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Abraham Clark

High School

Program of Studies

2017-2018

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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Board of Education

Candia Young, Board President

Jazmine Sandifer, Vice President

Angela Alvey-Wimbush

Archange Antoine

Donna Eleazer

Patricia Fabrizio

Arthur Rice

Sherise Pollard

Richard Villeda

Central Office Administration

Dr. Richard Corbett, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Shakirah Harrington, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

Jason Jones, Business Administrator

Monica Ahearn, Director of Special Services

John F. (Rick) Schmid, Athletic Director/ Supervisor of Physical & Health Education

Kelvin White, Facility Manager

High School Administration

Mr. Rashon Mickens, Principal

Mrs. Victoria Lih, Vice Principal

Mrs. Sheila Williams, Vice Principal

District Supervisors

Mr. Hung Kim, Math/Science

Ms. Karen Tanner-Oliphant, Testing

Ms. Miriam Malabanan, Humanities

Ms. Angela Robinson, Special Education Services

Ms. Daryl Wainer, Bilingual/ESL; World Languages

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Affirmative Action Policy

It is the policy of the Roselle Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race,

color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, nor social or economic status in its

educational programs or activities and employment policies as required by Title IX of the

Education Amendments of 1972 and NJAC 6:4.1 et seq.

Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to Roselle Board Of Education,

Affirmative Action Officer, at the Roselle Administrative Offices, 710 Locust St.,

Roselle, NJ 07203, (908) 298-2040.

Es la política del Distrito Educativo de Roselle en sus programas o actividades educativas

y en sus programas de empleo, no discriminar por motives de raza, color, credo, religión,

sexo, origen nacional o social ni condición económica, de acuerdo con lo establecido por

el Titulo IX de la Enmienda Educativa de 1972 y NJAC 6:4.1 et seq.

Cualquier pregunta o reclamo debe ser dirigido al, Distrito Educativo de Roselle, oficial

de Acción Afirmativa, Oficinas Administrativas de Roselle, 710 Locust Street, Roselle,

NJ 07203. Teléfono (908) 298-2040.

C’est le réglement du Bureau de l Éducation de Roselle de ne pas discriminer sur la base

de race, couleur, principes, foi, religion , sexe, ancetre, origine nationale, ni statut social

ou économique dans ses programmes éducatifs ou activités et les réglements d’emploi

selon les exigences du Titre IX des Amendements de l’Éducation de 1972 et

NJAC 6.4.1et seq.

Les renseignements concernant lo conformité a peuvent etre addressés á, Bureau del

Education de Roselle le responsible de l’ Affirmative Action, au Bureau Administratif de

Roselle, 710 Locust Street, Roselle, NJ 07203, (908) 298-2040.

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Abraham Clark High School achs.roselleschools.org

Mr. Rashon Mickens, Principal Victoria Lih, Vice-Principal

908.298.2004/2005 Sheila williams, Vice Principal

Fax: 908.259.0782

[email protected]

Dear A.C.H.S. Student:

This booklet of Course Offerings is published to assist you in making

decisions about courses you will be taking during the 2017-2018 school year. As

you look over the course offerings and begin to make your selections, think

carefully about your present and future goals. While considering these factors,

you should also consult with your parents, teachers, and school counselor. You

will be making important decisions and they should reflect a realistic appraisal

of your abilities and interest.

The development of your educational program should be taken very

seriously, as it will truly impact your future career options. In addition, utilize

the Graduation Requirements to assist you in your course selection process.

It is my hope that you will have a very successful 2017-2018 school year.

Together Everyone Achieves More at Abraham Clark High School (T.E.A.M)

Rashon Mickens Principal

mailto:[email protected]

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Table of Contents

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................... 2

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY ......................................................................................................................... 3

PRINCIPAL’S LETTER ............................................................................................................................................ 4

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES ...................................................................................................................... 7

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 8

PROMOTION POLICY ............................................................................................................................................. 9

SCHEDULING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 9 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................... .......................................9

CHANGES ............................................................................................................... ....................................................................9

GRADING ............................................................................................................................. ......................................................9

COLLEGE ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 FOUR YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ....................................................................................................................................10

TWO YEAR COLLEGE ............................................................................................................................................. ................10

SUGGESTED PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR COLLEGE PLANNING ....................................................................................11

NUMBER OF YEARS RECOMMENDED .................................................................................................................................11

COLLEGE-BOUND & CAREERT PATTERNS OF STUDY......................................................................................................11

MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY ................................................. 12

HEALTH CAREERS/VOCATIONS SUGGESTED PATTERNS OF STUDY ................................................... 13

HEALTH CAREERS REQUIRING 1-2 YEARS OF COLLEGE .........................................................................................13

HEALTH CAREERS REQUIRING 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE OR MORE........................................................................ 13

ATHLETICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS..................................................................... 14

NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS…........................................................................................................ 15

ENGLISH AND READING COURSES .................................................................................................................. 16 ENGLISH ELECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................... 18

WORLD LANGUAGES ........................................................................................................................................... 20

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................. 22

SCIENCE EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................... 24

SCIENCE ELECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................... 27 SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES .......................................................................................................................................... 28

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH ................................................................................................................. 29

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES .................................................................................................................... 30

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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 30

HEALTH CAREERS/HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ....................................................................................................... 31

MARKETING COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................................... 32

BANKING SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 33

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................. 34

FOOD PREPRATIONS & RESTURANT MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 34

ACADEMY OF EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................. 35

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 36

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ADVERTISING .................................................................................................................... 37

STEM ACADEMY.................................................................................................................................................. 37

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................. 38

ART EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................... 40

MUSIC EDUCATION .............................................................................................................................................. 40

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) .................................................................................................... 43

COURSES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ........................................................................................... 45

UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL ................................................................................................ 46

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................................... 47

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School Counseling Services

The primary goal of the School Counseling and Guidance Department is to assist students

in their academic, social and emotional development. In keeping with the American

School Counseling Association (ASCA) and the ASCA Standards for School Counseling

Programs, School Counselors provide services relative to the personal, academic and

career domains. Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, career assessment,

classroom guidance, and college and vocational services are provided on an ongoing basis.

Each year, School Counselors meet with students to look ahead and plan courses of study

for the following school year. This is the time for serious decision-making. The courses

that students take during their four years of high school form the basis of their academic

records and become the groundwork for post-high school options. Course selections and

adjustments involve the counselor, student, parent and teacher. It is critical that the choices

made during this process are well informed and offer the best opportunity for academic

success.

The high school’s Master Schedule is created on the foundation of students’ choices and is

built on a series of decisions made to accommodate course selections.

School Counselors and Secretarial Staff

Ms. Sisly Cooper, School Counselor, ext. 2014

Mrs. Gladys Martinez, School Counselor, ext. 2012

Mr. Antoine Patterson, Crisis Intervention Counselor, ext. 2011

Mr. Jordan Siegel, School Counselor/ Anti-

Bullying Specialist, ext. 3352

Mrs. Lola Williams, School Counselor, ext. 2013

Ms. Maricarmen Oropeza-Suriel, Secretary, ext. 2009

Ms. Jermina Bagley, Secretary, ext. 3340

NOTE: Please check with the School Counseling/Guidance Office for the name of your

assigned School Counselor.

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Graduation Requirements

In order to earn a diploma from Abraham Clark High School, a student must:

Pass and earn credit in the following courses:

Class of 2018* Class of 2019* Class of 2020 Class of 2021

English 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years

World History 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

U.S. History 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years

Science 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years

Mathematics 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years

P.E./Health 1 Year (for each

year in

attendance)

1 Year (for each

year in

attendance)

1 Year (for each

year in

attendance)

1 Year (for each

year in

attendance)

Visual and

Performing Arts 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Career Education 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

World Language 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Electives** 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years

Financial Literacy 1/2 Year 1/2 Year 1/2 Year 1/2 Year

*Graduation requirements subject to change as dictated by state requirements.

**Elective courses listed in this document will run only if there is sufficient student interest

Ten hours of community service for every year of attendance is an additional Abraham

Clark High School graduation requirement. It is also strongly recommended that students

follow a sequence in their area of interests for their elective courses.

Elective: A course which may be taken for interest, but is not required for graduation

Required: A course which must be taken for graduation

Prerequisite: A course that a student must have already successfully completed before

going on to the next course

Credit: A numerical value assigned to a course depending upon how many times per

week the course meets and how long throughout the year

NOTE: Students may take only one (1) core course in a given content area subject per academic

year. That is, one (1) English, Math, Science and History. This does not apply to electives.

In order to receive a high school diploma, a student must pass all sections of a state

assessment administered by the State Department of Education. Failure to pass this

examination prior to the completion of a student’s senior year will result in the denial of

a high school diploma.

Diplomas will not be issued until failed required courses are successfully completed. In

addition, any student who has not met all of the graduation requirements will not be

permitted to participate in Commencement Exercises.

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Promotion Policy

Students in Grades 9 through 12 must meet state and local requirements for graduation.

In addition, students must successfully earn 30 credits, of the total graduation credits at

the end of each year of high school:

Grade Credits

9 30

10 60

11 90

12 123

NOTE: Students failing to meet the minimum credit requirement at each level will

remain at the previous year’s grade status. It is therefore advised that he/she attend a

district approved summer school program in order to pass the failing course(s).

Requirements:

Scheduling Information

Students must have a schedule of eight (9) periods, which includes a scheduled lunch.

Changes: Valid course changes are permitted up to the end of September provided there is available

space in the requested classes. Please note that all schedule changes must be

completed by the School Counseling Department. Add/Drop will take place through

September 29, 2017. Schedule changes will not be permitted after this date without

parent and administration approval.

Grading:

A = (90-100) = Superior

B = (80-89) = Very Good

C = (70-79) = Fair

D = (65-69) = Poor

F = Below 65 = Failing

Annual High School grade averages shall be calculated as follows:

1st Marking Period = 20%

2nd Marking Period = 20%

Mid Term Exam = 10%

3rd Marking Period = 20%

4th Marking Period = 20%

Final Exam = 10%

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College

Four Year College/University:

Students planning to apply to four-year colleges/universities must develop the strongest academic

record and profile. Admission to college is based on the overall picture of the applicant, which is

obtained from the following:

The scholastic record, including rigor of courses, final grades earned, grade point average,

class rank, number of academic units accrued

Results on college admissions exams, such as the ACT, SAT I and SAT II Subject

Area Tests

Recommendations written on behalf of the student

The quality, not quantity, of participation in extra-curricular activities, school and

community service

Personal interviews

Content and presentation of the written college application

As part of the high school record, colleges look for courses that are college preparatory in content

and level of work required. Such courses are considered Academic Units. A minimum requirement of

16 units is generally required for college entrance. While each college prescribes the number and

character of the Academic Units, the following are the usual expectations for entrance to four-year

colleges/universities:

English: 4 units

Social Studies: 3 units

World Language: 2 units (same language) College Prep

Math: 3 units

Science: 3 units (minimum of 3 Lab Sciences)

Two Year College: Some students find that their plans and needs are better fulfilled at a two-year college. Two-year

colleges fall into two categories:

Community colleges, which do not provide housing

Junior colleges, which usually provide dormitory facilities

Study at the two-year college can lead to a certificate or an Associate’s Degree in a specific career

field. It can also be a stepping-stone to a four-year college or university. Careful selection of and

success in chosen courses, allow students to transfer into four- year institutions as “Juniors”. A

Bachelors Degree can be earned after a total of four years of study. Many two-year colleges have

articulation agreements with four year-colleges, allowing students to transfer easily after specific

requirements have been met.

Generally, two-year colleges do not require 16 academic units, nor do they require admissions exams.

Particular programs of study may require specific high school courses of entrance exams.

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Two-Year College Four-Year

College Selective

College Trade School

English 4 4 4 4

Social Studies 3 3 3 3

College Prep

Math

(Alg.1,Geo.,Alg.II,etc)

3-4

3-4

3-5

3

Science *Must include Lab

3 3 3-4 3-4

World

Language **Must be same lang.

1-2 2-4 2-4 1

Suggested Programs of Study for College Planning The following is a chart of suggested patterns of college-preparatory study. It can be used to

develop the high school course of study. The content areas outlined are those in which colleges

are looking for specific preparation.

