Chambers Trenton Central High School West Daylight/Twilight

Trenton Central High School – Chambers

Trenton Central High School West

Daylight/Twilight Alternative High School

REVISED 2/25/2016 11:00AM

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT All students will graduate with a vision for their futures, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career.

BOARD OF EDUCATION President Jason Redd

Vice President Gerald Truehart

Board Members Denise Millington Dr. Jane Rosenbaum Fiah Gussin Guillermo Gomez-Salazar Dr. D.A. Graham Lucy Vandenberg

LEADERSHIP TEAM Interim Superintendent of Schools Lucy Feria School Business Administrator, Board Secretary Jayne S. Howard Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Talent Development Lissa Johnson Assistant Superintendent of Special Education Elizabeth DeJesus General Counsel/Public Information Officer Perry L. Lattiboudere, Esq.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Director of Health, Physical Education, Family & Athletics Sharron Grady

Supervisor of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Michael Tofte

Supervisor Visual & Performing Arts Norberto Diaz

Supervisor of Special Education Monique Harvey

Supervisor of Special Education Suzette Jackson

Supervisor of ESL/Bilingual & World Languages Sandra Iturbides

Director of Student, Parent and Community Support Wilfredo Ortiz

Supervisor of English Language Arts Lisa Rollins, Ed.D.

Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Accountability, and Research Edward Ward

Supervisor of Scheduling and Custodian of Student Records Dave Valeri

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

TCHS WEST TCHS CHAMBERS Principal Principal Mark Hoppe Hope Grant Vice Principal Vice Principals Larry Parker Mary Courtney

Gwen Hansen DAYLIGHT/TWILIGHT Dana Williamson Interim Principal Melissa Wyatt Ronald Edwards Vice Principals

Trenton Central High School STEM & HRTB School Learning Communities (SLCs) 135 E. Hanover Street Trenton, NJ 08609 Phone: (609) 278-7260, Ext. 7261 Fax: (609) 989-2940

Trenton Central High School COMMUNICATIONS SLC 520 Chestnut Street Trenton, NJ 08611 Phone: (609) 278-7260, Ext. 7464

Trenton Central High School VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SLC 544 Chestnut Avenue Trenton, NJ 08611 Phone: (609) 278-7260, Ext. 7421 Fax: (609) 989-7130

Trenton Central High School 9th GRADE ACADEMY 145 Pennington Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: (609) 278-7260, Ext. 7261

Trenton Central High School West 1001 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: (609) 656-4770, Ext. 4774 Fax: (609) 989-2985

Daylight/Twilight Alternative High School 501 Edgewood Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: (609) 656-4850, Ext. 4853 Fax: (609) 656-6062

Table of Contents

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 COURSE PLANNING WORKSHEET 2014-15 ...... 6 DESCRIPTION OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ...... 7 INTRODUCTION: PLANNING YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM ...... 8 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES ...... 8 COLLEGE PREPARATION ACTION PLANS ...... 9 OPTION II ...... 14 ONLINE LEARNING ...... 14 DUAL ENROLLMENT ...... 14 SUMMER SCHOOL ...... 15 COMPREHENSIVE HONORS PROGRAM ...... 15 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM ...... 15 DROP/ADD PROCEDURE ...... 15 REPORT CARD GRADING ...... 16 HONOR ROLL ...... 16 GRADE CALCULATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………….....17 PLAGARISM……………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 ATTENDANCE ...... 17 ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ...... 18 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ...... 20 CAREER READINESS OPTIONS ...... 21 BOOK DISTRIBUTION AND FINES ...... 21 COURSES BY STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 22 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ...... 22 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)...... 27 MATHEMATICS ...... 31 SCIENCE ...... 36 SOCIAL STUDIES ...... 41 FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LITERACY ...... 44 WORLD LANGUAGES ...... 45 HEALTH, SAFETY, & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ...... 49 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ...... 51 LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION ...... 56 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS, OR CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION……………...……………….……..61 SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS...... 75 SLC CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED ...... 76

Policies, Procedures, and Requirements

COURSE PLANNING WORKSHEET 2015-16

9th Grade Credits 10th Grade Credits 11th Grade Credits 12th Grade Credits Earned Earned Earned Earned English l English II English III English IV

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Elective

Science* Science* Science* Elective

World History U.S. History 1 U.S. History 2 Elective

PE & Health PE & Health PE & Health PE & Health

World Language Elective Elective Elective

Visual and Visual and Financial Elective Performing Arts Performing Arts Literacy **

21st Century Life 21st Century Life 21st Century 21st Century & Careers or & Careers or Life & Careers Life & Careers Career Technical Career Technical or Career or Career Education Education Technical Technical Education Education

Elective Elective Elective Elective Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits

*Science: At least 15 Credits in science, including at least 5 credits in Biology, one of either Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science, and 3rd Laboratory Science **Financial Literacy - 2.5 Credits (effective with the 2013-2014 Freshmen)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (2016 GRADUATES)  Pass the state mandated assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  Successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits beginning in grade 9 and concluding in grade 12.  Must not miss more than 9 unexcused days from a semester course in order to complete the course and receive credit (Policy #5200; Regulation #5200)  120 CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE

TRACKING CREDITS EARNED FOR GRADUATION IN FOUR YEARS  To stay on track for graduation during the second year (10th grade) of high school, students need a minimum of 30 credits  To stay on track for graduation during the third year (11th grade) of high school, students need a minimum of 60 credits  To stay on track for graduation during the four year (12th grade) of high school, students need a minimum of 90 credits

6 | P a g e DESCRIPTION OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

*GRADUATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (120 CREDITS) ENGLISH – 20 CREDITS REQUIRED English Language Arts I English Language Arts II English Language Arts III English Language Arts IV MATHEMATICS – 15 CREDITS REQUIRED Algebra I Geometry Algebra II SCIENCE – 15 CREDITS REQUIRED Biology Lab Science I Lab Science II SOCIAL STUDIES – 15 CREDITS REQUIRED World History US History I US History II FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LITERACY – 2.5 CREDITS REQUIRED Financial Literacy or Equivalent Course WORLD LANGUAGE – 5 CREDITS REQUIRED World Language I (French, Spanish, etc.) or student demonstration of proficiency HEALTH, SAFETY & PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 20 CREDITS REQUIRED 9th Grade PE I/ Health I 10th Grade PE II/ Health II 11th Grade PE III/ Health III (Driver’s Education) 12th Grade PE IV/ Health IV VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS – 5 CREDITS REQUIRED VPA Class 21ST CENTURY LIFE & CAREERS or CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION – 5 CREDITS REQUIRED 21st Century Life and Careers ELECTIVES – 17.5 CREDITS REQUIRED Elective I Elective II Elective III Elective IV *120 REQUIRED TOTAL CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION

*School Districts may establish course and/or credit requirements that exceed the State minimums. *Minimum graduation requirements, as identified in N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1, do not equate to college admission requirements.

7 | P a g e INTRODUCTION: PLANNING YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This course catalog is a reference manual for students, parents/guardians, and school staff involved in curriculum planning at one of the three Trenton Public High Schools. It identifies all of the possible course offerings for the 2016-17 school year. The catalog is organized by departments, as well as by graduation requirements each course satisfies. A description of the course, pre-requisite(s) if needed, number of credits, course term, and campus where it’s offered are described for each offering.

Planning an individual student's high school program of studies demands a cooperative effort between home and school. The program of study that a student pursues in high school should reflect his or her aspirations, interests, and aptitudes. The courses at the Trenton Public High Schools provide students with many opportunities to meet their educational needs. Beyond state, district, college and career requirements, students are encouraged to select courses that will be academically stimulating and personally enriching. In selecting particular courses, the following criteria should be considered. Does the course:

 Meet the high school graduation requirements?  Provide an outlet for interests in specific subject areas?  Reflect an appropriate proficiency level?  Provide sufficient background to allow students to pursue planned career options after high school?  Meet college entrance requirements?

Please consider the following when planning your academic program:

 Realize that low enrollment totals will lead to the cancellation of a course. o General Education = enrollment less than 15 students may be cancelled o AP Courses & Honors = enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled

 Realize that Daylight/Twilight Alternative High School operates on a cycle/trimester schedule.

 Discuss specific subject area choices with counselors, teachers, and/or administrators who can share valuable insight into the nature of specific courses.

Please note: Every course may not be offered each semester. Course offerings are based on student enrollment and course requests.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

The counseling services available at Trenton Public High Schools are many and varied. Trained and certified school counselors confer with students, and often with their parents, about abilities and interests, scholastic progress, course selection and vocational goals. They also discuss how and when to apply for admission to college. Besides encouraging students to maintain a good academic achievement record, counselors also remind them about activity/club involvement and citizen/community service activities. Students are also provided with appropriate standardized testing materials from the College Board and the American College Testing Program in addition to pertinent college and financial aid deadline information. Remember to keep the following factors in mind when planning an appropriate program of study:  Students must meet the State graduation requirements.  Students should choose the most challenging courses offered in which they can achieve success.  Students should keep college/career goals and requirements in mind when selecting courses.  Students must maintain a good record of achievement in classwork in order to assure a good grade.

8 | P a g e COLLEGE PREPARATION ACTION PLANS Below are the recommended action plans for students at each grade level. Your guidance counselor should be able to answer questions about these action steps. Note: These calendars are adapted from the American Council on Education's College Admission & Financial Aid Calendar, based on material from the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The dates listed are approximate. Be sure you know and adhere to all current college deadlines.

I. Freshman College Prep Plan

Grade When Activity Freshman Fall Find out who your guidance counselor is and schedule a meeting to plan out your academic course work. You can build strong academic skills by taking challenging courses; colleges will look for this. You should also plan on getting involved at school. Participating in sports, drama, band, student government, clubs, or volunteer work makes high school more fun and will help you develop leadership and teamwork skills that colleges value.

Freshman Fall Start talking to your parents about paying for college. Ask them how much they think they can help you with paying for your future education. Start saving for college, either on your own or by contributing to a savings plan that your parents have established. Make sure your parents are aware of 529 college savings plans!

Freshman Fall Start and plan on maintaining a list of your activities, awards, community service, and other unique educational experiences throughout high school. You'd be surprised at how hard it will be to remember when filling out your college applications if you don't start now. This will serve as the beginning of a resume that you can use when writing college and scholarship applications.

Freshman Winter / If at all possible, try to visit college campuses. Even just driving through them will give you Spring a feel for different campus settings.

9 | P a g e II. Sophomore College Prep Plan

Grade When Activity

Sophomore September Inquire about taking the PLAN (practice test for the ACT) and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). These tests are important practice tests which will prepare you for the ACT and SAT and SAT Subject Tests, respectively. Consult your school guidance counselor about which test you should take. Be sure to find out the test date, time, and place. Both tests are scheduled from October through December.

Sophomore October / Take the PSAT/NMSQT or PLAN on a test date offered at your high school. (Note: November Sophomore year PSAT/NMSQT scores don't count for the National Merit Scholarship competition, but it's still a good idea to take the test to familiarize yourself with it.) Begin to look at college catalogs, web sites, and other information. You can view our section on finding a college as well.

Sophomore December You should receive PLAN or PSAT/NMSQT results. Read the materials sent with your score report and consult your school guidance counselor to discuss remaining courses that may be required or would be beneficial for college.

Sophomore April Register for the June SAT Subject Tests if applicable. These are one-hour exams testing you on academic subjects that you have already completed. Many colleges require three SAT Subject Tests. Two of these should be in a math and writing subject. It's a good idea to take these tests during your junior year, if you want to take your third test in a subject you've studied this year (i.e. biology or chemistry); you may want to complete that exam now while the subject is fresh in your mind. You can take the math and writing subjects now as well if you want to practice.

Sophomore May Consider a summer course or other study programs. You should certainly have some fun but also be sure to make wise use of your summer. If you work, be sure to save some of your earnings for college.

Sophomore June Take the SAT Subject Tests if appropriate. Your school guidance counselor should be able to tell you this.

10 | P a g e III. Junior College Prep Plan

Grade When Activity Junior September Meet with your school guidance counselor to review your classes and plan for your senior year. Inquire about the PSAT/NMSQT test, date, time, and test location in October. You should also read our Financial Aid 101 material and investigate private sources of financial aid. There are several free online scholarship search services listed in our "how to pay" section. Junior October Take the PSAT/NMSQT to prepare for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, and to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship competition (scores from your sophomore year will not count in the competition). Junior November Refer to our Financial Aid 101 material to start doing research on government, as well as private, financial aid programs. Junior December Receive the results of the PSAT/NMSQT. Read your score report and consult your school guidance counselor or teachers to determine how you might improve. Sign up for the February ACT. Junior January Begin to make a list of 15-20 colleges you would like to explore. Show the list to your parents and discuss their ideas and preferences about the kind of college you should attend. Apply for a social security number (if you do not already have one), it is required on many college applications. Junior February Meet with your school guidance counselor to begin preparing a list of colleges to explore. Sign up for the March SAT. Begin to prepare for the SAT Subject Tests or ACT if appropriate. Junior March Send letters or e-mails to the colleges on your list requesting information, and evaluate the materials they send you. Share the materials with your parents. Take the SAT. Continue your research on private scholarships by finding out what awards students in your school and community are receiving. Junior March Try to visit colleges during your spring break so you'll be on campus when classes are in session. Call the college's admissions office before you visit a campus. The admissions staff will schedule you for a campus tour and arrange an interview, if necessary. If possible, schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor to learn more about the college’s financial aid options. Be sure to bring your parents, their opinion is important and they can gain very valuable information by talking with a financial aid counselor.

Junior April Sign up for the May/June SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests if appropriate. Take the ACT. Look into summer jobs or internships. Continue to evaluate colleges and begin to eliminate some choices from your list. Junior May Attend college fairs and sessions with college representatives at your school to get more information. Be sure to ask questions about financial aid, as well as the academic program, student life, etc. Take the SAT Subject Tests and/or Advanced Placement exams, if appropriate. Junior May Consider enrolling in an academic course at a local college, pursuing a summer school program or working as a volunteer. Remember you'll want to be sure you've got some good extracurricular experiences for your college applications. Make wise use of your summer. If you work, put aside some money for college. Junior June Take the ACT. Junior July/ August Write for private scholarship applications. Work on your high school resume and, if the schools or scholarships you are interested in require them, begin to assemble writing samples, portfolios, or audition tapes. Junior July/August Summer is a perfect time to begin work on college application essays; you will be very busy with coursework once school begins. If you're interested in an athletic scholarship, contact the coaches at the colleges to which you plan to apply.

11 | P a g e IV. Senior College Prep Plan

Grade When Activity Senior September Meet with your guidance counselor to review your college plans and evaluate them in light of your test scores and junior year grades. It's a good idea to involve your parents in this meeting and discuss your prospects for financial aid at this time.

Senior September If you have not already taken the required tests, or you and your counselor feel that you should take them again to try to improve your score, sign up for the October ACT or October/November SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests.

Senior September Write to the colleges on your list and request admission, financial aid, and, if appropriate, housing applications. Keep a checklist with all the admissions and financial aid deadlines for the colleges you are considering. Check with your school to make sure your transcripts and other records are up to date and accurate. Ask teachers, employers, or coaches to write you letters of recommendation. Give them any forms that colleges require and follow up to make sure the letters are mailed on time.

Senior September Pick up a copy of the CSS Profile Registration Guide from your high school guidance office to see if any of the colleges on your list require this financial aid application form. If so, register for the profile service.

Senior October Attend a regional college fair to further investigate the colleges on your list. Make sure your transcript and test scores have been sent. Set aside plenty of time to draft, edit and re- write application essays. Give your parents enough time to help you fill out college financial aid forms, such as the CSS Profile. If applying for 'early decision,' send in your application now. Sign up for December/January tests, if necessary. Begin to send in applications; be sure to keep copies of everything you send, with the date on which it was mailed.

Senior November Continue to file admission applications. You should also begin to prepare the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsaonline.com/

Senior December File your last college applications. If you've applied for early decision, you should have an answer by now. Senior January Request that your high school send the transcript of your first semester grades to the colleges to which you've applied. Senior January Work with your parents to complete the FAFSA on or as soon as possible after January 1. Send it in no later than February 1. If the financial aid processor requests additional information in order to process your application, submit it promptly. Check with your high school to find out if your state student aid program requires an additional application.

