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COURSE OFFERING GUIDE2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

© 2017 Milwaukee Public Schools

2300 W. Highland Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233

Phone: (414) 934-7000

Website: milwaukeehighschoolofthearts.org Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Principal: Larry Farris

MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Table of ContentsMission, Vision, Beliefs and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MPS Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MPS Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MPS Core Beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Milwaukee High School of the Arts Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

High School Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Graduation Requirements for the MPS Class of 2021 and Beyond* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Graduation Requirements and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3High School Promotion Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Early Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Certificate of Completion vs . High School Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Guidance Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Course Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Academic and Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Career Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Courses and Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Advanced Placement® Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Honors Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Arts Special Programs and Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Alternative Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Career/Technical Education Postsecondary Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Course and Enrollment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Class Drop/Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Late Enrollee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Accommodating Varying Student Needs, Interests and Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Transcripted Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Grade Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Course Retakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

High School Course Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Milwaukee High School of the Arts2300 W . Highland Ave . Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 934-7000 • milwaukeehighschoolofthearts .org

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Principal WelcomeDear Parents/Guardians of MHSA Students,

We are looking forward to an exciting school year and want to help support your student in anyway that we can . Please know that we value your participation in our school and your student’s education . Your role as a supportive and engaged parent is essential to your student’s success . We want to welcome you to our school community and look forward to getting to know you . By incorporating all of our stakeholders into the shared decision-making process, we work to create a strong community . My goal as principal is to engage students, teachers, families, community partners, artists and arts organizations at high levels to work as a team with a single shared vision .

We have a long and proud history of academic and artistic excellence at Milwaukee High School of the Arts . All of our teachers and staff are committed to ensure that our students are well prepared for the future . There is no greater calling than to teach young people . Through a standards-based curriculum, MHSA ensures that all of our students receive individualized and differentiated instruction to assist all students in meeting their highest potential . Milwaukee High School of the Arts invites you to experience some of the best young artistic talent in Milwaukee . We provide a warm, nurturing environment for all of our students to develop academically and artistically as we foster creativity .

Respectfully,

Mr . Larry Farris Milwaukee High School of the Arts Principal

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Mission, Vision, Beliefs and GoalsMPS Mission StatementMilwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students, preparing them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work and citizenship .

MPS Vision StatementMilwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest student growth school systems in the country . All district staff will be committed to providing an educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement and respects diversity . Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained and accessible community centers meeting the needs of all . Relevant, rigorous and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated . The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families and community for the benefit of all .

MPS Core Beliefs1 . Students come first .2 . Wherever students are learning is the most important place in the district .3 . Educators and school staffs have high expectations for all students and provide the foundation for their

academic success .4 . Leadership, educator development and child-driven data-informed decision making are keys to student

achievement .5 . Involved families are integral to increasing student achievement .6 . Student voice is encouraged and respected .7 . Quality community partnerships add value .8 . Increased operational and financial efficiencies are consistently pursued to support learning opportunities

for our students .9 . Central Services supports student achievement, efficient and effective operations, and student, family and

community engagement .

Milwaukee High School of the Arts Vision StatementMilwaukee High School of the Arts will provide an educational experience that enables all students to nurture their academic and artistic talents to the fullest . Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, learn effective communication strategies, and become proficient in the use of modern technology . The MHSA staff, in collaboration with parents and community, will create an educational atmosphere fostering excellence and achievement . The school’s foundation is based on respect for people of all cultural backgrounds, and prepares students to be responsible citizens of a democratic society . Milwaukee High School of the Arts values Intellectual Growth through Creative Expression .

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High School Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements for the MPS Class of 2021 and Beyond*

]] A minimum of 22 credits is required to graduate .]] Students must complete one of the following three options: online learning, community service experience or service

learning .]] All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test .]] IMPORTANT: Some high schools have additional requirements for specific programs or endorsements . Contact your

high school for more information .]] Visit mpsmke .com/graduationreq for more information .*

College and Career Readiness

English/Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Physical Education

Health

Fine Arts

World Language

Electives

4.0 credits

3.0 creditsAt or above the level of Algebra 1

3.0 credits Must include content and laboratory studies from the following: life science; physical science; additional course in a life, physical, earth or space science, engineering or technology

3.0 creditsFrom the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography, World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government and Economics

1.5 creditsNo more than 0.5 credits per year

0.5 credit

1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

2.0 credits

1.0 creditAP, IB, CTE or PLTW

3.0 credits

22 total credits

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Graduation Requirements and Recommendations

High School Promotion RequirementsThe following minimum number of units, or the equivalent, is required for high-school students to be promoted at the end of the school year:

] 9th grade student (freshman) = less than 5 units

] 10th grade student (sophomore) = 5 or more units

] 11th grade student (junior) = 10 or more units

] 12th grade student (senior) = 16 or more units

To be considered for senior-class rank, students must meet the definition of a senior and must complete one year and a minimum of 5 units at the schools from which they intend to receive their diplomas .

MPS Minimum Graduation

Requirements

Minimum GraduationRequirements

for University of Wisconsin System*

Recommendations for Highly Selective

Colleges**

Occupational Course of Study

Recommendations for MATC

English/Language Arts 4.0 credits4.0 college-bound

credits4.0-5.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level 4.0 credits

Mathematics 3.0 credits At or above the level of Algebra 1

3.0 credits Include Algebra, Geometry,

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

4.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level

3.0 credits At or above the level of Algebra

Science

3.0 credits Must include content and

laboratory studies from the following: life science; physical

science; additional course in a life, physical, earth or space science,

engineering or technology

3.0 credits4.0 credits

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics including AP/IB level

3.0 credits Content with laboratory studies in

the Life and Physical Sciences

Social Studies

3.0 credits From the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography,

World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government AND

Economics

3.0 credits 4.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level

3.0 credits From the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography,

World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government AND

Economics

World Languages 2.0 credits 2.0+ creditsDepending on campus

4.0-5.0 creditsOf the same language

Not required

Physical Education 1.5 credits † Not required Not required 1.5 creditsHealth 0.5 credit Not required Not required 0.5 credit

Fine Arts 1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

May count as academic elective 1.0 credit +Recommended

1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

Electives or Other Requirements**

3.0 credits 4.0 credits Academic electives recommended

Career/Technical Education

1.0 credit AP, IB, CTE or PLTW

Not required Not required 4.0 creditsCTE electives recommended

Other Students must complete one of the following three options: online

learning, community service experience or service learning.

Civics Exam All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test.

* Requirements may vary; check university admission websites. Students are encouraged to take more than the minimum number of credits, including Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes.** Students seeking admission to highly competitive institutions should consider taking as many academically rigorous and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes as possible.† A semester of physical education is required each year for three out of four years of high school.

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Early GraduationHigh-school students from the Milwaukee Public Schools are encouraged to complete four years of study resulting minimally in completion of the prescribed graduation requirements at the district and school levels . Procedures for permitting early graduation include the following:

1 . A student wishing to graduate early must complete all district requirements for graduation .

2 . A student must request a conference to declare interest in early graduation (with parental signature if the student is under 18) .

3 . A conference shall be held with the parent, student, and principal (or designee) to review options and to make a decision, with a sign-off by principal (or designee), student, and parent (if the student is under 18) . At this meeting, the student and parent will receive information regarding early graduation (scholarships, advanced courses, AP, IB, and YOP opportunities, etc .) to facilitate the making of an informed decision .

4 . For students who have received sign-off by the principal on the district-provided form for early graduation, the school will document in the student database that the student has met the diploma requirements at the semester-end date and will withdraw the student . Early graduates in good standing will be allowed to participate in the school’s year-end graduation ceremony and activities .

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Certificate of Completion vs. High School DiplomaPart of the annual IEP process is to discuss your student’s transition into life after High School . As part of this process, we want to take time to explain the differences between a Certificate of Completion vs . a High School Diploma and what this means towards your student’s future as well as life after school .

Certificate of Completion High School Diploma

] Not the same as a High School Diploma

] Student will receive special education services through the age of 21 .

] A Certificate of Completion is awarded to the student during the school year the student turns 21 .

] Your student will be in more special education classes, which follow modified standards that align with the Common Core Standards (Essential Elements) .

] Your student will NOT be able to use a Certificate of Completion for entry into a college or university .

] Focus will be on your student’s transition for life after High School .

] Your student will be asked to participate in non-academic tasks that will increase your student’s transition skills .

] Overall minimum of 22 credits to graduate

] Students are required to take and pass the following classes:

‘ 4 .0 units: English/Language Arts

‘ 3 .0 units: Mathematics (courses at or above the Algebra level)

‘ 3 .0 units: Science

‘ 3 .0 units: Social Studies as follows: US History, World History, World Geography or World Studies citizenship or 0 .5 American government AND 0 .5 Economics

‘ 1 .5 units: Physical Education over a three-year period

‘ 0 .5 unit: Health

‘ 1 .0 unit: Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance or Theater)

‘ 2 .0 World Languages

‘ 1 .0 College and Career Readiness

‘ 3 .0 units: Electives

] Your student will have access to educational services through the age of 21 .

] Your student will be able to earn credits until the school year they turn 21 .

Employability Skills Certificate

] Students with disabilities (or without) who are working in paid employment may earn a DPI employability skills certificate . This is a state credential of student mastery . The components are:

] The student must work 90 on the job paid work hours

] A supervising teacher is required

] Students aged 14 and older, and enrolled in school, are eligible

Guidance Process

Course Selection ProcessTo establish class sections and accurately determine staffing needs for the ensuing year, it is necessary to secure registration about midway in the current school year . School counselors will conference with students to provide advisement on required and elective course selection . Courses selected at this time should be given serious consideration and selected in terms of the student’s total four-year program .

Parent involvement in student course selection is highly encouraged . The final decision on the selection of any elective course is up to the student and his/her parent/guardian, providing the selections follow a proper

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course sequence and are not in conflict with other school regulations . Students then attend a course selection session with their counselor to input their selections in a registration program . Parents will be notified when the course selection process begins .

Note: Course offerings in any department are contingent upon enough students enrolling in the course . If there is not sufficient enrollment for a course to be offered, students will be asked to make other selections .

Academic and Career PlanningAn Academic and Career Plan (ACP) represents a fluid, mapped academic plan reflecting a student’s unique set of interests, needs, learning goals and graduation requirements . It goes beyond the traditional “4 Year Plan” by recording a student’s connections to the larger community including community service, volunteerism, hobbies and activities, and post-secondary planning .

Development of an ACP involves students’ participation in school counseling activities beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school . These activities focus on academic, personal/social, and career development with the purpose of preparing the students for post-secondary/college and career choices .

Parents/Guardians are an integral part of the ACP process by supporting ongoing career exploration . Additionally, parents are invited to participate in an ACP Conference with their child and the school counselor at 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades .

Ideally, ACP conferences occur during the school day with the student, parent/guardian, and counselor . Alternate scheduling may be arranged with the school counselor to meet the needs of parents/guardians . ACP conferences should last between 30–45 minutes . This process will help parents and students make informed decisions to meet their academic and career goals .

ACP Conference Topics] Self-Awareness — “Who Am I?”

] Career Planning and Management — “What Do I Want to Do?”

] Academic Progress and Management — “How Will I Get There?”

] Special Concerns

Throughout high school and with school counselors, students view and update ACP documents . Completed ACPs are stored in the e-portfolio of Career Cruising . Learn more by visiting http://mpsmke .com/acp .

http://mpsmke.com/acp

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Career ClustersAs a part of a student’s Academic and Career Plan (ACP), students complete several tasks within the online Career Cruising program . The Matchmaker and My Plan sections of Career Cruising help students identify their areas of strength and interest, potentially indicating suitable career pathways . The Career Clusters are provided below to help with discussions about possible post-secondary options .

