WINTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

High SchoolProgram and Course Guide

2017/2018

Graduation requirements

26 Credits

Four credits of Language Arts; three credits of Social Science; three credits of Mathematics; three credits of Science; 1 credit of Math or Science; one and a half credits of Physical Education; one half credits of Health; 1 credit of Computer Applications ; 1 credit of Personal Financial Literacy (new); one credit of Vocational/Technical; and remaining elective credits.

*The electives must include one additional math or science credit.

Four Year Plan

9th Grade:High School Phy EdLanguage Arts I or IISurvey of Social Sciences 9Math (Geometry/Algebra I/or Practical Math)Physical Science: BiologyHealthElectives:

10th Grade:High School Phy EdLanguage Arts I or II Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II Biology: Physical Science Electives:

11th Grade:High School Phy EdAmerican Literature/Composition: British Literature/Communication for the WorkplaceUnited States HistoryChemistry/Environmental/Physics/Anatomy Math (Geometry/ Algebra II/ or Analysis)Personal Finance LiteracyElectives:

12th Grade:Physical Education/Health (if credits have not already been earned)American Literature/Composition: British Literature/Communication for the WorkplaceAmerican GovernmentChemistry/Environmental/Physics/Anatomy Personal Finance Literacy (if credit has not already been earned)MathElectives:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Area of Study

Arts, Communication

Business Education

Health

Language Arts

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Science

Social Sciences

Technology Education

Arts and Communications

All the courses in the Art Department are elective courses. Students who are going on to college should be aware that courses in the fine Arts may be accepted by colleges as meeting the five additional credits students must have beyond the basic core courses for admission. Those students who plan to go to college or technical college pursuing an art related field are encouraged to elect as many of the art courses as their schedule allows. Students are also advised to review the handbooks of colleges and technical colleges to determine which courses are recommended.

Course: Introduction to ArtLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ART113Introduction to Art is a one year course designed to provide a variety of art experiences for personal enjoyment or as a foundation for more advanced art classes. An emphasis will be placed on developing drawing skills and will include painting, printing, design, sculpture, fibers, and art history. Students will experience creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Students in all art classes are responsible for a sketchbook. Student’s work will be displayed regularly. Select items will be held to the end of the year for display in the annual art show.

Course: Two Dimensional ArtLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1/2 creditCourse No.:ART123Prerequisite: Intro to ArtTwo-Dimensional Art is a one-semester course designed to explore two-dimensional media. Drawing and painting skills will be strengthened and media could include pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, oils, and mixed media. Projects will develop technique and increase knowledge of the principles and elements of design. Students in all art classes are responsible for a sketchbook. Students work will be displayed regularly. Select items will be held to the end of the year for display in the annual art show.

Course: Three Dimensional ArtLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1/2 creditCourse No.:ART133Prerequisite: Intro to ArtThree-Dimensional Art is a one-semester course designed to further explore some of the materials used in Introduction to Art. 3-D possibilities include paper mache’, wood, wire paper, cardboard, fibers, ceramics, and jewelry. Projects will develop technique and increase knowledge of the principles and elements of design. Students in all art classes are responsible for a sketchbook. Student work will be displayed regularly. Select items will be held to the end of the year for display in the annual art show.

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Course: YearbookLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ART141Prerequisite: Need instructor permissionStudents will create the annual high school yearbook through a cooperative learning process. During the course of the year, students will learn how to use InDesign & Photoshop software and design guidelines to produce their yearbook. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in Visual Communication as a background for this course. There may be extra time during the year for additional projects. Class limit: 14

Preference will be given to students who have completed Visual Communications I/II and one year of Yearbook.

Course: Digital Photography/Media ILevel: Grades 10-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: ART162 In this course you will learn photography basics: What makes a photo good, how to take a good photo, and more. Students will also explore Photoshop techniques for editing or enhancing photos. Students taking this course need a good phone camera, cord for downloading, and are encouraged to take Visual Communications first. Students in this course will have the opportunity to experiment with the settings of a DSLR camera to create good photos.

This project-based course allows students to creatively express themselves through digital media, audio and video. Students will learn various computer editing programs as well as creating story boards, scripts and digital media projects.

Course: Digital Media II (lab)Level: Grades 10-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: TEC291This is a continuation of Digital Photograph and Media I. Students must have taken Digital Photography/Media I first. Students will be expected to create their own projects, mentor students in the lab, and create school/community projects.