Number of Years Recommended

College-Bound & Career Patterns of Study

Grade 9

English I

World History

Algebra I

Biology/Lab Gr. 9

Physical Education & Health 9

Elective World Language I

Grade 11

English III US History II

Algebra II

Physics/Lab


Career & Technical Education Elective

World Language III

Grade 10

English II US History I

Geometry

Chemistry/Lab Gr. 10


Personal Finance ½ year

World Language II

Grade 12

English IV

Math

Social Studies Elective Science Elective

Career & Technical Education Elective

Physical Education & Health Elective

Language Arts Elective

World Language IV

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Middle College Program Fairleigh Dickinson University

The Middle College Program with Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is a joint

program between Abraham Clark High School (ACHS) and the University. The Program

allows students to take college level, advanced placement courses at the high school and

receive college credits. The University approves the course material and the high school

faculty. There are presently 100 other high schools participating in this Program.

Students must complete their course work at ACHS and a minimum grade of 75 must be

achieved, in the subject area, for college credit to be granted. The following courses are

offered as part of the agreement with FDU:

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Literature

AP Calculus

AP History

AP Spanish

AP Physics

A completed registration form is required for participation in this program. In order for

the student to receive the tuition free college credits and participation in this program,

parental permission is required. If a student drops this course after the first month of

school, they will be required to reimburse the High School the cost of the tuition with

Fairleigh Dickinson University.

More than 100 colleges and universities across the country have accepted credits from

The Middle College Program; however, it is advisable to contact the college or university

of your choice to determine their policy on the acceptance of Middle College credits.

Prerequisite: Each AP course has its own requirement (see individual AP course description) Parental & student permission is required to participate in the program.

For additional information, see Mrs. Lobozzo, the ACHS Middle College Program

Coordinator in Room 126 or call (908) 298-3362.

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Health Careers/Vocations Suggested Patterns of Study

Health Careers requiring 1-2 years of college I Possible Careers

Medical Assistant Dental Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant Dietary Assistant

Respiratory Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant

X-Ray Technician

II High School Courses Required

English Biology/Earth Science History Chemistry

Algebra I and II

III Suggested Electives, 9-12

Intro to Health Careers/ Medical Terminology

Health Occupations/ Dynamics of Society

Health Care in Society Health Occupations

Health Occupations Co-oP Chemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology Emergency Clinical Care

Physics A. P. Biology/Chemistry

World Language Medical Terminology

Health Careers requiring 4 years of college or more I Possible Careers

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Occupational Therapist

Registered Nurse Physician’s Assistant

Medical Doctor Speech Therapist

Medical Lab Technologist Physical Therapist

Dentist Dietician

II High School Courses Required

English Chemistry with Lab

History Algebra I & II

Earth Science Geometry

Biology with Lab World Language

III Suggested Electives 9-12 Health Careers/Vocations

Intro to Health Careers Physics

Human Anatomy & Physiology Medical Math

Environmental Science Medical Terminology

Emergency Clinical Care

Note: The following courses are taken in conjunction with Health Occupations:

A. Dynamics of Health Care in Society/Health Occupations-3College credits,

B. Emergency & Clinical Care-2 college credits, Rutgers University

C. Medical Terminology-3 College credits, Rutgers D. Advanced Placement Biology-4 College credits, FDU

E. Medical Math- 3 College credits, Rutgers

F. Anatomy & Physiology – 4 college credits, Rutgers

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Athletics

Requirements to Participate in High School Athletics

The New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Administration Rules and Regulations regarding

eligibility are mandatory.

A 9th grade student will automatically be eligible in his/her first semester. To be eligible

in the second semester he/she must have achieved one half of 30 or 15 credits for

participation in spring activities.

A student entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grades will be required to achieve 30 credits in the

year prior to participation in the first semester of a school year. To be eligible in the

second semester the student must have achieved 15 credits.

NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements Student athletes who are planning to compete in athletics as college freshman will need

to meet certain academic eligibility requirements. The NCAA Clearinghouse will

determine the eligibility of all prospective student athletes for participation at a NCAA

Division I or Division II member institution. Division III schools do not use the NCAA

Clearinghouse and will determine an individual’s eligibility.

The NCAA Clearinghouse can be accessed at www.eligibilitycenter.org. A list of

approved ACHS core courses can also be found. NAIA schools have their own eligibility

standards and can be obtained at www.naia.org.

Please keep in mind that it is not just athletic ability that will determine participation in a

college sport. Core courses, grades and SAT/ACT scores are equally, if not more,

important.

http://www.naia.org/

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NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements

Division I 2016 Requirements: Division II 2016 and Later

If you enroll in a Division I college 2016 or later and want to participate in athletics or

receive an athletic scholarship during your first

year, you must:

Full Qualifier

Complete these 16 core courses:

- 4 years of English - 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)

- 2 years of Natural/physical, including

one year of a lab Science if offered by

your High School

- 1 additional English, Math or

Natural/Physical Science

- 2 years of Social Science

- 4 years of additional courses (any area

above, foreign language or comparative

religion/philosophy)

*Ten of the core courses must be completed

before the seventh semester (senior

year) of high school

*Seven of the 10 core courses must be in

English, Math, or Science

Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300

Earn combined SAT or ACT sum score that

matches your core-course grade-point

average and test score sliding scale (for

example, a 2.400 GPA needs an 860 SAT/

71 ACT).

Graduate from High School;

If you enroll in a Division II college in 2005 or later and want to participate in athletics

or receive an athletic scholarship during your first

year, you must:

Complete these 16 core courses:

- 3 years of English - 2 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)

- 2 years of Natural or Physical Science,

including one year of Lab Science if offered

by your High School

- 2 extra years of English, Math or Natural or

Physical Science

- 2 years of Social Science

- 3 years of extra core courses from any

category above, or World Language, Non-

Doctrinal Religion or Philosophy

*Ten of the core courses must be completed

before the seventh semester (senior year) of

high school

*Seven of the 10 core courses must be in

English, Math, or Science

Earn a 2.00 grade-point average (GPA)

or better in your core courses; *2.20 starting

August 1, 2018

Earn a combined SAT (Math & Critical

Reading only) score of 820 of an ACT

(English, Math, Reading & Science) sum score

of 68. There is no sliding scale in Division II.

Graduate from High School;

Partial Qualifier = 2.00 & corresponding test

Score.

Only Core courses that appear on the high school’s list of NCAA Courses on the Eligibility Centers Website will be used to calculate your core-course GPA!!!! Use NCAA Eligibility Code #9999 to ensure that test scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing Agency. Scores on the transcripts will not be used.

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English Education (4 YEARS REQUIRED)

English I (01001)

5 Credits

Grade 9 NCAA Approved

English I is a one year, in-depth literature survey

course concerned with the development of critical

thinking skills through the study of a variety of

literary genres including, but not limited to, novels,

short stories, poetry, Shakespearean and modern

plays. The course teaches the conventional Standard

English vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and

punctuate through writing activities focusing on

preparing students for college, careers and writing in

the content areas. Emphasis will also be placed on

higher order thinking skills required for State

Assessment. Vocabulary development and usage are

also stressed. Students are given an opportunity to

develop their creative abilities through assigned

compositions and oral presentations. A formal

research paper is required on critical and analytical

thinking skills. A formal research paper is required.

Prerequisite: Grade 8 English

English I Honors (01001H)

5 Credits


English I Honors is a one-year, in-depth literature

survey course, concentrating on the study of a variety

of literary genres including, but not limited to novels,

short stories, poetry, and Shakespearean and modern

plays. The course stresses critical thinking and

speaking skills, study skills, writing and research

skills. Instruction and practice in writing concentrate

on a variety of writing modes (persuasive, narrative,

expository, etc.) with emphasis on preparing for

college and writing in the content areas. The course

teaches the conventional Standard English vocabulary,

grammar, usage and punctuation. Students are given

an opportunity to develop their creative abilities

through assigned compositions, oral presentations and

independent study. A formal research paper is

required.

Prerequisites: Advanced Proficiency or Proficiency

on NJASK 8 Language Arts Literacy; English 8 with a

minimum grade of 90.

English II – World Literature (01002)

5 Credits

Grade 10 NCAA Approved This course is designed to acquaint students’

understanding of the various cultures of the world,

while offering a diverse collection of literature that

explores human thoughts, emotions and actions.

Units may include Chinese and Japanese poetry,

Greek and Roman Prose, Asian, African and

American prose and poetry. An emphasis is placed on

writing to expand the students’ skills in expository,

persuasive and argumentative writing. Students are

encouraged to become independent thinkers and adapt

their own creative process as they explore different

collection of literature. This course includes a formal

research paper.

Prerequisite: English I

English II Honors – World Literature (01002H)

5 Credits


This Honors course is designed to acquaint students

with the diverse cultures of the world and their

significant contributions to World Literature. Units of

literature may include Chinese and Japanese poetry,

Greek and Roman prose, Asia, African and Americas

prose and poetry. This course offers a rich tapestry of

human thoughts, emotions, and universal themes.

Writing will include the development process of

persuasive, expository ad analytical and

argumentative writing styles with emphasis on literary

criticism. Students will be encouraged to find their

voice and adapt their own creative process as they

explore different world culture. This course includes

a formal research. Prerequisites: English I (H) with minimum grade of

85.

English III - American Literature (01003)

5 Credits


English III focuses on the study of American

Literature from the work of the colonial writers to 20th

Century drama, poetry and prose. Literary works are

studied both in class and as part of assigned, outside

reading with emphasis on analysis, critical discussion,

and reflection. Instruction and practice in writing

concentration in various writings modes with

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emphasis on persuasive, expository, narrative, and

creative writing assignments and multi-media

projects. Students concentrate on analytical and

research writing. PARCC/PSAT/SAT preparation is

also stressed as well as concentration on critical and

analytical thinking skills. A formal research paper is

required.

Prerequisite: English II

English III Honors- American Literature (01003H)

5 Credits


English III Honors focuses on the study of American

Literature from the work of the colonial writers to

Century drama, poetry and prose. Literary works are

studied both in class and as part assigned, outside

reading with emphasis on analysis, critical discussion,

and reflection. Instruction and practice in writing

concentration in various writing modes with emphasis

on persuasive, expository, narrative, and creative

writing. PARCC/PSAT/SAT preparation is also

stressed as well as concentration on critical and

analytical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: English II (H) with a minimum grade of

85; English I with a minimum grade of 90.

English IV – British Literature (01004)

5 Credits


Students explore and study the literature of Great

Britain the forerunner and early literary model for

American Writers. Students will begin with the great

Anglo-Saxon epic, Beowulf and proceed through the

years with Chaucer, Shakespeare, Swift, Burns, and

Wordsworth, Coleridge and the other romantics and

end with modern Era. PARCC/PSAT/SAT preparation

is also stressed, as well as concentration on critical

and analytical thinking skills. Literacy analysis and

college writing is stressed. A formal research paper is

required.

Prerequisite: English III

English IV Honors – British Literature (01004H)

5 Credits


In this English III Honors, students study the literature

of Great Britain the forerunner and early literary

model for American writers. Students will begin with

the great Anglo-Saxon epic, Beowulf and proceed

through the years with Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton,

Swift, Burns, Wordsworth, Coleridge and the other

romantics, and will end with the Victorians:

Tennyson, Hardy, Dickens and Kipling. Modern and

contemporary writers are stressed in the fourth

marking period. Students review higher-order

thinking, reading and writing skills are required by the

state assessments. SAT vocabulary and preparation for

SAT testing are included, as well as concentration on

critical and analytical thinking skills through the use

of diverse materials and assigned tasks. Literacy

analysis and college writing is stressed. A formal

research paper is required.

Prerequisites: English III with minimum grade of 90

English III; (H) with minimum grade of 85

AP Literature (Advanced Placement) (01006)

10 Credits / College Credits

Grade 11-12 NCAA Approved

This course offers students an intensive study of

representative works from various genres and periods,

concentrating on works of recognized literary merit.

Students explore how structure, style and literary

devices contribute to overall thematic meaning.

Students also gain awareness of literary traditions and

how literature builds upon works, ideas and historical

events of earlier times. In addition to reading, writing

is an integral part of the course and through

expository, analytical and argumentative essays

students will increase their abilities to think critically

and acquire an extensive literary vocabulary, and

refine their skills in interpretation and evaluation.

This course includes a formal research paper. This

course will allow students the unique opportunity to

get dual enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson

University and receive three (3) college credits if they

complete the necessary course work and maintain a

minimum grade of 75 along with completing the

necessary FDU registration and parent permission

forms.

The Roselle Board of Education will cover the cost of

the tuition. Please note that if a student drops out of

this course, then their parent/guardian will be

responsible for reimbursing the school district the cost

of tuition. Also note that a student does not have to

attend Fairleigh Dickinson University after they

graduate from high school, and that they may apply

the college credits to any college earned of their

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choice. If a student attends Fairleigh Dickinson

University, they can obtain a $2,000 scholarship. Prerequisites: Application process, Teacher

recommendation, English III (H) with grade of 90 or

better. Completion of parental permission & FDU

registration.

