Description In AP U.S. History, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine
historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods
employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making
historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. The course
also provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among
historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and
technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world;
American and regional culture; and social structures.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP Human Geography Teacher of Social 288NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
Studies
Prerequisites See AP Criteria
District Approved Cultural Landscape, The: An Introduction to Human Geography, 11th EditionJames M. Rubenstein
Textbook:
Description This 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 socio economic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and
tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National
Geography Standards (2012).
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP US Government Teacher of Social 283NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
and Politics Studies
Prerequisites See AP Criteria
District Approved American Government Institutions and Policies by James Q. Wilson published by Cengage
Textbook:
Description AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts,
ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and
political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions,
and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political
institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and
interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will
complete a political science research or applied civics project.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP MicroEconomics Teacher of Social 282NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
Studies or Business
Prerequisites See AP Humanities Criteria
District Approved Principles of Microeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw published by Cengage
Textbook:
Description AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to
the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the
operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in
promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze,
describe, and explain economic concepts.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP MacroEconomics Teacher of Social 285NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
Studies or Business
Prerequisites See AP Humanities Criteria
District Approved Principles of Microeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw published by Cengage
Textbook:
Description AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic
system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level
determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector,
stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data
to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Introduction to the Teacher of Social 250N 9 Full Year 5
Foundation of Law Studies
LHS
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description This course introduces students to the evolution of our legal system by examining the history of rules, codes, and
laws. The student is also expected to recognize the philosophical concepts of authority, justice and responsibility
as related to our legal system. The methodology of legal research will be taught and students will utilize this
knowledge to complete term projects.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
The Great Trials of Teacher of Social 256N 10 Full Year 5
History Studies
LHS
Prerequisites Introduction to the Foundation of Law
District Approved Online Resources
Textbook:
Description The Great Trials of History is a project-based curriculum that examines dramatic courtroom cases. These trials,
however, were more than just drama. In some cases, such as the case of Socrates, they underscored important
ethical issues which transcend time and place. Other trials covered in this curriculum reflect periods of crisis in
history. In some instances, they foreshadowed what was to come. One example is that of John Brown. In this
curriculum we have used a project-based methodology. In keeping with the Grant Wiggins maxim, “Two of our
most important goals as educators and curriculum writers are to develop important transferable skills and to foster
students’ autonomy.” To that end, we have suggested that teachers use a variety of project designs that will
achieve noteworthy objectives.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
African American Teacher of Social 272S 9-12 Semester 2.5
Studies Studies
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
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Description The course continues to examine the struggle for civil rights and equal opportunity by African Americans, from
the start of WWII to the present day. It examines the historical context in which the most visible activists for
Course Name change, African Americans, made gains against disenfranchisement, lynching, de facto and de jure discrimination,
African American and the lack of economic opportunity. Initially African Americans used organization, litigation, and nonviolent
tactics to confront the South’s policies of segregation and racial equality. Civil rights activists broke down
Studies numerous racial barriers through continued social protest and prompting of landmark legislation. Frustrated with
Prerequisites the slow pace of change in the South and the North, the Civil Rights Movement changed, with new leaders,
different agendas, including more militant strategies. Blacks were not alone. Women, Latinos, immigrants, gays,
and others pushed for greater freedoms and rights in this period. While all of these groups have made clear gains,
there are still barriers to equality and opportunity today.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Social 272N 9-12 Full Year 5
Studies
None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
The course continues to examine the struggle for civil rights and equal opportunity by African Americans, from
Description the start of WWII to the present day. It examines the historical context in which the most visible activists for
change, African Americans, made gains against disenfranchisement, lynching, de facto and de jure discrimination,
and the lack of economic opportunity. Initially African Americans used organization, litigation, and nonviolent
tactics to confront the South’s policies of segregation and racial equality. Civil rights activists broke down
numerous racial barriers through continued social protest and prompting of landmark legislation. Frustrated with
the slow pace of change in the South and the North, the Civil Rights Movement changed, with new leaders,
different agendas, including more militant strategies. Blacks were not alone. Women, Latinos, immigrants, gays,
and others pushed for greater freedoms and rights in this period. While all of these groups have made clear gains,
there are still barriers to equality and opportunity today.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Introduction to Human Teacher of Social 218S 9-12 Semester 2.5
Behavior Studies
Prerequisites None
District Approved Online Text from the American Psychological Association
Textbook:
Description An Introduction to Human Behavior is the systematic study of the human condition. The purpose of this course is
to introduce the student to the content, terminology, methodology, and application of the discipline. This course
contains an introduction followed by four units based on the physiological, cognitive, behavioral, and affective
domains of psychology. Moreover, the course stresses the application of academic content to the student’s life.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Introduction to Human Teacher of Social 218N 9-12 Full Year 5
Behavior Studies
Prerequisites None
District Approved Online Text from the American Psychological Association
Textbook:
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Description An Introduction to Human Behavior is the systematic study of the human condition. The purpose of this course is
to introduce the student to the content, terminology, methodology, and application of the discipline. This course
Course Name contains an introduction followed by four units based on the physiological, cognitive, behavioral, and affective
Philosophy domains of psychology. Moreover, the course stresses the application of academic content to the student’s life.
Prerequisites Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
District Approved
Teacher of Social 217S 9-12 Semester 2.5
Textbook: Studies
Description
None
Course Name
Philosophy Not Textbook Based
Prerequisites In this course, students participate in an introductory study of philosophy. They examine the concepts of thinking,
District Approved how we know what we know, ethics, the mind body connection and participate in structured seminars. Students are
introduced to philosophers and their beliefs. This course challenges students to engage with deep thinking as well
Textbook: as writing.
Description
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Social 217N 9-12 Full Year 5
Studies
None
Not Textbook Based
In this course, students participate in an introductory study of philosophy. They examine the concepts of thinking,
how we know what we know, ethics, the mind body connection and participate in structured seminars. Students are
introduced to philosophers and their beliefs. This course challenges students to engage with deep thinking as well
as writing.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Women’s Studies 9-12 Semester 2.5
Teacher of Social 273S
Prerequisites Studies
District Approved
None
Textbook:
Description Not Textbook Based
Course Name In this course, students engage with “herstory,” the history of American Women and their experiences. Students
Women’s Studies learn the history of feminism and grasp the concepts and history of both first and second wave feminism. Students
study both the well known and lesser known leaders in the women’s suffrage and equal rights movements.
Prerequisites Through research and project based assessment, students demonstrate their ability to work with complex text and
District Approved lesser known history in the United States.
Textbook: Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Social 273N 9-12 Full Year 5
Studies
None
Not Textbook Based
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Description In this course, students engage with “herstory,” the history of American Women and their experiences. Students
learn the history of feminism and grasp the concepts and history of both first and second wave feminism. Students
study both the well known and lesser known leaders in the women’s suffrage and equal rights movements.
Through research and project based assessment, students demonstrate their ability to work with complex text and
lesser known history in the United States.
