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Check the MNPS High School Program of Studies for graduation requirements, Scholars Program, and other related information.
MNPS High School Program of Studies
9TH GRADE COURSE OFFERINGS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I 1 credit No Prereq.
All ninth graders must take this course. It strongly emphasizes all basic skills and good communications.
ENGLISH I HONORS 1 credit Prereq. Upper 10%
Honors course for highly motivated English students. It includes an above average amount of outside reading and writing.
ENGLISH I PRE-AP 1 credit Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
A course for students who have demonstrated a mastery of grammar, writing, and reading skills in previous English classes. The curriculum is an in-depth study of critical thinking and analytical skills and includes the development of composition, literary analysis, research and speaking skills. Summer reading is required. This course is in preparation for success in the Advanced Placement curriculum at the 12th grade. [Contract required.]
INTRO TO MASS MEDIA 1 credit No Prereq.
This course involves a study of the processes, the contents and effects of mass communication: television, radio, movies, newsprint, recordings, poster art, advertising, and popular arts. (Elective course)
LINGUISTICS I 1 credit Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
This elective course is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language! It is designed to serve as an intervention for students who fall below the 35th national percentile in the area of reading. (This course cannot substitute for a required English course, but it may be counted as an elective credit.)
LINGUISTICS II 1 credit Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
This is the second year of an elective course is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language! It is designed to serve as an intervention for students who fall below the 35th national percentile in the area of reading. (This course cannot substitute for a required English course, but it may be counted as an elective credit.)
LINGUISTICS III 1 credit Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
This is the third year of an elective course is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language! It is designed to serve as an intervention for students who fall below the 35th national percentile in the area of reading. (This course cannot substitute for a required English course, but it may be counted as an elective credit.)
MATHEMATICS
MATH FOUNDATIONS II 1 credit No Prereq.
This course develops the topics of rational numbers, number properties, order or operations, inverse operations, operations with integers, functions, graphs, measurement and computation, patterns, and problem solving strategies.
ALGEBRA I 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Approval
Emphasis will be placed on the structure of the real number system, equations, and inequalities. Students will take the Gateway Algebra I test upon completion of this course.
ALGEBRA I (H) 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Approval
The content of this course is the same as Algebra I with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
GEOMETRY 1 credit No Prereq.
This course develops the concepts of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry. Proofs, both deductive and inductive are used to develop these concepts and to develop logical thought and reasoning processes.
GEOMETRY (H) 1 credit Prereq. Algebra I
This content of this course is the same as Unified Geometry with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
ALGEBRA II (H) 1 credit Prereq. Geometry
Algebra is basically a study of functions. After the structure of the real number system has been explored, a general study of functions and detailed study of principle functions are developed. The content of this course is the same as Algebra II with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 credit No Prereq.
Introductory chemistry and physics, this course covers some of the fundamental concepts such as force, speed, acceleration, gravity, energy, light, electricity, atoms, compounds, etc. The student learns the relationship between science and technology and how science affects all life.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (HONORS) 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Approval
Introductory Physical Science is a laboratory oriented course that is chemistry based. The goal of the course is to establish a model of matter. Included in this course are areas covering volume and mass, characteristic properties, solubility, compounds, elements, molecular motion and size of atoms and molecules.
BIOLOGY 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Approval
This is a basic introductory course to the world of living things. It involves the learning of basic life process such as those associated with the cell, genetics, and an introduction to the plants, animals and their environment.
BIOLOGY I (HONORS) 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Approval
This course follows the same basic outline and Biology I, but is intended for students who are high achievers. This course deals more extensively with the abstract concepts of biology and incorporates a more extensive practice of higher level thinking skills and science process skills. Only one (1) credit in Biology I can be earned.
SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1 credit No Prereq.
A basic course in Geography in which students study people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY HONORS 1 credit Prereq. Counselor Recommendation
A course designed especially for ninth graders who want to pursue the AP/IB curriculum in 11th and 12th grades. World Geography is a course in which students study people, places and environments at a local, regional, national and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FRENCH I 1 credit Prereq: Honors Program
Elementary conversation and reading emphasizing practical speech and vocabulary. Elements of French grammar and practical writing practices. Use of laboratory tapes of French sounds, oral exercises, and aural training. Introduction to French culture, studying attitudes and ideas of modern day France.
FRENCH II 1 credit Prereq. French I
Continuation of French I, building on conversation, vocabulary, and grammar, adding to the aims of the preceding courses a greater stress on reading skills. Use of language laboratory tapes continues. Further study of French culture more within a geographical context.
SPANISH I 1 credit Prereq. : Honors Program
Spanish I is a course intended to familiarize the student with the Spanish terms that most resemble the ones in the English language. A basic vocabulary is part of the purpose. The student will also develop a writing (spelling) ability in Spanish by working with his own material. Some reading is also encouraged as well as some oral comprehension.
SPANISH II 1 credit Prereq. Spanish I
In the second level, the student will deal with deeper grammar (verb conjugation, articles, adjectives, etc.). Students will be exposed to a basic vocabulary and easy stories so that their comprehension may be developed. The reading ability will also be increased by means of dialogues and narratives (stories) that the student will learn with the help of the teacher. Oral communications will take place at the end of the course. Cultural information will also be abundant.
GERMAN I 1 credit Prereq.: Honors Program
This is an introductory course to German language and culture. The course uses all four major language skills: reading, speaking, listening comprehension, and writing. Speaking is encouraged. This is because the practical use of the language is useful to the student. A core lexicon of approximately 600 words and cognates is developed. Daily use of the four areas of the language is made to develop beginning fluency.
GERMAN II 1 credit Prereq.: German I
This course continues development of fluency in German. All four language skill areas are utilized daily. Spoken fluency is developed simultaneously through active use of the language. Intermediate level readings are begun from German writers of the last three centuries. In this course, we develop the lexicon necessary to communicate in intermediate German. Also, cultural material is presented as a part of the course.
RUSSIAN I 1 credit Prereq.: Honors Program
This course is designed to give the student a basic acquisition of Russian language. The first half of the course gives an introduction to the Cyrillic alphabet and the case structure of the Russian language. The second semester focuses on speaking and communicating in basic Russian. A core lexicon of approximately 500 words is developed. The weekly curriculum includes a cycle of speaking, reading/writing, and listening.
LATIN I 1 credit Prereq. : Honors Program
Introduction to Latin grammar. Conversion is limited. Translation (mostly from Latin to English) make up the majority of the class.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
KEYBOARDING ½ credit Fall & Spring Semester No Prereq.
