1. All Grades Assembly: Scheduling Information 2019-2020
February 1, 2019

2. 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 Language (5 credits)
World History II, U.S. History 1 & 2 (15 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)

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

4. Current 9th and 10th Grade NJDOE Assessment Requirements

5. Current 11th Grade NJDOE Assessment Requirements

6. IMPORTANT: All students who do not participate in ALL NJSLA assessments will not be eligible for a high school diploma or the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal.

7. 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.

8. 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 courses-available in English, Mathematics, and Art History
R track courses-advanced program
S track courses- college prep

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. World Language
5 Required Credits
Spanish
French
Chinese
Sign Language

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

20. --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)

21. 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

22. 21st Century Life and Careers (cont.)
Intro to Computer Science-H
Computer Science Principles-C
Computer Science A-C
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

23. 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
History of Popular Music R, S
Theater Arts Oratory-R
Theater Arts 1 & 2-S
Theater Arts Production-R
Music Theory-AP
Music Theory 1-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 2D-Practical
Design-S
Visual Art Major 3, 4-R
Art History-AP, H
Ceramics-S

24. 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;
American Sign Language R, S
Physical Education/Health
21st Century Life and Careers/Technology-
Freshman Academy, Web and Beyond-Google Docs
Visual & Performing Arts Options-
Dance, Intro to Visual Art, Theater Arts Oratory,
Band/Orchestra, Chorus
*Gifted and Talented 1-(if accepted into G&T program)
**Science Research 1R
***Intro to Computer Science H

25. 10th Grade Schedule English 2- Honors, R, or S
Geometry-R or S; Algebra 2 – Honors, R, or S
Biology R or S; Chemistry R or S
US History 1-AP, R, or S
World Language (2nd year for college bound students)
Physical Education/Health
Financial Literacy/Careers-R or S
– or – Economics R, S
– or – Macroeconomics AP
One elective

26. 11th Grade Schedule English 3 Honors, R, or S –or – AP Language
Math-3rd year that builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry
Science-Additional lab/inquiry based science
US History 2-AP, R, or S
Physical Education/Health
Three electives
**A third year of World Language is highly recommended

27. 12th Grade Schedule English 4 R or S – or – AP Language
– or – AP Literature
- or – Rutgers Expository
Physical Education/Health
Six electives

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

29. Once your schedule is done:
You’ll be able to see requests in Parent Access under the Scheduling tab
Your parents should look and check off that they approve your selections
You have until 6/30/19 to make changes—pass for counselor
***Counselors will be finishing first round of scheduling with students BEFORE they will call you down to make changes. Be patient and know what you want when you go down the first time!

30. 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.

31. Juniors Only Look for Naviance emails for updates
Fill out the “Game Plan Survey” in Naviance
College Fair 3/9/19 at Woodbridge High School

32. Scheduling will begin shortly! 
Thank you
Check out the Counseling Tab under scheduling for more information including the Program of Studies and Course Offerings sheet.
Scheduling will begin shortly! 