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MONTCLAIR
HIGH SCHOOL
2012-2013
Montclair High School
100 Chestnut Street
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
(973) 509-4118
(973) 783-8745 (fax)
www.montclair.k12.nj.us
James N. Earle
Principal
Scott White
Director of Guidance
GUIDANCE STAFF
Nedra Clark
Lauren Csuka
Chanda Fields
Janice Kirn
Raissa Maynard
Siobhan Meyer
Tracie Morrison
Shirley Sharples
Mark Walters
CEEB # 310820
Montclair High School 2012 Graduates
Matriculated At These Colleges
Amherst College
American University
Bard College
Barnard College
Bates College
Bennington College
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bryn Mawr College
Bucknell University
Carnegie MellonUniversity
Colby College
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of New Jersey
Colorado College
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Culinary Institute of America
Elon University
Emerson College
Essex County College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Gettysburg College
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Hampshire College
Harvard University
Howard University
Indiana U @ Bloomington
Ithaca College
Johns Hopkins University
Kean University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Lewis and Clarke College
McGill University
Montclair State University
New Jersey Institute of Tech
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New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Pennsylvania State University
Pratt Institute
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Rensselaer Polytech Institute
Rhode Island School Design
Rochester Institute of Tech
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U of Massachusetts, Amherst
U of Michigan
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U of Pennsylvania
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U of Vermont
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U of Wisconsin, Madison
Vassar College
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Wesleyan University
William Paterson University
Yale University
TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR
Primarily residential community of 39,000 people located in Essex County, NJ
12 miles west of New York City
Town is comprised of single family homes and multi-unit dwellings
Home to Montclair State University, Montclair Art Museum, NJ Jackals Minor
League Baseball Team, Presby Iris Gardens, NJ Chamber Orchestra Society, Yogi
Berra Museum and Learning Center and several theater companies
Professions of residents range from CEOs of major corporations to technicians,
artists, musicians, actors and skilled craftsmen.
Population is highly diverse both racially and socio-economically
Selected as one of the ten best cities to live as a teenager in the U.S. by Seventeen
magazine.
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MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL
Opening in the late 1880’s, Montclair High School is a highly diverse public
high school housing approximately 1975 students in grades 9-12
Four-year academic program offering Advanced Placement courses, plus
High Honors and Honors courses
Honored with NJ Department of Education’s Best Practice Award for Civics
& Government Institute
Member of the New Jersey and National Associations for College Admission
Counseling
Supports NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice
Accreditation from Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; New
Jersey Department of Education
Partnership with Montclair State University as a Professional Development
School
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ACADEMIC HONORS CLASS OF 2012
National Achievement Finalists
1
National Achievement Outstanding Participants
7
National Merit Commended
21
National Merit Finalists
5
National Merit Scholars
2
National Hispanic Recognition Scholar
3
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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
The Fed Challenge Economics Team has been national champion or firstrunner up seven times.
The Euro Challenge Economics Team has been national champion and
runner-up since the contest went national two years ago.
The MHS FIRST Robotics Team won first place in the Regional Competition
at Phoenix, Arizona; second place in the New York City Regional
Competition.
MHS Math League finished top 20 NJ High Schools during years 20072012.
Weston Science Scholars Program continues to offer students the
opportunity to complete university level research work in the sciences.
Students can participate in one of seven small learning communities
including: The Civics & Government Institute, The Center for Social Justice,
Robotics and Pre-Engineering, Medical Biology, Interactive Math Program,
and the Ninth Grade Academy.
The School of Visual and Performing Arts continues to receive outstanding
recognition for professional-level performances.
Students can participate on 54 teams in 21 sports at the varsity, junior
varsity, and freshman levels.
Over 75 clubs are available to our students.
Second semester seniors may participate in our Senior Career Internship
Program.
SAT Scores*
Critical
Math
Writing
Reading
Mean
Mean
Mean
MHS
545
556
545
Mean SAT scores computed by using students
highest achieved score.
2011
* Percentages are approximate, based on most accurate data.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES 2011
Art History
Biology
Calculus (AB)
Calculus (BC)
Chemistry
Economics (Macro)
English Language/Comp
English Literature/Comp
Environmental Science
Euro History
French Language/Comp
German Language
Latin Virgil
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C – E&M
Physics C – Mechanics
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
Studio Art
U.S. History
World History
5
2
10
17
20
9
1
11
6
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
4
7
1
1
0
4
33
1
4
5
13
8
1
3
3
12
9
4
2
1
1
0
2
4
0
3
5
1
4
5
37
1
3
3
8
1
0
1
1
3
13
2
5
3
0
1
4
2
0
1
8
2
5
9
37
6
Total
13
46
28
21
14
7
28
32
12
10
5
1
2
12
8
5
15
18
4
10
20
128
11
GRADE POINT AVERAGE/CLASS RANK
Weighted, calculated on a weighted 4.0 scale.
All subjects included. Computed at the end of 6th and
8th semesters.
Class rank is reported in 5% ranges (top 5%, 10%, etc.)
