TABLE OF CONTENTS District Leadership Team........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Secondary Division Directory..................................................................................................................................................................................3 New Jersey High School Graduation Assessment Requirements........................................................................................................................ 4 Jersey City Public Schools (JCPS) & New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Graduation Requirements..................................... 7 Course Nomenclature...............................................................................................................................................................................................8 Applied Technology & Family Consumer Services...............................................................................................................................................9 Bilingual/ESL..........................................................................................................................................................................................................36 Business................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 English Language Arts...........................................................................................................................................................................................59 Health & Physical Education................................................................................................................................................................................ 70 Jersey City Arts High School Program................................................................................................................................................................ 84 Mathematics............................................................................................................................................................................................................94 Science....................................................................................................................................................................................................................114 Social Studies........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126 Visual & Performing Arts....................................................................................................................................................................................143 World Language................................................................................................................................................................................................... 157 1
District Leadership Team Superintendent's Cabinet Members Dr. Norma Fernandez, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gerard Crisonino, Acting Deputy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dennis Frohnapfel, Acting School Business Administrator Robert Pruchnik, General Counsel Ellen M. Ruane, Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Magda Savino, Assistant Superintendent/Division A Dr. Joseph Galano, Director/Division B Jaime Morales, Director/Secondary Division Ann Beirne, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Edwin Rivera, Director/Human Resources Dr. Ruth Cummings-Hypolite, Director/Early Childhood Department Debasis Gupta, Director/Technology & Information Systems Superintendent’s Senior Leadership Team Aldo Sanchez-Abreu, Executive Director/Bilingual Education Candace Coccaro, Director/Student Life & Personnel Services/Af irmative Action Of icer Dr. Francine Luce, Acting Assistant School Business Administrator Stephen Schwartz, Hearing Of icer Dr. Juanita Sifflet, Director/Career & Technical Education Arthur Youmans, Director/Security Board Members Natalia Ioffe, President Noemi Velazquez, Vice President Younass Mohamed Barkouch Paula Jones-Watson Afaf Muhammad Lorenzo Richardson Lekendrick Shaw Christopher Tisdale Gina Verdibello 2
Secondary Division Directory Director of Secondary Division Mr. Jaime Morales William L. Dickinson High School, Academy of the Sciences 2 Palisade Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 James J. Ferris High School, Academy of International Enterprise 35 Colgate Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 Principal Mr. Gekson Casillas Vice Principals Ms. Sophia Harrold Dr. Rose Winstead Ms. Lydia Suarez Dr. Erma Percival Principal Ms. Deneen Alford Vice Principals Ms. Shirley Delgado Mr. Emilio Pane Dr. Gary Gentile Henry Snyder High School, Academy of the Arts 239 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305 Liberty High School 299 Sip Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Principal Dr. Troy Smith Vice Principals Ms. Karima McKenzie Dr. Fatima Corbin Ms. Iguana Cansler-Lefwitch Principal Ms. Monica Grazilla Infinity Institute 193 Old Bergen Road Jersey City, NJ 07305 Lincoln High School, Academy of Governance & Social Sciences 60 Crescent Street Jersey City, NJ 07304 Principal Dr. Treniere Dobson Vice Principal Dr. Kimberly O’Neill Principal Mr. Christopher Gadsden Vice Principals Ms. Sophia Garo Ms. Natasha Walker Dr. Christopher Grant Innovation High School 239 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School 123 Coles Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 Principal Mr. Frank Dooley Principal Mr. Thomas Macagnano Vice Principal Ms. Monica Patel 3
New Jersey High School Graduation Assessment Requirements English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessment Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2024 Classes of 2023-2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements On May 3, 2023, the State Board of Education approved the graduation ready cut score for ELA and mathematics components of the NJGPA, as well as the menu of alternative assessments and aligned cut scores. The high school assessment graduation requirements in this section were adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education on September 8, 2021 for the classes of 2023–2025: English Language Arts and Literacy (ELA) If, after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the ELA component, such students may access the following pathways: Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education. Mathematics If, after completing the required New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the mathematics component, such students may access the following pathways: Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education. Three Available Pathways First Pathway (New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment) ● Students must take and demonstrate proficiency in grade 11 on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA), which includes content aligned to the grade 10 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) in ELA, and the NJSLS in Algebra 1 and Geometry. If after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment a student does not demonstrate proficiency on the ELA or mathematics section, the student may retake the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in the following summer or fall. ● A student with disabilities whose IEP states that they are not eligible for the alternate assessment (Dynamic Learning Maps) must take the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11. Note: Cut Scores Approved by the New Jersey State Board of Education on May 3, 2023 English Language Arts Mathematics New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment ELA ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready) New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Mathematics ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready) 4
Second Pathway (Menu of Substitute Competency Tests) Students who sat for the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11 and did not demonstrate proficiency are able to demonstrate proficiency in ELA and/or mathematics by meeting the designated cut score on one of the assessments on the menu of substitute competency tests in the table for the second pathway (below). Note: This pathway is only available to students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11. Cut scores approved by the New Jersey State Board of Education on May 3, 2023 English Language Arts Mathematics One of the following: ACT Reading ≥ 17 ACT Math ≥ 17 Accuplacer WritePlacer ≥ 5 Accuplacer Elementary Algebra ≥ 49 Accuplacer WritePlacer English Second Language ≥ 4 Accuplacer Next-Generation QAS ≥ 250 PSAT10 Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) ≥ 420 PSAT10 Math Section or PSAT/NMSQT Math Section ≥ 420 PSAT10 Reading ≥ 21 PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math ≥ 21 PSAT/NMSQT EBRW ≥ 420 SAT Math Section ≥ 440 PSAT/NMSQT Reading ≥ 21 SAT Math Test ≥ 22 SAT EBRW ≥ 450 SAT Reading ≥ 23 Third Pathway (Portfolio Appeals) Students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11 and did not demonstrate proficiency are able to demonstrate proficiency in ELA and/or mathematics through a portfolio appeal in grade 12. Note: This pathway is only available to students who completed the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11. English Language Arts Mathematics Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for ELA Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for Math 5
The Class of 2024 and Beyond The NJDOE is committed to providing fair notice to students and educators and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to transition to the next generation of statewide assessments. Graduation Credit Requirements Total Credits NJDOE Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of NJ HS Diploma 120 JCPS Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (Dickinson, Ferris, Liberty, Innovation, Snyder & Lincoln) 120 Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (McNair High School and Infinity Institute) 160 The Jersey City Public School district prides itself in offering all students at Dickinson High School, Ferris High School, Liberty High School, Innovation High School, Snyder High School, and Lincoln High School a schedule totaling 140 credits throughout the duration of their 4 years of highschool. Students have opportunities to graduate with more than the credits listed above. 6