As a part of a student’s Academic and Career Plan (ACP), students complete several tasks within the online Career Cruising program . The Matchmaker and My Plan sections of Career Cruising help students identify their areas of strength and interest, potentially indicating suitable career pathways . The Career Clusters are provided below to help with discussions about possible post-secondary options .

Career Cluster Career Pathway

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

] Animal Systems] Environmental Service Systems] Food Products & Processing Systems] Natural Resources Systems] Plant Systems] Power, Structural & Technical Systems Architecture &

Construction

Architecture & Construction] Construction] Design/Pre-Construction] Maintenance/Operations

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

] A/V Technology & Film] Journalism & Broadcasting] Performing Arts] Printing Technology] Telecommunications] Visual Arts

Business Management & Administration

] Administrative Support] Business Information Management] General Management] Human Resources Management] Operations Management

Education & Training] Administration & Administrative Support] Professional Support Services] Teaching/Training

Finance

] Accounting] Banking Services] Business Finance] Insurance] Securities & Investments

Government & Public Administration

] Foreign Service] Governance] National Security] Planning] Public Management & Administration] Regulation] Revenue & Taxation

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Career Cluster Career Pathway

Health Sciences

] Biotechnology Research & Development] Diagnostic Services] Health Informatics] Support Services] Therapeutic Services

Hospitality & Tourism

] Lodging] Recreation, Amusements & Attractions] Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services] Travel & Tourism

Human Services

] Consumer Services] Counseling & Mental Health Services] Early Childhood Development & Services] Family & Community Services] Personal Care Services

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

] Correction Services] Emergency & Fire Management Services] Law Enforcement Services] Legal Services] Security & Protective Services

Manufacturing

] Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance] Logistics & Inventory Control] Maintenance, Installation & Repair] Manufacturing Production ] Process Development Production] Quality Assurance

Marketing

] Marketing Communications] Marketing Management] Marketing Research] Merchandising] Professional Sales

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

] Engineering & Technology] Science & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

] Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance] Health, Safety & Environmental Management] Logistics Planning & Management Services] Sales & Service] Transportation Operations] Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning,

Management & Regulation

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Courses and Curriculum

Four-Year Course Plan

GradeEnglish/

Language Arts

Social Studies

Math Science

Physical Education

and Health

World Languages

Fine Arts

Career Pathways

and Elective Courses

4 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

1.5 credits for PE and

0.5 for Health

2 credits required

1 credit required

3 credits required

9English 9 or Honors English 9

World History Algebra Conceptual Physics

Comp.Health

Education/Comp.

PhysicalEducation

World Language

Five MajorArt Areas:

Music,Visual Arts,

CreativeWriting,Dance,Theatre

Variousperformance

opportunities inall art

disciplines,athletic

offerings& Community

Learning Center/ Clubs

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English 10or

HonorsEnglish 10

United StatesHistory

orAP United

States Historyor

AP HumanGeography

Geometryor

HonorsGeometry

Biologyor

Honors Biology

orAP Env. Science

PhysicalEducation

(Fit for Life)or

(CreativeMovement)

World Language

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AmericanAuthors

orAP EnglishLanguage

andComposition

AmericanGovernment /Economics or

HonorsEconomics

orAP

Governmentand Politics

orAP Psychology

orAP WorldHistory

Algebra II &Trig orPre-

Calculusor

AP-Calculus

Chemistryor

AP Biologyor

Roboticsor

Biology IIor

Physics

PhysicalEducation(Lifetime Sports)

or(Aerobic Dance)

World Language

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SeniorEnglish

Electivesor

AP EnglishLiterature

andComposition

AP Governmentand Politics

orAP Psychology

orAP WorldHistory

AP-Calculus

AP Env.Science

orAP Biology

orRobotics

World Language

Total Required

4 credits earned

4 credits earned

3-4 credits earned

3-4 credits earned

2 credits earned

2 credits earned

8 credits earned

3+ credits earned

In addition to the above requirements, students must also have completed one of the following three course-embedded options, appropriately noted on a transcript: online learning, community-service experience, or service learning .

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Advanced Placement® CoursesThe Advanced Placement ® (AP) Program offers college level courses and examinations to high school students . Students successfully completing an Advanced Placement course are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test offered in the spring . Students obtaining a passing grade on an Advanced Placement examination may earn college credit .

Many states, national, and international schools award college credit based on the results of these tests . Students may take Advanced Placement tests with or without participating in an AP course; however, students are strongly advised to consult with a content teacher and their school counselor prior to this to be adequately prepared .

The following Advanced Placement (AP) high school courses are offered:

• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Environmental Science• AP Physics • AP Calculus• AP Statistics• AP English Language• AP English Literature

• AP Music Theory• AP Art History• AP Art Studio• AP Government• AP Human Geography• AP U .S . History• AP Psychology• AP Spanish

Honors CoursesHonors classes often offer the same curriculum as regular classes but are tailored for high-achieving students — covering additional topics or some topics in greater depth .

The following honors high school courses are offered:

• Honors Biology

• Honors English 9th grade

• Honors English 10th grade

Arts Special Programs and CoursesMilwaukee High School of the Arts is an Arts specialty school . We offer two hours of art daily and our students audition and select an arts area for their major as a part of our admissions process . Our arts areas include: Creative Writing, Dance, Music with a focus of Band, Orchestra, Jazz and Choir, Theatre, and Visual Arts .

The course of study for Creative Writing Majors includes: Beginning Creative Writing, Intermediate Creative Writing, Advanced Creative Writing, Journalism, Poetry and Communications Media and Myth/Folklore .

The course study for Dance Majors includes: beginning to advance study in modern, ballet, and jazz dance . In addition we provide workshops in tap, ethnic, musical theatre, aerobics, composition,

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and improvisation . Dance curriculum connects to anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and treatment, dance history, and writing for the professional dancer .

Orchestra Majors programming includes: String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Workshop, A .P . Music Theory, Comprehensive Musicianship 1, and Music Technology with digital keyboards .

The Visual Arts Major program offers: Principles of Drawing and Painting, Art Foundations, Art History, Sculpture, Design, Advanced Placement Studio Art, Image Technology and Arts in the Community .

The Theatre Major program includes Ensemble, History and Style, Advanced Acting, Technical Theatre 1, Senior Studio and Directing, Technical Theatre and Advanced Theatre Internships .

Alternative ProgramsCredit Recovery

A program that offers students an opportunity to recover credits in the four core subjects (English Math, Social Studies and Science) using district approved online software . Students who complete courses in this fashion will receive grades for courses they previously failed . Credit Recovery may Science A .P . Courses- Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics A .P . Math A .P . Courses- Calculus, Statistics, English A .P . Courses- English Language, English Language, Music A .P . Course- Music Theory, Art A .P . Courses- Art History, Studio, Social Studies A .P . Courses- Government, Human Geography, U .S . History, Psychology, A .P . World Languages- Spanish be offered during the day or after school . Contact your high school for more information .

Elective CoursesElectives are courses that may or may not fulfill four-year college entrance requirements . It is important that you contact the college or university you plan to attend to make sure that the elective course counts for that particular college or university’s requirements . Elective courses will be run provided there are sufficient numbers .

Career/Technical Education Postsecondary ProgramsA wide variety of career and technical education (CTE) courses are offered to prepare students for college and careers . These courses are offered in an array of career clusters and pathways, including: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Audio and Video Technology and Film; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Early Childhood Development and Services; Information Technology - Programming and Software Development and Web and Digital Communications; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics .

Students participating in these high school courses will receive the education and training to make them productive employees at the entry level of their interest area, or continue their education in the technical college system, a four-year college or university, an apprenticeship or the military .

Students in CTE programs of study can take advantage of numerous work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with business and community partners . These experiences include: industry guest speakers; industry site-visits; job shadows; resume preparation; mock interviews; career fairs; paid internships and Youth Apprenticeship .

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Completion of the recommended high school sequence of courses can also have the advantage of allowing the student to take advanced training/courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College . The advantage of this type of advanced placement is that a student is not required to repeat training already received in the high school program . This can shorten the time and expense required to complete a technical school course sequence or allow the student to participate in additional training, making the student a more valuable employee upon completion of technical school training .

Course and Enrollment Information

Class Drop/AddThe decision to take a course is an important one . Students should seriously consider their educational and career plan and develop a program of study to work toward those plans . Parent involvement in student course selection is highly encouraged . It is imperative that all students and parents consider course requests . Student course requests determine what courses and how many sections of each will be offered the following year . The high school drop procedure is listed:

1 . Student and/or parent-initiated schedule changes will be permitted only during the following time periods:

• During the first five days of the new semester, the Guidance Department will attempt to quickly resolve student requests that reflect the following:

• A scheduling error resulting in an incomplete or inaccurate program (example: no lunch, etc .) .

• Changes warranted by summer school makeup or E2020 .

• Out of district transcript .• Only requests that reflect these circumstances

will be processed after the start of the new semester .

2 . In order to process a change, students must:

• Submit a Schedule Change Request Form to the School Counseling Department .

• Bring a note from a parent/and or guardian, to be verbally confirmed by their counselor, authorizing the schedule change .

• Choose a substitute course, if one is available, for each dropped course .

3 . Final approval of changes is contingent upon the following:

• The proposed change does not jeopardize graduation .

• The proposed change does not negatively affect prospects of college admission .

• The change requested is logistically possible .• The change does not prevent student from

obtaining final grade/credit .

4 . Changes will not be permitted to:

• Change teachers .• Change lunch periods (unless supported by

medical documentation) .

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• Change to more convenient and/or desirable periods .• Group friends together in the same class .

5 . Changes in a student’s placement based on academic concerns that are recommended by administrators, teachers, and/or counselors may occur throughout the school year pending departmental approval .

6 . No student should be dropped or withdrawn prior to semester end until all grade marks have been entered .

Late Enrollee Grades provided by the previous course or school may be considered for the final grade . If a student comes in from a different school with a report card, those grades will be added to the new quarter to receive a final grade .

Physical Education WaiverOn July 30, 2013, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed revisions to Administrative Policies 7 .34 and 7 .37 which allow a student to waive their third semester of physical education based on participation in an organized sport or athletic program pursuant to State Statute 118 .33(1)(e) .

Students who successfully use the waiver MUST take an additional course from the following list of subjects: English, social studies, mathematics, science or health .

The waiver allows students who have full schedules in their junior or senior years to take an additional academic class . In fact, state statute requires students who take the PE waiver to take an additional academic class in English, social studies, mathematics, science, or health . To take advantage of the waiver, students must demonstrate participation in regular physical activity through a log and they must pass the lifetime sports final exam .

The waiver process is described in the MPS PE Waiver Guidance and follows three specific steps:

1 . Students will fill out the MPS PE Waiver Application:

• Students must request the waiver and choose the physical activity that they are going to participate in .

• The physical activity will be approved by the high school PE department chair/physical education teacher .

• The coach or some other adult with a specified role, such as fitness coach, must also agree to sign off on the activity logs before the waiver begins .

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2 . Once approved, students start and log their activity on the MPS PE Waiver Log . Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours over a minimum of six weeks . Each week, the coach must sign off on the student’s participation .

3 . After completion of the required hours of participation, the student will take the Lifetime Sports Exam .

