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PARENT TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION 20XX
2020-2021 Program of Studies
Plainfield High School
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
2020-2021
Prepared by
Denise Shipman, Supervisor of Guidance
“A Champion For Students”
Website: Contact: Email:
phs.plainfieldknjk12.org 908-731-3200 dshipman@plainfield.k12.nj.us
ADMINISTRATION
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Dianna Mitchell Superintendent of Schools
Mark Williams Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Arcelius Brickhouse Executive Director of Secondary Education
Gretel Perez Executive Director of Elementary Education
Beth Filippatos Executive Director of Student Services
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Dion Roach Principal
Daniel Cone Vice Principal
Wilson Martinez Vice Principal
Lenny Jimenez Vice Principal
Terry Shareef Vice Principal
Denise Shipman Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling Services
John Quinn Director of Athletics
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS
Miguelina Gil-Landisi Director of Bilingual Academy
Troy Edwards Director of Security
Joan Cansdale Supervisor of Secondary ELA and Social Studies
Kim Morris Supervisor of Math K-12
Jay Rossin Supervisor of Bilingual Academy
Jean Gordon Supervisor of K-12 Science
Alicia Archibald Supervisor of Special Services
PHS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING TEAM
Lee Best District Career Counselor
Nicole Beck Professional School Counselor
Anthony Galarza Professional School Counselor
Milagro Henriquez-Rivas Family Support Worker
Jessika Herrera Professional School Counselor
Bashir Jordan School Social Worker
Morris Lucky Student Assistance Coordinator
Gregory McCray Drop Out Prevention Specialist
Norma Rivera Professional School Counselor
Denise Scala Professional School Counselor
Jameelah Williams Professional School Counselor
Roberta Wilson Professional School Counselor
June Green Guidance Secretary
Gayle Johnson Guidance Secretary
Denise Reaves Guidance Secretary
PHS SUPPORT TEAM AND SECRETARIAL SUPPORT
Sharon Hammond School Nurse
Shellon Jack School Nurse
Ryan Sears System Analyst
Norris Dow Dean of Discipline
Edith Lobelo Principal Secretary
Katy Vaca Secretary
Theresa King Secretary
Faye Clark Secretary
Michelle Bernard Secretary
Officer Carter Resource Officer
Officer James Resource Officer
Barry Young Coordinator of Security
PHS MASTER SCHEDULING TEAM
Dion Roach Principal
Denise Shipman Supervisor of Guidance
Daniel Cone Vice Principal
Wilson Martinez Vice Principal
Lenny Jimenez Vice Principal
Terry Shareef Vice Principal
Lee Best District Career Counselor
Anthony Galarza Professional School Counselor
Jessika Herrera Professional School Counselor
Nicole Beck Professional School Counselor
Norma Rivera Professional School Counselor
Denise Scala Professional School Counselor
Jameelah Williams Professional School Counselor
Roberta Wilson Professional School Counselor
Maureen Thal Math Teacher
Deborah Johnson Science Teacher
Peter Brehm Band Teacher
Shaneisha Evans CTE Teacher
William Wessells CTE Teacher
Deborah Smith -Bennett English Teacher
Joseph Colodne Social Studies Teacher
Chief Jasmine Wilson ROTC Instructor
Sgt. James Eubanks ROTC Instructor
Martin Senesie World Language
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Mr. Cameron Cox,, President Ms. Emily Morgan
Mr. Terence Johnson, Vice President Ms. Carmencita Pile
Ms. Lynn Anderson-Person Dr. Avonia A. Richardson-Miller
Mr. John Campbell Mr. Richard Wyatt
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Plainfield Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or
disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The School Board has adopted a nondiscrimination policy.
It is the policy of Plainfield Public Schools to offer programming designed to provide a free and appropriate
public education to each student with a disability in need of accommodations and/or related aids or services,
pursuant to federal regulations. The school district recognizes its obligation to take steps to ensure that students
with disabilities are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services.
INTRODUCTION
In April 2000, the state of New Jersey adopted Administrative Code 6A:8-3.2. This code provides direction for school
counseling programs across the state by specifically mandating that a K-12 comprehensive guidance and counseling system
be implemented in all school districts that reference the National Standards for School Counseling programs as developed by
the American School Counselor’s Association.
The Program of Studies is a publication designed to assist students and parents in mapping out an appropriate
and rigorous academic program for high school. Decision-making is an important part of the course selection
process and therefore, offerings should be carefully reviewed in order to select courses that will best meet the
needs, interests and goals of each individual student. The school counselor, special education case manager
(where applicable) and teachers, along with the parents/guardians, work together to help students through this
process.
Administration reserves the right to cancel any offerings when insufficient enrollment warrants.
