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  • Grade 9 Required Courses

    Grade 10 Required Courses

    Early Child Development***


    English 9

    Mathematics

    Science

    World History

    World Language

    Health and Physical Education 9

    Elective

    Child Development***


    English 10

    Mathematics

    Science

    United States History 1

    World Language

    Health, Driver’s Education, Physical Education 10

    Elective

    Grade 11 Required Courses

    Grade 12 Required Courses

    Foundations of Education - Theories and Practices*** 


    Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Education*** 


    English 11

    Mathematics

    Science

    United States History 2

    Health and Physical Education 11

    Elective

    Future Educators***

    English 12

    Health and Physical Education 12

    Elective(s)


    Strongly Recommended Electives: 

    Independent Study: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

    Psychology

    Introduction to Business and Careers

    Additional Requirements for Graduation

    Online Financial Literacy (summer) or Financial Literacy (during school year)

    Visual and Performing Arts Elective

  • Opportunities and Incentives of career academy students:  

    • Exposure to real-world experiences through authentic learning, conferences, competitions and community-service activities
    • Involvement and social networking through nationally recognized career student organizations
    • Participate in internships, externships, and work-related prospects
    • Develop a high school transcript demonstrating academic preparedness for college-level program of study
    • Earn college credits on an official college transcript while concurrently enrolled in high school courses of study
    • Eligible for local, regional, and national scholarships
    • Receive academy distinction on official high school transcript and during graduation ceremony
  • Academy Requirements: 

    • Satisfy academy expectations and high school graduation requirements- N.J.A.C.6A:8-5.1*
    • Complete career academy course progression with 80% or better average
    • Completion of Capstone project, internship, or externship during junior/senior year
    • Follow policies in Student Handbook 
    • Demonstrate academic integrity in all assignments and activities
    • Satisfy subsequent course of study requirements, including required projects
    • Participation in academy activities and field trips
    • Maintain a four-year portfolio including experiences, networking, certificates, awards

  • Meike Kirk, Supervisor    

    Family & Consumer Sciences (9-12)

    World Languages & ESL (K-12)

    MKirk@wtps.org    

    856-589-8500 x7020