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All Communications High School courses at taught at the honors level.
During the freshman and sophomore year, students are introduced to all aspects of the communications field through a variety of mandatory communications-themed courses. Beginning junior year, students pick their own electives based on the career pathway they find most interesting.
Freshman Year Courses (40 Credits)
English | Enlish I | 5 Credits |
Math | One of the following: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II/Trig | 5 Credits |
Science | Biology | 5 Credits |
History | World History | 5 Credits |
Foreign Language | Spanish I or II | 5 Credits |
Physical Education | Fitness I | 3 Credits |
Health | Health I | 2 Credits |
Theme Courses | Communications Technology Digital Video Mass Media Freshman Seminar | 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits |
Sophomore Year Courses (40 credits)
English | English II | 5 Credits |
Math | One of the following: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II/Trig Precaulcus | 5 Credits |
Science | Pjysics | 5 Credits |
History | US History I | 5 Credits |
Foreign Language | Spanish II or III | 5 Credits |
Physical Education | Fitness II | 3 Credits |
Health | Health II | 2 Credits |
Theme Courses | Intro to Design Into to TV/Radio Intro to Programming | 5 Credits 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits |
Junior Year Courses (40 credits)
English | English III | 5 Credits |
Math | One of the following: Algebra II/Trig Precaulcus Calculus AP Calculus | 5 Credits |
Science | Chemistry | 5 Credits |
History | US History II | 5 Credits |
Foreign Language | Spanish III or IV | 5 Credits |
Physical Education | Fitness III | 1 Credits |
Health | Health III | 1 Credits |
Theme Courses | Junior Seminar | 3 Credits |
Electives
Students select two electives Junior year. Each elective is 5 credits.
Animation |
Digital Video II |
Graphic Arts |
Illustration and Design+ |
Jave Programming |
Live Studio Production-Radio/TV |
Photography I |
Public Relations |
Visual Mass Media |
Web Design & Digital Literacy |
Sophomore Year Courses (40 credits)
English | English IV: Creative Writing | 5 Credits |
Math | One of the following: Precaulcus Calculus AP Calculus Statistics | 5 Credits |
Science | Adv Bio, Adv Physics, or Forensics | 5 Credits |
Physical Education & Health | Senior Health & Physical Education | 3.75 Credits |
Required Credits | Mentorship Financial Literacy Research Paper | 4.5 Credits 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits |
Electives
Students select three electives Junior year. Each elective is 5 credits.
All Junior year elective choices are also open to seniors.
Advanced Digital Video Advanced Graphic Arts Advanced Java Advanced Mass Media Advanced Studio Production TV Advanced Studio Production -Radio Advanced Web Design Advertising Design | Animation AP Studio Art:2-D Design or Drawing Film Studies Modern History Through Film Photography II Public Relations Spanish IV or Spanish Communications Staticstics |
Communications High School offers classes taught in conjunction with Seton Hall University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Quinnipiac University and Kean University.
Details of courses available for dual enrollment can be found on the guidance website