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Visual & Performing Arts
Required Visual & Performing Arts Credits for Graduation
Visual & Performing Arts Credits 5
5
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of NJ HS Diploma
10
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (DHS, FHS, Lib HS,
Innovation, SHS, LHS)
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (MAHS, Infinity
Institute)
Required Visual & Performing Arts - Dance Course Sequence
HS SLC Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade12
Dance Foundations 4
Dance Foundations 1 Dance Foundations 2 Dance Foundations 3
801T- 10 Credits 802T-10 Credits 803T-10 Credits 804T-10 Credits
Dance Foundations 1 10
801N- 5 Credits
Dance Intro. To Dance Dance Foundations 2
SHS Foundations 806N-5 Credits 802N-5 Credits
Dance Ensemble 5-10
805N-5 Credits
Credits 5-10 10
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Visual and Performing Arts Courses to Meet VPA Graduation Requirements
Grade General / Honors / Bilingual/ESL and Grade 8 Advance Placement
9-12
Course Code Credits
AP Art History 965NAP 5
Ceramics 966N 5
Creative Development in Visual Art 960N 5
Drawing and Printmaking 962N 5
Fine Arts & Technology 1 825N 5
Fine Arts & Technology 2 826N 5
Mural Design 980N 5
963N 5
Painting Fundamentals 964N 5
Sculpture 973N 5
974N 5
Exploring Music 975N 5
Instrumental Music 976N 5
979N 5
Vocal Music 927N 5
Keyboard Methods 977N 5
935N 5
Guitar 936N 5
Communication and Music Technology 937N 5
978N 5
Band 1 939N 5
Band 2 940N 5
Band 3 888N 5
Band 4 938NAP 5
Choral Music 1
Choral Music 2
Choral Music 3
Choral Music 4
AP Music Theory
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Creative Development Teacher of Art 960N 9-12 Full Year 5
in Visual Art
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description The Creative Development in Visual Arts Curriculum is studio based, incorporating art history, diverse cultural
representations, influences and implications, art criticism and aesthetics to establish a greater comprehension of
the elements and the principles of design conceptually and skillfully. The studio component focuses upon the
utilization of drawing, painting, and three dimensional and digital works of art to better understand and apply the
elements and principles of design. The NJCCCS are addressed through the four strands of art education: aesthetics,
art history, studio production and art criticism thereby meeting the graduation requirement for Visual Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Drawing and Teacher of Art 962N 9-12 Full Year 5
Printmaking
Prerequisites None
District Approved Experience Printmaking by Donna Anderson- Davis Publ. c 2010
Textbook:
Description This is an introductory course for students to learn drawing and printmaking techniques. Students are exposed to
methods of printmaking techniques such as silk screening, two color relief printing and monotype. Students will
also experience an array of drawing media and techniques to help facilitate their artwork production. The NJCCCS
are addressed through the four strands of art education: aesthetics, art history, studio production and art criticism
thereby meeting the graduation requirement for Visual Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Painting Fundamentals Teacher of Art 963N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Experience Painting by John Howell White, Davis 2015
Textbook:
Description Students learn traditional painting techniques in direct methods of application. Acrylics, oils, pastels, and
watercolor are the media being explored. Students will be instructed in a variety of painting techniques including
but not limited to: traditional glazing, impostor, textured painting, direct painting, contemporary methods of
acrylic and watercolor applications. The NJCCCS are addressed through the four strands of art education:
aesthetics, art history, studio production and art criticism thereby meeting the graduation requirement for Visual
Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Sculpture Teacher of Art 964N 10-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
This course is designed to explore and create a variety of three dimensional projects. Students integrate aesthetics,
Description art criticism, studio production, and art history to create form, space, and function in a variety of media. The
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NJCCCS are addressed through the four strands of art education: aesthetics, art history, studio production and art
criticism thereby meeting the graduation requirement for visual arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Fine Arts and
Technology 1 Teacher of Art 825N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites
District Approved None
Software based
Textbook:
Description Fine Art is the core approach to using digital platforms. Students will use a variety of art applications such as
Procreate and various Adobe apps. Students will be afforded the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of fine
Course Name arts through powerful digital drawing and painting applications. For anyone considering a future in the visual arts,
Mural Design or simply enjoys visual technology, they will find this course to be invaluable. Students will meet the graduation
Prerequisites requirement for visual arts as they explore technological art tools and relate it to the elements of art and principles
District Approved of design and master an understanding of aesthetics, art history, art criticism and studio production.
Textbook: Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Description
Teacher of Art 980N 9-12 Full Year 5
Course Name
Ceramics None
Prerequisites The Mural Book, Janet Braun-Reinitz and Rochelle Schicoff, Crystal Production, 2001
District Approved The Mural Design curriculum is studio based, incorporating art history, diverse cultural representations,
Textbook: influences and implications, art criticism and aesthetic to establish a greater comprehension of the elements and
Description principles of art conceptually and skillfully. The studio component will explore the role of the muralist, murals
role in history and today, and key design principles that make an effective and aesthetically pleasing mural.
Course Name Students will have the opportunity to apply learned drawing and painting skills into a mural within the school
AP Art History and/or community. The course is inclusive of the NJCCCS in visual arts and thus satisfies the graduation
Prerequisites requirement for VPA.
District Approved Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Textbook:
Teacher of Art 966N 9-12 Full Year 5
Students must complete one of the following courses prior to enrollment: Creative Development in Visual Art,
Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Mural Design.
Experiencing Clay, Davis, 2011
Students with little or no experience in ceramics will have intensive exposure to planning, execution and
exhibition of ceramic art. Individual growth is encouraged by developing basic art skills toward a goal of personal
expression. Students will explore the development of ceramics from both an historical and contemporary
perspective in order to further their aesthetic awareness.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Art 965NAP 10-12 Full Year 5
Students must complete one of the following courses prior to enrollment: Creative Development in Visual Art,
Fine Arts & Technology, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Mural Design.
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages 16th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2019
Art Past & Present 8th Edition, Pearson, 2009
Abacus to Zeus 7th Edition, Pearson, 2007
Barron’s AP Art History 5th Edition
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Description The Advanced Placement Art History curriculum introduces students to the understanding and enjoyment of works
of art from prehistoric times to the present. It develops students’ abilities to critically examine works of art. It
Course Name encourages students to observe current forms of artistic expression in light of art forms from other times and
Fine Arts and cultures. The course requires a high degree of commitment to academic work and to the purposes of a program
Technology 2 designed to meet college standards.
Prerequisites
District Approved Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Textbook: Teacher of Art 826N 9-12 Full Year 5
Description
None
Course Name Software Based
Students will learn advanced levels of Fine Art & Technology through the use of the Procreate and a variety of
other art technology programs. Through projects, individual and group critique, research and written assignments,
and portfolio development and evaluation, students will develop visual communications skills, strengthen
individual and artistic style, and demonstrate a more sophisticated understanding of the technical and creative
processes inherent in fine art through technology. This course is designed for advanced-level students with
previous knowledge of art technology and the prior skills needed to complete the advanced art technology
program.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Exploring Music Teacher of Music 973N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Music – Its Role & Importance In Our Lives, Glencoe 2009
Textbook: Exploring music is a program consisting of two categories in music: theory and music appreciation. This course
Description incorporates various musical activities which address a variety of continuing interests and stress active
participation on the part of students in one or more phases of music. Students can enroll in this course only once
Course Name since curriculum does not vary from semester to semester.
Instrumental Music
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Prerequisites
District Approved Teacher of Music 974N 9-12 Full Year 5
Textbook: None
Description
Not Textbook Based– Sheet music employed
Course Name
Vocal Music The Instrumental Music course of the Visual and Performing Arts department has been designed for the student
Prerequisites with little or no experience in the area of performance on an acoustical wind or percussion instrument. This course
focuses on the student who is curious, or wishes to broaden his/her horizons in the area of performing arts. The
student is placed in a homogenous grouping and given weekly, individualized or group lessons, depending on time
flexibility, student innate talent, and instrument availability. This course provides the student with the structure,
discipline, talent development, personal practice habits and positive citizenship traits necessary to further
educational pursuits in the area of music performance and the exploration of careers in the music industry.
