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Eastern Regional High School
Box 2500 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Curriculum Handbook
2024-2025
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Board of Education Meets the third Tuesday of each month.)
Mr. Jude J. Brown, President
Mrs. Elena Chow, Vice President
Mrs. Lisa Asare
Mr. Robert Campbell
Mr. Jeremy Conner
Mr. Dennis Deichert
Mrs. Hillary Garr
Mrs. Veronica Parker
Mr. Robert Paul
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Robert S. Cloutier, J.D., Superintendent
856-346-6740
Mr. Ken Verrill, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
856-346-6738
Dr. Susan Roth, Director of Special Services, Supervisor of Eastern
Learning Academy, School Nurses, Homeless Liaison & 504 Coordinator
856-784-4441 ext. 1232
Dr. Kristin E. Borda, Director of Academic Programs & Student
Performance, 504 Officer
856-784-4441 ext. 1119
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
856-784-4441
Dr. Robert M. Tull, Principal, ext. 1120
Mr. Jason Susko, Supervisor of Guidance
ext. 1148
Mr. Jason Hill, Vice Principal, Supervisor of Health &
Physical Education, and Anti-Bullying
Coordinator
ext. 1149
Mr. Steve Picot, Vice Principal of Athletics
and Student Activities, Title IX Officer
ext. 1122
Mr. William Westerby, Vice Principal, School Safety
Specialist
ext. 1227
Dr. Robyn Clarke, Vice Principal,
Supervisor of English, ELL, and Media
Center, Affirmative Action Officer
ext. 1168
Mr. Steve Young, Vice Principal, Supervisor Social
Studies, G/T, World Language, Visual &
Performing Arts
ext. 1226
Mrs. Alice Ryan, Vice Principal, Supervisor
of Math and BSI
ext. 1205
Dr. Michael Ostroff, Vice Principal, Supervisor of
Science, Computer Science, 21
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Century Life &
Careers, Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
ext. 1223
Mr. Phil Smart, Vice Principal, Supervisor
of TV/Media
ext. 1244
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EASTERN CAMDEN COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION STATEMENT
The Eastern Camden County Regional School District is committed to an exemplary
educational program based upon the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, as adopted by the
State Board of Education, that inspires and prepares life-long learners who contribute to society
as caring, productive and responsible individuals.
VISION
At Eastern Regional, students make the connection to life-long learning.
Academically, students are both nurtured and challenged as they explore an array of
disciplines through a variety of opportunities. Teachers design curriculum to foster the
development of skills that will enable students to function effectively in a rapidly changing global
and technological society. Teachers base instruction on the firm belief that every student can
learn. School staff, together with community resources, integrates career and educational
planning to assist students as they begin to explore future employment opportunities.
Physically, students are protected within a safe school environment where respect for the
individual and an appreciation of diversity are of utmost importance. In addition, students are
supported and encouraged to develop healthy practices that will enable them to live a full, active
and energetic life.
Socially, students are valued and respected for both their unique qualities and their
youthful perspective. The students, their parents, the school staff, and the local community realize
that education is a responsibility shared by all.
Emotionally, students are encouraged to take pride in their accomplishments whether they
are academic, artistic, athletic, personal or career-related. The development of self-esteem,
personal responsibility and self-respect is integrated into every aspect of the school experience.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ 5
NCAA ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 6
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM PLANNER AND WORKSHEET .................................................................................................................................. 7
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 9
THREE-YEAR GRADUATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
GUIDANCE SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
MASTER SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................................................... 9
STUDY HALL .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
INDEPENDENT STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE PROCEDURE......................................................................................................................................................... 10
ACADEMIC LEVEL CHANGE PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................. 10
DROPPING A COURSE............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................................. 11
SPECIAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
COLLEGE AT EASTERN ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SENIOR ACADEMIC PRIVILEGE................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SENIOR EARLY RELEASE PRIVILEGE .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
ADVANCED CREDIT/ONLINE COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT ................................................................................................................. 12
NON-EASTERN COURSE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR ................................................................................................................................... 12
BASIC SKILLS/PORTFOLIO APPEAL PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ 12
SPECIAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
ACADEMIC LEVELS .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................................................. 15
GRADING SCALE ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
GPA CALCULATION SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................................... 15
RANKING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ......................................................................................................................................... 17
PERFORMING ARTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
VISUAL ARTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
ENGLISH ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 28
SOCIAL STUDIES.................................................................................................................................................................. 29
GIFTED AND TALENTED ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
WORLD LANGUAGES........................................................................................................................................................... 35
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math ................................................................................................................ 38
MATHEMATICS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
SCIENCE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
COMPUTER SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
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CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS ........................................................................................................................................ 47
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BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
INDUSTRIAL ARTS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
TV AND MEDIA ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
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YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
The educational programs at Eastern Regional High School are developed to assist each student in discovering his/her aspirations,
aptitudes, and achievements. All programs and courses are open to all students. No student shall be denied access to any course
offering on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, creed, religion, ancestry, economic status, or handicap. Since post-secondary
school requirements for employment, college, and post-secondary training are constantly changing, students must frequently re-
evaluate their immediate and long-term goals. The guidance staff is available year-round to assist students and/or parents in
developing an appropriate program of studies.
Beyond the state and local requirements, students are encouraged to select courses that best fit their potential. Since career goals
often evolve slowly, each year’s course selection process requires a review of completed courses and courses in progress. The
following questions should be considered when selecting a course.
Will the course selected:
• Meet high school graduation requirements?
• Reflect an aptitude or significant proficiency level?
• Provide requisite knowledge for post-high school plans leading to career choices?
• Meet college entrance requirements?
• Meet NCAA initial eligibility?
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
Students who are considering participation in sports in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college must satisfy NCAA
requirements. For details about NCAA eligibility, student-athletes should:
• Consult with their high school counselor;
• Evaluate information regarding student-athletes on the NCAA website; and
• Review information regarding NCAA Eligibility on the Eastern website.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide learning opportunities and programs, which are appropriate to the abilities, needs,
and interests of students in order that they may successfully complete an appropriate course of studies leading to graduation. The
Board of Education shall award the same high school diploma regardless of the program of studies completed by students. A diploma,
therefore, represents only the accumulation of credits; it does not guarantee acceptance into schools to further one’s education.
It is necessary that a student’s program comply with the statute and administrative code of the State of New Jersey, the requirements
established by the District Board of Education, and sound principles of education before a diploma will be granted. In order to graduate
a pupil must:
• Pass all required State assessments
• Earn a total of 120 Credits
• Meet the district attendance policy
• Complete the Senior Essay
• Pass the following courses:
Content Area
Requirement
English Language Arts
4 years
World History/Cultures
1 year
United States History
2 years
Algebra 1
1 year
Geometry
1 year
Math—3
rd
year
1 year
Biology
1 year
Science—2
nd
Year
1 Year
Science—3
rd
Year
1 Year
World Language
1 year
Health & Physical Education
4 years
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year
Career/Consumer/Family Life Skills/Vocational and Technical Education
1 year
Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy*
1 semester
*This 2.5 credit graduation requirement may be earned through one of several course offerings in the business and social
studies departments. Such courses are designated with a ‘
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High School Program Planner and Worksheet
Use the following sheet when planning your high school course selections.
Notes:
• A student must be scheduled for a minimum of 30 credits each year (unless enrolled in an
approved Option 2 program).
• Within the school day, students should be scheduled for eight classes (unless enrolled in
an approved Option 2 program).
• In order to graduate, a student must accumulate at least 120 credits.
• In order to be eligible for fall and winter extra-curricular activities, a student must have
earned at least 30 credits during the prior school year.
• In order to be eligible for spring extra-curricular activities, a student must pass at least 15
credits at the end of the first semester.
Grade
9
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
Required for Graduation
Years
Credits
English
4
20
Social Studies
3
15
Mathematics
3
15
Science
3
15
World Language
1
5
Health & Physical
Education
4
3.75 per year
Visual and Performing
Arts
1
5
21st Century Life and
Careers
1
5
Financial, Economic,
Business, and
Entrepreneurial Literacy *
0.5
2.5
Electives
Total Credits
120
*This 2.5 credit graduation requirement may be earned through one of several course offerings in the business and social
studies departments. Such courses are designated with a ‘
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Elective Requirements
Students are required to earn five credits in “Visual and Performing Arts” and “21st Century Life and Careers” electives. Selection of
one full-year course or two-semester courses will fulfill the five-credit requirement. Students are also required to earn 2.5 credits in
“Financial Literacy.” Please review course descriptions for the courses below to see prerequisites and grade level requirements for
each elective.
Visual & Performing Arts
(5 credits required for graduation)
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Century Life & Careers
(5 credits required for graduation)
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Studio Art: 2D Design
Art 1, 2, and 3
Art of Crafts (SEMESTER)
Basic Musicianship/Guitar
Computer Graphics 1
Computer Visual Arts (SEMESTER)
Concert Choir
Introduction to Drama (SEMESTER)
Handbells 1 and 2
Introduction to Animation (SEMESTER)
Jazz Band
Jazz Ensemble Honors*
Marching Band
Intro to Music Theory
AP Music Theory
Music Production and Technology 1 and 2
Photography Visual Arts 1 and 2
Pottery
Select Strings Honors*
Select Choir Honors*
Select Chorale Honors*
String Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble Honors*
Accounting 1**
Accounting 1 Honors**
Accounting Honors 2
Architecture 1 and 2
STEM
Architecture/Engineering Drawing 3
STEM
Building Trades 1 (SEMESTER)
Building Trades 2 and 3
Business Law (SEMESTER)
Coding
STEM
AP Computer Principles
STEM
AP Computer Science
STEM
Culinary Arts
Drone Aviation and Flight Mechanics
STEM
Engineering Drawing 1 and 2
STEM
Engineering Robotics 1, 2, and 3
STEM
Engineering Work Based Learning
STEM
Entrepreneurship (SEMESTER)**
Fashion 1, 2, and 3
Gifted and Talented 1, 2, 3, and 4
Interior Design 1 and 2
Social Media Accelerated
Investments**
Management (SEMESTER)
Marketing 1
Marketing 1 and 2 Honors
Preschool Child Development 1 and 2
Programming Honors
STEM
TV/Media Production 1 and 2
Woodworking 1 (SEMESTER)
Woodworking 2 and 3
Financial Literacy
(2.5 credits required for graduation)
Accounting 1
Accounting 1 Honors
Entrepreneurship (SEMESTER)
Investments
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
Modern American Issues Accel (SEMESTER)
Personal Financial Literacy (SEMESTER)
* by audition only
**also fulfills Financial Literacy requirement
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High School Graduation Assessment Requirements
Students in need of meeting the testing graduation requirement will be scheduled in courses and programs designed
to meet the requirements. Such programs and enrollments will influence a student’s schedule. New Jersey graduation
assessment requirements are linked HERE.
Three-Year Graduation
Students must apply for the three-year program in writing and receive approval from the Principal prior to the beginning
of their sophomore year.
A student participating in a three-year high school graduation program must complete all course requirements as
prescribed by the Board of Education with the exception of a fourth year of Health and Physical Education. This
includes earning 120 credits and passing all competency assessments as required by the New Jersey Department of
Education. Students seeking three-year graduation may be limited to course availability.
Guidance Services
The courses at Eastern Regional High School provide students with the opportunity to meet their educational needs in
accordance with their individuality and aspirations. Beyond the state and local graduation requirements, students are
encouraged to select courses that best match their potential and aspirations. The counseling staff is available to
discuss a student’s program as often as necessary.
Parents/guardians are expected to assist their child in the development of a curriculum plan. We encourage parents
to monitor their child’s performance and progress. School counselors are resources to both students and adults in the
development and monitoring of educational programs and are available for consultation. Additionally, school
counselors conduct individual and group programs to help students with the planning process.
MASTER SCHEDULE
The high school master schedule and staffing are determined by the course selections of the students. Every effort
will be made to accommodate a student’s course requests. Exceptions may include courses being closed due to high
student demand, insufficient student interest in a course, and administrative discretion. To ensure optimum class
enrollment, the administrative team reserves the right to designate student placement within the master schedule.
Since increasing the number of courses with the adoption of the rotating bell schedule, it is extremely important for
students to select alternative elective courses. The increased number of courses creates the possibility that some
courses will not have sufficient enrollment to run in the master schedule, while other elective courses will exceed
capacity. Courses will not be scheduled if there is inadequate enrollment and/or budgetary constraints.
Study Hall
Study Hall may be selected by any grade level student. A request for two Study Hall classes in a senior’s schedule may
require approval by the principal, based on considerations of the senior’s overall schedule of classes.
Students in Advanced Placement science courses must select a Study Hall or select from a limited number of
partial courses to accommodate a lab period. The limited partial courses may not align with certain science labs,
and alignment of multiple AP science courses may limit availability of other courses in a student’s schedule.
Freshman students are highly recommended to select a Study Hall to accommodate the Freshman Studies
program offered during the Study Hall class. The Freshman Studies program engages students in activities and
exposes students to beneficial strategies to succeed in high school as well as plan for their future college and career
success. The Student Alliance program, with support from guidance counselors, leads the Freshman Studies program.
Successful Eastern students in grades 10-12 assist freshmen in their transition to high school and beyond. Allowable
exceptions for bypassing a Freshman Study Hall include any band course, choir course, Advanced Placement Human
Geography, or Gifted and Talented Seminar 1.
Senior privilege (late arrival or early dismissal) does not apply to an assigned Study Hall due to a medical (or other)
exemption from physical education.
Independent Study
Students who have exhausted all Eastern course offerings in a particular area may apply for Independent Study.
• An Independent Study application is required and due by March 31st.
Students should see the course teacher for the application.
• The Independent Study must be coordinated with a certified staff member in
the appropriate content area.
• The Independent Study must take place during the regular school day and
will be included as one of the student’s regularly scheduled courses.
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• Only a Pass or Fail grade may be earned for an independent study course.
Students will be awarded 5.0 credits for a full year independent study, and
the independent study will be documented on their transcript. Independent
Study grades are not calculated in a student’s cumulative GPA.
Change of Schedule Procedure
The process of selecting an academic program is one in which many people are involved and which requires several
months of preparation and consultation. Student course selections are made after serious deliberation with the student,
parents, faculty and counselor. The selection program is designed to meet the student’s personal and educational
goals. Changes from this program are not encouraged and may not be possible; therefore, it is essential that the
original selections be given careful and thoughtful consideration. When considering a schedule change be aware of
the following stipulations:
• No course request changes can be made after April 30th of the current
academic year.
• The only notable exception to this would be a change necessitated by the
completion of courses in summer school, or failure to complete designated
prerequisites.
• Requests for specific teachers will not be accepted.
• Classes will not be changed for the purpose of changing teachers within the
same course.
• Study Hall classes will not be changed due to student preference.
Academic Level Change Procedures
Students, faculty and parents are urged to seriously consider the reasons for an academic level change, for changes
can have an adverse effect on the student’s program. This should be done only after much thought and consultation.
All requests for an academic level change in schedule must be requested by a parent or guardian to the department
area supervisor. The student must attend three extra help sessions, and department approval must be given prior to a
level change. Please note that accumulated grades will transfer with the student to the new course and thus will
contribute to the new course's average.
Dropping a Course
Many courses, particularly electives, do not present an opportunity for an academic level change. Requesting to leave
a course without an option for a level change is considered Dropping a Course. A dropped course is processed as a
withdrawal from the course and will result in placement in a study hall. Dropping a course to a study hall is a serious
matter and is usually discouraged. This should be done only after much thought and consultation. A request to drop a
course must be put in writing by the parent/guardian and student, and submitted to the student’s guidance counselor.
A dropped course does not impact GPA. Dropping a course will be represented on the student’s transcript as follows:
Semester Course
• If the course is dropped prior to completion of 25 school days after the
beginning of the semester, the course will not appear on the student’s
transcript.
