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Saint Joseph High School seeks to be faithful to Father Coindre's charism and the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart by offering a holistic approach to education. 

According to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, every experience that students have in school teaches and forms them in some way. Saint Joe's strives to provide students a well-rounded education, focused on the spiritual, moral, personal and academic development that integrates faith and life.

Course Catalog

The college preparatory curriculum provides a well-balanced course of studies to meet the needs and cultivate the interest of its students. The core requirements for graduation and electives provide students with the skills necessary for continued success in college and future endeavors.

The Curriculum guide and course catalog found below is for informational purposes only. By listing a course, Saint Joseph High School does not guarantee the course will be offered each year. 

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Advanced Art - 0359

Advanced Art is a student-centered, in-depth study of limited media or a specific medium through selected projects mutually chosen by student and teacher. Students will be expected to study, explore, and utilize the techniques and skills associated with the media chosen for concentration. 

  • College Prep
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Advanced Digital Media and Communications - 0243 

The Advanced Journalism course continues the students’ work in the world of print, online, and broadcast media by connecting them with real-world opportunities. Students will put into practice the skills necessary to brainstorm, research, write, and edit news and feature stories for school publications; record and edit digital video for the school’s social media accounts; and collaborate with key decision makers on other campus projects. Working with the Saint Joseph High School Communications and Marketing Department is an essential part of the course. Students will be required to attend school events after school and on weekends to cover sporting and extracurricular activities. 

  • Honors
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Advanced Placement Language and Composition

This rigorous, college-level course will engage students in the detailed study of the writing process. Students will read and analyze a cross-section of complex fiction and nonfiction texts from multiple genres, periods, and cultures, paying particular attention to how the author crafts his or her argument. Students will be introduced to advanced writing techniques, including incorporating rhetorical strategies in their writing as well as understanding and developing the composition of argument, expository, and synthesis essays. Formal, typed papers following MLA format will be required regularly throughout the course. In addition, students will write in-class essays and will complete practice multiple choice questions to prepare for the national exam. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language.

  • AP
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Algebra I - 0510

Students completing this course will gain a foundation for further study of mathematics. Students will study the basic axioms of mathematics – operations with directed numbers, solving quadratic and linear open sentences, simplifying all types of algebraic expressions, factoring polynomials, graphing on number lines and Cartesian planes, solving systems of linear functions, solving word problems, and simplifying radicals.

  • College Prep
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Algebra I Honors - 0506

This course covers many first-year Algebra topics such as solving equations, analyzing linear and quadratic functions, graphing on the Cartesian plane, factoring polynomials, and simplifying radicals.  Students will work both individually and in groups to utilize mathematical problem solving techniques.  An online program, Acellus, will allow students to supplement the course material through auxiliary practice and mastery. 

  • Honors
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Algebra II - 0534

This course will strengthen and extend the student’s algebraic skills and will introduce the student to trigonometric functions.

  • College Prep
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Algebra II Honors - 0514

Students will continue to study mathematical functions and learn how to analyze functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically.  Students will extend this analysis to linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.  In addition, students will explore linear systems and inequalities, direct and inverse variation, the complex number system, the binomial theorem, and probability.

  • Honors
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Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Introduction - 0015

The Athletic Training course is designed for students who are interested in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, EMT, and other sports medicine related fields. It is offered as a classroom and lab course to provide students with an avenue through which to explore these fields of study. This course focuses on the basic information and skills important in the recognition of care, prevention, and preliminary rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The course includes class work and hands on application of skills learned during lectures. 

  • College Prep
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Biology Advanced Placement – 0842

This course is a first-year, college level course for prospective pre-medicine or life science majors. The course will be organized around a few underlying principles called “the big ideas,” which encompass the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing living organisms and biological systems. The main themes include evolution, cellular processes, genetic and information transfer, and ecology. Laboratory experiments and observations will be an integral part of this course. Students are required to enroll in at least one extra lab period per week. This lab period will take place outside of the assigned class period. Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Biology Exam.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • AP
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Biology Honors – 0823

This course will cover the general biology curriculum with expanded content and greater depth. Topics include: exploring life, the life of the cell, cellular reproduction and genetics, evolution, biological diversity, animal forms and functions, plant forms and functions, and ecology. Students will conduct both hands-on and virtual process-oriented lab activities.

Receives greater weighting in a student’s GPA

  • Honors
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Biology – 0812

This general biology course will introduce students to the major areas of biological concern, including the nature of life, fundamentals of chemistry, cell biology, evolutionary processes, environmental and ecological issues, heredity, and human genetics. Using a lecture-lab process oriented approach, students will develop critical thinking and lab skills.

  • College Prep
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CADD & Engineering Graphics - 0352

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD). Students will learn to create, edit, and analyze basic technical drawings and 3D models both by hand and using 3D modeling software. Through hands-on projects, students will develop skills in sketching, part design, and assemblies. 

  • College Prep
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Calculus Advanced Placement AB - 0544

Students will study limits, the derivative, applications of the derivative, optimization problems, related rates problems, the integral, and applications of integration.  Additionally, students will learn to solve differential equations and to graph slope fields. The curriculum also exposes students to previous AP exams that the students will master through practice in class and as homework assignments.

  • AP
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Calculus Advanced Placement BC - 0545

This course is designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus BC examination. Students will study all the topics covered in the AB curriculum in addition to studying convergence of sequence and series, and approximating polynomial functions using Taylor and Maclaurin series with associated error calculations and tests. Students will also examine parametric and polar functions, focusing on the area bounded by polar functions. In order to provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of the uses of integration, the course also covers integration by parts and the length of a plane curve. Because the course material is designed to improve students’ problem solving skills, students must have strong algebra and critical thinking skills in order to undertake the proofs and problems presented in the course material.

  • AP
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Calculus Honors - 0540

Students will learn to examine mathematics with a balance of intuition and rigor by exploring the topics of limits, the derivative and its applications, and the integral and its applications.  Students will also study algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions as they relate to the above-mentioned topics.

  • Honors
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Chemistry - 0830

This course will present models and theories of modern chemistry. Students will learn firsthand how scientific theories evolve through didactic lessons and laboratory experiences, including some virtual labs. Some topics studied are the scientific method, atomic theory and periodicity, covalent vs. ionic bonding, writing chemical formulas and naming chemical compounds, chemical equations, the mole concept, stoichiometry, and the gas laws. Additional topics will include acid/base reactions, solutions, chemical equilibrium, and/or nuclear chemistry. For many chemical concepts, strong Algebra I skills are needed for problem solving.

