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Table of Contents Introduction Page Principal’s Message 1 Administration 2 General Information Requirements for Graduation 4 Summer School Grading Policy 5 Schedule Changes 5 Directed Studies 5 Military Recruitment 5 Class Ranking System 6 Academic Levels 7 Four-Year College Requirements 8 Special Education 8 Weighted Courses 9 Dual Credit 11 NCAA Academic Eligibility 13 Ninth-Grade Course Selections Ninth Grade Course Selections 15 Collegiate Academies Allied Health 17 Business and Finance 19 Computer Science 21 Engineering Sciences 23 Law and Justice 26 Teacher Academy 28 Visual and Performing Arts 31 Course Selections and Descriptions by Department Air Force Junior ROTC 33 Business 35 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education 40 English Language Arts 44 Family and Consumer Sciences 50 Industrial Technology Education 53 Mathematics 57 Science 61 Social Studies 67 Visual and Performing Arts 74 World Languages 83 To view this document in its entirety, please click here. This will open a PDF version of the file that is not clickable

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Principal’s Message Dear Students: It is with great pleasure that I present to you the 2025-2026 Program of Studies for Williamstown High School. Our administration and faculty are dedicated to providing an extensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of our student body. We believe in a quality education for everyone, and that is reflected in the courses listed. The purpose of this book is to provide you with a reference during the course selection process; please take the time to read through it carefully. All courses offered are listed along with their descriptions, length, credit value, and prerequisites. Upon choosing your courses for next year, it is essential that you consider your strengths, interests, past academic achievement, and post-secondary goals. Please understand that you are not expected to make such important decisions without assistance. Resources such as your school counselor, teachers, and parent(s)/guardian(s) will provide you with the support necessary to select courses aligned with your goals. Each of them cares a great deal about your success and will help guide you through the process. No matter if you plan to attend college, trade school, join the armed forces, or enter the workforce directly, challenging yourself academically with a schedule suited to your goals and interests can speed up your path to success. Best of luck in planning your future! Angelo DeStefano Principal 1

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Requirements for Graduation from Williamstown High School Credits are awarded on the basis of how many times per week a class meets. For example: If a class has a lab and meets for a total of six periods per week, 6.00 credits are awarded. A regular five-day a week course receives 5.00 credits. A semester course that meets five days a week is awarded 2.50 credits and a marking period course that meets five days a week is awarded 1.25 credits. Required Courses Twenty (20) credits of English Language Arts Fifteen (15) credits of Mathematics (Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and a third year that builds on the concepts.) Fifteen (15) credits of Science (Must include Biology and an additional laboratory/inquiry based science course which shall include chemistry, environmental science, or physics; and a third laboratory/inquiry-based science course.) Five (5) credits of World History/World Cultures Ten (10) credits of United States History (US I and US II) Minimum of (4) credits of Physical Education/Health/Safety for each year of enrollment. Five (5) credits of Visual or Performing Arts Five (5) credits of Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education Five (5) credits of World Languages 2.5 credits of Financial Literacy Career education and cross content workplace readiness are infused in all disciplines. Promotion and Retention A high school student will be promoted to the next grade level based on the successful completion of course work, attendance of the required number of sessions per course, and earning the accumulated total of credits as follows: Students must enter the school year with the following number of credits in order to be considered: Grade 10 - 30 credits Grade 11 - 60 credits Grade 12 - 85 credits * 120 credits are required for graduation Please Note: If a student loses credit due to the attendance policy in a required course the course will have to be repeated to earn the credits to graduate. 4

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Summer School Grading Policy When a student attends summer school for a course, the final grade for the course will be the average of the full year course and the summer school course. Schedule Changes It is very important that your son/daughter chooses his/her classes carefully. All requests for schedule changes must be made by May 16, 2025. Schedule changes will not be made in September except for those necessitated by a computer error or your child being assigned the same teacher whom they previously failed. Therefore, it is essential that the original selections are given careful and thoughtful consideration. This will enable your child to get off to a good start right from the first day of school. Directed Studies Students are permitted a maximum of five (5) study halls a week. Seniors who take a minimum of four (4) Advanced Placement/Honors courses will be permitted to take eight (8) periods of study hall per week. Military Recruitment The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Title IX, Part E, Subpart 2, Section 8528) states that school districts are to allow the same access to students by military recruiters as they do college and job recruiters. This access includes releasing secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters, who can use the information for armed services recruiting and for informing these students of scholarship opportunities. Secondary school students or their parents can request that the information not be released by notifying their counseling counselor with a written statement. 5

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Class Ranking System When computing class rank, the National Association of Secondary School Principals rank in Class Guide is used. Students taking weighted courses would have this reflected in the point values when class rank is computed. There are two class ranking systems; weighted and unweighted. Both appear on our transcripts. Unweighted System All subjects are given equal weight and value (this is in effect for ALL students). Every course a student takes and the grade in the course is included in determining grade point average and class rank. This includes courses that are repeated to make up a failure or to improve a grade. This ranking procedure treats all subjects equally in value regardless of academic challenge or academic difficulty. Weighted System Subjects are weighted according to their academic challenge. See chart below for a weighted system. Mark Advanced Placement Courses Honors Courses Regular Courses Numeric Grade +15 +8 Numeric Grade Below 65 +0 +0 Numeric Grade Grade Scale 100 - 90 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 70 = C 69 - 65 = D Below 65 = F6

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Academic Levels College Prep (CP) College Prep courses prepare students for postsecondary demands by emphasizing foundational knowledge, depth, and breadth. Courses are designed to develop the essential skills necessary for students to meet or exceed the requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Advanced (A) Advanced courses require the ability to perform in a rigorous program at a faster pace and are intended to prepare students for four-year colleges. Advanced courses are designed to develop the essential skills necessary for students to meet or exceed the requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Honors (H) Honors courses present rigorous course material, expect considerable independent student work, and move at a rapid pace. Honors courses require students to be highly organized and willing to assume responsibility for the heightened volume and rigor of honors-level academic work. Courses are developed to enhance students’ ability to work independently and demonstrate high levels of critical, analytical, and original thinking. Honors courses are recommended for application to highly competitive four-year colleges. The courses are designed to develop the essential skills necessary for students to meet or exceed the requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses designed as Advanced Placement (AP) are taught under guidelines established by The College Board. AP courses are college-level courses. Students enrolled in AP courses will be challenged at the highest level of academic difficulty available in a high school setting. The AP curriculum consists of a high level of rigor in content complexity and requires significant independent learning by the student. Students who take AP courses are strongly encouraged to take the accompanying Advanced Placement Examination given in May. If a student earns a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam it is possible to receive college credit for that particular AP course while gaining tuition savings. Please note: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. 7

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Four-Year College Requirements Many colleges, and all New Jersey State Colleges, require a minimum of sixteen academic units with a grade of "C" or better to be considered eligible for student admission. You should plan on taking a minimum of four academic units per year in high school. The five academic areas are English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. The minimum high school units required for college are: 4 years English 4 years Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and higher) 3 years Social Studies (World History, US I & US II) 2 years World Language (preferably 3 to 4 years) 3 years Including 2 years of lab science (Biology and 1 physical science) 1 year Electives The philosophies of education, specific course requirements, and other qualifications for acceptance vary among the nation’s colleges and universities. However, all schools of higher education recognize the desirability of a broad education with a strong foundation in the traditional academic subjects. Students are evaluated for admission not only in terms of grades achieved, but also with respect to the strength of the academic program undertaken. It is recommended that students take the strongest possible academic program available within their personal limitations during all four years of high school. A rigorous secondary school preparation remains the best means by which you can be assured of maximizing the benefits to be derived from a challenging college education. Special Education The Special Education Program makes every effort to address a student’s educational needs within the least restrictive environment. Class selection is dependent upon recommendations made by the IEP team. Class selection is primarily departmentalized and offers a full range of options, including mainstreaming, in class support, and pull out resource options. A self-contained selection is available for students who require increased support to fulfill their transition to adult life. 8

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Weighted Courses 2025-2026 School Year The following courses will be given academic weighting: Department Course Number Course Title Weighting Academy for Engineering Sciences 173 641 Internship Environmental Sustainability Honors Honors 637 639 Principles of Engineering Engineering Capstone Honors Honors Business 208 234 225 Accounting II Marketing II AP Computer Science Principles Honors Honors Advanced Placement 232 AP Computer Science A Advanced Placement English Language Arts 321 English Language Arts I Honors 322 English Language Arts II Honors 323 English Language Arts III Honors 324 328 English Language Arts IV English Language and Composition Honors Advanced Placement 327 English Literature and Composition Advanced Placement 390 Seminar AP Advanced Placement 391 Research AP Advanced Placement Mathematics 708 Geometry Honors 710 Algebra II Honors 712 Pre-Calculus Honors 713 Calculus Honors 728 714 Calculus AB Calculus BC Advanced Placement Advanced Placement 751 Statistics Advanced Placement 9

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Weighted Courses 2025-2026 School Year (Continued) Science 142 Physics/Lab Honors 145 Biology/Lab Honors 146 Chemistry/Lab Honors 147 Human Physiology & Anatomy/Lab Honors 174 Environmental Science Advanced Placement 175 Chemistry/Lab Advanced Placement 176 Biology/Lab Advanced Placement 177 Physics 1/Lab Advanced Placement 178 Physics “C”/Lab Advanced Placement Social Studies 248 World History Honors 252 United States History I Honors 256 United States History II Honors 292 Human Geography Advanced Placement 280 United States History I Advanced Placement 281 United States History II Advanced Placement 282 United States Gov. and Politics Advanced Placement 283 Psychology Advanced Placement Visual & Performing Arts 134 Graphic Design 3 Honors 138 Photography 2 Honors 7921/7931 805/806 Wind Ensemble/Instrumental Lessons Chamber Choir/Vocal Lessons Honors Honors 807 Music Theory and Composition 1 Honors 810 Dance Choreography Honors 813/814 Dance 3/Dance 4 Honors 818 Acting 3 Honors 103 Art History Advanced Placement 127 Studio Art 3 Advanced Placement 128 Studio Art 4 Advanced Placement 137 3D Art and Design Advanced Placement 799 Music Theory and Composition Advanced Placement World Languages 431 French III Honors 417 French IV Honors 433 German III Honors 418 German IV Honors 425 Spanish III Honors 419 Spanish IV Honors 429 Spanish Advanced Placement 432 426 French German Advanced Placement Advanced Placement 10

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Dual Credit Williamstown High School offers students the opportunity to earn college credits while still attending high school. We currently have a dual credit agreement with Camden County College and Stockton University. Students taking dual credit courses and earning a grade of “85” or above in the selected courses will receive transcripted college credits from the sponsoring college. There is a fee for each course. If you would like more information, please contact the Counseling Office. DUAL CREDIT COURSES: Williamstown High School Camden County College; Credits Accounting II H Financial Accounting “ACC 104”, 3 credits CAD I Computer Aided Engineering Graphics “CAD 101”, 4 credits Calculus H Applied Calculus “MTH 122”, 3 credits Chemistry AP Chemistry I-Science “CHM 111”, 4 credits Child Development I Children’s Health, Nutrition, and Safety “EED 105”, 3 credits College & Career Readiness Math for Liberal Arts “MTH 107”, 3 credits Computer Programming (C++) Structured Programming C++ “CSC 121”, 4 credits English Language & Composition AP English Composition I “ENG 101”, 3 credits English Literature & Composition AP Introduction to Literature “ENG 121”, 3 credits French III H Elementary French I “FRE 101”, 3 credits French IV H Elementary French II “FRE 102”, 3 credits German III H Elementary German I “GER 101”, 3 credits German IV H Elementary German II “GER 102”, 3 credits Marketing II H Principles of Marketing “MKT 101”, 3 credits Object Oriented Programming with JAVA Intro to JAVA “CSC 161”, 3 credits Psychology AP Basic Psychology “PSY 101”, 3 credits Public Speaking Public Speaking “SPE 102-CC”, 3 credits Spanish III H Elementary Spanish I “SPA 101”, 3 credits Spanish IV H Elementary Spanish II “SPA 102”, 3 credits Spanish V H Intermediate Spanish I “SPA 201”, 3 credits Spanish AP Intermediate Spanish I “SPA 201”, 3 credits Statistics CP Intro to Statistics “MTH 111”, 3 credits Statistics AP Intro to Statistics “MTH 111”, 3 credits US History II H US History II “HIS 122”, 3 credits US History II AP US History II “HIS 122”, 3 credits Video Production I Introduction to Broadcasting “COM 141”, 3 credits 11

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NCAA Academic Eligibility If you want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, start by registering for a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. If you want to play Division III sports or you aren’t sure where you want to compete, start by creating a Profile Page at eligibilitycenter.org. Division I Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses: (16) ● Sixteen core courses are required. ● Ten core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. ● These courses/grades are "locked in" at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for grade-point average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibility requirements for competition). ● Students who do not meet core-course progression requirements may still be eligible to receive athletic aid and practice in the initial year of enrollment by meeting academic redshirt requirements (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Test Scores: (ACT/SAT) ● Students must earn a core-course GPA of 2.3 or higher to be eligible. ● SAT: critical reading and math sections. (no longer required) ● ACT: English, math, reading and science sections. (no longer required) ● Best subscore from each section is used to determine the ACT sum score for initial eligibility. ● All ACT and SAT attempts before initial full-time collegiate enrollment may be used for initial eligibility. ● Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used. Core Grade-Point Average: ● Only core courses that appear on the high school's list of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) will be used to calculate your core-course GPA. ● Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B. ● Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet both progression and subject-area requirements. Division II Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses ● Division II currently requires 16 core courses. ● In order to become a full or partial qualifier for Division II, all college-bound student-athletes must complete the 16 core-course requirement. Test Scores ● Division II will use a sliding scale to match test scores and core-course grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on the website. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. 13

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Grade-Point Average● Be sure to look at your high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's approved list of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. ● The current Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.200. ● The minimum Division II core GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice as a partial qualifier is 2.000. Remember, the NCAA core GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only. Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements Division I 16 Core Courses 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). Division II 16 Core Courses 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). 14

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Descriptions of Allied Health Academy Summer Seminar Courses 180 Academy for Allied Health - Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 1.00 During this seminar, students will have the opportunity to explore allied health career paths. Students will visit various health care facilities including Rowan College’s Emergency Medical Training Facility. A variety of Health Care professionals will be invited to discuss career paths and educational requirements. Students will also complete a research project on their desired health care career and become CPR/First Aid Certified. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s freshman year. 180 Academy for Allied Health - Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 1.00 During this seminar, the students will expand their knowledge and experience in educational and career opportunities within the world of allied health. Various field trips to Rowan Medical School and Cooper Trauma Center will expose students to the intensity and focus needed to complete educational requirements in an allied health field. They will engage in a question and answer session with professionals in various health care careers like nurses and doctors. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 181 Academy for Allied Health - Summer Internship Length of Time: Minimum of 50 hours Number of Days Per Week: Varies Number of Credits: 5.00 During this internship, students will embark into the real world of healthcare. This hands-on work experience will provide students with the opportunity to learn responsibility, improve their work ethics, practice communication skills, and work as a member of an allied health care team. Students will also gain perspective on the wide variety of career opportunities available to them in the health care world. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s junior year. 18