English Electives

Current Events and Debate (01153)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12 NCAA Approved

This course is valuable for students interested in

higher education, careers in law, business, journalism,

or politics. Current events, controversial issues, and

various topics serve as the backdrop for students as

they prepare for debates, extemporaneous speaking,

and persuasive speech writing. This course requires

considerable research, interview, survey, and general

data collection. The class is divided into four main

components: competitive debate, video documentary

creation, television journalism, and mock trail.

Prerequisites: English I

Journalism I (11101)

5 Credits


Journalism I is designed for students who like to read,

write about and discuss current events. In addition to

an introduction to journalism theory, students in these

classes get hands-on experience in writing and editing

the school newspaper, The Rampage. Students will

interview administrators, faculty and students to

gather information for their articles. Students in

Journalism II will serve as editors for a section of the

newspaper, managing staff, assigning articles, editing

copy and planning layout.

Prerequisites: English I

Journalism II (11104)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12

Journalism II is an advanced course in journalistic

reporting and writing focusing on in-depth reporting

on events in school and writing news articles on issues

of community interest, conducting interviews of

school administrators, faculty, students, and

community leaders. Emphasis will be on techniques,

ethics and responsibilities in publishing a newspaper

and other publications. Students in this course will

serve as Editors and Newspaper managers of the

Rampage and will be responsible for staff assignments

and print production which will include layout and

design of the newspaper.

In addition to Print Journalism, the students will

create an online version of the RamPage. Although

the focus is on writing, the students will learn all

about online media as well as media broadcasting.

Students will have an opportunity to explore the areas

of Radio and Television Broadcasting and create a

broadcast news show.

Prerequisite: Journalism I and a passing grade of 85

or higher in English I & II

Introduction to Education I (19151)

5 Credits

Grade 10-11

This career education course is an introduction to the

many facets in the field of education as a profession.

The course serves an entry level career option for

those considering teaching career. This course is a

product of a partnership between ACHS, Kean

University and the involvement of non-profit

organization, Junior Achievement.

The first level of the course allows the students to

reflect on who they are and be able to utilize their

collaborative skills. Students will learn the many roles

of those who join together to make a school run

efficiently. Students will become aware of the history

of education, current trends and apply this knowledge

and skills in a career. This course utilizes a project –

based learning approach where students are expected

to maintain a portfolio of activities and encouraged to

present their work orally to the class. Additionally,

students will be given the opportunity to work with

the ACHS teaching staff as well as the youth in

Roselle. Through our relationship with Junior

Achievement, students will teach for a day at Harrison

Elementary School.

Introduction to Education II (19152)

5 Credits

Grade 11-12

In Levels II of this course, students will learn more

about the inner working of a school in a job

shadowing experience. Much of the students’ work

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will result in maintaining independent portfolios based

on extensive research and projects done independently.

Additionally, students will observe and shadow

teachers, assist with tutoring, and preparing lessons

for various types of learners. Students will study

current issues that affect education. Students will be

encouraged to present orally in class. Through a

relationship with Junior Achievement, students will

teach for a day at Harrison Elementary School.

Students will participate in the future Teachers of

America Conference at Kean University.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Education I

Introduction to Education III (19153)

5 Credits

Grade 12

In Levels II and III students continue to learn more

about education and in their Junior and Senior years.

These two levels simulate in scope and sequence, a

college intro to Education course. The activities and

lessons are infused with state assessment skills. The

lessons are designed to promote higher order thinking

skills. Much of the student’s work is independent

portfolios which are major projects done

independently using research and other skills.

Additionally, students shadow and observe teachers,

tutor, and write and teach lessons for the class. They

also spend time writing to fulfill their journal and

portfolio assignments. Students are encouraged to

present orally in front of the class and other groups to

gain confidence and experience.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Education II

Introduction to Theatre Arts/Speech I (05051)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12 This course is an introduction to the dramatic arts. It

will acquaint students with elements of theatre.

Students will study improvisation, make-up, costume,

playwriting, character development, scenes and

monologues. Students will develop skills such as

critical analysis, oral presentation, voice projection

and stage presence. Students learn to appreciate

theatre as an art form and develop poise and self-

confidence. This course meets the requirement for

fine, practical and performing arts.

Intro to Theatre Arts/ Speech II (05052)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12 This course is an introduction to the dramatic arts. It

will acquaint students with elements of theatre.

Students will study improvisation, make-up, costume,

playwriting, character development, scenes and

monologues. Students will develop skills such as

critical analysis, oral presentation, voice projection

and stage presence. Students learn to appreciate

theatre as an art form and develop poise and self-

confidence. This course meets the requirement for

Visual and Performing Arts.

African-American Writers (01064)

5 Credits


Students will be exposed to a variety of African-

American writers from different times and places.

They will examine the struggles and achievements of

the African-American community through various

types of writing and a myriad of writings including,

but not limited to, essays, speeches, novels, poems

and plays.

Prerequisite: None

Women’s Literature (01064)

5 Credits


Students will be exposed to the changing gender roles

of women throughout the world. Students will

examine how these roles have evolved over time and

analyze the impact women have had on history and

today’s society through literature. Through this

course of study, students will read a variety of texts

from all over the world and all time periods where

women have endured misogyny and their attempts,

whether or not successful, to overcome it. They will

examine the struggles that women still endure today in

our own society.

Creative Writing (01104)

5 Credits


This course will expose student to many different

styles of writing. The course work focuses on writing

as an art form. Students will study and analyze fiction,

poetry, biography, drama, and folklore. Students will

build skills in journal writing, vocabulary, reading

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comprehension and multimedia journals.

Prerequisite: None

World Languages (1 YEAR REQUIRED)

NOTE: Any student who has failed the same World

Language course two (2) times is not permitted to

repeat it a third time. An alternate language must be

selected to meet State and local requirements.

Spanish I (06101)

5 Credits


This course is designed to introduce students to

Spanish language and culture. Spanish 1 courses

emphasize basic grammar and syntax, basic

vocabulary (cognates) and the spoken accent so that

students can read, write, speak, and understand the

language at a basic functional fluency. Spanish

culture is introduced through the art, literature,

customs and history of Spanish-speaking people in

order that the students become 21st century global

learners.

Spanish II (06102)

5 Credits


Spanish II courses build upon skills developed in

Spanish I, extending students’ ability to understand

and express themselves in Spanish and increasing

their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to

engage in conversations for informative or social

purposes, write expressions or passages that show

understanding of sentence construction and the rules

of grammar, and comprehend the language when

spoken slowly. Students will continue to explore the

customs, history, and art forms of Spanish-speaking

people to deepen their understanding of the culture(s).

Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish III (06103)

5 Credits


Spanish III provides students with progressive insights

into the literature, history and daily life of Hispanic

people. These courses focus on having students

express increasingly complex concepts both verbally

and in writing while showing some spontaneity.

Comprehension goals for students may include

attaining more facility and faster understanding when

listening to the language spoken at normal rates, being

able to paraphrase or summarize written passages, and

conversing easily within limited situations.

Prerequisite: Spanish II

Spanish IV (06104)

5 Credits


Spanish IV offers the advanced student greater insight

into Spanish grammar and literature. The student is

expected to engage in research on topics related to the

language literature and history of the Hispanic world.

Spanish IV courses focus on advancing students' skills

and abilities to read, write, speak, and understand the

Spanish language so that they can maintain simple

conversations with ample vocabulary and an

acceptable accent, have sufficient comprehension to

understand speech spoken at a normal pace, read

uncomplicated but authentic prose, and write

narratives that indicate a good understanding of

grammar and a strong vocabulary.

Prerequisites: Spanish III

Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (06106)

5 Credits


This course for students who are native speakers of

the Spanish language is designed to support, reinforce,

and expand students' knowledge of their own tongue.

Students will enrich their vocabulary and literacy

skills, master complicated grammatical structures and

expand their cultural knowledge of Spanish literature

and culture. The course activities are based on reading

comprehension, writing short essays, researching a

given topic and learning and applying grammatical

structures in a formal presentation of the chosen topic.

Students will be placed in this course based on

assessment results.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (06106)

5 Credits


This course provides the student with an introduction

to various literary genres further develops the

knowledge of the history and culture of the Hispanic

people. It is designed to broaden the scope of the

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student’s competence in reading and writing. It will

enable the student to understand the structures of the

language through the study of grammar. Students will

be placed in this course based on assessment results.

Prerequisites: Fluency in the Spanish Language;

Spanish for Spanish Speakers I

AP Spanish Language (06112)

10 Credits


This course is designed by the College Board to

parallel third-year college-level courses in Spanish

Composition and Conversation. AP Spanish language

courses build upon prior knowledge and develop

students’ ability to understand others and express

themselves in Spanish accurately, coherently, and

fluently in both formal and informal situations.

Students will develop a vocabulary large enough to

understand literary texts magazine/newspaper articles,

films and television productions, etc. The course has

an analytical writing component dealing with reading

selections and works from a specified reading list of

Spanish authors.

To select this course, students should be able to

function and communicate in Spanish in four skill

areas: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Students need to be able to understand spoken and

written Spanish at high levels. They will need to

demonstrate fluency and accuracy in speaking and

writing Spanish.

This course prepares the student to take the Advanced

Placement Spanish Language Exam that will offer

college credit to placement at cooperating institutions.

This course will allow the student the unique

opportunity to get dual enrollment with Fairleigh

Dickinson University and receive three college

credits. The student must successfully complete all

the course work and obtain a minimum grade of 70

along with completing the necessary university

registration forms. The Roselle School District will

cover the cost of the tuition, however if the student

drops the course then their parent/guardian will be

responsible for reimbursing the high school the cost of

the tuition. The students can transfer these earned

college credits to any college or university of their

choice post-graduation from Abraham Clark High

School. If a student attends Fairleigh Dickinson

University, they can obtain a $2,000 scholarship. Prerequisite: Complete Fairleigh Dickinson

Registration form, teacher recommendation.

French I (06121)

5 Credits


This course is designed to introduce students to

French language and culture. French 1 courses

emphasize basic grammar and syntax, basic

vocabulary (cognates) and the spoken accent so that

students can read, write, speak, and understand the

language at a basic functional fluency. French culture

is introduced through the art, literature, customs and

history of French-speaking people in order that the

students become 21st century global learners.

French II (06122)

5 Credits


French II courses build upon skills developed in

French I, extending students’ ability to understand and

express themselves in French and increasing their

vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage in

conversations for informative or social purposes, write

expressions or passages that show understanding of

sentence construction and the rules of grammar, and

comprehend the language when spoken slowly.

Students will continue to explore the customs, history,

and art forms of French-speaking people to deepen

their understanding of the culture(s).

Prerequisite: French I

French III (06123)

5 Credits


French III provides students with progressive insights

into the literature, history and daily life of French-

speaking people. These courses focus on having

students express increasingly complex concepts both

verbally and in writing while showing some

spontaneity. Comprehension goals for students may

include attaining more facility and faster

understanding when listening to the language spoken

at normal rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize

written passages, and conversing easily within limited

situations.

Prerequisites: French II

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French IV (06124)

5 Credits


French IV offers the advanced student greater insight

into French grammar and literature. The student is

expected to engage in research on topics related to the

language literature and history of the French-speaking

world. French IV courses focus on advancing

students' skills and abilities to read, write, speak, and

understand the French language so that they can

maintain simple conversations with ample vocabulary

and an acceptable accent, have sufficient

comprehension to understand speech spoken at a

normal pace, read uncomplicated but authentic prose,

and write narratives that indicate a good

understanding of grammar and a strong vocabulary.

Prerequisites: French III

Mathematics Education (3 YEARS REQUIRED)

Algebra I (02052)

5 Credits

Grade 9 NCAA Approved This course offers the exploration and application of

algebra. Topics will include but are not limited to:

patterns, functions and relationships, such as slopes,

linear and exponential equations and the procedures of

graphing techniques, solving linear equations,

evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions,

translating verbal phrases to algebraic representation

and vice versa, understanding and applying algebraic

properties.

Prerequisites: 8th Grade Mathematics with a grade of

90 or better and counselor recommendation

Algebra I Honors (02052H)

5 Credits


This course offers all topics described for the Algebra

I course; however, it will be an enhanced level class

taught in greater depth to those students who have

shown s superior level of understanding and can

demonstrate more rigorous applications of the Algebra

I topics. Students will be expected to demonstrate

more rigorous applications of the Algebra I topics.

Some Geometry and Algebra I concepts will also be

introduced at this level. Students are expected to be

self-motivated and capable of doing independent as

well as group work.