Senior February / Monitor your applications to make sure that all materials are sent and received on time. March Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy. If necessary, correct any inaccurate items on the SAR and return it to the FAFSA processor (if you had a college transmit your FAFSA data directly, you must notify the college of any changes or corrections). If you have not received an SAR four weeks after you file your FAFSA, call 1-800-4FED-AID to inquire about your application status.

12 | P a g e (Senior College Prep Plan, continued)

Grade When Activity Senior February / When a corrected SAR is returned to you, review it one more time. If it is correct, March keep a copy for your records. If a college requests your SAR, submit it promptly. Do this even if the SAR says you are not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, as the college may be able to offer you other aid based on the information in that report.

Senior February / If you haven't decided on a favorite campus, try to arrange a 2nd visit. Talk to March students and sit in on some classes so you can make an informed decision. Senior April Review your financial aid award letters with your parents; be sure that you understand the terms and conditions that apply to each type of aid offered. Senior April Decide on the one college that you will attend and send in your tuition deposit. Notify in writing the other colleges that accepted you that you have selected another school. This is an important step. Other students will be hoping to receive your spot! Be sure to respond by May 1st. Senior April If your 1st choice college places you on its waiting list, don’t worry. Some students are admitted off the waiting list. Contact the college, let the admissions office know you are still very interested, and keep the college updated on your activities. Senior April Remind your parents to check their eligibility for the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits when they file their taxes. Next year, they may be able to reduce their taxes by up to $1,500 by claiming one of these credits for college expenses. Senior May Work with your parents to establish a budget for your books, supplies, and living expenses. Determine how much of that budget grants and scholarships will cover, how much your parents will contribute, and how much you will need to supply. Then determine how much of your contribution will come from savings, a student loan, and what you might earn at an academic year job. If necessary, complete a loan application form. Be sure you understand the terms of the loan before you and/or your parents sign a promissory note. Senior May If you want to live on campus, and have not already done so, complete a housing/meal plan application. Senior May Take Advanced Placement exams, if appropriate. Senior June Request that your high school send a copy of your final transcript to the college you will attend. Notify the college of any private grants of scholarships you will receive. Senior June Find out when payment for tuition, room, board, etc. is due and whether your college offers a tuition payment plan that lets you remit these charges in installments. Be sure you understand how financial aid will be disbursed and whether you can defer bill payment until the funds are available. Senior June Apply for a summer job. Plan on saving a portion of earnings for college.

Senior July Look for information from your new college about housing, orientation, course selection, etc. If your financial aid package included a Federal Work-Study award, it may be your responsibility to find an appropriate job. Plan to follow up with the financial aid office as soon as you arrive on campus. Senior August / Pack for college and look forward to a great experience! September

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OPTION II

N.J.A.C. A:8-5.1(a)ii, commonly known as “Option II,” permits district boards of education to establish curricular activities or programs aimed at achieving the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for promotion and graduation purposes. Option II serves as an alternative to traditional high school courses. The following program is available to the students of the Trenton Public High Schools as an alternative means of obtaining the necessary credit for graduation:  Physical Education To be considered for Option II Physical Education Exemption, students must meet the following criteria:  Must be a Junior or Senior (who has not failed Health or received a final grade of ‘F’ in Physical Education).  Must be a member of an athletic team or outside organization that provides a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity each week for all marking periods excluding Health. . 300 minutes in 1 week will not transfer to another week  Personnel from a gym, licensed trainer and/or coach’s information and signature will be required for exemption. NO PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURES WILL BE ACCEPTED. For more information about the Option II program, please contact your guidance counselor or Sharron Grady, Director of Health, Physical Education, Family and Athletics at [email protected].

ONLINE LEARNING

Trenton Public High Schools offer an innovative online learning solution that empowers students to achieve their goals. Each of the high schools has the ability to deliver a customizable online learning solution that includes web- based curriculum, highly qualified teachers, and a 24/7 support environment. The online option of learning can help to increase curricular options for students who want the opportunity to enroll in other course offerings as upperclassmen, credit recovery, and summer school. Guidelines will be made available in the near future for students who wish to take advantage of the online learning option. Please contact your guidance counselor or building administration for more information.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

The Trenton Public School District and Mercer County Community College have forged a partnership to provide 11th and 12th Grade students enrolled in the Trenton Public High Schools an opportunity for students to reap the rewards of college while still in high school. Students will be concurrently enrolled and earning academic credit in both high school and college. Courses in the Dual Enrollment program will be weighted similar to that of Advanced Placement courses. Students must complete Mercer County Community College’s admission applications, pass the Accuplacer Placement Test and attend the Newcomers Orientation.

Below are the Dual Enrollment courses available at Mercer County College’s Broad Street Campus:

Course: Introduction to Psychology (1 Semester) The scientific study of human nature—covers facts, principles, and theories concerning the mental, emotional, neurological, and social dimensions of human experience. Topics include consciousness, learning, thinking, memory, brain structure and function, motivation and emotion, development, personality, mental illness and its treatment, relationships and social influence.

Course: English Composition 1 (1 Semester) College-level composition course designed to aid students write 750-to 1,500-word essays on topics in various academic disciplines. It focuses on development and support of ideas, essay structure, critical thinking, analysis of readings, and other aspects of writing. Students are introduced to research techniques and documentation.

14 | P a g e Course: Mathematics (1 Semester) Designed to give liberal arts and other non-scientific/non-technical majors an overview and basic working knowledge of three mathematics topics/applications encountered on a daily basis: probability, data analysis, and consumer math.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer School may be offered for advancement or remedial courses. (TBOE Regulation #2440) 1) Students who are permitted to enroll in summer school advancement course(s) - courses never previously taken by the student for their approved academic program and for which credit may be earned - must: a. Enroll for a minimum of 60 hours for a 2.5 credit advancement course b. Enroll for a minimum of 120 hours for a 5 credit advancement course 2) Students who receive an “F” in a course taken during the regular school year receive ZERO credits towards graduation for that course. With the building administrator’s permission, students may opt to: a. Enroll in a summer school remedial course(s). Credit may be earned in the summer for a maximum of two courses and a student must be enrolled for a minimum of 60 hours for a 5 credit remedial course. OR b. Repeat the course during the regular school year provided the course is offered. The appropriate credits will be rewarded and changes to the student’s schedule made upon successful completion of the summer school program and coursework.

HONORS PROGRAM

A variety of honors courses are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. Students who demonstrate proficiency in previous courses are eligible to be enrolled in honors courses. In order to enroll in any honors-level course, a student must have earned a grade of 90 or better in the prerequisite non-honors course or an 80 or above in the prerequisite honors course, and have a teacher recommendation. Grades for honors courses receive a weight of 1.1 for the purpose of GPA (Grade Point Average) calculation. Administrative approval may override above delineated process.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

A minimum of 10 students must enroll in an advanced placement course in order for it to be offered. Advanced Placement course grades receive a weight of 1.2 for the purpose of GPA calculation. Grades on the report card are not changed by the "weight." The difference is realized only upon determination of the GPA. The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor of the College Board and individual schools. Through this program students are able to complete college-level studies in the secondary schools, and will take the AP exam for possible college credit. Like other programs of the College Board, this program is national. Representatives of member institutions determine its policies and its operational services are provided by Educational Testing Services (ETS). In addition to the AP classes taught by Trenton High School teachers, students may have the opportunity to take AP courses online. Administrative approval may override above delineated process.

Parents and students need to understand and accept the additional rigor of these courses and realize that students will not be permitted to drop the course in mid-stream if the work appears to be too challenging. All students will be held to the limitations of the Add/Drop procedures.

DROP/ADD PROCEDURE

Course selections should be firm decisions thoughtfully made by students after careful consultation with parents/guardians, teachers, and counselors. When planning courses, prior successes and challenges, special interests and aptitudes, and future college and career plans should be taken into consideration. Since all course changes create 15 | P a g e budgetary, scheduling, and staffing difficulties, students must submit their request to their guidance counselors within the first three weeks from the start of the course.  Students who drop a semester course after the first interim date has passed for that course will receive a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or Withdrawal Fail (WF) on their permanent record card.  Students who drop a full year course after the second day of the second semester will receive a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or Withdrawal Fail (WF) on their permanent record card.

The only changes that may be submitted for consideration are those that meet the following criteria:  The request has been approved by parents/guardians, counselors and/or administrator.  The student plans to maintain the same number of credits carried prior to the request.  There is evidence of a physical or mental health handicap that may impair the health and welfare of the student. As supporting evidence, a certifying statement from a physician must be filed.  The request is submitted because the student wishes to transfer into a more rigorous elective.  A change in a student's educational or career plan requires a change of electives for admission to a particular program.  A student is in need of meeting credit requirements for graduation.

Changes will not be considered if submitted for the following reasons:  Teacher Preference or course content  Reduction of schedule because of academic difficulties or outside employment

REPORT CARD GRADING

Grades are issued four times a year, at approximately 45 school day intervals. They reflect the caliber of a student's performance during each marking period (quarter), and indicate progress in development of skills, abilities, and understanding. At the end of each course, final grades are issued. Final grades reflect teacher evaluation of course work, including end of marking period assessments. Credit for semester courses is awarded at the end of the semester. Credit for year-long courses is awarded in June. During the year, report cards may be picked up by parents/guardians on the dates scheduled. Those not picked up will be distributed to the students during the next school day. The final report card is mailed to the home of the parents /guardians approximately one week after the close of school.

Important Grading Information for Newcomer English Language Learners English language learners must receive a grade in all subject areas. This student population must not receive a failing grade as a direct result of their lack of English Language Proficiency. Therefore, NR (Not Recorded) should be entered on the report card. The grade of NR can only be given to Level 1 students (Newcomers) on the first report card received during the first 45 days enrolled in a U.S. school.

HONOR ROLL

Students having report card grades of 90 percent or better in all courses are listed on as "High Honors." Students having all report card grades of 80 percent or higher are listed on the "Honor Roll."

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GRADE CALCULATIONS

The following tables will be used to convert final course grades for the purpose of determining grade point average (GPA) and class rank. The alpha grade column is used solely as a reference for colleges and universities.

Regular Honors (x 1.1) Advanced Placement (x 1.2) Grade % GPA Grade % GPA Grade % GPA A+ 98-100 4.0 A+ 98-100 4.4 A+ 98-100 4.8 A 93-97 4.0 A 93-97 4.4 A 93-97 4.8 A- 90-92 3.7 A- 90-92 4.1 A- 90-92 4.4 B+ 87-89 3.3 B+ 87-89 3.6 B+ 87-89 4.0 B 83-86 3.0 B 83-86 3.3 B 83-86 3.6 B- 80-82 2.7 B- 80-82 3.0 B- 80-82 3.2 C+ 77-79 2.4 C+ 77-79 2.6 C+ 77-79 2.9 C 73-76 2.0 C 73-76 2.2 C 73-76 2.4 C- 70-72 1.7 C- 70-72 1.9 C- 70-72 2.0 D+ 67-69 1.4 D+ 67-69 1.5 D+ 67-69 1.7 D 63-66 1.0 D 63-66 1.1 D 63-66 1.2 D- 60-62 0.7 D- 60-62 0.8 D- 60-62 0.8 F 0-59 0.0 F 0-59 0.0 F 0-59 0.0

 Numeric grades shall be converted to a 4.0 weighted point scale for the purpose of calculating GPA and class rank for high school students.  Grades for honor courses receive a weight of 1.1 for the purpose of GPA calculation.  Advanced Placement course grades receive a weight of 1.2 for the purpose of GPA calculation. The mark on the report card is not changed by the “weight”. The difference is only realized upon determination of the GPA.

PLAGIARISM

Pupils are expected to be honest in all of their academic work. This means that they will not engage in cheating on examinations, including but not limited to, the non-authorized use of books or notes, the use of crib sheets, copying from other pupils’ papers, exchanging information with other pupils orally, in writing, or by signals, obtaining copies of the examination illegally and other similar activities. Plagiarism is not permitted in term papers, themes, essays, reports, images, take-home examinations, and other academic work.

Plagiarism is defined as stealing or use without acknowledgment of the ideas, words, formulas, textual materials, on line services, computer programs, etc. of another person, or in any way presenting the work of another person as one’s own. Falsifications, including forging signatures, altering answers after they have been graded, the insertion of answers after the fact, the erasure of grader’s markings, and other acts that allow for falsely taking credit. A pupil found guilty of academic dishonesty may be subjected to a full range of penalties including, but not limited to, reprimand and loss of credit for all of the work that is plagiarized. A teacher who believes that a pupil has been academically dishonest in his/her class should resolve the matter according to Board of Education policy.

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Compulsory attendance at school is a long-standing state policy and has been upheld by the courts of New Jersey and the U.S. Supreme Court as a matter of public concern and legislative regulation.

The Trenton Board of Education has an obligation to require that the students be present in school in order that they may be taught. This policy is for the benefit of the students, their parents, and the community at large.

The length of the academic year is generally limited to 180-182 days for students. The curriculum is designed to achieve a maximum educational effect within the limited number of school days. Therefore, any absence from school jeopardizes the ability of a student to complete the prescribed course of study satisfactorily. Maximum attendance is a prescribed condition upon which all courses of study are based.

Documentation should be submitted immediately following an absence. Absence from school jeopardizes the ability of a pupil to satisfactorily complete the prescribed course of study and violates the statues requiring children to regularly attend school (NJSA 18a-38:25-26). Pupils missing more than nine unexcused days for a semester-long course will not have completed the course of study as prescribed and, as such, will not qualify to receive the assigned credit for the course subject to Board Policy and Regulation #5200 - Pupil Attendance. No-credit status is a temporary condition predicated upon the attendance of the pupil. If extenuating circumstances exist for reasons of sickness or hardship, an attendance appeals committee may be petitioned. If the appeal is granted by the committee, students may register for a credit recovery program.

A complete list of the attendance policy regulations appears on the District website.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

I. High School Eligibility All interscholastic athletic activities are governed by the bylaws of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The following are the minimum eligibility requirements as stipulated by the NJSIAA by-laws:

TIMING GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

September 1st 30 credits of 9th grade 30 credits of 10th 30 credits of 11th [or beginning of 1st N/A courses grade courses grade courses semester]

st st st st January 31 st 15 credits of 1 15 credits of 1 15 credits of 1 nd 15 credits of 1 th th th [or beginning of 2 th semester in 10 semester in 11 semester in 12 semester in 9 grade semester] grade grade grade

Students participating in fall or winter activities must meet the September 1st requirements.

Students participating in spring activities must meet the January 31st requirements.

18 | P a g e II. College Athletic Eligibility For student athletes entering collegiate institutions in Division I and II, after August 1, 1996, Bylaw 14.3 ["Prop 48"] requires that student athletes meet the following requirements:

A. Division I Requirements 1. Graduate from high school. 2. Successfully complete a core curriculum of at least 16 academic courses: This core curriculum includes at least four years of English; three of Math (Algebra I or higher); two courses in Social Science; two courses in natural or physical Science; four additional academic courses which may be taken from the already-mentioned categories, as well as World Language and Philosophy. 3. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale and a score of 1010 (verbal and math only) on the SAT I verbal and math sections or a composite score of 86 on the ACT.

B. Division II Requirements 1. Graduate from high school. 2. Have a GPA of 2.0 (based on a maximum of 4.0) in a successfully completed core curriculum of at least 13 academic courses. This core curriculum includes three years of English; two of Math; two of Social Science; two in natural or physical Science (including at least one laboratory course); two additional courses in English, Math, natural or physical Sciences; and two additional academic courses which may be taken from the already-mentioned categories, as well as World Language and Philosophy. 3. Have a combined score of 820 on the SAT I verbal and math sections or a 68 composite score on the ACT.

NCAA Clearinghouse If a student-athlete is planning to enroll in college as a freshman and wishes to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, a senior must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, which was established as a separate organization by the NCAA member institutions in January 1993. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all prospective student- athletes at all member institutions. Student-athletes who want to start the Clearinghouse process should register during their junior year. These forms are available in the Athletic Office or on the NCAA clearinghouse website at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/com man/. Please visit www.ncaa.org for approved courses. Students who have used a fee waiver for SAT/ACT are eligible to receive a Clearinghouse fee waiver. Please see the Athletic Director.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

The Trenton School District offers a complete range of programs for students who have been determined to be "Eligible for Special Education and Related Services."

