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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES

2013-2014

VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

The School Board of Volusia County Mrs. Diane Smith, Chairman Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Linda Costello Mr. Stan Schmidt

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Margaret A. Smith

Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Services Ms. Bambi J. Lockman

Director of K-12 Curriculum Mrs. Allene Dupont

The information contained in this booklet is subject to change at any time due to changes in legislation and School Board policy. Vision Statement Through the individual commitment of all, our students will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be successful contributors to our democratic society.

TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL EDUCATION

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Art ................................................................................................................................... 4 Computer Education .......................................................................................................20 Dance ..............................................................................................................................21 Drama/Theatre ...............................................................................................................25 English .............................................................................................................................31 ESOL .........................................................................................................................40 Reading ....................................................................................................................43 Writing .....................................................................................................................44 Foreign Language ............................................................................................................46 Health..............................................................................................................................59 Mathematics ...................................................................................................................62 Music...............................................................................................................................69 Peer Counseling ..............................................................................................................83 Physical Education ..........................................................................................................84 Research .........................................................................................................................96 ROTC and Military Training .............................................................................................99 Science …. .......................................................................................................................106 Social Studies ..................................................................................................................115 Study Hall ........................................................................................................................127 Traffic Safety/Driver Education ......................................................................................128 Additional Courses ..........................................................................................................129 Volusia Virtual School …………………………………………………………………………………130 IB COURSES ............................................................................................................................131 ESE COURSES ..........................................................................................................................153 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES ...................................................................170 APPENDIX ...............................................................................................................................304

ART ART HISTORY COURSES 0100310/AMB

INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY

PREVIOUS TITLE: ART APPRECIATION/HISTORY/CRITICISM

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to use an inquiry-based approach while exploring, researching, and analyzing works of art across time and cultures. In developing art-specific vocabulary, students explore how the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design have been used to solve artistic challenges and create meaning. Students learn to identify the functions, forms, media, styles of art, cultural ideas, and themes related to time periods and geographical places. Career options related to art history and criticism are also explored. This course may also incorporate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0100330/AMD

ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM 1 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: ART HISTORY 1

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore the role of art in history and culture through observation and analysis of significant works of art and architecture from Prehistory through the 16th century. Student historians investigate the societal context of works, considering traditional forms and conventions of representation, symbology, and the purposes for which the art was created. The course includes an introduction to the methodologies of art history and criticism, study of the media and techniques used by artists from various cultures and time periods, and use of appropriate terminology in verbal and written analyses of artworks drawn from around the world. Student historians critique and compare works across time and cultures to develop an understanding of, and respect for, the visual arts as a chronicle of history, cultural heritage, and the human experience. This course may also incorporate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0100300/AMA

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART/HISTORY OF ART Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to investigate the aesthetic content and historical context of images, icons, monuments, and shelter through analysis and written response about works of art from early times through contemporary art forms. A thematic approach enables students to compare and contrast works of various artists, periods, and styles. Non-Western Art, Sculpture, and Architectural forms are also examined for subject matter, function, purpose, and artist intent. 4

ARTS COLLABORATIVE COURSE 0102340/AAM

ARTS COLLABORATION: DESIGNING SOLUTIONS FOR ART, WORK, AND LIFE – HONORS (NEW HONORS-LEVEL COURSE) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this inquiry-based arts course is to use arts processes to explore and imagine new connections and/or postulate solutions to real-world problems. Using a combined seminar, studio, and business management approach, this teacher-facilitated, yet highly independent setting requires that students use their individual strengths and interests in one or more arts, in combination with other content areas and current and emerging technology as needed, to examine local, cultural, historical, technical, and/or global interests relative to life and work in a creative, global economy. Significant independent research, class discussion, analysis, and working “out-of-the-box” thinking are required, some of which may NECESSITATE out-of-school and/or off-campus class work. Interaction with an individual and/or group for consultation, project development, or service may also require out-of-school and/or off-campus time. In-person interaction is strongly encouraged; frequency and distance may determine the degree to which technologysupported interaction is necessary in place of, or in addition to, face-to-face interaction.

TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART COURSES 0101355/AAN

CREATING TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART

PREVIOUS TITLE: 2-D ART/PAINTING # 0104310/AQB

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of the course is to investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as students engage in the art-making processes of creating two-dimensional works, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or collage. Student artists use critical analysis to reflect on their own artwork and that of others to achieve artistic goals related to craftsmanship, technique, safety, and application of 21st-century skills. This course incorporates historical and cultural references, hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101300/ANA

TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 1

PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/2-D COMPREHENSIVE I

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to sharpen powers of observation and develop art skills by experimenting with wet and dry media, techniques, and drawing approaches to record ideas and to transfer concepts to painting, printmaking, collage, and/or design. Students sketch, plan, practice, and manipulate the structural elements of art; use research information; visualize imaginative ideas; and improve mark-making skills that are fundamental to all visual art imagery. Ethical use of art content is stressed. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities, sketchbook journaling, and consumption of art materials. 5

0101310/ANB

TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 2

PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/2-D COMPREHENSIVE II

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Two-Dimensional Studio Art 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop and refine mark-making and technical skills using a variety of media to achieve spatial relationships in representational, abstract, and nonrepresentational drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/or design. Students sketch, manipulate, and refine the structural elements of art through the organizational principles of design to complete a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others; consider how art reflects society; and collaborate on ideas and imagery. This course incorporates historical and cultural references, hands-on activities, sketchbook journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101320/ANC

TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/2-D COMPREHENSIVE III

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Two-Dimensional Studio Art 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate proficiency in the conceptual and contextual development of content in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/or design through the creation of self-directed or collaborative 2-D artwork suitable for exhibit and inclusion in a portfolio. Students produce works that show evidence of developing craftsmanship, breadth, and quality in the composition. Through a focused investigation of traditional techniques, historical and cultural models, and expressive personal goals, students begin to develop a personal art style. During the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, sketchbook journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0104340/AQE

DRAWING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to emphasize the creation and communication of symbols, ideas, and concepts, sharpen powers of observation, and incorporate cultural and historical connections in a variety of twodimensional (2-D) works. Students practice sketching, experiment with wet and dry drawing media and techniques for approaches to drawing problems, develop critical thinking skills, and improve mark-making which is fundamental to all visual arts imagery. Figure drawing is introduced and career and real world applications will be investigated. Ethical use of art content is stressed. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104350/AQF

DRAWING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Drawing 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop and refine mark-making, technical, and media skills and create 2-D compositions in which objects are imitated or altered in appearance with changes in lighting and/or artist viewpoint. Students sketch, manipulate, and practice creating subjective and objective drawings based on the structural elements of art, the organizational principles of design, observation, spatial relationships, visualization, reinvention, and research. Compositions incorporate conceptual or informational ideas from still life, landscape, figures, and/or architecture. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104360/AQG

DRAWING 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Drawing 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate proficiency in the conceptual development of mark-making skills and to create self-directed or collaborative 2-D artwork suitable for personal exhibit and inclusion in a portfolio. Students maintain a journal/sketchbook and produce works that show evidence of craftsmanship, breadth, quality, aesthetic value, appropriation, expressive forms, and visual metaphor in the composition. Through a focused investigation of traditional and non-traditional techniques, historical and cultural models, and expressive personal goals, students begin to develop a personal art style. During the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others in a written assessment. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials

0104370/AQH

PAINTING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Drawing 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this introductory course is to develop fundamental perceptual, observational, and compositional painting skills; to create and communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts; and to sketch, practice, and manipulate tools and techniques associated with wet media. Content includes experience with the pigments, binders and solvents in watercolor, tempera, and acrylic, color theory, color mixing, limited palette, and use of figure ground. Cultural and historical connections will be investigated, as well as career and real world applications. Ethical use of art content is stressed. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104380/AQI

PAINTING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Painting 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop and refine technical skills and expressive concepts associated with wet media compositions in which objects are imitated or altered in appearance with changes in color schemes, lighting, and/or artist viewpoint. Students sketch, manipulate, and practice creating subjective and objective paintings based on the structural elements of art, the organizational principles of design, observation, form, space, simultaneous contrast, domination, subordination, layering, color theory (i.e., Chevreul, Munsell, Albers), and research. Cultural and historical connections provide additional background information. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104390/AQJ

PAINTING 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Painting 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to give students an advanced understanding of painters, painting schools, styles, techniques, and wet media. Emphasis will be on personal expression and interpretation of subject matter. A major focus will be the functions of color and its aesthetic appeal to provide context, create a mood, symbolize ideas, express emotions and indicate spatial relationships. Students sketch, manipulate, and practice creating subjective and objective paintings based on the structural elements of art, the organizational principles of design, color field, additive and subtractive color, and visual metaphor. Through a focused investigation of traditional and non-traditional techniques, historical and cultural models, and expressive personal goals, students begin to develop a personal art style. During the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others in a written assessment. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials

0104410/AQL

FIGURE DRAWING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Drawing 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of twodimensional (2-D) artworks based on developing figure drawing skills. Students practice, sketch, and manipulate mark-making applications such as gesture, contour and automatic drawing techniques in wet or dry media. Anatomy is studied to communicate the human facial and body proportions, portraiture, joints, and limbs. The figure is represented as a center of interest or incidental structure in an environment and may reveal an idealized or psychological portrait. Foreshortening, figure ground, and chiaroscuro affect the completed composition based on observation, research, and/or imagination. During the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others in a written assessment. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials 8

0110300/AWA

PRINTMAKING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Drawing 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to experiment with printmaking media, techniques, and tools used to create a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks based on a technical, historical and/or aesthetic point of view, observation, research, and/or imagination. Printmaking media may include stencil, monoprint, collograph, intaglio, lithography, relief, silk screen, and/or wood block. Students sketch, practice and manipulate the structural elements of art that are controlled by the organizational principles of design; develop positive and negative spaces using organic and inorganic shapes and forms; create surface design, reduction prints, and multiple plate registration. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and works of others. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials

0108370/AAO

DIGITAL ART IMAGING 1

NEW COURSE/CODE #; PREVIOUS TITLE: COMPUTER GRAPHICS 0103300/APA

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging as they relate to the development, creation, and display of graphic and fine art works. Students produce digital still images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Additional content includes the interrelationship between digital arts and other art forms and subjects; legal and ethical responsibilities; cooperative skills; and connections to history, culture, and real world applications. Journals/sketchbooks contain developing ideas based on the structural elements, research, and notes to support the creative process. Through critiques, students evaluate and respond to their own work and the work of others to measure artistic growth. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials.

0108380/AAP

DIGITAL ART IMAGING 2

NEW COURSE/CODE #; PREVIOUS TITLE: ADV. COMPUTER GRAPHICS 0103310/APB

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Art Imaging 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop and expand concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications for the creative process to design, print, and display original two-dimensional graphic and fine works of art. As students become more adept at using the tools and techniques available to them, they design digital still and/or animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, scanners, software (i.e., photo editing, drawing, painting, animation, presentation, etc.), graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Journals/sketchbooks contain compositional ideas based on the structural elements, research, documentation and notes to support the creative process. Additional content includes the interrelationship between digital arts and other art forms and subjects; legal and ethical responsibilities; cooperative skills; and connections to history, culture, and real world applications. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own designs and images and the work of others to measure artistic growth with increasing sophistication. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials. 9

0108390/AAQ

DIGITAL ART IMAGING 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; NEW COURSE/CODE #; PREVIOUS TITLE: COMPUTER ART: APPLICATIONS TO GRAPHIC DESIGN 0103340/APE

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Art Imaging 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore advanced topics through project-based work, becoming more selfdirected in the acquisition and use of concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications to design, create, print, and display original two-dimensional graphic and fine works of art in print and web formats. As they become more adept at using the tools and techniques available to them, students design and produce digital still and/or animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, scanners, software (i.e., photo editing, drawing, painting, animation, presentation, etc.), graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Additional content includes the interrelationship between digital arts and other art forms and subjects; legal and ethical responsibilities; cooperative skills; and connections to history, culture, and real world applications. Influences from social, economic, and/or political trends are analyzed to determine the impact of digital imagery through individual or group critiques of aesthetic and visual imagery with increasing sophistication and independence to promote risk-taking in the completion of conceptually based self-directed work. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates journaling, hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials.

0108310/AUB

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore the aesthetic foundations of art making using beginning photography techniques and color and/or black and white photography via digital media and/or traditional photography. Students become familiar with the basic mechanics of a camera, including lens and shutter operation, lighting, compositional foundations, printing an image for display, and evaluating a successful print. Student photographers may use a variety of media and materials, such as 35mm black and white film, single lens reflex camera, digital camera, darkroom, computer application, filters, various papers, digital output, photogram, cyanotypes, Sabatier effect, and pinhole photography. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface of the prints and the care of the materials. Photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. Cultural and historical connections will be covered, as well as career and real world applications, copyright law, safety, and ethical issues. This course incorporates journaling, hands-on activities, photographic resources, and consumption of art materials.

0108320/AUC

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Semester Creative Photography 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to experiment with a variety of photographic media and techniques, and make connections with historical and contemporary photographers to develop a focused body of work. This course may include, but is not limited to, researching the history of photography, making connections to contemporary and community photographers, critiquing with varied techniques, and experimenting with a variety of photographic media. Processes and techniques include, but are not limited to, handcrafted pinhole cameras, hand-tinted photographs, mixed media, cyanotypes, medium format, photo collage, crossprocessing, creative filters, infrared and slide film, night photography, macro, panoramic, and/or digital output via a variety of media. Journals/sketchbooks contain compositional ideas based on the structural elements, research, process documentation and notes to support the creative process. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface of the print, care of the materials, attention to compositional conventions, and expression of ideas and viewpoints. Photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. Cultural and historical connections will be covered in technical and aesthetic terms, as well as career and real world applications, copyright law, safety, and ethical issues. This course incorporates hands-on activities, photographic resources, and consumption of art materials.

0108330/AUD

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 3 HONORS NOW DESIGNATED HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Creative Photography 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to focus investigation of a subject matter from ideation to completion. Students select a theme, develop a concept, and prepare the work for public viewing, portfolio, distribution, and/or exhibit. This course may include, but is not limited to, research, collaboration, installation, history of photography, making connections to contemporary and community photographers, and critiquing with varied techniques. Processes, techniques, and media may include, but are not limited to, video, film, high speed photography, studio lighting, flash, long exposure, formal portraiture, large format, HDR, RAW processing, and digital output in a variety of media, including nontraditional materials. Craftsmanship is reflected in the quality of the print, care of the materials, attention to compositional conventions, the display setting, and expression of ideas and viewpoints. Students use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works with increasing sophistication and independence to promote risk-taking in the completion of conceptually based self-directed work. Cultural and historical connections will be covered, as well as career and real world applications, copyright law, safety, and ethical issues. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, photographic resources, and consumption of art materials.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART COURSES 0101365/AAR

CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART

NEW SEMESTER COURSE/CODE #; PREVIOUS TITLE: 3-D ART/SCULPT. # 0111300/AXA

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as students engage in the art-making processes of creating 3-D artworks, which may include sculpture, assemblage, and/or ceramics. Student artists reflect on their own artwork and that of others through critical analysis to achieve artistic goals related to craftsmanship, technique, and application of 21stcentury skills. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0101330/AND

THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 1

PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/3-D COMPREHENSIVE I

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore how space, mass, balance, and form combine to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics, or building arts. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay, wood, plaster, and paper maché with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists consider the relationship of scale (i.e., hand-held, human, monumental) through the use of positive and negative space or voids, volume, visual weight, and gravity to create low/high relief or freestanding structures for personal intentions or public places. They explore sharp and diminishing detail, size, position, overlapping, visual pattern, texture, implied line, space, and plasticity, reflecting craftsmanship and quality in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the 3-D art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques and use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. Cultural and historical connections will be covered, as well as career and real world applications. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101340/ANE

THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 2

PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/3-D COMPREHENSIVE II

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to explore spatial relationships through the use of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics, and/or building arts. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay, wood, metal, plaster, paper maché, and plastic with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. 3-D artists experiment with and manipulate space-producing devices, including overlapping, transparency, interpenetration, vertical and horizontal axis, inclined planes, disproportionate scale, fractional or abstracted representation, and spatial properties of the structural art elements. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art form. Students in the 3-D art studio focus on the use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques and use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. Cultural and historical connections will be covered, as well as career and real world applications. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials. 12

0101350/ANF

THREE- DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: ART/3-D COMPREHENSIVE III

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Three-Dimensional Studio Art 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to communicate a sense of 4-D, motion, and/or time, based on creative use of spatial relationships and innovative treatment of space and its components. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics, or building arts. Students address 4D, the inter-relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or collaborative works, virtual realities, light as a medium (i.e., natural, artificial, or reflective), or flexible, entered, or activated space. Other concepts for exploration include tension, compression or expansion, intrusions or extrusions, grouping, proximity, containment, closure, contradiction, and continuity. 3-D artists experiment with processes, techniques, and media, which may include, but are not limited to, creating maquettes, casting and kiln-firing techniques, stone carving, mold making, or working with glass, cement, PVC piping, or structures scaled to human existence. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the 3-D art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques and use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works with increasing sophistication and independence to promote risk-taking in the completion of conceptually based self-directed work. Cultural and historical connections will be covered, as well as career and real world applications. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0102300/AOA

CERAMICS/POTTERY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

Students explore how space, mass, balance, and form combine to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Instructional focus will be on ceramics and/or pottery. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay and/or plaster, with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists consider the relationship of scale (i.e., hand-held, human, monumental) through the use of positive and negative space or voids, volume, visual weight, and gravity to create low/high relief or freestanding structures for personal intentions or public places. They explore sharp and diminishing detail, size, position, overlapping, visual pattern, texture, implied line, space, and plasticity, reflecting craftsmanship and quality in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0102310/AOB

CERAMICS/POTTERY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Ceramics/Pottery 1 Performing Fine Arts

Students explore spatial relationships through the use of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. Instructional focus should be on ceramics and/or pottery. Processes and techniques for substitution may include, but are not limited to, wheel-thrown clay, glaze formulation and application. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay and/or plaster with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Ceramic and/or pottery artists experiment with and manipulate space-producing devices, including overlapping, transparency, interpenetration, vertical and horizontal axis, inclined planes, disproportionate scale, fractional or abstracted representation, and spatial properties of the structural art elements. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials

0102320/AOC

CERAMICS/POTTERY 3 HONORS NOW DESIGNATED HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Ceramics/Pottery 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

Students communicate a sense of 4-D, motion, and/or time, based on creative use of spatial relationships and innovative treatment of space and its components. Instruction may include content in ceramics, pottery, or other related media. Students address 4-D, the inter-relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or collaborative works, virtual realities, light as a medium (i.e., natural, artificial, or reflective), or flexible, entered, or activated space. Other concepts for exploration include tension, compression or expansion, intrusions or extrusions, grouping, proximity, containment, closure, contradiction, and continuity. Ceramic and/or pottery artists experiment with processes, techniques, and media, which may include, but are not limited to, casting and kiln-firing techniques, and mold making. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101440/AAS

FINE CRAFT STUDIO ART 1

PREVIOUS TITLE: INCLUDES COURSE CONTENT OF JEWELRY, FIBER, FASHION DESIGN, ETC.

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

Students create well-designed work that is utilitarian, purposeful, wearable, and/or sculptural in nature. This course may include, but is not limited to, content in metals, jewelry, glass, fabrics/fibers, clay, fashion design, and/or objects for interior or architectural design/embellishment. Students develop the language of fine craft through a concentration on fundamental technical skills. Student artisans reflect on aesthetics and visual issues related to fine craft through the use of the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design. Students use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve personal work and that of their peers. Students investigate the significance of Western and non-Western cultures related to understanding the art role in global culture and informing creative choices in media and design. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101450/AAT

FINE CRAFT STUDIO ART 2

PREVIOUS TITLE: INCLUDES COURSE CONTENT OF JEWELRY, FIBER, FASHION DESIGN, ETC.

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Fine Craft Studio Art 1 Performing Fine Arts

Students create well-designed and individually conceptualized work that is utilitarian, purposeful, wearable, and/or sculptural in nature. This course may include, but is not limited to, content in metals, jewelry, glass, fabrics/fibers, clay, fashion design, and/or objects for interior or architectural design/embellishment. Student artisans reflect on aesthetics and visual issues related to media and organizational principles of design, manipulating them to create works of art that are progressively more innovative. Increasingly sophisticated oral and written analytical problem-solving skills are employed to improve personal and/or group work and reinforce the ability to self-diagnose and decide on solutions for art challenges based on growing structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0101460/AAU

FINE CRAFT STUDIO ART 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: INCLUDES COURSE CONTENT OF JEWELRY, FIBER, FASHION DESIGN, ETC.

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Fine Craft Studio Art 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

Students combine studio practice with academic study to generate self-initiated work that is utilitarian, purposeful, wearable, and/or sculptural in nature. This course may include, but is not limited to, content in metals, jewelry, glass, fabrics/fibers, clay, fashion design, and/or objects for interior or architectural design and embellishment. Student craftsmen and craftswomen manipulate the structural elements of art and the organizational principles of design to create art works that are progressively more innovative and representative of the student's voice and cognitive growth. Students continually reflect upon and analyze aesthetic and visual issues individually and as a group to increase visual literacy. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials. 15

0111310/AXB

SCULPTURE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Creating 3D Art/Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 Performing Fine Arts

Students explore how space, mass, balance, and form combine to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay, wood, plaster, and paper maché with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists consider the relationship of scale (i.e., hand-held, human, monumental) through the use of positive and negative space or voids, volume, visual weight, and gravity to create low/high relief or freestanding structures for personal intentions or public places. They explore sharp and diminishing detail, size, position, overlapping, visual pattern, texture, implied line, space, and plasticity, reflecting craftsmanship and quality in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the sculpture studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques and use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0111320/AXC

SCULPTURE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Sculpture 1 Performing Fine Arts

Students explore spatial relationships through the use of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay, wood, metal, plaster, paper maché, and plastic with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Sculpture artists experiment with and manipulate space-producing devices, including overlapping, transparency, interpenetration, vertical and horizontal axis, inclined planes, disproportionate scale, fractional or abstracted representation, and spatial properties of the structural art elements. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the sculpture studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques and use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials.

0111330/AXD

SCULPTURE 3 HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Sculpture 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

Students communicate a sense of 4-D, motion, and/or time, based on creative use of spatial relationships and innovative treatment of space and its components. Students address 4-D, the inter-relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or collaborative works, virtual realities, light as a medium (i.e., natural, artificial, or reflective), or flexible, entered, or activated space. Sculpture artists experiment with processes, techniques, and media. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the sculpture studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth which progressively demonstrates more innovation and represents the student's voice and cognitive growth. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities, journaling, and consumption of art materials. 16

ADVANCED ART COURSES 0109310/AVB

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: DRAWING HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: PORTFOLIO I (INDEPENDENT STUDY)

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to work in a self-directed environment toward the development of a portfolio showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern, articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not limited to, content in drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or mixed media that emphasizes line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and/or illusion of depth. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and art issues individually and in a group, and focus on expressive content that is progressively more innovative and representative of artistic and cognitive growth. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students’ portfolios show personal vision, artistic growth over time, mastery of visual art skills and techniques, and evidence of sophisticated analytical and problem-solving abilities related to structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. Students are self-directed and display readiness for high levels of critical thinking, research, conceptual thinking, and creative risk-taking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0109320/AVC

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: PORTFOLIO II (INDEPENDENT STUDY)

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to work in a self-directed environment toward the development of a portfolio showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern, articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not limited to, content in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, traditional photography, digital photography, and/or new media and emerging technologies that demonstrate understanding of design principles as applied to a 2-dimensional surface. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and art issues individually and in a group, and manipulate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create 2-dimensional works of art that are progressively more innovative and representative of the student's artistic and cognitive growth. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students’ portfolios show personal vision, artistic growth over time, mastery of visual art skills and techniques, and evidence of sophisticated analytical and problem-solving abilities based on structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. Students are self-directed and display readiness for high levels of critical thinking, research, conceptual thinking, and creative risktaking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0109330/AVD

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN HONORS

NOW DESIGNATED HONORS; PREVIOUS TITLE: PORTFOLIO III (INDEPENDENT STUDY)

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to work in a self-directed environment toward the development of a portfolio showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern, articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not limited to, content in clay, wood, wire, glass, metal, jewelry, fabrics/fibers, fashion design, green design, industrial design, and/or objects for interior design or architecture that integrate 3-dimensional design issues in a purposeful way. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and art issues individually and as a group, and manipulate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create 3-dimensional works of art that are progressively more innovative and representative of the student's artistic and cognitive growth. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students’ portfolios show personal vision and artistic growth over time, mastery of visual art skills and techniques, and evidence of sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. Students are self-directed and display readiness for high levels of critical thinking, research, conceptual thinking, and creative risktaking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104300/AQA

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: DRAWING PORTFOLIO Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this Advanced Placement course is to give an art student the opportunity to develop quality, concentration and breadth in drawing concepts, skills, and techniques. The content should include, but not be limited to, the experiences in the development of perceptual, conceptual, and technical aspects of drawing, painting and/or printmaking. Preparation of the appropriate number of works, digital documentation and upload to The College Board site for portfolio evaluation, and presentation techniques are required in each of three portfolio sections to be evaluated by The College Board. Research analysis, sketchbook/journal, and aesthetic and historical criticism are required for this in-depth study in non-linear thinking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course.

0109350/AVG

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this Advanced Placement course is to give advanced students the opportunity to develop quality, concentration and breadth in a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. This type of visual communication involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in skillful and integrative ways. Preparation of the appropriate number of works, digital documentation, and upload to The College Board site for portfolio evaluation, and presentation techniques are required in each of three portfolio sections to be evaluated by The College Board. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. 18

0109360/AVH

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: 3-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this Advanced Placement course is to give an art student the opportunity to develop quality, concentration and breadth in the three-dimensional (3-D) design portfolio. The content should include, but not be limited to, the experiences in the development of perceptual, conceptual and technical aspects of additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication process when creating sculptural or ceramic forms. Preparation of the appropriate number of works, digital documentation and upload to The College Board site for portfolio evaluation, and presentation techniques are required in each of three portfolio sections to be evaluated by The College Board. Research analysis, sketchbook/journal, and aesthetic and historical criticism are required for this in-depth study in non-linear thinking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course.

COMPUTER EDUCATION 0200320/BMC

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Computer Programming 1 Elective

This course places emphasis on structured and logical design of computer programs. Topics include design and implementation of algorithms that lead to computer programs for solution of problems in areas such as controls, file manipulation, and applications of data structures.

DANCE 0300300/CMA

WORLD DANCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year None Performing Fine Arts

This is a beginning dance course. The content will include dance movements and steps from many different countries, an understanding of the role of dance in a culture, and choreography of simple dances. The exact dances covered will vary with the school and instructor.

0300310/CAN

DANCE TECHNIQUES 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year None Performing Fine Arts

This is a beginning dance course. Students will learn and perform basic dance steps and techniques in two or more dance styles, to be chosen from ballet, lyrical, jazz, theater, modern, or tap. Students will also learn dance terminology, choreography, and simple dance sequences.

0300320/CNB

DANCE TECHNIQUES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Dance Tech 1/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This is the continuation of Dance Technique 1. Students will learn and perform additional steps and techniques in two or more dance styles as listed above. Students will also learn additional terminology, basic choreography, and dance criticism. Participation in one aspect of a public performance will be required.

0300330/CNC

DANCE TECHNIQUES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Dance Tech 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This is an intermediate level dance course. Students will learn additional dance terminology, techniques, and dances in three or more dance styles as listed in Dance Tech 1. Students will also learn how to critique dances. Participation in at least one aspect of a public performance will be part of the requirements of this course.

0300490H/CNIH

DANCE TECHNIQUES 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides large group instruction and performance experiences in standard dance techniques. Major emphasis of study will focus on continuing skill development, conceptual understanding and aesthetic appreciation needed to perform selected choreography. Activities will include recital, civic performances, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and dance skills evaluation through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, choreography experiences, and written critiques.

0300340/CND

BALLET 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in basic ballet techniques. The content should include knowledge and application of basic barre work, center techniques, turns, across-the-floor work, and basic ballet terminology. Acquisition of proper technique will be emphasized.

0300350/CNE

BALLET 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Ballet 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to expand the student's knowledge of and skill in ballet techniques. The content shall consist of topics covered in Ballet 1, in addition to the choreography, performance of intermediate movement sequences. Acquisition of proper technique will be emphasized.

0300380/CPA

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Dance Tech 3/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course is designed for the advanced dancer and will concentrate on performance and student choreography. In addition to the techniques of spatial relationships, choreography, the elements of music, and improvisation, students will study lighting, costuming, and make-up.

0300390H/CPBH

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Dance Choreography/Performance 1 Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide advanced dancers with opportunities to increase and expand upon their knowledge of performance and choreographic process. Students will be challenged to critique dances, conduct research within the field of dance, perform all aspects of dance production, and improve upon already advanced technique in a variety of dance forms.

0300400/CQA

DANCE REPERTORY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Members of school's performing dance group only Performing Fine Arts

This is an advanced course in the areas of ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, and tap dance. The content will include application of fundamental dance principles including barre, center floor, axial & locomotor techniques, and physiologically sound movement progressions. Acquisition of technique will include isolation and movement to syncopated rhythms, time steps, breaks and soft shoe. The history and terminology of these dance idioms will be taught.

0300410/CQB

DANCE REPERTORY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Members of school's performing dance group only Performing Fine Arts

This course will further improve the dance technique and skills of students in dance with concentrated instruction in intricate jazz, lyrical, modern, ballet and tap dance styles. The content will include transitional movements, lyrical, staccato, and vibratory qualities of movement, longer and more advanced movement combinations, center axial techniques, advanced locomotor techniques, and an emphasis on knowledge of the major styles, dancers, and choreographers of the 20th century.

0300420H/CQC

DANCE REPERTORY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Member of school's performing dance group only Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide dance students with opportunities for in-depth instruction and specialization in jazz, modern and tap dance; it will also provide students with opportunities for performance. The course will emphasize the studies of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as they apply to the dancer, dance injuries and prevention of injuries.

0300430H/CQD

DANCE REPERTORY 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Dance Repertory 3 and Member of the school's performance dance group Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide students with continued opportunities for instruction and mastery with modern, jazz, and tap dance. Students will choreograph and perform dance solos and dances as part of a group. The content will include improvisation, elements to critique and assess a performance, working knowledge of technical theater, makeup, and costuming.

DRAMA/THEATRE 0400300/CRA

INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

This course provides a broad overview of the study and practice of dramatic arts. Opportunities for beginning experiences in acting, theatre history and production are included.

0400310/CRB

THEATRE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course provides experiences in the study and practice of theatre arts and literature. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of theatre production which includes scenery construction, costuming, lighting, make-up, and the fundamentals of acting.

0400320/CRC

THEATRE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Theatre 1/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course provides intermediate development of skills useful to the study and practice of theatre arts. The content includes instruction in reading and interpretation of dramatic literature, with an emphasis on the techniques and mechanics of acting, set, costume and lighting design (stagecraft), character analysis and portrayal; interpretive and analytical study of plays; and production of plays and dramatic presentations.

0400330/CRD

THEATRE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Theatre 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course provides opportunities for drama students to continue study in acting and production techniques. The content includes instruction in specific acting techniques and various dramatic presentations emphasizing acting theories, the practice and theory of set design, make-up, lighting, properties, and directing.

0400340/CRE

THEATRE 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides group instruction and performance experiences in acting and stage production. Major emphasis of study focuses on continuing development of acting skills, conceptual understanding, and aesthetic appreciation. Activities include play production, evaluation festivals, critical analysis and original work. As an honors course, the focus is on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and evaluation of dramatic skills through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, directing experiences, and written critiques.

0400350/CRG

THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history and literature of theatre from primitive drama to the 17th century. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: historical and cultural perspectives; theatre and literary terminology; types and forms of theatre literature; major playwrights and contributors; dramatic structure ; critical analysis; acting styles; stagecraft; impact of theatre; theater architecture.

0400360/CRR

THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Theatre History and Literature 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history and literature of theatre from the 17th century to the present. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: historical and cultural perspectives; theatre and literary terminology; types and forms of theatre literature; major playwrights and contributors; dramatic structure ; critical analysis; acting styles; stagecraft; impact of theatre; theater architecture.

0400370/CTA

ACTING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course introduces the student to the study and practice of acting and an emphasis on practical experience. Techniques styles and theories of acting, terminology, movement, vocal production and characterization will be included. 26

0400380/CTB

ACTING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Acting 1/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will continue the study of acting with emphasis on practical experiences. Students will have an opportunity to experience ensemble acting, duet acting and monologues through play production, and scene presentation with an emphasis on analysis, characterization, and content.

0400390/CTC

ACTING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Acting 2/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course emphasizes further development of acting skills, vocal production for the stage, emotional recall in developing a character role, historical styles of acting and current theories and practices. Evaluation of performances requires the student to attend productions which may be at the student’s own time and expense.

0400400/CTD

ACTING 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Acting 3/Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides the advanced acting student the opportunity to develop a portfolio of acting styles and techniques, with experiences in conference and festival work within a performance framework. Resume and audition development are required. Solo, duet and group performance utilizing voice and movement, from original work and scripted material, provide the basis of the course.

0400410/CTI

TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course introduces students to the fundamentals and technical aspects of theatre production, inclusive of set design and construction; developing properties, lighting design and execution and sound design.

0400420/CTJ

TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Theatre Design and Production 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in technical theatre design and production and apply them through practical experiences. the content should include, but not be limited to safety issues and regulations; theatre terminology; elements of technical theatre; trends in technical design; relationship between script and directorial concepts; properties, costumes, and make-up; lighting and sound; artistic discipline; careers; connections between stagecraft and other subject areas.*

0400430/CTK

TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Theatre Design and Production 2 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in technical theatre design and production and apply them through practical experiences. The content should include, but not be limited to safety issues and regulations; theatre terminology; elements of technical theatre; trends in technical design; relationship between script and directorial concepts; properties, costumes, and make-up; lighting and sound; artistic discipline; careers; connections between stagecraft and other subject areas.*

0400440/CTL

TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Theatre Design and Production 3 Performing Fine Arts

*For each consecutive year of study (Technical Theatre Design and Production 2-4), the same description is used, with more advanced applications and techniques.

0400500/CVE

THEATRICAL DIRECTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Approval Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the fundamentals of directing. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: theatre terminology; communication of acting terms and skills; history of directing; movement related to staging and production; play analysis; directing techniques; performance evaluation; career opportunities.

0400510/CVF

THEATRICAL DIRECTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Theatrical Direction and Stage Management 1/Teacher Approval Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to apply the fundamentals of directing to actual scene work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: preproduction requirements; director’s concept and promptbook; auditioning and casting procedures; rehearsal techniques; communication of acting terms and skills; leadership skills; direction of a theatrical production; directing styles and techniques; critique and evaluation; career opportunities.

0400660/CVQ

THEATRE, CINEMA, AND FILM PRODUCTION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course will focus on the analysis and appreciation of films and will provide students with the skills to understand to interpret the various forms of the moving image. The aim is to substitute active viewing for passive absorption, and to offer students a context and a set of tools with which to assess the media presentations that shape the world we all inhabit. Students will learn motion picture production, storytelling techniques, the history of film, the importance of film in our society, and filmmakers’ responsibilities regarding production essentials, copyright laws, ethical behavior, self-discipline and safety. Students will study classic films and important filmmakers.