Once students have completed the log and pass the Lifetime Sports Exam, the school counselor will complete the MPS PE Waiver Completion Verification form and enter the information into Infinite Campus .

Milwaukee Public Schools is dedicated to the development of the whole child . The waiver becomes a viable option for students who need additional core academic courses . The waiver option allows students to take the core academic course without sacrificing the most important lessons of the final Lifetime Sports course; how regular physical activity is something you do for a lifetime . We have provided a letter for parents explaining the waiver (MPS PE Waiver Parent Letter) . If you have any questions, please contact Brett Fuller, Curriculum Specialist for Health, Physical Education, Safe and Supportive Schools at fullerba@milwaukee .k12 .wi .us or (414) 475-8057 .

Accommodating Varying Student Needs, Interests and AbilitiesTo accommodate students with different needs and different rates of learning, the school district provides a variety of course levels in addition to the regular courses in some selected basic skill areas such as Reading, English Language Arts, and Mathematics . These levels can be described as follows:

Special Education Courses are adapted for students who have identified disability conditions and special education needs that require an Individual Educational Plan .

Intervention Courses provide reading, writing and mathematics skill development . Students are placed in this course based on academic performance levels .

Honors Courses are geared to those students whose skill level is such that they can benefit from a broader or more intensive and in-depth study .

Weighted Courses are approved for weighted grade status . The Board approved weighted courses for students beginning with the graduating class of 2018 . Educators in Milwaukee Public Schools value academic rigor because it increases student achievement, encourages students to stretch to their potential, and

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contributes to effective transitioning to post-secondary institutions . The District also recognizes that adding a minor weight to a grade can appropriately motivate more students to pursue academic rigor, which is aimed at their long-term success . All Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and selected Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses will be weighted using the following scale:

Letter Grade A B C D U

Grade point for AP/IB DP and selected PLTW courses 5 .0 4 .0 3 .0 1 .0 0

Regular high school courses 4 .0 3 .0 2 .0 1 .0 0

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Courses prepare students for exams that can result in college credits . AP and IBDP courses give students access to rigorous college-level work . These courses help students build confidence and learn the essential time management and study skills needed for college and career success .

Youth Options Program – Wisconsin’s Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a UW Institution, a Wisconsin Technical College or one of the state’s participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education . Approved courses can count toward high school graduation as well as for college credit . See your school counselor for further information .

Transcripted CreditsTranscripted credit is an opportunity for students to earn technical college credit in high school . A high school student can receive credit at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) if they are sixteen years or older and earn an A or B in their high school articulated (transcripted) course(s) .

Articulated credit and coursework will be recorded on an official MATC transcript . Talk to your school counselor for detailed information . Earning technical college credit for competencies achieved in high school can help students avoid duplicating coursework in technical college and may lead to early graduation . Enrolling in a transcripted credit course requires a commitment to completing technical college level coursework .

Articulated Transcripted Credit MPS Courses

] Accounting 1] Accounting 2] Software Applications] Entrepreneurship Concepts] Human Physiology & Anatomy] Image Technology Workshop

] Keyboarding] Multimedia 12] Principles of Marketing] Web Design 1] Web Design 2

Advanced Standing MPS Programs ] Auto Program ] Project Lead the Way Program

Grade ChangesEach school shall establish a procedure on grade changes within the following guidelines:

• No grade may be changed by anyone other than the teacher who issued the grade, except under extraordinary circumstances .

• Any transcript changes should be made through the school in which the original grade was issued .

Course RetakesStudents may repeat high school courses that they have failed . The student should see the school counselor to arrange for course retakes . Many courses can now be retaken online . This a great way for students to retake courses, recover credits, improve their grade point average and graduate on time .

• If, upon repeating a course, a student receives a higher grade, the higher grade will be used for the cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in place of the failing grade .

• The record of the failed course will continue to be a part of the student’s permanent transcript, but the failing grade will no longer factor into the cumulative GPA .

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NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility RequirementsStudent athletes planning to play sports at a Division I or II institution of higher education out of high school must meet academic eligibility requirements as defined by the NCAA . Student athletes can monitor this eligibility by registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the beginning of their junior year of high school . More information about the Clearinghouse can be found at www .ncaa .org and www .ncaaclearinghouse .net . You may also call the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center toll free at 877-262-1492 . High school transcripts must also be sent from the student’s high school . Student athletes and their families are encouraged to work closely with the Clearinghouse and their school counselor during this process . It is the parent/student responsibility to ensure that the courses taken in high school meet NCAA requirements for the chosen college/university .

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High School Course Catalog

Course Number

Department Course Name Description

AR111CR Visual Arts ART FOUNDATIONS (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . Art Foundations is a basic level art class that introduces the elements and principles of art to the student . It is the keystone of the high school art program and serves as the introduction to more specialized art offerings . This course consists of approximately 180 class periods . The instructor will devise a plan to offer drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and graphic art over the course . Each of the media areas will be further broken down in to specific materials and techniques ie . Drawing can be further developed to include pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel/chalk, and marker . A basic recommendation would be to spend a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks for any technique

AR151 Visual Arts DRAWING (S1) This is a foundation level course designed to explore the connection of art and culture . Students will be exposed to a wide variety of art materials and learn how people create art as a part of life . Some cultures do not separate art making from daily life . The cultures that are explored will be at the discretion of the instructor and may incorporate the cultures of the students at the school .

AR471 Visual Arts PAINTING (S1) Painting is a course that is designed for students that have success fully completed the Art Foundations course (AR111, AR121) and that are interested in exploring painting techniques . Painting involves the personal expression and communication of nonverbal thoughts, ideas and feelings through the creation of color-oriented visual statements . In this course students will build from the basic skills taught in Art Foundations and will develop skills in watercolor, tempera and acrylic painting . They will learn specific painting techniques and practice this techniques working toward a mastery level and culminate by creating completed paintings using the previously mentioned painting media .

AR721WGPA

Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DRAWING (S1

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students prepare works that demonstrate mastery of drawing in concept, composition and execution .

AR731WGPA Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DRAWING (S2)

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students prepare works that demonstrate mastery of drawing in concept, composition and execution .

AR741WGPA Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DESIGN (S1)

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students present works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D or 3-D design, showing mastery of design in concept, composition and execution .

AR751WGPA Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DESIGN (S2)

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students present works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D or 3-D design, showing mastery of design in concept, composition and execution .

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AR761DE Visual Arts DE IMAGE TECHNOLOGY (S1)

This dual credit course allows students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits . Image technology is the course that previously was titled computer graphics . Students will use computer technology to create a wide variety of art images . They will learn basic design on the computer and apply these principles to complete finished graphic pieces .

AR771DE Visual Arts DE IMAGE TECHNOLOGY (S2)

This dual credit course allows students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits . Image technology is the course that previously was titled computer graphics . Students will use computer technology to create a wide variety of art images . They will learn basic design on the computer and apply these principles to complete finished graphic pieces .

AS321 Visual Arts DESIGN (S1) This is a full introductory art course focusing on the study of the elements (line, shape/form, color, texture/pattern, space) and principles (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, emphasis) of design and how they relate to each other in a composition . Sample projects may include sculpture, two and three-dimensional drawings, tempera and watercolor paintings, and clay relief .

AS331 Visual Arts DESIGN (S2) This is a full introductory art course focusing on the study of the elements (line, shape/form, color, texture/pattern, space) and principles (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, emphasis) of design and how they relate to each other in a composition . Sample projects may include sculpture, two and three-dimensional drawings, tempera and watercolor paintings, and clay relief .

AS361CR Visual Arts ART HISTORY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is designed to give students a basic understanding and appreciation for art as it will be encountered on the high school level and beyond . It will give students the background necessary to appreciate visual art, participate in the creation of visual art, or seek further training for a career in the visual arts . The course emphasizes skills development and development of the creative thought process . Each time a skill has been learned, students will be encouraged to make creative applications of those skills . Students will be given a sense of art history, through discussion and showing of visuals that relate to the studio projects they are working on .

AS381 Visual Arts ADV DRAWING & PAINTING(S1)

Students will expand skills acquired in Drawing and Painting with strong emphasis on observational skills . Students will explore new mediums and techniques while focusing on compositional elements of design and strengthening problem solving skills . Opportunities will be given to students for experimentation of specific mediums as well as subject matter more in depth as development of personal style evolves throughout the course . Contemporary trends in Art will be integrated within the course to enrich student knowledge and awareness . Sketchbook assignments are due biweekly . This class is HIGHLY recommended for students who are planning to attend college to major or minor in art . Portfolio development will be emphasized .

AS391 Visual Arts ADV DRAWING & PAINTING(S2)

Students will expand skills acquired in Drawing and Painting with strong emphasis on observational skills . Students will explore new mediums and techniques while focusing on compositional elements of design and strengthening problem solving skills . Opportunities will be given to students for experiementation of specific mediums as well as subject matter more in depth as development of personal style evolves throughout the course . Contemporary trends in Art will be integrated within the course to enrich student knowledge and awareness . Sketchbook assignments are due biweekly . This class is HIGHLY recommended for students who are planning to attend college to major or minor in art . Portfolio development will be emphasized .

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AS461 Visual Arts INTERACTIVE ARTS 1

This course will explore applied two-dimensional crafts including embroidery and applique, bound fabric resist (tie dye), fabric painting, block printing, metal embossing, decorative papers, papermaking and bookmaking . The course may include three-dimensional craft forms such as beadwork and jewelry design, weaving, basketry, folk art sculpture, mosaics, stained glass and clay . The course will introduce students to historical, cultural and contemporary craft movements . Students will gain an understanding of the Elements and Principles of a well-designed work of art while gaining practice and skill in technique and materials .

AS471 Visual Arts INTERACTIVE ARTS 2

This course will explore applied two-dimensional crafts including embroidery and applique, bound fabric resist (tie dye), fabric painting, block printing, metal embossing, decorative papers, papermaking and bookmaking . The course may include three-dimensional craft forms such as beadwork and jewelry design, weaving, basketry, folk art sculpture, mosaics, stained glass and clay . The course will introduce students to historical, cultural and contemporary craft movements . Students will gain an understanding of the Elements and Principles of a well-designed work of art while gaining practice and skill in technique and materials .

BC211CR Business and Information Technology

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCEPTS(S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . Entrepreneurship Concepts (Prerequisite: None) introduces students to the concepts of originating and establishing a business entity by learning the step-by-step process of developing a business plan as it relates to starting a business . Typical units of study include skills and qualities of successful entrepreneurs, price and non-price competition, developing a product or service, business types, marketing, human resources, finances, and business location and layout . Students will utilize their critical thinking skills as they create their own practical and exciting application of entrepreneurial concepts

BC221CR Business and Information Technology

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCEPTS(S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course helps develop personal qualities and introduces new information and skills needed to be a competent business employee in the electronic business environment . Students receive instruction in human relations, personal development, information processing/microcomputers, telecommunications, reprographics, records management, typewriting, electronic calculators, business English, business math, work habits and attitudes, time management, organization of the work environment, job application and interviewing techniques, and other necessary business procedures . Students enrolled in Introduction to Business Careers should have completed Keyboarding, or have completed or be currently enrolled in Word Processing 1 . Ideally, this course is followed with Business Careers and on-the-job training .

BF461CR Business and Information Technology

PERSONAL FINANCE (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . Financial Planning/Finance/Personal Finance (Prerequisite: None) is a course where students will learn to manage their personal financing affairs through real-life applications . Areas of advance study include investing, banking, taxes, credit, acquiring insurance and loans, budgeting, and successful employment skills . Technology is infused throughout the course with applications ranging from personal money management to preparation of income tax forms to evaluating investment options .