Resource Center Programs: Integral to these programs is a curriculum stressing study, organizational skills, and transition planning. Resource center teachers are in close contact with the students’ mainstream teachers and include:

 In-class support  Pull-out support  Pull-out replacement instruction in content areas Inclusion: The vast majority of classified students are being served in regular programs with support or minimal pullout, with a varying degree of in-class support. The objective is to provide every student with an opportunity to receive education in the least restrictive environment with programs designed to meet his or her individual needs. Self-Contained Programs: These programs are for students requiring a much more concentrated instructional program. There are various and separate programs serving students with severe learning, developmental, and emotional difficulties. Some mainstreaming may occur as appropriate. Available Services:  Speech and language therapy  Transition Services program/Job-Coaching  Psychological counseling  Work study programs in and out of school  Parent of Special Education Students (POSES)  Support groups for students  Child Study Teams based within each school

Career Development: This differs from other curriculum areas in that it encompasses an individual’s total lifestyle- education, occupation, social responsibility, and leisure activities. Instead of being viewed as a course or unit of instruction studies at a specific time, career education is best integrated into the 16 clusters at all levels. The Career Education and Consumer, Family and Life Skills course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become well-informed consumers. When beginning career exploration at an early age, students gain a developmental understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, the ever-evolving requirements of the workplace, and the relationship of lifelong learning to career success. Learning to conduct a career search and identify career pathways has become an integral part of every student’s education. Profound business and economic changes underway in the US, and other industrialized countries are radically altering the workplace. Rather than charting a career path toward a single, long-term goal, individuals will explore multiple career paths and their interrelatedness. This will enable them to meet the needs of employers who are assembling workforces that are not only technically skilled and cross-trained, but also flexible and cost-effective. In this framework, any individual who wants to enjoy a quality standard of living must be prepared to make wise career transitions and to continuously learn new skills. In addition to this information, suggested activities, settings and methods of evaluations are presented for each objective stem. Portfolio/Unit: Career Education and Consumer, Family and Life Skills *Career Awareness/Preparation *Interpersonal Communication *Employability Skills *Character Development and Ethics *Critical Thinking Skills *Consumer and Personal Finance *Self-Management *Safety

Pupils with Disabilities Graduation Policy: The district, through the IEP process and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14- 4.11-Graduation, may, for individual pupils with disabilities as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3, specify alternate requirements for a State-endorsed diploma. The district shall specifically address any alternate requirements for graduation in a pupil’s IEP, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.11. The district shall develop and implement procedures for assessing whether a pupil has met any alternate requirements for graduation individually determined in an IEP.

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPTIONS

Students have the option to select course sequences that provide career and technical education preparation. Students electing to pursue specific 21st century career skills may also attend one of the campuses of the Mercer County Technical Schools.

These shared-time career programs are an extension of the student’s home school and are linked with local education, business, health care, industrial, cultural, and labor organizations. Core content area subjects taken at the local high school can be arranged to complement the technical school schedule.

For more information consult with the school counselor and/or visit the website: www.mctec.net.

Students can select from:

 The Assunpink Center – 1085 Old Trenton Read, Trenton, NJ – (609)586-5144  The Arthur R. Sypek Center – 129 Bull Run Road, Pennington, NJ – (609) 737-9785  The School of Performing Arts & Technical Prep -1200 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ – (609)586-4985

BOOK DISTRIBUTION AND FINES

1. The textbooks you have received are individually checked out to you. They are your responsibility!

2. If you return a textbook with a barcode different from your textbook, you will be charged the replacement cost of the textbook, unless "your" book is returned or recovered.

3. If you lose a textbook, you have the option of either paying the replacement cost or procuring a copy of the same edition on your own.  If you elect to pay the replacement cost, you will be charged the cost required for the district to purchase the book and ship it to the school.  If you elect to purchase the book on your own, you MUST present a receipt showing that you purchased the book. The receipt will be returned to you following verification. A $5.00 re-processing fee will also be levied.

4. If you return a textbook with no barcodes or identification, you will be charged the replacement cost of your textbook.

5. If you return a textbook with the barcode removed, but still identifiable as your textbook, you will be charged a reprocessing fee of $5.00.

6. Textbooks are expected to be returned in the same condition in which they are given to you. If the book is destroyed or extensively damaged, you will be charged for its replacement.

7. Novels that are to be read as part of a class may be distributed and collected through the library, but are covered under the Textbook Manager rules described in #1-6 above.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

The State of New Jersey requires 20 credits of Core Content English Language Arts, with a minimum of 5 credits of English required each year and/or a minimum of 2.5 credits of English each semester. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2016 and beyond. Students can expect to explore integrative, interactive ways of communicating that develop through the application of Common Core standards aligned to New Jersey Model Curriculum that focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. These are the content foundational skills and standards through which they will receive college readiness instruction designed to teach them to think logically critically and creatively; express ideas; understand and participate meaningfully in spoken, written, and nonverbal communications; formulate and answer questions; and search for, organize, evaluate, and apply information. Lastly, students will be able to recognize and understand their own purpose for thinking and communicating (through print or non-print, verbal or nonverbal means) and being able to use several resources to achieve those purposes.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Descriptions:

English Language Arts I Course ID(s): EA102, EAR102, EI102, XW900 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th Grade English Graduation Credit: English Language Arts Campus Offered: All

Literature I provides rigorous instruction aligned with the NJ Model Curriculum and the Core State Standards to introduce students to all aspects of language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and thinking. This course is divided into five sequential units of instruction. Students will be introduced to formal expository writing, as well as persuasive and argumentative essays that place emphasis on inferential and analytical thinking. Students will analyze literature from various angles as they explore a variety of genres and literary pieces such as short story, novels, drama, mythology, poetry, essays and literary nonfiction biographies.

Literature I Lab Course ID(s): ELA102, ELA102I, ELA102R, ELA102B and ELA102E Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th Grade English Graduation Credit: English Language Arts Campus Offered: All (ELA102A and ELA102E not offered at Chambers)

The Literature Lab I component builds on the skills developed in Literature I, while expanding the types of texts used to teach those skills. The Lab also includes an intensive writing component that lays the grammatical foundation students need for academic and real world success. Students will be able to exercise organization of content to convey an accurate written message, develop a thesis statement with supporting evidence, and construct an abbreviated research paper using appropriate MLA documentation.

22 | P a g e Honors English Language Arts I (Literature I) Course ID(s): EH101 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 9th Grade Reading Level using SRI; Teacher/Administrative Recommendation Graduation Credit: English Language Arts I Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is an accelerated offering of English Language Arts. The curriculum involves more intense readings with a strong focus on literary analysis, close reading with rigorous levels of text complexity aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the NJ Model Curriculum. The course is divided into five sequential units of instruction. Students will develop higher-level reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and thinking skills and write skillful and analytical essays throughout the year. As with Literature I, students are introduced to formal expository writing inclusive of persuasive and argumentative essays, placing emphasis on inferential thinking enabling students to actively construct meaning and master language arts literacy by exploring and interpreting the many dimensions of the language. However, at the Honor’s level, students will be expected to demonstrate excellence in language skills, motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

English Language Arts II (Literature II) Course ID(s): EA202, EI202, XW901 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Language Arts I Graduation Credit: English Language Arts II Campus Offered: All

This course encompasses and expands on skills, methodologies, and genres taught in Literature I. It is designed to provide students with rigorous instruction aligned with the NJ Model Curriculum and Common Core Standards. The course will incorporate non-fiction, historical documents, and informational texts. Literature II is divided into five sequential units of instruction. This course allows for a close study of literary works that reflect the traditions and cultures of writers throughout the world. Students will become aware of the author’s views of literature itself, its peculiarities, language and relationship to reality. The development of writing skills is a high priority. Essay and expository/argumentative writing forms are studied and correlated with skills in organization and logic.

Honors English Language Arts II (Literature II) Course ID(s): EH201 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in English Language Arts I or 80% in Honors English Language Arts I Graduation Credit: English Language Arts II Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is an accelerated continuation of Honors Literature I, providing rigorous instruction with challenging levels of text complexity aligned to the Common Core Standards and NJ Model Curriculum. It is divided into five units of instruction, tracing the development of American Literature from its Pre-colonial beginnings to 1905, through the work of significant writers, including women and minorities, in their historical and cultural context. This class stresses analytical reading, class discussion, and the development/refinement of literary analysis in varying formats, in order to analyze, evaluate, and interpret literature. Students will regularly complete formal writing assignments following MLA guidelines. Independent reading is essential for success.

23 | P a g e English Language Arts III Course ID(s): EA302, EI302, XW902 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Language Arts II Graduation Credit: English Language Arts III Campus Offered: All

This course is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and the NJ Model Curriculum, surveying the development of American Literature with an emphasis on the work of the significant writers of the times, including women and minorities, in their historical context. Students become aware of the controversial and stimulating ideas contained in America’s literary history, and examine the interactions between the writers’ purpose, subjects, and audience expectations. Assignments will include expository, personal, and persuasive writing, oral expression, vocabulary development, and research & analysis. The material is divided into five sequential units of instruction. The course is writing-intensive to emphasize a critical analysis of the work being studied, and to incorporate a range of research and writing skills.

Honors English Language Arts III Course ID(s): EH301 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in English Language Arts II or 80% in Honors English Language Arts II Graduation Credit: English Language Arts III Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Honors American Literature allows highly motivated students to continue their study of American Literature from 1905 to the present, emphasizing the work of the significant writers of the periods, including women and minorities, in their historical context. This course is aligned with the Common Core Standards and the NJ Model Curriculum. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of American literature to gain a greater understanding of the English language and American cultural history. They will not only become aware of the great, controversial, and beautiful ideas in America’s literary history, but also examine interactions between the writers’ purpose, subjects, and audience expectations. Students will complete formal writing assignments following the MLA format on a regular basis, culminating in a presentation in symposium format, as well as a research project.

Advanced Placement (AP) English: Language and Composition Course ID(s): APCOMY Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 90% in English Language Arts II or 80% in Honors English Language Arts II or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: English Language Arts III and Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This advanced placement course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and reading should make students aware of their interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The purpose of the AP English Language and Composition course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. The course will move students beyond the five-paragraph essay and place emphasis on content, purpose and audience to guide the organization of their writing. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the English Language and Composition Advanced Placement examination near its completion.

24 | P a g e English Language Arts IV: Course ID(s): EA502, EI502, XW903 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Completion of English Language Arts III Graduation Credit: English Language Arts IV Campus Offered: All

Students will employ critical perspectives to evaluate and critique a variety of literary and informative texts. Literary texts will range from fairy tales and short stories to plays, films and novels from around the world. Video, audio and print news stories from multiple sources will round out the use of informative texts. Students will be challenged to engage with texts and world issues to develop, solidify, and express opinions with justification and conviction. This course is aligned with the Common Core Standards and the NJ Model Curriculum. English Language Arts IV: Honors Course ID(s): EH401 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in English Language Arts III or 80% in Honors English Language Arts III Graduation Credit: English Language Arts IV Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Throughout this course students will employ six critical perspectives to evaluate and critique a variety of literary and informative texts. Literary texts will range from fairy tales and short stories to plays, films and novels. Video, audio and print news stories from multiple sources will also be used. First, students will examine the characteristics of their own culture. Then, as they examine the culture of each piece of literature, they will learn to separate their perception of culture from the author’s. The students will be required to examine novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and films focusing on the course’s essential questions. At the end of the course, students will have the tools to define culture and be able to approach literature from both a literary and a cultural perspective. This course is aligned with the Common Core Standards and the NJ Model Curriculum.

Advanced Placement (AP)English: Literature and Composition** Course ID(s): APENGY Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 90% in English Language Arts III or 80% in Honors English Language Arts III or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: English Language Arts IV and Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This advanced placement offering engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. It includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literacy merit. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the English Literature and Composition Advanced Placement examination near its completion.

25 | P a g e English Language Arts Electives:

Introduction to Creative Writing Course ID(s): PAE205 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This elective furthers the study of the writing process and strengthens writing skills. Students will study several genres, including short stories, playwriting, and poetry, will read a variety of authors within each genre and practice writing in various styles/genres. Students will complete an in-depth author study to understand how an author develops style and uses writing techniques. Students will journal in writer's notebooks and work on a writing project. They will also participate in peer review workshops and create a portfolio of their work.

Advanced Creative Writing Course ID(s): PAE305 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: Introduction to Creative Writing or teacher recommendation Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Students have the option to explore one or more genres of writing studied during Introduction to Creative Writing. With assistance, they will identify model texts and possible mentor writers, and work together to create deadlines for drafts and final copies. Students will create a final, published draft of their work.

Journalism I Course ID(s): EE220 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

This focuses on the news-writing process and importance of mass media in today's society. Students will write in a variety of journalistic styles with the potential to have their work published in various school newspapers and magazines. Instruction in news writing is combined with discussion and analysis of mass media in general, as well as reporting and photographic rights and ethics. Scrutiny of broadcast and print media are a staple of this course.

Journalism II Course ID(s): EE221 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: Journalism I or teacher recommendation/permission Graduation Credit: 2.5 Elective Campus Offered: All

Students apply basic skills and information learned in Journalism I to the actual production of the school yearbook, the school newspaper, and special media oriented projects. Students work in a laboratory setting, each with a specific job title/ description, with emphasis placed on individual as well as staff work. Students will develop qualities of leadership, judgment, and responsibility that will prepare them for careers in any field. They will learn to improve their writing, reporting, and editing skills and their ability to obtain and evaluate information.

26 | P a g e African American Literature Course ID(s): ELE505 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: ELA I Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is a survey of writings by African American authors of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. We will study a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, autobiography, and nonfiction, from the earliest published work by African Americans through the present day. We will also examine how this tradition explores a diverse body of ideas which nonetheless coalesce around the preoccupations of identity, freedom, mobility, and security. These concerns are closely connected to how the writing and culture of African Americans reflected on and helped to shape American history. The course will help practice and sharpen abilities in critical reading and writing, and to make better arguments both orally and on the page.

Latin American Literature Course ID(s): ELE504 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: ELA I Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course explores Latin American Literature with an emphasis on Magical Realism. The work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, and Jorge Luis Borges will be examined through the lens of complex cultural, social and historical issues. The course will help practice and sharpen skills in critical reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and information.

SAT Preparation Course ID(s): SATPR Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: ELA I & ELA II Graduation Credit: Additional Credit Campus Offered: All

The purpose of this elective course is to help students prepare for the SAT English Section. In addition to reviewing each section of the test and familiarizing students with the format, students will have the opportunity to take several practice tests and receive feedback and guidance on test taking strategies. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have learned several test taking strategies that will improve their performance.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

ESL is a multilevel course for teaching English to non-native speakers. The main goal is to develop skills in the four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in a comprehensive program structured around the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) ELP Standards and the Common Core State Standards. Placement is based on the WAPT entry assessment, which determines the English Language Proficiency (ELP) level. When students pass the state ELP Assessment and meet district requirements, they may enroll in a general education English Language Arts program. During this transition, Sheltered English Instruction in a general education classroom setting is recommended. ESL replaces ELA and counts as ELA credit.

Core Course Descriptions:

Passage to Learning Course ID(s): ESL501 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: West and Daylight

The course is for students who are recent immigrants, and may have had limited formal education in their native countries. These students have needs that traditional ESL and/or bilingual programs are usually not designed to address. Passage to Learning bridges the gap between newcomers’ needs and regular language support programs. The objective is to develop students’ English language skills, help them acculturate to U.S. schools, and make them aware of educational expectations and opportunities.

English Language Arts - ESL I A Course ID(s): EA424A Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: FALL SEM Prerequisite: WAPT Assessment or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: English Language Arts I Campus Offered: West

The first half of this course is for recent immigrants with little or no English proficiency. It builds on their previous education and language knowledge to introduce basic literacy skills, and help them adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will learn to use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversational skills, develop content vocabulary, and use simple sentence patterns.

English Language Arts - ESL I B Course ID(s): EA424B Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: WAPT Assessment or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: West

The second half of this course is for recent immigrants with little or no English proficiency. It builds on their previous education and language knowledge to introduce basic literacy skills and help them adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will learn to use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversational skills, develop content vocabulary and use expanded sentence patterns.