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Descriptions of Business and Finance Academy Summer Seminar Courses 240 Academy for Business and Finance - Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 1.00 During this seminar, emphasis will be placed on educational and career opportunities within the world of business. The student will be exposed to various aspects of Business, Finance and Leadership while interacting with our academic partners and/or local businesses via field trips and engaging projects. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s freshman year. 240 Academy for Business and Finance - Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 1.00 During this seminar, the student will expand and apply their knowledge and experience in educational and career opportunities within the world of business. The student will be exposed to various aspects of Business, Finance and Leadership while actively interacting with our academic partners and/or local businesses via field trips and engaging projects. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 241 Academy for Business and Finance - Summer Internship Length of Time: Minimum of 50 hours Number of Days Per Week: Varies Number of Credits: 5.00 During this internship, students will work in the real world of business and industry. This hands-on work experience will provide students with the opportunity to learn responsibility, improve their work ethics, practice communication skills, and work as a member of a team. Students will also gain perspective on the wide variety of career opportunities available to them in the business world. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s junior year. 20

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Descriptions of Computer Science Academy Summer Seminar Courses 243 Academy for Computer Science- Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 (5 hrs/day) Number of Credits: 1.00 During this seminar, emphasis will be placed on educational and career opportunities. The student will be exposed to various programming languages and interact with professionals from business, industry, and academia (i.e. Rowan University, Drexel University, Rowan College of South Jersey, and Camden County College). This course will be held in the summer following the student’s freshman year. 243 Academy for Computer Science- Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 1 Week Number of Days Per Week: 5 (5 hrs/day) Number of Credits: 1.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I While attending this seminar, the student will expand his/her exploration of the concepts and careers available in the Computer Science field to prepare him/her for his/her internship. The student will work as a team member on a project and gain more hands-on experience. Upon completion of the project, each team will make a presentation to the faculty and/or administration. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 244 Summer Internship Length of Time: 50 hours-Minimum Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar II During the internship, the student will work in the real world of business and industry. He/She will learn to be responsible, improve his/her work ethics, communicate properly, work as a team member, and gain a wide range of experience to better prepare him/her for his/her future in the Computer Science field and outside world in general. 22

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Descriptions of Engineering Sciences Academy Summer Seminar Courses 171 Academy for Engineering Sciences Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 7 days in the Summer Number of Credits: 1.00 While emphasizing academic preparation, an important balance will be provided for competitions, interaction with field professionals in business and industry, and interaction without partners, Rowan University College of Engineering, Rowan College of South Jersey and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s freshman year. 172 Academy for Engineering Sciences Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 4 days in the Summer Number of Credits: 1.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I Under the auspice of Engineering Professors at Rowan’s School of Engineering, the Seminar II class will be held on four consecutive 8-hour days at Rowan School of Engineering. The class is designed to provide the Engineering Academy student, between sophomore and junior years, an opportunity to expand upon and apply some of the engineering characteristics and principles introduced in Seminar I the previous year and to prepare for the Internship. The students will be divided into groups. Each group will spend one full 8-hour day in each of four engineering disciplines. These disciplines are: 1. Mechanical Engineering 2. Chemical Engineering 3. Electrical Engineering 4. Civil Engineering These full day sessions will include: 1. Actual Industrial/Commercial research 2. Introduction to “real” research laboratory procedures and techniques. 3. Design and implementation of engineering projects in a team setting. Rowan University School of Engineering staff will provide introduction and instruction of each project and instruction and direct supervision of all equipment used. Williamstown High School will transport students each of the four days between Williamstown High School and Rowan University. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 173 Summer Internship Length of Time: 50 hours in the summer Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar II 24

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The students will be responsible for research, development, testing, and evaluation of new concepts and technologies related to the position for which they are assigned. The internship should help the student to understand the use of technology as a tool for problem solving. It should also help them to understand the scientific process, problem solving in engineering, and the application of technology in engineering. They will need to understand technological systems in analyzing and solving problems. They will also learn to communicate effectively through reading, writing, listening and speaking to, and with team members. Students are required to have 50-80 hours for their internship experience. During the course of the experience a supervisor from the school will come for an appointed time to meet with the mentor and student intern. Depending on the length of the internship experience there would be more than one visit. The student will at the end of the experience present both a written and oral presentation of their internship experience. 25

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Descriptions of Law and Justice Academy Summer Seminar Course 290 Academy for Law and Justice Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 4 days Number of Credits: 1.00 An intensive introduction to local law enforcement policies, techniques and missions will be provided by the Monroe Township Police Department. Participants MAY experience Patrol Unit routines, Monroe Township Entry Team tactics, an introduction to the Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety/Crash Investigation activities, and a trip to the Police Expo, among others. At the culmination, students will be invited to Police Headquarters for certificates of participation by the Monroe Township Police. Transportation is provided by Monroe Township Public Schools. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s freshman year. 290 Academy for Law and Justice Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 10 days Number of Credits: 1.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I Under the supervision of Law and Justice Academy advisors at the high school, the second seminar for the Law and Justice Academy will be held at the high school. For four days in the summer, students will be participating in various law related activities. This seminar will differ yearly depending on presenters and different opportunities that are presented by participating community members and law and justice groups. Students will be required to participate in a mock trial, attend different workshops, and meet with representatives from local colleges to help them better formulate a plan of what they might want to do in the future. At the conclusion of the seminar the students will have a better grasp of possible future plans. They will be exposed to several possible vocations in law. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the school. They will also be required to bring their own bag lunch. Any travel expenses will be covered by the school. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 291 Academy for Law and Justice Internship Length of Time: 50 hours in the summer Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I & Seminar II The summer internship should help the student understand whatever aspect of law that they chose to pursue. During the internship the student should begin to better understand the job and responsibilities of their perspective employer/mentor. They will learn what the job entails as well as how important life skills like reading, writing, listening and public speaking are used in the workplace. Students are required to have 120 hours for their internship experience. During the course of the experience a supervisor for the school will come for an appointed time to meet with the mentor and student intern. Depending on the length of the internship experience there would be more than one visit. At the end of the experience, the student will present both a written and oral presentation of their internship experience. 27

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Descriptions of Teacher Academy Summer Seminar Course 186 Teacher Academy Seminar I (Summer) Length of Time: 3 days Number of Credits: 1.00 Prior to Summer Seminar I, members will collaborate and select a theme for a “Kids’ Day.” The “Kids’ Day,” will consist of a day of lessons, crafts and activities for school-aged children created by and taught by the members. The members will create their lesson plans in the Introduction to the Teaching Profession course. The members and the academy advisor will meet in the spring to finalize plans for “Kids’ Day”. Members will also learn about the Board of Education and will attend a meeting. Members will participate in a debriefing and will reflect on current topics impacting education in the Monroe Township Public School District. A written paper will be assigned. Emphasis will be placed on educational and career opportunities. The members will interact with professionals from the field of education (i.e. Rowan College of South Jersey, T2K Program). The course will be held in the summer following the member’s freshman year. 186 Teacher Academy Seminar II (Summer) Length of Time: 3 days Number of Credits: 1.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I Prior to Summer Seminar II, members will collaborate and select a theme for a “Kids’ Day.” The “Kids’ Day,” will consist of a day of lessons, crafts and activities for school-aged children created by and taught by the members. The members will create their lesson plans in the History of American Education course. The members and the academy advisor will meet in the spring to finalize plans for “Kids’ Day”. Members will also learn about the Board of Education and will attend a meeting. Members will participate in a debriefing and will reflect on current topics impacting education in the Monroe Township Public School District. A written paper will be assigned. Emphasis will be placed on educational and career opportunities. The members will interact with professionals from the field of education (i.e. Rowan University, School of Education, Academic Partner with Williamstown High School’s Teacher Academy). The course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 186 Teacher Academy Seminar III (Summer) Length of Time: 3 days Number of Credits: 1.00 PREREQUISITE: Seminar I & Seminar II 29

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Prior to Summer Seminar III, members will collaborate and select a theme for a “Kids’ Day.” The “Kids’ Day,” will consist of a day of lessons, crafts and activities for school-aged children created by and taught by the members. The members will create their lesson plans in the Educational/Developmental Psychology courses. The members and the academy advisor will meet in the spring to finalize plans for “Kids’ Day”. Members will serve as “Kids’ Day” directors. They will order supplies, create invitations, communicate with teachers, organize members, work on logistics, plan the order of events for the day and meet with members to ensure the day’s success. Members will also learn about the Board of Education and will attend a meeting. Members will participate in a debriefing and will reflect on current topics impacting education in the Monroe Township Public School District. A written paper will be assigned. Emphasis will be placed on educational and career opportunities. The members will interact with professionals from the field of education (i.e. The Bancroft School). The course will be held in the summer following the member’s junior year. 186 Teacher Academy Seminar IV Length of Time: Full Year (50 Hours) Number of Credits: 5.00 In Seminar IV, students will collaborate with a cooperating teacher in a district school or an approved educational professional. This hands-on work experience will enable students to apply what they have learned in Teacher Academy Summer Seminars and Teacher Academy electives. Seminar IV duties and responsibilities may include observations, delivering parts or whole parts of a lesson, creating bulletin boards, preparing instructional materials and manipulatives, utilizing educational technology and resources, etc. By the end of their student hours, students must prepare and teach an entire lesson. Students are required to schedule their Seminar IV hours with the help of the academy advisor. Furthermore, the academy advisor will validate the completion of Seminar IV. Students can fulfill their hours during senior year between September and May. 30

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Visual and Performing Arts Academy Course Tracks Required Courses for all Tracks Summer Seminar I, Summer Seminar II, Senior Show Instrumental Music Track: Required Courses Concert Band or Wind Ensemble (4 Yrs.) Music Theory I AP Music Theory Suggested Courses Concert Choir or Chamber Choir Music Technology Piano Lab I Vocal Music Track: Required Courses Concert Choir or Chamber Choir (4 Yrs.) Music Theory I AP Music Theory Suggested Courses Music Technology Piano Lab 1 Graphic Design Track: Required Courses Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Graphic Design III AP Art History Photography I Suggested Courses Studio Art I Drawing Illustration Ceramics I Ceramics II Photography II Acting Track: Required Courses Acting I Acting II Acting III Musical Theater Workshop Suggested Course Dance I Piano Lab Concert Choir Chamber Choir Dance Track: Required Courses Dance I Dance II Dance III Dance IV Dance Choreography Suggested Course Music Technology Musical Theater Workshop Studio Art Track: Required Courses Studio Art I Studio Art II AP Studio Art III AP Studio Art IV AP Art History Suggested Courses Drawing Illustration Ceramics I Ceramics II Graphic Design Photography I Photography II 31

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Descriptions of Visual and Performing Arts Academy Summer Seminar Courses 187 Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Summer Seminar I Length of Time: 4 days Number of Credits: 1.00 This course will be a survey of career opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Activities may include site visits to places of interest, colleges and universities, or other pertinent locations. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s sophomore year. 187 Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Summer Seminar II Length of Time: 4 days Number of Credits: 1.00 This course will focus on preparing students for their senior capstone performance/show. As part of the academy students will be required to showcase their work in a senior showcase. This seminar will serve as an opportunity to plan with the academy advisor for the senior showcase. This course will be held in the summer following the student’s junior year. 32

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Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 450 AFJROTC 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 454 Managing Your High School Years and Beyond 9 - 11 Summer 6 days 1.25 455 Cadet Leadership Course 9 - 11 Summer 8 Full Days 5.00 Student Benefits Enrollment in AFJROTC DOES NOT subject students to any military obligation and IS NOT an accessions or recruiting program. Air Force JROTC provides its students with the tools for success after high school regardless of their career path. However, there are benefits available for students wishing to pursue further military avenues: ● Qualified AFJROTC cadets are eligible for direct application to military academies under a program specifically reserved for ROTC and JROTC cadets. ● Those students successfully completing three or four years of the program will receive a certificate from the instructors which enables them to enlist at a higher pay grade than someone without JROTC. The higher pay grade is determined by the branch of service chosen by the recruit. ● JROTC is a COGNIA Accredited program that awards a “Career Ready” Employability and Leadership Skills Certificate to 3 and 4 year senior cadets for Career Technical Education (CTE) after passing the CTE Test. ● JROTC also recommends three college credits for those successfully passing the CTE testing 33

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Air Force JROTC 450 AFJROTC Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFJROTC) is a program that helps today’s high school students become tomorrow’s leaders, managers, and informed, productive citizens. The program's overall mission is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. The curriculum includes Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership (LE), and Wellness. Aerospace Science introduces cadets to the principles of aircraft flight and navigation, the history of aviation, and the aerospace industry. Leadership focuses on developing leadership skills and acquaints cadets with the practical application of life skills. The Drill component is a time-tested laboratory for developing leadership skills. Finally, our Wellness and Physical Training program aims to motivate cadets to lead healthy and active lifestyles. AFJROTC (Course #450) is a four-year curriculum. The sequence is as follows: Y1 AS-100 and LE-100; Y2 AS-200 and LE-200; Y3 LE 300; Y4 AS-400 and LE-400. All cadets participate in Wellness Physical Training and Drill. 454 Managing Your High School Years and Beyond Length of Time: 6 days (summer) Number of Periods per Week: N/A Number of Credits: 1.25 Managing Your High School Years and Beyond gives the students the opportunity to learn about, practice and eventually master the timeless concepts of attitudinal training and success. They will explore the ingredients that make up individual potential, the qualities of peak performers, the role of self-image and self-esteem in determining performance, how to set goals, how to use self-talk and imagination to achieve goals, and how to use a specific plan of action to attain a goal. Managing Your High School Years and Beyond is about application, results and improved life skills. 455 Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) Length of Time: 8 days/7 nights (summer, weekend included) Number of Periods per Week: N/A Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: At least one year of AFJROTC credit. Cadet Leadership Course is a select program that condenses 18 weeks of academic and leadership training into eight 16-hour days. Academic studies are designed to acquaint the cadet with the historical and scientific development of manned flight. Leadership concepts expose the cadet to drill and ceremonies, personality development, group dynamics, responsibility and self-discipline. Cadets are hand selected by the instructors and spend 8 days/7 nights on McGuire AFB. Participants are up at 4:30 AM with a full schedule of classes and events until lights out at 10:00 PM. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony and full military honors parade. The course has 125.9 contact hours of which 41 are in physical conditioning and athletics, the rest are divided between leadership and science based academic instruction. 34

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Business Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 200 Computer Programming (C++) 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 203 Business Essentials 9 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 204 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming 9 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 206 Accounting I 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *208 Accounting II - H 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 219 Computer Applications 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 223 Advanced Computer Applications 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #225 AP Computer Science Principles 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 227 Investing 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 228 Object-Oriented Programming w/Java 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #232 AP Computer Science A 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 233 Marketing I 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *234 Marketing II – H 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 235 Entrepreneurship 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 237 Financial Literacy 9 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 *= Weighted Courses - 8 points #= Weighted Courses - 15 points 35

