2. 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) 21 st Century Life & Careers (5 credits) Financial Literacy or Economics (2.5 credits)

3. Graduation Requirements (cont.) Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate 40 credits per year

4. Program Levels AP 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

5. English Requirements 20 Required Credits English 1-Honors, R, S English 2-Honors, R, S English 3-Honors, R, S English 4-R, S English AP Language & Composition (11 th or 12 th grade) in lieu of English 3 or 4 English AP Literature & Composition (12 th grade) in lieu of English 4

6. Mathematics Requirements 15 Required Credits—20 Suggested Algebra 1 R, 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

7. ScienceRequirements Science Requirements 15 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

8. Social Studies Requirements 15 Required Credits 9 th Grade-World History 2-AP, R, S 10 th Grade-US History 1-AP, R, S 11 th Grade-US History 2-AP, R, S

9. World Language 5 Required Credits, 20 Recommended Spanish French Chinese

10. Physical Education and Health 9, 10, 11, 12

11. Financial Business Literacy R, S (2.5 credits required) Paired with Careers R, S --OR-- Economics R, S or Macroeconomics AP (5 credit courses)

12. 21 st Century Life and Careers/ Technology, Industrial Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences 5 Required Credits Freshman Academy/Web and Beyond-R, S Financial Literacy/Careers-R, S Principles of Business/Business Management-R, S Business Law/Sports Marketing-R Business Organization & Management (NJIT)-C Fireworks Flash/Dreamweaver-R Video Game Design/Mobile Applications-R Accounting 1-R, S College Prep. Accounting (NJIT)-C

13. 21 st Century Life and Careers (cont.) Intro to Information Technology-C Teacher Apprentice Program-R Basic Foods 1 Nutrition & Diet 2 Professional Foods 3 Creative Fashion & Construction 1, 2, 3, 4 Parenting Education Home Improvement

14. Visual & Performing Arts Visual & Performing Arts 5 Required Credits Dance Theater Arts Oratory Band/Orchestra Chorus Concert Choir-R Men’s Choir; Women’s Choir Intro to Visual Art Graphic Design Theater Arts 1 & 2 Theater Arts Production Music Theory-AP Music Theory 1 Studio Drawing-AP (10 credits) Studio 2D, 3D-AP (10 credits) Digital Photography Visual Art 2D, 3D Visual Art Major 3, 4 Art History-AP, H Ceramics

15. 9 th Grade Schedule English 1- Honors, R, or S Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8)-R or S If mastered, Geometry-Honors or R Environmental Science-R or S or Biology R World History II-AP, R, or S Spanish 1 R,S or Spanish 2 R; French 1 R, S or French 2R; Chinese 1 R Physical Education/Health 21 st Century Life and Careers/Technology- Freshman Academy, Web and Beyond-Google Docs Visual & 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

16. 10 th Grade Schedule English 2- Honors, R, or S Geometry-R or S; Algebra 2 – Honors, R, or S Biology R or S; Chemistry R or S US History 1-AP, R, or S World Language (2 nd year for college bound students) Physical Education/Health Financial Literacy/Careers-R or S – or – Economics R, S – or – Macroeconomics AP One elective

17. 11 th Grade Schedule English 3 Honors, R, or S –or – AP Language Math-3 rd year that builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry Science-Additional lab/inquiry based science US History 2-AP, R, or S Physical Education/Health Three electives **A third year of World Language is highly recommended

18. 12 th Grade Schedule English 4 R or S – or – AP Language – or – AP Literature Physical Education/Health Six electives

19. AP & Dual Enrollment There are over 20 AP classes available at CHS Dual Enrollment with Dual Enrollment with. Calculus 3 Business Organization & Management College Prep. Accounting Intro to Info. Technology

20. Community Service Recommendation Students 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.

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