This course develops the manipulation of the alphanumeric keyboard. The touch system and accuracy are stressed. Typewriting applications will be provided in preparing personal and business papers.
KEYBOARD APPLICATIONS ½ credit Spring Semester Prereq. Keyboarding
This course will demonstrate advanced keyboarding skills. For- matting, layout, and design concepts will be applied in document preparation. FOR STUDENTS IN MARCHING BAND ONLY [in place of PE].
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL ED. ½ credit Fall & Spring Semester No Prereq.
A required course designed to give the student experience in individual development, rhythms, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, bowling, tennis, softball, archery, track, and field.
JUNIOR R.O.T.C. I 1 credit No Prereq.
Air Force Junior Officer Training Corps. A program which helps today’s high school students become tomorrow’s aerospace-age citizens. The curriculum integrates social sciences and physical sciences through their application to aerospace. Approximately 40% of the program is devoted to leadership and related subjects.
DANCE
DANCE ENSEMBLE I 1 credit No Prereq.
The course is designed so advanced dance students learn faculty-choreographed pieces to be performed in concert. In addition, the students have the opportunity to choreograph using dances in the class. Participation in rehearsals and performances outside the school day is required
MUSIC
MARCHING BAND I ½ credit Fall Semester
Membership is with instructor’s permission. Use of marching drill and music specially prepared, based upon the expertise of the unit.
Prerequisites: Middle School Band experience (not necessarily marching) and/or permission of instructor. All performances and extracurricular rehearsals are required.
CONCERT BAND I ½ credit Spring Semester
For students with previous band experience. Membership is by audition. Music to be performed will be adapted to the instrument and capabilities of the player. All performances and extra curricular rehearsals are required.
BEGINNING BAND 1 credit No Prereq.
This band class is available to any student wanting to learn to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument with no prior musical experience. This course requires very minimal after-school participation.
CHORUS I 1 credit No Prereq.
For students with varying degrees of experience. Music to be performed will be adapted to the capabilities of the students and the balance of voice parts. All performances and extra curricular rehearsals are required.
ORCHESTRA I 1 credit No Prereq.
For all students with previous string experience. Music will be adapted to the instrumentation and capabilities of the players.
ART
ART I 1 credit No Prereq.
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of design with emphasis on drawing and color.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
CAREER MANAGEMENT SUCCESS 1 credit No Prereq.
Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real- world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete Professional Development Program Level I and Level II of Skills USA-VICA or other degree programs in other career and technical youth organizations. Career Success Management is required as a part of the T & I student's concentrator sequence or technical path in the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation sub-clusters.
CULINARY ARTS I 1 credit No Prereq.
Instruction will include specialized learning experiences which include theory and laboratory work as they relate to planning, selecting, purchasing, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products. Additional learning experiences will include a study of a variety of foods and their nutritional values, food processing, quantity cooking, storing equipment, sanitation in food hand- ling, and management.
FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE 1 credit No Prereq.
Fundamentals of Agriculture is designed to develop the basic theories and principles involved in animal science, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, and natural resource management. The standards prepare students to choose among agricultural careers for the 21st century.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI. I 1 credit No Prereq.
This full-year comprehensive course is geared to ninth grade students. Units of study in the areas of consumer education, food nutrition, family living and parenthood education, child development and guidance, housing and home management, and clothing textiles. (1/2 credit may not be earned.)
10TH-12TH GRADE COURSE OFFERINGS
AGRICULTURE
FUNDAMENTALS
OF AGRICULTURE 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Fundamentals of Agriculture is designed to develop basic theories and principles involved in animal science, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, and natural resource management. The standards prepare students to choose among agricultural careers for the 21st century.
SMALL ANIMAL CARE 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course includes competencies required in the small animal care area including, animal selection, equipment selection, feeding animals, health/management, training, and leadership required for entry-level employment or advanced training in the field.
EXTERIOR &
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course concentrates on the competencies in exterior and interior landscaping; plant identification, landscaping principles, drawing techniques, planning and planting, and bid preparation needed for entry-level positions or advanced training in the field.
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course concentrates on green-house management principles and practices including components of greenhouse management, principles of plant stocking and care, parasites and diseases, transplanting and soil, sterilization methods, business aspects of a greenhouse operation, and leadership needed to profitably and successfully operate landscaping, floriculture, and gardening industries.
TURFGRASS AND
GROUNDS MANAGEMENT 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course concentrates on understanding the basic skills involved in producing and maintaining turf grass including, establishing turf grass, mowing turf grass, fertilizing and liming turf grass, cultivating turf grass and irrigation, controlling diseases, insects, and weeds, golf course maintenance, and leadership that can lead to job-entry skills and subsequent in related careers.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
AND RECREATION 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course includes understanding wildlife and recreation knowledge, skills and attitudes that can lead to a better understanding of ecology, the environment, and fair play and serve as a basis for career development, including, game management information and education, hunting techniques, integration of agriculture and wildlife, law enforcement, fish management, parks and recreation, and leadership.
ART DEPARTMENT
In keeping with the conviction that art performs a unique function in the educative process, and that method, the art curriculum at McGavock High is designed to reach all students.
ART I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of design with emphasis on drawing and color.
ART II 1 credit 10th Grade Prereq. Art I
This course places emphasis on visual perception, creativity, and historical aspects of art.
ART III 1 credit 11th Grade Prereq. Art II
The third year art course places emphasis on exploratory and experimentation in the following areas of art:
1. Understanding Vision
2. The element of design
3. Student participation in studio experience
4. Improving structural and decorative design organization
ART IV 1 credit 12th Grade Prereq. Art III
The senior art program is designed to provide the student with a broad background through studio experiences.
ART STUDIO/
PRODUCTION ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 10th - 12th Grade Prereq. Art I
This course will follow the guidelines of the Board AP Studio course, which offers opportunities for developing one of three specific portfolios; drawing two-D design, or 3-D design. This course is only for students who are capable of producing a portfolio of works in various media in addition to a series of works demonstrating an in-depth personal commitment to a particular artistic concern.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
AMERICAN BUSINESS
LEGAL SYSTEM ½ credit 11th – 12th Grade No Prereq.
This is a one semester course dealing with the application of the principles and procedures to personal problems of the individual, and promotes the understanding of laws regulating the total economy which affects the individual as a producer-consumer. The course includes units in law, law enforcement, courts, legal problems, and contracts.
KEYBOARDING ½ credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course develops the manipulation of the alphanumeric keyboard. The touch system and accuracy are stressed. Typewriting applications will be provided in preparing personal and business papers.