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Descriptions of Business Courses 200 Computer Programming (C++) Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Algebra I. This course is designed to give the student hands-on programming experience using the powerful programming language C++. C++ is widely used for major applications from business and graphic design software to game engines. The student will start with basic concepts of structured programming, including variables, math operations, input and output, conditional execution, and repetition, and over the year progress to creating and using arrays, custom data structures, enumerated types, and functions. Students will apply these concepts to develop a variety of programs including screensavers, text-based games and graphical games. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create useful programs and will have a solid foundation for further study of computer programming and technology. 203 Business Essentials Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 This course will include a brief review of Microsoft Word and its various applications. Students will develop essential business communication and leadership skills through interactive assignments. Students will also be exposed to the essentials of business management by exploring a variety of business disciplines that affect today’s society. This course will cultivate a broad overview of the diversified world of business in the 21st Century. The disciplines covered will include: economics, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. *For Business & Finance Academy this must be taken as a Freshman with Financial Literacy. 204 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 This course is intended as an introduction to computer science and aimed at students with little or no computer programming experience. Students will gain an understanding of the role computation plays in solving problems and apply their understanding to create simple applications and games. Upon completion of this course, students will have a foundation of computer programming in the popular dynamic language Python. It is recommended, but not required, that students interested in C++ and or Java take this course first, as an introduction. 206 Accounting I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Algebra I. Accounting is an excellent course for college bound students who wish to pursue a career in accounting, business administration, computer science, finance, or any student interested in starting/owning a business. This course provides an introduction to basic principles, concepts and procedures for a partnership, and a sole proprietorship. Students will be taught skills in analyzing, recording, interpreting and preparing formal accounting records. Hands on experience with computerized assisted simulations and computerized accounting methods will also be taught. Students taking Accounting will find it a valuable tool for college, personal use, or in everyday consumer transactions. 208 Accounting II - H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Accounting I. Accounting II is an excellent course for college bound students pursuing a career in accounting, business administration, computer science, finance, or any student interested in starting/owning a business. Accounting II provides a review of fundamental principles with a comprehensive treatment of payroll records, departmental sales, partnerships, corporations, and manufacturing records. The student receives additional hands-on experience with spreadsheet accounting using both manual and computerized concepts. The student is trained for an entry-level position or for further study in accounting. 36

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219 Computer Applications Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Microsoft Office is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This class uses the official version of Microsoft Office. Though Microsoft does not directly sponsor this course, the advanced course does offer the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Computer Applications is a hands-on course designed to build students’ expertise in the Microsoft Office applications: Word (word processing), Excel (workbooks), Databases (Excel & Word) and PowerPoint (graphic presentations). This class begins with review and application of Microsoft Word. Further, students will expand their knowledge of Word to include more advanced features for organizing (searching, replacing, sorting, filtering, and merging) data. Students will also learn and apply the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel (workbooks). Workbook/worksheet design and formatting, basic formulas/functions, graphing/charting of data, and Excel’s database features will be mastered during this segment. Students will gain hands-on experience with one of the leading presentation programs in use today, Microsoft PowerPoint. Through hands-on instruction, students will design and present their own graphic presentations to an audience. Throughout the Computer Applications course, emphasis is placed on the features, real-world application, and integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, supporting applications such as the internet, scanner, digital camera, and the editing/manipulation of graphics are also incorporated where possible. It is highly recommended that once a student successfully completes this course that they proceed to Advanced Computer Applications using Microsoft Office, which provides them the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification. 223 Advanced Computer Applications Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Computer Applications. Microsoft Office is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This class uses the official version of Microsoft Office. Though Microsoft does not directly sponsor this course, the advanced course does offer the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Advanced Computer Applications is a hands-on course designed to build and/or expand students’ expertise in the Microsoft Office applications: Word (word processing), Excel (workbooks), Databases (Excel & Word), PowerPoint (graphic presentations), Outlook (email and personal information manager), and Publisher (publications). Emphasis is placed on the advanced features of the above applications as well as the integration of these applications. In addition, supporting applications such as the scanner, digital camera, and the editing/manipulation of graphics are also incorporated where possible. Throughout the course, lessons are based on projects and activities related to everyday business, consumer, and personal needs. As a result of this relevant approach, students will be able to use the applications covered both individually and in combination to address a variety of needs they may encounter both in and out of school. This approach will also develop students’ ability to identify the time and place for a particular application. Advanced Computer Applications offers the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in several core applications at no cost to the student. Students are required to prepare and take multiple industry-standard exams. 225 AP Computer Science Principles Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Algebra I. AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course. Students will learn how to creatively address real-world issues while using the same tools and processes that artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers use to bring ideas to life. Computer Science Principles is a survey course that explores many different aspects of computing, including social impact, security, privacy and more. 227 Investing Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 37

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This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of basic concepts in personal financial planning and investing, enabling them to better set and achieve their own short- and long-term financial goals. The class will explore various types of securities, such as stock, bonds, mutual funds and options, as well as the operation of the markets in which they are publicly traded. Financial analysis concepts, including return on investment, asset allocation, time value of money, diversification, and stock pricing, will be examined. Students will participate in investment simulations. In addition, the course will focus on such personal financial planning issues as managing income, establishing financial goals, credit and debt management, financial decision making and insurance. 228 Object-Oriented Programming with Java Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Geometry. Java is a modern programming language widely used in industrial, business and scientific fields. In this course, which builds on the concepts learned in Computer Programming in C++, students will gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming by creating classes, writing methods and constructing objects. Concepts covered include a review of data types and control structures, arrays and ArrayLists, writing classes, and the advanced object-oriented techniques of inheritance and polymorphism. These concepts will be applied in a variety of creative projects including creating text-based and graphical games, images and animation, and graphical user interfaces. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a good foundation to advance his/her education in technology. 232 AP Computer Science A Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Computer Programming and Object-Oriented Programming. 2. Successful completion of Algebra I. This is an advanced course for students planning to take, for college credit, the College Board's Advanced Placement Test in Computer Science, known as AP Computer Science A. This course focuses on the Java language in more detail and covers more advanced features than the first year Java course. Concepts covered include compilation, bytecode, the Java virtual machine, debugging programs using breakpoints and assertions, program design, and designing classes and interfaces. The class will feature a more intense focus on the concepts of inheritance and polymorphism, as well as a detailed study of various data structures, including arrays, Array Lists, linked lists, stacks, queues and trees. The student will become proficient at object-oriented development and defining and using abstract data types, understanding the principle of encapsulation. During the course of the year the student will work through many programming 'labs', including programming "artificial intelligence" for a robot in a simulated 2-dimensional world, analyzing and manipulating images, processing natural language texts, finding shortest paths in mazes, and synthesizing sound. Concepts learned will be applied to various creative projects including various types of games and music/sound effects. Upon completion of this class, the student will have a good foundation to pursue his/her career in the area of Computer Science. 233 Marketing I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course offers students a view of the exciting world of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the development, attitudes, and skills related to marketing, merchandising, and management. Students will examine the complete retail process, including sales, pricing, communicating, displaying, and advertising. This course teaches students about the world of marketing while motivating them to develop the necessary skills to understand how marketing impacts consumers, the American economic system, and the international economy. Students will become aware of marketing as a career. There is a heavy emphasis on presentations. Students are expected to prepare and present in front of the class often. 234 Marketing II - H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Marketing I. 2. Students are required to be DECA members while enrolled in this course. This course develops executive advertising skills for college-preparatory students who are looking for a challenging follow-up to Marketing I. Students deepen their understanding and apply principles of marketing 38

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research, product pricing, promotion, and marketing management through “real world” marketing scenarios and case studies. Each student is responsible for preparing a 20 page comprehensive paper in preparation for DECA competitions. 235 Entrepreneurship Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 A great course for students planning to pursue their own business or a degree in business. This course will provide students with a step-by-step journey through the process of analyzing a business idea/opportunity, starting, owning and operating their own business. Students will analyze markets, sales and advertising strategies, learn modern management techniques, and learn problem-solving techniques necessary to start and run a successful business. Students will become aware of entrepreneurship as a career. 237 Financial Literacy Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 In this course, students will explore the world of personal finance and careers. The goal is to enhance the student’s ability to properly deal with the issues surrounding earning, spending, saving and investing money. This course will include such personal finance topics as: income and careers, money management, credit and debt, saving and investing, risk management and insurance. In addition, the course will address issues that will enhance students’ understanding of their responsibilities and rights as consumers, members of a community, and citizens of the United States and the world. *For Business and Finance Academy, this must be taken as a Freshman with Business Essentials. 39

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Descriptions of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education Courses Physical Education The Physical Education Department provides a variety of physical activities for our students. Physical skills, lead-up games, and cognitive knowledge are taught in team sports, individual sports, and in the area of physical fitness. It is important to not only be able to play the game but also have knowledge of the rules and regulations of the activity. Skill and written tests are given to evaluate the student’s ability and knowledge. Our goal is to develop healthy attitudes towards physical conditioning and sports to enable our students to enjoy a full life of active participation. Comprehensive Health Education Health Education is taught to our students in a nine-week marking period block, five days a week. These courses are taught at each grade level and are planned to prepare students for facing everyday challenges - such as basic first aid emergencies, driving safely, making responsible choices for behavior related to family living, sexually transmitted diseases, human sexuality, dating safety, and drugs. Students will learn the rules of the road and experience the teaching of skills necessary to develop behavior that will promote healthy lifestyles. Students will learn through class activities about the impact their lifestyle choices have on their well-being and their community. 41

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Descriptions of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education Courses * Periods per week and credits are dependant on enrollment in a lab science course Grade 9 901 Physical Education I Length of Time: 3 Marking Periods Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 3 or 3.75 Possible Activities Offered Throughout the School Year: Fitness, Flag Football, Pickleball, Badminton, Soccer, Tennis, Cooperative Games, Recreational Games, Development Games, Basketball, Dance, Softball 921 Health I Length of Time: 1 Marking Period Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 1 or 1.25 Family Living provides students with an understanding of human sexuality, dating, values of the individual and the long-range effects of sexual behavior on their lives. Sexually transmitted diseases are discussed. Pregnancy, childbirth, and birth control information are explored. Students need this information to help them make responsible decisions in their everyday lives. Their physical, social, and emotional development is explored to help them understand themselves and their interactions with others. Worksheets, group activities, projects, guest speakers and video tapes are used to provide a range of experiences. Career opportunities are explored and discussed. The mandatory ten hours of drug information are incorporated into this course. Grade 10 902 Physical Education II Length of Time: 3 Marking Periods Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 3 or 3.75 Possible Activities Offered Throughout the School Year: Fitness, Flag Football, Pickleball, Badminton, Soccer, Tennis, Cooperative Games, Recreational Games, Development Games, Basketball, Dance, Softball 922 Health II Length of Time: 1 Marking Period Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 1 or 1.25 Classroom Drivers Education provides information to help students learn basic driving techniques, to learn the rules of the road and pass the state written test. Information related to drug and alcohol use and abuse is covered as required by the STATE Mandate. Worksheets, study guides and tests are used to evaluate student progress in these areas. Grade 11 903 Physical Education III Length of Time: 3 Marking Periods Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 3 or 3.75 Possible Activities Offered Throughout the School Year: Fitness, Flag Football, Pickleball, Badminton, Soccer, Tennis, Cooperative Games, Recreational Games, Developmental Games, Basketball, Dance, Softball 944 Health III Length of Time: 1 Marking Period Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 1 or 1.25 This health program stresses health choices and decision making. The class will provide students with the skills necessary to weigh options, to make responsible decisions and to develop behaviors that will promote healthy lifestyles. Students will be encouraged to assess their attitudes and behavior patterns, to develop an understanding of the impact their lifestyle choices have on their own well-being and their community. This program will focus on making healthy choices, how to manage stress, discover types of mental problems, and understand suicide and how to recognize its symptoms. Nutrition, the various kinds of exercise, and the effects of exercising has on the human body will be studied. How to improve personal fitness, the importance of exercise and the assessment of each area will be explored. A review of human sexuality and the issues related to reproduction, pregnancy, birth and birth control will be 42

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reviewed. AIDS and STD’s will be taught with an emphasis on the effect on today’s youth. Family issues such as, building healthy relationships, dating safety and the impact of violence in the family will be discussed. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco information will be covered as required by the state mandate. The importance of choosing good health care and how public health impacts tomorrow’s adults will be addressed. The goal of comprehensive health is to prepare our students to become healthy, knowledgeable, and informed members of society. Grade 12 904 Physical Education IV Length of Time: 3 Marking Periods Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 3 or 3.75 Possible Activities Offered Throughout the School Year: Fitness, Flag Football, Pickleball, Badminton, Soccer, Tennis, Cooperative Games, Recreational Games, Developmental Games, Basketball, Dance, Softball 923 Health IV Length of Time: 1 Marking Period Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 1 or 1.25 This health program will consist of basic first aid skills that will include State Mandated CPR and AED training. The class will provide students with the skills necessary to perform basic first aid whenever the situation occurs throughout their lives. First Aid provides information on the emergency medical services, checking the victim, life-threatening emergencies, injuries, and care of injuries/basic medical emergencies. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco information will be covered as the state mandate requires. Students will use written and practical tests to evaluate their performance in class. 905 Adaptive Health/Physical Education Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Adaptive Physical Education provides the students with a variety of activities that are designed to meet their physical, social, and emotional needs. All activities are modified to help students achieve their full potential. The health program stresses healthy choices and decision-making. The students will learn strategies to improve and maintain their social, mental/emotional, and physical health. The students will learn and apply health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy, active lifestyle. 925 Unified Health/Physical Education Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 4 or 5 Number of Credits: 4.00 or 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Students must have an A average in their previous Health and Physical Education course at the time of scheduling, and the recommendation of the Content Area Supervisor. Unified Physical Education is an elective course that meets the Health and PE requirement for students in grades 11 and 12. Unified PE will work within our Adaptive PE class and will provide opportunities for students with and without disabilities to interact in meaningful ways. The Unified PE students will work in a leadership role with the Adaptive students assisting with various skill sets, interpretation of instructions and rules, and gameplay. The overall objective of the Unified PE course is to provide our Adaptive and Unified PE students the opportunity to have fun and enjoy new friendships while encouraging self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness. Unified PE students will help provide a safe environment to enhance their ability to communicate while assisting with decision-making skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while engaging in various physical activities. 43

