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PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

✕ 4 years of Physical Education/Health ✕ 4 years of English ✕ 3 years of Math ✕ 3 years of Science ✕ 2 years of U.S. History ( U.S. History I & II) ✕ 2 years of World Language ✕ 1 year of World History

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

✕ 1 year of Visual or Performing Art ✕ 1 year in Career Education or 1 year in

Consumer/ Family/Life Skills

✕ 1 year of Humanities ✕ 2.5 credits of Financial Literacy

WHAT COURSES SATISFY THE VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS REQUIREMENT?

✕ All Art courses ✕ Theatre Arts ✕ Music courses (except Materials of Music) ✕ Film Study ✕ All TV Production classes ✕ All CAD classes ✕ Graphic Design ✕ Graphic Design Layout/Publications (Yearbook) ✕ Photography

WHAT COURSES SATISFY THE CAREER EDUCATION/CONSUMER, FAMILY & LIFE SKILLS REQUIREMENT?

✕ All Family & Consumer Science courses

(Foods and Child Development)

✕ All Business courses ✕ All Technology courses

(Fabrication Technology, CAD, Robotics, Auto,

Graphic Design, Photography)

✕ All Computer courses ✕ All TV Production courses

WHAT COURSES SATISFY THE HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT?

✕ All English electives ✕ All Art courses ✕ All World Language courses ✕ Materials of Music ✕ All World Studies electives

WHAT COURSES SATISFY THE FINANCIAL LITERACY REQUIREMENT?

✕ College Accounting (5 credits) ✕ Economics (2.5 credits) ✕ Entrepreneurship (2.5 credits) ✕ Financial Literacy (9th grade only) ✕ Personal Finance (2.5 credits) ✕ Principles of Business (5 credits)

ENGLISH

English 12 English 9 English 10 English 11

ENGLISH ELECTIVES

✕ Film Study ✕ Journalism ✕ Philosophy ✕ Theater Arts I/II ✕ War in Literature and Film ✕ AP Language and Composition ✕ Writing Workshop (2.5 credits)

(Dual Enrollment opportunities)

✕ College Composition I/II (2.5 credits each)

SOCIAL STUDIES

Freshman World History Sophomore U.S. History I Junior U.S. History II

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

✕ Middle Eastern Studies (2.5 credits) ✕ Economics (2.5 credits) ✕ International Relations (2.5 credits) ✕ American Government (2.5 credits) ✕ Legal Studies (2.5 credits) ✕ Psychology (2.5 credits) ✕ Sociology (2.5 credits) ✕ World Geography ✕ AP American Government ✕ AP European History ✕ AP Psychology

WORLD LANGUAGE

✕ French ✕ Italian ✕ Latin ✕ Spanish ✕ Year IV and V are Honors level courses ✕ Remember – You must take 2 years of a

world language at Wayne Hills

MATHEMATICS

Unified Math III Unified Math IV AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Algebra I Algebra II Geometry

College Alg.

• r

Precalculus

Geometry Algebra II Precalculus

Calculus Honors

• r

AP Calculus AB

8th grade math course AP Statistics

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES

✕ AP Statistics (prerequisite: Unified Math 3 or

Algebra II)

✕ College Algebra & Discrete Math (4th year math

for seniors as an alternative to Precalculus)

✕ Calculus Honors (4th year math for seniors –

Precalculus students with A/B/C averages)

COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES

✕ Visual Basic (2.5 credits) ✕ Programming in C++ (2.5 credits) ✕ AP Computer Science Principles ✕ Honors JAVA ✕ AP Computer Science A ✕ Web Development ✕ Adv. Comp. Sci. Using Java

Computer Electives Course Sequence There are now 2 main paths available:

Visual Basic C++ AP Computer Science Principles Honors Java AP Computer Science A Visual Basic C++ Honors Java AP Computer Science A Advanced Comp. Science using Java

SCIENCE

Physics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science

Overview of Recent Changes for Incoming 9th grade

✕ All Biology and Chemistry classes will meet

for 6 periods each week

✕ Science Research: (2.5 credit elective)

✕ For Pre-AP or student with intense interest in

Science

8th Grade Science

Biology E

earning a B or better in 8th Grade Science

Biology 1

Biology E/ Biology G&T

Chemistry E

B or better in Bio E

Chemistry 1

for students who find math difficult

Biology 1

Chemistry E

A in Biology 1, strong math experience

Chemistry 1

students will apply Algebra w/o review

Chemistry

C or lower in Biology 1, for students who find math difficult

Chemistry Enriched

AP Physics 1

earning an A in Chemistry E and going into Precalculus E or Unified Math IV

Physics E

earning a B, B+, or A- in Chemistry E and going into Precalculus (any level)

Physics 1

earning a C or higher in Chemistry E and going into Algebra 2 (E or regular)

Chemistry Enriched (cont.)