Therefore, not all courses listed in this catalog are guaranteed to run every school year.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ..........................................................................3
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ................................................... 3-4
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION.......................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5
SCHOOL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES ............................................................. 9
AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE (ASCA) ................................................... 10
COURSE PLANNING PROCESS .................................................................................................. 11
MAPPING A FOUR-YEAR PLAN .....................................................................................................11
PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ..............................................................................11
GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING SCHEDULE CHANGES................................................... 12
TIMELINE FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES .........................................................................................12
REQUESTING HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT ..........................................................12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 13
PHS DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE PREPARATION ...........................................................................13
GRADUATION ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT ...................................................................... 14
GRADE PROMOTION.................................................................................................................... 14
GRADING SCALE / WEIGHTED SYSTEM................................................................................ 15
GPA CALCULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 15
ACADEMIC HONORS .................................................................................................................... 16
NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO APPEAL PROCESS FOR GRADUATION ............................... 16
SPECIAL PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................... 16
DUAL ENROLLMENT / COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS ....................................................................16
ACELLUS ONLINE .............................................................................................................................17
EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR ALLIED HELATH AND SCIENCE ..............................................18
CARL D. PERKINS AND TECHNICAL ...................................................................................... 19-20
EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR ALLIED HELATH AND SCIENCE ........................................ 18-19
CISCO RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS ...........................................................................................20
SPECIALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS ......................................................................................20
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................. 21
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS .............................................................................................................21
COLLEGE ATHLETICS......................................................................................................................21
FULL LIST OF COURSES ........................................................................................................ 22-24
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS....................................................................................................... 25
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................25
ELA CORE COURSES ........................................................................................................................25
ELA COURSE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 25-27
ELA ELECTIVE COURSES .......................................................................................................... 28-30
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) ........................................................................... 31
ESL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................... 32-33
SOCIAL STUDIES ........................................................................................................................... 34
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................34
SOCIAL STUDIES CORE COURSES ................................................................................................34
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 34-36
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 36-38
WORLD LANGUAGES ................................................................................................................... 39
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................39
SPANISH AND SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS .............................................................. 39-40
OTHER LANGUAGE STUDIES ................................................................................................... 41-42
MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................. 43
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................43
MATHEMATICS CORE COURSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTION ....................................... 43-45
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES AND COURSE DESCRIPTION ................................................ 45-46
SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................................... 47
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................47
SCIENCE CORE COURSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................. 47-50
ALLIED HEALTH ACADEMY .................................................................................................... 50-51
CAREER AND TECHNICAL ........................................................................................................ 52
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................52
CULINARY ARTS...............................................................................................................................53
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES..................................................................................... 53-59
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS ...................................................................................................... 60
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................60
VISUAL ARTS............................................................................................................................... 60-61
PERFORMING ARTS..........................................................................................................................62
DANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 62-68
THEATER ARTS ........................................................................................................................... 68-69
ELECTIVES .........................................................................................................................................70
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH ........................................................................................ 71
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................71
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 9 & 10 ............................................................................ 71-72
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 11 & 12 ................................................................................72
TWILIGHT PROGRAM ............................................................................................................ 73-84
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
SUPERVISOR OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING- DENISE SHIPMAN
Guidance Mission Statement
Our Mission is to develop well-informed, responsible, and productive
students. Counselors will guide students to effectively set educational
goals and career plans that individually reflects their own interests,
abilities, and talents. The counseling program will address the academic,
career and personal needs of all students, concentrating on developing
each student’s unique abilities and valuing their diversity.
Beliefs and Philosophy of Program
Professional School Counselors in the Plainfield Public Schools believe that:
All students have dignity and worth.
All students have the right to participate and have access to a school counseling program.
All students’ multicultural differences and special needs are considered in the planning and
implementation of the school counseling program.
All students K-12 shall have access to a full-time New Jersey certified Master’s Level Counselor.
The School Counseling Program will:
Be on-going throughout the calendar year.
Be based on specified goals and developmental student competencies.
Be planned, coordinated and managed by Professional School Counselors in consultation with other
representatives of the school and community.
Utilize the many combined resources of the community.
Be a working document that is evaluated on specified goals and student competencies.
All Professional School Counselors will:
Abide by the professional ethics of guidance and counseling as advocated by the American School
Counselor Association (ASCA) and the National Standards for School Counseling Program.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.
AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION (ASCA) SCHOOL
COUNSELOR ROLE
According to the American School Counselor Association Role Statement (2000-2001), there are four primary
interventions that school counselors are expected to model in a comprehensive guidance and school counseling program:
COMPONENTS ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Guidance Curriculum: Structured: Facilitate the developmental guidance curriculum, e.g., large
Provides guidance content in a group.
systematic way to all students. Classroom: Assist or team with faculty in teaching activities related to
personal/social development, academic development, and career development.
Individual Planning: Conferences: Guide individuals and groups of students through the
Helps students monitor and understand development of educational, career, and personal plans; this includes post-
their own development. secondary planning.
Coordinate: Coordinate parent participation in the student individual
planning.
Monitor: Assist students in the implementation of plans and next step planning.
Coordinate parent/family participation in reviewing plans.
Assessment: Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
Responsive Services: Counseling: Counsel with students individually about their concerns using
Addresses immediate concerns of accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.
students. Small Groups: Conduct structured, goal oriented groups to meet student’s
needs for learning.
Referral: Use an effective referral process to help students; families, and
others use special programs and services.
Coordinate: Coordinate and partnership with school and community personnel
to bring together resources for students and families.
Consultation: Conference with parents, faculty, administrators, and other
relevant individuals to improve student achievement.
System Support: Program Leadership: Plan, implement, and evaluate annually the building
Includes program and staff support guidance program.
activities and leadership. Leadership/Participation: Assessment program, school improvement, and staff
development.