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CE815 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE I

CATP Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . This course is designed as a component of the STWTP, which offers high school students the opportunity to be assessed in a community work setting and receive high school credit . Students explore various careers and learn appropriate work behaviors while working alongside employees of businesses and receiving instruction from Site Teachers .

CE825 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE II


CE835 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE III


CE845 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE IV


CE855 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB EXPER (S1)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Experience component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program helps develop appropriate work related behaviors which are required for entry in to the job market . Students receive job coaching and other employment instruction from their Transition Coordinator, Employment Training Specialist and/or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE865 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB EXPER (S2)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Experience component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program helps develop appropriate work related behaviors which are required for entry in to the job market . Students receive job coaching and other employment instruction from their Transition Coordinator, Employment Training Specialist and/or site teacher and receive high school credit .

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CE905 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB TRAINING (2H)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Training component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program offers students who have demonstrated appropriate work related behaviors the opportunity to enter the job market . Students receive job coaching and employment instruction from their Transition Coordinators, Employment Training Specialists or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE915 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB TRAINING (3H)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Training component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program offers students who have demonstrated appropriate work related behaviors the opportunity to enter the job market . Students receive job coaching and employment instruction from their Transition Coordinators, Employment Training Specialists or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE925 Other Electives STWTP COMP EMP OJT PM (S1)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the Competitive Employment component of the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . Course is monitored and supported by an Employment Training Specialist and/or Transition Coordinator . This course is designed as an element of the STWTP for students to earn credit for competitive work experience outside of the school day and receive high school credit .

CE935 Other Electives STWTP COMP EMP OJT PM (S2)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the Competitive Employment component of the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . Course is monitored and supported by an Employment Training Specialist and/or Transition Coordinator . This course is designed as an element of the STWTP for students to earn credit for competitive work experience outside of the school day and receive high school credit .

CRRCV Other Electives CREDIT RECOVERY This course is used for attendance purposes only for student who are taking one of the credit recovery courses on Edgenuity . This course can cover multiple periods of a student’s school day, but it MUST be skinnied with the actual CR course code .

CS401CR Other Electives CAREER PATHWAYS (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This introductory course is designed to help students make the transition to becoming a successful high school student . Some areas covered will be career planning, employment trends, career portfolios, study skills, employability skills, future program opportunities, and career clusters and pathways .

ELA31 English Language Arts LIFETIME ELA LITE/DSCR WR 3 S1

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in English Language Arts . This includes reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media and using technology . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage in literature and writing . Equipping students with foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

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ELA32 English Language Arts LIFETIME ELA LITE/DSCR WR 3 S2

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in English Language Arts . This includes reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media and using technology . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage in literature and writing . Equipping students with foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN101 English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN101CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

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EN111 English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN111CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN291 English Language Arts LITERATURES OF THE WORLD

In this literature intensive course students will be reading, interpreting, and discussing classical and contemporary literary selections from various countries . Students will discover how people of the world are more alike than different . Activities will include advanced language and composition skills where students will be required to integrate advanced writing and language skills with literature that looks at the past, present, and future of the human race in today's global society .

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EN331 English Language Arts POETRY The purpose of this course is to continue to foster student understanding of the conventions and styles of poetry . Students will spend time analyzing, reciting and creating poetry, while taking an in-depth look at different styles of poetry, their structures, poet's influence, and to explicate poems through a thorough analysis on several levels, including the literal and the figurative . The purpose of this course is to not just create poetry, although it can definitely be an activity attached to a style or technique observed in a mentor text .

EN351 English Language Arts SHORT FICTION In this course students will study short stories and short novels by a variety of authors, and from a number of historical periods . Students will trace the development of short fiction and relate the action and characters to their own experiences . Students will be required to write compositions based on the course readings .

EN431 English Language Arts THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The purpose of this course is to make students more aware of the written and spoken English we use to communicate . Students will study and explore usage, dialects, word origins and meanings . These linguistic skills are also related to the craft of composition in several ways .

EN451WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LANG/COMP (S1)

AP English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes . Students become aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing . Stylistic development is nurtured by emphasizing the following: a wide-ranging vocabulary; a variety of sentence structures; logical organization; a balance of generalization and specific illustrative detail; and an effective use of rhetoric .

EN461WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LANG/COMP (S2)

AP English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes . Students become aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing . Stylistic development is nurtured by emphasizing the following: a wide-ranging vocabulary; a variety of sentence structures; logical organization; a balance of generalization and specific illustrative detail; and an effective use of rhetoric .

EN471WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LIT/COMP (S1)

AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature . Through the close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers . The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works by authors of recognized literary merit . The works taught in the course require careful deliberative reading . Writing is an integral part of the course and exam . Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays .

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EN481WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LIT/COMP (S2)

AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature . Through the close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers . The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works by authors of recognized literary merit . The works taught in the course require careful deliberative reading . Writing is an integral part of the course and exam . Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays .

EN511CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .

EN521CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .

EN531 English Language Arts AFRICAN AMERICAN LIT (S1)

In this literature intensive course students will read, interpret, and discuss classical and contemporary literary selections from African and African American authors . These cultural texts will allow students to see the ways in which African-Americans have contributed to, have been influenced by, have appropriated, and have transformed America . Activities will include advanced language and composition skills where students will be required to integrate advanced writing and language skills with African American literature that looks at the past, present, and future .

EN741 English Language Arts MAJOR DRAMATISTS (S1)

This course will help students develop a greater appreciation of drama and a valuable understanding of human nature . Theater's greatest works, from the Golden Age of Greece to the present, are included in this course . The course provides both oral and written activities, but is not an acting or performance course . Drama is treated as literature .

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EN961 English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (two semesters) .

EN961CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (two semesters) .

EN971 English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (semesters one and two) .

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EN971CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (semesters one and two) .

EN981 English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .

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EN981CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 . .

EN991 English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .

EN991CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .

ES111 English as a Second Language

ESL AURAL LINGUAL BGNR 1 (S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . Students will explore fundamental language patterns based on familiar everyday situations and apply comprehension skills during speaking activities to further develop the ability to communicate in English . Attention will be given to U .S . customs, traditions, norms, society, and how the English language is a part of U .S . culture .



This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . Students will explore fundamental language patterns based on familiar everyday situations and apply comprehension skills during speaking activities to further develop the ability to communicate in English . Attention will be given to U .S . customs, traditions, norms, society, and how the English language is a part of U .S . culture .

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This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . It is a continuation of Beginner 1 . Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with emphasis on listening and speaking . The course prepares students for greater participation in regular education courses, as students study sentence patterns, words/expressions with common collocations and idioms, and related ideas across the content areas .



This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . It is a continuation of Beginner 1 . Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with emphasis on listening and speaking . The course prepares students for greater participation in regular education courses, as students study sentence patterns, words/expressions with common collocations and idioms, and related ideas across the content areas .

FL701 World Languages SPANISH 1 (S1) First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL701CR World Languages SPANISH 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL711 World Languages SPANISH 1 (S2) First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL711CR World Languages SPANISH 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL721 World Languages SPANISH 2 (S1) This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .

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FL721CR World Languages SPANISH 2 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .

FL731 World Languages SPANISH 2 (S2) This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .

FL731CR World Languages SPANISH 2 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .

FL741 World Languages SPANISH 3 (S1) In third year Spanish, students enlarge their vocabularies and review grammar essentials . Emphasis is placed on communication both tin speaking and wring . Collections of stories, short novels, or plays are read and discussed in Spanish . Writing skills are expanded through guided sentence construction and free composition . The histories of Spain and Latin America are also studied .

FL751 World Languages SPANISH 3 (S2) In third year Spanish, students enlarge their vocabularies and review grammar essentials . Emphasis is placed on communication both tin speaking and wring . Collections of stories, short novels, or plays are read and discussed in Spanish . Writing skills are expanded through guided sentence construction and free composition . The histories of Spain and Latin America are also studied .

FL821WGPA World Languages AP SPANISH LANGUAGE (S1)

An AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced writing and conversation . It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition and emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication . Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions must be an integral part of the AP Spanish Language course . Recommended Prerequisites: 3-4 Yrs . Spanish

FL831WGPA World Languages AP SPANISH LANGUAGE (S2)

An AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced writing and conversation . It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition and emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication . Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions must be an integral part of the AP Spanish Language course . Recommended Prerequisites: 3-4 Yrs . Spanish

GS101 Other Electives GOOD STANDING RELEASE

This course is used for seniors who are close to graduation requirements and only attend partial days . See the Early Release Authorization form for more specific details .

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HHSPR Other Electives HOME & HOSPITAL RELEASE

This course is used for a student who is receiving Home and Hospital services and does not attend school . The courses that they are working on fill part of the day and this release course fills all other periods .

HL211 Health Education COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ED

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices to promote personal wellness . The curriculum includes state statute required units on: mental health/suicide prevention, shaken baby syndrome, and AED/CPR Exposure . Other units include human growth and development, STD's, HIV and pregnancy prevention, parenthood, family living, personal well-being education, nutrition, physical activity, community health issues and substance use prevention (ATODA) .

HL211CR Health Education COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ED

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices to promote personal wellness . The curriculum includes state statute required units on: mental health/suicide prevention, shaken baby syndrome, and AED/CPR Exposure . Other units include human growth and development, STD's, HIV and pregnancy prevention, parenthood, family living, personal well-being education, nutrition, physical activity, community health issues and substance use prevention (ATODA) .

LA111 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING BEGINNG (S1)

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communications arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology and employing research skills will be applied to help students build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers thereby transforming their writing . This course covers 2 periods everyday in order to receive the 1 credit . For MHSA use only .

LA121 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING BEGINNG (S2)

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communications arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology and employing research skills will be applied to help students build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers thereby transforming their writing . This course covers 2 periods everyday in order to receive the 1 credit . For MHSA use only .

LA211 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING INTERMED (S1)

This course serves as a bridge to guide students from learning about themselves and how and why they write to improving their writing and revising skills . Students hone their craft in preparation for advanced coursework . This course covers 2 periods everyday in order to receive the 1 credit . For MHSA use only .

LA221 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING INTERMED (S2)

This course serves as a bridge to guide students from learning about themselves and how and why they write to improving their writing and revising skills . Students hone their craft in preparation for advanced coursework . This course covers 2 periods everyday in order to receive the 1 credit . For MHSA use only .

LA311 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING ADVANCED (S1)

This course is designed to cultivate the voice and style of the writer through creative nonfiction . Revisions of compositions will be a critical component of this course; thus, students will practice strengthening their artistic voices . For MHSA use only .

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LA321 English Language Arts CREATIVE WRITING ADVANCED (S2)

This course is designed to continue to cultivate the voice and style of the writer . Advanced revisions of compositions will be a critical component of this course; thus, students willcontinue to practice strengthening their artistic voices . For MHSA use only .

LA941 English Language Arts HONORS ENGLISH 9 (S1)

This course is designed for 9th graders who wish to pursue Honors 10, Honors 11 and AP Language and AP Literature, or who wish to challenge themselves by learning more advanced skills in English . In addition to receiving skills typically taught in 10th grade, students will read literature commonly found on the AP exam in order to build a strong base for when they take the test their senior year . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing on-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advanced reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . There are no prerequisites for this course .