Physics 1

earning a C or higher in Chemistry 1 and going into Algebra 2 (E or regular)

Environmental Science

earning a C or lower in Chemistry E or by choice

Chemistry 1

Physics 1

earning a C or better in Chemistry 1 and going into Algebra 2

Environmental Science Physics E

earning an A in Chemistry 1, very strong math

SCIENCE ELECTIVES

✕ AstroBiology (2.5 credits) ✕ BioGeology (2.5 credits) ✕ Forensic Science (2.5 credits)

✕ Science Research (2.5 credits)

✕ Biology for Allied Health (5 credits)

SCIENCE ELECTIVES : AP

✕ Anatomy and Physiology (strong interest

• r career aspiration) Students can earn

up to 8 credits through Seton Hall

• University. Honors Weight Pending, details to

follow

All AP classes have a Summer Assignment

✕ AP Biology (Physics requirement) ✕ AP Chemistry (Physics requirement) ✕ AP Environmental (Physics requirement) ✕ AP Physics (1, 2, C)

ART

• 3-Dimensional Design
• AP Art History
• Visual Foundations
• Drawing & Painting
• Design and Comp
• Adv. Drawing & Painting –

Portfolio Prep

• AP Studio Art

BUSINESS (Dual Enrollment opportunities)

✕ College Accounting I, II… ✕ College Business 1, 2 (2.5 credits each) ✕ Marketing I,II ✕ Principles of Business ✕ Entrepreneurship (2.5 credits)

✕ AP Economics

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

✕ Foods I/II/III/IV ✕ Fashion Clothing I/II/III ✕ Fashion Marketing ✕ Interior Decorating ✕ Child Development I/II/III

(application process for CD I)

MUSIC

✕ Symphonic Band (is separate from Marching Band) ✕ Materials of Music 1 (students do not need to be in Band) ✕ Jazz/Rock Improvisation ✕ AP Theory/MM III/IV ✕ Chorus ✕ Chamber Choir (audition required) ✕ Instrumental Instruction

TECHNOLOGY

✕ CAD I/II/III/IV ✕ Introduction to Automotive Systems ✕ Auto Occupations (Suspension & Brakes/Engine

Performance/ Heat, Air & Electrical)

✕ Fabrication Technology ✕ Robotics I/II/III ✕ Graphic Design I/II ✕ Graphic Design Occupations ✕ Graphic Design Layout /Publications (Yearbook –

Application process)

✕ Photography I/II/III/IV ✕ TV Production I/II/III/IV

Half Year Electives - Suggested Pairings Visual Basic…..Programming in C++ (choose both) AstroBiology…...Forensic Science..….BioGeology (choose two) Psychology...Sociology...Economics…Legal Studies International Relations...Middle East Studies... American Government (choose two) College Composition 1 and 2 (choose 1 or both) College Business 1 and 2 (choose 1 or both) Entrepreneurship...Sports Medicine...Writing Workshop

Elective - Opportunity for

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores

Sports Medicine 1 & 2

1 semester: 2.5 credits

Structured Learning Experience

Opportunity for Seniors (15 credits)

See the Program of Studies for full description.

Application required - See your Counselor

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE…

1.

Go to wayneschools.com…Wayne Hills…Guidance Page

2.

Read cover letter from Mrs. Mann – Lead Counselor

3.

Go to PROGRAM OF STUDIES (online) and review course selections with your parent/guardian.

4.

List your course requests on the proper course request

• worksheet. (Be sure to include alternates where required)

5. ENTER ALL CHOICES IN ONCOURSE

6.

Have your parent/guardian sign the Course Request Worksheet.

7.

Return the Course Request Worksheet to the School Counseling Office by TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st.

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE…

If you are planning to take an AP course…

1.Print out the“2017-2018 Request for Advanced

Placement (AP) Course.”

2.Obtain your current teacher’s signature for

recommendation.

3.Have parent/guardian sign – “I have read and

understand stated expectations of an AP course.”

4.Student signs indicating - “I have read and

understand stated expectations of an AP course.”

5.This AP form must be returned with your “Course

Request Worksheet.” (JAN 31st)