EDUCATION ACADEMY

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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
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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
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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
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Meike Kirk, Supervisor
Family & Consumer Sciences (9-12)
World Languages & ESL (K-12)
856-589-8500 x7020