classes) may scan out and leave campus during this 75-minute interval, as part of the Senior Open Lunch program. Other courses will make use of this VIP period, such as Honors and AP Science courses, which will pair a 75-minute class with a VIP to provide additional time for labs. In addition, freshmen are scheduled to have a full-year Freshman Seminar during one of the VIP slots. This class is designed to help students transition into the high school, develop stronger relationships with their peers, gain a faculty mentor in a non-academic setting, and engage in curriculum that improves their character and academics. Physical education In addition to four years of physical education and health courses, Roxbury implemented a “wellness” elective and a “high performance” elective in the 2012–13 school year for students in grades 10–12. 2015-2016 saw the addition of exercise psychology and exercise physiology as PE electives. At the same time, a fitness room was constructed, and a dance studio was converted into a wellness room for use with the expanded elective offerings and our athletes. After superstorm Sandy, a high elements ropes course was rebuilt after the first one was destroyed. Additional opportunities to earn credits Independent Study Program (available to grades 9-11) Senior Option Program (available to grade 12) College Option Program (available to grades 9-12) The Independent Study Program and the Senior Option Program allows students to craft a unique curriculum tailored to their interests. The College Option Program allows students in all grades to pursue coursework through online programs or local college/universities. These programs allow students to engage in curriculum that Roxbury does not currently offer. Fields include internships in exploring education (as a teaching assistant), community service, engineering, music, the arts, etc. Students must submit a proposal for approval and once approved, must document their experiences and make presentations during midterms and finals to share their progress. Share Time Career and Technical Programs Roxbury High Students have the opportunity to attend Morris County School of Technology and receive career and technical training during their junior and/or senior years. Students will take academic courses in Roxbury and then engage in programs designed to prepare them for trade-related employment. Courses include: Auto Body/Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Carpentry Computer Aided Design & Drafting Cosmetology Electrical Trades Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Fundamentals of Buildings and Grounds Fundamentals of Food Services Fundamentals of Retail & Supermarket