Admissions Policy & Financial Aid 2 Course Offerings 3 Course Selection 4 Course Placement 5 Criteria for Honors and 6 Advanced Placement Courses
Transcript Evaluations 7 Four-Year Educational Plan Inside Back Cover
AP Capstone 8 Religion 9-10 English 11-13 Social Studies 14-17 Mathematics 18-21 Science 22-25 World Languages 26-28 Physical Education 29-30 Performing Arts 31-35 Practical Arts 36-40
Bishop Kenny’s student body of over 1,300 students is drawn from metropolitan Jacksonville’s diverse population of more than 1.5 million and represents a broad range of economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The school welcomes all levels of academic ability, from on-grade level to advanced, and prepares each graduate to matriculate to an institution of higher education.
Students attending Catholic, private, or public schools who qualify academically and desire to pursue the scholastic, athletic, and spiritual programs offered at Bishop Kenny High School are welcome to apply. Admission is granted regardless of race, sex, creed, or national origin on a space-available basis. Admission is contingent upon promotion from the previous grade. The applicant may not have any history of significant disciplinary infractions.
Bishop Kenny High School offers limited financial assistance to students in need. Those who wish to apply should contact the school’s Business Office for instructions. Application for financial aid for the 2023-2024 academic year must be submitted online by March 31, 2023.
Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. Exam fees are assessed by the College Board and will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. Anticipated fees for the 2023-2024 school year are $98 for each AP Exam taken except AP Research and Seminar which is assessed at $146 per exam. The College Board does offer fee reductions based on financial need. The Office of School Counseling will share more information with the parents of registered AP students at the beginning of the school year.
Enrollment in some courses may be limited by grade level and other academic requirements.
AP CAPSTONE
AP Seminar
AP Research
Religion 1 Religion 2
Religion 3 Religion 4
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Honors
Math for College Algebra
Probability & Statistics Honors
AP Statistics Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Biology
Biology Honors
AP Biology
Anatomy/Physiology
Anatomy/Physiology Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors
AP Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Science Honors
AP Environmental Science Marine Science Marine Science Honors Physics Physics Honors
AP Physics C: Mechanics
English 1
English 1 Honors
English 2
English 2 Honors
English 3
English 3 Honors
AP English Lang. & Comp.
English 4
English 4 Honors
AP English Lit. & Comp.
Creative Writing
Writing Workshop
Art 1 Art 2 Art 3
AP Drawing
AP 2-D Art and Design
AP 3-D Art and Design Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Chorus 3 Chorus 4 Drumline 1 Drumline 2 Drumline 3 Drumline 4
Guitar 1 Keyboarding (Piano) 1 Keyboarding (Piano) 2 Music Technology and Production Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Debate Speech Creative Photography
Accounting Business Management & Law Family & Consumer Science 1 Family & Consumer Science 2 Journalism 1 Newspaper Journalism 2 Newspaper Honors Journalism 1 Yearbook Journalism 2 Yearbook Honors Multimedia Journalism
Multimedia Design Videography 1
Multimedia Design Videography 2 Honors
Naval Science 1(NJROTC)
Naval Science 2 (NJROTC)
Naval Science 3(NJROTC)
Naval Science 3 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (NJROTC)
Naval Science 4 (NJROTC)
Naval Science 4 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (NJROTC)
Digital Information Technology
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
World Cultural Geography
AP Human Geography
World History
World History Honors
AP World History
United States History
United States History Honors
AP United States History United States Government & Economics
United States Government & Economics Honors
AP United States Government & Politics and AP Macroeconomics
Humanities/World Religions & Ecumenical Issues Honors Psychology/Sociology
AP Psychology
Health Education/Fitness (Coed)
Team Sports (Coed)
Fitness for Life 1 (Girls)
Fitness for Life 2 (Girls)
Basketball/ Weight Training 1 (Boys)
Fitness Lifestyle Design/Tennis 3 (Coed)
Comprehensive Fitness/Tennis 1 (Coed)
Volleyball 3/Weight Training 3 (Boys)
Power Weight Training 1 (Coed) Power Weight Training 2 (Coed)
Power Weight Training 3 (Coed)
German 1 German 2 German 3 Honors German 4 Honors
Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3 Honors
Latin 4 Honors
AP Latin Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 Honors
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Theschool counseling staff is available to assist students with course selection and college planning. To aid students in this process, a four-year educational plan is included in this catalog. In addition, general information on the State University System, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and NCAA Clearinghouse is included (see page 7).
Bishop Kenny High School has a college preparatory curriculum. Twenty-eight (28) credits in the following subject areas are required for graduation:
4 credits Religion 1 credit Practical/Performing Arts 4 credits English 1 credit Health Education/Fitness 4 credits Mathematics 6 credits Electives 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Science (two labs) 28 credits Total 2 credits World Language 25 hours Christian Service Hours per year (same language) 2.0 Cumulative GPA
9TH GRADE Religion 1 English 1 Mathematics World Language Science Health Education/Fitness and/or Naval Science 1*
10TH GRADE Religion 2 English 2 Mathematics World Language Science World History
Choice of ONE elective: Art 1 Band 1 Chorus 1 Digital Information Technology Drumline 1 Family and Consumer Science 1 Keyboarding (Piano) 1
Music Technology and Production Naval Science 1 (NJROTC) Speech Theatre 1 World Cultural Geography Writing Workshop
*To fulfill the Health Education/Fitness requirement, the student must also take Naval Science 2 or a physical education elective.
Choice of ONE elective: AP Seminar AP Computer Science Principals Art Band Chorus Debate Digital Information Technology Creative Writing Drumline Guitar
Humanities/World Religions & Ecumenical Issues Keyboarding (Piano) Multimedia Journalism Music Technology and Production Naval Science (NJROTC) PE elective Speech Theatre World Cultural Geography
Sophomores who qualify may be allowed to register for some of the electives on page 3.
11TH GRADE Religion 3 English 3 Mathematics Science United States History
Choice of TWO electives from Course Offerings (see page 3)
12TH GRADE Religion 4 English 4 Mathematics United States Government/Economics
Choice of THREE electives from Course Offerings (see page 3)
Rooted in Catholic values and traditions, our mission is to partner with parents in the education and formation of their children by providing a culture of faith, a rigorous curriculum, and personal enrichment opportunites through which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and for life. The faculty and staff strive to ensure the success of each student. Students will achieve at their highest potential when they are committed to their school, their teachers, and the courses they have chosen to study. Students and parents are responsible for completing course selection forms with care. If questions arise pertaining to academic courses or electives required for scholarships or State University admissions, contact your school counselor BEFORE completing the course selection form. Honors and Advanced Placement courses necessarily require a greater commitment to time and study. Students and parents should consider the entire schedule when choosing to enroll in these courses.
Parents are encouraged to help their students and us with this endeavor by
• Assisting the student in choosing elective courses carefully and by making sure the student is committed to afterschool course requirements for certain elective subjects (see course descriptions).
• Expecting the student to resolve misunderstandings with his/her teacher. It is important for high school students to learn to work independently and communicate with their teachers.
• Communicating and working with the student’s assigned teachers and school counselors.
• Reading the Parent/Student Handbook and Course Catalog thoroughly to be sure the student understands the procedures for absences, make-up work, grading, etc.
Movement from College Prep HONORS/AP
• 95+ overall average in previous course at end of 3rd quarter
• GPA 3.5 (cumulative) for Honors
• GPA 3.5 (cumulative) for Advanced Placement
Movement from HONORS HONORS/AP
• 85+ overall average in previous course at end of 3rd quarter
• GPA 3.0 (cumulative) for Honors
• GPA 3.5 (cumulative) for Advanced Placement
Movement from AP HONORS
• 80+ overall average in previous course at end of 3rd quarter
• GPA 3.0 (cumulative)
Movement from AP AP
• 85+ overall average in previous course at end of 3rd quarter
• GPA 3.0 (cumulative)
Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
Students who have not completed the prerequisite courses are ineligible for a waiver.