This course is designed for 9th graders who wish to pursue Honors 10, Honors 11 and AP Language and AP Literature, or who wish to challenge themselves by learning more advanced skills in English . In addition to receiving skills typically taught in 10th grade, students will read literature commonly found on the AP exam in order to build a strong base for when they take the test their senior year . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing on-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advanced reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . There are no prerequisites for this course .


This course is designed for 10th graders who wish to pursue Honor's 11 and AP Language and AP Literature or who wish to challenge themselves by learning more advanced skills in English . In addition to receiving similar coursework for English 11, students will receive skills needed to be successful in the first semester of the AP Language class, and be expected to recognize, analyze and use rhetorical strategies and styles . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advanced reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are successful completion of English 9 .

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This course is designed for 10th graders who wish to pursue Honor's 11 and AP Language and AP Literature or who wish to challenge themselves by learning more advanced skills in English . In addition to receiving similar coursework for English 11, students will receive skills needed to be successful in the first semester of the AP Language class, and be expected to recognize, analyze and use rhetorical strategies and styles . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advanced reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand and a literary based multi-genre research paper . Prerequisites for this course are successful completion of English 9 .

LFS31 Other Electives LIFETIME SKILLS 3-FAMILY S1

This course will allow students to better understand family structures and patterns and help to develop some skills to manage time and money to meet personal needs, including the need for food and shelter . This course will also introduce students to transition skills and resources required for successful life after high school .

MA211 Mathematics ALGEBRA (S1) In this course, students will study relationships between quantities and reasoning with expressions and equations . Students can use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions . Building on this work, students will study descriptive statistics by gathering, displaying, summarizing and interpreting data in order to discover patterns and make generalizations . They explore many examples of linear relationships, including sequences; they interpret linear functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, translate between representations, and understand the limitations of various representations .

MA211CR Mathematics ALGEBRA (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . In this course, students will study relationships between quantities and reasoning with expressions and equations . Students can use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions . Building on this work, students will study descriptive statistics by gathering, displaying, summarizing and interpreting data in order to discover patterns and make generalizations . They explore many examples of linear relationships, including sequences; they interpret linear functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, translate between representations, and understand the limitations of various representations .

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MA221 Mathematics ALGEBRA (S2) Students will identify variables in mathematical modeling situations and analyze given or collected data that represent essential features within a linear context . They will then formulate a model by creating and/or selecting graphical, tabular, algebraic, or statistical representations that describe relationships between the variables . In addition, students will analyze these relationships to draw conclusions . With linear models, they look at residuals to analyze the goodness of fit . Students will apply these skills to create and interpret exponential models . Students will also compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between additive and multiplicative change . They will interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions . Students will apply graphical and algebraic methods to explore systems of equations and inequalities .

MA221CR Mathematics ALGEBRA (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Students will identify variables in mathematical modeling situations and analyze given or collected data that represent essential features within a linear context . They will then formulate a model by creating and/or selecting graphical, tabular, algebraic, or statistical representations that describe relationships between the variables . In addition, students will analyze these relationships to draw conclusions . With linear models, they look at residuals to analyze the goodness of fit . Students will apply these skills to create and interpret exponential models . Students will also compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between additive and multiplicative change . They will interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions . Students will apply graphical and algebraic methods to explore systems of equations and inequalities .

MA301 Mathematics GEOMETRY (S1) In this course, students will utilize precise geometric language to prove geometric theorems . Major topics within the study of proof will be that of using transformations to prove congruence and using constructions . Students extend their understanding to use dilations and proportional reasoning to understand similarity . They identify criteria for similarity of geometric figures and use similarity to solve geometric and real- life problems . Students apply similarity in right triangles to understand right triangle trigonometry . Students will use trigonometry to explore and solve real-life applications .

MA301CR Mathematics GEOMETRY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . In this course, students will utilize precise geometric language to prove geometric theorems . Major topics within the study of proof will be that of using transformations to prove congruence and using constructions . Students extend their understanding to use dilations and proportional reasoning to understand similarity . They identify criteria for similarity of geometric figures and use similarity to solve geometric and real- life problems . Students apply similarity in right triangles to understand right triangle trigonometry . Students will use trigonometry to explore and solve real-life applications .

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MA311 Mathematics GEOMETRY (S2) Students build on their understanding of similarity to exploring properties of circles and proving relationships between parts of circles . Students will calculate use this knowledge involving circle properties and measurements in real-life applications . In addition to the geometric perspective, students will understand the Pythagorean theorem through and algebraic approach in order to understand the equation of a circle . This second semester course will also build on probability concepts from the middle grades in order to understand conditional probability . Students will continue to interpret data and make justified decisions using statistics and probability .

MA311CR Mathematics GEOMETRY (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Students build on their understanding of similarity to exploring properties of circles and proving relationships between parts of circles . Students will calculate use this knowledge involving circle properties and measurements in real-life applications . In addition to the geometric perspective, students will understand the Pythagorean theorem through and algebraic approach in order to understand the equation of a circle . This second semester course will also build on probability concepts from the middle grades in order to understand conditional probability . Students will continue to interpret data and make justified decisions using statistics and probability .

MA501 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S1)

Students begin learning to synthesize, generalize, and expand upon what they have learned about a variety of function families . Students learn that real-world relationships and data can often be modeled by a function and often require moving among different representations . From this broad overview students delve into exponential and logarithmic functions through a progression of ideas starting with geometric sequences in both recursive and explicit forms to exponential functions . They will simplify exponential functions using the properties of exponents and use the idea of inverses to introduce logarithms . Students will use this idea to solve exponential functions and real-world applications . This semester will also have students learning to understand quadratic relationships . Students will understand algebraic expressions can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms, showing key features of the relationship . Students will understand the relationship between zeros and the vertex . Student will expand the number system to include the complex numbers allowing for the solution of any quadratic equation .

MA501CR Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program .Students begin learning to synthesize, generalize, and expand upon what they have learned about a variety of function families . Students learn that real-world relationships and data can often be modeled by a function and often require moving among different representations . From this broad overview students delve into exponential and logarithmic functions through a progression of ideas starting with geometric sequences in both recursive and explicit forms to exponential functions . They will simplify exponential functions using the properties of exponents and use the idea of inverses to introduce logarithms . Students will use this idea to solve exponential functions and real-world applications . This semester will also have students learning to understand quadratic relationships . Students will understand algebraic expressions can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms, showing key features of the relationship . Students will understand the relationship between zeros and the vertex . Student will expand the number system to include the complex numbers allowing for the solution of any quadratic equation .

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MA511 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S2)

This course begins with polynomial functions where students will understand the relationship between zeros and the factors of polynomials . Students will understand the relationship among the graphs of polynomial equations, functions, the number and types of roots, the possible degrees of the polynomials, and the extreme values and end behavior . Another area of study is rational and radical relationship where properties of exponents are extended to expressions with a rational exponent . In the area of functions, the last function studied is that of trigonometric . Students will understand functions can be used to model real world phenomena; in particular, trigonometric functions can be used to model periodic phenomena and analyze functions using different representations . In addition to the function work, student will student making inferences and conclusions from data . Students will see how the visual displays and summary statistics they learned in earlier grades relate to different types of data and to probability distributions . They will identify different ways of collecting data including sample surveys, experiments, and simulations and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn .

MA511CR Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course begins with polynomial functions where students will understand the relationship between zeros and the factors of polynomials . Students will understand the relationship among the graphs of polynomial equations, functions, the number and types of roots, the possible degrees of the polynomials, and the extreme values and end behavior . Another area of study is rational and radical relationship where properties of exponents are extended to expressions with a rational exponent . In the area of functions, the last function studied is that of trigonometric . Students will understand functions can be used to model real world phenomena; in particular, trigonometric functions can be used to model periodic phenomena and analyze functions using different representations . In addition to the function work, student will student making inferences and conclusions from data . Students will see how the visual displays and summary statistics they learned in earlier grades relate to different types of data and to probability distributions . They will identify different ways of collecting data including sample surveys, experiments, and simulations and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn .

MA701 Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S1) Precalculus (Semester 1) A rigorous study of mathematics topics leading to calculus, this course involves the study of vectors and matrices, trigonometry, functions and graphing, sequences and series, limits, and probability

MA701CR Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Precalculus (Semester 1) A rigorous study of mathematics topics leading to calculus, this course involves the study of vectors and matrices, trigonometry, functions and graphing, sequences and series, limits, and probability .

MA711 Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S2) Precalculus (Semester 2) This course continues a student's study of important mathematics topics leading to calculus . As indicated in the description of MA701, the study of trigonometry and functions and graphs are expanded in this course .

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MA711CR Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Precalculus (Semester 2) This course continues a student's study of important mathematics topics leading to calculus . As indicated in the description of MA701, the study of trigonometry and functions and graphs are expanded in this course .

MA921WGPA Mathematics AP CALCULUS AB (S1)

Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the student's understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications . The courses emphasize a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally . The connections among these representations also are important .

MA931WGPA Mathematics AP CALCULUS AB (S2)

Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the student's understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications . The courses emphasize a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally . The connections among these representations also are important .

MTH31 Mathematics LIFETIME MATH 3 (S1)

In this course, students will study number and quantity concepts using both real number systems and complex numbers . Students will develop and understanding of basic geometric concepts including attributes of shapes, congruency, measurement and applying this to real life objects .

MTH32 Mathematics LIFETIME MATH 3 (S2)

In this course, students will study number and quantity concepts using both real number systems and complex numbers . Students will develop and understanding of basic geometric concepts including attributes of shapes, congruency, measurement and applying this to real life objects .

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MU181 Music ADVANCED BAND (S1)

Advanced Band is the most advanced band and is for experienced woodwind, brass, percussion, and string bass players . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo or duet at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 2, 1, or 1* to be eligible . Advanced Band studies major musical works as well as performing the usual performance schedule of a high school band, and will play with the Intermediate Band for school, community and athletic events . The Symphonic Band will also perform in school concerts and several area music festivals . The Advanced and Intermediate Bands will join to form the Marching Band and perform for Homecoming and selected marching festivals . Selected members will join with the Orchestra Strings to form the Symphony Orchestra several times during the year . Students will be required to take part in either group or private lessons as part of their grade . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prerequisite: Several years of Band instruction, Class B or higher Solo or Duet

MU183 Music ADVANCED BAND (S2)

Advanced Band is the most advanced band and is for experienced woodwind, brass, percussion, and string bass players . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo or duet at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 2, 1, or 1* to be eligible . Advanced Band studies major musical works as well as performing the usual performance schedule of a high school band, and will play with the Intermediate Band for school, community and athletic events . The Symphonic Band will also perform in school concerts and several area music festivals . The Advanced and Intermediate Bands will join to form the Marching Band and perform for Homecoming and selected marching festivals . Selected members will join with the Orchestra Strings to form the Symphony Orchestra several times during the year . Students will be required to take part in either group or private lessons as part of their grade . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prerequisite: Several years of Band instruction, Class B or higher Solo or Duet

MU211 Music MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (S1)

This course emphasizes current technology as a means to create, record, mix, and otherwise interact with music and music media . These courses focus on experimenting with electronic music technology as part of the process for creating music .

MU221 Music MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (S2)

This course emphasizes current technology as a means to create, record, mix, and otherwise interact with music and music media . These courses focus on experimenting with electronic music technology as part of the process for creating music .

MU251 Music BEGINNING ORCHESTRA (S1)

This course provides an opportunity for string students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . The most experienced band members will meet with strings on a regular basis to complete the full orchestra . Orchestra members participate in music festivals, field trips, and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concerts, as well as to improve performance skills .