• If the course is dropped after completion of 25 school days after the beginning
of the semester (at the time of withdrawal), a W/P (Withdraw Passing) or W/F
(Withdraw Failing) will appear on the students transcript, based on the grade
at time of withdrawal.
Full Year Course
• If the course is dropped prior to completion of 45 school days, the course will
not appear on the student’s transcript.
• If the course is dropped after completion of 45 school days a W/P (Withdraw
Passing) or W/F (Withdraw Failing) will appear on the students transcript,
based on the grade at time of withdrawal.
Credit Requirements
1. All students are required to take a minimum of 30 credits per year (unless enrolled in an approved Option 2
program, including Senior Early Release). Credits per year are capped. A student may enroll in a maximum
of 40 credits during the school year (additional credits for lab periods are permissible) and one summer course
advanced credit course (5 credits max).
Students seeking exemptions from required courses during the academic school year via online options will
be scheduled for a full study hall in lieu of the required course (unless enrolled in an approved Option 2
abbreviated schedule). Partial study halls for AP science labs do not fulfill this requirement. A numerical
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grade for the online course will be reflected on the student’s transcript and credits will be awarded. Any online
courses taken during the academic school year will not count towards GPA.
2. In order to be promoted to the twelfth grade, a student must have sufficient credits to complete high school
graduation requirements by the end of summer school following the senior year.
3. To assure extra-curricular eligibility and graduation within a four-year period, it is recommended that students
earn at least 30 credits per year.
Grade to Grade
Retained
Promoted
9 to 10
27 credits or less
27.5 credits or more
10 to 11
57 credits or less
57.5 credits or more
11 to 12
79 credits or less
Students with a minimum of 80 credits must be scheduled for
enough credits to graduate
4. High School Athletic Eligibility (Must pass a minimum of six courses)
New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association Eligibility Rules apply to all boys’ and girls’ varsity, junior
varsity, and freshman interscholastic teams. Students and parents must accept responsibility for insuring that
their NJSIAA Eligibility requirements are met. Questions concerning eligibility rules and status should be
directed to your school counselor, vice-principal of athletics, or coach immediately. Eligibility Requirements
are as follows
• Fall and Winter Sports – 30 credits earned previous year
• Spring Sports – 15 credits earned 1st semester
Guidelines for College Preparation
Through courses in English, Mathematics, Science, World Language and Social Studies, students will gain the requisite
academic knowledge, technical and critical thinking skills for college level work in the 21
st
century.
Academic Units: The academic unit is the term normally used by colleges and universities to express a quantitative
evaluation of high school courses acceptable as preparation for college. A full year academic course is evaluated as
one unit; a semester course is evaluated as a half unit. Admissions requirements by four-year institutions generally
require that a student complete a minimum of four academic units per year of high school. Colleges and universities
determine what courses qualify as academic units. Generally speaking, courses in English, Mathematics, Science,
World Language and Social Studies are acceptable. Physical Education and electives are not considered academic
units.
World Language: The required minimum years of study for four-year college applicants is two years of the same
language taken during high school, grades 9 – 12.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
College at Eastern
Eastern Regional School District, in partnership with Camden County College (CCC) and Stockton University, provides
opportunities for Eastern students to expedite progress towards a college degree while saving money towards college
tuition. Students may earn college credits ranging from one college course to substantial progress towards an
associate’s degree. College credits earned within a college major program earned while at Eastern, may serve to meet
credit towards the first two years of an equivalent bachelor’s degree program at various in-state and out-of-state four-
year colleges.
Eastern oversees and authorizes the awarding of high school credit only. The awarding of college credit is overseen
and authorized by the receiving college. Representatives from CCC and Stockton are available for consultation to assist
with research of credit transfer policies to colleges of a student’s considerations. Students participating in College at
Eastern programs may enroll in an abbreviated schedule. All graduation requirements must be able to be fulfilled with
four or fewer classes in order to participate in an abbreviated schedule. The College Now at Eastern program
abbreviated schedule option is an exception from the 30-academic credit requirement.
Consult the College at Eastern Handbook for detailed information.
Senior Academic Privilege
Eligible senior students may arrive to school late or leave early on specific days when a study hall in their schedule
occurs during Period 1 in the AM-Wheel (Late Arrival) or Period 6 in the PM-Wheel (Early Dismissal). On these days,
Late Arrival students must sign in at the Attendance Office prior to Period 2, and Early Dismissal students must sign
out at the Attendance Office prior to Period 6. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
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Senior privilege does not apply to an assigned Study Hall due to a medical (or other) exemption from physical education.
Senior Early Release Privilege
Eligible senior students, in good standing to graduate, may select a schedule of four courses. The four courses must
include the graduation requirements of English and Health and Physical Education, a core subject elective, and an
elective in a non-core subject. The Senior Release option is an exception from the 30-academic credit requirement as
long as all graduation requirements are scheduled to be met during the senior year. Seniors with Early Release may
remain on campus during Lunch and Learn to take advantage of academic support offered during the lunch hour.
Students must sign out at the attendance office at the end of their last class or at the end of the lunch period. Students
are responsible for their own transportation upon departure.
Advanced Credit/Online Courses for High School Credit
High school credit will be awarded for courses taken via the Internet under the following conditions:
• The Principal or his/her designee must approve all courses.
• All courses must be approved prior to registration.
• The institution must be accredited.
• The course must be at a high school level or above.
• The learning must be guided and must have an evaluation component (tests
and/or projects).
• All courses will be evaluated based on Eastern curriculum and/or New Jersey
Student Learning Standards.
• To obtain credit for any course, the student must submit a transcript or report
card summary from the online institution.
• All grades will be recorded numerically on a student’s transcript.
• Courses will not count in the student’s GPA or class rank.
• For Advanced Credit, students may not enroll prior to May 1.
• Credits that determine grade level promotion must be submitted by August
15.
• All students can earn a maximum of 5 credits via an online course per
summer.
• The school will not be held responsible for payment nor will they have to
provide a mentor, a site administrator, or any instructors for any reason.
Courses outside of Eastern are at the expense of the student.
• It is the student’s responsibility to notify any provider of NCAA obligations
and determine the course’s eligibility for Clearinghouse. For certain online
providers, potential NCAA athletes will be required to test the midterm and
final under a proctored situation, in school, by appointment.
Non-Eastern Course During the School Year
The district allows for students to seek and enroll in courses outside of the high school. The course must be approved
prior to enrollment. Courses outside of Eastern are at the expense of the student. All credit requirements still apply.
Students seeking exemptions from courses during the academic school year via online options will be scheduled for a
full study hall in lieu of the required course (unless enrolled in an approved Option 2 abbreviated-schedule). Partial
study halls for AP science labs do not fulfill this requirement. A numerical grade for the online course will be reflected
on the student’s transcript and credits will be awarded. Any online courses taken during the academic school year will
not count towards GPA.
Basic Skills/Portfolio Appeal Program
State required proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics is mandated to meet graduation requirements.
Students who do not demonstrate proficiency through graduation assessments will be placed into the appropriate
course(s) based upon the results of standardized tests and/or State assessments. Senior students needing to
demonstrate proficiency for mathematics or English to meet graduation requirements must be scheduled for
Basic Skills Instruction, respectively.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
When a student experiences difficulties within the general education classroom and all documented intervention
modifications have been unsuccessful, and it is believed that the student may have a disability, the student shall be
referred for an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education programs and services. A student suspected of
having a disability is referred to the school’s Child Study Team to determine the need for a comprehensive educational
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evaluation. The Child Study Team is comprised of a school psychologist, a learning disabilities teacher consultant, and
a school social worker.
A student’s eligibility for special education services is determined by the Child Study Team in consultation with the
student’s parents and teachers, as well as other support staff and is based on assessments conducted by the team. A
student is classified “eligible for special education and related services” when it is determined the student has a disability
that adversely affects the educational performance and the student is in need of special education supports and
services. Eligible students are provided with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is designed to meet the
individual needs of the student.
Students with disabilities who receive special education services are afforded the same opportunities for course
selection as students without disabilities. Course selection is driven by a student’s Individualized Education Program
(IEP) and is delivered either within the general education classroom without support, in the general education classroom
with in-class support, in the general education classroom with in-class replacement instruction, or through resource
center instruction outside of the general education classroom.
ACADEMIC LEVELS
All courses are assigned a level of difficulty in one of four categories. In structuring these levels, the following criteria
has been established:
• Complexity of content and pace of instruction
• Difficulty and amount of reading material
• Abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Integration of previously learned material
• Quality and frequency of homework and independent assignments
• Level of mastery of course proficiencies
College Prep: Courses are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workplace. Courses
are intended for students needing intensified instruction in academic skills. The preparation of students for success on
standardized assessments is a priority. Student placement will be determined by previous academic achievement and
consideration of standardized test scores.
Accelerated: Accelerated Courses are intended for students with grade-level academic skills. Developing critical
analysis skills is a primary objective of Accelerated instruction. Student placement will be determined by previous
academic achievement.
Honors: Courses designed as Honors are intended for students who are well above grade level in their academic
skills. Honors courses require students to be highly organized and willing to assume responsibility for the heightened
volume and standard of Honors-level academic work. Substantive critical analysis within a content-rich academic
environment forms the heart of the Honors academic routine. Student ability level will be determined by previous
academic achievement.
Advanced Honors/Advanced Placement: 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 may elect to take the accompanying Advanced Placement Examination given at the
conclusion of the course. 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. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
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Academic
Level
Students are expected to:
Content will be taught via:
Student Supports
College
Prep
Work toward mastery of the
content
Activities
Activities requiring the use of critical
thinking skills will be guided
Complete all in-class and
homework assignments
Some Lecture
Technology-based lessons
A variety of assessments will be
used, providing students with
multiple opportunities to
demonstrate mastery of skills and
concepts
Gain general knowledge of the
“how and why” of concepts
investigated
Homework assignments, which may
be started in class
Projects done in class
Accelerated
Work towards mastery of the
content
Activities
A variety of assessments will be
used, providing students with
multiple opportunities to
demonstrate mastery of skills and
concepts
Complete all in-class and
homework assignments
Some Lecture
Technology-based lessons
Some guidance on activities, which
require the use of critical thinking
skills to complete
Gain general knowledge of the
“how and why” of concepts
investigated
Homework assignments designed to
augment classwork and reinforce
concepts
Projects done primarily outside of
class
Honors
Work towards mastery of the
content
Activities
A variety of assessments with more
weight for tests and quizzes
Complete all in-class and
homework assignments
Lectures
Be able to work independently
Technology-based lessons
Students will complete activities
which require critical thinking
without teacher guidance
Gain a deep understanding of
the “how and why”
Homework designed to reinforce and
apply concepts and to introduce new
material
Projects requiring the application of
material, which will be done outside of
class
Advanced
Honors &
Advanced
Placement
Work towards mastery of the
content
Activities
Assessments will prepare students
for the advanced placement exams
Complete all in-class and
homework assignments
Lectures
Be able to work independently
Technology-based lessons
Students will monitor their own
progress and understanding of the
material, seeking additional support
when needed
Gain a deep understanding of
the “how and why” and apply
this knowledge to new
situations
Homework assignments designed for
application and self-assessment
Projects requiring the application of
material, which will be done outside of
class
Activities which require the use of
critical thinking skills to complete
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ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES
To advance to the next higher academic level, a student must earn a minimum final grade of 83 in the current level of
that course, or receive a recommendation from the teacher and/or department supervisor.
Students are required to earn a minimum grade of 74 in an Honors or Advanced Placement course to enroll in the next
sequential course at that same academic level.
A Course Request Waiver form is available to a student who does not meet the minimum grade requirements and has
not received departmental recommendation. If a student enrolls in a course using a Course Request Waiver, a level
change request or a request to drop the course will be denied unless extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated.
Such requests will be strictly scrutinized by administration to understand the underlying reason for the request as well
as the student’s commitment and dedication to: (1) preparing for all course activities and assessments, (2) completing
all course assignments, (3) attending extra help sessions with the teacher and attending academic support, and (4)
mitigating other extra-curricular activities that interfere with the time necessary to succeed in the course.
Sequential Prerequisites: In sequential courses, successful completion of the previous course is the prerequisite.
Specialized Sequential Prerequisites:
• Placement in English 1 CP and Algebra 1 CP will consider 7th and 8th grade
State assessment results.
• Science course prerequisites may contain both science and math
components.
• A movement upwards two academic levels or more from one year to the next
(i.e., Accelerated to Advanced Placement; CP to Honors), requires a Course
Request Waiver form.
GRADING SCALE
A = 92 - 100 B = 83 - 91 C = 74 - 82 D = 65 – 73 F = 64 and below
W/P and W/F will be issued to students who are withdrawing from courses and have met the required time in the course.
No credit will be issued for W/P and W/F. (See Dropping a Course description.)
W/P – Students having a passing grade at the time of withdrawal
W/F – Students having a failing grade at the time of withdrawal
No student will be assigned a grade lower than a ‘50’ for the first semester in a full year course. A student must earn
a grade of ‘50’ or above in the second semester for a full year course, regardless of final average, to pass a course for
the year. The special grade guidelines used in the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19 are linked here for
reference.
GPA Calculation System
Seniors with a GPA of 88 to 91.9 at the end of the first semester, as calculated using the weighted system, will graduate
with honors (silver tassel). Seniors with a GPA of 92 and above at the end of the first semester, as calculated using
the weighted system, will graduate with high honors (gold tassel). GPA will be calculated to three (3) decimal places.
There are two systems for calculating Grade Point Average, an un-weighted and a weighted scale. The weighted
system will only consider courses that are from the academic disciplines of English, World Language, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies, Gifted/Talented Seminar, courses designed as Honors, and all Advanced Placement Courses.
Class rank is not reported on transcripts. (In addition, College Admission exam scores, such as SAT, ACT, and AP will
not appear on transcripts.)
Ranking Systems
Un-weighted system – All courses are given equal weight and value (This is in effect for ALL students). All courses
a student takes and all the grades in the courses are included in determining grade point average. This includes
courses that are repeated to make up a failure or to improve a grade. Courses taken through a county college or
university will not count toward a student’s calculated GPA. This GPA calculation procedure treats all courses equally,
regardless of academic challenge or academic difficulty. For GPA Calculations: Multiply the final numeric grade by the
credit value of each course divided by the total credits attempted.
Weighted System – Only subjects in the five traditional areas of English, World Language, Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies, Gifted/Talented Seminar, Advanced Placement and all other courses designed as Honors courses are
included in this GPA calculation system. This includes courses in those subjects that are repeated to make up a failure
or to improve a grade. Courses taken through a county college or university will not count toward a student’s calculated
GPA. Each subject is assigned a numerical value, according to its “academic challenge,” which determines the number
of points added to the final grade for the course. The adjusted final grade is then multiplied by the number of credits
earned. The product of this process is then divided by the total academic course credits attempted.
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Value 1
Value 2
Value 3
Value 4
Advanced Placement/
Advanced Honors
Honors
Accelerated
CP
Points Added to
Final Grade
10
6
3
0
This academic weighted ranking system will apply to all students including transfer students. Courses taken in these
academic disciplines at other schools will also be included in this system. Foreign Exchange students will not be
included in either the weighted or equal class ranking systems, as they are guests of the Eastern Board of Education.
Remedial Courses: A remedial course is a course taken to remediate a previous failing grade. Completion of a course
to remediate a subject failure will receive credit and value independent from the original. Both the original and
remediated course will appear on the transcript, as well as calculated into the GPA. The remedial course grade does
NOT replace the original grade. If an academic level is not indicated for the remediated course, the course will be
deemed as “CP” level and calculated as such.
