Rutherford High School Curriculum Overview
Rutherford High School offers a comprehensive curriculum ranging from English to Mathematics. The curriculum night provides an overview of courses offered, course selection process, and graduation requirements. Students must complete four years of English and Mathematics, including specific assessments starting from the class of 2020. The English curriculum emphasizes communication, writing, and literature exploration, while the Mathematics curriculum focuses on analytical and critical thinking skills. Electives such as Journalism, Public Speaking, and Science Fiction are also available to students.
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Rutherford High School Curriculum Night January 26, 2016 Rutherford High School Auditorium 7 p.m.
PURPOSE Provide an overview of courses offered Describe the course selection process Review graduation requirements
English Mr. Ersalesi, Supervisor Goals: - Develop communication skills - Develop writing skills - Develop grammar and vocabulary skills - Develop research techniques - Explore various forms of literature
Requirements Every student is required to take four years or 20 credits of English. Beginning with the class of 2020 all students must take the PARCC ELA 9, 10 & 11 Beginning with the class of 2021, take all assessments and pass the PARCC ELA 10
Sequence of required courses 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade English 100 107 English 200 207 English 300 307 English 400 407 Honors English 100 Honors English 200 Honors English 300 AP English Language Honors English 400 AP English Lit AP English Language
Electives Journalism Public Speaking Science Fiction and Fantasy Film and Literature Sports and Literature Honors Humanities Seminar Writing for College Theater
Mathematics Mrs. Schmeding, Supervisor Goals: - Develop students analytical, critical thinking, and technological skills - Ensure students gain thorough competence in problem-solving, reasoning and proof, communications, connections and representation with regard to the mathematical content they are studying
Requirements Every student is required to take four years or 20 credits of math. Beginning with the class of 2020, every student is required to take the PARCC assessments for Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Beginning with the class of 2021, take all PARCC assessments and pass Algebra 1
Sequence of required courses (Read sequence from left to right) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre Cal or College Math Pre Cal or College Math Honors Cal or AP Cal Math 407 Geometry Algebra II Pre Cal or College Math Honors Pre Cal Math 307 Honors Geometry Math 107 Honors Algebra II Math 207
Electives Statistics and Probability
Physical Education Mr. Frazier, Supervisor Goals: Provide a base for a healthy life style. - 9th - Safety and Human Growth & Development - 10th - Driver Education - 11th - First Aid - 12th - Family Living and Problem Solving Promote sportsmanship and respect for differences in physical activity settings. Introduce students to various activities to promote lifelong physical activity.
Requirements Every student is required to take and pass one year of Physical Education and Health for each year of enrollment.
Sequence of required courses 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Physical Ed. 9 Physical Ed. 10 Physical Ed. 11 Physical Ed. 12 Health 9 Safety and Human Growth & Development Health 10 Driver Education Health 11 First Aid Health 12 Family Living and Problem Solving
Science Mrs. Schmeding, Supervisor Goals: - Develop an understanding of the main concepts, themes, and laws developed within the domains of the biological and physical sciences, an awareness of the interrelatedness of the physical and biological worlds, and an appreciation of the diversity and complexity of the natural world. - Develop an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry, the scientific enterprise, scientists and how they work, the multiple methods of science and the role of the imagination and creativity in science.
Requirements Every student is required to take three years or 15 credits of Science, which includes Biology. Every student is required to take the state mandated Biology test at the completion of Biology.
Sequence of required courses (Read sequence from left to right) 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Science Chemistry Physics Honors Biology Honors AP Physics 1 Chemistry Science 107 Science 207 Science 307
Electives Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science Marine Biology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics C
Social Studies Ms. Yoda, Supervisor Engage students in the critical analysis of historical and contemporary issues to foster the growth of caring and interested citizens.
Requirements Every student is required to take and pass one year of World History (5 Credits). Every student is required to take and pass two years of United States History (10 Credits).
Sequence of required courses 9th grade World History US History I 10th grade 11th grade US History II 12th grade Honors World History Honors US History I Honors US History II AP US History II US History 307 World History 107 US History 207
Electives Psychology AP Psychology Citizen and the Law Global Issues: Past, Present, and Future Financial Literacy AP European History AP Human Geography Sociology
World Languages Ms. Yoda, Supervisor Goals: -Understand the perspectives of a culture that generate its pattern of behaviors, ways of life, world views, and contributions - Speak and understand a language other than English
Requirements Every student must take one year of a world language in order to meet graduation requirements (5 Credits). Most colleges require a minimum of two years of a world language as a part of the admission requirement. General rule of thumb is three years of a consecutive world language.