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English Language Arts - ESL II A Course ID(s): EA425A Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: FALL SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL I A & B, WAPT Assessment and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: English Language Arts II Campus Offered: West The first half of this course is an extension of skills previously learned. It focuses on syntax, continued vocabulary development, reading, listening comprehension, speaking and pronunciation skills, writing multiple paragraph compositions that demonstrate organization of ideas, argumentative statement, and supportive elements. Emphasizes intensive grammar instruction to support academic writing skills.

English Language Arts - ESL II B Course ID(s): EA425B Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL II A, WAPT Assessment and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: West The second half of this course is an extension of skills previously learned. It focuses on syntax, continued vocabulary development, reading, listening comprehension, speaking and pronunciation skills, writing multiple paragraph compositions that demonstrate organization of ideas, argumentative statement, and supportive elements. Emphasizes intensive grammar instruction to support academic writing skills and emerging skills of academic discourse.

English Language Arts - ESL III A Course ID(s): EA426A Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: FALL SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL II A & B, WAPT Assessment and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: English Language Arts II Campus Offered: West The first half of this course is designed to improve students’ accuracy using English in classroom situations, and help them understand the changing world around them. Students will study and interpret a range of text and produce a variety of forms of writing, as well as develop oral presentation skills (such as note taking and summarizing) to enhance their ability to learn in all subjects. Students participate in whole-class and small-group academic discussions. Emphasizes intensive grammar instruction to support academic writing skills and intermediate skills of academic discourse. This course contributes to skills needed for college/career readiness.

English Language Arts - ESL III B Course ID(s): EA426B Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL III A, WAPT Assessment and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: West The second half of this course is an extension of skills previously learned in ESL III A. Students will study and interpret a range of text and produce a variety of forms of writing, as well as develop oral presentation skills (such as note taking and summarizing) to enhance their ability to learn in all subjects. Students participate in whole-class and small-group academic discussions. Emphasizes intensive grammar instruction to support academic writing skills and intermediate-advanced skills of academic discourse. This course contributes to skills needed for college/career readiness.

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English Language Arts Transitional ESL IV A Course ID(s):EA427A Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: FALL SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL III A & B, Above 4.0 overall level on the ACCESS and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: English Language Arts IV Campus Offered: West In the first half of this course, Advanced English language learners discover how to use and extend their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills more consciously and effectively for academic purposes, providing rigorous instruction in all language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students are exposed to expository and speculative writing, with an emphasis on inferential and analytical thinking. Through thematic units students explore a variety of literary genres, such as short stories, novels, biographies, drama, essays and poetry. This course is similar to a mainstream English course in that students analyze classic literature and write multi-draft essays of various forms.

English Language Arts Transitional ESL IV B Course ID(s):EA427B Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SPRING SEM Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ESL IV A, Above 4.0 overall level on the ACCESS and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: English Language Arts IV Campus Offered: West In the second half of this course, Advanced English language learners continue to discover how to use and extend their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills more consciously and effectively for academic purposes, providing rigorous instruction in all language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students continue to be exposed to expository and speculative writing, with an emphasis on inferential and analytical thinking. Through thematic units students explore a variety of literary genres, such as short stories, novels, biographies, drama, essays and poetry. This course is similar to a mainstream English course in that students analyze classic literature and write multi-draft essays of various forms in preparation for general education mainstream classes.

English Language Arts I: Literature I/ESL Lab Course ID(s): ESL107 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: SRI Data; PARCC Performance Level 3 and above; ESL Final Average grade above 75% in 8th Grade English; successful completion of ESL IV A & B; Above 4.2 Overall Proficiency Score on ACCESS Test and/or Administrative Placement Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: West Advanced English language learners discover how to use and extend their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills more consciously and effectively for academic purposes, providing rigorous instruction in all language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students are exposed to expository and speculative writing, with an emphasis on inferential and analytical thinking. Through thematic units students explore a variety of literary genres, such as short stories, novels, biographies, drama, essays and poetry. This course is similar to a mainstream English course in that students analyze classic literature and write multi-draft essays of various forms.

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The State of New Jersey requires 15 credits of Core Content Mathematics for graduation with Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II being mandatory. It is recommended that students take a fourth year of mathematics to be better prepared for a post-secondary college and/or career. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Descriptions:

Algebra I Course ID(s): MA112, MB112, MI112, MA112ESL, XW941 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Algebra I Campus Offered: All

The content presented in this course is intended to extend and deepen the previous understanding of Algebraic concepts presented in the middle school. Unit 1 begins with setting the stage for work with expressions and equations through understanding quantities and the relationships between them. Unit 2 will build on the grade 8 concepts for linear and exponential relationships. The standards included in unit 3 blend the conceptual understanding of expressions and equations with procedural fluency and problem solving. The standards presented in unit 4 involve functions and extending the concepts of integer exponents to concepts of rational exponents. Unit 5 will build on previous work with descriptive statistics. Linear models will be used to assess how a model fits data.

Honors Algebra I Course ID(s): MH111 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 89% or higher in their 8th grade math class Graduation Credit: Algebra I Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Designed for the student who excels in math based on standardized testing scores. It follows the same curriculum framework as Algebra I with extension activities and more in-depth problem solving activities. The students in this class will be expected to lead their own learning and participate in their own mathematical development.

31 | P a g e Algebra I – Sheltered Course ID(s): MA112S Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Intended for Spanish speaking students enrolled in the Bilingual Program who possess English language proficiency levels of 1 and 2 as indicated by W-APT or ACCESS test. Recommendation from an ESL Teacher will be needed to enroll students who possess English language proficiency levels above level 2. Graduation Credit: Algebra I Campus Offered: All

Geometry Course ID(s): MA202, MB202, MI202, MA202ESL, XW932 Grade(s): 9-10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Algebra I Graduation Credit: Geometry Campus Offered: All Moving towards formal mathematical arguments, the standards presented in this high school geometry course are meant to formalize and extend middle grades geometric experiences. Transformations are presented early in the year to assist with the building of conceptual understandings of the geometric concepts. In unit 1, triangle congruence conditions are established using analysis of rigid motion and formal constructions. Various formats will be used to prove theorems about angles, lines, triangles and other polygons. The work in unit 2 will build on the students understanding of dilations and proportional reasoning to develop a formal understanding of similarity. The standards included in unit 3 extend the notion of similarity to right triangles and the understanding of right triangle trigonometry. In developing the Laws of Sines and Cosines, the students are expected to find missing measures of triangles in general, not just right triangles. Work in unit 4 will focus on circles and using the rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric properties and to solve geometric problems. Concepts of similarity will be used to establish the relationship among segments on chords, secants and tangents as well as to prove basic theorems about circles. The standards in unit 5 will extend previous understandings of two- dimensional objects in order to explain, visualize, and apply geometric concepts to three-dimensional objects. Informal explanations of circumference, area and volume formulas will be analyzed.

Honors Geometry Course ID(s): MH201 Grade(s): 9-10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in Algebra I or Algebra II or 80% in Honors Algebra I or Algebra II Graduation Credit: Geometry Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is designed for the student who excels in math based on standardized testing scores. It follows the same curriculum framework as Geometry with extension activities and more in-depth problem solving activities. The students in this class will be expected to lead their own learning and participate in their own mathematical development.

32 | P a g e Algebra II Course ID(s): MA302, MB302, MI302, XW933 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Algebra I Graduation Credit: Algebra II Campus Offered: All Building on the understanding of linear, quadratic and exponential functions from Algebra I, this course extends function concepts to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. The standards continue the work of modeling situations and solving equations. Unit 1 standards focus on the similarities of arithmetic with rational numbers and arithmetic with rational expressions. Unit 2 extends students’ algebra knowledge of linear and exponential functions to include polynomial, rational, radical, and absolute value functions. Unit 3 builds on previous knowledge of functions, trigonometric ratios, and circles in geometry to extend trigonometry to model periodic phenomena. Unit 4 explores the effects of transformations on graphs of functions and will include identifying an appropriate model for a given situation, requiring development of models more complex than those of previous courses. Unit 5 relates the visual displays and summary statistics learned in prior courses to different types of data & probability distributions. Samples, surveys, experiments and simulations will be used as methods to collect data.

Honors Algebra II Course ID(s): MH301 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in Geometry or 80% in Honors Geometry or 90% in Algebra or 80% in Honors Algebra Graduation Credit: Algebra II Campus Offered: Chambers and West This is for students who excel in math based on standardized testing scores. It follows the same curricular framework as Algebra I with extension activities and more in-depth problem solving activities. Students will be expected to lead their own learning and participate in their own mathematical development.

Statistics I Course ID(s): STATS1 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Algebra II Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West Statistics is the core math that many students will use in their daily lives. This course will allow students to learn the following topics: data collection; probability; sampling; creating graphs and charts using data; and using mean, median and mode in interpreting data.

Statistics II Course ID(s): STATS2 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Statistics I Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West Statistics is the core math that many students will use in their daily lives. This course will allow students to learn the following topics: random variables; sampling; estimation; and testing statistical hypotheses.

33 | P a g e Trigonometry Course ID(s): MA402 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Algebra II Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West This course explores the properties of triangles and trigonometric functions. The sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, or cosecant of an arc or angle most simply expressed in terms of the ratios of pairs of the sides of a right triangle-called circular function and the inverse as the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent will be investigated.

Honors Trigonometry Course ID(s): MH401 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in Algebra II or 80% in Honors Algebra II Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West This course explores the properties of triangles and trigonometric functions. The sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, or cosecant of an arc or angle most simply expressed in terms of the ratios of pairs of the sides of a right triangle-called circular function and the inverse as the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent will be investigated.

34 | P a g e Honors Calculus Course ID(s): MH501 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in Algebra II or 80% in Honors Algebra II or 90% in Trigonometry or 80% in Trigonometry Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is designed to give students who have excelled in mathematics a background for the first year of college calculus. The fundamental topics of differential and integral calculus as applied to various functions are studied without the formal rigor and depth associated with the advanced placement courses.

Advance Placement (AP) Calculus Course ID(s): APCALY Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 90% in Trigonometry/Advanced Mathematics or 80% in Trigonometry/Advanced Mathematics or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: Two Electives Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This is a college level course in elementary functions and calculus. Topics include differential and integral calculus applied to polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. Applications include determining rates of change, maximum and minimum problems, curve sketching, mean value theorem, area under a curve, curve length, and methods of approximation. Summer work may be assigned. At the end of this course, students are required to take the Calculus Advanced Placement examination near its completion.

Mathematics Electives:

SAT Preparation Course ID(s): SATPR Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry Graduation Credit: Additional Credit Campus Offered: All

The purpose of this elective course is to help prepare students for the SAT exam. In addition to reviewing the mathematical skills assessed on the SAT, students have access to test-taking strategies specific to the exam and practice tests. Upon successful completion, students will possess the tools necessary to complete the SAT to the best of their ability.

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The State of New Jersey requires 15 credits including at least five credits in laboratory biology/life science or the content equivalent.; an additional laboratory/inquiry-based science course including chemistry, environmental science or physics; and a third laboratory/inquiry-based science course. Students are encouraged to earn five credits in a laboratory science during each year of high school, aimed at preparation for entrance into post- secondary programs or 21st Century careers.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

Course Descriptions:

Environmental Science Course ID(s): CE120, CB120, CI120, CE120ESL, CER120, XW120 Grade(s): 9 - 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: ALL

Environmental Science is a course designed to address the diverse interests and academic abilities of students. Students will explore the structure and function of ecosystems, the impact of pollution, alternative energy resources, biodiversity, sustainability and global issues as they pertain to economic and natural resources. Students will engage in outside and laboratory investigations, readings, discussions, and projects in order to gain an understanding of the interrelationships within the natural world, analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, assess the associated risks and make informed and evidence-based decision when confronted with business, ecological, political, or consumer choices.

Physics I Course ID(s):CA402; CI402; CB402; CA402ESL; XW923 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Pre-requisite: None Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Physics I represents the first year in a comprehensive two-year sequence of Algebra/Trigonometry-based Physics. This first course is comprised of Mechanics, which is studied for 40% of the year; Electronics and Magnetism, which is studied for the next 40%; and finally Simple Harmonic Motion, Waves, Light and the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom for the last 20% of the year. The order of topics has been geared to use and reinforce the mathematics that the students are studying. For this reason, this first year course is geared towards skills in algebra and requires no trigonometry. This is accomplished by restricting the first-year course to problems that can be simplified to one-dimensional form. While vectors are introduced, they are only added and subtracted in one dimension at a time. This allows students to do about 90% of the physics AP topics. Connections are also developed between the analysis of motion and graphical analysis, collision problems and the solving of systems of equations, etc.

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Honors Physics I Course ID(s):CH401 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Pre-requisite: 89% or higher in 8th grade science course Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Physics II Course ID(s): CA502; CI502; CB502; CA502ESL; XW924 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Pre and/or Co-requisite: Physics I Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Physics II is designed to cover the topics that students will take on the AP Physics II exam at an exclusively Algebra based level. Topics learned will include electricity; magnetism; electromagnetism; quantum physics; nuclear physics; thermodynamics; fluids; and optics.

Honors Physics II Course ID(s): CH402 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Pre and/or Co-requisite: 80% or higher in Physics I Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Biology Course ID(s): CA202, CB202, CI202, CA202ESL, XW921 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Graduation Credit: Biology Campus Offered: All

Biology is a laboratory science mandatory for all students. Life science principles are used as powerful conceptual tools to make sense of the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness, of life on earth. The course has 5 core concepts: Organization and Development, Matter and Energy Transformations, Interdependence, Heredity and Reproduction, and Evolution and Diversity. Science practices and scientific inquiry are threaded throughout the course as students engage in problem solving, data collecting and analyzing, observing, using evidence to support claims and communicating their findings in different ways.

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Honors Biology Course ID(s): CH201 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 2.5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 90% in Previous Science C o u r s e or 80% in previous Honors’ Course Graduation Credit: Biology Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Note that the Honors Biology is a more rigorous and challenging course. It differs from the standard course in terms of the amount of independent work expected and the breadth and depth of the content covered.

Chemistry I Course ID(s): CA302, CB302, CI302; XW922 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: All

Chemistry is a laboratory course designed to engage students in the consistent application of science practices and mathematical skills to explore and study matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, bonding and other topics relative to organic, inorganic and nuclear chemistry. Students will collaborative with their peers to conduct various laboratory investigations, problem solve and find “real world” applications. Students will communicate their findings, verbally or in some form of print media.

Honors Chemistry I Course ID(s): CH302 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 80% in Previous Science Course Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Note that the Honors Chemistry is a more rigorous and challenging course. It differs from the standard course in terms of the amount of independent work expected, a greater emphasis on the application of mathematical skills to solve problems, and the breadth and depth of the content covered.

Honors Chemistry II Course ID(s): CH303 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: 80% in Chemistry I Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: Chambers and West

38 | P a g e Conceptual Physics Course ID(s): CA402C; CI402C; CB402C’ CA402ESLC; XW923C Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: This course was designed for as a replacement for students who did not pass Physics I or Chemistry I Co-Requisite: None Graduation Credit: Lab Science Campus Offered: All

Conceptual Physics is a lab-based course where students will gain a conceptual understanding of the structure and behavior of matter and the physical laws dealing with motion, forces, and energy transformations. Students will work collaboratively to conduct investigations and engage in practical problem-solving.

Advanced Placement Physics I Course ID(s): APPHY Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 89% or higher in Physics I or 80% or higher in Physics II Graduation Credit: 10 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers

Students explore principles of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. The course is based on six Big Ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories, and processes that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical world. The following are Big Ideas: Objects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Systems may have internal structure; fields existing in space can be used to explain interactions; the interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces; interactions between systems can result in changes in those systems; changes that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation laws; and waves can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass and serve as a mathematical model for the description of other phenomena.

Advanced Placement Biology Course ID(s): APBIO Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 90% in Biology and Algebra I or 80% in Honors Biology and Algebra I or Teacher Recommendation Co-Requisite: Chemistry Graduation Credit: Two Electives *If student’s first Biology course – Biology and Elective* Campus Offered: Chambers and West

Students who display a special interest in biology are encouraged to take AP Biology. It is designed to enable students to develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course. AP Biology differs from high school Biology with respect to the textbook used, the range and depth of topics covered, the type of laboratory work done, and the time required of students. Students are required to take the Biology Advanced Placement examination near its completion. College Accelerated Program (CAP) credit is available.