Jersey City Public Schools (JCPS) & New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Graduation Requirements For all 9th Graders, Initiated: Class entering in September of 2023 and to Graduate June 2024 and beyond NJ CORE Curriculum Content Area NJDOE Graduation Requirements NJDOE Course Requirements NJDOE Course Assessments (Proposed*) JCPS Graduation Requirements (Ferris, Dickinson, Lincoln, Snyder, Liberty, Innovation) JCPS Graduation Requirements (McNair and Infinity) 120 Credits 120 Credits 160 Credits English Language Arts 20 State and local approved pathway 20-30 Credits 25 Credits Mathematics 15 Algebra I Content Geometry Content Year 3 Math State and local approved pathway 15 Credits 20-25 Science 15 Biology, 1 Lab Science (Choice: Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Lab Science and 1 additional lab or technical Science) District Assessment 15 Credits 20-25 Credits Social Studies 15 Histories and Integrated Civics, Economics, Geography and Global Content District Assessment 15 Credits 20 Credits Financial, Economic Business, and Entrepreneurial Business Literacy 2.5 Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy District Assessment 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits Visual and Performing Arts 5 Credits District Assessment 5 Credits 10 Credits World Languages 5 Credits District Assessment 5-10 Credits 15-20 Credits Technology Integrated across all content areas* Integrated across curriculum/courses Integrated across curriculum/courses 21st Century Life and Careers 5 credits District Assessment 5 Credits 5 Credits Health, Safety, & Physical Education 3.75 credits per year of enrollment* (4 years = 15 credits) District Assessment 20 Credits 20 Credits Service Learning Requirement 50 hrs Minimum 50 hrs. Minimum *Note: The Jersey City Public School District may establish course and/or credit requirements which exceed the State minimums. The 120 credit minimum as set forth by the state will include electives in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A:8 7
Course Nomenclature Credit Key Number of Credits N 5 T 10 S 2.5 V 7 F 15 W 20 Group Key Group Name AP Advance Placement AU Autistic LB Leaps & Bounds I Inclusion R Resource D Departmental H Honors NAF National Academy Foundation GC Green Construction SLLD Severe-Language/Learning Disabled Z ESL PAP Prep AP SL Summit Learning LD Learning Disabled L Native Language AR Arabic VP Visual and Performing Arts 8
Applied Technology & Family Consumer Services HS SLC 9 10 11 Dickinson (NAF) Information Technology (NAF) Principles of IT (NAF) 660S - 2.5 Credits Web Design (NAF) 661S - 2.5 Credits Database Design (NAF) 665N - 5 Credits CBA 1 AOIT (NAF) 652S - 2.5 Credits Graphic Design (NAF) 677S - 2.5 Credits Digital Video Production (NAF) 663N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 10 HS SLC 9 10 11 Dickinson (NAF) Engineering (NAF) Engineering Design Process (NAF) 760S - 2.5 Credits Introduction to Programming (NAF) 762N - 5 Credits Design Technology Lab 751N - 5 Credits Projects/Engineering Expeditions (NAF) 761S - 2.5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 HS SLC 10 11 12 Dickinson Applied Technology (Sunsetting 2026) Design Technology Lab 751N - 5 Credits Computer Aided Drawing – CAD1 755N - 5 Credits Computer Aided Drawing – CAD 2 756N - 5 Credits Control Systems Technology 758N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Dickinson Green Construction Introduction to Green Construction I 792N - 5 Credits Green Construction II 793N - 5 Credits Green Construction III 794N - 5 Credits Green Construction IV 795N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 9
HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Dickinson Airforce JROTC JROTC I/II 991N - 5 Credits JROTC III/IV 993N - 5 Credits JROTC V/VI 995N - 5 Credits JROTC VII/VIII 997N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Lincoln Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management ProStart I 729N - 5 Credits ProStart II 730T - 10 Credits ProStart III 731T - 10 Credits ProStart IV 732N - 5 Credits Credits 5 10 10 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Lincoln Cosmetology Cosmetology I 701N - 5 Credits Cosmetology II 702T - 10 Credits Cosmetology III 703T - 10 Credits Cosmetology IV 704N - 5 Credits Credits 5 10 10 5 HS Grade Course Lincoln 12 Police and Fire (Dual Enroll) 259N - 15 Credits Credits 15 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 McNair/Lincoln Army JROTC JROTC I 982N - 5 Credits JROTC II 983N - 5 Credits JROTC III 984N - 5 Credits JROTC IV 985N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 10
HS SLC 9 10 11 Snyder Graphics Arts Graphic Arts 1 673NGA - 5 Credits Graphic Arts 2 674N - 5 Credits Graphic Arts 3 675N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Snyder B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. I 688N - 5 Credits B.E.S.T. II 689N - 5 Credits B.E.S.T. III 690N - 5 Credits B.E.S.T. IV 691N - 5 Credits B.E.S.T. III 690T - 10 Credits B.E.S.T. IV 691T - 10 Credits Credits 5 5 5-10 5-10 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Snyder Fashion Design Sewing 715N - 5 Credits Fashion Design I 815N - 5 Credits Fashion Design II 821N - 5 Credits Fashion Design III 824N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 Grade(s) Electives 9-12 Prostart 1 (Lincoln) 729NCA - 5 Credits Cosmetology I (Lincoln) 701NCM - 5 Credits Professional Ethics (NAF) (Dickinson) 638S - 2.5 Credits Sewing (Snyder) 715NFA - 5 Credits Introduction to Green Construction I (Dickinson) 792NGC - 5 Credits 11
Introduction to Technology (Dickinson/Infinity/Innovation) 750N - 5 Credits Graphic Arts 1 673N - 5 Credits Elements of Media 1 950N - 5 Credits Elements of Media 2 951N - 5 Credits Elements of Media 3 952N - 5 Credits 12 Internship/Work Based Learning 667T - 10 Credits Internship/Work Based Learning 667F - 15 Credits Credits 2.5 - 15 Reminders: These courses satisfy 21st Century Life & Careers graduation requirement Career & Technical Education Guidelines: ● SLC sequence classes cannot be used as electives; students must be placed in the section designated as an elective with the corresponding elective course code. ● Enrolling students should be given the opportunity to select an SLC pathway, provided there is availability within their schedule to complete the sequence. 12
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & FAMILY CONSUMER SERVICES Information Technology: National Academy Foundation -DHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Principles of Information Technology Teacher of Technical Operations; Computer Science Technology 660S 9 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Principles of Information Technology course is a foundational course and provides an overview of information technology (IT) today. The course provides students with an introduction to hardware, looking at both internal and external components. Students explore the most common operating systems, software applications, and programming languages with hands-on activities. Students discover the different types of networks and network topology, and set up an email client/server connection. During the course, students consider contemporary IT issues such as security and privacy, the effects of IT on society and the individual, and technological inequality. Finally, students research the types of careers that exist in IT today. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval CBA 1 AOIT Teacher of General Business 652S 9 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Description The Computer Business Applications 1 course is a hands-on course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of computers and to develop student knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite application. This course allows students to understand how computers operate and how they are used in all aspects of the business world. The emphasis is on real world applications designed to facilitate student created professional quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. In this course, students will learn and master the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate Microsoft Office Suite X X X None None 13
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Web Design Teacher of Computer Science Technology 661S 10 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Principles of IT District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Web Design course provides a hands-on introduction to designing, building, and launching websites. First, students discover how the World Wide Web works, and examine successful websites. Then, students learn the basics of HTML coding and create web pages. Next, students explore various web development tools, and practice creating websites. Students learn how to make websites more effective by applying the principles of design and usability, and accessibility criteria. In the final unit, students explore various web design careers. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Graphic Design Teacher of Graphic Design/Teacher of Computer Science Technology 677S 10 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Principles of IT District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Graphic Design course presents a hands-on introduction to the technical and creative skills of a professional designer. First, students find out the distinguishing features of communicating visually through graphic design. Next, students gain technical skills in Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. From there, students master the basic principles of graphic design and then delve into graphic design elements such as color, typography, and images. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Database Design Teacher of Technical Operations; Computer Science Technology 665N 11 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 14
