High School Counseling

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM - PRESENTATION FEB 2, 2026

Course Description Book 2026-2027

Scheduling Instruction and High School Information for Grade 8 - 2026

Junior Parent/Guardian College/Career Planning Program, Wednesday, January 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM

The High School Counselors and Mrs. Sicola will present a Junior Parent and Student Program for college and career planning. Information about college and post-secondary planning will be presented to guide you through the college application and post-secondary planning process. 

Junior College and Career Presentation

 

 

 

Subject	Years
English	4 years
Mathematics including Algebra I & Geometry and a third year of math that builds upon these two courses	3 years
Science: lab sciences including Biology and a choice among Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and a third inquiry-based lab or technical science	3 years
U.S. History	2 years
World History	1 year
World Language	1 year
Performing Arts	1 year
Practical Arts	1 year
Phys. Ed. and Health	4 years
Economics/Financial Literacy	½ year
Total Credits Required:	120

 

DOE Graduation Assessment Requirements Website

 

Testing Graduation Requirements

Classes of 2024–2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements

 

First Pathway

Students must take and demonstrate proficiency in grade 11 on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment, which includes content aligned to the grade 10 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) in ELA, and the NJSLS in Algebra I and Geometry. If after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment a student does not demonstrate proficiency on the ELA or mathematics section, the student may retake the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in the following summer or fall.

ELA	Mathematics
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment—ELA   ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready)	New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment—Mathematics ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready)

 

 

 

 

Second Pathway

Note: This pathway is only available to students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11.

Students who sat for the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11 and did not demonstrate proficiency are able to demonstrate proficiency in ELA and/or mathematics by meeting the designated cut score on one of the assessments on the menu of substitute competency tests in the table for the second pathway (below).

Second Pathway—Menu of Substitute Competency Tests

Note: Cut scores forthcoming following New Jersey State Board of Education Approval

ELA	Mathematics
One of the following: ACT Reading ≥ 17 Accuplacer WritePlacer ≥ 5 Accuplacer WritePlacer English Second Language ≥ 4 PSAT10 Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) ≥ 420 PSAT10 Reading ≥ 21 PSAT/NMSQT EBRW ≥ 420 PSAT/NMSQT Reading ≥ 21 SAT EBRW ≥ 450 SAT Reading ≥ 23	One of the following: ACT Math ≥ 17 Accuplacer Elementary Algebra ≥ 49 Accuplacer Next-Generation QAS ≥ 250 PSAT10 Math Section or PSAT/NMSQT Math Section ≥ 420 PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math ≥ 21 SAT Math Section ≥ 440 SAT Math Test ≥ 22

ACT Reading ≥ 17 Accuplacer WritePlacer ≥ 5 Accuplacer WritePlacer English Second Language ≥ 4 PSAT10 Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) ≥ 420 PSAT10 Reading ≥ 21 PSAT/NMSQT EBRW ≥ 420 PSAT/NMSQT Reading ≥ 21 SAT EBRW ≥ 450 SAT Reading ≥ 23

ACT Math ≥ 17 Accuplacer Elementary Algebra ≥ 49 Accuplacer Next-Generation QAS ≥ 250 PSAT10 Math Section or PSAT/NMSQT Math Section ≥ 420 PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math ≥ 21 SAT Math Section ≥ 440 SAT Math Test ≥ 22

 

Third Pathway

Note: This pathway is only available to students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11.

Students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11 and did not

demonstrate proficiency are able to demonstrate proficiency in ELA and/or mathematics through a portfolio appeal in grade 12.

 

Third Pathway—Portfolio Appeals

ELA	Mathematics
Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for ELA	Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for Math

JROTC
Future Teachers Academy
Business Academy Flyer Business Academy Video

Opportunities are available to high school graduates in all branches of the armed services. Whether you wish to enlist directly after graduation, enroll in an ROTC program at select colleges or apply to one of the United States armed services academies, you can speak with representatives from the various recruiting offices that visit the high school on a regular basis or learn more about each branch by connecting to the following links:

• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Army
• U.S. Marines
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Coast Guard
• U.S. Air Force Academy
• U.S. Military Academy
• U.S. Naval Academy
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Army ROTC
• Navy ROTC
• Air Force ROTC

Note: The decision to apply to a service academy or an ROTC program should begin in the summer prior to entering the senior year. Students should contact the offices of their national Representative or Senators in order to become familiar with the process of securing a nomination.

