Special Education

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none 

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the social studies requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on the earlier aspects of American history and will incorporate discussions of current events. Good citizenship will also be discussed in a practical manner. Communication skills and functional social skills continue to be infused into classroom activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none 

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a social studies requirement for graduation. Instruction will focus on later American history and will incorporate discussions of current events. Good citizenship will also be discussed in a practical manner. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Mandatory course based upon proficiency. 

This remedial course is directly aligned with the NJSLS student learning standards. The purpose of this course is to offer supplemental instruction for students in Foundations of Algebra 1, in addition to offering preparation for the NJSLA assessment in a manner that focuses on individual skill deficits. Students are identified for placement in this course based upon: NJSLA and other standardized test scores, district bench-mark assessments, basic skills assessments and teacher recommendations reflecting student performance. This course is primarily comprised of students currently enrolled in grade 9. Throughout the school year, students will experience a variety of activities that spur real world connections to the mathematics that each student will be studying. Students will also be exposed to PSAT and SAT type problems as they learn how to break down problems and work towards producing solutions. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Mandatory course based upon proficiency. 

This remedial course is directly aligned with the NJSLS student learning standards. The purpose of this course is to offer support for students in their primary mathematics course which should be Foundations of Geometry, in addition to offering preparation for the NJSLA assessment. Students are identified based on their previous NJSLA scores, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations. The class mainly consists of students from grade 10. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to a variety of activities that show real world connections to the mathematics that each student will be studying. This course takes place during the student’s Resource Center Support class. One-half of that class is dedicated to math remediation. Students receive 2.5 credits for their mathematical work. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Mandatory course based upon proficiency. 

This remedial course is directly aligned with the NJSLS student learning standards. The purpose of this course is to offer supplemental instruction for students in Foundations of Algebra 2, in addition to offering preparation for the NJSLA assessment in a manner that focuses on individual skill deficits. Students are identified for placement in this course based upon: NJSLA and other standardized test scores, district bench-mark assessments, basic skills assessments and teacher recommendations reflecting student performance. This course is primarily comprised of students currently enrolled in grade 9. Throughout the school year, students will experience a variety of activities that spur real world connections to the mathematics that each student will be studying. Students will also be exposed to PSAT and SAT type problems as they learn how to break down problems and work towards producing solutions. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the mathematics requirements for graduation. Students will acquire skills in basic mathematical operations. Instructional emphasis will be on the functional application of these skills. Activities will center on real world applications of skills such as using estimation and interpreting data. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a mathematics requirement for graduation. Students continue to develop their number sense and to apply their knowledge of mathematical operations to real world situations. Instructional emphasis continues to be on the functional application of mathematical skills. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a mathematics requirement for graduation. Students practice using their knowledge of mathematics to navigate real world simulations. Money skills are emphasized throughout the year. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies the financial literacy requirement for graduation. Students continue an intensive application of math skills to the real world by developing strategies for managing their financial resources. Students will participate in activities to make them a better educated consumer, better understand their own wants, needs, and values, and how these affect personal financial decisions. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the foreign language requirements for graduation. Students will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary and culture. Communication skills and an appreciation of the Spanish culture will be emphasized. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the English requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on communication skills, remedial reading skills, basic writing skills and the application of these skills in a functional manner. Vocabulary study and the expansion of language skills are an integral part of this course. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the English requirements for graduation. Instruction will continue to focus on communication skills, remedial reading skills, and the application of these skills in a functional manner. Students read longer works of literature and respond to their readings through discussion and writing. Social communication is emphasized. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the English requirements for graduation. Instruction continues to focus on communication skills, remedial reading skills, and the application of these skills in a functional manner. There is an increased emphasis on functional vocabulary and life skills. Students complete sample business forms, such as job applications. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the English requirements for graduation. Instruction continues to focus on communication skills, remedial reading, skills, and the application of these skills in a functional manner. In addition to real world reading exercises, students use literature as an opportunity to learn about themselves as young adults. Social communication is emphasized. Students write for varied purposes; they will complete reflective journals, but they will also complete many real world writing exercises. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

