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SOCIAL STUDIES
Students are required to take World History,
US History I and II to graduate.
Social Studies elective courses can be found on the next page.
Advanced
Electives
Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 11
CP World
History and
Cultures
CP United
States
History I
Honors
United
States
History I
CP United
States
History II
Honors
United
States
History II
AP US
History
AP
Government
and Politics
(Grades 11-
12)
AP European
History
(Grades 11-
12)
3 years of Social Studies are required for graduation. These courses include World History, US History I and US History II. AP courses have prerequisite requirements. Further
details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide
AP
Psychology
(Grades 11-
12)
AP Human
Geography
(Grades 10-
12)
Social Studies Electives
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)------------------------------
----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)-----------------------
AP Government and Politics (Analytical perspective and exploration of US
government and politics) Grades 11-12
Check Prerequisite Requirements
AP Psychology (Systematic scientific study of behavioral and
mental processes of human being and animals)
Grades 11-12 Check Prerequisite Requirements
Women’s Studies (Intro. to impact of women in society and their
influence on the history of the US) Grades 9-12
Human Behavior (Intro. to psychology covers theories, development of abnormal
behavior, elements of personality, cognitive development, perception and social psych)
Grades 10-12
Dimensions of Prejudice, Genocide & the Holocaust (Review of multiple genocides in history, understanding prejudice and racism, discuss atrocities)
Grades 10-12
Comparative Religions (Exploration of history and culture of world religions, founders
of religions, beliefs, rituals and symbolism) Grades 9-12
Sociology (Study of groups in society incl. social structure, interactions,
social change, class, race and ethnic relations)
Grades 10-12
Back to the Future
(Examines the history of 80’s, 90’s through today, by examining film and multi-media )
Grades 9-12
Denotes course pairing Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course
Guide at NBTHS Course Guide
Tomorrow’s Teachers (Students interested in a career in education. Study issues in
Education as well as Educational Psychology) Grade 12
(Prerequisite: Application Packet & Faculty Interview)
AP European History (Western European history from Renaissance
to present, topics include art, literature, philosophy, music etc.)
Grade 12 Check Prerequisite Requirements
American Law (Students examine the role of law and American society, the
processes, limits and procedures of the law) Grades 9-12
America’s Military History (United States military and the short-term/long
term social, political, economic, and geographic
effects of our nation's wars on our society)
Grades 9-12
AP Human Geography Study of effects of human population on our planet, geographic models, data, maps etc.)
Grades 10-12 Check Prerequisite Requirements
AP Chemistry AP Biology
AP Physics 1 AP Physics C
(completion/duel enrollment AP Calculus)
Anatomy & Physiology Marine Biology
Honors Biotechnology & Forensics
CP Environmental Sci.
Engineering Electives
SCIENCE
3 years of Science are required for graduation. All courses after the third year are considered elective but must be recommended by your current teacher.
All students must take and pass Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third year of lab science.
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
CP Biology
CP Physics
CP Chemistry
CP Environmental Sci. Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Honors Biotechnology &
Forensics
Engineering Electives **AP Courses with teacher
recommendations & prerequisites met.
Honors Chemistry
Honors Biology
Honors Physics
Honors Chemistry
Honors Biology
AP Chemistry AP Biology
AP Physics C (completion/duel enrollment AP Calculus)
AP Physics 1 Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Biology Honors Biotechnology & Forensics
CP Environmental Sci.
Engineering Electives
Science Electives
----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)-----------------------
CP Introduction to Engineering Design* (IED)
(Introductory course into the world of engineering with a focus on robotics) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in college prep math and science Grades 9-12
CP Principles of Engineering* (POE)
(Develop understanding of the engineering design process, design/build/test engineering
concepts) Prereq: B or better in 9th&10th grade
CP/Hon. Science and a B or Better in CP or Hon. level Math
Grades 10-12
*Fulfills computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online
Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide
CP Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)*
(Study of manufacturing, planning, integration, & implementation of automation)
Prerequisite: C or better in IED & POE Grades 11-12
AP Computer Science Principles formerly Computer Science & Software Engineering(CSE)*
(Study of computational thinking and software design)
