English 9, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course builds upon students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing and usually includes the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This course introduces and defines various genres of literature.

•  Students intensely analyze a variety of literary types: informational text, poetry, novels, essays, dramas, and short stories. Emphasis is placed on close reading of the text. Vocabulary is drawn from and developed through reading and discussion, with some attention to etymology. Oral language skills are developed through large and small group discussion and presentations. 

• Students keep journals or reading logs, and write frequently in a variety of modes and genres, with emphasis on narrative, informative/explanatory, and argumentative/persuasive writing exposition and description. Students learn to revise and edit in peer groups and in teacher/student conferences.

• Genesis Codes: 2220/01001 English 9, College Prep

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English 10, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course offers a balanced focus on composition and literature. Students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and compositions. 

• Through the study of various genres of literature, students can improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author's intent and theme and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver his or her message. 

• This course focuses on close analytical reading with special attention to voice and tone. Emphasis is placed on close reading of works and various informational texts, including historical documents. Students will engage in a variety of writing activities. Along with literary explications, narrative, informative/explanatory, and argumentative writing will be taught. 

• Genesis Codes: 2320/01002 English 10, College Prep

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English 11, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course continues to develop students' writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, as students write essays and begin to learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students continue to read works of literature, which often form the backbone of the writing assignments. 

• Literary conventions and stylistic devices receive greater emphasis than in previous courses. This course, designed for college prep students, covers novels, short stories, drama and poetry. There will be concentration of different kinds of writing, vocabulary skills and PSAT/SAT preparation. Students are expected to be independent in their attitude, and proficient in their skills.

• Genesis Codes: 2420/01003 English 11, College Prep

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English 12, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course blends composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analyses of selected literature, continuing to develop their Language Arts skills. Typically, students primarily write multi-paragraph essays, but they may also write one or more major research papers.

• Designed for seniors who wish to pursue a college education, other training or careers, English 12 emphasizes the skills needed for successful college reading and writing through a number of fiction and non-fiction vehicles. Emphasis is placed on improving skills to assist students to pass the SAT. The English 12 program continues to assist students to develop higher level Language Arts skills. 

• Genesis Codes: 2520/01004 English 12, College Prep

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Creative Writing I, College Prep (Elective)

(5 periods, 2.5 credits)

• Creative Writing is a semester course designed to provide students with challenging reading and places an emphasis on improving the ability to communicate using different forms of writing. Selections will be read for content, form and a base for guiding student writing and discussions. Students will communicate the written word through a variety of methods, including exploring the writing process, journal writing, poetry, short stories, plays, and genres.

• Genesis Codes: 2715/01104 Creative Writing I, College Prep

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English Language Learners Program

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• The English Language Learners (ELL) program serves pupils whose native language is other than English and who have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language. 

• Pupils identified for the program, are taught English vocabulary and structure using second language teaching techniques and learn to incorporate the cultural aspect of their experiences in ELL instruction.

• Genesis Codes: 9061/01008 ELL - English Language Learners Program

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Health Education 9 

3200/08051 (4 periods, 1 credit)

3205/08051 (5 periods, 1.25 credits)

• Health Education 9 encompasses the topics of alcohol education, human sexuality and making positive life choices.  Responsible, as well as irresponsible, drinking and effects on the body will be covered in the alcohol education unit.  The human sexuality unit will explore the various aspects of human sexuality, including anatomy, birth control and venereal diseases.  The student will learn about effective conflict resolution strategies as well as decision-making skills.

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Health/Driver Education 10 

3210/08151 (4 periods, 1 credit)

3215/08151 (5 Periods, 1.25 credits)

• Health Education 10 covers driver education theory.  Students review the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Manual as preparation for taking the state written test for a driving permit.  Drug and alcohol education are included as part of learning to be a careful, responsible driver.

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Health Education 11 

3220/08051 (4 periods, 1 credit)

3225/08051 (5 periods, 1.25 credits)

• Health Education 11 promotes an understanding of the human mind and how it influences one's actions, both appropriate and inappropriate.  The student will be able to choose a drug-free lifestyle and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy behavior in terms of disease prevention and proper nutrition.

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Health Education 12 

3230/08051 (4 periods, 1 credit)

3235/08051 (5 periods, 1.25 credits)

• Health Education 12 includes units on environmental health, basis first aid and safety, and marriage and the family.  The course also addresses consumerism in terms of appropriate health and fitness products.  The chemical health units focus on helping students appreciate the significance of a drug-free life and the positive influence it fosters in attaining personal goals and aspirations.

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Physical Education 9   

3300/08001 (3 or 4 periods, 3 credits)

3305/08001 (5 periods, 3.75 credits) 

• Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

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Physical Education 10 

3310/08001 (3 or 4 periods, 3 credits)

3315/08001 (5 periods, 3.75 credits)

• Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

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Physical Education 11 

3320/08001 (3 or 4 periods, 3 credits)

3325/08001 (5 periods, 3.75 credits)

• Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

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Physical Education 12 

3330/08001 (3 or 4 periods, 3 credits)

3335/08001 (5 periods, 3.75 credits)

• Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

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Algebra I, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• Algebra I is a full year course for grade 9 students and includes the study of rational number properties, variables, polynomials and factoring. Students learn to write, solve, and graph linear and quadratic equations and to solve systems of equations with a focus on modeling real world applications. 

• This course will provide a solid foundation for further study in Mathematics by helping students develop computational, procedural, and problem-solving skills embedded in the eight standards for mathematical practice.

• Genesis Codes: 5220/02052 Algebra I, College Prep

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Geometry, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• Geometry Honors is an accelerated course that covers more topics in-depth than a traditional Geometry course. This course requires excellent Algebra skills and develops an understanding of the meaning and nature of mathematical proof. Other topics include similarity, circles, area, volume, coordinate geometry and an introduction to trigonometric functions and their applications to right triangles.