Prerequisite: 8th Grade Mathematics with a minimum

grade of 90, teacher and guidance counselor

recommendation, and advanced proficiency level on

grade 8 diagnostic (PARCC).

Geometry (02072)

5 Credits


This is an exploration and application of geometric

concepts. Topics will include, but are not limited to:

geometric properties of shapes, logic reasoning and

proofs to verify or refute conjectures or theorems,

transformations of shapes, coordinate geometry, units

of measurement and the direct and indirect

measurement of geometric objects.

Prerequisite: Algebra I 8, teacher and guidance

counselor recommendation.

Geometry Honors (02072H)

5 Credits


This course offers all topics described for the

Geometry course; however, students will also cover

basic trigonometric functions and coordinate geometry

as introduced. The student will learn and be expected

to derive and apply area and volume formula.

Prerequisites: Algebra I 8 (H) with minimum grade of

80: Algebra I with minimum grade of 95, and passing

grade of end–of-year placement test, teacher and

guidance counselor recommendation.

Algebra II (02056)

5 Credits


This course will cover and encourage an integrated

approach to problem solving activities. The topics

will include but are not limited to: procedures, such

as graphing techniques, solving linear equations,

evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions,

translating verbal phrases into algebraic representation

and vice versa, understanding and applying algebraic

properties and theorems are included.

Transformations of common functions of common

functions, properties and applications of trigonometric

and exponential functions will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Algebra I; Geometry, teacher, and

guidance counselor recommendation.

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Algebra II Honors (02056H)

5 Credits


This course covers all the topics in Algebra II in

additions; a special emphasis will be placed on

problem solving. Algebraic theory and proofs will be

discussed as well as determinants, sequences, series,

probability permutations, and combinations. The

concepts of trigonometry and its application to

problem solving will be introduced as time permits.

Prerequisites: Algebra I (H) and Geometry (H), with

minimum grade of 80; teacher, and/or guidance

counselor recommendation.

Pre-Calculus (02110)

5 Credits


The contents of this course will prepare students for

advanced mathematic coursework such as Calculus.

Topics include but are not limited to: refining

mathematics and analytical reasoning, development of

fundamental concepts, the mechanic of an algebraic

process and the nature of a function, developing

linear, quadratic, polynomial functions, and the

development of graphic techniques.

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II with

minimum grades of 85, and teacher and/or guidance

counselor recommendation

Pre-Calculus Honors (02110H)

5 Credits


This course emphasizes solving systems of equations

in two and three variables, linear programming, matrix

operations, and arithmetic and geometric sequences

and series. Probability and statistics, right triangle

trigonometry, trigonometric functions, and

trigonometric identities will also be studied. A

scientific calculator is required. Use of graphing

calculators and computer software will be integrated

throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Algebra II (H) with minimum grade of

85: Algebra II with a minimum grade of 95, end of

year placement test of 80 or better, teacher and

guidance counselor recommendation

Calculus (02121)

10 Credits


This is a full year study of the Calculus of algebraic,

trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Topics include limits, differentiation and its

applications, integrations and the applications of the

definite integral. This course also affords student the

opportunity to gain experience with college level

material and expectation while still enrolled in high

school.

Prerequisites: A grade of 80 or better in Pre-Calculus

and Pre-Calculus H

AP Calculus–AB (02124)

10 Credits


This college-level course stresses elementary

functions and analytic geometry as well as the

concepts and applications of differential and integral

calculus via the use of analytic methods and

technology. It prepares students for the AB Advanced

Placement Examination as well as more advanced

mathematical study at the college level. The use of

technology is an integral part of this course as

advanced problem solving strategies and methods.

The Roselle School district will cover the cost of the

tuition However, please note that if a student drops

out of this course then their parent/guardian will be

responsible for reimbursing the high school the cost of

the tuition. Also note that the student does not have to


graduate from high school, and that the college credits

earned can be transferred to any college of their

choice. If a student attends Fairleigh Dickinson

University, they can obtain a $2,000 scholarship. Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus Honors with a minimum

final grade of 80, proficiency on District and State

standardized tests, teacher, guidance/administrative

recommendation. Completion of parental permission

& FDU registration.

Discrete Math (02102)

5 Credits


Discrete Mathematics course is designed to compare

and contrast discrete and continuous mathematics.

Topics will include, but are not limited to: election

theory, fair division, graph theory counting

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techniques, discrete probability, and matrix and

models and mathematics or iteration/recursion.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,

teacher and guidance counselor recommendation

Probability Statistics (02201)

5 Credits


This course is designed to explore the general

principles of probability and statistics as well as

mathematical models, correlation and regression,

discrete random variable, the normal distribution,

statistics s2 Binomial and Poisson distributions, and

continuous random variables.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,

teacher, and guidance counselor recommendation.

Trigonometry Honors (02103H)

5 Credits


This course covers trigonometric functions

applications, identities, complex numbers, equations,

inverse functions, and logarithmic functions.

Students are held to a high expectation. A complete

tentative schedule will be distributed. The classroom

has tables instead of desks making group work more

conducive. Throughout the course, students work

together on a regular basis, formally land informally.

In developing new concepts as whole class discourse

in used. Students may make a contribution to the class

discourse at any open opportunity, not having to raise

their hands and be called upon. Students are allowed

to explain solutions or give further interpretation to

their classmates. This allows me to see the

comprehension of my students as well as those

needing extra help.

Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra I &

Geometry 90 or better in Algebra II and teacher

recommendation.

Science Education (3 YEARS REQUIRED)

Physical Science (03001)

5 Credits

Grade 9

This course will incorporate technology and

laboratory work in the study of Physical Science. The

topics include but are not limited to: astronomy,

meteorology, forces, electric circuits and energy.

Additional requirements will be the successful

completion of laboratory reports.

Prerequisites: NJASK Science 8 scores under 200.

Biology (03051)

5 Credits


This course presents a comprehensive understanding

of living organisms and vital processes. The major

topics will include but are not limited to:

biochemistry, heredity, cell processes, ecology

genetics and evolution. Additional requirements will

be the successful completion of laboratory reports.

Prerequisites: Concurrently with Algebra I,

Geometry, teacher, and guidance counselor

recommendation.

Biology Honors (03051H)

7.5 Credits


This course covers all the topics included in Biology,

in addition to an emphasis being placed on problem-

solving, inquiry, decision making skills, the ability to

formulate useable questions and hypotheses from

which experiments are planned and conducted.


completion of laboratory reports.

Prerequisites: 90 or better in 8th grade science,

PARCC Math 8 passing grade, teacher, and/or

guidance counselor recommendation

AP Biology (03056)

10 Credits


A strong emphasis and understanding of Biology and

Chemistry will be needed to successfully complete

this course. The student will be required to spend a

great deal of time on outside study. Topics will

include but are not limited to, Taxonomy, cell

structures and functions, proto-zoology, genetics,

molecular biology, ecology and preparation for the

Advanced Placement exam.

This is a college-level course with extensive

laboratory work. There are two (2) double lab periods

per week. Students will have the unique opportunity

to receive dual enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson

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University and receive three (3) college credits. The

student must successfully complete all of the course

work and obtain a minimum grade of 70, along with

completing the necessary university registration forms

and parental permission form. The Roselle School

District will cover the cost of tuition. However, please

note that if a student drops out of this course, then the

parent/guardian will be responsible for reimbursing

the school district the cost of tuition. The college

credits earned can be transferred to any college of

his/her choice if the student does wish to attend

Fairleigh Dickinson University after graduating from

high school. If a student attends Fairleigh

Dickinson University, they can obtain a $2,000

scholarship. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry with a minimum

grade of 95, Biology H and Chemistry H with

minimum grade of 85, and teacher and counselor

recommendation. Completion of parental permission

& FDU registration.

Chemistry (03101)

5 Credits

Grade 10 or 11 NCAA Approved

This course provides the fundamental principles of

organic and inorganic chemistry. The following

topics will be included but are not limited to:

composition and properties of substances and

mixtures, chemical reactions and bonding, periodic

law and the periodic table of the elements, atomic

theory, historical perspectives and subatomic

organization, the gas laws and behavior of gases, and

acids, bases, and neutralization reactions.

There is a strong emphasis on laboratory work with

the ability of using problem-solving, inquiry, and

decision making skills to formulate useable questions

and hypotheses from which experiments are planned

and conducted, Analyzing data and results

demonstrating scientific integrity and accuracy, the

inclusion of historical perspectives, scientific theory,

the sharing of knowledge, ideas and beliefs through

various means of communication is expected.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology, and teacher

recommendation.

Chemistry Honors (03101H)

7.5 Credits

Grades 10 NCAA Approved

This course covers all the topics included in

Chemistry, but a greater in depth use of advanced

cognitive skills and abstract reasoning during data

interpretation ability will be required. A strong

emphasis on laboratory work is expected with an

instructional approach that is more rigorous and

inductive in nature.

Prerequisite: Biology (H) with minimum grade of 85,

Algebra I/ Geometry, teacher and guidance counselor

recommendation.

AP Chemistry (03106)

10 Credits


This course will incorporate all the topics included in

Chemistry; however, it will be an enhanced level class

taught in greater depth to those students who have

shown a superior level of understanding and can

demonstrate more rigorous applications of the

Advanced Placement of Chemistry topics. This is a

college-level course with extensive laboratory work.

Students will have the unique opportunity to receive

dual enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson University

and receive three (3) college credits. The student must

successfully complete all of the course work and

obtain a minimum grade of 70, along with completing

the necessary university registration forms and

parental permission form. The Roselle School District

will cover the cost of tuition. However, please note

that if a student drops out of this course, then the

parent/guardian will be responsible for reimbursing

the school district the cost of tuition. The college

credits earned can be transferred to any college of

his/her choice if the student does wish to attend

Fairleigh Dickinson University after graduating from

high school. If a student attends Fairleigh


scholarship. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry with minimum

grade of 85, Pre-Calculus or currently enrolled, and

teacher recommendation.

Environmental Science (03003)

5 Credits

Grade 11 – 12 NCAA Approved

(Exceptions for transferring students -Counselor

discretion)

This course is designed to cover basic ecological

principles as well as critical environmental issues

covering the following areas but is not limited to

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climate change, water pollution, air pollution,

pesticides and toxic wastes. This course is not

suggested for students who are planning to make

science a career; however, colleges will accept it.


completion of laboratory reports as well as research

papers and projects.

Prerequisite: Biology and teacher recommendation.

Human Anatomy and Physiology (03053)

5 Credits


This course emphasizes the structure and function of

the systems of the human body and prepares the

students of future specialized work in human anatomy

and physiology and the health careers. A double lab

period is required. This course is offered due to the

affiliation with Rutgers University Health Science

Careers Program and upon successful completion of

the necessary final examination the student can gain

(4) tuition free college credits from the Rutgers State

University.

Prerequisites: 1) Completion of Rutgers

application/registration forms and the student must

have taken one of the courses in the Health

Occupations Program sequence: Health Careers or

Health Occupations/Dynamics of Health Care in

Society. 2) Accelerated or CP Biology with a

minimum grade of 80 or Accelerated or CP Chemistry

with a minimum grade of 80 and 3) Proficiency on

District or State Language Arts Literacy Assessment.

Completion of parental permission & FDU

registration.

Physics (03151)

5 Credits


This course will explore the Basic Laws of Physics

through the study of but is not limited to: the topics of

force, Newton’s Laws of Motion, straight line motion,

conservation of energy and momentum, electrical

forces and fields. Lab work will develop measurement

techniques and the ability to interpret physical

phenomena.

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I,

Geometry, and teacher recommendation.

Physics Honors (03151H)

7.5 Credits


This course will explore all the topic included in the

Physics course; however, it will be an enhanced level

class taught in greater depth to those students who

have shown a superior level of understanding and can

demonstrate more rigorous applications of the Physics

topics. Lab work will develop measurement

techniques and the ability to interpret physical

phenomena.

Prerequisites: Biology (H), Chemistry (H) Biology,

Biology and Chemistry with a minimum of a 90,

teacher, and/or guidance counselor recommendation.

AP Physics (03152)

10 Credits


This course is calculus-based college-level physics

course. Students cultivate their understanding Physics

through inquiry-based investigations as they explore

topics such as Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid

Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Electricity and

Magnetism, Waves and Optics: and Atomic and

Nuclear physics. This course requires that 25 percent

of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on

laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based

investigations that provide students with opportunities

to apply the science practices and advanced

mathematical concept and skills.