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MU253 Music BEGINNING ORCHESTRA (S2)

This course provides an opportunity for string students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . The most experienced band members will meet with strings on a regular basis to complete the full orchestra . Orchestra members participate in music festivals, field trips, and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concerts, as well as to improve performance skills .

MU261 Music INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA (S1)

This course provides an opportunity for string students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . The most experienced band members will meet with strings on a regular basis to complete the full orchestra . Orchestra members participate in music festivals, field trips, and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concerts, as well as to improve performance skills .

MU263 Music INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA (S2)


MU271 Music ADVANCED ORCHESTRA (S1)


MU273 Music ADVANCED ORCHESTRA (S2)


MU275 Music SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Students in the Symphony Orchestra course will rehearse and perform standard orchestral literature from the classical era through the present day .

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MU351 Music BEGINNING CHORUS (S1)

In this course, students will sing choral literature in two, three part harmony . They will also study vocal techniques and basic music theory . The students will perform in the winter and spring concerts as well as other school sponsored events . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade .

MU353 Music BEGINNING CHORUS (S2)

In this course, students will sing choral literature in two, three part harmony . They will also study vocal techniques and basic music theory . The students will perform in the winter and spring concerts as well as other school sponsored events . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade .

MU361 Music INTERMEDIATE CHORUS (S1)

This course is designed to continue the development of the choral/musicianship skills of the intermediate high school singer . Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and language of choral music . Strong emphasis will be placed on vocal production, sight reading, and interpretation .

MU363 Music INTERMEDIATE CHORUS (S2)

This course is designed to continue the development of the choral/musicianship skills of the intermediate high school singer . Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and language of choral music . Strong emphasis will be placed on vocal production, sight reading, and interpretation .

MU371 Music ADVANCED CHORUS (S1)

This course is designed to fully develop the choral/musicianship skills of the advanced high school singer . Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and languages of choral music . Strong emphasis will be placed on independent musicianship, analysis of text, and interpretation . Each semester, the Concert Chorale will collaborate with the Orchestra to present major choral works .

MU373 Music ADVANCED CHORUS (S2)

This course is designed to fully develop the choral/musicianship skills of the advanced high school singer . Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and languages of choral music . Strong emphasis will be placed on independent musicianship, analysis of text, and interpretation . Each semester, the Concert Chorale will collaborate with the Orchestra to present major choral works .

MU381 Music OPERA WORKSHOP (S1)

This course is designed to fully develop the musical and interpretive skills of the advanced high school singer/actor . Students will perform literature from operas and musicals of all time periods . Strong emphasis will be placed on character development and analysis and interpretation of text . This will be presented in the context of a fully-staged, costumed production on the MHSA main stage in the Fall and Opera Scene Recitals in the Spring Semester .

MU391 Music OPERA WORKSHOP (S2)

This course is designed to fully develop the musical and interpretive skills of the advanced high school singer/actor . Students will perform literature from operas and musicals of all time periods . Strong emphasis will be placed on character development and analysis and interpretation of text . This will be presented in the context of a fully-staged, costumed production on the MHSA main stage in the Fall and Opera Scene Recitals in the Spring Semester .

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MU401 Music MUSIC THEORY (S1)

This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of music and include one or more of the following topics: composition, arrangement, analysis, aural development, and sight reading .

MU411 Music MUSIC THEORY (S2)

This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of music and include one or more of the following topics: composition, arrangement, analysis, aural development, and sight reading . Prerequisite: Music Theory (S1)

MU481 Music ENSEMBLE INSTRUMENTAL (S1)

Each member of this hour will be required to play chamber music from all periods Renaissance - 20th Century of classical music . This class is designed to take advantage of one of the greatest forms of teaching - Chamber Music . Chamber music teaches group and individual practice, rehearsal, and performance technique . Students are able to learn to work in tight-knit groups .

MU491 Music ENSEMBLE INSTRUMENTAL (S2)

Each member of this hour will be required to play chamber music from all periods Renaissance - 20th Century of classical music . This class is designed to take advantage of one of the greatest forms of teaching - Chamber Music . Chamber music teaches group and individual practice, rehearsal, and performance technique . Students are able to learn to work in tight-knit groups .

MU571WGPA Music AP MUSIC THEORY (S1)

AP Music Theory develops in students the ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score . The course instills mastery of the rudiments and terminology of music (i .e ., notation, intervals, scales and key, chords, metric organization, and rhythmic patterns) and builds on this foundation, progressing to include more sophisticated, creative tasks and compositional procedures .

MU581WGPA Music AP MUSIC THEORY (S2)

AP Music Theory develops in students the ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score . The course instills mastery of the rudiments and terminology of music (i .e ., notation, intervals, scales and key, chords, metric organization, and rhythmic patterns) and builds on this foundation, progressing to include more sophisticated, creative tasks and compositional procedures .

MU641 Music ENSMB INSTRMENTAL PERCUSS (S1)

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental concepts of playing percussion instruments . The introduction of basic rudiments for pitched instruments (mallets and Timpani) and other non-pitched instruments (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Quads, Cymbals) along with the many auxiliary percussion instruments will be addressed with special attention paid to reading music and understanding musical notation . Students must have the necessary materials (lesson book, drum sticks, stick bag, practice pad, etc .) to rehearse in class, as well as at home . These items are available for purchase at school or neighborhood music stores .

MU643 Music ENSMB INSTRMENTAL PERCUSS (S2)

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental concepts of playing percussion instruments . The introduction of basic rudiments for pitched instruments (mallets and Timpani) and other non-pitched instruments (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Quads, Cymbals) along with the many auxiliary percussion instruments will be addressed with special attention paid to reading music and understanding musical notation . Students must have the necessary materials (lesson book, drum sticks, stick bag, practice pad, etc .) to rehearse in class, as well as at home . These items are available for purchase at school or neighborhood music stores .

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MU651 Music ENSEMBLE INSTRMENTAL GUITAR(S1

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in guitar instruction . General concepts will be taught at the group level, but students will be expected to progress at their own individual speed . A variety of materials will be available to enable students to experience many kinds of guitar music . Students will perform in class concerts and be encouraged to perform in other performances . Students will be required to purchase a guitar book .

MU653 Music ENSEMBLE INSTRMENTAL GUITAR(S2

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in guitar instruction . General concepts will be taught at the group level, but students will be expected to progress at their own individual speed . A variety of materials will be available to enable students to experience many kinds of guitar music . Students will perform in class concerts and be encouraged to perform in other performances . Students will be required to purchase a guitar book .

MU801 Music ENSEMBLE VOCAL JAZZ (S1)

This course is designed to provide students with a broad range of musical experience . Class time will be devoted to the rehearsal and performance of chamber music for small and large groups, expanding knowledge of the written language of music, exploring music history, and discovering how music relates to the other arts and historical events .

MU803 Music ENSEMBLE VOCAL JAZZ (S2)

This course is designed to provide students with a broad range of musical experience . Class time will be devoted to the rehearsal and performance of chamber music for small and large groups, expanding knowledge of the written language of music, exploring music history, and discovering how music relates to the other arts and historical events .

MU901 Music INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROV (S1)

This course is divided into two sections based on student ability and instrumental need . The students are placed in a small jazz combo . The course focuses on the essence of jazz, which is improvisation and small group literature . Students will have to play a jury every 2-3 weeks and there are two required performances throughout the year . Advanced students may also be required to perform at additional shows . Students will also be required to attend several workshops and/or master classes with various guest artists/instructors .

MU911 Music INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROV (S2)

This course is divided into two sections based on student ability and instrumental need . The students are placed in a small jazz combo . The course focuses on the essence of jazz, which is improvisation and small group literature . Students will have to play a jury every 2-3 weeks and there are two required performances throughout the year . Advanced students may also be required to perform at additional shows . Students will also be required to attend several workshops and/or master classes with various guest artists/instructors .

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MU921 Music ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROV (S1)

Jazz Ensemble provides experienced students on the classic 'Big Band Jazz' instruments (alto/tenor/baritone, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, string or electric bass, piano, drums, vibes and vocalists) the opportunity to develop their improvisational techniques and to study classic jazz styles . Many performances each year showcase the student's skills . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 1 or 1* to be eligible . Previous jazz ensemble experience is preferred but not required . Prerequisite: Several years of instrumental/vocal instruction Class B or higher and solo audition .

MU923 Music ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROV (S2)

Jazz Ensemble provides experienced students on the classic 'Big Band Jazz' instruments (alto/tenor/baritone, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, string or electric bass, piano, drums, vibes and vocalists) the opportunity to develop their improvisational techniques and to study classic jazz styles . Many performances each year showcase the student's skills . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 1 or 1* to be eligible . Previous jazz ensemble experience is preferred but not required . Prerequisite: Several years of instrumental/vocal instruction Class B or higher and solo audition .

OE851CR Other Electives STRATEGIES FOR ACAD SUCCESS

Course taken in credit recovery program . In-depth lessons use a variety of both innovative and traditional teaching techniques including: long-range projects, cooperative learning activities, and reflective journal writing . Students practice the note-taking, time management, study, social and human relations skills they need every day in their academic and elective subjects and in their real lives outside of school . They learn more about themselves and their futures in the worlds of postsecondary education and careers as they prepare to choose a career .

OE925WGPA Other Electives AP CAPSTONE SEMINAR (S1)

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives . Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances . Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team . Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments .

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OE935WGPA Other Electives AP CAPSTONE SEMINAR (S2)

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives . Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances . Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team . Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments .

PE201 Physical Education COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL ED

This course is designed for 9th grade students and is the first of the core PE Courses in MPS . Where facilities/staffing permit, one marking period will consist of beginning and/or intermediate swim, with a minimum goal of intermediate swim techniques being accomplished by all students . Basic swimming strokes and an understanding of self-fitness will be incorporated . The alternate marking period will be the culmination of individual and team sports and reinforce wellness related health education experiences with a physical education laboratory experience . This would include self-testing in strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory endurance .

PE261CR Physical Education LIFETIME SPORTS Course taken in credit recovery program . Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize activities considered within the realm of lifetime sports . At the conclusion of the subject offerings, students will have experienced a wide variety of activities that will enable them to participate actively in a recreational/therapeutic pursuit throughout their lives . In some instances, field trips to community resources may be used to provide students with more realistic settings .

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PE291 Physical Education LEISURE SPORTS This is an elective course into lifetime sports . Focus is on individual sports and learning basic skills . Activities included are archery, biking, bowling, fishing, golf, hiking, self-defense, cross country skiing, and volleyball . Instruction will center on rules, basic skills, safety, and game strategy .

PE361 Physical Education GET FIT STAY HEALTHY

This elective course is geared towards the individual who needs to get in shape but is not interested in sports . A variety of training methods may be used including low impact aerobics, pilates, yoga, light conditioning, and weight training . This course will also help individuals evaluate their lifestyle behaviors so they can focus on areas that need change . Topics include anatomy, physiology, nutrition, stress management, and variables of training . Individual workout programs will be developed .

PE711 Physical Education CREATIVE MOVEMENT 1

This elective course is designed for boys and girls and will focus on beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels of dance with emphasis on body impelling movements . Floor patterns, rhythmic problems, and solving of creative movement problems will be stressed .

PE751 Physical Education AEROBIC DANCE This is an elective dance exercise class . Emphasis is on fitness through exercise performed to music . Dance steps and routines are combined with exercises for an extended workout . Students are encouraged to develop personal work-out programs .