Changes in repertoire for each semester allow students to be enrolled in this course more than once.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Music 975N 9-12 Full Year 5
None
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District Approved Not Textbook Based– Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description This course stresses techniques of voice placement, vocal style, and interpretation of emotional context. Songs and
music from varied cultures are introduced. This course also places emphasis on perfecting independent singing of
harmony parts, sight-reading, ear training and theory. Changes in repertoire for each semester allows students to be
enrolled in the course more than once.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Keyboard Methods Teacher of Music 976N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based– Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description This is a course in keyboard instruction that provides a firm pedagogical foundation in the fundamental principles
of keyboard techniques through independent and group experiences. The primary focus of the course is to lay the
groundwork for the acquisition of basic musicianship. Emphasis is placed on music reading, proper fingering
techniques, elementary knowledge of keys, chords and scales, music vocabulary and keyboard pedaling.
Repertoire includes a variety of elementary technical exercises and classical/pop performance selections. Changes
in repertoire for each semester allows students to be enrolled in the course more than once.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Guitar Methods Teacher of Music 979N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based– Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description This course is an introductory to advanced level course depending on the needs of the student.. The course will be
offered to any student who aspires to play the guitar. Performance abilities are developed through graded study
and practice on the instrument in a group setting. Assessment includes performance as well as written exams.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Communication and Teacher of Music 927N 9-12 Full Year 5
Music Technology
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based– Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description Communications and Music Technology is a five credit music course. The purpose of the course is to engage
students as both creators and consumers of media with an emphasis on music. Utilizing innovative technological
resources, students explore, analyze, discuss, and create digital media such as music and video. The course
stresses both technological and creative skills and although students will have original music and video
compositions by the end of the course, previous artistic or technological experience is not necessary. Ultimately,
the course teaches students to create original music and video works while building valuable computer literacy
skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 1 Teacher of Dance 801T 9 Full Year 10
Prerequisites Application and approval by staff
Not Textbook Based
District Approved
Textbook:
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Description Dance Foundations introduces students to basic techniques in ballet, modern dance and jazz. Students also embark
upon a study of dance science- the natural and anatomical laws governing human movement and body mechanics.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 1 Teacher of Dance 801N 9 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Application and approval by staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Foundations introduces students to basic techniques in ballet, modern dance and jazz. Students also embark upon
a study of dance science- the natural and anatomical laws governing human movement and body mechanics.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 2 Teacher or Dance 802T 10 Full Year 10
Prerequisites Dance Foundations 1
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Building upon what was introduced in Dance Foundations grade level 9, students will continue to study such
techniques as ballet, jazz and modern. Emphasis will be placed on technique and performance work as well as
choreography, dance history, and dance production.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 2 Teacher of Dance 802N 10 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Dance Foundations 1
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Building upon what was introduced in Dance Foundations grade level 9, students will continue to study such
techniques as ballet, jazz and modern. Emphasis will be placed on technique and performance work as well as
choreography, dance history, and dance production.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 3 Teacher of Dance 803T 11 Full Year 10
Prerequisites Dance Foundations 1 & 2
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Building upon what was introduced in Dance Foundations 1 and 2 grade levels 9 and 10, students will continue to
study such techniques as ballet, jazz and modern. Emphasis will continue to be placed on technique and
performance work, as well as choreography, dance history, and dance production.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Foundations 4 Teacher of Dance 804T 12 Full Year 10
Prerequisites Dance Foundations 1, 2 & 3
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
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Description Building upon what was introduced in Dance Foundations 1, 2 and 3 grade levels 9, 10 and 11, students will
continue to study all relevant dance techniques such as ballet, jazz and modern. Emphasis will continue to be
placed on technique and performance work, as well as choreography, dance history, and dance production.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Introduction to Dance Teacher of Dance 805N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Intro to Dance is a course developed for students interested in an introductory exploration of the dance discipline.
Units of study include Ballent, Jazz, Modern Dance, Hip-Hop, and beginning choreography.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Dance Ensemble Teacher or Dance 806N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Dance Ensemble is a course developed for students interested in furthering their exploration of the dance
discipline. The units of study include but are not limited to the following: Ballet technique, Modern technique,
Jazz technique, Rehearsal and Performance, Repertory, and Student Choreography. Dance Ensemble is a possible
addendum to Dance Foundations levels II-IV.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Band 1 Teacher of Music 977N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Not Textbook Based– sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description This is a course designed to increase the student’s knowledge of instrumental fundamentals and techniques by
reinforcing the rudiments of the Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Marching Band repertoire is
reinforced through the use of marching band routines and vocabulary. Concert Band repertoire is reinforced
through the use of musical theory and vocabulary unique to a Concert Band setting. Jazz Band repertoire is
reinforced through the use of musical theory, improvisation and vocabulary unique to a Jazz Band setting.
Additionally, emphasis is placed on the ability to follow a conductor. Changes in repertoire for each semester
allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once, advancing to the next level (i.e. Band 1 to Band 2)
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Band 2 Teacher of Music 935N 10-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Band 1
District Approved Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description This is a course designed to increase the student’s knowledge of instrumental fundamentals and techniques by
reinforcing the rudiments of the Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Marching Band repertoire is
reinforced through the use of marching band routines and vocabulary. Concert Band repertoire is reinforced
through the use of musical theory and vocabulary unique to a Concert Band setting. Jazz Band repertoire is
reinforced through the use of musical theory, improvisation and vocabulary unique to a Jazz Band setting.
Additionally, emphasis is placed on the ability to follow a conductor. Changes in repertoire for each semester
allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once, advancing to the next level.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Band 3 Full Year 5
Teacher of Music 936N 11-12
Prerequisites
District Approved Band 1 & 2
Textbook: Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
Description
This is a course designed to increase the student’s knowledge of instrumental fundamentals and techniques by
Course Name reinforcing the rudiments of the Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Marching Band repertoire is
Band 4 reinforced through the use of marching band routines and vocabulary. Concert Band repertoire is reinforced
through the use of musical theory and vocabulary unique to a Concert Band setting. Jazz Band repertoire is
Prerequisites reinforced through the use of musical theory, improvisation and vocabulary unique to a Jazz Band setting.
District Approved Additionally, emphasis is placed on the ability to follow a conductor. Changes in repertoire for each semester
allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once, advancing to the next level.
Textbook:
Description Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Course Name Teacher of Music 937N 12 Full Year 5
Choral Music 1
Band 1, 2 & 3
Prerequisites
District Approved Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
Textbook: This is a course designed to increase the student’s knowledge of instrumental fundamentals and techniques by
Description reinforcing the rudiments of the Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Marching Band repertoire is
reinforced through the use of marching band routines and vocabulary. Concert Band repertoire is reinforced
Course Name through the use of musical theory and vocabulary unique to a Concert Band setting. Jazz Band repertoire is
Choral Music 2 reinforced through the use of musical theory, improvisation and vocabulary unique to a Jazz Band setting.
Prerequisites Additionally, emphasis is placed on the ability to follow a conductor.
District Approved
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Textbook:
Description Teacher of Music 978N 9-12 Full Year 5
None
Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
This course offers an opportunity to be tested for voice classification and offers experience in-group singing. An
understanding of vocal balance with a section and other parts is emphasized. It offers an opportunity to learn
varied repertoire, choir ability and stage behavior, theory and sight singing. Changes in repertoire for each
semester allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once, advancing to the next level (i.e. CM 1 to
CM 2).
