MADISON170 Ridgedale
HIGH
SCHOOL
Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
http://www.madisonpublicschools.org
Main Office (973) 593-3117
Guidance Office (973) 593-3117 x3127
Guidance Fax (973) 593-3141
PROFILE 2015-2016
CEEB/ACT 310740
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Michael Rossi
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction: Matthew Mingle
Principal: Greg Robertson
Assistant Principal: John Connolly
Supervisor of School Counseling: Brett Levine
School Counselors: Phyllis Levy, Sarah Mazak, Brooke Mascia, Nancy O’Brien
COMMUNITY
The borough of Madison (population 16,530) is a suburban community 25 miles west of New York City and three
miles southeast of Morristown, New Jersey. The High School also receives students from Harding Township.
Madison is primarily an upper middle class community with substantial tax support and extensive community
involvement in school affairs. Madison High School is within one mile of Drew University, The College of St.
Elizabeth, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, and students take advantage of the various educational and cultural
opportunities at these institutions.
SCHOOL
Madison High School is a four year comprehensive high school with an enrollment, in 2015-2016, of approximately
853 students. The building was opened in 1958 and expanded in 1966 and 2008. The building is home to a
state of the art media center and construction was recently completed on new science labs, a new TV studio, a
gymnasium and an art room. There are over 90 full time faculty members, more than 70% of whom have masters’
degrees. The school is accredited by the State of New Jersey.
CURRICULUM
Designed to meet the needs and abilities of all students, a variety of courses are offered. Advanced Placement
courses are available in English (Language and Literature), Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science,
Physics, Music Theory, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese Statistics, Calculus, American History, Psychology,
U.S. Government and Politics, and European History. There are honors courses in English, History, Math, World
Languages, and Science. Also available are six year programs in World Language (study beginning in the 7th
grade). A work-study program and service learning program are available. Technical programs are available
through a “shared” arrangement with the Morris County School of Technology. Students also have the option to
take virtual classes through our contract with the Virtual High School consortium. Madison High School offers a full
program of 21 varsity sports to students. There is a band, wind ensemble, stage band, orchestra, chorus, drama
group, and numerous clubs, activities, academic teams and leadership opportunities.
GUIDANCE
The guidance office consists of 5 counselors (including the director) and two administrative assistants. We
welcome college representatives during the school day. The department is a member of the New Jersey
Association of College Admissions Counseling, The National Association of College Admissions Counseling, and
The College Board. Counselors remain active in professional development and focus on counseling students to
find the right post-secondary “fit.”
GPA/RANK DISTRIBUTION
CLASS OF 2016
WEIGHTING
Regular, Honors & AP courses are weighted as shown.
Rank by decile/GPA Range
1 5.07-4.26
24.26-4.03
34.00-3.76
43.76-3.62
5 3.61-3.41
6 3.41-3.23
73.22-3.10
83.10-2.92
92.91-2.70
102.70-1.80
RANK IN CLASS
Rank is computed according to the recommendation
of the National Association of Secondary School
Principals; all graded subjects are ranked. Only course
work taken while at Madison High School (minimum
two semesters) is included in class rank. Students may
choose pass/fail for specific non-academic elective
courses. A grade of “pass” is not included in calculating
GPA or class rank. Students have the option of omitting
their class rank from their transcripts.