PS301 Dance CLASSICAL DANCE 1 (S1)

This course focuses on developing the young dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner degree of technical proficiency by the end of the school year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from classical dance forms including ballet dance technique .


This course focuses on developing the young dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner degree of technical proficiency by the end of the school year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from classical dance forms including ballet dance technique .


This course focuses on developing the younger dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner/intermediate degree of technical proficiency by the end of the school year . The technical focus present basic concepts and skills from classical dance forms including ballet dance technique . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, and basic partnering .


This course focuses on developing the younger dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner/intermediate degree of technical proficiency by the end of the school year . The technical focus present basic concepts and skills from classical dance forms including ballet dance technique . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, and basic partnering .


This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .

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This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .

PS401 Dance CONTEMPORARY DANCE 1 (S1)

This course focuses on developing the young dancer in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner degree of technical proficiency by the end of the year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques .


This course focuses on developing the young dancer in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner degree of technical proficiency by the end of the year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques .


This course focuses on developing the young dancer in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner/intermediate degree of technical proficiency by the end of the year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness .


This course focuses on developing the young dancer in several areas . All students at this level are expected to progress to a beginner/intermediate degree of technical proficiency by the end of the year . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness .

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This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .






This course focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .

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Classical Dance Level 5 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


Classical Dance Level 5 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


Classical Dance Level 6 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to an advanced pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


Classical Dance Level 6 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to an advanced pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


Classical Dance Level 7 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .


Classical Dance Level 7 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats .

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Classical Dance Level 8 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats . Level 8 may also include off campus study in dance .


Classical Dance Level 8 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Classwork develops classical lines, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, basic partnering and movements with beats . Level 8 may also include off campus study in dance .


Contemporary Dance Level 5 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .


Contemporary Dance Level 5 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .


Contemporary Dance Level 6 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to an advanced pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .

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Contemporary Dance Level 6 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to an advanced pre-professional level by the end of the course . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .


Contemporary Dance Level 7 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .


Contemporary Dance Level 7 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work .


Contemporary Dance Level 8 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work . Level 8 may also include off campus study in dance .


Contemporary Dance Level 8 focuses on developing maturing dancers in several areas . All students at this level are expected to raise the technical level of their dancing to a professional level by the end of the course . The dancers will be prepared to either pursue a college dance program or work as a professional dancer . The technical focus presents basic concepts and skills from contemporary dance forms including modern and jazz dance techniques . Continuing classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics and spatial awareness and introduces off center balance work . Level 8 may also include off campus study in dance .

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RC111 Mathematics ALGEBRA SUPPORT (S1)

Course taken simultaneously with Algebra . This course is designed to support 9th graders in their exploration of mathematics . Topics include data exploration, proportional reasoning and variation, and the concept of recursion .

RC121 Mathematics ALGEBRA SUPPORT (S2)

Course taken simultaneously with Algebra . This course is designed to support 9th graders in their exploration of mathematics . Topics include data exploration, proportional reasoning and variation, and the concept of recursion .

RC411 Mathematics MATH INTERVENTION 1 (S1)

This high school elective course is designed to support students with learning mathematics in order to keep them on track for college and career readiness . Students may use an approved online intervention program in addition to the small group explicit instruction focused on individual student needs .

RC421 Mathematics MATH INTERVENTION 1 (S2)

This high school elective course is designed to support students with learning mathematics in order to keep them on track for college and career readiness . Students may use an approved online intervention program in addition to the small group explicit instruction focused on individual student needs .

SC181CR Science PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SC191CR Science PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

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SC201 Science BIOLOGY 1 (S1) Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SC201CR Science BIOLOGY 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SC211 Science BIOLOGY 1 (S2) Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization in living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 1 (SEM 1)

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SC211CR Science BIOLOGY 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization in living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 1 (SEM 1)

SC215 Science HONORS BIOLOGY (S1)

The course will include the same topics as described in Biology 1, but at an accelerated pace . In addition, a variety of long-term projects, papers, and presentations will be carried out . Model building may be included . Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

SC216 Science HONORS BIOLOGY (S2)

The course will include the same topics as described in Biology 1, but at an accelerated pace . In addition, a variety of long-term projects, papers, and presentations will be carried out . Model building may be included . Prerequisite: Departmental Approval and HONORS BIOLOGY (SEM 1)

SC241WGPA Science AP BIOLOGY (S1) AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology . The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and an appreciation of science as a process . Primary emphasis is placed on understanding concepts rather than on memorizing terms and technical details . Three general topical areas are covered: *Molecules and Cells; *Heredity and Evolution; and *Organisms and Populations . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Biology exam . Recommended: Biology %26 Chemistry

SC251WGPA Science AP BIOLOGY (S2) AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology . The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and an appreciation of science as a process . Primary emphasis is placed on understanding concepts rather than on memorizing terms and technical details . Three general topical areas are covered: *Molecules and Cells; *Heredity and Evolution; and *Organisms and Populations . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Biology exam . Prerequisities: AP BIOLOGY (SEM 1)

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SC301 Science HUMAN PHYS & ANATOMY (S1)

Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures, functions, and processes of the human body . The class is organized according to body systems and emphasizes the interactions between these systems . Students will gain a detailed understanding of how their body works, how their organs are interrelated, and how their body is affected by nutrition and illness . Many hands-on activities, inquiry-based laboratory experiments and several dissections related to the systems being studied will be done . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Biology

SC311 Science HUMAN PHYS & ANATOMY (S2)

Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures, functions, and processes of the human body . The class is organized according to body systems and emphasizes the interactions between these systems . Students will gain a detailed understanding of how their body works, how their organs are interrelated, and how their body is affected by nutrition and illness . Many hands-on activities, inquiry-based laboratory experiments and several dissections related to the systems being studied will be done . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY (SEM 1)

SC401 Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S1) Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment

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SC401CR Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment

SC411 Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S2) Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY (SEM 1)

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SC411CR Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY (SEM 1)

SC481WGPA Science AP CHEMISTRY (S1) AP Chemistry should meet the objectives of a good general chemistry course . Students in such a course should attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems . The course should contribute to the development of the students' abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas--orally and in writing--with clarity and logic . The college course in general chemistry differs qualitatively from the usual first high school chemistry course with respect to the kind of textbook used, the topics covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations, and the mathematical formulation of principles, as well as the kind of laboratory work done by students . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Chemistry exam . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment . Recommended: Chemistry 1

SC491WGPA Science AP CHEMISTRY (S2) AP Chemistry should meet the objectives of a good general chemistry course . Students in such a course should attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems . The course should contribute to the development of the students' abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas--orally and in writing--with clarity and logic . The college course in general chemistry differs qualitatively from the usual first high school chemistry course with respect to the kind of textbook used, the topics covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations, and the mathematical formulation of principles, as well as the kind of laboratory work done by students . Course provides experiential learning oportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Chemistry exam . Prerequisite: AP CHEMISTRY (SEM 1)

SC711WGPA Science AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI (S1)

Unlike most other introductory-level college science courses, environmental science is offered from a wide variety of departments, including geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography to enable student to undertake, as first-year college students, a more advanced study of topics in environmental science, or alternatively, to fulfill a basic requirement for a laboratory science and thus free time for taking other courses . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Recommended: Biology & Chemistry

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SC721WGPA Science AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI (S2)

Unlike most other introductory-level college science courses, environmental science is offered from a wide variety of departments, including geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography to enable student to undertake, as first-year college students, a more advanced study of topics in environmental science, or alternatively, to fulfill a basic requirement for a laboratory science and thus free time for taking other courses . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SEM 1)

SC821 Science PHYSICS 1 (S1) Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment

SC821CR Science PHYSICS 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment .

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SC831 Science PHYSICS 1 (S2) Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1 (SEM 1)

SC831CR Science PHYSICS 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1 (SEM 1) .

SC905WGPA Science AP PHYSICS 1 (S1) AP Physics B is designed for students who will pursue studies in the life sciences, medicine, geology, and related areas, or as a component in a non-science college program that has science requirements . Study includes laboatory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Physics exam . Prerequisites: Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre- Calculus . Recommended: Physics

SC915WGPA Science AP PHYSICS 1 (S2) AP Physics B is designed for students who will pursue studies in the life sciences, medicine, geology, and related areas, or as a component in a non-science college program that has science requirements . Physics B includes topics in both classical and modern physics . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Students are prepared to take the AP Physics exam . Prerequisite: AP PHYSICS B (SEM 1)

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SCN31 Science LIFETIME SC/EARTH&SPACE 3 S1

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the positioning of the earth and sun, how stability and change affect the earth and planets and earth's climate and resources .

SCN32 Science LIFETIME SC/EARTH&SPACE 3 S2

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the positioning of the earth and sun, how stability and change affect the earth and planets and earth's climate and resources .

SP681 Drama/Theater SENIOR DIRECTING STUDIO (S1)

This course is designed to facilitate the transition between high school and further professional development . Studio work is an intense exploration of performance skills in the touring and professional repertory plus a continued study of directing for theatre and electronic media .

SP683 Drama/Theater FOUNDATIONS OF DIRECTING (S1)

Introduction to the process and techniques of directing for the stage . Students will learn the art of developing a concept, analyzing scripts, working with designers, blocking, auditioning an actor, working with period material, and navigating the many phases of the rehearsal process . Students will also have an opportunity to direct actors from other classes .

SP691 Drama/Theater SENIOR DIRECTING STUDIO (S2)

This course is designed to facilitate the transition between high school and further professional development . Studio work is an intense exploration of performance skills in the touring and professional repertory plus a continued study of directing for theatre and electronic media .

SP693 Drama/Theater FOUNDATIONS OF DIRECTING (S2)

Introduction to the process and techniques of directing for the stage . Students will continue to learn the art of developing a concept, analyzing scripts, working with designers, blocking, auditioning an actor, working with period material, and navigating the many phases of the rehearsal process . Students will also have an opportunity to direct actors from other classes .

SP731 Drama/Theater ADVANCED ACTNG THEORIES (S1)

This course provides students with a solid foundation for professional study as an actor in theatre as well as in film, tv and radio .

SP733 Drama/Theater ADVANCED ACTING STYLES (S1)

Students in Advanced Acting Styleswill engage in a highly challenging in-depth study of specific Acting techniques and practices . Students will focus on various performance methods, etiquette, and preparation, and will work in depth on character development, progression, and script / character analysis .

SP741 Drama/Theater ADVANCED ACTNG THEORIES (S2)

This course provides students with a solid foundation for professional study as an actor in theatre as well as in film, tv and radio .

SP743 Drama/Theater ADVANCED ACTING STYLES (S2)

Students in Advanced Acting Styles will continue to engage in a highly challenging in-depth study of specific Acting techniques and practices . Students will focus on various performance methods, etiquette, and preparation, and will work in depth on character development, progression, and script / character analysis .

SP751 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION A (S1)

This course gives students the opportunity to explore in greater depth the areas of theatre, sound and tv studio production .

SP753 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION B (S1)

Theatre Production is a foundations course in technical theatre . Class time includes working with tools, lighting, sound, set, makeup, and more . Students will receive an overview of each design aspect of theatrical production and will learn the basics of theatre management .

SP761 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION A (S2)

This course gives students the opportunity to explore in greater depth the areas of theatre, sound and tv studio production .

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SP763 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION B (S2)

Theatre Production is a foundations course in technical theatre . Class time includes continuing to work with tools, lighting, sound, set, makeup, and more . Students will receive an overview of each design aspect of theatrical production and will learn the basics of theatre management .