Prerequisites Principles of IT & Web Design District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Database Design course introduces students to the basic concepts of database design and implementation. The curriculum covers all aspects of the database life cycle and systematically works through collecting requirements, planning, modeling, and creating a database and a database application. Students move from a conceptual model to an entity-relationship model, translating into a relational database and a database application. Students hone the critical skills required to classify information, identify relationships, and think logically. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Digital Video Production Teacher of Technical Operation; Computer Science/Teacher of Graphic Design 663N 11 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Principles of IT & Web Design District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Digital Video Production course provides a hands-on introduction to digital video. The students will learn all phases of digital video production, including pre-production, planning, executing, managing a video shoot, editing, and post-production techniques. Students explore methods of sharing and broadcasting digital videos, including multiple-platform versions, external devices, and web delivery. Students will also learn about the latest methods for publicizing a digital video, such as using online search engines to direct viewers to the production. Finally, students have a chance to discover the types of careers that exist in digital media today. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Professional Ethics Teacher of Technical Operation; Computer Science/General Business 638N 12 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Principles of IT and/or any of the IT SLC courses District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. 15
Description The Professional Ethics course provides a solid understanding of why ethics is essential in every profession. After an introduction to several philosophies that inform ethics today, students explore the characteristics of an ethical professional. Students consider the range of dilemmas faced by managers and employees in the workplace and discover the qualities of influential leaders and the tools modern professionals use to instill an ethical workplace culture. Throughout the course, students have opportunities to refine a personal sense of ethics to begin to build an ethical foundation for the future. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Internship/Work Based Learning Teacher of Cooperative Education Coordinator/ Teacher of Work Based Learning 667T 12 Full Year 10 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites All courses within the respective SLC must be completed prior to enrollment in work-based learning. District Approved Resource(s): Students are participating on-site to complete work-based learning requirements. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Internship/Work Based Learning Course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. In addition, specific learning outcomes are evaluated by the Work Based Learning Coordinator, Work-Site Supervisor, and the student. Internship placements are directly related to the student’s program of study and provide learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. Internships provide entry-level, career-related experience, and workplace competencies that employers value when hiring new employees. Internships may also be used as an opportunity to explore career fields. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Internship/Work Based Learning Teacher of Cooperative Education Coordinator/ Teacher of Work Based Learning 667F 12 Full Year 15 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites All courses within the respective SLC must be completed prior to enrollment in work based learning. District Approved Resource(s): Students are participating on-site to complete work-based learning requirements. 16
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Internship/Work Based Learning Course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. In addition, specific learning outcomes are evaluated by the Work Based Learning Coordinator, Work-Site Supervisor, and the student. Internship placements are directly related to the student’s program of study and provide learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. Internships provide entry-level, career-related experience, and workplace competencies that employers value when hiring new employees. Internships may also be used as an opportunity to explore career fields. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Introduction to Technology Teacher of Industrial Arts 750N 9-12 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Pitsco Bridge Kits https://www.pitsco.com/Bridgepak Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Introduction to Technology course is a foundation course that will emphasize the design/problem-solving processes, the evaluation of technology and the systems approach to understanding technology. The areas of information, physical and biological technologies will be explored through the application of design/problem-solving activities that engage students in first-hand experiences with technology. This course will acquaint the student with the impact of technology on the individual and society, as well as related careers. Thematic approaches will be utilized at this level. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Design Technology Lab Teacher of Industrial Arts 751N 10 Full Year 5 August 25, 2022 Prerequisites Introduction to Technology District Approved Resource(s): Exploring Drafting, Walker, Matthias, and Scribner (13th Ed.) 2021 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None 17
Description The Design Technology Lab course includes a mix of structured and open-ended activities that engage students in the exploration of digital control technology. The curriculum is broken down into manageable learning units that focus on a series of technologies centered around microcontrollers. Microcontrollers are inexpensive, flexible, easy to use, and open-source hardware. Microcontrollers are excellent platforms to teach coding, physical computing, and engineering, and explore the world through sensors, input, and output devices. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Computer Aided Drawing—CAD 1 Teacher of Industrial Arts 755N 11 Full Year 5 September 20, 2012 Prerequisites Introduction to Technology & Technology Design Lab District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Computer-Aided Drawing - CAD 1 course provides students with an understanding of the features, limitations, and considerations associated with the operation of a computer-aided design/drafted cad system. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience using the AutoCAD software, computers, input/pointing devices such as digitizers, and mouse and output devices such as pen plotters and laser printers. The course presents logical and well-tested, step-by-step instructions related to AutoCAD commands. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Control Systems Technology Teacher of Industrial Arts 758N 11 Full Year 5 August 25, 2022 Prerequisites Introduction to Technology & Technology Design Lab District Approved Resource(s): Arduino Starter Kit Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Control Systems Technology course includes a mix of structured and open-ended activities that engage students in the exploration of digital control technology. The curriculum is broken down into manageable learning units that focus on a series of technologies centered around microcontrollers. Microcontrollers are inexpensive, flexible, easy to use, and open-source hardware. Microcontrollers are excellent platforms to teach coding, physical computing, and engineering, and explore the world through sensors, input, and output devices. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Computer Aided Drawing—CAD 2 Teacher of Industrial Arts 756N 12 Full Year 5 September 20, 2012 18
Prerequisites Computer Aided Drawing - CAD 1 District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Computer-Aided Drawing - CAD 2 course provides students with advanced knowledge of the proper use of each hardware component in the system's Configuration. The course presents step-by-step instructions on the AutoCad Release 13/14 commands, mode settings, drawings aids, shortcuts, and other valuable characteristics of AutoCAD. Green Construction- DHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Introduction to Green Construction 1 Teacher of Industrial Arts SLC code: 792N Elective code: 792NGC 9-12 Full Year 5 June 16, 2016 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Intro to Green Construction 1 course has students investigate the systems of traditional construction and learn how new technologies are being used to minimize the impact on the environment, before, during and after construction. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Green Construction 2 Teacher of Industrial Arts 793N 10 Full Year 5 June 16, 2016 Prerequisites Green Construction 1 District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Green Construction 2 course introduces students to the concept of sustainability both in the natural world and in relation to the built environment. The concept of green building is introduced as well as why and how this may be part of the solution toward achieving a more sustainable world. 19
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Green Construction 3 Teacher of Industrial Arts 794N 11 Full Year 5 June 16, 2016 Prerequisites Green Construction 1 & 2 District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Green Construction 3 course introduces students to what needs to be considered when choosing products to build a green home and what is the importance of developing sound environmental practices when setting up a construction project. This module looks at how materials and construction techniques impact a building project and how a construction project needs to consider the materials used from cradle to grave to cradle (the lifecycle of a material). Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Green Construction 4 Teacher of Industrial Arts 795N 12 Full Year 5 June 16, 2016 Prerequisites Green Construction 1, 2 & 3 District Approved Resource(s): CAD Software, license updated each year Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Green Construction 4 course introduces students to what a job site is and how to professionally act to ensure all team members' safety. Students are given hands-on projects that utilize skills learned in previous courses. AIR FORCE ROTC - DHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC I/II Teacher of Military Science 991N 9 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Air Force Curriculum Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None 20
