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Requirements for Graduation by Program

Academy Programs

The Program of Studies for the nine Academies of: Air Force JROTC; Aviation Studies, Building Technology; Culinary Arts; Hospitality Management; Health Sciences & Medicine; Information Technology; Math, Engineering and Science; and Performing Arts are designed to provide a maximum of 160 credits while in high school, as well as passing the PARCC or receive a passing score on a substitute achievement test in order to receive a high school diploma. 


Academy of Aviation Studies

       Total Credits  =  160 Credits

      *Indicates Dual Enrollment


Air Force JROTC Academy of Aerospace Science

• English I, II, III, IV     20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II    15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)    5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education  I, II, III, IV     20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II    15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology    15 Credits

• Gr. 9 ROTC I: Journey into Aviation History    10 Credits

• Gr. 10 ROTC II: Introduction to Global Awareness    10 Credits

• Gr. 11 ROTC III: Science of Flight     10 Credits

• Gr. 12 ROTC IV: Exploring Space    10 Credits

• Fine Arts    5 Credits

• Financial Literacy    5 Credits

• Electives    20 Credits

Total Credits =  160


Academy of Building Technology

• English I, II, III, IV    20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II    15 Credits

• World Language:  Spanish, French or Sign Language  (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available  for all but Sign Language at levels 3 and 4)    5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV    20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II      15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology     15 Credits

• Gr. 9   Exploring Building Technology (9 weeks each of Carpentry, Electricity, Plumbing)    10 Credits

**At the end of grade 9, students choose the career path they wish to study for 3 years.

• Gr. 10 Carpentry I, Electricity I, or Plumbing     10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Carpentry II, Electricity II, or Plumbing II    10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Carpentry III, Electricity III, Plumbing III    10 Credits

• Fine Arts    5 Credits

• Financial Literacy    5 Credits

• Electives    20 Credits

Total Credits = 160


Academy of Culinary Arts 

• English I, II, III, IV    20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II    15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish, French or Sign Language  (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available  for all but Sign Language at levels 3 and 4)    5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV    20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II    15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology    15 Credits

• Gr. 9   Introduction to Culinary/ Introduction to Baking    10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Fundamentals of Cooking Tech I/Baking I    10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Fundamentals of Cooking Tech II/ Baking II    10 Credits

 Gr. 12  Advanced Culinary-Restaurant Operations/Advanced Pastry    10 Credits

• Fine Arts    5 Credits

• Financial Literacy    5 Credits

• Electives    20 Credits

Total Credits = 160


Academy of Health Science & Medicine

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History I

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Introduction to Health Sciences & Medicine

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Anatomy & Physiology I (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Anatomy & Physiology II (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 EMT Certification Program

10 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Information Technology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Information Technology Exploratory/ IC3 Certification

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Introduction to Graphics/ Video I 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Web Development  I/Video II


10 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Math Engineering and Science

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus

25 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Engineering the Future Science & Technology (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 10  The Digital Future & Introduction to Robotics/ Land, Air and Structure

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Dual Enrollment Introduction to Sustainability/  Robotics II - Energy, Power, and Transportation 

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Engineering Ethics and Communication/ Real World Engineering Capstone

10 Credits

• Electives

10 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Fine Art

5 credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Performing Arts

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction To Performing Arts

10 Credits

• Gr. 10  Dance I, Drama I, Vocal I

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Dance II, Drama II, Vocal II

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Dance III, Drama III, Vocal III

10 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

25 Credits

Total Credits

160

Career Technical Majors

The Program of Studies for the five Career Technical Majors: Computer Aided Drafting and Design; Cosmetology; Dental Assisting; Fashion, Decoration, and Design; and Medical Assisting are designed to provide students a maximum of 160 credits while in high school, as well as prepare students to pass the PARCC in order to receive a high school diploma. In accumulating the 160 credits, the following course work must be included:



Automotive Technology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education  I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

 • Gr. 9 Auto Technology I

10 Credits

 • Gr. 10 Auto Technology II

10 Credits

 • Gr. 11 Auto Technology III

10 Credits

 • Gr. 12  Auto Technology IV

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives 

10 Credits

Total Credits

160

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction to CADD

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 CADD II 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  CADD III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  CADD IV

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Cosmetology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction to Cosmetology

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Cosmetology II 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Cosmetology III including salon experience

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Cosmetology IV with preparation for state licensing exam

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

15 Credits

Total Credits

160


Dental Assisting

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Dental Assisting I

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Dental Assisting II

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Dental Assisting III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Dental Assisting IV including clinical experience

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

 • Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Fashion, Decoration, & Design

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Basic Sewing Techniques and Machine Operation

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Tailoring and the Textile Industry 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Fashion Design and Manufacturing  

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Advanced Fashion & Decorations

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Medical Assisting

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Medical Assisting I

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Medical Assisting II

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Medical Assisting III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Med. Assisting IV including clinical experience

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160


These programs include all of the NEW JERSEY STATE CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS, as set forth above, by the Department of Education.

The curriculum listed in this catalog was adopted and approved by the Atlantic County Vocational School District at its regular Board Meeting on August 28, 2017.

The courses described in this catalog are subject to revision or deletion depending upon student subscription, the curricular needs of the District, and/or the changing requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education.

Atlantic County Institute of Technology has an obligation to ensure that students are scheduled for classes in which they are likely to meet academic challenges successfully.  Students who demonstrate a deficiency in basic academic areas get supportive instruction considered appropriate for their deficiency. This philosophy is basic to all District courses.


