Union High School Guidance Department

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In keeping with its obligations under N.J.A.C. 6:8-4.6, the Board directs the Superintendent to promulgate administrative regulations and procedures, which shall meet the requirements of statute and regulations regarding pupil promotion and high school graduation in the following areas:

Language Arts Literacy/English	4 years	40 credits
Math	3 years	30 credits including Algebra I content (effective with the 2008-2009 9th grade), geometry content (effective with the 2010-2011 9th grade class), and a third year of math that builds upon Algebra I and geometry and prepares students for college and 21st century careers (effective with the 2012-2013 9th grade class).
Science	3 years	30 credits including laboratory biology (effective with the 2008-09 9th grade class), chemistry, environmental science or physics (effective with the 2010-2011 9th grade class) and an additional lab/inquiry-based science (effective with the 2012-2013 9th grade class)
Social Studies	3 years	30 credits including histories and integrated Civics, economics, geography, and global content
World Language	1 year	10 credits
Economics	½ year	5 credits in financial, economic, business, and Entrepreneurial literacy (effective with the 2010- 2011 9th grade class)
Visual & Performing & Career/Technical Arts	2 years	20 credits (1 year specifically in Visual & Performing Arts and 1 year specifically in Career/Technical Arts)
Technology Literacy Electives from CCCS Areas	3 years	30 credits
Health & Physical Education	4 years	40 credits
HSPA		passing grade on test

Along with these changes in graduation requirements, NJ Department of Education will be implementing end of course assessments. In the spring of 2010, all NJ students will be required to take an end of course assessment in Algebra 1 and another in biology. These assessments will be given to all students enrolled in algebra and in biology. Beginning with the 9th grade class (2008-09) students must also pass Algebra 1 and Biology end of year assessments to graduate.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION: 260 CREDITS

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Fall/Winter sports – need 62.5 credits from previous year
·        Spring sports – need 31.2 “estimated” credits from previous two marking periods
·        Any failures – go to summer school
·        NCAA eligibility requirements must be met for athletic eligibility in college (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net)

COIN CAREER LIBRARY
The Board of Education is subscribing to the web site, www.coin3.com. This web site allows the student to conduct a detailed search for colleges and explore careers that match his/her talents and interests. This site has a wealth of information concerning testing, study skills and much more.

Students may wish to explore this site on their own or make an appointment with their counselor.

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COLLEGE
For admission, most four-year colleges require a MINIMUM OF SIXTEEN ACADEMIC UNITS. These include courses in English, social studies, science, mathematics (Algebra I and II and Geometry) and two consecutive years of a world language. Requirements will vary with choice of major and college.

Students, parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss post secondary plans with their counselor.

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
The counselors meet with the seniors early in the fall to outline the procedures for submitting their applications.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Decide college (s) or post secondary institution(s) to which you want to apply.

2. Write, call or contact the Admissions Office (s) on-line for your applications. You may also request information on your major and financial aid. *Note the admissions requirements and deadline date.

3. Complete all testing requirements. Students must contact College Board to get their SAT scores sent to their colleges.

4. Fill out application (s) and obtain letter(s) of recommendation, if applicable.

5. Make an appointment to process your application with your counselor. You must have the following materials at the time of your appointment:

Completed application
Check covering the application fee (payable to the college or postsecondary institution)
Two business-size envelopes addressed to the college admissions office. Do not put a return address on those envelopes
Five first class stamps per application. Students taking Advanced Placement or Seton Hall Project Acceleration courses need seven stamps
Completed student activity profile
Letter(s) of recommendation

6. If you choose to submit your applications on-line, you must inform your counselor of your college plans. Your counselor must send your transcript and counselor recommendation to each college/ postsecondary school. Bring three envelopes and three stamps for each application.

7. You must submit your application or transcript request at least three school weeks before the application deadline.

8. OBSERVE APPLICATION DEADLINES!

Be sure to let your counselor know about any action taken on your application, accepted, rejected, waiting list. Let all institutions that accepted you know if you will be attending or if you will be rejecting their offer of admission.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarship opportunities are available through the School Counseling Office and listed in the monthly Scholarship Bulletin or in the Daily Bulletin. Both the Scholarship Bulletin and the Daily Bulletin can be accessed from this web site.

Each senior receives a copy of the monthly Scholarship Bulletin in homeroom. The student should make an appointment to see his/her counselor to obtain the necessary application (s).

Students should read the Daily Bulletin posted on the bulletin board opposite the Counseling Office or in their homeroom to check for scholarships and other opportunities such as summer programs.

Local scholarship and PTA scholarship applications are available in the spring. Students are notified through the Daily Bulletin.

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Workshop- College: Plan Early. Be Prepared. April 8, 2010 Click HERE for details Quick Links
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Union High School's school counseling staff consists of eleven counselors and three secretaries. Student assignments are alphabetical and counselors work with the student throughout his/her high school career.
Mr. Barbera	Mrs. DeGeorge	Mrs. DeCorte
Ms. Baldwin	Mr. DeLuca	Mrs. Przybylowski
Mrs. Bridges	Mrs. Douglas-Wright	Mrs. Wilezol
Mrs. Davis	Mrs. Hudson
Vice Principal: Diane C. Buttel
Secretaries : Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Frain, Mrs. Muller