Prerequisites: Physics Honors with a final grade of

90+ and Pre-Calculus Honors with a final grade of

90+ and concurrently with AP calculus. Teacher and

Counselor recommendations.

Science Electives

Forensic Science (15053)

5 Credits


This course is intended to take advantage of the

student’s interest in criminal investigation to introduce

the science behind it. Through hands-on and virtual

laboratory activities, students will examine the role of

physical evidence (DNA, blood, fibers, markings, etc.)

and investigative procedures to recreate crime scene

conditions and present conclusions in a courtroom

situation. This course draws heavily from other

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sciences, so biology and chemistry are prerequisites,

and physics is a recommended co-requisite. Course

intended for students who intend to pursue a career in

either the sciences or law enforcement.

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry or currently

enrolled.

Astronomy / Space Science (03004)

5 Credits


This course serves as an introduction to the field of

astronomy. It covers the origin of the universe, the

formation of the solar system and the historical

growth of our understanding over time. Topics include

stars, galaxies, and the components of the solar

system. The role of technology in expanding our

knowledge of the universe and our place in it is also

discussed. The course is intended for both those

students considering a career in science as well as

those interested in space.

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

Social Studies Education (3 YEARS REQUIRED)

World History (04051)

5 Credits


This course explores the analytical study of world

history from the 15th century

to the present.

Strategies include remediation relevant to key

historical terms, vocabulary, reading, comprehension,

essay writing and basic study habits. Students are

required to use analytics kills to interpret ideas and

information including but not limited to: political

cartoons, historical data, key historical events,

timelines, geographic locations, and historical cause

and effect. Skills pertinent to the state assessment are

a core component of the curriculum.

World History Honors (04051H)

5 Credits


This is a full year study of World History from the

time of Global Exploration through the rise of

Nationalism and World Wars I and II. In addition, as

per the NJCCCS, “All students will acquire the

knowledge and skills to think analytically and

systematically about how the past interactions of

people, cultures, and the environment affect issues

across time and cultures.” Course material covered is

similar to World History but at a rigorous pace,

allowing for coverage of more material. This course

demands greater independence and responsibility and

concentrates on the development of higher level

thinking skills. In addition, students are required to

read at least one full-length novel, present and defend

a viewpoint through several research papers, and

complete several independent projects.

Prerequisites: Students interested in Honor level

World History should have at least an 85 average in

their current history class, and be recommended for

English 9 Honors.

U.S. History I (04102)

5 Credits


This is a general study of the United States from the

Colonial Period (1600's) to the Imperialistic Era (latter

1800’s). In addition to chronological and topical

presentations, opportunities to develop Social Studies

and communication skills are provided. Skills

pertinent to the State Assessments are emphasized.

Prerequisites: World History

U.S. History I (04102H)

5 Credits


This is a one-year course presenting a study of the

United States from the Colonial Period (1600’s) to the

Imperialistic Era (latter 1800’s). Strategies include

activities of an analytical-evaluative nature relevant to

the subject matter. In addition, students submit a

research paper relating to curriculum content and

complete assignment projects. Skills pertinent to the

State Assessment are reviewed.

Prerequisites: World history Honors

U.S. History II (04103)

5 Credits


This is a general study of U.S. History from the latter

1800’s to the present. Strategies are geared to develop

Social Studies and communication skills (map, chart

and graph interpretation, reading, writing and

speaking). Skills pertinent to the state assessments are

emphasized.

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Prerequisite: U.S. History I

U.S. History II Honors (04103H)

5 Credits

Grade 11 NCAA Approved NCAA Approved NCAA Approved NCAA Approved

This one-year course provides a study of the United

States from the latter 1800’s to the present. Strategies

include activities of an analytical-evaluative nature

relevant to subject matter. In addition, students

submit a research paper relating to curriculum content

and complete assigned projects. Skills pertinent to the

state assessments are reviewed.

Prerequisites: Minimum final grade of 80 in U.S.

History I (H) or Minimum final grade of 90 in U.S.

History I.

Advanced Placement History (04104)

10 Credits


This course is taught to ACHS daily, for one period a

day. This course is designed to prepare students for

the Advanced Placement Exam in Social Studies.

Students taking the course should be interested in

Social Studies and dedicated to academics. This

course is taught at the college level and will required

college level work. In order to excel, students must

dedicate a significant amount of personal time.

Students are required to complete extensive research

and writing. This course provides students with the

analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to

deal critically with the issues and materials in U.S.

History. Students will learn to assess historical

sources for their value and limitations. They will be

able to weigh evidence and interpretations of

historical events presented through secondary sources.

The course will develop skills necessary to arrive at

conclusions based on informed judgment and to

present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively

in essay format.

This course will allow students the unique opportunity

to get dual enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson

University and receive three (3) college credits if they

complete the necessary course work and maintain a

minimum grade of 70 along with completing the

necessary FDU registration and parent permission

forms. The Roselle Board of Education will cover the

cost of the tuition. Please note that if a student drops

out of this course, then their parent/guardian will be

responsible for reimbursing the school district the cost

of tuition. Also note that a student does not have to


graduate from high school and that they may apply the

college credits to any college earned

of their choice. If a student attends Fairleigh


scholarship. Prerequisites: U.S. History I Honors or U.S. History

II Honors. Completion of parent permission & FDU

registration.

Social Studies Electives

Psychology (04257)

2.5 Credits


This is a general survey course covering theories and

studies of psychology, personality, learning and daily

living.

Prerequisite: U.S. History I

Sociology (04258)

2.5 Credits


This is a survey course relating to the development

and structure of the society and the nature of social

relationships.

Prerequisites: U.S. History I

African-American History (04107)

5 Credits


This course is a study of African-American History

and culture including a general survey of Ancient

African Kingdoms from the Pharaohs in Egypt to

King Mansa Musa of Mali. Students will study the

impact of the Middle Passage on the Diaspora of

Africans into the world, the impact of slavery and the

Atlantic Slave trade from an economic, social and

cultural viewpoint. Students will study the survey of

civil rights movement, literature, music and

significant contributions. The course highlights the

contributions of other ethnic groups including

Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and Asian

Americans.

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Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies

(04065)

5 Credits


Students will have the opportunity to research and

understand what led to the horrors of the Holocaust.

This will include a study of World events prior to

WWI until post WWII.

Prerequisite: World History

Physical Education

Every student attending public school is required to

participate in the Health and Physical Education

Program for each year of attendance. Any student,

who fails Physical Education or Health during any

school year, must repeat the course(s) in summer

school or during a school year before graduation.

Health may not be repeated during the same school

year it is failed.

Physical Education/ Health 9 (08001)

5 Credits Physical Education is designed to create the awareness

of the importance of fitness and exercise for a lifetime

of good health and total well-being. This is

accomplished through a variety of physical activities

that include individual and team activities, cooperative

activities and improvement in physical fitness.

Prerequisite: Appropriate grade level

Physical Education 10/ Health 10 (08001)







Prerequisite: Appropriate grade level








Prerequisite: Appropriate grade level.







activities and improvement in physical fitness. This

class covers personal health, growth and development,

substance abuse education, emotional and mental

health and all aspects of family living.


Health Education

Health Education 9 (08051)

This Health class consists of personal hygiene,

substance abuse education, growth and development,

family life and personal health, which includes

nutrition, mental health, disease prevention, and stress

management.



Driver Education Theory

Course content consists of all the information required

to pass the New Jersey driver’s written test. An

understanding of motor vehicle laws and safe driving

are covered. Topics covered include legal obligations

and responsibility pertaining to the rules of the road,

traffic procedures, safe driving and physical and

mental factors affecting the driver’s capacity

including substance abuse.



First Aid and Safety

This Health class consists of personal safety,

substance abuse education, family living and accident

prevention. Specialized instruction in first aid

techniques, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR),

relief of airway obstruction and general safety

procedures are provided. Material distributed by the

American National Red Cross.


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Family Life

This class covers personal health, growth and

development, substance abuse education, emotional

and mental health and all aspects of family living,

which include human relationships and sexuality,

abstinence, Parenting, pregnancy, diseases and health

conditions. .


Health Electives

Teen Pep (08099)

5 Credits

Grade 12 Teen Pep is a one-year, advanced health elective

course based on a nationally recognized “Teens

Teaching Teens: program that encourages students to

understand the consequences of their actions and to

make responsible, personal decisions. Workshops

(units of instruction) are conducted on important

issues facing young people: relationships, sexual

harassment, dating and communication, STS’s,

pregnancy-with the objective of empowering teens

with knowledge and information to make healthy

decisions in their relationships and promote respect

for others. Students are trained in problem solving

and group cohesion exercises. Improvisational skits

and small group discussions are some of the

techniques used to instruct students on sexuality issues

and train them in group facilitation and leadership

skills. Participation in this course requires a

commitment of time, dedication and responsibility.

Participants are role models in a position of

leadership. Teen Pep peer educators have the

opportunity to take this advanced health class for

credit, to help develop and conduct teen health

workshops for students and adults, and to provide a

teen perspective to our school community.

Requirements: 1) Application, 2) Individual and

group interview with Teen Pep teachers, 3) Parental

permission, 4) Must attend a weekend retreat, 5)

Attend all scheduled Teen Pep classes, and 5) Assist in

presenting workshops throughout the school year.

Career and Technology Education

(1 YEAR REQUIRED)

General Business (12105)

2.5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed to give students a

comprehensive picture of business in its economic

setting. Students will be introduced to such concepts

as business cycles, supply and demand, consumerism,

banking and financial services, money management

and insurance. Students will also study the roles of

government and labor in our economy. In addition,

students will complete virtual business projects using

the internet.

Career Exploration (22151)

2.5 Credits

Grade 9 Career Explorations is a course at the secondary level

focusing on orientation to careers. The course is

primarily designed for students in grade 9th and assists

them in making decisions in selecting specific career

pathways. Course content focuses on orientation and

exploration in 16 career clusters, employability skills

and work ethics. Opportunities are provided for the

development of problem solving, decision making,

reasoning and learning through school and work-

based learning experiences and exploration.

Personal Finance (22210)

2.5 Credits

Grades 10-12 This course includes training in keeping personal

financial records necessary for banking services,

paying taxes, using credit, maintaining a checking

account and family money management. Additional

topics include insurance, car and home purchase, and

the fundamentals of investing, with the focus

primarily on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This

course will provide valuable information for business,

administration, finance, hospitality and tourism, retail

and wholesale careers, as well as personal use.

Computer/Technology Applications I (10004)

2.5 Credits

Grades 10-12 In this course, students will utilize various

technological tools (computer, software, digital

camera, scanner, etc.) in the development of

spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing

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projects. Graphics, editing, layout, and formatting

techniques will also be emphasized. Program such as

those included in the Microsoft Office Suite. Students

will learn the process of designing and producing

professional quality documents in the form of

newsletters, brochures, programs, mini-magazines,

and the like. Students are given an overview of

multimedia authoring and Internet publishing.

Computer/Technology Applications II (10049)

2.5 Credits

Grades 10-12 This course will emphasize the creation and use of

Internet technologies and digital manipulation, such as

graphic arts and multimedia. Students will use graphic

manipulation programs such as Adobe Photoshop and

Illustrator. Additionally, Macromedia Dreamweaver

will be used to create web pages and Web graphics for

student created Websites.

Prerequisite: Computer/Technology Applications I

Health Careers/Health Occupations

Students enrolled in the Health Occupations program

will have the opportunity to also enroll in the Rutgers

State University Health Sciences Career Program.

Please note that program courses will fulfill

requirements in both the Careers and Science content

areas.

Prerequisites:

1. Must have successfully completed Algebra,

Biology and a Basic Computer class or taking

concurrently. A minimum grade of “C” is

required;

2. Introduction to Health Careers and Chemistry are

encouraged as prerequisites of co-requisites;

3. Student must receive clinical experience in a

health care facility;

4. Student must be able to show participation in

HOSA community service activity;

5. Application to the program and registration to

Rutgers School of Health Related Professions

Introduction to Health Careers (14001)

2.5 Credits

Grades 10-11 Exploration of Health Care Occupations courses

expose students to the variety of opportunities

available within the health care industry (nursing,

therapy and rehabilitation, dental care, administration,

laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology careers, etc.).

These courses provide experiences in several as a

prerequisite course for Health Occupations-

Comprehensive (Dynamics of Health Care in Society).

It is also the first course in the sequence of the Health

Occupations Program that is affiliated is Rutgers

University school of Health Related Professions

Prerequisites: 1) Overall minimum average of 75, 2)

Completion of Health Careers Application, 3) Two

letters of reference, 4) Good attendance and

citizenship, and 5) Demonstrated interest in the field

of health.

