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1 RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL PROFILE 268 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone: Counseling Dept. Fax: C.E.E.B. Code: NEW AT RIDGE New Course Offerings: AP Microeconomics/Personal Finance, Francophone Culture & Society, Algebra II Seminar Course Title Changes: o Math Analysis is now called Precalculus. o AP Physics I is now called AP Physics B. o AP Physics II is now called AP Physics C. o Mechanical Drawing/CAD is now called Engineering Design I/CAD. o Machine CAD/Industrial Design is now called Engineering Design II/CAD. o Architecture/CAD is now called Architecture Design & Engineering/CAD. Courses Not Offered in : Writer s Workshop, Core Algebra II, Novice French 1 st Year, Intermediate Japanese 2 nd Year, AP Art History COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bernards Township is a suburban community of 27,654 located 28 miles from New York City. A high percentage of the parents are corporate leaders, financial executives, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. Ridge High School is a four-year public high school with an enrollment of over 1,800 students that prepares its graduates for a wide variety of post high school education placements. ACCREDITATION FACULTY CURRICULUM Ridge High School is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education. In April 2014, U.S. News & World Report named the high school as the number one comprehensive public high school in New Jersey, and number 7 among the Top Ranked NJ Schools. Forbes named the district as one of its 25 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck. Also in 2014, N.J. Monthly magazine ranked Ridge number 13 on the list of New Jersey s Top Public High Schools. The Star Ledger s August 19, 2013 issue of Inside New Jersey rated Ridge as the top performer in Somerset County. Bernards Township has a dedicated and highly trained instructional staff who welcome the challenges of its dynamic student population. Ridge High School values its 12:1 student-teacher ratio and 240:1 counselee-counselor ratio. Forty-three of the 166 instructional staff members hold bachelor degrees, 117 hold master degrees, and 6 have doctorates. The curriculum of the Bernards Township School District culminates with the high school program of comprehensive course offerings. The district takes pride in the level of academic rigor that is provided to students in all areas, from fine and performing arts to the most advanced science and mathematics classes. Twenty-four Advanced Placement offerings and 33 courses offered at the honors level provide the students with expansive opportunities to challenge themselves beyond the college preparatory level. The students benefit from working with a faculty that stays current with pedagogical and practical instructional practices through graduate school attendance and through participation in the district s Staff College program. Students work closely with staff members during tutorial periods and through mentoring programs. A challenging curriculum, a supportive environment, and a staff with high expectations for student success are the ingredients that combine to produce graduates who are prepared for college and career. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Nick Markarian, Superintendent Sean Siet, Assistant Superintendent Brian Heineman, Director of Curriculum Richard Shello, Director of Athletics Jean O Connell, Director of Special Services Jillian Shadis, Supervisor of School Counseling RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Francis T. Howlett, Jr., Principal Gina Donlevie, Assistant Principal Kathleen Dusebout, Assistant Principal Scott Thompson, Assistant Principal Thomas Thorp, Assistant Principal RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS Marguerite Cahill, x114 Carrie Capozzi, x112 Linda Cuccaro, x117 Rebecca Muraview, x113 Kimberlee Sweet, x118 Jackie Treanor, x116 Katherine Van Der Stad, x109 Margaret Wu, x111 COUNSELING DEPT. SUPPORT STAFF Marge Ceresa, x106 Heather Eckel, x131 Jennifer Fiorini, x124 Ardyth Grossmann, x107 Sonya McLuskey, x108

2 STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES MEAN SAT SCORES U.S N.J RHS 2014 RHS 2013 RHS 2012 RHS 2011 Critical Reading Math Writing AVERAGE ACT SCORES U.S N.J RHS 2014 RHS 2013 RHS 2012 RHS 2011 Composite English Math Reading Science NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM Semi-Finalists Commended Class of Class of Class of Class of SAT SUBJECT TEST MEAN SCORES Class of 2014 Biology E 676 Math Level Biology M 698 Math Level Chemistry 677 Physics 715 French 641 Spanish 595 Literature 668 U.S. History 667 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS Class of Total # who took 3 or more exams # of students out of total who received 3 or higher on 3 or more exams % of total who received 3 or higher on 3 or more exams % % ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES % 3 or Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry English Language/Comp English Literature/Comp Environment Science European History Human Geography French Lang Italian Lang Japanese Lang Latin Macroeconomics Physics B Physics C-E&M Physics C-Mech Psychology Spanish Lang Statistics Studio Art: 2-D Studio Art: Drawing U.S. Gov t & Politics U.S. History RELEASE OF TEST SCORES Please note that standardized test information is not part of the official transcript from Ridge. All results (SAT, SAT Subject, ACT and AP) are sent directly to the college from ETS. This is the sole responsibility of the student. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Ridge High Counseling Office.