KEYBOARD APPLICATIONS ½ credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This course will demonstrate advanced keyboarding skills. Formatting, layout, and design concepts will be applied in document preparation.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This course will develop skills in electronic publishing design, layout, and composition. Creating and formatting of publications using various resources will be accomplished.
INFO. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This full-year course is an introduction to software applications, the history and principles of data processing.
ACCOUNTING I 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This full-year course is designed to provide students with fundamental accounting skills and theories. The student is introduced to accounting terms, the accounting equation, and how accounting is used in business transactions. General and specialized journals, subsidiary ledgers, worksheets and financial statements are taught for partnerships activities related to accounting.
ACCOUNTING II 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq, Acct. I
This advanced accounting course is designed to help students develop skills in specialized accounting procedures such as control systems, cost accounting, managerial accounting and fundamental auditing procedures.
DOCUMENT
CREATION DESIGN ½ credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This one semester course is designed to introduce the concept of using automated equipment to produce written communication. Students will be given hands –on experience in preparing, editing, revising, storing, and organizing information on word -processing equipment. Students need a good background in English grammar, sentence structure, and typing skills.
DATA BASE DESIGN
MANAGEMENT ½ credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
The students will analyze and apply database design techniques and management methods for organizing and maintaining files.
At the completion of the course, students will have database management skills enabling them to design and implement a relational database application. Student proficiency could lead to software certification.
E-COMMERCE/
WEB PAGE DESIGN 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This full-year course will prepare students to develop commercial web sites on the Internet. Students will develop Internet research techniques for business; acquire storyboarding skills; effectively use a web site; study fundamental concepts of digital commerce transaction security; examine related social, legal, and ethical issues; study electronic financial management practices, and integrate the elements of web design. The course includes the language, structure and fundamental concepts and principles of page layout/design, and ethics in production of Internet presentation. Upon completion of the course, a student will be able to evaluate and implement the use of technology in Digital Commerce Web Page Design for business.
INTERNET NAVIGATION
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This course is the study of oral, written, and electronic communication in a global society. The Internet will be used to develop concepts, particularly those related to web browsers, navigators, search engines, on-line communication methods, home and website design concepts, transfer of data, downloading files, security procedures, and Internet navigational tools. The student will choose and use the appropriate tools for Internet applications. Emphasis will be placed on electronic research, business report writing, business correspondence, enhancement of oral presentations with electronic media, and communications applying current technology.
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS ½ credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to orient students to the world of work and school. It addresses the needs of students to develop good work and study habits. Students will prepare portfolios, learn about school resources, develop career plans, start preparing for college, and develop solid interpersonal skills. The one semester keyboarding course should be completed before enrolling in Strategies for Success.
INTERACTIVE
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
This course is designed to give students experience with interactive multimedia. Student will design, write, and produce computer-based multimedia projects. Team development will also be stressed as students work on projects that combine text, graphics, sound, videos, etc.
SPREADSHEET
APPLICATIONS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Keyboarding
The course content involves the use of electronic worksheets to perform business calculations. This course will develop skills in designing worksheets, writing formulas, analyzing data, charting data, and managing data. Student proficiency could lead to software certification.
COSMETOLOGY
Includes an introduction to cosmetology, its objectives and opportunities; professional ethics; Hygiene, bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation; shampooing and rinsing of the hair, manicuring, anatomy of the hands and arms, histology of the fingernails, their diseases and disorders; scalp treatment, anatomy of the scalp and cranium and other relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology; pin curl, roller curl and hair foundation, facials, makeup and theory and practice of massage; eyebrow arching, theory and practice of hair bleaching and tinting; hair cutting; hair styling and shaping; customer relations and chemical solutions and their characteristics. 1,500 hours of instruction required for licensing.
PRINCIPLES OF COSMETOLOGY 1-2 credits 10th -12th Grade
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
OF COSMETOLOGY 2 - 3 credits 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval
CHEMISTRY OF COSMETOLOGY 2 - 3 credits 11th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval
(Required 3-year program including 1,500 hours of instruction)
CULINARY ARTS
Instruction will include specialized learning experiences which include theory and laboratory work as they relate to planning, selecting, purchasing, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products. Additional learning experiences will include a study of a variety of foods and their nutritional values, food processing, quantity cooking, storing equipment, sanitation in food handling, and management. Emphasis will be placed on food services required in establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, drive-ins, tea rooms, bakeries, retail food shops, hotels, travel terminals, industrial plants, hospitals, club houses, and catering shops.
CULINARY ARTS I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
CULINARY ARTS II 1- 2 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Culinary Arts I
CULINARY ARTS III 1-3 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Culinary Arts II
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
All ninth graders must take this course. It strongly emphasizes all basic skills and good communications.
ENGLISH I HONORS 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Upper 10%
English course for highly ranked English students. Involves assigned reading [including summer] and writing.
ENGLISH I PRE-AP 1 credit 9th Grade Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
English course for students who have demonstrated a mastery of grammar, writing, and reading skills in previous English classes. The curriculum is an in-depth study of critical thinking and analytical skills and includes the development of composition, literary analysis, research and speaking skills. Summer reading is required. This course is in preparation for success in the Advanced Placement curriculum at the 12th grade. [Contract required.]
ENGLISH II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. English I
This is the basic required course for 10th grade students. The required work in grammar, writing, and oral presentation is combined with literary selections from various literatures.
ENGLISH II HONORS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. English I
English course for highly ranked English students and involves assigned reading and writing. Summer reading is required.
ENGLISH II PRE-AP 1 credit 10th Grade Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
A course for students who have demonstrated a mastery of grammar, writing, and reading skills in previous English classes. The curriculum is an in-depth study of critical thinking and analytical skills and includes the development of composition, literary analysis, research and speaking skills. Summer reading is required. This course is in preparation for success in the Advanced Placement curriculum at the 12th grade. [Contract required.]
ENGLISH III 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. English II
An eleventh grade class for average to above average students of English. The content is American literature. It strongly emphasizes writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speech.
ENGLISH III HONORS 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. English II
An eleventh grade class for above average students of English. Literary emphasis is American. Summer reading is required.
ENGLISH III PRE-AP 1 credit 11th Grade Prereq. Teacher Recommendation
A course for students who have demonstrated a mastery of grammar, writing, and reading skills in previous English classes. The curriculum is an in-depth study of critical thinking and analytical skills and includes the development of composition, literary analysis, research and speaking skills. Summer reading is required. This course is in preparation for success in the Advanced Placement curriculum at the 12th grade. [Contract required.]