Procedure for students enrolling in HONORS/AP who have NOT met the above requirement criteria:
• Academic administrator meets with student at end of 3rd quarter to determine best placement
• If a waiver is granted, student signs waiver and parent signs waiver that states the following:
1. BKHS does not recommend Honors/AP level.
2. There will be no teacher change.
3. There will be no schedule change.
4. Waiver may be contingent upon 4th quarter or final exam grade in current course.
Honors
Honors/AP
85+ final average in world language course
If criteria are not met, a WAIVER conference will be held.
universities, Florida Bright Futures and the NCAA will recalculate a student’s GPA according to their own requirements. As of December 2021, these agencies use the following information:
www.floridashines.org
State universities add one-half additional point per Honors course and one additional point per AP course.
English 4 units (3 with substantial writing)
Mathematics 4 units (Algebra 1 and above)
Natural Science 3 units (2 with substantial lab)
Social Science 3 units
World Language 2 units (in the same language) Academic Electives 2 units
Contact the Office of School Counseling for a list of SUS-approved electives taught at Bishop Kenny.
www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SSFAD/bf
Bright Futures adds one-half additional point per Honors/AP course except world language.
English 4 units (with substantial writing)
Mathematics 4 units (Algebra 1 and above)
Natural Science 3 units (2 with substantial lab)
Social Science 3 units World Language 2 units (same language)
May use up to 2 additional units from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP fine arts courses to raise the GPA.
www.eligibilitycenter.org
English 4 units
Mathematics 3 units (Algebra 1, Geometry or higher)
Natural Science 2 units (1 with lab)
Social Science 2 units
Additional English, Math or Natural Science 1 unit
Additional Academic Courses 4 units (from same categories or world language)
Contact the Office of School Counseling for a list of NCAA-approved courses taught at Bishop Kenny
Bishop Kenny High School is pleased to offer the AP Capstone program. AP Capstone is a diploma program based on two AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Within these two courses, students will practice core academic skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. The ability to think independently, write effectively, research, collaborate, and learn across disciplines is essential for success in college, career, and beyond.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signifies their outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.
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Sophomores with English 1 Honors, 3.5 GPA, and application; Juniors with 3.5 GPA and application
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations where they can explore the complexities of academic and realworld topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. They synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision so they can craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. During the course, students will complete a team project and an individual paper and presentation, as well as complete the end-of-course AP Seminar exam. These components contribute to the overall AP Seminar score. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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PREREQUISITE:
AP Seminar and consent of instructor
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 yearlong investigation to address a research question. Students further develop the skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. Students will submit an academic paper, as well as present and defend research findings. These components contribute to the overall AP Research score. There is no end-of-course AP exam. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
The Religion Department works collaboratively with the Department of Campus Ministry to prepare students to face the multiple challenges of their growth into young adulthood in an increasingly secular culture and to develop the necessary skills to answer or address the real questions that they face in life and in their Catholic faith. The program goals for student learning include faith development, personal and social responsibility and interpersonal skills. These goals are accomplished through a combination of academic coursework, retreat opportunities, quarterly spiritual conferences, Liturgical celebrations and Christian service. The four-year, eight semester sequential course of catechetical instruction is grounded in the USCCB’s “Framework for High School Religion” and reflects a systematic approach to catechesis in which each course builds on a foundation laid by those that precede it. The curriculum addresses themes that are central to a life of faith, namely: Faith & Catholic Identity, Old and New Testament, Sacraments, Morality and Catholic Social Teaching, Prayer and Worship. Additionally, student graduation requirements include completion of 25 hours per academic year of approved Christian service hours.
Semester One: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture
The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. They will learn about the Bible, authored by God through inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. They will also learn how to read the Bible and become familiar with the major sections and the books included in each.
Semester Two: Who Is Jesus Christ?
Special emphasis will be placed upon the New Testament, especially the Gospels where students may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. Additionally, this course will introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God and the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity and the ultimate Revelation to us from God.
Semester One: The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery)
The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails.
Semester Two: Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church
The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ having has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church.
Semester One: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus
The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life.
Semester Two: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society
The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.
Semester One: Vocations & the Universal Call to Holiness
During the first semester students will learn that through the sacrament of Baptism, God calls each of us to holiness on earth and to eternal life with Him in Heaven. Students will examine the universal call to holiness and its importance in Christian life. Students will engage in an in-depth study of the various vocations of life, namely Marriage, Holy Orders, the consecrated life, and the committed single life. Students will be invited to discern prayerfully the will of God in their own lives.
Semester Two: Catholic Social Teaching
During the second semester, students will examine themes of Catholic Social Teaching as established through major papal encyclicals, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other pastoral and magisterial documents. Through the study of these documents and the Scriptures that informs them, students will explore the foundational principals and major themes of Catholic Social Doctrine to identify, evaluate, and respond to social issues in a manner consistent with the Christian faith.
The English Department seeks to shape students into organized freethinkers capable of expressing rational thought in every venue of their lives. Based in critical reading and thinking, the four-year curriculum offers a direct and compelling examination of universal human truths voiced by great minds through a study of the world’s literature. The students will recognize and synthesize these cross-cultural archetypes through discussion and composition. In addition, students may take electives that allow them to practice the skills introduced in the four survey classes as well as the opportunity to work cohesively in groups, thus preparing them for real world experiences. Students must demonstrate good digital citizenship. Teachers will require students to use Turnitin, Schoology, digital books, and internet links to vocabulary, grammar, and writing resources and exercises via their school issued iPads.
This course provides students an opportunity to examine a spectrum of literature and build on their past literary and linguistic experiences. English I is comprised of five facets: literature, grammar, vocabulary, composition, and standardized test prep. The literature component is subdivided into fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. In addition, students will engage in the research process using MLA style.
This course provides students an opportunity to examine a spectrum of literature and build on their past literary and linguistic experiences as they engage in both independent and collaborative projects. English I Honors is comprised of five facets: literature, grammar, vocabulary, composition, and standardized test prep. The literature component is subdivided into fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. In addition, students will complete a research project using MLA style. Students may need to purchase novels for enrichment and analysis.
This course provides students with an opportunity to survey world literature from its origins to contemporary times. Genres include drama, short stories, and poetry. In addition to vocabulary study, students will review the writing process and the terminology and application of the grammar studied in English 1. Students will write formal five-paragraph essays and timed writings throughout the year in preparation for college entrance exams and complete a research paper using MLA style.
This advanced course provides students with an opportunity to survey world literature from its origins to contemporary times. Reading and writing units will focus on critical thinking and literary analysis in addition to reading comprehension, literary techniques, and literary elements. Students will write formal five paragraph essays and timed writings throughout the year and will complete a research paper using MLA style. Students may need to purchase novels for enrichment and analysis.
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This course provides students with the opportunity to survey American literature from the colonial period through modern day through the reading of short stories, novels, poetry, essays, historical documents, and drama selections. In addition to the extensive and varied readings, the course will include the development of literary analysis, critical reading skills and vocabulary expansion. Students will write expository, argumentative, and narrative essays as well as a research paper using MLA style. Students will also engage in standardized test practice for college entrance exams. Students may need to purchase novels for enrichment and analysis.
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PREREQUISITES:
English 2 or English
2 Honors and BK honors criteria
In this advanced course, students will survey American literature of all genres from the Pre-Columbian through the Post Modern periods. Students will write formal five paragraph essays and timed writings throughout the year in preparation for college entrance exams. In addition, they will write a research paper in MLA style, with emphasis placed on the critical analysis of literary style and response to select literature. Students may need to purchase novels for enrichment and analysis.
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PREREQUISITES: English 2 Honors and BK honors criteria
In this collegiate-level course, students will study the expository, analytical, and argumentative modes of writing with a focus on non-fiction. Students will analyze rhetorical strategies, stylistic choices, form, theme, voice, and genre. They will also compose formal MLA essays outside of class in addition to frequent timed writing assignments in class. Exams additionally emphasize reading non-fiction passages and answering multiple-choice questions focused on reading comprehension and revision. Generally, students will refine their ability to evaluate and construct rational arguments, and they will refine their research skills in preparation for their university coursework. Outside readings will accompany selected topics. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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This course provides students with the opportunity to survey the literature of Great Britain. In addition, they will review grammar, vocabulary and standard writing techniques, deliver one analytical oral presentation per semester, and write one major research paper using MLA style. Students may need to purchase one Shakespearean play and selections from the Romantic through the Modern periods for enrichment.
