Sophomore

Scheduling Assembly

February 15, 2017

Graduation Requirements

Assessment Requirements

New Jersey Biology

Competency Test

Taken when enrolled in

Biology course

PARCC

English Language Arts *

Pass English Language Arts

Grade 9 or 10 or 11

PARCC

Mathematics *

Based on enrolled in Math class

Algebra 1 or

Geometry or

Algebra 2

State Assessments

* Or equivalent substitute competency assessment

Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Coursework

Language Arts Literacy English 9,10,11,12 or ESL Equivalent

Mathematics Three Credit Years - Including Algebra 1 and Geometry

LAB Science Three Credit Years - Including Biology

Social Studies Three Credit Years – Including US History 1, US History 2,

World History

World Language 1 year minimum

Visual or Performing Arts 1 year minimum

21st Century Life and Careers 1 year minimum

Physical Education / Health Every year enrolled in high school

Financial Literacy 1 semester minimum – Financial Literacy Course or

1 year minimum - Business course (as of September 2015)

Course Work

Graduation Requirements

Subject Required

Language Arts Literacy 20 credits

Mathematics 15 credits

LAB Science 15 credits

Social Studies 15 credits

World Language 5 credits

Physical Education / Health 20 credits

Financial Literacy 2.5 credits

Visual or Performing Art 5 credits

21st Century Life and Career 5 credits

CREDITS BASED ON REQUIRED COURSE WORK 102.5 credits

CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE 125 credits

Credits

Graduation Requirements

Service Learning

Service Learning 20 Hours

• Sports

• Clubs

• Activities

• Graduation Ceremonies

Seniors need to have 20 HOURS by

the beginning of senior year in order

to participate in the following:

High School Diploma

• Passed required State Assessments

• Required Course Work

• 125 credits

• 20 hours Service Learning

College Planning

Transcript:

• Grades

• Class Rank

• Strength of Schedule

• Carnegie Units

Admissions Test:

• SAT

• ACT

• SAT II

Application Information:

• Application

• Transcript

• Activities / Resume

• Essay

• Letters of

Recommendation

• Interview

Counselor =

Valuable Resource

SAT vs. ACT

• SAT is an ability test that

predicts how well you will do

in college

• ACT is an achievement test

that is curriculum based

• Most colleges will take either

SAT or ACT with writing.

SAT vs. ACT SAT: 3 sections

• Critical Reading

• Math

• Writing (optional)

• Possible score of 1600

– 800 on each section

• 3 hours OR

3 hours and 50 minutes (+ writing)

Taken:

• June of Junior year

• October of Senior year

SAT vs. ACT SAT II Subject Tests

• required at more competitive schools

• Up to 3 hour long tests per sitting

Tests offered:

Literature US History

Math – Level 1 Math – Level 2

Biology Chemistry

Physics

Taken:

May – that you are enrolled in AP Course

SAT vs. ACT ACT: 5 sections

• English

• Math

• Reading

• Science

• Optional Writing Section

• Possible score of 36, 12 for writing

• 2 hours and 55 minutes OR

3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)

Test Date Test Regular Registration

Date

May 6, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests April 7, 2017

June 3, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests May 9, 2017

www.collegeboard.com

www.act.org

Test Date Test Regular Registration

Date

June 7, 2017 With and Without Writing May 5, 2017

Carnegie Units vs. Electives

• Also referred to as College Entrance Units (CEU) or

Academic Units

• Used by colleges to express a quantitative evaluation of

high school courses acceptable as preparation for

college

• One full-year course is equivalent as one unit.

• Acceptable units are determined by the colleges and are

usually given for academic preparatory courses only:

English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and

World Languages.

• Sixteen units make up the usual college minimum

requirements.

Carnegie Units vs. Electives

• An elective course is any course other than that defined

required course.

• Electives are required and chosen to complete a

student’s program after the required subjects are

selected.

• Electives enrich one’s background, complete the

entrance requirements for specific types of schools or

colleges, and offer experiences in areas of special talent.

• Each year the choice of these courses is very important.

Selection should be made only after careful

consideration of the relationship of the course or course

to one’s needs, goals, capacities, and interests.

Suggested Program of Study

Subject

Area

Most

Competitive

Highly / Very

Competitive

Competitive Less

Competitive

County

College

English 5-6 4 4 4 4

Math 5-6 4-5 3-4 3 3

Lab

Science

4-5 3-4 3-4 3 3

Social

Studies

5-6 3-5 3-4 3 3

World

Language

4-5 3-4 3-4 2 1

Total

Carnegie

Units

23-28

17-22

16-20

15

14

NJ Stars

• Top 15% of the graduating class

• College-- FREE for 2 Years

Athletic Eligibility

Student needs 30 credit minimum to participate in fall sports/clubs!

