2024-25 Electives

All students eligbile to take electives MUST choose six during the selction process.

*In order to take an AP class, all prerequisites should be met. Students who are interested in taking an AP course, but who might not meet requrirements should meet with their counselor to discuss options.*

MATH COURSES SHOULD ALSO BE DISCUSSED WITH YOUR TEACHERS BEFORE SELECTION.

PLEASE HAVE THESE CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS DURING THE SCHEDULING PROCESS

HUMANITIES COURSE OFFERINGS

AP/ DE African American Studies

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisites: Critical thinking, independent reading, writing, and oral presentation skills

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the African American experience beginning with Africa through modern times. The course will address the introduction of Africans to the Americas, enslavement, emancipation, and the social and political challenges and triumphs that followed. In addition, the course will highlight the social, cultural and political contributions of African Americans to American society. Students will examine the historical content using primary source documents, literature, film, music and more. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

American Sign Language III

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in ASL II and teacher recommendation

This course is a continuation of ASL II. It is for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the study of American Sign Language and deeper linguistic exploration; as well as cultural immersion in the Deaf culture. Students will continue to deepen their study of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture in an environment completely devoid of voicing. This course will be taught through thematic units, usage of receptive and expressive skills, and cultural immersion for complete comprehension of ASL as well as interactional skills. Additionally, students will learn more complex linguistic features of ASL, as well as grammatical features through narratives, dialogues, and meet and greets- for potential jobs and careers.

American Sign Language IV

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in ASL III and teacher recommendation

This course is a continuation of ASL III. American Sign Language IV is a course for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the study of ASL. This course delivers more challenging linguistic exploration into the language. Students will also be encouraged to deepen their understanding of Deaf culture, aspects of the Deaf community, and will spend a majority of time immersing themselves in the Deaf community (when opportunity presents). As in the past, this classroom environment will be in a voice-off environment. Students will also be encouraged to attend Deaf events to strengthen their understanding of the culture and language through virtual chats, Starbucks coffee meet ups and other ASL program activities. If students have not passed the SLPI, students will be given the chance to do so during this course

Introduction to Criminal Justice (DE)

Grade 12

5 credits

Prerequisite: 93 or above in English and History; critical reading and writing skills

In addition to the basic principles of American Civil and Criminal Law, this dual enrollment introduction to Criminal Justice course will examine the theory of criminal justice and criminal law; the structure of the United States court system; due process guidelines; and the purpose and organization behind policing, including the legal aspects and the issues and challenges of policing. The course will also explore the courts; the courtroom; criminal trial sentencing; probation, parole and the community; the prison system -including prison life- and the juvenile justice system. Students will also analyze and debate current legal controversies and participate in mock trials and other role play simulations.Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Holocaust Studies (DE)

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: 93 or above in English and History; critical reading and writing skills

This Dual Enrollment course -in partnership with Stockton University- is an introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies, providing students a learning experience and college credit equivalent to a typical undergraduate course. This course will focus on the Holocaust and its history, but will also explore other genocides, patterns of human behavior, moral imperatives, and the roles of various groups in these horrific events. While the Jews were the primary victims of the Nazi terror, other groups also suffered similar fates. Themes that will be explored include the roles of the bystander, resistor, rescuer, and liberator, as well as the victims and perpetrators. The study of the Holocaust has been a lifelong labor for many scholars. This course is intended to give the student an overview of the events and issues involved and to whet the student’s appetite for further investigation. Indeed, when one thinks they have a grip on some of the answers, more questions arise. Students should be prepared to apply critical reading and writing skills and to read and write often, and independently. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Honors French III (DE)

Grade: 11

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in French II and teacher recommendation

This course is a dual enrollment course in correlation with Stockton State College. This course is designed for the student who has successfully mastered the concepts covered in French I and II and is interested in achieving a higher level of competency in the language. Students will be transitioned from the basic to the intermediate level of usage and comprehension. After a review of some of the topics covered in French I and II, students will be able to describe daily personal routines, increase ability to make purchases, have more detailed and complex conversations, increase vocabulary in many areas such as clothing, jewelry, ordering food and travel, and expand reading comprehension as well as writing proficiency. Integrated cultural topics include holidays and celebrations, a more in- depth exploration of French cities including Paris, additional study of painters and sculptors, exports and products, cuisine, geography and the culture of French speaking countries such as Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Northern Africa. They will study musical instruments and more leisure activities. Projects include postcards, writing a story and creating a fairy tale. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Atlantic Cape Community College.