0400700/CRF

MUSICAL THEATER 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

Students’ course work focuses on, but is not limited to, acting, vocal performance, dance, non-dance movement, and staging, which transfer readily to performances in musicals and other venues. Students survey the evolution of music in theatre from ancient Greece to modern Broadway through a humanities approach and representative literature. Music theatre students explore the unique staging and technical demands of musicals in contrast to non-musical plays. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 29

0400710/CRH

MUSICAL THEATER 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

0400720/CRJ

MUSICAL THEATER 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Audition and Acceptance into the Music Theater Institute Program Performing Fine Arts

ENGLISH 1001310/GNB

ENGLISH 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year None English/Language Arts

Students will integrate language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, language, and literature in preparation for college and career readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: constructing meaning and analyzing and evaluating the logic and rhetorical strategies used in a variety of grade-level print and digital informational texts; reading and analyzing grade-level print and digital literary texts that represent a variety of genres across cultures and historical periods; using recursive process writing strategies to craft various forms of writing expressing ideas with maturity and complexity appropriate to writer, audience, purpose, and context; listening purposefully to a variety of speakers and messages in both formal and informal contexts; speaking with clarity for a variety of purposes, audiences, and contexts, including formal and informal modes of discourse; understanding and making effective language choices to successfully craft the meaning, style, and tone of oral and written communication at grade-level and/or higher complexity; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and directed word study, as well as an understanding of the ways that historical events, culture, and setting influence language; employing a detailed inquiry-based research process, and selecting and using information and communication technologies (ICT) effectively. Special Note: As students progress from one grade-level course to the next, increases should occur in the complexity of materials and tasks and in the students’ independence in their application and use. Scaffolded learning opportunities are to be provided for students to develop and apply the critical skills of discourse analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

1001320/GNC

ENGLISH HONORS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

1001340/GNE

ENGLISH 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year English 1 English/Language Arts

1001350/GNF

ENGLISH HONORS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year English 1/English Honors 1/ Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

1001370/GNH

ENGLISH 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year English 2 English/Language Arts

1001380/GNI

ENGLISH HONORS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year English 2/English Honors 2/Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

1001400/GNK

ENGLISH 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year English 3 English/Language Arts

1001405/GNO

ENGLISH 4: FLORIDA COLLEGE PREP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year English 3/Results of the Postsecondary Education Common Placement Test English/Language Arts

Students will incorporate reading and writing study through writing a variety of informative texts using grade-level writing craft and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informational selections in order to develop critical reading and writing skills necessary for success in college courses. This course prepares students for successful completion of Florida college English courses. The benchmarks reflect the Florida Postsecondary Readiness Competencies necessary for entry-level college courses and are also related to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards, the exit standards of Florida’s K -12 Common Core Standards. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: demonstrating successful reading of argument, including recognizing bias and supporting details; demonstrating successful reading of fact and opinion, including recognizing inferences and main ideas; demonstrating knowledge of a variety of organizational patterns and their relationships in the comprehension of text, including recognizing purpose and tone of informational reading; demonstrating successful understanding of vocabulary in context and through writing effective sentence structures; effectively implementing patterns of paragraph development; recognizing and solving common sentence development problems; reading and modeling mentor essays; and understanding and using language, grammar, and mechanics effectively.

1001410/GNL

ENGLISH HONORS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year English Honors 3/Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

1001420/GNM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year English Honors 3 and Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

The Advanced Placement course in English Language and Composition is a college-level study of language and writing. Students study rhetoric in a variety of genres to analyze how authors use language. The course emphasizes nonfiction and argumentative writing as preparation for taking the national Advanced Placement exam which many colleges use to award college credits. Mature writing skills are necessary for success in this course.

1001430/GNN

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year English Honors 3 and Teacher Recommendation English/Language Arts

The Advanced Placement course in English Literature and Composition is a college-level study of literature and writing. Students learn how to use the modes of discourse and to recognize assumptions underlying various rhetorical strategies. Through reading, discussion, writing, and listening, students engage literary texts through the resources of language, including literary devices. This course prepares students to take the national Advanced Placement exam which many colleges use to award college credits. 35

1004300/GQA

SEMANTICS AND LOGIC Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

Students will acquire knowledge of the principles of semantics and logic and apply them through integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: fact and opinion; common logical fallacies; techniques of persuasion; inductive and deductive reasoning; logical processes; semantic concepts of language; power of language; analysis of literary and informational texts; and critical and aesthetic response.

1005330/GRD

CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester None English

Students will study works of major contemporary writers as they reflect modern culture -- its characteristics, problems, and values. The content will include reading and analysis of contemporary fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction, with emphasis on theme, style, and characterization. Frequent writing experiences will be included, based upon the literature read in the course. At least one critical paper of substantial length will be required.

1005340/GRE

CLASSICAL LITERATURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester None English

Students will study works of major writers of classical literature as they reflect world cultures from Ancient Greece to the Reformation – its characteristics, problems, and values. The content will include reading and analysis of classical fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction with emphasis on theme, style, and characterization. Frequent writing experiences will be based on theme, style, and characterization. Frequent writing experiences will be based on the literature read in the course. At least one critical paper will be required.

1005350/GRF

LITERATURE AND THE ARTS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course will provide students with an opportunity to experience literature relating to man's early history, religion, philosophy, visual arts, music, and architecture.

1005360/GRG

LITERATURE AND THE ARTS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Literature and the Arts 1 Elective

This course will include the study of the post-Renaissance to modern times which deals with man's history, religion, philosophy, visual arts, music, and architecture.

1006300/GSA

JOURNALISM 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course provides instruction in basic aspects of journalism and workshop experiences in journalistic production. The content will include instruction in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in developing editorials, sports articles, and feature stories. In addition to written work, students will receive instruction in the history and traditions of journalism as well as workshop experiences in photography, layouts, advertising, printing, and other practical aspects of journalistic enterprise. In connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic productions may be included.

1006310/GSB

JOURNALISM 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 1 Elective

The content will include training necessary for successful news gathering for journalistic media. Students will receive frequent practice in gathering information and in writing news, sports, feature articles, and editorials. Through various media, students will explore career opportunities in journalistic fields. This course includes practice in the preparation of materials for publication in journalistic media.

1006320/GSC

JOURNALISM 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 2/Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course will include instruction and practice in applying all aspects of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, editing and proofreading to the work prepared in order to bring it to high journalistic standards. Organization and management techniques relating to journalistic productions will be stressed, including leadership skills, record keeping, time management, utilization of personnel, and task organization. Workshop experiences in producing various kinds of journalism will be provided.

1006330/GSD

JOURNALISM 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 3/Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course includes instruction in writing, designing, and managing journalistic enterprises. The emphasis in the course will be upon implementing students' creative skills and talents in writing, graphic design and/or photography, and in providing regular practice in management skills and production techniques in printed journalistic media. The course will provide opportunities to develop proficiency in various forms of journalistic writing using the production of one or more student journalism projects.

1006331/GSE

JOURNALISM 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 4/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical experiences in types of writing appropriate to publications, opportunities to explore careers in mass communications, and workshop experiences in journalistic productions.

1006332/GSF

JOURNALISM 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 5/Teacher Recommendation Elective

1006333/GSG

JOURNALISM 7 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 6/Teacher Recommendation Elective

1006334/GSH

JOURNALISM 8 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Journalism 7/Teacher Recommendation Elective

1007300/GUA

SPEECH 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Performing Fine Arts

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of formal and informal oral communication. Major instructional areas will include forms of oral communication, techniques of group discussion, techniques of effective listening, analysis of the audience, and techniques of public speaking.

1007310/GUB

SPEECH 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Speech 1 Performing Fine Arts

This course is a continuation of Speech 1. It will provide instruction in the fundamentals of formal and informal oral communications. Instructional areas will include formal speeches, formal class discussion, debate activities, and utilizing oral interpretation skills.

1007330/GVA

DEBATE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of argumentation and problem solving. The content will include instruction in logical thinking, organization of facts, and speaking skills. Students will practice research skills related to debate topics; they should also participate in frequent debate situations.

1007340/GVB

DEBATE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Debate 1/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to enable students to demonstrate basic knowledge and use of various debate formats; use of basic logic and critical-thinking skills; use of public speaking techniques; use of research, organization and writing skills to support selected topics and points of view; knowledge of argumentation and debate skills; use of techniques for timing and judging debates and forensic activities, and to analyze one’s own and others’ presentations in debate and forensic activities.

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) 1002300/GPA

ENGLISH 1 THROUGH ESOL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year Limited English Proficiency English

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, literature, communication, and informational literacy and to develop an awareness of cultural diversity to native speakers of a language other than English. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring and expanding an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies (including analysis of sentence structure and practice in paragraph development) to produce an effective, precise, and aesthetically appropriate text, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary forms; understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers; applying ethical research processes in the gathering, processing, and presentation of information. Appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of the English language learner shall be provided.

1002310/GPB

ENGLISH 2 THROUGH ESOL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year Limited English Proficiency English

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, literature, communication, and informational literacy and to develop an awareness of cultural diversity to native speakers of a language other than English. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring and expanding an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; analyzing and responding to a variety of literary forms; using writing strategies to produce an effective, precise, and aesthetically appropriate text and improve drafts through revisions; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions to communicate information appropriate to the academic environment and the work place; understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers; applying ethical research processes in the gathering, processing, and presentation of information. Appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of the English language learner shall be provided.

1002320/GPC

ENGLISH 3 THROUGH ESOL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year Limited English Proficiency English

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, literature, communication, and informational literacy and to develop an awareness of cultural diversity to native speakers of a language other than English. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process to construct meaning using technical, informative, and imaginative texts; becoming familiar with the works of well-known American authors (however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural emphases); acquiring and expanding an extensive vocabulary through reading; using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format including analysis of sentence structure and practice in paragraph development; using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations appropriate to the academic environment and the work place; preparing and giving presentations for both academic and non-academic purposes; understanding culture as expressed in literature and language; critical thinking and study skills. Appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of the English language learner shall be provided.

1002520/GPJ

ENGLISH 4 THROUGH ESOL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Limited English Proficiency English

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, literature, communication, and informational literacy to native speakers of a language other than English and to develop an awareness of cultural diversity to native speakers of a language other than English. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process to construct meaning using technical, informative, and imaginative texts; becoming familiar with the works of well-known British authors (however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural emphases); demonstrating understanding of key elements of a variety of forms of literature by producing written and oral reports; understanding culture as expressed in literature; listening and speaking experiences relating to the reading and writing assignments; acquiring and expanding an extensive vocabulary through reading; using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format (including analysis of sentence structure and practice in paragraph development); writing coherent compositions with introductions, bodies, and conclusions; using appropriate transitions; using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations appropriate to the academic environment and the work place; demonstrating ability to take notes on content area subject matter; language critical thinking and study skills; Appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of the English language learner shall be provided.

1002381/GPD

DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE ARTS THROUGH ESOL - READING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Limited English Proficiency/ Non-English Speakers (NES) or (BEG)/ Limited English Speakers (LES) or (LIN) Reading

The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of activities and content areas. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: vocabulary for formal and informal conversation; reading and writing skills; integrated communication skills for school and work; participation in communicative and reflective use of the English language in a wide range of activities; using reading and writing as communicative tools to reflect the connection between oral and written language; practice using skills and strategies in order to support the process of language acquisition and the learning of concepts; exposure to and practice in applying academic language; practice applying study skills and learning strategies in all subject areas to accomplish meaningful tasks. THIS IS A 90 MINUTE COURSE.

READING 1000410/GMF

INTENSIVE READING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criteria Established By State Reading Plan Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students to develop and strengthen reading skills and develop independent reading endurance. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: reading instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics (advanced phonics instruction that includes an explicit, systematic approach to orthography, structural analysis, and morphemic analysis), fluency, vocabulary and comprehension as necessary. The relative balance of instruction in these areas will be determined by screening, group diagnostic, progress monitoring and individual diagnostic measures of each student. Special Note. This course may be repeated by a student as needed; if repeated, the required level of student proficiency should increase.

1008320/GWC

ADVANCED READING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to help the mature reader develop systematic study habits for college. The major topics to be covered in this course are study skills, reference skills, problem solving, comprehension, and vocabulary development. Instruction will duplicate the college experience as much as possible.

WRITING 1009300/GXA

WRITING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides organized study of the structure of sentences, paragraphs, and larger discoursive patterns culminating in written assignments which are based upon personal experiences, observations, and literature. Experience will be provided in all aspects of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and revising on a word processor. This course fulfills .5 of the 4 credits required by the state for graduation in the English category.

1009310/GXB

WRITING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Writing 1 Elective

This course extends the development of writing skills introduced in Writing 1. The focus will be upon refining exposition and introducing analysis and persuasion. Reading will include a variety of literary samples which will serve as models of effective writing styles. The content will include instruction which emphasizes the development of personal writing style with major attention given to such elements as tone, syntax, and figurative language. Editing skills will be applied to writing samples produced by peers and professionals in order to enhance personal writing techniques. Practice will be provided in all aspects of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and revision on a word processor. This course fulfills .5 of the 4 credits required by the state for graduation in the English category.

1009320/GXC

CREATIVE WRITING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course develops students' writing and language skills needed for individual expression in literary forms. The content will include instruction in the development and practice of writing a variety of literary works including original poetry, short stories, plays, novels, essays and other nonfiction. The course may also include technical aspects of publishing students' work in a literary publication.

1009330/GXD

CREATIVE WRITING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Creative Writing 1 Elective

This course continues development of student's writing style. The content will include a variety of genres; submissions for publication will be encouraged.

1009331/GXE

CREATIVE WRITING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of the course is to develop writing and language skills needed for individual expression in traditional poetic forms. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: reading, analyzing and writing Blues, Ballad, Asian, Italian, French forms and traditional forms; technical aspects of entering contests and publishing student work in a literary publication; technical aspects of entering and performing in public readings.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 0710300/DMJ

ARABIC 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Arabic through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

0710310/DMK

ARABIC 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Arabic 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Arabic through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

0711300/DXA

CHINESE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

0711310/DXB

CHINESE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Chinese 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by students of Chinese 1. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. 46

0711320/DXC

CHINESE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Chinese 1, 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by students of Chinese 2. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as a cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

0701320/DMC

FRENCH 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. Content will include beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing will also be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

0701330/DMD

FRENCH 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students. The students will develop increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of French-speaking people.

0701340/DME

FRENCH 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students’ acquisition of grammatical concepts will be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary will be taught through everyday activities of French-speaking people.

0701350/DMF

FRENCH 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There will be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections will be varied.

0701360/DMG

FRENCH 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 4 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports of literary and cultural topics, current events, and personal experiences. Reading selections should include newspaper and magazine articles, adaptations of short stories and plays, and a survey of French literature. Writing will be enhanced through compositions using correct language structures.

0701370/DMH

FRENCH 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 5 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include reinforcement of the students' ability to communicate and express ideas, feelings and opinions, in oral and written forms; further development of comprehension skills through the study of literary selections; and reading and interpreting works of great French-speaking writers, while developing an understanding of major literary movements.

0701380/DMI

AP FRENCH LANGUAGE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year French 3 or higher/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content will include requirements stated in the Advanced Placement program guidelines.

0702320/DOC

GERMAN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. The content will include beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing will also be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

0702330/DOD

GERMAN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 1 World Language

This course will reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students. The content includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness; and expansion of the listening and oral skills acquired in German 1. Reading will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of German speaking people.

0702340/DOE

GERMAN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Student’s acquisition of grammatical concepts will be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary will be stressed through activities having to do with the everyday life of German-speaking people.

0702350/DOF

GERMAN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions with emphasis on conversational skills. There will be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections will be varied.

0702360/DOG

GERMAN 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 4 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include developing communication skills through the oral presentation of newspaper and magazine articles, adaptations of short stories and plays, and a survey of German literature. Writing should be enhanced through compositions using correct language structures.

0702370/DOH

GERMAN 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 5 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include reinforcement of the student’s ability to communicate and express ideas, feelings and opinions in oral and written forms; further development of comprehension skills through the study of literary selections; and reading and interpreting works of great German-speaking writers, while developing an understanding of major literary movements.

0702380/DOI

ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN LANGUAGE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German 3 or higher/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content will include requirements stated in the Advanced Placement Program guidelines.

0705320/DRM

ITALIAN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. The content will include beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing will be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

0705330/DRF

ITALIAN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Italian 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of Italian-speaking people.

0705340/DRG

ITALIAN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Italian 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students' acquisition of grammatical concepts will be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary will be taught through everyday activities of Italian-speaking people.

0705350/DRH

ITALIAN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Italian 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to extend the skills previously learned. The content will include more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There will be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections will be varied, and the students will be able to discuss, in Italian, historical facts dealing with Italian-speaking countries which include, but are not limited to, differences among Italian-speaking groups, historic figures, literary characters, socio-economic issues, geography, and natural resources.

0705360/DRI

ITALIAN 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Italian 4 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports of literary and cultural topics, current events, and personal experiences. Reading selections should include newspaper and magazine articles, adaptations of short stories and plays, and a survey of Italian literature. Writing will be enhanced through compositions using correct language structures.

0705380/DRK

AP ITALIAN LANGUAGE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Italian 3 or higher/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content will include requirements stated in the Advanced Placement program guidelines.

0712300/DYA

JAPANESE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-culture understanding. Content will include beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing is also included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

0712310/DYB

JAPANESE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Japanese 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of countries where the target language is spoken.

0712320/DYC

JAPANESE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Japanese 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Japanese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: conversational expressions of feeling, ideas, and opinions in Japanese; social interaction patterns within Japanese culture(s); connections between the Japanese language and culture(s) and other disciplines; comprehension of spoken and written Japanese; oral and written presentation of information and ideas, in Japanese, to an audience; Japanese language usage within and beyond the school setting.

0706300/DSA

LATIN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental Latin vocabulary and grammar and to classical culture. The content will include English derivatives and vocabulary based on Latin; basic grammatical structures of Latin; simple short stories for comprehension, including their translation into English; classical heroes and legends, with special attention to classical myths; and selected aspects of life in a Roman family.

0706310/DSB

LATIN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Latin 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide an intensive study of the Latin language and Roman history and culture. The content will include the grammar and vocabulary necessary for reading and appreciating Latin authors, particularly Caesar's writings. This reading will be designed to increase the students' understanding of sentence structure, English word-origin, and Roman history and customs.

0706320/DSC

LATIN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Latin 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to continue the study of the Latin language and Roman history and culture. The content will include the review and expansion of the essentials of Latin grammar; readings in prose; the study of the Roman civilization through its literature with emphasis on politics, history and mythology; and intensive derivative study to refine the students' English vocabulary.

0706330/DSD

LATIN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Latin 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide to the advanced Latin student an opportunity to study Latin epic and lyric poetry with the purpose of expanding vocabulary, reinforcing forms and structures, and developing social, literary and critical thinking skills. The content will include a general view of the literature of the Augustan age with emphasis on the study of Vergil and other authors, their lives and works.

0706340/DSE

LATIN 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Latin 4 World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide Latin students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of Roman literature and culture especially through the study of Roman drama. The content will include an emphasis on the comedies of Plautus and Terence, and the tragedies of Seneca.

0707300/DTA

RUSSIAN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

0707310/DTB

RUSSIAN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Russian 1/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of countries where the target language is spoken.

0707320/DTC

RUSSIAN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Russian 2/Teacher Recommendation World Language

This course will reinforce the fundamental skills previously acquired by students. It will develop increased listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Reading and writing will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of countries where the target language is spoken.

0707330/DTD

RUSSIAN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Russian 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include reinforcement of the students’ ability to communicate and express ideas, feelings, and opinions in oral and written forms, further development of comprehension skills through the study of literary selections; readings and interpretations of works of great Russian-speaking writers while developing and understanding of major literary movement.

0708340/DUE

SPANISH 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. The content will include beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing will be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

0708350/DUF

SPANISH 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 1 World Language

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired previously by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. The content will include an expansion of listening and oral skills. Reading and writing will receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course will continue the cultural survey of Spanish-speaking people.

0708360/DUG

SPANISH 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills acquired previously by the students. The content will include expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Student’s acquisition of grammatical concepts should be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary will be stressed through activities imitating the everyday life of Spanish-speaking people. 55

0708370/DUH

SPANISH 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 3 World Language

The purpose of this course is to extend the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There will be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections will be varied.

0708380/DUI

SPANISH 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 4 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports on literary and cultural topics, current events, and personal experiences. Reading selections will be included. Writing will be enhanced through compositions using correct language structures.

0708390/DUJ

SPANISH 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 5 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content will include reinforcement of the student’s ability to communicate and express ideas, feelings and opinions in oral and written forms; further development of comprehension skills through the study of literary selections; and readings and interpretation of works of great Spanish-speaking writers, while developing an understanding of major literary movements.

0708400/DUK

ADVANCED PLACEMENT-SPANISH LANGUAGE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 3 or higher/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content will include the requirements of the Advanced Placement program guidelines.

0708410/DUL

ADVANCED PLACEMENT-SPANISH-LITERATURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 3 or higher/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content will include the requirements of the Advanced Placement program. After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to understand a lecture in Spanish; participate actively, in Spanish, in a discussion of a literary topic; read modern Spanish and Hispanic-American literature in all genres; and analyze critically, orally and in writing, the form and content of literary works.

0709300/DVA

SPANISH FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Native speaker World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide a review of fundamental grammar and culture for students who speak Spanish as a native language, focusing on oral and written communication free from English interference. The content will include the reinforcement of the students' ability to communicate ideas and feelings, both orally and in writing, the development of comprehension skills through the study of reading selections, cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries, and the recognition of the different levels of language usage including regional dialects.

0709310/DVB

SPANISH FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish Speak 1/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to continue the development of oral communication skills by giving oral information, explanations, and messages both by composing originally in Spanish and through translations from English to Spanish. Writing skills include practice in describing; i.e. fictional characters, famous Hispanic personalities, facts, and situations.

0709320/DVC

SPANISH FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish Speak 2/Teacher Recommendation World Language

This course is designed to further develop specialized usage of vocabulary, writing and interpretation skills, using selected literary works in prose and poetry. The skill of letter writing is practiced as well as preparation and discussion of a variety of media communication.

0709330/DVD

SPANISH FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish Speak 3/Teacher Recommendation World Language

The purpose of this course is to continue development of the oral and written communication skills previously acquired. The content should include a survey of Hispanic literature, business Spanish, debates and discussions.

HEALTH 0800300/EMA

HEALTH 1-LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop skills necessary to make sound decisions for a healthy and effective life. Specific content shall include positive emotional development; nutrition and weight management; substance use and misuse; consumer health; family life education, including AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases; breast and testicular self-examination; and CPR.

0800310/EMB

HEALTH 2-PERSONAL HEALTH Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Life Management Skills Elective

Students will be provided with the knowledge and skills related to health topics which will enhance their ability to make wise health decisions for themselves, their families and communities.

0800320/EMC

FIRST AID AND SAFETY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Life Management Skills Elective

Students will acquire skills in first aid, emergency care, and personal, community, and environmental safety. Content shall include first aid, adult, child and infant CPR, relief of obstructed airway, safety concepts, and sports medicine topics.

0800330/EMD

PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

Students will develop skills that promote positive social and emotional interactions and relationships. Specific content shall include in-depth study of basic human needs; self-awareness and acceptance; tolerance; stress management; family, peer and social relationship; marriage; parenting; and dealing with family problems.

0800340/EME

COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Life Management Skills Elective

This course will provide students with opportunities for in-depth study to gain an understanding of community and environmental health problems and the health professional and agencies which address these concerns. Specific content shall include individual and societal responsibility for protection and promotion of health; the health care system; health careers natural and man-made conditions which affect human health; air, water, soil radiation and noise pollution, government regulations and services; and community agencies.

0800350/EMF

ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROBLEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester First Aid and Safety Elective

This course will provide students opportunities for in-depth investigations, extensive large and small group discussion and self-assessment related to selected personal health problems of adolescence. Content shall include study of a variety of problems including risk-taking behaviors, personal hygiene and appearance, sexually transmitted diseases, safety and first aid, and injury rehabilitation.

0800360/EMG

ADVANCED HEALTH EXPLORATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Adolescent Health Problems Elective

This course will provide students with the opportunity for in-depth instruction in a variety of health topics and issues, modern medical practices and technology, and health careers.

0800370/EMH

PARENTING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with skills and information that will enable them to care for and nurture the infant child. The content should include basic infant care skills; growth and development of the infant; nutrition; child safety; caring for the sick or injured infant; building positive family relationships; parental rights and responsibilities; physical, social, and mental developmental stages of an infant; safe environments; and consumer skills.

0800380/EMI

PARENTING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Parenting 1 Elective

This course will provide the students with skills and information that will enable them to care for and nurture the toddler and preschool age child. The content will include the physical, social, and mental developmental stages of the toddler and preschool age child; signs, symptoms, and prevention of child abuse and neglect; parent-child communication; child safety; behavior management; child learning and play activities; modeling and child development; and coping with significant developmental events such as walking, toilet training, bedwetting, and defiance.

0800390/EMJ

HEALTH FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course will help students to develop knowledge and skills that promote a healthy baby, mother, and family. The content will include human reproduction, physical changes during pregnancy, the birth process, nutrition, health care practices, environmental effects on the unborn baby, fetal growth and development, sexually transmitted diseases, decision making, fetal growth and development, the identification of local resources and agencies providing health services, and family planning.

MATHEMATICS In order to provide the best possible placement in mathematics for each student, all mathematics courses require teacher recommendation. 1200370/IMJ

ALGEBRA 1a Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year None Math

This is the first year of a two-year Algebra 1 sequence. The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems using concrete models to explain algebraic concepts. The content will include: variables, properties of real numbers with emphasis on rational numbers; ratio and proportion; solving linear equations and systems; graphing relations and functions; coordinate geometry; inequalities; measurement; geometric relationships; set operations; dimensional analysis; and identifying patterns and making predictions. Manipulatives, calculators, and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. Algebra 1a meets 1.0 credit for math graduation requirements, but only 0.5 credits for entrance into the state university system or Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

1200380/IMK

ALGEBRA 1b Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year Algebra 1a Math

This is the second year of a two-year Algebra 1 sequence. The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems using concrete models to explain algebraic concepts. The content will include: properties of real numbers including rational and irrational numbers; algebraic notation; scientific notation; polynomials; varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations, and functions; linear and quadratic functions; coordinate geometry; geometric relationships; and data analysis concepts. Manipulatives, calculators, and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. This course is a study of the topics of Algebra 1 designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world mathematics problems. The content will include: functions, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational numbers and equations, radicals, quadratics, and discrete mathematics with multiple representations. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. Students will be required to pass the state Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment to be awarded credit for the course. Algebra 1b meets 1.0 credit for math graduation requirements, but only 0.5 credits for entrance into the state university system or Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

1200310/IMB

ALGEBRA 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year None Math

This course is a study of the topics of Algebra 1 designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world mathematics problems. The content will include: functions, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational numbers and equations, radicals, quadratics, and discrete mathematics with multiple representations. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. For students entering 9th grade in 2010-2011 the state Algebra 1 End of Course Exam must count 30% of the final grade. Students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012 and after will be required to pass the state Algebra 1 End of Course Exam to be awarded credit for the course.

1200320/IMC

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year None Math

This course is a rigorous in-depth study of the topics of Algebra 1 designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world mathematics problems. The content will include: structure and properties of the real number system; varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions; variables, algebraic expressions and polynomials; geometric concepts; set operations; dimensional analysis; data analysis concepts and techniques; and varied solution strategies, algebraic and graphic, for inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and for systems of equations. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. For students entering 9th grade in 2010-2011 the state Algebra 1 End of Course Exam must count 30% of the final grade. Students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012 and after will be required to pass the state Algebra 1 End of Course Exam to be awarded credit for the course.

1208300/IUA

LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year Algebra 1 or equivalent Math

Liberal Arts Mathematics is a course designed to strengthen the mathematical skills required for college entrance exams or further study of advanced mathematics. The content will include operations of real numbers, ratio and proportion, area, volume, similarity, congruence, percents, the algebra of sets, integers, polynomials, factoring, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities. Liberal Arts Mathematics does not meet the academic core in mathematics for entrance into the state university system or Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

1200330/IMD

ALGEBRA 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 equivalent Math

This course is designed to continue the study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The content will include: structure and properties of the complex number system; sequences and series; relations; functions and graphs; varied solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and their applications; Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1200340/IME

ALGEBRA 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 equivalent Math

This course is a rigorous in-depth study of the topics of Algebra 2 with emphasis on theory, proof, and development of formulas, as well as their application. The content will include: structure and properties of the complex number system; sequences and series; relations; functions and graphs; varied solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; conic sections and their applications; quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the Binomial Theorem. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1206300/ISA

INFORMAL GEOMETRY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 equivalent Math

The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric knowledge that can be used to solve a variety of realworld and mathematical problems. Geometric relations are developed inductively, with hands-on activities. Topics shall include: properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles; conditions of congruence and similarity; perimeters and areas of polygons and circles, Pythagorean Theorem; volume and surface area of regular solid figures; and simple constructions. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. Informal Geometry does not meet the state high graduation requirement for geometry for students entered high school beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. Informal Geometry does not meet the academic core in mathematics for entrance into the state university system or Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

1206310/ISB

GEOMETRY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 equivalent Math

The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content will include Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles, triangles, construction and logic, and properties of circles, polygons, right triangle trigonometry, and reinforcement of algebraic concepts. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. For students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012 the state Geometry End of Course Exam must count 30% of the final grade. Students entering 9th grade in 2012-2013 and after will be required to pass the state Geometry End of Course Exam to be awarded credit for the course.

1206320/ISC

GEOMETRY HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year Algebra 1 Equivalent Math

This course is designed to give a rigorous in-depth study of geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics. The content will include the following: structure of geometry; separation properties; angle concepts; triangles, quadrilaterals; proofs, perpendicularity and parallelism in a plane and in space; similar polygons; circles and spheres; constructions; area and volume; coordinate geometry, and topology. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. For students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012 the state Geometry End of Course Exam must count 30% of the final grade. Students entering 9th grade in 2012-2013 and after will be required to pass the state Geometry End of Course Exam to be awarded credit for the course.

1200500/IMF

ADVANCED ALGEBRA WITH FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 2 (Algebra 2 Honors)/Geometry (Geometry Honors) Math

The purpose of this course is to enhance and continue the study of mathematics after Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry, and to provide an understanding of financial applications, as well as provide additional tools to ready students for college-success. The content will include the following: explorations of functions, graphs (linear, exponential, and logarithmic), data analysis concepts and techniques, financial applications which include money and taxes, debt, budgeting, investments, mortgages, insurance, and financial planning. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1200700/IND

MATH FOR COLLEGE READINESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Algebra 2/Geometry recommended and results of the post secondary education common placement test (PERT). Math

The purpose of this course is to enhance and continue the study of mathematics after Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry and to prepare students for college-level studies. The content will include graphing linear functions, quadratic functions, absolute value functions, radical functions and rational functions. Students will also be expected to solve equations containing these types of functions as well as performing operations on expressions and simplifying. Other topics will include inequalities, factoring polynomials, applied problems, and systems of equations Students will participate in assessment for college readiness. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1201310/INB

ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Semester/Year Algebra 2 (Algebra 2 Honors)/Geometry (Geometry Honors) Math

One semester of this course is designed to provide students with a complete study of circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Problem solving is emphasized throughout. The content will include identities, graphs, inverses of circular functions, particular and general solutions of trigonometric equations, and solutions of right and oblique triangles. The other semester is designed to strengthen and extend the student’s knowledge of functions and mathematical modeling. The content will include various data collection methods, analyzing data sets using statistical techniques, determining probabilities, and the study of function families. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1210300/IWA

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS WITH APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Algebra 2 (Algebra 2 Honors)/Geometry (Geometry Honors) Math

This course is designed to explore the concept of probability and elementary statistics. The content will include random experiments, probability concepts, permutations, combinations, and statistical applications. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1202340/IOD

PRE-CALCULUS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 2 (Algebra 2 Honors)/Geometry (Geometry Honors) Math

This course is designed to strengthen and extend the student’s knowledge of algebraic and trigonometric concepts and to prepare the student for calculus. The content will include mathematical induction, symbolic logic, Boolean and matrix algebra, probability and statistics, elementary functions and limits. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. 66

1202300/IOA

CALCULUS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Math Analysis or Pre-calculus Math

This course is designed to help prepare college-bound students for higher levels of mathematics and courses in engineering, and to provide a mathematical model for interpreting the world around us. The content will include elementary functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, differentiation, applications of the derivatives and integrals, antiderivatives, and definite integrals. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1202310/IOB

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Pre-calculus Math

This course is designed to offer students college-level mathematics under the guidelines of the Advanced Placement Program. The focus is on preparation for the Calculus Level AB Test given by the College Examination Board in May. Study will begin by reviewing function definitions, absolute value, and elementary functions from prerequisites. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1202320/IOC

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Pre-calculus Math

This course is designed to offer students college-level mathematics under the guidelines of the Advanced Placement Program. The focus is on preparation for the Calculus Level BC Test given by the College Examination Board in May. Study will begin by reviewing function definitions, concepts of limits to functions, and derivates of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1210320/IWD

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Math

The purpose of this course is to offer students college-level mathematics under the guideline of the advanced placement program. The focus is on preparation for the statistics test given by the College Examination Board. Topics of study will include exploring data, using measurement in planning a study, producing models using probability and simulation to anticipate patterns, and statistical interference. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1200315/IMG

ALGEBRA 1 FOR CREDIT RECOVERY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Failed Algebra 1 EOC Elective

This is an elective course that was designed to support the student’s success in satisfying the high school math requirement of passing the Algebra 1 EOC Exam. The purpose of this course is to remediate content and skills assessed on the Algebra 1 EOC in order to prepare for the retake exam. There is no required seat time for this course and students may earn an elective half credit for each semester they are registered. There are no limits on the number of times a student may take this course. NOTE: This course does not meet NCAA requirements. 1206315/IMH

GEOMETRY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Failed Geometry EOC Elective

This is an elective course that was designed to support the student’s success in satisfying the high school math requirement of passing the Geometry EOC Exam. The purpose of this course is to remediate content and skills assessed on the Geometry EOC in order to prepare for the retake exam. There is no required seat time for this course and students may earn an elective half credit for each semester they are registered. There are no limits on the number of times a student may take this course. NOTE: This course does not meet NCAA requirements.

MUSIC 1300300/JMA

MUSIC THEORY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The course will include writing four-part triadic harmony, sight-singing, and writing simple rhythms/melodies, compositions, and study of musical terms. On completion, the student will be able to compose or arrange a short musical work.

1300330/JMD

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The course contains the study of fundamental terminology, notational skills, key signatures, and transposition. Two-part counterpoint, harmonization of melodies and four-part realization of figured bass symbols will be studied. Extensive melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic-ear training will be included.

1301320/JOC

GUITAR 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course is an introduction to performing experiences on the guitar and interpretation of simple notation. Students learn how to play simple chords and melodies using expressive characteristics such as dynamics and tempo. A beginning knowledge of music reading, listening skills and vocabulary appropriate to the guitar is included as a part of the course content.

1301330/JOD

GUITAR 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Guitar 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in guitar using varied performance techniques. The content should include the development of music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

1301340/JOE

GUITAR 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Guitar 2 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in guitar using varied performance techniques. The content of the course should include the development of music fundamentals, a wide variety of guitar performance techniques and the interpretation of musical notation as well as tablature.

1301350/JOF

GUITAR 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Guitar 3 Performing Fine Arts

1301360/JPA

KEYBOARD 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in keyboard using varied performance techniques. The content shall include the development of music fundamentals, keyboard performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

1301370/JPB

KEYBOARD 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in varied performance techniques on the keyboard. The content shall include the development of music fundamentals, performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation.

1301380/JPC

KEYBOARD 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of musicianship and technical skill through the study of varied keyboard literature. The content shall include instruction of students in the independent interpretation of medium-difficult level keyboard music, development of various stylistic performance techniques, and forms. Style and history are taught holistically.