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English Language Arts Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 301 English Language Arts I-CP 9 Full Year 5 5.00 311 English Language Arts I-Advanced 9 Full Year 5 5.00 *321 English Language Arts I-H 9 Full Year 5 5.00 302 English Language Arts II-CP 10 Full Year 5 5.00 312 English Language Arts II-Advanced 10 Full Year 5 5.00 *322 English Language Arts II-H 10 Full Year 5 5.00 303 English Language Arts III-CP 11 Full Year 5 5.00 313 English Language Arts III-Advanced 11 Full Year 5 5.00 *323 English Language Arts III-H #328 English Language & Composition-AP 11 11 Full Year Full Year 5 5 5.00 5.00 304 English Language Arts IV-CP 12 Full Year 5 5.00 314 English Language Arts IV-Advanced 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *324 English Language Arts IV-H 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #327 English Literature & Composition-AP 12 Full Year 5 5.00 352 English - Creative Writing 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 353 English - American and British Humor 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 354 English - Public Speaking 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 346 English - Film as Literature 11 – 12 Full Year 5 5.00 347 English - Sports in Literature & Society 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 329 English - Exploring True Crime 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 330 English - TeachRock 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 331 English - Modern Love in Literature 12 Full Year 5 5.00 341 Literacy Foundations I 9 Full Year 5 5.00 342 Literacy Foundations II 10 Full Year 5 5.00 343 Literacy Foundations III 11 Full Year 5 5.00 395 Senior Support English Language Arts 12 Semester 5 2.50 388 English Language Development (ELD) 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #390 Seminar AP 10-11 Full Year 5 5.00 #391 Research AP 11-12 Full Year 5 5.00 *= Weighted Courses – 8 points #= Weighted Courses – 15 points AP = Advanced Placement CP = College Prep H = Honors 44

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Descriptions of English Language Arts Courses English Language Arts I 301 English Language Arts I-CP 311 English Language Arts I-Advanced 321 English Language Arts I-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Through this course, students will explore different literary works with a common theme of tolerance. Students will exhibit the ability to define and apply new vocabulary and enhance grammar skills. Students will also work on writing skills through various forms of differentiated instruction. PREREQUISITE for English Language Arts I – Honors Selection for English Language Arts I Honors will be based on multiple measures which may include but are not limited to markers of future success and local common assessment scores. Summer Reading Requirements for English Language Arts I Students are required to do a summer reading assignment. Assignment will be announced before the end of the school year. English Language Arts II 302 English Language Arts II-CP 312 English Language Arts II-Advanced 322 English Language Arts II-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Through this course, students will be exposed to the works of various world authors as they gain a perspective of government in various cultures. Students will exhibit the ability to define and apply new vocabulary and enhance grammar skills. Students will also work on writing skills through various forms of differentiated instruction. PREREQUISITES for English Language Arts II – Honors 1. Successful completion of English Language Arts I-Honors or 2. A grade of “A” in English Language Arts I-Advanced Summer Reading Requirements for English Language Arts II Students are required to do a summer reading assignment. Assignment will be announced before the end of the school year. English Language Arts III 303 English Language Arts III-CP 313 English Language Arts III-Advanced 323 English Language Arts III-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Through this course, students will explore various forms of American literature. Students will exhibit the ability to define and apply new vocabulary and enhance grammar skills. Students will also work on writing skills through various forms of differentiated instruction. PREREQUISITES for English Language Arts III – Honors 1. Successful completion of English Language Arts II-Honors or Seminar AP or 2. A grade of “A” in English Language Arts II-Advanced 328 English Language and Composition AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES for English Language and Composition AP: 1. Successful completion of English Language Arts II-Honors or Seminar AP. THIS IS A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE This course will offer students the opportunity to study English in preparation for taking the College Board Exam for advanced placement in college English at the end of 11th grade. It is possible for a student who successfully passes the exam to receive as much as six semester hours of credit in college. The course will be given weighted grades. Study in the course will include college level knowledge of American literature. There will be an emphasis on analytical writing and students will be expected to critically analyze poetry and essays. In addition, students are required to meet the following summer reading requirements. 45

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Summer Reading Requirements for English Language Arts III Students are required to do a summer reading assignment. Assignment will be announced before the end of the school year. English Language Arts IV 304 English Language Arts IV-CP 314 English Language Arts IV-Advanced 324 English Language Arts IV-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Through this course, students will read British literature while exploring the importance of characterization throughout various literary works. Students will exhibit the ability to define and apply new vocabulary and enhance grammar skills. Students will also work on writing skills through various forms of differentiated instruction. PREREQUISITES for English Language Arts IV – Honors 1. Successful completion of English Language Arts III-Honors or 2. A grade of “A” or higher in English Language Arts III-Advanced 327 English Literature and Composition AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES for English Literature and Composition AP: 1. Successful completion of English Language Arts III-Honors THIS IS A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE This course will offer students the opportunity to study English in preparation for taking the College Board Exam for advanced placement in college English. It is possible for a student who successfully passes the exam to receive as much as six semester hours of credit in college. The course will be given weighted grades. Study in the course will include the four genres of literature (drama, novel, poetry and literature prose). There will be an emphasis on expository writing and close reading of the literature. In addition, students are required to meet the following summer reading requirements. Summer Reading Requirements for English Language Arts IV Students are required to do a summer reading assignment. Assignment will be announced before the end of the school year. 347 English - Sports in Literature and Society Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Sport in Literature and Society is an elective course open to students who wish to discover fiction and non-fiction literature relating to sports. While applying higher order critical thinking skills, students will read, write, and discuss various issues connected to sports and society. Students will have the opportunity to identify a connection between personal interests and literature. Students will also gain an understanding of sport as not only a means of entertainment, but also a source of important literature and a lens through which meaningful societal issues can be viewed. This course will focus specifically on the literature of football and soccer as well as other sports selected to coincide with the calendar. 352 English - Creative Writing Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course will concentrate on developing students’ skills in writing various kinds of creative works, including poems, short stories, personal narratives, songs, and longer fiction. Through various exercises, freewriting, and creative activities, students will learn how to adhere to different poetic forms while utilizing a variety of poetic techniques. For their prose, students will master the elements of compelling storytelling. Each unit will culminate with students creating a writing portfolio which students could submit for publication if they choose. This is an ideal course for the student who enjoys reading and writing but prefers more creative freedom. 353 English - American and British Humor Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 A short history of the development of American and British humor will be given. All types of humor will be explored such as satire, parody, irony, farce, and hyperbole. Students will read examples of the different types as well as write some of their own original 46

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humorous stories. This course is open to juniors and seniors. 354 English - Public Speaking Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The purpose of this course is to give the student practical help in learning to speak in public. All forms of oral communication will be practiced with special emphasis on confidence building within the individual. The course will give the student a brief history of speech but is primarily a student-action course. The message, the speaker and the audience will be examined in detail as the basis for effective public speaking. The various types of speeches will be practiced such as the speech to entertain, inform and persuade. 346 English - Film as Literature Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This advanced elective course will expose students to a variety of landmark films from different historical periods, challenging them to look beyond the contemporary and understand the heritage of cinema. Students will develop an approach to “reading” film that is similar to the study of literary texts: they will learn to recognize, identify, and evaluate narrative elements including plot, structure, theme, characterization, point of view, and symbolism. Students also will learn to compare, analyze, evaluate, and cumulatively create various non-literary elements, such as set design and special effects, of American film. In viewing pre-defined films, students will garner a broader appreciation for a medium that illustrates and often defines aspects of American culture. Viewing, listening, analytical thinking and frequent writing, including a research paper, will be emphasized. 329 English - Exploring True Crime Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course will provide students with a literacy experience that goes beyond the mere fascination with true crime. It aims to equip students with essential skills for critical thinking, research, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary learning while nurturing their interest in storytelling and the complexities of the human condition. Ultimately, this course prepares students for academic success and encourages responsible and thoughtful engagement with the media and narratives that shape our understanding of the world. *If taken during senior year, this course can substitute English IV. 330 English - TeachRock Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The course will explore the study of music through all genres with a particular focus on lyrics and historical background. This course is broken into 5 Books: The Birth of Rock, Teenage Rebellion, Transformation, Fragmentation, and Music Across Classrooms. Each book acts as a timeline from the start of rock music until the present. Students will understand and learn about different cultures and the relationship between music and literature. Students will also be equipped with essential skills for critical thinking, research, reasoning and rhetoric, and interdisciplinary learning while nurturing their interest in storytelling and the complexities of the human condition through the lens of music. *If taken during senior year, this course can substitute English IV. 331 English - Modern Love in Literature Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course offers a comprehensive examination of modern love and romance through the lenses of literature, psychology, and social science. Students will critically analyze literary works to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of love, relationships, and human emotions in the contemporary world, starting with the classic of the genre, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and moving through progressively more modern works to examine how love and courtship have both changed and remained the same. Students who take this course should be interested in reading both in class and independently, and they should be interested in sharing with the class what they discovered in their reading. The course also provides a place to wrestle with the ideas and ideals about love in the modern age. This course will give students an opportunity not only to read 47

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and wrestle with the creative, humanistic literature but also with the current psychological and social science in the areas of modern romance and courtship. Students will use critical thinking skills not only to read, interpret, and discuss the works of literature, but also to blend discoveries from that work with discoveries in the social sciences and analyses of the current cultural narratives around love, romance, and courtship. *This course is only available for students in their senior year and can substitute English IV. 341 Literacy Foundations I 342 Literacy Foundations II 343 Literacy Foundations III Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Literacy Foundations is required for all students who require more assistance reaching district standards, as identified by multiple measures. This course will concentrate on literary analysis, inferential comprehension, and writing skills. Students identified in need of improvement in ELA will be required to take Literacy Foundations and a regular ELA class. Credit will be given for the Literacy Foundations class, which will take place of their electives, but will not fulfill their graduation requirements in ELA. *Students enrolled in Literacy Foundations I are not recommended to take a World Language class. 390 Seminar AP Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Prerequisite: 1. Must be a 10th or 11th grade student. Seminar AP is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™. *If taken during sophomore year, this course can substitute English II. 391 Research AP Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Prerequisite: 1. Successful completion of Seminar AP. AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. There’s no end-of-course exam for AP Research. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™. 395 Senior Support (English Language Arts) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credit: 2.50 48

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Senior Support is offered for 12th grade students who require assistance fulfilling NJ Graduation Assessment requirement(s). This course will concentrate on preparation for various standardized tests (NJGPA, PSAT, SAT and Accuplacer) focusing on test-taking strategies as well as requisite skills in ELA and/or math. Students will receive support and guidance in registering for assessments that fulfill their requirements. If by the end of December students have not met their graduation assessment requirement, they will begin completing the graduation portfolio appeals process. Once a student has met their graduation assessment requirement(s), this class may be replaced with a study hall, semester course (if applicable) or senior option. 388 English Language Development (ELD) Length of Time Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The English Language Development course is designed to prepare Multilingual learners (MLs) to meet the English language proficiency standards, the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and the WIDA, ELD standards. The ELD curriculum incorporated the development of language, literacy, and critical thinking skills for use across all subject areas. Rigor and relevance is introduced in the form of discourse, technological applications, and sociocultural contexts for language use involving interaction between the student and the language environment. 49

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Family and Consumer Sciences Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 501 Foods & Nutrition I 9 - 10 Full Year 5 5.00 502 Foods & Nutrition II 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 503 Singles Survival 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 505 Global Cuisine 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 508 Childhood Development I 9 - 10 Full Year 5 5.00 509 Childhood Development II 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 Areas Covered in Family and Consumer Sciences Eight areas are covered in Family and Consumer Sciences courses. They include: a. Foods and Nutrition b. Family Health and Safety c. Child Growth and Development d. Personal and Family Relationships e. Personal and Family Economics f. Basic hand sewing & clothes maintenance g. Explore food history in the US and abroad h. Hand-on experience with preschool classrooms Emphasis is placed in all units on consumer education and career opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences and related fields. Requirements are: Class work, textbook study, evaluation tests, notebooks, outside preparation and homework, research, individual and group projects, home experiences. 50

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Descriptions of Family and Consumer Sciences Courses 501 Foods & Nutrition I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course is a hands-on focus on the science of Food & Nutrition which will include information students can use in their everyday life. It will focus on the latest dietary advice to help them make healthy food choices. Food laboratory experiences will emphasize kitchen and food safety while exploring the nutritional value of the food products, purchasing, care, and storage of foods, and principles of food preparation. Students will demonstrate basic food preparation techniques in lab experiences and analyze the finished product. Food & Nutrition I is a Prerequisite for Food & Nutrition II & Global Cuisine courses to ensure students are adequately prepared for the subsequent courses. WATCH OUR VIDEO 502 Foods & Nutrition II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful Completion of Foods & Nutrition I. This hands-on course will further students' learning about food and nutrition and have a special focus on the art and science of baking. The students will build upon knowledge acquired from Food & Nutrition I. It will focus on planning meals in accordance with the latest dietary advice to help them make healthy food choices while considering dietary needs and a food budget. This course is also a study of baking fundamentals including, dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies. Students will apply knowledge and skills of how basic ingredients function, baking/pastry vocabulary, and mixing techniques to produce baking/pastry products. Students will develop basic bread and pastry skills using tried and true techniques to make breads, muffins, biscuits, pies, cakes, pastries, and specialized desserts. Food laboratory experiences will emphasize the healthy preparation of each food group and put a focus on baking. 503 Singles Survival Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 For Juniors and Seniors who have not previously had Foods & Nutrition I or II. The students will learn the basics of surviving on his/her own--clothing and laundry care; budgeting money wisely; obtaining credit and furnishing a first apartment. The student is required to purchase fabric to sew a pair of shorts after they complete various hand-sewing and machine samples. The course includes nutritional needs for good health, kitchen techniques and the basics for food preparation. 505 Global Cuisine Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. “90” or above in Foods & Nutrition I and II or Singles Survival. 2. Students should have an interest in the culinary area. In Global Cuisine, the emphasis of this course is on more complex food preparation and equipment. We will examine food history in both the United States and across the world to see how it influences how we eat today. The United States is broken down into 7 major regions in which we will study the location, immigration, and reasons why certain foods are important to each region. As we study each region, we will prepare and cook foods from that region and analyze each of our lab experiences. We will also study the world and look at various countries and foods that are important to them. We will prepare recipes from cultures around the world to illustrate native foods and special cooking techniques and skills. Students will have the opportunity to plan, prepare, and taste various global foods such as appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Other areas of study include: food service careers; safety and sanitation; appliance cookery; selection, care and use of utensils and equipment; cookbook use and organization; international foods; advanced cooking 51

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techniques as related to basic nutrition. Study includes both textbook study and hands-on experiences. 508 Childhood Development I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Students study the physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development of a child from birth to toddler years. This course focuses on children and families in today’s world with topics of family development & family types and relationships. It also focuses on parenting and caregiving roles in relation to the developing child. The course covers the topics of pregnancy and childbirth focusing on the developmental stages of pregnancy. Behavior and the rapid development of small and large motor skills from infancy to the toddler years will be covered in detail. 509 Childhood Development II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Child Development I with a 70 or better. Students study the physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development of Preschoolers and School-Aged Children. This course focuses on meeting the direct needs of children in the age range of 3 to 12 years old. Encouraging play experiences, protecting the health and safety of children, and meeting the needs of children’s special needs will be covered in detail. The course also covers the topics of child-related careers and developing skills for career success. 52