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Course: Visual Communications I and IILevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ART161Visual Communications I/II is a year-long class designed to explore non-traditional ways we can communicate ideas. Projects will include digital photography, advertising, photo journalism, movie-making, Claymation and more. Students will learn Photoshop and InDesign basics. Students in all art classes are responsible for a sketchbook and portfolio. Students’ work will be displayed regularly. Select items will be held to the end of the year for display in the annual art show. This course may be taken more than one semester. Class size will be limited to 15 students.

Course: Visual Communications III/IVLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ART167Visual Communications III/IV builds upon the computer skills learned in Visual Communications I/II. Students will create more advanced design solutions using Photoshop and InDesign. Adobe Illustrator will be introduced through various tutorials. More specific techniques for movie-making will be part of the curriculum. Students will learn filming skills and how to use the green screen.

Business Education

Course: Accounting I/Financial Accounting 1A (WITC)Level: Grades 10-12Credit: 1 credit (2 semesters)Course No.:BUS311Accounting is the language of business and if you are considering a business career, this course will provide a firm foundation. Taking high school accounting will give you a head start if you plan to study business, management, or marketing at a university or technical college. You will learn how to analyze and record accounting transactions, perform the adjusting process, and complete the accounting cycle for both a service business and a merchandising concern. You will also learn how to implement internal control procedures and accounting for cash, accounting for receivables, current liabilities and payroll. You will practice both manual and automated accounting procedures, applying your accounting knowledge through chapter, reinforcement, and simulation activities. Note: Accounting I is recognized by WITC as Transcripted Credit. Students can earn both 1 high school credit and 2 WITC credits (they must complete the course with a minimum of 78% for WITC credit).

Course: Accounting IILevel: Grades 11-12 Credit: 1 credit (Two semesters)Course No.:BUS321Prerequisite: Accounting IThis course builds on the fundamental accounting concepts learned in Accounting I. You will learn how to prepare and analyze financial transactions and statements for partnerships and corporations. You will practice both manual and automated accounting procedures, applying your accounting knowledge in chapter, reinforcement, and simulation activities.

Course:Business Word/Microsoft Word A (WITC)Level: Grades 10-12 Credit: .5 credit (one semester)Course No.:BUS213Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Document Processing IThis course will enhance your ability to produce top quality documents for high school classes as well as prepare you for the workplace, where Microsoft Word is a standard platform in business applications. Unleash the power of MS Word as you learn advanced formatting tools for business documents and academic research reports, desktop publishing and marketing publications. Concepts covered include basic Word features, followed by more in-depth skill development involving tables, mail merge, sort, and graphics.

Note: Business Word is recognized by WITC as Transcripted Credit. Students can earn both .5 high school credit and 1 WITC credit (they must complete the course with a minimum of 78% for WITC credit).

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Course: Keyboarding I/Document Formatting (WITC)Level: Grades 9-12Credit: .5 credit (one semester)Course No.:BUS133Strong keyboarding skills as well as basic word processing skills are critical for college, career, and beyond. You will develop “touch” keyboarding skills and build speed and accuracy through drill and practice throughout the semester. In addition, you will apply these skills while learning to produce memos, letters, tables, reports, and other word processed business documents.

Note: Keyboarding is recognized by WITC as Transcripted Credit. Students can earn both .5 high school credit and 2 WITC credits (they must complete the course with a minimum of 78% for WITC credit).

Course: Personal Finance LiteracyLevel: Grades 11-12Credit: .5 credit (one semester)Course No.:BUS111Required Course: This course satisfies the Personal Financial Literacy graduation requirement.Beginning with your first paycheck, you are faced with financial decisions that can have long-term positive or negative effects on your goals, relationships, and quality of life! This course covers many important topics to help you make the right decisions and avoid money problems. Topics covered include: saving and budgeting, how to avoid debt, “life after high school” decisions, consumer awareness, bargain shopping, investing and retirement, insurance, money and relationships, careers and taxes, and charitable giving.

Note: Personal Financial Literacy articulates at WITC as Advanced Standing.

Course: Computer ApplicationsLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: .5 credit (one semester)Course No.:BUS341Prerequisite: Keyboarding IThe more knowledge you acquire in computer applications, the more empowered you become. Do you want a practical skill that will benefit you in college and post-secondary training, and a marketable skill to move you ahead in the workplace? In this course you will learn Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. In addition, you will gain knowledge and experience in alternative platforms such as Google Docs and Prezi. Webpage design and HTML

will also be introduced. Skill mastery will be reinforced through practice tasks, projects, and simulation

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Course: Introduction to Business (WITC)Level: Grades 9-12Credit: .5 credit (one semester)Course No.:BUS123In this introductory course, you will learn how the exciting world of business works – from the local shop owner in town to the international company that operates worldwide! The content covered includes the fundamental concepts of competition and trade, finance and risk, business organization and data collection, sustainability and ethics, marketing and sales, and, of course—entrepreneurship. Introduction to Business will make use of multiple modes of instruction: classroom materials, discussion, online websites and simulations, guest speakers, field trips, student presentations, and projects. Two main projects where you will apply concepts learned are 1) creating and presenting a detailed business plan and 2) creating and presenting a marketing campaign. Note: Introduction to Business is recognized by WITC as transcripted credit. Students can earn both .5 high school credit and 3 WITC credits (they must complete the course with a minimum of 78% for WITC credit).