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Music 939N 10-12 Full Year 5
Choral Music 1
Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
This course offers an opportunity to be tested for voice classification and offers experience in-group singing. An
understanding of vocal balance with a section and other parts is emphasized. It offers an opportunity to learn
varied repertoire, choir ability and stage behavior, theory and sight singing. Changes in repertoire for each
semester allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once, advancing to the next level.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Choral Music 3 Full Year 5
Teacher of Music 940N 11-12
Prerequisites
District Approved Choral Music 1 & 2
Textbook: Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
Description
This course offers an opportunity to be tested for voice classification and offers experience in-group singing. An
Course Name understanding of vocal balance with a section and other parts is emphasized. It offers an opportunity to learn
Choral Music 4 varied repertoire, choir ability and stage behavior, theory and sight singing. Changes in repertoire for each
semester allows students to be enrolled in courses more than once, advancing to the next level.
Prerequisites
District Approve Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Textbook: Teacher of Music 888N 12 Full Year 5
Description
Choral Music 1, 2 & 3
Course Name
AP Music Theory Not Textbook Based – Sheet music employed
Prerequisites This course offers an opportunity to be tested for voice classification and offers experience in-group singing. An
District Approved understanding of vocal balance with a section and other parts is emphasized. It offers an opportunity to learn
varied repertoire, choir ability and stage behavior, theory and sight singing. Changes in repertoire for each
Textbook: semester allows students to be enrolled in this course more than once.
Description
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Music 938NAP 10-12 Full Year 5
Teacher Recommendation
Musician's Guide to… (series), W.W. Norton
In AP Music Theory, the student will explore in great detail the DNA of Western Music. Although the material is
centered around examples of the Common Practice Period of Western Art Music, 1650-1900, this class will also
explore modern and popular examples of harmony that are relevant to the material. Through topics such as score
study, sight singing, aural skills, melodic/harmonic dictation, and part writing, the student will be able to
manipulate musical elements for their own compositions.
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Jersey City Arts High School Program 5
5
Required Jersey City Arts High School Program Credits
10
Required Jersey City Arts High School Program Credits
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of NJ HS Diploma
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (DHS, FHS, Lib HS,
Innovation, SHS, LHS)
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (MAHS, Infinity
Institute)
Jersey City Arts High School Program Course Sequence
HS SLC Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade12
ATC 3 Honors
ATC 1 Honors ATC 2 Honors 903TH-10 Credits ATC 4 Honors
901TH-10 Credits 902TH-10 Credits 904TH-10 Credits
10
Visual Art MTC Instrumental Honors
Independent Study
Total Credits 10 10 Music 3 Honors
933TH-10 Credits Visual Arts
JCAHSP Instrumental MTC Instrumental MTC Instrumental Music 2 905NH-5 Credits
Music Music 1 Honors Honors 10
VTC Vocal Music 3 5-10
931TH-10 Credits 932TH-10 Credits
Honors MTC Instrumental
Total Credits 10 10 923TH-10 Credits Music 4 Honors
Vocal Music VTC Vocal Music 1 VTC Vocal Music 2 Honors 10 934TH-10 Credits
Honors 922TH-10 Credits DTC 3 – Acting
Workshop 2 Honors 10
921TH-10 Credits 943TH-10 Credits
VTC Vocal Music 4
Total Credits 10 10 10 Honors
Theatre Arts DTC 1 – Fundamentals DTC 2 – Acting Workshop 924TH-10 Credits
of Communication 1 Honors
Honors 10
941TH-10 Credits 942TH-10 Credits
DTC 4 – Acting
Credits 10 10 Seminar Honors
944TH-10 Credits
DTCIS Honors
Independent
Studies
945NH-5 Credits
5-10
Reminder Honors Independent Study in Visual Art and Theatre are OPTIONAL
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Jersey City Arts Program High School Courses
Grade General / Honors / and Grade 8 Advanced Placement
9-12
Course Code Credits
10
Honors Artistically Talented Curriculum 1 (ATC1) 901TH 10
10
Honors Artistically Talented Curriculum 2 (ATC2) 902TH 10
5
Honors Artistically Talented Curriculum 3 (ATC3) 903TH 10
10
Honors Artistically Talented Curriculum 4 (ATC4) 904TH 10
10
Honors Independent Study Visual Arts 905NH 10
10
VTC Vocal Music 1 – Honors 921TH 10
10
VTC Vocal Music 2- Honors 922TH 10
10
VTC Vocal Music 3- Honors 923TH 10
10
VTC Vocal Music 4- Honors 924TH 5
MTC Instrumental Music 1- Honors 931TH
MTC Instrumental Music 2- Honors 932TH
MTC Instrumental Music 3- Honors 933TH
MTC Instrumental Music 4- Honors 934TH
DTC 1 - Fundamentals of Communication – Honors 941TH
DTC 2 – Acting Workshop 1- Honors 942TH
DTC 3 – Acting Workshop 2 - Honors 943TH
DTC 4 – Acting Seminar - Honors 944TH
DTC Independent Study - Honors 945NH
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JERSEY CITY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (JCARTSHSP)- Application Based
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Honors Artistically Teacher of Art 901TH 9 Full Year 10
Talented 1 (ATC 1)
Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites Acceptance based on skill-based application
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description The Artistically Talented Curriculum 1 is the introductory course for gifted artists entering a four year portfolio
development program. Through a rigorous “boot camp” like process, students learn the elements and principles of
design by developing specific technical, compositional and conceptual skills. A focus on aesthetics, art criticism,
and art history directed through drawing, production and design skills is the foundation for progressive
development. Students complete a series of advanced portfolio pieces covering an extensive range of concepts
and processes. Students routinely engage in both individual and group critique to develop assessment skills and
build a knowledge base of the descriptive analysis method. A culminating exhibition at the end of the school year
showcasing the entire visual arts component affords ninth graders the opportunity to debut as serious art students
within the community. This course fulfills the state requirement in visual arts for graduation.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Artistically Talented 2 Teacher of Art 902TH 10 Full Year 10
(ATC 2) Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites ATC 1, Permission by staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Emphasis is placed on developing the portfolio both in depth and breadth. Students prepare for the process of
building concentrated technical and thematic skills. The historical and diverse cultural aspects of art are
incorporated and examined through the use of classroom activities and field trip activities. Students are
encouraged to critically assess the work of artists historically and within the realm of the classroom.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Artistically Talented Teacher of Art 903TH 11 Full Year 10
Curriculum 3 (ATC 3)
Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites ATC 2, Permission by staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description ATC 3 represents the culminating level of skill development begun in ATC 1 & 2. Students realize the artistic
product is emphasized in portfolio development as competitors for summer scholarship applications. ATC 3
bridges from skill mastery to development of independent artistic vision. ATC 3 emphasizes a refocusing of the
students towards self-management, self discipline and self organization in meeting deadlines for projects and as
preparatory for senior years’ college application processes. Historical and multicultural aspects of art are
incorporated into the curriculum through technology and museum field trips. Lessons reinforce concepts through
exposure to great works of art. Students gain an overview of eras, styles, and cultural concepts in the development
of Western Art from Pre-Impressionism to Pop Art. Throughout the curriculum, the four major components of art
education, art production, aesthetics, art criticism and art history are stressed with the context of mastery level in
media production.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Artistically Talented Teacher of Art 904TH 12 Full Year 10
Curriculum 4 (ATC 4)
Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites ATC 3, Permission by staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description Advanced Placement Studio Drawing is the culminating stage of development for students. It is an Advanced
Placement Studio Art drawing course, which designates it as a college level portfolio development course. It is
designed for the completion of specific requirements for scholarship competitions to major art colleges and for full
expansion of the students’ individual creative vision. Emphasis is placed on portfolio breadth and depth, verbal
critiques and ongoing self assessment in consultation with the teacher. Students are guided through the college
application process step by step with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and multiple overlapping requirements.