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Descriptions of Industrial Technology Education Courses 600 CAD I Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 This course is designed to provide first year students with basic skills in drafting. Students will learn the basics of an interactive computer graphics system (C.A.D.) for preparing drawings. 605 Carpentry I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Carpentry I is a course for students interested in studying the various woodworking and related industries in-depth. The functions of a modern industry will be examined through the use of more sophisticated projects and machine operations. Time will also be given for individual work. WATCH OUR VIDEO 606 Carpentry II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Carpentry I. This is an advanced course for tenth, eleventh and twelfth-grade students designed to expand on the work of Carpentry I. A marking period will be devoted to students developing and working on a mass production product as a class. This will cover design, advertising, packaging and sale of the product. The major part of the course will deal with project work involving new industrial methods of laminating (plastic and wood), veneering and bending with electronic wood welding techniques and split piece lathe turning to name a few. 618 Carpentry III Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Carpentry II. Carpentry III is a course designed for the advanced woodworking student. The course involves construction of complex projects dealing with precision woodworking. The student will be expected to design, construct and finish projects of professional quality. 624 Video Production I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 In Video Productions I students will learn the operations of a TV Studio. Students will learn how to work in each position and the equipment required for the positions. This class focuses on Hands-On learning. Students will also learn how to write video scripts and create storyboards for they are an important part of the TV production process. WATCH OUR VIDEO 625 Video Production II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Video Production I. Students in the Television Production II class will take the skills that were learned in Television Production I (camera operations, directing, script writing, and planning out a production,) and apply those skills to working outside of the TV Studio. Students in the Television Production II class will learn to use portable cameras, tripods, microphones, and how to create a television production when not working in the TV Studio. Students will take the footage recorded and edit it using state of the art editing equipment. Students will learn how to edit their footage using non-linear computers using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit their footage. Projects will range from commercials to news stories. 54

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623 Video Production III Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completed Video Production II. This course is designed to give the advanced Video Production student an in-depth study into the Video Production process (writing, shooting, editing, and producing). Students will be required to produce a variety of shows and or segments on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deadline. Video editing and advanced camera techniques will also be a focus of this course. Students will be encouraged to enter in local and national video competitions. 626 Live Broadcasting Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Video Production I and II. This course provides valuable real-world skills for those pursuing careers in television or media. Live Broadcasting centers on producing Williamstown High School’s Morning Announcements, a daily live newscast informing the school community about events and activities. Students will be assigned to the Morning Announcement homeroom to manage the live broadcast and use class time to create engaging content such as videos, segments, sports highlights, and promos. With hands-on experience in producing, reporting, shooting, and editing, students will develop professional materials for future career opportunities in television production. Additional live broadcasts may also be scheduled throughout the year. 635 Engineering Essentials Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completed or concurrently enrolled in Algebra I. Engineering Essentials is a course that teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. WATCH OUR VIDEO 641 Environmental Sustainability H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completed Principles of Engineering with a B or better. Environmental Sustainability is a specialized engineering course where students are introduced to environmental issues and the use of the engineering design process to research and design potential solutions. Students will explore and help design solutions to a variety of environmental challenges, such as a clean water supply, food security and renewable fuels. 637 Principles of Engineering H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Completed Engineering Essentials with a B or better. 2. Completed Algebra I CP/H with a B or better. Principles of Engineering is a course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. 55

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Mathematics Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 703 Pre-Algebra 9 Full Year 5 5.00 706 Algebra I 9 - 10 Full Year 5 5.00 707 Geometry 9 - 11 Full Year 5 5.00 *708 Geometry-Honors 9 - 10 Full Year 5 5.00 709 Algebra II 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *710 Algebra II-Honors 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 711 Pre-Calculus 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *712 Pre-Calculus-Honors 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *713 Calculus-Honors 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #728 Calculus-AB Advanced Placement 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #714 Calculus-BC Advanced Placement 12 Full Year 5 5.00 731 College and Career Readiness Math 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 750 Statistics 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #751 Statistics-Advanced Placement 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 760 Senior Support Math 12 Semester 5 2.50 * = Weighted Courses – 8 Points #= Weighted Courses – 15 Points 57

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Descriptions of Mathematics Courses 703 Pre-Algebra Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Multiple measures, which may include but are not limited to markers of future success, achievement assessments, and ability assessments. Pre-Algebra is designed to ease the transition from basic mathematical concepts to more abstract algebraic concepts. Students will extend their understanding of fundamental topics including the real number system, operations with integers, and order of operations. They will then be introduced to algebraic concepts including writing and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, and real-world applications. 706 Algebra I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Algebra I presents the foundation for upper-level math courses. It covers the use of the real number system, written polynomials, equations, inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, systems of equations and radicals. This comprehensive course prepares students to pursue algebra in related disciplines and real world situations. 707 Geometry Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Algebra I in eighth or ninth grade. 2. This course is also available over the summer to accelerate the mathematics program. This course emphasizes the study of Euclidean Geometry, including spatial relationships and the development of logical arguments and geometric proof. Geometric transformations are studied as the foundation for understanding both congruence and similarity, which in turn become the foundation for understanding relationships between and within triangles, quadrilaterals, right triangles and circles. Additional topics of study include coordinate geometry and three-dimensional figures. It is required that the student selecting this course should have successfully passed Algebra I. 708 Geometry - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Algebra I in eighth grade. 2. Final average of “B” or higher in Algebra I. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. This Geometry course emphasizes an in-depth study of the same topics as Geometry. A greater emphasis is placed on problem solving, proof, and logical reasoning. 709 Algebra II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry. This course is a continuation of Algebra I. It includes a more in-depth look at quadratic functions, as well as the study of polynomial, logarithmic and rational functions and an introductory study of statistics. Algebra II is open to students who have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry. 710 Algebra II - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Honors Geometry 2. Final average of “B” or better in Algebra I and Geometry. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. 58

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This course emphasizes an in-depth study of the same topics as Algebra II as well as an introductory study of trigonometric functions. The purchase of a TI-84 calculator is highly recommended. 711 Pre-Calculus Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Algebra II. 2. This course is also available over the summer to accelerate the mathematics program. Pre-Calculus includes a thorough presentation of trigonometric concepts such as trigonometric functions and their graphs, right triangle solutions, identities, inverse functions and logarithms. It extends the study of functions to include polynomial functions, differentials, exponential and circular functions. The purchase of a TI-84 calculator is highly recommended. 712 Pre-Calculus - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Algebra II Honors. 2. Final average of “B” or better in Algebra II. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. This course is designed to prepare students for a full-year of calculus. It consists of elementary functions, trigonometry and its applications, sequences, series and limits, algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conics, an introduction to calculus and an introduction to probability. The student must have successfully completed Geometry and Algebra II in order to enter this course. The purchase of a TI-84 calculator is highly recommended. 713 Calculus - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Pre- Calculus Honors. 2. Final average of “B” or better in Pre-Calculus. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. Calculus is the mathematics of motion and change. This course begins with a review of functions and limits. This leads to an understanding and the application of differentials which deal with calculating rates and integrations which determine a function from its rate of change. The purchase of a TI-84 calculator is highly recommended. 728 Calculus- AB Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Pre-Calculus Honors. 2. Final average of “B” or better in Pre- Calculus. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. THIS IS A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE The purpose of this course is to have students (1) recognize and evaluate limits, both finite and infinite, (2) find the derivative of basic functions, (3) apply the derivative to the solution of various word problems, (4) find the integral of various problems and (5) apply the integral to the solution of various word problems. Students will have the opportunity to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination for college credit. The purchase of a TI-84 calculator is highly recommended. 714 Calculus- BC Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Calculus AB. 2. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. THIS IS A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE The purpose of this course is to have students continue their in-depth study of the skills and concepts presented in the Calculus-Advanced Placement-AB course. Advanced derivative and integral applications will be taught. This course is for the student interested in a career in mathematics, the sciences, or engineering. Students will have the opportunity to take the College Board Advanced 59

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Placement Calculus BC test for college credit. The purchase of a TI-84 Graphing Calculator is highly recommended. 750 Statistics Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry. This course is designed to prepare students who are college bound and interested in pursuing careers that require an analysis of statistics to be successful at the college level. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will learn the basics of statistics and probability. They will learn how to read and interpret data, make inferences based on data, rules of probability and how to use them, and how statistics and probability relate to real world phenomenon. Students will use experiments and surveys to collect and analyze data. The purchase of a TI-84 Graphing Calculator is highly recommended. 751 Statistics-Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Final average of “B” or better in Algebra II CP. 2. Final average of “C”or better in Algebra II H. 3. The student must complete the introductory assignment during the summer. The AP Statistics course is an excellent option for any student who has successfully completed a second year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability, as well the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Students can take AP Statistics instead of Calculus or in addition to it. This AP Statistics course will expose students to college-level mathematics. Studying statistics involves collecting, organizing, summarizing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Many college majors require students to take at least one semester of a statistics course. Students will have the opportunity to take the College Board AP Exam for college credit. The purchase of a TI-84 Graphing Calculator is highly recommended. 731 College and Career Readiness Math Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry. 2. Can be taken concurrently with Geometry. This course combines topics from Algebra I and Geometry to develop essential career-ready math knowledge and skills. It emphasizes an understanding of mathematical concepts by engaging students in real-world applications. Reasoning, sets, logic, algebra, geometry and measurement, probability and statistics are topics that are covered. College and Career Readiness Math is a third or fourth-year math elective for students planning to attend a vocational/technical school or intend to major in a Liberal Arts area in college. This course is best used as an alternative to Algebra II. 760 Senior Support Math Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credit: 2.50 Senior Support is offered for 12th grade students who require assistance fulfilling NJ Graduation Assessment requirement(s). This course will concentrate on preparation for various standardized tests (NJGPA, PSAT, SAT and Accuplacer) focusing on test-taking strategies as well as requisite skills in ELA and/or math. Students will receive support and guidance in registering for assessments that fulfill their requirements. If by the end of December students have not met their graduation assessment requirement, they will begin completing the graduation portfolio appeals process. Once a student has met their graduation assessment requirement(s), this class may be replaced with a study hall, semester course (if applicable) or senior option. 60

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Science Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 150 Fundamentals of Science College Preparatory 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 139 Biology/Lab College Preparatory 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 140 Chemistry/Lab College Preparatory 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 156 Environmental Science 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 141 Physics/Lab College Preparatory 11 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 *142 Physics/Lab Honors 11 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 161 Introduction to Space Science 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 144 Human Physiology & Anatomy/ Lab College Preparatory 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *145 Biology/Lab Honors 9 - 10 Full Year 5 5.00 *146 Chemistry/Lab Honors 10 - 11 Full Year 6 6.00 *147 Human Physiology and Anatomy/ Lab Honors #174 Environmental Science Advanced Placement 11 - 12 11 - 12 Full Year Full Year 6 7 6.00 7.00 #175 Chemistry/Lab Advanced Placement 11 - 12 Full Year 7 7.00 #176 Biology/Lab Advanced Placement 11 - 12 Full Year 7 7.00 #177 Physics 1/Lab Advanced Placement 11 - 12 Full Year 7 7.00 #178 Physics “C”/Lab Advanced Placement 12 Full Year 7 7.00 179 Forensics 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 182 Medical Interventions 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 183 Introduction to Infectious Disease 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 184 Marine Biology 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 185 Zoology 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 *= Weighted Course – 8 points #=Weighted Course – 15 points 61

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Descriptions of Science Courses 150 Fundamentals of Science College Preparatory Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The main objective of this course is to develop in the students an understanding of the fundamental theories which are basic to physical science. The major areas covered will be basic earth science, heat, mechanics, electricity and magnetism; the metric system; and measurements used in scientific experimentation. 139 Biology/Lab College Preparatory Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This biology course is a laboratory-oriented, academic course. It is designed for students who plan to attend either a four-year college, community college or a nursing school. The course is devoted to a systematic analysis of the cell, the chemical process and requirements within the cell, the structure of unicellular organisms, the cellular structure and functions of multi- cellular organisms and the relationships between organisms and their biotic and physical environment. Included are recent developments in the biological sciences and various careers relating to biology. 140 Chemistry/Lab College Preparatory Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Earned a C or higher in Algebra I. This course is designed as a college preparatory course which is primarily theoretical in nature. The student will gain a foundation in the fundamental theories and concepts of inorganic chemistry. A variety of basic laboratory techniques will be included in this course where opportunities for experimentation and a variety of laboratory experiences are available. Some of the major topics covered are: atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic law, chemical formulas and equations, mass and volume relations in reactions, equilibrium and oxidation-reduction. 156 Environmental Science Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. Earn a C or higher in Biology/Lab CP or Biology/Lab Honors. Environmental Science is designed to develop the idea of looking at the earth and its societies as an environment in order to be understood and conserved. Relationships of all living things to their environment is studied, including man’s effect on these living things. Ecological problems are constantly investigated by data collection and experimentation. Whenever possible, solutions to these problems are suggested, debated and tested. Particular attention is given to New Jersey environmental problems, issues and developments. 141 Physics/Lab College Preparatory Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Earned a C higher in Geometry. This course is designed as a college preparatory course for the student who would like a background in Physics but who does not necessarily intend to pursue a major in science in college. The student will gain a foundation in the concepts of Physics and the application of these concepts in problem-solving. The course will include lecture, laboratory, quantitative problem-solving projects and some independent work. Topics covered include; motion, forces, work and energy, electrostatics, current electricity and basic circuits, magnetism, waves, light and optics. 142 Physics/Lab - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. B or better in Geometry H or A in Geometry. Physics/Lab-Honors is a one-year introductory course for the academically-oriented student who has a strong aptitude and interest in science. The course will include lecture, laboratory, quantitative problem-solving, projects and some independent 62

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work. Strong emphasis will be placed on mathematical problem-solving and applying concepts. Topics covered include: motion, forces, gravitation, work and energy, conservation laws, electrostatics, current electricity and basic circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, waves, light and optics. 161 Introduction to Space Science Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 Introduction to Space Science is a class designed for students to explore scientific theories and models in an attempt to explain the structure and formation of our solar system and observable universe. Students will learn about the formation and death of a star and how they are responsible for creating every known substance in the universe. Additionally, this course will take a look into past and present space missions and discuss the importance of space exploration. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 144 Human Physiology and Anatomy/ Lab Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. B or higher in Biology/Lab CP. 2. Can be taken concurrently with Infectious Disease/Medical Interventions. This course is designed to familiarize students with the functions of their own bodies and to prepare those who are interested for further specialized work in the field. It is an introductory course for students who wish more detailed explanations about the structure and functions of the body’s systems. Some topics covered include: The body as a whole; bones and muscles; the nervous system; the digestive system; the respiratory system; the circulatory system; metabolism and excretion; the endocrine system; reproduction and heredity. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 145 Biology/Lab - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Multiple measures which may include but are not limited to markers of future success, and local common assessment scores. This biology course is a laboratory-oriented, academic course. This course is offered to students who are highly motivated and have displayed an aptitude for science. It is designed to encourage a greater degree of scientific inquiry in the student and to develop more intensive study of the subject. The course is devoted to a systematic analysis of the cell, the chemical processes and requirements within the cell, the structure of unicellular organisms, the cellular structure and functions of multi-cellular organisms and the relationships between organisms and their biotic and physical environment. Included are recent developments in the biological sciences and various careers relating to biology. 146 Chemistry/Lab - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. B or higher in Biology/Lab Honors or A in Biology/Lab CP. Chemistry/Lab-Honors will consider principles and concepts in greater detail and more depth than Chemistry/Lab. Additional material covered will, to some extent, reflect interests and needs of the individual student. A variety of basic laboratory techniques will be included in this course where opportunities for experimentation and a variety of laboratory experiences are available. 147 Human Physiology and Anatomy - Honors Length of time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. B or higher in Biology/Lab Honors or A in Biology/Lab CP. 2. Recommend successful completion of chemistry. 3. Can be taken concurrently with Infectious Disease/Medical Interventions. This course is designed to familiarize students with the functions of their own bodies. The course explains in detail the structure and function of the body’s systems. This course is offered to highly 63