3 COLLEGE PLACEMENT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ATTENDANCE 4 Year 2 Year Other % 6% 4% % 5% 7% % 6% 4% % 6% 4% PERCENTAGE MATRICULATING AT THE MOST COMPETITIVE OR HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COLLEGES, AS DEFINED IN BARRON S GUIDE Class of % Class of % Class of % Class of % COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS 2014 American University (2) Auburn University (2) Baylor University Bentley University Berklee College of Music Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Boston College (3) Boston University (5) Brown University (2) Bucknell University (3) Carnegie Mellon University (3) Centenary College (2) Clemson University (3) Columbia University (3) College of Charleston (6) College of the Holy Cross (3) College of William and Mary Cornell University (5) County College of Morris (2) Davidson College (2) DePaul University Dickinson College (2) Drew University (2) Drexel University (8) Duke University (2) Duquesne University East Carolina University East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College Elon University (4) Emory University (3) Fairfield University (4) Fairleigh Dickinson University (4) Fordham University (6) Franklin Pierce University Furman University Georgetown University (4) Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College (2) Gordon College Goucher College Hampshire College Harvard University (2) Harvey Mudd College High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Indiana University at Bloomington (2) Indiana University of Pennsylvania James Madison Johns Hopkins University (2) Johnson & Wales University Kean University Lafayette College (6) Lehigh University (5) Liberty University LIM College Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland (5) Maine College of Art Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Marist College (2) Marquette University (2) Maryland Institute College of Art (3) Merrimack College Miami University/OH (2) Monmouth University (3) Montclair State University (8) Muhlenberg College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University (8) Northeastern University Northwestern University Oberlin College Ohio State University Otis College of Art and Design Pace University Pennsylvania State University (9) Pensacola Christian College Pratt Institute Princeton University (2) Providence College Purdue University (5) Queen s University Quinnipiac University (2) Ramapo College of New Jersey (2) Raritan Valley Community College (23) Rider University (2) Rochester Institute of Technology (3) Rowan University (5) Rutgers University (26) Sacred Heart University (2) Saint Mary s College Saint Mary s College of California San Diego State University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University (7) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania St. John s University (2) Stevens Institute of Technology (6) SUNY at Albany SUNY at Buffalo SUNY College at Geneseo Syracuse University (3) Temple University The College of New Jersey (7) The Culinary Institute of America The George Washington University (4) Towson University (3) Tufts University (4) Tulane University (2) Union College United States Naval Academy University of Alabama (2) University of Arizona (2) University of California at Los Angeles University of California at San Diego University of California at Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Delaware (6) University of Edinburgh University of Florida University of Louisville University of Maryland (14) University of Miami (2) University of Michigan (9) University of Nebraska at Lincoln (2) University of New Hampshire (4) University of North Carolina Charlotte University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh (4) University of Puerto Rico University of Richmond (3) University of San Diego University of Scranton (11) University of South Carolina (3) University of Texas (4) University of Toronto University of Vermont (2) University of Wisconsin Vanderbilt University (2) Villanova University (13) Virginia Polytechnic Institute (6) Wagner College Wake Forest University (4) Warren County Community College Washington and Lee University Wellesley College Wesleyan University West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Virginia University (2) Wilkes University Xavier University Yale University York College of Pennsylvania

4 GRADING INFORMATION STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SIX SEMESTER WEIGHTED GPAs Ridge High School does not rank its students. Weighted GPA Range Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of % 4% 4% 5% 4% % 14% 14% 14% 17% % 28% 26% 29% 33% % 27% 30% 31% 26% % 16% 15% 13% 14% % 9% 9% 6% 5% % 2% 2% 2% 1% Median GPA Total # Students CLASS RANK Ridge High School does not rank its students or provide decile data. See the distribution chart of weighted GPAs above in order to place into context the academic performance of this candidate. GRADING SCALE A B C D E 0-59 A B C D A B C D RIDGE POLICIES RELEASE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Bernards Township Board of Education policy prohibits the release of student disciplinary information to individuals or institutions outside of the school district. This policy prohibits the release of any student disciplinary information to colleges and universities, even when the information request is part of an application. Student disciplinary information is contained in pupil records, which are afforded the strictest protection and privilege under New Jersey law and this school board s policies. Accordingly, we are unable to provide you with any information or answer any questions relating to the applicant s disciplinary record while this student is in our schools. POLICY REGARDING RELEASE OF TRANSCRIPTS & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION The Counseling Department does not release official transcripts or counselor letters of recommendation to students or parents under any circumstances. We will be happy to send the student s official transcript or letter directly to the recipient electronically, if possible, or by postal mail. A waiver form may need to be on file prior to sending. Students are able to access/print unofficial transcripts from their Home Access Center accounts without assistance from the Counseling Department.