1301390/JPD

KEYBOARD 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 or 1.0 Semester/Year Keyboard 3 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced instruction in individual keyboard performance. The content should include instruction in performing difficult solos and accompaniments of varied styles and historical eras. Emphasis is placed on individual style and performance.

1302300/JQA

BAND 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course shall provide students with opportunities to develop musicianship skills in band, marching band, and instrumental ensembles through performance. Students shall develop skills in characteristic tone production (standard woodwind, brasswind or percussion instruments), band performance techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1302310/JQB

BAND 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

1302320/JQC

BAND 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

1302330/JQD

BAND 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Audition Performing Fine Arts

1302340/JQE

BAND 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides large group instruction and performance experiences in wind and percussion instruments. Major emphasis of study will focus on continuing skill development, conceptual understanding and aesthetic appreciation needed to perform selected literature. Activities will include marching (unless not offered at the school), concerts, festivals, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and musical skills evaluation through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, conducting experiences, and written critiques.

1302350/JQF

BAND 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

1302360/JRA

ORCHESTRA 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop musicianship skill in music ensembles on orchestral instruments. The content shall include opportunities enabling students to develop basic fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, orchestral performing techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1302370/JRB

ORCHESTRA 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to extend musicianship and ensemble experiences on orchestral instruments. The content shall include extended skill development in characteristic tone production, orchestral performance techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1302380/JRC

ORCHESTRA 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of technical skills through the study of varied orchestral literature. The content shall include interpreting medium level orchestral music, establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques, identifying simple musical forms and varied style periods, formulating aesthetic awareness. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1302390/JRD

ORCHESTRA 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the application of musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied orchestral literature. The content shall include independent interpretation of medium level orchestral music, refinement of tone production and performance techniques, musical form, style periods, and aesthetic perceptions. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course. 73

1302400/JRE

ORCHESTRA 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides large group instruction and performance in string, wind, and percussion instruments. Major emphasis of study will focus on continuing skill development, conceptual understanding and aesthetic appreciation needed to perform selected literature. Activities will include concerts, festivals, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and musical skills evaluation through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, conducting experiences, and written critiques.

1302410/JRF

ORCHESTRA 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

1302420/JSA

INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide instrumental instruction in a class situation. Students will display knowledge of care and unique characteristics of instruments; develop performance techniques; develop interpretation of notation and vocabulary; and demonstrate beginning listening skills.

1302430/JSB

INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide instrumental instruction in a class situation. Students will display knowledge of care and unique characteristics of instruments, demonstrate performance techniques, develop independence in the interpretation of notation and vocabulary and demonstrate evaluation skills. 74

1302440/JSC

INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide instrument instruction in a class situation. Student will apply performance techniques to instrument of choice, demonstrate independence in interpretation of grade 2 and 3 solos, develop solo performance skills (grade 3 and 4), and demonstrate evaluation and critical listening skills.

1302450/JSD

INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide instrumental instruction in a class situation. Students will integrate performance techniques independently, demonstrate independence in interpretation of grade 5 and 6 solos, demonstrate advanced solo performance skills (grade 5 and 6), and formulate critical evaluation and decisions about music performance.

1302460/JTA

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

1302470/JTB

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide students with opportunities for performance on brasswinds, woodwinds, percussion or orchestral strings in specific standard instrumentation. The students shall develop musical independence for performance.

1302480/JTC

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide students with extended opportunities for refinement of performance on brasswind, woodwind, percussion or orchestral string instruments in specific standard instrumentation, for demonstration of musical independence necessary for ensemble performance and to develop an awareness of music as an aesthetic whole. Students will develop refined musical sensitivity, independent interpretations of varied literature, a refined knowledge of styles and idioms, and independent musical values.

1302490/JTD

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide students with extended opportunities for refinement of performance on brasswind, woodwind, percussion or orchestral string instruments in specific standard instrumentation, for demonstration of musical independence necessary for ensemble performance and to develop an awareness of music as an aesthetic whole. Students will develop musical leadership to conduct, to independently interpret highly varied literature, and the ability to formulate musical values and the ability to perform appropriately in varied ensembles.

1302500/JUA

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to jazz and popular music styles and interpretations. Emphasis is placed on characteristic tone production and idiomatic performance techniques. After school performances and rehearsal are a part of this course.

1302510/JUB

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Jazz Ensemble 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop and extend students' understanding of jazz and popular music. Improvisation, tone production, and performance techniques are emphasized. After school rehearsal and performances are a part of this course. 76

1302520/JUC

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop the ability to apply the knowledge of styles and techniques of varied contemporary popular and jazz literature. The content shall include the study and performance of varied medium level popular and jazz idiomatic literature. Improvisation, characteristic tone, individual and ensemble performance techniques, and an appreciation of the history of jazz in the United States are emphasized and applied. After school rehearsal and performances are a part of this course.

1302530/JUD

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop independence in knowledge of styles and performance techniques of varied contemporary music and jazz literature. Content shall include the study and performance of varied difficult diverse popular and idiomatic literature. Independence in improvisation, interpretation and performance is emphasized. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303300/JVA

CHORUS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in basic vocal production and part singing. Students shall develop basic skills in tone production, performance techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303310/JVB

CHORUS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to extend experiences in basic vocal production techniques and part singing, choral performance techniques, vocal tone production, musical literacy and music listening shall be emphasized. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303320/JVC

CHORUS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Art

The purpose of this course is to develop basic musicianship and technical skills. Interpretation of notation, holistic presentation of simple musical forms, style periods and aesthetic values shall be emphasized. After school rehearsal and performances are a part of this course.

1303330/JVD

CHORUS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course shall include the application of vocal musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied choral literature and performances. Independent interpretation of easy-medium choral literature, refinement of tone and technique, analysis of form, style, periods, and aesthetic perceptions shall be emphasized. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303340/JVE

CHORUS 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course provides students with large group, small group, and solo experiences in vocal production and part singing for mixed voices. Emphasis will be placed on the rehearsal and performance of quality choral and solo literature from a variety of periods and styles. Activities will include concerts, festivals, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and musical skills evaluation through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, conducting experiences, and written critiques.

1303350/JVF

CHORUS 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

1303400/JVK

VOCAL TECHNIQUES 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide vocal instruction in a class situation. Students will develop performance techniques, develop interpretation of notation and vocabulary, and demonstrate beginning listening skills.

1303410/JVL

VOCAL TECHNIQUES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide vocal instruction in a class situation. Students will demonstrate performance techniques; develop independence in the interpretation of notation and vocabulary; demonstrate evaluation skills; and develop solo skills using beginning literature.

1303420/JVM

VOCAL TECHNIQUES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide vocal instruction in a class situation. Students will apply performance techniques, demonstrate independence in interpretation of medium level solos, develop solo performance skills (medium level), and demonstrate critical evaluation and critical listening skills.

1303430/JVN

VOCAL TECHNIQUES 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Contract Required Performing Fine Arts

This course will provide vocal instruction in a class situation. Students will integrate performance techniques, demonstrate independence in interpretation of advanced repertoire, and formulate critical evaluation and decisions about music performance.

1303440/JWA

VOCAL ENSEMBLE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop performance in ensembles through the study of varied literature. Instrumental accompaniment and choreography may be included. After-school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303450/JWB

VOCAL ENSEMBLE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to apply performance techniques through the study of varied literature. Instrumental accompaniment and choreography may be included. After-school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303460/JWC

VOCAL ENSEMBLE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to develop creativity and refine performance techniques through the study of varied appropriate literature. Instrumental accompaniment and choreography may be included. Afterschool rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1303470/JWD

VOCAL ENSEMBLE 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to foster creative performances in ensembles through the study of highly varied appropriate literature as well as providing students with opportunities for leadership. The content shall include independent application of vocal balance, blend and stylistic interpretation. It provides for development of musical independence necessary for small ensemble performance and may include instrumental accompaniment and choreography. After-school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1304300/JXA

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND SOUND ENGINEERING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to teach the care and use of electronic equipment, synthesizers and computers commonly used in the production of today's popular music; along with the necessary theoretical, technical and physical properties of sound. The content should include instruction using various types of electronic musical instruments and tape recorders, listening to live and recorded music, information about varied musical styles and career opportunities in music.

1304310/JXB

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND SOUND ENGINEERING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Music Technology and Sound Engineering 1 Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to expand on teaching the care and use of electronic equipment, synthesizers and computers commonly used in the production of today's popular music; along with the necessary theoretical, technical and physical properties of sound. The content should include instruction using various types of electronic musical instruments and tape recorders, listening to live and recorded music, information about varied musical styles and career opportunities in music.

1305300/JYA

EURYTHMICS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of beginning level skill in the art of performing various bodily movements in rhythm using musical accompaniment. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1305310/JYB

EURYTHMICS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of intermediate level skills in the art of performing various bodily movements in rhythm using musical accompaniment. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1305320/JYC

EURYTHMICS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of advance level skills in the art of performing various bodily movements in rhythm using musical accompaniment. The content will include the further development of knowledge and application of techniques indigenous to various eurythmics styles, dance terminology and choreography. Acquisition of technique and choreography should be stressed. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

1305330/JYD

EURYTHMICS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities for extended acquisition of knowledge and development of techniques in the art of performing various bodily movements in rhythm using musical accompaniment. The content will include the extended study of musical interpretation through movement. Acquisition of technique and choreography should be stressed with emphasis on individual creativity. After school rehearsals and performances are a part of this course.

PEER COUNSELING 1400300/KMA

PEER COUNSELING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic knowledge and skills in communication, meeting human needs, and conflict resolution. The content shall include functions of a peer facilitator, behavior as a response and its impact on self and others, basic human needs, self-awareness and selfexpression, facilitative communication skills, leadership styles and skills, and conflict resolution.

1400310/KMB

PEER COUNSELING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Peer Counseling 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level knowledge and skills in communication, personal and group dynamics, and conflict resolution. The content shall include, functions of a peer facilitator, behavior as a response and its impact on self and others, intra- and interpersonal skills, peer and family relationships, facilitative communication skills, group dynamics, leadership skills, conflict resolution, and personal assessment and goal setting.

1400320/KMC

PEER COUNSELING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Peer Counseling 2/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient knowledge and skills in communication, personal and group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Emphasis will be on the issues and concerns of students within the school. The content shall include leadership skills, behavior as a response and its impact on self and others, interpersonal skills, facilitative communication skills and strategies, school and community resources, needs assessment, program planning and implementation, program analysis and evaluation, and conflict resolution.

1400330/KMD

PEER COUNSELING 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Peer Counseling 3/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in communication, personal and group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Emphasis will be on program development and intervention for students in the school and community. The content shall include leadership skills, behavior as a response and its impact on self and others, interpersonal skills, facilitative communication skills and strategies, conflict resolution, school and community resources, needs assessment, prevention and intervention strategies, program planning and implementation, community intervention, and program analysis and evaluation. 83

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1500300/KNA

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION-IE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Staffing, IEP Personal Fitness/Physical Education

Students who are unable to participate in a modified form of the Personal Fitness course and who qualify under PL94-142 will be staffed into this course so that they may meet the Personal Fitness requirement for a standard diploma. The content will include, and be limited to, the goals and objectives contained in the student’s IEP.

1501300/KOA

PERSONAL FITNESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Personal Fitness/Physical Education

The purpose of this required course is to teach students the importance of maintaining an optimal level of health fitness and how to assess and develop that fitness. The content will also include knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of physiological principles of fitness, proper nutrition, stress management, and consumer issues related to physical fitness. Students will develop individual wellness plans.

1500410/KOL

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is used to denote that a Personal Fitness Waiver is being used to satisfy the personal fitness and physical education requirements for graduation. This course denotes completion of one full season of an interscholastic sport (1 of 3 requirements for the waiver). The waiver applies to students who entered ninth grade in the 1999-2000 school year and after. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500420/KOM

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is used to denote that Personal Fitness Waiver is being used to satisfy the personal fitness and physical education requirements for graduation. This course denotes completion of a second full season of an interscholastic sport (1 of 3 requirements for the waiver). The waiver applies to students who entered ninth grade in the 1999-2000 school year and after. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT. 84

1500430/KON

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is used to denote that a Personal Fitness Waiver is being used to satisfy the personal fitness and physical education requirements for graduation. This course denotes a passing score on the Florida Competency Test on Personal Fitness and the completion of two full seasons of an interscholastic sport. The waiver applies to students who entered ninth grade in the 1999-2000 school year and after. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500440/KOO

MARCHING BAND P.E. WAIVER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is used to denote that a Marching Band Waiver is being used to satisfy the one-half physical education credit required for graduation. Students must have participated in one full season of Marching Band or band auxiliaries. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500445/KOS

DANCE P.E. WAIVER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is used to denote that a Dance Waiver is being used to satisfy the one half physical education credit required for graduation. Students must have participated in one semester of a dance class. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500450/KOP

ROTC P.E. YEAR 1 WAIVER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course, in conjunction with the ROTC P.E. Year 2 Waiver (1500460), is being used to satisfy the one-half physical education credit required for graduation. Students must successfully complete an ROTC course with drills and ceremonies. Students still must take the Personal Fitness course. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500460/KOQ

ROTC P.E. YEAR 2 WAIVER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course, in conjunction with the ROTC P.E. Year 1 Waiver (1500450), is being used to satisfy the one-half physical education credit required for graduation. Students must successfully complete a second ROTC course with drills and ceremonies. Students still must take the Personal Fitness course. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1500480/KOR

ROTC P.E./PERFORMING ARTS WAIVER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Semester None NOT FOR CREDIT

This course is being used to satisfy the fine and performing arts credit required for graduation. Students must successfully complete two ROTC course with drills and ceremonies. THIS COURSE CARRIES NO CREDIT.

1501390/KPF

COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Personal Fitness Physical Education

Students will expand their knowledge of fitness concepts and increase their level of total fitness. The application of biomechanical and physiological principles of training will be examined. The course will place an emphasis upon developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. A minimum of three physical activity days each week is recommended so that students may monitor and measure individual fitness levels. Students will monitor and modify individual wellness plans.

1501310/KOB

FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9,10,11,12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will cover assessment of the health related components of fitness and application of fitness concepts. Students will design, implement and self-evaluate an ongoing individualized personal wellness program. A minimum of three physical activity days each week is recommended so that students may monitor and measure individual fitness levels.

1501320/KOC

FITNESS ISSUES FOR ADOLESCENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Personal Fitness Physical Education

Students will expand their knowledge of physical fitness concepts and engage in activities designed to improve their levels of physical fitness. Information on selected adolescent issues related to fitness and grooming will be explored. The content will include knowledge and application of physical fitness activities that assess and promote the health related components of fitness. A minimum of three physical activity days each week is recommended so that students may monitor and measure individual fitness levels. Students will monitor and modify individual wellness plans.

1503400/KOD

AEROBICS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will develop an improved level of health-related fitness, acquire knowledge of fitness concepts and recognize the significance of health-related components of fitness to one's health. They will learn safety practices, various fitness activities, health problems associated with poor cardiovascular fitness, consumer issues and biomechanical and physiological principles of health-related fitness.

1503410/KPD

AEROBICS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Aerobics 1 Physical Education

Students will extend their knowledge of aerobic activities and further develop their individual levels of health-related fitness. They will be able to design, implement and evaluate their own personal aerobic training program. The nutritional aspects of physical fitness will be included in this instruction.

1503420/KPE

AEROBICS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Aerobics 2 Physical Education

Students will continue to develop their individual optimal level of health-related fitness and acquire additional knowledge of fitness concepts. They will understand and be able to apply biomechanical and physiological principles related to fitness; they will exhibit knowledge of fitness-related career opportunities, also. The design, implementation and evaluation of a personal aerobic training program will be emphasized.

1501340/KPA

WEIGHT TRAINING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training in order to assess, develop, and maintain their own muscular strength and endurance. They will study the importance of muscular strength and endurance, the skeletal structure and muscles, biomechanical and physiological principles, nutrition, and safety practices related to weight training. Cardiovascular fitness shall be emphasized in all weight training courses.

1501350/KPB

WEIGHT TRAINING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Weight Training 1 Physical Education

Students will increase their knowledge of, and skills in, muscular strength and endurance begun in Beginning Weight Training. Cardiovascular fitness shall also be emphasized.

1501360/KPC

WEIGHT TRAINING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Weight Training 2 Physical Education

Students will increase their knowledge of, and skills in, muscular strength and endurance. They will also learn how to design and implement a personal program to meet specific needs and goals, and how to run a weight lifting competition.

1501410/KPH

POWER WEIGHT TRAINING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in power weight training and improve or maintain health related physical fitness. Students will learn safety practices, techniques and assessment of basic Olympic and power weight training skills, assessment of health related fitness, consumer issues related to weight training and fitness activities.

1504460/KQD

SWIMMING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will provide knowledge and skills in basic swimming strokes and safety practices. The content will include knowledge and application of body position, buoyancy, relaxation, breath control, and coordination related to the basic swimming strokes, safety practices and basic survival skills. Skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504470/KQE

SWIMMING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Swimming 1/Teacher Recommendation Physical Education

This course will provide students with extended knowledge and skill development in swimming. The content will include refinement of the basic swimming strokes, development of advanced swimming strokes, knowledge of safety practices, and knowledge of the organization and administration of swimming activities. Skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504490/KQF

WATER SAFETY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Swimming 2/Teacher Recommendation Physical Education

This course will provide knowledge and skills in water safety. The content will include knowledge and application of personal water safety skills (swimming and non-swimming); equipment rescues; artificial respiration; boating safety and rescue; basic rescue skills; mask, fin, and snorkel techniques; survival swimming; locating submerged victims; defense and release methods; use of backboard; shallow water carries and assists; and the responsibilities of a lifeguard. Skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504500/KSA

TENNIS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and application of the basic strokes, techniques, rules, history, etiquette, and safety practices of tennis. Skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504510/KSB

TENNIS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Tennis 1/Teacher Recommendation Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students with more advanced skills in tennis. The content will include the history, rules, etiquette, and terminology of tennis, as well as skills, strategies, and safety practices. The maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504520/KSG

TENNIS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Tennis 2 Physical Education

This course is a continuation of Tennis 2.

1504400/KSC

GOLF 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in golf. The content will include in-depth knowledge and application of the use of the putter, short and long irons and woods; techniques; rules; etiquette; and safety practices. Skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1504410/KSE

GOLF 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Golf 1 Physical Education

This is a continuation of Golf 1.

1502410/KTA

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will learn the history, skills, rules, terminology, safety, and playing strategies, of four individual and dual sports (specific activities will vary with each high school). Sportsmanship and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness shall be stressed. Where facilities permit, all students will have weight training. 90

1502420/KTB

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will learn the history, skills, rules, terminology, safety, and playing strategies, of four individual and dual sports which were not taught in Individual and Dual Sports 1 (specific activities will vary with each high school). Sportsmanship, maintenance, and improvement of personal fitness shall be stressed.

1502430/KTC

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this survey course is to acquire knowledge of individual and dual sports’ play, develop basic skills in selected individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve health-related fitness. Activities for this course may not be repeated in Individual and Dual Sports 1 or 2.

1505550/KTE

WRESTLING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will cover in-depth knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in wrestling.

1505560/KTF

WRESTLING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Wrestling 1 Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge of and refine their skill development in wrestling. The maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be emphasized.

1502470/KUD

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will acquire the skills, techniques, strategies, knowledge of rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected recreational activities (e.g., badminton, table tennis, horseshoes, tennis, golf). Specific content will vary slightly with each high school. Activities that relate to the assessment, improvement, and maintenance of health-fitness will be part of this course. 91

1502480/KUE

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will acquire knowledge and skills in a variety of outdoor education activities that may be used in recreational pursuits. The activities should include, but not be limited to camping, canoeing, small craft, hiking, backpacking, orienteering, angling and cycling. The maintenance and/or improvement of physical fitness through participation in these activities will be emphasized.

1502490/KUF

CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Life Management Skills Physical Education

This course will include intervention, and care and treatment of athletic injuries with an emphasis on prevention of injury, understanding the field aspects of athletic training, techniques of taping, and injury rehabilitation. Students will participate as student athletic trainers.

1505430/KUI

RACQUETBALL 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills in racquetball that may be used in current and future recreational pursuits. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of skills and techniques and knowledge of safety practices and strategies of racquetball. Maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness levels will be stressed.

1505440/KUJ

RACQUETBALL 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Racquetball 1 Physical Education

Students will learn advanced skills, techniques and strategies of racquetball. Instruction will concentrate on skill acquisition and the maintenance and/or improvement of fitness. Students will also understand consumer issues and use safety practices specific to racquetball.

1503310/KVB

BASKETBALL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will provide students with opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in basketball. Content will include techniques, strategies, rules, safety, organization and administration of basketball tournaments and other activities, and officiating techniques. Strategies of team play, individual skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1503320/KVC

SOCCER Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in soccer and maintain or improve health related fitness. Students will learn the rules, history, terminology and techniques of soccer.

1503330/KVD

SOFTBALL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of, and skills in, softball. The content will include the history, rules, terminology, skills, strategies, and officiating techniques of softball. Maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness will be stressed.

1505500/KVE

VOLLEYBALL 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills in power volleyball. It will include the history, rules, terminology, skills, strategies, officiating techniques, and information on the organization and administration of volleyball activities. Students will also acquire an understanding of the physiological principles related to exercise and training and exhibit an improved or maintained level of physical fitness.

1505510/KWE

VOLLEYBALL 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Volleyball 1/Teacher Recommendation Physical Education

The course will provide students with knowledge and skills in Volleyball 1 for current and future recreational pursuits. It will include instruction on advanced skills, techniques and strategies of the game, as well as methods of organization and administration of volleyball activities. Students will also gain in understanding of volleyball officiating techniques. Maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness levels are emphasized.

1505520/KWF

VOLLEYBALL 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Volleyball 2/Teacher Recommendation Physical Education

The course will provide students with knowledge and skills in Volleyball 2 for current and future recreational pursuits. In Volleyball 3, students will use knowledge of skill instruction from Volleyball 1 and acquisition of play strategy from Volleyball 2. In this course, specific offenses and defenses will be taught emphasizing the different levels of play from the basic to the high level student seeking play at the college level. Coaching strategy will also be introduced and students will be given the opportunity to teach specific drills and lead-up games to reinforce the concepts of volleyball.

1503350/KWA

TEAM SPORTS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will learn safety practices, skills, techniques, rules and strategies in selected team sports. Healthrelated components of fitness will be emphasized. The selected team sports may include, but not be limited to team handball, flickerball, gatorball, speedball, field hockey and track and field. Special Note: Activities selected in Team Sports 1 may not be repeated in Team Sports 2.

1503360/KWB

TEAM SPORTS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will acquire knowledge of team sports play, develop skills in selected team sports and maintain or improve their health related fitness levels. Students must understand and be able to apply the physiological principles related to exercise and training. The selected team sports may include, but not be limited to angle ball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, flag football, and Frisbee games. Special Notes: Activities selected in Team Sports 2 must be different from those taught in Team Sports 1. 94

1502500/KUG

SPORTS OFFICIATING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will acquire knowledge and skills in officiating various sports. Course content includes safety practices, techniques, and procedures necessary to officiate activities. The improvement of maintenance of health related fitness shall be emphasized.

1503300/KUH

TRACK AND FIELD Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Physical Education

Students will learn the rules, terminology, history, and safety practices of track and field activities. The application of proper techniques in track and field events will be emphasized. Students will learn strategies, officiating, and physiological principles related to exercise and training for track and field events.

RESEARCH 1700300/LOA

RESEARCH 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The course provides skills necessary to produce a basic research product. The content includes identifying and defining a research problem, identifying basic research questions, stating objectives, identifying and conducting research procedures, understanding limitations of research, and presenting orally. Research is performed in connection with a specified field of study.

1700300H/LOAH

RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to provide an academic foundation for success in a college-level program of studies. Course topics include critical reading and vocabulary development, college preparatory writing skills, and logic, problem solving and inquiry techniques. Students enrolled in this course will develop note-taking skills, time management skills, study skills, self assessment techniques, and questioning techniques necessary for success in college. The course is highly recommended for students who are planning on taking Advanced Placement courses in high school.

1700310/LOB

RESEARCH 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course provides an understanding of research design and basic data collection. The content includes refining research problems, developing hypotheses, conducting basic research, and understanding basic data collection procedures. The research is performed in connection with a specified field of study.

1700320/LOC

RESEARCH 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course provides knowledge about using community and library research sources in identifying topics and developing hypotheses and knowledge about collection and using data. The content includes discussing literary and community resources for research, developing operational hypotheses, collecting and using data, and the use of basic statistical procedures performed in connection with a specified field of study. 96

1700380/LOI

CAREER RESEARCH & DECISION MAKING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore all career clusters and levels of careers within each cluster, match their abilities and interests in selecting a career cluster and develop a four-year plan of courses to be taken. This career plan is then used in the registration process for their remaining high school years. Competencies from critical thinking, workplace readiness, and decision-making units are blended to aid students in their career-decision making process.

1700390/LOK

AVID 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year Recommendation and Interview Elective

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a rigorous elective class that provides support for students in the AVID college preparatory curriculum through curricular and tutor-facilitated study groups. This course is designed to enable students to develop fundamental skills and strategies in Cornell notetaking, oral and written communication, time management, study skills for advanced courses, organization, problem solving and inquiry. This course also guides students to pursue a college education and assists in the exploration and application process. Career exploration is introduced as part of college planning. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, study skills and test taking, note-taking, and research. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth.

1700400/LOM

AVID 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year Recommendation and Interview Elective

1700410/LON

AVID 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year Recommendation and Interview Elective

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a rigorous elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program through curricular and mentoring activities. This course is designed to enable students to develop intermediate skills and strategies in Cornell note-taking, oral and written communication, time management, study skills for advanced courses, organization, problem solving, and inquiry. This course also guides students to pursue a college education and assists in the exploration and application process. Students prepare for college entrance exams and continue career exploration for college. The course emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborative discussion strategies, tutorial inquiry study groups, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills and test taking strategies, note taking and research. AVID 3 is the first part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on writing and critical thinking expected of first and second year college students. This course is organized around the theme of “Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society.” Students study, in depth, exceptional leaders in contemporary society, and examine the effect these individuals have had on culture, politics, education, history, science, and the arts. The course requires that students read essays, speeches, articles and letters by these leaders, as well as at least one full-length work by the leader or about the leader. In addition, each student is required to conduct a research project that is presented in the senior year. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID Seminar, there are college bound activities, methodologies and tasks that should be undertaken during the junior year to support students as they apply to four year universities and confirm their post-secondary plans.

1700420/LOO

AVID 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Recommendation and Interview Elective

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program through curricular and mentoring activities. This course is designed to enable students to develop advanced skills and strategies in Cornell note-taking, oral and written communication, time management, study skills for advanced courses, organization, problem solving, and inquiry. This course also guides students to pursue a college education and actively assists in the final application process. The course emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborative discussion strategies, tutorial inquiry study groups, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills and test taking strategies, note taking and research. All AVID seniors are required to develop and present a portfolio representing their years of work in the AVID program as well as complete the requirements for the Seminar course. AVID 4 is the second part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on writing and critical thinking expected of first and second year college students. This course continues around the theme of “Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society.” Students will complete a final research essay project from research conducted in their junior year in AVID. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID Senior Seminar, there are college bound activities, methodologies and tasks that should be achieved during the senior year that support students as they apply to four year universities and confirm their post-secondary plans. 98

ROTC AND MILITARY TRAINING PROGRAM NUMBER

AIR FORCE - ROTC Course Number

1800400/LPM 1800410/LPN 1800300/LPA 1800310/LPB 1800320/LPC 1800320H/LPCH 1800330/LPD 1800330H/LPDH 1800350/LPF 1800350H/LPFH 1800360/LPG 1800400/LPM

Course Name

♣Leadership Education 1 ♣Leadership Education 2 ♣Aerospace Science 1 ♣Aerospace Science 2 Aerospace Science 3 Aerospace Science 3 HONORS Aerospace Science 4: Leadership Development Aerospace Science 4: Leadership Development HONORS Aerospace Science 4: Policy, Organization & Principles of Management Aerospace Science 4: Policy, Organization & Principles of Management HONORS Aerospace Science 4: Honors

♣AIR FORCE – LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course is a joint cooperative effort between the United States Air Force and the secondary school system. All Air Force JROTC programs consists of extensive practical application demonstrated “hands-on” performance in community support activities, and knowledge of subject material evaluated through a variety of assessment techniques. The laboratory element is the most vital component of the program. Course content includes, but is not limited to the following: leadership theory; drill and ceremonies; hygiene and first aid; physical fitness; oral communication techniques; effective study skills and safety. This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and process of the subject matter.

♣The JROTC courses coupled below meet the high school graduation fine arts requirement:  Air Force Leadership 1 and Air Force Leadership 2 OR  Air Force Aerospace Science 1 and Air Force aerospace Science 2 OR  Army Leadership Education and Training 1 and Army Leadership Education and Training 2 99

1800410/LPN

♣AIR FORCE – LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective, Physical Education (with waiver & Leadership 1), Fine Arts (with waiver & Leadership 1)

The purpose of this course is to provide intermediate leadership techniques or oral communication, understanding of individual behavior and understanding of group behavior. This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and process of the subject matter. It is a joint cooperative effort between the United States Air Force and the secondary school system. All Air Force JROTC programs consist of extensive practical application demonstrated “hands-on” performance in community support activities, and knowledge of subject material evaluated through a variety of assessment techniques. The laboratory element is the most vital component of the program.

1800300/LPA

♣AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course deals with Frontiers of Aviation History and Building a Better Citizen. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. Students also develop knowledge of the AFJROTC, individual self-control, citizenship, wellness, health, and fitness. Students practice basic drill techniques and conduct military ceremonies.

1800310/LPB

♣AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 1/Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course is a general study of the Science of Flight and Interpersonal Communications. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the aerospace environment, human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation. Students also develop effective communication skills, understanding of human and group behavior, and basic leadership concepts. Students practice drill movements and observe military customs and ceremonies.

100

1800320/LPC

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 2/Teacher Recommendation Elective, Science requirement (when 2 & 3 completed)

This course stresses the Exploration of Space and Life Skills. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the space environment, space programs and technology, and manned space flight. Students develop knowledge and skills related to planning for postsecondary education or employment, financial planning, and career opportunities. Students polish skills in marching and conducting military ceremonies.

1800320H/LPCH

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 2/Teacher Recommendation/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Science requirement (when 2 & 3 completed)

This honors course offers extensive experience in Aerospace Science. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Aerospace Science 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

1800330/LPD

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 3/Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course stresses Geography and Principles of Management. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of physical and human geography in major regions of the world. Students develop fundamental management concepts and skills and apply them in corps activities. There are four building blocks of leadership considered in this course from the military and civilian perspective. Attention to these four areas will form a strong foundation for a capability to lead. The four areas are Management Techniques, Management Decisions, Management Functions, and Managing Self and Others. Drill and ceremony functions are carried out with ease and professionalism.

101

1800330H/LPDH

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: HONORS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 3/Teacher Recommendation/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Aerospace Science. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Aerospace Science 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

1800350/LPF

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 3/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the necessary foundations for understanding the policies of the United States and the organization of the United States Air Force. Students develop fundamental management concepts and skills and apply them in corps activities. Drill and ceremony functions are carried out with ease and professionalism.

1800350H/LPFH

AIR FORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: HONORS POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Science 3/Teacher Recommendation/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

102

1800360/LPG

AIRFORCE - AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Concurrently enrolled in Aerospace Science 3/ (OR) Aerospace Science 4/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced, in-depth knowledge of aerospace topics. Students develop the foundation for receiving a private pilot license. There will be no actual in-flight activities. Students develop fundamental management concepts and skills and apply them in corps activities. Drill and ceremony function are carried out with ease and professionalism.

PROGRAM NUMBER

ARMY - ROTC Course Number

1801300/LQA 1801310/LQB 1801320/LQC 1801320H/LQCH 1801330/LQD 1801330H/LQDH 1801300/LQA

Course Name

♣Leadership Education & Training 1 ♣Leadership Education & Training 2 Leadership Education & Training 3 Leadership Education & Training 3 HONORS Leadership Education & Training 4 Leadership Education & Training 4 HONORS

♣ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history, customs, traditions, and purpose of the Army JROTC. The course includes development of basic leadership skills including leadership principles, values, and attributes. Students should master appreciation for diversity. Active learning strategies are integrated throughout the course with an emphasis on writing skills and oral communication techniques. Financial planning as well as physical fitness, diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, awareness of substance abuse and prevention, and basic first aid measures is included. An overview of the globe and geography and basic map reading skills are incorporated. A study of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of United States citizens, and the federal justice system is also provided.

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1801310/LQB

♣ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Leadership Education/Training 1/Teacher Recommendation Elective, Physical Education (with waiver & Leadership 1), Fine Arts (with waiver & Leadership 1)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to expand on skills taught in Leadership Education and Training 1. This course introduces the concepts of equal opportunity, fair treatment of minorities, and prevention of sexual harassment. It provides instruction of leadership skills, leadership theories, as well as the basic principles of management. It provides self assessments that help students determine their skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles and methods of instruction. It emphasizes community projects to assist in drug prevention efforts. It also includes dietary guidelines, fitness, and map-reading and orienteering skills. It discusses the significant events that helped shape and develop the Constitution and government and teachers the role of political parties in the election process.

1801320/LQC

ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Leadership Education/Training 2/Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to expand on the skills taught in Leadership Education and Training 2. This course allows cadets to investigate the interrelationships of the services while they continue to build their leadership development and decision-making skills. It includes negotiation skills and management principles. It emphasizes staff procedures and opportunities to handle various leadership situations as well as prevent violence and manage anger. The research, identification, planning, and execution of service learning activities are included. This course gives cadets the opportunity to apply basic concepts of strategies for career exploration and planning. It teaches how to create a career portfolio and plan for college or work. Financial management principles are studied. Skills for orienteering and/or land navigation are developed. The course also includes studies in the federal judicial system and how historical events have shaped social systems.

1801320H/LQCH

ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Leadership Education/Training 2/Teacher Recommendation/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Leadership Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Leadership Education and Training 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. ♣The JROTC courses coupled below meet the high school graduation fine arts requirement:  Air Force Leadership 1 and Air Force Leadership 2 OR  Air Force Aerospace Science 1 and Air Force aerospace Science 2 OR Army Leadership Education and Training 1 and Army Leadership Education and Training 2

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1801330/LQD ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 4 Offered: Grade 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Prerequisite: Leadership Education/Training 3/Teacher Recommendation Type of Credit: Elective The purpose of this course is to enable students to expand on the skills taught in Leadership Education and Training 3. This course focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiation, decision making, problem solving, team development, project management, and mentoring. Students will demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. The course teaches cadets how to use emotional intelligence in leadership situations as well as how to maintain a positive attitude. It provides instruction on etiquette, daily planning, financial planning, and careers. It includes requirements for the practical application of leadership duties. It emphasizes physical fitness through healthy individual and group competition. The interactions between groups of people and how they affect the area’s cultural, economic, and political characteristics are discussed. Concepts of democracy and freedom and their influence On the United States are discussed.

1801330H/LQDH

ARMY - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Leadership Education/Training 3/Teacher Recommendation/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Leadership Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Leadership Education and Training 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

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SCIENCE Students entering grade nine before 2012-2013 school year will be required to earn 3 science credits which include, one credit in Biology; one credit in Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics; and one science elective prior to graduation. Students entering grade nine in 2013-2014 school year will be required to earn 3 science credits, which must include, 1 credit Biology, 1 credit Chemistry or Physics and 1 credit equally rigorous to Biology, Chemistry and Physics (ex: Earth Space Science/Physical Science). In addition, students who enter ninth grade in Fall of 2012 must pass the Biology EOC Exam in order to graduate high school. Students are strongly recommended, but not required, to take a fourth science.