Description The JROTC I/II course provides students with the study of leadership theory and application, the foundation for success, communication/study skills, citizenship, military customs and courtesies, physical training, drill, map reading, and the history and objective of JROTC. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC III/IV Teacher of Military Science 993N 10 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC I/II District Approved Resource(s): Air Force Curriculum Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The JROTC III/IV course provides students with the study of leadership theory and application, the foundation for success, communication/study skills, citizenship, military customs and courtesies, physical training, drill, map reading, and the history and objective of JROTC. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC V/VI Teacher of Military Science 995N 11 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC III/IV District Approved Resource(s): Air Force Curriculum Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The JROTC V/VI course provides students with the study of leadership strategies, the foundation of success, managing conflict, career planning, financial planning, citizenship in American history and government with continued practical work in leadership, drill, technology awareness, and methods of instruction. map reading and physical training. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC VII/VIII Teacher of Military Science 997N 12 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC V/VI District Approved Resource(s): Air Force Curriculum Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None 21
Description The JROTC VII/VIII course provides students with the skills needed to demonstrate leadership potential as a role model, coach, counselor, management skill and assistant instructor. Study service to the Nation and financial planning, with continued practical work, drills, technology awareness, physical training, and command and staff principles. Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management- LHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ProStart I Teacher of Culinary Arts SLC code: 729N Elective Code: 729NCA 9 Full Year 5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts National Restaurant Association 2017 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Prostart I class provides students with an overview of the restaurant and food service industry and will learn the history and evolution of the restaurant/food service industry. Students will analyze career paths within the food production and food services industries and demonstrate food safety and sanitation procedures. Students will implement food service management and leadership functions, as well as demonstrate professional food preparation methods and techniques for all menu categories. The course consists of case studies, project based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ProStart II Teacher of Culinary Arts 730T 10 Full Year 10 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites ProStart I District Approved Resource(s): Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts National Restaurant Association, 2017 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The ProStart II covers various topics in the culinary industry which will prepare students for Prostart III and Prostart IV and ultimately entrance into the workforce upon graduation. Students will explore the topics of food service tools and equipment, as well as cooking methods and techniques, kitchen math, sandwiches, pizza, stocks, soups and sauces, salads, dressings and dips as well as front-of-the house basics such as great service and introduction to management.The course consists of case studies, project based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. 22
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ProStart III Teacher of Culinary Arts 731T 11 Full Year 10 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites ProStart I, II District Approved Resource(s): Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts National Restaurant Association, 2017 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The ProStart III course presents students with the knowledge necessary to understand and become skillful in food preparation and discusses why specific ingredients and procedures are utilized. In addition, students will gain practical experience in areas such as the interaction of ingredients, the effect of temperature on foods, proper seasoning, breakfast cookery, and a variety of additional culinary factors, which are key to establishing a foundation in the arts and science of the culinary industry. The course consists of case studies, project based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ProStart IV Teacher of Culinary Arts 732N 12 Full Year 5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites ProStart I, II , III District Approved Resource(s): Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts National Restaurant Association, 2017 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X HCCC (7 Credits) ServSafe Certification Description The ProStart IV course provides insight into critical thinking, financial analysis, industry technology, social media, customer awareness and leadership in the food service-restaurant industry. Students build on prior instruction and study current food service- restaurant industry topics and standards. Students will gain an understanding of food service-restaurant operations and the importance of communicating effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations in food service-restaurant operations and management. Students will learn front of the house and back of the house management operations. The course consists of case studies, project based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Cosmetology-LHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Cosmetology I Teacher of Cosmetology/ Hairstyling SLC code: 701N Elective Code: 701NCM 9 Full Year 5 June 15, 2023 23
Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Milady Cengage Learning (2021) Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Cosmetology I course provides students with an overview of the field of cosmetology and the personal skills needed to become a successful cosmetologist. Students will learn about the growth and advancement of the cosmetology industry. Students analyze career paths within the field of cosmetology and explore leadership functions required to become successful cosmetologists. This course is specifically designed to prepare its graduates for licensing requirements established by the N. J. State Board of Cosmetology/Hairstyling. This license is mandatory to practice cosmetology in the State of New Jersey. The course consists of case studies, project based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Cosmetology II Teacher of Cosmetology/ Hairstyling 702T 10 Full Year 10 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites Cosmetology I District Approved Resource(s): Milady Cengage Learning (2021) Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Cosmetology II course builds on the knowledge students acquired in Cosmetology I. This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the science behind hair textures, manicure processes, and various skin types. Safety and cosmetology salon practices are implemented throughout this year. This course is specifically designed to prepare its graduates for licensing requirements established by the N. J. State Board of Cosmetology/Hairstyling. This license is mandatory to practice cosmetology in the State of New Jersey. The course consists of project-based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Cosmetology III Teacher of Cosmetology/ Hairstyling 703T 11 Full Year 10 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites Cosmetology I, II District Approved Resource(s): Milady Cengage Learning (2021) 24
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Cosmetology III course allows students the opportunity to become proficient in chemical services, haircutting, hairstyling, and nail care. Students will gain expertise in these services and be able to perform them accurately, safely, and professionally. Additionally, students will demonstrate the concept of internal and external customer service. This course is specifically designed to prepare its graduates for licensing requirements established by the N. J. State Board of Cosmetology/Hairstyling. This license is mandatory to practice cosmetology in the State of New Jersey. The course consists of project-based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Cosmetology IV Teacher of Cosmetology/ Hairstyling 704N 12 Full Year 5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites Cosmetology I, II, III District Approved Resource(s): Milady Cengage Learning (2021) Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None Cosmetology NJ State License Description The Cosmetology IV course includes theory and clinical instruction in professional ethics, sanitation, human anatomy, facials, skin care, makeup application, manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, haircutting, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and all phases of hair care. Other areas of emphasis include sanitation procedures, safety requirements, tools, and equipment. This course is specifically designed to prepare its graduates for licensing requirements established by the N. J. State Board of Cosmetology/Hairstyling. This license is mandatory to practice cosmetology in the State of New Jersey. The course consists of project-based assessments, hands-on practicals, tests, quizzes, and homework.The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Police and Fire LHS only Teacher of Military Science/Social Studies 259N 12 Full Year 15 April 22, 2021 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Provided by HCCC Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None HCCC 6 credits None 25
Description Police and Fire is a year-long, capstone course for the Legal Pathway at Abraham Lincoln High School. Participating seniors are enrolled in the Fall semester for two courses: Introduction to Criminal Law and Introduction to Criminal Justice. Both courses are taught by Hudson County Community College professors and upon successful completion of the classes, students receive 6 college credits. The Spring semester provides seniors with the opportunity to participate in the hands-on application of the theoretical Police and Fire skills, learned during the Fall Semester. ARMY JROTC - LHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC I Teacher of Military Science 982N 9 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Curriculum supplied by the US Army Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The JROTC I course provides students with the study of leadership theory and application, the foundation for success, communication/study skills, citizenship, military customs and courtesies, physical training, drill, map reading, and the history and objective of JROTC. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC II Teacher of Military Science 983N 10 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC I District Approved Resource(s): Curriculum supplied by the US Army Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The JROTC II course provides students with the study of wellness, fitness and first aid, drug awareness, ethical values and principles of good citizenship in American history and Government. Demonstrate knowledge of drill, map reading, and physical training, with emphasis on methods of instruction. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC III Teacher of Military Science 984N 11 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC I, II District Approved Resource(s): Curriculum supplied by the US Army 26
