Welcome to Colonia High School

Curriculum NightDecember 3, 2014

Graduation Requirements English 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order (20 credits)Mathematics-Must include Algebra 1 (if not

mastered in grade 8) and Geometry (15 credits)Science-Must include Biology (15 credits)World Language (5 credits)World History II, U.S. History 1 & 2 (15 credits)Phys. Ed. & Health (20 credits)Visual or Performing Arts (5 credits)21st Century Life & Careers (5 credits)Financial Literacy or Economics (2.5 credits)

Graduation Requirements (cont.)

Successfully complete 125 credits to

graduate40 credits per year

Program LevelsAP level courses are

geared towards the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board which is given in May of each year

College level courses

Honors level courses-available in English, Mathematics, and Art History

R track courses-advanced program

S track courses- college prep

English Requirements20 Required Credits

English 1-Honors, R, SEnglish 2-Honors, R, SEnglish 3-Honors, R, SEnglish 4-R, SEnglish AP Language & Composition (11th or 12th

grade) in lieu of English 3 or 4English AP Literature & Composition (12th grade)

in lieu of English 4

English ElectivesComparative Mythology-RCreative Writing 1, 2-R, SJournalism 1, 2-RLiterature & Film-RPhilosophy & Literature-HSAT Prep Verbal-R (2.5 credits)Yearbook 1, 2 RGifted & Talented 1, 2, 3, 4-H (must be

accepted into G&T program)

Mathematics Requirements15 Required Credits—20 Suggested

Algebra 1 R, S –OR– Algebra Part 1&2 S (graduation requirement if not mastered in grade 8)

Geometry Honors, R, S (graduation requirement)

A third year of Math that builds upon Algebra 1 & Geometry

Additional Mathematics CoursesAlgebra 2, Honors, R, SPre-Calculus Honors, R, SCalculus Honors, R, SCalculus AB/BC APCalculus 3 C Intro to Computer Science RComputer Science A APStatistics AP, R, SMath for College Readiness SMobile Applications 101 R (2.5 credits, paired with Video

Game Design)SAT Prep Math R (2.5 credits)

Science Requirements15 Required Credits-20 Suggested

Biology – R, S - N.J. Biology Competency Test (BCT)

Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics-R, S

An additional lab/inquiry-based Science

Science Course OptionsAnatomy & Physiology-R, SCell Biology & Genetics/Bio & Evolution of Organisms-

APChemistry-AP, R, SForensics-R, SMethods of Science Investigation-SPhysics-AP, RScience Research 1-RScience Research 2, 3, 4-CRobotics-RIntro to Engineering-HScience of Engineering 2-H

Social Studies Requirements15 Required Credits

9th Grade-World History 2-AP, R, S 10th Grade-US History 1-AP, R, S

11th Grade-US History 2-AP, R, S

Social Studies ElectivesEconomics-R, SMacroeconomics-APEmpowerment Civics-REuropean History-APFacing History & Ourselves-RLaw & Society-R, SPsychology-AP, R, SSociology-R, S

World Language 5 Required Credits, 20

Recommended

SpanishFrench Chinese

Physical Education and Health

9, 10, 11, 12

Financial Business Literacy R, S (2.5 credits required)

--OR--Economics R, S or Macroeconomics AP

(5 credit courses)

21st Century Life and Careers/Technology, Industrial Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences

5 Required CreditsAccounting 1-R, SCollege Prep. Accounting-CBusiness Management/Principles of Business-R,

S (2.5 credits each)Careers-R, S (2.5 credits, paired with Financial

Lit.)Fireworks Flash/Dreamweaver (2.5 credits each)Video Game Design (2.5 credits, paired with

Mobile Apps)

21st Century Life and Careers (cont.)Teacher Apprentice Program-RIntro to Information Technology-CBasic Foods 1Nutrition & Diet 2Professional Foods 3Creative Fashion & Construction 1, 2, 3, 4Parenting EducationHome Improvement

Visual & Performing Arts5 Required Credits

DanceIntro to Visual ArtTheater Arts OratoryBand/OrchestraChorusConcert Choir-RMen’s Choir; Women’s

ChoirTheater Arts 1 & 2 Music Theory-APMusic Theory 1

Studio Drawing-AP (10 credits)

Studio 2D, 3D-AP (10 credits)

Digital PhotographyVisual Art 2D, 3DVisual Art Major 3, 4Art History-AP, HCeramics

9th Grade ScheduleEnglish 1- Honors, R, or SAlgebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8)-R or S If mastered, Geometry-Honors or REnvironmental Science-R or S or Biology RWorld History II-AP, R, or SSpanish 1 R,S or Spanish 2 R; French 1 R, S or French

2R; Chinese 1 RPhysical Education/Health21st Century Life and Careers/Technology-

Freshman Academy, Web and Beyond-Google DocsVisual & Performing Arts Options-

Dance, Intro to Visual Art, Theater Arts Oratory, Band/Orchestra, Chorus

*Gifted and Talented 1-(if accepted into G&T program)**Science Research 1R

Community Service RecommendationStudents are recommended to complete 10

hours of community service each year. Community service opportunities will be offered at the high school or within the community.

An average of 10 hours each year is recommended for a total of 40 hours. For example, if a freshman completes 40 hours during their freshman year, they have fulfilled the community service requirement for graduation.

Students who complete 40+ hours will be recognized at graduation.

Thank youPlease join the department heads in the cafeteria for questions and answers.