2000310/MMB

BIOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year None Science

This course provides students with exploratory activities, laboratory experiences and real-life applications in the biological sciences. The content includes the following concepts: nature of science, matter, energy, chemical processes of life, reproduction and communication of cells, basic study of genetics, organization, classification and taxonomy, structure, reproduction and function of plants, animals, and microorganisms, interdependence of living things, adaptations, and the impact of technology on society. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course. All students are required to pass Biology 1. For students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012, thirty percent of their final grade will be based on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam. Students will be required to take the exam in order to be awarded credit. Students entering 9th grade after 2011-2012, will be required to earn a passing score on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam in order to earn credit.

2000320/MMC

BIOLOGY 1 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Science

This advanced course provides integrated laboratory experiences and real-life applications in the essential processes of life. The content includes the nature of science, matter, energy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, levels of organization and classification, structure, function and reproduction of plants, animals, and microorganisms, behavior of organisms, interrelationships among organisms, biological selection, adaptations and changes through time. Laboratory investigations will include the use of the scientific process, measurement, observations, predictions, reasoning and problem solving skills. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course For students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012, thirty percent of their final grade will be based on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam. Students will be required to take the exam in order to be awarded credit. Students entering 9th grade after 2011-2012, will be required to earn a passing score on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam in order to earn credit.

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2000330/MMD

BIOLOGY 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors Science

This course builds upon the study of biological concepts introduced in Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors. The content contains the practice of science, energy, interdependence, matter and energy transformations, organization and development of living organisms, heredity and reproduction. Laboratory investigations include the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.

2000340/MME

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Honors and Algebra 2/ Teacher Recommendation/ or Targeted Middle School Students/Recommendation: Block with Biology 2 or Research 1, 2, 3, 4 Science

This college-level course seeks to prepare the student for credit and/or appropriate placement in college biology courses. The content is organized in the following 4 Big Ideas: Evolution, Cellular Processes, Genetics and Information Transfer and Interactions. Twenty five percent of instructional time is devoted to lab investigations which include two investigations per big idea. Lab investigations are student-directed and inquiry based. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.

2000350/MMF

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Science

This course provides exploratory activities in the structure and function of the human body. The content includes anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, special sensory organs, major body systems, homeostasis, and human disorders. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Preserved animal studies may be a part of the laboratory experience.

2000360/MMG

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors Science

This advanced course provides exploratory activities in the structure and function of the components of the human body. The content includes anatomical terminology, cellular biology, histology, homeostasis, immune response, organization and interrelatedness of major body systems, sensory function, and human disorders. Laboratory investigations focus on the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Preserved animal studies may be a part of the laboratory experience. 107

2001340/MNE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Science

This course provides a study of man's interaction with the environment. The content includes forms of pollution, conservation, environmental planning and policy, public land usages, population dynamics, and major forms of energy. Laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2001380/MNS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Honors/Teacher Recommendation/ Recommendation: Block with Research 1, 2, 3, 4 Science

The purpose of this course is to study the interaction of man with the environment. The content includes scientific analysis, fundamental principles and concepts about the interdependence of earth’s systems, population dynamics, environmental quality, global changes and their consequences. Laboratory investigation of selected topics includes the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2002500/MPA

MARINE SCIENCE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Science

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine environment. The content includes the nature of science, the origins of the oceans, the chemical and physical structure of the marine environment, ecology of the various sea zones, marine communities, and the interrelationship between man and the ocean. Laboratory investigations will include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety procedures. Preserved specimens may be a part of this course.

2002510/MPB

MARINE SCIENCE 1 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors Science

This advanced course provides an in-depth study of the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the marine environment. The content includes the origins of the oceans, marine geological studies, ecology of the sea zones, diversity of marine organisms, characteristics of the major marine ecosystems including the phyla and divisions, and the interrelationship between man and the ocean. Laboratory investigations will include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety procedures. Preserved specimens may be a part of this course. 108

2002530/MPD

MARINE SCIENCE 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10-12 1.0 Year Marine Science 1 Honors/Teacher Recommendation Science

This advanced course is an extension of Marine Science 1 Honors. This course was designed to challenge students who have taken Marine Science 1 Honors through advanced applications and inquiry of the following areas: practice of science, earth systems and patterns, energy, interdependence, and matter and energy transformations. Laboratory investigations will include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety procedures. Preserved specimens may be a part of this course.

2001310/MNB

EARTH-SPACE SCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year None Science

This course provides a study of the interaction and organization of matter and energy in the solar system and the universe, and how this affects life on Earth. The content includes theories for the formation of the universe and solar system, formation of rocks, land forms, plate tectonics, fresh water and marine systems, meteorology, geologic time and renewable/non-renewable energy sources. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety and are an integral part of this course.

2001320/MNC

EARTH-SPACE SCIENCE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Science

This advanced course provides laboratories and opportunities to develop concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history and the environment in space. Students are involved in comparing, contrasting, describing and analyzing various aspects of our earth and space. Topics include origins of the universe and solar system, life cycles of stars, earth and moon systems, the U.S. Space program, rock and land forms, oceanography, and weather. Investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, apparatus and safety and are integral to the course.

2001350/MNF

ASTRONOMY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Geometry Science

This course provides a study of the universe and the conditions, properties and motions of bodies in space. The content includes historical astronomy, astronomical instruments, the celestial sphere, the solar system, the earth as a system in space, the earth/moon system, the sun as a star, and the stars. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. 109

2020910/MNG

ASTRONOMY SOLAR/GALACTIC HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Geometry Science

This advanced course provides an in depth study of the universe and the conditions, properties and motions of bodies in space. The content includes nature of science, universe and solar system, development cycle of stars, earth-moon system, space exploration, historical astronomy, astronomical instruments, the sun as a representative star and astronomical coordinate systems. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003310/MOB

PHYSICAL SCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Science

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study the concepts of basic chemistry, physics and earth science. The content will include, but is not limited to the following: the nature of science, structure of the atom, structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, entropy and conservation of matter, interactions of energy and matter, the universe and planet Earth. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.

2003340/MOE

CHEMISTRY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 Science

This course involves the study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The content includes the classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions and balanced equations, behavior of gases, and physical changes. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003350/MOF

CHEMISTRY 1 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1/Teacher Recommendation Science

This advanced course involves the study of the composition, properties and changes of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, gas laws, energy and order, reaction rates and equilibrium, solutions, nuclear, electric, and organic chemistry. Selected laboratory activities include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

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2003360/MOG

CHEMISTRY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Geometry 1/Chemistry 1/ or Chemistry 1 Honors Science

This course expands and applies chemical concepts introduced in Chemistry 1/Chemistry 1 Honors. The content includes pH and ionic equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, organic and biochemistry, and descriptive, inorganic chemistry. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003370/MOH

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Chemistry 1 Honors/ or Chemistry 2/ and Algebra 2 Honors/Teacher Recommendation/Recommendation: Block with Chemistry 2 Science

This college-level course in chemistry seeks to prepare the student for credit and/or appropriate placement in college chemistry courses. The content includes the structure and states of matter, chemical reactions, and descriptive chemistry. Selected laboratory investigations include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003380/MOI

PHYSICS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 1 Science

This course provides a foundation of the concepts, theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy and the forces of nature. The content includes kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics, and sound. Laboratory investigations of selected topics include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003390/MOJ

PHYSICS 1 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Algebra 2/Teacher Recommendation Science

This advanced course provides a rigorous study of the concepts, theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The content includes kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics, and sound. Laboratory investigations of selected topics include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. 111

2003410/MOL

PHYSICS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Physics 1 or Physics Honors Science

This course expands the study of physical concepts introduced in Physics 1. The content includes astrophysics, relativity, fluid dynamics, laws of thermodynamics, Kirchhoff's Laws, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and quantum mechanics. Laboratory investigations of selected topics include the use of the scientific process, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety.

2003420/MOM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS B Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 12 1.0 Year Physics 1 Honors/Math Analysis/Calculus/ Teacher Recommendation/ Recommendation: Block with Physics 2 Science

This college-level course in physics seeks to prepare students for credit and/or appropriate placement in college physics courses. Physics B provides instruction in each of the following five content areas: Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. This course includes a laboratory component comparable to introductory college-level physics laboratories, with a minimum of 12 student-conducted laboratory investigations representing a variety of topics covered in this course.

2003430/MOX

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C: MECHANICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Physics 1 Honors/Calculus/Teacher Recommendation/ Recommendation: Block with Research 1, 2, 3, 4 Science

There are two AP Physics C courses which each correspond to approximately a semester of college work. Physics C: Mechanics should provide instruction in each of the following six content areas: kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy and power, systems of particles and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation and oscillations and gravitation. This course includes a laboratory component comparable to introductory college-level physics laboratories, with a minimum of 20 percent of instruction is focused on laboratory investigations representing a variety of topics covered in this course.

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2003425/MOU

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Physics 1 Honors/Calculus/Teacher Recommendation/ Recommendation: Block with Research 1, 2, 3, 4 Science

There are two AP Physics C courses which each correspond to approximately a semester of college work. Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism should provide instruction in each of the following five content areas: electrostatics, conductors, capacitors and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields and electromagnetism. This course includes a laboratory component comparable to introductory college-level physics laboratories, with a minimum of 20 percent of instruction is focused on laboratory investigations representing a variety of topics covered in this course.

2003600/MOT

PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Applied Math 1/or Algebra 1/ Special Note: Career Academies Only/ Permission must be obtained from the District Science Office and High School Services before it can be added as a course offering. Science

This two-year technical physics program prepares students for a technological world. Principles of Technology use hands-on laboratory activities to apply physics concepts to the world of work. Units of study deal with principles in the four energy systems (mechanical, fluid, thermal and electrical), including: force, work, rate, power, resistance, and energy. Laboratory investigations, scientific process, measurement and safety are integral to this course.

2003610/MOR

PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Technology 1/ Special Note: This course is for Career Academies Only/ Permission must be obtained from the District Science Office and High School Services before it can be added as a course offering Science

This purpose of this course is to expand the physics concepts in Principles of Technology 1 through the study of technical applications. The four energy systems (mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal) will be studied concurrently through the application of the principles of momentum, waves and vibrations, energy converters, transducers, radiation and time constants. Analogies will be drawn among the four energy systems to obtain a better understanding of how each principle functions within a particular energy system. Emphasis will be placed on laboratory investigations and problem-solving activities.

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2000440/MMS

GENETICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Biology 1 Honors and Chemistry 1 Honors Science

The purpose of this course is to provide high-level experiences with laboratory and real-life applications in the study of genetics. Content will include, but not be limited to, the following: the nature of science, matter, energy, genetic basis of reproduction, communication of cells, genetic principles, molecular basis of genetics, genetic diversity, bio-technology in the areas of genetics, levels of organization, classification, taxonomy, structure and function of various organisms used as genetic models, biological selection, variations, adaptations, changes through time, application of bio-technologies in agricultural, food and medical careers, and bio-ethics. Laboratory experiences are integral to this course.

2002330/MNL

SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Principles of Technology 1 and 2/ Special Note: This course is for Engineering Academies only/ Permission must be obtained from the District Science Office and High School Services before it can be added as a course offering. Science

The purpose of this course is to study the complexity of technological problems and some of the methods used to solve them. Engineering concepts, computer technology, and other technological advances will be used as examples to foster understanding of these problems. This course will delve further into the concepts presented in Principles of Technology 1 and 2. In addition, all students enrolled in the third year engineering program are required to complete a capstone-engineering project.

2000315/MMP

BIOLOGY 1 FOR CREDIT RECOVERY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Failed Biology EOC Elective

This is an elective course that was designed to support the student’s success in satisfying the high school science requirement of passing the Biology EOC Exam. The purpose of this course is to remediate content and skills assessed on the Biology EOC in order to prepare for the retake exam. There is no required seat time for this course and students may earn an elective half credit for each semester they are registered. There are no limits on the number of times a student may take this course. NOTE: This course does not meet NCAA requirements.

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SOCIAL STUDIES 2109330/NXD

AFRICAN HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester World History Elective

This course provides an understanding of the history and culture of African civilization with special emphasis on the backgrounds for Africa nations’ contemporary problems and potentials. Content will include the unique geography of Africa, the rise of various African civilizations, the development and impact of religious thought, the evolution of political systems, economic systems, and philosophies, European colonialism, and the influence of major historical figures.

2100340/NNA

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester World History Elective

In this course students will gain an understanding of the development of African American heritage within the context of a broad historical focus. Content should include, but not be limited to, the Diasporas of Africans throughout the world, the system and impact of slavery, migration to the United States, the development of African American culture throughout different periods in U.S. History, and significant turning points and trends in the development of African American culture and institutions.

2102310/NNI

ECONOMICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 0.5 Semester None Required for Graduation

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2102320/NNJ

ECONOMICS HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 0.5 Semester Teacher Recommendation Required for Graduation

This course will provide students with knowledge of the fundamentals of both macro and micro economics in order to promote economic and financial literacy. The content will include banking and monetary policy; role of government in regard to fiscal policies; supply and demand; scarcity; major economic theories; personal finance; the business cycle; and economic terminology and analytical tools. Honors courses offer scaffolded learning opportunities for students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following: analyzing documents and supplementary readings, working in the context of thematically categorized information, becoming proficient in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing free-response and document-based writing, contrasting opposing viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills through participation in a capstone and/or extended research-based paper/project (e.g., Social Studies fair, participatory citizenship project, projects for competitive evaluation, investment portfolio contests, or other teacher-directed projects).

2100420/NNL

CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester American History Elective

This course will enable students to further understand and analyze the major concepts and events associated with one of the most defining periods in United States History, The Civil War. Students will learn about the causes and effects of this event to include the Reconstruction Period, and the military conflicts associated with it. This course will involve the heavy use of primary and secondary source documents, period literature, and music.

2106360/NUG

COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides an understanding of the major political systems of the world, comparing their operation with the American democratic system. Content will include political science vocabulary, a comparison of major political ideologies (communism, socialism, and democracy) from a historical and ideological perspective, and the role and function of the government and the citizen in each system.

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2106370/NUH

COMPREHENSIVE LAW STUDIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course will provide an in-depth approach to examine the working of our criminal and civil justice systems. The content will include, but not be limited to opportunities for students to conduct legal research and to participate in mock trials and law-related projects. This course should emphasize real-life problems and case studies. Career opportunities in consumer and criminal law enforcement will be described and evaluated.

2109350/NXF

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year World History Elective

This course provides an understanding of the development of the contemporary world through an investigation of the significant events and trends which have occurred during the recent past. While the course will deal primarily with twentieth century history, emphasis will be on the past two decades to assist students with understanding events occurring during their lifetime. Content will include historical antecedents of contemporary political, social, economic, and religious problems; competing goals of the world's political and economic systems; the influence of major historical and contemporary figures; and the projection of current trends into the near future.

2104320/NSC

GLOBAL STUDIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course will provide a study of cultural, economic, and political relationships of the world. The major concepts covered shall include interdependence, world view, global issues, culture, international system, pluralism, transnationalism, global economy, economic development, third world, ecology, and human rights.

2109430/NYG

HOLOCAUST Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester World and American History Elective

The purpose of this course is to examine the concept of genocide through the lens of the most documented example in history of a systematic and deliberate attempt by one group of humans to annihilate another. Students will learn the causes, course, and consequences of the Holocaust in addition to the study of other genocidal events, before and after (e.g. Armenia, Rwanda). 117

0900300/FMA

HUMANITIES SURVEY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course is an introduction to the study of man's cultural heritage. The content will include defining the humanities in relation to history, literature, religion, philosophy, art, music, and architecture.

0900310/FMB

HUMANITIES 1 HONORS (Humanities to 1500) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course examines the world from the earliest civilizations through the Renaissance age. The content will include an interdisciplinary approach through which students will formulate their own personal values and express their understanding of painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, literature, drama, philosophy, history, and religion. Skills in viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing, performing, and creating will be practiced and incorporated in the course of study.

0900320/FMC

HUMANITIES 2 HONORS (Since 1500) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Humanities 1 Elective

This course examines man's creative efforts and his world from the Post-Renaissance through the contemporary period. The content will include providing opportunities for students to explore, analyze, synthesize and respond in a variety of ways to cultural traditions. These ways include viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing, performing and creating. Students should gain an appreciation for, and an understanding of, themselves and their world through an interdisciplinary approach involving the study of painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, drama, history, literature, philosophy, and religion.

2106440/NUN

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

Through this course, students will learn to function effectively in a global community, understanding the nature of the modern national state, national goals, and how nations communicate and negotiate to facilitate these goals. Students will also learn about the factors that influence relations among nations, such as population growth, food and other resources, human rights, terrorism, cultural differences, world trade, and technology. Foreign policy and the career opportunities available in international relations and business will also be a component of this course. 118

2104300/NSA

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year None Elective

Students will acquire a basic understanding of the scope, focus, and methodology of the social sciences through an overview of its various disciplines. Students will explore the areas of government and law, psychology, sociology, and political science as it relates to careers in public service, law, and government. The content should include, but not be limited to, inquiry methods and measurement techniques used in the social sciences, as well as basic concepts and leading contributors in the social science.

2100360/NNC

LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester World History Elective

This course provides an understanding of the development of the Latin American people by examining the history and culture of the Caribbean Basin, Central America, and South America. Content includes nativeAmerican heritage, the Spanish heritage, the influence and impact of the Roman Catholic Church, nationalism, economic systems and philosophies, and the influence of major historical figures and events in Latin American history and contemporary Latin American affairs.

2106350/NUF

LAW STUDIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides an understanding of the American legal process. Content will include historical antecedents for law, constitutional guarantees, different kinds of laws, adult and juvenile justice systems, the value of law in society, the role of law enforcement officials, the importance of the adversarial relationship, social values and their impact on interpretations of the law, and the supremacy of the Constitution.

2104600/NSE

MULTICULTURAL STUDIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of diverse sub-cultures within the broader American culture. Students will investigate economic, political, and social topics related to the historical development of a multiethnic American society.

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2105340/NTE

PHILOSOPHY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

Through the study of classical and modern philosophies, students will raise fundamental questions pertinent to all areas of human activity and inquiries, such as the meaning of life, religious and scientific thought, and the role of philosophy as being speculative and critical. Students will use the study of philosophy to better understand and appreciate their culture and world. The content should include, but not be limited to the definition of philosophy, the principles of philosophical thought, semantics, logic, and inductive and deductive reasoning, social, political and religious philosophies, metaphysics and esthetics.

2107300/NVA

PSYCHOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides an understanding of human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the development of individuals. Content will include the theories and methods of study employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept development, adjustment, memory, personality and behavior, emotion and frustration, abnormal behavior, conformity, autonomy, alienation, stress, mental health, and therapy.

2107310/NVB

PSYCHOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Psychology 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to allow students to expand their awareness of areas of psychology. The content should include statistical research/memory and thought, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, sleep and dreams, stress and conflict, adjustment in society and human interaction.

2108300/NWA

SOCIOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course provides an understanding of group interaction and its impact on individuals. Content will include the methods of study employed by sociologists; social institutions and norms; relationships between the sexes; racial and ethnic groups; the handicapped; societal determinants; group behavior; the socialization process; social classes, deviation, conflict, roles, stratification, and participation; and social organizations and institutions. 120

2106310/NNN

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Required for Graduation

This course provides students the opportunity to examine their own political behaviors, analyze the dynamics of political issues and practice decision-making skills. Content will include the nature of political behavior, power acquisition, maintenance and extension; political theorists; comparative political systems; sources, structure and function of American Government; roles of political parties, interest groups and citizens; role of women and diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system.

2106320/NNS

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Teacher Recommendation Required for Graduation

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of American government and political behavior. Content will include an evaluation of those documents which shape our political traditions (the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the bill of Rights); the roles and changing nature of political parties and interest groups; the changing nature of citizen rights and responsibilities in a democratic state; and the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process. Honors courses offer scaffolded learning opportunities for students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following: analyzing documents and supplementary readings, working in the context of thematically categorized information, becoming proficient in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing free-response and document-based writing, contrasting opposing viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills through participation in a capstone and/or extended research-based paper/project (e.g. Social Studies fair, participatory citizenship project, projects for competitive evaluation, investment portfolio contests, or other teacher-directed projects).

2100310/NMB

UNITED STATES HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year None Required for Graduation

2100320/NMC

UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Required for Graduation

The grade 9-12 United States History course consists of the following content area strands: United States History, Geography, and Humanities. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of United States history from the Civil War and Reconstruction to the present day. Students will be exposed to the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events which influenced the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history. So that students can clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events, students should have the opportunity to review those fundamental ideas and events which occurred before the end of Reconstruction. Honors courses offer scaffolded learning opportunities for students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following: analyzing historical documents and supplementary readings, working in the context of thematically categorized information, becoming proficient in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing free-response and document-based writing, contrasting opposing viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills through participation in a capstone and/or extended research-based paper/project (e.g. Social Studies fair, projects for competitive evaluation, or other teacher-directed projects). For students entering 9th grade in 2012-2013, thirty percent of their final grade will be based on the state U.S. History End of Course Exam. Students will be required to take the exam in order to be awarded credit.

2104340/NSF

WOMEN’S STUDIES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a basic understanding of women throughout history, of individual women who have shaped history and the world today, and of contemporary issues that impact the lives of women today. The Social Studies disciplines included in this course are American and World History, Economics, Sociology, and Psychology.

2103300/NRA

WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

Students in this course will use geographical concepts and skills to acquire information and systematically apply decision-making processes to real-life situations. They will acquire an understanding of interrelationships between people and their environments. Content will include study of world cultural regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, demographics, historical change and continuity, economic activity, and land use. 122

2109310/NXB

WORLD HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Required for Graduation

This course provides an understanding of the development of civilization by examining the cultural, dynastic, economic, military, political, religious, scientific, and social events that have affected humanity. Content to be covered will include the rise of civilization and cultural universals, the development of religious thought, the evolution of political systems, nationalism, the origin of economic systems and philosophies, the influence of major historical figures and events, and contemporary world affairs.

2109320/NXC

WORLD HISTORY HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Required for Graduation

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the cultural, dynastic, economic, military, political, religious, scientific, and social events that have shaped and molded humanity. Content will include geo-historic development; comparative views of history; the origin and development of contrasting civilizations, political theories and philosophies; an analysis of cultural universals; the diversity of economic thought and practices; the influence of major figures and events; and interpretations concerning the historical development of our contemporary world affairs. Honors courses offer scaffolded learning opportunities for students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following: analyzing historical documents and supplementary readings, working in the context of thematically categorized information, becoming proficient in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing free-response and document-based writing, contrasting opposing viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills through participation in a capstone and/or extended research-based paper/project (e.g. Social Studies fair, projects for competitive evaluation, or other teacher-directed projects).

2105310/NTB

WORLD RELIGION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

Through the study of world religions, students will acquire an understanding of the way people in various cultures satisfy their spiritual needs. Students learn about the place of religion in culture, the importance that has been attached to religion in peoples' lives and the relationship between religion and other social institutions. Content will include but will not be limited to study about the sources of religion, the basis for peoples' religious beliefs, and the major living religious traditions and practices such as Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism and Taoism.

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2106430/NUM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Honors or AP Social Studies Courses/Teacher Recommendation Elective

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. The AP course in Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes.

2109380/NYB

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year World History Honors/AP U.S. History/Teacher Recommendation Elective

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. This course provides the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with European historic development. Higher order thinking skills will be emphasized. Content will include the origin and development of European culture and institutions; the rise of the European state system; the impact of religious thought and ideals; the evolution of political systems, economic systems, and philosophies; the relationship between technological change and societal reaction; nationalism; and the future of the European continent based on contemporary trends. Content will follow the current Advanced Placement course requirements for European History.

2103400/NRS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Adv. U.S. History/ (M/J)/or Honors World History/ Teacher Recommendation Elective

This course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

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2102360/NQH

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Honors or AP Social Studies Courses/Teacher Recommendation Meets Graduation Requirement for Economics

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. This course provides students with the opportunity to analyze the behavior of individual households, firms, markets, and how prices and outputs are determined in those markets, and how the price mechanism allocates resources and distributes income. Specific content to be covered will include an understanding of fundamental economic concepts including scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs, productivity, economic systems and institutions, and exchange, money, and interdependence.

2102370/NQI

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Honors or AP Social Studies Courses/Teacher Recommendation Meets Graduation Requirement for Economics

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. This course provides students with the opportunity to analyze the functioning of the economy as a whole, including total output and income, level of employment, the level of prices, and the determinants of aggregate supply and demand. Specific content to be covered will include an understanding of fundamental economic concepts including scarcity, opportunity costs and tradeoffs, productivity, economic systems and institutions, exchange, money and interdependence.

2107350/NVC

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Psych 1/ and Bio 1 Honors/or Anatomy and Phys/ Teacher Recommendation Elective

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. This course provides a systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists used in their science and practice. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: methods, biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, stated on consciousness, learning cognition, motivation emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing and individual differences, abnormal psychology, treatment of psychological disorders and social psychology.

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2106420/NUL

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 0.5 Semester Honors or AP Social Studies Courses/Teacher Recommendation Meets Graduation Requirement for U.S. Government

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. The purpose of this course is to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Specific content to be covered will include an understanding of federalism and the separation of powers, the development of the constitution, the process of politics, the nature of public opinion, the role of political parties and interest groups, the major formal and informal institutional arrangement of powers, and the development of civil liberties and civil rights.

2100330/NMD

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Honors or AP Social Studies Courses/Teacher Recommendation Meets Graduation Requirement for U.S. History

Advanced Placement courses require students to successfully perform college-level academic work, including many extensive reading and writing assignments. This course provides the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems, content, and materials of American historic development. Higher order thinking skills such as evaluating, analyzing, and problem solving will be emphasized. Content will include the development of American culture and institutions as well as ideals and characteristics; enlightened thinking and the socioeconomic and political forces and compromises that formed the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence; changing interpretations of the Constitution, and individual rights; sectionalism as a change force; the relationship between technological change and societal reaction; the variety of changing American lifestyles; changes in American foreign policy; the capitalistic free enterprise economic system; and the future of our nation based on current trends.

2109420/NYC

ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Adv. U.S. History (M/J)/ or Honors World History/Teacher Recommendation/(AP Human Geography recommended) Meets Graduation Requirement for World History

This course will provide students with an understanding of the major developments of civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Six overarching themes will be followed: the patterns and impacts of interaction among societies, the relationship of change and continuity across the historical periods, the impact of technology and demography on people and the environment, systems of social structure among societies, cultural and intellectual developments, and changes in functions and structures of states and in attitudes toward states and political identities, including emergence of the nation-state. 126

STUDY HALL 2200300/NZA

STUDY HALL 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Year None None

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT COURSE. NO FTE EARNED. Its use is discouraged.

2200310/NZB

STUDY HALL 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Year None None

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT COURSE. NO FTE EARNED. Its use is discouraged.

2200320/NZC

STUDY HALL 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Year None None

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT COURSE. NO FTE EARNED. Its use is discouraged.

2200330/NZD

STUDY HALL 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0 Year None None

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT COURSE. NO FTE EARNED. Its use is discouraged.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY/ DRIVER EDUCATION

1900310/LTB

DRIVER EDUCATION/TRAFFIC SAFETY CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Approximately one semester None Elective

Content of the course will include a basic knowledge of driving skills, roadway and traffic tasks, and factors influencing driver performance and driver responsibilities. Students must be enrolled in a Volusia County public school, school of choice, private, or home-school program in order to register for this course. Students must be 15 years old and must have completed one full year of high school on or before the first day of the session. Students must have a Florida learner’s permit before registering for this course.

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ADDITIONAL COURSES

2400300/OQA

LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNIQUES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to teach leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, problem solving-decision making, communication skills, group dynamics, time and stress management, public speaking, human relations, public relations, team building and other group processes. The content will include study in selfunderstanding and development in such areas as goal setting, self-actualization and assertiveness and study of organizational theories and management.

2500500/PQA

NC TEMP INST PLACEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9,10,11,12 0 NC None None

This non-credit alternative education course is to be used only for master scheduling & FTE purposes. It is for students who have been temporarily placed in Alternative Education.

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Volusia Virtual School (VVS) www.volusiavirtual.org Volusia Virtual School (VVS) is a fully accredited Volusia County program that expands the variety of online opportunities for Volusia County students in a virtual environment. This program meets the needs of students who learn productively in their own time, in their own space. Volusia Virtual School classes are included in a student’s regularly scheduled school day. Students can work online anytime, anyplace. Virtual courses assist students in developing skills such as use of various technologies, time management, self-discipline, and problem solving. Virtual teachers are highly qualified, certified Volusia County School teachers. All course offerings are aligned to the Common Core and Florida standards, ensuring quality and rigor. VVS is expanding to offer a variety of electives in addition to core academic classes that include honors and Advanced Placement offerings. Interested students should consult their counselor to review eligibility criteria and submit an online application during the enrollment period published on the website at www.volusiavirtual.org. Come grow with us! ENGLISH English 1 and Honors English 2 and Honors English 3 and Honors English 4 and Honors English for College Readiness

SCIENCES Biology and Honors Physical Science Earth/Space Science and Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics 1 and Honors

MATHEMATICS Algebra 1 and Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Geometry and Honors Liberal Arts Math Math for College Readiness Pre-Calculus Analysis of Functions

SOCIAL STUDIES World History and Honors American History and Honors Economics and Honors American Government and Honors PHYSICAL EDUCATION Personal Fitness

ELECTIVES…MORE COMING IN FALL OF 2013 (check out our website for new offerings!) AP Psychology Career Research & Decision Making Creative Writing Psychology 1 and 2 Sociology World Cultural Geography Spanish 1 and 2 Speech

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Art ..........................................................................................................................133 Computer ...............................................................................................................135 Dance .....................................................................................................................136 Drama ....................................................................................................................137 English ....................................................................................................................138 Foreign Language ...................................................................................................139 Humanities .............................................................................................................142 Mathematics ..........................................................................................................143 Music......................................................................................................................146 Thinking Skills.........................................................................................................147 Science ...................................................................................................................147 Social Studies .........................................................................................................149

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ART 0114800/AYA

ART 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year IB students Performing Fine Arts

This course is designed to produce personal visual statements and develop an understanding of the complex language of visual symbols which form a part of every culture. Students will identify and demonstrate through studio experience, the visual elements and compositional principles, apply knowledge of a variety of media, tools, and techniques, identify and analyze major works of art, styles, periods, and cultures, develop an understanding of the aesthetic merit of art works through the study, analysis, and discussion of aesthetics, describe, analyze interpret, and judge works of art, and initiate the development of a portfolio consistent with the aims of the International Baccalaureate program Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements.

0114810/AYB

ART 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year Art 1-Pre-IB Performing Fine Arts

Concepts and style will be further developed and refined. Students will identify and demonstrate through studio experience, the visual elements and compositional principles, apply knowledge of a variety of media, tools, and techniques, identify and analyze major works of art, styles, periods, and cultures, develop an understanding of the aesthetic merit of art works through the study, analysis, and discussion of aesthetics, describe, analyze interpret, and judge works of art, and initiate the development of a portfolio consistent with the aims of the International Baccalaureate program. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements.

0114820/AYC

ART RESEARCH 1-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to produce personal visual statements that search for a synthesis of aesthetic values and functional requirements and to understand the complex language of visual symbols which form part of every culture. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements. Students should have had a previous art class(es) in this IB Art area of study before going into this higher level class.

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0114830/AYD

ART RESEARCH 2-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to produce personal visual statements that search for a synthesis of aesthetic values and functional requirements and to understand the complex language of visual symbols which form part of every culture. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements. Art IB-A & B. Students should have had a previous art class(es) in this IB Art area of study before going into this higher level class.

0114840/AYE

ART STUDIO 1-A-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to produce personal visual statements that search for a synthesis of aesthetic values and functional requirements and to understand the complex language of visual symbols which form part of every culture. As students reach their 11th and 12th grade year in IB Art or Photography they are working towards presenting a portfolio of work that will be examined, along with research that explains why certain ideas, projects, media, techniques, etc were pursued. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements. Students should have had a previous art class(es) in this IB Art area of study before going into this higher level class.

0114850/AYF

ART STUDIO 2-A-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year

Art IB-A & B

Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to produce personal visual statements that search for a synthesis of aesthetic values and functional requirements and to understand the complex language of visual symbols which form part of every culture. As students reach their 12th grade year in IB Art or Photography they are working towards presenting a portfolio of work that will be examined, along with research that explains why certain ideas, projects, media, techniques, etc were pursued. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements. Students should have had a previous art class(es) in this IB Art area of study before going into this higher level class.

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0114860/AYG

ART 1-A & B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to produce personal visual statements that search for a synthesis of aesthetic values and functional requirements and to understand the complex language of visual symbols which form part of every culture. As students reach their 11th grade year in IB Art or Photography they are working towards presenting a portfolio of work that will be examined, along with research that explains why certain ideas, projects, media, techniques, etc were pursued. Research is required throughout preliminary planning, ideation and media experimentation of visual elements. Students should have had a previous art class(es) in this IB Art area of study before going into this higher level class.

0114870/AYH

ART 2-A & B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

COMPUTER 0200800/BSA

COMPUTER STUDIES 1-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Computer Programming 1 Elective

This course is for IB students only. It is designed to prepare the student to take the IB examination. This course will refine the student's ability to design algorithms that lead to computer programs which solve problems in areas of control, file manipulation, and applications requiring complex data structures.

0200810/BSB

COMPUTER STUDIES 2-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Computer Studies 1-IB Elective

Students will demonstrate knowledge of error analysis, data types and structures, and recursion within the context of modular programming. Various input and storage devices will be used. An emphasis will be placed upon understanding the role and limitation of computers in our society. Content specified by the International Baccalaureate Computer Studies Program underlies this course. 135

0200890/BSJ

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN GLOBAL SOCIETY-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is for IB students only. It is designed to prepare the student to take the IB examination. This course will cover hardware, software, and telecommunications and the impact they have on society in a global atmosphere.

0201320/BNC

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3 PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year IB Acceptance Elective

This course will be taught and evaluated at the honors level of study. Since this course is designed as a precursor to the IB Computer Studies curriculum, it will include a rigorous study of the major concepts of programming from a procedural, algorithmic, and object-oriented perspective. The course that follows Computer Programming 3 (Pre-IB) is designed for IB students who are testing out of computer science as their sixth subject. In this following course, a significant amount of time is devoted to the IB internal assessment. Because of this, the majority of the concepts in the IB Computer Studies curriculum must be completed during the Computer Programming 3 course. This curriculum is intended to be at the introductory college level.

DANCE 0300650/COA

PRE-IB DANCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The intent of this course is to introduce the students to the role of dance as practiced by different cultures reflecting each cultures traditions, societal values, and beliefs. This course is an introduction to IB Dance. Students will focus on three aspects of the curriculum: performance, composition & analysis, and world investigation. Students will learn and perform dance repertoire, student choreography, & create their own choreography. This is a preparatory class for IB Dance 2 & 3.

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0300660/COB

IB DANCE 2 SL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Pre-IB Dance 1/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The intent of this course is to broaden the students’ perspective on the role of dance as practiced by different cultures reflecting each cultures traditions, societal values, and beliefs. Students will further explore the three aspects of the curriculum including: performance, composition & analysis, and world investigation. Students will continue to learn and perform dance repertoire, student choreography, & individual choreography.

0300670/COC

IB DANCE 3 HL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year IB Dance 2 SL/Teacher Recommendation Performing Fine Arts

The intent of this course is to advance and increase the students’ perspective on the role of dance as practiced by different cultures reflecting each cultures traditions, societal values, and beliefs. This phase will focus on completing the three aspects of the curriculum including: performance, composition & analysis, and world investigation. Students will stage personal choreography, perform repertoire, and submit a world investigation paper and process paper for testing.