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The JROTC III course provides students with the study of leadership strategies, the foundation of success, managing conflict, career planning, financial planning, citizenship in American history and government with continued practical work in leadership, drill, technology awareness, and methods of instruction. map reading and physical training. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval JROTC IV Teacher of Military Science 985N 12 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites JROTC I, II, III District Approved Resource(s): Curriculum supplied by the US Army Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The JROTC IV course provides students with the study of leadership strategies, the foundation of success, managing conflict, career planning, financial planning, citizenship in American history and government with continued practical work in leadership, drill, technology awareness, and methods of instruction. map reading and physical training. Graphic Arts-SHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Graphic Arts 1 Teacher of Visual Arts/Teacher of Skilled Trades: Commercial Arts/Graphic Design SLC code: 673N Elective code: 673NGA 9 Full Year 5 June 23. 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None 27
Description The Graphic Arts 1 course is designed to provide students with an introduction to software in the graphic arts industry. Students will learn and create art through a technical process of visual communication by combining text and pictures to transmit specific messages in advertisements. Students will gain an understanding of the software, as well as learn to manipulate, correct, remove, and enhance images through hands-on projects. The subject matter taught in Graphic Arts 1 will become the foundation for more advanced concepts addressed in higher-level classes. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Graphic Arts 2 Teacher of Visual Arts/Teacher of Skilled Trades: Commercial Arts/Graphic Design 674N 10 Full Year 5 June 23. 2022 Prerequisites Graphic Arts 1 District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Graphic Arts 2 course is designed to build upon the knowledge learned in Graphic Arts 1. The course is an enhanced level that will introduce more project-based learning of industry-standard software. Students will concentrate on developing a higher level of proficiency by creating advanced promotional advertisements, flyers, and other promotional designs for clients. The course will further the student's abilities to advance designs and allow them to enhance creative portfolios. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Graphic Arts 3 Teacher of Visual Arts/Teacher of Skilled Trades: Commercial Arts/Graphic Design 675N 11 Full Year 5 June 23. 2022 Prerequisites Graphic Arts 1 & 2 District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None 28
Description The Graphic Arts 3 course is the project-based culmination of Graphic Arts 1 and Graphic Arts 2. Students explore advanced applications and will further the students’ abilities to produce original digital designs by utilizing different forms of media to convey a message to a diverse audience. Students will be more adept at creating, analyzing, and expressing the conceptual nature of the process inherent in computer-aided design techniques. Students are expected to illustrate design ideas and develop them into print and web-based work. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Elements of Media 1 Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 950N 9-12 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Elements of Media 1 course introduces students to the various elements of media and how they interact with one another. Students will develop artistic goals, and problem-solve in the media arts creation processes. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Elements of Media 2 Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 951N 10-12 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites Elements of Media 1 District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Elements of Media 2 course provides students the ability to build on the skills and knowledge learned in Media 1 and will have the opportunity to further knowledge of professional video and audio production. Students will utilize graphic design software and be introduced to more advanced software such as Logic, Pro Tools, and Advanced Photoshop. This will enable students to produce self-portraits, narratives, documentaries, and magazine layouts as capstone projects. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. 29
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Elements of Media 3 Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 952N 11-12 Full Year 5 August 25, 2022 Prerequisites Elements of Media 2 District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Elements of Media Arts 3 course is designed to provide returning Media Arts students with in-depth knowledge in each of the three areas comprising the Media Arts: photography, animation, and filmmaking. Students will have an understanding of the concepts related to each of the three disciplines as well as potential career opportunities existing in each of the areas. Students will produce unique photographs, animations, films, and end-of-the-year projects. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. B.E.S.T. (Broadcast and Electric Storytelling) - SHS (District-wide Program) Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. I Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 688N 9 Full Year 5 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The B.E.S.T I course begins the exploration of the elements and tools of non-digital storytelling through the ages. Students will discover the basic operation and functions of a broadcast television studio as well as remote photo and video “shoots”. Applications and tools introduced will be the NewTek TriCaster, as well as Adobe Cloud Applications including Photoshop, Premiere, Audition, and Illustrator. Ultimately, this class allows students to develop a critical eye on the elements of a story and begin to understand the proper use of digital technologies mixed in with a healthy blend of writing “to be heard”. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. II Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 689N 10 Full Year 5 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites B.E.S.T I 30
District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The B.E.S.T II course continues the exploration of the elements of digital storytelling with a deeper probe into the workings of the Adobe software programs, (Photoshop/Premiere/ Audition etc.) allowing students the opportunity to absorb and begin to utilize more sophisticated tools. Higher-order production practices will also be probed from camera placement and movement to the more complex incorporation of direction, lighting, audio, and graphics enabling more professional outcomes and more “fleshed-out” narratives. Assignments will end up as contributions to on-air programming for JCETV. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. III Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 690N 11 Full Year 5 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites B.E.S.T I, II District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The B.E.S.T III course is aimed at Higher Level concepts, information, and elevated expectations for the student. Students will learn the history of Mass Communications and be exposed to Documentary styles and techniques. This course aims to challenge the student to create programs while demonstrating a mastery of the software and hardware of electronic storytelling. Students will be challenged to produce more television programming as well as to create documentaries and P.S.A. 's demonstrating higher-order techniques. Jersey City Public School News will be initiated by B.E.S.T. 3 students and augmented by B.E.S.T. 4 interns. All B.E.S.T 3 students will be evaluated for acceptance into the B.E.S.T. 4 Internship, which will be a paid year of instruction and production Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. III Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 690T 11 Full Year 10 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites B.E.S.T I, II District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate 31
X None X None None Description The B.E.S.T III course is aimed at Higher Level concepts, information, and elevated expectations for the student. Students will learn the history of Mass Communications and be exposed to Documentary styles and techniques. This course aims to challenge the student to create programs while demonstrating a mastery of the software and hardware of electronic storytelling. Students will be challenged to produce more television programming as well as to create documentaries and P.S.A. 's demonstrating higher-order techniques. Jersey City Public School News will be initiated by B.E.S.T. 3 students and augmented by B.E.S.T. 4 interns. All B.E.S.T 3 students will be evaluated for acceptance into the B.E.S.T. 4 Internship, which will be a paid year of instruction and production. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. IV (Application) Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 691N 12 Full Year 5 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites B.E.S.T, I, II & III District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None X None None Description The B.E.S.T IV course will demonstrate the highest demands on students incorporating more sophisticated usage of all digital applications as well as script writing proficiency. Students will produce airworthy programs utilizing critical perspectives while combining digital technologies and a healthy blend of writing and verbal content with visual, graphic, and audio assets. Accepted students to B.E.S.T. 4 will be paid for hours of work, which might also include after-school and Saturdays. Stories and shows created by students will be aired at regular weekly times on JCETV. Special Emphasis will be placed on connecting students to colleges which would continue growth in the many fields in which electronic storytelling plays an important part. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval B.E.S.T. IV (Application) Teacher of Audio/ Visual Broadcast Production Technology 691T 12 Full Year 10 June 14, 2018 Prerequisites B.E.S.T, I, II & III District Approved Resource(s): Adobe Education Exchange Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The B.E.S.T IV course will demonstrate the highest demands on students incorporating more sophisticated usage of all digital applications as well as script writing proficiency. Students will produce airworthy programs utilizing critical perspectives while combining digital technologies and a healthy blend of writing 32