Course: Game Design ILevel: Grades 10-12Credit: .5 credit (spring semester)Course No.:BUS112Prerequisite: Approval of instructor

From the early text-based, one-player computer games to the modern 3D games with thousands of gamers sharing the same virtual gaming world simultaneously, computer games have gone through a remarkable evolution. Despite this evolution, principles of computer game design are not well understood. In this course, we will study the history of gaming, the broad issue of game design, particularly tailored toward computer video games. We will analyze various modern computer games and use PC-based applications to create basic games. Here are some of the topics that will be covered in the course:

History of video games Narratives in games Interactivity and games Emergency in games Use of games in areas such as education, healthcare, business and military Games as information systems Future of gaming and virtual reality

Health

Course: HealthLevel: Grade 9Credit: 1 semester, ½ creditCourse No.:HEA113The students in this class will obtain an understanding on one’s own body. An emphasis on overall health and well-being will be stressed. Students will learn how to relate the health issues of the past and present to their own life and to the future. The students will learn how to locate and use resource materials. They will also learn to recognize health issues that are facing society and be aware of what decisions they should be making in dealing with them.

Students will be involved in units such as: Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Mental and Emotional Health, Family and Social Health, Growth and Development, Drugs and Alcohol, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Students will also have the opportunity to have some “hands-on” training with the “Ready or Not Tot” and be able to reach CPR and AED certification.

Students will be evaluated on daily assignments, quizzes and tests, as well as in daily classroom behavior and participation.

Language Arts

Language Arts I and Language Arts II will be offered every other year. Students in grades 9 and 10 will be grouped and scheduled accordingly.

Course: Language Arts ILevel: Grade 9/Grade 10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:001158This course is a year-long course based on the Common Core standards in Language Arts. Students will learn to read and write effectively for a variety of purposes. Non-fiction reading and writing are the main focus of the year. Students will also be developing their vocabulary by working on word structures: roots, prefixes and suffixes and grammar skills. Students will produce or expand a writing portfolio demonstrating their proficiency in writing. Poetic forms and terms will be studied along with media literacy. Oral language is developed through oral readings and discussion. Students will create media products appropriate to audience and purpose.

Course: Language Arts IILevel: Grade 9/Grade 10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:001159This course is a year-long course based on the Common Core standards in Language Arts. Students will learn to read and write effectively for a variety of purposes. Fiction reading and writing are the main focus of the year. Students will also be developing their vocabulary by working on word structures: roots, prefixes and suffixes and grammar skills. Students will produce or expand a writing portfolio demonstrating their proficiency in writing. Students will become proficient in the elements of fiction and drama. Oral language is developed through oral readings and discussion. Students will create media products appropriate to audience and purpose.

American Literature and Composition are offered as a full year course. British Literature and Communication for the Workplace are offered as a full year course. They will be offered in alternating years.

Course: American LiteratureLevel: Grade 11/Grade 12Credit: 1/2 creditCourse No.:001183This course is a one semester course that focuses on American Literature. It is offered as a full year course with Composition. It is based on the Common Core Language Arts standards. It continues the development of reading strategies to determine readability, interpretation and critical analysis of details to produce tone/effect/theme, and evaluation of reliability and authenticity of information. Oral language centers on presentation and fluency through

presentations and discussions. This course is offered as a one semester course in combination with Composition. It is offered 1st semester.

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Course: CompositionLevel: Grade 11/Grade 12Credit: ½ CreditCourse No.:This course focuses on writing analysis and reflection and peer revising in writer’s workshop. Students expand knowledge of media through evaluation and editing skills while researching. They continue to evaluate the usefulness and creditability of data and sources moving towards digital literacy. Higher level of thinking skills form a foundation for moving from simple to more complex understanding of communication. This course is offered as a one semester course in combination with American Literature. It is offered 2nd semester.

Course: British LiteratureLevel: Grade 12Credit: 1/2 creditCourse No.:ENG321This course is a one semester course that focuses on British Literature. It is based on the Wisconsin State Language Arts Standards. It continues the development of reading strategies to determine readability, interpretation and critical analysis of details to produce tone/effect/theme, and evaluation of reliability and authenticity of information. Oral language centers on presentation and fluency through presentations and discussions. This course is offered as a one semester course in combination with Communication for the Workplace. It is offered 1st semester.