  • College Prep
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Chemistry Advanced Placement - 0834

This course is the equivalent of a first-year college chemistry course. It will focus on the structure of matter, states of matter, reactions, and descriptive chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, solutions, periodic properties, bonding theory, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Students will practice detailed mathematical problem solving along with written explanations of chemical principles. Laboratory work involves chemical reactions, substances, and includes guided inquiry tasks. Students must enroll in at least one extra lab period per week. This lab period will take place outside of the assigned class time. Students must also complete independent study and are required to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry exam.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • AP
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Chemistry Honors - 0832

This course will present models, theories, and laws of modern chemistry. Students will learn the evolution of scientific theories through didactic lessons and laboratory experiences, including virtual labs. Topics include the scientific method, atomic theory and periodicity, covalent vs. ionic bonding, writing chemical formulas and naming chemical compounds, chemical equations, the mole concept, stoichiometry, the gas laws, acid/base reactions, solutions, and chemical equilibrium. Nuclear chemistry may also be covered. Strong Algebra I & II skills are needed for problem solving.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • Honors
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Computer Animation - 0360

This course introduces students to the basics of computer animations, including animations scripting and layout, creating cell animations, and Web graphics. Students gain experience in making a script by manipulating graphics to create an animation sequence using key-framing and onion skinning techniques. Students learn to manipulate images by changing the size, direction and shape of their image, and they will learn to download animations onto the Web.

  • College Prep
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Computer Science I: Java - 0149

Students will be introduced to computer programming through the object-oriented language called Java. They will learn about data types, control statements, iteration, and user-defined methods. Students will also be exposed to basic HTML, applets, and graphical user interfaces.

  • College Prep
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Computer Science Java Advanced Placement - 0175

The course is designed to give students a thorough understanding in problem solving and object-oriented program design using the Java language. The course will focus on topics recommended by the College Board for success on the Advanced Placement Exam including: computer architecture, Java syntax and semantics, conditions, logical expressions, selection and control structures, abstract data types and class design, and implementation. Students will also study and modify large case studies. Students are required to take the Computer Science- Java Advanced Placement Exam. 

  • AP
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Computer Science Principles Advanced Placement – 0176

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career. Students are required to take the Computer Science Principles Advanced Placement Exam. 

  • AP
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Constitutional Law - 0994

Students will be introduced to the world of Constitutional interpretation and debate. The curriculum emphasizes the tension between civil order and individual rights, and how these issues have defined Constitutional law throughout history. Students will learn to examine law and meaning, often through a case study approach that focuses upon the role of the three branches of government and the role of responsible citizens.

  • College Prep
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Cybersecurity I - 0171

This course continues is designed for students who are interested in exploring careers in Cybersecurity. The focus of the instruction will include the implementation and monitoring of security on network and computer systems. Students will investigate strategies to identify and protect against security threats such as hackers, eavesdropping, and network attacks. The basics of cryptography and logic reasoning will be explored. Hands-on labs in a cyber range provide practice in the configuration and mitigation of system vulnerabilities. Each unit integrates current events and related cyber ethics law.

  • College Prep
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Cybersecurity II - 0172

Students will learn the basics of web design using the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), XHTML, and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Emphasis will be placed on tags, images, internal and external hyperlinks, color, tables, frames, forms, and cascading style sheets. Layout and design considerations will be studied through the evaluation of current websites. Students will work on designing personal web pages and web pages for SJHS faculty, departments, clubs and activities. Adobe Dreamweaver will be used to write and test the web pages that students create.

  • College Prep
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Digital Media - 0369

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to digital media creation, emphasizing the use of industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including Adobe Photoshop, with a particular focus on technological applications. Students will cultivate their skills for graphic design, image manipulation, and video production, while also learning to enhance these skills through understanding the design elements and principles of digital media. The course encourages the development of personal creativity through problem-solving and unique interpretation. Using real-world examples as a basis for assessment projects, students will apply their learned skill-set to craft their own distinctive digital piece to showcase their mastery and creativity.

  • College Prep
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Discrete Math and Linear Algebra Honors - 0547 

This course introduces students to a wide range of topics that would be covered in college courses for those looking to pursue a major in mathematics or computer science. Students will study combinatorics, logic, graph theory, number theory, Boolean algebra, the Euclidean algorithm, modular arithmetic, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, determinants, vector spaces, and eigenvalues. Students may elect to enroll in this course in conjunction with Advanced Placement Calculus AB or BC or Statistics AP.

  • Honors
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Economics - 0997

Throughout this survey course, students will explore basic economic concepts and institutions, as well as the underlying theories behind them. The course will emphasize a macroeconomics perspective as students examine how classical and neoclassical theories have developed our modern monetary and fiscal policies in contemporary America. 

  • College Prep
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English I - 0210

The English program on the 9th grade level provides a solid foundation for the study of language and the appreciation of literature. Students will study the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary not as ends in themselves, but rather as prerequisites for proper and effective oral and written communication. By reading short stories, essays, drama, poetry, and novels, students will learn to analyze and to appreciate literature. Course requirements include one-half hour daily reading, regularly assigned typed or written formal papers, weekly vocabulary lessons, and consistent reinforcement of grammar mechanics. 

  • College Prep
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English I Honors - 0212

The English I Honors course provides a solid foundation in the study of language and the appreciation of literature. This course covers Greek mythology, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Students will enhance their writing skills through studying grammar and writing techniques. By focusing on literary terms and techniques such as plot, setting, characterization, conflict, symbolism, and various others, students come to understand the architecture of literature while developing a deeper appreciation for it, better preparing them for English Honors courses on the upper levels. Course requirements include daily readings and formal papers, as well as weekly vocabulary and grammar lessons. Students will learn to document and to cite sources in MLA format. Students are required to type all papers.

  • Honors
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English II - 0220

Sophomores are expected to build on the skills that they gained in English I through exposure to the spectrum of American Literature. Starting with pre-Colonial times, the students will read prose and poetry selections representing the different eras, learning the literary nuances of each.  Students will study different forms of literature, including poetry, drama, novels, and short stories. In addition, students will be required to write frequently and to use MLA citations. Vocabulary and grammar lessons enhance students’ reading and writing skills. Students will develop their note taking skills.