Enrichment Courses: An enrichment course is a course previously passed which may be retaken in an attempt to
improve the grade and enhance GPA. Both courses will be reflected on the transcript and calculated into the GPA. The
enrichment course grade does NOT replace the original grade. Students will not receive duplicate credit for courses
previously passed. Enrichment courses will count towards the 40 credit per school year cap or as the 5 credit “Advanced
Credit” during the summer. If an academic level is not indicated for the enrichment course, the course will be deemed
as “CP” level and calculated as such. All enrichment courses must be approved prior to enrollment.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS
BASIC MUSICIANSHIP/GUITAR (DM39)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course offers students interested in music, regardless of musical background, the opportunity to acquire basic musicianship skills
through the study of notation and fundamental music theory as it applies to the guitar. Electric guitars will be used in conjunction with
Logic Pro, Garageband, and additional resources to enhance the skills learned in this class. All materials are provided, including mini
squier electric guitars.
CONCERT CHOIR (DC39)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Placement audition required
This course will provide ensemble experiences for the beginning vocal music student. The development of sight-reading, ear training,
basic vocal techniques, and interpretation, diction, intonation and general musicianship will be emphasized. The purpose of the course
is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. The course
requires attendance at specified public performances, concerts, etc., and demands that the student be available for required
after school rehearsals.
SELECT CHOIR HONORS (DC49)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: By audition only
This course will provide ensemble experiences for the advanced vocal music student. The development of advanced vocal techniques,
awareness of musical style, interpretation, intonation, and musicality will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is to build a
musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Participation in Select Choir
Honors is by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands are to be noted as more challenging than those of the
Concert Choir course. The course requires attendance at specified public performances, concerts, etc., and demands that
the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
SELECT CHORALE HONORS (DC59)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: By audition only
This course will provide ensemble experiences for the most capable vocal music student. The further development of advanced vocal
techniques, nuances of musical style, interpretation, choral sound and blend, and musicality will be emphasized. The purpose of the
course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Students’
participation in Select Chorale is by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands are to be noted as more
challenging than those of the Concert Choir and Select Choir Honors courses. The course requires attendance at specified public
performances, concerts, etc., and demands that the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA (DP22)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 credits Semester
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to Drama is a fun, all-encompassing, beginning course for anyone who wants to learn more about theatre, both on and
off the stage. Theatre games, improvisation, scenes & monologues, stagecraft, play production, directing, musical theatre, stage
combat, and much more keep this course fast-paced and interesting. The study of theatre arts provides students with skills that
develop confidence and communication in front of an audience. Additionally, students who develop public speaking skills are better
candidates at job interviews and leaders in future college and career endeavors. Taking this introductory course not only allows
students to discover their natural performance abilities, but also provides them with opportunities to perform both inside and outside
of the classroom. *This is a PERFORMANCE-BASED course.
HANDBELLS 1 (DH29)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Handbells 1 introduces the students to English hand bells. Bell-ringing techniques, various styles of ringing, and a wide variety of
repertoire will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual
members, the school, and the community. The course requires attendance at specified public performances, concerts, etc.,
and demands that the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
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HANDBELLS 2 (DH59)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Handbells 1, Includes audition
In Handbells 2 students will develop performing skills and advanced-ringing techniques while building and refining a repertoire for
performance. The purpose of the course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school,
and the community. Students electing Handbells 2 will be accepted by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands
are to be noted as more challenging than those of the Handbells 1 course. The course requires attendance at specified public
performances, concerts, etc., and demands that the student be available for required after school rehearsals
JAZZ BAND (DJ18)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Includes audition
The Jazz Band will provide ensemble experiences for the instrumental music student. The development of jazz techniques,
improvisation techniques, intonation, general musicianship and a historical survey of jazz will be emphasized. The purpose of the
course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Students
electing Jazz Band will be accepted by audition only. The course requires attendance at specified public performances,
concerts, etc., and demands that students are available for required after school rehearsals.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE HONORS (DJ19)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: By audition only and ability to read standard notation
The Jazz Ensemble will provide ensemble experiences for the instrumental music student. The development of jazz techniques,
improvisation techniques, intonation, general musicianship and a historical survey of jazz will be emphasized. The purpose of the
course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Students
electing Jazz Ensemble will be accepted by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands are to be noted as more
challenging than those of the Jazz Band course. The course requires attendance at specified public performances (concerts,
competitions, festivals, etc.) and demands that the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
MUSIC PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY 1 (DR20)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Music Production & Technology is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the lineage of electronic/MIDI music. This course
will offer a comprehensive overview of Music Production Software, MIDI sequencing, Notation and Electronic Instruments. Students
will create a portfolio that includes recording, mixing, editing, and scoring for various musical genres and multimedia. The class will
help strengthen keyboard skills and knowledge of music theory and notation. The course will enhance the creative practice and
facilitating effective collaborations with musical partners.
MUSIC PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY 2 (DR21)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Music Production and Technology 1
Music Production and Technology 2 seeks to build upon the skills and material introduced and developed in Music Production and
Technology 1. Students will have the ability to expand exploration of musical theory, instrumentation, mixing, and development.
Music Production and Technology 2 requires students to think and work independently in the creation of multiple projects.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY (DM09)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Music Theory is an entry-level course to study the fundamentals of Music Theory. Students will learn the basics of
rhythm and pitch through the playing of percussion and keyboard instruments, as well as computer-based tutorials. Other areas of
basic notation including dynamics, tempo, articulation, and basic forms will be explored. Students will explore basic composition of
melody and harmony and will create their own computer-assisted compositions.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY (DM20)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Music Theory
AP Music Theory will emphasize study in the areas of non-diatonic sight singing, harmonic analyses and construction of the 18
th
century, non-diatonic aural theory both melodic and harmonic, extensive examination of the AP Exam, and test taking strategies.
PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be
responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
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STRING ORCHESTRA (DS29)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Instrumental (string) background
The String Orchestra will provide ensemble experiences for the string (violin, viola, cello, and bass) student. The development of
techniques, interpretation, intonation and general musicianship will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is to build a musical
organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Students selecting this subject
should realize that the course requires attendance at specified public performances, concerts, etc., and demands that the
student be available for required after school rehearsal.
SELECT STRINGS HONORS (DS 50)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: By audition only
Select Strings Honors will provide ensemble experiences for the most capable string music student. The further development of
advanced string techniques, nuances of musical style, interpretation, orchestral sound and blend, and musicality will be emphasized.
The purpose of the course is to build a musical organization, which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the
community. Students’ participation in Select Strings is by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands are to be
noted as more challenging than String Orchestra. The course requires attendance at all specified public performances, concerts,
etc., and demands that the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
SYMPHONIC BAND (DB79)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Includes audition
The Symphonic Band will provide ensemble experiences for the instrumental music student. The development of techniques,
interpretation, intonation, and general musicianship will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is to build a musical organization,
which will be a credit to the individual member, the school, and community. Students electing Symphonic Band will be accepted by
audition only. The course requires attendance at specified public performances, concerts, etc., and demands that the student
be available for required after school rehearsal.
WIND ENSEMBLE HONORS (DW19)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: By audition only
The Wind Ensemble will provide ensemble experiences for the instrumental music student. The development of technique,
interpretation, intonation, and general musicianship will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is to build a musical organization
which will be a credit to the individual members, the school, and the community. Students electing Wind Ensemble will be accepted
by audition only. The musical repertoire and performance demands are to be noted as significantly more challenging than those of
Symphonic Bands. The course requires attendance at specified public performances (parades, concerts, etc.) and demands
that the student be available for required after school rehearsals.
Course Name
Course Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Basic Musicianship/Guitar
DM39
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Concert Choir
DC39
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Select Choir Honors**
DC49
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Select Chorale Honors**
DC59
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Introduction to Drama
DP22
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Handbells 1
DH29
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Handbells 2 **
DH59
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Jazz Band **
DJ18
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Jazz Ensemble Honors **
DJ19
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Music Production and Technology 1
DR20
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Music Production and Technology 2
DR21
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Introduction to Music Theory
DM09
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
AP Music Theory
DM20
Year
10, 11, 12
5
1
String Orchestra
DS29
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Select Strings Honors**
----
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Symphonic Band
DB79
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Wind Ensemble Honors **
DW19
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
**Course requires audition/invitation
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VISUAL ARTS
ART 1 (AR19)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Art 1 will provide students with a foundation in art terms, concepts, and techniques. The basic elements of art and principles of design
will be explored through a series of creative and challenging projects. Students will develop skills in a variety of media including, but
not limited to graphite, colored pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic paint, and pastels.
ART 2 (AR29)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Art 1
Art 2 will build upon the foundation of terms, concepts, and techniques explored in Art 1. The Art 2 student will be challenged with a
more advanced level of creative problem-solving exercises. Students will continue to develop skills in a rich variety of media.
ART 3 (AR39)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Art 2
Art 3 will build upon the foundation of terms, concepts, and techniques explored in Art 1 and Art 2. Challenging, long-term projects
will be presented to assist the serious art student in building a strong and unique portfolio of artwork.
ART OF CRAFTS (AR50)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
Art of Crafts is a craft-based Art course intended for the students who are interested in the creative process, but not interested in the
fine art aspect (drawing/painting). Students will learn about the art and craft of various cultures while creating works of art. Students
will get to experience working with a variety of different mediums such as paint, fabric, metal, wood, and yarn, while learning multiple
studio techniques.
AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING (AA30)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Art 3 (or by portfolio evaluation for seniors only)
This course is for the serious art student who has shown exceptional art promise. Course objectives develop quality, concentration
and breadth of student’s work to prepare a portfolio of artwork. Students will develop a sustained investigation or concentration, which
involves creating a body of related works based on the student’s interest in a particular area of visual art. The drawing portfolio is
designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media, light and shade, line quality, rendering of form,
composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth. A variety of media could include painting, mixed media, printmaking, etc.
Abstract, observational, and inventive works will be explored. Submission of work to the College Board for evaluation is optional, but
encouraged. Please note: If the student chooses to have a portfolio evaluated by the College Board, the student will be
responsible for the payment of the evaluation fee.
AP STUDIO ART: 2D-DESIGN (AA32)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Art 3 (or by portfolio evaluation for seniors only)
This course is for the serious art student who has shown exceptional art promise. Course objectives develop a three-part portfolio to
be submitted to the College Board for review. The sections are: Quality, Sustained Investigation (Concentration) and Breadth. For this
portfolio, students demonstrate understanding of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not
limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting,
or printmaking. Submission of work to the College Board for evaluation is optional, but encouraged. Please note: If the student
chooses to have a portfolio evaluated by the College Board, the student will be responsible for the payment of the evaluation
fee.
Portfolio Evaluation for AP Studio Art: Students wishing to meet the AP Studio Art prerequisites through a portfolio evaluation must
prepare and share a digital slideshow with the Visual Art department. The portfolio should include 8-12 pieces of independently created
artwork that showcases the student’s skills in a wide variety of media, including, but not limited to: graphite, colored pencil, charcoal,
painting, and digital art. Observational drawing, portraiture, landscapes, as well as artwork that showcases the student’s creativity
and imaginative skills should be included. Placement in AP Studio Art will be dependent up on the portfolio demonstrating the student
has mastered the skills normally acquired in Art 1, Art 2, and Art 3.
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1 (AC19)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to cover art/design software and hardware as well as concepts used in the computer graphics field. Students
will expand technical skills and learn art concepts needed to be able to produce creative work in professional programs such as
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Macromedia Web Design Tools. Students will be able to function independently as graphic artists
completing a variety of design assignments, some benefiting school and community or involving interdisciplinary cooperation. They
will also become familiar with work being produced in the computer art genre and with artists working in the field of computer graphics.
COMPUTER VISUAL ARTS (AC21)
Grades: 11-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1, Prior Art Course with experience in Photoshop, or Departmental Recommendation
This course is designed for the serious computer graphics or art student who is interested in working in more depth with professional
programs for Graphics Design, 3D Graphics and Animation and who may be planning a career in Computer Graphics, Multi-Media,
Art or Design. Students must be motivated to complete individual projects and to work with the instructor to design an individualized
curriculum and set up a plan of study. Two major projects or one more involved project will be required each quarter, along with
smaller assignments. Periodic reports will be completed for the instructor and student to share progress and knowledge. Students
will also be expected to use their skills to benefit Eastern through work on publications, ETV, or other school-related computer graphics
needs. Class will include a career component and may include visits to computer graphics firms and area colleges or outside speakers
in the computer graphics field.
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION (AR53)
Grades: 11-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1, Prior Art Course with experience in Photoshop, or Departmental Recommendation
This course is for students interested in animation. Adobe Flash will be used to create frame-by-frame animation and Tweened
animation. The history of animation will be reviewed and various webpage animations will be developed.
POTTERY (AP59)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Hand building with clay and working on the potter’s wheel are the primary thrusts of this course. Concepts of functionality and self-
expression in clay will be explored. Students will create a variety of vessel forms and produce creative expressions in tile form. Along
with achieving the skills needed to create the projects, students will experience several decorating techniques to help enhance their
work. Students should be prepared to deal with the challenges that are involved in learning a new skill. Students should also be
prepared to work with art materials that can be messy. During the second part of the year, students will produce more complex
projects, involving the potter’s wheel, plaster molds, and combinations thereof. Students must be able to manage the wheel and be
open to challenge and exploration. Projects may include teapots, casserole dishes, sets of bowls or plates, lidded boxes, mosaics,
etc.
PHOTOGRAPHY VISUAL ARTS 1 (IG87)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course provides a solid starting point for students interested in pursuing further studies in the art of photography and commercial
graphic arts. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and digital photography, as well as be introduced to Adobe Illustrator
and the use vector art to create commercial graphics. Individualized projects provide opportunity for creative expression and critical
thinking. In addition to photography basics, students will also learn techniques necessary for creating products such as notepads,
buttons, and printed apparel. When students complete this course they will have a variety of commercial art skills to help them become
freelance digital photographers and graphic artists.
PHOTOGRAPHY VISUAL ARTS 2 (IG88)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Photography Visual Arts 1
This course is a continuation of photographic learning, geared more for the serious student who could be interested in studying the
art of photography in college or improving and enhancing skills learned in Photography Visual Arts 1. Students will examine the
photographic processes in more detail and explore how these processes can be used for documentary and artistic expression. A
variety of projects will encourage students to critique their work according to artistic and technical standards as well as historical and
sociological contexts.
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Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Art 1
AR19
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Art 2
AR29
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Art 3
AR39
Year
11, 12
5
-
Art of Crafts
AR50
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
-
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AA30
Year
11, 12
5
1
AP Studio Art: 2D-Design
AA32
Year
11, 12
5
1
Computer Graphics 1
AC19
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Computer Visual Arts
AC21
Semester
11, 12
2.5
-
Introduction to Animation
AR53
Semester
11, 12
2.5
-
Pottery
AP59
Year
12
5
-
Photography Visual Arts 1
IG87
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Photography Visual Arts 2
IG88
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
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ENGLISH
Summer Reading Requirements for English Courses: Refer to the Eastern Website
www.eccrsd.us>Academics>Departments>English>Summer Reading and Programs
ENGLISH 1 CP (XN14)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course aims at identifying beginning skills in the foundations of various forms of composition and attendant mechanics, reading,
vocabulary, listening, and speaking. A variety of literature and informational text (i.e. novels, short stories, dramas, informational,
biographical, scientific texts, and primary source documentation) will be introduced through independent reading, in-class reading,
and class discussion. Students will be expected to recite public speeches, participate in debates, and contribute to graded or non-
graded classroom discussions. Students will also recognize the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and
introductory high school research methods.
ENGLISH 1 ACCELERATED (XN13)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course aims at developing skills in the fundamentals of various forms of composition and attendant mechanics, reading,
vocabulary, listening, and speaking. A variety of literature and informational text (i.e. novels, short stories, dramas, primary source
documentation) will be introduced through independent reading and class discussion. Students will be expected to develop public
speeches, explain and participate in debates, and contribute to graded or non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also
practice the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and introductory high school research methods.
ENGLISH 1 HONORS (XN12)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior English language arts course (83)
This course aims at applying skills in the fundamentals of various forms of composition and attendant mechanics, reading, vocabulary,
listening, and speaking. A variety of literature and informational text (i.e. novels, short stories, dramas, primary source documentation)
will be explored through independent reading and class discussion. Students will be expected to develop public speeches, design
and participate in debates, and contribute meaningfully to graded and non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also show
proficiency in the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and high school research methods.
