•  Introduction to Practical Arts Courses

    Students are required to take a total of 15 credits in the Fine, Performing, and Practical Arts in grades 9 – 12. Five credits must be taken in the Fine Arts (visual, performing, or humanities) and five credits must be taken in the Practical Arts. The additional five credits can be taken in either of the above areas.

    East Brunswick Graduation Requirements:

    • 5 credits in the Fine Arts and 5 credits in the Practical Arts.
    • 5 additional credits needed in either the Practical Arts or the Fine Arts.
    • A total of 15 credits in grades 9 – 12
    • Financial Literacy (2.5 Credits) 

    Areas that meet the Practical Arts requirement are all courses in:

    • Business Education
    • Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Cooperative Education
    • Family and Consumer Sciences
    • Technology Education

    Courses with dual numbers may be taken at Churchill Junior High School or the high school. See the detailed course descriptions following this outline for more information about each course.

    Business Education Courses
    Number Credits Course Name
    2401 2.5 Computer Keyboarding Applications (Grades 7-9)
    2405/1412 2.5 Financial Literacy (Grades 9-12) Online option available
    2406/1401 2.5 Introduction to Business (Grades 9-12)
    1402 2.5 Introduction to Marketing (Grades 10-12)
    1410 2.5 Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Grades 10-12)
    1405 2.5 Marketing Capstone Honors - Hybrid Course (Grade 12 only)
    2404/1404 2.5 Accounting I (Grades 9-12)
    1407 2.5 Accounting II (Prerequisite: Accounting I)
    1411 5.0 Accounting 101H (Grades 11-12) Optional 4 college credits
    1408 2.5 Business and Consumer Law (Grades 10-12)
    1409 2.5 Entrepreneurship (Grades 10-12)
    1419 2.5 International Business and Politics - Honors (Grades 10-12)

     

    Computer Studies Courses
    Number Credits Course Name
    2463 2.5 Computational Thinking (7th Grade Only)
    2462 2.5 Computers in the Classroom 7/8 (Must be completed by the end of 8th grade)
    2464/1450 2.5 Introduction to Computer Science (Prerequisite: Science, Algebra I, and Geometry) (Grades 10-12)
    1454 5.0 AP Computer Science A (Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science, Algebra I and Geometry) (Grades 10-12) Optional 3 college credits
    1455 5.0 AP Computer Science Principles (Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science, Algebra I and Geometry) (Grades 10-12) Optional 3 college credits
    1341 2.5 Game Design (Grades 10-12)
    1456 2.5 Principles of Cybersecurity Honors (Grades 10-12)

      

    Cooperative Education Courses
    Number Credits Course Name
    1431 7.5 Cooperative Trade/Office - Fall (Grades 11-12)
    1432 7.5 Cooperative Trade/Office - Spring (Grades 11-12)

     

    Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
    Number Credits Course Name
    2360 2.5 Creative Living I (Grades 8-9)
    2361 2.5 Creative Living II (Grades 8-9, Prerequisite: Creative Living I)
    2364 2.5 Sew Much More! (Grades 8-9)
    2362 2.5 Culinary Essentials (Grades 8-9, Co-Prerequisite Creative Living I)
    1351 2.5 Culinary Arts I (Grades 10-12)
    1352 2.5 Culinary Arts II (Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I or Convenient Cuisine or Food for Fitness or Food Science)
    1358 2.5 Culinary Arts III Honors (Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: Culinary Arts II)
    2363/1356 2.5 Food Science and Nutrition (Grades 10-12)
    1361 2.5 Convenient Cuisine (Grades 10-12)
    1354 2.5 Human Growth and Development (Grades 10-12)
    1362 2.5 Food for Fitness (Grades 10-12)
    1422 2.5 Fashion I (Grades 10-12)
    1423 2.5 Fashion II (Grades 10-12)
    1424 2.5 Fashion III (Grades 11-12)
    1355 10.0 Preschool Education Honors (Grades 11-12, Teaching Laboratory)
    1357 5.0 Teaching Practicum Honors -- Teacher Cadets (Grades 11-12)

     

    Engineering and Technology Education Courses
    Number Credits Course Name
    2341 2.5 Introduction to Woodworking & Design (Grades 8 & 9)
    2348 2.5 Graphic Communications (Grades 8 & 9)
    2340 2.5 STEM I (Grades 8 & 9)
    2342 2.5 STEM II (Grades 8 & 9 -- Prerequisite: STEM I)
    2300 2.5 Fundamentals of Engineering (Grades 8-9)
    2301/1302 2.5 Mechanical Engineering I (Grades 8-12)
    1307 2.5 Mechanical Engineering II (Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering I)
    1301 2.5 Electronics Engineering I (Grades 10-12)
    1303 2.5 Electronics Engineering II (Prerequisite: Electronics Engineering I)
    1305 5.0 Engineering Capstone H (Prerequisite: See chart on the course page)
    1308 2.5 Architectural Design Technology (Grades 10-12)
    1310 2.5 Introduction to Civil Engineering (Grades 10-12)
    1315 2.5 Graphic Arts/Silk Screen Printing (Grades 10-12)
    1316 2.5 Computer Graphics I (Grades 10-12)
    1317 2.5 Computer Graphics II (Prerequisite: Computer Graphics I)
    1340 2.5 Digital Composition & Illustration (Grades 10-12)
    1251 2.5 Introduction to Photography (Grades 10-12)
    1252 2.5 Photography Workshop (Prerequisite: Introduction to Photography)
    1347 2.5 Video Production I (Grades 10-12)
    1349 2.5 Video Production II (Prerequisite: Video Production I)
    1304 2.5 Video Production Workshop (Prerequisite: Video Production II, students may take this course multiple times)
    1350 2.5 Broadcast Media Production (This course may be taken more than once.)
    1306 2.5 Logo Design & Branding (Grades 10-12)
    1341 2.5 Game Design (Grades 10-12)
    1346 2.5 Product & Package Design (Grades 10-12)