Additionally, students learn advanced techniques in acrylic painting and multimedia. A review of contemporary
trends in art is on-going with trips to galleries and museums. The ongoing use of classroom visual resources of art
historical and contemporary artworks culminates in a term paper analyzing a single work for art in depth using the
four step process of visual analysis. To graduate students must complete an Exit Portfolio. The Exit Portfolio
requires each senior to organize, mount and publicize their artwork in a public setting within the community.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Honors Independent Teacher of Art 905NH 11-12 Full Year 5
Study Visual Arts
(OPTIONAL)
Prerequisites Permission by staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description The senior honors workshop/independent study is offered to college bound senior students as a direct extension of
ATC 4 curriculum. It includes weekly contracts, portfolio depth and breadth. Students are given the latitude to
spend additional time, materials and space in the pursuit of independent fine art projects in competition for
scholarship consideration under deadlines. Faculty approach is a team effort facilitating divergent studio
applications. The expertise of each faculty member allows for more direct critique and assistance. A combination
of fine art skills and digital art techniques are incorporated into the studio segment.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
VTC Vocal Music 1 Teacher of Music 921TH 9 Full Year 10
Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites Acceptance based on application screening and audition
District Approved Not Textbook Based - Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description The Vocal Music 1 component of the Visual and Performing Arts High School Program is designed for gifted and
talented music students who want to further their performance abilities through intensive study of the
fundamentals of singing and practice. The course includes learning and developing the fundamentals of singing,
beginning music theory, beginning ear training, introduction of western music, developing a choral/solo repertoire,
and performance. Throughout the course, discussions include music criticism, aesthetics, careers in music, diverse
cultural traditions and implications, and the social importance of music. Students are required to participate in
several performances in class, workshops, and public concerts, both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
VTC Vocal Music 2 Teacher of Music 922TH 10 Full Year 10
Honors VTC Vocal Music 1, Approval by Staff
(MANDATORY) Not Textbook Based Sheet music employed
Prerequisites Vocal Music 2 of the Visual and Performing Arts High School Program is designed for students who have
District Approved completed Vocal Music 1. In this course, students continue to expand their vocal technique and further develop a
repertoire of choral and solo music. Students continue study in intermediate music theory, intermediate ear
Textbook: training and stylistic periods of western music. Special emphasis is placed on developing a choral/solo repertoire,
Description and performing in class, workshops, and public concerts. Students partake in various opportunities which enhance
their performance skills. Discussions throughout the year focus on the four strands of music education including
Course Name performance, aesthetics, critique, music history, and cultural diversity. Self, peer, and teacher assessment
VTC Vocal Music 3 processes are facilitated. Students continue to investigate the various careers available in the field of music.
Honors Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
(MANDATORY)
Teacher of Music 923TH 11 Full Year 10
Prerequisites
District Approved VTC Vocal Music 1 & 2, Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based - Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description The Vocal Music 3 Course of the Performing Arts High School Program has been designed for the gifted and
talented vocal music student who has successfully completed the Vocal Music I and II programs. The program
Course Name continues the intensive study of the student’s applied voice, as well as advanced studies in music history and
VTC Vocal Music 4 theory. Music theory studies include four part writing, basic arranging various choral/vocal settings, as well as
transposition. Music History studies will include a detailed study of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Honors Throughout the course, discussions will include aesthetics, critique, careers in music as well as the historical and
(MANDATORY) social effects of music. Assessment shall include public performance by small and large ensembles.
Prerequisites Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
District Approved
Teacher of Music 924TH 12 Full Year 10
Textbook:
Description VTC Vocal Music 1, 2 & 3, Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based - Sheet music employed
Course Name
MTC Instrumental The Vocal Music 4 Course of the Performing Arts Program has been designed for the gifted and talented music
student who has successfully completed the Vocal 1, 2, and 3 programs. The program continues the intensive
Music1 Honors study of the student’s applied voice, as well as advanced studies in music history and theory. Music theory
(MANDATORY) includes the study of musical form, modulation, non-harmonic tones and arranging for multiple choral and vocal
settings. Music History studies include a detailed study of the Romantic and Twentieth Century periods.
Throughout the course, discussion includes aesthetics, critique, careers in music as well as the historical and social
effects of music. Assessment includes public performance by small and large ensembles.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Music 931TH 9 Full Year 10
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Prerequisites Acceptance based on application screening and audition
District Approved Not Textbook Based Sheet music employed
Textbook: The Instrumental Music 1 Course of the Performing Arts Program has been designed for gifted and talented
Description instrumental music students who wish to further their performance abilities through intensive study and practice
on their respective instruments. The instructional program includes an introduction to music theory as well as
Course Name music history. Throughout the course, discussions include aesthetics, critique, careers in music as well as the
MTC Instrumental historical and social effects of music. Assessment includes public performance by small and large ensembles.
Music 2 Honors Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
(MANDATORY)
Teacher of Music 932TH 10 Full Year 10
Prerequisites
District Approved MTC Instrumental Music 1, Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based Sheet music employed
Textbook:
Description Instrumental Music 2 of the Visual and Performing Arts High School Program is designed for students who have
completed Instrumental Music 1. In this course, students continue to expand their instrumental techniques and
Course Name further develop a repertoire of ensemble and solo music. Students continue to study intermediate music theory and
MTC Instrumental music history. Special emphasis is placed on developing ensemble and solo repertoire, class performance,
workshops, and public concerts. Discussions throughout the year focus on the four strands of music education
Music 3 Honors including performance, aesthetics, critique, and cultural diversity. Self, peer, and teacher assessment processes are
(MANDATORY) further developed. Students continue to investigate the various careers available in the field of music.
Prerequisites Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
District Approved
Teacher of Music 933TH 11 Full Year 10
Textbook:
Description MTC Instrumental Music 1 & 2, Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based Sheet music employed
Course Name
MTC Instrumental The Instrumental Music 3 Course of the Performing Arts Program has been designed to expand the technique and
Music 4 Honors repertoire of the students who have successfully completed Levels 1 and 2. Music theory studies further expand
(MANDATORY) the basic concepts learned in the previous levels to include transposition, four part writing, and basic arranging for
all settings. Detailed study of the Baroque and Classical periods of music history included in Level III. Class
Prerequisites discussions will include careers in music, aesthetics, critique, and the historical and social effects of music.
District Approved Assessment includes public performances by small and large ensembles, as well as solo presentations.
