Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s):

This year, PTHS will continue our practice of using a twenty-five point rubric for continuation in or advancement into the high school’s honors and AP programs. In our efforts to refine the rubric further, we will be offering placement assessments in the following disciplines:

 

• mathematics/science

• English/social studies

• Spanish

 

These assessments will be developed using teacher input, the newly adopted state standards and the recent New Jersey End-of-Course Exam operational blueprints (where applicable). Our goal is to have all students appropriately placed and to maximize students’ opportunities to challenge themselves in more rigorous coursework.

 

During the week of February 8, 2010 – February 12, 2010, students interested in pursuing honors level course work in the 2010 – 2011 school year will be required to take one or all of the three placement assessments contingent upon their interest. All assessments will be administered in the respective subject area classes on the dates indicated below:

 

Monday, February 8, 2010 - mathematics/science - Exam 1

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - English/social studies - Exam 2

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Spanish - Exam 3

Friday, February 12, 2010 - Spanish - Exam 3

(Two days are needed in Spanish to accommodate the rotation)

 

There will be a total of three assessments administered. Assessment1 will be used to place students in both the mathematics and science honors/AP programs. Assessment 2 will be used to place students in both the English and social studies honors/AP programs. Assessment 3 will be used to place students in the Spanish honors/AP program. As these are skills-based assessments, please communicate with your children that there is no special preparation needed to be successful.

 

Students who are absent or miss a particular assessment must provide a physician’s excuse note in order to be issued a scheduled make-up. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and support.

 

Download Official "Honors Testing" letter

 

Welcome!

 

The Pequannock Township School District, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing educational excellence for the development of the intellectual, social, cultural and emotional growth of our students.

 

The Board of Education, school administration, and staff are dedicated to maintaining a challenging educational program that addresses the individual needs of all students in a positive and safe learning environment. Dynamic curriculum development, upgrades in facilities and technology, and a variety of co- and extra-curricular activities combine to provide for differences in student interests and abilities across a comprehensive K-12 program of studie.