Guidance

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Administrative approval and Effective Schools Solution recommendation and acceptance.

This course provides students with a bio-psycho-social framework within which to explore the factors that effect the development of positive self-regard, healthy relationships, physical and emotional self-care, problem solving skills, and emotional/behavioral self-regulation. Students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation for their own unique qualities and abilities, while identifying both age appropriate developmental tasks and challenges that are specific to their own life histories. Students will identify the healthy and unhealthy coping skills that they typically employ and will learn a variety of positive coping skills to promote resilience and well-being.

Course ID 1203 (BCT AM)

Course ID 1204 (BCT PM)

Course ID 1202 (BCT ENGLISH)

Course ID 1201 (BCT PE)

Course ID 1205 (BCT MATH)

Course ID 1206 (BCT US HISTORY 1)

Weight: 0

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Application and acceptance by BCT

In the tenth grade a student may enroll at the Bergen County Technical Schools. In this program a student attends Mahwah High School for one-half of the day and spends the remaining half at the Satellite School. The primary objective of this program is to train the student for entry into the field of his/her choice with a saleable skill. Specific shop programs are complete in three years. The shops at the Satellite include automotive body repair, automotive mechanics, commercial baking, commercial foods, cosmetology, graphic communications, masonry, retail merchandising, and small animal care.

Course ID 1225 (Year)

Course ID 1226 (Fall Semester)

Course ID 1227 (Spring Semester)

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Semester or Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions:

Students may earn credit toward graduation outside regular class time. They will be evaluated by the participating agency and given a non-numerical grade (pass/fall) based on the achievement of agreed upon objectives. Twenty-seven and a half (27.5) hours of community service equal one credit. A number of community service possibilities are available to students, including office and library clerical work, teacher assistance, and other service options. A maximum of 10 credits Community Service may apply towards graduation.

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions:

This is a shared time program where students can take classes at MHS and then report to Eastwick in the afternoon. Students have an option to take classes in seven different healthcare fields. Students should make an appointment with their counselor to discuss this option.

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions:

It is the purpose of this advisory program to help freshmen students successfully make that transition to Mahwah High School through a program which will address student concerns, encourage academic performance, promote involvement in school activities, and develop positive relationships among their freshman class peers, their student advisors, the faculty, the student body, and the school community as a whole. This program is designed to provide a forum in which freshmen can also become familiar with the opportunities available at Mahwah High School in order to become active, responsible and productive members of the larger school community, as well as to embed strategies and skills that will have a positive impact outside of the immediate school environment.

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Administrative approval and Effective Schools Solution recommendation and acceptance.

Learning Advanced Strategies is a non-credited class in which a certified teacher assists students in organizational and study skills, as well as any other identified area. This class supports the student in the regular education program. Students are expected to bring their class work to Support and utilize their time responsibly. Elective credits are not awarded for this course.

Weight: 0

Course Length: Semester

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions:

Dual enrollment: 3 college credits available from Saint Elizabeth University (grades 11, 12)

Twenty-first century students need skills beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic to face daily challenges. Habits of mind are now necessary to handle the everyday stresses of school, family and life. The course Mindfulness, Resilience, and Wellness gives students insight into how their mind and body are connected, as well as tools to manage this relationship. Classes will introduce, practice, and discuss different exercises to explore this relationship. Students will experience each approach to find the tools that work best for their personal challenges. Scientific studies, academic articles, and guest speakers will accompany these exercises, to deepen the understanding of the connection between health and academic achievement. The goal is for students to acquire a tailored set of skills to handle stress, manage time, and improve focus for greater success in school and life.

Weight: 0

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Application Process

Junior and senior class students have the opportunity to become peer leaders and instruct the freshman on the course objectives for the Freshman Advisory. The process for selection to become a peer leader for this course includes an application and a recommendation from a current faculty member. The Freshman Advisory course will also serve to advance the following objectives for eleventh and twelfth grade students peer leaders for freshmen students, including

• • fostering a positive, personal relationship with freshmen students

  • demonstrating leadership skills in conducting advisory sessions

  • demonstrating positive role-model characteristics

  • informing freshmen students about high school academics, athletics and co-curricular programs

  • assisting in the social adjustment of freshmen students to the high school environment

  • effectively presenting lessons designed to achieve the advisory goals