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Remembering our WOW words elective is the high school word for encore. It is a class you choose to take based on interest and graduation requirements -

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Sports/Activities that qualify for the PE WAIVER

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Sports/Activities that qualify for the PE WAIVER

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Students in the Princeton City School District in grades 9, 10, and 11 who successfully complete two (2) full seasons of the

below approved sports and activities by the Princeton Board of Education will be eligible to be excused from the high school

Physical Education requirement.

Activities at Princeton High School

Baseball Football Tennis

Basketball Golf Track (Indoor & Outdoor)

Bowling Soccer Volleyball

Cheerleading Softball Water Polo

Cross County Swimming Wrestling

Marching Band NJROTC

*Must be enrolled in activity for two (2) years

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Intro to Business Foundations on our green paper is called Foundations of Business in school links and is a semester class.

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Intro to Business Foundations on our green paper is called Foundations of Business in school links and is a semester class.

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Is there a consequence for not submitting the green paper?

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Is there a consequence for not submitting the green paper?

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Yes - you will loose your voice in decisions regarding your schedule. The HS Counselor will randomly select classes for you - If you can not get a parent signature PLEASE STILL TURN IN with your signature.

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Debate has been added as an elective you can choose that now as an option

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Debate has been added as an elective you can choose that now as an option

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Student can enter their electives in school links however the core classes are still not available - Thursday March 7th is new projected date this will be uploaded - Thank you for your patience

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PE and Health are both offered in summer school to incoming 9th graders if there are enough students to fill a class- It is Free and online - Applications will be available after spring break

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Performance Music classes will be assigned after auditions - for now just put the general music course - Orchestra, Band, Choir. Jazz Band - if you are interested in Marching Band just put Band for now/

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See Polaris/ Guide for specific questions regarding course descriptions and graduation

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There are some errors on the options listed on your green sheet from the HS -

Look below

Intro to Business - is only a SEMESTER course not a year as listed

STEAM 1 no longer is offered - Consider the courses below instead: You can write these in...)

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1

One semester, 1/2 credit Open to students in grades 9-12

This introductory, semester-long course in computer programming provides students with a college-preparatory approach to

understanding computer logic. Students will apply coding principles to perform designated tasks and solve problems. The

course intends to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of composing and running a program using a

programming language such as Visual C++. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, students should be advised

that the class involves abstract reasoning and those who struggle in math classes may find parts of this course difficult to

follow.

COMPUTER GAME DESIGN

One semester class, 1/2 credit Open to students in grades 9-12

This introductory class in computer logic provides students with an entry point to understanding simple computer software.

Students will engage in highly-structured computer programming exercises designed to test a student’s ability to think logically

and to follow a deliberate plan. Students who are interested in learning how to code are encouraged to consider either Web

Design and Development or Beginning Computer Programming instead of Computer Game Design.

STEAM PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

One semester, 1/2 credit Open to students in grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

A semester-long course open to all students in any grade level. Transportation issues in the form of projects and activities will

be covered. Projects such as: paper airplanes, wind cars, stomp rockets, quadricycles, self paddling boats, maglev, train wheel

science in addition to several other projects will be covered. Students will learn about topics through Project Based Learning

THE TECHNOLOGY OF BIOLOGY

One semester, 1/2 credit Open to students in grades 9 -12

Prerequisite: None

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This course explores the intersection of biology and technology, guiding students through hands-on projects, collaborative

problem-solving, and ethical discussions. From tackling real-world biological challenges to exploring the impact of technology

on bioethics, using the steps of the engineering design process. They will be encouraged to think critically, collaborate with

(PBL). The engineering design cycle will be utilized to explore the topic of transportation design.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)

Semesters 2, 1 credit Open to students in grade 9-12

IED is the second course in a sequence of four courses which follows the national Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum.

Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. They learn how to apply this model to

solve problems in and out of the classroom. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate

the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others.

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I don’t understand what any of the classes are and how to select them on my schedule?

You must use the polaris/curriculum guide (posted on this padlet/ or google classroom) to look up the courses and read the description than hand write your choices on the last page of your GREEN packet - paying attention to S=semester Y= year - Semester you write in one block - Year you write in both ;)

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If you have passed Health in 8th grade you have earned credit - If you are currently in health this semester make sure you pass!! It will appear on you HS transcript as a P for passing. You do not have to take health - hit continue on school links ;

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I lost my green sheet how do i get a new one?