39 | P a g e Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Course ID(s): APCHEM Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Chemistry II Graduation Credit: Two Electives *If student’s first Chemistry course – Chemistry and Elective* Campus Offered: Chambers and West

AP Chemistry is designed for students to attain a depth of understanding of chemistry fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory chemistry course. AP Chemistry differs from first year high school Chemistry with respect to the kind of textbook used, the range and depth of topics covered, the type of extensive laboratory work done, the emphasis on chemical calculations and mathematical formulations of principles and the time required of students. Students will study topics as they focus around 1) Structure of Matter 2) States of Matter 3) Reactions 4) Descriptive Chemistry. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the Chemistry Advanced Placement examination near its completion. College Accelerated Program (CAP) credit is available.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Course ID: MR301 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: TCHS - West Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and one other Lab Science

Students who are interested in pursuing a post-secondary education and/or career in health-related field are encouraged to enroll in Human Anatomy and Physiology. The first half of the course focuses on basic cellular biology, chemistry and the context of the levels of organization in the human body. Students will explore various body systems and investigate how they maintain homeostasis, as well as coordinate and control important physiological functions. Students will learn more about how the human body works by further exploring various body systems and investigating how they maintain homeostasis, as well as coordinate and control important physiological functions. They will also investigate human reproduction and developmental embryology. Coursework includes laboratory work, research, group collaboration, outside readings, presentations, and field trips.

Forensics Course ID(s): CE220 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Successful completion of three lab science courses Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

Forensics Science involves the application of scientific principles and analyses to criminal and other legal investigations. Students apply scientific concepts and laboratory practices from biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science to solve hypothetical crimes. Coursework includes problem solving, laboratory work, group collaboration, outside readings, presentations, field trips and guest speakers.

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The State of New Jersey requires 15 credits of Social Studies for graduation with 5 credits in World History being mandatory. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Descriptions:

World History Course ID(s): SA102, SB102, SI102, SAR102, SA102ESL, XW910 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th grade Social Studies Graduation Credit: World History Campus Offered: All

World History is a semester/full year course that provides a survey of the significant time periods of human development from the Renaissance to the present. Focusing on the basic elements of all societies through the study of institutions of civilizations, the course offers a chronological historical perspective for today’s world. Successful completion of this course is part of the requirements for graduation.

Honors World History Course ID(s): SH101 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: 90% or higher in 8th Grade Social Studies, 8th Grade Reading Level using SRI and Teacher Recommendations Graduation Credit: World History Campus Offered: Chambers and West

As a more challenging and rigorous 9th Grade semester/full year course, World History Honors provides an in- depth survey of the significant time periods of human development from the Renaissance to the present using scholarly and primary source material. Completion of this course or its World History equivalent is part of the requirements for graduation.

United States History I Course ID(s): SA202, SB202, SI202, SA202ESL, XW912 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: US History I Campus Offered: All

United States History I is a semester/full year course that examines the development of the rich cultural, economic, historical and social heritage of this nation from its origins through the early 20th Century. Completion of this course is part of the requirements for graduation.

Honors United States History I Course ID(s): SH201 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: 90% in World History or 80% in Honors World History Graduation Credit: US History I Campus Offered: Chambers and West

As a more challenging and rigorous 10th Grade semester/full year course, United States History Honors provides an in-depth examination of the development of the rich cultural, economic, historical and social heritage of this nation from its origins through the early 20th Century. Completion of this course or its United States History equivalent is part of the requirements for graduation.

41 | P a g e United States History II Course ID(s): SA302, SB302, SI302, XW913 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Completion of United States History I Graduation Credit: US History II Campus Offered: All

United States History II is a semester/full year course that integrates a chronological study of the significant cultural, economic, historical and social issues encountered by the United States from the outbreak of World War I through the 21st Century. Completion of this course, its Honors level or AP United States History is part of the requirements for graduation.

Honors United States History II Course ID(s): SH301 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: 90% in US History I or 80% in Honors US History I Graduation Credit: US History II Campus Offered: Chambers and West As a more challenging and rigorous 11th Grade semester/full year course, United States History II Honors provides an in-depth examination of the development of the rich cultural, economic, historical and social heritage of this nation from the outbreak of WWI through the 21st Century. Completion of this course or AP United States History equivalent is part of the requirements for graduation.

Advanced Placement (AP) United States History Course ID(s): APUSH Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 10 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: 90% in US History I or II or 80% in Honors US History I or II Graduation Credit: US History II and Elective *If student’s has taken US History II – Two Electives* Campus Offered: Chambers and West

The Advanced Placement program in United States History is a semester/full year double-block course designed to provide students with the analytical skills and enduring understandings necessary to deal critically with the problems in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement United States History Exam.

Social Studies Electives:

Advanced Placement (AP) United States Government Course ID(s): APUSG Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 10 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: 90% in US History 1 or II, 80% in Honors US History I or II or AP United States History Graduation Credit: Two Electives Campus Offered: Chambers and West

The Advanced Placement program in United States Government is a semester/full year double-block course designed to provide students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement United States Government Exam.

African American Studies Course ID(s): SOC501 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

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African American Studies is a semester/full year elective course that explores the African American experience from Reconstruction to contemporary 21st Century America. Various forms of pedagogy, with a multi- disciplinary analysis of the social sciences, will be utilized in order to help students gain a comprehensive understanding.

Holocaust and Genocide Studies Course ID(s): SOE502 Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM/YR/TRI Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

Holocaust & Genocide Studies is a semester/full year elective course that investigates the nature and causes of prejudice that have resulted in acts of genocide around the world. The course will specifically focus on the Holocaust, as well as genocides in Europe, Asia and Africa.

History Through Film: American Foreign Affairs After World War II Course ID(s): SOE503 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

History Through Film: American Foreign Affairs After World War II is a semester/full year elective course that explores how cinema enhances or skews our views of events in history. What is lost in translation and what is gained? Students will develop critical thinking skills as well as they explore American Foreign Affairs through film.

Latin American Studies Course ID(s): SOE504 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: All

Latin American Studies is a semester/full year elective course that explores the Latin American experience from the pre-colonial period to contemporary 21st Century America. Various forms of pedagogy, with a multi- disciplinary analysis of the social sciences, will be utilized in order to help students gain a comprehensive understanding.

Civic Leadership Course ID(s): SOC506 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Campus Offered: West

Civic Leadership is a semester/full year elective course that will teach students the value of civic engagement in a local community environment by evaluating differing points of view regarding the rights, responsibilities, and duties of citizenship. Leadership skills will be determined that will support empowering them to become active and contributing citizens in their communities. Students will practice integrating and evaluating multiple sources of information in diverse formats and media to address a question or solve a community problem. Students will compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources to integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. Students will be encouraged to participate in extended learning and civic leadership project within the school and /or Trenton community and including the use of technology.

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Street Law: A Course in Practical Law Course ID(s): LJ 201 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World History Graduation Credit: 5 Campus Offered: TCHS West

Street Law is a semester/full year social studies elective that serves as an introductory course to law and legal systems in the United States. Units will include Introduction to Law and the Legal System, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice, Torts, Consumer and Housing Law, Family Law, and Individual Rights and Liberties.

FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LITERACY The State of New Jersey requires 2.5 credits of Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy. The course listed fulfills the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy. The inclusion of Personal Financial Literacy as a standard requirement, rather than as a strand, reflects the growing need for 21st-century citizens to be financially literate, particularly in light of the increasing number of financial choices they face due to the global economy.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Description:

Financial Literacy Course ID(s): BF101 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: World History and US History I Graduation Credit: Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy Campus Offered: All

Financial Literacy includes the application of knowledge, skills, and ethical values when making consumer and financial decisions that impact the self, the family, and the local and global communities.

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The State of New Jersey requires 5 credits of World Language for graduation. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

Trenton Public Schools offers students an opportunity to complete a full four-year sequence of study in French and Spanish in grades 9 -12. As stated in NJCCCS 7.1: World Languages, all students taking a world language course will be able to use a world language in addition to English to engage in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures. It is expected that through language study, they will make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studied with their own, and participate in home and global communities. Placement in honors courses is determined by sequential study in the language or by other factors such as heritage speakers of the language, proficiency levels, teacher recommendation, or administrative approval.

Exit Testing Upon Completion of 6-8 Programs Eighth grade students may be offered the option to test out of the high school graduation requirement or continue the study of a world language(s) in high school. Students must demonstrate achievement at the state level of language proficiency designated as Novice-High. The Novice-High level of proficiency is a description of student language ability as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and is an appropriate and achievable benchmark for students completing a sequence of study in elementary programs.

Special Needs Students If a student’s disability entitles him/her to receive special education services, the study of world languages should be included in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), wherein appropriate modifications are delineated.

English Language Learner (ELL) Proficient Students The following options may be considered with regard to satisfying the 5-credit high school graduation requirement for English Language Learners (ELLs) students: o World Language Other than English – ELL students may elect to study any world language in addition to English offered in the district’s world language program. o Heritage Speakers– ELL students may use their native language to satisfy the requirement when entering the ninth grade or at subsequent grade levels as newly arrived students from their native country. Students that have been speaking their native language since a very young age and throughout their prior educational experience will satisfy the World Language requirement. Districts may do proficiency testing, if desired. o Study of English- ELL students who take an additional English or English as a Second Language (ESL) class may use that second English class to fulfill the World Languages requirement.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

French I/Novice-Mid Course ID(s): LN102 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This is an introductory course in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing elementary French. The focus of this course is on developing conversational and written skills in the language. Cultural study will provide students with a better understanding of the lives, customs, and history of France and French speaking countries.

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French II/Novice-High Course ID(s): LN202 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: French I or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course will continue to develop the students’ knowledge of the language and culture of French speaking countries. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing practical French will be expanded to build fluency and develop vocabulary. Students will explore the diversity of the culture through exposure to art, multimedia, and short readings with visual support.

French III/Intermediate-Low Course ID(s): LN302 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: French II or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers

French III transitions students from introductory levels of study to a more advanced linguistic experience. Focus will be on developing syntax, dialogue, and composition to prepare students to function creatively and effectively in a French-speaking environment. Students will gain insight into the diverse cultures of French-speaking countries through authentic literature and multimedia. Emphasis is on spoken and written communication. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will be encouraged. Students wishing to move from this course to French IV must have a teacher recommendation and demonstrate proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid Level.

French IV/Intermediate-Mid Course ID(s): LN402 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: French III or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers

This course is designed to continue the students’ individual development of essential communication skills. Students will be required to converse in French for longer periods and write compositions on both assigned and selected topics. Class discussions and readings will be based on articles, short stories, and multimedia presentations dealing with topics of cultural interest. Projects, class presentations, and individual reports will be part of the course. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will also be required.

Spanish I/Novice-Mid Course ID(s): LN112 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite:Grade(s): 9-12 None Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: All

This introductory level course introduces students to the foundational skills of language study in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will begin to develop conversational and written skills needed to communicate in the target language. Culture studies will provide students with information and an understanding of the lives, customs, and history of Spanish-speaking countries. Students will develop their creative abilities by producing artifacts that display their ability to use the target language in written or oral discourse. Students will engage in communication with their peers and teacher. Authentic texts of various genres and media will be explored.

46 | P a g e Spanish II/Novice-High Course ID(s): LN212 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR/TRI Prerequisite: Spanish I or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: All

This course reinforces and builds upon the language skills learned in Spanish I. Students begin to engage in various types of discourse and to develop their creative abilities by producing artifacts that display their ability to use the target language in written or oral discourse, (e.g. PowerPoint presentations). Additionally, students will continue to explore the diversity of the culture through exposure to art, multimedia, and short readings with visual support. Students will engage in communication with their peers and teacher.

Spanish III/Intermediate-Low Course ID(s): LN312 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Spanish II or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers

Spanish III transitions students from introductory levels of study to a more advanced linguistic experience. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills is continued through a variety of strategies, which include vocabulary, grammar, and examination of culturally authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries. Using technology, students will be able to connect with peers in other parts of the world to share information and experiences. Knowledge of art, literature and social issues will prepare students to function creatively and effectively in Spanish-speaking environments. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will be encouraged. Students wishing to move from this course to Spanish IV must have a teacher recommendation and demonstrate proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid Level.

Spanish IV/Intermediate-Mid Course ID(s): LN402 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Intermediate-Low level in Spanish III or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers

Emphasis in this class is on oral proficiency, independent writing, and a developing deeper understanding of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Students will further their communication skills by reading and discussing short stories, articles, plays, and poetry. Students will focus on current events in the Spanish Speaking World and there will be a focus on presentational mode. Technology applications will provide opportunities for communicating with Spanish speaking students in other areas while listening exercises, videos, music, etc. will enrich the language learning experience overall. Projects, class presentations, and individual reports will be part of the course. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will be required.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers I/NoviceHigh Course ID(s): LN112S Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR/TRI Prerequisite: Ability to speak Spanish or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Fulfillment: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is for native speakers of Spanish. It will emphasize the culture, history, and literature of the Spanish- speaking world. Students will be able to develop grammatical, reading, and writing skills as well as engage in communication with their peers and teacher. Authentic texts of various genres and media will be explored. Projects, class presentations, and individual reports will be part of the course. Digital portfolio projects as well as internet-based experiences will also be expected.

47 | P a g e Spanish for Spanish Speakers II/Intermediate-Low Course ID(s): LN212S Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish for Speakers I or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers and West

In this course, students will deepen their knowledge of Spanish language and culture. They will explore the geography and history of Hispanic countries by reading short stories, articles, and excerpts of works by Hispanic authors. Emphasis will be on learning colloquial variations of the Spanish language, Spanish folklore, and leading figures both historical and popular. Projects, class presentations, and individual reports will be part of the course. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will also be expected.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers III/Intermediate-High Course ID(s): LN312S Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Minimum of 80% in Spanish for Spanish Speakers II or Teacher Recommendation Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: Chambers and West

In this course, students will survey literary works from Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain. Students will make literary analyses of novels, short stories, and poetry read in class. Hispanic/Latino culture, current issues, and their impact on American culture will be explored and discussed. Students will be expected to develop critical thinking skills and writing in the target language. Projects, class presentations, and individual reports will be part of the course. Digital portfolio projects as well as Internet-based experiences will also be required.

Chinese I Course ID(s): LN122 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: TCHS-West

This introductory level course introduces students the foundational skills of language study in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will begin to develop conversational and written skills needed to communicate in the target language. Culture studies will provide students with information and an understanding of the lives, customs, and history of China. Students will engage in communication with their peers and teacher.

Chinese II Course ID(s):LN222 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Chinese I Graduation Credit: World Language Campus Offered: TCHS-West

This course reinforces and builds upon the language skills learned in Chinese I. Students begin to engage in various types of discourse and to develop their creative abilities by producing artifacts that display their ability to use the target language in written or oral discourse, (e.g. PowerPoint presentations). Additionally, students will continue to explore the diversity of the culture through exposure to art, multimedia, and short readings with visual support. Students will engage in communication with their peers and teacher.

48 | P a g e HEALTH, SAFETY, & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The State of New Jersey requires 20 credits of Health, Safety and Physical Education for graduation. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond. The Health and Physical education program is coeducational. Students are encouraged to develop skills that will provide personal satisfaction and lead to lifelong physical activity. A sequential physical education program is provided from grade nine (9) through grade twelve (12). Activities that are usually available for student selection are; archery, badminton, bowling, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, lifeguard training, track, gymnastics, weight training, and physical fitness. Health education is taught at all grade levels while driver education is offered in grade 11. Students who are unable to participate in activities due to a bona fide medical reason are required to attend class and to complete alternate coursework assigned by the teacher.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Descriptions:

9th Grade Physical Education/Health Course ID(s): PE549 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: PE I/Health I Campus Offered: All

This is a physical education course for 9th grade students in which activities will vary between individual and team sports and will include fitness assessment, personal fitness goals, and specific aquatics for all 9th graders (West Campus only). In the health portion of this course topics covered include: body systems, consumer health, safe dating, environmental health, health careers, behaviors and your health including bullying and gang violence and detrimental substances.