5 CURRICULUM OFFERINGS *Course offered at both the College Preparatory (CP) and Honors (Hon) Levels + Course offered every other year Language Arts Literary Experience 9 Contemporary Literature Honors English 9 Honors World Literature Exploring Literary Experience AP English Literature/Comp. Voices of American Literature* Exploring Contemporary/World Exploring American Literature Literature British Literature* Creative Writing Exploring British Literature Forensic Speaking AP English Language/Comp Communication for Classroom, College & Career Art Explorer Art Studio Advanced Art Studio Honors Art Major AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Studio Art: 2D AP Studio Art 3D Introduction to Ceramics Advanced Ceramics Visual Arts Photo I Photo II Photo III Intro to Computer Graphics Advanced Digital Design Animation I Animation II Media & Video Production Social Studies Global History 2* Genocide and Human Behavior Themes of Global History 2 History of the Middle East American History* Non-Western Cultures Themes of American History Psychology History of US Gov t & Economics* Sociology* Themes of US Gov t & Economics Current Issues in Contemporary AP US Politics/AP Macroeconomics America* AP US History AP Human Geography AP European History AP Psychology AP Microeconomics/Personal Finance Mathematics Algebra I Precalculus* Essentials of Algebra I Senior Math Topics Geometry* Essentials of Senior Math Essentials of Geometry Calculus Algebra II* AP Calculus I Essentials of Algebra II AP Calculus II Advanced Algebra Discrete Math AP Statistics Science CP Biology (C) Honors Physics CP Biology (M) Fundamental Physics Honors Biology CP Environmental Science Fundamental Biology AP Physics B CP Chemistry (C) AP Physics C CP Chemistry (M) AP Biology Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Fundamental Chemistry AP Environmental Science CP Physics (C) Genetics: Principles and Issues CP Physics (M) Forensic Science (C) = Conceptual (M) = Mathematical World Languages Intermediate Spanish 1 st Year* Novice French 2 nd Year Intermediate Spanish 2 nd Year* Intermediate French 1 st Year* Latin American Culture & Society + Intermediate French 2 nd Year* Spanish Culture & Society + Francophones In The World Pre-Advanced Spanish Honors Pre-Advanced French* AP Spanish Language AP French Pre-Advanced Japanese* Latin I AP Japanese Language & Culture Latin II* Novice Italian 1 st Year Latin III* Novice Italian 2 nd Year Latin IV Intermediate Italian 1 st Year* Latin V Intermediate Italian 2 nd Year* Advanced Latin Literature + Italian Regionalism + AP Latin Vergil and Caesar + Topics In Italian Culture + Novice Spanish 1 st Year Pre-Advanced Italian Honors Novice Spanish 2 nd Year AP Italian Language & Culture Technology Education Industrial Design Industrial Design + Robotics I Introduction to Woodworking Robotics II Woodworking Processes Contemporary Woodworking + Cabinetmaking + Engineering Design I /Computer Aided Design Engineering Design II /Computer Aided Design Architectural Design & Engineering CAD Technology: Design, Engineering & Innovation Business Education Introduction to Word Processing Accounting* Word Processing Marketing Distribution Internet and Web Design Publications I Introduction to Law Publications II Law Seminar Business Education Practicum Personal Finance* Performing Arts Ridge Chorale 9, 10 Dance I Concert Choir Dance II Choir Sectional Dance III A Cappella Choir* Theater I Concert Band Theater II Wind Ensemble* Music Theory Chamber Orchestra Enjoyment of Music Symphony Orchestra* Exploring Music Composition String Instrumental Lessons Wind/Percussion Instrumental Lessons Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra* Physical Education/Health Physical Education 9, 10, 11, 12 Health 9, 11, 12 Adaptive PE (APE) Auto Safety 10 Support/Reinforcement Classes Algebra I Seminar Algebra II Seminar ESL A & B Essential Elements of Language Arts Essential Elements of Mathematics Geometry Seminar Motivating Adolescent Performance (MAP) A & B Reading Strategies Other Independent Study (grade 11 or 12 only) Internship (grade 12 only) Option II (earn credits outside of Ridge) Shared-time program with Somerset Co. Vocational-Technical High School

6 JUNIOR YEAR GRADE DISTRIBUTION Final Grades Distribution includes students of all grade levels with at least 10 juniors in each course. COURSE NAME A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- MATH Algebra II* Core Algebra II* Math Analysis I* Honors Analysis* AP Calculus I* AP Statistics* SOCIAL STUDIES Themes of U.S. Gov t/economics History of U.S. Gov t/economics History of U.S. Gov t/economics Honors AP Psychology* AP U.S. Politics / Macroeconomics AP Human Geography SCIENCE CP Physics C CP Physics M Fundamental Physics Honors Physics AP Physics I AP Biology* LANGUAGE ARTS Exploring British Literature British Literature British Literature Honors AP English Language & Composition WORLD LANGUAGES Pre-Advanced French Pre-Advanced French Honors* Latin IV* Advanced Latin Vergil* Novice Spanish 2 nd Year* Intermediate Spanish 1 st Year* Intermediate Spanish 2 nd Year* Pre-Advanced Spanish Honors Latin American Culture And Society* Pre-Advanced Japanese Honors* Intermediate Italian 1 st Year* Italian Regionalism* Pre-Advanced Italian Honors Below C- * Courses open to students in grades other than 11 th grade.