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PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Sixty teaching staff including guidance counselors, one school nurse, one librarian, and a child study team consisting of a school psychologist, social worker and learning disabilities specialist are available.
VISITORS WELCOME
Visits by representatives of colleges, business & technical schools, armed forces and prospective employers are most welcome. Please notify the Guidance Office two weeks in advance.
CLASS RANK
Rank in class is computed at the end of the sophomore and
junior years. Final class rank for seniors is computed at the
end of the third quarter of the senior year.
*Rank Formula: #credits x grades = quality point total quality
print total -- # of credits = GPA
QUALITY POINT VALUES
Regular/CP Honors AP
Class Class Class
A = 4 A = 5 A = 5.5
B = 3 B = 4 B = 4.5
C = 2 C = 3 C = 3.5
D = 1 D = 2 D = 2.5
F = 0 F = 0 F = 0
* Weighted GPA is for purpose of determining class rank only.
The unweighted GPA reported on transcripts is based on a 4.0 scale.
GRADING SYSTEM
Letter grades are based upon the following numerical equivalents:
A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 75-84
D = 70-74 F = 0-69 70 is passing
NC = Non Credit Course WD = Withdrew
STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2007 WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
Atlantic Cape Community College
Camden County College
Castleton State College
Catholic University
Centenary College
Central Connecticut State University
Connecticut College
Cumberland County College
Dana College
Delaware Valley College
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Eastern University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Frostburg State University
Gloucester County College
Hussian School of Art
Immaculata University
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales University
Kean University
LaSalle University
Lehigh University
Lincoln Technical School
Loyola College of Maryland
Monmouth University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York Film Academy
New York University-Steinhardt
Penn State University
Point Park University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rowan University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Saint Francis University
Salem Community College
Taylor University
Temple University
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
The University of Delaware
The University of the Arts
United States Marine Corp
Virginia Tech
Warren Wilson College
York College
Youngstown State University
PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
ARTHUR P. SCHALICK HIGH SCHOOL
718 CENTERTON ROAD
PITTSGROVE, NJ 08318
TEL:856-358-2054 FAX:856-358-7063
www.pittsgrove.org
CEEB#310-221
Mr. Michael Clarke, Principal
Mrs. Nancy Schumacher, Vice Principal
GUIDANCE STAFF
Joelle Thomas - Guidance Supervisor/
Counselor-Academy
thomasj@pittsgrove.k12.nj.us
Corinn Cole -Counselor A-J
colec@pittsgrove.k12.nj.us
Terri Probasco-Counselor K-Z
probascot@pittsgrove.k12.nj.us
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Pittsgrove Township is a rural agricultural community with a rapidly increasing professional population that covers approximately 46.85 square miles in Salem County with 1962 students in grades PreK-12 and a township population of 8,893 (as per 2000 census).
SCHOOL PROFILE
Arthur P. Schalick High School offers comprehensive programs for grades 9 through 12. Courses are selected on an individual basis incorporating preparation for post high school study or for employment. Students may also complete their high school education in a shared-time vocational program at Salem County Vocational School and A.P. Schalick High School. Athletic teams and extra-curricular programs are offered to all students.
STUDENT POPULATION
SEPTEMBER 2007
Ninth Grade
147
Tenth Grade
188
Eleventh Grade
173
Twelfth Grade
178
Total
688
POST SECONDARY PURSUITS
CLASS OF 2007 %
Four Year College
32
Two Year College
*13% are NJ STARS
53
Trade/Tech School
4
Employment
10
Armed Forces
1
Total
100
DISTRIBUTION OF COLLEGE TEST SCORES
Test Mean Scores
SAT Verbal 452
SAT Math 453
SAT Writing 443
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Schalick High School hosts three Academies: Dance, Drama and Visual Arts. The Academy of Dance has an audition requirement, which has prospective students prepare a two-minute solo in ballet, jazz, or modern dance. Students attending the Drama Academy are required to prepare a contemporary monologue, cold reading from a provided script, and an improvisation. Admission to the Academy of Visual Arts requires students to present a portfolio of existing artwork and participate in two AP courses.
ART
A program of art courses covering art history, basic art principles and media experiences is offered. Students are encouraged to participate in community art projects, and the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival as well as other student art competitions. A Visual Arts and a Theater Arts Academy started in 2001-2002. Currently, two AP Studio Art courses are available; 2D Design and Drawing.
ENGLISH
The English Department offers four years of required English at regular, college preparatory and honors levels. AP English Literature and Composition, and AP English Language and Composition are offered to 11th and 12th grade students. English electives include Introduction to 20th Century Film, Writer’s Composition, SAT Prep, Newspaper, Media I, II, and III.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Students have the opportunity to study French, German, or Spanish for four years. Each course offers grammar, literature, and conversation as an integral part of the language and culture. World Culture and Conversation is offered for two years for non-college bound students.
MATHEMATICS
The Math Department offers a traditional sequence of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra III, Calculus, and Probability and Statistics. Honors level classes are offered in Geometry, Algebra II, and Algebra III. An Integrated sequence is also offered covering content similar to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Algebra III. Additionally there are electives in the computer sciences and AP courses in Statistics, Calculus, and Computer Science.
MUSIC
The Music curriculum is centered around the performing medium offering four years of band or chorus. Student musicians provide the school and community with entertaining programs through concert presentations, marching and concert bands, and chorus.
SCIENCE
The Science Department offers regular, college preparatory, and honors level instruction in Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry and college preparatory and honors level instruction in Physics. Students may elect additional course from Applied Environmental Science, Aeronautics, Anatomy and Physiology, Rocket Science, Meteorology, or AP Biology. All science courses involve laboratory experiences.
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies Department offers required courses in World History and United States History I & II at regular, college preparatory and honors levels. The honors level US I and US II courses are AP US I and AP US II. Students may elect courses in American Government, Psychology CP and AP, Contemporary Issues, and Street Law.
SENIOR OPTION
This is an individualized program of study which may include college course work, community service, and/or independent study.
SCHALICK HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AP COURSES:
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
AP CALCULUS AB
AP BIOLOGY
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
AP STATISTICS
ART STUDIO DRAWING
ART 2D DESIGN
INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball (boys & girls teams)
Cheerleading
Cross Country (boys & girls teams)
Field Hockey
Football
Golf (co-ed)
Soccer (boys & girls teams)
Softball
Swimming (co-ed)
Tennis (boys & girls teams)
Track (boys & girls teams)
Wrestling
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