ENGLISH IV 1 credit 12th Grade Prereq. English III
This option is for average to above average students. The emphasis is upon World Literature, composition research, discussion, and criticism.
ENGLISH IV HONORS 1 credit 12th Grade Prereq. English III
This Honors option is for college bound students of average or above average ability in English. The emphasis is on advanced composition, vocabulary, usage, research, and English Literature. Summer reading is required.
ENGLISH IV ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 12th Grade Prereq. English III
This is a college level course to prepare superior students in English for the AP test and college credit. The courses emphasis is English Literature, World Literature, research, composition, class presentation. The level of performance is very advanced. Instructor conference is required. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice. [Contract required.]
LINGUISTICS I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Counselor Approv.
This elective course is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language! It is designed to serve as an intervention for students who fall below the 35th national percentile in the area of reading. Each course in this series is designed to utilize a structured language approach that helps students learn aspects of language arts, which have not been mastered previously.
LINGUISTICS II 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Linguistics I
This is the second year of an elective course that is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language!
LINGUISTICS III 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Linguistics II
This is the third year of an elective course that is based on a researched reading intervention entitled Language!
SPEECH ARTS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to help students gain confidence in various speaking situations encountered. Included are job interview procedures, group discussions, leadership training, classroom speaking, basic radio and television broadcasting, in addition to the fundamentals of speech preparation and delivery.
SPEECH DEBATE 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to teach the general principles of debate, and provide experiences in informal and formal debating. Experiences often include training of debates for competition.
MASS MEDIA 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq
This course involves a study of the processes, the contents and effects of mass communication: television, radio, movies, newsprint, recordings, poster art, advertising, and popular arts.
SHAKESPEARE STUDIES 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to continue the study of Shakespeare’s literary works by helping students gain a greater appreciation of Shakespeare’s works through an in-depth study of his plays, sonnets, and poetry.
CRITICAL THINKING ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course emphasizes thinking skills that are highly correlated with those measured on various academic and aptitude tests.
JOURNALISM : LAB ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Formal classroom study and experience in the production of school publications.
JOURNALISM:
PUBLICATIONS 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval
This course is for students who want to work on McGavock publications.
CREATIVE DRAMATICS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course presents a practical approach to an expressive art whereby students can experience the joy of creative improvised drama.
ACTING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A course that involves students in various aspects of acting improvisation, pantomime, voice and diction, character development and opportunities to participate in scenes, plays and readers theater.
THEATRE ARTS (ACTING II) 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval
A study of the elements that comprise the total theater experience and more advanced acting.
THEATRE PRODUCTION 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval.
For students working with the light and sound crew.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I 1 credit 9th -10th Grade No Prereq.
This full-year comprehensive course is geared to ninth grade students but open to all students in grades 9-12. Units of study in the areas of consumer education, food nutrition, family living and parenthood education, child development and guidance, housing and home management, and clothing textiles provide an overview of the semester courses available in grades 10-12.
(1/2 credit may not be earned.)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This semester course for grades 10-12 examines human development from conception to age six. The course prepares individuals to understand children’s physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development and to the care and guidance of children. It draws on aspects of the social and biological sciences.
ADULT LIVING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This semester or full-year non-laboratory course is planned for students in grades 11-12 with no previous family and consumer science instruction. Students learn to plan and set goals for a career, manage home/family/work interactions, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, realize responsibilities of parenting, cope with stress and crisis situations, provide for health and well-being, function as informed consumers, and make decisions as responsible young adults. Management, problem-solving, and communication are emphasized.
PARENTING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to impact the cycle of teen parenting/dropout/poverty. It focuses on developing parenting skills and knowledge, building self-esteem, practicing decision-making, assuming adult/parent responsibilities, progressing toward economic independence and understanding physiology, pregnancy and birth. Laboratory experience is included in order to transfer theory into practical skills.
CONSUMER ECONOMICS ½ credit 11th – 12th Grade No Prereq.
This semester course prepares students in grades 10-12 to understand the values, goals, and resources that influence the economic and management decisions made by individuals and families. Content enables students to understand the United States economic system, function as informed consumers, use credit responsibly, make decisions about individual and family matters, recognize influences of advertising, use goods and services, plan insurance needs, plan for financial security, and assess and allocate resources. Consumer Economics satisfies the requirement for graduation.
HOUSING AND INTERIORS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course prepares students in grades 10-12 to understand the physical, psychological and social influences pertaining to housing decision. It includes instruction in the human and environmental factors influencing the form and use of housing; varied types of housing; housing costs; interior and equipment; and the selection, use and care of available resources for achieving improved living space to meet individual and family needs.
NUTRITION AND FOODS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This full-year course prepares students in grades 10-12 to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal arrangement to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; and optimal use of the food dollar.
TEXTILE & APPAREL ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course prepares students in grades 10-12 to understand the social, psychological and physiological aspects of clothing and textiles; the nature, acquisition, and use of clothing and textiles products; the selection, construction, maintenance, and alteration of clothing and textile products; and the effect of consumer choices in the individual and family.
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Emphasis is placed on the qualities essential to establish and maintain communications and interpersonal relationships within the areas of personal life, family life, and the world of work. It also emphasizes the development and socialization of individuals, the meeting of individual and employer needs and the relationship between home and the work place. The course includes instruction in self-understanding factors to consider when choosing a career, decision-making processes, employability skills, communication, interpersonal relationships, etiquette, conflict resolution, team building, and management of work and family responsibilities. In the full-year course, the second half of the course shall include the integration of a minimum of 45 hours in service learning or community field-based experience.
CAREER CONNECTIONS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Career Connection is a semester course designed to provide students in grades 11-12 with an under- standing of how to plan for and manage careers in a continuously changing workplace. Students will learn the importance of exploring multiple career paths and building on the inter-relatedness between occupations when applying career development strategies throughout the life span. With the recognized relationship between family functioning and work productivity, the family/work connection is emphasized in the content of this course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Seniors may not register for the first year of a foreign language.
LATIN I 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
Introduction to Latin grammar. Conversion is limited. Translation (mostly from Latin to English) makes up the majority of the class.
LATIN II 1 credit 11th -12th Grade Prereq. Latin I
A continuation of Latin I and more complex grammar. Students begin to translate edited versions of Roman authors.
FRENCH I 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
Elementary conversation and reading emphasizing practical speech and vocabulary. Elements of French grammar and practical writing practices. Use of laboratory tapes of French sounds, oral exercises, and aural training. Introduction to French culture, studying attitudes and ideas of modern day France.