Grading Policies and Academic Recognition

        20 Credits

      15 Credits

      10 Credits

      10 Credits

      10 Credits

      10 Credits

      5 Credits

      5 Credits

      15 Credits

       Total Credits

      160 Credits

      *Indicates Dual Enrollment

Air Force JROTC Academy of Aerospace Science

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education  I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 ROTC I: Journey into Aviation History

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 ROTC II: Introduction to Global Awareness

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 ROTC III: Science of Flight

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 ROTC IV: Exploring Space

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Building Technology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language:  Spanish (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9   Exploring Building Technology (9 weeks each of Carpentry, Electricity, Plumbing)

**At the end of grade 9, students choose the career path they wish to study for 3 years.

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Carpentry I, Electricity I, or Plumbing I

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Carpentry II, Electricity II, or Plumbing II

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Carpentry III, Electricity III, Plumbing III

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Culinary Arts 

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9   Introduction to Culinary/ Introduction to Baking

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Fundamentals of Cooking Tech I/Baking I

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Fundamentals of Cooking Tech II/ Baking II

10 Credits

 Gr. 12  Advanced Culinary-Restaurant Operations/Advanced Pastry

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of  Hospitality Management

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French 

           (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9   Introduction to Hospitality/ Geography for Travel and Tourism

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Hospitality Marketing/ Customer Service 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Sustainable Tourism/Hospitality Marketing

           (Class of 2017)

             Gr. 11 Sustainable Tourism/Sports, Entertainment 

             & Event Planning (Class of 2018)

10 Credits

• Gr.12 Hospitality Law/NRF Customer Service Certification     

           (Class of 2018)

           Gr. 12 Sustainable Tourism/Hospitality Marketing 

           (Class of 2016)

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Health Science & Medicine

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History I

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Introduction to Health Sciences & Medicine

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Anatomy & Physiology I (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Anatomy & Physiology II (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 EMT Certification Program

10 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Information Technology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Information Technology Exploratory/ IC3 Certification

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Introduction to Graphics/ Video I 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Web Development  I/Video II


10 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Math Engineering and Science

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus

25 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Engineering the Future Science & Technology (full year)

10 Credits

• Gr. 10  The Digital Future & Introduction to Robotics/ Land, Air and Structure

10 Credits

• Gr. 11 Dual Enrollment Introduction to Sustainability/ Greening Aviation & Robotics II

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Engineering Ethics and Communication/ Real World Engineering Capstone

10 Credits

• Electives

10 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Fine Art

5 credits

Total Credits

160

Academy of Performing Arts

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction To Performing Arts

10 Credits

• Gr. 10  Dance I, Drama I, Vocal I

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Dance II, Drama II, Vocal II

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Dance III, Drama III, Vocal III

10 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

25 Credits

Total Credits

160

Career Technical Majors

The Program of Studies for the five Career Technical Majors: Computer Aided Drafting and Design; Cosmetology; Dental Assisting; Fashion, Decoration, and Design; and Medical Assisting are designed to provide students a maximum of 160 credits while in high school, as well as prepare students to pass the PARCC in order to receive a high school diploma. In accumulating the 160 credits, the following course work must be included:



Automotive Technology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education  I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

 • Gr. 9 Auto Technology I

10 Credits

 • Gr. 10 Auto Technology II

10 Credits

 • Gr. 11 Auto Technology III

10 Credits

 • Gr. 12  Auto Technology IV

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives 

10 Credits

Total Credits

160

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction to CADD

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 CADD II 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  CADD III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  CADD IV

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Cosmetology

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Introduction to Cosmetology

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Cosmetology II 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Cosmetology III including salon experience

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Cosmetology IV with preparation for state licensing exam

20 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

15 Credits

Total Credits

160

Dental Assisting

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9 Dental Assisting I

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Dental Assisting II

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Dental Assisting III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Dental Assisting IV including clinical experience

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

 • Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Fashion, Decoration, & Design

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I, US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Basic Sewing Techniques and Machine Operation

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Tailoring and the Textile Industry 

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Fashion Design and Manufacturing  

10 Credits

• Gr. 12  Advanced Fashion & Decorations

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160

Medical Assisting

• English I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• World History, US History I,  US History II

15 Credits

• World Language: Spanish or French (optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th level available)

5 Credits

• Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV

20 Credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

15 Credits

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology

15 Credits

• Gr. 9  Medical Assisting I

10 Credits

• Gr. 10 Medical Assisting II

10 Credits

• Gr. 11  Medical Assisting III

10 Credits

• Gr. 12 Med. Assisting IV including clinical experience

10 Credits

• Fine Arts

5 Credits

• Financial Literacy

5 Credits

• Electives

20 Credits

Total Credits

160


These programs include all of the NEW JERSEY STATE CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS, as set forth above, by the Department of Education.

The curriculum listed in this catalog was adopted and approved by the Atlantic County Vocational School District at its regular Board Meeting on August 28, 2017.

The courses described in this catalog are subject to revision or deletion depending upon student subscription, the curricular needs of the District, and/or the changing requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education.

Atlantic County Institute of Technology has an obligation to ensure that students are scheduled for classes in which they are likely to meet academic challenges successfully.  Students who demonstrate a deficiency in basic academic areas get supportive instruction considered appropriate for their deficiency. This philosophy is basic to all District courses.


Grading Policies and Academic Recognition