Prerequisite: B or better in Alg. I Grades 9-12
**Does not need to be taken in sequence with IED and POE.
Anatomy & Physiology (Anatomical terminology,
biochemistry, cells, tissues etc. Course is for students interested in
healthcare field)
Grades 11-12
Marine Biology (Marine flora and fauna, vertebrates and invertebrates found in marine
biome)
Grades 11-12
MATHEMATICS
---------------------------------------------ELECTIVES------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------Math Lab-------------------------------------------------
Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Honors
Algebra I
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Algebra II
Honors Math
Analysis
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
CP Algebra I
CP Geometry CP Algebra II CP Precalculus
Analytical Geometry & Multivariable Calculus AP Statistics
CP Algebra I CP Geometry CP Algebra II
CP Precalculus
Geometry Common Core
Support try
Algebra II Common Core
Support
Common Core Support
-By Invitation Only
(Not for Math Credit)
Computer Science Essentials* (Computational thinking and skills for
successful transition to AP Comp. Science )
FULL YEAR Co-req.: CP Alg. II
Grades 9-12, Check Prerequisite Requirements
AP Computer Science* (Design and implement data
interfaces, web databases, game and app development)
FULL YEAR Pre-req.: Comp Sci Essentials
Trigonometry/ Prob & Stats
CP Calculus AP Statistics
3 years of Math are required for graduation. All courses after the third year are considered elective but MUST be recommended by your current teacher. All students must take and pass a minimum of
Algebra I, Geometry, and a third year.
*Fulfills computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online Course Guide
Algebra I Common
Core Support
Math Lab IV
Algebra I Part One
Algebra I Part Two
CP Geometry
AP Computer Science Principles*
(Students us Python to collaborate, app development
and simulations) FULL YEAR
Pre-req.: Algebra II Grades 10-12 Check
Prerequisite Requirements
Cybersecurity* (Emphasis on defending personal and company
data, cybersecurity etc. ) FULL YEAR
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Algebra II
Grade 9
Honors Math
Analysis
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Math 8
SAT Prep (Verbal and math skills, tips, strategies, general
study techniques) Pre-req: CP Geometry
SEMESTER
English
----------------------------------English Common Core Support --------------------------------
(Support Classes are Not for English Credit)
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
CP English I CP English II
CP English III
CP English IV
Honors Eng. I Honors Eng. II Honors Eng. III
Honors Eng. I Honors Eng. II AP English Language AP English Literature
Honors Eng. IV
4 years of English are required for graduation. All students must complete the minimum requirement of English I-IV. ESL fulfills the English requirement as well.
English Common Core
Support II
English Common Core
Support III
English Portfolio IV Spring
English Portfolio IV Fall
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 -By Invitation
Only
(Not for English
Credit)
English Common Core
Support I
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------
----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)--------------------------------
Mass and Social Media
(Intro to fundamentals mass and social media for reporting news, feature, sports, editorials)
Grades 9-12
Basic Public Speaking
(Learn to research, compose & deliver various types of speeches)
Grades 9-12
Creative Writing (For students who wish to develop
their writing skills; expression through poems, short stories,
plays, non-fiction and journals)
Grades 9-12
Theatre Workshop (Intro to the history of theatre and drama;
focus is on acting, set design, scene study, costumes, directing, make-up and lighting)
Grades 9-12
Theatre Workshop II (Focus is on projects including set
design/construction, production, performance and composition of one act plays)
Grades 10-12
Film Analysis (Use of selected films/scenes as a vehicle for visual reflection on themes, ideas, and values
as they reflect on a global society; explore connections made to music, poetry, research,
writing, plays and short stories)
Grades 9-12
Yearbook Journalism and Design (Work toward production of the Daedalus; plan and design layouts, write articles, take photos,
proofread completed pages) Application only
Grades 10-12
Denotes course pairing Further details/requirements available in NBTHS Online Course Guide
Mass and Social Media II (Students will write reviews, editorials and contribute to the school online newspaper, college credit will be available for this course)
Grades 10-12
High Stakes Writing for Post-Secondary World
(Develop highly focused writing skills to assist the student with demands of the SAT/ACT by
developing a portfolio of personalized exemplars for use in college and the future )
Grades 11-12
College Expository Writing I (Development of university and profession
writing, analyze nonfiction texts and develop a thesis writing, this is a dual credit course with
Middlesex County College and is equivalent to Expository Writing 121 at MCC )
Grade 12
Expository Writing II (Variety of writing skills developed into
inferential and critical writing pieces, requires completion of a formal research paper, this is a
dual credit course with Middlesex County College and is equivalent to Expository Writing
122 at MCC)
Grade 12
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------
INTRO/LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
Woods 1 (Intro to shop safety,
proper use of machinery, types of wood and their uses and woodworking
techniques)
SEMESTER COURSE
Grades 9 & 10 Only
Machine Woodworking
(Build upon skills from Woods I, includes a
mass production project)
Grades 10-12
Cabinet & Furniture Manufacturing
(Includes project design, analysis and evaluation)
Grades 11-12
Advanced Techniques in Woodworking
(Focus on cabinet and furniture construction incl.