Health Occupations/Dynamics of Health Care in

Society Health Sciences/Workplace Experience

(14298)

15 Credits

Grades 11-12 Courses provide students with an actual orientation to

the health care industry and help to refine their health

care-related knowledge and skills. Topics covered

usually include but are not limited to an overview of

health care delivery; patient care, including

assessment of vital signs, body mechanics, an d diet;

anatomy & physiology; identification and use of

various types of medical equipment, and supplies and

medical terminology, hygiene and disease prevention,

CPR procedures; laboratory procedures, and ethical

and legal responsibilities. This course is also part of

the Dynamics of Health Care in Society course which

provides workplace experience in the health care

industry. Goals are typically set cooperatively by the

teacher and health care employer (despite the fact that

the student will not get paid). This course includes

both classroom activities and further study of the

health field by experiences that the students encounter

in three different health care settings. Students will

spend (2) two hours per day (4) four days per week in

one of (3) three different health care environments to

gain experience in the health field in preparation for a

health care post-graduation from high school.

Students receive (3) three tuition free college credits

with Rutgers University upon successful completion

of this course and the necessary final examination

with a passing grade of 75 or higher.

Prerequisites: 1) Application, 2) Good conduct and

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attendance, 3) Two (2) letters of reference, 4)

Recommendation from Coordinator *Preference is

given to students who complete the Introduction to

Health Careers or experience in health care. 5)

Registration to Rutgers University School of Health

Related Professions.

Emergency and Clinical Care (14055)

5 Credits

Grade 12 This course places a special emphasis on the

knowledge and skills needed in medical emergencies.

Topics typically include clearing airway obstructions,

controlling bleeding, bandaging, methods of lifting

and transporting injured persons, simple

immobilization, infection control, stabilizing fractures,

and responding to cardiac arrest. The course also

covers legal and ethical responsibilities of the health

care worker in medical emergencies. Students will

gain (2) college credits tuition free with Rutgers

University Health Sciences Careers Program if they

meet the requirements of the course, complete the

ARC or AHA CPR certification course and other

requirements as made by Rutgers University School of

Health Related Professions.

Prerequisites: 1) Application, 2) Successful

completion of Health Careers or Health Occupations,

3) Completion of application, 4) Documented

volunteer or work experience, and 5) recommendation

by Teacher/Coordinator of Health Occupations 6)

Registration with Rutgers University

Medical Terminology (14154)

2.5 Credits

Grades 10-12

Exploration of various medical terms and medical

abbreviations as are related to various body systems

and anatomy and physiology of the body. This is a 2

college credit course that is offered as part of the

affiliation with Rutgers School of Health Related

Professions.

Prerequisites: Pre-requisite or concurrent enrollment

in Health Occupations, Health Careers or Emergency

& Clinical Care courses, overall minimum average of

80 in Health Occupations or Health Careers, course,

application and registration with Rutgers University

to gain tuition free college credits.

Marketing Communications

The marketing Communication/Advertising program

prepares students to undertake and manage the

process of developing consumer audiences and

moving products from producers to consumers. This

course includes instruction in buyer behavior and

dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand

analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing

theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning,

marketing segments, advertising methods, sales

operations and management, consumer relations,

retailing, and applications to specific products and

markets.

Introduction to Marketing (12151) 5 Credits

Grade 11

Introduction to Marketing provides foundational

knowledge and skills leading to a post-secondary or

career pathway, reflecting individual talents, abilities,

and interests. Marketing enhances communication

skills, social and emotional intelligence, and

information management. The course provides

students with a learning environment in which core

business administration skills tier with

marketing‐ specific skills and content. Marketing

provides an integrated academic and career program

of instruction that enables students to successfully

prepare for 21st Century challenges in a global

economy.

Prerequisites: General Business

Marketing Communications II 5 credits (12151)

Grade 12

Marketing Communications will challenge students to

apply skills to a variety of activities centered on the

seven functions of marketing: management, finance,

personal, selling, promotion, distribution, pricing and

product. Students will develop assignments and

projects that authentically assess learner’s skills, such

as: creating a sales presentation, writing a business

plan, and developing various advertising print media.

Students utilize productivity software such as

Microsoft Office Suite, as well as engage in research

and participation through the Internet throughout the

course. Marketing encompasses topics such as:

Sales and promotions

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Major types of promotions

Customer’s buying motives

Advertising Media

Advertising Budget

Legal implications of advertisement

Computer applications in advertisement

Internet / Spread Sheet presentation

Prerequisites: General Business & Introduction to

Marketing

Structured Learning Experiences

This course will prepare students for every aspect of

entering the world of work. Students are expected to

exhibit exemplary workplace ethic and behavior. The

curriculum focuses on employability skills needed for

success in the workplace and has an impact on post

school outcomes for college/career readiness.

This is the last level of all CTE programs of studies.

Students participate in Structured Learning

Experiences in the industry in the following ways:

Job Shadow

Volunteer

Internship (paid or unpaid)

Cooperative Education Experience

Apprenticeship

School-Based Enterprise

Banking Services

This program offers a sequence of courses that

provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with

challenging academic standards and relevant

technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for

further education and careers in the Finance career

cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and

includes competency-based applied learning that

contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order

reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes,

general employability skills, technical skills, and

occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all

aspects of the Finance career cluster.

Introduction to Banking (12102)

5 Credits

Grade 11

Due to the demands of this course, this is a double

period/one semester course

This is the second level of the Banking Program.

Introduction to Banking & Teller Operations assists

students in understanding the operations of the

American banking system. Students will study the

Federal Reserve System, banking and the economy,

functions of depository institutions, daily transactions

of depository institutions, variety of banking services,

and customer relationships. Focus is placed on the

analytical skills necessary to understand and act upon

the competitive forces, regulatory environment and

evolving consumer preferences that shape and drive

management and leadership practices in the banking

industry.


Banking II - Financial Support Services (12149)

5 Credits

Grade 12 This is the third level of the Banking Services program.

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for

employment in the banking and credit industry in

positions such as financial services specialists, financial

analysts, financial economists, financial managers, credit

managers, credit officers, managers, or in credit and

collections. In general, the course is designed to prepare

students for employment in positions that include

financial planning, insurance management, banking,

commercial loans and services or to provide

supplemental training for persons previously or currently

employed in these occupations.

Prerequisites: General Business & Introduction to

Banking


This course will also prepare students for every aspect

of entering the world of work. Students are expected

to exhibit exemplary workplace ethic and behavior.

The curriculum focuses on employability skills

needed for success in the workplace and has an impact

on post school outcomes for college/career readiness.




Job Shadow

Volunteer


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Apprenticeship


Business Administration &

Management Program

The business, management and administration program

prepares students for careers in planning, organizing,

directing and evaluating business functions essential to

efficient and productive business operations. Career

opportunities are available in every sector of the

economy and require specific skills in organization, time

management, customer service and communication. Real

world experiences are practiced in Business classes as

students learn problem-solving skills, how to work in

teams, and research career opportunities available.

Team Management & Human Resources

5 Credits

Grade 12

This course provides students with information on

how to manage the development of human capital in

organizations, and to provide related services to

individuals and groups. Include instruction in

personnel and organization policy, human resource

dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil

rights, human resources law and regulations,

motivation and compensation systems, work systems,

career management, employee testing and assessment,

recruitment and selection, managing employee and job

training programs, and the management of human

resources programs and operations.

Topics discussed in this course are: Business

Information and Software, Effective Business

Communication Skills, Legal And Ethical Issues,

Human Resources Skills, Employability Skills,

Principals Of Human Resources, Emotional

Intelligence, And Team And HR Management.


Business Administration and Management (12055)

5 Credits

Grade 12

This course assists the students in understanding basic

management functions. Students study the

management process, decision-making, environmental

factors, basic ethics, and social responsibility.

Planning, organization, leading, and controlling are

emphasized as well as basic concepts of staffing,

leadership, communications, entrepreneurship, and

international management.

Topics discussed in this course are: Business and Its

Environment, Business Ownership and Law,

Information and Communication Systems,

Management Responsibilities, Financial Management,

Production and Marketing Management, Human

Resource Management, and Global Business.

Prerequisites: General Business & Team

Management & Human Resources


This course will also prepare students for every aspect

of entering the world of work. Students are expected

to exhibit exemplary workplace ethic and behavior.

The curriculum focuses on employability skills

needed for success in the workplace and has an impact

on post school outcomes for college/career readiness.




Job Shadow

Volunteer



Apprenticeship


Food Preparation & Restaurant

Management

(Culinary Arts)

A program that prepares individuals to serve under

the supervision of chefs and other food service

professionals as kitchen support staff and commercial

food preparation workers. This course includes

instruction in kitchen organization and operations,

sanitation and quality control, basic food preparation

and cooking skills, kitchen and kitchen equipment

maintenance, and quantity food measurement and

monitoring.

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Kitchen Assistant I (22201)

5 Credits

Grade 10

Kitchen Assistant I prepare students to work under the

supervision of chefs and other food service


food preparation workers. In this level, the student

will learn safety and sanitation principles and will be

introduced to the use, maintenance and sanitation of

kitchen tools and equipment. Student will learn the

proper use and care of kitchen knives and food

preparation principles such as preparation of salads,

sandwiches, and breakfast cookery. Student will be

exposed to a variety of food, their uses, storage, and

preparation. Topics in this course are:

Introduction to the hospitality industry

Safety and sanitation

Kitchen basics

Stocks and soups

Standardized recipes and conventions

Basic food science

Nutrition

Kitchen Assistant II (22249)

5 Credits

Grade 11

Kitchen Assistant II will prepare students to work

under the supervision of chefs and other food service


food preparation workers. In this level, the student

will learn about job responsibilities in front and on the

back of the house, baking principles and menu design.

Student will learn to prepare and present food and

beverage items to meet creativity aspects as well as

quality standards, and to apply principles of food

science. Unit in this course include:

Front of the house

Back of the house

Fruits and vegetables

Basics of baking

Nutrition and menu design

Garde Manger

Potatoes and grains

Prerequisite: Kitchen Assistant I and complete

application.

Kitchen Assistant III (16055)

5 Credits

Grade 12

Kitchen Assistant III will prepare students to work

under the supervision of chefs and other food service


food preparation workers. In this level, students will

learn about serving guests, management essentials,

controlling costs for purchasing, preparing breakfast,

salads, and desserts and baked foods. This course will

include the application of skills in a structured

learning experience such as “Teachers café” of job

shadowing at a local restaurant or school cafeteria.

Units in this course include:

Careers in hospitality

Serving your guest

Breakfast and sandwiches

Management essentials

Controlling costs

Salads and garnishing

Purchasing and inventory

Desserts and bakes foods

Prerequisite: Kitchen Assistant I & Kitchen Assistant

II, teacher recommendation and complete application.

Academy of Education

The academy prepares students for further education

and careers in the education profession. The

programs focus on human growth and development

through adolescence, teaching as a profession,

curriculum and instruction and an education academy

internship.

Introduction to Education (19151)

5 Credits

Grade: 10

A program that focuses on the general theory and

practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles

of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the

planning and administration of educational activities,

school safety and health issues, and the social

foundations of education. This course also covers

teaching strategies, types of assessments, student

learning, special populations, and educational

technology. Students will conduct observations of

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educators at work and create artifacts for a course

portfolio, which will continue with them throughout

the program of study. Upon completion of this course,

proficient students will have a fundamental

understanding of instructional strategies needed for

becoming an educator.

Human Growth and Development (19153)

5 Credits

Grade 11

This course focuses on human development from birth

through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theories

of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development,

the effect of heredity and the environment, the role of

caregivers and the family, health and safety concerns,

and contemporary issues.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Education

Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction ( )

5 Credits

Grade 12

This course explores curriculum delivery models in

response to the developmental needs of all children.

Emphasis is placed on the development of varied

instructional materials and activities to promote

learning, classroom management strategies, and a

supportive classroom environment.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Education and Human

Growth & Development

Education Internship – SLE

5 Credits

Grade 12

The internship is the culminating course of the

Education Academy Program. Students will have an

opportunity to integrate content and pedagogical

knowledge in an educational area of interest. They

will have an opportunity to extend and apply their

knowledge about teaching in a classroom setting

under the supervision of a mentor teacher.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Education,

Human Growth & Development & Foundations of

Curriculum and Instruction

Academy of Information Technology

Computer Science Program

Computer Science I (10003)

5 Credits

Grade: 10

The main aspect of this first year course is to provide

an introduction to essential computer technologies and

to develop and design web sites. Current industry

standard software and techniques are used. Microsoft

WORD, EXCEL and PowerPoint are used for

documentation and presentation tasks. Hypertext

Mark-up Language (HTML) and Adobe Dreamweaver

(Creative Suite 3) are used for web site design and

development. This course also provides an

introduction to computer literacy, business application

software, various text editors and Graphical User

Interfaces.