10th Grade Physical Education/Health Course ID(s): PE550 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 9th Grade PE/Health Graduation Credit: PE II/Health II Campus Offered: All

This is a physical education course for 10th grade students in which activities will vary between individual and traditional team sports, fitness assessment, and personal fitness goals. In the health portion of this course, topics covered at include: Healthy relationships (safe dating) and adolescent development including bullying and gang violence, first aid, Sexually Communicable Disease Prevention and detrimental substances. Introduction to CPR is explored.

11th Grade Physical Education/Driver’s Education Course ID(s): PE551 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 10th Grade PE/Health Graduation Credit: PE III/Health III - Driver’s Education Campus Offered: All

This is a physical education course for 11th grade students in which activities will vary including non-traditional sports refining them with tactical use of strategies, positive mental attitudes competent skill levels and teamwork, fitness assessment, and personal fitness goals. The driver's education portion of this is designed to prepare students to pass the New Jersey written and behind-the wheel driving tests.

49 | P a g e 12th Grade Physical Education/Health Course ID(s): PE552 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 11th Grade PE/Health Graduation Credit: PE IV/Health IV Campus Offered: All

This is a physical education course for 12th grade students in which activities will vary including net and racquet sports, adventure challenges, traditional and non-traditional sports mastering them with tactical use of strategies, positive mental attitudes competent skill levels and teamwork that have been previously taught. In the Health portion of this course, topics covered includes: family living, family planning, safe dating, medical products and services, mental health, environmental health, bullying and gang violence and detrimental substances. Introduction to CPR is explored.

Health, Safety, & Physical Education Electives:

Adaptive Physical Education Course ID(s): PHE102 (Fresh.), PHE202 (Soph.), PHE302 (Jr.), PHE402 (seniors) Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None **Dependent on teacher availability** Graduation Credit: Current Year PE/Health Campus Offered: All *Available to students who are not able to participate in the regular program due to physical limitations.

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The State of New Jersey requires 5 credits of Visual and Performing Arts for graduation. The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled. AP Courses with enrollment less than 10 students will be cancelled.

Core Course Descriptions:

Introduction to Art Course ID(s): VPE513 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All

This course is designed specifically for freshman as a broad introduction to the world of art. Students will explore the beginning of art, various artists, and its history.

General Art I Course ID(s): AN460 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All

This course is designed to give a foundation and to develop the creative abilities of those students who show an interest in art. Processes and media of two and three-dimensional nature, including graphics, painting, drawing, and sculpture will be addressed.

General Art II Course ID(s): AN461 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: General Art I Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All

General Art Two is an advanced art course. Students who show a continued interest in the visual arts will work on more intense creative projects. Students will work on more intense creative projects. Students will take a closer look at works by fine art masters as well as contemporary artists as they continue to build their own art portfolios. Students will revisit some concepts covered or touched upon in General Art One while investigating new artists, media and techniques. Students will be encouraged to work in class and independently to build their portfolios and prepare for further education or a career in the visual arts. Crafts and Ceramics I Course ID(s): AN462 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: Chambers (VPA SLC only) and West This course is an introduction to a variety of methods and techniques in the decorative and practical arts. Most work will be three-dimensional including (but not limited to) ceramics/pottery, book arts, fiber arts, jewelry design, mosaics, glass art, and puppetry. Emphasis will be on the creative use of materials, tools, and techniques necessary to express an idea. Most work will be appropriate for a college-prep portfolio.

51 | P a g e Commercial Art Course ID(s): AN464, PA312 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: General Art I Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: All - Chambers (VPA SLC only) This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the Commercial Arts. Students will be introduced to concepts centered on the production of Art for Design, Entertainment, and Promotional purposes. Students will learn production techniques relating to a variety of these fields with the intention of finding a career focus in one or more of them. To enter this class, students must have successfully completed General Art One.

Studio Art Course ID(s): PA211 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: General Art I, one other visual art elective, or teacher recommendation Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: All - Chambers (VPA SLC only) This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a visual arts career. Quality projects will be assigned, with emphasis on creating problem solving and individual decision-making. Art pieces will reflect the student’s personal identity and style in content, focus, or application of material. Studio art is an in-depth studio based course, which includes art history, aesthetics, and formal critiques. Students will be expected to explore and master materials previously used in other art classes.

Art Portfolio Preparation Course ID(s): ANPOR Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: General Art I, Studio Art, one other visual art elective, or teacher recommendation Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: All - Chambers (VPA SLC only) Senior Art Portfolio is an intensive course in visual arts designed for high school students who have interest in continuing their artistic efforts at a more advanced level. Art students who intend to further an education in an art apprenticeship, trade school, college, or university would need to take this course. Students will create art pieces specifically for their portfolio and further develop current artworks. All areas of art will be explored with particular focus on working habits expected of college-level art majors. Advanced Placement (AP) Art History Course ID(s): APARTH Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Evidence of academic mastery in the liberal arts or teacher recommendation Campus Offered: All - Chambers (VPA SLC only) AP Art History places the study of art into the mainstream of the humanities. It provides the experience of looking at art and understanding the intention, purpose, and style characteristics of each historical period, from the cave dwellers to the contemporary world. Writing in this course allows students to display a grasp of factual knowledge and ability to synthesize and arrange ideas into concise unified essays. Summer work may be assigned. Students are required to take the AP Art History examination.

Instrumental Music I Course ID(s): VPA501 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Campus Offered: All Instrumental Music explores the performing arts. The performing ensemble consists of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on the playing of notes and rhythms musically, and the understanding of the music. Students develop a repertoire of musical terms and concepts that can be applied to any work. They will be able to express creativity and expression through performing and develop an appreciation for the basic elements of music.

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Instrumental Music II-IV Course ID(s): VPA502 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Instrumental Music I or Student Audition Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All Instrumental Music explores the performing arts. The performing ensemble consists of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on the playing of notes and rhythms musically, and the understanding of the music. Students develop a repertoire of musical terms and concepts that can be applied to any work. They will be able to express creativity and expression through performing and develop an appreciation for the basic elements of music. General Music I (Music Theory I) Course ID(s): VPA505 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Campus Offered: All General Music I (Music Theory I) introduces students to the knowledge of music rudiments through hands-on learning, for students interested in understanding the fundamentals of music theory. Students will improve skills in reading, writing, and composing music. The course offers students an opportunity to improve their musicianship, developing rhythm, melody, ear-training, major and minor tonalities, treble and bass clef, basic keyboard skills, choral structures, and experience in computer assisted programs.

General Music II (Music Theory II) Course ID(s): VPA506 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Music Theory I Preferred Campus Offered: All Music Theory II is for those who would like further study of music, and/or are planning a career in music. It includes the study of complex rhythm, melodic dictation, voice leading, four part vocal writing, figured bass, basic composition, further development of keyboard skills, a study of basic musical forms, and training. It incorporates composition and performance to assist learning and strengthen musicianship. Computer programs will be used to assist students in their training.

Choir I Course ID(s): VPA512 Grade(s): 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Campus Offered: All This course is designed for ninth grade students to explore singing in four-part harmony: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass (SABT). Students will prepare for various performances throughout the school year.

Voice and Piano I Course ID(s): VPA507 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite:Grade(s): 9 None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All

This course is designed specifically for ninth grade students to rehearse and perform in an ensemble setting. They will be given the opportunity to utilize their skills learned in the instrumental class. Students will improve technical proficiencies and learn new literature for performance. Students will perform at school and community events.

53 | P a g e Voice and Piano II - IV Course ID(s): VPE507 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Voice and Piano I Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: All

Students will rehearse and perform in an ensemble setting. They will be given the opportunity to utilize their skills learned in the instrumental class. Students will improve technical proficiencies and learn new literature for performance. Students will perform at school and community events.

Concert Choir II-IV Course ID(s): VPA511 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite:Grade(s): 9-12 None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: All

Students will experience a variety of singing styles and music from many places and times. This course covers singing fundamentals and performance techniques. This choir may perform at many concerts throughout the year, including festivals, honor choirs and competitions around the state. Sight singing, part singing, solo-singing and vocal pedagogy and performance are included in this course.

Dance I Course ID(s): PA221 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts Campus Offered: Chambers – VPA SLC Only

Dance I consists of the study of dance as a means to understand self and others, to communicate in dramatic form, to study history and culture and to evaluate art. Dance genres may include modern, hip-hop, world dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and social dance. Students have the opportunity to choreograph and present a dance using basic movement. Rehearsals and performances are required.

Dance II-IV Course ID(s): PA321 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Dance I and Instructor’s Approval Required Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers – VPA SLC Only

Students will perform expended movement patterns in the different dance genres studied in Dance I. Students will perform dances from various cultures to gain an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity. Students will also perform dances in different mediums i.e. musical theatre, film and video. Students will also explore choreographic processes i.e. improvisation, abstraction, retrograde and inversion. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required.

Dance Performance Skills Course ID(s): VPA101 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Dance II and/or student audition. Instructor's approval required. Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers—VPA SLC Only

This course is for advanced dancers with an interest in refining their skills as a performer. The course will be authentically aligned with the professional norms of a dance company. Students will perform and generate dance works for a variety of programs to be presented in the Trenton community. Additional rehearsals and performances required. This course can be repeated for credit.

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Choreographer's Workshop Course ID(s): VPA 201 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Dance II and/or student audition. Instructor's approval required. Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers—VPA SLC Only

Students will explore the art of creating choreography utilizing a variety of choreographic devices. The class will explore established methods for artistic feedback and questioning. Dancers will also investigate the choreographic process of select dance masters and current industry professionals. Additional rehearsals and performances required. This course can be repeated for credit.

Drama I Course ID(s): EX268 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Arts; Campus Offered: Chambers – VPA SLC Only

The purpose of this semester-long course is to provide students with a foundation in the appreciation of theater as an art form. Students will act, direct, or to be technically involved in scenes and one-act plays. They will read, write and evaluate plays as well as view and critique electronic and live performances. History and culture will be central themes in the course. Through the collaborative art of theater, students will grow in their ability to understand a variety of world views and expand their abilities to communicate effectively.

Drama II Course ID(s): EX368 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Drama I Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers – VPA SLC Only

In Drama II, students will perfect their acting techniques through in-depth studies of performance preparation, character development and improvisation. Students will engage in activities that will prepare them for audition and full-scale productions. This includes monologue preparation, scene studies, acting resumes and headshots.

Drama III-VI: Advanced Theatre Ensemble Course ID(s): VPA410 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Drama II and/or student audition. Instructor's approval required. Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers—VPA SLC (Chestnut Ave.)

Drama III-VI is an advanced multi-semester theatre training course. Students who have completed Drama I and Drama II are eligible to interview/audition for a place in this course. After acceptance into this course, students may remain in this continuous course of study for the duration of their high school education. Drama III-VI students will study advanced acting methods such as the techniques of Sanford Meisner and Michael Chekhov. Students will also develop performance skills in the challenging areas of classical acting, physical theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed. Drama III-VI students will apply this on-going training to the creation of performances to benefit Trenton schools and the larger Trenton community. Throughout their tenure in this course, students may participate in local, state and national theatre competitions to build repertoire, sharpen performance skills and win college scholarships. Upon graduation, each student will have developed a professional actor portfolio to present at an industry showcase in a nearby major city (i.e. New York or Philadelphia). Students will be prepared to enter competitive college theatre programs and succeed as professional theatre artists.

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Health Education I, II, III, IV - Includes family living, responsible decision-making, character education, and physical, social, and mental growth and development. This course includes knowledge about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the individual, family, and society. Current newsworthy issues, including AIDS, are examined. The course also covers first-aid knowledge and emergency techniques, basic nutrition, physical fitness and movement concepts. A study of various stages of life between birth and death are explored. After individualized assessment from teachers, parents, and the CST, the New Jersey State Motor Vehicle laws with emphasis on defensive driving and seat belt safety will be addressed.

Health Education I Course ID: PHE102R Grade: 9th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Health Education Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Health Education II Course ID: PHE103R Grade: 10th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 9th Grade Health Graduation Credit: Health Education Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Health Education III Course ID: PHE104R Grade: 11th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 10th Grade Health Graduation Credit: Health Education Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Health Education IV Course ID: PHE105R Grade: 12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 11th Grade Health Graduation Credit: Health Education Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Individual Studies I Course ID: CLC108R Grade: 9th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Individual Studies I Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Designed for students in need of individualized or small group instruction in study skills. Areas of study include note-taking, outlining, test taking skills, organization, listening skills, following directions, and use of technology to complete research. Students will begin self-advocacy portfolios to provide insight and reflection about their learning styles and personality traits. These students will also receive support in their academic classes.

56 | P a g e Individual Studies II Course ID: CLC112R Grade: 10th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Individual Studies I Graduation Credit: Individual Studies II Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Focuses on self-advocacy, communication and appropriate social interaction. Continuation of advanced study skills as well as HSPA English and math preparation. Students will explore post-secondary interests and continue to expand upon their self-advocacy portfolios. These students will also receive support in their academic classes.

Individual Studies III Course ID: CLC113R Grade: 11th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Individual Studies II Graduation Credit: Individual Studies III Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Includes career exploration and post-secondary preparation, civic duties, life skills, and HSPA and SAT prep, when appropriate. Emphasis will be placed on making the transition from high school meaningful and successful. These students will also receive support for their academic classes.

Human Behavior Course ID: CLC 109R Grade: 9th -12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Human Behavior Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Provides at-risk students with the skills needed to experience greater success both in school, in life and in the workplace. Emphasis on helping students build a positive self-image by learning to accept responsibility for their actions, understanding the effect their actions will have on others, and learning to build positive relationships based on effective communication.

Living Skills MD Course ID: CLC 110R Grade: 9th -12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Living Skills Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

This course is designed to provide general knowledge of independent living skills. The units are safety, consumer skills, clothing, foods and nutrition, social skills, and household management. Available to students who need small group instruction and who are recommended by the Child Study Team.

Math I,II Course ID (s): MAT 101R, MAT 102R Grade: 9TH- 10th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Math I, II Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight Emphasis is on mastery and application of basic math operations. Additional topics include measurement, number theory

57 | P a g e Math III/IV Course ID (s): MAT103R, MAT 104R Grade: 11-12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Math 101R, MAT 102R Graduation Credit: Math III, IV Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight Emphasis is on consumer math skills and personal financial literacy. Units include budgeting, career preparation and earnings, banking//saving//investing, buying//renting a home, travel, transportation. This course will meet the state’s personal financial literacy requirement.

Pre-Vocational Skills Course ID: CLC 111R Grade: 9-12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Child Study Team approval Graduation Credit: Pre-Vocational Skills Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

This course is designed to prepare students to be employable in the community. It is available through Child Study Team approval. The course units include: career exploration, vocational skills and ability assessment, job-finding skills, social and employability skills, and money skills. Students will participate in job sampling in the classroom and/or school building.

Reading Course ID: CLC 111R Grade: 9-12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Child Study Team approval Graduation Credit: Reading Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Designed for students in need of individual, small group, and direct instruction in the area of reading. Individualized instructional approaches are utilized based on the identified needs of the students.

English I Course ID: ELA1122R Grade: N/A Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

English II Course ID: ELA113R Grade: 10th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: English I Graduation Credit: Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

English III Course ID: ELA1142R Grade: 11th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: English II Graduation Credit: Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

58 | P a g e English IV Course ID: ELA1152R Grade: 12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: English III Graduation Credit: English IV Campus Offered: Daylight/Twilight

Emphasis is on remediation of weaknesses in reading, writing, and vocabulary development. At all levels, students will develop and learn to apply skills to "real life" situations.

World History Course ID: WDL112R th Grade: 9 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Completion of 8th Grade Social Studies Graduation Credit: World History Campus Offered: All

A full year course that provides a survey of the significant time periods of human development from the Renaissance to the present. Completion of this course is part of the requirements for graduation.

U.S. History I Course ID: SOC112R Grade: 10th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: World History Graduation Credit: World History Campus Offered: Daylight /Twilight

A full year course that examines the development of the rich cultural, economic, historical and social heritage of this nation from its origins through the early 20th Century. Completion of this course is part of the requirements for graduation.

U.S. History II Course ID: SCI114R Grade: 11th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: History I Graduation Credit: History II Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

A full year course that integrates a chronological study of the significant cultural, economic, historical and social issues encountered by the United States from the outbreak of World War I through the 21st Century. Completion of this course, its Honors level or AP United States History is part of the requirements for graduation.