Textbook: Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Description
Teacher of Music 934TH 12 Full Year 10
MTC Instrumental Music 1, 2 & 3, Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based Sheet music employed
The Instrumental Music 4 Course of the Performing Arts Program has been designed for students who have
successfully completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 and are preparing to apply for college level music instruction. The
program continues advanced studies in music history and theory as well as intensive study of the students’
respective applied instruments to prepare for college auditions. Music theory continues to expand the student’s
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knowledge to include arranging for strings, form, modulation, and non-harmonic tones. Music history studies
include a detailed study of the romantic and twentieth century periods. Class discussions focus on careers in
music, aesthetics, critique and the historical and social effects of music. Assessment includes public performances
by small and large ensembles, as well as solo repertoire.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
DTC 1 – Fundamentals Teacher of Theater 941TH 9 Full Year 10
of Communication
Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites Acceptance based on application screening and audition
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description The Dramatically Talented Curriculum 1 Fundamentals of Communication is designed for the student who
exhibits a focus and a level of proficiency in acting and desires to enhance this focus through the understanding
and development of the elements and principles of communication. Students are introduced to the integral aspects
of communication in order to build a strong foundation in language and the communication arts. Through
technical, theoretical and applied training the student is introduced to the elements of performance and principles
of the craft of acting. Students are also introduced to communication and theater employment opportunities to
help identify and target their individual goals as actors and theater artists. This course may be substituted to fulfill
the Public Speaking requirement in Language Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
DTC 2 – Acting Teacher of Theater 942TH 10 Full Year 10
Workshop 1 Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites DTC1, Fundamentals Of Communication, Approval by Staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
Description The Dramatically Talented Curriculum 2 Acting Workshop is designed for the student who has successfully
completed the theoretical and applicable performance requirements of the Dramatically Talented Curriculum1
Fundamentals of Communication. Students in Acting Workshop are students who exhibit a focus and maturity in
the craft of acting and desire to enhance this focus through the understanding and development of the elements and
principles of theatre acting and performance. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of the rehearsal
process, creating a character, oral interpretations, intermediate improvisation, acting technique and scene study in
order to build a strong practical foundation in the craft of acting and performance. Through technical, theoretical
and applied training, the student begins to develop proficiency in the craft of acting. Theatre history progresses to
include all major events up to and including Shakespearean Theater. Students also explore theatre employment
opportunities to help identify and target their individual goals as actors and theater artists, as well as, explore
continued professional study opportunities beyond high school. Participation in theatrical opportunities, as both
actor and audience continue to be a vital element of DTC 2. This course may be substituted to fulfill the Public
Speaking requirement in Language Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
DTC 3 – Acting Teacher of Theater 943TH 11 Full Year 10
Workshop 2 Honors
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites DTC1 & DTC 2, Approval by Staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook:
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Description This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to enhance their performance skills in acting by studying
and developing the elements of performance and theater acting. Subjects such as scene study, advanced
Course Name improvisation, dramaturgy, emotional preparation and theater history are explored. Students experience and
DTC 4 – Acting perform exercises in these areas to increase performance technique. Scene study includes varied styles and
Seminar Honors periods of theater from classical and Roman theater to present day and modern scenes. Improvisation and
(MANDATORY) advanced applied acting includes creating a character, imagination exercises and commedia del arte pantomime.
Prerequisites Theater History encompasses the progress of theater and acting in the modern era 1910 to the present. The ideal
District Approved student for this class is the student interested in increasing proficiency in specific, focused areas of theater acting.
Tenth through twelfth grade students are encouraged to participate in the program to achieve a high level of
Textbook: achievement in performance. This course may be substituted to fulfill the Public Speaking requirement in
Description Language Arts.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
DTCIS Honors
Independent Studies Teacher of Theater 944TH 12 Full Year 10
(MANDATORY)
Prerequisites DTC 1, 2 & 3 Acting Workshop 2, Approval by Staff
District Approved Not Textbook Based
Textbook: This course is designed for the advanced theater student who has exhibited a highly skilled and proficient acting
Description technique in performance. This course includes advanced scene study, contest and competitive acting, directing,
advanced acting theory, world theater history, troupe performance, applied acting lessons, cabaret acting,
non-traditional performance and career development. Advanced scene study and directing encompasses the
motivations of characters, elements of staging, lighting and set design. Students are expected to perform acting
projects in competitions, contests and other venues where outside professional evaluation is used to reward and
acknowledge acting achievement. World Theater includes specific emphasis on non western theater and its effect
on human development and world theater training. Applied lessons, troupe acting and non-traditional performance
challenge the students’ technique in the form of using material not common to the actors’ repertoire. One man
shows, cabaret songs and the like are worked on in the skilled and demanding course is ideal for the student
interested in furthering a career in acting and becoming competitive in the university acting scholarship and
conservatory circuit. This course may be substituted to fulfill the Public Speaking required in Language Arts.
*Students enrolled in DTC 4 simultaneously are eligible for six college credits from NJCU.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Theater 945NH 10-12 Full Year 5
DTC 1, Audition, or Approval by Staff
Not Textbook Based
This course is designed for students looking to extend their understanding of the dramatic arts. Studio sessions are
designed to allow students the necessary time, resource, and space to pursue independent projects, prepare
competition material, and compete for collegiate arts related scholarships. The DTC-IS can be used to offer
college bound juniors and/or seniors an extension of DTC 3 and/or DTC 4.
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World Language
Required World Language Credits for Graduation
World Language Credits 5 Credits
5 Credits
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of NJ HS Diploma
15 Credits
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (DHS, FHS, Lib
HS,Innovation, SHS, LHS)
Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (MAHS, Infinity Institute)
Required World Language Course Sequence
Grade General Honors Bilingual/ESL
9-12 French 1H Spanish L1
Credits French 1 311NH-5 Credits
311N-5 Credits Spanish 1H (Native Speakers)
321NH-5 Credits 321NL-5 Credits
Italian 1 Mandarin Chinese 1H
331N-5 Credits 341NH-5 Credits Spanish L2
French 2H (Native Speakers)
Spanish 1 322NL-5 Credits
321N-5 Credits 312NH
Spanish 2H 5
Mandarin/Chinese 1 322NH-5 Credits
341N-5 Credits Mandarin Chinese 2H
342NH-5 Credits
French 2
312N-5 Credits 5
Italian 2
332N-5 Credits
Spanish 2
322N-5 Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 2
342N-5 Credits
5
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Grades Career Courses in World Languages Honors
9-12 General
French 3 French 3 H
Credits 313 NH-5 Credits
313N-5 Credits
Spanish 3 Spanish 3 H
323NH-5 Credits
323N-5 Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 3 Mandarin/Chinese 3H
343NH-5 Credits
343N-5 Credits
AP Mandarin/Chinese
5 344NAP-5 Credits
AP French Language
314NAP-5 Credits
AP Spanish Literature
320NAP-5 Credits
AP Spanish Language and Culture
324NAP-5 Credits
5
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WORLD LANGUAGE
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
French 1 Teacher of French 311N 9-12 Full Year 5
(McNair, DHS)
Prerequisites None
District Approved D’Accord 1, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Textbook:
Description This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, serves as the students’ introduction to
French language and culture. The course meets the five foreign language standards. It fosters communicative
competence in French by stressing the development of three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive,
and presentational. In addition, the course teaches students to understand and appreciate the values, customs and
lifestyles of the French-speaking people. Students will learn French through an interdisciplinary method that
teaches the language within the context of other subjects. As the students progress, they will make linguistic
comparisons and will acquire enduring language skills they will be able to apply to job related situations.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Italian 1 Teacher of Italian 331N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
District Approved Percorsi, Pearson, 2015
Textbook: This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, serves as the students’ introduction to
Description Italian language and culture. The course meets the five foreign language standards. It fosters communicative
competence in Italian by stressing the development of the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive,
Course Name and presentational. In addition, the course teaches students to understand and appreciate the values, customs, and
Spanish 1 lifestyles of the Italian.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Spanish 321N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites None
Realidades 1, Pearson, 2014
District Approved
Textbook:
Description This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, has been designed to address students’
individual needs by providing instructional strategies that focus on students’ learning styles and abilities. The
course meets the five foreign language standards. If fosters communicative competence in Spanish by
encouraging the development of the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and
presentational. In addition, the course helps students to gain understanding of the Spanish language and culture
by exploring its values, music and other forms of art, foods and traditions through hands-on activities and
following an inter-disciplinary method that teaches Spanish within the context of other subjects. Students will
use Spanish to engage in everyday conversations at a functional level.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 1 Teacher of Chinese 341N 9-12 Full Year 5
(McNair, Innovation,
DHS, Liberty, Infinity)
Prerequisites None
District Approved Zheng Bang 1, EMC School Publisher, 2017
Textbook:
Description Mandarin/Chinese 1 offers a concise, well-developed communicative and cultural approach to the acquisition of
Mandarin/Chinese as a second language. This introductory course offers students the opportunity to explore and
acquire the Mandarin/Chinese language and its culture based on the National Standards for World Language and
the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standards serve to integrate
the interdisciplinary methods that teach Mandarin-Chinese within the context of other subjects. This course will
implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for developing students’ standardized
test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of French 311NH 9-12 Full Year 5
French 1H
(McNair, DHS) Teacher Recommendation
D’Accord 1, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Prerequisites
District Approved
Textbook:
Description French 1 Honors is one of the World Languages requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed
communicative and cultural approach to the acquisition of French as a second language. This advanced
introductory course offers students the opportunity to explore and gain French language and cultural awareness
simultaneously based on the National World Language and New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The
Novice-Mid-Learner range is employed in the development of the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational
modes. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for
developing students’ standardized test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Spanish 1H 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Teacher of Spanish 321NH
Teacher Recommendation
District Approved Realidades 1, Pearson, 2014
Textbook:
Spanish 1H is one of the World Language requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed communicative
Description and cultural approach to the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. This advanced introductory course
offers students the opportunity to explore and acquire the Spanish language and its culture based on the National
Standards for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content Workplace
Readiness Standards serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Spanish within the context of other
subjects. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for
developing students’ test taking skills.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Spanish 321NL 9-11 Full Year 5
Spanish L1
(DHS, FHS) Native Spanish Speaker
Encuentros Maravillosos, Pearson, 2011
Prerequisites
This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, is designed for those students who already
District Approved have some proficiency in the Spanish language. Intended for native speakers of the language, the course is
Textbook: designed to enhance a students’ learning experience and to encourage continuation of the Spanish studies. The
course meets the five foreign language standards. It fosters communicative competence in Spanish by stressing
Description the development of three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. In addition, the
course teaches students to understand and appreciate the values, customs, and lifestyle of the Spanish-speaking
people. Students will learn Spanish through an interdisciplinary method that teaches the target language within the
context of other subjects. As the students progress, they will make linguistic comparisons and will acquire
enduring language skills that they will be able to apply to job related situations.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of French 312N 9-12 Full Year 5
French 2
(McNair, DHS) French 1 or Pass the Final French 1 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or above.
