SOCIAL STUDIES · SOCIAL STUDIES Electives AP United 12) Students are required to take World History, US History I and II to graduate. Social Studies elective courses can be found

SOCIAL STUDIES

Students are required to take World History,

US History I and II to graduate.

Social Studies elective courses can be found on the next page.

Advanced

Electives

Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 11

CP World

History and

Cultures

CP United

States

History I

Honors

United

States

History I

CP United

States

History II

Honors

United

States

History II

AP US

History

AP

Government

and Politics

(Grades 11-

12)

AP European

History

(Grades 11-

12)

3 years of Social Studies are required for graduation. These courses include World History, US History I and US History II. AP courses have prerequisite requirements. Further

details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide

AP

Psychology

(Grades 11-

12)

AP Human

Geography

(Grades 10-

12)

https://tinyurl.com/NBTHS-CourseGuide

Social Studies Electives

------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)------------------------------

----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)-----------------------

AP Government and Politics (Analytical perspective and exploration of US

government and politics) Grades 11-12

Check Prerequisite Requirements

AP Psychology (Systematic scientific study of behavioral and

mental processes of human being and animals)

Grades 11-12 Check Prerequisite Requirements

Women’s Studies (Intro. to impact of women in society and their

influence on the history of the US) Grades 9-12

Human Behavior (Intro. to psychology covers theories, development of abnormal

behavior, elements of personality, cognitive development, perception and social psych)

Grades 10-12

Dimensions of Prejudice, Genocide & the Holocaust (Review of multiple genocides in history, understanding prejudice and racism, discuss atrocities)

Grades 10-12

Comparative Religions (Exploration of history and culture of world religions, founders

of religions, beliefs, rituals and symbolism) Grades 9-12

Sociology (Study of groups in society incl. social structure, interactions,

social change, class, race and ethnic relations)

Grades 10-12

Back to the Future

(Examines the history of 80’s, 90’s through today, by examining film and multi-media )

Grades 9-12

Denotes course pairing Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course

Guide at NBTHS Course Guide

Tomorrow’s Teachers (Students interested in a career in education. Study issues in

Education as well as Educational Psychology) Grade 12

(Prerequisite: Application Packet & Faculty Interview)

AP European History (Western European history from Renaissance

to present, topics include art, literature, philosophy, music etc.)

Grade 12 Check Prerequisite Requirements

American Law (Students examine the role of law and American society, the

processes, limits and procedures of the law) Grades 9-12

America’s Military History (United States military and the short-term/long

term social, political, economic, and geographic

effects of our nation's wars on our society)

Grades 9-12

AP Human Geography Study of effects of human population on our planet, geographic models, data, maps etc.)

Grades 10-12 Check Prerequisite Requirements


AP Chemistry AP Biology

AP Physics 1 AP Physics C

(completion/duel enrollment AP Calculus)

Anatomy & Physiology Marine Biology

Honors Biotechnology & Forensics

CP Environmental Sci.

Engineering Electives

SCIENCE

3 years of Science are required for graduation. All courses after the third year are considered elective but must be recommended by your current teacher.

All students must take and pass Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third year of lab science.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

CP Biology

CP Physics

CP Chemistry

CP Environmental Sci. Anatomy & Physiology

Marine Honors Biotechnology &

Forensics

Engineering Electives **AP Courses with teacher

recommendations & prerequisites met.

Honors Chemistry

Honors Biology

Honors Physics

Honors Chemistry

Honors Biology

AP Chemistry AP Biology

AP Physics C (completion/duel enrollment AP Calculus)

AP Physics 1 Anatomy & Physiology

Marine Biology Honors Biotechnology & Forensics

CP Environmental Sci.

Engineering Electives

Science Electives

----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)-----------------------

CP Introduction to Engineering Design* (IED)

(Introductory course into the world of engineering with a focus on robotics) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment

in college prep math and science Grades 9-12

CP Principles of Engineering* (POE)

(Develop understanding of the engineering design process, design/build/test engineering

concepts) Prereq: B or better in 9th&10th grade

CP/Hon. Science and a B or Better in CP or Hon. level Math

Grades 10-12

*Fulfills computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online

Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide

CP Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)*

(Study of manufacturing, planning, integration, & implementation of automation)

Prerequisite: C or better in IED & POE Grades 11-12

AP Computer Science Principles formerly Computer Science & Software Engineering(CSE)*

(Study of computational thinking and software design)

Prerequisite: B or better in Alg. I Grades 9-12

**Does not need to be taken in sequence with IED and POE.

Anatomy & Physiology (Anatomical terminology,

biochemistry, cells, tissues etc. Course is for students interested in

healthcare field)