Students may be placed in this class if they have encountered difficulties on the NJSLA assessment. This course satisfies a mathematics requirement for graduation. Students will acquire skills in basic mathematical operations and algebra, mirroring the mainstream curriculum. Instruction will include both concepts and practical application. This course helps students learn the basic structure of algebra and facilitates them in applying algebraic concepts to the solutions of problems. Manipulatives, graphing calculators, and mathematics software are used to facilitate problem solving, to improve skill development, and to enhance conceptual understanding. This course will remediate skills and develop concepts necessary for students to be successful on the NJSLA assessment. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: successful completion of an Algebra 1 and a Geometry class 

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a mathematics requirement for graduation. Students in Foundations of Algebra 2 extend the basic structure of Algebra 1. Students study polynomial, rational, and radical functions. The standards in this course continue the work of modeling situations and solving equations. Students relate the visual displays and summary statistics learned in prior courses to different types of data and to probability distributions. Manipulatives, graphing calculators, and mathematics software, are used to facilitate problem solving, skill development, and to enhance conceptual understanding. This course will remediate skills and develop concepts necessary for students to be successful on the NJSLA assessment. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

This course satisfies a science requirement for graduation. Foundations of Biology introduces students to the fundamental principles, law, and concepts of biology, mirroring the regular education curriculum. Classroom activities promote thinking skills. The understanding and use of technical scientific terms is important in this course. In addition to emphasizing vocabulary, remedial reading and writing skills are incorporated into academic activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

This course satisfies a science requirement for graduation. This course was designed to introduce students to terms and concepts in areas of chemistry. Again, the understanding and appropriate use of scientific vocabulary is 69 emphasized. Academic activities develop thinking skills and provide opportunities for the students to apply their mathematical skills. Literacy skills continue to be reinforced. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed a three year mathematics sequence needed for high school graduation.  This course, Foundations of College Algebra and Statistics, extends and deepens students’ understanding in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 concepts with respect to modeling mathematics numerically, graphically and algebraically.  This course will remediate skills and deepen mathematical thinking processes necessary for students to successfully meet New Jersey State Assessment requirements and prepare students for the post-secondary experience.  Additionally, Foundations of College Algebra and Statistics serves as an introduction to descriptive statistics, offering elementary probability as its background, preparing students to apply statistics in personal and post-secondary experiences, and subsequently, careers. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies an English requirement for graduation. Foundations of English 10 focuses on the study of American literature. Students deepen their literacy skills as they respond to essential questions. Vocabulary is taught with a new emphasis. Study skills and grammar continue to be a regular part of the students’ work. Writing instruction continues and students are expected to complete longer and more complex compositions. Revision strategies are taught and practiced. This course will remediate skills and develop concepts necessary for students to be successful on the NJSLA assessment. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies an English requirement for graduation. Foundations of English 11 focuses on the study of British literature. Students continue to examine essential questions as they become more thoughtful readers and writers. Vocabulary development, study skills, and grammar continue to be a regular part of the students’ work. Students also prepare for the NJSLA assessment by practicing literacy skills that require critical thinking. The research paper will also play a considerable role as students work on research and synthesis skills. In addition, students prepare some personal writing pieces that can be considered for possible revision for submission as college essays in the following year. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies an English requirement for graduation. The curriculum calls for students to examine the conflicts and higher understandings that result from an exploration of the universal themes of the human experience. Units emphasize localized socio-cultural perspectives of the human condition as revealed through literature – both fiction and non-fiction. The study of vocabulary, study skills, and grammar continues as students prepare to enter the workplace or to continue their education after high school. This course aims to develop students’ confidence and readiness levels for their post-secondary experiences. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

Students may also be placed in this class if they have encountered difficulties on the NJSLA assessment. This course satisfies an English requirement for graduation and mirrors the regular education curriculum. Instruction focuses on the development of reading and writing skills. As students read and analyze varied classic and contemporary texts, they receive instruction on specific reading comprehension and writing strategies. Throughout the year, study skills, vocabulary development, grammar, and test preparation receive great emphasis. Students are also expected to write frequently for varied purposes. Writing instruction emphasizes clarity of message, appropriate word choice, sentence structure, and organization. This course will remediate skills and develop concepts necessary for students to be successful on the NJSLA assessment. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: successful completion of an Algebra 1 class 