FRENCH II 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. French I
Continuation of French I, building on conversation, vocabulary, and grammar, adding to the aims of the preceding courses a greater stress on reading skills. Use of language laboratory tapes continues. This is further study of French culture more within a geographical context.
FRENCH III 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. French II
Selected reading designed to acquaint students with French cultures including important personalities, ideas, and literary works used for the traveler is included. A review of practical vocabulary and conversation.
SPANISH I 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
Spanish I is a course intended to familiarize the student with the Spanish terms that most resemble the ones in the English language. A basic vocabulary is part of the purpose. The student will also develop a writing (spelling) ability in Spanish by working with his own material. Some reading is also encouraged as well as some oral comprehension.
SPANISH II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Spanish I
In the second level, the student will deal with deeper grammar (verb conjugation, articles, adjectives, etc.). Students will be exposed to a basic vocabulary and easy stories so that their comprehension may be developed. The reading ability will also be increased by means of dialogues and narratives (stories) that the student will learn with the help of the teacher. Oral communications will take place at the end of the course. Cultural information will also be abundant.
SPANISH II HONORS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Spanish I
In the second level, the student will deal with deeper grammar (verb conjugation, articles, adjectives, etc.). Students will be exposed to a basic vocabulary and easy stories so that their comprehension may be developed. The reading ability will also be increased by means of dialogues and narratives (stories) that the student will learn with the help of the teacher. Oral communications will take place at the end of the course. Cultural information will also be abundant.
SPANISH III 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Spanish II
The students will review all grammar from Spanish I and II and extend their knowledge to all of the major grammatical and structural items in Spanish. All proficiency skills will be enhanced using books and tapes. Conversational skills will be strengthened. Compositions, picture descriptions, and some immersion experiences will aid in building the students’ language proficiencies.
GERMAN I 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
This is an introductory course to German language and culture. The course uses all four major language skills: reading, speaking, listening comprehension, and writing. Speaking is encouraged. This is because the practical use of the language is useful to the student. A core lexicon of approximately 600 words and cognates is developed. Daily use of the four areas of the language is made to develop beginning fluency.
GERMAN II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. German I
This course continues development of fluency in German. All four language skill areas are utilized daily. Spoken fluency is developed simultaneously through active use of the language. Intermediate level readings are begun from German writers of the last three centuries. In this course, we develop the lexicon necessary to communicate in intermediate German. Also, cultural material is presented as a part of the course.
GERMAN III 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. German II
This course is designed to develop German fluency in specialized language use. The four skill areas are further developed. This course presents a deeper exposure to each linguistic area. Readings include selections from Kafka and Hesse. Students take an active role in using the language in all areas.
GERMAN IV 1 credit 12th Grade Prereq. German III
This course is intended for advanced study of German. The student in this course takes an active role in using the active language. Contemporary articles and journals are translated. Specialized vocabulary and fluency are developed. Permission to take the course must be obtained beforehand as the level and fluency are progressive.
GERMAN ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approval
This course will follow the guidelines for the German Advanced Placement language course. Students will review and expand their mastery of grammar and structure to include the finer points to allow accurate understanding of more sophisticated texts, audio and video presentations. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
RUSSIAN I 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to give the student a basic acquisition of Russian language. The first half of the course gives an introduction to the Cyrillic alphabet and the case structure of the Russian language. The second semester focuses on speaking and communicating in basic Russian. A core lexicon of approximately 500 words is developed. The weekly curriculum includes a cycle of speaking, reading/writing, and listening.
RUSSIAN II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Russian I
This course is designed to further develop the student’s skills in the four major areas. The student is encouraged to speak the language in conversational settings. Reading is developed through beginning and intermediate texts. Daily use of the written language is made through use of transformation and substitution drills. Oral comprehension is developed through use of readings and answering information questions. A general introduction to the Russian culture is presented with demonstration of the importance of the language to the fields of science, art, and international relations.
RUSSIAN III 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Russian II
This course deepens the student’s understanding of the Russian language. Selected readings from classical and contemporary articles are used. Specialized vocabulary is introduced and developed. Speaking in a variety of simulations is developed. In this course the student takes an active role in the use of the language in the four language areas.
RUSSIAN IV 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Russian III
This course will consist of oral and written development of the high level. An introduction to modern Russian literature will also be offered.
JOBS FOR TENNESSEE GRADUATES
1 credit 12th Grade Only Prereq. Instr. Approval
This course offers a School-to-Work transition curriculum for seniors. The focus includes career exploration, job attainment, job survival, leadership, and self-development skills. Assistance with job placement upon graduation and a nine-month follow-up is a vital part of the program.
MATHEMATICS
MATH FOUNDATIONS II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course develops the topics of rational numbers, number properties, order or operations, inverse operations, operations with integers, functions, graphs, measurement and computation, patterns, and problem solving strategies.
ALGEBRA I 1 credit 9th -10th Grade No Prereq.
Emphasis will be placed on the structure of the real number system, equations, and inequalities.
ALGEBRA I (HONORS) 1 credit 9th Grade Prereq. Scholars Program
The content of this course is the same as Algebra I with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
ALGEBRA INTERVENTION 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This is an elective course for students who have not succeeded in passing the Algebra I Gateway exam. The curriculum is focused around the 51 Algebra I assessment indicator. This course will not serve as one of the required mathematics courses for graduation and must be earned above the state requirement of 20 credits.
UNIFIED GEOMETRY 1 credit 9th -11th Grade Prereq. Algebra I
This course develops the concepts of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry. Proof, both deductive and inductive are also developed.
GEOMETRY (HONORS) 1 credit 9th -11th Grade Prereq. Scholars Program
The content of this course is the same as Unified Geometry with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
ALGEBRA II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Algebra is basically a study of functions. After the structure of the real number system has been explored, a general study of functions and detailed study of principle functions are developed. NOTE: It is recommended that students take Geometry before Algebra II. However, if a student wishes to take Calculus the senior year and has not completed Unified Geometry by his sophomore year, then he is permitted to take Unified Geometry and Algebra II concurrently, provided he has at least a "B” average in Algebra.
ALGEBRA II (H) 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Scholars Program
The content of this course is the same as Algebra II with an accelerated pace and more in-depth study.
PRECALCULUS/
TRIGONOMETRY 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Alg. II & U. Geom.
Deal with the topics of vectors, analytic geometry, and theory of equations, logic and limits. Included in the course will be an in-depth study of the straight line, the circle, the parabola, the ellipse, the hyperbola, higher degree equations, sequences and series, and the fundamental theorem of algebra. Also the study of the properties of the trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their applications to various mathematical problems including the solution of triangles. Trigonometry has applications in surveying navigation, construction work and is particularly essential for higher courses in mathematics and physics.