and verbal content with visual, graphic, and audio assets. Accepted students to B.E.S.T. 4 will be paid for hours of work, which might also include after-school and Saturdays. Stories and shows created by students will be aired at regular weekly times on JCETV. Special Emphasis will be placed on connecting students to colleges which would continue growth in the many fields in which electronic storytelling plays an important part. Fashion Design-SHS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Sewing Teacher of Apparel & Textile Production SLC code: 715N Elective code: 715NFA 9-12 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Sewing course is designed for all students who are interested in a career in clothing or for personal use and enjoyment. The course includes sewing principles and techniques, the use of sewing machines, math for sewing, pattern and fabric selection, safety in the use of equipment and tools, fabric and clothing care, and an introduction to careers in clothing. A minimum of three completed projects is required. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Fashion Design I Teacher of Apparel & Textile Production 815N 10 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites Sewing District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Fashion Design I course is a hybrid of Art and Technology Education, highlighting fashion illustration, design and production of original garments. Fundamentals of draping, sewing, and pattern drafting will be explored, and creative and technical design techniques will be implemented. Knowledge of Fashion History, and Elements and Principles of Design, will be accessed through a portfolio review. At the end of the course, students will be able to illustrate design concepts and use techniques of draping and pattern drafting to create the original garment designs. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. 33
Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Fashion Design II Teacher of Apparel & Textile Production 821N 11 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites Sewing, Fashion I District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Fashion Design II course follows Fashion Design I, and builds on experiences of designing and creating original garments and collections. Advanced illustration, draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques will be demonstrated through the creation of a mini-collection. Development of individual talents will be demonstrated through portfolio review. Students will gain knowledge of marketing techniques and establish a target customer for designs. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Fashion Design III Teacher of Apparel & Textile Production 824N 12 Full Year 5 August 26, 2021 Prerequisites Sewing, Fashion Design I & II District Approved Resource(s): Internet & software Adobe Master Suite CS4 or upgrade-Purchase license as developed Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Fashion Design III course provides students with the opportunity to create portfolios and independent projects. This is an advanced Fashion Design course that prepares students to build an industry grade portfolio. Students are encouraged to use technology in creating portfolios. The curriculum is updated and aligned with the current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Engineering Design Process Teacher of Industrial Arts 760S 9 Half Year 2.5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. 34
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X None None None Description The Engineering Design Process course takes students through the engineering design process which emphasizes open-ended problem solving and encourages them to learn from failure. This process nurtures students’ abilities to create innovative solutions to challenges in any subject. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Projects/Engineering Expeditions Teacher of Industrial Arts 761S 9 Semester 2.5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X None None None Description The Engineering Expeditions course is a series of authentic project learning experiences that energize students to identify passion projects and inspire them to imagine innovative solutions to real-world issues in partnership with career experts. Students engage in self-reflection, research, and investigation with the engineering design process, and Future Ready Passports guide them through deep dives into space, artificial intelligence, and eco-tech. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Introduction to Programming Teacher of Industrial Arts 762N 10 Full Year 5 June 15, 2023 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X None None None Description The Introduction to Programming course uses the Python programming language to introduce students to basic programming skills, and they discover the principles of programming by comparing Python to other programming languages. The course begins with algorithms, and then it lays a foundation for mastering variables, operators, and control structures. Students use models to solve new problems using knowledge and techniques already learned quickly; after gaining this foundation, students design programs and write functions. In addition, students learn program design, documentation, formal debugging, and testing. Link to table of contents 35
Bilingual/ESL Required Bilingual/ESL Credits for Graduation Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of JCPS HS Diploma (Dickinson and Ferris) 120 Credits Placement of Incoming High School English Language Learners William Dickinson High School and James J. Ferris High School are two schools for English Language Learners (ELLs) All incoming and transfer English Language Learners 9th to 12th grade students will be placed at Dickinson High School or Ferris High School based on their home address. Newcomers Program: ● Any Jersey City Public High School 9th grade student who is new to the United States and has been identified by the Multilingual Intake Center (MIC) using the WIDA Model test and whose overall English language proficiency sub-level score ranges between 1.0 and 1.5 will be enrolled at Ferris High School, despite homeschool address. ● Any entering 9th grade ELL student who scores above a 1.5 whose homeschool is Dickinson High School, will be enrolled at Dickinson High School. Dickinson High School ● All ELL students entering high school who are not eligible for the Newcomers Program and whose home school is Dickinson High School will attend Dickinson High School. Ferris High School ● All ELL students entering high school (not enrolled in the Newcomers Program) whose home school is identified as Ferris, Lincoln or Snyder, will attend Ferris High School. Dickinson High School For English Language Learners in Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Enrolled in the District during 2023-2024 Magnet Sites Grades Feeder Schools The Academy of the Sciences at William L. Dickinson High School 9 – 12 Dickinson High School The Academy of International Enterprise at James J. Ferris High School 9 – 12 Ferris, Lincoln, or Snyder High School 36
High School Sites For All Newcomers and English Language Learners Registering in the District For and During the 2023-2023 School Year School Grade Feeder Schools The Academy of International Enterprise at James J. Ferris High School ESL for Newcomers (9 th) English Language Learners (ELLs) with a proficiency sub-level overall score of 1-1.5 on the English Language Placement Test Dickinson High School Ferris High School Lincoln High School Snyder High School Prescribed and Required ESL Course Sequence School Grades Course Dickinson 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 1 171TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 2 172TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 3 173TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 4 174TZ - 10 Credits 11-12 Intermediate ESL 175NZ - 5 Credits Prerequisite must have completed ESL 2 10-12 American Literature for ESL 180NZ - 5 Credits Prerequisite must have completed ESL 3 10-12 World Literature for ESL 189NZ - 5 Credits Prerequisite must have completed ESL 3 Credits 5-10 Reminder/ Requirement *Add electives based on grade level **ELL/Bilingual specific- Students must have 4 consecutive years of language arts courses, with a range from 25-40 credits. **ELL/Bilingual Course Descriptions- Descriptions can be found in the description course guide of Bilingual/ESL. 37
School Grade(s) Course Ferris 9 ESL for Newcomers 178NZ - 5 Credits (2 period class) 9 ESL Reading Lab 179NZ - 5 Credits (2 period class) 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 1 171TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 2 172TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 3 173TZ - 10 Credits 9-12 Language Arts Literacy/ ESL 4 174TZ - 10 Credits 11-12 Intermediate ESL 175NZ - 5 Credits (Prerequisite must have completed ESL 2) 10-12 American Literature for ESL 180NZ - 5 Credits (Prerequisite must have completed ESL 3) 10-12 World Literature for ESL 189NZ - 5 Credits (Prerequisite must have completed ESL 3) Credits 5-10 38
