Our Mission: "To promote self-worth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in partnership with our community."

21st CENTURY SKILLS DEFINED

HIRABLE SKILLS

Job Outlook 2008, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Top 10 Qualities/Skills Employers Want

• Communication skills• Strong work ethic• Teamwork skills (works well with others)• Initiative & Self-direction• Interpersonal skills (relates well to

others)• Problem-solving skills• Leadership• Flexibility/adaptability• Creativity & Innovation• Technical skills 

Graduation and Beyond

• All students must receive a quality education that enables them to successfully pursue post secondary education. (college, trade schools, military, etc.)

• Average salary without a H.S. diploma = $18,793

• Average salary with a H.S. diploma = $27,915

• Average salary with a B.A. degree = $51,206

Source: US Census Bureau

The High School Journey Begins

What will it take to be successful in High School?

High School is a New Beginning

• Attendance is essential. Be on time.• Be prepared• Get involved

– Athletics, NJROTC– Clubs, Student Government

• Communicate– Establish relationships with teachers and other adults

• Follow the rules– Read through the student handbook as a family

HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

High School success is dependent upon many factors

THE THREE R’s

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

RELATIONSHIPS

R x R x R = Student Success

Essential Core Principles

1. all students will take a rigorous course of studies.

2. its instructional methods and curriculum must be designed to meet the learning needs of all students.

3. all students must develop skills and subject area competencies necessary for college readiness and success in life.

4. student learning is enhanced by curriculum that is content-based and interdisciplinary, incorporating both historical and contemporary contexts.

5. students develop critical thinking skills and maximize their learning through the study of open-ended questions and analyses of multiple interpretations.

District 126 is a learning community that believes:

Essential Core Principles

6. it is responsible for fostering a culture that empowers a collaborative staff, purposefully focused on student achievement and the use of data to inform decisions and practice.

7. in utilizing relevant, contemporary debate to foster civic consciousness and prepare students for responsible citizenship.

8. all students are enriched through collaboration and cooperation in order to gain insights and understandings about our global community.

District 126 is a learning community that believes:

Common Core Curriculum

• Three Tier Framework– Regular – Advanced – Honors Pathways– Common Core Curriculum for all Learners– Community of Learners – Staff and Students– Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

• Alignment to College Readiness Standards– Horizontal – Content Reinforcement Across Grade Levels– Vertical – Sequence Across Grade Levels– Diagonal – Non-Restrictive– Access to All Regardless of Entry Placement– Increased Rigor and Relevance

College Readiness

Skills (CRS) Scoreband

9th 10th 11th

Regular Advanced Honors Regular Advanced Honors Regular Advanced Honors

33-36 Secondary

25%

Secondary

25%

Primary

60%

28-32 Secondary

25%

Secondary

25%

Primary

50%

Secondary

25%

Primary 50%

Review

40%

24-27 Secondary

25%

Primary

50%

Secondary

25%

Primary

50%

Review 25%

Primary

50%

Review

25%

20-23 Secondary

20%

Primary

50%

Review

25%

Primary

50%

Review

25%

Review

25%

16-19 Primary

50%

Review

25%

Review

25%

1-15 Review

30%**

ACT-CRS SKILLS ALIGNMENTEnglish, Reading, and Science

**Students will be concurrently enrolled in Interactive Language Skills to assist in further skills acquisition.

Placing Your Student& Course Selection

Four Considerations

– EXPLORE Test scores

– Eighth grade teacher recommendations

– Your student’s post-high school plans

– Parent discussions

1 ENG - Oral & Written Com ENG - World Lit & Comp ENG - American Lit & Comp ENG - Electives or AP Lit & Comp

2 SS - Social Studies SS - World History SS - US History SS - Government / CORE ELECTIVE

3 SC - Biology SC - Chemistry SC - Physics CORE ELECTIVE(S)

4 MATH MATH MATH ELECTIVE

5 Lunch/Advisory Lunch/Advisory Lunch/Advisory Lunch/Advisory

6 PE / Computer Tech PE / Health PE / PE PE / PE

7 ELECTIVE* Driver Ed / ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

8 ELECTIVE* or STUDY HALL ELECTIVE or STUDY HALL ELECTIVE or STUDY HALL ELECTIVE or STUDY HALL*May substitute required Math Academy and/or Interactive Language Skills

Graduation Requirements

4.00 English (Oral & Written Composition, World Literature & Composition, American Literature & Composition, One Year Electives)3.50 Social Science (Social Studies, World History, US History, Government .5)3.00 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)3.00 Math (including Geometry)3.00 PE0.50 Computer Tech 0.50 Health0.25 Driver Education1.50 Senior Year Core Electives (English, Social Science, Science, Math, or Foreign Language 3 or 4)4.50

23.75

Comments

Increased credit requirements ensures students remain on task senior year in preparation for college or other post-secondary options.Anticipate less failures as students who already met credits will have to pass courses to meet increased graduation requirements.