Keyboarding/Computer Applications Course ID: CLC 115R Grade: 9- 12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Keyboarding/Computer Applications Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Introduces students to basic keyboarding skills, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, slide presentations, and Internet technology with an emphasis on Internet safety. Available to students in need of individual or small group instruction with Child Study team approval.

59 | P a g e Community Based Training Course ID: CLC 116R Grade: 11- 12th Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: Community Based Training Campus Offered: Daylight Twilight

Designed to expose students with identified disabilities to exploratory, practical work experiences in the community. This is a cooperative school/work experience.

60 | P a g e 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS, OR CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The State of New Jersey requires 5 credits of 21st Century Life and Careers, or Career-Technical Education (CTE). The courses listed fulfill the graduation requirements for Class 2015 and beyond.

Students can expect to explore integrative, interactive ways of communicating that develop through the application of Common Core standards aligned to New Jersey Model Curriculum that focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. These are the content foundational skills and standards through which they will receive college readiness instruction designed to teach them to think logically critically and creatively; express ideas; understand and participate meaningfully in spoken, written, and nonverbal communications; formulate and answer questions; and search for, organize, evaluate, and apply information. Lastly, students will be able to recognize and understand their own purpose for thinking and communicating (through print or non-print, verbal or nonverbal means) and being able to use several resources to achieve those purposes.

General Education Courses with enrollment less than 15 students will be cancelled.

Course Descriptions:

College and Career Planning Course ID(s): CLC104 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: Elective Campus Offered: Chambers and West

A senior course divided into seven instructional units, all of which help students build a post-secondary portfolio.

Technology I Course ID(s): BN421 Grade(s): 9 -12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: All

In this computer-based course, students will develop keyboarding and word processing skills needed for success in the work place. Students will be introduced to practical word processing applications such as memo and business letter formatting. In addition, students will obtain skill working with databases and spreadsheets. Every high school student is encouraged to take this course before graduating from high school. In addition, this course provides the opportunity for students to integrate the various components that make up today's most used educational/business related software. Students will learn how to do effective Internet/web-based searches and synthesize this research information as a part of various project-based performance tasks.

Advanced Computer and Technology Application Course ID(s): BN201 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Technology I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This project-based course will enable the student to gain advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia production and digital resources. Students will use advanced features such as creating hypertext, generating form letters, managing workbooks, developing forms, and building complex reports. The semester ends with the students creating, editing, and producing two original multimedia presentations that inspire, encourage, motivate, and call to action. The applications learned in this course will allow students to effectively utilize current application software with the Windows operating system.

61 | P a g e Dynamics of Health Care in Society Course ID(s): RUT501 Grade(s): 11-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: N/A Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits/ 3 College Credits from Rutgers University Campus Offered: TCHS West

This course provides an orientation to health care services and their delivery. It presents an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on process skills such as critical thinking, ethical reasoning, effective communication and ways to continue independent learning through life. This course shows how all health care providers acquire professional competence in dealing with the issues and problems they face as well as the role they play as informed consumers. Students will also receive three (3) undergraduate credits from Rutgers University upon completing the course with a C (74) or better.

Medical Mathematics Course ID(s): RUT502 Grade(s): 11-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Dynamics of Health Care in Society Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits/ 3 College Credits from Rutgers University Campus Offered: TCHS West

This course will provide a review of basic mathematical calculations and will instruct the learner on how to convert equivalents from one system to another and accurately mix and measure drugs. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in the administration of medications for patient use and to provide the learner with the necessary mathematical background needed for pharmacology. Students will also receive three (3) undergraduate credits from Rutgers University upon completing the course with a C (74) or better.

Anatomy and Physiology I Course ID(s): RUT601 Grade(s): 11-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Medical Math and Dynamics of Health Care in Society Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits/ 3 College Credits from Rutgers University Campus Offered: TCHS West

Anatomy and Physiology One is the study of the structure and function of the human body. This course follows a sequential development of the major body systems in an organized and structured curriculum. This course is designed to give the students a selective overview of the human anatomical structure and an analysis of human physiological principals. Labs will include slide work, dissection of various animals and studies of the human skeleton. The course will also use computer-simulated dissection. Students will also receive three (3) undergraduate credits from Rutgers University upon completing the course with a C (74) or better.

Anatomy and Physiology II Course ID(s): RUT602 Grade(s): 12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Dynamics of Health Care in Society, Medical Math, and Anatomy and Physiology I Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits/ 3 College Credits from Rutgers University Campus Offered: TCHS West

Anatomy and Physiology Two is the study of the structure and function of the human body. This course follows a sequential development of the major body systems in an organized and structured curriculum. This course is designed to give the students a selective overview of the human anatomical structure and an analysis of human physiological principals. Labs will include slide work, dissection of various animals and studies of the human skeleton. The course will also use computer-simulated dissection. Students will also receive three (3) undergraduate credits from Rutgers University upon completing the course with a C (74) or better.

62 | P a g e Marketing I Course ID(s): BN231 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts, skills, and foundations required for the understanding and development of marketing. This course focuses on instruction in sales, visual merchandising, advertising, marketing technology, communication and personal development skills necessary for career success.

Marketing II Course ID(s): BN232 Grade(s): 11, 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Marketing I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers A continuation of Marketing I. Topics included in this course are the study of consumer behavior, development of marketing plans, management sales strategies, and advertising.

Entrepreneurship I Course ID(s): BN441 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: Year Long Prerequisite: Marketing II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life& Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Daylight/Twilight HS

This course is a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship that outlines the craft and steps of the screen printing industry. Students engage in the production process from start to finish that involve activities to produce a product, such as descriptive silk screen designs. The course also covers business topics and concepts pertaining to entrepreneurship with regard to the specifics of how to develop a product.

Entrepreneurship II Course ID(s):BN442Y Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: Year Long Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

An advanced course devoted to the study of how to run a small business. The TCHS School Store will be used to practice and implement the application of theory and concepts discussed in class. Attention will be given to every aspect of running a business operation; marketing, finance, inventory, stock, profit, loss, cleaning, maintenance, customer service, and other topics.

Business Management Course ID(s): CLC505 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight This is a business elective that will familiarize students with the basics of business finance, including creating a business plan, the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Reserve Bank. In addition, students will learn how to read and analyze business financial statements and annual reports. Further, students will become familiar with the purchase and sale of stocks/bonds and how businesses use these to help finance business growth.

63 | P a g e Accounting I Course ID(s): BN331 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

Basic accounting techniques emphasizing the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses, focusing on the recording of business transactions. A study of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and preparation of financial statements is covered.

Accounting II Course ID(s): BN332 Grade(s): 11, 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Accounting I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

Continuation of Accounting I. Topics include plant and equipment, corporate investments, bonds, notes payable and receivable, cash flow statements, and amortization schedules. Spreadsheet software used throughout this course.

Business Writing Course ID(s): CLC503 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Must have passed all parts of HSPA Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This course is designed to help students write in a clear, succinct and straightforward manner. Topics include grammar, editing and proofreading, sentence structure, and clarity in writing.

Business Finance and Investments Course ID(s): CLC506 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Personal Financial Literacy & Must have passed all sections of HSPA Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers and West

This is a course that is designed to give students insight into the qualities necessary for effective leadership and career success. The topics featured are forms of business ownership, economics, unemployment, commercial and investment banking, taxes, production, manufacturing, marketing, accounting, and the accounting cycle, and business investments.

Digital Journalism Course ID(s):CLC509 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

Student will learn the principals of online reporting. They will gain an understanding of the ways digital and multimedia advances have transformed and redefined the journalistic profession. Students will become familiar with the full range of new media and technological tools available to journalists to research, write, and report stories. Student will acquire a comprehensive overview of multimedia storytelling and the ability to translate news stories into multimedia packages. Finally, students will also learn how to use numerical data to research and report the news in order to tell compelling journalistic stories more effectively.

64 | P a g e Elements of Writing Course ID(s):CLC510 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers This course will increase proficiency in all types of writing. Students will learn the basics of: Summarizing (presenting the main points or essence of another text in a condescended form), Arguing/Persuading (expressing a viewpoint on an issue or topic in an effort to convince others that your viewpoint is correct), Narrating (telling a story or giving an account of events), Evaluating (examining something in order to determine its value or worth based on a set of criteria), and Expository Writing.

Speech and Rhetoric Course ID(s): CLC203 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

This course offers students the opportunity to become informed, skillful, and ethical communicators. Coursework includes rhetoric, public speaking, argumentation and debate, intercultural communication, political communication. The course will also use the lens of public policy and popular culture. This course prepares students to become critical thinkers and communicators of topics that are of personal interest.

Culinary I Course ID(s): HR311A, HR311B Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This course serves as an introductory course in food production for the student of culinary arts. Students will explore basic cooking techniques, preparation utensils and equipment and product evaluation. This is an interactive lab course giving students the opportunity to use hands-on approach to cooking and serving food. Sanitation techniques will be heavily emphasized. (ServSafe).

Culinary II Course ID(s): HR411 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Culinary I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This course serves as an intermediate course in food production in hospitality. Students will build upon skills and knowledge gained in Food Production and prepares more advanced menu offerings. This interactive lab course gives students the opportunity to use hands-on approach to cooking in a commercial kitchen. Students will examine the operation of a restaurant dining room. Topics will include types of table service and dining room organization and design and use of the menu.

65 | P a g e Culinary III Course ID(s): HR511 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Culinary II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This course explores the many exciting opportunities available for individuals interested in working in the culinary field. This course will explore the management techniques needed to run a food service establishment or department. The course will give the students hands on field experience through management of the cafe and off campus job shadows opportunities and or jobs. Students will take the certification test in culinary management, Pro-Start.

Hospitality/Management II Course ID(s): HR301Y Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Hospitality/Culinary I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Daylight/Twilight HS

This course explores the operation of the different departments within the hotel and guest services. Introductions are given to hotel terminology, systems and techniques for dealing with every aspect of entire guest visits. Topic covered includes departmental structure and management, reservations, check- in and check-out, billing guest requests and issues and property management systems. The course will examine the management of housekeeping. Topics will include management of cleaning function, staffing sanitation and safety. Also discusses the travel business as a whole, including travel modes, accommodations, safety and health while traveling, trip planning and packages. Students will test out of course using American Hotel and Lodging Association industry test. Certificate: Front Office Management.

Hospitality Administration/Management III Course ID(s): CLC107 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Hospitality/Management II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Daylight/Twilight HS

This course explores the many exciting opportunities available for individuals interested in working in the hospitality fields. This course will explore the management techniques needed to operate a hotel, travel agency; sports and entertainment establishment or department. The course will give the students hands on field experience through off campus job shadows opportunities and or jobs. Students will take certification test through the American Hotel and Lodging Association Industry.

Photography I Course ID(s): AN463 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

What makes a good photograph? How can we use photography as a medium to tell our story? In this course, we will explore these and other questions as students learn how to compose and shoot photographs using the elements of design. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of photography as a visual medium and to explore the many ways photographs are used. Students will learn about traditional darkroom processes and digital cameras. Class time will be divided between hands on work in the darkroom, photo manipulation on computers, shooting photographs, independent journaling, research, and conventional classroom instruction (including lecture and written assignments.) A camera is a tool that can show other people not only what is there, but also what you see and how you see it.

66 | P a g e Print Media II Course ID(s): MT301Y Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Photography I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life& Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This is a project-based practicum emphasizing print media such as flyers, brochures, mock billboards, etc. Students in this course will conduct an advertising/public relations campaign (new campaign each year).

Print Media III Course ID(s):MT40Y Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Print Media II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

Students continue to refine the skills and experiences that they have learned through Print Media I & II. These media skills will be applied to as many job related experiences and projects as possible. Students are encouraged to develop voluminous independent study projects and portfolios. Students also help troubleshoot problems and media requirements for teachers, staff members and student activities around our community.

Video Production I Course ID(s): MT421Y Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Photography Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

Students will learn all the basic skills necessary to create powerful video: controlling the camera, recording sound and digital editing and more. Students will learn to analyze TV and movies, dissecting the differing languages of electronic journalism and visual storytelling. Writing and collaboration will be emphasized. Students will design and complete projects of their own.

Advanced Photography/Video Production II Course ID(s): MT521Y Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Video Production I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

Second year students will continue to develop knowledge and skills in video production. This course emphasizes production in small, independent groups on an on-going schedule. We will showcase student work of many different genres in multi-camera studio productions that occur regularly.

67 | P a g e BMT Foundations Course ID(s):AE222 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life& Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

This prerequisite course is the first step in choosing your career path. Whether in Industrial Manufacturing or Building Construction & Design, this will prepare you to make the right decision. One of the main objectives of the course involves a careful examination of drafting as a tool of technical communication; mechanical drawing as well as computer aided drawing (CAD) are explored. In both career paths, students will need an ability to draw and interpret technical drawings and plans. Other areas of exploration will touch upon both industries. Students will design, build, and test a truss style bridge of their own design. By integration of classroom theory and lab project based learning activities driven through informative assessment, students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge for advancement into either Industrial Manufacturing II or Building Construction & Design II.

Building and Design II Course ID(s): AE411Y Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: BMT Foundations Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

The Building and Design II Curriculum will ground you in the basic knowledge and principles of the construction industry. It is a prerequisite course needed for further advancement into the Engineering and Design course offerings. Students will explore and be exposed to six integral modules for building foundation skills in construction which will provide the tools necessary for achieving workplace success. Introduction to the following areas will be established: Basic Safety, O.S.H.A. 10 training, Construction math, Introduction to Hand and Power tools, an Introduction to Blueprint reading and Basic Communication and Employability Skills. By integration of classroom theory and lab hands-on experience students will develop the necessary skills for advancement into Building Construction and Design I.

Building and Design III Course ID(s): AE511Y Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Building & Design II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

The Building Construction and Design Ill course is your final step toward a future in the construction industry. This training is the ideal starting point for a wide variety of possible career paths. Postsecondary and apprenticeship training provide excellent opportunities to develop skills in a specific craft and establish a secure and prosperous career. Other possible career development directions open to students who complete our training curriculum include college (in civil engineering or design), construction estimator, surveyor, project managers, architecture or possibly owning your own construction business. There are 17 modules in all, from site layout to an instruction to concrete and reinforcing materials, to floor wall and roof systems, to exterior finish; the course progresses through all the phases of the construction process from start to finish in theory and with hands-on application.

68 | P a g e Introduction to Sports Medicine Course ID(s): SPMED101 Grade(s): 10 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: West

This is a full year course that will introduce students to the various types of exercises as well as dieting, nutrition, and supplementation. Students will learn how to create exercise programs for people as well as diet and nutrition programs tailored to individuals’ specific goals. Students will also begin to learn the process of evaluating injuries along with how the human body works as a unit. They will develop an understanding of how they work, they types of injuries that can occur to each, and what to do if people experience injuries. Towards the end of the course, students will learn about different career options in sports medicine, the requirements for each career and how to prepare for them. All of these topics will carry over into their other courses and help prepare them for their CPT exam at the conclusion of the program.

NASM Certified Personal Training I Course ID(s): PERTRAN101 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Introduction to Sports Medicine Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: West

This is a full year course that will teach students half of what they need to know to prepare for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Examination. Students will begin by completing American Red Cross training and take the exams for all prerequisite certifications, such as CPR and AED. Afterwards, students will learn the functions of exercises, how to make assessments of individuals and various exercises for individual needs. The course will end with the topic of program development, which will be continued in the next course.

NASM Certified Personal Training II Course ID(s): PERTRAN201 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: NASM Certified Personal Training; Introduction to Sports Medicine Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: West

This is a full year course that will teach students the other half of what they need to know to prepare for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Examination. Students will continue where they left off in the last course with program design and move into more advanced concepts. This course will go into depth on topics covered in earlier courses. The program will culminate with the NASM Certified Personal Training Examination.

JROTC: Leadership Education and Training I Course ID(s): ROTC1, ROTCY Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers The purpose of the Leadership Education and Training (LET 1) is to motivate cadets to succeed in high school and after graduation. JROTC prepares the cadets during the first year to assume responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Students also develop a combination of skills, knowledge, and inner strengths.

69 | P a g e JROTC: Leadership Education and Training II Course ID(s): ROTC2, ROTY2 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Leadership Education and Training I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers The second year of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instruction prepares the cadets to become good leaders within the battalion, as the first year was dedicated to giving students an overview of the program itself. The second year of Leadership, Education and Training (LET 2) provides the cadet with more in depth leadership situations. The program is devoted to the cadets' personal growth. It is during the second year that students begin to learn how to teach by implementing a lesson.