  • College Prep
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English II Honors - 0222

This course builds on the knowledge and skills that students developed in the English I Honors course. Using the context of American literature, students will explore America’s literary evolution from Native American and Colonial origins up to and including contemporary literature. Students will develop a greater fluency in all aspects of English including grammar, vocabulary, reading with an emphasis on writing, and using MLA format. With a goal of three to four supplemental readings in addition to the textbook, students will reinforce their literary analysis and synthesis skills.  

  • Honors
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English III - 0230

Students will develop fluency in all aspects of English – grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, literary critical and analytical thinking, and presentational skills – in the context of British Literature. Through an independent and cooperative learning process, students will continue their progress from English II by studying the literature of the Anglo Saxons, the Renaissance, the Middle Ages, and the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern eras. The curriculum will focus on longer works such as the epic poem Beowulf, Chaucer’s satirical work, and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and will also include poetry as well as short fiction and nonfiction prose. Students will also continue their work towards mastery of the MLA format through formal writing assignments, and they will receive instructions on SAT strategies, which includes weekly vocabulary lessons.

  • College Prep
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English III Honors - 0232

This course is designed in conjunction with previous English Honors courses to prepare students to take AP Literature & Composition during senior year. Beginning with the epic Beowulf, students will study prominent British authors such as Malory, Shakespeare, Milton, Chaucer, Johnson, Wordsworth, Keats, Marlowe, Coleridge, Spenser, Shelley, Austen, Woolf, Lawrence, and Joyce. Students will learn the dynamics by which literature grows, expands, and develops to reflect the lives, values, and cultures of the people it represents; additionally, students will study the evolution of the English language as it is represented in literature. The curriculum also includes vocabulary study and grammar lessons that students will master through homework, as well as writing assignments, typed in MLA format, designed to enhance critical thinking and a deeper understanding of literature. Through exposure to acclaimed British literature with an emphasis on literary analysis, students will enhance their analytical skills and develop critical thinking proficiency.  This is a “Dual Enrollment Course,” meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University.

  • Honors
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English IV Advanced Placement Literature & Composition - 0240

This rigorous, college-level course will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature.  Through in-depth reading of texts of the highest merit in the canon of Western literature drawn from multiple genres, periods, and cultures, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Writing assignments and class discussion will focus on literary analysis. Formal, typed papers following MLA format will be required regularly throughout the course. Students will also write in-class essays as well as practice multiple-choice questions in order to learn exam strategies. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature. This is a “Dual Enrollment Course,” meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University.

  • AP
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English IV - 0242

Students will explore the works of classic authors in World Literature, including both Eastern and Western cultures. Through exposure to literature from all eras and cultures, students will enhance their knowledge of poetry, short stories, novels, and drama. Students will increase their vocabulary and SAT knowledge through workbook exercises and reading assignments. Each individual will complete and submit a research paper and will be expected to utilize the fundamentals of citing outside sources in MLA format in preparation for college writing assignments.

  • College Prep
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English IV Honors - 0241

This course continues to build on the knowledge and skills that students developed in English I, II, & III Honors, focusing now on the poetry, fiction, and nonfiction of World Cultures. Students will explore literature from a world-wide experience, starting with the ancient civilizations and culminating with contemporary authors in the modern world. Students will develop a greater understanding of interpretive and analytical reading with a continued emphasis on writing in the MLA style. In addition to the textbook, there will be supplementary readings through which students will reinforce literary, analysis, and research skills. This is a “Dual Enrollment Course,” meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University.

  • Honors
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Environmental Science - 0833

This course will investigate local and global environmental quality issues, ecology, alternative energy sources, natural resources, land use, populations, pest control, agriculture, and industrial and domestic wastes. Classes will include inquiry-based activities, simulations, discussions, and research projects that will utilize critical thinking and collaboration. Socioeconomic and political issues will be analyzed and reviewed with primary source documents.

  • College Prep
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Environmental Science Advanced Placement - 0837

This laboratory science course will incorporate prior biology and chemistry knowledge as it relates to environmental study. Interrelationships of the natural world, analysis of complex environmental problems, earth systems and resources, the living world, populations, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution, and global change will be addressed and students will be expected to critically analyze social, cultural and political influences on environmental problems to be globally aware, active, and responsible citizens. Students should hold strong mathematical skills to be able to analyze and justify argument with quantitative evidence. Class time will include practical laboratory experiments, technical writing, and coursework in preparation for the Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam.

  • AP
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European History Advanced Placement - 0975

Students will investigate European History from 1450 to the present.  The curriculum highlights five themes of equal importance: interaction of Europe and the world, poverty and prosperity, objective knowledge and subjective visions, states and other institutions of power, and individual and society. Students will learn to reason historically about continuity and change over time and make comparisons among various historical developments in different times and places. The curriculum and student focus will be to prepare for the required Advanced Placement European History exam. 
Receives greater weighting in student’s G.P.A.

  • AP
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Exploring Computer Science - 0141

This introductory course focuses on three main themes: problem solving & computing, web development, and interactive animation, and emphasizes the major components of the Internet, social media, and websites. Problem solving teaches design, code programming, testing, and verification skills. Web development includes building a personal web page. Students who enroll in this course will develop the foundation to advance in web design, graphics, coding, and animation. Assignments are socially relevant and will culminate in final projects. 

  • College Prep
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Forensic Science - 0835

This is a college-level, introductory Forensic Science course. Students will study all aspects of forensic science, from investigating crime scenes to the techniques utilized by crime labs throughout the country to solve various mysteries. Specific topics will include, but not be limited to: history and development of forensic sciences, investigating crime scenes, evidence collection, processing and preparation for court, microscopic investigation and trace evidence, including glass, soil, paint, hair and fibers; drugs and toxicology, including the use of such instrumentation as the GC/mass spectrophotometer; forensic serology and DNA; arson and explosives; firearms, ballistics and tool mark impressions; document examination and handwriting analysis; forensics and computers. Criminal Profiling will also be discussed. Both “wet” and virtual labs will be utilized.