Computer Science II – Internet Technologies

5 Credits

Grade: 11

Web Design and Computer Science II is a full year

course for students continuing in the Academy of

Information Technology. The AoIT set of courses is

designed to introduce, develop and reinforce the

essential skills in Information Technology that is vital

for success in today’s world. The main aspect of this

second year course is to provide an introduction and

development to programming logic and industry

software and technologies that are used to develop and

design web sites.

Current industry standard software and techniques are

used. Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and PowerPoint

are used for documentation and presentation tasks.

Hypertext Mark-Up Language (HTML),

JavaScript and Adobe FLASH, PhotoShop and

Dreamweaver are used for web site design and

development. This AoIT course also provides

continued development to computer literacy, business

application software, text editors, code generators and

Graphical User Interfaces.

Prerequisites: Computer Science I

Computer Science III – Programming

5 Credits

Grade: 12

Computer Science III is a full year course for students

continuing in the Academy of Information

Technology. The AoIT set of courses is designed to

introduce, develop and reinforce the essential skills in

Information Technology that are vital for success in

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today’s world. The main aspect of this third year

course is to develop skills in database design, database

programming and database management. Another

aspect is the introduction to server side programming

using Active Server Pages and VBScript. Current

industry standard software and techniques are used.

Students will develop technical, analytical, and

business skills that support the pursuit of professional

careers and advanced study. Students will develop

SQL design and coding skills.

Current industry standard software and techniques are

used. Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and PowerPoint

are used for documentation and presentation tasks.

Hypertext Mark-Up Language(HTML) and Adobe

FLASH, PhotoShop and Dreamweaver are used for

web site design and development. This AoIT course

also provides continued development in information

technology and reinforces computer literacy skills, the

use of business application software, and the use of

various text editors and knowledge of Graphical User

Interfaces.

Prerequisites: Computer Science I & Computer

Science II

Graphic Design & Advertisement

Program

Graphic design and advertisement is a program that

prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer

techniques to the interpretation of technical and

commercial concepts. Includes instruction in

computer-assisted art and design, printmaking,

concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory,

imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling,

multimedia applications, communication skills and

commercial art business operations.

Graphic Design I (11153)

5 Credits

Grade: 9-11

Course Description: This instructional program is a

core course and prepares individuals to use artistic

techniques to effectively communicate ideas and

information to business and consumer audiences via

illustrations and other forms of printed media. This is

a core course in the program of study in Advertising

and Graphic Design. Topics are:

Lab safety

Advertising design

Elements and principles of design

Illustration theory

Typography

Design skills

Computer skills

Career development

Graphic Design II (11155)

5 Credits

Grade 11-12

This is a core course emphasizing the integration of

computer skills and knowledge of software used in the

market place. Topics include:

Advanced design skills

Photography

Career development

Prerequisites: Graphic Design I

Graphic Design III (11154)

5 Credits

Grade 12

Advanced Advertising and Graphic Design takes the

best, most important and relevant components of

Advertising and Graphic Design Introduction and

Intermediate courses, then, expands them for the

serious 3rd year student. Each component is flexible

and can be implemented throughout the school year,

fulfilling the 120 credit hours of instruction. Each

component is essentially intertwined with each other

and may be implemented simultaneously. Topics

include:

Peer teaching

Independent projects

Portfolio

Workplace skills development

Prerequisites: Graphic Design I & II

STEM Academy

STEM refers to the areas of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics. However, STEM

initiatives are not science, technology, engineering

and mathematics in isolation. Rather, STEM is the

integration of courses, programs or linked learning

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opportunities using an interdisciplinary approach

through exploration, discovery and problem solving.

Introduction to Engineering Design (21001)

5 Credits

Grade 10 Students dig deep into the engineering design process,

applying math, science, and engineering standards to

hands-on projects. They work both individually and in

teams to design solutions to a variety of problems

using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering

notebook to document their work.

Prerequisites: Geometry

Principles of Engineering (21004)

5 Credits

Grade 11

Through problems that engage and challenge, students

explore a broad range of engineering topics, including

mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials,

and automation. Students develop skills in problem

solving, research, and design while learning strategies

for design process documentation, collaboration, and

presentation.

Prerequisites: Intro to Engineering Design

Digital Electronics (21008)

5 Credits

Grade 12

From smart phones to appliances, digital circuits are

all around us. This course provides a foundation for

students who are interested in electrical engineering,

electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics

such as combinational and sequential logic and are

exposed to circuit design tools used in industry,

including logic gates, integrated circuits, and

programmable logic devices.

***Introduction to Engineering Research

The major focus of the course is to expose students to

design process, research and analysis, teamwork,

communication methods, global and human impacts,

engineering standards, and technical

documentation. IED gives students the opportunity to

develop skills and understanding of course concepts

through activity- project-, and problem-based (APPB)

learning. Used in combination with a teaming

approach, APPB-learning challenges students to

continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative

abilities and understanding of the design process. It

also allows students to develop strategies to enable

and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate

goal of education.

Students will employ engineering and scientific

concepts in the solution of engineering design

problems. Students will develop problem-solving

skills and apply their knowledge of research and

design to create solutions to various challenges that

increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students

will also learn how to document their work, and

communicate their solutions to their peers and

members of the professional community.

Co-requisite: Digital Electronics

Engineering & Robotics (21009)

2.5 Credits

Grade: 10-11

This course is designed to introduce students to the

basics of science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM). Students will learn how to use

feedback from sensors, applied mathematics and

measurement to program their robot to navigate in its

environment. Students will have the opportunity to

complete multiple challenges involving guided

research, problem solving, working in teams, and

design-documentation by means of an Engineer’s

Notebook. Students interested in participating on the

Roselle Robotics Team (RRT) should sign up for this

course.

Leadership Education

ROTC Physical Training and Drill (09003)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Drill courses

provide students with an additional opportunity to

improve their skills in military precision. These

courses emphasize marching style and formations,

firearm manipulation, body coordination and

mechanics, and performing as a member of an

orchestrated team. Class members typically

participate in ceremonies and competitions.

Additionally, cadets will learn the fundamentals of

physical fitness and wellness. Cadets will set realistic

physical fitness goals learn how to monitor their

progress toward achieving their goals.

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Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Leadership Education I

(LE I) (09201)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 Marine Corp. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

(ROTC) I courses introduce the Marine Corps Jr.

ROTC program to students with emphasis on personal

growth and responsibility along with general military

subjects. These courses include but are not limited to

physical training; health education, including hygiene,

first aid, nutrition, and substance abuse prevention;

and communication skills. In these courses, students

are introduced to and study Marine Corps values and

code of conduct; drill and ceremony; military

uniforms, customs, and courtesies; military history;

and the Marine Corps structure and chain of

command. The primary emphasis throughout this

course is on personal leadership and character

development. Additionally, students learn time

management, study skills and develop a personal

mission statement to guide them during high School.

Prerequisites: Parental permission, satisfactory

sports physical exam, teacher recommendation

Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Leadership Education II

(LEII) (09202)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12 Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

(ROTC) II courses build upon Marine Corps Junior

ROTC II. These courses emphasize personal growth

and responsibility, leadership, and citizenship along

with military subjects that typically include the

mission, organizations, and history of the Marine

Corps; geography, maps, and navigation; drill and

ceremony; and military justice. Students learn about

such leadership skills as authority, responsibility, and

accountability and citizenship topics including U.S.

Government structures, documents, and symbols. The

character and leadership emphasis is on learning to

work as part of a team and to mentor first year cadets

as they enter the program.


sports physical, teacher recommendation, Leadership

Education I with a minimum grade of 75.

Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Leadership Education III

(LE III) (09203)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12 Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps


ROTC III. These courses include but are not limited

to leadership practice, including training, inspection

and evaluation; public service career opportunities;

and citizenship responsibilities. These courses cover

such personal skills as financial planning, saving and

investing, and evaluating credit and insurance terms.

Students learn about the structures of other armed

service branches, advance their mapping and

navigation skills, and may study firearm use, safety

and marksmanship. Students continue to learn

teamwork, Marine Corps history, and military

principles. The character and leadership emphasis is

on leading teams of larger scope and developing

junior leader who are in their second year of

leadership instruction.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory sports physical, parental

permission, Leadership Education II with a minimum

grade of 75.

Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Leadership Education IV

(LE IV) (09204)

5 Credits

Grade 12 Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps


ROTC IV courses focus on the practical application of

skills learned throughout the program: leadership,

communication (written and verbal), personal growth,

and public service. These courses emphasize drill and

ceremony, physical fitness, marksmanship, land

navigation, and military history at more advanced

levels than in previous courses. The primary character

and leadership emphasis is on leading the

organization. The focus is on Roles of a Leader:

Teacher, Mentor, coach and Role Model for the junior

cadets in the program.


sports physical, Leadership Education III with a

minimum final grade of 75.

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Military Science-Aide/Assistant Instructor (09995)

5 Credits

Grade 12 Military Science-Adie courses offer students the

opportunity to assist instructors in preparing,

organizing, or delivering course curricula. Students

may provide tutorial or instructional; assistance to

other students. This course prepares cadets to be

assistant instructors where they will learn the design,

development and presentation of instruction. Cadets

will prepare and present classes in leadership and

military science.

Military Science-Independent Study (09997)

5 Credits

Grade 12 Courses in Military Science-Independent Study, often

conducted with instructors/armed services personnel

as mentors, enable students to explore topics of

interest related to military science. Independent Study

courses may serve as an opportunity for students to

expand their expertise in a particular application, to

explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more

advanced skills.

Military Science-Workplace Experience (09998)

5 Credits

Grade 12 Military Science-Workplace Experience courses

provide students with work experience within the field

of military science and are supported by classroom

attendance and discussion. In these courses, goals are

set for the employment period, and classroom

experience may involve further study in the field,

improvement of employability skills, or discussion

regarding the experiences and problems that students

encounter on the job. The emphasis here is on the

practical application of the leadership skills learned by

the cadets over their four years in the program.

Art Education (1 YEAR REQUIRED)

Photography (11052)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12 This course teaches students the use of the 35 mm

camera with black and white film. They learn contact-

printing, printmaking, enlarging and developing film.

Darkroom techniques are presented as they relate to

general and offset photography. Students in this

course are expected to show a degree of proficiency in

all aspects of photography, especially in darkroom

techniques.

Prerequisite: None

Fine Arts I (05154)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is an introduction to Fine Arts Emphasis

is in basic elements and principles of art. A variety of

artwork will be completed, including basic drawing,

painting and design. The course includes basic Art

History.

Fine Arts II (05155)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12 Students build on the knowledge gained in Fine Arts I.

Projects include design problems, advanced painting

techniques and sculpture. Additionally, concepts of

Art History are explored.

Prerequisite: Fine Arts II with a minimum grade of 80

Fine Arts III (05157)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12 Students work on advanced concepts of observational

and figure drawing, acrylic painting, advanced

sculpture and printmaking. Study in Art History

movements and figures are continued.

Prerequisite: Fine Arts II with a minimum grade of

80 in music all courses meet the requirement for

Visual and Performing Arts.

Music Education

Marching Band (05103)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 The Marching Band performs at football games,

parades and ceremonies and prepares music

appropriate to those occasions. This course meets

during Period 1, (7:27a.m.) daily and on Saturday

mornings during football season. It also requires

after-school and performance participation, as well as

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weekly band lessons from September through June.

For participation throughout the school year, it is

recommended that students schedule Band (9311).

Prerequisites: Ability to read music; instrumental

music experience

Concert Band (05102)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

This course is for students with prior instrumental

experience. Students further their skills by learning

and playing in a concert band setting. Music literature

written specifically for the concert band will be

studied. In addition to participation in class, students

are required to attend one instrumental lesson per

week and two concerts, one in December and the

second in the late spring. Students will be expected to

practice a minimum of 2 hours per week, outside of

class.

Prerequisites: Ability to read music; instrumental

music experience

Jazz Ensemble (05106)

5 Credits

Grade 9-12 The jazz ensemble is a small performing group that

focuses on non-classical forms of music such as Jazz,

Blues, Latin, R&B and Pop. The class exposes the

student to a wide variety of music and, by extension,

the cultures each style comes from. Reading from lead

sheets is combined with an emphasis on complying

and improvisation. The instrumentation for the

ensemble is guitar (2-3), bass (1-2), drums (2-3),

keyboards (2-3), winds (2-3), and singers (3-4).