Dual Enrollment/ Honors Spanish III (DE)

Grade(s): 10-11

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in Spanish II and teacher recommendation

This course is a dual enrollment course in correlation with Stockton University. Students continue to build on the skills and knowledge of the Spanish language and culture learned in Spanish I and Spanish II. Spanish III enables the students to converse with more detail in a variety of real-life situations. Spanish III will continue to familiarize the student with the culture, geography, customs, holidays, and economies of Spanish-speaking countries while further building, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Assessments vary from oral assessments, writing and listening tests, quizzes, and projects. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Honors Spanish IV (DE)

Grade(s): 11- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in Dual Enrollment Spanish III and teacher recommendation

This course is a dual enrollment course in correlation with Stockton University. A continuation of your study of the Spanish Language and culture utilizing situational conversation, technology, literature, art, music, and textbooks to develop your ability to communicate. Spanish IV continues to build on the skills and knowledge learned in Spanish I, II, and III. The student will be able to converse with even more detail in a variety of real- life situations. Spanish IV continues to use thematic units based on real-life situations. Assessments vary from oral, written, and listening tests, quizzes, and projects. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Honors Spanish V (DE)

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or higher in Dual Enrollment Spanish IV and teacher recommendation

This honors level, dual enrollment course aims for students to learn and develop clear, concise, idiomatic, and socio-linguistic correct oral and written expression in Spanish. Close readings and active discussions of different texts will enable students to pay attention to the mechanics of writing: style, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary. Students will have extensive opportunities to read, write, and orally discuss and analyze short authentic literary texts to identify and study specific vocabulary, grammar notions and lexical concepts. The goal is to understand what the text says and how it is stated. Through the application of the writing process, students will better develop ideas and the organization of those ideas around complex literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Grammar is addressed consistently through writing, written homework, and discussions. Oral discussions regarding both fiction and non-fiction texts will provide students the opportunity to practice the Spanish language and new grammatical concepts while exchanging views and perceptions on the texts’ purpose. This will help students to engage in conversations, express their ideas, formulate arguments, think critically and refine their oral skills. Moreover, these readings introduce students to literature, and help them to develop an approach to literary criticism. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Sociology

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

What exactly is the difference between a culture and a society? How do societies change over time and what causes these changes? How do things like religion, social class, gender, race, economics, warfare, and politics influence society? This course aims to explore the answers to these questions and much more, including what happens when societies with conflicting value systems interact. Students will investigate why and how people interact and the ways in which these groups help determine one's own individual identity, and how that identity fits into society as a whole. Through the examination of digital, media, and global literacies, students will determine how to create a better society within their own sphere of influence through the nuanced world of applied sociological research. Students will engage in simulations, create case studies, analyze the work of renowned Sociologists, and have the opportunity to develop their own capstone project in an effort to better understand the world around them.

Advanced Placement US Government and Politics (AP)

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B in Honors or AP United States History II,successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically

AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they complete a political science research or applied civics project. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

Advanced Placement World History: Modern

Grade: 9 (Fulfills requirement) - 12 (Elective)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the world from c. 1200 CE to the present. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

AP RESEARCH

Grades 11, 12

5 Credits

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar

AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.

MEDIA & THE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS

Art I (Elective/Requirement)

Grade(s): 9- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course is an overview of art, artists and techniques. Students will be creating artworks based on the Elements and Principles of Art. Projects will include line drawings, positive/negative shape artworks, value drawings, texture drawings and or mixed media projects, projects using color theory and a final project including all the Elements and Principles of Art. Media include graphite, pen, mixed media, watercolor and acrylics. Students will improve drawing skills through the application of several drawing methodologies and critique significant artworks throughout history as they relate to the Elements and Principles of Art. Finally, you will participate in portfolio development and self and peer critiques to further develop your own aesthetic and skill set. A project and fully written critique is part of the final course evaluation.

Art II

Grade(s): 10-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Art I

Visual Art will give students a solid foundation in printmaking and painting. The course will expand students’ creative abilities and self expression. By the end of the course, students will gain the visual and technical abilities of objective drawing and receive a foundation in printmaking, including monoprints, relief, collograph, and intaglio. Students will expand their foundation skills in painting including watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Additionally, students will gain exposure to eras in art history as they relate to the elements and principles of art. Students will culminate their work through the development of a digital portfolio and the completion of several artworks prepared for exhibition.

