selected as the first national Junior-Senior AVID Demonstration school in the country in 2011. College Board bestowed the Gaston Caperton Inspiration Award on Woodbury in 2012. We were named in U.S. News Best High Schools in 2013 and also found ourselves on the Washington Post’s list of most Academically Challenging High Schools in 2015. Our athletic teams have won numerous conference, regional, and state championships. An entire wall in our building is adorned with the pictures and accomplishments of student-athletes who have gone on to semi-professional and professional sports. Strong connections between the home and school are a large part of the foundation for this success. Dedicated staff who are committed to academically challenging each student, while concurrently developing their character and moral compass, complete that structural framework. Whether in the classroom, on the playing field, or out in the community, the students of Woodbury excel in their endeavors and meet life’s challenges with courage, confidence, and pride. We take great pride in our school, what it has to offer, and its accomplishments. Woodbury Junior-Senior High School is truly a special place; we hope you get a chance to visit our school and see the allure for yourself.

Basic Information We serve 6th to 12th grade students.

Our enrollment is 710.

Faculty: 79

2016 graduating class: 104

Woodbury Junior-Senior High School

A Leader in Personalizing Education—Points of Pride

We are an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) National Demonstration School that focuses on closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness.

We provide formal college visitations every year to 8th and 10th grade students, plus many additional college trips are scheduled by AVID classes throughout the year.

Our school’s success can be credited to strong strategic planning with our staff and community.

An integrated academic program is provided to all students that emphasizes differentiation.

We offer Learner-Active, Technology infused classrooms and Competency-based Learning classes to match students with their individual learning styles for greater academic success.

Our district leads the way with the NJDOE Option II program. Students use non-traditional experiences to count toward graduation requirements. In addition, this program tracks our students’ service-learning hours. They must complete 72 hours to graduate.

We are proud to offer our seniors the option of attending Rowan College at Gloucester County during the school day. Students may earn as many as 12 credits toward college, with no out-of-pocket costs to them.

School Administration: Dr. Jason Vivadelli, Principal Dr. Gary Scavette, Assistant Principal Ellen Grimes, Assistant Principal Donna Cohen, Curriculum Supervisor

Counseling Department: Edward Murphy, Dir. of Pupil Personnel Services Joseph Jarrett, Counselor MaryKate Walsh, Counselor Lisa Dougherty, Secretary (856) 853-0123 ext. 386

Small School, Big Opportunities

CEED: 311-635

2016-2017 Profile

Advanced Placement Comparisons

Program of Study ENGLISH AP English Lang. & Comp.

AP English Lit. & Comp.

English 12

English 11 English 10 HN

English 10

English 100

English 9 HN English 9

Creative Writing

Public Speaking

MATHEMATICS AP Calculus BC AP Calculus AB

AP Statistics

Integrated Algebra III HN

Math Analysis HN

Pre-Calculus HN Integrated Algebra III

Geometry HN

Geometry

Algebra I HN Algebra I

Pre-College Mathematics

Probability & Statistics

SCIENCE AP Physics I AP Chemistry

AP Biology

Chemistry HN

Chemistry Biology HN

Biology

Environmental Science

SOCIAL STUDIES AP World History AP US History II

AP US History I

AP Psychology

US History II US History I

World History

Popular Culture

The Holocaust

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS AP Music Theory

AP Studio Art

Creative Arts I & II

Digital Art and Design I & II

Fine Arts I & II Introduction to Art

Guitar

Band

Choir

World Language AP Chinese AP Spanish

Chinese IV HN

Chinese III HN

Spanish IV HN

Spanish III HN Juntos HN

Juntos

Chinese II

Chinese I Spanish II

Spanish I

Conversational Spanish

21st Century Life & Careers Accounting

Advanced Architectural Design Architectural Design Basics

Business/Personal Law

Coding

Entrepreneurship Education Marketing and Advertising

Microsoft Applications I

Microsoft Applications II

Video Game Design

Video Production/Communication Web Design and Publishing

Co-Curricular Activities

Offerings include 17 varsity sports teams that play in the Colonial Conference, the second oldest conference in New Jersey. Clubs and activities include a school newspaper, literary magazine, theater groups and others ranging from language and ethnic groups to clubs for science and math. There are several school service organizations, an ecology club, as well as clubs geared toward improving school life. An Academic Bowl contest is also held each year. Students’ activities and athletics are an important part of the overall high school experience.

Graduation Requirements

130 credits are required for graduation, which include the following courses:

One half year of Economics/Financial Lit.

One year of Visual/Performing Arts

One year of World Language

One year of 21th Century/Careers & Technology

Three years of Math

Three years of Social Studies

Three years of Science

Four years of Physical Education/Health

Five years of English

72 Hours of Service Learning

Additional electives are scheduled for each student to meet the requirements of 130 credits.

Testing

The District administers local, state, and national tests throughout a student’s school years. All students in grades 9-11 take the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT/National Merit) in October. SAT testing is administered three times per year at the school. Twenty-Nine percent of the “Class of 2016” passed one or more AP test.

Grading

A numerical system is used for grading with 65 as the minimum passing grade. Grades are reported quarterly. Final examinations are required in all academic subjects. A = 100 – 90 B = 89 – 80 C = 79 – 70 D = 69 – 65 F = below 65

Ranking

Rank is cumulative and based on the final grade earned in each class. All Honors and Advanced Placement are weighted at factor of 1.1 which is computed and reflected in the weighted GPA reported on the official transcript. All students who project enrollment of two complete years at WHS are included in the rank (grades from previous high schools are included in the calculation for all transfer students). Option II courses are not factored in the GPA in accordance with local Board of Education Policy.

Post-Secondary Plans – Class of 2016

105 Graduates

4-Year College –25% 2-Year College/Trade –49%

Specialized Training –5% Military – 1% Other – 19%