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John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Graduation Requirements and Program Overview

Learn about graduation requirements and program options at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School. Explore track programs, course offerings, elective choices, and credit requirements for successful graduation.

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John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Graduation Requirements and Program Overview

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  1. 2023 JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  2. THE BLOCK SCHEDULE SPRINGSEMESTER February to June 1st Block-85 minutes 2nd Block-85 minutes 3rd Block-85 minutes (30 minute lunch) 4th Block-85 minutes FALL SEMESTER September to January 1st Block-85 minutes 2nd Block-85 minutes 3rd Block-85 minutes (30 minute lunch) 4th Block-85 minutes

  3. The “S” track program is designed for students who are planning to pursue further education beyond HS and/or the world of work and students who have strong interest and ability to deal with academic work. The “R” track program is the accelerated program. It is for students who have particularly strong academic skills who wish to enroll in a course that is rigorous and challenging and provides a strong background for college level studies. The course places emphasis on individual responsibility and in-depth analysis. PROGRAM LEVEL The “Honors” program is to meet the needs of students who have consistently demonstrated strong reading, writing and thinking skills. The “AP” courses and “C” level courses are geared towards college level courses. This is a highly challenging program. https://youtu.be/tv93KcW4gS4

  4. Required 9th Grade Courses for students entering 9th Grade English 1 Science (Environmental Science or Biology) World History II World Language Physical Education & Health Microsoft Word/ Digital Presentation and

  5. MATH • Algebra 1 (S) or • Geometry (R/S)

  6. Fashion 1 (S) Band (R) Percussion (R) Chorus (R) History of Popular Music (R/S) Dance 1 (R/S) Introduction to Art (S) Graphic Design (S) Theater Arts 1 (R) Theater Arts-Oratory (R) 9th grade Electives Accounting (R) Business Management (R/S) Business Law (R/S) Careers (R/S) Microsoft Excel (R/S) Principles of Marketing (R/S) Sports Marketing (R/S) Comparative Mythology (R) Creative Writing (R) Introduction to Journalism (R) The Graphic Novel (S) Introduction to computer Science (H)

  7. TECH AND VOCATIONAL CULINARY ARTSCARPENTRY PLUMBING AUTO MECHANICS ELECTRICALCOSMETOLOGY

  8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Successfully complete 125 credits to graduate 40 credits per year

  9. ENGLISH REQUIREMENT ENGLISH 1-2-3-4

  10. ENGLISH TRACKING • S-TRACK ENGLISH • R-TRACK ENGLISH • HONORS ENGLISH • ENGLISH APLANGUAGE & COMPOSITION (11th & 12th grade) • ENGLISH APLITERATURE & COMPOSITION (12th grade)

  11. ENGLISH ELECTIVES • Gifted & Talented (R) • Literature & Film (R) • Philosophy & Literature (R) • SAT verbal & math (H,R,S)

  12. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT 15 CREDITS which MUST INCLUDE ALGEBRA 1 & GEOMETRY & a third year of math that builds upon Algebra I and Geometry. 20 credits suggested

  13. MATH • H, R & S TRACK ALGEBRA 1 • H, R & S TRACK GEOMETRY • H, R & S TRACK ALGEBRA 2 • C, R & S PRECALCULUS • R & S ELEMENTARY STATS • MATH 4 LIFE S • COLLEGE ALGEGRA & TRIGONOMETRY (S) • CALCULUS H • CALCULUS 3 • INTRO to COMPUTER SCIENCE H • AP MATH COURSES • CALCULUS • STATISTICS • COMPUTER SCIENCE A • COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

  14. SCIENCE REQUIREMENT 15 CREDITS and MUST INCLUDE: • BIOLOGY – N. J. BiologyCompetency Test (BCT) • CHEMISTRY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, OR PHYSICS • Third Science Class 20 CREDITS ARE SUGGESTED

  15. SCIENCE R & S TRACK ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS INTEGRATED SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology FORENSIC AP COURSES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PHYSICS

  16. SOCIAL STUDIESREQUIREMENT R & S TRACK WORLD HISTORY II U.S. HISTORY 1 U.S. HISTORY 2

  17. SOCIAL STUDIES AP COURSES WORLD HISTORY US HISTORY 1 & 2 PSYCHOLOGY MACROECONOMICS MICROECONOMICS US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

  18. SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES • Facing History and Ourselves (R) • Law and Society (R) • Psychology (R/S) • Sociology (R) • Economics (R)

  19. WORLD LANGUAGEREQUIREMENT one year of either FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE OR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.

  20. PHYSICAL EDUCATION& HEALTH REQUIREMENT 1-2-3-4

  21. FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, BUSINESS LITERACY R/S

  22. ELECTIVES BUSINESS 2.5 CREDITS COURSES • College and Career Presentation (R/S) • Entrepreneurship (R/S) • Principals of Business (R/S) • Web & Beyond …Google Docs (R) • Video Game Design (R) 5 CREDIT COURSES • Accounting 1 (R) • Advancing with Apple (R) • Business Organization and Management (C) • College Preparatory Accounting (C) • Teacher Apprentice Program

  23. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVE ONE YEAR Theater Arts 2 DANCE 2 Visual Arts 2-D & 3-D Visual Art Major 3,4 Studio 2-D AP Art History (H) Introduction to Printmaking (S) NEW Digital Photography 1 & 2(R)

  24. *AP/R-MUSIC THEORY CONCERT CHOIR WOMEN’S CHOIR

  25. REQUIRED ELECTIVES INDUSTRIAL ARTS, FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE REQUIREMENT ONE YEAR IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

  26. Syracuse University Project Advance • Syracuse University Project Advance facilitates and administers a cooperative arrangement between the University and high schools. Through Project Advance, SU enables high school seniors to take Syracuse University courses in their own schools. • Introduction to Financial Accounting • Foundation of Human Behavior • American History • Practices of Academic Writing

  27. PARCC Class of 2021 and Beyond • Pass the ELA 10 and Algebra I assessment; or • The submission by the District of a student portfolio Note: The class of 2020 and beyond 2020 must take all PARCC assessments and receive valid scores

  28. Community Service Criteria • Beginning in the 2014 - 2015, all students in Woodbridge Township high schools are encouraged to fulfill community service hours. • Students are encouraged to complete 10 hours of community service each year. • All of the community service opportunities will be offered at the high schools or within the community.

  29. THANK YOU MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR

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