Grades 11-12

Marine Biology (Marine flora and fauna, vertebrates and invertebrates found in marine

biome)

Grades 11-12


MATHEMATICS

---------------------------------------------ELECTIVES------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------Math Lab-------------------------------------------------


Honors

Algebra I

Honors

Geometry

Honors

Algebra II

Honors Math

Analysis

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

CP Algebra I

CP Geometry CP Algebra II CP Precalculus

Analytical Geometry & Multivariable Calculus AP Statistics

CP Algebra I CP Geometry CP Algebra II

CP Precalculus

Geometry Common Core

Support try

Algebra II Common Core

Support

Common Core Support

-By Invitation Only

(Not for Math Credit)

Computer Science Essentials* (Computational thinking and skills for

successful transition to AP Comp. Science )

FULL YEAR Co-req.: CP Alg. II

Grades 9-12, Check Prerequisite Requirements

AP Computer Science* (Design and implement data

interfaces, web databases, game and app development)

FULL YEAR Pre-req.: Comp Sci Essentials

Trigonometry/ Prob & Stats

CP Calculus AP Statistics

3 years of Math are required for graduation. All courses after the third year are considered elective but MUST be recommended by your current teacher. All students must take and pass a minimum of

Algebra I, Geometry, and a third year.

*Fulfills computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course Guide

Algebra I Common

Core Support

Math Lab IV

Algebra I Part One

Algebra I Part Two

CP Geometry

AP Computer Science Principles*

(Students us Python to collaborate, app development

and simulations) FULL YEAR

Pre-req.: Algebra II Grades 10-12 Check

Prerequisite Requirements

Cybersecurity* (Emphasis on defending personal and company

data, cybersecurity etc. ) FULL YEAR

Honors

Geometry

Honors

Algebra II

Grade 9

Honors Math

Analysis

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Math 8

SAT Prep (Verbal and math skills, tips, strategies, general

study techniques) Pre-req: CP Geometry

SEMESTER



English

----------------------------------English Common Core Support --------------------------------

(Support Classes are Not for English Credit)


CP English I CP English II

CP English III

CP English IV

Honors Eng. I Honors Eng. II Honors Eng. III

Honors Eng. I Honors Eng. II AP English Language AP English Literature

Honors Eng. IV

4 years of English are required for graduation. All students must complete the minimum requirement of English I-IV. ESL fulfills the English requirement as well.

English Common Core

Support II

English Common Core

Support III

English Portfolio IV Spring

English Portfolio IV Fall

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 -By Invitation

Only

(Not for English

Credit)

English Common Core

Support I

ENGLISH ELECTIVES

------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------

----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)--------------------------------

Mass and Social Media

(Intro to fundamentals mass and social media for reporting news, feature, sports, editorials)

Grades 9-12

Basic Public Speaking

(Learn to research, compose & deliver various types of speeches)

Grades 9-12

Creative Writing (For students who wish to develop

their writing skills; expression through poems, short stories,

plays, non-fiction and journals)

Grades 9-12

Theatre Workshop (Intro to the history of theatre and drama;

focus is on acting, set design, scene study, costumes, directing, make-up and lighting)

Grades 9-12

Theatre Workshop II (Focus is on projects including set

design/construction, production, performance and composition of one act plays)

Grades 10-12

Film Analysis (Use of selected films/scenes as a vehicle for visual reflection on themes, ideas, and values

as they reflect on a global society; explore connections made to music, poetry, research,

writing, plays and short stories)

Grades 9-12

Yearbook Journalism and Design (Work toward production of the Daedalus; plan and design layouts, write articles, take photos,

proofread completed pages) Application only

Grades 10-12

Denotes course pairing Further details/requirements available in NBTHS Online Course Guide

Mass and Social Media II (Students will write reviews, editorials and contribute to the school online newspaper, college credit will be available for this course)

Grades 10-12

High Stakes Writing for Post-Secondary World

(Develop highly focused writing skills to assist the student with demands of the SAT/ACT by

developing a portfolio of personalized exemplars for use in college and the future )

Grades 11-12

College Expository Writing I (Development of university and profession

writing, analyze nonfiction texts and develop a thesis writing, this is a dual credit course with

Middlesex County College and is equivalent to Expository Writing 121 at MCC )

Grade 12

Expository Writing II (Variety of writing skills developed into

inferential and critical writing pieces, requires completion of a formal research paper, this is a

dual credit course with Middlesex County College and is equivalent to Expository Writing

122 at MCC)

Grade 12



INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY


INTRO/LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Woods 1 (Intro to shop safety,

proper use of machinery, types of wood and their uses and woodworking

techniques)