Enrollment is limited to 15 students and placement in

the class is by audition only.

Prerequisites: Previous instrumental or vocal

experience, permission of instructor.

Instrumental Music (05109)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

This course teaches the student to learn a musical

instrument, learn an additional instrument, or improve

upon their playing of a current instrument. The course

of study will include music reading, music theory, and

proper playing techniques. Students will be expected

to practice 2 hours per week outside of class.

Attendance at our two major performances is

mandatory and constitutes a large portion of the

student’s grade.

Prerequisites: None

Marching Band/Color Guard (05149)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

The marching band performs at football games

throughout the season. Students learn a half-time

show at band camp and continue to rehearse after

school throughout September and October. The color

guard adds to the visual aspect of the marching band

performances with choreographed movement and the

use of various props. NOTE: This not a credited

course.

Prerequisites: Band members must have previous

instrumental experience and permission of the

instructor. Color Guard members must audition.

Mixed Chorus (05110)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

Chorus is a non-auditioned vocal ensemble, open to

any student who wishes to sing. Chorus performs in

school concerts each year, with required dress

rehearsal the day before any performance, as well as

at several community events and choral festivals. This

course includes instruction on vocal production,

breathing techniques, diction and sight singing and

music theory. Chorus repertoire consists of a

representative sampling from the great composers of

the last four centuries, as well as folk tunes, popular

favorites, sacred and Broadway selections.

Participation at performances and rehearsals,

including those falling outside the school day, is

required. All performances are mandatory and will be

part of the course grade. Members are eligible to

audition for New Jersey Region II Chorus, Jazz Choir

and All-State Choir.

Prerequisites: Permission of director. Meet with

director in the 3rd marking period of previous school

year.

Treble Voices (05112)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

Treble Chorus is a non-auditioned women’s group that

meets daily. This group will focus mostly on concert

music. Students will begin mastery of vocal

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productions, reading music, and independent part-

singing. Concert music literature, both sacred and

secular, of beginning to medium difficulty is

performed. Students in Treble Chorus develop

musicianship and specific performance skills through

ensemble and solo singing. Treble Chorus performs in

four school concerts each year, with required dress

rehearsal that night before any performance, as well as

at several community events and choral festivals. This

course includes instruction on vocal production,

breathing techniques, diction and sight singing.

Although this call is open to singers of all levels and

experiences, this remains a high level class; during

there are performance test and sight singing test.

Prerequisites: Permission of director. Meet with

director in the 3rd marking period of the previous

school year.

Men’s Chorus = A course of male students (equal to

Treble Voices) Men’s Chorus will be offered as a

need is demonstrated.

Concert Choir (05111)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12

Concert Choir is an auditioned advanced vocal

ensemble that emphasizes proper vocal technique and

choral technique, as well as music reading. Emphasis

is given to age appropriate musicianship/aesthetic

response including rehearsal and concert etiquette, and

responsibilities associated with membership in a

performing organization. Choral literature of various

forms and genres will be performed. All members of

Concert Choir MUST also perform with the chorus.

Concert Choir performs in school concerts each year,

with required dress rehearsal the day before any

performance, as well as at several community events

and choral festivals. Participation at performances and

rehearsals is required, including those falling outside

the school day.

Prerequisites: 1) Audition in the 3 marking period of

previous school year. 2) Ability to read music. 3)

Previous performance experience and/or 4) Current

enrollment in Music Technology or Studio Music 5)

Mixed Chorus (with an average grade of 85 or better),

Teacher recommendation and successful completion

of an audition.

Honors Choir (05111)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12

The Honors Choir is an advanced select choir that

performs high quality classical and popular music. In

addition to performing at the winter and spring

concerts, Concert Choir students will perform for

various school and community functions. Students

will be encouraged to audition for Region and All-

State Chorus. Audition held in March will be based on

the New Jersey All-State Chorus Standards that

include scales, sight singing and a selected solo.

Participation in all scheduled rehearsals and

performances is mandatory.

Prerequisites: 1) Audition in the 3 marking period of

previous school year. 2) Ability to read music. 3)

Previous performance experience and/or 4) Current

enrollment in Music Technology or Studio Music 5)

Mixed Chorus (with an average grade of 85 or better),

Teacher recommendation and successful completion

of an audition.

NON-PERFORMANCE COURSES

Music Technology & Composition (05149)

5 Credits

Grades 10-12

Students will learn the fundamentals of digital music

production and editing. Topics covered will include

digital recording, editing, MIDI, song creation/mixing,

and basic melodic composition and harmonization.

This course is recommended for those students who

perform vocal or instrumental music in or out of

school, for students who intend to continue musical

study at the college level and for those intending to

pursue a music-related career. This course serves as

the pre-requisite for Advanced Music Studio.

Prerequisites: Must have previous music experience

and permission of the instructor. Score of 85% or

higher in any of the music classes.

Piano I (05107)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of

piano keyboard performance. Classroom topics

include the study of musical notation and symbols, the

performance of simple melodies, standard scales and

chord progressions, folk songs, and popular music.

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Students will also perform ensemble music, with an

emphasis on rhythmic accuracy and tempo pulse

control.

Prerequisites: None.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Transitional English Reading I (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is taken in conjunction with Transitional

English Writing I, and is for students whose native

language is not English. All ESL courses usually

begin with extensive listening and speaking practice,

building on auditory and oral skills, and then move on

to reading and writing. These courses provide an

explanation of basic structures of the English

language, enabling our students to progress from an

elementary understanding of English words and verb

tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various

formal and informal styles and then to advance to

mainstream English courses. Emphasis in this course

will be on listening and reading comprehension, oral

communication and language needed for academic

success, as well as developing academic vocabulary in

listening and reading needed for all subject areas.

Prerequisite: Recommendation of Bilingual/ESL

supervisor and teacher, based on performance on

state recommended test.

Transitional English Writing I (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is taken in conjunction with Transitional

English Reading I and is designed to enable English

Language Learners to develop proficiency in writing

skills for the 21st Century. Emphasis will be placed on

developing speaking and writing skills needed for all

subject areas.



state recommended tests

Transitional English Reading II (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed for the low intermediate

English Language Learner. Application of ESL

strategies that will help students interpret a variety of

literary genres will be addressed. Emphasis will be

placed on developing listening and reading skills

needed for all subject areas, as well as preparation for

the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for

College and Careers (PARCC).




Transitional English Writing II (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed to develop written and oral

communication skills for the low intermediate English

Language Learner, with an emphasis on academic

writing in preparation for the State Assessments.

Reinforcement will be provided to improve analytical

skills for all content areas.




Transitional English Reading III (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed for the high intermediate

English language Learner. The application of ESL

strategies that help students interpret a variety of

literary genres will be addressed. Reading selections

will reflect aligned literature presented in mainstream

English classes. Students will be exposed to the

various forms of American literature. Emphasis is

placed on developing vocabulary, in listening, reading

skills needed for all subject areas, as well as

preparation for the State Assessments.




Transitional English Writing III (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed to develop oral and written

communication skills for the high intermediate

English Language Learner, with an emphasis is on

composition writing in preparation for State

Assessments. Reinforcement is provided to improve

analytical skills for all content areas.

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Supervisor and teacher, and performance on State

recommended tests

Transitional English Writing IV (01008)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12 This course is designed to develop reading and writing

skills for the advanced English Language learner, with

an emphasis on grade level reading and composition

writing in preparation for State Assessments that

reflects and is aligned to mainstream English classes.

Reinforcement will be provided to improve analytical

skills. Another period of English will also be

scheduled in order to prepare the student to be

mainstreamed.




Transitional English PARCC Prep (01008)

5 Credits

Grade 11 This course is designed for juniors who are English

Language Learners. This course will provide direct

instruction and concentrate on reading adapted and

modified stories, plays, poems and articles. Reading

selections will reflect aligned literature present in

mainstream classes. Emphasis will also be on essay

writing as well as vocabulary development needed to

succeed on the State Assessments.




Transitional English Contemporary Issues (01008)

5 Credits

Grade 12

This course is designed for the senior English

Language Learner. It focuses on continued

development of writing skills with a formal research

paper required. In addition, career exploration,

development of life skills and preparation of post-

secondary plans will be addressed that align with 21st

century skills.




PARCC Prep (01008)

5 Credits

Grade 12

This PARCC course is designed for senior English

Language Learners, who have not demonstrated

proficiency on the Reading or Writing section of the

State Assessments. Students will intensely prepare for

the Performance Assessment Tests in persuasive and

narrative text selections. Upon completion of the

PARCC, this course will acquaint students with

authors and cultures of world significance covered in

the curriculum of mainstream world literature adapted

for English Language Learners.




Sheltered U.S. History I (04149)

5 Credits

Grades 9-12

Sheltered US History I is for beginning level English

Language Learners, which provides an opportunity for

students to develop proficiency in academic English

through content-based instruction in social studies.

Students will learn strategies, which will lead them to

become more proficient and autonomous learners.

The course content parallels and is aligned to the

mainstream US History I curriculum.

Prerequisite: None

Sheltered U.S. History II (04149)

5 Credits

Grades 11-12

This is a course which provides a study of the United

States from the latter 1800’s to the present. ESL

strategies enhance and accelerate the academic

language of the English Language Learner in a

content-based classroom. Students will submit a

research paper and assigned projects relating to the

curriculum content.

Prerequisite: Sheltered U.S. History I

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Courses for Students with Disabilities

The Roselle Department of Special Services is responsible for the implementation of state and

federal laws and regulations governing special education programs and services for students

with disabilities ages 3-21. The department determines these services and programs through

various mechanisms such as, assessment, eligibility criteria, and demonstrated educational need,

while providing them within the least restrictive environment. The district offers a variety of

programs for students that have been found eligible to receive Special Education and Related

Services and require an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The student’s enrollment in the

Special Education courses is based on the student’s IEP and the IEP Teams’ recommendations.

Recommendations can be for a specific, or any combination of program options. The following

describes the programs that are available in core subject areas.

In-Class Resource Programs

The In-Class Resource program is a special education program option for students with

disabilities. Students are scheduled in a general education class with a combined

instructional responsibility between the general education teacher and a certified teacher of

students with disabilities.

Pull-Out Resource Programs

The Pull-Out Resource Program is a special education program option for students with

disabilities scheduled in a special education classroom taught by a certified teacher of

students with disabilities.

Self Contained

A special class program for students with one or more disabilities in a self-contained

classroom. The curriculum includes development of skills when needed, in the areas of;

academics, self help, activities of daily living (ADL), behavior, and pre-vocation.

Supplementary Aids and Services

As deemed appropriate by the student’s IEP Team.

For all of the above program options, students are expected to meet the general education

curriculum requirements for the grade or subject being taught. Modifications and/or

accommodations to the curriculum and/or testing procedures, instructional strategies, length of

school year, and supplementary aids and services may be provided, if provided shall be in

accordance with the student’s IEP

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UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL

HIGH SCHOOL SCOTCH PLAINS,

NEW JERSEY

Vocational Shared Time I (5409 A.M.) (54090 P.M.)

15 Credits

Grade10

The major goal of the Union County Vocational-Technical School is to prepare students for

employment success, however, many graduates enter State approved apprenticeship programs

or continued their education at two or four year colleges.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Grade 9

Vocational Shared Time I (5410 A.M.) (54100 P.M.)

15 Credits

Grade11

The major goal of the Union County Vocational-Technical School is to prepare students for

employment success, however, many graduates enter State approved apprenticeship programs

or continued their education at two or four year colleges.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Grade 10

Shared‐Time Programs:

Allied Health

Auto Collision Technology

Building Trades Technology

Carpentry/Construction

Child Development

Commercial Art

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Electrical Technology

Graphic Design

Information Technology

Office Systems Technology

Shared-Time Special Education

Programs:

Auto Tech. Fundamentals

Baking

Building Services

Commercial Art

Culinary Arts

Exploring Careers (10th

grade students

only)

Horticulture

Masonry

Office Occupations

Supermarket Technology

Welding

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Glossary

CO-REQUISITE = A course that must be taken along with the required course

CREDIT = A numerical value assigned to a course depending upon how many times each

week the course meets and how long it meets throughout the year

ELECTIVE = A course that may be taken for interest, but is not required for graduation

PREREQUISITE = A course that a student must have successfully completed before going

on to the next course

QUALITY POINTS = Courses are divided into five groups and are given quality value

ranging from (0.50) low to (5.50) high. The more academically challenging the course is the

higher the quality rating

REQUIRED = A course that must be taken for graduation

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