Drawing & Painting

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course is an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the media and techniques of drawing and painting. Students will communicate ideas and meanings through visual literacy using achromatic and chromatic drawing media, watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Students will critique historical masterworks in each of the given media in the developmental pursuit of their own personal aesthetic. Methods and techniques include contour drawing, comics/manga, perspective, Right-Brained drawing, value and color drawing. Painting in sumi-e, and western watercolor techniques, and watermedia sketching. Gouache painting using fine and illustration techniques. Painting in acrylics using traditional and mixed media techniques. Students will culminate their work through the development of a digital portfolio and the completion of several artworks prepared for exhibition.

Digital Photography I

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Digital Photography I is a year-long course in which students are introduced to photographic compositional elements, principles of design, layout and lighting. Students will learn basic camera techniques, editing workflow, and creative thinking. They will explore the history of photography, learning about technological developments, important innovators in the field, and relevance within the digital world. Using industry-standard Adobe software, students will learn how to edit and organize images, as well as create graphic based designs using the images they have created. Students will learn to manage and maintain a workflow consisting of multiple projects simultaneously, preparing them for life after graduation. Focusing on time management and self-motivation to help cultivate a disciplined student who will possess the motivation to succeed in the educational journey. With a strong emphasis on learning to manage their workflow, upon completion of the course, students will possess the skill set and creative energy to enter into Photography II as a beginner level photographer!

Digital Photography II (Independent Study)

Grade(s): 11-12, Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Photography I

Photography II is a year-long course where students will explore the next level of Photography. This course will allow students to expand photographic competency and aesthetic sensibility while learning techniques to improve their work and build a greater understanding of advanced functions of the digital camera. Using their knowledge of time management, workflow, DSLR camera techniques and creative thinking students will complete various projects in an instructional environment. This course offers students an opportunity to extend their skill set upon prerequisite knowledge covered in Photography I. Students will take the foundational skills covered in Photography I and advance into the world of artificial lighting, Industry standard workflow techniques, and Industry based projects. Working with the Academies at ACIT, students will learn to function as entrepreneurs through a variety of cross-curricular projects. This course will prepare students for opportunities available throughout the photography industry. Students will leave this course with the knowledge and confidence of a young photographer!

Evolution of Pop & Music Technology

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Evolution of Pop Music is a historical survey of American popular music with an emphasis on the period from 1950 to the present. Students will develop an awareness of the cultural, social, technological, and musical forces that helped shape each decade. Students will develop their knowledge of musical styles, instrumentation, and song structure. In addition, students will gain insight into the social and cultural aspects of music as formative factors influencing its evolution. Music Technology includes the production of music with Chromebooks and iPads using various music recording applications. Students will experience live recording, editing and mixing music. They will sync various forms of media to create a final product. Students will learn to analyze sounds and create sound effects. Students will also learn to read and create scores for musical compositions. The history of music production and its commercial aspects will also be examined. This is a pairing that will seamlessly allow students to learn about the roots of music while generating sounds of their own in the same style.

Introduction to Theatre

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This elective course is designed as a first year exploratory theatre course. Theatre Survey will expose students to the performance, technical, and literary aspects of Theatre Arts. The performance curriculum will include the various dynamic aspects of the actor in preparation and performance. The technical curriculum will include the practical aspects of planning, designing, constructing, and operating the physical theatre. The literary curriculum will include a study of the history of theatre and a reading analysis of the different genre of dramatic literature within that historical context. An ongoing objective of the course will be an awareness and appreciation of good theatre and the desire to continue as an intelligent participant in, or observer of, the oldest form of human creative endeavor.

Film/Genre Studies

Grade(s): 11- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Film Appreciation and Analysis courses help students understand the critical, historical and stylistic elements of cinema. The curriculum approach is “functional”, meaning that genres are interpreted as expressions of society and culture. Film is studied as a shared experience and as a unique medium to help students form an aesthetic framework to examine social, political, and historical events in the world and to understand how artistic expression exposes and expresses the ideas of individuals and society. Course content may include analysis, discussion, and evaluation of multiple film styles including, but not limited to: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Documentary, Historical, Horror, Musical, Science Fiction, Short Film, War Film and Westerns. General concepts of Media Literacy are also engaged.

Instrumental Music

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Students entering this class will develop a greater understanding of their instrument, and of reading, writing and performing music. The focus will center on tone production, musicality, ear training, performance protocol as well as rhythm and pitch precision. Students will discover online resources and music technology that will continue to inspire and educate performers even after the course is completed. By the end of this course, students will have developed practice and performance skills and be better prepared to enter college as a music major or pursue a career in music performance.

