COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES -- CLASS OF 2016

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Misericordia University Monmouth University Moravian College Mt. St. Mary’s University Nazareth College New Jersey City University New Jersey Institute Technology Ocean County College Quinnipiac University Ramapo College Rider University Rowan University Rutgers University St. Peter’s University St. Joseph’s College Stevens Institute Technology Stockton State College Temple University The New School University of the Arts University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Maine University of Maryland University of South Carolina University of Tampa University of Vermont US Coast Guard Academy US Naval Academy Virginia Tech Wayne State University Webster University Wesley College West Virginia University William Paterson University

2016-2017 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE SUPERINTENDENT David M. Healy PRINCIPAL James Ricotta, Jr. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Dana Chibbaro John Oberti Mark Sullivan DISTRICT SUPERVISOR OF STUDENT SERVICES John H. Green GUIDANCE COORDINATOR Richard F. Stratton COUNSELORS Ellen R. Dering Linda Rutter Jaclyn Starr Nicole Tammaro Laurino Vacca Guidance Phone: 732-505-5745 Guidance Fax: 732-797-1658 CEEB School Code: 311-460 Website: www.trschools.com/hssouth

TOMS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH 55 Hyers Street Toms River, New Jersey 08753 732-505-5745 Fax: 732-797-1658 COMMUNITY and LOCATION Toms River Township is located in Ocean County, New Jersey and serves as the county seat. It is a suburban community with a population of approximately 90,000 and is included in the New Jersey Registry of Historic Places. Toms River is located within a 65 mile radius of New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. Our close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provides many benefits from the influx of summer visitors to the resort towns along the seacoast. Since there is little industry in Toms River, the town has attracted a large number of residents from managerial and professional positions dedicated to high educational standards. The Toms River Regional School District is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public school system that is currently the largest suburban school district in the state of New Jersey. The school district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 intermediate schools, and 3 high schools. Toms River High School South, established in 1891, is the oldest of the three regional high schools. It is a comprehensive, 4-year public high school with programs available in college preparatory, career and technology, and vocational education. The student population includes residents of Toms River, and the neighboring communities of Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River. The student enrollment of approximately 1,400 is evenly distributed among grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The staff consists of 4 administrators, 7 supervisors, 1 guidance coordinator, five guidance counselors, 115 teachers, 2 nurses, 1 librarian, 1 attendance officer, and sufficient secretarial personnel for each department. Toms River High School South is located one block from the center of town and is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway. Get off at Exit 82, follow Route 37 East to the first traffic light and turn right on Main Street (Route 166). Go approximately six blocks to Legion Court and turn left. Proceed one block to stop sign and turn left on Hyers Street. You will see High School South a block away on the right side at the top of a small hill.

ACCREDITATION

GRADE KEY

The Toms River School System is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) as a High Performing District. Toms River High School South is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors and complies with the NACAC "Statement of Principles of Good Practice."

A+ = 97-100 A = 90-96 B+ = 87-89 B = 80-86

C+ = 77-79 C = 70-76 D = 65-69 F = 0-64

M = Medical E = Exempt P = Passing F = Failing

W = Withdrawal/Passing WF = Withdrawal/Failing

RANK IN CLASS CURRICULUM Graduation requirements, Class of 2017 Language Arts Literacy ........................ 20 Credits

World Language ............................... 5 Credits

Health & Physical Education ................. 20 Credits

Visual & Performing Art .................. 5 Credits

Social Studies (2 courses in U.S. History) .... 15 Credits

Career Education .............................. 5 Credits

Mathematics .......................................... 15 Credits

Financial & Economic Literacy ..... 2.5 Credits

Science .................................................. 15 Credits

Computed after 4, 6, 7, 7.5 and 8 semesters. It is determined on the basis of all subjects except P.E. and Independent Study for all students on a weighted scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). One point is added to each passing category for Honors and AP classes; and .5 for + grade.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS All course descriptions are explained in the Course Selection Guide found on the High School South website at www.trschools.com/hssouth

Achievement of State-prescribed competency levels in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Minimum of 120 credits (all full-year courses carry 5 credits, half-year courses carry 2.5 credits).

PUBLICATIONS Cedar Chest-Year Book Chieftain-monthly newspaper Shard-anthology

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SPORTS

Advanced Placement courses are available in Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Physics, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government & Politics, and US History.

FALL

Work-Study programs available in Cooperative Education (CE). Community Action Program (CAP): Students provide voluntary service to community organizations through released time from school. Authentic Science Research (ASR) is a three-year Honors elective course that affords students the ability to engage in original research. This course will present each essential component of the research paper.

SAT AVERAGES - CLASS OF 2016 Critical Reading .............. 497 Math ................................. 518 Writing ............................ 509

PLANS FOR THE CLASS OF 2016 Four-year colleges ............................ 34% Two-year colleges ............................. 44% Other Post-secondary ........................... 5% Employment (including Military) ..... 15% Undecided ............................................. 2%

Cheerleading Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Field Hockey Football Gymnastics Soccer (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Girls) Volleyball (Girls) Weight Training

WINTER Basketball (Boys & Girls) Bowling (Boys & Girls) Cheerleading Ice Hockey Swimming (Boys & Girls) Track (Boys & Girls) Weightlifting Wrestling

SPRING Baseball Golf (Boys & Girls) Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) Softball Tennis (Boys) Track (Boys & Girls) Volleyball (Boys) Weight Training

French Club German Club Habitat for Humanity History Club Indian Hostesses Indian Givers Interact Jazz Ensemble Junior Red Cross Key Club Math Team National Honor Society Peer Leadership

Physics Club Recycling Club Sailing Club Science League Spanish Club Stage Band Student Council Symphonic Band Students Against Drunk Driving TEAM Theatre Guild Travel Club

ACTIVITIES Academic Team Advanced Choir Art Club Athletes Helping Other Athletes Bible Club Cheerleading Chess Team Dance Club Distributive Education Clubs Drill Team Environmental Science Clubs Forensics Team FBLA