BILINGUAL/ESL Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ESL for Newcomers English as a Second Language (ESL) 178NZ 9 Half Year (2 period class) 5 July 22, 2019 Prerequisites MIC English Language Assessment with an English Proficiency below Level 1.5 District Approved Resource(s): ● Inside the USA, National Geographic, 2014 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The ESL for Newcomers course is designed for English Language Learners who recently arrived in this country. It provides opportunities for students who use different alphabet systems to become acquainted with the English alphabet. It helps students acquire survival skills, learn basic skills and provides an orientation to school life in the USA. This two marking period course will cover all areas addressed by the five-credit course. The five-credit course requires more in-depth study and more comprehensive projects related to the topics and skills covered. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval ESL Reading Lab English as a Second Language (ESL) 179NZ 9 Half Year (2 period class) 5 July 22, 2019 Prerequisites ESL for Newcomers Note: To be given as the second semester course for the entering ninth graders who satisfactorily finished the ESL for Newcomers. District Approved Resource(s): ● Inside the USA, National Geographic, 2014. ● Reading materials and resources in various genres compiled by the Curriculum Committee. ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The ESL Reading Lab is a highly individualized reading course for English Language Learners in preparation for the English Language Arts (ELA) section of the NJSLA. Vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, reference and study skills are taught using graded materials to accommodate the increasing reading profile of each student. The teacher will select these areas based on the student's performance in the high school graduation test or other reading assessment instrument. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Language Arts Literacy /ESL 1 English as a Second Language (ESL) 171TZ 9-12 Full Year 10 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites MIC English Language Assessment with an English Proficiency between Level 1.6-2.2 and or have successfully passed ESL Newcomers/Reading Lab District Approved Resource(s): Edge/Fundamentals, National Geographic, 2014 39
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The Language Arts Literacy 1/ESL 1Z course provides English Language Learners with a comprehensive language program supported by Edge Fundamentals resources with dynamic National Geographic content and authentic multicultural literature. This course also employs additional instructional resources to expose students to academic language, essential for college and career readiness, and to enhance language proficiency across all language domains: reading, listening, speaking, and writing through relevant and motivating content. This course is aligned both with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Each course unit presents sample learning activities aligned with these Standards. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Language Arts Literacy/ESL 2 English as a Second Language (ESL) 172TZ 9-12 Full Year 10 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites MIC English Language Assessment with an English Proficiency Level between 2.3-3.0 or has successfully completed ESL 1 District Approved Resource(s): ● Edge/Level A, National Geographic, 2014 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The Language Arts Literacy 2/ESL 2Z course provides English Language Learners with a comprehensive language program supported by Edge Level A resources with dynamic National Geographic content and authentic multicultural literature. This course also employs additional instructional resources to expose students to academic language, essential for college and career readiness, and to enhance language proficiency across all language domains: reading, listening, speaking, and writing through relevant and motivating content. This course is aligned both with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Each course unit presents sample learning activities aligned with these Standards. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Language Arts Literacy /ESL 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) 173TZ 9-12 Full Year 10 August 30, 2018 Prerequisites MIC English Language Assessment with an English Proficiency Level between 3.1-3.9 or has successfully completed ESL 2 District Approved Resource(s): ● Edge/Level B, National Geographic, 2014 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None 40
Description The Language Arts Literacy 3/ESL 3Z course is designed for English Language Learners that possess a moderate degree of proficiency with the English language. In this course, students will understand and use more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures within the context of developmental English instruction and supplemental activities that will enable them to communicate in English in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes. This course strengthens reading comprehension skills needed to understand the texts included in the NJSLA. ESL reading strategies, the writing process, and public speaking skills are explicitly taught and discussed in class. In addition to group discussions, oral presentations, and projects, students will view and listen to digital resources, and use the Internet to access information. Emphasis is given to the learning of the new language in context. Textbooks include authentic and multicultural literary selections and works from other content areas. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Language Arts Literacy/ESL 4 English as a Second Language (ESL) 174TZ 9-12 Full Year 10 December 20, 2018 Prerequisites MIC English Language Assessment with an English Proficiency Level between 4.0-4.4 or has successfully completed ESL 3 District Approved Resource(s): ● Edge/Level C,, National Geographic, 2014 ● British Literature, McDougall Littell, 2012 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The Language Arts Literacy 4 /ESL 4Z course is designed for English Language Learners that have demonstrated proficiency in English in the areas of listening comprehension and oral production but who need to develop their academic English to function in a monolingual setting. Students will understand and use more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures within the context of developmental English instruction and supplemental activities that will enable them to communicate in English in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. This course will continue to teach students the reading comprehension skills needed to understand narrative, informational, persuasive/argumentative and everyday workplace text which are part of the required high school graduation required text. ESL reading strategies, literary works, the writing process, and advanced public speaking skills are explicitly taught and discussed in class. In addition to authentic literature readings, group discussions, projects, and oral presentations, students view and listen to digital resources and use the Internet for projects. Students strengthen their communication skills by researching information on social issues, careers and content area topics. This course fulfills one of the four JCPS required courses for Language Arts Literacy ESL Elective Courses Criteria Any ELL student in grades 10-12 who has completed ESL I-IV and did not meet the exiting criteria score of 4.5 or higher on the ACCESS 2.0, should be scheduled for one of the following ESL electives: Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Intermediate ESL English as a Second Language (ESL) 175NZ 11-12 Full Year 5 November 1, 2019 Prerequisites Successful completion of ESL 2 District Approved Resource(s): ● Edge/Level B, National Geographic, 2014 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None 41
Description The Intermediate ESL course addresses the communication needs of ELLs at an early production level of English proficiency. Students will understand and learn to use complex vocabulary and grammatical structures within the context of developmental English instruction, supplemental activities that enable students to communicate in English in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes will be provided. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval American Literature for ESL English as a Second Language (ESL) 180NZ 10-12 Full Year 5 May 25, 2023 Prerequisites Successful completion of ESL 3 District Approved Resource(s): ● StudySync Core ELA, 2021 ● CommonLit, 2023 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 ● Reading materials and resources in various genres compiled by the Curriculum Committee. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The American Literature for ESL course aims to expose ELL’s to masterpieces of American Literature. Students will read, analyze and interpret major themes and American texts in Modern and Contemporary Times. The course emphasizes developing reading, composition, oral communication, and research skills by studying fiction, short stories, novels, drama, and poetry. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval World Literature for ESL English as a Second Language (ESL) 189NZ 10-12 Full Year 5 May 25, 2023 Prerequisites Successful completion of ESL 3 District Approved Resource(s): ● StudySync Core ELA, 2021 ● CommonLit, 2023 ● Renaissance Freckle, 2022 ● Reading materials and resources in various genres compiled by the Curriculum Committee. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate None None None None None Description The World Literature for ESL course is a survey of literature from around the world designed to support a multicultural curriculum. As students read and analyze works by authors from diverse ethnic backgrounds, they discover that universal emotions and behaviors are the common threads that tie the multicultural curriculum of World Literature together. Through the study of fiction and nonfiction, short story, novel, drama and poetry the course emphasizes development skills in the areas of reading, composition, oral communication, and research. Link to table of contents 42
Business Required Business Credits for Graduation Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of NJ HS Diploma 5 Credits Credits Required for Graduation/Attainment of all JCPS HS Diplomas 5 Credits Required Business Course Sequence By SLC HS SLC 9-10 10-11 11-12 Ferris Marketing Principles of Marketing 621NMK - 5 Credits Marketing Applications I 622N - 5 Credits Marketing Applications II 627N - 5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Ferris Finance NAF Introduction to Financial Services (NAF) 610SBF - 2.5 Credits Principles of Accounting (NAF) 624N - 5 Credits Business Economics (NAF) 612S - 2.5 Credits Entrepreneurship (NAF) 632N - 5 Credits Business in a Global Economy (NAF) 613S - 2.5 Credits AP Microeconomics 282NAP-5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 HS SLC 9-10 10-11 11-12 Ferris Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Basic 603NSC - 5 Credits Supply Chain Management Intermediate 604N - 5 Credits Supply Chain Management Advanced 605N - 5 Credits Total Credits 5 5 5 43