CALCULUS ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Trigonometry
A brief review of Analytic Geometry will be given followed by a thorough study of limits, derivatives, and integration. The course will follow closely the recommendations of the committee of Mathematics of the Advanced Placement Program. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3, 4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
DISCRETE MATH 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Algebra II
Discrete Mathematics involves the study of objects and ideas that can be divided into separate or discontinuous parts. Problems to be studied can be classified into three broad categories. The first category, existence problems, deals with whether a given problem has a solution or not. The second category, counting problems, investigates how many solutions may exist for problems with known solutions. A third category, optimization problems, focuses on finding the best solution to a particular problem. Also, this course will acquaint the student with the theory of probability - the mathematics of uncertainty. It will also illustrate some applications of probability to statistical theory and how this is applied to practical and scientific problems.
MUSIC
MUSIC THEORY 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A beginning course using a comprehensive, common elements approach, harmony, key relation- ships, chord patterns and ear training are included. Classes are taught through the use of an electric piano lab. Students who wish to major in music should take this course.
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approv.
This course is to provide small groups or individual students with development in technique of a particular instrument or area.
- WOODWINDS 1 credit
- BRASS 1 credit
- PERCUSSION 1 credit
- STRINGS 1 credit
BEGINNING BAND 1 credit 9th Grade No Prereq.
This band class is available to any student wanting to learn to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument with no prior musical experience. This course requires very minimal after-school participation.
MARCHING BAND 1/2 credit 9th -12th Grade Fall Semester No Prereq.
Membership is with instructor’s permission. Use of marching drill and music specially prepared, based upon the expertise of the unit.
Experience (not necessarily marching) and/or permission of instructor. Period assignments to be coordinated by instructor and guidance office. All performances and extracurricular rehearsals are required.
CONCERT BAND 1/2 credit 9th -12th Grade Spring Semester No Prereq.
For students with previous band experience. Membership is by audition. Music to be performed will be adapted to the instrument and capabilities of the player. All performances and extra curricular rehearsals are required.
WIND ENSEMBLE 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Audition & Inst. Approv.
This ensemble is a select group for the most experienced band students. Music performed will be adapted to the instrumentation and ability of the players. All performances and extracurricular rehearsals are required.
MIXED CHORUS 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
For students with varying degrees of experience. Music to be performed will be adapted to the capabilities of the students and the balance of voice parts.
Chorus I 9th Grade
Chorus II 10th Grade
Chorus III 11th Grade
Chorus IV 12th Grade
POP ENSEMBLE 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approv.
Pop Ensemble I
Pop Ensemble II
Pop Ensemble III
WOMEN'S CHORAL 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approv.
Women's Choral I
Women's Choral II
Women's Choral III
Women's Choral IV
ORCHESTRA I-IV 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approv.
For all students with previous string experience. Music will be adapted to the instrumentation and capabilities of the players.
STRING ENSEMBLE I &
STRING ENSEMBLE II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Orchestra
A class of various string instrument players working in repertoire appropriate to their degree of advancement.
CLASS PIANO I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
For the beginning student wishing to learn the basic fundamentals of piano playing. This is a laboratory course using an electric piano lab. Students should have a piano available at home for practice. Students with previous piano experience should not register for this class.
CLASS PIANO II 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Piano I & Inst. Approv.
For students with limited experience wishing to continue in-depth study of piano which will include repertory sight-reading and improvisation with a continued use of the electric piano lab. Students should have a piano at home for practice. Students must be able to read music.
DANCE ENSEMBLE I 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
The course is designed so dance students learn choreographed pieces to be performed. Participation in rehearsals and performances outside the school day is required.
DANCE ENSEMBLE II 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Dance Ensemble I
The course is designed so dance students learn choreographed pieces to be performed. Participation in rehearsals and performances outside the school day is required. This is a continuation of Dance Ensemble I.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½ credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A required course designed to give the student experience in individual development, rhythms, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, bowling, tennis, softball, archery, track, and field.
AEROBIC FITNESS ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to provide opportunities to improve cardiovascular fitness and will incorporate health appraisal, fitness evaluation, identification of cardiovascular risk factors and individual exercise prescriptions. This course could include: jogging, aerobic dance, step aerobics, body sculpting, rhythmic activities, power walking, circuit training and knowledge of how to stay aerobically fit for a lifetime.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to provide a wide variety of physical activities, strategies and techniques to effectively manage stress. Techniques and strategies could include yoga, mediation, Pilates, stretching and flexibility training and others.
RECREATIONAL GAMES ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This is a study of, and participation in, games and sports that are recreational for individual and family groups, at homes, in parks, vacation resorts, etc. Activities will include deck tennis, table tennis, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, bowling, badminton, and volleyball.
TEAM GAMES ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is a study of and participation in a variety of team games and will include skill development and knowledge of history, rules, strategies and etiquette of these activities. Activities will include: football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and officiating.
WEIGHT TRAINING ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to teach students the safe and effective techniques of weight training. The focus of the course will be on upper lower body strength and endurance training. Activities could include free weights and weight machines. Weight Training I ½ credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Weight Training II ½ credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Weight Training I
Weight Training III ½ credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. WT I and II
Weight Training IV ½ credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. WT I, II, and III
LIFETIME WELLNESS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This is a one-year continuous course that enables students to understanding lifelong health and wellness practices and issues. The course also provides students with the opportunity to participate in fitness activities and individual and dual sports. (Required for graduation)
JUNIOR R.O.T.C. MILITARY SERVICES
Junior R.O.T.C. I
Junior R.O.T.C. II
Junior R.O.T.C. III
Junior R.O.T.C. IV
Air Force Junior Officer Training Corps. A program which helps today’s high school students become tomorrow’s aerospace-age citizens. The curriculum integrates social sciences and physical sciences through their application to aerospace. The three-year course of study includes history of aviation and aviation’s impact on society, meteorology, navigation, propulsion, principles of flight, aerospace industry, and the career opportunities it provides and international implications of space operations. Approximately 40% of the program is devoted to leadership and related subjects.
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq
Introductory chemistry and physics, this course covers some of the fundamental concepts such as force, speed, acceleration, gravity, energy, light, electricity, atoms, compounds, etc. The student learns the relationship between science and technology and how science affects all life.
PHYS. SCIENCE (HONORS) 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Scholars Prog.