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a mathematics requirement for graduation. Students will acquire skills in basic mathematical operations and geometry, mirroring the mainstream curriculum. Instruction will include both concepts and practical application. This course is designed to help students develop the power of logical analysis. Students will discover a 70 logical mathematical system to analyze problems both inductively and deductively. The acquisition and use of mathematical vocabulary will also be emphasized. Manipulatives, graphing calculators, and mathematics software, are used to facilitate problem solving, skill development, and to enhance conceptual understanding. This course will continue to remediate skills and develop concepts necessary for students to be successful on the NJSLA assessment. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a science requirement for graduation. The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles, laws, and concepts of physics. The understanding and appropriate use of scientific vocabulary is emphasized. Academic activities develop thinking skills and provide opportunities for the students to apply their mathematical skills. Literacy skills continue to be reinforced. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a foreign language requirement for graduation. Foundation of Spanish I will focus on the skills necessary for success in using basic functional language skills, mirroring the regular education curriculum. Students develop basics listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Multimedia resources are used. Students also explore Spanish culture and its influence in the United States. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

The resource center’s American History 1 course fulfills one of the social studies requirements for high school graduation. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of our country’s growth from a small agricultural nation to a global leader of today. The time period of this course goes through the 1890’s. Class activities are designed to improve students’ reading and writing skills. Map skills are also developed. Current events are discussed when appropriate. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

The resource center’s American History 2 course fulfills one of the social studies requirements for high school graduation. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of our country’s growth from a small agricultural nation to a global leader of today. The content of the course continues from US History 1. The influence of historical events on society is emphasized. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and debates. Literacy skills continue to be reinforced and developed. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a social studies requirement for graduation. This course provides the students with knowledge of the major events, people, and countries of the past, mirroring the regular education curriculum. Study skills are infused into classroom instruction and reading and writing skills are reinforced. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course satisfies a social studies requirement for graduation. Instruction will focus on ancient civilizations and their contributions to our world. Modern countries are also discussed to help students develop a global awareness of 71 today’s world. Students also discuss current events to help them develop this awareness. Communication skills and functional social skills are infused into classroom activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the science requirements for graduation. The course was designed to introduce students to terms and concepts in areas of biology. Real world applications are emphasized. Functional skills, such as the development of good work habits, are infused into class activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the science requirements for graduation. The course was designed to continue the study of life science and to introduce students to terms and concepts in the area of chemistry. Real world applications are emphasized. Pre-vocational work habits continue to be infused into class activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills one of the science requirements for graduation. The course was designed to introduce students to terms and concepts in the area of physics. Real world applications of physical science are emphasized. Pre-vocational work habits continue to be infused into class activities. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course fulfills an elective requirement for graduation. This course is functional in nature and explores the role of science in our daily lives. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year *2.5 credits 

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

Learning Strategies is a 2.5 credit class in which the teacher assists the student in organizational and study skills, as well as any other identified area. Students are expected to bring their class work to and utilize their time responsibly. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course will assist students in satisfying the elective requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on the development and practice of social skills and functional skills designed to increase the student’s independent functioning. Work readiness skills will also be developed. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

This course will assist students in satisfying the elective requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on the development and practice of social skills and functional skills designed to increase the student’s independent functioning. Work readiness skills will also be developed. Students participate in introductory community-based work experiences. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course will assist students in satisfying the elective requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on the development and practice of social skills and functional skills designed to increase the student’s independent functioning. Work readiness skills continue to be developed. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation 

This course will assist students in satisfying the elective requirements for graduation. Instruction will focus on the development and practice of social skills and functional skills designed to increase the student’s independent functioning. Work readiness skills will also be developed. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Year

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

Students receive elective credits for this course. Placement is this course is determined by teacher recommendation or performance on state assessments. Instruction is designed to remediate literacy skills. Students respond to essential questions by reading supplementary fiction and non-fiction pieces. Students also receive direct instruction in writing. Vocabulary, study skills, and test preparation are infused into instruction throughout the course. 

Non-Ranked

Course Length: Semester

Pre-requisites: none

Criteria for admissions: Supervisor Recommendation

Students receive elective credits for this one semester course. Students gain skills in self determination. Students participate in learning style inventories and vocational interest surveys. They research post-secondary options and develop post-secondary plans. Self-advocacy skills are discussed and explicitly taught. This course prepares students to make a thoughtful and informed entry into post-secondary education or post-secondary employment. This course is recommended for all students with an IEP and assists students in the transition process from high school.