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PREREQUISITES:
English 3 or English
3 Honors and BK honors criteria
This advanced course includes an analytic survey of English literature from the earliest Irish epics to post-modernist drama. The application of literary theory is a primary focal point in the course. Students are expected to review scholarly literary research throughout the year and use this research in their course papers. Additionally, students will rapidly review writing, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics in preparation for college.
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PREREQUISITES: English 3 Honors or AP English Language and Composition and BK honors criteria
This collegiate-level course focuses on literary analysis. Students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts including, but not limited to, character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. In addition, students will write essays with emphasis placed on the critical analysis of literary elements and devices within poetry, short stories, dramas, and novels. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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PREREQUISITE: Freshmen only
This course provides students with the opportunity to enhance their language experience through a variety of writing assignments that emphasize style, tone, syntax, mechanics, figurative language, and editing skills. The course includes, but is not limited to, a study of the following: forms of nonfiction writing, the elements of manuscript form, and creative writing. Reading for the course includes a variety of literary samples that serve as models of effective writing.
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PREREQUISITE: A minimum of a 75 average in previous English course
This course gives students who enjoy writing an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of writing styles in a number of genres. They will make use of literary models and examples to evoke creative as well as practical writing. Students should have a serious desire to write and create with a command of the fundamentals of English usage as it applies to effective writing before entering the class.
The Social Studies Department works to develop students into responsible and well-informed citizens, able to face the challenges of college and life. Required courses include two years of study in history and one year of study in United States government and economics. These courses engage students in analysis and critical thinking of historical issues, civic responsibilities, the economy and current events. This department offers the motivated student a choice and a challenge with honors and AP courses. In addition to the required curricula, students may elect courses in geography, philosophy and ethics, and/ or psychology and sociology. All social studies course work includes reading, writing, collaboration, the use of technology and interactive student discussion.
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Students will study the development of global cultures from the beginnings of civilization, with the majority of the course focused on the post-classical era (600 AD) to the present. The application of course themes will allow students to address cause and effect relationships, to identify changes and continuities in history, and compare and contrast global societies. The thematic approach will include a study of the interaction between humans and their environment, development and interaction of cultures, development of nation states, expansion and conflict among civilizations, interaction of economic systems, and the development and transformation of social structures.
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PREREQUISITES: English 1 or English 1 Honors and BK honors criteria
The course is designed for the student interested in the how and why of history. Beginning with the foundations of civilization, the course investigates how societies formed and changed; how nations developed; how people interacted with their natural environment; how science and technology took shape; how religious values formed and how they affected civilization; and how the arts have been an ever-changing expression of beauty. The student will develop the ability to identify the cause and effect of historical development, use and interpret maps, and learn how to produce research papers.
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PREREQUISITES:
English 1 Honors and BK honors criteria
AP World History is a college-level course designed to develop a greater understanding of the global interconnectedness of the growth and development of humanity. The objective of this course is to offer students an approach that will guide them through the steps that historians would take to understand worldwide historical events. Students will study societies in Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Oceania and comprehend the change and continuity of these societies over time. They will also engage in analyzing worldwide events by historical periods and analyze the processes and causes involved in these continuities and changes. Course work will include substantial reading and writing elements as well as yearlong preparation for the AP Exam. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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Students will study the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian period to present day. The first semester is dedicated to U.S. history prior to 1877 and the second semester to topics from 1877 to present. Through this course of study, students will complete reading and writing assignments, including formal writing assignments. Furthermore, students will develop the skills necessary to interpret primary and secondary source materials, understand cause and effect, interpret maps, charts and data, as well as relate current events to historical events.
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PREREQUISITE: BK honors criteria
Students will study the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian period to present day with a special emphasis on primary source materials. The first semester is dedicated to U.S. history prior to 1877 and the second semester to topics from 1877 to present. Course objectives are designed to provide students with cognitive and factual knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret and evaluate historical topics and themes. Through this course of study, students will complete reading and writing assignments, including several formal paper assignments. Furthermore, students will develop the skills necessary to interpret primary and secondary source materials, understand historiography, understand cause and effect, interpret maps, charts and data, as well as relate current events to historical events.
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PREREQUISITES:
World History
Honors or AP World History and BK honors criteria or World History and English 2 Honors and BK honors criteria
This college-level course is designed as a survey of United States history from the pre-Columbian period to present day. Students will develop a cognitive and factual knowledge of history while analyzing, interpreting and evaluating topics and themes of history. Students will also develop historical thinking skills including crafting historical arguments from evidence, chronological reasoning, comparison and contextualization, and historical interpretation and synthesis. The course will focus on nine time periods of United States history and seven major themes: American and National Identity; Politics and Power; Geography and the Environment; America in the World; Culture and Society; Migration and Settlement; Work, Exchange and Technology. Course work will involve a summer assignment, substantial reading of both primary and secondary source documents, collaborative activities, routine writing assignments, formal research paper assignments and additional activities designed to foster the skills of a historian, an understanding of historiography, and an appreciation of history. Students must read for class daily, maintain a college-level work ethic, work independently and collaboratively, and utilize technology. Students must participate in a mock exam. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
United States Government is a semester course which offers a study of the United States Constitution and the problems that develop from the application of its laws. The student develops a better understanding and appreciation of government at the national, state, and local levels. The course concentrates on an in-depth study of the three branches of the federal government. Economics is a semester study of how society, using limited resources, goes about producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services to satisfy its wants. Topics to be covered include the following: supply and demand, production of goods and services, the role of the consumer, labor and its role, public finance and the role of government, credit and banking, promotion of economic stability, persistent economic problems, and the United States and world economies. Students will participate in a stock market project.
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PREREQUISITE: BK honors criteria
United States Government is a semester course which offers a study of the United States Constitution and the problems that develop from the application of its laws. The student develops a better understanding and appreciation of government at the national, state, and local levels. The course concentrates on an in-depth study of the three branches of the federal government. Assignments will be more in depth with some outside reading, research papers and decision papers. The students will also report on current events. Economics is a semester course devoted to the study of macro-economics and micro-economics. Students will study micro-economic topics, supply and demand, prices, market structures, and business organizations. The study of macro-economics includes GDP, taxes, fiscal policies, the Federal Reserve, and monetary policy. Students are required to participate in a yearlong stock project and submit detailed economic reports each quarter.
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PREREQUISITES:
United States History Honors or AP United States History and BK honors criteria or US History and concurrently enrolled in AP Calculus and BK honors criteria
This college-level course is designed as an advanced study of American government and macroeconomics. Course objectives include constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups and mass media, institutions of the national government, public policy, civil rights and civil liberties, basic economics concepts, measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, the financial sector, inflation, unemployment, stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, international trade and finance. Course work will include substantial reading, writing, and graphing elements as well as yearlong preparation for the AP Exams. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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This course is open to all students and classes may contain students from all grade levels. The purpose of this social studies survey course is to provide the student with a firm foundation in geographical skills and the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the interrelationships between people and their environment. Content covered will include an understanding of the relationship between physical geography, natural resources, and the economic, political, social, religious, and historic aspects of human activity as well as a study of the various world cultures.
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PREREQUISITES:
Juniors and Seniors only and AP/Honors English or AP/Honors social studies or AP Seminar and BK honors criteria
The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory collegelevel course in human geography. The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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PREREQUISITE: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only
In the first semester of the course, students will examine the arts, their connections to history, literature, philosophy, and religion in order to understand and respond to creative efforts through an interdisciplinary study. In the second semester, students will build on their worldly understanding developed in humanities to further explore different faiths and cultures. In addition, students will examine in detail the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Christians as well as to other religions of the world, while developing an understanding of modern issues that involve interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
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PREREQUISITE:
Juniors and seniors only
Psychology is studied during the first semester. Students will acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. The content will include, but not be limited to, human growth and development, abnormal behavior, stress/ coping strategies and psychological therapies. Sociology is studied during the second semester. Students will acquire an understanding of group interaction and its impact on individuals in order that they may have a greater awareness of the beliefs, values and behavior patterns of others. The content will include, but not be limited to, social deviation, social participation, racial and ethnic groups and the role of social organizations and institutions.