Introductory Physical Science is a laboratory oriented course that is chemistry based. The goal of the course is to establish a model of matter. Included in this course are areas covering volume and mass, characteristic properties, solubility, compounds, elements, molecular motion and size of atoms and molecules. This course is an excellent prerequisite for Chemistry I.
BIOLOGY I 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This is a basic introductory course to the world of living things. It involves the learning of basic life process such as those associated with the cell, genetics, and an introduction to the plants, animals and their environment.
BIOLOGY I (HONORS) 1 credit 9th -11th Grade Prereq.Scholars Program
This course follows the same basic outline and Biology I, but is intended for students who are high achievers. This course deals more extensively with the abstract concepts of biology and incorporates a more extensive practice of higher level thinking skills and science process skills. Only one (1) credit in Biology I can be earned.
BIOLOGY II ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 11th -12th Grade Prereq. Bio. I, Inst. Approv.
Advanced Placement Biology is introductory college biology. It seeks to offer the student solid biological precepts through experimentation, analysis of data, and in-depth study. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
CHEMISTRY I 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Algebra I
This course is designed for the student who desires a basic foundation in general chemistry. Emphasis is placed upon the fundamentals, which are necessary if further study is desired. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.
CHEMISTRY I (HONORS) 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq.Scholars Program
At an accelerated pace and in more depth, the students will study the language of chemistry, the states of matter, the structure of matter, the behavior of substances, the chemistry of solutions and chemical bonding.
PHYSICS I 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Algebra I
Mechanics, energy waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear science are investigated in this course. In addition, much emphasis is placed on the development of thinking skills that can help in other courses.
PHYSICS II ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 11th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst. Approv.
College-bound students with a math background that includes algebra and geometry may take this physics course. The studies are keyed to the Advanced Placement guidelines. Instructor approval is required. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Biology I
This course is a systematic study of the human body designed for students considering a health career, such as: doctor, nurse, veterinarian, health care, sports and fitness. Students will study the body through models, diagrams and/or comparative studies of the anatomy of other organisms. This is a laboratory-oriented course involving detailed dissection and experiences related to human physiology, such as: urine analysis, blood counts, blood typing, enzyme studies and bone analysis.
CHEMISTRY II - ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 11th - 12th Grade Prereq. Bio I, Phys Sci
This course is designed to meet the College Board requirements to prepare students to take the AP exam, which may result in the awarding of college credit. Students are provided the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world while engaging in laboratory and field investigations. Students are asked to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems and to examine alternative solutions to resolving and/or preventing them Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY 1/2 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This one semester course in astronomy emphasizes the observable sky, and is designed to acquaint the student with the constellations and planets visible in the night sky. The planetarium facilities, with many visual effects, along with actual student observations will make the night sky a familiar view to interested students.
GENERAL ASTRONOMY 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Astronomy deals with the planets, stars, and galaxies which make up the universe, and the earth’s small place in the Cosmos. Through the use of the planetarium and actual observations, the student should become familiar with many of the celestial objects.
ECOLOGY 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade No Prereq.
This course offers the student a chance to understand how and why our natural ecosystems work the way they do. From these basics, students will understand that environmental problems come from the inability of man to work effectively within the laws of nature. Students will engage in laboratory experiences and special projects as they learn how to live in harmony with nature.
BIOLOGY INTERVENTION 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Students will work to strengthen their understanding of the Gateway Biology I indicators as indicated by testing. This research-based approach will assist students to gain the skills and knowledge for which they have not yet been able to demonstrate mastery on the Gateway End-of-Course Test.
SOCIAL STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A one semester course which surveys the basic principles of human behavior. The course includes such topics as: “Why do people behave as they do?” – “What causes people to learn?” – “What determines personality?” – “What causes mental illness?”
SOCIOLOGY ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Stresses man in his social and cultural environment, problems of self-development, communication, and social adjustment. The course also involves the student in current problems such as population growth, minority concerns, and ecology.
ECONOMICS I ½ credit 11th – 12th Grade No Prereq.
An in-depth study of the fundamentals of the free enterprise system including the production, marketing, distribution, and promotion of goods and services; the role of financial institutions and the role of government on the U.S. economic systems. May also include personal banking, credit buying, comparison shopping, and other topics necessary to produce an informed consumer.
(Required for graduation)
GOVERNMENT ½ credit 12th Grade No Prereq.
This course examines the relationship of the government to the citizen. Emphasis is placed on the organization, structure, and operation of the federal system. Either Civics or Government I is required for graduation.
U.S. GOVERNMENT& POLITICS ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] ½ credit 12th Grade Prereq. Sch. Prog.
The AP US Government and Politics course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret US politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US political reality.
U. S. HISTORY 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade No prereq.
American History is a survey of American History from exploration of the present highlighting people and events. Required for graduation . Recommended for Juniors.
U.S. HISTORY (HONORS) 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Sch. Prog.
An in-depth survey course for the college bound student which begins with discovery and progresses to the present. A study of the Constitution is included.
U.S. HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 11th – 12th Grade Prereq. Sch. Prog.
A college level survey course in American History; students who score high enough on a national examination may receive college credit, advanced placement, or the right to waive a required history course in college. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
WORLD HISTORY 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Inst.Approv.
World History is designed as a broad survey course in ancient medieval and modern history with an emphasis on cultural patterns and interrelationships between nations. European, African, and the Asian civilizations are included.
WORLD HISTORY (HONORS) 1credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed especially for ninth graders who want to pursue the AP/IB curriculum in 11th and 12th grades. World History is designed as a broad survey course in ancient medieval and modern history with an emphasis on cultural patterns and inter-relationships between nations. European, African and Asian civilizations are included. Students are required to Take World, World Geography, Ancient History or European History Advanced Placement for graduation.
WORLD HISTORY – ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq.Sch. Prog..
The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with the consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A basic course in geography in which students study people, places and environments at local, regional, national and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students are required to take World History, World Geography, Ancient History or European History Advanced Placement for graduation.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY (HONORS) 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
A course designed especially for ninth graders who want to pursue the AP/IB curriculum in 11th and 12th grades. World Geography is a course in which students study people, places and environments at local, regional, national and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students are required to take World History, world Geography, Ancient History or European History Advanced Placement for graduation.
EUROPEAN HISTORY – ADVANCED PLACEMENT [AP] 1 Credit 9th -12th Grade Prereq. Sch. Prog.
The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the AP program in European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European History, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. Students who sign up for this course this are expected to take the AP test in May. Students scoring a 3,4 or 5 on the test may receive college credit for this course at the college of their choice.