SEMESTER COURSE

Grades 9 & 10 Only

Machine Woodworking

(Build upon skills from Woods I, includes a

mass production project)

Grades 10-12

Cabinet & Furniture Manufacturing

(Includes project design, analysis and evaluation)

Grades 11-12

Advanced Techniques in Woodworking

(Focus on cabinet and furniture construction incl.

marquetry and inlay)

Pre req: Woods I or Machine Woodworking or Cabinet and

Furniture Manufacturing

Grades 10-12

Technical Drawing* (Learn basic drafting techniques and use of

computer software like Autosketch and CAD; recommended for students interested in

engineering, computers, architecture, machine trades and drafting occupation)

Grades 9-12

CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) * ( Auto CAD, 2-D and 3-D modeling; use of Autosketch and Data CAD. For students interested in drafting, designing,

building and engineering)

Grades 10-12

Architectural Design*

(Study residential home design including floor plans, furniture layout, and traffic flow; a scale model of a home

will be constructed)

Grades 10-12

Gaming & Animation* (Intro to 3-D computer design, modeling,

textures, and animation; project-based class, develop and animate 3-D video game

characters) Grades 9-12

*Fulfills the computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online

Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide

CAD (Computer- Aided Drafting w/Inventor) * (Work in 2-D & 3-D modeling using the AME Solid Modeling Program)

Grades 9-12

CP Introduction to Engineering Design*

(Introductory course into the world of engineering with a focus on robotics) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment

in college prep math and science Grades 9-11

CP Principles of Engineering* (Develop understanding of the

engineering design process, design/build/test engineering

concepts) Prereq: B or better in 9th&10th grade

CP/Hon. Science and a B or Better in CP or Hon. level Math

Grades 10-12

CP Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)*

(Study of manufacturing, planning, integration, & implementation of automation)

Prerequisite: C or better in Prin. of Engineering Grades 11-12

CP Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE)*

(Study of computational thinking and software design)

Prerequisite: C or better in Prin. of Engineering Grades 11-12


WORLD LANGUAGES

A

German 1B

(A or Better) CP German II CP German III

Honors

German IV

CP German I CP German II CP German

III Honors

German IV

Italian 1B (A or better)

CP Italian II CP Italian III Honors Italian IV

AP Italian

CP Italian I CP Italian II

French 1B (A or better)

CP French II CP French III Honors French IV

AP French Language

CP French I CP French II CP French III Honors French IV

Spanish 1B (A or better)

CP Spanish II CP Spanish III Honors Spanish IV

AP Spanish Language

CP Spanish I CP Spanish II CP Spanish III Honors

Spanish IV

Spanish for Native

Speakers I (placement test

required)

Spanish for Native

Speakers II (placement test

required)

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

AP German

CP Italian III

Honors Italian IV

AP Spanish Language

Spanish for Native

Speakers III (placement test

required)

Spanish IA

(Recommendation

Only)

Spanish IB

(Recommendation

Only)

CP Spanish II

(Recommendation

Only)

CP Spanish III

(Recommendation

Only)

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY


Business Technology (cont.)

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TV Production I (Intro to the principles and techniques of Electronic

Field Production) Grades 9-12

Honors TV Production II (Hands-on course provides experience in intermediate

television production) Grades 10-12

Honors TV Production III

(Work on assigned and individual projects, write/produce/direct your

own TV show)

Grades 11-12

Marketing Education (Prepare for future education

or employment in fields of marketing, management, and

entrepreneurship)

Grades 9-12

Experiential Marketing: (Internship optional for Seniors) (Build upon principles learned in M.E.

I; hands-on internship experiences optional)

Requires coordinator approval for optional internship

AP Microeconomics **

(Principles and theories of microeconomics; analyze

economic policy)

Grades 11-12

AP Macroeconomics **

(Application and analysis of macroeconomic concepts as

they relate to real-world experiences)

Grades 11-12

Cooperative School-to-Career Internship

(Internship opportunity, subject to coordinator approval, Integrated Comp. App

is a prerequisitel)

SENIORS ONLY

Denotes course pairing * Fulfills computer requirement ** Fulfills Financial Literacy requirement Further details/requirements in NBTHS Online Course Guide



Cinema and Film (Learn about the development of motion

pictures as an art form by exploring various genres)

Grades 9-12

Business Dynamics

(Examine economic principals and explore how it applies to everyday life)

Recommended for Freshmen

Grades 9-12

Honors Economics**

(Study of economics from the viewpoint of the consumer, business owner and within in the global

economy)