Consultation: Coordinate, conduct, or participate in school improvement
initiatives. Partnership with resources to improve school achievement.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.COURSE PLANNING PROCESS
Professional School Counselors will meet with each student between October and February to assist with planning an
appropriately rigorous course of study for the next school year. Students will receive advanced notification of their
appointment for this Course Planning Conference. During the conference, Professional School Counselors will discuss
teacher recommendations, graduation requirements, elective course offerings, and student interests and goals. Parents
may review student course offerings through the Genesis Parent Portal.
Since it is inevitable that some scheduling conflicts will arise, students must come prepared with alternates for
all elective selections. No changes to course requests may be made after the second week in September.
Note: Course level recommendations are made for each student based on the assessment of our professional faculty.
Students are encouraged to speak with their current teachers regarding placement recommendations and selection
options prior to meeting with their Professional School Counselor. In addition, students and parents are encouraged
to review this program to become familiar with all course options.
MAPPING A FOUR-YEAR PLAN
It is essential that all students plan a high school educational program that is academically stimulating, personally
enriching and best prepares them for higher education. We recommend that all students take appropriately rigorous
coursework; the most challenging the student can handle without creating an undue burden.
Graduation requirements will provide a solid foundation, but students should look to go above-and-beyond the general
requirements, taking additional academic course work to enhance preparation for future endeavors. Students should
strive to take at least five (5) academic courses each year in the core content areas (English Language Arts, Science,
Mathematics, Social Studies and World Language).
Students are encouraged to track their progress toward meeting graduation requirements and to plan ahead
by outlining a four-year course plan for college/career preparation.
PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
College admission counselors will expect a student’s high school record to show academic rigor, and quality of
academic performance. Some colleges and college programs may have specific requirements. Considering the vast
number of institutions of higher learning and the wide variety of admissions standards, it is wise to consult college
websites for individual school and program requirements. Consult with your professional school counselor and
individual college websites or admission offices for more information.
Whether preparing for college or career training, a strong academic foundation is critical for any individual to
be competitive in college or the workforce.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students are expected to give careful consideration to the courses chosen during the course selection process.
When a student selects a course, he/she is making a “reservation” that drives the creation of the Master Class
Schedule. Changing a course request or withdrawing from a course may adversely affect section planning, class sizes
and course enrollment. A request may be rejected if the deadline for changes or withdrawals has passed, a section is
filled, sections become grossly imbalanced, or the course is required for graduation. Students may not request a change
based on preferences for teachers, lunch periods, or semester when taken.
After the start of the school year, students will only be permitted one (1) schedule change appointment for any
drop/adds or elective changes. The appointment must be made prior to the schedule change deadline, and students
may not change the schedule back to the original selection(s).
TIMELINE FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES
Type of Request Deadline Important Notes
No grade will be recorded.
Schedule Change Student may move into open courses and will be
The 5 day of class
th
for Full responsible for any work missed to date.
Year/Semester 1 (This includes any quarter courses as well.)
No grade will be recorded.
Schedule Change Student may move into open courses and will be
The 5th day of class
for Semester 2 responsible for any work missed to date.
(This includes any quarter courses as well.)
Principal and/or Director, Teacher and
Honors and Mid Marking Period*
parent/guardian permission required.
Advancement
Placement (AP)
Drop Full Year Course The end of MP1*
Drop Semester 1 The middle of MP1*
Course
Drop Semester 2 The middle of MP3*
Course
REQUESTING HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT
A student may submit a request to change course levels no later than the midpoint of the first Marking Period. All
requests are subject to administrative approval and course availability.
If a student wishes to take Honors and/or AP, the following process must be followed:
1. Teacher must make the recommendation in Genesis.
2. Student may individually request through assigned Professional School Counselor for advanced courses. The
Professional School Counselor, in partnership with the student, parents and teachers will make the determination
for placement. The Counselor will take in consideration the student’s academic performance and attendance.
If a student wishes to drop Honors and/or AP, the following process must take place:
1. Parent permission must be submitted to the school counselor.
2. Once parent permission is verified, the student's schedule will be may be adjusted.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Credits/Coursework for Recommended Credits/Coursework for
SUBJECT AREA PHS DIPLOMA COLLEGE
PREPARATION
Credits Years Credits Years
ENGLISH LANG. ARTS 20 4 20 4
15 3 20 4
MATHEMATICS
Note: Must include Algebra I (or content equivalent), Geometry (or content equivalent) and a
third year of math that builds on the concepts and skills of algebra and geometry
15 3 15 - 20 3-4
SCIENCE
Note: Must include 5 credits each of 3 lab based inquiring sciences.
15 3 15 - 20 3-4
SOCIAL STUDIES
Must include 5 credits in World Studies and 10 credits of US History (US History I and II)
5 1 10 - 20 2-4
WORLD LANGUAGE
Note: Two Consecutive years of one language is preferred for college prep.
20 4 -- --
PHYS. ED/HEALTH
Note: Must be assigned for each year of enrollment; 3.75 per year for P.E. and 1.25 per year for
Health (9), Driver’s Ed (10).