AFRO AMERICAN STUDIES ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to give overviews and descriptions of the Afro-American culture. The objectives of the course are: to enlighten those who enroll the many unknown contribution of black men and women to the progress of our nation; and to encourage and to inspire the student and to make them aware of the cultural relationship between all races of mankind of the past, present, and the future included.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ½ credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is an open-ended course in current problems and issues to the students. The class determines the topics.
PEER TUTORING 1 credit 12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is designed to enable high school students to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to serve as peer tutors for students with disabilities who are integrated into their schools.
TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL
CAREER MANAGEMENT
SUCCESS 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
Career Management Success is required as a part of the Trade and Industrial student’s concentrator sequence or technical path in the Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation sub-clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities and successful work
attitudes.
ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CLUSTER
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS 1 credit 9th -12th Grade No Prereq.
This course is the first in a series that prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry into post-secondary education in the graphic communications industry. Content provides the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and its career opportunities, and by developing leadership, teamwork, and industry skills.
MANUFACTURING CLUSTER
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Career Man. & Alg. I
This is a course where students will construct and test fundamental digital logic circuits such as gates, counter, oscillators and switches. A/D and D/A converters will be applied to signal processing. Micro-controller programs will be modified and micro-controllers applied to closed circuit controls systems. The course culminates in a group project to create a digital servo control loop, Emphasis is on hands-on activities, real-world equipment, and current technology.
PROGRAMMING & LOGIC 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Career Mgt. Success
This is a course in which students will develop skills in problem analysis, construction of algorithms and computer implementation of algorithms as they work on programming projects of increasing complexity. The recommended programming environment is Dr. Scheme, as it permits an emphasis on development of analytic skills rather than a particular language syntax or vocabulary. Emphasis is on actual programming projects, both individual and group.
PRINCIPLES OF MACHINING
& MANUFACTURING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Career Mgt .Success
This course focuses on the concepts and practices that support careers in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, metrology, automation, industrial design or industrial support. The course introduces the technology of machining and manufacturing processes. While working as team members, students will apply leadership and organizational skills relating to designing, producing and maintaining a product.
TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER
TRANSPORTATION CORE ½ credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
The Transportation Core course prepares students for entry into all subsequent transportation courses. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation serve skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations and basic technician skills. Upon completing of this course students may enter automotive service technology, diesel equipment maintenance technology, leisure craft service technology, collision repair and refinish technology or aviation maintenance.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE I 1 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Trans. Core
Aviation Maintenance I offers the first part of the general aviation maintenance content common to Airframe and Power Plant Maintenance Technology. The course prepares students for gainful employment or further study leading to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in Airframe and or Power Plant certification.
COLLISION REPAIR
NON-STRUCTURAL 1-2 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Trans. Core, Alg. I, Phys.Sci.
This course prepares students to analyze non-structural collision damage to a vehicle, determine the extent of the damage and the direction of impact, initiate and appropriate repair plan, and correctly uses equipment to fit metal to a specified dimension within tolerances. Course content includes metal finishing, body filling and glass panel replacements. The course prepares students for entry-level employment and advanced training in collision repair technology, and post secondary education. Students completing the Collision Repair: Non-Structural are eligible to take the ASE written examination for Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair.
COLLISION REPAIR
STRUCTURAL 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Trans. Core, Alg. I, Phys.Sci.
Structural is a course that prepares students to analyze structural collision damage to a vehicle, determine the extent of the damage and the direction of the impact, initiate an appropriate repair plan, and correctly uses equipment to fit metal to a specified dimension within tolerances.
COLLISION REPAIR,
PAINTING & REFINISHING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Tran. Core
This is a course that prepares students to use plastics and adhesives in the repair and refinish processes and to apply automotive paint to a vehicle. Students learn to diagnose automotive paint finish problems and to perform the appropriate manufacturer-required techniques and processes to refinish the affected area or the complete vehicle. This course provides training in mixing, matching and applying paint and finish to vehicles, and also, application of plastics and adhesives in the repair and refinish processes.
AUTOMOTIVE:
These Automotive courses prepare the student for the ASE test, for entry-level placement in the workforce, and for entry into post-secondary education. A minimum of 100 hours must be dedicated to Brakes and Suspension & Steering. A minimum of 200 hours dedicated to Electronic Systems..
BRAKE SYSTEMS 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Tran Core & Algebra I
This course offers training in the diagnosis and repair of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems used in standard and anti-lock brake systems. Course content includes diagnosis, repair, and/or service technology of hydraulic and antilock brake systems to original equipment manufacture (OEM) specifications. Educational experiences simulate automotive service industry operations through training aids, laboratory facilities, and school-based learning opportunities.
SUSPENSION & STEERING 1 credit 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Tran Core & Algebra I
This course prepares students for entry-level positions or advanced training in automotive suspension and steering systems. Course material covers the principles of automotive suspension/steering systems and four-wheel suspension alignment. This provides the student the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by training in wheel alignment and the testing, diagnosis, and repair of steering and suspension systems. Lab facilities and experiences simulate automotive service industry operations through the use of training aids and modules and school-based learning opportunities.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 1-2 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq. Tran Core & Algebra I
This course prepares students for entry-level positions or advanced training in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Students apply principles of electronics to automotive technology and develop diagnostic skills. The course provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skill training in the use of digital and analog voltmeters, ohmmeters, and amp-meters: as well as oscilloscopes, test-lights, load-testers and specialized electrical test equipment. Education experiences simulate automotive service industry operations through the use of training aids and modules and school-based learning opportunities.
CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER
CONSTRUCTION CORE 1 credit 9th -11th Grade No Prereq.
This course will introduce students to basic skills and knowledge applicable to all construction trades. Topics covered include safety, construction drawings, site layout, hand and power tools, linear and angular measurements, and application of algebraic and geometric principles to construction problems.
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
Includes the principles of refrigeration, refrigeration cycles, heat exchanges, refrigerants and refrigeration control; basic electricity and electronics as related to refrigeration and air conditioning control, humidity and temperature controls; room and central air conditioning; heat pumps and their characteristics and controls; water cooling systems; properties of air and air movement; gas, electric and oil fired heating system; their characteristics and controls; heat load calculations; duct work design and installation; commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, their repair and maintenance, and hot and cold water heating systems, their installation.
HEAT, AIR COND. & REFRIG. I 1 credit 10th -12th Grade No Prereq.
HEAT, AIR COND. & REFRIG II 2 credits 10th -12th Grade Prereq.- Heating I
SERVICE LEARNING
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