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motivated students who have an aptitude for science. This course is designed for students seeking biology, medicine or general science majors in college. Some topics include: cellular biology and the body as a whole; bones and muscles; the nervous system; the digestive system; the respiratory system; the circulatory system; metabolism and excretion; the endocrine system; reproduction; heredity; lymphatic system; and immunity. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 174 Environmental Science - Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 7 Number of Credits: 7.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Completion of Biology/Lab with a B or better. 2. Completion of Chemistry/Lab with a B or better. 3. Successful completion of Algebra I. This is the equivalent of a one semester College Level Course. The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science, through which students engage with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental Science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. Although there are no specific AP Environmental Science labs or field investigations required for the course, it is expected that students perform as many labs/field investigations as possible. Due to the overlap in subject material, concurrent enrollment in AP Human Geography is suggested. 175 Chemistry/Lab - Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 7 Number of Credits: 7.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Completion of Chemistry/Lab - Honors with a B or higher 2. Successful completion of Algebra II with a B or higher. 3. Physics/Lab (can be taken concurrently) 4. Students will be required to complete an introductory packet during the summer. This is a two-semester College-Level Course Advanced Placement Chemistry is a second-year Chemistry/Lab course intended for highly motivated students. Content covered in the course is equivalent to a full-year college-level chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Areas covered include: structure of matter; states of matter; chemical reactions; descriptive chemistry and laboratory chemistry. 176 Biology / Lab - Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 7 Number of Credits: 7.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Completed Biology/Lab Honors with a B or higher or Biology/Lab CP with an A. Students will benefit from taking Anatomy and Physiology concurrently. An annotated course outline is available upon request. This Is a College-Level Course This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college-introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during the first year. Advanced Placement Biology will include the topics regularly covered in a college biology course for majors or in the syllabus from a high-quality college program in introductory biology. The textbooks used for Advanced Placement Biology will be those used by college biology majors and the kinds of labs done by Advanced Placement students will be the equivalent of those done by college students. The two main goals of Advanced Placement Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process. The ongoing information explosion in biology makes these goals 64

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even more challenging. Primary emphasis in Advanced Placement Biology will be on developing an understanding of concepts rather than on memorizing terms and technical details. Essential to this conceptual understanding are the following: a grasp of science as a process rather than an accumulation of facts; personal experience in scientific inquiry; recognition of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. The new AP Biology curriculum centers around four “Big Ideas”: 1. The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. 2. Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. 3. Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. 4. Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. 177 Physics 1/Lab - Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 7 Number of Credits: 7.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. A in Geometry and Chemistry and or B or better in Geometry H and Chemistry H. The AP Physics 1 course focuses on the big ideas typically included in the first semester of an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics sequence and provides students with enduring understandings to support future advanced course work in the sciences. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop critical thinking and reasoning skills, as defined by the AP Science Practices. Students will cultivate their understanding of physics and science practices as they explore the following topics: kinematics, dynamics: Newton’s laws, circular motion and universal law of gravitation, simple harmonic motion: simple pendulum and mass-spring systems, impulse, linear momentum, and conservation of linear momentum: collisions, work, energy, and conservation of energy, rotational motion: torque, rotational kinematics and energy, rotational dynamics, and conservation of angular momentum, electrostatics: electric charge and electric force, DC circuits: resistors only, mechanical waves and sound. 178 Physics “C”/Lab – Advanced Placement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 7 Number of Credits: 7.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of Physics/Lab- Honors with a B or higher and teacher recommendation. 2. Successful completion of Pre-Calculus with a B or higher. 3. Current enrollment in Calculus: Calculus AP preferred. This Is A College-Level Course Advanced Placement Physics “C” is a second year Physics course designed for the science/engineering major. It is a calculus based first year college level course. The course involves two main topics: mechanics and electro-magnetism. Roughly one-half the year is spent on each of these two main topics. Calculus is used freely in formulating advanced principles and in solving problems. The major goals for this course are: ● Advanced knowledge of the discipline of physics including phenomenology, theories and techniques, and generalizing principles. ● Ability to obtain solutions to physical questions by use of physical intuition, creativity, and application of advanced mathematical techniques. ● Gaining an appreciation of the physical world and reasoned skepticism. ● Understanding connections of physics to other disciplines both in and out of the scientific fields. 179 Forensics Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course will provide the fundamental concepts of the application of science to criminal investigation and the role of science in the criminal justice system. Case histories will be discussed and students will learn how forensic science has impacted the “Crimes of the Century”. Technologies, such as DNA profiling and crime scene investigation: including the collection/ recovery of forensic evidence from physical crime scenes, victims and suspects, the processing of evidence in the crime lab, and 65

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preservation of evidence for presentation in the courtroom will be discussed in detail. Strong science background is essential, as well as parental permission required with regard to violent subject matter and details. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 182 Medical Interventions Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITES: 1. Preferred that students complete or are concurrently enrolled in Human Physiology and Anatomy. Medical Interventions is a semester-long program focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases. Students will also develop proficiency in medical terminology with a combination of lab-based investigations and research based activities. This course covers contemporary disease treatment modalities, patient screening and evaluation techniques, and proper medical documentation. It provides exposure to various healthcare fields. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 183 Introduction to Infectious Disease Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITES: 1. Preferred that students complete or are concurrently enrolled in Human Physiology and Anatomy. Introduction to Infectious Disease is designed to be an introductory class for students wanting to learn more about microorganisms and human infectious diseases they cause. The learner will gain a solid foundation of knowledge about nomenclature, symptomatology, prevention, and treatment of parasitic, viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 184 Marine Biology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 Marine Biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments. This course explores the diverse ecosystems found in marine habitats, including coral reefs, deep-sea trenches, and coastal estuaries. Students will learn about marine organisms, their adaptations, ecological roles, and the impact of human activities on ocean health. The course combines theoretical learning with practical lab experience, offering a comprehensive understanding of marine life and conservation efforts. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 185 Zoology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 Zoology is the scientific study of animal life, focusing on the behavior, physiology, classification, and evolution of various species. This course covers a broad range of topics, including animal anatomy, genetics, taxonomy, and conservation. Students will explore the diversity of the animal kingdom, examining how different species adapt and interact with their habitat. Through lectures, labs and hands-on activities, the course provides a solid foundation in understanding the biological principles that are specific to Kingdom Animalia. This course does not count towards the science graduation requirement. 66

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Social Studies Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 239 Students with Exceptionalities 10 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 242 Anthropology (A) 10 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 246 World History - CP 9 Full Year 5 5.00 247 World History - Advanced 9 Full Year 5 5.00 *248 World History - H 9 Full Year 5 5.00 250 United States History I - CP 10 Full Year 5 5.00 251 United States History I - Advanced 10 Full Year 5 5.00 *252 United States History I - H 10 Full Year 5 5.00 254 United States History II - CP 11 Full Year 5 5.00 255 United States History II - Advanced 11 Full Year 5 5.00 *256 United States History II - H 11 Full Year 5 5.00 258 Sociology 10 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 259 Psychology 10 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 263 Developmental Psychology (B) 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 300 Death and Dying/Futurology (A) 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 268 Criminology 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 276 Educational Psychology 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 279 Holocaust and Genocide 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #280 United States History I - AP 10 Full Year 5 5.00 #281 United States History II - AP 11 Full Year 5 5.00 #282 United States Government and Politics - AP 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #283 Psychology - AP 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 286 Introduction to Law 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 287 Civics 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 288 Law Enforcement 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 289 Constitutional Law 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #292 Human Geography - AP 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 293 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 306 Tomorrow’s Teachers 12 Full Year 5 6.00 296 Modern World Affairs (B) 10 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 297 Minority Experience in America (A) 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 299 Philosophy of Life (B) 11 - 12 Semester 5 2.50 *= Weighted Courses – 8 points #= Weighted Courses – 15 points (B) = Rotation B 26-27 SY (A) = Rotation A 25-26 SY 67

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Descriptions of Social Studies Courses World History 246 World History-CP 247 World History-Advanced 248 World History-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: World History-Honors: 1. Final average of "A" in eighth-grade History. This course is a required course for all ninth-grade students. The course will survey the development of the modern world from the first global age to the present day in both the Eastern and Western halves of the world. The emphasis will be on how cultural, geographical, political, and economic factors impacted the development of the modern world and its growing interdependency. The course will further examine the roles and responsibilities of nations in the modern global community. The course is offered in three levels: College Prep B, College Prep A and Honors. Each level will require more reasoning, depth, research and reading on the part of the student and the pace will be faster. United States History I 250 United States History I-CP 251 United States History I-Advanced 252 United States History I-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: United States History I-Advanced: 1. World History-CP with a minimum grade of “B”. 2. Successful completion of World History-Advanced. United States History I-H: 1. World History-Advanced with a minimum grade of “A.” or 2. Successful completion of World History I Honors. This is a required course which is offered on four levels for all tenth-grade students. During this course, students will study the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian times up to 1900. Major turning points, people, laws, economic and social patterns, geographical concepts and social studies skills and attitudes in keeping with the New Jersey High School Core Curriculum Content Standards will be emphasized. Each level of the course requires increased reading and writing skills. While critical thinking skills are emphasized throughout all levels, students in each level are expected to show increased ability in this area. 280 United States History I-AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. World History-Advanced and English-Advanced with a grade of “A”. or 2. Successful completion of World History Honors and English Honors. This Is A College-Level Course The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials 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. Students will be taught to assess historical materials - their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance in weighing the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An Advanced Placement United States History course will teach the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. United States History II 254 United States History II-CP 255 United States History II-Advanced 256 United States History II-H Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: United States History II-Advanced: 1. U.S. History I-CP with a minimum grade of “B.” 68

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or 2. Successful completion of U.S. History I-Advanced United States History II-Honors: 1. U.S. History I-Advanced with a minimum grade of “A.” or 2. Successful competition of U.S. History I Honors. This is a required course for all eleventh-grade students. It is offered on four levels. During this course, students will study the history of the United States from 1900 to the present. Students are expected to build on the foundation of social studies skills and knowledge that they have acquired in World History and United States History I. The New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards will provide the direction for the study of the major turning points, people, laws, economic and social patterns, geographical concepts, social studies skills, and attitudes that are necessary for understanding this critical period of United States history. Special emphasis will be placed on the study of government in this course. Each level of the course requires increased skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. 281 United States History II-AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: 1. U.S. History I Honors with a minimum grade of “A.” 2. Successful completion of U.S. History I AP. This Is A College-Level Course The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials 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. Students should learn to assess historical materials- their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance in weighing the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An Advanced Placement United States History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. 258 Sociology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 This course will focus on social groups and their affect on the individual. Areas covered will include: culture (including cultural diversity and ethnic sensitivity), social structure, social stratification (in terms of class, race, gender and age) and social problems. Students will be required to conduct and participate in social research while developing their own solutions for social change. Upon completion of this course, students will recognize the need for social cooperation and become active contributors to society. 259 Psychology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 This course is a study of how and why human beings behave the way they do. It is designed to help you prepare for a college-level general psychology course. It will also help every student learn to understand why he/she behaves the way they do and why others behave as they do. Topics include learning theory and memory, personality, emotions & stress, intelligence, physiology as it relates to human behavior, states of consciousness, psychological disorders, and therapy. 263 Development Psychology (B) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Psychology. This course focuses on the study of human growth and development. Major theories related to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development will be examined over the semester. Students will explore the field of developmental psychology and will learn about the common research methods that are used to study infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. This course is a required course for those students enrolled in the WHS Teacher Academy. 69

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300 Death and Dying/Futurology (A) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 Facing the issue of death is a part of every human life. Issues such as aging, grief, suicide, funeral options, wills, euthanasia, and losses related to these experiences in our lives will be examined. Wherever possible, we will bring professionals in these fields into the classroom to discuss and present their expertise to the class. What will life be like in the future for our world? Will life be better than today or worse? Questions like these will be the basis for this course. 268 Criminology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 Criminology will give students an opportunity to make an in-depth study of one of our society’s more serious social problems. Students will study the various theories of why crime exists in our society and investigate the numerous solutions that have been offered to relieve the problem. Crime will also be viewed from a historical perspective to give the student an understanding of what has been our society’s approach, as well as other societies, to this enduring social problem. A thorough examination of the Bill of Rights as it pertains to our criminal justice system is an integral part of this course. Criminal behavior will be assessed with the hope of understanding why individuals do what they do. This course will also make students aware of the process of criminal justice, including the juvenile justice system, and of their rights and responsibilities in the system. 276 Educational Psychology Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITE: 1. Successful completion of Psychology. This course examines learning, motivation, development, and personality in the educational setting. Students will study learning theories as well as social learning processes that underlie education. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills to better understand learners to foster improved learning, influence, and manage classroom learning, and recognize and consider individual differences. 279 Holocaust and Genocide Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This course will focus on the history of genocide throughout world history. Areas covered will include: Native Americans, Irish Famine, Armenian persecution, Cambodian killing fields, the Jewish Holocaust, Stalin’s Russia, and modern-day Yugoslavia’s ethnic cleansing. 282 United States Government and Politics-AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of U.S. History AP or a “B” or better in U.S. History H or an “A” in U.S. History Advanced. This Is A College-Level Course This course will offer students the opportunity to study government and politics in preparation for taking the College Board Exam for advanced placement in American government and politics. The course content will include the study of the constitutional underpinnings of our government, the institutions of our government, the development and implementation of public policy, the elective process, and the nature of American democracy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a critical perspective on American government and politics. 283 Psychology-AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Psychology with a grade of “A” or higher and earn a grade of “A” or higher in US History I Advanced or US History II Advanced. or 2. "80" or higher in U.S. History I or II AP or "85” or higher in U.S. History I or II H. Students who have taken Honors or AP level US History courses, may take Psychology CP prior to this course, but it is not required. This is a College-Level Course 70