Core Electives or General Electives (Foreign Language, Business, FACS, Industrial Tech, Tech Campus, PE, NJROTC, VPA, Math Academy, Interactive Reading Skills, Summer Hive)

New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East Schedule Traditional Four-Year Schedule – starting 2011-2012

9th grade 10th grade

11th grade

12th grade*

Algebra Geometry Algebra II / Trigonometry Pre-Calc. / Calculus Probability / Statistics

Biology Physical Science/ Environmental Science

Physics Chemistry

Integrated World Studies English / World History

American Studies American Lit / U.S. History

Political Studies English / Govt. / Economics

English / Human Studies Govt. / History / Economics

Spanish I Spanish II Elective / College Credit Elective / College Credit PE Health / Driver Educ. PE PE Power Skills/Public Speaking Entrepreneurial / Career

Exploration Elective / College Credit Elective / College Credit

*Concurrent college class enrollment will be available at the 11th and 12th grade level based on student eligibility. Carnegie Units Required Curriculum Area Units Required English – 1, 2, 3, 4 4.00 Mathematics – 1, 2, 3, 4 4.00 Science – 1, 2, 3, 4 4.00 Social Science – 1, 2, 3, 4 4.00 Physical Education 3.00 Health 0.50 Driver Education 0.25 Spanish – 1, 2 2.00 Power Skills 1.00 Entrepreneurial/Career Expl. 0.50 Electives 4.00 Total Required Credits 27.25

Possible Elective Options at New Tech High School or an Institution of Higher Learning: Introduction to Digital Media Publications: Yearbook, Newspaper Advanced Digital Media Forensic Debate Film and Society Solid Works Introduction to Theatre Pro-Engineer Beginning Conversational Spanish CAD/CAM School Colors Maroon and White School Mascot Bee

Interventions

• Response to Intervention (RtI)• Summer Hive• Math Academy & Interactive Language• Academic Labs in Lieu of Study Hall• Tutoring – SES, Talent Search, NHS• Work Keys and Learning Express• 9th Period• Improved Athlete Study Tables• ACT Test Prep• Relationships Framework• Student Assistance Program (SAP)• Advisory & CLASS Programs• Guidance & Special Services

Credit Recovery

Failure is not an option. But……….

• Before School• After School• Summer School• Correspondence Class (if appropriate)

 These options, should you need them, are at the student/parent expense.

Parents as Partners

Support and Encourage on the Home Front•Daily Attendance•Homework & Assignments•Encourage Extracurricular Activities•Converse about School•Make Connections•Monitor Student Progress – Utilize Family Access•Join your School’s Parent Network Association

Athletics• Students must be academically eligible – passing

four or more ½ credit courses

• Students must have a permission form signed by parent(s)/guardian

• Students must pay the $100 athletic fee

• Students must have a current physical exam signed by a physician

• Watch upcoming Beeline newsletter for summer camp opportunities and pre-school fall startup practices.

Prior to Starting School

• Proof of Residency• ALL Freshmen need a physical – students

will not be admitted to school without their physical

• Current updated immunization records• Birth certificate if not already on file with

junior high• Paid fees – to be paid at schedule pick-up• Free-reduced lunch paperwork, if applicable• PE uniforms• Calculator

Timelines/Deadlines• Deadline to apply to New Tech High

– January 29, 2010

• Course requests to be collected– February 23, 24 & 25, 2010

• Confirmation Sheets– Mailed in April, 2010

• Deadline for Course Selection Changes– May of 2010

• Summer School registration– Begins May, 2010

• Schedule Pick-Up – Begins the week of August 16, 2010

• Freshmen Orientation Day– August 24, 2010

Communication

Where to get more student informationwww.zbths.orgwww.ntzb.org• General• Academics• Athletics• Students• Faculty• IMC• Tech• Community

Brian Curtin, PrincipalZion-Benton Twp. High Schoolwww.zbths.org

Anne Buck, PrincipalNew Tech High @ Zion-Benton Eastwww.ntzb.org