  • College Prep
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Forensic Science Honors - 0836

This course is a college-level, introductory forensic science course. Students in this course will have the option to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program. Four college, laboratory science credits will be awarded through Middlesex County College upon successful completion of the course (“C” average or better). Additional registration fee and forms will be due by September 30. A mandatory parents meeting in September will take place if considering this option. Students will be exposed to all aspects of forensic science in a more in-depth manner, from investigating crime scenes to the techniques utilized by crime labs throughout the country to solve various mysteries. Specific topics will include but are not limited to: history and development of forensic sciences; investigating crime scenes, including evidence collection, processing and preparation for court; Microscopic Investigation and Trace Evidence, including glass, soil, paint, hair and fibers; drugs and toxicology, including the use of such instrumentation as the GC/mass spectrophotometer; forensic serology and DNA; arson and explosives; firearms, ballistics and tool mark impressions; document examination and handwriting analysis; forensics and computers. Criminal profiling will also be discussed. Both “wet” and virtual labs will be utilized. Students will be assigned research papers and a final presentation consisting of a case study that had significant impact in the field of forensics will be required. For this course, additional college exams will be administered (after school in each quarter) and an additional, in-depth assignment in each quarter is required.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • Honors
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Geometry - 0522

This course extends the concepts of Algebra I to the physical world and demonstrates how to build a system of mathematics from its foundation. Students will learn how to apply deductive reasoning and logic to points, lines, and planes in order to evolve relationships and determine applications of other geometric figures. They will develop the skills to carry out mathematical proofs, to analyze transformational concepts, and to understand the importance of definitions, postulates, and theorems in the context of mathematics. 

  • College Prep
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Geometry Honors - 0515

This course includes principles of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry, which include reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, quadrilaterals, triangles, area, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, volume, circles, and transformations. Students will explore several of these topics through in-depth investigations.

  • Honors
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German Advanced Placement Language and Culture - 0447

This college level course concentrates on developing and integrating the four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will be exposed to authentic materials ranging from classic literary texts to contemporary media; examples include radio and television programs, YouTube videos, and audio magazines. The goal of this course is for students to build upon the proficiency level required to excel on the required Advanced Placement exam. This class will be taught primarily in the German.

  • AP
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German I - 0414

Level I of all languages introduces students to the fundamentals of the language. Students will study and develop a basic vocabulary of approximately 800 words and will learn the main grammatical structures of the German language. Students will practice written and oral skills, including correct pronunciation, which are required in order to understand and to speak German.

  • College Prep
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German II - 0424

This course involves a review and extension of the principles taught in Level I. Students are introduced to new grammatical concepts that are necessary for a more sophisticated understanding of and facility in using the language.  Emphasis is placed on the refinement of basic skills, a greater development of writing skills, and a continued study of the important aspects of cultural life. Ongoing effort is made to develop students’ ability to express ideas and thinking in German.

  • College Prep
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German II Honors - 0425

This Honors course requires a solid foundation of German I. It is an intensive language course that strengthens listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Students learn new grammar concepts that provide them with an understanding of and practice with German grammar principles. Students will continue their advanced study of German culture and are introduced to German literature.

  • Honors
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German III - 0434

Students are immersed in three communication modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational to provide enhance proficiency on topics of every day communications and academic discourse. The students acquire an understanding of German culture. They continue to develop a meaningful contextual language and interdisciplinary concepts in order to reach a higher level of proficiency with regard to reading, comprehension, listening, and writing skills in the target language. The class will be primarily taught in German. Students are encouraged to use the technique of circumlocution. 

  • College Prep
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German III Honors - 0440

This honors course covers the same basic materials as German III at an accelerated pace.  It combines interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication to enhance German proficiency. Students continue to develop a meaningful contextual language and interdisciplinary concepts in order to reach a higher level of proficiency with regard to reading, comprehension, listening, and writing skills in the target language. German culture is studied. The class will be primarily taught in German. 

  • Honors
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German IV - 0443

This fourth year course builds upon the first three levels of German. Students will continue to develop their skills in writing, reading, listening, and speaking, building vocabulary, and grammar skills to focus on practical scenarios. Exercise is based on authentic texts as well as audio and visual materials from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, will teach students to think critically and to express themselves on topics relevant to German culture, past and present. The majority of this course is conducted in German.

  • College Prep
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German IV Honors - 0444

This course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. It is primarily taught in German. Students who complete this course with an A+ have the option to take the German Advanced Placement exam. 

  • Honors
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Global Issues - 0947

This survey course will introduce students to current global issues and events.  Students will examine the causes and developments of contemporary events and their impact on the United States and the global community, in a class discussion-based setting to gain a better understanding of global events and conditions. 

  • College Prep
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Health & Driver Education - 0624/0625

Sophomores will take a semester course comprised of both Health Education and Driver Education. The aim in teaching Health Education is to aid students in developing physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Topics covered in health include: the definition of good health; factors affecting longevity; present and future effects of smoking, alcohol, and drug use; nutrition and communicable diseases. In addition each student will have the opportunity to be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association. The aim in teaching Driver Education is to prepare students to handle the responsibilities involved in the operation of a motor vehicle, to reduce the increasing number of traffic accidents among persons of high school age, and to impress students with the significance and reasonableness of traffic laws. Topics covered include: the NJ driving laws including points and violations, familiarization with the car, pre-driving checks and habits, rules of the road, insurance responsibilities, alcohol and drugs as related to driving, and emergency procedures.

  • College Prep
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - 0839

This course is an introductory course in Anatomy and Physiology and assumes no previous study of the human body. It will a basic understanding and working knowledge of the human body. The course will explore how the body maintains homeostasis through several organ systems and chemical processes necessary for life. Students will be able to investigate how structure relates to function, as well as coordinate and control certain physiological functions essential to life. This course will stress collaborative group work and creative problem solving through projects and presentations. The program will prepare students who are aiming for careers as premedical, pre-dental, and prechiropractic programs, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, medical laboratory technologists and technicians, radiation therapy technologists and radiographers, respiratory therapists, dental hygienists, physical and occupational therapists, surgical assistants and technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, electroencephalographic (EEG) and electrocardiographic (EKG) technologists, biological sciences, science technology, liberal arts, and physical education, among others.