VISUAL/PERFORMING 5 1 Reflecting interests and talents
ARTS
21st CENTURY LIFE & 5 1 Reflecting interests and talents
CAREERS
FINANCIAL LITERACY 2.5 Credits 1/2 year -- --
STATE ASSESSMENTS See “Graduation Assessment Requirements”
TOTAL CREDITS 120 CREDITS REQUIRED 130+ CREDITS RECOMMENDED
Note: Some colleges and college programs may have specific requirements. These requirements should be considered when
planning a program. Consult with your school counselor and individual college websites or admission offices for more
information.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.GRADUATION ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
In order to receive a high school diploma, students must demonstrate proficiency in both English Language Arts
(ELA) and Mathematics by meeting one of the criteria in ELA and one of the criteria in Mathematics.
The New Jersey Department of Education requires all students to adhere to the following:
The Classes of 2018 through 2022 – Students graduating as members of the Classes of 2018 through 2022 can
meet graduation assessment requirements through any of these three pathways:
1. Achieving passing scores on high-level NJSLA assessments;
2. Achieving certain scores on alternative assessments such as the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer; or
3. The submission by the district of a student portfolio through the Department’s portfolio appeals process.
(Special Education students with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) specify an alternative way to
demonstrate proficiencies will continue to follow the graduation requirements set forth in their IEPs.)
The Class of 2020 – Students in the Class of 2020 can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency through the
same three pathways as those in the Classes of 2017 through 2019, provided that students in the Class of 2020 take all
NJSLA assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible and receive valid
scores, as of the September 6, 2016 effective date the amendments were adopted by the State Board of Education.
Each school year, the NJDOE will determine the proficiency level needed on the assessments to meet the requirements.
Please visit the New Jersey Department of Education link for charts containing the list of assessment requirements in
both ELA and the mathematics: http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parents/GradReq.pdf
GRADE PROMOTION
All students must successfully complete 120 credits to graduate from Plainfield High School. During 9th through 11th
grades, students must attempt no less than 35 credits.
Grade Level Status/Designation Minimum Credits Needed
12 Grade
th
90 credits- Must be eligible to graduate in June or August
11 Grade
th
60 credits
10 Grade
th
30 credits
Any exceptions to credit adjustment must be approved by the Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling Services and/or
Principal. Course credit is not applied until the completion of the course. For students who do not receive a passing
grade during the school year, students take recovery courses via Summer School, Option II (seniors only) and Acellus.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.GRADING SCALE / WEIGHTED SYSTEM
Letter Grade Percentage Basic/Standard Honors AP
A+ 97-100 4.3 5.3 6.3
A 93-96 4.0 5.0 6.0
A- 90-92 3.67 4.67 5.67
B+ 87-89 3.3 4.3 5.3
B 83-86 3.0 4.0 5.0
B- 80-82 2.67 3.67 4.67
C+ 77-79 2.3 3.3 4.3
C 73-76 2.0 3.0 4.0
C- 70-72 1.67 2.67 3.67
D+ 67-69 1.3 2.3 3.3
D 65-66 1.0 2.0 3.0
F 0-64 (floor at 50)
No Grade (NG) No Grade Given
Audit (ADT) Audit
GPA CALCULATIONS
A Grade Point Average (or GPA) is a measure of academic achievement, based on the final grades a student earns in
a course. The school will compute an official grade point average at the end of each school year, beginning at the end
of grade nine. The seventh Semester GPA will be calculated for seniors for sending mid-year transcripts to colleges.
GPAs are updated annually in Genesis under Grading History, and through Naviance, the college and career planning
tool available to all students. All final grades in all courses will be added together. The total grades will be divided by
the number of credits attempted. For students in grades 9, 10, and 11, this number will determine the student’s class
ranking at the time the calculations are made. For grade 12, this will determine the student’s final class rank based on
the end of the third marking period.
VALEDICTORIAN
In order to be considered for the Valediction or Salutatorian, a student has to complete his/her junior and senior year
at Plainfield High School. The senior student who holds the first place ranking according to the above process (using
the third marking report period of their senior year) will be selected as the class valedictorian and will be responsible
for giving the senior class speech during the graduation exercises. Should more than one student hold this ranking,
the title will be co-valedictorians and each student shall represent the class as co-valedictorians and be responsible for
giving a senior class speech during graduation exercises.
SALUTATORIAN
The senior student who holds the second place ranking according to the above process will be selected as the class
salutatorian and responsible for delivering the welcome component of the senior class graduation exercises. Should
more than one student hold this ranking, the title will be co-salutatorians and each student shall represent the class as
co-salutatorians and be responsible for a welcome address during graduation exercises.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.ACADEMIC HONORS
Grades for all subjects will be used in computing honor roll status. Students may be ruled ineligible for both honor
rolls if they had any school suspensions for that marking period.
Notifications: Honor Roll and High Honor Roll icons will be designated in the Genesis Parent Access. A
recognition letter will be distributed to all honorees.
Type Criteria
High achieving students will earn high honor roll status if they attain (97) or above in core
High Honor Roll
subjects and (90) or above in all other subjects. ( i.e. core classes are considered English, Social
Studies, Math and Science)
Students will earn honor roll status if they attain (80) or above in all subjects.