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PREREQUISITES: Psychology/ Sociology or Anatomy & Physiology Honors and BK honors criteria or AP Seminar or AP social studies /English and BK honors criteria
The AP Psychology course will introduce students to the systematic study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields within psychology. Students will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Course work will include substantial reading and writing as well as yearlong preparation for the AP Exam. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
Calculus Honors (12th)
AP Calculus (AB) (12th)
AP Calculus (BC) (12th)
AP Statistics (11th, 12th)
Probability & Statistics Honors (11th, 12th)
Pre-Calculus (11th, 12th)
Pre-Calculus Honors (11th, 12th)
Algebra 2 (10th, 11th, 12th)
Algebra 2 Honors (10th, 11th)
Geometry (9th, 10th, 11th)
Geometry Honors (9th, 10th)
Algebra 1 (9th, 10th)
Algebra 1 Honors (9th)
In preparing our students for college and for life, the teachers in the Mathematics Department strengthen critical thinking skills by teaching the techniques of problem solving not only for classroom related activities but, more importantly, for real world applications. The department enhances its courses with the use of technology. Students seeking greater challenges may enroll at the honors level for any class for which they qualify. AP level courses in calculus and statistics are offered to students who meet specific criteria.
331
This course develops both the structure and application of algebra. The content includes variables, structure and properties of the real number system, polynomials, relations, functions and their graphs, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, probability and statistics, and problem solving strategies needed for success in geometry and continued studies in algebra. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 83 or TI 84 is required.
330
This course is designed for the student with the ability to quickly master algebraic concepts and apply them to challenging situations. This is an intense study of algebra and its applications with an emphasis on problemsolving skills. It includes the Algebra 1 content, quadratic functions and their graphs, probability and statistics, and direct and indirect variations. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 83 or TI 84 is required.
321
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1
The purpose of this course is to challenge the student to think analytically and creatively, express ideas efficiently using correct mathematical terminology, and increase the student’s understanding and appreciation of mathematics. Material covered includes logic, deductive proofs, segments, angles, lines, planes, parallelism, perpendicularity, congruency, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, transformations, polygons, circles, area, and volume. These integrated topics require strong Algebra 1 skills. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
320
PREREQUISITES:
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors and BK honors criteria
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to think logically and how to be thorough, detail-oriented problem solvers. Students in this class must be able to think independently, express ideas effectively, and must have strong analytical skills. Topics covered during the first semester will be the same as those in standard geometry, but the content at the honors level will focus heavily on proofs and logic. During the second semester, students will solve word problems based upon postulates and theorems related to ratios and proportions, the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometric functions and right triangles, properties of circles, polygons and three-dimensional figures, area and volume, coordinate geometry and transformations. Students must have strong algebraic skills and know the properties of exponents, square roots, cubed roots, multiplying polynomials, and factoring. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
312
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 and Geometry
The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The content includes the structure and properties of the complex number system, relations, functions and graphs, equations and inequalities, matrices, logarithms, conic sections, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
315
PREREQUISITES:
Geometry or Geometry Honors and BK honors criteria
The purpose of this course is to continue the rigorous and in-depth study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. It includes the Algebra 2 content, as well as polynomial functions, rational functions, and enrichment topics. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
352
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 2 and Counselor’s approval
This course is designed for students who need remedial instruction in mathematics to prepare them for success in college. This course incorporates the Florida Standards for Mathematical Practices as well as the following Florida Standards for Mathematical Content: Expressions and Equations, The Number System, Functions, Algebra, Geometry, Number and Quantity, Statistics and Probability, and the Florida Standards for High School Modeling. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
363
PREREQUISITE:
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
This class provides students with an introduction to the study of statistics. Topics include analyzing data, planning a study, exploring random behavior, and making statistical inferences. Students will design, execute, and analyze statistical studies as they engage in a variety of hands-on labs, activities, and projects. In addition, students will gain an appreciation for the diverse applications of statistics and its relevance to their lives and potential fields of college study: business, biology, psychology, sociology, engineering, sciences, etc. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
362
PREREQUISITES:
Statistics is the science and art of data. Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills as they learn to describe data patterns, plan and conduct studies, explore randomness, make predictions, test hypotheses, and make statistical inferences about populations. Students will design, execute, and analyze statistical studies as they engage in a variety of hands-on labs, simulations, and projects. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
335
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
This course is designed to introduce the student to a college-level study of calculus. The topics covered include analysis of functions, advanced algebra, vectors, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and an introduction to polar coordinates and limits. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
342
PREREQUISITES:
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors and BK honors criteria
This course is designed to prepare the student for a college-level study of calculus. The topics covered include analysis of functions, advanced algebra, polar coordinates, vectors, trigonometry, sequences and series, counting and probability, and an introduction to calculus. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
333
PREREQUISITE:
Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors
This course covers the elements of beginning college calculus. Topics include limits, differentiation and integration of polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential and other functions and their applications to area, rates of change, position, velocity, and acceleration. Calculus Honors, which does not prepare the student to take the Advance Placement Calculus exam, is ideal for students who would like a calculus course in preparation for college but who do not desire the rigor or pace of the Advanced Placement course. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required.
340
PREREQUISITES:
Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors and BK honors criteria
Calculus is the mathematics of change and motion. This course is designed for the student pursuing mathematical and/or scientific studies and college credit hours by examination. Topics discussed are limits, differentiation and integration of polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions with respective applications in problem solving with the use of technology. Additional class time is required beyond the normal school day. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
344
PREREQUISITES:
Pre-Calculus Honors and BK honors criteria
Calculus BC includes all topics covered in Calculus AB plus the additional topics of parametric, polar, and vector functions, numeric solutions to differential equations, solving logistic differential equations, and polynomial approximations and series. All topics discussed have respective applications in problem solving with the use of technology. An average of 93% or above in pre-calculus is recommended for this course. Additional class time is required beyond the normal school day. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI 84 plus is required. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
The Science Department works to develop a richness and excitement of the natural world through basic understanding of anatomy, environmental science, marine biology, biology, chemistry, and physics. Many of these courses are offered at the Honors and AP level. The department goals for students include developing critical thinking and problem solving skills for success in scientific endeavors, developing research skills and understanding the scientific process through experimentation, relating abstract concepts to concrete, realworld problems, encouraging students to explore individual scientific interests via a variety of learning opportunities, and participating in collaborative learning experiences to maximize academic and social growth. Students will utilize technology, such as computers, graphing calculators, and Vernier software, for research and experimental analysis. Students will also become aware of the role and responsibility of the scientific community as it relates to the global community.
The course is an introduction to biological science with an emphasis on themes that guide modern biological research. The main focus of content includes structure and function, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems, interdependent relationships in ecosystems, inheritance and variation of traits, and natural selection and evolution of living organisms. Labs enhance the methods by which students understand the underlying themes.
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PREREQUISITE: BK honors criteria
This course covers a wide range of basic biological principles including structure and function, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems, interdependent relationships in ecosystems, inheritance and variation of traits, and natural selection and evolution of living organisms. Although the content is similar to Biology, the depth of the content requires students to have higher level memorization and critical thinking skills. A meaningful part of this course is laboratory work, where concepts learned in the classroom are reinforced and/or clarified. Students are required to make connections between what they study in class and what they observe in the real world. In addition, students use the scientific method to investigate scientific principles. Students will complete a science project.
