2009-10

Pittsgrove Township Schools
Arthur P. Schalick High School

718 Centerton Road
Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

TEL:856-358-3094 FAX:856-358-7063

www.pittsgrove.org

CEEB#310-221

Mrs. Donna J. Meyers, Principal

Ms. Deborah L. Morton, Assistant Principal

Guidance Staff

Angela Williams – Director of Guidance

awilliams@pittsgrove.net

Maggie Brown–Counselor

Gb - M  magbrown@pittsgrove.net

Corinn Cole -Counselor

A - Ga 
ccole@pittsgrove.net

Terri Probasco-Counselor

N - Z
 tprobasco@pittsgrove.net

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 first semester  of the senior year.

*Rank Formula: #credits x grades = quality point total quality

print total -- # of credits = GPA

Quality Point Values

* 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 2009 were accepted to the following colleges and universities:

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 1845 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 2009

Ninth Grade - 190

Tenth Grade - 159

Eleventh Grade -145

Twelfth Grade -186

Total - 680

Post Secondary Pursuits

CLASS OF 2009 %

Four Year College – 36%

Two Year College – 41%


Trade/Tech School- 5%

Employment- 14%

Armed Forces- 4%

Total- 100

Distribution of College Test Scores

Test - Mean Scores

SAT Critical Reading - 492

SAT Math - 498

SAT Writing - 474

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, AP Studio Art course is available; 2D Design and Drawing.

English

The English Department offers four years of required English at 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, 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, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Probability and Statistics. Honors level classes are offered in Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. An Applied Algebra & Geometry sequence is also offered covering content similar to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. 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 college preparatory, and honors level instruction in Earth Science, Physical Science,  Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students may elect additional courses from Applied Environmental Science, Aeronautics, Anatomy and Physiology, Space Science, Meteorology, or AP Biology. All science courses involve laboratory experiences.

Social Studies

The Social Studies Department offers college preparatory and honors level courses in World History and United States History I & II. Students may elect courses in AP US II, Psychology CP and AP, Contemporary Issues, and Street Law.

Option 2

This is an individualized program of study which may include college course work, community service, and/or other options.

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

AP Studio Art

Art 2D Drawing & Design

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball

Basketball (boys & girls teams)

Cheerleading

Cross Country (boys & girls teams)

Field Hockey

Football

Golf (co-ed)

Indoor Track (boys & girls teams)

Soccer (boys & girls teams)

Softball

Swimming (co-ed)

Tennis (boys & girls teams)

Track (boys & girls teams)

Wrestling