CEEB/High School Code #311355

SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CAREER ACADEMY

 

SWMHS is proud to announce our first strand of the academy starting September 2022: Visual Arts. 

The art strand of this academy offers a comprehensive course sequence for students who may be interested in pursuing a career in the art field. The list below is only a small sample of art related careers.

Professional Artist                           Graphic Designer                             Illustrator                          Animator

Game Designer                                Fashion Designer                             Architect                           Art Teacher

Art Gallery Curator                         Graphic Art Technician                    Marketing/Advertising

** All incoming 9^th and 10^th grade students are invited to apply to the Visual Arts Career Academy**

Academy students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity, expand their talents, and acquire skills and techniques needed to pursue careers and/or admission to competitive college art programs.

LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 4
Required course:	Choose two of the following courses	Choose one of the following courses	Choose one of the following courses
Intro. to Art (2.5)	Drawing (2.5)	Advanced Art (5.0)	Capstone Portfolio (5.0)
Choose one additional course:	Jewelry 1 (2.5) (Not offered 2023-2024)	Art Workshop (5.0)	AP Art History (5.0)
Creative Crafts (2.5)	Jewelry 2 (2.5)	Studio Art (5.0)
Digital Art (2.5)	Painting (2.5)
Fashion Illustration (2.5)	Sculpture & Ceramics 1 (2.5)
	Sculpture & Ceramics 2 (2.5)
	Stained Glass (2.5)

              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Academy Credits =20   

For more information contact Donna via Email

 

 

Middlesex College High School  Scholars Program

Students in grades 10-12 and at least 15 years of age can take college courses at Middlesex College through the High School Scholars program.

How Does It Work?

• Courses are taken during the regular school day on-campus or online.
• 3-4 credits per course (up to 8 credits can be taken per semester).
• $135 per course, plus textbook costs for in-county residents (Students residing in other counties, states, and countries will be subject to the out-of-county tuition and fees rate).

Why Participate in High School Scholars?

To get a jumpstart on college and a better idea about careers and what to study.

Studies have shown that participants were better prepared for college-level courses, as reflected in grade point average, completion of the associate degree, and time to completion of the degree than those who did not.

To get a college degree right after you graduate from high school.

Take courses during 10th, 11th and 12th grade and you may be close to completing an Associate’s Degree the summer after you graduate high school. Our student planner tool enables all enrolled students to perform a degree audit and keep track of courses that will count toward a specific major.

To earn credit toward a bachelor’s degree, and save money.

If you are planning to attend a public four-year institution in New Jersey, all of your credits from your completed Associate’s Degree will be transferred and you will enter college as a junior. You can save over $20,000 in tuition and fees.

Questions?

Want to learn more? Call Middlesex at 732-906-2554.

To schedule a virtual appointment or to submit your completed application, please email us.

 

 

Senior Parent/Guardian  College/Career Planning Program, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 

at 5:00PM, HS Auditorium

The High School Counselors and Mrs. Sicola presented a Senior Parent Program for college and career planning. Information about college and post-secondary planning was presented to guide you through the college application and post-secondary planning process. 

• Senior Presentation  Program PowerPoint

If you've lost your Naviance registration code or are having difficulty logging in,
please contact one of the Counseling Office secretaries.

• Naviance Website

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION

Open House Schedule Click  HERE

 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by college students to determine eligibility for student financial aid. Financial aid is need-based assistance for eligible students that consists of grants and scholarships, low-interest government-subsidized loans, work-study, and education tax benefits to help families pay for college.

• Financial Aid Presentation

 

​The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) Program is an initiative created by the State of New Jersey that provides New Jersey’s highest achieving students with free tuition at their home county college for the first two years and award scholarship in the NJ Stars Program II at a four-year college/university. See links for additional information and eligibility. 

 

HESAA, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, is the New Jersey state agency with the sole mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.