Honor Roll
NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO APPEAL PROCESS FOR
GRADUATION
In order to earn a New Jersey high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency in
Mathematics and Language Arts. A student may do this by demonstrating alternative classroom
work evidencing the mathematical practices aligned to the high school mathematics content areas.
Each of the content areas encompasses knowledge and skills articulated in New Jersey’s Student
Learning Standard.
DUAL ENROLLMENT / COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT? Courses offered as dual enrollment stem from agreements between high
schools, universities and community colleges whereby a high school student may enroll in a college course and
simultaneously earn college credit and high school credit for the course.
CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS PHS COURSES APPROVED FOR DUAL
ENROLLMENT
Arts High and Middle School – Gifted
Union County Community College/Arts
and Talented Program
Education
Allied Health
Rutgers University
Comprehensive Community Based
Camden Dream Center
Services
Upon meeting the criteria, students may request a college transcript indicating credits earned.
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.ACELLUS ONLINE COURSES
Acellus Online offers high school students recovery and/or advance courses in the content areas of Language Arts,
History/Social Studies, Mathematics, World Language, and Practical & Visual Arts. Each student progresses at their
own pace through a given course of instruction. The lessons are delivered through videos, problem solving and critical
thinking. In addition, unit reviews and exams provide an assessment of the learned subjects. If you are interested in
taking advance placement courses, please make an appointment with your Professional School Counselor for
prerequisites and/or overview of courses. Plainfield High School offers the following advance courses.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
COURSES AVAILABITY
Acellus Online/Plainfield High School
AP Language & Composition III
AP Literature and Composition IV Acellus Online/Plainfield High School
Plainfield High School
AP Spanish Language
Introduction to Music Theory-AP Acellus Online/Plainfield High School
AP Biology Acellus Online
AP Chemistry Acellus Online/ Plainfield High School
AP Physics I Acellus Online
AP Calculus AB and BC Acellus Online
AP Environmental Science Acellus Online
AP Statistics Acellus Online
AP European History Acellus Online
AP Psychology Acellus Online
AP United States History Acellus Online/Plainfield High School
AP World History Acellus Online
AP Studio Art- Drawing Acellus Online
AP Computer Science A Acellus Online
AP Computer Science Principles Acellus Online
AP Psychology Acellus Online
AP European History Acellus Online
American Literature – English III Acellus Online
British Literature- English IV Acellus Online
College Prep- IV Acellus Online
College Exam Math Prep ( SAT) Acellus Online/Plainfield High School
Trigonometry Acellus Online
Psychology Acellus Online
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.CARL D. PERKINS CAREER:
ACADEMY FOR ALLIED HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The PHS Academy for Allied Health and Science will prepare and expose students to various career options as related
to the allied health profession. Students who complete the academy will be equipped to enter community college, state
colleges and universities without the need for remediation. Students will be prepared to enter the work force with a
certificate in an allied health profession. The students may receive a certification in the following course pathways:
Allied Health Recommended
Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Community Health** Dynamics of Heath Medical Terminology Medical Assistant
And Care** And Certification
Urban Ecology or And Emergency and
Biology Biology or Chemistry Medical Care (CPR)
And
3rd Science Course
Additional Elective Options Grades 11-12
Physics, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Physiology II,
AP Courses, AP Biology or Chemistry
Community Health** Dynamics of Heath **Anatomy and Emergency and
And Care** Physiology I Medical Technician
Urban Ecology or And And Certification
Biology Medical Terminology Emergency and
And Medical Care (CPR)
Biology or Chemistry
*Course are required for the certification track.
**Proficiency on the Certification Assessment is required for certification to be issued.0\\
OPTION 1 Medical Assistant Certification
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All courses in this program are subject to enrollment and scheduling restrictions. Some courses may not run or may not fit into all schedules.TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The New Jersey Office of Career Readiness believes that career and technical education (CTE) are designed
to support and promote the mission, vision, and goals of the Department of Education by providing students
with the knowledge, attitude, academic and technical skills to be college and career ready. New Jersey’s CTE
programs consist of rigorous academic and technical curricula to prepare students to meet the challenges of a
rapidly changing society, educational and student leadership experiences for personal and professional growth,
and opportunities to apply academic knowledge and technical skills in meaningful contexts through
partnerships with business, industry, and community. Career and technical education must ready students to
be educated, prepared, and adaptable in the workplace and in the community to effectively address the
common challenges that businesses, other employers, and society as a whole face now and will increasingly
face in the future. Plainfield High School pathways for the CTE’s consist of the following:
Child Development Recommended
Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Child Development I Child Development II Child
Prerequisite: Child Development III
Child Development I Development I (10 credits)
(Child Development I is a
Or Or Or
prerequisite for Child
Child Development II Child Development III Child
Development II and III,
Prerequisite: Child (10 Credits) Development
unless special permission
Development I Must have taken Child II and III
is given)
Development I & II (Concurrently;
5 credits each)
Wood Technology Recommended
Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Wood II (if they did not
take Wood I in grade 10)
Not available Or Wood III
Wood I (Solo) Wood I/Wood II
Or And
(Simultaneously) Construction
to 9th Grade students Wood I/Wood II Or
(Simultaneously) Wood III & Construction
(if Wood I and II were
taken in grade 10)
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Grade =10/Track
Grade 9/Track 1 Grade 11/Track 3 Grade 12/Track 4
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Get Connected CCNA R&S: CCNA R&S: Scaling NDG Linux Essentials
Introduction to Networks
Intro to IoE Networks Entrepreneurship: Be
CCNA R&S: Your Own Boss (Option
Cisco Packet Tracer CCNA R&S: Routing Connecting Networks for Internship)
and Switching
Introduction to Cyber Essentials CISCO: IT Essentials CISCO: IT Essentials
Security
SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Plainfield High School -Bi-Literacy Academy
The Bi-Literacy Academy provides English Language Learners (ELLs) who recently entered the United States with
accelerated courses to build academic and social skills in a nurturing school environment. The Bilingual Academy
Team delivers instructions with the goal of developing students who are bi-literate. By consolidating services for ELLs,
a more cohesive program is implemented to meet the need of students and to ensure a successful high school
career. The program is available during the regular school day.