ENGLISH 1 ADVANCED HONORS (XN11)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior English language arts course (83)
This course aims at relating and building students’ skills of innovation and synthesis among the various forms of composition and
attendant mechanics, reading, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. A variety of canonical literature and relevant informational text
(i.e. novels, short stories, poetry, dramas, informational, biographical and scientific texts) will be explored through independent reading
and class discussion. Students will be expected to compose and critique public speeches, design and evaluate arguments and
contribute meaningfully to graded and non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also demonstrate superior proficiency in the
various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis, and a major research paper over the course of the school year. Note: All
reading for this class is done independently. A minimum of twelve books (novels, dramas and informational texts) will be explored in
this course. Grammar and vocabulary at the college level will also be a regular part of the instruction.
ENGLISH 2 CP (XN24)
Grade: 10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 1 CP
This course aims at identifying and developing cognitive skills in the foundations of various forms of composition and attendant
mechanics, reading, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. A variety of world literature and informational text (i.e. novels, short stories,
dramas, informational, biographical, scientific texts, and primary source documentation) will be introduced through independent
reading, in-class reading and class discussion. Students will be expected to engage in public speeches, participate in debates and
contribute to graded or non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also recognize the various types of writing, including in-depth
literary analysis and introductory high school research methods.
ENGLISH 2 ACCELERATED (XN23)
Grade: 10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 1 Accelerated or English 1 CP (83)
This course aims at continuing to develop skills in the fundamentals of various forms of composition, reading, vocabulary, listening,
and speaking. A minimum of three novels, various forms of poetry, and other texts (i.e. short stories, dramas, primary source
documentation) of world literature will be explored through independent reading and class discussion. Students will develop public
speeches, explain and participate in debates, and contribute to graded or non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also
practice the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and continued work on high school research methods, including
a sophomore research paper.
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ENGLISH 2 HONORS (XN22)
Grade: 10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 1 Honors (74) or English 1 Accelerated (83)
This course aims at applying skills in the fundamentals of various forms of composition, reading, vocabulary, listening, and speaking.
A minimum of four novels, various forms of poetry, and other texts (i.e. short stories, dramas, primary source documentation) of world
literature will be explored through independent reading and class discussion. Students will develop public speeches, design and
participate in debates, and contribute meaningfully to graded and non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also show
proficiency in the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and high school research methods, including a
sophomore research paper.
ENGLISH 2 ADVANCED HONORS (XN21)
Grade: 10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 1 Advanced Honors (74) or English 1 Honors (83)
This course aims at relating and applying students’ skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation among the various forms of composition
and attendant mechanics, reading, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. A variety of worldly literature and relevant (current)
informational text (i.e. novels, short stories, poetry, dramas, informational, biographical, and scientific texts) will be explored through
independent reading and class discussion. Students will be expected to research, compose and critique public speeches, design and
evaluate arguments, and contribute meaningfully to graded and non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also demonstrate
superior proficiency in the various types of writing, including in-depth literary analysis, and a major research paper over the course of
the school year. Note: All reading for this class is done independently. A minimum of twelve texts (novels, dramas, poetry, and
informational texts) will be explored in this course. Grammar and vocabulary at the college level will also be a regular part of the
instruction.
ENGLISH 3 CP (XN34)
Grade: 11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 2 CP
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and a competitive workplace by fostering a strong work
ethic and encouraging individual student development. A minimum of two classic American works of fiction and non-fiction novels,
two dramas, various forms of poetry, short fiction selections, and current events are explored through in-class readings, activities, and
independent readings. Students also participate in a long-term, MLA style research paper, utilizing proper note taking skills, on-line
and database materials, on-line research applications, and synthesized writing formats. Grammar and college level vocabulary are
an integral part of the course curricula, as well as informal writing, formal correspondence, and discourse. Major literary selections
include, but are not limited to: Miller’s The Crucible; Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby; Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun; and Albom’s
Tuesdays with Morrie.
ENGLISH 3 ACCELERATED (XN33)
Grade: 11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 2 Accelerated or English 2 CP (83)
Throughout the year a survey of American literature from the settlement of the region to the present will be covered. Varied authors
and genres will be explored and evaluations will cover a wide array of oral and written assignments and projects. An emphasis on
preparation for senior English and collegiate coursework coupled with an overview of past themes and skills will be reinforced
throughout the year. Cognitive thinking skills and vocabulary acquisition will be paramount in preparation for the varied measures that
junior students will encounter.
ENGLISH 3 HONORS (XN32)
Grade: 11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 2 Honors (74) or English 2 Accelerated (83)
This course aims at applying skills in the various forms of composition (narrative, expository, persuasive, and description) and the
attendant mechanics, reading, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. The course is a survey course of American literature as well as a
course of college-level, informational texts that will be explored through independent reading, class readings, and class discussions.
Students will be expected to develop public speeches, design and participate in debates, write numerous essays, research projects,
and contribute meaningfully to graded and non-graded classroom discussions. Students will also show proficiency in the various types
of writing, including in-depth literary analysis and high school research methods.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (XN30)
Grade: 11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 2 Advanced Honors (74) or English 2 Honors (83), or Department Recommendation
The Advanced Placement English 3 course will prepare students to succeed on the Advanced Placement English Exam in English
Language and Composition. Reading and analyzing nonfiction texts to study rhetorical modes and patterns of exposition will lay the
groundwork for students’ writing of expository and persuasive pieces, as well as the synthesis essay. In conjunction with their study
of rhetorical devices in nonfiction, students will read selected master works of American fiction in thematic units designed to maximize
proficiency in reading comprehension and language analysis skills such as diction, tone, figurative language, and irony/satire. This
intensive survey class will require students from the outset to demonstrate comprehension of complex texts at the literal and inferential
levels and to write competently in the expository mode. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional.
If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
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ENGLISH 4 CP (XN44)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 3 CP
This challenging and exciting course of study helps students deepen their appreciation of literature by examining the far-reaching
influence of the British tradition in literature. A chronological survey of the major ages in British literature is conducted through the
study of epic and lyric poetry, romance tales, short and long fiction, satire, classical tragedy, contemporary drama, independent
reading projects, supplementary informational sources, and other non-fiction sources. Students are appropriately challenged in the
areas of writing (research, reading response, literary analysis, note-taking, reaction papers, creative, and other forms of essay writing),
grammar (mechanics, usage, and style), vocabulary, and speaking and listening skills in order to prepare them for the demands of
college and career. As a graduation requirement, students must complete the senior essay, a documented research paper.
ENGLISH 4 ACCELERATED (XN43)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 3 Accelerated or English 3 CP (83)
This challenging and exciting course of study helps students deepen their appreciation of literature by examining the far-reaching
influence of the British tradition in literature. A chronological survey of the major ages in British literature is conducted through the
study of epic and lyric poetry, romance tales, short and long fiction, satire, classical tragedy, contemporary drama, independent
reading projects, supplementary informational sources and other non-fiction sources. Students are challenged at high levels in the
areas of writing (research, reading response, literary analysis, note-taking, reaction papers, creative, and other forms of essay writing),
grammar (mechanics, usage, and style), vocabulary, and speaking and listening skills in order to prepare them for the demands of
college and career. As a graduation requirement, students must complete the senior essay, a documented research paper.
ENGLISH 4 HONORS (XN42)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: English 3 Honors (74) or English 3 Accelerated (83)
This challenging and exciting course of study helps students deepen their appreciation of literature by examining the far-reaching
influence of the British tradition in literature. A chronological survey of the major ages in British literature is conducted through the
study of epic and lyric poetry, romance tales, short and long fiction, satire, classical tragedy, contemporary drama, independent
reading projects, supplementary informational sources and other non-fiction sources. Students are challenged at the highest levels
in the areas of writing (research, reading response, literary analysis, note-taking, reaction papers, creative, and other forms of essay
writing), grammar (mechanics, usage, and style), vocabulary, and speaking and listening skills in order to prepare them for the
demands of college and career. As a graduation requirement, students must complete the senior essay, a documented research
paper.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH: LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (XN40)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Advanced Placement Language and Composition (74) or English 3 Honors (83), or Department
Recommendation
The Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition course is designed to teach careful reading and critical analysis of
imaginative literature as well as beginning college writing. As we follow the curricular requirements outlined in the A.P. Course
Description, we will discuss and apply rhetorical concepts throughout the course and will write to understand, explain, and evaluate.
Daily writing will include journal responses, free writing, formal essay practice, and substantial revision of multiple drafts in a workshop
setting. A staple of the course is knowledge and integration of the language of literary study. In the process, you will refine your
conscious choice of diction and the appropriate use of advanced reading vocabulary, your ability to create varied and effective
syntactic structures, your capacity of coherence and logical organization, your ability to balance generalizations with specific and
illustrative details, and, in sum, your ability to combine rhetorical processes into an effective whole. British literature will be the basis
for most, but not all, of our reading and writing since this follows the general curriculum of the school district. American literature is
the basis for all junior level English classes in the district. (Description accepted by the College Board, 2009-present.) PLEASE
NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for
the payment of the testing fee.
BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION (RZ13), (RZ15)
Grade: 12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisites: Non-Proficient Score on English State Standardized Testing Requirement
This course provides support for students who need to meet the state-testing requirement in English. Students will prepare a portfolio
demonstrating their understanding of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Senior students needing to demonstrate
proficiency for English to meet graduation requirements must be scheduled for Basic Skills Instruction.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
COMPETITVE DEBATE (XN95)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
Competitive Debate is a class that explores rhetoric, logic, reasoning and persuasion using the power of language, linguistics, and
research to introduce and practice the styles of both the Policy and the Lincoln/Douglas debate structures.
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JOURNALISM 1 HONORS (XN62)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Commitment to challenging and rigorous writing expectations
Journalism is a co-curricular activity whose main mission is to publish the school newspaper, The Voyager, once a month. Students
will gain both in-class instruction on newsgathering as well as hands-on application of creating the student newspaper. Students may
take the course for three years, starting as freshman as a Journalism I student. The course is designed for those who love writing,
and would love their writing to improve. Students also get real-life experience through in-depth reporting, interviewing, and researching
skills. Students also learn Photoshop, Abode InDesign, and iMovie. Students will also learn the basics of photography and desktop
publishing. The school newspaper is a high-profile activity where the whole school has the ability to read what you write – and have
fun while doing so. The Voyager staff is a close-knit staff that acts like a real newsroom, with a variety of duties.
JOURNALISM 2 HONORS (XN72)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Journalism 1
The primary objective of Journalism 2 is to produce the school newspaper, The Voyager. This course will concentrate heavily on the
development of non-fiction writing and editing skills, information gathering, interviewing skills, and the ability to understand information
from a variety of sources. The course relies on the individual student to bring his/her passion to subjects of interest to the class.
Students will be responsible for writing, editing, designing, and laying out The Voyager, a twelve to sixteen-page paper published
monthly. A special “senior” edition of The Voyager has also been published in June. Students will serve as field reporters, beat
reporters, writers, editors, designers, publishers, and distributors. Students will also serve as vocal advocates for the paper.
JOURNALISM 3 HONORS (XN82)
Grade: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Journalism 2
Journalism 3 is designed for those who wish to enter the field of journalism or publishing, or for those who simply wish to improve
their writing and editing skills, and who are interested in current events and the school community. Students will continue to press
forward with bringing the news online to the school community. This course will concentrate heavily on the development of non-fiction
writing and editing skills, information gathering, interviewing skills, and the ability to understand information from a variety of sources.
The course relies on the individual student to bring his/her passion to subjects of interest to the class. Students will be responsible for
writing, editing, designing, and laying out The Voyager, a twelve to sixteen-page paper published monthly. A special “senior” edition
of The Voyager has also been published in June. Students will serve as field reporters, beat reporters, writers, editors, designers,
publishers, and distributors. Students will also serve as vocal advocates for the paper. The Voyager has been recognized from the
American Scholastic Press Association as a 1st place newspaper in the country, as well as by the Garden State Scholastic Press
Association as Best Overall in Division A in New Jersey
PUBLIC SPEAKING (XN90)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide students an advantage in every academic class. Taking a Public Speaking course will not only help students
become effective speakers, it will also help students become successful life-long communicators. This course provides instruction
and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches. Emphasis is on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of various
types of speeches and public-speaking situations. Upon completion, students will be able to prepare and deliver effective, well-
organized speeches with more confidence. Students will also be able to demonstrate the speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills
necessary to be effective communicators in academic settings, in the workplace, and in the community.
SPORTS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION (XN96)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will explore all aspects of the media and sports through discussion, sports journalism, and exploration of all topical elements
in the industry. Students will produce varied media highlighting athletics at Eastern HS and the region. Writing for newspapers,
websites, podcasts, YouTube, TV, and radio will be examined and developed
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCELERATED (IC11)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior or Concurrent English course at the Accelerated level
Students will learn the basics of social media communication and branding by following people, businesses, and influencers online.
Students will curate content and analyze brands and trends. Students will create a brand and produce content for a variety of media
including blogs, podcasts, and social media.
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Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
English 1 CP
XN14
Year
9
5
4
English 1 Accelerated
XN13
Year
9
5
3
English 1 Honors
XN12
Year
9
5
2
English 1 Advanced Honors
XN11
Year
9
5
1
English 2 CP
XN24
Year
10
5
4
English 2 Accelerated
XN23
Year
10
5
3
English 2 Honors
XN22
Year
10
5
2
English 2 Advanced Honors
XN21
Year
10
5
1
English 3 CP
XN34
Year
11
5
4
English 3 Accelerated
XN33
Year
11
5
3
English 3 Honors
XN32
Year
11
5
2
AP English: Language & Composition
XN30
Year
11
5
1
English 4 CP
XN44
Year
12
5
4
English 4 Accelerated
XN43
Year
12
5
3
English 4 Honors
XN42
Year
12
5
2
AP English: Literature & Composition
XN40
Year
12
5
1
Basic Skills Instruction
RZ13, RZ15
Semester
12
2.5
-
Competitive Debate
XN95
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
4
Journalism 1 Honors
XN62
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Journalism 2 Honors
XN72
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
Journalism 3 Honors
XN82
Year
11, 12
5
2
Public Speaking
XN90
Year
10, 11, 12
5
4
Sports Media and Communication
XN96
Year
10, 11, 12
5
4
Social Media Accelerated
IC11
Year
9, 10,11,12
5
3
Dual credit available
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HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (YS15)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn the basis of emotional, social, and physiological growth. They will also learn skills, which lead to effective
communication, development of a positive self-concept and rational conflict resolution. Students will be made aware of the implications
of alcohol and drug use and misuse. Current topics relative to human sexuality and related issues, including: family living, abstinence,
sexually transmitted diseases, sexual harassment, abuse, contraception and abortion are also explored. The unifying theme of Health
1 is that with increased maturity there is corresponding increase in personal responsibility and a need to make well-informed decisions.
The physical education curriculum includes: Porthole, Wall, Mohawk Walk, Alligator Pit, Acid River, Trolley Walk, Low ropes Course,
High Ropes Course- (limited) Trust Fall, Willow in the Wind, Human Spring, Rock Wall, Practice miles and run/walks, Timed Mile, and
Team games.
DRIVER’S EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (YS26)
Grade: 10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Driver Education is designed to teach defensive driving techniques, rules of the road, driving procedures, and routine auto care and
maintenance. Substance awareness as applied to driving is included. The course concludes with the administration of the New Jersey
State Driving Examination. The physical education curriculum includes: soccer, softball, track and field, folk/square dance, tennis,
volleyball and adventure education/high elements. In addition to individual and team activities, all students participate in a
comprehensive, ongoing fitness program designed to increase agility, abdominal strength, upper body strength, flexibility and
cardiovascular endurance.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 (YP31) (NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Teaches the American Red Cross community first aid, practical skills, and the rationale behind their use. Certification is offered.