DRAMA/THEATRE 0400810/CWA

THEATRE 1-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Drama or Acting 1 Performing Fine Arts

The Theatre 1-IB course will focus on the historical examination of theatre to understand various cultures and the art form. Included are performance, technical skills, objective self-criticism, and the synthesis of knowledge through a research project.

0400820/CWB

THEATRE 2-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Theatre 1-IB Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth training in theatrical skills, technical skills, and self development in the art. Extensive research will be incorporated into this course.

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ENGLISH 1001800/GOF

ENGLISH 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year IB Acceptance English/Language Arts

This course shall include, but not be limited to, instruction in the backgrounds and critical analyses of major world literary works representing various genres. Composition instruction will focus upon using the writing process in logical and critical modes and includes application of research skills. Vocabulary study includes Latin and Greek influences on the English language and advanced vocabulary for college-bound students.

1001810/GOG

ENGLISH 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year English 1 Pre-IB English/Language Arts

The major content will include, but not be limited to, instruction in genres and universal themes found in the literature of England. Advanced skills in literary analysis will be applied in composition and discussion. Vocabulary study will focus on preparation for college entrance examinations. Major projects will include research on a literary topic leading to a thesis paper. The demands of the syllabus are too great to allow time for remediation.

1001820/GOH

ENGLISH 3-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year English 2 Pre-IB English/Language Arts

The content of this course is determined by the International Baccalaureate Program for an IB Diploma.

1001830/GOI

ENGLISH 4-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year English 3 IB English/Language Arts

The content of this course is determined by the International Baccalaureate Program for an IB Diploma.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE 0701800/DNA

FRENCH 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year IB Acceptance World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The students will receive an intensive introduction to the four language skills: Speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as an introduction to the target cultures.

0701810/DNB

FRENCH 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year French 1/IB Acceptance World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The course is designed to reinforce the basic skills already acquired. The content will include an expansion of the listening and oral skills. The students will read short passages and write simple compositions.

0701820/DNC

FRENCH 3-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year Pre-IB French 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The course is designed to enable students to comprehend more advanced language structures, read authentic materials and speak with greater fluency.

0701830/DND

FRENCH 4-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year French 3-Pre-IB World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The course is designed to enable students to speak, to comprehend, to read, to analyze authentic literature; as well as to write compositions demonstrating an advanced level of vocabulary and structure.

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0701840/DNE

FRENCH 5-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year French 4-B-IB World Language

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the IB examination. This course is designed to expand and fine-tune the students' comprehension and language production to near-native fluency. Fulllength literary works will be read and analyzed in the target language.

0702800/DOJ

GERMAN 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year IB Acceptance World Language

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to German and German culture and to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation – introduction to reading and writing skills – fundamentals of grammar – fundamentals of culture.

0702810/DOK

GERMAN 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year German1/IB Acceptance World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on readings – strengthening of grammar skills through analysis of reading selections – acquisition of vocabulary relevant to everyday life of German-speaking people.

0702820/DOL

GERMAN 3-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year German 2 World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - advanced language structures – idiomatic expressions with emphasis on conversational skills – vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing and a variety of reading selections.

140

0702830/DOM

GERMAN 4-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year German 2/IB Acceptance World Language

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - developing oral fluency in the language, commenting on text meaning and content orally and in writing, and developing aural comprehension of a high standard.

0708800/DUO

SPANISH 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year IB Acceptance World Language

0708810/DUP

SPANISH 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year Spanish 1/Pre-IB/IB Acceptance World Language

0708820/DUQ

SPANISH 3-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year Spanish 2/Pre-IB World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The course is designed to enable students to comprehend more advanced language structures, to read authentic materials, and speak with greater fluency.

141

0708830/DUR

SPANISH 4-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Spanish 3/Pre-IB World Language

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a preparatory course to meet the requirements of the IB Program. The course is designed to enable students to speak and comprehend on a near native level, to read and analyze authentic literature and to write compositions demonstrating an advanced level of vocabulary and structure.

0708840/DUS

SPANISH 5-B-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Spanish 4-B-IB World Language

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the IB examination. This course is designed to expand and to refine the students' comprehension and language production to near-native fluency. Fulllength literary works will be read and analyzed in the target language.

HUMANITIES 0900800/FMF

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE 1-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None IB Requirement

The purpose of this course is to make explicit through analysis, comparison, and interdisciplinary integration, the concepts of knowledge and their verification in the disciplines of mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, history, and in moral, political, and aesthetic judgments. Students will be taught to identify sources of knowledge and evaluate knowledge claims, distinguish between knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description, evaluate language as a means of conveying knowledge, construct knowledge claims, analyze formal systems of knowledge, examine the relation of knowledge to value judgments, and distinguish degrees of certainly.

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MATHEMATICS 1200340/IME

ALGEBRA 2 (Honors) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors Math

1206320/ISC

GEOMETRY (Honors) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10 1.0 Year Algebra 2 Honors Math

This course is designed to give a rigorous in-depth study of geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics. The content will include the following: structure of geometry; separation properties; angle concepts; triangles, quadrilaterals; proofs; perpendicularity and parallelism in a plane and in space; similar polygons; circles and spheres; constructions; area and volume; coordinate geometry and topology; and circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development. For students entering 9th grade in 20112012 the state Geometry End of Course Exam must count 30% of the final grade. Students entering 9th grade in 2012-2013 will be required to pass the state Geometry End of Course Exam to be awarded credit for the course.

1201310/INB

ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS (Pre-IB) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year Algebra 2 Honors/Geometry Honors Pre-IB Math

This course will provide a college level foundation to students who may choose a field other than math or science or a similar technical major in college. The content will include concepts of logic, relationships involving circle, functions, exponential graphs, logarithmic graphs, data analysis, probability, statistics, arithmetic & geometric sequences & series, matrices and trigonometry.

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1211800/IXG

TRIGONOMETRY IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 0.5 Semester Algebra 2 Honors/Geometry Honors Pre-IB Math

This course is designed to provide students with the study of circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Problem solving is emphasized throughout the course. The content should include circular functions, trigonometric identities, graphs of trigonometric functions, particular and general solutions of trigonometric equations, and solutions of right and oblique triangles. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1206800/ISM

ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 0.5 Semester Algebra 2 Honors/ Geometry Honors Pre-IB Math

The purpose of this course is to stress the relationship between algebra, geometry and trigonometry and use this relationship in preparation for calculus. The content will include straight lines, graphs and curve sketching, vectors, families of curves, series, sequences, probability, and statistics. Calculators and computers will serve as instructional tools in concept development.

1201320/INC

IB MATH ANALYSIS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year

Algebra 2 Honors/Geometry Honors Pre-IB Math

This course serves as the year one of two preparations for the Math Studies SL Test. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with the graphing calculator, number sense, algebraic concepts, sets, logic, probability, functions, geometry, trigonometry, financial mathematics, and introductory differential calculus. It is expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to computers is recommended. This course will include internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.

1210310/IWB

IB STATISTICS AND INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year IB Math Analysis Math

This course serves as the year two of two preparations for the Math Studies SL Test. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with the graphing calculator, probability, statistics and introductory differential calculus. It is expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to computers is recommended. This course will include internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination. 144

1202375/IOL

IB PRE-CALCULUS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11 1.0 Year Geometry-Pre-IB/Algebra 2 Math

This course serves as the year one of two preparations for the Mathematics SL Test. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with work in algebraic concepts, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, and vectors. It is expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to computers is recommended. This course will include internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.

1202810/ION

IB CALCULUS AND DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year IB Pre-Calculus Math

This course serves as the year two of two preparations for the Mathematics SL Test. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of probability, statistics, differential and integral calculus and their application. It is expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to computers is recommended. This course will include internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.

1209830/IVC

IB MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year IB Pre-Calculus/IB Calculus/Descriptive Statistics Math

This course serves as preparation for the Mathematics HL Test. The purpose of this course is to extend student knowledge of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, complex numbers, linear algebra, probability and statistics. Students will study additional topics from one of four areas. The fourth area will come from one the following areas: additional statistics and probability; sets, relations and groups as an introduction to abstract algebra; infinite series and differential equations; discrete mathematics. It is expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to computers is recommended. This course will include internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.

145

MUSIC 1300800/JNM

MUSIC 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

This course will introduce Pre-IB students to the rudiments of music and its study, using the techniques of listening, performing and composing implemented through the use of keyboard, computer-assisted instruction and/or other performance media. This course is intended to develop a historical perspective of music from the Plainsong Era to present day, an awareness of the multi-cultural aspect of music, social skills, and to further develop formal study of music through the conducting and directing of ensembles.

1300810/JNN

MUSIC 2-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to introduce Pre-IB students to the rudiments of music and its study, using the techniques of listening, performing and composing implemented through the use of keyboard, computerassisted instruction and/or other performance media. This course will also develop a historical perspective of music from the Plainsong Era to present day, develop an awareness of the multi-cultural aspect of music and develop social skills and to further formal study of music through the conducting and directing of ensembles.

1300820/JNO

MUSIC 3-IB-SL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to further the IB students' knowledge of the rudiments of music and its study, using the techniques of listening, performing and composing implemented through use of keyboard, computer-assisted instruction and/or other performance media. This course will further develop a historical perspective of music from the Plainsong Era to present day, develop an awareness of the multicultural aspect of music, and further develop social skills and further formal study of music through the conducting and directing of ensembles. This course will also prepare the IB student for further the formal study of the science of music in higher education.

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1300830/JNP

MUSIC 4-IB-HL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Music 3-IB Performing Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to further the IB students' knowledge of the rudiments of music and its study, using the technique of listening, performing and composing implemented through use of keyboard, computerassisted instruction and/or other performance media. This course will further develop a historical perspective of music from the Plainsong Era to present day, further develop an awareness of the multicultural aspect of music, and the formal study of music through the conducting and directing of ensembles and to prepare the IB student for further formal study of the science of music in higher education.

THINKING SKILLS 1700360/LOG

INQUIRY SKILLS-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year None Elective

This course will cover the nature of learning; the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge; study skills strategies, both general and subject specific; critical and creative thinking skills, group discussion guidelines; and testtaking strategies. Students will conduct a research procedure based on a stated hypothesis, analyze data, submit a written report, and make an oral presentation and defense of the research paper.

SCIENCE 2000800/MMM

BIOLOGY 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9 1.0 Year IB Acceptance Science

This course provides rigorous, accelerated exploratory experiences and enriched laboratory activities in the essential processes of life. Related earth/space topics are included. The content includes theories of the universe and life; biological, geological and ecological changes through time; classification of minerals and living systems; and the chemical and cellular biological study of living animals and plants. Some preserved animal studies may be a part of this course. For students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012, thirty percent of their final grade will be based on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam. Students will be required to take the exam in order to be awarded credit. Students entering 9th grade in 2012-2013 will be required to earn a passing score on the state Biology 1 End of Course Exam in order to earn credit.

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2000810/MMN

BIOLOGY 2-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Biology 1-Pre-IB Science

This rigorous course provides a study of the facts, principles and processes of biology and the collection, interpretation, and formulation of hypotheses from available data. Focus on enriched laboratory activities is integral to this course. Contemporary issues such as feeding the world's population, genetic engineering, population dynamics, etc., are included for critical current and future decision-making. Some preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.

2000820/MMO

BIOLOGY 3-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Biology 2-IB Science

This course provides students with a rigorous study of the facts, principles, and processes of biology. Collection and interpretation of data is included. Content includes biological ethics, philosophy and political issues is included for critical current and future decision-making. Some preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.

2001370/MNR

IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (SL Only) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year IB Acceptance Science

This is a rigorous class designed to provide students with an understanding of the environment and human interactions with it. Environmental Systems is a true interdisciplinary class and students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and geography among other disciplines. Through a systems-centered approach, students will investigate environmental issues using scientific inquiry in labs and projects, read scientific novels, and participate in college-level lectures.

2003800/MOO

CHEMISTRY 1-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year IB Acceptance Science

The course provides a rigorous study of the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. Content includes heat, changes of matter, atomic structure, bonding, formulas and equations, mole concepts, gas laws, energy and order, reaction rates and equilibrium, solutions and electrochemistry. Challenging laboratory investigations and safety are integral to this course. 148

2003810/MOP

CHEMISTRY 2-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Chemistry 1-Pre-IB Science

This course provides a rigorous study of the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. Content includes chemical behavior, inorganic and organic chemistry, atomic and kinetic theories, chemical calculations, and effective use of chemical apparatus. Safety and challenging chemical laboratory investigations which manipulate qualitative and quantitative data are integral to the course.

2003820/MOQ

CHEMISTRY 3-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Chemistry 2-IB Science

This course provides a rigorous study of practical work, atomic theory, structure and bonding, energetic, states of matter, kinetics, equilibrium, periodicity, and carbon chemistry. Safety and highly challenging laboratories are integral to the course.

2003850/MOK

PHYSICS 3-IB Standard Level Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Science

The purpose of this course is to provide an algebra-based overview of physics according to the IB syllabus guide. Content should include, but not be limited to, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and relativity. Laboratory investigations involve application of the scientific method, quantitative relationships, proper use of laboratory apparatus, and safety precautions. Students will be required to take the IB Physics Standard Level Exam upon completion of the course.

SOCIAL STUDIES 2100800/NND

HISTORY OF AMERICAS-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year American History-IB IB Requirement

This course will provide an opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the major themes that give meaning to the historical development of the nations of the Western Hemisphere by achieving an understanding of the historical method, the process of inquiry, historical reasoning and interpretation, and change. The content will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of the geohistoric development in time-space, that the North and South American land mass had on national cultural development, an analysis of the significant turning points and trends in the development of hemispheric culture and institutions, a comparison and evaluation of the development of Anglo-American and Latin American ideals and characteristics, comparisons of technology changes and population shifts in Anglo-America and Latin America, and an evaluation of those significant domestic and foreign issues facing the nations in the Western Hemisphere. 149

2100810/NNE

AMERICAN HISTORY-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year World History IB Requirement

This course will provide an opportunity to acquire an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chronological development of the American people by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events that have affected the nation. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of external and internal validity.

2101800/NPF

SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY 1-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None IB Elective

This course will provide students the opportunity to explore both the universal principles of social and cultural life and characteristics of specific societies and cultures. Students may use Social Anthropology to link the various disciplines of the social sciences.

2102800/NQK

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 0.5 Semester None Pre-IB Elective

This course will provide a basic understanding of how economic systems solve basic economic problems. Specifically, this course will include the importance of economics, the basic economic problems, and the historical development of major economic ideologies, a comparison of traditional, command, and market economies, and the influence of political systems in relation to solving economic problems.

2102810/NQL

ECONOMICS 1-IB-SL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Comparative Economic Systems/Teacher Recommendation IB Elective

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which society organizes to utilize its limited resources and of the distinguishing characteristics of other types of economic systems with particular attention to the American mixed market system.

150

2106800/NUO

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9*, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester IB Acceptance Pre-IB Requirement

This course will provide an understanding of the development and manifestations of modern political and economic ideologies. Students will develop an understanding of the foundations of American government, major provisions of the constitution, power and duties of their legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and the political participation and influence of individuals and groups. In addition, modern political systems based upon Socialism, Communism, and Fascism will be compared and contrasted with the operation of the American system of democratic government.

2107800/NVE

PSYCHOLOGY 1-IB-SL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None IB Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of human behavioral interaction, and the progressive development of individuals. The content will include the theories and methods of study employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept development, adjustment, motivation and desire, intelligence, human interaction, conditioning and learning, attitudes and social influences, memory, personality, behavior, conformity, autonomy, alienation, stress, mental health, psychological testing and therapy.

2107810/NVF

PSYCHOLOGY 2-IB-HL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Psychology 1-IB IB Elective

This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of research methodology, as applied to the study of human behavior. Specific content to be covered will include human growth and development, self-concept development, adjustment, motivation and desire, intelligence, human interaction, conditioning and learning, attitudes and social influence, memory, personality, behavior, emotional frustration, abnormal behavior, conformity, autonomy, alienation, stress, and mental health.

151

2109810/NYD

WORLD HISTORY-PRE-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10 1.0 Year IB Acceptance Pre-IB Requirement

This course will provide a survey of world history and the humanities from preliterate times to the early nineteenth century. The course will emphasize the contributions of the past to contemporary life as well as the ways other societies have attempted to answer questions and resolve problems that continue to perplex mankind today. The student will explore interpretations of history and change, the development of institutions, the meaning of the good life, myth and reality, growth and decline of civilizations, changing concepts of right and wrong, heroism, relationships between church and state, and conflicts between social and economic classes. Throughout the term, students will write essays and papers and complete projects individually and in groups.

2103800/NRT

WORLD GEOGRAPHY-IB Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11 1.0 Year IB Acceptance IB Elective

Students will be introduced to a variety of geographic concepts using a problem-oriented study. Topics are presented through regional case studies emphasizing human and physical geography. Topics will include world population, economic development, energy resources, urbanization, world food and water supply and environmental hazards.

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Multi-VE and VE Modified………………………………………………………………………. 155 Separate Class: Special Skills Courses………………………………………………………………………. 158 Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities………………………… 159 Separate Class: Mild/Moderate VE and SC-E/BD……………………………………………………… 160 Special Skills Courses………………………………………………………………………. 164 Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities…………................ 165 Separate Class: Gifted………………………………………………………………………………………………. 166 All programs……………………………………………………………………………………. 167 Therapy Courses………………………………………….………………………………….. 168

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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

MULTI-VE AND VE MODIFIED ACADEMIC Access courses are intended only for students with a significant cognitive disability who meet the criteria for participation in the Florida Alternate Assessment. Access courses are designed to provide tiered access to the general curriculum through three levels of access points (Participatory, Supported, and Independent), which reflect increasing levels of complexity and depth of knowledge aligned with grade-level expectations. The access points included in access courses are intentionally designed to foster high expectations for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

7910111/RML

ACCESS ENGLISH 1/2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Language Arts

The content is intended to develop or expand the student’s understanding of: The reading process; literary analysis; the writing process; Writing applications; Communication; Information and media literacy.

7910112/RMM

ACCESS ENGLISH 3/4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Language Arts

7912070/ROD

ACCESS LIBERAL ARTS MATH Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Math

The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic and geometric concepts and processes that can be used to analyze and solve a variety of routine and non-routine real-world and mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: content-related vocabulary, operations using real numbers in real-world problems, patterns, relations, and functions, including tables, sequences, and graphs, graphs to summarize data and predict outcomes, variables and their impact on outcomes, properties of size, shape, position, and space, varied solution strategies to solve real-world problems.

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7912080/ROE

ACCESS ALGEBRA 1A Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Math

The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to analyze and solve a variety of routine and non-routine real-world and mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: content-related vocabulary, operations using real numbers in real-world problems, patterns, relations, and functions, including tables, sequences, and graphs, graphs to summarize data and predict outcomes, variables and their impact on outcomes, varied solution strategies to solve realworld problems.

7920015/RPB

ACCESS BIOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Science

The purpose of this course is to provide students with significant cognitive disabilities access to the concepts and content of biology 1. Understanding the diverse characteristics of and dynamic relationship between life forms, processes, and the environment improves the ability to predict how we develop, maintain health, and impact our surroundings. The content of this course should include, but not be limited to: biological processes, cell structure and function, health-related issues and concerns, physiological processes, characteristics and classifications of plants and animals, plant and animal development, adaptation, and inter-relationships, plant, animal, and environment inter-relationships, renewable and non-renewable resources, scientific investigation.

7920025/RPC

ACCESS INTEGRATED SCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Science

The purpose of this course is to provide students with significant cognitive disabilities access to the concepts and content of integrated science. Understanding the characteristics of and dynamic relationship between energy, matter, life and the environment improves the ability to predict how we impact our surroundings and prepares us to respond to and interact with the forces and objects of nature. The content should include, but not be limited to: biological, physical, and chemical characteristics of matter, characteristics of energy transmission, practical application of electric and magnetic phenomena, interaction of matter and energy, characteristics of life, equilibrium of earth’s biotic community.

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7921020/RQC

ACCESS ECONOMICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Social Studies

Access Economics consists of the following content area strands: Economics and Geography. The content is intended to develop or expand the student’s understanding of: Fundamental concepts of local, national, and international economies; Maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technology; Physical and cultural characteristics of places; Relationships between the Earth’s ecosystems and the populations that dwell within them; Characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.

7921015/RQB

ACCESS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Social Studies

Access United States Government consists of the following content area strands: Civics and Government and Geography. The content is intended to develop or expand the student’s understanding of: Origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system; Roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens; Principles, functions, and organization of government; United States foreign policy; Characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations; Human actions that can impact the environment.

7915015/ROI

ACCESS HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION (H.O.P.E.) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 up to 2 Year None Physical Education

Developing physical skills and team sensibilities through physical education promotes active participation in home, school, and community learning and social activities, which, in turn, promotes participation in life. The content is intended to develop or expand the student’s understanding of: Physical Activity ; Components of Physical Fitness ; Nutrition and Wellness Planning ; Diseases and Disorders; Health Advocacy; First Aid/CPR; Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Prevention; Human Sexuality, including Abstinence and HIV; Cognitive Abilities; Lifetime Fitness ; Movement ; Responsible Behaviors and Values.

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SPECIAL SKILLS COURSES 7963010/RUA

PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for post-school adult living. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: personal planning, personal care, living arrangements, household maintenance, interpersonal relationships, community involvement and participation, use of leisure time and communication. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Supported and Participatory Level

7963070/RUG

UNIQUE SKILLS: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction related to environmental, interpersonal, and task-related behavior of students with disabilities. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: appropriate classroom behavior, social and personal development, communication skills, behavioral control, conflict resolution, responsibility, interpersonal and intrapersonal problem solving, and appropriate use of leisure time. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Independent, Supported and Participatory Level

7963160/___

UNIQUE SKILLS: INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to achieve independence in daily living activities in educational, home, community, and employment settings to achieve annual goals based on assessed needs and the student’s individual educational plan (IEP).

7963150/___

UNIQUE SKILLS: COMMUNICATION 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to develop and use expressive and receptive communication skills and strategies effectively in educational, home, community, and employment settings to achieve annual goals based on assessed needs and the student’s individual educational plan (IEP). 158

7963140/RUN

SELF-DETERMINATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to develop and apply self-determination skills in school, home, community, and work settings. These skills will assist students with achieving their desired school and post-school outcomes, participating actively and effectively in planning meetings and selfadvocating in multiple settings. Independent, Supported and Participatory Level

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 7980110/TNK

CAREER PREPARATION: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to acquire the career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources, and develop work-related behaviors. The course will provide a foundation for further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to a career. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: self-appraisal, decision making, self-determination and self-advocacy, career options, community resources related to career decisions, workplace competencies, and rights and responsibilities of employees. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Independent, Supported and Participatory Level

7980120/TNR

CAREER EXPERIENCES: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to further develop the career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources, and practice work-related behaviors. The course will provide guided practice and experiences in school and community work situations aimed at further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to a career. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: self-appraisal, decision making, self-determination and self-advocacy, career options, community resources related to career decisions, workplace competencies, and rights and responsibilities of employees. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Independent, Supported and Participatory Level

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7980150/TNO

SUPPORTED COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with moderate and severe disabilities who are functioning at supported levels to acquire skills necessary for successful individual supported competitive employment. Supported employment refers to competitive work in an integrated work setting with ongoing support services for individuals with moderate and severe handicaps for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred. Features of supported employment include intensive onsite training, fade-off, ongoing monitoring, and onsite advocacy. Students will receive one-to-one intensive training by a job coach or employment specialist. The students will be paid at or above minimum wage. A weekly work hour goal is to be established for each individual that would maximize employment potential at the time of transition. The weekly work hour goal will be identified in the student’s Transition Individual Educational Plan. Students will receive ongoing support with at least one hour of follow-along services per week at the job site after stabilization has been attained. Stabilization refers to the point at which onsite training and support services in an individual employment situation has been 20% or less of normal work hours for at least 60 calendar days. The content of the course is expected to be provided as part of employment activities, not as preemployment. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: positive work attitudes and habits, appropriate hygiene and grooming skills, related safety procedures, appropriate decision making skills, specific job-related skills, and self-reliance and initiative. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Supported Level

SEPARATE CLASS- MILD/MODERATE VE and SC-E/BD ACADEMIC 1000410/GMF

INTENSIVE READING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation (IEP) English

This course will provide intensive instruction and practice in reading skills for students two or more years below grade level in reading comprehension based on a standardized test, or for students who score at level one or two on the FCAT reading test. Content of the course will be based on a diagnosis of each student’s needs for instruction and specified in the Individualize Education Plan (IEP). Students will be given opportunities to develop and apply reading, vocabulary, and writing skills through guided, shared and independent reading. Instruction in test taking skills, regarding performance tasks and comprehension strategies for reading content area texts will be emphasized.

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1200400/IRS

INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Math

The purpose of this course is to reinforce problem solving communication and reasoning skills. This course is also designed to support the student’s success in satisfying the high school math graduation requirements for special diploma. Students will have access to calculators and computers; classroom activities will be student centered and evaluation will include alternative methods of assessment. Each year there should be emphasis on basic math skills, consumer math skills or business math skills.

7910100/RMK

READING: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Reading

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in reading concepts and skills to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. Note: The focus of this course will be to assist students to master decoding skills while increasing vocabulary and comprehension. The adopted curriculum for this course is Language!, 3rd edition or SRA Corrective Reading.

7910110/RME

ENGLISH: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Language Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in knowledge and skills of English to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: reading comprehension and vocabulary, listening and speaking skills, writing, language usage, literature, study skills, reference skills, applications in daily life, and application in the workplace. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

161

7912050/ROC

MATH: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Math

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in math concepts and procedures to enable students with disabilities who are functioning at independent levels to prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and in the world of work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: number systems, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; number operations and computation; measurement concepts in length, weight, volumes, time, and money; geometric concepts; algebraic concepts including problem solving, probability and data analysis, use of calculators; applications in personal life; and applications in the workplace. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7920010/RPA

SCIENCE: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Science

The purpose of this course is to provide a general knowledge of the concepts of life science, physical science, and earth science to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: life science – plants and animals, and human growth and development; physical science -- matter and energy, and force and motion; earth science – climate and weather, and the solar system; and application of scientific knowledge. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7920050/RPE

HEALTH AND SAFETY: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge of the concepts of health and safety to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: physical, mental, and emotional aspects of human growth and development; nutritional needs of the human body; physical exercise and fitness; family relationships and responsibilities; diseases and disorders that affect the human body system; substance abuse; safety and first aid; and community and resources for health care. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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7921010/RQA

SOCIAL STUDIES: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Social Studies

The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of history, geography, economics, and government to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: current and past historical events; use of tools and concepts of geography; roles of government at the local, state, and national levels; responsible citizenship; community resources; consumer economics; family, culture, and society; career preparation. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7921330/RQO

CAREER EDUCATION: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement personal plans for achieving their desired post-school outcomes. The personal plans may address all critical transition service areas, including instruction, related services, community experiences, employment, post-school adult living, and if needed, daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: personal and career planning, information about careers, diploma options and post-secondary education, community involvement and participation, personal care, interpersonal relationships, communication, and use of leisure time. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7960010/RRA

TRANSITION PLANNING 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement personal plans for achieving their desired post-school outcomes. These plans will address all critical transition service areas, including instruction, related services, community experiences, employment, post-school adult living, and, if needed, daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: personal career planning, information about careers, diploma options and post-secondary education, community involvement and participation, personal care, interpersonal relationships, communication, and use of leisure time. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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SPECIAL SKILLS COURSES 7963070/RUG

UNIQUE SKILLS: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

7963080/RUH

LEARNING STRATEGIES: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: strategies for acquiring and storing knowledge; strategies for oral and written expression; strategies for problem solving; strategies for linking new information with prior knowledge; strategies for active participation in reading, viewing, and listening; selfregulated use of comprehension strategies; test taking strategies; time management and organizational skills; social skills; and self- advocacy and planning skills. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7963140/RUN

SELF-DETERMINATION: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 7980110/TNK

CAREER PREPARATION: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to acquire the career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources, and develop work-related behaviors. The course will provide a foundation for further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to a career. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: self-appraisal, decision-making, self-determination and self-advocacy, career options, community resources related to career decisions, workplace competencies, and rights and responsibilities of employees. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7980120/TNR

CAREER EXPERIENCES: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to further develop the career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources, and practice work-related behaviors. The course will provide guided practice and experiences in school and community work situations aimed at further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to a career. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: self-appraisal, decision-making, selfdetermination and self-advocacy, career options, community resources related to career decisions, workplace competencies, and rights and responsibilities of employees. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7980130/TNL

CAREER PLACEMENT: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies Career Preparation/Career Education/ Career Experiences/ or Job Preparatory Education Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to use the career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources, and apply work-related behaviors. The course will provide placement in a job in the community aimed at further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to a career. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: self-appraisal, decision-making, self-determination and self-advocacy, career selection, community resources related to career decisions, workplace competencies, and advocating rights and responsibilities of employees. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. 165

7980150/TNO

SUPPORTED COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enable students with moderate and severe disabilities who are functioning at supported levels to acquire skills necessary for successful individual supported competitive employment. Supported employment refers to competitive work in an integrated work setting with ongoing support services for individuals with moderate and severe handicaps for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred. Features of supported employment include intensive onsite training, fade-off, ongoing monitoring, and onsite advocacy. Students will receive one-to-one intensive training by a job coach or employment specialist. The students will be paid at or above minimum wage. A weekly work hour goal is to be established for each individual that would maximize employment potential at the time of transition. The weekly work hour goal will be identified in the student’s Transition Individual Educational Plan. Students will receive ongoing support with at least one hour of follow-along services per week at the job site after stabilization has been attained. Stabilization refers to the point at which onsite training and support services in an individual employment situation has been 20% or less of normal work hours for at least 60 calendar days. The content of the course is expected to be provided as part of employment activities, not as preemployment. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: positive work attitudes and habits, appropriate hygiene and grooming skills, related safety procedures, appropriate decision-making skills, specific job-related skills, and self-reliance and initiative. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

GIFTED 7965030/SMC

EXTERNSHIP FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE GIFTED Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students who are gifted to participate in a field experience with a community professional. This externship will provide an opportunity for field experience, research, and personal growth to enhance awareness of career options. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: collaboration with field experts; application and utilization of appropriate technology; documentation of acquired information from field experience; and exploration of educational requirements, employment opportunities, and salaries related to areas of externship. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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ALL PROGRAMS SPECIAL SKILLS COURSES 7963040/RUD

EXPANDED SKILLS: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to enhance the acquisition, comprehension, and use of language for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: communication, hearing aids and assistive devices, community resources and services, hearing loss, deaf culture and heritage, and interpreters and note takers. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7963050/RUE

EXPANDED CORE COMPETENCIES: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction for students who have visual impairments which affect their ability to function in the home, community, or educational setting. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: maximum use of sensory input; access to print information through use of strategies and modifications for completion of general education requirements; personal communication systems; personal management; social and interpersonal relationships; and productivity and career options. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7963060/RUF

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in skills involving orientation and mobility. Orientation is the collection and organization of information concerning the environment and one’s relationship to it. Mobility is the ability to move efficiently within the environment. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: developing safe, efficient and independent travel skills in one’s neighborhood, community, and school environment; using major forms of public transportation; traveling to specified destinations in an unfamiliar environment; and locating and reading survival symbols in order to access public places. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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7963120/RUL

SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction and reinforcement in the unique skills needed by the student who is deaf-blind. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: sensory awareness, self-concept, self-direction, orientation and mobility, social skills, communication skills, functional living skills, household management, vocational training, and leisure and recreational skills. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

THERAPY COURSES 7966010/TMA

PHYSICAL THERAPY: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction to students with disabilities who have physically disabling conditions, including sensorimotor or neuromuscular deficits that substantially limit one or more major life activities and require adaptation of the school environment or curriculum in order to benefit from an educational program. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: maintain, restore, or enhance motor and sensory skills; use adaptive equipment and assistive devices; and promote independence in mobility and management of health-related functions. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7966020/TMB

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction to students with disabilities whose physical, motor, or neurological deficits result in significant dysfunction in daily living or academic learning skills to the extent that they require adaptation of the school environment or curriculum in order to benefit from an educational program. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: maintain, restore, or enhance motor and sensory skills; use adaptive equipment and assistive devices; and promote independence in activities of daily living. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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7966030/TMC

SPEECH THERAPY: 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students exhibiting communication disorders that negatively impact their ability to benefit from the educational process appropriate instruction in the communication skills necessary for academic learning, social interaction, and vocational success. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: articulation therapy, fluency therapy, and voice therapy. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

7966040/TMD

LANGUAGE THERAPY : 9-12 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Varies None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students exhibiting language disorders that negatively impact their ability to benefit from the educational process appropriate instruction in language skills, both oral and written, necessary for academic learning, social interaction, and vocational success. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: form, including phonology, syntax, and morphology; content, including semantics; and function, including pragmatics. This entire course may not be mastered in one year.

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High School CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Areas

Page Numbers

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster………………………………………………………………..172 Architecture & Construction Cluster…………………………………………………………………………………188 Arts, AV, Technology & Communication Cluster……………………………………………………………….196 Business Management & Administration Cluster……………………………………………………………..205 Education & Training Cluster…………………………………………………………………………………………….216 Engineering & Technology Education Cluster……………………………………………………………………222 Finance Cluster…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………239 Health Science Cluster………………………………………………………………………………………………………245 Hospitality & Tourism Cluster……………………………………………………………………………………………251 Human Services Cluster…………………………………………………………………………………………………….255 Information Technology Cluster……………………………………………………………………………………….256 Law, Public Safety & Security Cluster………………………………………………………………………………..289 Marketing, Sales, & Services Cluster…………………………………………………………………………………292 Additional CTE Programs & Courses………………………………………………………………………………….299

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8117000 

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Course Number 8106810/UWT 8117010/UVR 8117020/UVS 8117020H/UVSH

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Agricultural Communications 2 Agricultural Communications 3 Agricultural Communications 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT   

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Agricultural Communications Certification Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; Agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in Agriscience. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

8117010/UVR

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the communications sector of the agricultural industry including instruction in developing and editing materials for printed media and media broadcast, utilizing photography and graphics, the importance of the internet in communications, writing technical papers and media scripts and ethical and professional issues in the industry.

8117020/UVS

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Communications 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the communications sector the agricultural industry including instruction in developing and editing materials for printed media and media broadcast, utilizing photography and graphics, the importance of the internet in communications, writing technical papers and media scripts, ethical and professional issues in the industry, and marketing. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8117020H/UVSH

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Communications 2 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Communications. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Agricultural Communications 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8103400 

**AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MECHANICS Course Number 8106810/UWT 8103120/UNC 8103130/UND

Course Name

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Agriscience Foundations 1* Agricultural Mechanics 2 Agricultural Mechanics 3

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation. **Daggered Program: The Agricultural Machinery Mechanics program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into the Ag Mechanics 3 course. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in Technical Agriculture Operations (8005100).

8103130/UND

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Mechanics 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of welding; small gasoline engine service and repair; preventative maintenance procedures; irrigation system repair; financial management skills and employability skills.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8116000 

**AGRICULTURAL SALES AND SERVICES Course Number Course Name 8106810/UWT Agriscience Foundations 1* 8116010/UWR Agricultural Sales and Service 2 8116020/UWS Agricultural Sales and Service 3

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

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*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation. **Daggered Program: The Agricultural Sales and Services program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into the Agricultural Sales 3 course.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8116020/UWS

AGRICULTURAL SALES AND SERVICE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Sales and Service 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the general principles of agribusiness; students will be performing agricultural business activities; merchandising and selling agricultural products and services; performing promotional activities and demonstrating a clear understanding of local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8106800 

♦ AGRITECHNOLOGY Course Number 8106810/UWT 8106820/UWW 8106830/UWX 8106830H/UWXH

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Agritechnology 1 Agritechnology 2 Agritechnology 2 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Agricultural Technician

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8106820/UWW

Career Prep

AGRITECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of Agriscience industry careers; prevention and treatment of livestock diseases; livestock anatomy; wholesale cuts of meat; animal reproduction and identification; animal safety; animal-health certification; plant growth; plant fertilization; safe use of pesticides; maintenance of tools and equipment; record keeping; and employability skills.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8106830/UWX

AGRITECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agritechnology 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of job and training requirements; professional organizations; crop identification; planting crops; fertilizer calculations and application; irrigation; pest control; harvesting, packing, and grading crops, safe equipment operation; and finance.