  • College Prep
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors - 0841

This is a college-level course in Anatomy and Physiology that will explore, in depth, the physiological functions and systems of the human body. Students will investigate how structure relates to function as well as how it coordinates and maintains processes essential to life. This course will stress collaborative group work and creative problem solving through projects and presentations. Students will also gain hands-on laboratory experience through the study and dissection of organs in order to train them for future careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biological sciences, and biotechnology, among others.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • Honors
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Independent Projects in Computer Science I - 0155, 156

Under the guidance of a technology faculty member, students work independently on computer science topics such as HTML & Java script, Java programming, or other graphical user interface programs. A final project is required at the end of each semester in which the course is taken. 

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Independent Study and Seminar Capstone Projects in all of our Fine and Performing Arts

Students interested in attempting an Independent Study must request this course via their Guidance Counselor. Our Independent Study and Seminar Capstone Projects in all of our Fine and Performing Arts areas have been further developed with the possibilities to interface with our Project  Acceleration Program in partnership with Seton Hall University for Credit Equivalency, College Level Courses and with the College Board AP programs.

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Instrumental Ensemble I - 0314

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students at each level engage in practical instrumental and music appreciation and development through workshops, performance, musicology, service, and Music Ministry in this  co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

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Instrumental Ensemble II - 0320

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students at each level engage in practical instrumental and music appreciation and development through workshops, performance, musicology, service, and Music Ministry in this  co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
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Instrumental Ensemble III - 0330

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students at each level engage in practical instrumental and music appreciation and development through workshops, performance, musicology, service, and Music Ministry in this  co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
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Instrumental Ensemble IV - 0340

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students at each level engage in practical instrumental and music appreciation and development through workshops, performance, musicology, service, and Music Ministry in this  co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
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Journalism and Digital Production - 0237

The Journalism & Digital Production course seeks to introduce students to the world of print, online, and broadcast media by taking a multi-directional approach with an emphasis on the practical skills required for each field. Students will learn the basics of why news and reporting are relevant in today’s society, and how these stories are conveyed through written reports, video productions, and other outlets. Introductory skills in research, writing, and digital media production will be explored and developed with an emphasis on detail and reflecting real world processes. Students will work on projects with multiple stages in these different processes, such as the monthly News from the Nest video newsletter. Other related topics, such as journalistic ethics and history will be explored through class discussions and reflections. Collaboration with the Saint Joseph High School Communications and Marketing Department is a major component of this course.

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Lab Assistant and Independent Research I - 0843

This course will give students the opportunity to be paired with a Science Department faculty member to shadow and to assist in the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments for their classes. Students will also conduct their own research by formulating a question on a specific topic of interest to them. Their faculty advisor will guide them through the rigors and methods of research - from finding source documents and journal articles, to developing and carrying out experiments, and finally to analyzing and reporting their data. The course will culminate with the submission of a final Manuscript and a presentation of their work that models what takes place at university-level conferences and symposiums.

This course is offered as a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. They take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

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Lab Assistant and Independent Research II - 0845

Students enrolled in this course will either continue their work from the previous semester or choose a new topic to research and to explore. With a semester of experience in laboratory technique and methods, students will be able to delve more deeply into the areas of science about which they are most curious. They will continue to assist their faculty advisor in laboratory setup and their work will again culminate in the submission of a Manuscript and presentation.

This course is offered as a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. They take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

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Latin Advanced Placement Language and Culture - 0455

Latin AP is equivalent to an upper-intermediate level college course in Latin focusing on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid, Pliny the Younger’s Letters, and a variety of other authors and genres. Students cultivate their understanding of classics through preparing and translating readings and considering themes in the context of ancient literature as they explore concepts related to literary techniques, Roman values, war and empire, leadership, views of non-Romans, history and memory, as well as the nature of human beings and the gods. 

  • AP
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Latin I - 0429

Level I of all languages introduces students to the fundamentals of the language. Students will study and develop a basic vocabulary of approximately 800 words and will learn the main grammatical structures of the Latin language. Students will practice written and oral skills, including correct pronunciation, which are required in order to understand and to speak Latin.

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Latin II - 0459

This course involves a review and extension of the principles taught in Latin I. Students are introduced to new grammatical concepts that are necessary for a more sophisticated understanding of and facility in Latin. Students will focus on refining their basic reading skills, developing their writing skills, and studying the important aspects of cultural life. Students will continue to develop their ability to express ideas and to think in Latin.

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Latin II Honors - 0463

This course involves a review and extension of the principles taught in Latin I, but at an accelerated pace which may include more intensive translations and exercises.  Students are introduced to new grammatical concepts that are necessary for a more sophisticated understanding of and facility in Latin. Students will focus on refining their basic reading skills, developing their writing skills, and studying the important aspects of cultural life. Students will continue to develop their ability to express ideas and to think in Latin.

  • Honors
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Latin III - 0460

Building upon lessons from Latin II, this course continues to develop the linguistic skills of the language, an understanding of the history of the Greco-Roman civilizations, and an appreciation of the cultural developments of the classical world. Students will expand their knowledge of Latin grammar, strengthen their comprehension and translation skills, enhance their oral and written language, and enrich their English vocabulary. Additionally, students will increase their awareness of the contributions of classical civilization to the Western world and broaden their perspective on life and languages.

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Latin III Honors- 0462

This honors course covers the same basic materials as Latin III at an accelerated pace. Building upon lessons from Latin II, this course continues to develop the linguistic skills of the language, an understanding of the history of the Greco-Roman civilizations, and an appreciation of the cultural developments of the classical world. Students will expand their knowledge of Latin grammar, strengthen their comprehension and translation skills, enhance their oral and written language, and enrich their English vocabulary. Additionally, students will increase their awareness of the contributions of classical civilization to the Western world and broaden their perspective on life and languages.

  • Honors
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Latin IV - 0464

The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary sensitivities. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Additional English readings from both of these works help place the Latin readings in a significant context.

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Latin IV Honors - 0461

The Latin IV Honors curriculum focuses on the students not only learning a classical language but also improving English language and vocabulary skills. This course of study explores linguistic form and grammatical structure resulting in a better mastery of the English language, and appreciation of Latin literature and culture, and an understanding of the influence of the Classical culture in the modern Western world. Students and teachers of classical languages such as Latin are primarily concerned with the interpretation of texts and historical and cultural understanding. Therefore, classical language study functions in the interpretive mode. Occasionally, of the oral and aural dimensions of the study of classical language, especially in the context of poetry, provide for deeper understanding of the language and culture.