• Financial Aid Information / HESAA Presentation

 

Need-based programs: The New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), Part-time TAG for County College Students, the Governor's Urban Scholarship Program, and the Governor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ-GIVS)

Merit-based programs: New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS and NJ STARS II)

New Jersey’s 529 college savings plan: The New Jersey Better Education Savings Trust (NJBEST)

New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS)

• NJ Department of Education
• NJ FAFSA Days (College Goal Sunday) These free workshops will assist families with their FAFSA application.

FastWeb Scholarship Search: Scholarships are available starting as early as freshman  year!

• Sign-up now for your free account.

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline
(855) NJHopeline
(855) 654-6735

University Behavioral Health Care 671 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08855 HOTLINE (732) 235-5700	Rape Crisis Intervention Center of Middlesex County HOTLINE – 1-877-665-7273 Main Number – (732) 452-5900
National Suicide Hotlines Toll-free/24 hours/7 days a week 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 1-800-273 – TALK (8255) Teen Line – 3:30 – 9:00pm Weekdays 1-888-375-TEEN (8336)	Children Crisis Intervention Service (UMDNJ) (suicidal ideations) (732) 235-5705
Alliance of Information and Referral Services of NJ (732) 235-5123	Middlesex County Children’s Mobile Response & Stabilization System (CMRSS) 1-877-652-7624 (to make a referral)
Child Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) ​​​​​​​Toll-free/24 hours/7 days a week 1-877-652-7624 or call the main number – (609) 689-6296 Email	Coordinated Family Care ​​​​​​​100 Metroplex Drive Suite 301 Edison, NJ 08817 (732) 572-3663
Child Protection and Permanency, CP&P (formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services, DYFS) ​​​​​​​NJ Abuse Hotline (Immediate response) 1-877-NJABUSE (652-2873) Toll-free/24 hours a day/7 days a week

Register to Vote!

To register in New Jersey you must be:

• A United States citizen
• I am at least 17 years old, and understand that I may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
• You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction

The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.

• Download a voter registration form.

Fill out and mail as per the address provided on the form to:

Middlesex County Commissioner of Registration 
777 Jersey Avenue 
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-9896

Please allow sufficient time for mailing as your original signature must appear on the form. Faxed copies will not be accepted.

Vote by Mail Ballot (Absentee Ballot): Now there is no excuse not to vote. In New Jersey, any voter can vote by mail in any election. You do not need a reason to vote by mail. Don’t feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail. Allow sufficient time for this three step process:

1. Download a vote by mail application. 
2. Mail completed form to:
   • Hon. Elaine Flynn, Middlesex County Clerk 
     75 Bayard Street, 4th Floor 
     PO Box 1110 
     New Brunswick, NJ 08903-1110
   • The completed form with your original signature must be received at least seven days prior to the election.
3. The Vote by Mail Ballot will be sent to you.
4. Complete and mail in the Absentee Ballot as directed:
   • Absentee Ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections before the close of polls on Election Day. You may also apply in person at your county clerk's office until 3:00 pm the day before the election.

• NJ Voters' Bill of Rights

Middlesex County

County Clerk
Elaine Flynn
Address: P.O. Box 1110, 75 Bayard Street, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1110
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:15pm
732-745-4202 (FAX) 732-745-2170

• Middlesex County Clerk Elections Website

Commissioner of Registration
Daniel Frankel
Address: 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1250
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:15pm, Tues: 8:00am-6:30pm
732-745-3471 (FAX) 732-296-6560

• Commissioner of Registration Website

Board of Elections
Address: 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1250
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:15pm, Tues: 8:00am-6:30pm
732-745-3471 (FAX) 732-296-6560

• Board of Elections Website

Voter Registration Requirements

To register in New Jersey, you must be:

• A United States citizen
• At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18
• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
• A person not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States.

The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the ​County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections ​for your county.

You are not eligible to register to vote if:

• You are serving a sentence of Incarceration as a result of a conviction of an indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States.

The registration deadline to vote in the next election is 21 days prior to the election day.

Online Voter Registration

To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:

A current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature.

-or-

A Social Security number. To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you can not register online. Click here to download the voter registration application for your county.

• Register to Vote Online