Class of 2013 Highest GPA: 4.800
Class of 2013 Median GPA: 3.588
AP/High Honors
Honors
Regular
A
5.0
4.5
4.0
B
4.0
3.5
3.0
C
3.0
2.5
2.0
D
2.0
1.5
1.0
F
0
0
0
COURSE OFFERINGS
ENGLISH DEPT. (*=Reg, H)
*African-American Lit I & II
AP Language (11, 12)
AP Literature (12)
Center for Social Justice (10, 11,12) H,
HH
CGI (10, 11) H, HH
*Contemporary American Lit IFilm and Literature
*Contemporary American Lit II –
Sports & Literature
Creative Writing
English (10, 11) H, HH, (12) R, H
*Essay & Skill Development
ESL Begin/Intermediate/Advanced
Humanities H, HH
*Journalism I & II
Philosophy & Composition H, HH
*Psychology in Literature
*Reading, Writing & Thinking
*Satire & Protest Literature
*Science Fiction
Shakespeare & Renaissance H, HH
*Short Stories
*Speech
& Communication
Creative Spirit
Women’s Literature
World Literature (9) HH
*Youth in Literature
*The
MODERN AND CLASSICAL
LANGUAGE DEPT.
French H (I, II, III, IV), V HH, VI AP
German H (I, II, III), IV HH
Italian H (I, II, III, IV)
Latin H (I, II, III), IV HH, V AP
Spanish I, II, III (CP or H), IV HH
Spanish V AP, VI Lit AP
Spanish Culture & Literacy
Spanish Language & Cinema HH
MATHEMATICS DEPT.
Algebra I (CP, H, HH)
Algebra I/II HH
Algebra II Part 2, HH
Algebra II H, HH
Calculus I H
Calculus-AB AP
Calculus-BC AP
College Calc III HH
Geometry (CP, H, HH)
Interactive Math Program
(I, II, III, IV) H
(I/II, III, IV) HH
Math 9, 10, 11, 12
Precalculus (CP or H)
Probability & Statistics
Statistics AP
Trig/Calc HH
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Comp Sci H
SCIENCE DEPT. (*=CP, H)
Astronomy
*Bioethical Issues
*Biochemistry of Food
Biology H, AP
Chemistry CP, H, AP
Environmental Science (CP, H or AP)
Forensic Science
*Geophysical Science CP, H
*Marine Biology
Medical Biology (I, II) H
Physical Science
Physics (CP, H, AP-B, AP-C)
Project Based Learning
S.T.E.M.
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPT. (*=Reg, H)
*African
American History
American Foreign Policy H, HH
Analysis of Monetary Policy HH
Center for Social Justice
(10, 11, 12) H, HH, AP
Civics & Government Institute
(10, 11, 12) H, HH, AP
Cultural Pluralism H
Economics H, HH
Global Studies H
Government Studies
History of American Law & Policy, H
Law, Honors
Macro Economics HH
Modern European History AP
Social Change in America H
Social Justice Lab
U.S. History I CP, H, HH, AP
U.S. History II CP, H, AP
Women of the World H
World History AP
20th Century Cultural History of US H, HH
TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS DEPT.
Architectural Design (II, III, IV) H
Automotive Mechanics
Carpentry I, II
Design Foundations H
Digital Electronics, HH
Entrepreneurial Studies
Home Repair
How to Succeed in Business
Intro to Advertising
Intro to Engineering & Design
Intro to Marketing
Intro to Wood Technology
Intro to Architecture & Design, H
Marketing & Distribution I&II
Marketing Media Production
Finance
Power Technology
Principles of Advertising
You and Your Car
ENGINEERING DEPT.
Digital Electronics HH
Principles of Engineering HH
Robotics (I, II, III, IV) HH
PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION
Adaptive Physical Education
Driver Education/Health
Physical Education
SCHOOL OF VISUAL &
PERFORMING ARTS
3-D Design
Acting, Advanced Acting
Advanced Dance
Art Foundations
Art History, AP
Art (I, II, III), H
Audio Visual Communications
Band
Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics
Chorus
Digital Imaging & Design H
Drawing & Composition I
Fibers & Textile Design
Film Making I & II
Honor Choir
Intro to Dance
Intermediate Dance
Madrigal Choir
Music Appreciation
Music Theory II HH, AP
Orchestra
Sculpture
Senior Portfolio
Studio Art AP
Technical Theatre
Web Design
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPT.
English, Mathematics, Algebra, U.S.
History, Earth Science, World History,
Career Skills, Office Systems Technology,
Intro to Computers, Reading & Study
Skills, Speech Therapy plus other
programs are offered through this
department.
Graduation Requirements
122 credits (a year course equals
5 credits) including:
 4 years of English
 3.75 credits per year of
Health & Physical Education
 3 years of Mathematics
 3 years of History (2 must be
in US History)
 3 years of Science
 1 year of Visual or
Performing Arts
 ½ year Financial Literacy
 1 year of Career Education
(Consumer, Family and Life
Skills)
 1 year of World Languages or
testing