*Students can take this course for two consecutive years (Instrumental Music II) if they wish; class will be differentiated for various learners

Journalism and Media Studies

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This journalism elective teaches students skills in research, source-gathering, writing, communication, and story-telling in order to produce traditional and multimedia pieces for The Pursuit, the official online student-run school news publication for ACIT. The course teaches students how to conduct themselves as school journalists and how to compose stories of various genres including news, features, and human interest stories that reflect the many voices of ACIT. Students are also welcome to write opinion pieces such as columns and reviews. Opportunities to collaborate with media students on multimedia projects is also encouraged in this course and allows students to experience scriptwriting for audio and video pieces. Additional skills that are covered in this course include leadership, interview, fact-checking, and workflow management skills. Finally, exemplary student work may be eligible for entry into regional and national scholastic journalism contests as well as scholarship opportunities.

Media I

Grade(s): 10- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to explore the history, context and production of various media. Video, video editing, photography and graphics skills are developed to take creative ideas from concept to delivery. Students will also engage dynamics of communication, media literacy, and the social impact of media. Reading, writing and listening skills are reinforced in a fun hands-on workshop setting.

Media II (Independent Study)

Grade(s): 11- 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Media I and/or instructor recommendation

Media II elective is an advanced level course in video and media production. Students will produce media products for a variety of school and community events to expand upon public relations, marketing strategy, studio and field production skills. Students will aim to use advanced filmmaking and editing techniques that produce a professional quality product. The course incorporates 21st century job skills and emphasizes public speaking, writing for the media and presentation skills. Media Literacy knowledge and skills are woven throughout the course and students may engage in cross-curricular projects with other classes or disciplines. ACIT Media is also partnering with PBS and functions as a PBS Newshour Regional Student Reporting Lab. In this capacity, students work on assignments for air on PBS Newshour and have opportunities to earn certification from PBS for news journalism. The course will utilize a business model approach wherein students develop entrepreneurial skills to collaborate, design and create videos for “clients.” A major aspect of the course is time management, meeting deadlines, and self-evaluations.

Music Appreciation

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

In Music Appreciation, students will focus on learning to play percussion, wind and keyboard instruments. In addition to developing the skills and knowledge to read and write music and lyrics, students will also delve into creating music using some of the latest technology. Through ear training and music history, students will expand their appreciation for one of the most important and fulfilling parts of their life: music.

Yearbook

Grade: 11 & 12 - Restricted to 50 students

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Completed or Currently taking Photography I

This course is designed to teach yearbook production, including theme, coverage, copywriting, graphic design, photography & photo editing, sales, advertising, status reporting, and project leadership. Students will design, layout, collect the necessary written and visual information, and produce an affordable school yearbook within the projected allotment of pages. Students will assist faculty with senior portrait selection as well as assist with underclassmen picture days. The class will deliver a bi-weekly video update (Yearbook on the Scene) in collaboration with Red Hawk Media. They will create monthly sales reports and meet yearbook page deadlines. The yearbook staff will obtain page submission approval from faculty, and present financial & book status reports as needed to the administration. Working with all of the CTE academies, sports teams, performing arts events and club activities will be important. Students will learn the importance of being self-directed, working as a team to complete multiple tasks successfully, on time, and on budget.

SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS

Advanced Placement Biology (AP)

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: AP level requires B average in Honors Biology, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically

AP Biology helps students build an understanding of modern biology on the foundation of their prior learning in physics, chemistry, and biology. All the course topics build upon the knowledge from the first year course. AP Biology prepares students to take the AP Biology examination at the end of the course. This course also serves as a strong foundation for Anatomy and Physiology. The course will focus around the four Big Ideas set forth by the College Board for AP Biology. A key goal of the course is to give students an integrated insight into the modern scientific view of the world. By the conclusion of this course students should have a perspective on the world, and how it works, which will empower them to follow their interests in any direction after high school, either on to college/university or their career. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

Botany

Grade(s) 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Ever wonder what the connection of the green world around you is to Science? In this course, students will investigate the world of plants. This course is designed for students who wish to continue in their studies of life science with a focus on botany. Botany is the scientific study of plants and their relationship to the environment around you. Topics include plant anatomy, seeded and seedless plants, adaptations, development, reproduction and plant behaviors. In this course, students will investigate the growth, reproduction, anatomy, genetics, and ecology of plants. This hands-on course will focus upon weekly projects that will help students gain an understanding of plants and their value to our community. Hands- on components will involve ACIT’s Laboratory/Greenhouse as well as many outdoor experiences. Spending time using nature as the classroom environment will be a major goal of this course.