Your social studies teachers have extra copies ask them :)

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How do I enter elective classes in school links?

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How do I enter elective classes in school links?

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Log in to classlinks - click school links (see it near the bottom)- click the apple - click course plan - View your recommended courses - add your electives - If PE comes up and you are not taking a PE class next year, just hit continue (top right corner) - do the same with any other elective just hit continue at the end there will be a place to view what you have chosen - You can then plan the remainder of your HS course plan - this is a draft do not worry - you can always change 10-12 as you move along - when finished hit SUBMIT - You can many any changes/edits when you meet with HS Counselors the week of March 11th -

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Financial Literacy??

I am glad you asked.. :) Financial Literacy will be automatically added to your schedule opposite of World History or Honors Government - This is why it is not listed on your optioning sheet as an elective.

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I can not add advanced math to school links...

School links is not ready for the class of 2028 to enter courses yet. They expect it to be up and running on Monday, March 4th try again next week :)

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PE Waiver ?

You do not turn in the PE Waiver until AFTER you have completed the requirement - so after you complete the 2 seasons of a sport or 2 years of marching band/rotc then you complete the form - On school links just hit continue when PE pops up - and add your other electives at the end ;)

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Polaris Error: Debate is an elective available for 9th graders, it is listed on the green optioning sheet, but the Polaris states only 11/12. You can choose Debate as an elective, just make sure you have an alternate it is a popular class so you may not get in as a freshmen :)

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9th grade: Freshmen

10th grade: Sophomore

11th grade : Juniors

12th grade: Seniors

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Currently school links is not uploaded for the Class of 2028 - If your math is not correct, wait until Monday, March 4th Thursday, March 7th and it should be loaded with the correct path....

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Are there business classes?

Yes! Intro to Business Foundations is an elective class offered to 9th graders it is listed as a year long class but that is incorrect it is only a semester (so write it only once on our grid).

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9th graders are eligible for these 2 art classes as stated in the Polaris - just hand write on your green sheet/ Photo is a year long course / ceramics is a semester - Make sure you choose alternates!! These are popular classes and fill quickly starting with seniors and move down...

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How many years of.... do I need to graduate....?

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How many years of.... do I need to graduate....?

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Total Credits Required 20 credits

English 4 credits

Math (must include 1 credit Algebra 2 or equivalent) 4 credits

Science (1 biological, 1 physical, 1 elective) 3 credits

Social Studies (1 US, 1⁄2 World History, 1⁄2 Government) 3 credits

Health 1⁄2 credit

Physical Education 1⁄2 credit (2 semesters)

Electives (must include 1 credit in Fine Arts and 1⁄2 Financial Literacy) 5 credits

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No longer requires a teacher recommendation - You can just sign up - Make sure you are interested in producing the student led high school newspaper /This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of journalism and newspaper writing techniques.

Students will learn to interview, write journalistically, edit, and assist with layouts of Odin’s Word Newspaper and the Senior

Edition magazine. The course will require working outside of the classroom in order to meet deadlines, and may require

coverage of after school events.

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Great ? - you list Band on the green sheet as an elective once auditions/ tryouts have concluded they will adjust your schedule to reflect the correct course and for the correct semester -

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Yes, Foreign Language counts as an elective credit. If you are currently enrolled in French 1 or Spanish 1 and passing you will write in French 2/Spanish 2 as your freshmen class. If you are not currently taking a year long language course, you will start with Level 1 of ASL French or Spanish.

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We recommend that you work on your schedule with your parents, they have lots of knowledge/experience they can share with you as you make your choices :)

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The only PE class that is available to 9th graders is Foundations of PE.

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School links:  If you can not find your course try typing it in the search button- 

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School links:  If you can not find your course try typing it in the search button- 

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When adding electives using the drop down menu if you can not find a course - type it in the search button lots of times that will pop up

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If this is your first year taking ROTC - You choose Naval Science 1

If this is your second year taking ROTC - You choose knowledge and skills - ROTC 2