470
PREREQUISITES: Biology, Chemistry, and BK honors criteria
AP Biology is a college level introduction to biology that can result in the attainment of college credit based on performance on the AP Exam. The course content will cover a wide range of material from cellular components of life, genetics, population biology, microbiology (viruses/bacteria), plant and animal diversity, comparative animal biology, to ecological systems. This lecture-based course requires students to complete laboratory activities. Students must attend mandatory afterschool sessions scheduled throughout each semester. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
461
PREREQUISITE: Biology
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. The content includes, but is not limited to, cell physiology, body tissues and membranes, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, reproductive system, nutrition and metabolism. Laboratory investigations of selected topics are an integral component of the course. Dissection of animal tissue is a course requirement.
460
PREREQUISITES: Biology, Chemistry and BK honors criteria
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. The content includes, but is not limited to, cell physiology, body tissues and membranes, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, lymphatic system, urinary system, reproductive system, nutrition and metabolism. Although the content is similar to Anatomy/Physiology, the depth of the content requires students to have higher-level memorization and critical thinking skills. Laboratory investigations of selected topics are an integral component of the course. Dissection of animal tissue and a science project are course requirements.
411
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 and Biology
This course covers a wide range of basic principles including atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the states of matter, the gas laws, solutions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acids, bases, salts, and an introduction to carbon chemistry. A meaningful part of this course is laboratory work, where concepts learned in the classroom are reinforced or clarified.
410
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1, Biology and BK honors criteria
This course covers a wide range of basic principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the states of matter, the gas laws, solutions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acids, bases, salts, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics and an introduction to organic chemistry. Although the content is similar to Chemistry I, the depth of the content requires students to have higher level memorization and critical thinking skills. A meaningful part of this course is laboratory work, where concepts learned in the classroom are reinforced or clarified. Emphasis is placed on the quantitative aspects and theoretical development. A science project is required.
420
PREREQUISITES: Chemistry and Algebra 2 or current enrollment in Algebra 2 and BK honors criteria
This course is designed to be the equivalent of a general chemistry course taken during the first year of college. The major topics covered include chemical bonding, atomic theory, periodicity, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on chemical calculations and mathematical formulation of chemical principles through specific laboratory experiments. Several labs incorporate the Vernier graphical analysis program. A graphing calculator is required. Students must attend mandatory afterschool sessions scheduled throughout each semester. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
480
PREREQUISITE: Biology
Environmental Science is an applied science with an interdisciplinary focus. Students will have opportunities to apply scientific principles and methodology as they investigate current environmental issues. Inquiry-based laboratory exercises will allow students to explore the role and impact of human activities on natural systems. Content includes, but is not limited to, backyard ecology, invasive species, energy audits, water pollution, and acid rain.
This advanced course integrates biology, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology, economics, history, political science and mathematics as students investigate current environmental issues. Students will analyze thoroughly the regulations aimed at protecting our national resources. Utilizing scientific principles and methodology, students will explore the role and impact of human activities on natural systems. The inquiry-based laboratory exercises will help students build scientific research and communication skills through mapping, graphing, analyzing data mathematically, researching the scientific literature, and presenting findings in class. This course is ideal for students who are excited to learn about environmental issues and conduct scientific research. A science project is required.
PREREQUISITES:
This course involves a college-level study of the environment and human impacts upon it. Content will include earth systems, biodiversity, ecology, natural resource use, waste management, and energy production. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
Marine science explores the physical, chemical, geological and biological aspects of life in the oceans. Topics covered in the course include the history and the origins of the ocean, the chemistry of water, geology, climate, currents, tides and waves. Emphasis will be placed on the biological concepts that underlie ocean systems and processes. Concepts will be reinforced through a variety of laboratory work, including dissection of preserved specimens.
This is an advanced course studying and surveying the oceanic realm. Students will focus on an integrated study of physical, chemical and biological processes of the ocean. The topics covered in the course will include: the geochemical formation of the earth, sediments and its systems; the mechanics of waves, currents and tides; the unique chemistry of water; and the major ecosystems of the world with a focus on Florida’s marine ecosystems, including dissection of preserved specimens. The relationships that humans have with the ocean, including pollution, bioremediation, harvest of resources and the ethics of stewardship will also be discussed. As in all honors science classes, a science project is required.
401
PREREQUISITES:
Chemistry with a minimum grade of 77 and concurrently enrolled in a mathematics course at the level of Algebra 2 or above
This course is a modern inductive approach to the physics of today. Time, space, mass, motion, energy, sound, magnetism, and electricity are examined in the process of developing models of the universe. This course is strongly recommended for prospective science and engineering majors. A graphing calculator is required.
400
PREREQUISITES: Chemistry, Coenrolled in Algebra 2 or higher math course, and BK honors criteria
This course is a modern inductive approach to the physics of today. Time, space, mass, motion, energy, sound, electricity, and magnetism are examined in the process of developing models of the universe. This course is recommended for those students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Although the content of this course is similar to that of College Prep Physics, the depth of the content requires the students to have a higher level of critical thinking skills. In addition, students will be required to complete a science project.
406
PREREQUISITE: Chemistry and one of the below:
• co-enrollment in a Calculus course and BK honors/AP criteria
• Physics Honors and BK honors/ AP criteria; or
• College Prep Physics and BK honors/AP criteria
This course engages students in a calculus-based, college-level study of physics. Course content will include: kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and gravitation. This course is intended for those interested in pursuing majors in science or engineering. A graphing calculator is required; after school laboratory work may be required as necessary. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
521
Every student is required to complete two consecutive years of the same world language during his/her high school program. Students who choose to register for a language in which they are already conversant do not ordinarily enroll in the first-year course. Those students are advised by a guidance counselor and world language teacher prior to enrollment. It may be necessary to enroll a student in his/her second choice of a world language should sections become full. Therefore, alternate choices should be made carefully.
German 1 provides the student with an introduction to the German language as well as the culture of German-speaking countries. The goal is to enable each student to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on listening and speaking. Each student will achieve good pronunciation habits and conversational skills through the materials in the text and controlled discussion. Cultural discussions complete the program.
522
PREREQUISITE: German 1
As a follow-up to German 1, German 2 puts the previously learned basic skills into usage in reading, writing, and conversation as well as the culture of the German-speaking countries. Each student will achieve good pronunciation habits and course level conversational fluency through the materials in the text and controlled discussions. Cultural lectures complete the program.
526
PREREQUISITES: German 2 and BK World Language honors criteria
This honors course will develop the language skills learned in German 1 and 2 by featuring excerpts from German literature, history, culture, and a sweeping view of German life. These exciting readings provide a colorful backdrop for the study of the written and spoken language, and give valuable insight into the German people of today and yesterday.
524
PREREQUISITES: German 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria
531
This honors course is designed as an advanced level language course for the motivated student. Students will focus on German literature, music, advanced grammar, essay writing, and conversational skills.
Latin 1 introduces the student to the mother tongue of Western civilization. Beginning grammar introduces the student to the method and calculated thought of the Roman mind. Roman history and culture are provided through the readings. A journey into the fascinating field of Greek and Roman mythology arouses interest in and provides essential knowledge of classical civilization. Students have the option of taking the National Latin Exam in March.
532
PREREQUISITE: Latin 1
Latin 2 aims to improve the students’ mastery of the Roman language by presenting more grammatical constructions. In their readings, students take a journey through the Roman Empire, focusing on Roman Britain and Alexandria. Latin 2 also assists in the growth of English vocabulary through the study of derivatives. Students have the option of taking the National Latin Exam in March.
533
PREREQUISITES:
Latin 2 and BK World Language honors criteria
Latin 3 Honors will enable the student to enhance his/her proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and grammar and to expand his/her knowledge of classical culture. A thorough review of grammar and vocabulary learned in Latin 1 and 2 prepares the student for both written and oral translations of authentic texts. Students will take the National Latin Exam in March.
534
PREREQUISITES:
Latin 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria
Latin 4 Honors will enable students to apply the concepts learned during their previous years of studying the language. Students will gain greater appreciation for the classical authors by translating authentic prose as well as poetry. Students will take the National Latin Exam in March.