marquetry and inlay)
Pre req: Woods I or Machine Woodworking or Cabinet and
Furniture Manufacturing
Grades 10-12
Technical Drawing* (Learn basic drafting techniques and use of
computer software like Autosketch and CAD; recommended for students interested in
engineering, computers, architecture, machine trades and drafting occupation)
Grades 9-12
CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) * ( Auto CAD, 2-D and 3-D modeling; use of Autosketch and Data CAD. For students interested in drafting, designing,
building and engineering)
Grades 10-12
Architectural Design*
(Study residential home design including floor plans, furniture layout, and traffic flow; a scale model of a home
will be constructed)
Grades 10-12
Gaming & Animation* (Intro to 3-D computer design, modeling,
textures, and animation; project-based class, develop and animate 3-D video game
characters) Grades 9-12
*Fulfills the computer requirement Further details/requirements are in the NBTHS Online
Course Guide at NBTHS Course Guide
CAD (Computer- Aided Drafting w/Inventor) * (Work in 2-D & 3-D modeling using the AME Solid Modeling Program)
Grades 9-12
CP Introduction to Engineering Design*
(Introductory course into the world of engineering with a focus on robotics) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in college prep math and science Grades 9-11
CP Principles of Engineering* (Develop understanding of the
engineering design process, design/build/test engineering
concepts) Prereq: B or better in 9th&10th grade
CP/Hon. Science and a B or Better in CP or Hon. level Math
Grades 10-12
CP Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)*
(Study of manufacturing, planning, integration, & implementation of automation)
Prerequisite: C or better in Prin. of Engineering Grades 11-12
CP Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE)*
(Study of computational thinking and software design)
Prerequisite: C or better in Prin. of Engineering Grades 11-12
WORLD LANGUAGES
A
German 1B
(A or Better) CP German II CP German III
Honors
German IV
CP German I CP German II CP German
III Honors
German IV
Italian 1B (A or better)
CP Italian II CP Italian III Honors Italian IV
AP Italian
CP Italian I CP Italian II
French 1B (A or better)
CP French II CP French III Honors French IV
AP French Language
CP French I CP French II CP French III Honors French IV
Spanish 1B (A or better)
CP Spanish II CP Spanish III Honors Spanish IV
AP Spanish Language
CP Spanish I CP Spanish II CP Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV
Spanish for Native
Speakers I (placement test
required)
Spanish for Native
Speakers II (placement test
required)
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
AP German
CP Italian III
Honors Italian IV
AP Spanish Language
Spanish for Native
Speakers III (placement test
required)
Spanish IA
(Recommendation
Only)
Spanish IB
(Recommendation
Only)
CP Spanish II
(Recommendation
Only)
CP Spanish III
(Recommendation
Only)
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------
Business Technology (cont.)
Continued on next page--
TV Production I (Intro to the principles and techniques of Electronic
Field Production) Grades 9-12
Honors TV Production II (Hands-on course provides experience in intermediate
television production) Grades 10-12
Honors TV Production III
(Work on assigned and individual projects, write/produce/direct your
own TV show)
Grades 11-12
Marketing Education (Prepare for future education
or employment in fields of marketing, management, and
entrepreneurship)
Grades 9-12
Experiential Marketing: (Internship optional for Seniors) (Build upon principles learned in M.E.