8106830H/UWXH

AGRITECHNOLOGY 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agritechnology 1 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Agriculture. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Agritechnology 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8106200 

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND SERVICES Course Number 8106810/UWT 8106210/UNF 8106220/UNG

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Animal Science and Services 2 Animal Science and Services 3

HS ARTS CREDIT

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8106210/UNF

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND SERVICES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of safety; animal behavior; animal welfare; animal control; and employability skills. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8106220/UNG

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND SERVICES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Animal Science and Services 2 Elective

PROGRAM NUMBER 8112000 

AQUACULTURE Course Number 8106810/UWT 8112010/UXH 8112020/UXI

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Aquaculture 2 Aquaculture 3

HS ARTS CREDIT

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8112010/UXH

AQUACULTURE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of nature and origin, career opportunities, biological principles, safety, water quality, seed production, market outlets, rules and regulations, technological advances, problem solving and leadership employability communication and human relations skills.

8112020/UXI

AQUACULTURE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Aquaculture 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of management and use of water, the propagation and rearing of seed, producing aquaculture or mariculture species, control of diseases, pests and water quality problems, harvesting and processing, marketing and transportation, management skills and leadership, employability, communication and human relation skills. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8113000 

♦ ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Course Number 8106810/UWT 8106850/UWP 8113010/UWO 8113010H/UWOH 8113020/UWQ 8113020H/UWQH

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Environmental Resources 3 Environmental Resources 3 HONORS Environmental Resources 4 Environmental Resources 4 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8106850/UWP

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course was developed as a core and is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural biotechnology in agriculture, scientific investigation, laboratory safety, scientific and technological concepts; and the fundamentals of biotechnology.

8113010/UWO

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of water resources, native flora and fauna, Florida ecosystems, soil characteristics, and collecting, recording and analyzing data.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8113010H/UWOH

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in the Environment. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Environmental Resources 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8113020/UWQ

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Environmental Resources 3 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of land management, weather systems, wildlife programs, commodity and non-commodity resources, sustainable agriculture and environmental research.

8113020H/UWQH

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Environmental Resources 3 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in the Environment. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Environmental Resources 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

178

PROGRAM NUMBER 8129200 

♦ FOOD SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Course Number 8106810/UWT 8129210/UXA 8129220/UXB

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Food Science Applications 2 Food Science Applications 3

HS ARTS CREDIT 

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8109210/UXA

FOOD SCIENCE APPLICATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the concepts related to: the use of taste and other sensory tests in developing foods; the application of scientific principles in food processing; food marketing; nutritional and economic value of plant-based food products; safe and efficient distribution and handling of food products; environmental factors in food production and processing; the global and historical impact of food on people; and employability skills necessary in the food industry.

8109220/UXB

FOOD SCIENCE APPLICATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Food Applications 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies the food industry. The course addresses concepts related to: developing new food products; scientific experimentation with the chemical and biological components of foods; the impact of microbes in food production; the nutritional and economic value of animal-based food products; food spoilage and waste management; safety and security risks in the food supply; the international trade of foods; and employability skills necessary in the food industry.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

179

PROGRAM NUMBER 8121600 

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE AND SERVICES Course Number 8106810/UWT 8121510/UWU 8121520/UWV 8121520H/UWVH 8121610/UWE 8121610H/UWEH 8121620/UWF 8121620H/UWFH 8121630/UWG 8121630H/UWGH

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Introductory Horticulture 2 Horticultural Science 3 Horticultural Science 3 HONORS Horticulture Science/Services 4 Horticulture Science/Services 4 HONORS Horticulture Science/Services 5 Horticulture Science/Services 5 HONORS Horticulture Science/Services 6 Horticulture Science/Services 6 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT  

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional

*Beginning July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8121510/UWU

INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of career opportunities; global importance of agriculture; plant classification; propagation; growing media; nutritional needs; fertilization; irrigation; pest identification; pest control, pruning; plant installation; transplanting; safe hand-tool use; and employability skills.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

180

8121520/UWV

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introductory Horticulture 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of industry regulations; plant classification; plant transportation; soil sampling and analysis; fertilizer calculations; recording keeping; irrigation components, water quality; drainage; integrated pest management; pesticide safety and regulations; equipment calibration; chemical growth regulators; xeriscaping; integrated landscape management; safe use of power equipment; record keeping; and employability skills.

8121520H/UWVH

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introductory Horticulture 2 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Horticulture. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Horticultural Science 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8121610/UWE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticultural Science 3 Elective

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of plant identification and classification; growing media; irrigation system set up; and maintaining and analyzing records including production costs.

8121610H/UWEH

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticultural Science 3 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Horticulture. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Horticultural Science & Services 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

181

8121620/UWF

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticulture Science & Services 4 Elective

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of identifying and evaluating IPM practices; maintaining and repairing irrigation systems; analyzing and evaluating fertilizer usage.

8121620H/UWFH

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticulture Science & Services 4 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Horticulture. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Horticultural Science & Services 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8121630/UWG

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticulture Science & Services 5 Elective

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of irrigation; growing media; planting beds and sites; propagation; marketing; repair and maintenance of nursery equipment and facilities.

8121630H/UWGH

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & SERVICES 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Horticulture Science & Services 5 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Horticulture. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Horticultural Science & Services 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

182

PROGRAM NUMBER 8106500 

♦ PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Number 8106810/UWT 8106850/UWH 8106510/UWI 8106510/UWIH

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Plant Biotechnology 3 Plant Biotechnology 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Agricultural Biotechnology Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8106850/UWH

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

8106510/UWI

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of biotechnology in plant science, plant classification, media and nutrient requirements of plants, genetic principals of plant production, propagation, and plant pathogens. Activities include performing DNA extractions, running PCR’s (polymerase chain reactions) and working with various plant tissue cultures to develop and exercise plant modifications.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

183

8106510/UWIH

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required

Elective

This course offers extensive experience in biotechnology. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Plant Biotechnology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8005100 

**TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS Course Number 8106810/UWT 8005110/UXC 8005120/UXD

Course Name Agriscience Foundations 1* Technical Agricultural Operations 2 Technical Agricultural Operations 3

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD

*Since July 2001, Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit for graduation. **NEW PROGRAM: The Technical Agriculture Operations program replaces the Agricultural Machinery Mechanics program.

8106810/UWT

AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Science

8005110/UXC

TECHNICAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Agriscience Foundations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of safety; selection and use of tools; planning and building projects and construction of agricultural structures, including the use of electrical circuits, plumbing, concrete and masonry; and employability skills. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

184

8005120/UXD

TECHNICAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Agricultural Operations 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of welding; small gasoline engine service and repair; preventative maintenance procedures; irrigation system repair; refrigeration; new and emerging technologies; financial management skills; and employability skills.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8115110 

8111510/UXP

VETERINARY ASSISTING Course Number 8111510/UXP 8111540/UXQ 8111550/UXR 8111550H/UXRH

Course Name Veterinary Assisting 1 Veterinary Assisting 2 Veterinary Assisting 3 Veterinary Assisting 3 HONORS

VETERINARY ASSISTING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed is designed to develop competencies in areas such as the history of the animal industry; applied scientific and technological concepts; ecosystems; safety; and human relations skills.

8111540/UXQ

VETERINARY ASSISTING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Veterinary Assisting 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas such as global importance of the animal industry; career opportunities; animal behavior; animal welfare; and animal control.

8111550/UXR

VETERINARY ASSISTING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Veterinary Assisting 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of animal digestive systems; animal breeding; preventive medicine and disease control; control of parasites; animal marketing; and analyzing records. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

185

8111550H/UXRH

VETERINARY ASSISTING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Veterinary Assisting 2 Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in animal care. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Veterinary Assisting 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8100320 8500395 8100320/UWY

Course Number 8100320/UWY 8500395/WPP

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Fundamentals of Agriscience Food Science Technology

FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRISCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with skills and competencies basic to the science of agriculture. The content includes, but is not limited to, instruction in plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural mechanics, natural resources and conservation, communication and employability skills.

8500395/WPP

FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of food science and nutrition. The content includes but is not limited to food microbiology including microorganisms and methods of food preservation, physical and chemical changes in foods, structures, and functions of nutrients; and human physiology in relation to food.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

186

PROGRAM NUMBER 8100100 8100330 8100410 8100100/XWY

Course Number 8100100/XWY 8100330/UWZ 8100410/UWM

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Directed Study Advanced Concepts of Agriscience Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cooperative OJT

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year None Multiple

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

8100330/UWZ

ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF AGRISCIENCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation Elective

The purpose of this one-credit course is to provide students who have completed, or are currently completing, an OCP in an agricultural program, a capstone experience in research or problem solving. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student’s assessed needs.

8100410/UWM

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Enrollment in Agriculture Education Career Prep Program Multiple

The purpose of this course is to provide an Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

187

ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ *BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course Number 8720310/XRC 8720300  8720320/XRD 8720330/XRE 8720330H/XREH

Course Name Building Construction Tech. 1 Building Construction Tech. 2 Building Construction Tech. 3 Building Construction Tech. 3 HONORS

8720340/XRF 8720340H/XRFH 8720350/XRG 8720350H/XRGH 8720360/XRH 8720360H/XRHH 8720370/XRI 8720370H/XRIH

Building Construction Tech. 4 Building Construction Tech. 4 HONORS Building Construction Tech. 5 Building Construction Tech. 5 HONORS Building Construction Tech. 6 Building Construction Tech. 6 HONORS Building Construction Tech. 7 Building Construction Tech. 7 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NCCER Construction Technology

*Daggered Program: The Building Construction Technology program is daggered for deletion. Only enroll current program students into Building Construction Technology 2 - 7. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in Building Trades & Construction Design Technologies (8722000).

8720320/XRD

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies necessary to the building, construction and repair industry. These competencies relate to construction components, materials and hardware, masonry skills and theory.

8720330/XRE

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 2 Elective

This course is designed to provide students with a more in-depth knowledge of building construction and repair. The competencies in this course include communication, computer, basic-science, employability, and humanrelations and leadership skills.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

188

8720330H/XREH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Building Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Building Construction 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8720340/XRF

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 3 Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop competencies in identifying codes and regulations, applying math skills, and reading contract documents and specifications.

8720340H/XRFH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Building Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Building Construction 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8720350/XRG

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 4 Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in the use of power tools and heavy equipment and in Carpentry skills and theory.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

189

8720350H/XRGH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 4/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Building Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Building Construction 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8720360/XRH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 5 Elective

The course is designed to develop competencies in theory, construction and installation of cabinets, finishes, roofs, and plumbing systems.

8720360H/XRHH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 5/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Building Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Building Construction 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8720370/XRI

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 7 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 6 Elective

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of building construction technology and skills in the installation, repair and replacement of electrical, heating, ventilation, and air-cooling (HVAC) systems; site preparation and maintenance; and entrepreneurship.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

190

8720370H/XRIH

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 7 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Construction Technology 6/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Building Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Building Construction 7, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER

*BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Course Number Course Name 8722010/XRJ Building Trades and Construction 8722000  Design Technology 1 8722020/XRK Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 2 8722030/XRL Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 3 8722040/XRM

Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 4

HS ARTS CREDIT



INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NCCER – Construction Technology

*NEW PROGRAM: The Building Trades and Construction Design Technology program replaces the Building Construction Technology program.

8722010/XRJ

BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 1 Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to the building construction industry. These competencies include skills and knowledge related to safety practices, understanding all aspects of the industry, the use of hand and power tools, employability skills, human relations and leadership skills and related construction theory.

8722020/XRK

BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 2 Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies necessary for the building, construction, and repair industry. These competencies relate to communication and computer skills; construction components, materials and hardware; and blueprints, specifications, and construction documents. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

191

8722030/XRL

BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies necessary for the building, construction and repair industry. These competencies relate to entrepreneurship, building codes and regulations, and CAD drawings and construction documents.

8722040/XRM

BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 4 Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 3 Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with hands on skills in the carpentry and masonry trades.

PROGRAM NUMBER

CARPENTRY

Course Number 8722110/XTJ 8722100  8722120/XTK 8722130/XTL 8722130H/XTLH

8722110/XTJ

Course Name Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 1 Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 2 Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 3 Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 3 HONORS 8722140/XTM Carpentry 4 8722140H/XTMH Carpentry 4 HONORS 8722150/XTN Carpentry 5 8722150H/XTNH Carpentry 5 HONORS 8722160/XTO Carpentry 6 8722160H/XTOH Carpentry 6 HONORS CARPENTRY AND CABINETMAKING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NCCER Carpentry

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to the carpentry and cabinetmaking industry. These competencies relate to safety practices, tool- and equipment utilization, identification of building materials, fasteners and hardware, basic math, communication, and blueprint reading.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

192

8722120/XTK

CARPENTRY AND CABINETMAKING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to develop in-depth knowledge and skills related to safety, manual and power tools, the construction industry in America, math applications, communication, and blueprint reading and to develop the competencies essential to the carpentry and cabinetmaking industry. These competencies relate to fasteners and hardware employability skills, customer relations, and entrepreneurship.

8722130/XTL

CARPENTRY AND CABINETMAKING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 2 Elective

This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of trim and finish carpentry. It trains students to use blueprints and specifications and to install an exterior covering and trim, interior doors, interior-stair systems, interior walls, ceiling coverings, and cabinet and shelving.

8722130H/XTLH

CARPENTRY AND CABINETMAKING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Carpentry. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Carpentry and Cabinetmaking 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8722140/XTM

CARPENTRY 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 3 Elective

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for trim and finish carpentry. The content is related to interior stair systems, interior wall and ceiling covering systems, cabinets and shelving.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

193

8722140H/XTMH

CARPENTRY 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Carpentry. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Carpentry 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8722150/XTN

CARPENTRY 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry 4 Elective

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for frame and form carpentry. The content related to blueprints and specifications; site preparation; framing members, walls, and partition framing; roof framing; roof trusses; and sheathing.

8722150H/XTNH

CARPENTRY 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry 4/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Carpentry. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Carpentry 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8722160/XTO

CARPENTRY 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry 5 Elective

This course provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed for frame and form carpentry. The content deals with the use of a transit and a builder’s level; the construction of forms; and the installation of rigging and scaffolding, exterior doors and stairs, and window units.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

194

8722160H/XTOH

CARPENTRY 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Carpentry 5/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Carpentry. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Carpentry 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8700400 8700400/XXA

Course Number 8700400/XXA

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Architecture and Construction Cooperative OJT

ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Enrollment in a Career Prep Industrial Education Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide an Architecture and Construction on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

195

ARTS, AV, TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATION CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

Course Number 8209020/VME 8209600  (OR) 8297310/VQA 8209510/VOO 8209520/VOP 8209520H/VOPH 8209530/VOQ 8209530H/VOQH 8209540/VOR 8209540H/VORH 8209550/VOS 8209550H/VOSH 8209560/VOT 8209560H/VOTH 8209570/VOU 8209570H/VOUH 8209020/VME

DIGITAL DESIGN

HS ARTS INDUSTRY CREDIT CREDENTIAL Course Name Computing for College and Careers  (OR) Intro to Information Technology  Digital Design 1  Digital Design 2 Adobe Certified  Digital Design 2 HONORS Expert (Photoshop,

Illustrator, &/or In Design)

Digital Design 3 Digital Design 3 HONORS Digital Design 4 Digital Design 4 HONORS Digital Design 5 Digital Design 5 HONORS Digital Design 6 Digital Design 6 HONORS Digital Design 7 Digital Design 7 HONORS

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

     Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society. Computing for College and Careers includes proficiency with computers in the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; emerging technologies, and Web page design. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

196

8209510/VOO

DIGITAL DESIGN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, measurement activities; and digital imaging as well as communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking; and problem solving.

8209520/VOP

DIGITAL DESIGN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; and digital imaging as well as communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking; and problem solving.

8209520H/VOPH

DIGITAL DESIGN 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 1/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8209530/VOQ

DIGITAL DESIGN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities as well as communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking; and problem solving.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

197

8209530H/VOQH

DIGITAL DESIGN 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8209540/VOR

DIGITAL DESIGN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 3 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and video/audio editing software.

8209540H/VORH

DIGITAL DESIGN 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 3/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8209550/VOS

DIGITAL DESIGN 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 4 Elective, Arts Elective

This course continues the development of advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment used to create multimedia presentations.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

198

8209550H/VOSH

DIGITAL DESIGN 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 4/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8209560/VOT

DIGITAL DESIGN 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 5 Elective, Arts Elective

This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment required to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities.

8209560H/VOTH

DIGITAL DESIGN 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 5/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8209570/VOU

DIGITAL DESIGN 7 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 6 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital design industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and video/audio editing software.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

199

8209570H/VOUH

DIGITAL DESIGN 7 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 6/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 7, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8772400 

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Course Number 8772410/VPS 8772420/VPT 8772430/VPU 8772430H/VPUH 8772440/VPV 8772440H/VPVH

Course Name Digital Video Production 1 Digital Video Production 2 Digital Video Production 3 Digital Video Production 3 HONORS Digital Video Production 4 Digital Video Production 4 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT   

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Adobe Premiere Apple Final Cut



NEW PROGRAM: The Digital Video Production program will be phased in while the Television Production program phases out.

8772410/VPS

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/animators and broadcast technicians. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills; leadership skills; human relations and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; and preparation to assume responsibility for overall production of digital video activities including: scripts, lighting, camera operation, electronic news gathering, field/studio production, and video editing.

8772420/VPT

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Video Production 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Digital Video Production 1. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/animators and broadcast technicians.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

200

8772430/VPU

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Video Production 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Digital Video Production 2. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/animators and broadcast technicians.

8772430H/VPUH

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Video Production 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Video Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Video Production 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8772440/VPV

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Video Production 3 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Digital Video Production 3. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/animators and broadcast technicians.

8772440H/VPVH

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Video Production 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Digital Video Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Video Production 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

201

PROGRAM NUMBER 8772100 

TELEVISION PRODUCTION Course Number 8772110/XWJ 8772120/XWK 8772130/XWL 8772130H/XWLH 8772140/XWM 8772140H/XWMH 8772150/XWN 8772150H/XWNH 8772160/XWO 8772160H/XWOH

Course Name Television Production 1 Television Production 2 Television Production 3 Television Production 3 HONORS Television Production 4 Television Production 4 HONORS Television Production 5 Television Production 5 HONORS Television Production 6 Television Production 6 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 Adobe Premiere

   

THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION PROGRAM IS BEING PHASED OUT. There should be no new enrollments in this program. Only enroll present program students into the Television Production 2-6 courses. Television Production will be replaced with Digital Video Production (8772400).

8772120/XWK

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Television Production 1.

8772130/XWL

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 2 Elective

This is a continuation of Television Production 1 and 2.

8772130H/XWLH

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Television Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Television Production 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

202

8772140/XWM

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 3 Elective

This is a continuation of Basic Television Production 1, 2, and 3.

8772140H/XWMH

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Television Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Television Production 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8772150/XWN

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 4 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Basic Television Production 1, 2, 3, and 4.

8772150H/XWNH

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 5 HONORS

Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite:

Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 4/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

Career Prep

This honors course offers extensive experience in Television Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Television Production 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8772160/XWO

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 5 Elective, Arts Elective

This is a continuation of Television Production 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

203

8772160H/XWOH

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Television Production 5/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Television Production. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Television Production 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8200430 8200430/VPW

Course Number 8200430/VPW

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Cooperative Education OJT

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION COOPERATIVE EDUCATION OJT Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Enrollment in a Career Prep Arts, A/V Technology and/or Communication Education Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide Arts, A/V Technology and Communication on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8500380 8500380/WPI

Course Number 8500380/WPI

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES Fabric Construction

Course Name

FABRIC CONSTRUCTION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

This course prepares students to identify characteristics of fibers, fabrics, and textiles and to construct a simple garment. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

204

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

*ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS

Course Number Course Name 8200320/VRM Keyboarding & Business Skills 8302100  and 8200330/VRO Computer & Business Skills OR 8209020/VME Computing for College & Careers OR 8207310/VQA Introduction to Information Technology 8203310/VMB Accounting Applications 1 8203320/VMC Accounting Applications 2 8203330/VML Accounting Applications 3

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  N/A

*This program is for new students entering the Accounting Program in 2012 – 2013. Students who have previously been enrolled in the OLD program, Accounting Operations/8203400 should remain in that program until completed. The course numbers for the OLD and the NEW programs are the SAME. Only the program numbers differ.

8200320/VRM

KEYBOARDING AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This is a course for students who wish to learn keyboarding techniques. The course teaches keyboarding with applications including themes, term papers, memorandums, reports, letters, and speed notes.

8200330/VRO

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

205

8209020/VME

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends and to introduce students to the basics and foundations required for today's business environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and fundamental computer applications, so that they may be used as communication tools for enhancing personal and work place proficiency in an information-based society. This also includes proficiency with computers using databases, spreadsheets, presentation applications, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

8203310/VMB

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective

8203320/VMC

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 1 Elective

This course is designed to continue the study of accounting principles. The content includes voucher systems, cash receipts, petty cash, payroll records, and internal control systems. The use of computers is required.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

206

8203330/VML

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 2 Elective

This course continues the study of accounting principles and applies those principles to various entities. The content includes methods for determining the cost of merchandise inventory, general ledger account analysis, and the aging process. The use of computers is required.

PROGRAM NUMBER **820340

*ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

Course Number Course Name 8200320/VRM Keyboarding & Business Skills and 8200330/VRO Computer & Business Skills OR OR 8209020/VME Computing for College & Careers OR OR 8207310/VQA Introduction to Information Technology 8203310/VMB Accounting Applications 1 8203320/VMC Accounting Applications 2 8203330/VML Accounting Applications 3 8203340/VMM Accounting Applications 4 8203350/VMN Accounting Applications 5

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  N/A

*Daggered Program: The Accounting Operations program is daggered for deletion in 2012-2014. Only enroll current program students into the Accounting Operations program. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in the Accounting Applications program. ** PLEASE NOTE: Course numbers for both the Accounting Applications and Accounting Operations programs are the SAME! Only the PROGRAM numbers differ.

8200320/VRM

KEYBOARDING AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This is a course for students who wish to learn keyboarding techniques. The course teaches keyboarding with applications including themes, term papers, memorandums, reports, letters, and speed notes.

8200330/VRO

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course is designed to teach practical computer skills and the effect of its application on society. Instruction is designed to provide an understanding of computer processing with a minimum proficiency in computer application and the effect of software application on business. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

207

8209020/VME

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

8203310/VMB

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective

8203320/VMC

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 1 Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

208

8203330/VML

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 2 Elective

8203340/VMM

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 3 Elective

This course continues the application of accounting principles to various entities. The content includes depreciation, financial statement interpretation, analysis of transactions including correcting entries, and tax forms. The use of computers is required.

8203350/VMN

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 4 Elective

This course provides a capstone of accounting principles with the use of commercial accounting software. The content includes the accounting cycle through proprietorships, partnerships, and corporate accounting. Other areas of emphasis will include payroll, tax forms, and investment management.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8212500 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Course Number Course Name 8200320/VRM Keyboarding & Business Skills and 8200330/VRO Computer & Business Skills OR 8209020/VME Computing for College & Careers 8212110/VPA Administrative Office Technology 1 8212120/VPB Business Software Applications 1 8209510/VOO Digital Design 1 8212410/VPL Administrative Office Technology 2 8212420/VPM Administrative Office Technology 3 8212160/VPD Business Software Applications 2

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

 N/A 

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

209

8200320/VRM

KEYBOARDING AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This is a course for students who wish to learn keyboarding techniques. The course teaches keyboarding with applications including themes, term papers, memorandums, reports, letters, and speed notes.

8200330/VRO

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

8209020/VME

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

8212110/VPA

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective

This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity. This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher-level office procedures, tasks, and communications skills through the use of technology.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

210

8212120/VPB

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective

This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.

8209510/VOO

DIGITAL DESIGN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; decision-making activities, and digital imaging.

8212410/VPL

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Administrative Office Technology 1 Elective

This course explores and expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 1 and promotes application of higher-level office procedures, tasks, and communication skills.

8212420/VPM

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Administrative Office Technology 2 Elective

This course expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 2. Students are required to perform higher level thinking and decision making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform systematic procedural tasks and to produce quality work in an efficient manner.

8212160/VPD

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Administrative Office Technology 3 Elective

This course is designed to use technology to produce high quality employment portfolios, research job opportunities, and compile and disseminate job-seeking documents. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

211

PROGRAM NUMBER

BUSINESS SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT

Course Number 8209020/VME 8215200  8215120/VRF 8215130/VRG 8215140/VRH 8215150/VRI 8215160/VRK 8209020/VME

Course Name Computing for College & Careers Business & Entrepreneurial Principles Legal Aspects of Business Business Supervision 1 Business Supervision 2 Business Supervision 3

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT 

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

N/A

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

8215120/VRF

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers Elective

This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, leadership skills, human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed on job readiness and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.

8215130/VRG

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business & Entrepreneurial Principles Elective

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

212

8215140/VRH

BUSINESS SUPERVISION 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Legal Aspects of Business Elective

This course continues the study of business supervisory functions and business law concepts. Students are required to perform higher level thinking and decision making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform supervisory functions. Students will analyze current and emerging workplace trends and issues and determine potential impact on career and job objectives and workplace performance.

8215150/VRI

BUSINESS SUPERVISION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Supervision 1 Elective

This course expands the study of business supervisory functions and business law concepts to include the concept of quality performance in the workplace environment and incorporates appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. Principles of operations management and procedures to an operations plan will be covered.

8215160/VRK

BUSINESS SUPERVISION 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Supervision 2 Elective

This course continues the study of business supervisory/management functions and business law concepts. Students are required to perform higher-level thinking and decision-making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform supervisory functions. The use of computers is required.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8500375 8500375/WPO

Course Number 8500375/WPO

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Blueprint for Professional Success

BLUEPRINT FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals. Emphasis will include technology resources to investigate the broad range of occupations and careers in family and consumer sciences. The concept includes, but is not limited to, personal decision making as it applies to careers, occupations and entrepreneurial opportunities. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

213

PROGRAM NUMBER 8200320 8200330 8200420 8200100 8200420 8200320/VRM

Course Number 8200320/VRM 8200330/VRO 8200420/VRU 8200100/YAA 8200420/VRU

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Keyboarding & Business Skills Computer & Business Skills Business, Management & Administration Cooperative OJT Business Management & Administration Directed Study Business Management & Administration Organization & Management

KEYBOARDING AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This is a course for students who wish to learn keyboarding techniques. The course teaches keyboarding with applications including themes, term papers, memorandums, reports, letters, and speed notes.

8200330/VRO

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

8200410/VRT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Completion of Business Management & Administration program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide a Business Management and Administration on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

214

8200100/YAA

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completion of Business Management & Administration program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Business Management and Administration cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Business Management and Administration career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

8200420/VRU

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in Business Management & Administration OJT Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

215

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8503210 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Course Number 8503211/WQM 8503212/WQN 8503213/WQS 8503213H/WQSH 8503214/WQR 8503214H/WQRH

Course Name Early Childhood Education 1 Early Childhood Education 2 Early Childhood Education 3 Early Childhood Education 3 HONORS Early Childhood Education 4 Early Childhood Education 4 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

 

NOCTI Childcare

*Daggered Program: The Early Childhood Education program (8503210) is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into the Early Childhood Education 4 course. Effective 2011-2012, new students should be enrolled in the Early Childhood Education (8405100) program.

8503214/WQR

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 3 Elective

This purpose of this course is to assist students to guide young children in physical, intellectual, social and emotional development activities; to demonstrate communication and employability skills and to develop and maintain a professional attitude toward child care.

8503214H/WQRH

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Child Care. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Early Childhood Education 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

216

PROGRAM NUMBER 8405100 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Course Number 8405110/WQP 8405120/WQQ 8405130/WQS 8405130H/WQSH 8405140/WQT 8405140H/WQTH

8405110/WQP

Course Name Early Childhood Education 1 Early Childhood Education 2 Early Childhood Education 3 Early Childhood Education 3 HONORS Early Childhood Education 4 Early Childhood Education 4 HONORS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT



INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

NOCTI Childcare

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to assist students to identify career and job opportunities; to maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment; to identify principles of child development; to identify age-appropriate physical, intellectual, social and emotional development activities; and to identify rules and regulations that govern child care.

8405120/WQQ

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to assist students to identify various observations and recording methods; to maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment; to guide physical, intellectual, social and emotional development activities; to assist with the food service program; to use appropriate guidance and discipline techniques, and to identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect.

8405130/WQS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 2 Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this course is to assist students to guide young children in physical, intellectual, social and emotional development activities; to demonstrate communication and employability skills and to develop and maintain a professional attitude toward child care.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

217

8405130H/WQSH

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Child Care. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Early Childhood Education 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8405140/WQT

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 3 Elective

8405140H/WQTH

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Early Childhood Education 3/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

218

PROGRAM NUMBER 8909000

8909010/VRA

TEACHER ASSISTING Course Number 8909010/VRA 8909020/VRB 8909030/VRC 8909030H/VRCH 8909040/VRD 8909040H/VRDH

Course Name Teacher Assisting 1 Teacher Assisting 2 Teacher Assisting 3 Teacher Assisting 3 HONORS Teacher Assisting 4 Teacher Assisting 4 HONORS

TEACHER ASSISTING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

ETS/ParaPro

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies related to the role, regulations, and career path of teacher aides; the role of education; leadership and CTSO activities; interpersonal and communication skills; and educational-support tasks.

8909020/VRB

TEACHER ASSISTING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Assisting 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in the operation of audiovisual equipment; job-related math skills; test administration and grading; job-related computer applications; visual aids preparation; the supervision of student health and safety; and the reporting of child abuse and drug abuse. It also requires a teaching practicum experience that involves direct student contact.

8909030/VRC

TEACHER ASSISTING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Assisting 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies related to supporting the learning activities of students, establishing and maintaining appropriate student behaviors, and supporting cooperative home-school relationships. It develops competencies in employability skills and entrepreneurship. It also requires the completion of the teaching practicum experience that involves direct contact with students.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

219

8909030H/VRCH

TEACHER ASSISTING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Assisting 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Teacher Assisting. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Teacher Assisting 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8909040/VRD

TEACHER ASSISTING 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Assisting 3 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies related to employability skills; developing relationships between school and the home; intrapersonal skills and professionalism. During this course students must participate in and document a 50 hour practicum (this is in addition to the 25 hour practicum in Teacher Assisting 3). A formal observation of the student must be conducted by the instructor during the latter part of the practicum experience. The student must submit a completed portfolio to the instructor by the end of this course.

8909040H/VRDH

TEACHER ASSISTING 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Assisting 3/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Teacher Assisting. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Teacher Assisting 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8500310 8500310/WPA

Course Number 8500310/WPA

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES Child Development

Course Name

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills needed to prepare students to understand the nature of child development from prenatal care through age six. The role of communication and guidance in the parent/child relationship are emphasized as well as basic needs and the principles of human development. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

220

PROGRAM NUMBER 8500410 8500100 8500410/WTA

Course Number 8500410/WTA 8500100/YST

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Education & Training Cooperative OJT Education & Training Directed Study

EDUCATION AND TRANING COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrolled in Education & Training program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide an Education and Training on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

8500100/YST

EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completed Education & Training Career Prep program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Education and Training cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Education and Training career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

221

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Course Number 8600580/XPE 8600080  8600680/XPF 8601780/XPG 8601780H/XPGH 8600580/XPE

Course Name Aerospace Technologies 1 Aerospace Technologies 2 Aerospace Technologies 3 Aerospace Technologies 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT    

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course (the first of three in the aerospace program) is designed to familiarize students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-oriented experiences in the study of aerospace and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. The program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstrating the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

8600680/XPF

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course (the second of three in the aerospace program) is designed to familiarize students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-oriented experiences in the study of aerospace and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. The program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstrating the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

8601780/XPG

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course (the third of three in the aerospace program) is designed to familiarize students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-oriented experiences in the study of aerospace and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. The program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstrating the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

222

8601780H/XPGH

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Aerospace Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering & Technology Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Aerospace Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 9401100 

♦ *APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Course Number

Course Name

9401110/___ 9401120/___ 9401130/___ 9401130H/___

Applied Engineering Technology 1 Applied Engineering Technology 2 Applied Engineering Technology 3 Applied Engineering Technology 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD TBD TBD

TBD

*NEW PROGRAM: The Applied Engineering Technology program replaces the Engineering Technology program.

9401110/___

APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and prepares them for postsecondary engineering programs by developing a more in-depth mastery of the associated mathematics, science, and technology knowledge and skills. The course also includes essential concepts of technology and design, as well as concerns about the social and political implications of technological change.

9401120/___

APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Applied Engineering Technology 1 Elective

This course provides students with opportunities to further their mastery of engineering-related math and science principles to design solutions to real world problems. The course also includes a more in-depth look into the relationship between technology and design.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

223

9401130/___

APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Applied Engineering Technology 2 Elective

9401130H/___

APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Applied Engineering Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This course provides opportunities for students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in engineering scenarios. The course features multiple options for providing context-based projects oriented to specific fields of engineering. This feature enables instruction in complex projects involving multi-faceted project teams by providing instruction oriented to four key engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, civil, and environmental. This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering & Technology Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Applied Engineering Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 9410100 

♦ *APPLIED ROBOTICS Course Number 9410110/YTQ 9410120/YTR 9410130/YTS 9410130H/YTSH 9410140/YTT 9410140H/YTTH

Course Name Foundations of Robotics Robotic Design Essentials Robotic Systems Robotic Systems HONORS Robotic Applications Capstone Robotic Applications Capstone HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD TBD TBD

TBD

*NEW PROGRAM: The Applied Robotics program was first offered in 2012-2013.

9410110/YTQ

FOUNDATIONS OF ROBOTICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course provides students with a foundation in content and skills associated with robotics and automation, including artificial intelligence, electronics, physics, and principles of engineering. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

224

9410120/YTR

ROBOTIC DESIGN ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Foundations of Robotics Elective

This course provides students with content and skills essential to the design and operation of robotics, including artificial intelligence, sensors, electronic devices, engineering technologies, motion physics, electrical motors, programming, simulation and modeling, and critical thinking skills.

9410130/YTS

ROBOTIC SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Robotic Design Essentials Elective

9410130H/YTSH

ROBOTIC SYSTEMS HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Robotic Design Essentials/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This course provides students with extended content and skills essential to the design and operation of robotic systems, including artificial intelligence, specialized sensors, electronic applications, engineering technologies, environmental physics, manufacturing, topographical considerations, programming, communications, simulation and modeling, and critical thinking skills. This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering & Technology Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Robotic Systems, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

9410140/YTT

ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS CAPSTONE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Robotic Design Essentials Elective

This course provides students with extended content and skills essential to the design and operation of autonomous robotic systems in the context of a capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

225

9410140H/YTTH

ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS CAPSTONE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Robotic Design Essentials/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This course provides students with extended content and skills essential to the design and operation of autonomous robotic systems in the context of a capstone project. This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering & Technology Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Robotic Applications Capstone, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Course Number 8601010/XMN 8601000  8601020/XMO 8601030/XMP 8601030H/XMPH 8601010/XMN

Course Name Communications Technology 1 Communications Technology 2 Communications Technology 3 Communications Technology 3 HONORS

HS ARTS INDUSTRY CREDIT CERTIFICATION    Adobe  Photoshop

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge, human relations and technical skills of communications technology.