Advanced Placement Chemistry (AP)

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: AP level requires B average in Honors Chemistry, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically

AP Chemistry is designed to prepare students to take the AP Chemistry examination. The course will explore and interpret advanced topics in chemistry. The course emphasizes learning through a hands-on, inquiry based method. It provides students with a college level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. Students are expected to gain a deep understanding of all topics covered. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May .Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

Advanced Placement Environmental Science (AP)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: AP level requires a B average in Honors Biology, successful completion of Chemistry, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically.

The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. This course is designed to provide students with scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world and to analyze environmental problems both natural and human made. Students will investigate possible solutions to resolving these issues and preventing them in the future. Topics include Earth Systems & Resources, The Living World, Population, Land & Water Use, Energy Resources & Consumption, Pollution and Global Change. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

Forensic Science

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Forensic Science will involve the application of science (chemistry, physics, and biology) principles to the investigation of physical evidence of crime scenes in criminal and civil cases. This course will focus on hands-on learning that will enforce the fundamentals of a criminal investigation and how those fundamentals and principles apply in a court of law. Topics in this course are not limited to the following: the History of Forensics, CSI & Fingerprint Analysis, Biological Evidence & DNA Analysis as well as Forensic Toxicology. This course will involve laboratory testing, data analysis, evidence collection, and guest speakers for their technical expertise. Students will be taught the proper collection of evidence, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples of evidence.

introduction to Oceanography (DE)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: 93 average in Honors Biology or teacher recommendation

Are you curious how the ocean affects the world around us? This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to oceanography focusing on biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes. It covers topics such as origins and structure of planet Earth and its oceans, co-evolution of Earth and life, plate tectonics, liquid water and the hydrologic and hydrothermal cycles, salinity and elemental cycles, waves and tides, ocean circulation, primary production and nutrient cycles, plankton and nekton, life on the seafloor, nearshore and estuarine communities, and future environmental problems our oceans face. This course is Dual Enrollment with Stockton University. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Advanced Placement Physics C- Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: AP Level requires a B average in AP Calculus AB (or concurrently enrolled) and Honors or AP Physics 1, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically.

AP Physics C is a college level course, which strives to enhance the scientific maturity of the student through a vigorous emphasis on the fundamentals of physics. The core of the program consists of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, and parallels the Advanced Placement C Level curriculum. Other topics to be covered at the option of the instructor, and as time permits, shall include waves, thermodynamics, special relativity, and quantum theory. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

Research in Science

Grades 11 0r 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

The ability to conduct scientific research is crucial to the future success of our students. Research in Science (RIS) is a single or multi-year (preferred) course designed to engage students in scientific research in one of the disciplines of science, such as, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Astronomy, Geology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics. The course is the foundation for the department’s efforts to motivate students to engage in scientific research in their area of interest and to apply knowledge in a practical and real situation. Students begin with a topic search, review the scientific literature in academic journals, conduct their experimental research project, document their research and enter a science fair, exhibit or contest

Science Vs. Fiction

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Is a modern day Jurassic Park possible? Will superheroes be in the future? As science and technology advancements continue to make new discoveries, the boundary between science fact and science fiction is blurred. This course, Science verse Fiction will investigate topics in science fiction, such as Jurassic Park, Superheroes, Star Wars, Time Travel, and Mythology to debunk fact from fiction. Students will analyze science fiction in movies, TV shows, comic books, video games, and novels to make connections to current scientific research in the real world. Throughout these investigations, students will be asked to consider bioethics, establish credible resources, and develop their critical thinking abilities. Students will participate in hands-on labs, experiments, debates, case studies, designing presentations, and writing formal reports. This course is designed to stimulate student interest by showcasing the interconnections in the science disciplines with common everyday occurrences in pop culture.

CTE COURSE OFFERINGS

Air Force ROTC

Grades 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

The course is a combination of leadership education and physical education. The program will introduce the students to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program, while instilling elements of good citizenship, the program will develop informed citizens, character education, study habits, and time management skills The students will wear the Air Force uniform and practice Air Force customs, courtesies, and drill skills. Additionally, Students will be taught the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremonies. Students will also learn the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives. They will understand military traditions, the importance of maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance, as well as learning the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect.

App Inventor

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the concepts of coding, logic, and algorithms to build programming skills. These skills will then be used in the AppInventor development. Students will continue OOP development as they work through building user interfaces and applications for the Android platform. Students will understand what a mobile application is and how mobile applications came to be and where they are headed in the future. Students will learn about the various mobile platforms and how to prepare and work towards a career in mobile applications while learning how to think like a programmer. Students will expand their knowledge of programming using the AppInventor Environment while developing several Android projects.