SP771 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION C (S1)

This course is aimed at developing transitional skills . Students' academic studies will focus on post-modern aesthetics and theory .

SP773 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION D (S1)

Theatre Production is a foundations course in technical theatre . Class time includes working with tools, lighting, sound, set, makeup, and more . Students will receive an overview of each design aspect of theatrical production and will learn the basics of theatre management .

SP781 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION C (S2)

This course is aimed at developing transitional skills . Students' academic studies will focus on post-modern aesthetics and theory .

SP783 Drama/Theater THEATRE PRODUCTION D (S2)

Theatre Production is a foundations course in technical theatre . Class time includes continuing to work with tools, lighting, sound, set, makeup, and more .

SP801 Drama/Theater THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP 1 (S1)

This course will bridge between Acting class and IB Theatre I though continued play study and scene presentation, focusing in depth on ensemble scene work, the role of the director, movement, voice, improvisation and character development . New areas of study will include the exploration of some major elements of technical theatre such as costuming, make up, and set design as well as covering other theatre topics like playwriting, and critical analysis of a live theatre production .


Theatre Arts promotes learning the essential vocabulary and processes of theatre, as well as reading, writing, and researching theatre literature, acting and technical theatre . In addition, students learn and reflect on aspects of theater through history and in different cultures, as well as the various forms of theater and theater-related media . This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program . Students have opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions .


This course will bridge between Acting class and IB Theatre I though continued play study and scene presentation, focusing in depth on ensemble scene work, the role of the director, movement, voice, improvisation and character development . New areas of study will include the exploration of some major elements of technical theatre such as costuming, make up, and set design as well as covering other theatre topics like playwriting, and critical analysis of a live theatre production .


Theatre Arts continues to promotes learning the essential vocabulary and processes of theatre, as well as reading, writing, and researching theatre literature, acting and technical theatre . In addition, students learn and reflect on aspects of theater through history and in different cultures, as well as the various forms of theater and theater-related media . This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program . Students have opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions .

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SP841 Drama/Theater INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (S1)

This course is a general overview of different eras and aspects of theatre especially as an art form . The students will be introduced to the history of early theatre, the cultural and societal aspects of theatre, and the different types of theater . The course will also include a general overview of the people and jobs involved in theater and what they do . They include the director, the actor, the playwright, the various designers and the critic .

SP843 Drama/Theater FNDATION OF THEATRICL EXP (S1)

The class is designed to acquaint the general student with live theater as a meaningful and enjoyable event . The students will learn by lecture, group discussions and attendance at live theatrical performances .

SP851 Drama/Theater INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (S2)

This course is a general overview of different eras and aspects of theatre especially as an art form . The students will be introduced to the history of early theatre, the cultural and societal aspects of theatre, and the different types of theater . The course will also include a general overview of the people and jobs involved in theater and what they do . They include the director, the actor, the playwright, the various designers and the critic .

SP853 Drama/Theater FNDATION OF THEATRICL EXP (S2)

The class continues to acquaint the general student with live theater as a meaningful and enjoyable event . The students will learn by lecture, group discussions and attendance at live theatrical performances .

SS121 Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S1) Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS121CR Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS131 Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S2) Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS131CR Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

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SS181 Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S1)

World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS181CR Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

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SS191 Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S2)

World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS191CR Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS221 Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S1)

United States History builds upon the skills, concepts and historical perspectives achieved by students in Grades 5 through 8 . It is a study of the emergence of the American society and culture . This includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entry, development and interplay of the nation's social institutions, and the approaches Americans have used to face both domestic and international problems . Since a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural/non-sexist approach is used throughout this course, students will better understand and appreciate the pluralistic nature of American Society . United States History 1 emphasizes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the Constitution and the development and launching of the federal system of government, sectionalism, manifest destiny, the Civil War, and Reconstruction .

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SS221CR Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . United States History builds upon the skills, concepts and historical perspectives achieved by students in Grades 5 through 8 . It is a study of the emergence of the American society and culture . This includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entry, development and interplay of the nation's social institutions, and the approaches Americans have used to face both domestic and international problems . Since a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural/non-sexist approach is used throughout this course, students will better understand and appreciate the pluralistic nature of American Society . United States History 1 emphasizes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the Constitution and the development and launching of the federal system of government, sectionalism, manifest destiny, the Civil War, and Reconstruction .

SS231 Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S2)

United States History 2 includes the emergence of modern industrial America, the involvement of the United States on the world scene in 1898, the Progressive Era, World War 1 and the aftermath, the Great Depression of the 1930's and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Korea and Vietnam, the Civil Rights movements, and other recent developments at home and abroad . The ultimate goal is to help the students better appreciate the role of the United States in a changing world . Current affairs are related where appropriate to important issues in United States history .

SS231CR Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . United States History 2 includes the emergence of modern industrial America, the involvement of the United States on the world scene in 1898, the Progressive Era, World War 1 and the aftermath, the Great Depression of the 1930's and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Korea and Vietnam, the Civil Rights movements, and other recent developments at home and abroad . The ultimate goal is to help the students better appreciate the role of the United States in a changing world . Current affairs are related where appropriate to important issues in United States history .

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SS261 Social Studies AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (S1)

American Government provides an overview of government through the study of the U .S . Constitution and the federal system of government . As students come to understand the law making and modifying process, and the interpretative nature of the Constitution, they gain insight into the ability of our system to adjust to changing times . The structure executive, legislative and judicial branches and the relationships between the national, state, county and city governments are studied in depth . Students examine social legislation, the United States in world affairs, federal and states' rights, and the role and function of political parties . The growth of government, the philosophy of the democratic process, and the obligations of citizens are thoroughly explored .

SS261CR Social Studies AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . American Government provides an overview of government through the study of the U .S . Constitution and the federal system of government . As students come to understand the law making and modifying process, and the interpretative nature of the Constitution, they gain insight into the ability of our system to adjust to changing times . The structure executive, legislative and judicial branches and the relationships between the national, state, county and city governments are studied in depth . Students examine social legislation, the United States in world affairs, federal and states' rights, and the role and function of political parties . The growth of government, the philosophy of the democratic process, and the obligations of citizens are thoroughly explored .

SS301 Social Studies ECONOMICS Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and distribution of goods as they are related to the individual and the state . A study of the role of the individual and of government in economics seeks to enlighten the student about the productive process involving land, labor, capital, management, and technology . Consumer economics, the business world, budgeting, conservation of resources, money and banking, credit, inflation, national and international trade, and economic development are representative units of study . Comparative economic systems are studied . Emphasis is placed upon analysis and interpretation of economic data leading to the development of sound concepts of economics .

SS301CR Social Studies ECONOMICS Course taken in credit recovery program . Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and distribution of goods as they are related to the individual and the state . A study of the role of the individual and of government in economics seeks to enlighten the student about the productive process involving land, labor, capital, management, and technology . Consumer economics, the business world, budgeting, conservation of resources, money and banking, credit, inflation, national and international trade, and economic development are representative units of study . Comparative economic systems are studied . Emphasis is placed upon analysis and interpretation of economic data leading to the development of sound concepts of economics .

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SS361CR Social Studies SOCIOLOGY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Sociology introduces students to the scientific study of human groups and the social environment they create . Since citizens in a democratic society should contribute to the decision-making process, this course is designed to develop the skill needed in problem analysis . Specifically, facets of the scientific method (data collection, collation, hypothesis formation, and experimental testing of hypotheses) and their application to social problems will be stressed . Typical units include: types of groups, the structure of groups, the functions of groups, the culture concept and related social institutions (familial, education, economic, political and religious), social processes and change, and contemporary social problems .

SS461WGPA Social Studies AP US GOVT POL (S1)

A well-designed AP course in U .S . Government & Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States . This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U .S . politics and the analysis of specific examples . It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U .S . politics . Topics include: *Constitutional underpinnings of U .S . government; *Political beliefs and behaviors; *Political parties, interest groups, and mass media; *Institutions of national government; *Public policy; and *Civil rights and civil liberties . Taught only as part 1 of a 2 semester sequence .

SS465WGPA Social Studies AP US GOVT POL (S2)

A well-designed AP course in U .S . Government & Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States . This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U .S . politics and the analysis of specific examples . It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U .S . politics . Topics include: *Constitutional underpinnings of U .S . government; *Political beliefs and behaviors; *Political parties, interest groups, and mass media; *Institutions of national government; *Public policy; and *Civil rights and civil liberties . May be one semester only or the second part of a two semester sequence .

SST31 Social Studies LIFETIME SOC STUD/GVRNMNT 3 S1

This course introduces students to the concepts of home vs community and the rights of people as individuals and citizens . Rules, laws and consequences will be included as topics throughout the semester . The importance of community and the ability to impact the lives of those in the community will also be emphasized .

SST32 Social Studies LIFETIME SOC STUD/GVRNMNT 3 S2

This course introduces students to the concepts of home vs community and the rights of people as individuals and citizens . Rules, laws and consequences will be included as topics throughout the semester . The importance of community and the ability to impact the lives of those in the community will also be emphasized .

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ST121WGPA Social Studies AP PSYCHOLOGY (S1)

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the 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 subfields within psychology . Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice . Major content areas covered include: *History and Schools" of Psychology; *Research methods; *Biological bases of behavior; *Sensation and perception; *States of consciousness; *Learning; *Cognition; *Motivation and emotion; *Developmental psychology; *Personality; *Testing and individual differences; *Abnormal psychology; *Treatment of psychological disorders; and *Social psychology ."

ST131WGPA Social Studies AP PSYCHOLOGY (S2)

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the 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 subfields within psychology . Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice . Major content areas covered include: *History and Schools" of Psychology; *Research methods; *Biological bases of behavior; *Sensation and perception; *States of consciousness; *Learning; *Cognition; *Motivation and emotion; *Developmental psychology; *Personality; *Testing and individual differences; *Abnormal psychology; *Treatment of psychological disorders; and *Social psychology ."

ST161WGPA Social Studies AP HUMAN GEOG (S1)

The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface . Students 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 . By the end of the course, students should be able to:*Use and think about maps and spatial data*Understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places *Recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes*Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process*Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places .

ST171WGPA Social Studies AP HUMAN GEOG (S2)

The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface . Students 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 . By the end of the course, students should be able to:*Use and think about maps and spatial data*Understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places*Recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes*Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process*Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places .

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SX701 Science ROBOTICS SCIENCE (S1)

Robotics provides integrated hardware, software and educational resources for use in the science classroom . Students learn to design, program and control fully-functional models and robots that carry out life-like automated tasks . Robots and automated systems play an integral role in everyday life . Future innovators will require the skills to create, program and maintain complex automated systems that drive industry, from manufacturing, information technology and skilled trades . Students will learn how to integrate science and engineering to work in teams . Students will also design, analyze, use applied mathematics and physics, to perform complex calculations in the construction to understand patterns, and variables . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SX711 Science ROBOTICS SCIENCE (S2)

Robotics provides integrated hardware, software and educational resources for use in the science classroom . Students learn to design, program and control fully-functional models and robots that carry out life-like automated tasks . Robots and automated systems play an integral role in everyday life . Future innovators will require the skills to create, program and maintain complex automated systems that drive industry, from manufacturing, information technology and skilled trades . Students will learn how to integrate science and engineering to work in teams . Students will also design, analyze, use applied mathematics and physics, to perform complex calculations in the construction to understand patterns, and variables . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: ROBOTICS SCIENCE (SEM 1)

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