8601020/XMO

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Communications Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of communications technology.

8601030/XMP

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Communications Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an advanced knowledge of the human relations and technical skills of printing, graphic, digital, and electronic communications technology. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

226

8601030H/XMPH

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Communications Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Printing and related Technology. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Communications Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8600700 

*CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Course Number 8600710/XMB 8600720/XMC 8600730/XMD

Course Name Construction Technology 1 Construction Technology 2 Construction Technology 3

HS ARTS CREDIT  

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NCCER Construction Technology

*Daggered Program: The Construction Technology program is daggered for deletion in 2013-14. Only enroll current program students into the Construction Technology 2 or 3 courses. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in Building Trades & Construction Design Technologies (8722000).

8600720/XMC

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Construction Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of construction technology.

8600730/XMD

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Construction Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of construction technology.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ *DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Course Number

Course Name

INDUSTRY HS ARTS CERTIFICATION CREDIT

8600810/XMF 8600800  8600820/XMG 8600830/XMH

Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 1 Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2 Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3 Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3 8600830H/XMHH HONORS

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AutoCAD

*Daggered Program: The Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2 or 3 courses. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in Technical Design (8401000).

8600820/XMG

DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of drafting and design technology.

8600830/XMH

DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations and technical skills of drafting and design technology.

8600830H/XMHH

DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in CAD. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8607000 

♦ *ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Course Number 8600570/XOD 8600670/XOL 8601770/XOR 8601770H/XORH

Course Name Engineering Technology 1 Engineering Technology 2 Engineering Technology 3 Engineering Technology 3 HONORS

HS ARTS INDUSTRY CREDIT CERTIFICATION    NOCTI 

*Daggered Program: The Engineering Technology program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into Engineering 2 or 3 courses. New students in 2013-2014 should be enrolled in Applied Engineering Technology (9401100).

8600670/XOL

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Engineering Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This program provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in technical professions.

8601770/XOR

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Engineering Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This program provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in technical profession.

8601770H/XORH

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Engineering Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Engineering Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

229

PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ PATHWAYS TO ENGINEERING

Course Number 8600550/XDF 9400300  8600550H/XDFH

Course Name Intro to Engineering Design* Intro to Engineering Design HONORS* 8600520/XDC Principles of Engineering* 8600520H/XDCH Principles of Engineering HONORS* 8600530/XDD Digital Electronics* 8600530H/XDDH Digital Electronics HONORS* 8600620/XTB Aerospace Engineering* 8600620/XTBH Aerospace Engineering HONORS* 8600590/XDJ Civil Engineering and Architecture* Civil Engineering and Architecture 8600590H/XDJH HONORS* 8600560/XDG Computer Integrated Manufacturing* 8600560H/XDGH Computer Integrated Manufacturing HONORS* 8600650/XPD Engineering Design and Development* 8600650H/XPDH Engineering Design and Development HONORS*

HS ARTS CREDIT 

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

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Engineering Core - FES

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*This is a course in the Project Lead the Way program

8600550/XDF

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid modeling computer design software.

8600550H/XDFH

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Introduction to Engineering, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

230

8600520/XDC

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introduction to Engineering Design Elective, Arts Elective

This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.

8600520H/XDCH

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introduction to Engineering Design/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Principles of Engineering, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8600530/XDD

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices.

8600530H/XDDH

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Electronics, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

231

8600620/XDH

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This course is intended to engage students in analyzing and designing solutions to engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of aerospace engineering and work on major problems to be exposed to the various situations that aerospace engineers face in their careers.

8600620/XDIH

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Aerospace Engineering, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8600590/XDJ

CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects, Project Planning, Site Planning, Building Design, and Project Documentation and Presentation.

8600590H/XDJH

CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Civil Engineering and Architecture, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

232

8600560/XDG

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design, and Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included.

8600560H/XDGH

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) HONOR Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8600650/XPD

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW) Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in technical profession.

8600650H/XPDH

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW) HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Engineering/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Engineering Design and Development, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course Number 8600540/XNJ 8604000  8600640/XNK 8601740/XNL 8601740H/XNLH 8600540/XNJ

Course Name Production Technology 1 Production Technology 2 Production Technology 3 Production Technology 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT    

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the technology of changing one or more industrial materials into useful products. The course content includes the use of tools and machines, characteristics of materials and their processing, safety, and the socioeconomic aspects of production.

8600640/XNK

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Production Technology 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides students with advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to selected industrial materials and processes. Performance standards from the introductory course are expanded and increased knowledge and skills are taught.

8601740/XNL

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Production Technology 2 Elective, Arts Elective

Course provides students with advanced individual study related to the technology of industrial materials and processes, utilizing selected performance standards from the introductory and intermediate courses of this program. Each student must have an individual study plan cooperatively organized with the teacher, or the teacher must have a written lesson outline for this course.

8601740H/XNLH

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Production Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Construction. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Production Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ *TECHNICAL DESIGN

Course Number 8401010/___ 8401000  8401020/___ 8401030/___ 8401030H/___

Course Name Technical Design 1 Technical Design 2 Technical Design 3 Technical Design 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT TBD TBD TBD

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

TBD

*NEW PROGRAM: The Technical Design program replaces the Drafting/Illustrative Design program.

8401010/___

TECHNICAL DESIGN 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course provides students with instruction in the characteristics and evolution of technology, underlying principles of design, and fundamental knowledge and skills in the use of illustration and drafting software. Included in the content is the use of essential application software. The ultimate output of this course is a design portfolio created by the student. Each item or product included in the portfolio should include a narrative description and an explanation of the technical approach or techniques used to create the item. Consideration should be given to having students present the portfolio using presentation software

8401020/___

TECHNICAL DESIGN 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Design 1 Elective

In this course, students learn more about the nature of design and drafting techniques for architectural purposes. Students are also provided with instruction in a variety of technical illustrations commonly produced to depict architectural concepts and designs. Students are expected to continue collating their portfolio using exemplars of their work. As with previous portfolio pieces, each exemplar should include a narrative description of the item with an explanation of any special techniques used to create the item.

8401030/___

TECHNICAL DESIGN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Design 2 Elective

In addition to exploring the implications of applying technologies, this course provides students with instruction in advanced imaging techniques relative to both static and animated illustrations. In addition to learning more advanced techniques, students will have an opportunity to research a project, design an appropriate solution, and present their results. The ultimate output of this course is the student’s presentation of a completed portfolio illustrating their best exemplars. The portfolio should include a narrative description of the scenario, the approach to data collection, resulting renderings, and an interpretation of each chart/graph. Research references should be cited appropriately. Given the advanced nature of this course, students should be encouraged to produce the portfolio using presentation software suitable for dissemination via the Internet. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8401030H/___

TECHNICAL DESIGN 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Technical Design 2/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

PROGRAM NUMBER 8600470 8600480 8600460 8600450 8600430 8600410 8600440 8600470/XNE

Course Number 8600470/XNE 8600480/XNV 8600460/XNZ 8600450/XNU 8600430/XNT 8600410/XNP 8600440/XNX

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Applied Technology Systems Home Technology Systems Engineering Systems Electronics Systems Production Systems Communications Systems Drafting/Illustrative Design Systems

HS ARTS CREDIT

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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of applied technology systems and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation.

8600480/XNV

HOME TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of home technology systems and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

236

8600460/XNZ

ENGINEERING SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of engineering systems and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation.

8600450/XNU

ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of electronics systems.

8600430/XNT

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of production systems and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation.

8600410/XNP

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of communications systems.

8600440/XNX

DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of drafting/illustrative and design systems. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8601900

Course Number 8601900/XPA 8601900H/XPAH

8601900/XPA

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Advanced Technology Applications Advanced Technology Applications HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year See Description Below Elective, Arts Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop a project from “vision” to “reality.” Working in teams to design, engineer, manufacture, construct, test, redesign, test again, and then produce a finished “project.” This would involve using ALL of the knowledge previously learned, not only in engineering & technology education but across the curriculum. To enroll in Advanced Applications in Technology, a student must have: 1. Completed three credits of an Engineering & Technology Education program. 2. Received permission of the supervising Engineering & Technology Education Instructor and/or Faculty Team. Advanced Applications in Technology may be taken by a student for one or more semesters. A student may earn multiple credits in this course.

8601900H/XPAH

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year See Description Below Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Engineering and Technology Education. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of an Engineering and Technology program, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop a project from “vision” to “reality.” Working in teams to design, engineer, manufacture, construct, test, redesign, test again, and then produce a finished “project.” This would involve using ALL of the knowledge previously learned, not only in engineering & technology education but across the curriculum. To enroll in Advanced Applications in Technology, a student must have: 1. Completed three credits of an Engineering & Technology Education program. 2. Received permission of the supervising Engineering & Technology Education Instructor and/or Faculty Team. Advanced Applications in Technology may be taken by a student for one or more semesters. A student may earn multiple credits in this course. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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FINANCE CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

FINANCE

Course Name Financial & Business Technology OR 8815100  8207310/VQA Introduction to Information Technology 8203310/VMB Accounting Applications 1 8815110/YMJ Financial Operations 8815110H/YMJH Financial Operations HONORS 8815130/YML Financial Internship 8815130H/YMLH Financial Internship HONORS OR 8501420/YMP Finance Cooperative OJT 8815120/YMK Financial Planning 8815120H/YMKH Financial Planning HONORS 8815150/YMN

Course Number 8815150/YMN

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

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NOCTI/Per-sonal Finance Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial data processing including theory, flow charting, and terminology essential for careers in the financial industry. Course content includes hands-on data entry and microcomputer applications using commercially prepared software in the areas of text editing, database management, business records, bookkeeping, and electronic spreadsheets.

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

8203310/VMB

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial & Business Technology Elective

This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

239

8815110/YMJ

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to present basic topics in macro and microeconomics and the principles and practices of banking, credit, and consumer lending in the United States. Additional emphasis is placed on money, credit and banking; economic growth and stability; use of limited resources; characteristics of different economic systems and institutions; taxation and budgeting; labor management relations; and sales. Students become familiar with the major functions of banks and other financial intermediaries, central banking by the Federal Reserve System, and modern trends in the finance industry. The students are also introduced to credit functions, principles of credit risk evaluation, loan creation, debt collection, and stocks and bonds.

8815110H/YMJH

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Finance. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Financial Operations, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8815130/YML

FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial Operations Elective

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the human relations, communication, and employability skills necessary for entry-level employment in the financial services industry. Additionally, it enhances the instruction and competencies developed through classroom instruction.

8815130H/YMLH

FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial Operations/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Finance. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Financial Internship, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

240

8501420/YMP

FINANCE COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Finance Career Prep Program Elective

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Finance cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Finance cluster.

8815120/YMK

FINANCIAL PLANNING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial Operations Elective

This course is designed to develop an awareness of the need for care and organization in planning for the wise use of economic resources and financial products available through a study of savings, credit, insurance, banking, and financial goals. Students are provided with the concepts necessary to understand international trade as well as career opportunities offered by lending institutions.

8815120H/YMKH

FINANCIAL PLANNING HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial Operations/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Finance. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Financial Planning, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8815100 

GLOBAL FINANCE Course Number 8815150/YMN 8207310/VQA 8203310/VMB 8815160/VMD 8815130/YML 8501420/YMP 8815170/VMF

Course Name Financial & Business Technology OR Introduction to Information Technology Accounting Applications 1 Managerial Accounting 1 Financial Internship OR Finance Cooperative OJT Business in a Global Economy

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

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N/A

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

241

8815150/YMN

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Art Elective

8203310/VMB

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial & Business Technology Elective

8815160/VMD

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Accounting Applications 1 Elective

This course introduces the fundamentals of management accounting, including manufacturing and cost accounting, budgeting, accounting for managerial decision-making, and financial statement analysis. Students learn how to use accounting information for internal decision-making and planning and control. In addition, students examine career opportunities as an accountant and the education, experience, and skills needed to enter and succeed in the accounting profession. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

242

8815130/YML

FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Managerial Accounting Elective

8815130H/YMLH

FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Financial Operations/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

8501420/YMP

FINANCE COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Finance Career Prep Program Elective

8815170/VMF

BUSINESS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Managerial Accounting Elective

This course provides students with an understanding of how and why businesses choose to expand their operations into other countries. This course exposes students to the unique challenges facing multinational organizations—and to the potential opportunities and markets that are lost to organizations that choose not to do business in the global marketplace. Building on concepts that broadens student understanding of how businesses operate and how they grow and thrive in our ever-changing world. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8500120 8500120/YSG

Course Number 8500120/YSG

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Personal & Family Finance

PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to give students an overview of personal and family finance concepts including the American economic system, personal and family management of resources including income, money management, saving and investing, spending and credit, the role of financial institutions and the consumer, consumer information and taxation and financial planning.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8501420 8501000 8501420/YMP

Course Number 8501420/YMP 8501000/YMO

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Finance Cooperative OJT Finance Directed Study

FINANCE COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Finance Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide the on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

8501000/YMO

FINANCE DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completion of a Finance Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Finance cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Finance career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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HEALTH SCIENCE CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8417130 

ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTING Course Number 8417100/WNA 8417110/WNB 8417110H/WNBH 8417131/WNF 8417131H/WNFH

Course Name *Health Science 1 **Health Science 2 Health Science 2 HONORS Allied Health Assisting 3 Allied Health Assisting 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

*The course Anatomy and Physiology (2000350) may be substituted for the course Health Science 1. **When Health Science 1 and Health Science 2 are completed they may be substituted for one science credit in Anatomy and Physiology (2000350).

8417100/WNA

HEALTH SCIENCE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is part of the secondary Health Core consisting of an overview of the human body, both structurally and functionally with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease. Medical terminology is an integral part of the course.

8417110/WNB

HEALTH SCIENCE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 1 Elective, Substitution for Anatomy & Physiology (2000350)

This course is part of the Secondary Health Core designed to provide the student with an in depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations. Emphasis is placed on communication and interpersonal skills, use of technology, ethics and the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students may shadow professionals throughout the course.

8417110H/WNBH

HEALTH SCIENCE 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 1/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Substitution for Anatomy & Physiology (2000350)

This honors course offers extensive experience in Health Occupations. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Health Science 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

245

8417131/WNF

ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 2 Elective

In this course students will perform skills representative of one to three areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical settings. Major areas of allied health are defined as physical therapy, emergency, radiation, laboratory and respiratory medicine, and occupational therapy. Other areas of health, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary may be included with instructor provided competencies.

8417131H/WNFH

ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Health Occupations. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Allied Health Assisting 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8708100 

8708100/WOA

♦ BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Course Number 8708110/WOA 8708120/WOB 8708130/WOC 8708140/WOD

Course Name Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Human Body Systems (HBS) Medical Interventions (MI) Biomedical Innovation (BI)

PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. Students are introduced to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, and the relationship of structure to function are also incorporated.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8708120/WOB

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Biomedical Sciences Elective

Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

8708130/WOC

MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Human Body Systems Elective

Students investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore: how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.

8708140/WOD

BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Medical Interventions Elective

In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8417170 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER Course Number Course Name 8417100/WNA *Health Science 1 8417110/WNB **Health Science 2 8417110H/WNBH Health Science 2 HONORS 8417171/WNM Emergency Medical 8417171H/WNMH Responder 3 Emergency Medical Responder 3 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Certified EKG Technician

8417100/WNA

HEALTH SCIENCE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

8417110/WNB

HEALTH SCIENCE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 1 Elective, Substitution for Anatomy & Physiology (2000350)

8417110H/WNBH

HEALTH SCIENCE 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.5 Year Health Science 1/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Substitution for Anatomy & Physiology (2000350)

This honors course offers extensive experience in Health Science. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Health Science 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

248

8417171/WNM

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 2 Elective

This course prepares students to be employed as Emergency Medical Responders. Content includes, but not limited to, identifying and practicing within the appropriate scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Responder, demonstrating correct medical procedures for various emergency situations, proficiency in the appropriate instruments used, as well as a foundation in the musculo-skeletal system of the body.

8417171H/WNMH

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Health Science 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Health Science. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Emergency Medical Responder 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8400320 8400320/WOT

Course Number 8400320/WOT

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Medical Skills & Services

MEDICAL SKILLS & SERVICES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical generic skills in health science education. The student will be able to describe services by provided by health occupations career clusters. Demonstrate basic health skills, including first aid and CPR. Understand responsible consumer decision making regarding health screening and health care management. Be able to discuss legal aspects for the health consumer. The student will understand the use of computers and technology in the health care field.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 8400410 8400100 8400410/WOV

Course Number 8400410/WOV 8400100/YSX

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Health Occupations Coop Education OJT Health Occupations Education Directed Study

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Health Education Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide a Health Science on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

8400100/YSX

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Completed Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Health Science cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Health Science career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

250

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8800500 

8800510/WSA

CULINARY ARTS Course Number 8800510/WSA 8800520/WSB 8800530/WSC 8800530H/WSCH 8800540/WSD 8800540H/WSDH

Course Name Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 2 Culinary Arts 3 Culinary Arts 3 HONORS Culinary Arts 4 Culinary Arts 4 HONORS

CULINARY ARTS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  

FRA/ServSafe

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with competencies basic to a cluster of occupations in the food service industry and to develop skills, knowledge, and attitude for success and advancement in a specialized occupational proficiency program. Course content includes employability skills, qualifications and career opportunities; introduction to operational procedures; basics of nutrition; characteristics and functions of types of food service establishments; safety, sanitation, security, and storage procedures; identifications, use, care and storage of commercial tools and equipment; cooking terms and vocabulary; standard and metric measurements; food preparation; and rules and regulations governing the food industry.

8800520/WSB

CULINARY ARTS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary Arts 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course has increased laboratory instruction and activities so students may develop their skills in using commercial equipment and tools safely and quickly in the preparation of food. Instructional units include planning, scheduling, and simplifying work patterns; cost and portion control; customer relations; management of time, energy, space; and using standard recipes.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

251

8800530/WSC

CULINARY ARTS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary Arts 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This courses includes content in the preparation and presentation of the food that has been prepared; preserving the nutritive values of food; following standard recipes for quality control; serving quantity foods; receiving, storing, and issuing foods and supplies; taking inventories, and keeping records; and maintaining clean food preparation and service areas.

8800530H/WSCH

CULINARY ARTS 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary Arts 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in culinary arts. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Culinary Arts 3, students participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8800540/WSD

CULINARY ARTS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary Arts 3 Elective

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial food service and hospitality industry. Courses are sequential requiring greater skill development at each level.

8800540H/WSDH

CULINARY ARTS 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary Arts 3/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

252

PROGRAM NUMBER 8800600 8800610/WSE

CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY SPECIALTIES Course Number 8800610/WSE 8800620/WSF

Course Name Culinary & Hospitality Specialties 1 Culinary & Hospitality Specialties 2

HS ARTS CREDIT

CULINARY & HOSPITALITY SPECIALTIES 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL N/A Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Completion of Culinary Arts Program Elective

This course is designed for students to gain advanced preparation and entrepreneurial skills for small business ownership and/or event catering. The course content includes using technology, such as point-of-sale software, internet marketing, and social networking to enhance food service business efficiency and development; acquiring advanced skills in geriatric and athletic nutrition; and understanding the interconnections and interdependency of ecological, social, and economic systems as well as that of food and science. The program culminates in a capstone project with acquired knowledge and skills utilized to obtain the Florida Employee Food handler Training Certification.

8800620/WSF

CULINARY & HOSPITALITY SPECIALTIES 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Culinary & Hospitality Specialties 2 Elective

PROGRAM NUMBER 8500355 8500390 8500355/WPJ

Course Number 8500355/WPJ 8500390/WPK

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name

Nutrition & Wellness Principles of Food Preparation

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the relationship between nutrition and wellness. The program also provides for selection, preparation, service, and storage of foods. It allows students to use technology to practice meal management techniques directed toward nutritional food choices based on the life cycle. This course will provide an awareness of consumer issues relating to health and wellness. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8500390/WPK

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the principles of food preparation, selection and storage, basic food preparation and selection of food services.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8800420 8801000 8800420/WPQ

Course Number 8800420/WPQ 8801000/WPR

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Hospitality & Tourism Cooperative OJT Hospitality & Tourism Directed Study

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrolled in Hospitality & Training Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide a Hospitality and Tourism on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

8800420/WPR

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completed Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Hospitality and Tourism cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Hospitality and Tourism career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

254

HUMAN SERVICES CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8500345 8500365 8500300 8500345/WPM

Course Number 8500345/WPM 8500365/WPN 8500300/WOZ

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name

Family Dynamics Family, Home & Consumer Technology Parenting Skills

FAMILY DYNAMICS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Family Dynamics. The content includes but is not limited to: recognizing the role and importance of the family; formulating skills in preparation for successful adult and family life; studying the family life cycle; developing skills to build and maintain healthy family relationships; addressing current issues that create stress and conflict within the family unit; recognizing the importance of balancing work and family; and evaluating the impact of technological and social forces on the family - past, present and future.

8500365/WPN

FAMILY, HOME, AND CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Family, Home, and Consumer Technology. The content includes but is not limited to the latest technology as it relates to the home and the global role of the family. Leadership and organizational skills are a vital part of this program. Part 1 includes future trends in food and consumer technology; global food issues; impact of food technology; trends in consumer and personal finance; consumer decisions; cost of technology equipment; careers; and the impact consumer technology on the family unit. Part 2 includes future trends; equipment technology; current innovative resources; apparel and housing alternatives; constraints; environmental and ecological issues; and the impact on the family.

8500300/WOZ

PARENTING SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Human Services. The content includes but is not limited to parenting roles and responsibilities; nurturing and protective environments for children; positive parenting strategies; effective communication in parent/child relationships; multicultural diversity and trends in technology. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER ♦ BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM NUMBER

Course Number

8209020/VME 8206500  8206010/VOF 8206020/VOG 8206020H/VOGH 8206030/VOH 8206030H/VOHH 8206040/VOI 8206040H/VOIH 8206050/VOJ 8206050H/VOJH 8206060/VOK 8206060H/VOKH 8206070/VOL 8206070H/VOLH

Course Name

HS ARTS CREDIT

Computing for College & Careers Bus Computer Programming 1 Bus Computer Programming 2 Bus Computer Programming 2 HONORS Bus Computer Programming 3 Bus Computer Programming 3 HONORS Bus Computer Programming 4 Bus Computer Programming 4 HONORS Bus Computer Programming 5 Bus Computer Programming 5 HONORS Bus Computer Programming 6 Bus Computer Programming 6 HONORS Bus Computer Programming 7 Bus Computer Programming 7 HONORS

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NOCTI Computer Programming

*Daggered Program: The Business Computer Programming program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into Business Computer Programming 2 - 7 courses. Alternative enrollment options for new students in 2013-2014 include the Java Development & Programming program (9007200), .NET Application Development & Programming (9007400), and Web Application Development & Programming (9007500).

8206020/VOG

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 1 Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts for business applications. The content includes information processing and computer functions; operating systems; programming techniques and concepts for sequential, indexed sequential, random, and direct files; and the integrated nature of corporate systems.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

256

8206020H/VOGH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 1/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8206030/VOH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 2 Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts for business applications. The content includes interfaces for systems integration, software quality assurance, and advanced programming techniques and concepts.

8206030H/VOHH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 2/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8206040/VOI

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 3 Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

257

8206040H/VOIH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 3/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8206050/VOJ

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 4 Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts for business applications. The content includes client/server environments, interactive programming, and vendor application programming. The competencies included in Business Programming 5 and 6 are designed to allow students to learn a second language. They build on the same tools as mastered in a previous language with increasing refinement of skill. Activities utilized must reflect increasingly greater complexity.

8206050H/VOJH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 4/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8206060/VOK

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 5 Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts for business applications. The content includes client/server environments, interactive programming, and vendor application programming. The competencies included in Business Programming 6 are designed to allow students to learn a second language. They build on the same tools as mastered in a previous language with increasing refinement of skill. Activities utilized must reflect increasingly greater complexity. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

258

8206060H/VOKH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 5/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8206070/VOL

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 7 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 6 Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts for business applications. The content includes client/server environments, interactive programming, and vendor application programming. The competencies included in Business Programming 7 are designed to allow students to learn a second language. They build on the same tools as mastered in a previous language with increasing refinement of skill. Activities utilized must reflect increasingly greater complexity.

8206070H/VOLH

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 7 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Computer Programming 6/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Business Computer Programming 7, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 9001200 

♦ *COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CSIT)

Course Number Course Name 9001210/VPO CSIT Foundations 9001220/VPP CSIT System Essentials 9001230/VPQ CSIT Network Systems Configuration CSIT Network Systems Configuration 9001230/VPQH HONORS

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CompTIA A+

*NEW PROGRAM: The Computer Systems Information Technology program replaces the Computer Systems Technology program.

9001210/VPO

CSIT FOUNDATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the information technology industry; technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, planning, management, finance, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. The course content includes, but is not limited to, communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

9001220/VPP

CSIT SYSTEM ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year CSIT Foundations Elective

This is a continuation of the first course under Computer Systems and Information Technology. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the information technology industry; technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology , planning, management, finance, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. The course content includes, but is not limited to, communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

260

9001230/VPQ

CSIT NETWORK SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year CSIT System Essentials Elective

This is a continuation of the second course under Computer Systems and Information Technology. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the information technology industry; technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology , planning, management, finance, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. The course content includes, but is not limited to, communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

9001230/VPQH

CSIT NETWORK SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year CSIT System Essentials Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Computer Systems and Information Technology. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Computer Systems and Information Technology Network Systems Configuration (CSIT Network Systems Configuration), students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8732100 

♦ *COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Course Number 8732110/XYA 8732120/XYB 8732130/XYC 8732130H/XYCH

Course Name Computer Systems Technology 1 Computer Systems Technology 2 Computer Systems Technology 3 Computer Systems Technology 3 HONORS

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CompTIA A+

*Daggered Program: The Computer Systems Technology program is daggered for deletion in 2013-2014. Only enroll current program students into the Computer Systems Technology 2 or 3 courses. New students in 20132014 should be enrolled in Computer Systems & Information Technology (9001200).

8732120/XYB

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computer Systems Technology 1 Elective

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the information technology industry. The courses content includes, but is not limited to, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer/network systems. Content also includes preparation for industry-level certifications. Network connectivity, LAN/WAN fundamentals, PC hardware/software including advanced operating systems. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

261

8732130/XYC

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computer Systems Technology 2 Elective

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the information technology industry. The courses content includes, but is not limited to, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer/network systems. Content also includes preparation for industry-level certifications. Network connectivity, LAN/WAN fundamentals, PC hardware/software including advanced operating systems. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

732130H/XYCH

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computer Systems Technology 2/ Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Computer Systems. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Computer Systems Technology 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ *GAME/SIMULATION/ANIMATION PROGRAMMING

Course Number 8208110/VPE 8208300  8208120/VPF 8208330/VPI 8208330/VPIH 8208340/VPJ 8208340/VPJH 8208110/VPE

Course Name Game & Simulation Foundations Game & Simulation Design Game & Simulation Programming Game & Simulation Programming HONORS Multi-User Game & Simulation Programming Multi-User Game & Simulation Programming HONORS

GAME AND SIMULATION FOUNDATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

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Adobe Certified Expert (Flash)

 Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide an introduction to game and simulation concepts and careers, the impact game and simulation has on society and industry, and basic game/simulation design concepts such as rule design, play mechanics, and media integration. This course compares and contrasts games and simulations, key development methodologies and tools, careers, and industry-related information. This course also covers strategies, processes, and methods for conceptualizing a game or simulation application, storyboarding techniques, and development tools. Hands-on activities using an entry-level game development tool will result in the creation of a playable game. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

262

8208120/VPF

GAME AND SIMULATION DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Foundations Elective, Arts Elective

This course covers fundamental principles of designing a game or a simulation application, in particular Human Computer Interface (HCI) principles, rules and strategies of play, conditional branching, design and development constraints, use of sound and animation, design tools, and implementation issues. The content includes market research, product design documentation, storyboarding, proposal development, and presentation of a project report. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured game or simulation programs. Extensive use is made of evaluating and analyzing existing games or simulations. Hands-on activities using an entry-level game development tool will result with the creation and presentation of a playable game with design documentation.

8208330/VPI

GAME AND SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Design Elective, Arts Elective

8208330/VPIH

GAME AND SIMULATION PROGRAMMING HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Design/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Game & Simulation Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Game & Simulation Programming, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8208340/VPJ

MULTI-USER GAME AND SIMULATIONPROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Programming Elective, Arts Elective

This course is focused on students acquiring the appropriate programming skills for rendering a game or simulation product, including program control, conditional branching, score-keeping, timed event strategies and methodologies, and implementation issues specific to multi-user game/simulation products. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

263

8208340/VPJH

MULTI-USER GAME AND SIMULATION HONORS PROGRAMMING Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Programming/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Multi-user Game & Simulation Programming. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Multi-user Game & Simulation Programming, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GAME/SIMULATION/ANIMATION VISUAL DESIGN

PROGRAM NUMBER Course Number Course Name 8208110/VPE Game and Simulation Foundations 8208100 8208120/VPF Game and Simulation Design 8208130/VPG Game & Simulation 2D Graphic Development 8208130/VPGH Game & Simulation 2D Graphic Development HONORS 8208140/VPH Game & Simulation 3D Graphic Animation 8208140/VPHH Game & Simulation 3D Graphic Animation HONORS 8208110/VPE

GAME AND SIMULATION FOUNDATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

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Adobe Certified Expert (Flash)

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Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Digital Design 6 Elective, Arts Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

264

8208120/VPF

GAME AND SIMULATION DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Foundations Elective, Arts Elective

This course covers fundamental principles of designing a game or a simulation application, in particular Human This course covers fundamental principles of designing a game or a simulation application, in particular Human Computer Interface (HCI) principles, rules and strategies of play, conditional branching, design and development constraints, use of sound and animation, design tools, and implementation issues. The content includes market research, product design documentation, storyboarding, proposal development, and presentation of a project report. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured game or simulation programs. Extensive use is made of evaluating and analyzing existing games or simulations. Hands-on activities using an entry-level game development tool will result with the creation and presentation of a playable game with design documentation.

8208130/VPG

GAME AND SIMULATION 2D GRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Design Elective, Arts Elective

8208130/VPGH

GAME AND SIMULATION 2D GRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT HONORS Career Prep Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation Design/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Game & Simulation 2D Graphic Development. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Game & Simulation 2D Graphic Development, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8208140/VPH

GAME AND SIMULATION 3D GRAPHIC ANIMATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation 2D Graphic Development Elective, Arts Elective

This course is focused on students acquiring skills to create, refine, and integrate realistic 2D graphics into a game or simulation product. Students will essentially learn how to use a graphic software package, file maintenance strategies, and migration techniques and issues. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

265

8208140/VPHH

GAME AND SIMULATION 3D GRAPHIC ANIMATION HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 12 1.0 Year Game and Simulation 2D Graphic Development/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Game & Simulation 3D Graphic Animation. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Game & Simulation 3D Graphic Animation, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8207300 

♦ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Course Number

Course Name

Introduction to Information Technology 8207320/VQB IT Programming/Database 8207320H/VQBH IT Programming/Database HONORS 8203051/VQC IT Technical Support/ Networking 8203051/VQCH IT Technical Support/ Networking HONORS 8207350/VQD IT Internship 8207360/VQE IT Web/Digital Media 8207310/VQA

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*Daggered Program: The Information Technology program is daggered for deletion in 2012-2013. Only enroll current program students into IT Technical Support/Networking and above courses.

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

8207320/VQB

IT PROGRAMMING/DATABASE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introduction to Information Technology Elective

This course introduces computer programming concepts for information technology applications using the Scheme programming language and an introduction to database fundamentals. The content includes information technology career research, computer functions, programming techniques and concepts, data modeling and advanced database techniques. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured computer programs. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

266

8207320/VQBH

IT PROGRAMMING/DATABASE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Introduction to Information Technology/ Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in IT Programming/Database. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of IT Programming/Database, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8203051/VQC

IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT/NETWORKING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year IT Programming/Database Elective

This course focuses on system support, maintenance, and basic network concepts. The content includes information technology career research and emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of various computer software and hardware applications including installation, troubleshooting, diagnostic techniques, and repair of system components, operating systems, and application software; common safety and preventive maintenance procedures; basic networking including physical and logical network connectivity; and effective behaviors that contribute to customer satisfaction.

8203051/VQCH

IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT/NETWORKING HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year IT Programming/Database/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in IT Technical Support/Networking. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of IT Technical Support/Networking, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207350/VQD

IT INTERNSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year IT Technical Support/Networking Elective

The IT internship course provides students with the opportunity to stimulate their career interest and to demonstrate human relations, communications, and employability skills necessary for entry-level employment in the information technology industry. Students will enhance and apply instructional competencies learned in the classroom through the internship experience. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

267

8207360/VQE

IT WEB/DIGITAL MEDIA Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year IT Internship Elective

This course focuses on digital media and advanced web tools. The content includes information technology career research; advanced HTML, DHTML, and XML commands and web page design; advanced web topics such as web scripting and web server administration; and basic multimedia applications including audio, video, graphics, text, and animation tools.

♦ JAVA DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM NUMBER

Course Number Course Name 8297310/VQA Intro to Information Technology 9007200  9007210/VQF Foundations of Programming 9007220/VQG Procedural Programming 9007230/VQH 90072240/VQI 90072250/VQJ 9007260/VQK 9007270/VQL

*NEW PROGRAM

8297310/VQA

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Java Programming Essentials Applied Object-Oriented Java Programming Specialized Java Database Programming Java Programming Capstone

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

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INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Adobe Certified Expert (Flash)

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective/Arts Elective

9007210/VQF

FOUNDATIONS OF PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Intro to IT Elective

This course introduces concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

268

9007220/VQG

PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Foundations of Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques.

9007230/VQH

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Procedural Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing object-oriented programming techniques.

9007240/VQI

JAVA PROGRAMMING ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Java programming language.

9007250/VQJ

APPLIED OBJECT-ORIENTED JAVA PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Java Programming Essentials Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Java programming language.

9007260/VQK

SPECIALIZED JAVA DATABASE PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year Applied Object-Oriented Java Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Java programming language. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

269

9007270/VQL

JAVA PROGRAMMING CAPSTONE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 12 1.0 Year Specialized Java Database Programming Elective

This course serves as the capstone course, providing students with the opportunity to apply acquired computer programming knowledge and skills specific to the Java programming language. The range of competencies students will be expected to demonstrate include project planning, design, documentation, Java programming, and reporting/presenting the results of the project. Each student will be expected to maintain a portfolio of the project and give a presentation of the completed work at the end of the course.

PROGRAM NUMBER

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Course Number

8209020/VME 8212400  (OR) 8297310/VQA 8212430/VOM 8212440/VON 8212440/VONH 8212450/VOX 8212450/VOXH 9001110/YTG 8209020/VME

Course Name Computing for College and Careers (OR) Intro to Information Technology Multimedia Foundations 1 Multimedia Foundations 2 Multimedia Foundations 2 HONORS Multimedia Foundations 3 Multimedia Foundations 3 HONORS Foundations of Web Design

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

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INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

     Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

270

8212430/VOM

MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College and Careers/ (OR) Introduction to Information Technology Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of fundamentals of multimedia. Students learn to plan and create presentations that incorporate scanned images, and images created in various formats and mediums.

8212440/VON

MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Multimedia Foundations 1 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Web page layout and integration of video and animation into Web pages. Special emphasis is placed on good design, proper usage of typography and images for delivery on the Internet.