Focuses on the science behind nutrition and exercise. Students will explore their own dietary habits, learn how to develop a sound
lifelong diet, and explore weight management, food supplements and current issues in nutrition. Drug, HIV and disability awareness
will be promoted and explored. Physical education will focus on the students’ fitness levels, the physiology of exercise and the
development of exercise programs geared toward student developed goals and national fitness guidelines. The physical education
curriculum includes: Step Aerobics, Body Pump, Boot Camp, Bozu, Cardio-Kickboxing, Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpting, Low Impact,
Fitness Based Activities, and Net Games.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 (YP41) (OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course includes the study of the mental, physical, emotional and social aspects of a person’s health. Experiences will develop
the students’ knowledge of communication skills, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and community responsibility, as well as,
other current issues in Health. The physical education curriculum includes: team-based recreational and group game activities,
wellness and aerobic-based activities, and social dance.
LIFESTYLE FITNESS 4 (YP52)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students seeking an alternative to a traditional Physical Education class may choose to enroll in Lifestyle fitness. Lifestyle Fitness is
designed for students looking to improve their overall physical and mental health by engaging in daily fitness-based activities. Students
are encouraged to consider this course regardless of their current fitness level, prior fitness background, and knowledge). Classes
will be designed to challenge students of all abilities and all fitness levels. Students will also receive classroom-based instruction
focused on the principles of fitness, diet and nutrition. Activities include, but are not limited to: Cross fitness Workouts, Yoga, Spin
Class, Weight Lifting, Jogging/Running, and Cardio Kickboxing. The Health component will be the same as either HPE 3 or HPE 4
(to match the alternate year pattern).
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Physical Education 1/Health
YS15
Year
9
5
-
Physical Education 2/Driver Education
YS26
Year
10
5
-
Physical Education 3/Health (Not offered in 2024-25)
YP31
Year
11, 12
5
-
Physical Education 4/Health (Offered in 2024-25)
YP41
Year
11, 12
5
-
Lifestyle Fitness/Health (Option to H&PE 3 and 4)
YP52
Year
11, 12
5
-
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SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD HISTORY CP (VW14)
Grades: 9-10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This full year course studies the major developments in World History. Beginning with a review of classical civilizations course topics
include: Transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, The Age of Exploration, The Age of Absolutism, The Enlightenment,
The French Revolution, The Industrial Revolution, The Rise of Nationalism, The Age of Imperialism, Global Treatment of World War
I, Russian Revolution, The Interwar Years, Global Treatment of World War II, Modern War, Global Challenges. This course satisfies
the World History requirement.
WORLD HISTORY ACCELERATED (VW13)
Grades: 9-10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This full year course studies the major developments in World History. Beginning with a review of classical civilizations course topics
include: Transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, The Age of Exploration, The Age of Absolutism, The Enlightenment,
The French Revolution, The Industrial Revolution, The Rise of Nationalism, The Age of Imperialism, Global Treatment of World War
I, Russian Revolution, The Interwar Years, Global Treatment of World War II, Modern War, Global Challenges. This course satisfies
the World History requirement.
WORLD HISTORY HONORS (VW12)
Grades: 9-10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior social studies course (83)
This full year course studies the major developments in World History. Beginning with a review of classical civilizations course topics
include: Transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, The Age of Exploration, The Age of Absolutism, The Enlightenment,
The French Revolution, The Industrial Revolution, The Rise of Nationalism, The Age of Imperialism, Global Treatment of World War
I, Russian Revolution, The Interwar Years, Global Treatment of World War II, Modern War, Global Challenges. This course satisfies
the World History requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 1 CP (VU34)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: World History
This full year course studies the story of American History from Colonization through the 19
th
Century. Topics included: British
Colonization and Colonial America, The Road to Revolution, The Revolutionary War, The Critical Period and Constitution, The
Federalist Era, Jeffersonian Democracy, The Era of Good Feelings, The Age of Jackson and Reform, Manifest Destiny, Antebellum
America and Sectionalism, The Civil War, Reconstruction, and The Gilded Age and Populism. This course satisfies one year of the
two-year United States history requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 1 ACCELERATED (VH13)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: World History Accelerated or CP (83)
This full year course studies the story of American History from Colonization through the 19
th
Century. Topics included: British
Colonization and Colonial America, The Road to Revolution, The Revolutionary War, The Critical Period and Constitution, The
Federalist Era, Jeffersonian Democracy, The Era of Good Feelings, The Age of Jackson and Reform, Manifest Destiny, Antebellum
America and Sectionalism, The Civil War, Reconstruction, and The Gilded Age and Populism. This course satisfies one year of the
two-year United States history requirement
U.S. HISTORY 1 HONORS (VH12)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: World History Honors (74) or Accelerated (83)
This full year course studies the story of American History from Colonization through the 19
th
Century. Topics included: British
Colonization and Colonial America, The Road to Revolution, The Revolutionary War, The Critical Period and Constitution, The
Federalist Era, Jeffersonian Democracy, The Era of Good Feelings, The Age of Jackson and Reform, Manifest Destiny, Antebellum
America and Sectionalism, The Civil War, Reconstruction, and The Gilded Age and Populism. This course satisfies one year of the
two-year United States history requirement.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY 1 (VU20)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: World History Honors (83) or Department Recommendation
This full year course studies the story of American History from Discovery through the 19
th
Century, as proscribed by Advanced
Placement curriculum. Topics include: Discovery and Settlement of the New World, The Colonial Period, Background to Revolution,
The American Revolution, The Critical Period and the Constitution, American History from 1789-1824, The Age of Jackson, Manifest
Destiny, Antebellum America, The Civil War and Reconstruction, and American History in the Last Quarter of the 19
th
Century. This
course satisfies one year of the two-year United States History requirement.
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U.S. HISTORY 2 CP (VU44)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: U.S. History 1
This full year course studies the story of American History from Industrialization through the 20th Century. Topics include:
Industrialization, The Age of Expansion, Progressivism, World War I, the “Roaring” Twenties, The Great Depression and the New
Deal, Prelude to World War II, The United States in World War II, Development of the Cold War (1945-1963), Truman and Eisenhower,
The Civil Rights Struggle, The Challenges of the Cold War (1963-1990), Domestic Change (JFK & LBJ/1960’s &
Nixon/Ford/Carter/1970’s), Foreign Policy 1975-2000, Reagan Revolution. This course satisfies one year of the two-year United
States History requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 2 ACCELERATED (VH23)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: U.S. History 1 Accelerated or CP (83)
This full year course studies the story of American History from Industrialization through the 20
th
Century. Topics include:
Industrialization, The Age of Expansion, Progressivism, World War I, the “Roaring” Twenties, The Great Depression and the New
Deal, Prelude to World War II, The United States in World War II, Development of the Cold War (1945-1963), Truman and Eisenhower,
The Civil Rights Struggle, The Challenges of the Cold War (1963-1990), Domestic Change (JFK & LBJ/1960’s &
Nixon/Ford/Carter/1970’s), Foreign Policy 1975-2000, Reagan Revolution. This course satisfies one year of the two-year United
States History requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 2 HONORS (VH22)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: U.S. History 1 Honors (74) or Accelerated (83)
This full year course studies the story of American History from Industrialization through the 20th Century. Topics include:
Industrialization, The Age of Expansion, Progressivism, World War I, the “Roaring” Twenties, The Great Depression and the New
Deal, Prelude to World War II, The United States in World War II, Development of the Cold War (1945-1963), Truman and Eisenhower,
The Civil Rights Struggle, The Challenges of the Cold War (1963-1990), Domestic Change (JFK & LBJ/1960’s &
Nixon/Ford/Carter/1970’s), Foreign Policy 1975-2000, Reagan Revolution. This course satisfies one year of the two-year United
States History requirement.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY 2 (VU30)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: U.S. History 1 Advanced Placement (74), Honors (83), or Department Recommendation
This full year course studies the story of American History from the last quarter of the 19
th
Century through the 20
th
Century. Topics
include: American Foreign Policy 1865-1914, Progressivism, World War I, The Jazz Age, The New Deal, World War II, Truman and
Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson, Nixon/Ford/Carter, Reagan Revolution, “Recent” History 1992-2000. This course satisfies one
year of the two-year United States history requirement. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional.
If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY (VW11) (NOT OFFERED IN 2024-25)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior Honors social studies or English course (83), or Department Recommendation
The course content deals with the political, social, economic, and aesthetic development of the European Continent from the Middle
Ages to the Cold War. Students will be expected to involve themselves fully in a detailed, intensive academic sequence, utilizing
primary and secondary source materials. Basic factual knowledge, to a large degree, will be mastered independently so that class
time might be reserved for advanced academic activities. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional.
If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (VG20)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior or Concurrently World History Honors, or Department Recommendation
AP Human Geography presents high school students with the curricular equivalent of an introductory college-level course in human
geography or cultural geography. Content is presented thematically rather than regionally and is organized around the discipline’s
main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. The approach is spatial and
problem oriented. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today.
Historical information serves to enrich analysis of the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human–
environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced
Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the
testing fee.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS (VE30)
(OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors (83) or Department Recommendation
Theoretical and practical concerns will include: supply and demand, the public sector, national-income accounting, the business cycle,
inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve System, monetary policy, supply side policies, and international trade and
finance. Students selecting this course will be required to engage in extensive reading and analysis, active oral class participation
and graphing and charting application assignments. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement. PLEASE
NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for
the payment of the testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS (VE20)
(NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors (83) or Department Recommendation
Theoretical and practical concerns will include the traditional fields of supply and demand, theoretical & practical foundations of the
business firm including cost/profit analysis and competitive markets, factors of productions markets such as the labor market, and the
role of government in our economy. Students selecting this course should be prepared to engage in extensive reading and analysis,
active oral class participation, and graphing and charting application assignments. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation
requirement. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she
will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
HISTORY VERSUS HOLLYWOOD, CONSPIRACY, AND FOLKLORE (VM33)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to investigate history through various media sources and question
conventional wisdom. History v. Hollywood, Conspiracies, and Folklore will provide an overview of the influence of media on historical
events and challenge students to research, investigate, and support or refute the accuracy of historical claims made in films,
documentaries, music, newspapers, magazine articles, and internet sources. Students will be exposed to concepts that allow them
to think like a historian along with learning many 21st Century media literacy skills.
HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY HONORS (VM22)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Rationale: Students will explore various aspects of genocide, human behavior, and crimes against humanity. The Holocaust will be
the focus of about half of the course with the remainder devoted to contemporary genocidal issues as well as human rights. Current
events will also be explored. A variety of learning and teaching techniques will be employed which include interpretation of primary
and secondary source materials/accounts, projects, historical film and literature, and personal experiences of survivors. Students will
develop the 21st century skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.
MODERN AMERICAN ISSUES ACCELERATED (VM11)
Grades: 10-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to study issues in law, politics and economics confronting society today.
The course will engage students with important historical foundations of American government, law, political activity, economic
development, and personal finance. Moving from foundations to modern issues, the course will present students with “how” these
issues play a role in society and impact their lives, now and in the future. This course will satisfy the personal financial literacy
requirement.
PSYCHOLOGY ACCELERATED (VP14)
Grades: 11-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This semester course offers an introduction to the study of psychology. Topics include: The History and Methodology of Psychology,
The Biological Basis of Behavior, Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Memory/Learning/Problem Solving, Stress
and Health Psychology, Personality, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and Treatments, Social Psychology,
Motivation and Emotion, and Careers in Psychology.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY (VP10)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior Honors social studies or science course (83), or Department Recommendation
Topics of study will include the biological basis of behavior, consciousness, learning, memory, and intelligence along with the study
of developmental stages, personality theory, mental health, and social psychology. Abnormal behavior and its treatment will also be
addressed. Students in this course will study, practice, and evaluate research methods used by psychologists. The development of
research and critical thinking skills, written and oral expression, and preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in
Psychology will be emphasized. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to
take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
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SOCIOLOGY ACCELERATED (VS34)
Grades: 11-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This semester course offers an introduction to the study of sociology. Students are introduced to the methods and procedures
associated with behavioral science. Once this is accomplished, the course proceeds through a survey of the main elements of the
social sciences. Units of study include introductions to cultural anthropology and psychology. Particular stress is then placed on a
survey of sociology.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (VG10)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior Honors social studies or English course (83), or Department Recommendation
This college level course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the Unities States. Units of study
include the following: Constitutional Underpinnings of US Government, Political Beliefs/Behaviors, Political Parties, Campaigns,
Interest Groups, Mass Media, Congress, Presidency, Judiciary, Bureaucracy, Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, Public Policies of Social
Welfare, the Military, and the Environment. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student
chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY (VW09) (OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior Honors social studies or English course (83), or Department Recommendation
This full year course follows the Advanced Placement World History curriculum centered upon the following topics in human history:
Technological and Environmental Transformation, Organization and Reorganization in Human Societies, Regional and Trans-
Regional Interactions, Global Interactions, Industrialization and Global Integration, and Accelerated Global Change and Realignment.
This course satisfied the World History requirement. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a
student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
TOPICS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE HONORS (VM32)
Grades: 11,12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course, designed to meet the criteria outlined by Stockton University’s Africana Studies program, introduces students to African
American history and culture by taking an Afrocentric rather than Eurocentric view of Blacks in the United States. It will examine
African American history through four themes: African roots, colonization and enslavement, The Civil War and Reconstruction, and
migration and community organization. Topics include, but are not limited to, African history and culture, Africanisms in American
culture, the enslavement experience, African-American war participation, Reconstruction, racial conflict, early protest movements,
human, civil and women's rights, African-American elan and the achievements of selected African-American men and women.
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Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
World History CP
VW14
Year
9, 10
5
4
World History Accelerated
VW13
Year
9, 10
5
3
World History Honors
VW12
Year
9, 10
5
2
U.S. History 1 CP
VU34
Year
10, 11
5
4
U.S. History 1 Accelerated
VH13
Year
10, 11
5
3
U.S. History 1 Honors
VH12
Year
10, 11
5
2
AP U.S. History 1
VU20
Year
10, 11
5
1
U.S. History 2 CP
VU44
Year
11, 12
5
4
U.S. History 2 Accelerated
VH23
Year
11, 12
5
3
U.S. History 2 Honors
VH22
Year
11, 12
5
2
AP U.S. History 2
VU30
Year
11, 12
5
1
AP European History (Not offered in 2024-25)
VW11
Year
10, 11, 12
5
1
History versus Hollywood, Conspiracy, and Folklore
VM33
Year
11, 12
5
3
Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity
Honors
VM22
Year
11, 12
5
2
AP Human Geography
VG20
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
1
AP Macroeconomics
(Offered in 2024-25)
VE30
Year
11, 12
5
1
AP Microeconomics
(Not Offered in 2024-25)
VE20
Year
11, 12
5
1
Modern American Issues Accelerated
VM11
Semester
10, 11, 12
2.5
3
Psychology Accelerated
VP14
Semester
11, 12
2.5
3
AP Psychology
VP10
Year
11, 12
5
1
Sociology Accelerated
VS34
Semester
11, 12
2.5
3
AP U.S. Government/Politics
VG10
Year
11, 12
5
1
AP World History (Offered in 2024-25)
VW09
Year
10, 11, 12
5
1
Topics in African American History & Culture Honors
VM32
Year
11, 12
5
2
Course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.