535
PREREQUISITES:
Latin 3 Honors, consent of the instructor, and BK World Language honors criteria
Students will apply the knowledge they have acquired in their previous years of studying the Latin language and culture. They will become proficient in reading, translating, and analyzing Latin prose and poetry through the required readings of Caesar’s De Bello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid. In addition, students will become familiar with the historical, political and cultural context of these literary works as well as demonstrate their understanding of the literature by writing well-developed essays supported by textual examples. Students must attend mandatory after school sessions scheduled throughout the year. Students will take the National Latin Exam in March and the Advanced Placement Latin Exam in May. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
SPANISH 1
541
Spanish 1 introduces various situations of daily life. Class drills and controlled discussion concentrates on building basic vocabulary. Grammar is presented and applied through conversation and repetition. Both the teacher and native speakers on the compact discs that accompany the textbook model the language. Additionally, the Internet website of the textbook publisher offers students the opportunity to reinforce class work and/or improve their skills on an individual basis. Culture is presented throughout the textbook and enhanced by teacher presentations and resources.
551
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1
Spanish 2 concentrates on developing the student’s reading and writing skills while improving aural/oral proficiency in Spanish. A detailed approach to vocabulary will build upon the vocabulary previously taught in Spanish 1. The study of grammar stresses the importance of verb usage and introduces some of the more technical points of the language. The Internet website of the textbook publisher offers a variety of activities related to each chapter for individual practice at home. The video and audio programs that accompany the textbook series, combined with films and class activities presented by the teacher, give the student a background in Hispanic culture.
554
Spanish 3 Honors is for the student who excelled in Spanish 2. It reviews the material learned previously and presents a new level of complex, refined vocabulary and grammar. Listening, reading comprehension, speaking, writing and critical thinking are emphasized. The Internet website of the textbook publisher offers a variety of activities related to each chapter for individual practice at home. Cultural components are presented through the audio and video programs, teacher resources and films. Students will have the opportunity to take the National Spanish Exam in March.
553
PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria
This course is designed to promote communicative proficiency in Spanish by using relevant vocabulary, reviewing previously learned structures and presenting new structures for real life situations, including open-ended personal expression. The course offers the students opportunities to broaden their understanding of Hispanic culture through teacher resources, films, and projects. The students will enrich their vocabulary through one-on-one conversations. Students will take the National Spanish Exam in March.
575
PREREQUISITES:
Spanish 4 Honors or consent of the instructor and BK World Language honors criteria
This rigorous course, taught exclusively in Spanish, requires students to improve their proficiency across the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Students will focus on the integration of authentic resources including, but not limited to, interviewing Spanish-speaking people, watching Spanish movies, and attending cultural events. These opportunities will enable students to make cultural comparisons within the course’s seven themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities and Beauty and Aesthetics. Students must attend mandatory after school sessions scheduled throughout the year. Students will take the National Spanish Exam in March and the Advanced Placement Spanish Exam in May. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
Through course offerings, the goal of the Physical Education Department is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. Students are taught lessons that incorporate all areas of wellness for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life. Physical activities are presented in an active, caring, and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful. Students may take only one PE course per school year.
704
The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices, health, and fitness. Instructors integrate classroom lessons with physical fitness activities and the opportunity to participate in team sports. Students will spend a minimum of two days a week in the classroom. In addition to the physical education content, specific health education topics within this course include, but are not limited to, mental/ social health, components of physical fitness, nutrition and wellness planning, diseases and disorders, health advocacy, first aid/CPR, alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention, bullying, and Internet safety.
Successful completion of Naval Science 1 (864) and Naval Science 2 (863) will satisfy the Health Education/Fitness (704) requirement.
702
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
This elective course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sports play, develop skills in selected team sports, and maintain, and/or improve personal fitness. The course also provides the student with the opportunities to utilize the acquired knowledge and skills to be used in recreational pursuits today as well as in later life. The sports included in this course are flag football, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
707
PREREQUISITE: Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
Students will participate in a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities and strength training activities to enhance overall physical wellness. Activities include but are not limited to cross training, flexibility and strength training, dance fitness, free weights, jump rope, and various team sports. In addition, students will establish personal fitness goals and design a personal fitness program based on their fitness assessment, strength and muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance.
708
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
This course, which alternates every other year with Fitness for Life 3, enables the student to further develop and maintain an individualized level of fitness. Students will participate in a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities and strength training activities to enhance overall physical wellness. Activities include but are not limited to cross training, flexibility and strength training, dance fitness, free weights, jump rope, and various team sports.
715
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science (864)
This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life. The course activities are designed to improve muscular strength and endurance and enhance body image. The course also provides the student with opportunities and skills in basketball strategies of team play and skills acquisition.
713
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
This elective course, which alternates every other year with Fitness Lifestyle Design/ Tennis 3, provides the student with opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills in tennis to an intermediate level. The course also provides an opportunity for students to acquire basic knowledge and skills in volleyball and to maintain or improve health-related fitness.
714
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
This elective course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and concepts of fitness, design a personal fitness program, and improve health and skill related fitness. The course also provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and to develop the basic skills in tennis that may be used in recreational pursuits today and in later life. The course is designed to maintain and/or improve health-related fitness.
718
PREREQUISITE: Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864)
This elective course will provide students with opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image. The course also provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in volleyball that may be used in recreational pursuits today and in later life.
720 721 722
PREREQUISITE:
Health Education/ Fitness (704) or Naval Science 1 (864) and head coach’s consent
This course provides student-athletes with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in weight training, as well as develop strength and endurance that promotes healthy competition and personal fitness.
ART 1 813
The performing arts electives allow students the opportunity to excel in the areas of music, media production, theatre and visual arts. These courses require students to participate in individual and group assignments, both in and out of the classroom, and to set and meet deadlines for performances, competitions and showcases. While discovering and sharing their talents, students will grow in their understanding of personal responsibility, teamwork, and commitment to others.
814
PREREQUISITES:
Art 1, interview, and consent of the instructor.
This beginning course introduces students to the basic foundations of art and design and is intended for students with all levels of artistic ability and knowledge. The students will work in a variety of media and processes through two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects and sketchbook assignments. Students will learn to evaluate artwork and to see visual relationships through the study of art and artists from the past and present. Elements and principles of design, composition, color theory, perspective, proportions, and scale will be studied as the basis for work in all art media. As they work, students will develop and apply 21st century skills including, but not limited to, creative thinking, time management, self-assessment, problem solving, and critical analysis. Grading is based upon successful completion of projects, studio work habits, application of media and studio skills, and creativity. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.
This intermediate course builds on the basic foundations of art and design learned in Art 1. The students will gain more extensive experience in a variety of media and processes through two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects and sketchbook assignments. Students will be encouraged to attempt more challenging work and apply skills more accurately. Most project assignments offer more creative freedom, allowing students to develop confidence in artistic decision making and deepen personal artistic expression. Students will continue to learn about principles of art and design and develop composition to create original and expressive works. Personal exploration, experimentation, and creative risk taking will be encouraged to help students cultivate innovative solutions to artistic challenges. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.
ART 3
816
PREREQUISITES:
Art 2, interview, and consent of the instructor.
This advanced course builds on the basic foundations of art and design learned in Art 1 & 2 and is designed to help prepare a student for AP studio courses. Students will gain extensive experience and further develop their technical skills in a variety of media with an emphasis on advanced drawing and painting techniques and processes. Students will continue to learn about principles of art and design and developing composition to create original and expressive works on an advanced level. Personal exploration, experimentation, and creative risk taking will be encouraged to help students cultivate innovative solutions to artistic challenges. Emphasis will be on the development of personal style and technique. Throughout this course, students will develop a portfolio that shows personal vision, artistic growth over time, and mastery of visual arts skills and techniques. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.
