1. Curriculum Night February 7, 2019
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Curriculum Night
February 7, 2019

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NJDOE Graduation Assessment Requirements

3. 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)

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

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

6. Current 11th Grade NJDOE Assessment Requirements

7. 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.

8. Current 12th Grade NJDOE Testing Requirements

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 5 Required Credits, 15 Recommended
World Language
5 Required Credits, 15 Recommended
Spanish
French
Chinese
Sign Language

21. Physical Education and Health 9, 10, 11, 12

22. --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)

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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)

27. 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

28. 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)

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

30. What if I want to change a request?
8th grade: Call or the middle school counselor High School: Call or 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.

31. 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.

32. Thank you