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WTSD Graduation Requirements English 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order (20 credits) Mathematics-Must include Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8) and Geometry (15 credits) Science-Must include Biology (15 credits) World History II, U.S. History 1 & 2 (15 credits) World Language (5 credits) Phys. Ed. & Health (20 credits) Visual or Performing Arts (5 credits) 21st Century Life & Careers (5 credits) Financial Literacy or Economics (2.5 credits)

WTSD Graduation Requirements (cont.) Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate 40 credits per year

Incoming 9th Grade & Current 9th and 10th Grade NJDOE Assessment Requirements

Current 11th Grade NJDOE Assessment Requirements

IMPORTANT: Starting with the class of 2020, students who do not participate in ALL NJSLA assessments will not be eligible for a high school diploma or the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal.

Current 12th Grade NJDOE Testing Requirements

Participation in High School Graduation Ceremonies Regulation 6146 A. Students must meet all district and state high school graduation requirements to be eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies; B. Any student who has not met graduation requirements may be eligible to participate if he or she meets all of the following requirements: a. Need no more than two (2) courses to complete graduation requirements; b. Must be currently enrolled in summer school to complete all of their required courses; c. Must petition the Administration (principal and superintendent) in writing: i. Their reasons for not fulfilling their graduation requirements during four year of high school; ii. Requesting special exemption from these graduation regulations. d. The final decision is at the discretion of the Administration.

Program Levels AP level courses are geared towards the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board which is given in May of each year College Level Courses Honors level R track courses-accelerated S track courses- college prep

English Requirements 20 Required Credits English 1-Honors, R, S English 4-R, S English AP Language & Composition (11th or 12th grade) in lieu of English 3 or 4 English AP Literature & Composition (12th grade) in lieu of English 4 Expository Writing (Rutgers) in lieu of English 4

English Electives Comparative Mythology-R Creative Writing 1, 2-R, S Journalism 1, 2-R Literature & Film-R Philosophy & Literature-H Screen Writing & Film Production-R, S *pilot SAT Prep Verbal-R (2.5 credits) Graphic Novels-S Gifted & Talented 1, 2 Gifted & Talented: AP Seminar 3 Gifted & Talented: AP Research 4

Mathematics Requirements 15 Required Credits—20 Suggested Algebra 1 R, S (graduation requirement if not mastered in grade 8) Geometry Honors, R, S (graduation requirement) A third year of Math that builds upon Algebra 1 & Geometry

Additional Mathematics Courses Algebra 2, Honors, R, S Pre-Calculus C, R, S Calculus Honors Calculus AB/BC AP Calculus 3 C (NJIT) Intro to Computer Science H Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles AP Statistics AP, R, S College Algebra & Trigonometry S SAT Prep Math R (2.5 credits) Math 4 Life S

15 Required Credits-20 Suggested Science Requirements 15 Required Credits-20 Suggested Biology – R, S (graduation requirement) Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics-R, S An additional lab/inquiry-based Science

Science Course Options Anatomy & Physiology-R, S Cell Biology & Genetics/Bio & Evolution of Organisms-AP Chemistry-AP, R, S Environmental-AP, R, S Forensics-R, S Integrated-S Physics-AP, R Science Research 1-R Science Research 2, 3, 4-C Robotics-R Intro to Engineering-H Science of Engineering 2-H Science of Engineering 3-H

NJ Student Learning Assessment-Science (NJSLA-S) All students in 11th grade starting in the 2017-2018 school year are required to take in the spring

Social Studies Requirements 15 Required Credits 9th Grade-World History 2-AP, R, S 10th Grade-US History 1-AP, R, S 11th Grade-US History 2-AP, R, S

Social Studies Electives Economics-R, S Macroeconomics-AP Empowerment Civics-R European History-AP Facing History & Ourselves-R Law & Society-R, S US Government & Politics-AP Psychology-AP, R, S Sociology-R, S US History 3: 1970 to Present-R *pilot History of Sports-S *pilot

5 Required Credits, 15 Recommended World Language 5 Required Credits, 15 Recommended Spanish French Chinese Sign Language

Physical Education and Health 9, 10, 11, 12

--OR-- Financial Business Literacy R, S (2.5 credits required) Paired with Careers R, S --OR-- Economics R, S or Macroeconomics AP (5 credit courses)

21st Century Life and Careers/ Technology, Industrial Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences 5 Required Credits College & Career Readiness Academy/Web and Beyond-R, S Financial Literacy/Careers-R, S Principles of Business/Business Management-R, S Business Law/Sports Marketing-R Entrepreneurship-R, S Intro to Computer Hardware & Software (CISCO)-R Advancing with Apple-R Web Design-R

21st Century Life and Careers (cont.) Intro to Computer Science-H Computer Science Principles-AP Computer Science A-AP Structured Learning Experience (SLE)-S *pilot Accounting 1-R College Prep. Accounting (NJIT)-C Business Organization & Management (NJIT)-C Intro to Information Technology (NJIT)-C Tomorrow’s Teachers (Kean)-C Basic Foods 1-S Parenting Education-S

Visual & Performing Arts 5 Required Credits Dance 1-S & 2-R Band/Orchestra-R Chorus-S Concert Choir-R Men’s Choir; Women’s Choir-R Piano Lab 1-R, S *pilot History of Popular Music-R, S Music Theory-AP Music Theory 1-R Theater Arts Oratory-R Theater Arts 1 & 2 -S Theater Arts Production-R Intro to Visual Art-S Intro to Graphic Design-S Graphic Design 2-R Studio Drawing, 2D, 3D-AP Digital Photography: Yearbook-R Visual Art 2D, 3D-S Visual Art 2 D-Practical Design Visual Art Major 3, 4-R Art History-AP Ceramics-S

Dual Enrollment Pre-Calculus (MCC) Calculus 3 (NJIT) Intro to Business (NJIT) Intro to Information Technology (NJIT) College Prep. Accounting (NJIT) Tomorrow’s Teachers (Kean) Expository Writing (Rutgers)

Dual Enrollment with Lincoln Tech Students attend CHS during blocks 1 & 2 and Lincoln Tech from approximately 1:00-4:00 PM Iselin Campus Computer and Network Support Technician Medical Assistant South Plainfield Campus Diesel Technology Welding Technology

9th Grade Schedule English 1- Honors, R, or S Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8)-R or S If mastered, Geometry-Honors or R Environmental Science-R or S or Biology R World History II-AP, R, or S Spanish 1 R,S or Spanish 2 R; French 1 R; Chinese 1 R; Sign Language 1 R, S Physical Education/Health 21st Century Life and Careers/Technology- College & Career Readiness Academy, Web and Beyond-Google Docs Visual & Performing Arts Options- Dance, Intro to Visual Art, Theater Arts Oratory, Intro to Graphic Design, Band/Orchestra, Chorus *Gifted and Talented 1-(if accepted into G&T program) **Science Research 1R ***Intro to Computer Science H (if mastered Algebra 1 in grade 8)

Where to see class requests? Parent Portal Scheduling Check the box if you agree to the requests.

What if I want to change a request? 8th grade: Call or email the middle school counselor High School: Call or email the high school counselor *BOE Policy 6156: Students may change their schedules through their counselors with their parents’ permission through June 30. Beginning July 1, students will not be permitted to change their schedules.

Community Service Recommendation Students are recommended to complete 10 hours of community service each year. Community service opportunities will be offered at the high school or within the community. An average of 10 hours each year is recommended for a total of 40 hours. For example, if a freshman completes 40 hours during their freshman year, they have fulfilled the community service requirement for graduation. Students who complete 40+ hours will be recognized at graduation.

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