A+ = (97-100)
A = (93-96)
A- = (90-92)
B+ = (87-89)
B = (83-86)
B- = (80-82)
C+ = (77-79)
C = (73-76)
C- = (70-72)
D+ = (67-69)
D = (63-66)
D- = (60-62)
F = (0-59)
Quality Points
HONORS/AP COURSES
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0 1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0.0
2015
AP SCORES
(Source: College Board AP Score Report)
MEAN SAT SCORES
(CLASS OF 2015)
EXAM
SAT REASONING
TEST SCORES MADISON
HS MEAN
Critical Reading 490-640
Math Writing
490-640
420-610
490-640420-580
NJ
MEAN
420-580
SAT Score Range 25th Percentile-75th Percentile
(Source : 2015 College Board Report, Profile of SAT
Testers at your School)
SAT SUBJECT TEST SCORES GRADING SCALE
REGULAR COURSES MEAN
Biology - Molecular 703
Chemistry 754
English Literature 654
Math Level II 717
Physics 682
Spanish 632
U.S. History 681
AVERAGE ACT COMPOSITE SCORE:
GRADUATION YEAR 2015
SOURCE ACT
Madison High School
State
26.523.2
Music Theory
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States Government & Politics
United States History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics 1
Physics 2
French Language & Culture
Italian Language & Culture
Spanish Language & Culture
Total Number
5 4 321
4
1
0
3
0
12
11
2
0
0
10
7
5
1
0
0
1
10
1
3
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1215126 8
4
2
4
4
2
12
21
9
5
0
1616 832
4
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
2
1022179 7
5 3 211
3 7 510
412722
10
0
2
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
23
24
11
3
0
3 9 911
6
3
4
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
14
5
0
0
0
15016710960 36
Total number of AP scores reported: 522
Total number of student who took an AP exam: 228
% of students who scored 3 or above: 82%
Students in AP courses are required to take the AP exam. AP classes
are available to those who have successfully completed the pre-requisite
classes or on an exception (override) basis.
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH
CREDITS
Honors English 9 5
Enriched English 9
5
English 9 5
Transitional English
5
Honors English 10 5
Enriched English 10 5
English 10 5
Honors English 11
5
Enriched English 11 5
English 11
5
AP English Literature
5
AP English Language
5
English 12: Senior Seminar
5
Journalism 5
British Literature
2.5
Science Fiction
2.5
Humanities2.5
Creative Writing 2.5
Introduction to Theater 2.5
Video Production
2.5
TV Production
2.5/5
Public Speaking 2.5
HISTORY &
SOCIAL STUDIES
Honors World History 5
World History Enriched 5
World History 5
Honors U.S. History 1 5
U.S. History 1 Enriched 5
U.S. History 1
5
AP U.S. History 5
U.S. History 2 Enriched 5
U.S. History 2 5
AP Modern European History 5
AP Psychology 5
AP U.S. Government and Politics 5
Student Volunteer Program
1.5/3
Advanced Service Project
5
Economics 2.5
Human Behavior
2.5
Current Affairs/Debate 2.5
History and Hollywood
2.5
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I, II
Intermediate Algebra
Honors Algebra II
Geometry Skills Geometry Enriched Geometry
Honors Geometry Adv Alg/Trig
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
STUDENT COURSE LISTING
Precalculus Honors Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Statistics WORLD LANGUAGE
Spanish 1, 2, 3
Honors Spanish 4, 5 AP Spanish Language
French 1, 2, 3
Honors French 4, 5
AP French Language
Italian 1, 2, 3
Honors Italian 4, 5 AP Italian Language Chinese 1, 2, 3
Honors Chinese 4, 5
AP Chinese
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
SCIENCE
Biology 6
Enriched Biology
6
Honors Biology 6
AP Biology 6
Honors Chemistry
6
Chemistry 6
Enriched Chemistry
6
AP Chemistry
6
Honors Physics
6
AP Physics
6
Physics6
Enriched Physics
6
AP Environmental Science
6
Environmental Science 2.5
Forensics2.5
Ecology & Astronomy
2.5
BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY/
PRACTICAL ARTS
Architecture CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) CAD II Computer Applications Coop. Business Ed
Digital Advertising I, II Engineering Design Global Marketing Home Technology Introduction to Business Multimedia Multimedia II 2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
15
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Personal Finance Programming Wood Yearbook ART
Art Major Art Studio
Alternative Digital Imaging Fine Art Digital Imaging 3D Design, Adv 3d Design Painting
Drawing
Advanced Art Studio Art Major
2.5
2.5
2.5
5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5
5
MUSIC
Band5
Orchestra5
Music Theory
5
Chorus5