Prerequisites
District Approved D’Accord 2, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Textbook:
This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, is offered to students who completed
Description French 1. It enhances the ability of students to communicate in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational
modes and enables students to increase their scope of productive and receptive vocabulary. The course further
develops students’ ability to understand and appreciate the values, customs, and lifestyles of the French-speaking
people. Students will continue to learn French through an interdisciplinary method that teaches the language
within the context of other subjects. As the students progress, they will make linguistic comparisons and will
acquire enduring language skills they will be able to apply to job related situations.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Italian 2 Teacher of Italian 332N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Italian 1
District Approved Percorsi, Pearson, 2015
Textbook:
This course, which is offered as an elective to students who completed Italian 1, enhances the ability of students
Description to communicate in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes and enables students to increase
their scope of productive and receptive vocabulary. The course further develops students’ ability to understand
and appreciate the values, customs, and lifestyles of the Italian-speaking people. Students will continue to learn
Italian through an interdisciplinary method that teaches the language within the context of other subjects. As
the students progress, they will make linguistic comparisons and will acquire enduring language skills they will
be able to apply to job related situations.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Spanish 2 Teacher of Spanish 322N 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Spanish 1 or Pass the Final Spanish 1 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved Realidades 2, Pearson, 2014
Textbook:
Description This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, is offered to students’ who completed
Spanish 1. It enhances the ability of students’ to communicate in the interpersonal, interpretive, and
presentational modes and enables students to increase their scope of productive and receptive vocabulary. The
course further develops students’ ability to understand and appreciate the values, customs, and lifestyles of the
Spanish-speaking people. Students will continue to learn Spanish through an interdisciplinary method that
teaches the language within the context of other subjects. As the students progress, they will make linguistic
comparisons and will acquire enduring language skills that they will be able to apply to job related situations.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 2 Teacher of Chinese 342N 9-12 Full Year 5
(Innovation, McNair,
DHS, Infinity Inst, Lib
HS)
Prerequisites Mandarin 1 or Pass the Final Mandarin 1 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved Zheng Bang 2, EMC Publisher, 2017
Textbook:
Description Mandarin/Chinese 2 is one of the World Language requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed
communicative and cultural approach to the acquisition of Mandarin/Chinese as a second language. This course
offers students the opportunity to explore and acquire the Mandarin/Chinese language and its culture based on the
National Standards for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content
Workplace Readiness Standards serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Mandarin/Chinese
within the context of other subjects. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary
support instrument for developing students’ standardized test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
French 2H Teacher of French 312NH 9-12 Full Year 5
(McNair HS, DHS)
Prerequisites French 1H or Pass the Final French 1H Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved D’Accord 2, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Textbook:
French 2 Honors is one of the World Language requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed
Description communicative and cultural approach to the acquisition of French as a second language. This advanced course
offers students the opportunity to increase their French language and cultural awareness simultaneously based on
the National Standards for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Novice High
Learner range is employed in the development of the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes. This
course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for developing students’
standardized test taking skills.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Spanish 2H Teacher of Spanish 322NH 9-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Spanish 1H or Pass the Final Spanish 1H Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved
Textbook: Realidades 2, Pearson, 2014
Description
Spanish 2H is one of the World Language requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed communicative
and cultural approach to the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. This advanced course offers students the
opportunity to explore and acquire the Spanish language and its culture based on the National Standards for World
Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standards
serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Spanish within the context of other subjects. This course
will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for developing students’
standardized test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 2H Teacher of Chinese 342NH 9-12 Full Year 5
(McNair HS, DHS, Lib
HS)
Prerequisites Mandarin 1 or Pass the Final Mandarin 1 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80%
above.
District Approved Zheng Bang 2, EMC Publisher, 2017
Textbook:
Description Mandarin/Chinese 2H is one of the World Language requirement courses. It offers a concise, well-developed
communicative and cultural approach to the acquisition of Mandarin/Chinese as a second language. This course
offers students the opportunity to explore and acquire the Mandarin/Chinese language and its culture based on the
National Standards for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content
Workplace Readiness Standards serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Mandarin/Chinese
within the context of other subjects. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary
support instrument for developing students’ standardized test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Spanish L2 Teacher of Spanish 322NL 10-12 Full Year 5
(DHS, FHS)
Prerequisites Spanish L1
District Approved Pasaje Lengua (Lengua, Cultura y Literatura), McGraw-Hill, 2010
Textbook:
Description This course, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, seeks to further develop and enhance
student communicative competence by building upon the foundations established in Spanish L1. The course
enables the students to fine-tune their linguistic skills in the three different modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and
presentational. Spanish newspapers, magazines, films and web-sites are used to keep abreast of current events in
Spanish-speaking countries. Continued growth in the understanding and appreciation of the culture of
Spanish-speaking people remains a primary component of the course. Students will continue making linguistic
comparisons. Preparing students for the workplace continues to be an important goal of this course.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
French 3 Teacher of French 313N 10-12 Full Year 5
(DHS, McNair HS)
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Prerequisites French 2 or Pass the Final French 2 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of
80 % or above.