Plainfield High School- Twilight Program
Plainfield High School Twilight Program is designed to offer high schools students who need high quality education in
a non- traditional setting. The program is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Plainfield High School is a member of the New Jersey State Interstate Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The
Association sets forth the rules and regulations governing high school athletics in order to equalize competition for
member schools. Athletic eligibility, as determined by the NJSIAA bylaws, is outlined below:
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ATHLETIC COMPETITION DURING THE 1ST SEMESTER (September through
January) of the 10th grade and for each subsequent year, a pupil must have passed 25% of the credits (30) required by
the State of New Jersey (120) for graduation, immediately preceding academic year, with a minimum grade point
average of “C”.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ATHLETIC COMPETITION DURING THE 2ND SEMESTER (February to June) of
the 9th grade or higher, a student must have passed the equivalent of 12 ½% of the credits (15) required by New Jersey
for graduation (120) at the close of the preceding semester (Jan. 31). Full-year courses shall be equated as one-half of
the total credits to be gained for the full year to determine credits passed immediately preceding semester.
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a member-led organization which serves as the governing
body for approximately 1300 colleges, universities, conferences and organizations. Together with the member
colleges, NCAA has established eligibility guidelines for any student wishing to compete at the college/university
level.
Any student who desires to participate in Division I or II Athletics in college, should 1) speak with their coach and
professional school counselor; 2) review the Guide to the College-Bound Student Athlete and 3) register with the
NCAA Eligibility Center during sophomore year.
INITIAL ELIGIBILITY: College-bound student athletes will need to meet the following academic requirements to
practice, receive athletic scholarships, and/or compete during their first year. Use the Division I and II Worksheet
provided by NCAA, and review this worksheet with their professional school counselor.
DIVISION I ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (Guide):
• Complete 16 Core Courses: (as follows) 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 2 years of natural/physical
science, 2 years of social studies, 1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical science, and 4
additional years of any previously listed course, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
o Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the 7th semester (senior year) of high school.
o Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math or science.
• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300
• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale
• Graduate high school
DIVISION II ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (Guide):
• Complete 16 Core Courses: (as follows) 3 years of English, 2 years of math, 2 years of natural/physical
science, 2 years of social studies, 3 additional years of English, math or natural/physical science, and 4
additional years of any previously listed course, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
o Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the 7th semester (senior year) of high school.
o Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math or science.
• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.200
• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale
• Graduate high school
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADES CREDITS SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES CREDITS
English I 9 5 World History 9 5
English I Honors 9 5 World History Honors 9 5
English II 10 5 US History I 10 5
English II Honors 10 5 US History I Honors 10 5
English III 11 5 US History II 11 5
English III Honors 11 5 US History II Honors 11 5
AP Language & Composition III 11 5 AP US History 12 5
Public Speaking 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5 African American History 11,12 2.5
NJSLA ELA Literacy Portfolio Process 12 2.5 Holocaust and Genocide 11, 12 2.5
SAT Prep Reading/Writing 11, 12 2.5 Law and Political Actions I 10, 11, 12 2.5
AP Literature and Composition IV 12 5 Law and Political Action II 10, 11, 12 2.5
English IV 12 5 Latino Perspective 10, 11, 12 2.5
English IV Honors 12 5 History Through Film 10,11,12 2.5
Introduction to Journalism 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5 Criminal Justice I 9, 10,11,12 2.5
Social Media 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5 Criminal Justice II 9, 10,11,12 2.5
Creative Writing 9, 10, 11,12 2.5 Sociology 10,11,12 2.5
Advanced Creative Writing 9, 10, 11,12 2.5 WORLD LANGUAGES GRADES CREDITS
Mythology 9, 10,11,12 2.5 Spanish for Native Speakers I 9 5
Science Fiction and Fantasy in 9, 10,11, 12 2.5 Spanish for Native speakers I Honors 9 5
Literature
Spanish for Native speakers II 10 5
ESL GRADES CREDITS
Spanish for Native speakers II Honors 10 5
ESL LA Basic 9, 10 5
Spanish for Native speakers III 11 5
ESL LA I A, B ,C 9 5
Spanish for Native speakers IV 11, 12 5
ESL LA II A, B, C 10 5
Spanish I 9,10,11,12 5
ESL LA III A, B, C 11 5
Spanish II 9, 10, 11 5
ESL LA IV A, B, C 12 5
Spanish III 11, 12 5
AP Spanish Language 11, 12 5
French I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
French II 10, 11, 12 5
French II Honors 10, 11, 12 5
French III Honors 11, 12 5
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Foundations of Algebra 9 5 Child Development I 9, 10, 11 2.5