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This course will offer students the opportunity to study Psychology in preparation for taking the College Board Exam for Advanced Placement in College Psychology. Highly motivated students should come to the class prepared for an in-depth study of college-level General Psychology. The course will require reading professional psychology journals and writing papers equivalent to college-level study. The course is highly recommended for students planning to major in Psychology. 306 Tomorrow’s Teachers Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 6.00 A great course for students planning to pursue a career in teaching. This capstone course is designed to prepare new teachers to apply strong pedagogical practices in engaging ways, recognize and meet the diverse needs of all learners, and demonstrate professional responsibilities. This course includes classroom observations, an internship, and an exploration of teaching practices and classroom management techniques. After completing observations at both elementary and secondary levels, students will choose a track, elementary or secondary, along with the age group of students they wish to work within the classroom. Through their fieldwork experience, students will explore and apply various teaching methods. This course requires students to complete additional hours outside of the regular classroom setting. 296 Modern World Affairs (A) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of World History, and U.S. History I. This course will explore the complex global world that students live in. Students will study various 21st-century issues by connecting the past to the present and examining multiple perspectives. Topics will include: social/cultural issues, economics, politics, foreign policy and include both American and World issues. Students will collaboratively evaluate possible solutions to problems and conflicts that arise in an interconnected world. This course is an open space to discuss potentially controversial issues in a respectful yet honest way and to take action to tackle complex global and domestic issues in a safe and respectable environment. 286 Introduction to Law Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Recommendation: This course is recommended for freshman-level students entering the Law and Justice Academy. Introduction to Law & Law Related Careers is one of the first courses that mark the beginning of the Law and Justice Academy course of study. This course will be a survey of the history of western law and its influence on the civil and criminal aspects of the American legal system. A starting point for the course will be a cursory review of Ancient law codes, including but not limited to Hebraic, Hammurabi, Roman, and Teutonic systems of justice. A more in-depth look at English Common Law, the Magna Carta, and the English Bill of Rights will follow. From there, the major emphasis will be on the three main sources of law in America: The Constitution, the Congressional Statutes, and the Supreme Court Decisions. Also included will be a comparison of differences and similarities between civil and criminal law. Students will also be presented with a myriad of different areas and fields in which they may pursue a career in the law and justice related professions. Emphasis will be given to the law enforcement aspect of careers, but other career paths will be studied, such as: attorney, probation officer, corrections personnel, federal law agencies, private security companies, and courtroom personnel. Research via multiple sources of the different career avenues will be a major feature of this part of the course-including guest speakers who are actually practicing members of these professions. 287 Civics Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Understanding the various functions of our government at the local, state, and national levels are the fundamental purpose of this course. Also included will be the responsibilities and rights of citizens in a democracy. Issues and problems that challenge our government system will also be examined. Students considering a course in any field related to government, such as police, law, civil service, military, court reporting, foreign service, etc., will find this course beneficial for understanding the role government plays in our daily lives. 71

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288 Law Enforcement Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: Completion of Introduction to Law. The Law Enforcement course begins with an in-depth look at the historical development of the police, going back to the English roots and the early American experience. Major emphasis is placed on the policing techniques in the early part of the 20th century, including Prohibition and police corruption. Students will study topics such as federal, state, and local law agencies, private protective services, police management, and contemporary policing, the abuse of police power, and legal issues pertaining to the U. S. Constitution. Guest speakers, contemporary TV, and video police shows and movies, and role-playing scenarios will supplement the written course of study. 289 Constitutional Law Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Completion of World History. The topic of constitutional law deals with the interpretation and implementation of the United States Constitution. As the Constitution is the foundation of the United States, Constitutional Law deals with some of the fundamental relationships within our society. This includes relationships among the states, the states and the federal government, the three branches (The Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary) of the federal government, and the individual's rights in relation to both federal and state governments. The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in interpreting the Constitution. Consequently, the study of Constitutional Law focuses heavily on Supreme Court rulings. Emphasis will be placed on aspects of the Constitution that deal with law enforcement issues. This topic will also cover the interpretation and implementation of New Jersey’s state constitution. 292 Human Geography - AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of U.S. History AP. or 2. World History H or U.S. History H with a minimum grade of “B.” or 3. World History Advanced or US History Advanced with a minimum grade of “A.” Recommendation: Recommended to complete AP Environmental simultaneously. The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students will learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They will also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research applications. This course will be taught at the same pace as an introductory college-level course. Students should seriously consider taking AP Environmental Science at the same time as the courses do complement one another. 293 Introduction to the Teaching Profession Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Recommendation: This course is recommended for freshman-level students entering the Teacher Academy. This course will expose students to a varied definition and experiences of an ancient and universal relationship that of teacher and learner. After a brief but broad history of teaching, students will explore the dynamics, intricacies, and challenges of what it takes to impart meaningful and lasting knowledge. This class will expose students to current teaching theory, philosophy, and psychology. This course is mandatory for students in the WHS Teacher Academy and advisable as an elective for any student who feels they may find themselves in a teaching capacity someday. 239 Students with Exceptionalities Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 72

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PREREQUISITE: Recommended successful completion of Psychology. This course explores the foundations of special education, encompassing the characteristics of students with exceptionalities, laws governing special education, the role of the teacher working with exceptional learners, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and the Special Education process. It also examines current educational practices and theories related to instruction, classroom management, and assessment in special education. Focus is given to the need for collaboration and communication supporting the success of students with exceptionalities. Finally, the course investigates exceptional learners and programs to meet the needs of these learners, such as TAG instruction. 297 Minority Experience in America Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITE: Completion of World History and Sociology is strongly recommended. This course will provide an exploration of US History through the eyes of women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, the poor, the LGBTQ Community, and other minority groups throughout US History who have often been left out of the traditional story of American History. The course will examine the diverse cultural, economic, political, and social aspects of American minority communities. Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and religion. Students will look at how these groups have been defined and how those definitions have changed over time, and the conditions and contributions of these groups during different periods throughout US History. It is suggested (but not required) that students take Sociology prior to or in the same year as this course. 299 Philosophy of Life: An Introspection Into Healthy Navigation of Our Modern World (B) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 The class will engage students to develop the following skills: engaging in a positive outlook, mental health, self-reflection to make yourself a better person, accepting failure as a natural part of success, accepting the differences of others, overcoming obstacles, seeking self-improvement, existentialism, the meaning of life, analyzing and developing leadership traits. The class will include Socratic seminars, journaling, writing your own philosophy, self-improvement plans, in-depth reading of the personal philosophies of ordinary people, connecting readings to your own lives, and the world around you. 242 Anthropology (A) Length of Time: Semester Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 2.50 PREREQUISITE: Completion of World History. This course will serve as an introduction into the exciting field of anthropology. Topics for this course will cover a range of features about the human experience which fall under one of the five main sub disciplines within anthropology; 1.) culture, 2.) language, 3.) biology, 4.) archaeology, 5.) applied. Students will acquire an understanding of the differences and similarities, both biological and cultural, in human populations. Further, students will learn to recognize the characteristics that define their culture and identify their own cultural biases. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening students’ critical thinking skills and on viewing the world in a holistic sense in an effort to prepare them to thrive in the globally interconnected 21st century. 73

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Visual and Performing Arts Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits #103 Art History - AP 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 104 Studio Art 1 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 105 Studio Art 2 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 121 Ceramics 1 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 1082 Ceramics 2 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 124 Drawing 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 125 Illustration 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #127 Studio Art 3 - AP 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #128 Studio Art 4 - AP 12 Full Year 5 5.00 130 Graphic Design 1 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 131 Graphic Design 2 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *134 Graphic Design 3 - H 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #137 3D Art and Design - AP 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 136 Photography 1 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *138 Photography 2 - H 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *7921 Wind Ensemble/Instrumental Lessons - H 10 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 *7931 Wind Ensemble/Instrumental Lessons - H 10 - 12 Full Year 4 4.00 794 Jazz Band 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 795 Piano Lab 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #799 Music Theory and Composition - AP 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 801 Concert Band 1/Instrumental Lessons 9 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 790 Concert Choir/Vocal Lessons 9 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 *805 Chamber Choir/Vocal Lessons - H 10 - 12 Full Year 6 6.00 *806 Chamber Choir/Vocal Lessons - H 10 - 12 Full year 4 4.00 *807 Music Theory and Basic Composition 1 - H 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *810 Dance Choreography - H 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 811 Dance 1 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 812 Dance 2 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *813 Dance 3 - H 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *814 Dance 4 - H 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 815 Music Technology 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 816 Acting 1 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 817 Acting 2 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *818 Acting 3 - H 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 819 Musical Theatre Workshop 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *=Weighted Courses – 8 points #=Weighted Courses - 15 points 74

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Descriptions of Visual and Performing Arts Courses 103 Art History AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Art History AP is a course that explores the creation, the use, and the meaning behind significant works of art throughout time. Students enrolled in this course will develop informed responses to works of art, and learn to interact with works of art beyond the creative process. Students will also learn about the art making traditions of several cultures in order to understand the symbolism of art through a global perspective. There is no prerequisite to take Art History AP, but students who excel in the humanities (English Language Arts, History) are strongly encouraged to enroll as their experiences will support and enrich the content of this course. Students who are enrolled in Studio Art 3/4 AP are also encouraged to enroll, as this course will provide context to their art studies. 104 Studio Art 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Studio Art 1 is designed for the student who is motivated to develop his/her artistic skills. Emphasis will be placed on two-and three-dimensional projects in a studio setting. The students will be encouraged to develop their self-expression while exploring a variety of media. Aspects of cultural and historical elements will be investigated. This course will focus on strengthening the student's perceptual concepts, visual imagery and independence. Students who have successfully passed this course are encouraged to take Studio Art 2. 105 Studio Art 2 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Studio Art 1 Studio Art 2 is designed for the student who would like to develop his/her skills to a higher level in the visual arts. This course continues to develop the skills explored in Studio Art 1 with an emphasis on visual concept building. Emphasis is placed on advanced skill development in the areas of two and three-dimensional techniques and visual interpretation. Students will continue to develop skills through the exploration of various media. The study of cultural varieties will continue throughout project introduction, guest speakers and field trips. Students will be encouraged to explore, experiment, develop and enjoy their artistic skills in a studio atmosphere. Students who have successfully passed this course are encouraged to take Studio Art 3 - AP. 127 Studio Art 3 AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: 1. Completion of Studio Art 1 and 2 with a grade of “90” or higher. 2. Samples of most recent works of art: a. self portrait b. sketchbook c. journal writing d. 2 best works - all media accepted The Advanced Placement Studio Art Program gives high school students exposure to college-level experiences in art. Due to the rigorous standards that must be met, the AP course is offered in a two year sequence. It is designed for seriously interested art students whose work will be submitted in portfolio form for evaluation at the end of the school year. Emphasis is placed on drawing, painting, multi-media and the development of creative conceptual decision-making. Students will need to work outside the classroom, as well as in it. A rigorous schedule of technical and con-ceptual assignments are required. Weekly homework, journal writing, sketchbook, and critique are ongoing forms of assessment. 75

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128 Studio Art 4 AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Studio Art 3 AP with a passing grade of “90” or higher. The second year of Advanced Placement Studio Art requires students who have completed Studio Art 3 AP to continue their studies according to the mandated requirements of an introductory college level art course. The portfolio of finished works will span all media, including 3-dimensional, graphic and computer-aided works. In this year, the student must develop a concentration, or series of art work organized around a compelling visual concept. The quality of work submitted must demonstrate creative understanding of the formal elements, as well as media skill, and a serious investigation of ideas which relate to art-making, history, aesthetics and critique. The works submitted for the portfolio will include last year as well as the present years’ work. Students are expected to work outside of class time, as well as research their subject matter, after school, at home, in a museum, or local art show. 121 Ceramics 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Studio Art 1 or Graphic Design 1. This hands-on project course emphasizes the development of the skills and techniques required in the creation of ceramics. The art of wheel throwing will be introduced when applicable. The first part of the course will be centered on the creation of student designed ceramic projects using a variety of ceramic materials and hand building ceramic skills and techniques. Upon the completion of all hand built ceramic pieces, the class emphasis will then turn towards glazing and the finishing of the ceramic pieces. Glazing skills and techniques of color structure, color theory and brush/paint techniques will be explored. This class is open to any intro level student. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Ceramics 2. 1082 Ceramics 2 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Ceramics 1 with a teacher recommendation. This hands-on project base course is to further advance skills and techniques learned in Ceramics 1. This course will develop advance techniques of the three main hand building techniques from Ceramics 1. The art of wheel throwing and wheel techniques will be introduced. Upon the completion of all hand built ceramic pieces, the class emphasis will turn towards advanced skills of glazing and finishing ceramic pieces. Glazing skills and techniques of color structure, color theory and brush/paint techniques will be furthered and new techniques will be explored. 137 3D Art and Design AP Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Ceramics 2 or teacher recommendation. The AP Art and Design course framework is composed of course skills, big ideas, essential questions and enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge. AP Art and Design skill categories delineate overarching understandings central to the study and practice of art and design. Each of the three skill categories consists of skills that encompass foundational to advanced learning over the span of the course. Students need to develop, practice, and apply these skills in a variety of contexts. 124 Drawing Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Studio Art 1 This course introduces the student to basic drawing skills and techniques. Emphasis is on composition and rendering using a variety of 76

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drawing media including, pencil, pen, pastel, conte crayon, and marker. Students who have successfully passed this course are encouraged to take Studio Art 2, Illustration or Graphic Design. 125 Illustration Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Studio Art 1 or Graphic Design 1. The Illustration course serves as a bridge between the studio arts and graphic design. Students who enroll will learn about industries of art, including fashion design, comic illustration, calligraphy, and commercial art. This course introduces the student to basic drawing skills and techniques. Students enrolled will be able to improve their realistic drawing skills as they learn new techniques. Emphasis is on composition and rendering using a variety of drawing media including, pencil, pen, pastel, and marker. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Studio Art 2, Illustration or Graphic Art 1. 130 Graphic Design 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This first year course will introduce students to the industry standard programs including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Animate along with the basic elements of visual communication which will prepare the foundation to propel a student towards Graphic Design 2 and a career as a Graphic Artist. Students will experience a hands-on classroom where they will learn to create digital illustrations, edit photos and create basic animations that can be added to their design portfolio. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Graphic Design 2. 131 Graphic Design 2 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Graphic Design 1. A continuation of Graphic Design 1 with advanced exercises and projects demonstrating a thorough working knowledge of graphic design elements and principles. Emphasis is placed upon learning the business of graphic design and the role of the graphic designer as a member of a creative team. In this course, students will learn how to use InDesign extensively for simple and complex layouts. Students will also be able to combine their knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop during the creative process. The creation of publications, ad campaigns, fliers, posters, business cards, books, magazines and other graphic communications will culminate in a portfolio that can transfer to Graphic Design 3. This course should not be repeated. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Graphic Design 3. 134 Graphic Design 3 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Graphic Design 1 & 2. Graphic Design 3 will emphasize individualized projects including the research and design process that will use problem-solving, critical thinking and creative conceptualization for professional level design. The students will be responsible for acting professionally while creating real-world based design projects emphasizing the balance of word and image throughout the course using the different graphic design programs like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. They will also revise some of their original designs in past graphic courses to be included in their final portfolio. At the end of this course, students will have a portfolio ready to present to colleges and professional job opportunities. 136 Photography 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Graphic Design 1. 77

