Curriculum Night December 3, 2015
Graduation Requirements English 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order (20 credits) Mathematics-Must include Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8) and Geometry (15 credits) Science-Must include Biology (15 credits) World Language (5 credits) World History II, U.S. History 1 & 2 (15 credits) Phys. Ed. & Health (20 credits) Visual or Performing Arts (5 credits) 21 st Century Life & Careers (5 credits) Financial Literacy or Economics (2.5 credits)
Graduation Requirements (cont.) Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate 40 credits per year
Program Levels AP level courses are geared towards the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board which is given in May of each year College level courses Honors level coursesavailable in English, Mathematics, and Art History R track coursesadvanced program S track courses- college prep
English Requirements English 1-Honors, R, S English 2-Honors, R, S English 3-Honors, R, S English 4-R, S 20 Required Credits English AP Language & Composition (11 th or 12 th grade) in lieu of English 3 or 4 English AP Literature & Composition (12 th grade) in lieu of English 4
English Electives Comparative Mythology-R Creative Writing 1, 2-R, S Journalism 1, 2-R Literature & Film-R Philosophy & Literature-H SAT Prep Verbal-R (2.5 credits) Gifted & Talented 1, 2, 3, 4-H (must be accepted into G&T program)
Mathematics Requirements 15 Required Credits 20 Suggested Algebra 1 R, S (graduation requirement if not mastered in grade 8) Geometry Honors, R, S (graduation requirement) A third year of Math that builds upon Algebra 1 & Geometry
Additional Mathematics Courses Algebra 2, Honors, R, S Pre-Calculus Honors, R, S Calculus Honors, C Calculus AB/BC AP Calculus 3 C Intro to Computer Science H Computer Science A AP Statistics AP, R, S Math for College Readiness S SAT Prep Math R (2.5 credits)
Science Requirements 15 Required Credits-20 Suggested Biology R, S - N.J. Biology Competency Test (BCT) Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics-R, S An additional lab/inquiry-based Science
Science Course Options Anatomy & Physiology-R, S Cell Biology & Genetics/Bio & Evolution of Organisms-AP Chemistry-AP, R, S Forensics-R, S Methods of Science Investigation-S Physics-AP, R Science Research 1-R Science Research 2, 3, 4-C Robotics-R Intro to Engineering-H Science of Engineering 2-H Science of Engineering 3-H
Social Studies Requirements 15 Required Credits 9 th Grade-World History 2-AP, R, S 10 th Grade-US History 1-AP, R, S 11 th Grade-US History 2-AP, R, S
Social Studies Electives Economics-R, S Macroeconomics-AP Empowerment Civics-R European History-AP Facing History & Ourselves-R Law & Society-R, S Psychology-AP, R, S Sociology-R, S
World Language 5 Required Credits, 20 Recommended Spanish French Chinese
Physical Education and Health 9, 10, 11, 12
Financial Business Literacy R, S (2.5 credits required) Paired with Careers R, S --OR-- Economics R, S or Macroeconomics AP (5 credit courses)
21 st Century Life and Careers/ Technology, Industrial Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences 5 Required Credits College & Career Readiness Academy/Web and Beyond-R, S Financial Literacy/Careers-R, S Principles of Business/Business Management-R, S Business Law/Sports Marketing-R Business Organization & Management (NJIT)-C Fireworks Flash/Dreamweaver-R Video Game Design/Mobile Applications-R Accounting 1-R, S College Prep. Accounting (NJIT)-C
21 st Century Life and Careers (cont.) Intro to Information Technology (NJIT)-C Teacher Apprentice Program-R Basic Foods 1 Nutrition & Diet 2 Professional Foods 3 Parenting Education Home Improvement
Visual & Performing Arts 5 Required Credits Dance 1 & 2 Band/Orchestra Chorus Concert Choir-R Men s Choir; Women s Choir History of Popular Music R, S Theater Arts Oratory Theater Arts 1 & 2 Theater Arts Production Music Theory-AP Music Theory 1 Intro to Visual Art Intro to Graphic Design Graphic Design 2 Studio Drawing, 2D, 3D-AP (10 credits) Digital Photography Visual Art 2D, 3D Visual Art Major 3, 4 Art History-AP, H Ceramics
9 th Grade Schedule English 1- Honors, R, or S Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8)-R or S If mastered, Geometry-Honors or R Environmental Science-R or S or Biology R World History II-AP, R, or S Spanish 1 R,S or Spanish 2 R; French 1 R, S or French 2R; Chinese 1 R Physical Education/Health 21 st Century Life and Careers/Technology- College & Career Readiness Academy, Web and Beyond-Google Docs Visual & Performing Arts Options- Dance, Intro to Visual Art, Theater Arts Oratory, Intro to Graphic Design, Band/Orchestra, Chorus *Gifted and Talented 1-(if accepted into G&T program) **Science Research 1R
Community Service Recommendation Students are recommended to complete 10 hours of community service each year. Community service opportunities will be offered at the high school or within the community. An average of 10 hours each year is recommended for a total of 40 hours. For example, if a freshman completes 40 hours during their freshman year, they have fulfilled the community service requirement for graduation. Students who complete 40+ hours will be recognized at graduation.
Thank you Please join the department heads in the cafeteria for questions and answers.