English

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

English 11

English 11 Honors

AP English Language and

Composition

English Electives

Full Year:

Mythology and Literature

College Prep Writing

Career Writing: Magazines,

Newspapers, Journals and Beyond

The Art of Research Writing

Semester:

Public Speaking

Fiction into Film

Marking Period:

SAT Critical Reading

Mathematics

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 Honors

Algebra 2 Honors / PreCalculus Honors

PreCalculus

PreCalculus Honors

Discrete Math

Marking Period

SAT Math (Zero Period)

Computer Science

Foundations of Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science A

Science

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Chemistry

Chemistry CP

Chemistry Honors

Physics

Physics CP

AP Physics 1

Environmental

Environmental CP

ELECTIVE:

Anatomy & Physiology

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Introduction to Engineering

Engineering

History

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: US History 2 US History 2 CP US History 2 Honors AP US History

History FULL YEAR ELECTIVES

Criminal Justice in America Psychology AP Psychology Economics AP Micro Economics AP Macro Economics AP US Government & Politics AP Human Geography

History SEMESTER ELECTIVES

Anthropology Sociology Political Legal Ed American Social Issues

African American History 1 African American History 2 Facing History & Ourselves Contemporary Human Rights

World Language

Spanish 3

Spanish 3H

French 3

French 3 H

Italian 3

Italian 3 H

Latin 3 H

Physical Education / Health

Basketball

Volleyball

Ice Skating

Table Tennis

Weight Room

Wellness

Personal Financial Literacy

Infused in all business courses

Outside project per marking period

21st Century Life and Career: Technology

Computer Programming

Web Design and Applications

American Film in Context and Culture 1(Linked with American Film 2)

American Film in Context and Culture 2(Linked with American Film 1)

Intro to Digital Filmaking

BEN - TV

The Student Film

21st Century Life and Career: Business

Business Technology (Linked with Principles of Business)

21st Century Business Survival Skills (Linked with Business Technology)

Principles of Business

Advanced Principles of Business

Accounting 1

Accounting 2

Intro to Stocks and Investments

Personal and Business Law 1

21st Century Life and Career: Business

International Business (Linked with Entrepreneurship)

Entrepreneurship (Linked with International Business)

Marketing Communication (Linked with E-Marketing)

E-Marketing (Linked with Marketing Communication)

Intro to Tourism and Hospitality (Linked with Intro to Cruise Industry)

Intro to the Cruise Industry (Linked with Tourism and Hospitality)

Hotel & Restaurant Management

21st Century Life and Career: Business

Clothing Design & Construction 1

Clothing Design & Construction 2

Fashion Design (Linked with Interior Design)

Interior Design (Linked with Fashion Design)

Partnership with NJCU

21st Century Life and Career: Business

Open Electives:

Dynamics of Public Health Services

Intro to Medical Terminology & Billing

By Application:

Clinical Health Skills 1 (Linked with Applied Anatomy and Physiology)

Applied Anatomy and Physiology (Linked with Clinical Health Skills 1)

21st Century Life and Career:

Vocational Trades

In Vogue

Carpentry 1, 2, 3

Welding 1, 2, 3

Food and Nutrition

Construction Trades /

Plumbing 1

Plumbing 2

Career Academy SENIOR YEAR ONLY

BY INTERVIEW

4 Block Course of Study:

Construction Trades

Piping Design and Installation

Carpentry (Double)

Optional Block:

Welding

Visual Arts

Foundations of Art

Painting and Drawing

Art 2

Computer Graphics 1

Computer Graphics 2

Photography 1

Photography 2

AP Studio 2D Design

AP Studio Drawing

Performing Arts

Dance 1

Dance 2

Dance 3

Dance 4

Musical Theatre 1: Literature and Repertoire

Musical Theatre 2: Dance Performance

Theater 2

Acting Studio 2

AP Music Theory

Concert Band

Symphony Band

Instrumental Lesson

Guitar 1

Guitar 2

Guitar 3

Piano 1

Piano 2

String Ensemble

Concert Choir

Chamber Choir

Vocal Lessons

Academy Programs

Laura Craig

Supervisor of Special Programs

201- 437 - 5095

lcraig@bboed.org

Make the most of yourself,

for that is all there is of you.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson