GLEN RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLPROFILE 2010-2011
GLENRIDGEHIGH SCHOOL
200 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, New Jersey07028
Phone (973) 429-8303 Fax (973) 429-3531
C.E.E.B. CODE 310435
John M. Mucciolo, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dirk Phillips
Interim Principal
Jonathan Heitmann
Assistant Principal
Timothy Liddy
Director of Student Activities
Lindsey Deptula
High School GuidanceCounselor
Jill Landgraber
High School Guidance Counselor
Stephen J. Ward
High School Guidance Counselor
Vivian Petrosino
Middle School Guidance Counselor
COMMUNITY
GlenRidge, a suburban community of 8,000, is by design a residential “turn of the century town.” Although only fifteen miles from New York City, GlenRidge is a quaint, peaceful township of 1.5 square miles, with many of its one-family dwellings listed on the national and state registers of historic places. A high percentage of GlenRidge parents are college graduates who hold positions as business leaders and executives, doctors, lawyers and other managerial professionals. GlenRidge is rich in community involvement and leadership.
SCHOOL
The school system is viewed as the center of an active community. Close interaction between the school and the home is a characteristic of the GlenRidgeSchool District. Students understand and value their educational experience as an opportunity to prepare for the most competitive colleges and universities. In the most recent ranking by New Jersey Monthly Magazine(2010), GlenRidgeHigh School was named the 4th best public high school in New Jersey.
ACCREDITATION
GlenRidgeHigh School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education.
STUDENTS
The student profile is similar to that of a private school. The high achieving, motivated students follow a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. GlenRidge students score well above state and national averages on all standardized tests. GlenRidge students actively participate in a host of activities, with a majority involved in clubs, organizations and interscholastic sports. The Marching Band and Color Guard are organizations which allow students the opportunity to perform in numerous competitions and band festivals. Students have the opportunity to participate in twenty-three varsity athletic sports. The Student Council and class officers are the governing leaders who assist the administration in developing and producing a social calendar for our student body. Students produce a yearbook, a monthly newspaper and a literary magazine. Many are involved in theatrical productions, math and science leagues and various art exhibitions.
ADVANCED SCHOOLING (Class of 2010)
Four Year College 95%
Two Year College 3%
Total Pursuing Higher Education 98%
HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Fifty-seven(57) percent of our students are taking Honors and Advanced Placementcourses. In the spring of 2010, one hundred one(101) students took a total of two hundred five(205) Advanced Placement exams; ninety two (92) percent of the grades were "3" or higher.
FACULTY
There are seventy (80) members of the professional staff including teachers, counselors, a media specialist and special educators. Four full time counselors and a student assistance counselor comprise the guidance staff. Staff degrees consist of the following:
Doctorate / One (1)Masters / Fifty Six (56)
Bachelors / Twenty Three (23)
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Beginning with the Class of 1998, GlenRidgeHigh School no longer calculates numerical rank. The academic environment at GlenRidgeHigh School is very challenging. The majority of our students meet the challenge and earn high grades.
COLLEGE BOARD SCORES
Class of 2010 Mean
Critical ReadingMathWriting
Glen Ridge571584571
New Jersey495514497
National501516492
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to graduate from GlenRidgeHigh School, a student must complete 120 credits.
CURRICULUM
GlenRidgeHigh School offers a diverse program of studies with particular emphasis on college preparation. Basic academic courses are offered at multiple ability levels. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available in most disciplines. The interests of students are also addressed by programs in practical arts, graphic arts, photography, computers, and performing and fine arts.
THE CLASS OF 2011
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
BY QUARTILE
Quartile GPARANGES
First 4.474- 3.819
Second 3.811- 3.382
Third 3.377- 2.847
Fourth 2.837- 1.322
GRADE DISTRIBUTION: CLASS OF 2011
(11th Grade)
COURSEABCDF
ENGLISH
AP Language Composition20000
English 11 Honors1221100
English 116472692
SOCIAL STUDIES
AP U.S. History1112110
U.S. History II Honors1020710
U.S. History II1129900
History 305100
MATHEMATICS
AP Statistics13000
Math Analysis, Pre-Calc H1615210
Math Analysis, Pre-Calc87000
Algebra II1237601
Geometry01200
Core Geometry07300
Intermediate Algebra01100
Math 304000
SCIENCE
AP Biology53100
AP Chemistry11100
Physics Honors2317100
Physics74310
Chemistry13181011
Chemistry Honors00500
Integrated Biology/Chem21801
Anatomy and Physiology11000
Environmental Science11000
WORLD LANGUAGE
French IV Honors87000
French IV Literature68000
Spanish IV Honors107100
Spanish IV Literature45300
WEIGHTED GRADE CATEGORIES
A+ / A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C+ / C / C- / D+ / D / D- / FAdvanced Placement / 5.25 / 5.00 / 4.75 / 4.25 / 4.00 / 3.75 / 3.25 / 3.00 / 2.75 / 2.25 / 2.00 / 1.75 / 0
Honors
Courses / 4.75 / 4.50 / 4.25 / 3.75 / 3.50 / 3.25 / 2.75 / 2.50 / 2.25 / 1.75 / 1.50 / 1.25 / 0
All Other
Courses / 4.25 / 4.00 / 3.75 / 3.25 / 3.00 / 2.75 / 2.25 / 2.00 / 1.75 / 1.25 / 1.00 / 0.75 / 0
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
A graduating pupil must have successfully completed the following program ofstudy:
Subject / English / Math / Science / SocialStudies / P.E. &
Health / Computer
Science / Arts / Career
Education / Foreign
Language
Number of years / 4 Years / 4 Years / 4 Years / 4 Years / 4 Years / 0.5 Year / 2 Years / 0.5 Year / 2 Years
CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS
ENGLISHEnglish 9,10,11,12
English 9, 10,11 Honors
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Journalism I
Creative Writing
Advanced Creative Writing
Independent Study/CreativeWriting
Public Speaking
SOCIAL STUDIES
History 1,2,3,4
World History
World History Honors
U.S. History I
U.S. History I Honors
U.S. History II
U.S. History II Honors
AP U.S. History
AP World History
Government & Law
Sociology
International Relations
Native American Studies
International Marketing
Global Economics and Marketing
WORLD LANGUAGES
French 1-A
French 1-B
French II, III
French IV Honors
French IV Study of Literature
AP French
Spanish 1-A
Spanish 1-B
Spanish II, III
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish IV Art Appreciation and Lit
AP Spanish / MATHEMATICS
Math 1,2, 3, 4
Pre Algebra
Core Algebra
Core Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Math Analysis
Math Analysis Honors
Calculus
AP Calculus
Statistics and Probability
AP Statistics
SCIENCE
Integrated Bio/Chem.
Physical Science
Biology
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Physics
Physics Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Programming in Visual Basic
Intro. to JAVA
AP Computer Science
Honors Computer ScienceWeb Web Publishing
Pathways Technology / FINE ARTS
Foundations I, II,
Intermediate Art
Art Gifted and Talented
AP Art
Independent Study in Art
Foundations of Graphic Design
Introduction to 3 Dimensional Art
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Computer Assisted Design
and Drawing I, II, III
Photography I, II
Design and Production
TV Studio Production I, II
MUSIC
Band
Chorus
Music Theory I
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education 9,10,11,12
Health Education 9
Driver Education 10
First Aid 11
Family Life 12
CONTEMPORARY LIVING
Foods and Clothing
Individual, Child, and Family Dev.
Life Management
Peer Leadership
Home Ec. & RelatedOccupations
Career and Personal Dev.
Job Exploration
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