Dual credit available
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GIFTED AND TALENTED
GIFTED AND TALENTED SEMINAR 1 (GF02)
Grade: 9 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Identification by locally applied criteria utilizing nationally normed instruments
Eligible students will be required to participate in discussion, individual research, and individualized skill development. Classroom
instruction and activities will include: investigative research procedures, public speaking, life skills development, time management
and advanced study skills. Students will complete research projects in chosen areas of interest, as they comprehend strengths or
potential strengths that can be used as foundation for effective learning and creative productivity. The program seeks to develop
growth in intellectual knowledge, useful academic and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and personal creativity as students work
to become creative producers. An advanced level of product is required.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SEMINAR 2 (GT11)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Identification by locally applied criteria utilizing nationally normed instruments
Students will continue to develop the skills of communicating, researching, managing, organizing, problem solving, creative and critical
thinking, and product preparation as they effect continuous, reflective growth within an enriched learning environment. Students will
receive exposure to a variety of disciplines by participating in units on Ethics/ Philosophy, Social questions and self-study. Products
of these units will reflect evidence of growth in content, concept and process as individual interests; abilities and learning styles are
accommodated in the process of becoming creative producers. This course provides opportunity for gifted and talented students to
be challenged to present an advanced level of product.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SEMINAR 3 (GT 21)
Grade: 11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Gifted and Talented Seminar 1 or Seminar 2, or Department Recommendation
Students’ products will be an outgrowth of community research processes in which students define a community need, determine a
possible solution, test the solution for approval and attempt to place the solution into effect within the local scene. Students will
continue to develop the skills of communication, research, managing, organizing, problem solving, creative and critical thinking and
product presentation at a real-world level and will operate within an environment, which fosters appropriate decision-making
opportunities. Students will display evidence of superior abilities through the processes of project design, production and presentation
and independent management of intellectual and organizational skills. This course provides opportunity for the gifted and talented
student to be challenged to present a highly advanced level of product.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SEMINAR 4 (GT31)
Grades: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Gifted and Talented Seminar 3, or Department Recommendation
Students will be responsible for major projects during the year in which they will choose an area of study, develop with instruction an
approach to gathering information and present a product that is creative and demonstrates a comprehension level of the chosen topic
which exceeds expectations for quality of study presented by students of the individual’s grade level. The student will choose product
topics according to interests. In-depth research is required using a specific variety of sources and methodologies. Development of
the skills of communicating, researching, managing, organizing, problem solving, creative and critical thinking and product preparation
will occur with the agreement that the purpose of the course is to foster intelligence, persistence and creativity. This course provides
opportunity for academically talented students to be challenged to present an highly advanced level of product.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Gifted & Talented Seminar 1
GF02
Year
9
5
2
Gifted & Talented Seminar 2
GT11
Year
10, 11
5
1
Gifted & Talented Seminar 3
GT21
Year
11
5
1
Gifted & Talented Seminar 4
GT31
Year
12
5
1
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WORLD LANGUAGES
FRENCH 1/2 HONORS (LF15)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students will cover the major topics of French 1 in the first semester and of French 2 in the second semester. The
course is designed to move students into the honors track and towards the Pre-AP and AP track. Students will move into French 3
Honors at the completion of this course. Students will be exposed to authentic materials to aid in preparation for the AP track. Students
will learn the major grammar points that will move them forward towards the end goal. Students will learn to communicate in French
in everyday situations through dialogues, oral presentations, projects, and group activities on very familiar topics related to self, family,
friends, school and home. Students will also gain an understanding of the perspectives of the francophone world through comparing
and contrasting the French language and culture with their own. The learning goals and standards align to the New Jersey World
Language Standards as well as the ACTFL proficiency scale.
FRENCH 1 HONORS (LF12)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for you to communicate by speaking, reading, writing, and understanding written and spoken French. You
will learn to communicate in French in everyday situations through dialogues, oral presentations, projects, and group activities on very
familiar topics related to self, family, friends, school and home. Students will also gain an understanding of the perspectives of the
francophone world through comparing and contrasting the French language and culture with their own. The learning goals and
standards align to the New Jersey World Language Standards as well as the ACTFL proficiency scale.
FRENCH 2 HONORS (LF22)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: French 1 Honors
French 2 students will progress to understand and communicate using meaningful sentences in addition to using the past tense.
Students will be expected to demonstrate appropriate level proficiency through quizzes, skits, writing samples and presentations.
FRENCH 3 HONORS (LF32)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: French 2 Honors or French 1/2 Honors
The French 3 course emphasizes creating with the language independently. They will communicate with more advanced grammatical
structures to create compound sentences. Students will be expected to demonstrate appropriate level proficiency through quizzes,
skits, writing samples and presentations.
FRENCH 4 HONORS (LF42)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: French 3 Honors
Students in the French 4 course will be able to use strings of sentences and paragraphs to expand their level of communication. They
will compare and contrast information in addition to expressing beliefs related to francophone cultures and the world around them.
Students will be expected to demonstrate appropriate level proficiency through quizzes, skits, writing samples and presentations.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE (LF60)
Grades: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: French 4 Honors
Students will use their previously acquired skills and knowledge to prepare for the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture
Exam and to use their communication skills in real-life situations beyond the classroom environment. Through the study and discussion
of the six themes, students will be able to review and expand their ability to use French for communication in the three primary modes
– interpretive, presentational and interpersonal. The teacher conducts the class almost exclusively in French and encourages the
students to use French as their primary method of expression. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements. PLEASE
NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for
the payment of the testing fee.
LATIN 1 HONORS (LL12)
Grades: 9-10 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the language of the Romans. Students will learn the cases, declensions, and conjugations as well as
mythology, customs, and the story of the Aeneid. Emphasis is placed on the effect the Romans have had on modern day.
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LATIN 2 HONORS (LL22)
Grades: 10-11 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Latin 1 Honors
This course is a continuation of Latin 1 with more advanced syntax and more extensive vocabulary. Students will read Latin selections,
which incorporate mythology and history in their content. There will be oral and written projects on Roman history (special emphasis
on the Late Republic and the Empire) and culture.
LATIN 3 HONORS (LL32)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Latin 2 Honors
Latin 3 is a comprehensive and intensive application of core grammatical concepts taught in Latin 1 & 2 to unadulterated Latin prose
and poetry. Students will strengthen their translation skills with selections from the letters of Cornelius Nepos, the orations of Cicero,
and the elegiac love poetry of Catullus. Students will begin a study of Caesar’s De Bello Gallico at the conclusion of the course.
Vocabulary units and grammar review only serve to facilitate the translation of substantive text in the original Latin. Students will
present projects about the Roman Late Republic and its social, political, and historical context in preparation for AP Caesar and Virgil
in AP Latin.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN (LL51)
Grades: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Latin 3 Honors
This course is a study of Latin literature with a focus on the De Bello Gallico of Julius Caesar and the Aeneid of Virgil in preparation
for the College Board Advanced Placement Latin examination. Students will translate, discuss, and analyze selections from these two
texts with sight passages from other authors. Additionally, students will write monthly essays on contextual topics in keeping with the
Advanced Placement Exam. Finally, students will engage in discussion about literary themes, criticism and context relevant to
academic discourse and scholarship in the Classics. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If
a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
SPANISH 1 ACCELERATED (LS13)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course serves as the foundation for Spanish language learning. Students will focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking and
culture as they relate to interpersonal communication. The basic grammatical structures along with vocabulary will be taught for real
world communication.
SPANISH 1 HONORS (LS12)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary, as well as, the cultural contributions of the Hispanic peoples will be introduced.
Vocabulary and idiomatic expressions will be taught in Spanish, the target language, and grammar will be taught in English. Students
will be expected to communicate in the target language with proficiency. Supplemental vocabulary, individual and group projects,
added readings, skits, and increased student dialogues will afford the more advanced language student the opportunity to practice
the above-mentioned skills.
SPANISH 2 ACCELERATED (LS23)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 1
This course is an extension of the fundamentals of reading, writing, listening, and speaking presented in Spanish 1. Students will
identify and analyze more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary and begin communicating more extensively in the target
language. Longer reading and writing passages will increase language proficiency and further study of Hispanic culture will increase
knowledge and appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world.
SPANISH 2 HONORS (LS22)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 Honors (74) or Accelerated (83)
This course extends the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, which were developed in Spanish 1. Vocabulary
acquisition and grammar will be stressed as well as the ability to understand and communicate in Spanish on a basic level. Selected
readings and multi-media materials will be employed to practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Further study
of Hispanic culture, life and history will be used to develop appreciation of the language and the people.
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SPANISH 3 ACCELERATED (LS33)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 2
The centerpiece of this course is the continued focus upon the development of proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing within the target language. Further exploration of Spanish culture and heritage is also a principal concern. This
course is the final offering for the accelerated level of Spanish.
SPANISH 3 HONORS (LS32)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 Honors (74) or Spanish 2 Accelerated (83)
This advanced course allows the student to continue to improve his/her competency in Spanish through the study of more complex
grammatical structures and vocabulary. The students will use text from a variety of sources to develop reading skills. Conversational
skills will also be emphasized. The class will be conducted in Spanish and the student will be expected to participate using Spanish.
SPANISH 4 HONORS (LS42)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Honors (74)
This advanced course is designed to aid students in improving their skills in Spanish through the expansion of their vocabulary and
the application of grammatical concepts learned in Spanish 3. The course will consist of a complete review of Spanish grammar,
extensive reading practice, extemporaneous speaking, and more rigorous writing practice. An extensive array of literary selections
will lead the student to a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic achievements of the people of Spain and Latin America.
The majority of class discussions and activities will be conducted in Spanish.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE (LS60)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 4 Honors (83) or Department Recommendation
This course is an advanced fifth year course designed to lead the student to intermediate level oral and written proficiency. Classes
are conducted in Spanish and students are expected to communicate with the teacher and each other in Spanish. Coursework will
include essay writing assignments, oral presentations, class discussions, and extensive readings. A complete review of basic Spanish
grammar and an introduction to more advanced grammar will be included. This course is the equivalent of a second-year college
Spanish course. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for
college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for payment of the testing fee.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
French 1 Honors
LF12
Year
9, 10, 11
5
2
French 1/2 Honors
LF15
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
French 2 Honors
LF22
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
French 3 Honors
LF32
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
French 4 Honors
LF42
Year
11, 12
5
2
AP French Language
LF60
Year
12
5
1
Latin 1 Honors
LL12
Year
9, 10
5
2
Latin 2 Honors
LL22
Year
10, 11
5
2
Latin 3 Honors
LL32
Year
11, 12
5
2
AP Latin
LL51
Year
12
5
1
Spanish 1 Accelerated
LS13
Year
9, 10, 11
5
3
Spanish 1 Honors
LS12
Year
9, 10, 11
5
2
Spanish 2 Accelerated
LS23
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
3
Spanish 2 Honors
LS22
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Spanish 3 Accelerated
LS33
Year
11, 12
5
3
Spanish 3 Honors
LS32
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
Spanish 4 Honors
LS42
Year
11, 12
5
2
AP Spanish Language
LS60
Year
12
5
1
Dual credit available
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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
At Eastern, we understand the importance in emphasizing the connectivity between content in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). With a focus on STEM programming as a coordinated effort to expose
students to STEM practices and to promote STEM careers, curriculum and coursework can be interdisciplinary. STEM
practices are collaborative, engaging, and include hands-on inquiry learning in a higher level thinking context.
In addition to math, science, and computer science courses being identified as STEM, courses in 21
ST
Century Life &
Careers have curricula rich in STEM ideals. Students with a STEM interest should look for courses identified with a
STEM label (CourseName
STEM
).
MATHEMATICS
Calculator Requirement: A graphing calculator is required for all courses, except College Transition Math CP 1 & 2.
All courses will be taught using the TI-83 graphing calculator. Any student unable to acquire the required calculator
must contact the math department supervisor.
ALGEBRA 1 CP (MA24)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Topics: Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, and Absolute Value; Functions, Linear Functions and equations, Systems of Equations
and Inequalities, Exponents and Exponential Functions, Polynomials and Factoring, Quadratic Functions and Equations, Radical
Expressions and Equations, and Data Analysis and Probability.
Students in Algebra I CP are highly recommended to select Robotics 1 or Architecture 1 as an elective.
ALGEBRA 1 ACCELERATED (MA23)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Topics: Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, and Absolute Value; Functions, Linear Functions and equations, Systems of Equations
and Inequalities, Exponents and Exponential Functions, Polynomials and Factoring, Quadratic Functions and Equations, Radical
Expressions and Equations, and Data Analysis and Probability.
Students in Algebra I Accelerated are highly recommended to select Accounting 1, Robotics 1, or Architecture
1 as an elective.
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (MA22)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Algebra in prior math course
Topics: Constructing, Solving, and Using Equations, Linear Equations, Inequalities, Absolute Value, and Interval Notation, Systems
of Equations, Functions and Graphs, Exponents and Radicals, Polynomials, Quadratic Functions and Factoring, and Rational
Functions. This course includes a variety of projects that require application of skills and processes included in the course.
GEOMETRY CP (MG24)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Topics: Basic Figures and Constructions, Transformations, Definitions, Theorems and Postulates, If-Then Statements, Converses,
Proving Theorems, Points, Lines, Rays Angles, Parallel Lines and Planes, Relationships with Triangles, Parallelograms and Special
Quadrilaterals, Inequalities and Indirect Proof, Inequalities in Triangles, Similar Polygons, Right Triangles, Circles, Coordinate
Geometry, Areas of Plane Figures, Surface Area and Volume of Solids, use of Geometer’s Sketchpad, and Probability.
GEOMETRY ACCELERATED (MG23)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Accelerated or Algebra 1 CP (83)
Topics: Basic Figures and Constructions, Transformations, Definitions, Theorems and Postulates, If-Then Statements, Converses,
Proving Theorems, Points, Lines, Rays Angles, Parallel Lines and Planes, Relationships with Triangles, Parallelograms and Special
Quadrilaterals, Inequalities and Indirect Proof, Inequalities in Triangles, Similar Polygons, Right Triangles, Circles, Coordinate
Geometry, Areas of Plane Figures, Surface Area and Volume of Solids, use of Geometer’s Sketchpad, and Probability
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GEOMETRY HONORS (MG22)
Grades: 9 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors (74) or Algebra 1 Accelerated (83)
Topics: Basic Figures and Constructions, Transformations, Definitions, Theorems and Postulates, If-Then Statements, Converses,
Proving Theorems, Points, Lines, Rays Angles, Parallel Lines and Planes, Relationships with Triangles and Inequalities in Two
Triangles, Parallelograms and Special Quadrilaterals, Inequalities and Indirect Proof, Inequalities in Triangles, Similar Polygons, Right
Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry, Equations of a Parabola, Areas of Plane Figures, Surface Areas and Volumes of Solids,
use of Geometer’s Sketchpad, and Probability.
ALGEBRA 2 CP (MA44)
Grades: 10 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Topics: Functions, Equations and Graphs, Systems of Equations, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Polynomial Functions, Rational
Functions, Radical Functions and Rational Exponents, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry,
Probability and Statistics.
ALGEBRA 2 ACCELERATED (MA43)
Grades: 10 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Accelerated or CP (83) and Geometry Accelerated or CP (83)
Topics: Functions, Equations and Graphs, Systems of Equations, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Polynomial Functions, Rational
Functions, Radical Functions and Rational Exponents, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry,
Probability and Statistics.
ALGEBRA 2 HONORS (MA42)
Grades: 10 -12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors (74) or Accelerated (83) and Geometry Accelerated (83)
Topics: Functions, Equations and Graphs, Linear Systems, Matrices, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Polynomial Functions,
Radical Functions and Rational Exponents, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Probability
and Statistics. Includes an extended unit on trigonometry.