Catering / Banquet / Restaurant Operations Senior Showcase - SLE

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Open to enrolled culinary program students

This course is designed to encourage student learning experiences with work placement as well as assistance with catering operations throughout the school. Students will participate in catering functions aiding in special breakfasts, luncheons, as well as special events that occur throughout the year. The Senior Showcase attribute to this course showcases the students’ talents outlined in practical based assessments throughout the year, focusing on all student knowledge gained from all four years of culinary arts. Students will be graded based on plating design, cooking ability, originality and creativity, as well as time management and sanitation skills. Students will record digital portfolios of all products created during the year to show competency and mastery. At the conclusion of this course, students are required to take the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Manager Certification, establishing the ability to run a foodservice operation as a managerial expert in proper food safety and sanitation. This course focuses heavily on the ability for students to proactively start their careers in their respective culinary or baking industries.

EGR101 (Engineering 101/ Dual Credit/ Gaetz ERAU)

Grades 11-12

Credits: 5

Prerequisite: none, but it is advised that students have successfully completed Algebra and Trigonometry-based courses or higher. It also is recommended that students be enrolled in Calculus while enrolled in EGR 101.

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary aspects of the engineering of aerospace systems. It is a project-based course, demonstrating how the engineering profession is a multidisciplinary field. Students are involved in an array of conceptual exercises, simple design activities, and projects dealing with engineering in aerospace-related areas.

Entrepreneurship & Ethics

Grades 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the critical role entrepreneurs play in the national and global economy. Students learn the skills, attitudes, characteristics, and techniques necessary to become successful entrepreneurs. They explore starting a business and learn about the operational issues and financial risks that new businesses face. Students examine ethical issues and develop a framework for managing them. Finally, students identify the risks, returns, and other aspects of entrepreneurship as a potential career. As it pertains to ethics, this course will also examine the six pillars of character, which include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Students will also develop the ability to make reasoned and ethical choices when confronted with the many complex, controversial moral dilemmas faced in society today. Students will become acquainted with the foundations of ethical thought and theories as well as gain insight into the process of moral development.

Fusion 360

Grades 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None, but this is an academically-based course for non-experiences and CAD-experienced students

This course provides students with instruction in the characteristics and evolution of technology, underlying principles of design, and fundamental knowledge and skills in the use of illustration and drafting software. Students will build Computer-aided Design (CAD) skills in 3D design and modeling using Fusion 360. Fusion 360 is a 3D design software that unifies design, engineering, electronics and manufacturing into a single platform.

This course also provides students with instruction in aerospace engineering through a series of module projects designed to expose students to the use of CAD software in the aviation industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply skills learned in class to a series of projects designed by aviation industry partners. The ultimate output of this course is a design portfolio created by the student. Consideration should be given to having students present the portfolio using presentation software.

AS 121 Private Pilot Operations

Grade 11 or 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None, however students are encouraged to enroll in this course only if they possess a true desire to learn about Private Pilot operations and want to work towards the accompanying certification. Coursework is rigorous with accelerated pacing.

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills to establish a firm foundation of flight through the practical applications of basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, regulations, and flight planning in single pilot, single-engine aircraft. This course also provides a foundation and understanding of the essential elements of resource management and teamwork as required by the aviation industry. Topics include regulations, safety, pre-solo operations, cross country planning, airspace, chart use, communications, weather, performance, weight and balance, aerodynamics, and decision- making. Industry Certification: Students will be prepared to take the FAA Private Pilot Ground School exam.

This is a full year course taken on alternating days.

Stage Craft

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamental elements and principles of technical theater through hands-on learning that makes use of the production facilities, operations, methods, and technologies used at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology Performing Arts Center (ACITPAC), and to relate these practices to those used in professional, amateur, and educational theaters. The course will include a brief history of theatrical stages and technology, and an overview of professional theater and associated labor unions. Students will learn the functions of the creative team, production staff, technicians and stage crew. Basic elements of scenic construction, design concepts, theatrical lighting, sound technologies, and stage management will be introduced and assessed through practical application.

***Participation in the ACITPAC Stage Crew is required for this course.***

Tomorrow’s Teacher (DE)

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Tomorrow’s Teachers was established in 2007 as a curricular program for high school juniors and seniors interesting in pursuing a teaching career. The program uses the Teacher Cadet curriculum (Experiencing Education, 11th Edition) created by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). The course offers students valuable insight into the rewards and challenges of being an educator and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in American schools. It also equips these aspiring teachers with an awareness about teaching and learning that empowers them to become community leaders and advocates for education.

