Specialized Programs
Aviation Program
The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District is offering a four-year sequence of high school aviation STEM courses developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA). The purpose of this four-year program is for students to learn aviation concepts, skills, and understandings, prepare students for written exams leading to industry credentials (FAA Private Pilot written exam or P107 Remote Pilot Certification written exam), and excite students with possible career options in the field of aviation.
Aviation and Aerospace (5 credits, CPE level) will be offered to all students, with preferential seating given to 9th-grade students interested in pursuing the 4-year sequence of courses. The program continues during the second-year course, Physics of Flight, which is a 7.5 credit CPE-level laboratory-based science course. Years three and four provide students with choice to pursue the Pilot or Drone Pathway. The AOPA program culminates in a capstone research course. Please click through the presentations below for additional information about the program and the four-year course sequence.
For more information, please visit the AOPA’s You Can Fly! website for high schools and information about the High School Aviation STEM Curriculum.
Mrs. Angela Manzi
District Supervisor of Science
(201) 337-0100 IH Ext. 3358 & RHS Ext 2258
Dr. Melissa Quackenbush
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Articulation
(201) 416-8100 Ext. 3819
Dual Enrollment
Note*: All Dual Enrollment information for the 2024-2025 academic year has been communicated to students enrolled in approved dual enrollment courses. Key details about the registration process are available on the students' course pages in Schoology/Google Classroom.
The Ramapo Indian Hills High School District has partnered with Bergen Community College, Centenary University, Ramapo College, Syracuse University and Quinnipiac University to offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while enrolled in high school through successful completion of Dual Enrollment courses. This enables high school students to gauge their ability to do college work prior to full-time college study. Upon successful completion of a dual enrollment course, students are awarded transcripts from the college/university that record credits earned. These credits are transferable to hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide at the discretion of the individual institutions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A PER-CREDIT TUITION CHARGE ASSOCIATED WITH DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES, although this charge is significantly discounted and financial aid may be available to eligible students.The following is a listing of courses that are anticipated for Dual Enrollment during the 2024-2025 school year:
Bergen Community
Dual enrollment through Bergen Community College:
- Drawing 2 (ART-124), Digital Design 2 (ART-122), Digital Photography 2 (ART-184), Digital Illustration & Animation 2 (ART-189), Painting 2 (ART-127), Sculpture and Ceramics 2 (ART-108)
- Advanced Culinary Arts (HRM-103), Child Development (EDU-120)
- Computer Science Honors (CIS-165)
- Chinese 4H (LAN -278), French 4H (LAN-201), Italian 4H (LAN-221), Spanish 4H (LAN-231)
- Environmental Science (BIO-108), and Horticulture (HRT-102)
*Pending teacher and course approval by Bergen Community College. Students interested in Dual Enrollment through Bergen Community College will need to inform their guidance counselors during the scheduling process for planning purposes. Dual enrollment through Bergen Community College is subject to student interest and / or approved teacher availability.
Centenary
FDU
Quinnipiac
Ramapo College
Dual enrollment through Ramapo College of New Jersey:
- Geography (GEOG 101)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOCI-101)
- UP Managerial Business Decisions and Accounting (ACCT 222)
- UPSMR Biology (BIOL 111)
- UP Biology (BIOL 111)
- UPSMR Chemistry (CHEM 117)
- UP Chemistry (CHEM 117)
- UP Human Anatomy (BIOL 214)
- UP Digital Electronics (PHYS 242)
- Honors Physics (PHYS 111)
Syracuse
Students who take these dual enrollment courses, but not for college credit, will have their transcripts reflect a non-SUPA course title.
For more information:
Pathways Program
The Ramapo Indian Hills Pathways Program allows students to pursue themed electives providing a rich background in a particular area of study. This flexible approach to scheduling will create opportunities for students to complete a particular “Pathway” in one of seven areas. This program, while completely optional, will give interested students the chance to demonstrate commitment to an area of study in greater depth than the traditional program. The Pathways Program is an exciting avenue for students to pursue an area of interest while, at the same time, take elective offerings in various departments.
Themed Electives for College and Career Readiness
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Provide focus in a specific area of study
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Allow for a variety of electives while providing a themed approach
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Demonstrate a commitment to an interest area
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Exhibit quality of depth of knowledge in selected Pathway
Current Pathways
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School of Art
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School of Applied Consumer Sciences
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School of Business and Computer Science
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School of Communications
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School of English
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School of Information Technology and Cyber Security
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School of Music
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School of Sports Information
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School of Theatre
What is Required?
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Complete a minimum of four courses within the focus area.
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Complete a minimum of one additional course, either in the focus Pathway or one of the Interdisciplinary courses.
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Complete a minimum of 20 credits, including the four Pathways and one Interdisciplinary / Pathways course.
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Pathways may include a required course/experience.
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Senior Capstone Projects can be developed by individual students through the District’s Option II program.
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More than 5 elective courses may need to be taken if the credits do not equal 20 or more. Additional courses can be taken from the area of focus or the interdisciplinary list.
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Students can start a Pathway Program at any point during their time at Ramapo Indian Hills. Students should notify their guidance counselor if they are interested in pursing a Pathway to help in the planning process.
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For each individual student’s themed Pathways area, his/her transcript will include a letter describing the Pathways program, identify the completed Pathway, and list the courses that were taken to complete the Pathway.
Additional information including the core courses for each Pathway and the Interdisciplinary list of courses can be found in the Program of Studies. Please contact your child's guidance counselor with any additional questions.
University Program
The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District offers three specialized four-year honors-level programs:
- Engineering and Design University Program (at Ramapo H.S., only)
- International Studies and Business University Program (at Indian Hills H.S., only)
- Science, Medicine, and Research University Program (at Indian Hills H.S., only)
University Program Information (Updated 12/02/2024):
- UP Open House Presentation: December 2 2024
- RIH University Program Website - All things UP at RIH!
- University Program 2025-26 Application
- Statement of Parental Endorsement Form
Application Deadline: December 19, 2024.