8212440/VONH

MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 2 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Multimedia Foundations 1/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Multimedia Foundations 2. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Multimedia Foundations 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8212450/VOX

MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Multimedia Foundations 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to FURTHER provide a basic understanding of Web page layout and integration of video and animation into Web pages. Special emphasis is placed on good design, proper usage of typography and images for delivery on the Internet.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

271

8212450/VOXH

MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Multimedia Foundations 2/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Multimedia Foundations 3. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Multimedia Foundations 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

9001110/YTG

FOUNDATIONS OF WEB DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Multimedia Foundations 3 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the Internet, Intranet, and WWW. The content includes operating systems; basic HTML commands; navigation of the Internet, Intranet, and Web and Web page design.

♦ .NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT &

PROGRAM NUMBER

PROGRAMMING

Course Number Course Name 8207310/VQA Introduction to Information 9007400  Technology 9007210/VQF Foundations of Programming 9007220/VQG Procedural Programming 9007230/VQH 9007410/VQM 9007420/VQN 9007430/VQO *NEW PROGRAM

8297310/VQA

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals .NET Application Development Foundation .NET Application Development Applied .NET Application Development Capstone

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 Adobe Certified Expert (Flash)

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

272

9007210/VQF

FOUNDATIONS OF PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Intro to IT Elective

This course introduces concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development.

9007220/VQG

PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Foundations of Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques.

9007230/VQH

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Procedural Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing object-oriented programming techniques.

9007410/VQM

.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Internet and Internet-based software applications.

9007420/VQN

.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT APPLIED Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year .NET Application Development Foundation Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Internet and Internet-based software applications. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

273

9007430/VQO

.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year .NET Application Development Foundation Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Internet and Internet-based software applications.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8208000 

♦ NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES Course Number 8209020/VME 8297310/VQA 8207020/VMI 8207030/VMJ 8207030H/VMJH 8207040/VMK 8207040H/VMKH 8207050/VMO 8207050H/VMOH 8207060/VMP 8207060H/VMPH 8207070/VMQ 8207070H/VMQH

8209020/VME

Course Name Computing for College & Careers (OR) Intro to Information Technology Networking 1 Networking 2 Infrastructure Networking 2 Infrastructure HONORS Networking 3 Infrastructure Networking 3 Infrastructure HONORS Networking 4 Infrastructure Networking 4 Infrastructure HONORS Networking 5 Infrastructure Networking 5 Infrastructure HONORS Networking 6 Infrastructure Networking 6 Infrastructure HONORS

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 Cisco Certified Network Associate

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

274

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

8207020/VMI

NETWORKING 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in network support positions. The content includes instruction in basic hardware configuration, hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and computer networking.

8207030/VMJ

NETWORKING 2 INFRASTRUCTURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 1 Elective

This course focuses on understanding network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing and network standards.

8207030H/VMJ

NETWORKING 2 INFRASTRUCTURE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 1/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Network Infrastructure. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Networking 2, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

275

8207040/VMK

NETWORKING 3 INFRASTRUCTURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 2 Infrastructure Elective

This course continues the study of network support services. The content includes IT management skills, troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques; network design, devices, topographies, protocols and standards; email and Internet activities, network traffic control and security, and WAN vs. LAN technologies.

8207040H/VMKH

NETWORKING 3 INFRASTRUCTURE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 2 Infrastructure/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Network Infrastructure. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Networking 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207050/VMO

NETWORKING 4 INFRASTRUCTURE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 3 Infrastructure Elective

This course continues the study of network support services. The student will learn to install, configure, and maintain large networks. Student will also be able to demonstrate proficiency in defining, configuring and trouble-shooting the following protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging installation.

8207050H/VMOH

NETWORKING 4 INFRASTRUCTURE HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 3 Infrastructure/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Network Infrastructure. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Networking 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

276

8207060/VMP

NETWORKING 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 4 Infrastructure Elective

This course continues the study of network support services. The content includes wireless networking technologies, implementation, management and security.

8207060H/VMPH

NETWORKING 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 4 Infrastructure/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Network Infrastructure. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Networking 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207070/VMQ

NETWORKING 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 5 Elective

This course continues the study of network support services. The content includes network security.

8207070H/VMQH

NETWORKING 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Networking 5/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Network Infrastructure. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Networking 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

277

PROGRAM NUMBER 8207400

8209020/VME

NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Course Number Course Name 8209020/VME Computing for College & Careers (OR) 8297310/VQA Intro to Information Technology New Media & Digital Imaging 8207410/VOV Fundamentals 8207420/VOW Digital Video & Sound Fundamentals 9001110/YTG Foundations of Web Design

HS ARTS CREDIT

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

  

Adobe Certified Expert (Photoshop)

 Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

8207310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

278

8207410/VOV

NEW MEDIA AND DIGITAL IMAGING FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides an overview of presentation guidelines and design elements associated with various presentation types. Effective digital photography composition and digital imaging software features including optimizing digital photographs for Web publication are covered. Students will create an electronic slide presentation using presentation software.

8207420/VOW

DIGITAL VIDEO AND SOUND FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course covers advanced planning and video editing for multimedia presentations. Students design presentations through various steps of development, implementation, and final output.

9001110/YTG

FOUNDATIONS OF WEB DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing For College & Careers Elective, Arts Elective

PROGRAM NUMBER

♦ PC SUPPORT SERVICES

Course Number 8209020 /VME 8207340  8207210/VOA 8207220/VOB 8207230/VOC 8207240/VOD 8207250/VOE 8209020/VME

Course Name Computing for College & Careers PC Support 1 PC Support 2 PC Support 3 PC Support 4 PC Support 5

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

CompTIA A+

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

279

8207210/VOA

PC SUPPORT 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing For College & Careers Elective

This course is designed to develop entry-level skills for PC support services. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of various computer software applications and computer hardware.

8207220/VOB

PC SUPPORT 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year PC Support 1 Elective

This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills for PC support services. The content includes software applications and operating systems, electronic communication via the Internet, and an introduction to computer networking.

8207230/VOC

PC SUPPORT 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year PC Support 2 Elective

This course continues the study of PC support services and is designed to develop advanced skills for employment. The content includes advanced software applications, the interrelationships among major components of networks, hardware installation, and selection of electronic communications software and hardware.

8207240/VOD

PC SUPPORT 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year PC Support 3 Elective

This course continues the development of advanced skills for entry-level employment in PC support services positions. The content includes utilization of advanced software-system features and programs, integration techniques to enhance projects, network administration, components of Web pages, and preventative hardware maintenance.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

280

8207250/VOE

PC SUPPORT 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year PC Support 4 Elective

This course continues the development of advanced skills for entry-level employment in PC support services positions. The content includes utilization of advanced software/system features and programs, integration techniques to enhance projects, network administration, components of Web pages, and preventative hardware maintenance. After successful completion of PC Support 3 and 4, students will have met Occupational Completion Point – Data Code D, Help Desk Analyst.

♦ WEB APPLICATION & PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM NUMBER

Course Number Course Name 8207310/VQA Introduction to Information 9007500  Technology 9007210/VQF Foundations of Programming 9007220/VQG Procedural Programming 9007230/VQH 9007510/VQP 9007520/VQQ 9007530/VQR

*NEW PROGRAM

8297310/VQA

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver)

Object-Oriented Programming Web Programming JavaScript Programming PHP Programming

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective/Arts Elective

9007210/VQF

FOUNDATIONS OF PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Intro to IT Elective

281

9007220/VQG

PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Foundations of Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques.

9007230/VQH

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Procedural Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing object-oriented programming techniques.

9007510/VQP

WEB PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to the Internet and Internet-based software applications.

9007520/VQQ

JAVASCRIPT PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to client-side JavaScript.

9007530/VQR

PHS PROGRAMMING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year JavaScript Programming Elective

This course continues the study of computer programming concepts specific to client-side JavaScript.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

282

PROGRAM NUMBER

WEB DESIGN

Course Number 8209020/VME 8207500  9001110/YTG 8207120/VNQ 8207120H/VNQH 8207130/VNR 8207130H/VNRH 8207140/VNS 8207140H/VNSH 8207150/VNT 8207150H/VNTH 8207160/VNU 8207160H/VNUH

Course Name Computing for College & Careers Web Design 1 Web Design 2 Web Design 2 HONORS Web Design 3 Web Design 3 HONORS Web Design 4 Web Design 4 HONORS Web Design 5 Web Design 5 HONORS Web Design 6 Web Design 6 HONORS

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

  

Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver)

  

*Daggered Program: The Webb Design program is daggered for deletion. Only enroll current program students into Web Design 3 - 6 courses. New students in 2012-2013 should be enrolled in Web Development (9001100).

8207130/VNR

WEB DESIGN 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 2 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides advanced concepts in HTML, design, and internet tools.

8207130H/VNRH

WEB DESIGN 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 2/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Web Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207140/VNS

WEB DESIGN 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 3 Elective, Arts Elective

This course provides advanced concepts in web site promotion, interactive web site development, and using scripting languages as they relate to WWW site. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

283

8207140H/VNSH

WEB DESIGN 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 3/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Web Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207150/VNT

WEB DESIGN 5 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 4 Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to present an overview of e-commerce, introduce scripting and increase proficiency in audio-visual techniques.

8207150H/VNTH

WEB DESIGN 5 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 4/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Web Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 5, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8207160/VNU

WEB DESIGN 6 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 5 Elective, Arts Elective

With the completion of this course, the student will be able to plan, design, implement and promote a business web site using both individual and team talents. Students will demonstrate proficiency with industry standard software.

8207160H/VNUH

WEB DESIGN 6 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Design 5/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Web Design. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Digital Design 6, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

284

PROGRAM NUMBER 9001100

WEB DEVELOPMENT Course Number Course Name 8209020/VME Computing for College & Careers 8207310/YPQ OR Introduction to Information Technology 9001110/YTG Foundations of Web Design 9001120/YTH User Interface Design

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 

Adobe Certified Associate(Dreamweaver and

or Flash)

9001130/YTI 9001140/YTJ 9001150/YTK 9001160/YTL

Web Scripting Fundamentals Media Integration Essentials E-commerce & Marketing Essentials Interactivity Essentials

 

*NEW PROGRAM: The Web Development program replaces the Web Design program for 2012-2013.

8209020/VME

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

8297310/VQA

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

285

9001110/YTG

FOUNDATIONS OF WEB DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Computing for College & Careers/ (OR) Introduction to Information Technology Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire and apply foundational skills related to web design.

9001120/YTH

USER INTERFACE DESIGN Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Foundations of Web Design Elective

This course provides advanced concepts used in interface design. The content includes principles of Human Computer Interface (HCI), advanced page design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), advanced HTML commands, multimedia applications, Internet/Intranet tools, and website promotion.

9001130/YTI

WEB SCRIPTING FUNDAMENTALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year User Interface Design Elective

This course provides an introduction to scripting related to web development. The content primarily focuses on client-side scripting using JavaScript.

9001140/YTJ

MEDIA INTEGRATION ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Web Scripting Fundamentals Elective

This course provides in-depth instruction into techniques for integrating various forms of media onto webpage’s, with particular focus on XML and AJAX technologies and frameworks. Students should have a good understanding of JavaScript prior to taking this course.

9001150/YTK

E-COMMERCE AND MARKETING ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Media Integration Essentials Elective

This course provides instruction in the design, creation, marketing, and monitoring of e-commerce websites. Content also includes the associated security issues and methods. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

286

9001160/YTL

INTERACTIVITY ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year E-Commerce and Marketing Essentials Elective

This course provides instruction on technologies and techniques for enhancing the interactivity of websites from both site visitor and administration perspectives. Also covered are methods for PDF forms handling and content management.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8200320 8200330

Course Number 8200320/VRM 8200330/VRO

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Keyboarding & Business Skill* Computer and Business Skills*

*These two courses can be substituted for Computing for College and Careers in the applicable Business Computer Technology Programs, earning an OCP

8200320/VRM

KEYBOARDING AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

This is a course for students who wish to learn keyboarding techniques. The course teaches keyboarding with applications including themes, term papers, memorandums, reports, letters, and speed notes.

8200330/VRO

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Practical Arts

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

287

PROGRAM NUMBER 9000420 9000420/VPR

Course Number 9000420/VPR

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Information Technology Cooperative OJT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Enrollment in a Career Prep Information Technology Education Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide an Information Technology on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

288

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS

Course Number 8918010/YRB 8918000  8918020/YRC 8918030/YRD 8918030H/YRDH 8918040/YRG 8918040H/YRGH 8918010/YRB

Course Name Criminal Justice Operations 1 Criminal Justice Operations 2 Criminal Justice Operations 3 Criminal Justice Operations 3 HONORS Criminal Justice Operations 4 Criminal Justice Operations 4 HONORS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

NOCTI

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of law enforcement, the court system, and the correctional system. The content includes career opportunities in these fields, court system, correctional system, interpersonal and communication skills, and employability skills.

8918020/YRC

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criminal Justice Operations 1 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in patrol, traffic control, defensive tactics and physical proficiency skills, and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.

8918030/YRD

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criminal Justice Operations 2 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in crime and accident investigation procedures, forensic science tasks, crime prevention, and property control procedures.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

289

8918030H/YRDH

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 3 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criminal Justice Operations 2/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Public Services. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Criminal Justice Operations 3, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8918040/YRG

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criminal Justice Operations 3 Elective

This course is designed to develop competencies in crime and accident investigation procedures, forensic science tasks, crime prevention, and property control procedures. This course offers two (2) tracks and is intended to provide flexibility for students in the last year of the Criminal Justice program. Track 1 is divided into eight (8) options consisting of Standards 23 – 91. This track is focused on the criminal justice system. Four (4) of these options should be selected to complete this one credit course. Track 2 is comprised of Standards 92 – 103 and is a one credit course focused on the administrative aspects of the legal system. To complete the program, students must complete either Track 1 or Track 2.

8918040H/YRGH

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS 4 HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Criminal Justice Operations 3/Permission of Instructor/ Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Public Services. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Criminal Justice Operations 4, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

290

PROGRAM NUMBER 8900330 8900330/YRJ

Course Number 8900330/YRJ

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Principles of Public Service

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SERVICE Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with competencies related to a cluster of public service job preparatory programs and to help students develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success and advancement in a specialized public service job preparatory program. Content includes, but is not limited to: employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; communication skills; computer skills; human relations; leadership skills; first aid and disease prevention; firefighting; public safety issues; land, air and water quality technology; the educational system; civil engineering; the criminal justice system; transportation services; social services; and regulatory and records services.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

291

MARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICES CLUSTER PROGRAM NUMBER 8812100 

8812110/YMC

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Course Number 8812110/YMC 8812120/YMD 8812000/YME

Course Name Principles of Entrepreneurship Business Management and Law Business Ownership

PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

 

N/A Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide the basic principles of entrepreneurship including the role of the entrepreneur; entrepreneurship as a career; ethics in business; and the principles of marketing, financing, and managing a business.

8812120/YMD

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LAW Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Principles of Entrepreneurship Elective

This course is designed to provide an introduction to business management techniques. Course content includes human relations, decision-making, communication techniques, business law concepts, and characteristics of the American enterprise system.

8812000/YME

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Business Management and Law Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to prepare students as entrepreneurs; to present entrepreneurship as a worthy career path; to provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate business ownership potential; and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

292

PROGRAM NUMBER

FASHION MARKETING

Course Number 8806010/YMG 8806000  8806020/YMH 8806030/YMI 8806030H/YMIH 8806010/YMG

Course Name Fashion Essentials Fashion Applications Fashion Marketing Mgmt. Fashion Marketing Mgmt. HONORS

FASHION ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  

N/A Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop the competencies essential to fashion marketing. Course competencies include the fundamentals of fashion marketing and selling; employability and human relations skills; and career opportunities in the fashion marketing industry.

8806020/YMH

FASHION APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Fashion Essentials Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to teach applied skills related to fashion marketing functions. Course content includes product/service planning and selling techniques; color and design fundamentals; textile and yarn usage; and fabric design and construction.

8806030/YMI

FASHION MARKETING MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Fashion Applications Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of fashion marketing in a free enterprise society. The content includes employability skills; fashion management and finance; technical and production skills; labor and community issues; health, safety, and environmental issues; and fashion entrepreneurship.

8806030H/YMIH

FASHION MARKETING MANAGEMENT HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Fashion Applications/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective, Arts Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Marketing. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Fashion Marketing Management, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

293

PROGRAM NUMBER 8827400 

8827410/YOP

SPORT, RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT (SRE) MARKETING Course Number 8827410/YOP 8827420/YOQ 8827430/YOR 8827430H/YORH 8827440/YOT

Course Name SRE Essentials SRE Applications SRE Marketing Management SRE Marketing Management HONORS SRE Internship

SRE ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

 N/A

Career Prep Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to develop the competencies essential to the sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing industry. These competencies include employability, human relations, communication, math, and economic skills. Course content includes the fundamentals of sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing and promotion.

8827420/YOQ

SRE APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year SRE Essentials Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing in a free enterprise society and provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for employment in a wide variety of sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing occupations.

8827430/YOR

SRE MARKETING MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year SRE Applications Elective

This course is designed to provide instruction for career sustaining employment in the sport, recreation, and entertainment industry. The content includes applied skills related to sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing functions; employment skills required for sport, recreation, and entertainment management; and career planning for the sport, recreation, and entertainment industry.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

294

8827430H/YORH

SRE MARKETING MANAGEMENT HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year SRE Applications/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Marketing. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

8827440/YOT

SRE INTERNSHIP Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 12 Multiple Year SRE Marketing Management Elective

The Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment internship course provides students with authentic learning experiences in which they demonstrate human relations, technical, communication, and career development skills through entry level employment in the financial services industry. Through hands-on project management, major tasks outlined in a training plan, mentors supervise student learning in specific skill attainment and professional development. Students earn high school credit and may earn financial compensation.

PROGRAM NUMBER

MARKETING

Course Number 8827110/YOB 8827100  8827120/YOC 8827130/YOH 8827130H/YOHH 8827110/YOB

Course Name Marketing Essentials Marketing Applications Marketing Management Marketing Management HONORS

MARKETING ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  

N/A Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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8827120/YOC

MARKETING APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Marketing Essentials Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of marketing in a free enterprise society and provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for employment in a wide variety of marketing occupations.

8827130/YOH

MARKETING MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Marketing Applications Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to provide instruction for sustaining career employment in the marketing industry. The content includes applied skills related to the marketing functions; employment skills required for marketing careers; and career planning as related to a marketing industry.

8827130H/YOHH

MARKETING MANAGEMENT HONORS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Marketing Applications/Permission of Instructor/Contract Required Elective

This honors course offers extensive experience in Marketing. In addition to fulfilling all requirements of Marketing Management, students will participate in a Career and Technical Education Leadership project or a Career and Technical Education Honors capstone project.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8827200 

8827110/YOB

ECOMMERCE MARKETING Course Number 8827110/YOB 8827120/YOC 8827210/YOD

Course Name Marketing Essentials Marketing Applications eCommerce Marketing

MARKETING ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

  N/A Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective, Arts Elective

This course is designed to develop the competencies essential to marketing. These competencies include human relations, employability, communication, math, and economic skills. Course content also includes the fundamentals of marketing and promotion. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

296

8827120/YOC

MARKETING APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Marketing Essentials Elective, Arts Elective

8827210/YOD

ECOMMERCE MARKETING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Marketing Applications Elective

This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of the use of the Internet as a marketing tool. Course content includes web site development techniques, management of an Internet marketing campaign and other web-based marketing activities.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8800310 8800310/YMB

Course Number 8800310/YMB

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name Practical Entrepreneurship Skills

PRACTICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester None Elective

This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship and to develop an awareness of the business and economic principles necessary for the entrepreneur. Course content also includes an opportunity to evaluate entrepreneurship potential.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

297

PROGRAM NUMBER 8800410 8800100 8800410/YPB

Course Number 8800410/YPB 8800100/XMY

OTHER COURSES

Course Name Marketing, Sales, & Services Cooperative OJT Marketing, Sales, & Services Directed Study

MARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICES COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Marketing, Sales, & Services Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide Marketing, Sales, and Services on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed.

8800100/XMY

MARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICES DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completion of a Marketing, Sales, & Services Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study within the Marketing, Sales, and Services cluster that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed a specific Marketing, Sales, and Services career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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ADDITIONAL CTE PROGRAMS AND COURSES PROGRAM NUMBER 8303000 

DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY (DCT) Course Number 8303010/VSB 8300410/VSD 8303020/VSC 8303030/VSP

Course Name DCT Principles  DCT OJT DCT Applications DCT Management

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

N/A

Diversified Career Technology OJT does NOT count as a course in the Gold Seal Program. Students must take DCT Principles, Applications, and Management to earn Gold Seal status.

8303010/VSB

DCT PRINCIPLES Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course is designed to enable each student to demonstrate employability skills; environmental, health, and safety skills; professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities; financial skills; leadership skills; communication skills; human resources and labor skills; America’s economic principles; entrepreneurship principles; relate planning methods to life and career goals; and use of industry/technology principles in the workplace.

8300410/VSD

DCT OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a DCT course Elective

This course is designed to enable each student to demonstrate competencies in a specific career and to demonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the role and scope of job responsibilities through a realistic, onthe-job training experience. An individualized training plan is developed and utilized to ensure that training is provided which will develop the necessary competencies/skills in order for the student to become competent in the occupation for which he/she is being trained.

8303020/VSC

DCT APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year DCT Principles Elective

This course is designed to enable each student to apply environmental, health, and safety skills; professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities; financial management skills; leadership skills; social, legal, and economic aspects of employment; international economic principles; components of a business plan; decision-making skills to life and career goals; technical skills; and the functions of management. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

299

8303030/VSP

DCT MANAGEMENT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 1.0 Year DCT Applications Elective

This course is designed to enable each student to implement competency and mastery in the areas of employability (human resource); environmental, health, and safety; professional, legal and ethical workplace responsibilities; financial planning; leadership skills; communication skills; labor and human resource issues related to the workplace; global and economic issues; a business plan; employability skills related to life and career goals; managerial/supervisory uses of technology; the five functions of management; the role of the manager; and technical and production skills.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8301600

WORK EXPERIENCE Course Number 8301610/VSL 8301620/VSM 8301630/VSJ 8301640/VSN 8301650/VSO

    

Course Name Work Experience 1 Work Experience 2 Work Experience 3 Work Experience 4 Work Experience OJT

HS ARTS CREDIT

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

N/A

 Work Experience is for Dropout Prevention only.

301610/VSL

WORK EXPERIENCE 1 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Enrollment in Work Experience OJT Practical Arts

The Work Experience program provides support for at-risk students. This course is designed to provide instruction in the methods of acquiring the necessary human relations skills, work ethic, and common knowledge required for successful employment and for selection of a career plan that will guide the transition from schoolto-work. Concurrently, the student is to be engaged in paid, supervised part-time employment as a means of gaining experience in the work environment. Opportunities are provided for the student to obtain competencies and recognition through successful work experience and to satisfactorily complete a high school education.

8301620/VSM

WORK EXPERIENCE 2 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Enrollment in Work Experience OJT Practical Arts

300

8301630/VSJ

WORK EXPERIENCE 3 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Enrollment in Work Experience OJT Practical Arts

8301640/VSN

WORK EXPERIENCE 4 Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year Teacher Recommendation/Enrollment in Work Experience OJT Practical Arts

The Work Experience program provides support for at-risk students. This course is designed to provide instruction in the methods of acquiring the necessary human relations skills, work ethic, and common knowledge required for successful employment and for selection of a career plan that will guide the transition from schoolto-work. Concurrently, the student is to be engaged in paid, supervised part-time employment as a means of gaining experience in the work environment. Opportunities are to be provided for the student to obtain competencies and recognition through successful work experience and to satisfactorily complete a high school education.

8301650/VSO

WORK EXPERIENCE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Work Experience Course Practical Arts

This course is designed to provide students with realistic on-the-job training experience to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in an occupational field. The respective cooperative teacher and employer provide on-the-job supervision. This on-the-job portion of the program may be repeated for credit. Specific job skills must be identified on a job skills form. Selected job skills will be evaluated a minimum of once during each grading period.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

301

PROGRAM NUMBER 8300320 8300330 8300320/VSQ

Course Number 8300320/VSQ 8300330/VSE

PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES

Course Name

Practical Arts General Workplace Technology Applications

PRACTICAL ARTS GENERAL Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Practical Arts

This course is designed to provide students with general practical skills. The content of this course will consist of the content contained in two or more existing practical arts courses. Instructional and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the tools and materials appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

8300330/VSE

WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 Semester Teacher Recommendation/Enrollment in Work Experience OJT Practical Arts

This course is designed to provide students with general knowledge of technology, how it works, and its uses in the workplace. The content includes instruction in the use of computers and other pieces of technology, workplace related software applications, legal issues affecting the use of computers and technology, and possible future impact of computers and technology in the workplace.

PROGRAM NUMBER 8300420 8300100 8300430 8300310 8300420/VSF

OTHER COURSES Course Number 8300420/VSF 8300100/VSI 8300430/VSH 8300310/VSG

Course Name Diversified Cooperative OJT Diversified Directed Study Guided Workplace Learning Workplace Essentials

DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE OJT Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in a Diversified Education Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide an on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate. Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student: A training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation. The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment. The student must be compensated for work performed. GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

302

8300100/VSI

DIVERSIFIED DIRECTED STUDY Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 11, 12 Multiple Year Completion of a Diversified Education Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with learning opportunities in a prescribed program of study that will enhance opportunities for employment in the career field chosen by the student. This course may be taken only by a student who has completed the Diversified Career Technology career preparatory program and is interested in continued study in this career cluster. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's assessed needs for directed study. The selected standards and benchmarks, which the student must master to earn credit, must be outlined in an instructional plan developed by the instructor. A learning laboratory is provided as required to support the educational activities of the student. This laboratory may be in the traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

8300430/VSH

GUIDED WORKPLACE LEARNING Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 10, 11, 12 Multiple Year Enrollment in or Completion of a Career & Technical Education Career Prep Program Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical, first-hand knowledge in broad occupational clusters or industry sectors through a structured internship experience. This internship is designed to give students an opportunity to integrate occupational and applied academic learning and to apply knowledge and skills learned in a classroom to actual work situations not generally available through paid employment. To enroll in the internship, a student must be currently enrolled in or has completed a career course/program. Students will be allowed a maximum of 450 total hours at the workplace-learning site, regardless of the number of credits earned.

8300310/VSG

WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS Offered: Credit: Length: Prerequisite: Type of Credit:

Career Prep

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 Year None Elective

This course offers coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in Diversified Education; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Diversified Education career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions.

GOLD SEAL PROGRAM ♦ Lead directly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations as identified through national and state research and labor market information.

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APPENDIX Page Numbers

Weighted Courses ....................................................................................... 305 Diploma/Graduation Requirements ............................................................ 307 FDOE Resources .......................................................................................... 308 Declaration of Graduation Option............................................................... 309 Process for Adding New Course .................................................................. 310 Request for Course Activation Form ........................................................... 311 Instructional Materials Needed to Add New Course ................................... 312

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2013-2014 WEIGHTED COURSES All honors courses, as designated by the Department of Education Course Code Directory, are weighted and receive an additional .5 quality point value (Q.P.V.). The following list of Volusia County courses are also weighted with an additional .5 Q.P.V.: 0711320 0701340 0701350 0701360 0701370 0702340 0702350 0702360 0702370 0705340 0705350 0705360 0712320 0706320 0706330 0706340 0707320 0707330 0708360 0708370 0708380 0708390 0709320 0709330 1202340 1202300 1210300 1201310 1700300H 1700390 1700400 1700410 1700420 1800320H 1800330H 1800350H 1800360 1801320H 1801330H 2000330 2003360 2003410 2000440 8106500 8106830H 8111550H 8113010H 8113020H 8117020H 8121520H 8121610H

Chinese 3 French 3 French 4 French 5 French 6 German 3 German 4 German 5 German 6 Italian 3 Italian 4 Italian 5 Japanese 3 Latin 3 Latin 4 Latin 5 Russian 3 Russian 4 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Spanish 5 Spanish 6 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 4 Pre-Calculus Calculus Probability and Statistics with Applications Analysis of Functions Research and Inquiry Skills for Success in College AVID 1 AVID 2 AVID 3 AVID 4 Aerospace Science 3 Honors Aerospace Science 4: Leadership Development Honors Aerospace Science 4: Policy, Organization & Principles of Management Honors Aerospace Science 4 Honors Leadership Education and Training 3 Honors Leadership Education and Training 4 Honors Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Physics 2 Genetics Plant Biotechnology 3 Agritechnology 2 Honors Veterinary Assisting 3 Honors Environmental Resources 3 Honors Environmental Resources 4 Honors Ag Communications 3 Honors Horticultural Science 3 Honors Horticultural Science/Services 4 Honors

8121620H 8121630H 8206020H 8206030H 8206040H 8206050H 8206060H 8206070H 8207030H 8207040H 8207050H 8207060H 8207070H 8207120H 8207130H 8207140H 8207150H 8207160H 8209520H 8209530H 8209540H 8209550H 8209560H 8209570H 8216110H 8216120H 8417110H 8417131H 8417171H 8503213H 8503214H 8600530H 8600560H 8600590H 8600620 8600650H

Horticulture Science/Services 5 Honors Horticulture Science/Services 6 Honors Business Computer Programming 2 Honors Business Computer Programming 3 Honors Business Computer Programming 4 Honors Business Computer Programming 5 Honors Business Computer Programming 6 Honors Business Computer Programming 7 Honors Networking 2 Infrastructure Honors Networking 3 Infrastructure Honors Networking 4 Infrastructure Honors Networking 5 Infrastructure Honors Networking 6 Infrastructure Honors Web Design 2 Honors Web Design 3 Honors Web Design 4 Honors Web Design 5 Honors Web Design 6 Honors Digital Design 2 Honors Digital Design 3 Honors Digital Design 4 Honors Digital Design 5 Honors Digital Design 6 Honors Digital Design 7 Honors International Business Systems Honors International Finance & Law Honors Health Science 2 Honors Allied Health 3 Honors First Responder 3 Honors Early Childhood 3 Honors Early Childhood 4 Honors Digital Electronics Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture Honors Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design & Development Honors

8600530H 8600830H 8601030H 8601740H 8601770H 8601780H 8720330H 8720340H 8720350H 8720360H 8720370H 8722130H 8722140H 8722150H 8722160H

Digital Electronics Honors Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3 Honors Communications Technology 3 Honors Production Technology 3 Honors Engineering Technology 3 Honors Aerospace Technologies 3 Honors Building Construction 3 Honors Building Construction 4 Honors Building Construction 5 Honors Building Construction 6 Honors Building Construction 7 Honors Carpentry & Cabinetmaking 3 Honors Carpentry 4 Honors Carpentry 5 Honors Carpentry 6 Honors

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2013-2014 WEIGHTED COURSES 8732130H 8772130H 8772140H 8772150H 8772160H 8800530H 8800540H 8806030H 8815110H 8815120H 8815130H 8827130H 8827430H 8909030H 8909040H 8918030H

Computer Systems Technology 3 Honors Television Production 3 Honors Television Production 4 Honors Television Production 5 Honors Television Production 6 Honors Culinary Arts 3 Honors Culinary Arts 4 Honors Fashion Marketing Management Honors Financial Operations Honors Financial Planning Honors Financial Internship Honors Marketing Management Honors Sport/Rec./Entertain. Marketing Management Honors Teaching Assisting 3 Honors Teaching Assisting 4 Honors Criminal Justice Operations 3 Honors

In addition, please remember: Pre IB courses - .5 additional Q.P.V. AP and IB courses = 1.0 additional Q.P.V. Beginning with students who entered the ninth grade in 2006-2007, all Dual Enrollment courses will receive the same 1.0 weighting as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. 306

DIPLOMA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Charts for graduation requirements can be found in School Board policy 307 Student Progression Plan at the following link: http://myvolusiaschools.org • Once the link is open click on the School Board Tab on the top. • On the left you will see School Board Policies, click here and go to BoardDocs (in the middle section). • Click on BoardDocs and you will see the Table of Contents. • Click on School Board Policy 300, Instructional Policies. • Scroll down and click on policy 307. • You will find the link to the policy in the middle section. Click on the link. • Graduation Charts are found in Section III, starting on page 5.

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Florida Department of Education Resources

Resources Florida students entering grade nine may choose from one of five options to earn a standard diploma. They are: • • • • •

A four-year, 24-credit program An International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum An Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum A three-year, 18-credit college preparatory program A three-year, 18-credit career preparatory program.

Florida's state graduation requirements are outlined in the following charts: • • • •

Students Entering Ninth Grade - 2010-2011 School Year (PDF, 60KB) Students Entering Ninth Grade - 2011-2012 School Year (PDF, 64KB) Students Entering Ninth Grade - 2012-2013 School Year (PDF, 118KB) Students Entering Ninth Grade - 2013-2014 School Year (PDF, 130KB)

Effective for all students in the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter, if enrolled in U.S. History or U.S. History Honors the final course grade must include a minimum 30 percent of the U.S. History End-ofCourse Assessment. Information related to statewide assessment requirements is available in Graduation Requirements for Florida's Statewide Assessments (PDF). For more information on local public school district graduation programs, please contact the school district. The individual educational plan (IEP) team makes the diploma decisions for students with disabilities who are eligible for exceptional student education (ESE). IEP teams should consider diploma options in the following order, according to the student's needs and abilities: • • •

Standard Diploma Special Diploma, Option 1 Special Diploma, Option 2.

Information related to special diploma options and the transition of a student with disabilities from school to adult life is available in Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Families.

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DECLARATION OF GRADUATION OPTION ____________________________ Student’s Name

__________ Alpha ID

__________________________ School

Declare my intent to graduate under the graduation option checked below. I understand that I must declare my graduation option by the end of my ninth grade year.



Standard 24-credit option (Flag 36)

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3-year 18-credit College Preparatory Option (Flag 31)



3-year 18-credit Career Preparatory Option (Flag 32)

________________________________________ Student’s Signature

_____________________________ Date

________________________________________ Parent’s Signature

_____________________________ Date

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Graduation Option Flag ___________ entered by ____________________________ Signature ____________________________ Date

Created: 8/5/03 Distributed by: High School Services

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PROCESS FOR ADDING A NEW COURSE The courses listed in the district program of studies are available for use in all of our high schools. If a school wishes to use a course that is in the state course code directory, but not in the district program of studies, the following process should be followed: •

School completes the Request for Course Activation form and sends to the appropriate curriculum specialist

•

School completes the Request for Instructional Materials form and sends to the Instructional Materials Specialist

•

Upon their approval the respective specialists will send the request to the Director of K-12 Curriculum

•

Director notifies the school and activates the course

If the school wishes to use a course that is in the district program of studies, but has not been offered at their school in the past, the following process should be followed: •

School completes the Request for Instructional Materials form and sends to the Instructional Materials Specialist

•

Upon their approval the specialist will send the request to the Director of K-12 Curriculum

•

Director notifies the school

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VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR COURSE ACTIVATION Date: ___________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________ Requested by: ________________________________________ Ext. _____________________ Principal’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________ State Course #

Course Title

Grade Level(s)

Course Pre-requisite (if any): ____________________________________________________ Course Description (to be used in District Program of Studies):

Reason course is needed:

Standards document for Pinnacle and linking of course will be completed by whom? ______________________________________________________________________________ Approved by: ____________________________

Approved by: _________________________

Course activated: _________________________

Course de-activated: ___________________

Curriculum Specialist

Date

Director

Date

Created: 10/2003 Owner: High School Services

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VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED TO ADD NEW COURSE

School: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Requested by: ______________________________________ Ext: _________________________ Principals’ signature: ______________________________________________________________ State Course #

Course Title

Grade Level(s)

Reason Course is Needed: __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Plan to offer during term(s): _________________________________________________________ Instructional Materials Needed: Title Publisher ISBN Cost Number Needed Teacher (if known) Fund Source (if known)

Approved by: ____________________________ Instructional Materials Specialist

Approved Fund Source: ________________

Approved by: ____________________________ Director K-12 Curriculum

Date: ______________________________

Created: 11/2006 Owner: High School Services

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