Work-Based Learning (formerly SLE)

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Work-based learning experiences (WBL) are experiential, supervised, in depth learning experiences aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards that are designed to offer all students the opportunity to fully explore career interests and develop workplace readiness skills. This course will cover basic areas of employability skills, workplace readiness and employment equity. Students will develop employability skills, complete job applications, prepare professional portfolios and participate in mock interviews to develop their skills in preparation for WBL. Examples of WBL include community service, service learning, volunteering, job shadowing, paid/unpaid internships and cooperative education experiences. Students that participate in this course will earn OSHA 10 training, Rutgers PPE Certification as well as BLS (basic life support) Certification through the American Heart Association.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Part 107

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to prepare students to operate a small-unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). Topics include but are not limited to the Code of Federal Regulations 14 part 107, airspace classifications, aeronautical chart reading, emergency procedures, conditions affecting flight, and aeronautical decision-making. This course requires a flight laboratory where students will operate a sUAS as a recreational pilot. The coursework also prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Knowledge Test. Upon successful completion of the test, students may be eligible to seek their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rating. This certification is needed to operate drones for compensation. Ideas for application include: video shooting / editing for events and real estate sales, agricultural monitoring, etc.

Woodworking & Greening Construction

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to woodworking. Students will begin investigating woodworking basics and culminate the skills covered into finely detailed woodworking projects. Students will first be introduced to shop safety and measurement. Students will then practice identification of hand tools and proper use of each tool. They will move on to explore and work with hand held power tools as well as stationary power tools. Once students have mastered these skills and tools, they will begin to create teacher chosen projects. Upon mastery of skills, students will be given the opportunity to select their own projects and bring them to completion. Students will be able to estimate materials, generate a cut list, use all applicable hand and power tools, as well as apply a furniture grade finish to their project.

The second half of the course will allow the students an opportunity to investigate and work with green construction. Major concepts of green construction and sustainability will be highlighted. In order to promote “green” ideals, the students will make as many if not all of their projects during this segment of the course from either pallets or waste materials that would otherwise be thrown away.

MATH COURSE OFFERINGS (electives if selected as fourth year)

College Prep Pre-Calculus

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II, teacher recommendation

Pre-Calculus is a continuation of the more advanced concepts of Algebra and Geometry integrated with the study of analytic and triangle trigonometry; it is a segue to Calculus. The course is designed for students with a strong background in mathematics. Skills in analysis, reasoning and making connections are stressed throughout the course. Various mathematical functions are explored in great detail including polynomial, rational, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Students can then focus on understanding the relationship and behavior of the function, in preparation for the advanced study of calculus. This course is a traditional fourth course pathway for the New Jersey State Learning Standards, and all standards covered are at a reinforcement level and advanced level, as mastery was expected in the prerequisite courses.

Dual Enrollment/Honors Pre-Calculus (DE)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Honors and Dual Enrollment level requires at least a B average in Honors Algebra II and teacher recommendation

In the Dual Enrollment Honors Pre-Calculus course students will expand beyond advanced concepts of Algebra and Geometry integrated with the study of analytic and triangle trigonometry. This course moves with a quick pace while going in depth and focusing on the application of topics. This course will focus intense study of Algebraic functions (polynomial, rational, radical) and transcendental functions (exponential, logarithmic). Students will be required to solve problems graphically, analytically, and numerically. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University. This course provides for a solid transition to the study of Advanced Placement Calculus (AB and/or BC). Students must complete a summer packet prior to September.

College Prep Calculus

Grade: 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, teacher recommendation

Calculus comprehensive treatment of derivatives of functions of one variable. Topics include development and application of functions, differentiation, limit concepts, integration and its applications, transcendental functions, and plane analytic Geometry. Techniques of integration are also introduced and the course introduces students to the concepts of single variable Calculus and their applications.

Dual Enrollment/Honors Calculus (DE)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Honors and Dual Enrollment level requires a B in Dual Enrollment/Honors Pre-calculus and teacher recommendation

This course is offered to those students who have demonstrated superior math skills and are preparing for college mathematics. Emphasis is placed on differential and integral Calculus and their applications. This course presents a comprehensive treatment of derivatives of functions of one variable. Topics include development and application of functions, differentiation, limit concepts, integration and its applications, transcendental functions, and plane analytic Geometry. Techniques of integration are also introduced. This course runs concurrently with the Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC); if students pass the course and final successfully, they will earn 4 credits from ACCC.