Algebra I 9 5 Child Development II 9, 10, 11 2.5
Algebra I Applications 9 5 Child Development III 10, 11, 12 10
Algebra I Honors 9 5 Wood Technology I 10, 11 2.5
Algebra II 10, 11, 12 5 Wood Technology II 10, 11 2.5
Algebra II Honors 10, 11, 12 5 Wood Technology III and Construction 11, 12 5
Intro to College Math 11, 12 2.5 Business Management 10, 11, 12 2.5
SAT Prep for Math 11, 12 2.5 Business Law 11, 12 2.5
Probability & Statistics 10,11,12 5 Introduction to Business 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Geometry 9, 10 5 Economics 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Geometry Honors 9, 10, 11 5 Security & Investments 11, 12 2.5
Pre-Calculus 11, 12 5 CISCO: Get Connected 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Calculus 11, 12 5 CISCO: Introduction to Packet Tracer 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
NJSLA Math Portfolio Process 12 2.5 CISCO: Introduction to Cybersecurity 10, 11, 12 2.5
Functions, Statistics and 11, 12 5 CISCO: loT ( Internet of Things) 10, 11, 12 2.5
Trigonometry
CISCO: NDG Linux Unhatched 10, 11, 12 2.5
SCIENCE GRADES CREDITS
IT Essentials-Computer Repair 11, 12 2.5
Physical Science 9 5
Introduction to Computers 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Biology 9, 10, 11,12 5
Marketing I 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Biology Honors 9, 10 5
Marketing II 9, 10, 11,12 2.5
Biology AP 11.12 5
Personal Finance 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Chemistry 11, 12 5
Web Design I 9, 10,11,12 2.5
Chemistry Honors 10, 11, 12 5
Web Design II 9, 10,11,12 2.5
Chemistry AP 11,12 10
Accounting I 10,11,12 2.5
Forensic Science 11, 12 5
Accounting II 10,11,12 5
Physics 11, 12 5
AFJROTC 9, 10 5
Physics Honors 11, 12 5
Life Science 9,10,11,12 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH GRADES CREDITS
Marine Biology 11, 12 5 Physical Education 9 & Health 9 5
ALLIED HEALTH GRADES CREDITS
Physical Education 10 & Health & 10 5
Anatomy and Physiology I 11, 12 5 Driver’s Education
Community Health 9 5 Physical Education 11 & Health 11 5
Dynamics of Health Care 10 5 Physical Education 12 & Health 12 5
Emergency and Clinical Care 11,12 5
Medical Terminology 10, 11 5 FITNESS 4 LIFE, North American 10, 11,12 1.25
Sports, World Sports, Leisure Sports,
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRADES CREDITS
Swimming, Weight Room, handle
Culinary Arts I 10, 11, 12 2.5 Sports
Culinary Art II 10, 11, 12 2.5 AFROTC 11, 12 5
Culinary Art III 11, 12 5
Fashion, Design & Portfolio I
9, 10, 11, 12 5
Fashion Design & Portfolio II
10,11,12 5
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Introduction to Visual Arts Studio 9, 10, 11, 12 5
AVID 9 9 5
Visual Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
AVID 10 10 5
Visual Art II 9,10, 11, 12 2.5
Entrepreneurship 11, 12 2.5
Ceramics I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Ceramics II 10, 11, 12 5 TWILIGHT PROGRAM GRADES CREDITS
Printmaking I 10, 11, 12 2.5 TP English I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Printmaking II 10, 11, 12 2.5 TP English II 9, 10 11, 12 5
MUSIC GRADES CREDITS
TP English III 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Concert Choir I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
TP English IV 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Concert Choir II 10, 11,12 5
TP ESL LA Basic 9, 10, 11,12 5
Instrumental Keyboard 9,10,11,1 2 5
TP ESL LA I A, B, C 9, 10, 11,12 5
Beginner Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Beginner Band 9, 10, 11, 12 5 TP ESL LA II A, B,C 9, 10,11,12 5
Intermediate Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12 5 TP ESL LA III A , B, C 9, 10,11,12 5
Concert Band II 9, 10, 11, 12 5 TP ESL LA IV A, B, C 9, 10,11,12 5
Concert Band III 10, 11, 12 5
TP Algebra I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Wind Ensemble I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
TP Geometry 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Wind Ensemble II 10, 11, 12 5
TP Algebra II 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Wind Ensemble III 10, 11, 12 5
TP NJSLA Math Portfolio 12 2.5
Wind Ensemble IV 10, 11, 12 5
Percussion Ensemble 9,10,11,12 5 TP NJSLA English Portfolio 12 2.5
DANCE GRADES CREDITS TP Biology 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Beginner Dance 9, 10, 11, 12 5 TP Chemistry 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Dance Ensemble I Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 5 TP Physical Science 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Dance Ensemble II Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 5
TP Economics 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Dance Ensemble III Honors 10, 11, 12 5
TP World History 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Dance Ensemble IV Honors 11, 12 5
TP US History I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Intermediate Dance I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Intermediate Dance II 10, 11, 12 5 TP US History II 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Theatre Dance I 9,10,11, 12 5 TP Business Management 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5
Theatre Dance II 10,11,12 5 TP Introduction to Computers 9, 10, 11, 12 5
THEATER ARTS GRADES CREDITS TP Personal Finance 9, 10, 11, 12 5
Introduction to Theater 9, 10 5
TP Physical Education 9 & Health 9, 10,11,12 5
Acting I 9, 10, 11, 12 5
TP Physical Education 10 & Health 9, 10,11,12, 5
Acting II 10, 11, 12 5
TP Physical Education 11 & Health 9, 10,11,12 5
TP Physical Education 12 & Health 9, 10,11,12 5
Core Classes are available for 9,10,11,12 2.5/5
recovery S1 and S2.