  • Honors
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Mathematical Strategies & Logic / SAT Prep. - 0560

Students will improve their problem-solving skills by studying the strategies and tactics of chess, as well as by studying S.A.T.-type math problems. Scores on homework assignments, tests, and a final paper will determine students’ quarter grades.

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Mobile Apps Design – 0143

This course covers the basics of mobile app design for Android.  The course teaches design for aesthetics and functionality using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Exploration of a visual programming tool to create apps on Android phones & devices.  Assignments are individualized and will culminate in a final design project.

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Personal Finance - 0157

This one semester course will provide information regarding budgeting, credit, investing, risk management, and estate planning. Students will learn how to manage money, explore investment opportunities as well as understand the terms and conditions associated with credit cards and other types of loans. The Personal Finance course will empower students with financial responsibility by engaging them in a variety of critical thinking skills. Students will learn money management by creating a personal budget and will also engage in a variety of banking activities such as: writing checks, CD rate comparisons, using ATM cards, and electronic banking. The course also offers an understanding and application of purchasing appropriate types of insurance, tax preparation skills, buying a home, and preparing financial stability for their families.

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Philosophy - 0740

This course is designed to help students to think critically, learn how to reason, identify the fallacies in arguments and achieve a basic understanding of Philosophical theories.  Students who study Philosophy tend to achieve higher scores on their SAT tests and are better prepared for academics at the university level.  This course will be taught from the perspective of Catholic Teaching.  This course will enable students to have a greater appreciation and understanding of History, English and Theology.  

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Physical Education - 0010

This course focuses on general conditioning, physical activity, aerobic workouts, and the development of lifetime activity skills.  Students will participate in various activities designed to create a foundation for a healthy and productive life. Students will be certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

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Physics - 0840

This course will cover the foundations of classical mechanics. Additional topics will include electrostatics, electric circuits, and sound. The integration of mathematics throughout the course requires strong algebra and critical analytical thinking skills. For lab purposes, students will be required to use spreadsheets and word processing software.

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Physics Advanced Placement - 0844

This course will follow the Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics syllabi for prospective engineering, science, and mathematics majors. Students must enroll in at least one extra lab period per week. This lab period will take place outside of the assigned class period. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics Exam. The Advanced Placement Electromagnetism Exam is optional.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • AP
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Physics Honors - 0860

This is a lecture-lab course covering the foundations of mechanics. It will be inquiry based and includes studies at an introductory college level. Topics will include vectors, kinematics equations, momentum, projectile motion, and transfer of energy, among others.

Receives greater weighting in student’s GPA.

  • Honors
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Precalculus - 0548

This course is a reinforcement of the basic mathematics of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.  Students will encounter topics such as solving and analyzing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, trigonometric equations, logarithmic equations, and all forms of graph translations. Students will understand problems algebraically, graphically, and numerically.

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Precalculus Honors - 0536

This course is an analysis of mathematics that will prepare students for Calculus. Students will begin by examining polynomial, power, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.  Additionally, students will study matrices and conic sections. The Calculus curriculum, which will commence in March, will expose students to limits and various methods of differentiation, including implicit differentiation.

  • Honors
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Productivity Tools and Applications – 0151

This semester long introductory course prepares student to use business productivity tools effectively and efficiently.  The course will cover the following topics:  Microsoft Office 2016, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, and Classroom.  

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Psychology - 0985

Students will systematically cover the content areas identified by the American Psychological Association’s task force on National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula and the College Board. These topics include research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, lifespan development, personality, intelligence, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology.

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Psychology Advanced Placement - 0986

Prerequisite: “B+” average or higher in American History Honors or American History Advanced Placement; a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or higher; departmental approval. Students will be introduced to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. The curriculum and focus will be to prepare for the required Psychology Advanced Placement exam.

  • AP
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Public Speaking: Speech and Personal Communication - 0238

This course explores the principles of interpersonal communication as well as the ways of recognizing and understanding how and why people communicate the way that they do. Students will develop the skills needed to make them more comfortable and effective communicators; specifically, these skills will include learning to listen with awareness, sensitivity, and purpose. Students will learn to prepare and to deliver a variety of speeches - informative, convincing, thought provoking, and entertaining. Students will be challenged to think and to listen critically and analytically as well as to have a better sense of confidence in their abilities to express themselves in both creative and effective ways. This is a "Dual Enrollment Course," meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University. 

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Public Speaking: Speech and Personal Communication - 0238

This course explores the principles of interpersonal communication as well as the ways of recognizing and understanding how and why people communicate the way that they do. Students will develop the skills needed to make them more comfortable and effective communicators; specifically, these skills will include learning to listen with awareness, sensitivity, and purpose. Students will learn to prepare and to deliver a variety of speeches – informative, convincing, thought provoking, and entertaining. Students will be challenged to think and to listen critically and analytically as well as to have a better sense of confidence in their abilities to express themselves in both creative and effective ways. This course may count as a Fine Arts requirement. This is a “Dual Enrollment Course,” meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University.

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Publications: Yearbook I - 0260

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course.  Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit.  The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
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Publications: Yearbook II - 0261

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course.  Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit.  The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
Read More about Publications: Yearbook II - 0261
Publications: Yearbook III - 0262

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course.  Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit.  The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
Read More about Publications: Yearbook III - 0262
Publications: Yearbook IV - 0263

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course.  Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit.  The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

  • Co-Curricular
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Publications: Yearbook I - 0260

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
Read More about Publications: Yearbook I - 0260
Publications: Yearbook II - 0261

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
Read More about Publications: Yearbook II - 0261
Publications: Yearbook III - 0262

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
Read More about Publications: Yearbook III - 0262
Publications: Yearbook IV - 0263

This course will be a practical workshop that will afford students the opportunity to work on the total development of the Annual Yearbook, from start to finish. Skills in design and publication will be taught and enriched. Yearbook is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
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Python Programming – 0146

This introductory course emphasizes principles of software development, style, and testing. Topics include procedures and functions, iteration, recursion, arrays and vectors, strings, an operational model of procedure and function calls, algorithms, exceptions, object-oriented programming, and GUIs (graphical user interfaces). Assignments use graphics and GUIs to help develop fluency and understanding.