District Approved
Textbook: D’Accord 3, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Description
This advanced course in French is designed to strengthen and expand upon linguistic knowledge acquired from
prior study of French. Through the development of critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize,
and the fostering of creativity, this course seeks to enhance students’ communicative competence in the
interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. Additionally, the course seeks to prepare students for a
world of increasing interdependence among people and nations, and to provide them with an important asset for
work and continued professional development. In order to attain the course goals, tapes videos, simulations and
the Internet will be used for teaching and the completion of special projects. This course centers on the culture of
the French-speaking areas of the world, with emphasis on France, the land of its origin. This cultural focus also
provides the linguistic basis for advanced study of the French language and its variations in the regions where it is
spoken.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Spanish 3 Teacher of Spanish 323N 10-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Spanish 2 or Pass the Final Spanish 2 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved Realidades 3, Pearson, 2014
Textbook:
Description This advanced course in Spanish is designed to strengthen and expand upon linguistic knowledge acquired from
prior study of Spanish. Through the development of critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize,
Course Name and the fostering of creativity, this course seeks to enhance students’ communicative competence in the
Mandarin/Chinese 3 interpersonal. Interpretive, and presentational modes. Additionally, the course seeks to prepare students for a
world of increasing interdependence among peoples and nations, and to provide them with an important asset for
(McNair, Liberty) the world of work and continued professional development. In order to attain the course goals, tapes, videos,
simulations and the Internet will be used for teaching and the completion of special projects. This course centers
on the culture of the Spanish-speaking areas of the world, with emphasis on Spain, the land of its origin. This
cultural focus also provides the linguistic basis for advanced study of the Spanish language and its variation in the
regions where it is spoken.
Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Chinese 343N 10-12 Full Year 5
Prerequisites Mandarin 2 or Pass the Final Mandarin 2 Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved
Textbook: Zheng Bang 3, EMC School Publisher, 2017
Description
This course offers non-Mandarin/Chinese speaking students a concise, well-developed communicative and cultural
approach to the acquisition of Mandarin/Chinese as a second language. This course offers students the
opportunity to explore and acquire the mandarin/Chinese language and its culture based on the National Standards
for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content Workplace Readiness
Standards serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Mandarin/Chinese within the context of other
subjects. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support instrument for
developing students’ standardized test taking skills.
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Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
French 3H Teacher of French 313NH 10-12 Full Year 5
(McNair)
Prerequisites French 2H or Pass the Final French 2H Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
District Approved
Textbook: D’Accord 3, Vista Higher Learning, 2015
Description
This advanced course in French, which can be used as a requirement for World Languages, is designed to
Course Name strengthen and expand upon linguistic knowledge acquired from prior study of French. Through the development
Spanish 3H of critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize, and the fostering of creativity, this course seeks to
enhance students’ communicative competence in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes.
(DHS, FHS, SHS, Additionally, the course seeks to prepare students for a world of increasing interdependence among people and
Infinity, Liberty, nations, and to provide them with an important asset for the work and continued professional development. In
order to attain the course goals, tapes, videos, simulations and the Internet will be used for teaching and the
McNair) completion of special projects. This course centers on the culture of the French-speaking areas of the world, with
Prerequisites emphasis on France, the land of its origin. This cultural focus also provides the linguistic basis for advanced study
of the French language and its variations in the regions where it is spoken.
District Approved
Textbook: Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of Spanish 323NH 10-12 Full Year 5
Spanish 2H or Pass the Final Spanish 2H Exam (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
above.
Realidades 3, Pearson, 2014
Description This advanced course in Spanish is designed to strengthen and expand upon linguistic knowledge acquired from
prior study of Spanish. Through the development of critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize,
and the fostering of creativity, this course seeks to enhance students’ communicative competence in the
interpersonal. Interpretive, and presentational modes. Additionally, the course seeks to prepare students for a
world of increasing interdependence among peoples and nations, and to provide them with an important asset for
the world of work and continued professional development. In order to attain the course goals, tapes, videos,
simulations and the Internet will be used for teaching and the completion of special projects. This course centers
on the culture of the Spanish-speaking areas of the world, with emphasis on Spain, the land of its origin. This
cultural focus also provides the linguistic basis for advanced study of the Spanish language and its variation in the
regions where it is spoken.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Mandarin/Chinese 3H Teacher of Chinese 343NH 10-12 Full Year 5
(McNair)
Mandarin 2H or Pass the Final Mandarin 2H (Used as a placement assessment) with a passing score of 80% or
Prerequisites above.
District Approved Zheng Bang 3, EMC School Publisher, 2017
Textbook:
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Description This advanced course offers non-Mandarin/Chinese speaking students a concise, well-developed communicative
and cultural approach to the acquisition of Mandarin/Chinese as a second language. This course offers students
the opportunity to explore and acquire the mandarin/Chinese language and its culture based on the National
Standards for World Language and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Cross-Content Workplace
Readiness Standards serve to integrate the interdisciplinary methods that teach Mandarin/Chinese within the
context of other subjects. This course will implement multimedia methods and will be an auxiliary support
instrument for developing students’ standardized test taking skills.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
Teacher of French 314NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
AP French Language
(McNair) French 3/3H or Language Proficiency District Assessment and Teacher Recommendation
Prerequisites
District Approved Allons au-dela!, Pearson, 2014
Textbook:
Description This course is designed to provide the highly motivated students with an intellectual challenge. Its ultimate goals
are to increase students’ communicative competence and success on the Advanced Placement Exam for French
Language. It strengthens and enriches the linguistic skills acquired from prior study through the development of
higher order thinking skills including analysis and synthesis. This course centers on the cultures of French and
other French-speaking countries. This cultural focus provides an enriched linguistic base for advanced study of
French relative to the geographic regions of the world in which it has evolved. The students who take this course
are prepared for a growing interdependence among peoples and nations of the world.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP Mandarin/Chinese Teacher of Chinese 344NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
(McNair)
Prerequisites Chinese 3/3H, or Language Proficiency District Assessment and Teacher Recommendation
District Approved Strive for a 5 AP Chinese Practice Tests, Cheng & Tsui, 2009 and Barron’s AP Chinese, Barron’s (2nd Edition),
Textbook: 2014
Description This course is designed for students who have demonstrated competency in the basics of the language and who
wish to make proficiency their goal. Students will be prepared with the necessary skills and literacy background
for the Advanced Placement Chinese Language Exam.
This course is designed to further communicative competence and to develop reading and writing skills. Students
increase their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; improve their narrative and descriptive abilities; and
learn to express abstract ideas both orally and in writing. The course is taught primarily in Mandarin Chinese.
Students are encouraged to use Mandarin as much as possible. The teacher will provide the historical and social
background in order to help further the students’ knowledge and understanding of given literary topics.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP Spanish Literature Teacher of Spanish 320NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
(DHS, FHS, Liberty
McNair)
Prerequisites Spanish 3/3H, or Language Proficiency District Assessment and Teacher Recommendation
District Approved Encuentros Maravillosos, Pearson, 2011
Textbook:
The AP Spanish proficiencies will prepare the students to refine their skills in writing, reading, speaking, and
Description understand spoken Spanish and prepare them for the AP Spanish language exam. In addition, this course will
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emphasize mastery of linguistic competencies.
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits
AP Spanish Language Teacher of Spanish 324NAP 11-12 Full Year 5
& Culture
(DHS, FHS, Liberty,
McNair)
Prerequisites Spanish 3/3H, or Language Proficiency District Assessment and Teacher Recommendation
District Approved Abriendo Paso, Pearson, 2014
Textbook:
This course is designed to provide the highly motivated student with an intellectual challenge. Its ultimate goals
Description are to increase students’ communicative competence and success on the Advanced Placement Exam for Spanish
Language. It continues to strengthen and expand the linguistic skills acquired in prior study through the
development of higher-order thinking skills including analysis and synthesis. The course centers on the cultures of
Spain and Hispano-America, with greater emphasis on the latter. This cultural focus provides an enriched
linguistic base for advanced treatment/study of Spanish relative to the geographic regions of the world in which it
has evolved. Students of this course are increasingly prepared for a world of growing interdependence among
peoples and nations, the world of work, and continued professional development.
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