Grades 10-12

Financial Management**

(Intro to managing money, financial records, & discussing topics such as taxes, banking, credit,

careers)

Grades 9- 12

Honors Accounting **

(College-level course serves as intro to double-entry accounting and covers the

entire accounting cycle)

Grades 11-12

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

(Specialized course for students interested in this industry; marketing

theory and practices of the industry are covered)

Grades 10-12

Radio Broadcasting

(Exploratory course that covers various aspects of radio, create music programs, interview shows, and

radio commercials)

Grades 9-12

Career Exploration

(Explore and evaluate different career paths , skills, resumes, and interview preparation)

Grades 9-11

Integrated Computer Apps* (Basic computer skills including

Microsoft Office, internet and research) Grades 9-12

Internet & Web Design* (HTML coding, advanced web design,

home page and electronic resume creation)

Grades 10-12


Stock Market Analysis

(Securities and investments, portfolio development, stock market simulations and investment tracking)

Grades 10-12

Honors Business Law

(Study of law and business, legal and ethical issues, functional business management, issues in workplace)

Grades 10-12


FINE ARTS: MUSIC


(Unless otherwise indicated)

INTRO/LEVEL 1

All

Vocal Technique (Advanced choral music class, incl. vocal

training, ear training and sight reading)

Honors Choir (Advanced select choir that continues to

train at the highest level and performs at

various events)

Concert Choir (Entry level

singing in large

vocal ensemble)

Concert Band (Large instrumental

ensemble, requires

rehearsals and

performances after

school)

Concert Band (Large instrumental ensemble, requires

rehearsals and performances after

school)

Music Theory I (Into course that covers

musical basics i.e. notation,

scales, intervals and harmony;

includes sight singing and ear

training)

It is suggested students taking

this course have musical

experience

History of Pop Music

(Learn about the development of

popular music from the 19th century

includes jazz, blues and current styles

i.e. rock and roll, dance, heavy metal)

through digital learning.

SEMESTER COURSE

Grades 9-12

Concert Choir

(Intended for students who enjoy singing

in a large ensemble).

Honors Wind Ensemble (Advanced instrumental ensemble, incl.

work on scales, sight reading and solos)

Percussion

Ensemble (Array of percussion

instruments to play

complex rhythms +

melodies)

Freshman

Orchestra (Intro. for string

instrument players)

Symphonic Orchestra (Provides additional work on playing

and reading skills for string instrument

players)

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced orchestra members

required to work on scales, sight

reading and a selected solo)

Honors Percussion Ensemble (Array of percussion instruments to play

complex rhythms/melodies)

AP Music Theory (Read, notate & compose music,

emphasis on period tonality and

tonal relationships)

Pre req: Music Theory or instructor

approval

***************************

ALL LEVELS OF MUSIC

COURSES ARE BASED ON

TEACHER

RECOMMENDATION

***************************

*

Music Theory II (Course that expands on topics

covered in Music Theory I

It is suggested students have a

solid foundation from Music

Theory I, students can test into

this course if he/she did not

take Music Theory I.

FINE ARTS: ART


INTRO/LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3


Design Mixed Media (Studio course, explores 2 + 3 dimensional concepts)

(If coming from Photo, Photo teacher rec. needed)

Grades 10-12

Art Variations (Intro art course,

various mediums incl. computers)

Grades 9-12

Graphic Design*

(Hands on approach to

advertising and design) (If coming from Photo,

Photo teacher rec. needed)

Grades 10-12

Anyone Can Draw, Paint

Sculpt (Beginner art course, basic art techniques)

Grades 9-12

Ceramics I

(Techniques of pottery and

sculpture making)

Grades 9-12

Ceramics II (Builds upon Ceramics I,

advanced glazing and surface decorations)

Grades 10-12

Ceramics Studio

(Advanced ceramic concepts and techniques of wheel- throwing)

Grades 11-12

Photography

(Intro. to use of 35mm camera and computer imaging techniques)

Grades 9-12

Photo Studio

(Advanced concepts +

methods incl. special effects)

Grades 10-12

Photo Studio II

(Portfolio development, self directed projects)

Grades 11-12

Color, Composition & Calligraphy

(Introduces color and paint/ink application techniques)

Grades 9-12

Perspective Drawing (Learn to draw in 2+3 point

perspective, including drawing building interiors and exteriors)

Grades 9-12

Portraiture & Cartooning (Learn to draw facial anatomy,

proportion, and develop cartooning and animation skills)

Grades 9-12



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SOCIAL STUDIES · SOCIAL STUDIES Electives AP United 12) Students are required to take World History, US History I and II to graduate. Social Studies elective courses can be found