Beg, Intermediate/Adv Guitar
5
AP Music Theory
5
PHYS. ED/HEALTH
Phys. Ed/Health 9, 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Dance 4.5-5
2.5
SPECIAL COURSE
OFFERINGS
Learning Strategies
5
Advanced Learning Strategies
5
Language Arts Literacy Lab
5
Language/Math Lab
5
Pathways Program (5 credits per
Pathways class)
Morris County School of Tech 15 or 20
English as a Second Language
5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
CLASS OF 2016
Four years English
Three years History (World, U.S. 1, U.S. 2)
Three years Math
Three years Science
Four years Physical Education/Health
One year practical arts
One year visual and performing arts
½ Year of Financial Literacy
130 Credits
HIGHER EDUCATION: GRADUATING CLASS OF 2015
Four year college: 81%
Two year college: 12%
COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS (CLASS OF 2014 AND CLASS OF 2015)
Adelphi University
1
Alvernia University
1
American University
1
American University of Rome
1
Amherst College
1
Arizona State University
1
Bentley University
1
Binghamton University
1
Boston College
3
Brigham Young University
2
Brown University
2
Bryant University
1
Bucknell University
3
Butler University
1
Caldwell University
1
Carnegie Mellon University
1
Centenary College
1
Champlain College
1
City College of New York CUNY
1
Clemson University
1
Colgate University
2
College of Charleston
4
College of William and Mary
2
Cornell University
4
County College of Morris
43
Curry College
1
Davidson College
1
Delaware Valley University
1
Denison University
1
Dickinson College
3
Drew University
1
Drexel University
3
Elon University
2
Emerson College
1
Fairfield University
3
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham
Campus5
Fashion Institute of Technology
2
Fordham University - Lincoln Center Campus/
Rose Hill Campus
5
Franklin and Marshall College
1
Furman University
1
George Mason University
2
Georgetown University
1
Georgia Southern University
1
Georgian Court University
1
Gettysburg College
4
Goucher College
1
High Point University
2
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
3
Hofstra University
2
Humboldt State University
1
Indiana University at Bloomington
1
James Madison University
3
Johns Hopkins University
1
Kean University
2
Kenyon College
1
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
3
Lafayette College
2
Landmark College
1
Lebanon Valley College
1
Lehigh University
4
LIM College (Laboratory Institute of
Merchandising)1
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
1
Loyola University Maryland
4
Loyola University New Orleans
1
Manhattan College
2
Marion Military Institute
1
Marist College
4
Marywood University
1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1
McGill University
2
Messiah College
1
Middlebury College
1
Monmouth University
2
Montclair State University
11
Moravian College
5
Muhlenberg College
1
New England College
1
New Jersey Institute of Technology
4
New York School of Interior Design
1
New York University
4
North Carolina A&T State University
1
Northeastern University
3
Northern Kentucky University
1
Northwestern University
1
Oberlin College
2
Ohio Wesleyan University
1
Pace University, New York City
1
Pace University, Westchester Campus 1
Pennsylvania State University, University Park5
Princeton University
1
Providence College
3
Purdue University
2
Quinnipiac University
4
Ramapo College of New Jersey
4
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2
Rice University
1
Rider University
7
Rochester Institute of Technology
1
Roger Williams University
1
Rowan University
2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
11
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
at Camden
1
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
at Newark
1
Sacred Heart University
4
Saint Joseph’s University
2
Saint Mary’s College
1
Salve Regina University
1
Santa Barbara City College
1
Santa Fe College
1
Savannah College of Art and Design
1
Seton Hall University
3
Skidmore College
St. John’s University - Queens Campus
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St. Olaf College
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SUNY Delhi
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The New School - Eugene Lang College
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Thomas College
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United States Naval Academy
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Yale University
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