Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#S436 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II – 5 CREDITS (SE S436 ENV SCI (II))
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #S416 Earth Science I
This is the second of a three year sequence of courses to meet the science graduation requirement. This course of study is designed to
help students develop an understanding of basic principles of biology and human impact on the environment. This course will address
the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards that require an understanding of the interaction of organisms in the systems of the
Earth. Instruction to develop skills for the End of Course Biology exam will be provided.
#S435 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II (LEARNING CENTER) – 5 CREDITS (SE S435 ENV SCI II (LC))
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #S415 Earth Science I (LC)
This is the third of a three year sequence of courses to meet the science graduation requirement. The Learning Center Science III
course has the same course objectives as the Science III #S436 course. This course provides a more individualized approach to the
topics of instruction in science and is implemented with appropriate adaptations and modifications to meet the individual reading and
cognitive skill abilities of the special education student.
#S426 – BIOLOGY I- 5 CREDITS (SE S426 BIOLOGY I)
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: #S416 Earth Science I and #S436 Environmental Science II
This is the second of a three year sequence of courses to meet the science graduation requirement. The Biology course of study
provides students with a general background in several major topics in biology including cell structure and function, genetics, animal
and plant functions, the human body, and ecology. This course will address the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards that
require an understanding of basic biology, chemistry and ecology. Instruction to develop skills for the End of Course exam will be
provided.
#S425 - BIOLOGY I (LEARNING CENTER) - 5 CREDITS (SE S425 BIOLOGY I (LC))
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: #S415 Earth Science I (LC) and #S435 Environmental Science II (LC)
This is the second of a three year sequence of courses to meet the science graduation requirement. The Learning Center Biology
course has the same course objectives as the Biology #S426 course. This course provides a more individualized approach to the topics
of instruction in science and is implemented with appropriate adaptations and modifications to meet the individual reading and
cognitive skill abilities of the special education student.
#S956–TRANSITION/CAREER EXPLORATION – 5CREDITS
Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9-10
(SE S956 TRANS/CAREER)
This program is designed to allow students who are unsure about possible career choices, to explore and experience diverse
opportunities. Students will be given the opportunity for a hands-on approach to career exploration. The class rotates through planned
activities with the vocational instructors at Hunterdon County Poly-tech who help to evaluate the students’ interests and strengths.
Class time will alternate periodically between Hunterdon Central HS and Hunterdon County Polytech. These students will explore
career clusters with the intent of identifying career goals and evaluating their desire for future training.
#S955 – TRANSITION/COLLEGE & POST SECONDARY OPTIONS – 5 CREDITS
Grades: 11-12 (SE S955 TRANS/COLLEGE )
Prerequisite: None
This program is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore post high school possibilities. Students will explore college
options, vocational training, apprenticeships, employability skills, entrepreneurial endeavors and military options. Assessing strengths
and providing guidance, while working with parent input, will be the focus of the course. Students compile a working portfolio as
they learn which resources are available to them and they look to develop personal goals.
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