INTEGRATED ALGEBRA 2 AND PRECALCULUS HONORS (MC41)
Grades: 10,11 10 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Geometry Honors
Topics: Functions, Equations, Inequalities, and Graphs, Linear Systems, Matrices, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Polynomial
Functions and Inequalities, Analyzing Graphs of Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and their Applications, Rational
Exponents and Radical Equations and Inequalities, Partial Fractions, Sequences and Series and their Applications, Probability and
Statistics. Radian and Degree Measure, Trigonometric Functions and The Unit Circle, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Trigonometric
Functions of Any Angle, Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions and their Graphs, Verifying and
Using Trigonometric Identities, Applications of Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Modeling, Polar Coordinate System, Limits,
Continuity and Derivatives
BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION (RZ11), (RZ12)
Grade: 12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisites: Non-Proficient Score on Math State Standardized Testing Requirement
This course provides support for students who need to meet the state-testing requirement in mathematics. Students will prepare a
portfolio demonstrating their understanding of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Senior students needing to
demonstrate proficiency for mathematics to meet graduation requirements must be scheduled for Basic Skills Instruction.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
COLLEGE TRANSITION MATH CP (MA52)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Accuplacer, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Prior or Concurrently Algebra 2
This course enhances students’ skills in the area of basic numerical processes and algebra to prepare students for further mathematics
courses. Students earn Eastern high school elective credit for this course. This course does not meet the third-year mathematics high
school graduation requirement. This course is designed as the equivalent to Camden County College’s remedial developmental level
math courses. Students demonstrating proficiency on the Camden County College assessment will earn placement recognition ONLY
at Camden County College. All guidelines aligned to Camden County College requirements must be fulfilled to earn placement
recognition. The use of calculators is prohibited in order to earn placement recognition. The course is instructed by Eastern faculty
members approved by Camden County College. There is no cost for the course to earn the Camden County College placement
recognition.
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PRECALCULUS ACCELERATED (MC43)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 Accelerated and Geometry Accelerated or Departmental Recommendation
Topics: Radian and Degree Measure, Trigonometric Functions and The Unit Circle, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Trigonometric
Functions of Any Angle, Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Verifying and Using Trigonometric
Functions and Identities, The Laws of Sine and Cosine, Analyzing Graphs of Functions, Inverse Functions, Mathematical Modeling,
Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences and Series. Students may select only
Precalculus Accelerated or Precalculus Honors, not both. These are non-sequential courses.
PRECALCULUS HONORS (MC42)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 Honors (74) and Geometry Honors (74) or Geometry Accelerated (83)
Topics: Radian and Degree Measure, Trigonometric Functions and The Unit Circle, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Trigonometric
Functions of Any Angle, Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions and their Graphs, Verifying and
Using Trigonometric Identities, Applications of Trigonometric Functions, Analyzing Graphs of Functions, Mathematical Modeling, Polar
Coordinate System, Rational Functions, Equations, and Inequalities, Radical Equations and Inequalities, Polynomial Equations and
Inequalities, Partial Fractions, Exponential and Logarithmic Function and their Applications, Sequences and Series and their
Applications, Conic Sections, Limits, Continuity and Derivatives. Students may select only Precalculus Accelerated or Precalculus
Honors, not both. These are non-sequential courses.
CALCULUS HONORS (MC52)
Grade 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Precalculus Honors (74) or Precalculus Accelerated (83)
Topics: The applications of derivatives and integrals as they relate to various topics including: optimization, related rates, position,
velocity, and acceleration, determining volume and business problems.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB (MC60)
Grade 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Precalculus Honors (74), or Department Recommendation
Topics: Limits, Derivatives and their Applications, Integrals and their Applications. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test
for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC (MC61)
Grade 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Precalculus Honors (74)
Topics: Limits, Derivatives and their Applications, Integrals and their Applications, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Logistic
Growth, Sequences and Series, Taylor and MacLaurin Polynomial Approximations, and Calculus Applications of Polar and
Parametrically Defined Functions. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses
to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (MC62)
Grade 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC
Topics: Multivariable calculus is the study of differential, integral, and vector calculus for functions of more than one variable.
Multivariable Calculus is used in the physical sciences, economics, engineering, and computer graphics. Upon completion of this full
year course, students will be able to extend differentiation and integration to vector-valued functions, apply vector tools to study
curvature, study the motion of a particle along a path, extend the concepts and techniques of differential calculus to functions of
several variables, compute partial derivatives, evaluate double and triple integrals, explore vector fields, explore integration over
curves, paths, and surfaces, and solve applied problems. Multivariable Calculus is a rigorous course that builds on the skills and
concepts students learned in AP Calculus BC. It is equivalent to a third semester of college level calculus.
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS ACCELERATED (MP23)
Grades 11-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 CP (83), Accelerated, Honors (74), or Department Recommendation
Topics: Representing Data with Two Variables, Data Display and Description, Correlation and Regression, Probability and Counting
Methods, Probability Distributions, The Normal Distribution, Confidence Intervals, and Hypothesis Testing.
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APPLIED STATISTICS (MP26)
Grade 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Successfully completed Algebra 2
Non-tracked math course for the senior year. Students will explore topics within Probability and Statistics in a nontraditional manner
with special focus on sports and statistical odds. Students will demonstrate their understanding of course material using alternative
assessments including: individual or group projects, presentations, and statistical experiments. All alternative assessments on topics
in course curriculum will be applied to real world situations. Technology will be integrated throughout this course in order to assist
the students in demonstrating their understanding of course material. Prior knowledge of sports and odds is not required. Topics will
include: Representing Data with Two Variables, Data Display and Description, Correlation and Regression, Probability and Counting
Methods, Probability Distributions, The Normal Distribution.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (MS10)
Grades 11 – 12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors (74), or Department Recommendation
Topics: Exploring Data, Modeling Distributions of Data, Describing Relationships, Designing Studies, Probability, Random Variables,
Sampling Distributions, Estimating with Confidence, Testing a Claim, Comparing two Populations or Groups, Inference for
Distributions of Categorical Data, and Inference for Regression. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be
responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Algebra 1 CP
MA24
Year
9
5
4
Algebra 1 Accelerated
MA23
Year
9
5
3
Algebra 1 Honors
MA22
Year
9
5
2
Geometry CP
MG24
Year
10
5
4
Geometry Accelerated
MG23
Year
9, 10
5
3
Geometry Honors
MG22
Year
9, 10
5
2
Algebra 2 CP
MA44
Year
11, 12
5
4
Algebra 2 Accelerated
MA43
Year
10, 11, 12
5
3
Algebra 2 Honors
MA42
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
Integrated Algebra 2 & Precalculus Honors
MC41
Year
10, 11
10
2
Basic Skills Instruction
RZ11, RZ12
Semester
12
2.5
-
College Transition Math CP
MA52
Year
12
5
4
Pre-Calculus Accelerated
MC43
Year
11, 12
5
3
Pre-Calculus Honors
MC42
Year
11, 12
5
2
Calculus Honors
MC52
Year
12
5
2
AP Calculus AB
MC60
Year
12
5
1
AP Calculus BC
MC61
Year
12
5
1
Multivariable Calculus
MC62
Year
12
5
1
Probability & Statistics Accelerated
MP23
Year
11, 12
5
3
Applied Statistics
MP26
Year
12
5
-
AP Statistics
MS10
Year
11, 12
5
1
Dual credit available
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SCIENCE
BIOLOGY CP (FB34)
Grades: 9-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Concepts: Structure and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems,
Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity and Engineering
Design.
BIOLOGY ACCELERATED (FB33)
Grades: 9-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Concepts: Structure and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems,
Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity and Engineering
Design.
BIOLOGY HONORS (FB32)
Grades: 9-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Prior science course (83)
Concepts: Structure and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems,
Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity and Engineering
Design. This class is an Advanced Placement Preparatory Program.
CHEMISTRY CP (FC34)
Grades: 10-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Concepts: Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Energy and Engineering.
CHEMISTRY ACCELERATED (FC33)
Grades: 10-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra I Accelerated or Algebra I CP (83) and Biology Accelerated or Biology CP (83)
Concepts: Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Energy and Engineering.
CHEMISTRY HONORS (FC32)
Grades: 10-12 6 credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors (74) or Algebra 1 (83) and Biology Honors (74) or Biology Accelerated (83)
Concepts: Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Energy and Engineering. This class is an Advanced Placement
Preparatory Program.
PHYSICS CP (FP34)
Grades 11-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisites: None
Concepts: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability Forces, Energy, Waves and their Applications, and Engineering. Physics
will include the practical application of Algebra I.
PHYSICS ACCELERATED (FP33)
Grades 11-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Accelerated or Algebra I CP (83) and Chemistry Accelerated or Chemistry CP (83)
Concepts: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability Forces, Energy, Waves and their Applications, and Engineering. Physics
will include the practical application of Algebra I and Algebra II.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 1 (FP31)
Grades 11-12 6 credits Year
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors (83), Geometry Honors (83), Algebra 2 Honors Prior or Concurrent, and Chemistry
Honors (83)
Concepts: An Algebra-Based AP course. Topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and
power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college
credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS (FB52)
Grade 12 6 credits Year
Prerequisite(s): Biology Honors (74) or Accelerated Biology (83)
The student will be introduced to the organization of the human body with an emphasis on a histological and systems approach.
Examination of cellular structure and physiology of each system will help the student learn how these systems interact to form the
human organism. The major emphasis in this curriculum will be the examination of the human systems, which will include: integument,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The
course offers a double period laboratory experience once a cycle, which will be devoted to the examination of histology tissues,
dissection of the organ specimens, utilization of models and experimentation in order to help the student understand the biochemical
processes of human physiology.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (FB10)
Grades 10-12 6 credits Year
Prerequisite: Biology Honors (83) and Chemistry Honors (83), or Department Recommendation if concurrent with
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based
investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes — energy and communication, genetics, information
transfer, ecology, and interactions. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced
Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the
testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY (FC50)
Grades 11-12 6 credits Year
Prerequisites: Chemistry Honors (83) and Algebra 2 Honors (83), or Department Recommendation
The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry.
Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic
structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. A summer assignment
is included in the course requirements. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student
chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACCELERATED (FE33)
Grades 11-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Biology Accelerated or Biology CP (83) and Chemistry Accelerated or Chemistry CP (83)
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.
Environmental Science Accelerated is not a prerequisite for AP Environmental Science.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (FE31)
Grades 11-12 6 credits Year
Prerequisite: Biology Honors (83) and Chemistry Honors (83), or Department Recommendation
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. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements. PLEASE
NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for
the payment of the testing fee.
FORENSIC SCIENCE CP (FF11)
Grades 11-12 5 credits Year
Prerequisite: Biology CP and Chemistry CP, CP level Math
This standards-based course will introduce students to methods of forensic science and criminology through application of life science
and physical science. Case studies and lab activities will focus on developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Learn how law
enforcement officials conduct investigations, collect crime scene evidence, and analyze samples to solve criminal mysteries. This
course is an option for students who need a third year, standards-based lab science course to meet graduation requirements.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C (FP40)
Grades 12 6 credits Year
Prerequisite(s): AP Physics I (74) and concurrent with AP Calculus, or Department Recommendation
AP Physics C: Mechanics is equivalent to a one-semester, calculus-based, college-level physics course. It is especially appropriate
for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as kinematics;
Newton's laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and
oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. AP Physics C: Electricity
and Magnetism is a one-semester, calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to
specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and
dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout
the course. A summer assignment is included in the course requirements. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college
credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Biology CP
FB34
Year
9
5
4
Biology Accelerated
FB33
Year
9
5
3
Biology Honors
FB32
Year
9
5
2
Chemistry CP
FC34
Year
10
5
4
Chemistry Accelerated
FC33
Year
10
5
3
Chemistry Honors
FC32
Year
10
6
2
Physics CP
FP34
Year
11, 12
5
4
Physics Accelerated
FP33
Year
11, 12
5
3
AP Physics 1*
FP31
Year
11, 12
6
1
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
FB52
Year
12
6
2
AP Biology*
FB10
Year
10, 11, 12
6
1
AP Chemistry*
FC50
Year
11, 12
6
1
Environmental Science Accelerated
FE33
Year
11, 12
5
3
AP Environmental Science*
FE31
Year
11, 12
6
1
Forensics Science CP
FF11
Year
11, 12
5
4
AP Physics C*
FP40
Year
12
6
1
*Students in AP science courses, to accommodate a lab period, must select a study hall or be eligible for a partial performing
music course or partial gifted and talented course.
Dual credit available
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
PROGRAMMING HONORS (CP10)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This course is designed for a student who wishes to develop fundamental skills in programming. This introductory course will cover
input, output, basic graphics, decision making structures, loops, methods, arrays and game development. Programming will be done
in the JAVA language. Students will work independently and collaboratively on programming challenges.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A (CC20) (OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Programming Honors (74) and Geometry Honors (74) or Geometry Accelerated (83) is strongly
recommended
This course is the introduction to programming in an object-oriented environment. It exposes the student to the JAVA language as a
way to enhance web-based presentations. It teaches the language fundamentals that lead the student into advanced programming
with JAVA. Topics include the user interface, arrays, classes, sorting, recursion, and linear collections. PLEASE NOTE: The
Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be responsible for the payment
of the testing fee.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER PRINCIPLES (CC19) (NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors (83) or Department Recommendation
In this course, students will develop computational thinking vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computational tools
to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is
unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing
computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest
them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve
problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the
world. PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Placement test for college credit is optional. If a student chooses to take the test he/she will be
responsible for the payment of the testing fee.
DRONE AVIATION AND FLIGHT MECHANICS (IE31)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Robotics 1, Engineering Drawing 1, or Architecture 1
Students will Design, Assemble, Program, and Pilot an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or Drone. This course follows an FAA
approved curriculum to provide students the necessary skills to safely and legally operate and maintain a UAV. Students will develop
hands-on electrical and fabrication skills in order to properly assemble a UAV as well as using CAD software to design and test their
ideas virtually. Students will apply these skills to gain experience in current and fledgling fields such as Drone Photography, Search
and Rescue, Surveying and Land Mapping, Inspection, and many more. By the end of the course each student will have acquired an
FAA license to pilot and operate a UAV.
ENGINEERING ROBOTICS 1 (IE14)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Course content includes: Machine/Tool Shop Safety, Reading/Producing Working Drawings, Using AutoCAD software, Robot
programming with LabView, Metal Fabrication Techniques, Electronics Technology, Operating a Robot, Problem Solving and CNC
Plasma Cutter projects. Students will design and build class Robots as well as a Robot that will compete in the First Robotics
Competition. Participation in the Robotics Club is highly recommended.
ENGINEERING ROBOTICS 2 (IE16)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Robotics 1
Students will apply Engineering Robotics skills in order to design and create solutions to real world problems through the course of
the year. The students will work closely with the Robotics Club Competition Team. Students will be responsible for four projects
throughout the year: Improve Your Classroom, Improve Your School, Improve Your Community, and Improve Yourself. Students will
enhance their skills with: 3D Industrial Design (CAD), Robotic Integration, Circuits and Digital Math, Java, Cheetah, Visual Basic and
other programming languages, Material Fabrication, Design Process Implementation Skills, Product Marketing and Research, and
Design Innovation.
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ENGINEERING ROBOTICS 3 (IE17)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Robotics 2
Engineering Robotics 3 challenges students to fully immerse themselves into the field through the use of 3D design and simulation
software, digital electronics, and advanced welding and fabrication techniques. Students will design robotic structures in virtual space
using the Autodesk Fusion software suite. They will then be tasked with fabricating parts and assemblies using the 3D Printer and
Plasma Cutter. Robotics 3 students will also have the opportunity to work on more diversified and smaller scale concepts/projects,
including an Arduino Uno integrated microprocessor, radio-controlled car/boat development, drone design and programming. The
successful designs would then be presented to fellow students, classes, and clubs throughout the year and entered into regional
competitions such as TSA, First Robotics, BOTs, and other competitions.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Programming Honors
CP10
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
AP Computer Science A* (Offered in 2024-25)
CC20
Year
10, 11, 12
5
1
AP Computer Principles*(Not offered in 2024-25)
CC19
Year
10, 11, 12
5
1
Engineering Robotics 1
IE14
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Engineering Robotics 2
IE16
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Engineering Robotics 3
IE17
Year
11, 12
5
-
Drone Aviation and Flight Mechanics
IE31
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
*Courses offered in alternating years.
