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Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language Arts * Pass English Language Arts Grade 9 or 10 or 11 Based on enrolled in Math class PARCC Mathematics * Algebra 1 or Geometry or Algebra 2 * Or equivalent substitute competency assessment
Graduation Requirements Course Work Subject Required Coursework Language Arts Literacy Mathematics LAB Science Social Studies World Language Visual or Performing Arts English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 and Geometry Three Credit Years - Including Biology Three Credit Years Including US History 1, US History 2, World History 1 year minimum 1 year minimum 21 st Century Life and Careers 1 year minimum Physical Education / Health Financial Literacy Every year enrolled in high school 1 semester minimum Financial Literacy Course or 1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)
Graduation Requirements Credits Subject Required Language Arts Literacy Mathematics LAB Science Social Studies World Language Physical Education / Health Financial Literacy Visual or Performing Art 20 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 5 credits 20 credits 2.5 credits 5 credits 21 st Century Life and Career 5 credits CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 102.5 credits 125 credits
Graduation Requirements Service Learning Service Learning 20 Hours Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by the beginning of senior year in order to participate in the following: Sports Clubs Activities Graduation Ceremonies
High School Diploma Passed required State Assessments Required Course Work 125 credits 20 hours Service Learning
College Planning Transcript: Grades Class Rank Strength of Schedule Carnegie Units Admissions Test: SAT ACT SAT II Application Information: Application Transcript Activities / Resume Essay Letters of Recommendation Interview Counselor = Valuable Resource
SAT vs. ACT SAT is an ability test that predicts how well you will do in college ACT is an achievement test that is curriculum based Most colleges will take either SAT or ACT with writing.
SAT vs. ACT SAT: 3 sections Critical Reading Math Writing (optional) Possible score of 1600 800 on each section 3 hours OR 3 hours and 50 minutes (+ writing) Taken: June of Junior year October of Senior year
SAT vs. ACT SAT II Subject Tests required at more competitive schools Up to 3 hour long tests per sitting Tests offered: Literature US History Math Level 1 Math Level 2 Biology Chemistry Physics Taken: May that you are enrolled in AP Course
SAT vs. ACT ACT: 5 sections English Math Reading Science Optional Writing Section Possible score of 36, 12 for writing 2 hours and 55 minutes OR 3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)
www.collegeboard.com Test Date Test Regular Registration Date May 6, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests April 7, 2017 June 3, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests May 9, 2017 www.act.org Test Date Test Regular Registration Date June 7, 2017 With and Without Writing May 5, 2017
Carnegie Units vs. Electives Also referred to as College Entrance Units (CEU) or Academic Units Used by colleges to express a quantitative evaluation of high school courses acceptable as preparation for college One full-year course is equivalent as one unit. Acceptable units are determined by the colleges and are usually given for academic preparatory courses only: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. Sixteen units make up the usual college minimum requirements.
Carnegie Units vs. Electives An elective course is any course other than that defined required course. Electives are required and chosen to complete a student s program after the required subjects are selected. Electives enrich one s background, complete the entrance requirements for specific types of schools or colleges, and offer experiences in areas of special talent. Each year the choice of these courses is very important. Selection should be made only after careful consideration of the relationship of the course or course to one s needs, goals, capacities, and interests.
Suggested Program of Study Subject Area Most Competitive Highly / Very Competitive Competitive Less Competitive County College English 5-6 4 4 4 4 Math 5-6 4-5 3-4 3 3 Lab Science Social Studies World Language Total Carnegie Units 4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3 5-6 3-5 3-4 3 3 4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1 23-28 17-22 16-20 15 14
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Athletic Eligibility Student needs 30 credit minimum to participate in fall sports/clubs!
English GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: English 12 English 12 CP English 12 Honors AP Literature and Composition
English Electives Full Year: Mythology and Literature College Prep Writing Career Writing: Magazines, Newspapers, Journals and Beyond The Art of Research Writing Semester: Public Speaking Fiction into Film Marking Period: SAT Critical Reading
Mathematics Pre Calculus Pre Calculus Honors Discrete Math Probability & Statistics AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC SAT Math (Zero Period)
Computer Science Foundations of Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A
Science GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Physics Physics CP AP Physics 1 Environmental Science Environmental Science CP AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry ELECTIVE: Anatomy & Physiology
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Introduction to Engineering Engineering
FULL YEAR ELECTIVES History Psychology AP Psychology Economics AP Micro Economics AP Macro Economics AP US Government & Politics AP Human Geography
SEMESTER ELECTIVES: Anthropology Criminal Justice Sociology Political Legal Ed American Social Issues African American History 1 African American History 2 History Facing History & Ourselves Contemporary Human Rights
World Language Spanish 4 Spanish 4H French 4 H Italian 4 H Latin 4 H
Physical Education / Health Basketball Volleyball Ice Skating Table Tennis Weight Room Wellness
Personal Financial Literacy Infused in all business courses Outside project per marking period
21 st Century Life and Career: Technology Computer Programming Web Design and Applications American Film in Context and Culture 1(Linked with American Film 2) American Film in Context and Culture 2(Linked with American Film 1) Intro to Digital Filmaking BEN - TV The Student Film
21 st Century Life and Career: Business Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business) 21 st Century Business Survival Skills (Linked with Business Technology) Principles of Business Advanced Principles of Business Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Intro to Stocks and Investments Personal and Business Law 1 Personal and Business Law 2
21 st Century Life and Career: Business International Business (Linked with Entrepreneurship) Entrepreneurship (Linked with International Business) Marketing Communication (Linked with E-Marketing) E-Marketing (Linked with Marketing Communication) Intro to Tourism and Hospitality (Linked with Intro to Cruise Industry) Intro to the Cruise Industry (Linked with Tourism and Hospitality) Hotel & Restaurant Management
21 st Century Life and Career: Business Clothing Design & Construction 1 Clothing Design & Construction 2 Fashion Design (Linked with Interior Design) Interior Design (Linked with Fashion Design) Partnership with NJCU
21 st Century Life and Career: Business Open Electives: Dynamics of Public Health Services Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing By Application: Clinical Health Skills 1 (Linked with Applied Anatomy and Physiology) Applied Anatomy and Physiology (Linked with Clinical Health Skills 1)
21 st Century Life and Career: Vocational Trades In Vogue Carpentry 1, 2, 3 Welding 1, 2, 3 Food and Nutrition Construction Trades / Plumbing 1 Plumbing 2
Career Academy SENIOR YEAR ONLY BY INTERVIEW 4 Block Course of Study: Construction Trades Piping Design and Installation Carpentry (Double) Optional Block: Welding
Visual Arts Foundations of Art Painting and Drawing Art 2 Computer Graphics 1 Computer Graphics 2 Digital Graphics Photography 1 Photography 2 AP Studio 2D Design AP Studio Drawing
Performing Arts Concert Band Symphony Band Instrumental Lesson Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Piano 1 Piano 2 String Ensemble Concert Choir Chamber Choir Vocal Lessons Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 3 Dance 4 Musical Theatre 1: Literature and Repertoire Musical Theatre 2: Dance Performance Theater 2 Acting Studio 2 AP Music Theory
Academy Programs Laura Craig Supervisor of Special Programs 201-437 - 5095 lcraig@bboed.org
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