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Robotics I – 0186

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to team building, construction, basic programming, and problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building, and programming of a competition robot in the FIRST FTC program. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program, and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems, and binary number systems. Students will increase skill and comfort level with each year of involvement. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit.

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Robotics II – 0187

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to team building, construction, basic programming, and problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building, and programming of a competition robot in the FIRST program. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program, and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems, and binary number systems. Students will increase skill and comfort level with each year of involvement. Robotics is a co-curricular course. 

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Robotics III – 0192

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to team building, construction, basic programming, and problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building, and programming of a competition robot in the FIRST program. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program, and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems, and binary number systems. Students will increase skill and comfort level with each year of involvement. Robotics is a co-curricular course.

  • Co-Curricular
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Robotics IV – 0193

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to team building, construction, basic programming, and problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building, and programming of a competition robot in the FIRST program. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program, and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems, and binary number systems. Students will increase skill and comfort level with each year of involvement. Robotics is a co-curricular course.

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Spanish Advanced Placement Language and Culture - 0449

This college level course concentrates on developing and integrating the four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will be exposed to authentic materials ranging from classic literary texts to contemporary media; examples include radio and television programs, YouTube videos, and audio magazines. The goal of this course is for students to build upon the proficiency level required to excel on the required Advanced Placement exam. This class will be taught primarily in the target language. 

  • AP
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Spanish I - 0417

Level I of all languages introduces students to the fundamentals of the language. Students will study and develop a basic vocabulary of approximately 800 words and will learn the main grammatical structures of the Spanish language. Students will practice written and oral skills, including correct pronunciation, which are required in order to understand and to speak Spanish.

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Spanish I Honors - 0416

This course requires a solid foundation of the language. Students will be challenged to further their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar lessons by focusing on communication, reading comprehension, culture study, and cooperative learning, with an emphasis placed on writing and conversation in the target language.

  • Honors
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Spanish II - 0426

This course involves a review and extension of the principles taught in Level I. Students are introduced to new grammatical concepts that are necessary for a more sophisticated understanding of and facility in using the language. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of basic skills, a greater development of writing skills, and a continued study of the important aspects of cultural life. Ongoing effort is made to develop students’ ability to express ideas and thinking in the target language.

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Spanish II Honors - 0428

This Honors course requires a solid foundation of Spanish I. It is an intensive language course that strengthens listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Students learn new grammar concepts that provide them with an understanding of and practice with Spanish grammar principles. Students will continue their advanced study of Spanish culture and are introduced to Spanish literature.

  • Honors
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Spanish III - 0438

This course is designed for students wishing to continue their language study. This course reviews and continues the material learned in previous Spanish courses. Essays, plays, and poems of well-known Spanish and Latin-American literary figures are studied. Newspapers, magazine articles, and various media will be the basis for conversation about everyday situations. 

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Spanish III Honors - 0436

This Honors course is an accelerated track to AP Spanish. It requires a solid foundation in Levels I and II. It expands on the basic language skills of grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading with emphasis on conversation. It will include the reading of short stories, plays, and poems of well-known Spanish authors. Newspapers, magazine articles, and various media will be the basis for conversation about everyday situations.

  • Honors
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Spanish IV - 0448

This course provides new opportunities for students to progress from skill acquisition to skill usage through text-specific video, text-specific audio, authentic readings, reading and writing instruction, and practice. Short stories by authors from Spain and Latin America form the basis of in-class discussions.

  • College Prep
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Spanish IV Honors - 0450

This course provides new opportunities for students to progress from skill acquisition to skill usage through text-specific video, text-specific audio, authentic readings, reading and writing instruction, and practice. Short stories by authors from Spain and Latin America form the basis of in-class discussions.

  • Honors
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Statistics Advanced Placement - 0566

AP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they explore concepts like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.

  • AP
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Statistics and Probability - 0565

Students will be introduced to elementary probability and statistics. Topics will include sampling techniques, methods of displaying qualitative and quantitative data, numerical calculations for analyzing data, the normal distribution, and the rules of probability. Through a project based curriculum, students will apply topics learned in class to the physical world. They can be focused toward their own interests. Students are expected to present their own data sets and to draw conclusions based on statistical inference.   

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Studio Art I - 0310

This course introduces students to fine art methods and techniques with an emphasis on fundamental training in art history, and in the process of  drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and other creative expression. Students develop essential techniques, problem solving skills, and aesthetic judgment through in-class, hands-on learning in conjunction with supplemental, at-home projects. 

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Studio Art II - 0317

This course introduces students to fine art methods and techniques with an emphasis on fundamental training in art history, and in the process of  drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and other creative expression. Students develop essential techniques, problem solving skills, and aesthetic judgment through in-class, hands-on learning in conjunction with supplemental, at-home projects. 

  • College Prep
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Theatre / Musical Theatre Ensemble I - 0250

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train in practical performance preparation and production, as an ensemble member of the award winning Saint Joseph Theatre Company. Practical artistic work in areas of performing, production, and/or technical theatre for the season's performances is required. This requirement includes performance as community engagement. Theater is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
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Theatre / Musical Theatre Ensemble II - 0251

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train in practical performance preparation and production, as an ensemble member of the award winning Saint Joseph Theatre Company. Practical artistic work in areas of performing, production, and/or technical theatre for the season's performances is required. This requirement includes performance as community engagement. Theater is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. These courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

  • Co-Curricular
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Theatre / Musical Theatre Ensemble III - 0252

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train in practical performance preparation and production, as an ensemble member of the award winning Saint Joseph Theatre Company. Practical artistic work in areas of performing, production, and/or technical theatre for the season's performances is required. This requirement includes performance as community engagement. Theater is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. These courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. This is a “Dual Enrollment Course," meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University. 

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Theatre / Musical Theatre Ensemble IV - 0253

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train in practical performance preparation and production, as an ensemble member of the award winning Saint Joseph Theatre Company. Practical artistic work in areas of performing, production, and/or technical theatre, for the season's performances is required. This includes performance as community engagement. Theater is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. They take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. This is a "Dual Enrollment Course," meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University. 