Instruction may be delivered through
Acellus and/or Teacher Based.
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GR ADUATI ON R EQUI R EM ENT:
The New Jersey Department of Education requires all
students to complete at least 20 credits in English
language arts, aligned to grade 9 through 12 standards,
which must include an ELA core course for each level of
high school. All credits earned for ELA core courses
w ill count tow ard graduation requirem ents .
ELA CORE COURSES
GRADE CORE COURSES CREDITS
LEVEL
9 English I 5
English I Honors 5
10 English II 5
English II Honors 5
11 English III 5
English IV 5
English IV Honors 5
ENGLISH I Full Year / 5 credits
Prerequisite(s): None Grade Level 9
English I provides an introduction to various genres of literary forms. The course strengthens reading skills necessary
for comprehension and interpretation of both literary and informational texts. Students also focus on several different
areas of writing that form the basis for a writing portfolio, while expanding the knowledge and skills needed to write a
research paper. Emphasis is also placed on the development of speaking and listening skills and the application of the
conventions of Standard English language, including the use of proper grammar, the selection of appropriate vocabulary,
and the application of various literary devices.
ENGLISH I HONORS Full Year / 5 credits
Prerequisite(s): 90% average in Grade 8 English and Grade Level 9
Teacher Recommendation
English I Honors is designed to meet the needs of highly capable ninth graders who have consistently demonstrated
high levels of proficiency and/or marked creativity in the area of language arts. Students are introduced to a variety of
literary genres for interpretation, analysis and enjoyment. Students also develop a writing portfolio, to include
argumentative, informational, and narrative writing, as well as a research paper. In addition to the content in the general
studies course, students in this course concentrate on the history and development of language, stylistics, and literary
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works by genres, themes, and/or authors.
ENGLISH II Full Year / 5 credits
Prerequisite(s): English I Grade Level: 10
Building upon the competencies developed in English I, this course covers literary terminology, vocabulary building,
test taking strategies, and several genres of reading and writing. The course will challenge students to think critically
about both literary and informational texts. Students will involve themselves in self-assessment as well as in teacher
guided practice and assessment throughout the class. The literature of the class includes selections from Nobel Prize in
Literature winners and Pulitzer Prize winners. Students will analyze literature and think critically about idea
development, expressing their ideas both in writing and verbally. Skills developed will be integrated to form a strong
foundation in comprehension and analysis of both literary and informational texts, grammar and composition. Students
will read a variety of works, including fiction and nonfiction short stories, various types of poetry, a novel of their
choice, plays and famous speeches.
ENGLISH II HONORS Full Year / 5 credits
Prerequisite(s): English I Honors or English I, Grade Level: 10
Teacher Recommendation
English II Honors is designed to meet the needs of highly capable tenth graders who have consistently demonstrated
high levels of proficiency and/or marked creativity in the area of language arts. In addition to reinforcing their skills,
students in this course continue the examination of language history and development, stylistics and literary criticism.
They are given the opportunity to develop analytical and evaluative skills. This course includes an in-depth preparation
for advanced college credit courses and SATs. The class covers literary terminology, vocabulary building, test-taking
strategies, and several literary genres. The course will challenge students to think critically about both literary and
informational texts. Students will involve themselves in self-assessment as well as in teacher-guided practice and
assessment throughout the class. The literature of the class includes selections from Nobel Prize in Literature winners
and Pulitzer Prize winners. Students will be asked to analyze texts and think critically about idea development. Skills
developed will be integrated to form a strong foundation in comprehension, grammar, and composition. Students will
read a variety of fiction and nonfiction, including short stories, various types of poetry, plays, famous speeches, and
texts of their own choosing.
ENGLISH III Full Year / 5 credits
Prerequisite(s): English I, English II Grade Level: 11
Building upon the competencies developed in English I, this course covers literary terminology, vocabulary building,
test taking strategies, and several genres of reading and writing. The course will challenge students to think critically
about both literary and informational texts. Students will involve themselves in self-assessment as well as in teacher
guided practice and assessment throughout the class. The literature of the class includes selections from Nobel Prize in
Literature winners and Pulitzer Prize winners. Students will analyze literature and think critically about idea
development, expressing their ideas both in writing and verbally. Skills developed will be integrated to form a strong
foundation in comprehension and analysis of both literary and informational texts, grammar and composition. Students
will read a variety of works, including fiction and nonfiction short stories, various types of poetry, a novel of their
choice, plays and famous speeches.
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