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operations, patterns and functions, and fundamentals of algebra or geometry with a strong focus
on probability and statistics and data analysis. Topics include all the financial areas of mathematics
as they relate to the business world. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to better
understand, plan and control their financial futures.
*This course satisfies the Financial & Economic Literacy graduation requirement.

SAT/ACT Prep 5 Credits
Grade 11/12
In this course students will become familiar with the format, scoring and test taking strategies of the SAT,
Content-specific review and practice will prepare students for the SAT Exam. Topics include are: Math:
Algebra, Geometry, Numerical Concepts, Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability, Verbal: Critical
Reading and Writing. Additional online resources will be utilized for individual practices.

SCIENCE

BIOLOGY LAB
Grade 9 5 Credits
Organized around classification of life forms, this course presents an in-depth survey of biological topics
with emphasis on biological principles, structures, functions and relationships. The laboratory work, field
trips and informal lectures are designed to aid in learning the basic facts and to develop in the students an
appreciation of the knowledge resulting from experimentation. One period per week is provided for
laboratory research. This course will culminate with the state Biology Competency Test.

BIOLOGY LAB HONORS
Grade 9 5 Credits
This course provides the students with a comprehensive background of the basic biological principles of
all branches of biology needed to evaluate the impact of biotechnology on their level, and to understand
the interrelationships between students and the living and non-living environment. Students are expected
to apply biological principles to assist them in solving higher-level problems. One period per week is
provided for laboratory research. This course will culminate with the state Biology Competency Test.
*Prerequisite: Proficient on the NJASK 8

CHEMISTRY LAB
Grade 10 5 Credits
This course seeks to give students the following: (1) knowledge of the basic structure of matter and its
relationship to chemical reactions, (2) knowledge of the basic vocabulary of chemistry, (3) practice in