• Genesis Codes: 5320/02072 Geometry, College Prep

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Algebra II, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits) 

• Algebra II is the third year of sequential mathematics for college and career bound students. Algebra II can also be selected as a fourth year course for students in the career development school. Algebra II provides a review and extension of the concepts taught in Algebra I. Topics covered will include operations with real numbers, systems of linear equations and inequalities, equations and graphs, matrices, quadratic equations, polynomials, and polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and rational functions.

• Genesis Codes: 5420/02056 Algebra II, College Prep

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Precalculus

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course is designed for students who will be taking calculus the following year. Pre-calculus combines the study of trigonometry, elementary functions, analytic geometry, and math analysis topics as preparation for calculus. 

• Topics include the study of complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and circular functions, and their relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate system; conic sections; Boolean Algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; sequences and series; and limits and continuity.

• Genesis Codes: 5510/02110 Pre-calculus

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Biology, College Prep (Lab)

(6 periods, 6 credits)

• Biology/Life Science core content is focused on the use of life science principles as powerful conceptual tools to make sense of the complexity, diversity, and interconnectedness of life on earth. Students engage in laboratory and authentic learning experiences that encourage the application of biological knowledge to make decisions and solve problems. 

• This course is for college bound students. Included in this program is the study of living organisms, cell structure and function, gene and chromosome changes.

• Genesis Codes: 6220/03051 Biology, College Prep

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Chemistry, College Prep (Lab)

(6 periods, 6 credits)

• This is a lab-oriented course for college bound students. Major concepts considered are atoms and the periodic table; the structure of matter; chemical reactions, solutions, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. The major portion of the course is devoted to practical and applied aspects of chemistry.

• Genesis Codes: 6320/03101 Chemistry, College Prep

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Environmental Science, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• Environmental Science is a general Science course designed to provide students with a balanced approach to the diverse study of the environment. 

• Some of the topics covered include concepts of dynamic earth, the organization of life, how ecosystems work, biomes, biodiversity, water and air pollution, atmospheres and climate change, land and food, renewable and non-renewable energy, and waste as well as health and our future.

• Genesis Codes: 6430/03003 Environmental Science, College Prep

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Forensic Science, College Prep (Elective)  

(5 periods, 2.5 credits)

Prerequisite: Three (3) years of Science

• Forensic Science is the application of Science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. Major topics include: processing a crime scene; collecting and preserving evidence; identifying types of physical evidence; organic and inorganic analysis of evidence such as: hair, fibers, and paint; toxicology; arson and explosion investigations; serology; DNA, fingerprints, firearms, and document analysis. 

• The main focus of this course will be to emphasize the evidential value of a crime scene and related evidence, and the services of what has become known as the crime laboratory. The experiments used reinforce previously learned scientific principles rooted in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

• Genesis Codes: 6740/03214 Forensic Science, College Prep

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World History & Cultures, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course provides an overview of the history of human society in the past few centuries; from the Renaissance period, or later, to the Contemporary period; exploring political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. 

• This course is a survey of World History from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Various cultures and periods are selected for a somewhat more extended study. Topics to be taught will include comparisons of civilizations in the Near East, China and Africa, and Medieval to Modern Europe as both interacted with Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Students are expected to be independent thinkers and demonstrate good research and writing skills.

• Genesis Codes: 7220/04053 World History and Cultures, College Prep

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United States History I, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• United States History I, a required course for all students, that examines the history of the United States from colonization and settlement to the emergence of modern America. This course includes a historical overview of political, military, scientific, and social developments. Students will be made aware of our pluralistic society and of contributions of individuals and groups to our American heritage.

• Genesis Codes: 7320/04102 United States History I, College Prep

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United States History II, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

Prerequisite: United States History I

• United States History II, a required course for all students, examines the history of the United States from the emergence of modern America through the present time. This course includes a historical review of political, military, scientific, and social developments. Economic, political and social forces, which have shaped world, national and state events, will be studied. Multiethnic groups and individuals and their impact on world events will be highlighted. Students are expected to be independent thinkers and demonstrate good research and writing skills.

• Genesis Codes: 7420/04103 United States History II, College Prep

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Economics, College Prep (Elective)

(5 periods, 2.5 credits)

• Economics provide students with an overview of economics with primary emphasis on the principles of microeconomics and the U.S. economic system. This course covers topics such as principles of macroeconomics, international economics, and comparative economics. Economic principles are presented in formal theoretical contexts, applied contexts, or both.

• Genesis Codes: 7521/04201 Economics, College Prep

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Spanish I, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

• This course provides a more intense introduction to language and culture. It stresses the development of oral communication and of reading, writing, and listening skills. Students learn about the people who speak the language and about the countries where they live.  Students in this course will cover the curriculum in greater depth.

• Genesis Codes: 4020/24052 Spanish I, College Prep

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Spanish II, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

Prerequisite:  Spanish I

• During the second year of foreign language study, students expand their speaking, writing, and reading skills. Their increased proficiency allows them to read literary selections and conduct conversations entirely in another language.

• Genesis Codes: 4030/24053 Spanish II, College Prep

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Spanish III, College Prep

(5 periods, 5 credits)

Prerequisite:  Spanish II

• In this course, the study of vocabulary is broadened through reading selections. There is a review of basic grammar and the introduction of more advanced grammar. Speaking, reading and writing in the language are stressed. The students read excerpts and complete selections from native authors. Oral practice is acquired by reading aloud in the language, making oral presentations and preparing original conversations.

• Genesis Codes: 4040/24054 Spanish III, College Prep

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