815
PREREQUISITES:
Art 2, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor (Art 3 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite, but students are permitted to apply after Art 2)
The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP Drawing is for students interested in creating art that addresses drawing issues with a focus on light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and the illusion of depth in a variety of two-dimensional media. Students are expected to be competent in all basic drawing skills, processes, and techniques. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work to demonstrate mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
819
PREREQUISITES:
Art 2, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor (Art 3 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite but students are permitted to apply after Art 2)
The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP 2-D Design is for students interested in creating art that focuses on the principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/ scale, and figure/ground relationship). These principles are to be articulated using a variety of visual elements; line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. A wide variety of media can be used; therefore, students are expected to be competent in a variety of two-dimensional media, skills, processes, and techniques. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work to demonstrate mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
822
PREREQUISITES:
Art 3, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor
The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP 3-D Design is for students interested in creating strictly three-dimensional work; therefore, students are expected to be experienced and highly competent in all basic three-dimensional art skills, processes, techniques and media, including clay. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work, demonstrating mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
BAND
928 931 932 933
PREREQUISITE: Band 1- none Band 2/3/4consent of the instructor
802 803 804 805
PREREQUISITE:
Chorus 1--none Chorus 2/3/4-consent of the instructor
Experience playing an instrument is not required. This ensemble consists of beginners-advanced musicians. Students will play in a concert band setting alongside the drumline as a pep band during varsity football games as well as at other school and community events. Public performances will also include solo and ensemble in the spring and an end of the year concert. Musicians will perform a variety of musical styles from pop, jazz, and classical music. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules for students involved in other school activities.
A prior background in singing is helpful but not necessary. Students provide music for community and school functions as well as performing at concerts and festivals. Students will receive instruction in proper vocal techniques and musical notation. Attendance is required at all performances and rehearsals. There will be one dress rehearsal the day before the winter and spring concerts. Students are encouraged to participate in chorus in addition to participating in other clubs/sports/activities. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules.
924 925 926 927
PREREQUISITE: Drumline 1-none Drumline 2/3/4consent of the instructor
Students will learn skills and techniques on snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, mallet instruments, tympani and other melodic percussion instruments. The students will also learn to read music and explore the areas of writing musical notation, music theory and music history. Experience playing a percussion instrument is preferable but not required. All students will be performing members of the Crusader Drumline, which provides music for school and community functions, including varsity football games. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in drumline in addition to participating in other clubs/sports/activities. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules.
936
PREREQUISITE: Sophomores, juniors and seniors only
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in guitar performance, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles. The content should include, but not be limited to, technical performance proficiency, notation and tablature, chord structure, performance styles, improvisation, composition and arranging, performance analysis, instrument care and maintenance, role and influence of guitar music and musicians, connections between music and other subject areas.
KEYBOARDING (PIANO) 1
945
The purpose of this course is to enable beginning keyboard (piano) students to develop basic skills, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles. Students will learn musical notation, proper piano technique, composition, arranging, improvisation and accompaniment styles.
KEYBOARDING (PIANO) 2
947
PREREQUISITES: Keyboarding (Piano) 1 and consent of the instructor
Students will build on previous piano techniques and skills through reading music, acquiring and applying knowledge of music theory, and exploring the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Students will also learn repertoire from various styles and time periods, exploring the historical influence keyboards have had on music performance and composition. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals.
844
Students in this course will explore the fundamental applications and tools of music technology and sound engineering. As they create and learn its terminology, students will also learn the history and aesthetic development of technology used to capture, create, and distribute music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.
146
PREREQUISITES: Freshmen and sophomores and/or juniors and seniors with consent of the instructor
147
PREREQUISITES: Theatre 1 and consent of the instructor
This course provides an introduction and overview of theatre. Students will study the history and development of theatre throughout the centuries, its cultural manifestations, theatre terms and vocabulary. Beginning performance will include vocal development, non-verbal communication (pantomime), monologues, and small ensemble performances as well as character and script analysis.
152
PREREQUISITES: Theatre 2 and consent of the instructor
Having mastered the foundations of Theatre 1, Theatre 2 students will begin to focus on more specific areas such as dramaturgy, cultural and historical research for set, costume, and make-up design, simple script writing, and beginning technical design (set and lights).
In this course students will focus on advanced make-up design, beginning directing, prompt book development, intermediate technical design, and advanced performance. Students will continue to build their repertoire books as well as create a professional resume.
THEATRE 4
154
PREREQUISITES:
Theatre 3 and consent of the instructor
145
With the continual development and mastery in the study and practice of theatre arts, students will focus on advanced performance and technical design, directing, producing, publicity, and the creation of a performing arts portfolio.
This course develops both fundamental and advanced communication skills. Emphasis is on classical rhetoric and argumentation, public speaking performances, listening skills, and critical analysis. Through oratorical performance, students will become polished presenters and artful communicators of information and viewpoints. Speech is suitable for students of all levels and prepares them to succeed in all academic disciplines, especially at the honors and AP levels, by providing them with the opportunity to develop core skills in outlining, researching, and logical reasoning.
153
PREREQUISITES: Speech or AP English Language and Composition and consent of the instructor
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of classical argumentation, problem solving, critical thinking, organization, speaking skills, and effective research techniques. Students learn how to put these skills into practice through a variety of debate styles including group, team, and one-on-one formats. This course provides students with the opportunity to master the core academic skills of outlining, research, and logical reasoning. Speech is strongly recommended but not a prerequisite.
830
PREREQUISITE: Juniors and seniors only
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become competent photographers in the field of photojournalism as well as in commercial and fine art photography. Students will learn the basics of camera operation, image capture, file management, business practices, and digital desktop processing. The school will provide a digital camera for students’use.
Practical arts teachers aspire to prepare students for their college experience as well as their eventual entrance into the workforce. Teachers will provide students with an opportunity to develop skills which will serve them for the rest of their lives, including but not limited to, effectively utilizing computer technology, managing personal and family finance, and developing their leadership potential.
604
PREREQUISITE: Freshmen only
This course is intended to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in four separate areas. During the first quarter, child development from the prenatal period to age five is studied. The second quarter introduces the student to basic sewing skills and includes the use of the sewing machine and the construction of a simple garment. Students will be responsible for purchasing additional sewing supplies during this quarter. In the third and fourth quarters, nutrition, eating patterns, meal planning, and food preparation are studied. Practical lab experiences to develop cooking skills are included.
605
PREREQUISITE: Juniors and seniors only
One semester of this course is designed to help students understand basic principles of nutrition as well as the selection, storage, and preparation of food, including regional and foreign foods. The other semester is designed to introduce students to the management of personal finances. Students will explore budgeting, checking, banking, managing charge accounts, insurance, and consumer rights/responsibilities. Students will participate in simulation projects to provide them with real-life situations in which the management of finances is critical.
141
PREREQUISITES: Juniors and seniors only; a minimum of an 80 average in previous English course
This course provides students with a general knowledge of journalism, including all facets of newspaper writing: news, features, sports, and editorials. In addition, students will study journalism in terms of its historical importance and development. Students must sell advertisements as part of each quarter’s grade. This course is time intensive; students must be willing to work outside designated class time to complete assignments.
168
PREREQUISITES: Journalism 1and consent of the instructor
This course reinforces the students’ knowledge of journalism, including all facets of newspaper production: design, editing, layout and finance. Students will learn to use desktop publishing software and Photoshop to produce each issue. Students must sell advertisements as part of each quarter’s grade. Journalism 2 Honors students serve as the editor-in-chief, managing editor, section editors, and business manager. They are responsible for overseeing the work of the individual reporters, editing articles, and making decisions concerning content and layout. This course is time intensive; students must be willing to work outside designated class time to complete assignments.
142
PREREQUISITES:
Juniors and seniors only; a minimum of an 80 average in previous English course
This course offers students a hands-on learning experience in the creation of a quality yearbook. Journalism 1 Yearbook introduces students to the many facets of yearbook production: photography, design, page layout, copy and caption writing, financing, and selling the publication. Students must sell advertisements as part of their grade. This course is time intensive; students must be willing to work outside designated class time to complete assignments. Students may have the opportunity to attend journalism conferences.