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Theology I Introduction to Catholicism - 0718

Students will examine the central teachings of the Catholic faith. Topics will include the Incarnation, the Trinity, Redemption, the Paschal Mystery, and the study of the Creeds. They will also examine the role of the Sacraments and how they help us demonstrate our Christian responsibility in the world today. In addition to these topics the students will examine the teachings of Jesus, the Commandments, morality, the significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the role of the saints in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Theology II Sacred Scripture - 0723

This course provides an overview of Sacred Scripture based on Catholic principles for understanding and interpretation of the Bible.  The course highlights the theme of covenant as it draws a path through Salvation History. The different books of the Bible and important events in biblical history are examined to reveal the parts they play in Salvation History and in our world today. The aim is to help students appreciate the Bible as a source for spiritual insight, a guide in prayer, and a moral template that can apply throughout life.

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Theology III A Comparative Religions - 0726

Students will come to understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to other religions of the world.  Building on the foundational truth that Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s revelation, this course is intended to help students recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths may be found in non-Christian religions. It is also intended to help them recognize the ways in which other systems of belief and practice differ from the Catholic faith.  Students will explore and study the faith traditions, religious teachings, history, and sacred texts of each religion in comparison to the Catholic tradition.

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Theology III B History of the Church – 0732

This course is a comprehensive view of the history of the Catholic Church including every major event in the Church’s history from the life of her founder, Jesus Christ, to the present day. The course places the Church in her context throughout history and explains the role that the Church and her leaders have played in the shaping of history for better and worse.

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Theology IV Morality and Catholic Social Teaching – 0735

Morality - Students will be presented with the theological concepts of the Catholic Faith which will provide the formation necessary to live a moral life. The emphasis is on understanding the essential truths of the Ten Commandments and the message of Jesus Christ in the New Testament as it relates to living a Christian life. Catholic Social Teaching - Students will be introduced to the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a rich body of thought covering love and family, law and justice, war and peace, wealth and poverty, rights and duties, freedom and obligation. The students will learn how Christ’s divine love for others, especially the poor and most vulnerable, is present today in the Church’s social doctrine and mission.

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United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement - 0945

Students will be introduced to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning to assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. The curriculum and student focus will be to prepare for the required Government & Politics Advanced Placement exam.  

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United States History I - 0920

Throughout this survey course, students will examine the exploration and colonization of America during the era of imperialism. The curriculum emphasizes the development of American culture, government, politics, economics, and foreign diplomacy and relations from our nation’s beginnings through the culmination of the Civil War in 1865 by examining historical persons, events, movements, and conflicts.

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United States History I Honors - 0922

Students will complete a curriculum preparing them for enrollment in Advanced Placement United States History. Students will examine historical figures and events that contributed to the development of the American landscape, politics, economics, foreign policy, and culture. The curriculum will emphasize original works and themes beginning with the development of the nation and movement towards independence, the development of regionalism and conflict, and the culmination of conflict with the Civil War.

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United States History II - 0921

Students will reengage in the study of American History beginning with the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. The curriculum emphasizes the process of rebuilding and reunifying our nation in the post-war era, navigating the nation through the turbulence of the 1890’s and establishing America as a world power through the Great Wars. Students will learn how America rose to become one of the remaining superpowers in the contemporary era, and the cultural, political, social, and economic changes that resulted from the evolution of the nation.

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United States History II Advanced Placement - 0940

Students will investigate the origins of our nation beginning in 1491 through the modern day.  The curriculum will emphasize the study of the content of U.S. History for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods, and allow students to examine seven themes: American and national identity, migration and settlement, politics and power, work, exchange, and technology, America in the world, geography and the environment, and culture and society.  Focus will be to prepare students to complete the required Advanced Placement United States History exam.  

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United States History II Honors – 0923

Students will reengage in the study of American History beginning with the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.  The curriculum emphasizes the analysis of the legacy of the post-war era, the foundations of racial division and civil rights, and the political turbulence through the Gilded Age.  Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources documents, students will examine the synthesis of the nation through the Great Wars, and the establishment of the United States of America as a global superpower in the contemporary era, with special emphasis on the societal and political changes that accompanied our evolution as a nation.

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Vocal / Choir Ensemble I - 0270

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train vocally as a choir and will be offered with the opportunity for solo and small group voicings with sacred, liturgical, and select genres of popular music in the spirit of a camarata. Performance participation is required. Choir is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

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Vocal / Choir Ensemble II - 0271

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train vocally as a choir and will be offered with the opportunity for solo and small group voicings with sacred, liturgical, and select genres of popular music. Performance participation is required. Choir is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. 

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Vocal / Choir Ensemble III - 0271

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train vocally as a choir and will be offered with the opportunity for solo and small group voicings with sacred, liturgical, and select genres of popular music. Performance participation is required. Choir is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. This is a "Dual Enrollment Course," meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University.

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Vocal / Choir Ensemble IV - 0273

Working from within our Fine and Performing Arts Lab Series, students train vocally as a choir and will be offered with the opportunity for solo and small group voicings with sacred, liturgical, and select genres of popular music. Performance participation is required. Choir is a co-curricular course. Co-curricular courses are an extension of the learning experience, and students may be awarded high school credit. The courses take place outside of the regular school day. Students interested in participating in these activities for high school credit will need to adhere to attendance and participation policies. The co-curricular courses do not waive any of the requirements for graduation. Students may still participate in these activities without receiving high school credit. This is a "Dual Enrollment Course," meaning students have the option to earn college credits (for an additional fee) through Seton Hall University. 

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World History - 0912

This course provides students with a chronological framework for studying the history of the world by focusing on important concepts and themes beginning with Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian culture, with special emphasis placed upon Western Civilization. Through this broad understanding of world history, students learn social and civic skills by examining general trends and global processes that shape history and culture. Students will investigate the origins and evolution of several major civilizations.

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World History Advanced Placement - 0911

Students will investigate the significant events, individuals, developments, and processes that shaped world history in six periods, ranging from 8000 B.C. to the present.  The curriculum will emphasize five themes and five geographical regions, which have contributed to the development of humankind. The curriculum and student focus will be to prepare the students for the required World History Advanced Placement exam.

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World History Honors - 0913

Students will cover the World History curriculum with increased emphasis on historical literature and primary source documents. Students will be introduced to works of literature and art created by past civilizations and cultures.  They will study the transition from one civilization to the next in the overall development of global culture. This course will provide students with the academic foundation required for American History Honors.  

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