Advanced Placement Pre-Calculus (AP)

Grades: 11 or 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite : Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment level requires at least a B average in Honors Algebra II, completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and strong computational thinking skills

In the Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement Pre-Calculus course students will expand beyond advanced concepts of Algebra and Geometry integrated with the study of analytic and triangle trigonometry. This course moves with a quick pace while going in depth and focusing on the application of topics. This course will focus intense study of Algebraic functions (polynomial, rational, radical) and transcendental functions (exponential, logarithmic). Students will be required to solve problems graphically, analytically, and numerically. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University and/or at Rowan College at Burlington County.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB (AP)

Grades: 11 or 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: 86 or better in Advanced Placement Pre-Calculus, completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and strong computational thinking skills

Advanced Placement Calculus AB is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement or both from institutions of higher learning. The course teaches all topics associated with Functions, Graphs and Limits; Derivatives; and Integrals. The course provides students with the opportunity to work with functions represented in a variety of ways (graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally) and emphasizes the connections among these representations. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University and/or at Rowan College at Burlington County.

Discrete Mathematics (DE)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: B or above average in Algebra II

This course will provide an overview of discrete mathematics including Boolean Algebra, mathematical proofs, sets, functions, sequences, matrices, number theory, mathematical induction, introductory combinatorics, and discrete probability. It is an advanced course that reflects the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and expands on topics explored in Algebra. This Discrete Mathematics dual enrollment course is strongly suggested for students enrolled in the Information Technology academy program of study or considering math as a major in college. Any student interested in pursuing a career in advanced mathematics, or considering degrees in math intensive fields like Physics and Engineering would benefit from this course. In college, this course is a requirement for those majoring in computer science. Alternatively, This course is a great option for students who will not follow the Precalculus-Calculus sequence. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Stockton University.

Problem Solving & Logic (elective)

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

Do you understand the Math behind solving a Rubik’s cube? This course was designed to allow students to take an intuitive approach to solving hands-on abstract problems. Students will analyze 3-dimensional puzzles with intuition, inductive & deductive reasoning, mathematics, and computer science. Students will develop skills that help with pattern recognition, decision making, muscle memory, and abstract thinking with the aid of 3-dimensional puzzles (ex., Rubik’s Cube). Students will participate in hands-on learning daily with a flexible schedule where growth is more important than proficiency.

College Prep Statistics

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Algebra II & English II, teacher recommendation

This course will introduce general statistics principles which will help students think critically, become informed consumers, and draw correct conclusions from data. Four broad conceptual themes outline this course which include Exploring Data, Probability, Sampling and Experimentation, and Statistical Inference. Within these four units, students will describe patterns, conduct a proper study, explore probability and simulation as well as estimate population parameters and testing hypotheses within a study. The course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to apply and understand the fundamental concepts that underlie decisions reached by descriptive and/or inferential statistical procedures. The course content will emphasize applications drawn from economical, psychological, scientific, and educational areas. Statistics is a course that is mandatory for most college majors and being exposed to statistics in high school will benefit college-bound students.

Advanced Placement Statistics (AP)

Grades: 11 or 12

Prerequisite: B above in Honors Algebra II, a B or above in English II or III, signed recommendation from Math & English teachers, completion of summer assignment, strong background in Critical Reading & Writing

AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. It is expected that students who take this course will seek college credit, college placement, or both from institutions of higher learning. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: Exploring Data, Sampling and Experimentation, Probability and Simulation, and Statistical Inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end of course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.

OTHER

AP RESEARCH

Grades: 11, 12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar

Athletic Training

Grade(s): 11-12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to athletic training and will teach the students basic anatomy, injury prevention, injury types, treatment protocols, rehabilitation techniques, first aid procedures, and taping techniques. It will allow the students to become familiar with the field of athletic training and all the responsibilities associated with being an athletic trainer. It will also provide the students with the basic skills an athletic trainer utilizes on a daily basis and will allow them to experience it first hand in an athletic setting. At the conclusion of the course the students will have a general knowledge of the athletic training profession and the basic skills necessary to achieve and maintain overall wellness and good health.

Financial Literacy, Digital Citizenship & Life Skills

Grade(s): 11 -12

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for the choices and challenges of life in an ever-changing world and provide the skills and concepts to meet them. Students will establish an understanding of the relationship between income and career preparation to reach financial goals; develop and demonstrate a knowledge of banking necessities; and develop a sophisticated appreciation for credit, taxation, investments and financial planning. In addition, students will learn how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in the digital world. This course satisfies a NJ Graduation Requirement.