HS SLC 10-11 11-12 Ferris Management (Sunsetting 2025) Delivering Great Customer Service 641NMG - 5 Credits Principles of Management 635N - 5 Credits Total Credits 5 5 HS SLC 9 10 11 12 Ferris Hospitality and Tourism (NAF) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism (NAF) 640N - 5 Credits Delivering Great Customer Service (NAF) 641N - 5 Credits Hospitality and Marketing (NAF) 642N - 5 Credits Event Planning (NAF) 643S - 2.5 Credits Sustainable Tourism (NAF) 644S - 2.5 Credits Credits 5 5 5 5 Grade(s) Electives 9-12 Business Communication 623N - 5 Credits Computer Business Applications 1 652N - 5 Credits Supply Chain Management Basic 603N - 5 Credits Principles of Marketing 621N - 5 Credits Entrepreneurship 632S - 2.5 Credits Business and Personal Law 614S - 2.5 Credits Applied Finance 633S - 2.5 Credits (FHS only) Principles of Investments 615S - 2.5 Credits 44
Principles of Management 635N - 5 Credits (elective at Liberty only) 12 Internship/Work Based Learning 667T - 10 Credits Internship/Work Based Learning 667F - 15 Credits Credits 2.5 - 15 Reminders: These courses satisfy 21st Century Life & Careers graduation requirement Career & Technical Education Guidelines: ● SLC sequence classes cannot be used as electives; students must be placed in the section designated as an elective with the corresponding elective course code. ● Enrolling students should be given the opportunity to select an SLC pathway, provided there is availability within their schedule to complete the sequence. 45
BUSINESS Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Computer Business Application 1 Teacher of General Business 652N 9-12 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): iCEV Platform Resources Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Computer Business Applications 1 course is a hands-on course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of computers and to develop student knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite application. This course allows students to understand how computers operate and how they are used in all aspects of the business world. The emphasis is on real world applications designed to facilitate student created professional quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. In this course, students will learn and master the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Principles of Marketing Teacher of General Business 621N 9-12 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Essentials of Marketing,17th Edition by William Perreault,Joseph Cannon and E. Jerome McCarthy. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Principles of Marketing course is an introductory course designed to introduce and help develop the skills needed by students interested in marketing careers. The course goes into the dynamics of marketing in the modern, global marketplace with an emphasis on case studies and contemporary trends. The course focuses on current dynamic issues facing marketing such as globalization, entrepreneurship, social media, ethical reasoning and the legal/regulatory environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn important marketing concepts, such as target markets, marketing mixes, marketing research and marketing strategy. Students will also explore how marketing techniques are used successfully. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Principles of Marketing Teacher of General Business 621NMK 9-10 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 46
Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Essentials of Marketing,17th Edition by William Perreault,Joseph Cannon and E. Jerome McCarthy. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X HCCC 3 credits SY22-23 per Board Approval of MOU None Description The Principles of Marketing course is an introductory course designed to introduce and help develop the skills needed by students interested in marketing careers. The course goes into the dynamics of marketing in the modern, global marketplace with an emphasis on case studies and contemporary trends. The course focuses on current dynamic issues facing marketing such as globalization, entrepreneurship, social media, ethical reasoning and the legal/regulatory environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn important marketing concepts, such as target markets, marketing mixes, marketing research and marketing strategy. Students will also explore how marketing techniques are used successfully. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Applied Finance Teacher of Business: Finance/Economics/ Law 633S 9-12 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Applied Finance course delves into the financial concepts introduced in Principles of Finance. Students learn to identify the legal forms of business organization and continue to develop an understanding of profit. Students learn about various financial analysis strategies and the methods by which businesses raise capital. Students also have the chance to explore, in depth, topics of high interest in the field of finance, and explore the types of careers that exist in finance today. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Entrepreneurship Teacher of Hospitality & Management Tourism/Business 632S 9-12 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. 47
Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None None None None Description The Entrepreneurship course provides learners with an understanding of the critical role played by entrepreneurs in the national and global economy. Learners gain the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs and the attitudes, characteristics, and techniques that successful entrepreneurs have and that are needed to succeed. The Entrepreneurship course offers experientially learning by encouraging students to brainstorm, evaluate, and develop business ideas. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Entrepreneurship Teacher of General Business; Teacher of Hospitality & Management Tourism 632N 12 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Introduction to Financial Services, Principles of Accounting, and Business Economics/Business in a Global Economy District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Entrepreneurship course provides learners with an understanding of the critical role played by entrepreneurs in the national and global economy. Learners gain the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs and the attitudes, characteristics, and techniques that successful entrepreneurs have and that are needed to succeed. The Entrepreneurship course offers experientially learning by encouraging students to brainstorm, evaluate, and develop business ideas. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Marketing Applications 1 Teacher of General Business 622N 10-11 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites Principles of Marketing District Approved Resource(s): Essentials of Marketing,17th Edition by William Perreault,Joseph Cannon and E. Jerome McCarthy. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Marketing Applications 1 course builds on concepts learned in Principles of Marketing and focuses on factors that contribute to creativity and innovation within organizations. The course includes experiential methods, case studies, workshops, team projects, guest speakers, and readings. Marketing Applications 1 prepares students to make decisions about how to market and sell a product. Students will apply basic marketing principles of free enterprise by organizing an entrepreneurial business and will be provided with practice in assessing and solving marketing problems. Topics include marketing strategy, customer behavior, 48
segmentation, market research, product management, pricing, promotion, sales force management and competitive analysis. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Marketing Applications 2 Teacher of General Business 627N 11-12 Full Year 5 June 23, 2022 Prerequisites Marketing Applications 1 District Approved Resource(s): Essentials of Marketing,17th Edition by William Perreault, Joseph Cannon and E. Jerome McCarthy. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021 Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X None X None None Description The Marketing Applications 2 course discusses marketing in a global context, and has students apply knowledge to various industries including retail, fashion, and hospitality and tourism. Additionally, the course focuses on how today’s marketing is about building profitable customer relations. Emphasis is placed on the marketing mix, product, price, place and promotion, segmenting, targeting and positioning, product and service strategies and the media mix. Ethical issues in marketing are also included. Overall, students will be able to get a deeper understanding of each of the marketing functions. The curriculum is updated and aligned with current NJSLS-2020. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Introduction to Financial Services Teacher of Business: Finance/Economics/ Law 610SBF 9 Half Year 2.5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites None District Approved Resource(s): Online resources are embedded in the NAF Curriculum. Course Type Career & Technical Education (CTE) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Perkins Dual Enrollment Certificate X X X None None Description The Financial Services course gives learners an overview of banks and other financial services companies. The course introduces the origins of money and banking and then examines the early history of banking in the United States. Students complete an in-depth study of the financial services industry and explore the types of companies that make up this industry. Students learn about the services offered by such companies and analyze the ways these companies earn profits. This course covers the main concepts behind investing and discriminates among different ways to invest money. Students examine contemporary issues, including the level of personal savings in the United States, ethics in the financial services industry, and the industry’s effect on communities and families. Course Name Certification Course # Grade Term Credits Board Approval Principles of Accounting Teacher of Business: Finance/Economics/ Law 624N 10 Full Year 5 November 17, 2022 Prerequisites Introduction to Financial Services (NAF) 49