I; hands-on internship experiences optional)
Requires coordinator approval for optional internship
AP Microeconomics **
(Principles and theories of microeconomics; analyze
economic policy)
Grades 11-12
AP Macroeconomics **
(Application and analysis of macroeconomic concepts as
they relate to real-world experiences)
Grades 11-12
Cooperative School-to-Career Internship
(Internship opportunity, subject to coordinator approval, Integrated Comp. App
is a prerequisitel)
SENIORS ONLY
Denotes course pairing * Fulfills computer requirement ** Fulfills Financial Literacy requirement Further details/requirements in NBTHS Online Course Guide
----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)--------------------------------
Cinema and Film (Learn about the development of motion
pictures as an art form by exploring various genres)
Grades 9-12
Business Dynamics
(Examine economic principals and explore how it applies to everyday life)
Recommended for Freshmen
Grades 9-12
Honors Economics**
(Study of economics from the viewpoint of the consumer, business owner and within in the global
economy)
Grades 10-12
Financial Management**
(Intro to managing money, financial records, & discussing topics such as taxes, banking, credit,
careers)
Grades 9- 12
Honors Accounting **
(College-level course serves as intro to double-entry accounting and covers the
entire accounting cycle)
Grades 11-12
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
(Specialized course for students interested in this industry; marketing
theory and practices of the industry are covered)
Grades 10-12
Radio Broadcasting
(Exploratory course that covers various aspects of radio, create music programs, interview shows, and
radio commercials)
Grades 9-12
Career Exploration
(Explore and evaluate different career paths , skills, resumes, and interview preparation)
Grades 9-11
Integrated Computer Apps* (Basic computer skills including
Microsoft Office, internet and research) Grades 9-12
Internet & Web Design* (HTML coding, advanced web design,
home page and electronic resume creation)
Grades 10-12
Denotes course pairing * Fulfills computer requirement ** Fulfills Financial Literacy requirement Further details/requirements in NBTHS Online Course Guide
Stock Market Analysis
(Securities and investments, portfolio development, stock market simulations and investment tracking)
Grades 10-12
Honors Business Law
(Study of law and business, legal and ethical issues, functional business management, issues in workplace)
Grades 10-12
FINE ARTS: MUSIC
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------
(Unless otherwise indicated)
INTRO/LEVEL 1
All
Vocal Technique (Advanced choral music class, incl. vocal
training, ear training and sight reading)
Honors Choir (Advanced select choir that continues to
train at the highest level and performs at
various events)
Concert Choir (Entry level
singing in large
vocal ensemble)
Concert Band (Large instrumental
ensemble, requires
rehearsals and
performances after
school)
Concert Band (Large instrumental ensemble, requires
rehearsals and performances after
school)
Music Theory I (Into course that covers
musical basics i.e. notation,
scales, intervals and harmony;
includes sight singing and ear
training)
It is suggested students taking
this course have musical
experience
History of Pop Music
(Learn about the development of
popular music from the 19th century
includes jazz, blues and current styles
i.e. rock and roll, dance, heavy metal)
through digital learning.
SEMESTER COURSE
Grades 9-12
Concert Choir
(Intended for students who enjoy singing
in a large ensemble).
Honors Wind Ensemble (Advanced instrumental ensemble, incl.
work on scales, sight reading and solos)
Percussion
Ensemble (Array of percussion
instruments to play
complex rhythms +
melodies)
Freshman
Orchestra (Intro. for string
instrument players)
Symphonic Orchestra (Provides additional work on playing
and reading skills for string instrument
players)
Chamber Orchestra (Advanced orchestra members
required to work on scales, sight
reading and a selected solo)
Honors Percussion Ensemble (Array of percussion instruments to play
complex rhythms/melodies)
AP Music Theory (Read, notate & compose music,
emphasis on period tonality and
tonal relationships)
Pre req: Music Theory or instructor
approval
***************************
ALL LEVELS OF MUSIC
COURSES ARE BASED ON
TEACHER
RECOMMENDATION
***************************
*
Music Theory II (Course that expands on topics
covered in Music Theory I
It is suggested students have a
solid foundation from Music
Theory I, students can test into
this course if he/she did not
take Music Theory I.
FINE ARTS: ART
------------------------------------Full Year Courses (5 credits)-------------------------------
INTRO/LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
----------------------------------Semester Courses (2.5 credits)--------------------------------
Design Mixed Media (Studio course, explores 2 + 3 dimensional concepts)
(If coming from Photo, Photo teacher rec. needed)
Grades 10-12
Art Variations (Intro art course,
various mediums incl. computers)
Grades 9-12
Graphic Design*
(Hands on approach to
advertising and design) (If coming from Photo,
Photo teacher rec. needed)
Grades 10-12
Anyone Can Draw, Paint
Sculpt (Beginner art course, basic art techniques)
Grades 9-12
Ceramics I
(Techniques of pottery and
sculpture making)
Grades 9-12
Ceramics II (Builds upon Ceramics I,
advanced glazing and surface decorations)
Grades 10-12
Ceramics Studio
(Advanced ceramic concepts and techniques of wheel- throwing)
Grades 11-12
Photography
(Intro. to use of 35mm camera and computer imaging techniques)
Grades 9-12
Photo Studio
(Advanced concepts +
methods incl. special effects)
Grades 10-12
Photo Studio II
(Portfolio development, self directed projects)
Grades 11-12
Color, Composition & Calligraphy
(Introduces color and paint/ink application techniques)
Grades 9-12
Perspective Drawing (Learn to draw in 2+3 point
perspective, including drawing building interiors and exteriors)
Grades 9-12
Portraiture & Cartooning (Learn to draw facial anatomy,
proportion, and develop cartooning and animation skills)
Grades 9-12
Denotes course pairing * Fulfills computer requirement ** Fulfills Financial Literacy requirement Further details/requirements in NBTHS Online Course Guide