JROTC: Leadership Education and Training III Course ID(s): ROTC3, ROTY3 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Leadership Education and Training II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers The third year involves the student more as a leader, teacher, and counselor within the cadet battalion. The leadership and academic opportunities that cadets are exposed to will enable them to succeed both in school and after graduation. LET 3 allows cadets to be responsible not only for themselves, but also for cadets who are just entering the program. During this year the student assumes a leadership role.

JROTC: Leadership Education and Training IV Course ID(s): ROTC4, ROTY4 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Leadership Education and Training III Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers The fourth year concentrates on self-taught, self-paced methods of instruction using only programmed text, which contains case studies, vignettes, and practical exercises. Emphasis for the fourth year is on evaluating leadership development and performance in assigned command or staff positions and completion of the programmed text. Primary emphasis for LET 4 will be on the practical application of the cadet's leadership duties and responsibilities within the cadet battalion. The LET 4 year is structured to allow cadets to perform their assigned command or staff duties and act as a class instructor for selected subjects.

Tomorrow’s Teachers (Honors) (Rider University Partner Course) Course ID(s): HU320 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: G.P.A of 3.0 or higher Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers Tomorrow’s Teachers is an honors level course for juniors and seniors who are aspiring to become teachers or interested in learning more about teaching as a possible career choice. The course is based on the Teacher Cadet Program developed by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement. The goal of the Program is to encourage academically able students with exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career. An important secondary goal is to provide these talented future leaders with insights about teachers and schools so that they will be civic advocates of education. A variety of hands-on activities and a strong emphasis on observations, and field experiences are provided. Students who receive at least a “B” in the course and meet the Rider University criteria will receive three college credits from Rider University for a nominal fee, currently $250.00.

70 | P a g e Cosmetology I Course ID(s): VN630 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers and Daylight

The Cosmetology I course will introduce students to the field of cosmetology and provide an awareness of the in-depth study required to become a licensed professional in the cosmetology field. The intent of the course is to provide knowledge to help students explore their career interests in hair design, nail technology or skincare. Students will develop a basic understanding of the practicum and certification requirements including awareness of the chemical composition of hair products, massage treatments, common skin ailments, and cosmetic applications. Students will apply a sampling of the most basic skills including simulations related to the field of cosmetology, apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make reasoned decisions regarding safety and health in the workplace, use effective communication and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the workplace, and practice appropriate habits of teamwork and creative thinking for 21st century life and careers.

Cosmetology II Course ID(s): VN635 Grade(s): 11 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Cosmetology I Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers This second-year course will cover all phases of hair dressing, including preparation of materials, shampooing, manicuring, hair styling, etc. The student will perform analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle and color application for the client's overall image.

Cosmetology III Course ID(s): VN638 Grade(s):12 Credit: 10 Term: YR Prerequisite: Cosmetology II Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

This third-year course emphasized hairstyling and cutting, permanent waving and chemical relaxing, etc. The student will apply learned theory, technical information, and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

Cosmetology III Laboratory Internship A Course ID(s): VN68A Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Co-Requisite: Cosmetology III Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

Students must be enrolled in Cosmetology Ill in order to take this lab. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the state cosmetology and hairstyling exam which they must pass before becoming licensed hairdressers.

71 | P a g e Cosmetology III Laboratory Internship B Course ID(s): VN68B Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Co-Requisite: Cosmetology III Graduation Credit: 21st Century Life & Careers Campus Offered: Chambers

Social Responsible Engineering and Technology Course ID(s): AE102 Grade(s): 9 -12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers - STEM

This course serves as an introduction to engineering and technological studies, with a special emphasis on the interrelationships of STEM disciplines and 21st Century Knowledge and Skills in the pursuit of solving real-world problems within a context of social responsibility themes. Students will learn about safety while working with tools, machines, materials and processes as they develop their engineering and technological literacy through lessons and hands-on activities.

Sustainable Engineering and Design Course ID(s): AE103 Grade(s): 9 -12 Credit: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Completion of Social Responsible Engineering and Technology Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers-STEM

Building upon what was learned in the Y1, students will conduct a deeper study of each area of the designed world through corresponding units. Each unit will cover multiple technological products and systems used to solve various engineering problems in the past, present and future, providing a context for exploring major engineering disciplines, other STEM-related occupations, and the higher-education pathways leading to them. In each unit, students will encounter new tools, materials, machines and STEM-related knowledge that they must use to identify and analyze both natural and human-made problems, evaluate risks and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them with social responsibility in mind.

Finance I Course ID(s): BF200 Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: None Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers - HTRB

Finance I is the first course in a three-course sequence designed as a Program of Study under the guidelines of the New Jersey standards for Career and Technical Education. The class focuses on providing students with an understanding of the basics of accounting and banking serving as a foundation for more advanced studies in finance. Using a UbD format, the course will infuse theory into real-world simulations using technology and role- play as a basis of demonstrating mastery, in addition to formative and summative assessments for each unit and course.

72 | P a g e Finance II Course ID(s): BF210 Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Finance I Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers - HTRB

Finance II is the second course in a three-course sequence designed as a Program of Study under the guidelines of the New Jersey standards for Career and Technical Education. The class focuses on providing students with an understanding of the basics of business finance, insurance, and securities and investments utilizing the foundational knowledge of accounting from the first course in the sequence. Using a UbD format, the course will infuse theory into real-world simulations using technology and role-play as a basis of demonstrating mastery, in addition to formative and summative assessments for each unit and course.

Finance III Course ID(s): BF310 Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Finance II Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers - HTRB

Finance III is the second course in a three-course sequence designed as a Program of Study under the guidelines of the New Jersey standards for Career and Technical Education. The class focuses on providing students with an understanding of the basics of business finance, insurance, and securities and investments utilizing the foundational knowledge of accounting from the first course in the sequence. Using a UbD format, the course will infuse theory into real-world simulations using technology and role-play as a basis of demonstrating mastery, in addition to formative and summative assessments for each unit and course.

Structured Learning Experience Course ID(s): CLC401 Grade(s): 12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CTE Sequence, Administrator and Teacher Approval Graduation Fulfillment: 21st Century Life & Careers, CTE Campus Offered: All Campuses

This course represents the culmination of the student’s academic experience within his/her chosen CTE strand. Students will be required to combine theory and practice in an internship experience with a partner organization associated with career path explored in the CTE course of study.

Public Relations Course ID(s): CLC204 Grade(s): 10-12 Credits: 5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Speech and Rhetoric Graduation Credit: 5 Elective Credits Campus Offered: TCHS Chambers

Coursework focuses on the concepts and strategies associated with promoting products, services, ideas, and events. This applied knowledge course addresses skills essential to the creative side of the industry and explores consumer behavior patterns and motivations for buying. Students will demonstrate proficiency in fundamental advertising and public relations concepts by creating an electronic portfolio of representative course projects demonstrating a progressive level of skills and knowledge.

Community Service Course ID(s): COMM_SERV Grade(s): 12 Credit: 0 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Administrator Approval

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In this no-credit course for high school seniors, students will effectively offer needed service to the school community for mutual benefit for all parties involved. Students will act as tutors and mentors to support students in improving classroom performance, thus allowing these participants to explore the challenges and successes of education. The course includes supervision, monitoring and support provided by the building administration to meet all service and learning goals.

Graduation Requirements Met - AM Course ID(s): GRM_AM Grade(s): 12 Credit: 0 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Administrator Approval & Parental Permission Required Graduation Fulfillment: None Campus Offered: Chambers & West

GRM AM: (12 graders only - Late Start). Students’ graduation requirements can be met with a partial academic schedule. Parent Permission Required. Students are required to sign-in via the Main Office on a daily basis.

Graduation Requirements Met - PM Course ID(s): GRM_PM Grade(s): 12 Credit: 0 Term: SEM/YR Prerequisite: Administrator Approval & Parental Permission Required Graduation Fulfillment: None Campus Offered: Chambers & West

GRM PM: (12 graders only - Early Departure). Students’ graduation requirements can be met with a partial academic schedule. Parent Permission Required. Students required to sign-in via the Main Office on a daily basis.

Independent Study Course ID(s):IND_ST Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 2.5 Term: SEM Prerequisite: Administrator Approval Graduation Fulfillment: None Campus Offered: Chambers & West

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to work independently in the core curriculum areas.

Home Instruction (Long Term) Course ID(s): HOME Grade(s): 9-12 Credit: 5 Term: YR Prerequisite: Administrator Approval Graduation Fulfillment: None Campus Offered: Chambers & West This course is designed for students that are on long-term home instruction and will not be returning to school.

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A Small Learning Community (SLC) is also referred to as an “Academy.” These “schools-within-a-school” are educational structures used in high schools to subdivide large school populations into smaller, autonomous groups of students and teachers. Their structure supports student development as well as academic growth over multiple years. Teachers and students work cooperatively and collaboratively in developing a wholesome teaching and learning environment. The primary purpose of SLCs is to create a more personalized learning environment to better meet the needs of students. SLCs support the development of small, safe, and successful learning environments. The goal is to ensure that all students graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to make successful transitions to college and careers.

Current SLCs Available Freshman (9th Grade) Academy (West and Chambers) Restaurant, Tourism and Business Academy (Chambers) School of Communications Academy (Chambers) Visual and Performing Arts Academy (Chambers) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy (Chambers)

SLC DESCRIPTIONS

FRESHMAN (9th Grade) AC ADEMY The 9th Grade Academy will acclimate students to the high school environment, and is focused on and committed to building a strong and safe, college-bound culture among both students and staff. By the end of 9th grade, students will have developed strong academic, social, and personal skills that will enable them to succeed throughout high school and college. Offering an array of supports for all students, from small-group instruction for those struggling with a specific subject to an honors program that prepares students for our nation’s best colleges, our programs drive transformative, academic improvement for students at all academic levels. All students will have access to the extra-curricular activities and sports available at TCHS - Chambers.

RESTAURANT, TOURISM AND BUSINESS ACADEMY The Restaurant, Tourism & Business Academy will offer a strong academic program to prepare students for a collegiate experience that will serve them in a wide variety of career opportunities. The community will provide a challenging, project-driven curriculum in a technology-infused learning environment. RTB will focus on preparing students to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills needed for living in the twenty-first century. Students will be able to continue their education in college, technical schools, or qualify for entry level positions after high school graduation. Also included in the course offerings of this Small Learning Community are opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning through the operation of an “in-house” school restaurant and school store.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS The School of Communications Small Learning Community is committed to the intellectual development of students, instilling in them the skills to continue a process of lifelong learning. Students will develop skills in journalistic reporting and information-gathering techniques, photojournalism, digital imaging, advertising, and the basics of studio production including: the studio camera, studio production console, teleprompter, lighting, sound, graphics production, and remote shooting equipment. The School of Communications provides an environment of academic freedom, where students are able to study, discover, and achieve as they examine real-world environments and collaborate with institutes of higher learning, in order to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of communications.

75 | P a g e VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY The Visual and Performing Arts Academy offers a strong academic program and physically and intellectually stimulating environment conducive to creative thinking and performance. Academics will be infused into the visual and performing arts courses offering interested and talented students the opportunity to discover and develop their artistic talents and interests as well as expose them to careers in art and arts related fields. These educational and artistic experiences will prepare students for postsecondary educational settings or for entry- level positions upon graduation. Included in the course offerings of this Small Learning Community are opportunities for participation in school shows, museum visitations, and community service activities. Students may also present their work at local art galleries and museums.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH ACADEMY The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Community will offer advanced educational opportunities for students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It will provide students with a high quality, project based education, designed to give them the skills necessary to compete in the global economy. Students work with faculty to design their own independent and group-based investigations intended to create an enthusiasm for discovery, invention and application. Students have the opportunity to participate in high school/college enrollment programs, co-ops and internships. Students will be engaged in rigorous, challenging academic work that will require a mindset of growth and effort. The STEM community will provide an education that is dynamic, relevant and rigorous.

WEST CAMPUS – HEALTH AND SCIENCES ACADEMY The Health Sciences Academy offers students the opportunity to participate in programs that will allow them to get certificates that will allow them to enter the work force, while articulating to a two or four year college. Additionally, the Allied Health program allows students to earn twelve college credits through Rutgers University.

SLC CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED

Course descriptions for the SLC programs of study can be located in the 21st Century Life and Careers or Career- Technical Education Section of the catalog.

 Hospitality Administration/Management, General (CIP 52-0901): The hospitality industry is a great career choice for young people who like a fast-paced, people-oriented job filled with variety and excitement. The lodging management program gives students the background they need to make an informed career decision and get a head start on a fulfilling career. Students may also pursue careers in front office operation, sales, and marketing, food and beverage service, human resources, hotel accounting, or housekeeping operations. Students in this field have great opportunity to travel and work around the world.

Course Sequence: Hospitality/Culinary I; Hospitality Management II; Hospitality Management III

 Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General (CIP 12.0500): Students will complete the ServSafe program in the first year, then in years two and three, learn restaurant operation, run the in-school restaurant, and continue to increase recipe knowledge, including world cuisines. Students will prepare for entry-level employment and prepare for continued studies in the culinary field.

Course Sequence: Hospitality/Culinary I; Culinary II; Culinary III

76 | P a g e  Sales, Distribution & Marketing Operations, General (CIP 52.1801): Students interested in a career in the sales and marketing/entrepreneurial field should consider the sales and marketing program. Students completing the program will have knowledge of basic marketing, sales, business and entrepreneurial skills. There are many career opportunities related to these fields. Students will gain hands-on experience by operating the school store and a graphic arts production facility. Graduates should expect to transition to a college program of studies or seek employment in the field.

Course Sequence: Marketing I; Marketing II, Entrepreneurship I; Entrepreneurship II

 Photographic and Film/Video Technology Technician and Assistant (CIP 10.0201): Students will learn to meet the unique aesthetic and technical challenges of the most powerful and commonplace medium in our world: moving image and sound. Students will learn to use state of the art equipment and software to produce original programs and publicity for authentic clients and for their own portfolio. Course Sequence: Photography I; Video I; Advanced Photo/Video

 Digital Arts (CIP 50.0102): This program offers students an opportunity to develop career path areas of interest, while providing a challenging and enjoyable environment in which to develop technology skills. The following areas are addressed in the program sequence: advanced computer literacy, multimedia development, visual literacy, conceptual design, color theory, typography, application of media materials/tools, and career selection criteria.

Course Sequence: Photography I; Print Media II; Print Media III

 General Building Construction (CIP 46.0000): There are over 100 career opportunities in the fields of architecture and construction. The sequence of courses in the GBC program prepares students for transition to higher education in the areas of architectural design, surveying, building construction technology and solar/green building technology. Students completing the program will also have the necessary skills to seek employment in the construction field, or apply for apprenticeship in the skilled trades through an approved union apprenticeship program. Students interested in the construction industry, architectural fields, surveying, or building construction technology, would be encouraged to enroll in this program.

Course Sequence: BMT Foundations I; Building and Design II; Building and Design III

 Precision Production Trades (CIP48.0000): There is a shortage of skilled workers in the manufacturing industry. This program prepares students for entry level employment and transition to continued education. Students will take related math and print reading in year one and transition to both traditional and automated machining in years two and three. This program is also coupled with the Robotics Technology elective, where students will learn to create and fabricate the machine parts used in the construction of robots for the FIRST robotics program.

Course Sequence: BMT Foundations I; Manufacturing II; Manufacturing III; Robotics Fabrication (not CTE)

 Allied Health (CIP51.0000): The Allied Health program is designed as a pre-nursing program. It is a dual credit program with Rutgers University. Students who pass the courses and the exam from Rutgers University will earn three credits per course. Students will have the opportunity to graduate with twelve credits.

Course Sequence: Dynamics of Health Care in Society; Medical Math; Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II

 Physical Fitness Technician (CIP31.0507): The Physical Fitness Technician program will allow students to earn three certifications that will allow them to enter the workforce, while articulating into a two or four year college program. Students will earn the following certifications: CRP; AED; and a Certified Personal Trainer license from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Course Sequence: Introduction to Sports Medicine; NASM Certified Personal Training I; NASM Certified Personal Training II

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