Dual credit available
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CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING 1 (BA11)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Accounting 1 is designed for the student who has an interest in pursuing a career in accounting or other related business occupations.
The primary goal is to provide the student with a broad understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and skill in the
preparation of formal records for a small business. An automated accounting program on the computer will also be introduced. This
course also fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.
ACCOUNTING 1 HONORS (BA32)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
An intensive course designed to develop student understanding of basic accounting theory and practice. This course has been
designed for the college-bound student who plans to major in accounting, management, or other business-related areas. This course
covers the complete accounting cycle and the accounting concepts and procedures applied in a manual as well as a computer-based
accounting system. These topics are explored in a single proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. This course also fulfills the
Financial Literacy graduation requirement
ACCOUNTING 2 HONORS (BA42)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Honors or Accounting 1
The Accounting 2 Honors course is designed for the student who has the desire to further expand their knowledge of accounting
concepts and procedures. This advanced course will include units on Departmentalized Accounting, Accounting Adjustments and
Valuation, Corporation Accounting, and Management Accounting. Topics of discussion will include: Payroll, Financial Statements,
Inventory Planning, Accrued Expenses, Uncollectible Accounts, Corporate Dividends, Treasury Stock, Bonds, Statements of Cash
Flow, Budgetary Planning, and Management Decision Making techniques. Computer applications for spreadsheets and automated
accounting software will be incorporated in the course.
BUSINESS LAW (BB19)
Grades: 10-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This course of study analyzes the law as applied to civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, consumer protection, and employment. It
will teach students to recognize and respond effectively to legal issues. Additionally, the course will deal with the application of legal
principles and legal procedures related to business and individuals. Students will examine the origin of our legal system as well as
effects of present-day laws on the individual with special emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of eighteen-year-olds in NJ and
case study analyses. Students enrolled in the Business Law class are eligible to become members of DECA.
CODING (BO70)
STEM
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn about the basics of web development using the HTML, CSS, and Python language to create programs that are
both fun and interactive.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BE19)
Grades: 10-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
The Entrepreneurship course will provide students with a step-by-step journey through the process of owning their own business.
Information will include: selecting a product or service to sell, determining customer segment, learning how to market their business,
obtaining financing, and managing employees. Students will be able to develop their own business plan. This course also fulfills the
Financial Literacy graduation requirement
PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY (BF18)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and procedures used in creating and maintaining basic financial records.
The course consists of the following areas of study: career decision making, employee pay and benefits, income tax forms and returns,
budgeting, checking and savings accounts, investing in stocks and bonds, credit, insurance, and retirement planning. This course
fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.
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MARKETING 1 (BM19)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to prepare students to enter the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on development of attitudes, skills,
and understandings related to marketing, merchandising and management. DECA is Co-Curricular: students will participate in the
Regional DECA Conference and potentially at the state, and national levels.
MARKETING 1 HONORS (BM32)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This is a college course, which uses a college textbook, designed to give students an understanding of marketing and business.
Students will explore the marketing process and discover how major businesses operate within the marketing system. DECA is Co-
Curricular: students will participate in the Regional DECA Conference and potentially at the state, and national levels.
MARKETING 2 HONORS (BM42)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Marketing 1 or Marketing Honors
The Marketing 2 Honors course is designed for students who have the desire to further expand their knowledge of concepts related
to the field of Marketing. This advanced course will include units on Marketing Research, Market Segmentation & Consumer Behavior,
Product Strategy, Pricing Strategy, and Distribution Strategy. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in DECA activities
at the local, state and national levels.
MANAGEMENT (BM59)
Grades: 10-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced concepts of management as the field of study relates to the
Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality industries. Course will introduce students to the management segment of businesses. The
course will concentrate but will not be limited to, defining management, leadership skills, ethical principles, operations, financial flows
in organizations, sponsorship, and legal principles. The course will also include movies, videos, clips, and print media documents
from successful leaders that identify characteristics of their success. Case studies will be performed on individuals to ascertain traits
and behavioral aspects of leadership.
INVESTMENTS (BF24)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None (Algebra 1 recommended)
This course will introduce you to today's most important investment topics from the perspective of an individual financial planner. This
course uses an inviting approach to present the process of investing and the many alternatives available for constructing a strong
investment portfolio.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Accounting 1
BA11
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Accounting 1 Honors
BA32
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Accounting 2 Honors
BA42
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
Business Law
BB19
Semester
10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Coding
STEM
BO70
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Entrepreneurship
BE19
Semester
10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Personal Financial Literacy
BF18
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Marketing 1
BM19
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Marketing 1 Honors
BM32
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
2
Marketing 2 Honors
BM42
Year
10, 11, 12
5
2
Management
BM59
Semester
10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Investments
BF24
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement
Dual credit available
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
PRE-SCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 (PC11)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course will enable the student to explore information in the area of early childcare careers. Students will complete extensive
written lesson plans for the student teaching activities. The student will prepare lessons and activities for the 3 ½ to 5-year old children
enrolled in the Little Vikings program. The students will write complete evaluations of all student teaching activities. Emphasis on
careers in child development will be stressed.
PRE-SCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 (PC21)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Pre-School Child Development 1
Pre-School Child Development 2 is a second level class that will allow students more opportunities to gain experience teaching and
working with children between the ages of 3 ½ to 5 years of age while also focusing on other areas such as curriculum, preparing a
preschool, behavior of young children, guiding children with special needs, and the importance of involving families in a preschool
curriculum. Throughout the year, students will work on several projects together in a group with other advanced level students while
also being given individual projects which will include writing the curriculum for the Little Vikings, conducting progress assessments
on the preschoolers, holding conferences with the preschooler’s parents, and giving a presentation on a learning disability to Pre-
School Child Development 1 students.
CULINARY ARTS (HC79)
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will be introduced to a variety of cooking principles that are essential to the success of food providers on a personal or
professional level. The course will familiarize students with nutritional value, selection and preparation of food included in the food
pyramid. A thorough understanding of the principles and techniques required to prepare stock, soups, yeast breads, cakes, pies,
fruits, vegetables and more will be covered.
FASHION 1 (HF18)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
The course will introduce the student to the exciting world of fashion. Students learn how to operate a sewing machine and develop
clothing construction skills. Students will study the elements and principles of design, including color analysis, as they make clothing
selections. Four fashion garments will be created during the school year. The cost of the projects will range from $20.00 - $35.00
each depending on the student’s fabric selection. The cost of materials and supplies is the responsibility of the student.
FASHION 2 (HF28)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Fashion 1
This course develops an appreciation for quality workmanship through the use of more advanced construction skills in the making of
clothing using the sewing machine and the serger. Students will work with specialty fabrics and develop an understanding of the
apparel industry. The minimum number of required projects is three. The cost of the project materials and supplies is the responsibility
of the student.
FASHION 3 (HF38)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Fashion 2
Students will be encouraged to create an original design based on their construction and design skills to express themselves through
their clothing. Students will be introduced to various careers relating to fashion merchandising, textiles, and clothing design. The
minimum number of required projects is four. The actual number of projects will depend upon the student’s skill level. The cost of
each project is the responsibility of the student.
FUTURE TEACHERS HONORS (HP31)
Grades: 12 6 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Success at the Honors Level, or Department Recommendation
This course gives students an understanding of the history of education in our state and nation and an understanding of what is
involved in becoming a teacher. Students will be provided the opportunity to discover, through research and practice, issues in
education, teaching methodologies, and classroom experiences. Students will complete observations and a field experience internship
in one of the elementary schools from our sending school districts. This course has a lab component one of the four days of the cycle.
The course will only be offered in the AM-Wheel. Each student must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and
from Eastern and the elementary school from a sending district. Students must remain in good standing academically and
behaviorally to remain in the course.
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INTERIOR DESIGN 1 (ID11)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the student to concepts that will enhance their personal living space. Students will study the elements and
principles of design, color theory, lighting, and styling with accessories. Projects focus on residential and commercial spaces which
include floor plans and displays. Students will end the year learning basic sewing skills by creating a quilt. Students will be expected
to cover the cost of some projects, which are created for their own personal use. Approximate cost of supplies for the year will be
$35.00 - $45.00.
INTERIOR DESIGN 2 (ID21)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Interior Design
This is a continuation of the introductory Interior Design course. Students will develop skills for a possible career in Interior Design or
Interior Decorating. This course will provide the necessary consumer information to plan, design, and create projects for interior
decorating. The student will create a design board and a 3-D scaled miniature of their designed room. The student will learn advanced
techniques of serging, appliqué, and zipper application while creating many projects such as window treatments, quilts, placemats,
and wall hangings. The approximate cost per marking period will be $10.00-$25.00 and will be the responsibility of the student.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Pre-School Child Development 1
PC11
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Pre-School Child Development 2
PC21
Year
11, 12
5
-
Culinary Arts
HC79
Year
12
5
-
Fashion 1
HF18
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Fashion 2
HF28
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Fashion 3
HF38
Year
11, 12
5
-
Future Teachers Honors
HP31
Year
12
6
2
Interior Design 1
ID11
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Interior Design 2
ID21
Year
11, 12
5
-
Dual credit available
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INDUSTRIAL ARTS
ARCHITECTURE 1 (IE20)
STEM
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will develop their skills and experience to include various new techniques and applications of technical drawing with a strong
emphasis on Computer Aided Drawing and creative problem solving. Course content will involve Product Design, Architectural
studies/projects including Floor plans, Elevations, Foundations, Models and Renderings. Students will study Architecture and design
a single-family home. Students may also participate in related community service projects. This course will help students to develop
interest/prepare for related career industry tracts such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction.
ARCHITECTURE 2 (IE21)
STEM
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing 1 or Architecture 1
Students will refine and build upon their skills and experience to include various new techniques and applications of technical drawing
with strong emphasis on Computer Aided Drawing and creative problem solving. Content will include Residential and Commercial
Architectural Practices, Building Codes, New and Traditional Materials/Methods, Presentation/Critique, Models, Career
Information/Preparation, Problem Solving and Teamwork Skills. Projects may include two-story residence, small business plan,
community development, and student competitions.
BUILDING TRADES 1 (IB19)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This half-year course is designed to create interest and preparation for more intensive work in the building trades in the upcoming
years. Through design planning and construction of a model of a building, students will investigate the how and why of construction.
Class activities include: blueprint reading, building nomenclature, actual fabrication of small buildings, and masonry work.
BUILDING TRADES 2 (IB29)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Building Trades 1 (or 10
th
Grade with Teacher Recommendation)
This full year course is designed to give students a wide range of skills significant to many aspects of life and work. These marketable
skills in blueprint reading for the construction industry brick and block laying, framing and finished carpentry. Experiences will also
include sheathing, siding, roofing, brick and block laying, concrete mixing, pouring and finishing.
BUILDING TRADES 3 (IB39)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Building Trades 2 (or 11
th
Grade with Teacher Recommendation)
This course is a continuation of Building Trades 2 for students to experience the opportunity to gain marketable skills in blueprint
reading for the construction industry, brick and block laying, framing and finished carpentry. Experiences will also include sheathing,
siding and roofing, brick and block laying, concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing.
ENGINEERING DRAWING 1 (IE18)
STEM
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn/develop various applications/skills for producing/reading engineering working drawings with Freehand Sketching,
Mechanical Drawing and Computer Aided Drawing. Basic mathematical skills along with creative design and problem-solving skills
will also be developed and applied. This course will help students to develop/prepare for related career industry tracts such as
engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction.
ENGINEERING DRAWING 2 (IE24)
STEM
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing 1 or Architecture 1
Students will refine their skills and experience to include various new techniques and applications of technical drawing with strong
emphasis on Computer Aided Drawing and creative problem solving. Content will include Pictorial Drawings, Threads & Fasteners,
Sections, Developments and Detail & Assembly Plans. This course will help students to develop interest/prepare for related career
industry tracts such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction.
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ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
STEM
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing 1 and 2 or Architecture 1 and 2
Students who are considering pursuing careers in Engineering or Architecture will have the opportunity to explore deeper into the
fields of study. Students will refine their skills and experience a variety of new techniques and applications of the fields with a strong
emphasis on Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and creative problem solving. Course content and skills include
Architectural/Engineering projects, Product Design, AutoCAD solid modeling/rendering 3D Printer, CNC Milling machine and plasma
cutter, Manufacturing and Construction practices, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Career Preparedness as well as preparation for the
changes taking place in our technological world. Students will learn/apply the Design Process to solve problems
WOODWORKING 1 (IW39)
Grades: 9-12 2.5 Credits Semester
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to give students an introduction to woodworking. The course covers basic design, measuring, project
construction, and finishing. Students will utilize tools and machines to create several different projects. Emphasis will be placed on
the safe use and operation of tools and machines in the shop.
WOODWORKING 2 (IW49)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Woodworking 1
This course will expand on skills learned in Woodworking 1 by completing projects using more advanced techniques. Students will
focus more on craftsmanship and refining both hand tool and power tool skills. Safety will be a major emphasis on work processes in
class.
WOODWORKING 3 (IW59)
Grades: 11-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Woodworking 2
This course will expand on skills and techniques learned in Woodworking 2. Students will have an understanding of how each machine
works, and will be able to use that knowledge to aid project development and execution.
ENGINEERING WORK BASED LEARNING
STEM
Grade: 12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: Architecture 1, 2 OR Engineering Drawing 1, 2, and Architecture/Engineering Drawing 3 (concurrently)
This course will allow students who have taken the course sequence above to use engineering/STEM work or internship experience
to earn credits. Students will be employed in work experiences during the PM wheel. Students must meet all requirements in order to
receive full credit for the course. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to/from the work site.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
Architecture 1
STEM
IE20
Year
9,10, 11, 12
5
-
Architecture 2
STEM
IE21
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Building Trades 1
IB19
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Building Trades 2
IB29
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Building Trades 3
IB39
Year
11, 12
5
-
Engineering Drawing 1
STEM
IE18
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
Engineering Drawing 2
STEM
IE24
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Architecture/Engineering Drawing 3
STEM
IE25
Year
11, 12
5
-
Woodworking 1
IW39
Semester
9, 10, 11, 12
2.5
-
Woodworking 2
IW49
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Woodworking 3
IW59
Year
11, 12
5
-
Engineering Work Based Learning
STEM
--
Year
12
5
-
Dual credit available
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TV AND MEDIA
TV/MEDIA PRODUCTION 1 (IM19)
Grades: 9-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: None
This collaborative course immerses students in the dynamic realm of electronic communications, emphasizing both technical
proficiency and creative collaboration. Through hands-on experiences with studio video cameras, camcorders, lighting, special effects
devices, and audio recorders/mixers, students will engage in individual and group projects to acquire a comprehensive understanding
of the phases of video production. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on teamwork, encouraging students to collaborate in
development of content, from creating the original concept and scriptwriting to the recording and finally the editing. The course fosters
an interactive learning environment where students develop design skills collectively, planning and producing a variety of materials
for school, cable, and related platforms. Exploring digital technology in media, students will gain knowledge and skills that align with
the evolving landscape of media. Students will become stronger visual storytellers, utilizing their new knowledge of filmmaking along
with their artistic abilities, prior knowledge, and experiences.
TV/MEDIA PRODUCTION 2 (IM29)
Grades: 10-12 5 Credits Year
Prerequisite: TV/Media Production 1
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in advanced applications of the technical and creative skills and techniques learned in the
introductory course. Students will demonstrate advanced hands-on learning in technology, lighting, advanced computer graphics and
editing, and will have opportunities to refine perceptual, intellectual, physical and technical skills through on camera presence and
delivery, producing, and directing. They will develop design skills for planning through practical experience of production work outside
of class and knowledge in advanced Digital Technology. Students will utilize arts elements and arts media to produce productions
appropriate for airing on ETV/Channel 19.
Course Name
Course
Number
Term
Grade
Credits
Value
TV/Media Production 1
IM19
Year
9, 10, 11, 12
5
-
TV/Media Production 2
IM29
Year
10, 11, 12
5
-
Dual credit available
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