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The objective of this course is to develop photography skills by focusing on: how to use a DSLR camera with assorted lenses and flashes; composition and theory through creative project based learning; the Art of Photography, how to create and critique; how to shoot in assorted light stations for different effects; in addition to enhancements and Digital Manipulation edits for several concentrations of photography. By the end of the year, students will have a digital as well as handmade portfolio. Aspiring photographers will be asked to develop a concentration in photography (i.e. fashion, sports, nature, cars, concerts, social events). 138 Photography 2 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Photography 1. Photography 2 begins with identifying techniques and compositional strategies used by the best. Students will find photographers they like and compare the differences in their photos through critique and reflections. In addition, technical skills such as off camera flash, light reflectors, and assorted lenses will be explored and studied through project based learning for the school and community. There will be a focus on workflow and file organization. Students will be expected to get photographs outside of the classroom. 801 Concert Band 1/Instrumental Lessons Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 The ability to perform on an instrument is required for membership. Instruments include piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Students who do not play one of the listed instruments, but are interested in learning one, should meet with the band teacher before enrolling in the class and a recommendation will be given based on musical ability and instrumentation needs. Students who took middle school band are recommended to sign up for Concert Band. The course is geared towards the developing music student to participate in a performing ensemble. Every student will receive a group lesson once a week in addition to the daily ensemble rehearsal. Students will be required to attend rehearsals and performances that may include evenings and/or weekends. Students will be assessed by attendance of rehearsals/performances, class participation, written and performance based benchmarks, and individual music development. Membership in the WHS Marching Band is highly recommended. 7921 Wind Ensemble/Instrumental Lessons Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 7931 Wind Ensemble/Instrumental Lessons Honors Length of time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 4 Number of Credits: 4.00 7931 is limited to students taking an AP Lab Science course. PREREQUISITE: Previous musical experience on a band instrument. All students will be placed according to the audition. The WHS Wind Ensemble is designed for the musically accelerated student to participate in a premier performing ensemble. Students are placed by audition only, based on musical ability and instrumentation needs. Instruments include piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Every student will receive a group lesson once a week in addition to the daily ensemble rehearsal. Students will be required to attend rehearsals and performances that may include evenings and/or weekends. Students will be assessed by attendance of rehearsals/performances, class participation, written and performance based benchmarks. Students may repeat this class for credit for multiple years. 794 Jazz Band Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 78

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Jazz Band focuses on jazz styles and improvisation. Students are afforded the opportunity to study and perform various jazz styles, as well as learn to improvise solos. Individual and group performance in and out of class will be required and evaluated. Students must meet minimum instrumental standards as determined by the instructor for public performance. 795 Piano Lab Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This hands-on course is designed for students with little or no keyboard experience who are interested in learning how to play the piano. The basics of music reading will be covered, as well as lessons in proper keyboard technique, music history, and style. Students will learn to play scales, chords, and songs from a variety of musical genres. Activities will include daily practice and performance. 790 Concert Choir/Vocal Lessons Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 6 Number of Credits: 6.00 Concert Choir is a Performing Arts course open to any and all students with an interest in singing in an ensemble. No previous musical training is necessary! This is a performance based course, we are an ensemble. Repertoire will range from classical to current pop, from foreign languages and cultures to familiar folk tunes. Through the study of varied repertoire we will foster the musical growth of all students and our continued journey in choral singing and musical literacy through the study of diverse repertoire, sight-singing, and basic music theory. In addition to daily ensemble rehearsals in class, each student will attend a small group lesson once a week. There are two evening concerts at school during the year, as well as a number of other opportunities for performances outside of school, in the community, and regional competitions. This class can be taken repeatedly for credit. 805 Chamber Choir/Vocal Lessons Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Students are chosen by audition. 806 Chamber Choir/Vocal Lessons Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 4 Number of Credits: 4.00 PREREQUISITE: Students are chosen by audition. Chamber Choir 3 day is limited to students in an AP Lab Science course. Chamber Choir is an auditioned and advanced, immersive, performance-based ensemble class designed to further challenge singers beyond the scope of what is covered in Concert Choir. Chamber Choir’s repertoire will be extremely varied, giving as many different performance opportunities as possible. Renaissance motets, jazz charts, pop a cappella, spirituals, and traditional choral material will be in the wheelhouse of the singers of Chamber Choir. In addition to daily ensemble rehearsals in class, each student will attend a small group lesson once a week. Chamber Choir performs at two evening concerts at school during the year, but will be called upon for numerous extra performances in the school community, the greater Williamstown community, and beyond. Chamber Choir is a competitive group, participating in several competitions throughout the region. To be considered for Chamber Choir, please schedule an audition. 807 Music Theory and Basic Composition 1 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The ability to read music is a recommended prerequisite since an in-depth study of the structural aspects of music is pursued. This includes composition, harmony, orchestration and keyboard. 799 Music Theory and Composition AP Length of time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 79

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PREREQUISITE: Music Theory and Basic Composition 1. This course is intended for the student considering a career in music; or wants to develop their musical skills to the highest level. The skills which are to be developed are in the areas of: harmony, composition, ear training, historical relevance, style and form. The students will develop skills which will enable them to write and evaluate their compositions. Students will develop listening skills which will enable them to recognize various compositions, its composer, and musical period. Students who have been appropriately placed, attend class regularly and complete assignments should be able to meet the criteria of the Advanced Placement Test with at least seventy percent mastery. 810 Dance Choreography Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance 2 or audition. This course offers students who are interested in having fun and building their skills in dance choreography. In this class you will learn how to perform and create dance styles in street jazz, jazz funk, hip hop and contemporary dance. Furthermore students will create their own movement style through skills learned and create dances for performances throughout the year. 811 Dance 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Dance 1 is designed to develop a dancer's skill in dance techniques and styles. Dancers will be expected to perform basic dance techniques in ballet, jazz & modern, while developing strength, flexibility and coordination. Dancers will be expected to perform basic terminology commonly used in dance and learn about dance historians that help shape dance, as we know it today. This class is designed to ultimately enrich the students’ education on a higher level. Creating awareness for performance art and developing their own artistic voice through skills learned and performed throughout the year. Evaluation will be done through performance in and out of school, critiques, tests/quizzes and written assignments. The course is based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts. Each unit is grouped by a focus topic and each topic is reinforced by applicable objectives. If a student has had previous dance experience and/or is currently studying dance at a private school, she/he can request a higher skill level class by requesting an audition with the teacher. Requirements: Standard black bodysuit, pink and/or black tights, jazz fitted dance pants, jazz shoes/sneakers, ballet shoes as required by class dress code. 812 Dance 2 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance 1 or audition. Dance 2 is designed to continue the development from Dance 1 advancing the dancers’ skill in dance techniques and styles. Dancers will be expected to perform intermediate dance techniques, evaluate their performance, and develop skills in choreography. The class will be designed to enrich the student’s skills and abilities to perform on a higher level. Creating awareness for performance art and developing their own artistic voice through skills learned and performed throughout the year. Evaluation will be done through performance in and out of school, critiques, and written assignments. Requirements: Standard black bodysuit, pink and/or black tights, jazz fitted dance pants, jazz shoes/sneakers, ballet shoes as required by class dress code. 813 Dance 3 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance 2 or audition. 80

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Dance 3 is designed to further develop a dancer’s skill on an intermediate/advanced level of dance techniques and styles. Dancers will be expected to perform Intermediate/Advanced dance techniques in ballet, jazz & modern while developing their own artistic voices and skills in choreography. Dancers will also learn more terminology used in dance as well as, the history of dance from different eras throughout the years that help shape dance, as we know it today. This class is also designed to ultimately enrich the students’ education on a higher level to prepare them for higher education or the professional arena. Evaluation will be done through performance in and out of school, critiques, tests/quizzes and written assignments. Requirements: Standard black bodysuit, pink and/or black tights, jazz fitted dance pants, jazz shoes/sneakers, ballet shoes as required by class dress code. 814 Dance 4 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance 3. Dance 4 is designed for those really interested in studying dance to further develop their skills on an advanced level of dance techniques and styles. Dancers will be expected to perform these advanced techniques in ballet, jazz & modern while developing their own artistic voices and skills in choreography and costuming. Dancers will also add to the dance terminology syllabus used in Dance 3 that is used globally today in all forms of dance. Students will also get an overall view of specific social dances created throughout the years that help shape dance, as we know it. This class is ultimately designed to enrich the students’ education on a higher level to prepare them for higher education or in the professional arena. Evaluation will be done through mandatory rehearsals & performances in and out of school, video critiques, test/quizzes and written assignments. Requirements: Standard black bodysuit, pink and/or black tights, jazz fitted dance pants, jazz shoes/sneakers, Ballet shoes as required by class dress code. 815 Music Technology Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This class is designed for the student who wishes to learn basic computer composition and performance. Students will experience the power of technology through the use of midi-equipped computers. Students will input music through different devices into the computer for composition or performance. Students will be exposed to the latest computer programs in the field of music. Students must have basic computer skills and demonstrate knowledge of music as determined by the instructor. 816 Acting 1 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Acting 1 is an elective class offered by the Visual and Performing Arts Department and offered to those students interested in learning more about acting. During this course students will be given a performance-oriented overview of the acting process, aimed at providing a basic understanding of theatrical elements including the actor’s instrument, characterization, scripted and improvisational performance. On a daily basis, students will be engaged both physically and mentally. This class is designed to challenge and benefit students of all interest and ability levels. Participation includes not only performing, but observing, experimenting, and critiquing yourself and others. The goal of this class is that through these activities, you will gain confidence through means of public speaking, expressing yourself creatively and thinking outside the box. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Acting 2. 817 Acting 2 Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Acting 1. This class will take the basics of acting learned in Acting 1 and take them a step further. Acting 2 will provide similar activities, instructional games and performance opportunities, however the expectations and standards are higher. Students 81

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will participate in a Children's Theatre project culminating in a performance with the local elementary schools. Students who have successfully completed this course are encouraged to take Acting 3. 818 Acting 3 Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Acting 2 or audition. This class will explore further into the theatrical process at an advanced level. The goal of this course is to challenge theatrical ability and expose students to various performance experiences. Students will be held to a higher expectation and produce multiple public performances. On a daily basis students will be engaged physically and mentally. 819 Musical Theatre Workshop Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Acting I Do you enjoy acting or dancing, but are not confident in your vocal abilities? Have you dreamed of singing in a musical, but have never had the opportunity? Are you a singer who wants to develop acting skills? Are you a shy student who wants to overcome fears of performing for an audience? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Musical Theater Workshop is the course for you. Solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from Broadway shows will be rehearsed and performed for the class in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Classic and important musical works will be viewed, analyzed, and critiqued. Advanced work in theater history, vocal techniques, audition skills, and acting will be studied with the goal of excellence always in mind. 82

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World Languages Course Number and Title Recommended Grade Level Length of Time Number of Periods Per Week Number of Credits 402 French I 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 408 French II 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *431 French III - Honors 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *417 French IV - Honors 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #432 French - Advanced Placement 12 Full Year 5 5.00 404 German I 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 410 German II 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *433 German III - Honors 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *418 German IV - Honors 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #426 German - Advanced Placement 12 Full Year 5 5.00 435 Spanish Conversation & Cultures 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 405 Spanish I 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 406 Spanish II 434 Spanish for Heritage Learners 10 - 12 9 - 12 Full Year Full Year 5 5 5.00 5.00 *425 Spanish III - Honors 10 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *419 Spanish IV - Honors 11 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 #429 Spanish - Advanced Placement 12 Full Year 5 5.00 440 ELD World Language 9 - 12 Full Year 5 5.00 *= Weighted Courses – 8 Points #= Weighted Courses – 15 Points 83

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Descriptions of World Languages Courses First Year of World Language 402 French I 404 German I 405 Spanish I Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Language I-CP will acquaint students to the language and culture of the people. Emphasis will be placed on the listening and speaking phases of language learning, with reading and writing skills to be developed at a more rapid pace. The lifestyle, customs and traditions of the many different cultures will be discussed. Second Year of World Language 406 Spanish II 408 French II 410 German II Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of prior level. The purpose of Language II is to provide a continued and intensified study of the fundamentals of the language and culture. Initially, this course will present a thorough review of the skills developed in Language I courses. Speaking and listening skills are more formally developed at a more rapid pace and a greater emphasis is placed on reading, writing and grammar structures. The past tense will be introduced. Students will present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics through the use of technology. Third Year of World Language 433 German III - Honors 425 Spanish III - Honors 431 French III - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of prior level. The purpose of Language III is to increase vocabulary and understanding of culture through a variety of reading selections. A continuation of grammar instruction, with emphasis on composition and oral expression will be included. Students will be introduced to content from authentic multimedia and digital/print resources. Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions through the use of technology resources. Initially, this course will present grammar review and an expansion of basic language skills developed in Level I and Level II. The honors level will include more independent projects and require more independent study and research. Fourth Year of World Language 417 French IV - Honors 418 German IV - Honors 419 Spanish IV - Honors Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of prior level. Language IV will promote a more intensive use of vocabulary and idiomatic structures. Conversation and composition will be a major part of the students’ performance. Thus, improved skills of both oral and written expression will enable students to comprehend, on a higher level, the culture and history of target speaking people everywhere. Advanced grammar instruction will be included in this course, along with selected literature of major authors. It is anticipated that students, at this level, are intellectually ready to study more independently and deeply than they did in Language III. Fifth Year of World Language 429 Spanish - AP 431 French - AP 426 German - AP 84

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Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of prior level. This course is an advanced course for students who plan to take the Advanced Placement Test for college credit offered by the College Board. Students must have successfully completed the Language IV-Honors program or Language III-Honors with 93 average or higher and teacher recommendation. Specific skills in the four basic areas are emphasized by the Advanced Placement course--listening, speaking, reading and writing. Taped lectures, dialogues and narratives will be utilized to enhance listening skills. Students will engage in advanced conversations and give informal and formal speeches to perfect their oral skills. A great emphasis will be placed on composition and reading comprehension. Students will write several essays on topics each marking period. Students, who have been appropriately placed, attend class regularly and complete assignments should be able to meet the criteria of the Advanced Placement Test with at least 80% of mastery. 435 Spanish Conversation and Cultures Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 Students will be selected for this course based on multiple measures not limited to: markers of future success, assessment data from prior language courses and state testing data. This course is designed to cover many Spanish I concepts, but with a modified pacing model that allows for in-depth instruction for differentiated learners. It provides students with the basics in phonics, pronunciation and functional vocabulary and language, while also exposing students to the cultures of spanish-speaking countries. The course places emphasis on speaking, listening and controversial Spanish. Students will also read and understand leveled written material. Students will learn through differentiated techniques including dialogues, paired activities and games to promote communication development. The goal of this course is to develop the 3 Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational) through listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises with the goal of reaching the Novice Mid level by the end of this course. This course will fulfill the World Language requirement for high school graduation. 440 ELD World Language Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 This is a multi-leveled class of students with varying English proficiencies. It is designed to allow students to grow in their English skills at a pace that best fits their learning style and needs. The structure and direction of the class varies year to year depending on the students’ needs and the needs of our school district. This class satisfies the graduation requirement for World Language. 434 Spanish for Heritage Learners Length of Time: Full Year Number of Periods Per Week: 5 Number of Credits: 5.00 The Spanish for Heritage Students course is designed for individuals who grew up speaking or hearing Spanish at home and wish to further develop their language skills. Building on your existing knowledge, this course focuses on enhancing your reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary within a culturally relevant framework. Through interactive activities, discussions, and projects, you'll deepen your understanding of the language while exploring the rich and diverse cultures and histories of Spanish-speaking communities. This supportive learning environment will help you refine your formal Spanish, strengthen your bilingual abilities, and enrich your connection to your heritage. 85