New Jersey Core Curriculum Content StandardsThis updated New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards document features a user-friendly organizational structure that provides the standard, indicator, grade level, and strand for every cumulative progress indicator. High Aptitude Program (HAP)New Jersey’s Administrative Code requires that school districts provide educational opportunities for exceptionally gifted and talented pupils. In the fall of 1977, the West Orange Board of Education recognized the need to establish a centralized program where gifted youngsters could learn from interaction with their peers of similar ability. Teachers who were specially qualified to provide intellectual stimulation and challenge for these third to seventh grade pupils were hired to conduct the program |