169
PREREQUISITES:
Journalism 1 Yearbook and consent of the instructor
Journalism 2 Yearbook Honors offers students an opportunity to make yearbook production decisions. This course reviews, reinforces, and applies all facets of yearbook production: photography, design, page layout, copy and caption writing, desktop publishing, financing, and selling the publication. Students must sell advertisements as part of their grade. Qualified students will act as editors and staff team leaders. This course is extremely time intensive; students must be willing to work outside designated class time. Students may have the opportunity to attend journalism conferences
150
PREREQUISITE: Sophomores only
Today’s multimedia specialists must be able to take photographs, shoot video, write, edit, produce and distribute features and news stories. Multimedia Journalism offers students hands-on experience in five major disciplines of journalism: photography, videography, broadcasting, journalistic reporting, and print design/layout. In addition to serving as an introduction to multimedia, photography, newspaper and yearbook courses, this project-based class will provide students with opportunities to work with classmates on a variety of print design and video products.
831
PREREQUISITE: Juniors and seniors only
This course is designed to instruct students in the fundamentals of videography, storytelling, and entertainment features. In addition to studying broadcasting history and journalism ethics, students will develop and utilize photography, videography, and journalism skills to produce story packages and entertainment videos. Students will create an electronic portfolio via the development of a website, which will allow them to display, comment, and reflect upon their work. In addition, they may have the opportunity to contribute story packages to Crusader Coverage, the school’s news show.
835
PREREQUISITES:
Creative Photography or Multimedia Design
Videography 1 and consent of the instructor
This course is designed to further develop and enhance the skills learned in Multimedia Design Videography 1 and/or Creative Photography. In addition to producing news stories for Crusader Coverage, the student will also produce short films, documentary videos, training videos and educational media for classroom use. Students will continue to explore and develop the use of still photos, video, audio and the written word as a storytelling tool. Students will also be responsible for the development, production, and broadcast of Crusader Coverage as well as the continued development of the online student media website. Students may have the opportunity to attend journalism conferences.
864
PREREQUISITE: Freshmen only
Naval Science 1 is designed to introduce the freshman NJROTC cadet to the Navy and to its program for youth in American high schools. The curriculum is structured in such a manner as to stimulate an enthusiasm for scholarship as a foundation for higher citizenship and leadership goals, and engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will be increasingly influential in America’s future. The curriculum, as well as the entire NJROTC program, strives to initiate in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his or her organization, associates, and self. Study habits, responsibility, personal accountability, conduct, and courtesy are stressed in order to lay the foundation for sound leadership and citizenship growth of individual cadets. Students are required to meet for 75 minutes of company drill (practical laboratory) after school, once per semester.
Note: Successful completion of Naval Science 1 and Naval Science 2 will satisfy the Health Education /Fitness (704) requirement. Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
863
PREREQUISITES:
Sophomores with consent of the instructor
Naval Science 2 emphasizes the historical, political, and economic impact of the Navy and the oceans on the United States through the study of maritime history from early Western civilization through the present. Areas of study in the nautical sciences include maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The student is also introduced to the physical sciences through the study of motion, force and aerodynamics, buoyancy, basic electricity, electronics and sound, and sonar. All Naval Science students begin work on College Planning and SAT/ACT prep. The lab portion of the course emphasizes armed basic and exhibition drill, color gaurd, Manual of the Sword, and teamoriented physical fitness activities. Students enrolling in this class will be required to participate in at least one NJROTC sanctioned competition (nonpostal) per semester.
Note: Successful completion of Naval Science 1 and Naval Science 2 will satisfy the Health Education /Fitness (704) requirement. Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
862
PREREQUISITE:
Juniors with consent of the instructor
Naval Science 3 emphasizes the significance of sea power from the geopolitical viewpoint to include naval operations, naval weapons and aircraft as well as shipboard construction organization and navigation. Naval Science 3 also provides a study of the military justice system, international law of the sea and the laws of war. In addition, students are given an introduction to basic seamanship. An online ACT/SAT preparatory course is also part of the academic syllabus that students are required to complete. The lab portion will emphasize armed basic and exhibition drill, color guard, Manual of the Sword and team-oriented physical fitness activities. Students enrolling in this class will be required to participate in at least oneNJROTC sanctioned competition (non-postal) per semester.
Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
This one-year introductory course in the Principals of Aeronautical Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is designed to provide the student with a broad-based aviation orientation in flight-related areas appropriate to all non-Aeronautical Science degree programs. The fall semester material includes historical developments in aviation and the airline industry, theory of flight, airport operations, aircraft systems and performance, elements of air navigation, and others. The spring semester offers the opportunity to master material of the Unmanned Safety Institute’s Small UAS Safety Certification. The certification covers 11 major competencies of UAS technology. Cadets learn how to safely operate drones within the National Airspace System, and they are introduced to real world job opportunites within the drone industry. The Safety Certification prepares students for the FAA Part 107 exam and shows future employers that students have a solid foundation in safe drone operations. It is a nationally recognized exam, and everyone who passes the practice exams within the training modules can sit for the Part 107 exam (two attempts to pass).
Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
861
PREREQUISITE: Seniors with consent of the instructor
Naval Science 4 combines both the study of text materials and practical leadership situations. Practical leadership will be accomplished by carrying out duties as staff officers, departmental officers, and other billets in the unit. Academic course work includes grand strategy, United States Strategy, Naval Logistics, communications, Research and Development, as well as damage control, firefighting, and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) warfare. The lab portion will emphasize armed basic and exhibition drill, color guard, Manual of the Sword and team-oriented physical fitness activities. Students enrolling in this class will be required to participate in at least one NJROTC sanctioned competition(non-postal) per semester.
Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
This one-year introductory course in the Principals of Aeronautical Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is designed to provide the student with a broad-based aviation orientation in flight-related areas appropriate to all non-Aeronautical Science degree programs. The fall semester material includes historical developments in aviation and the airline industry, theory of flight, airport operations, aircraft systems and performance, elements of air navigation, and others. The spring semester offers the opportunity to master material of the Unmanned Safety Institute’s Small UAS Safety Certification. The certification covers 11 major competencies of UAS technology. Cadets learn how to safely operate drones within the National Airspace System, and they are introduced to real world job opportunites within the drone industry. The Safety Certification prepares students for the FAA Part 107 exam and shows future employers that students have a solid foundation in safe drone operations. It is a nationally recognized exam, and everyone who passes the practice exams within the training modules can sit for the Part 107 exam (two attempts to pass).
Successful completion of two years of NJROTC will satisfy the Practical Arts requirement.
906
PREREQUISITE: Juniors and seniors only
This introductory course teaches the entire accounting cycle using the dual entry system for single proprietorships and partnerships, with advanced corporate procedures for bond interest, dividends and amortizing depreciation. Special journals, subsidiary ledgers, accounting on computers (with various formats in Excel), and two major case studies teach the student how to work through realistic situations from beginning to end. Personal use units include building skill on the 10-key computer pad, checking account control, and maintaining payroll records.
911
PREREQUISITE: Juniors and seniors only
This is an introductory business course designed to provide the student with the basic requirements for the formation and legal operation of an enterprise in the American economy. Business skills that will be developed include, but are not limited to, communication, budgets, job application, human relations, management, and entrepreneurship. Students will develop a business plan as well as a business website.
920
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current systems and trends in business and information technology. It introduces students to fundamental skills required for environments in today’s academic and technology-based careers. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills, including the exploration and use of databases, the Internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, cloud-based data management, word processing and document manipulation, fundamental coding, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.
923
PREREQUISITES:
Sophomores, juniors and seniors only and current math teacher’s recommendation
This course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, cyber security concerns, and computing impacts. Students will apply technology to design innovative and creative solutions to problems. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, accessing the world of web applications, problem solving using computational widgets, and collaborating with peers as they complete multidisciplinary projects investigating solutions to real-world issues. No required knowledge of programming is necessary. Students are required to take the AP Exam which requires students to submit one performance task demonstrating developed skills along with taking a multiple choice exam. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
950
PREREQUISITES:
Algebra 2 and BK honors criteria applied to current math course
AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. Prior completion of Digital Information Technology or AP Computer Science Principles is recommended, but not required. Students may be required to attend afterschool sessions scheduled throughout the year. Students in AP courses are required to complete the national AP Exam. College Board Exam fees will be billed via FACTS Financial at the end of the first quarter. (see page 2)
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