Sequence of courses (Read sequence from left to right) French I French II Honors French III Honors French IV AP French Language Spanish I Spanish 107 Spanish II Spanish III Honors Spanish III Honors Spanish IV AP Spanish Language
Electives Business and Computer Technology - Ms. O Donnell, Supervisor Fine, Practical, and Performing Arts - Mr. Ersalesi, Supervisor STEM -Mrs. Schmeding, Supervisor
Electives Divided into Career Strands to help students select elective courses more wisely - Arts and Media - Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship - Education, Government, Social & Human Services - STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Fine & Performing Arts AP Art History AP Music Theory AP Studio Art Art by Computer Design Basic Drawing & Design I & II Ceramics I, II & III Concert Band Concert Choir Combined Choir/Band Creative Writing Desktop Publishing Honors Humanities Seminar Journalism Multimedia Design Music Theory & Technology Painting Photography I & II Public Speaking Rock Ensemble Studio Art Theatre TV Production TV Studio Workshop TV 3 Web Page Design
Practical Arts Advanced Textiles and Fashion Design Advanced Design Applications Accounting I/Honors Accounting Advanced Computer Software Systems Advanced Design Applications AP Computer Science Java Applied Computer Concepts Architectural Drafting Career Transition Citizen & The Law Computer Programming I Computer Programming C++ Computer Applications Engineering Design Financial Literacy Fitness through Nutrition Foods Technological Foundations Fundamentals of Contemporary Business Intro to Java Programming Investing & the Stock Market Marketing Personal Computer Keyboarding Photography I & II Robotics Technological Design Textiles Transition TV Studio Workshop Web Page Design
Requirements Every student is required to complete one year of visual or performing arts (5 credits). Every student is required to complete one year of practical arts (5 credits). Every student is required to take 2.5 credits of Financial Literacy. (Financial Literacy, Fundamentals of Contemporary Business and Investing in the Stock Market) A minimum of an additional 22.5 credits of electives is required in order to meet graduation requirements.
Course Selection Process Meet with parents providing overview of high school program Provide students with an overview of courses and provide them with access the Curriculum Guidebook available on the school s web page Schedule date and time to meet with student to select courses Student and parent can review course requests in Parent Portal Mail letter to parent and student indicating courses selected Schedule will be distributed to student on the first day of school
Credit requirements for grade level Grade 10 30 earned credits Grade 11 60 earned credits Grade 12 Eligibility to meet all graduation requirements by June of the current school year Every student is required to carry a minimum of 35 credits each year and a maximum of 40 credits each year.
Graduation Requirements Pass state and Rutherford High School course requirements. Take all eligible PARCC assessments, beginning with class of 2021: pass PARCC ELA 10 and Algebra 1 Complete a minimum of 130 credits.
Alternate Requirements ending with the Class of 2020
RESOURCES www.rutherfordschools.org Curriculum Guidebook Student Handbook
Contact Us 201-438-7675 Dr. Shannon Hopkins shopkins@rutherfordschools.org Mrs. Lauren Buckley lbuckley@rutherfordschools.org Mr. Paul Scutti pscutti@rutherfordschools.org Ms. Cristina Nicolau cnicolau@rutherfordschools.org Mrs. Darlene Capobianco dcapobianco@rutherfordschools.org Ms. Joy Mariano jmariano@rutherfordschools.org Ext. 2114 Ext. 2240 Ext. 2245 Ext. 2246 Ext. 2242 Ext. 2241
Guidance Department Shannon Hopkins - Director of Guidance (W & ELL) Lauren Buckley - Guidance Counselor (E-I, L, N-Q, U & V) Cristina Nicolau - Guidance Counselor (A-D,J-K,X,Y,Z) Paul Scutti - Guidance Counselor (M, R-T) Darlene Capobianco - Secretary Joy Mariano - Secretary
QUESTIONS? Contact your guidance counselor Call and make an appointment to come in to meet with the guidance counselor