Course: Communication for the Workplace Level: Grade 11/Grade 12Credit: 1/2 creditCourse No.:ENG321This course focuses on both written and oral communication for the workplace. This capstone course also helps students to prepare themselves for the world at large. Students will demonstrate mastery of key concepts introduced and reinforced throughout their high school Language Arts career. They will complete their writing portfolio to show mastery of several forms of written communication. Students will also demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology. Oral communication will also be a major focus to help students prepare themselves for the varied interviews they will undergo as they transition from high school. Career and post-secondary planning will be a focus.

This course is offered as a one semester course in combination with British Literature. It is offered 2nd semester.

AP Literature and Composition and AP English Language and Composition will be offered every other year. These courses are only open to juniors and seniors. These courses would replace

the typical Language Arts course offered in the same year. Students must have teacher approval before taking the course.

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Course: AP Literature and CompositionLevel: Grades 11-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ENG311The course invites students to explore a variety of genres and literary periods and to write clearly about the literature they encounter. On a daily basis, it asks them to read critically, think clearly, and write concisely. By the end of the course, students will have cultivated a rich understanding of literary works and acquired a set of analytical skills they will use throughout their lives. Students may take the option of completing the AP English Literature test to earn college credit for this course. This course will prepare you for college level English and for taking the Advanced Placement in spring which will earn you college credits in high school with a passing score. This course is equivalent to a college introductory literature course. There will be a summer reading list. Please see instructor.

Course: AP Language and CompositionLevel: Grades 11-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:ENG341This course promotes nonfiction writing. Students will think deeply about language as a persuasive tool and about the dynamic relationship of writer, context, audience, and argument. This course will also focus on grammar and the use of it in writing. Over the year students will develop their own nonfiction writing and their understanding of published nonfiction. Students may take the option of completing the AP Language and Composition test to earn college credit for this course. This course will prepare you for college level English. This course is equivalent to a college introductory writing course. There will be a summer reading list. Please see instructor.

Mathematics

All students must pass entire math course to move up from one level to the next level. (With the exception of Practical Mathematics, since it is not required to take Algebra 1.) Students that need to repeat a course to improve performance will receive credit for each semester that has a higher final grade than the previous attempt.

Course: Practical MathematicsLevel: Grades 9-10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH112This course covers the basic mathematical concepts and skills that are necessary in life. With applications throughout, this class will cover operations on real numbers, percents, ratios, proportions, probability, statistics, exponents, algebraic expressions, linear inequalities, and some basic geometry. The intention of this course is to prepare students for Algebra I and more importantly life after high school.

Course: Algebra I Level: AnyCredit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH121This course aims to deepen and extend student understanding built in previous courses by focusing on developing fluency with solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems. These skills are extended to solving quadratic equations, exploring linear, quadratic, and exponential functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and as sequences, and by using regression techniques to analyze the fit of models to distributions of data. (http://cpm.org/cca)

Course: GeometryLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH141Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry aims to formalize and extend the geometry that students have learned in previous courses. It does this by focusing on establishing triangle congruence criteria using rigid motions and formal constructions and building a formal understanding of similarity based on dilations and proportional reasoning. It also helps students develop the concepts the formal proof, explore the properties of two- and three-dimensional objects, work with the rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric relationships and prove basic theorems about circles. Students also use the language of set theory to compute and interpret probabilities for compound events. (http://cpm.org/ccg)

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Course: Algebra IILevel: Grades 10-11Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH211Prerequisite: Geometry

This course aims to apply and extend what students have learned in previous courses by focusing on finding connections between multiple representations of functions, transformations of different function families, finding zeroes of polynomials and connecting them to graphs and equations of polynomials, modeling periodic phenomena with trigonometry, and understanding the role of randomness and the normal distribution in making statistical conclusions. (http://cpm.org/cca2)

Course: Pre-CalculusLevel: Grades 10-11Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH311Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course covers all of the key concepts found in traditional trigonometry, pre-calculus, or math analysis courses, plus some foundational calculus material. The key concepts are as follows: transformations of functions, periodic functions and their graphs, area under a curve as a foundation for integration, limits to infinity and at a point, properties of functions (including continuity, increasing vs. decreasing, and concavity), average rates of change and instantaneous rates of change as a foundation for derivatives, graphical systems (polar and parametric), applications of vectors and trigonometric functions, algebraic fluency and simplification techniques, modeling using a variety of functions, and lastly, inverses, exponentials, and logarithmic equations and applications. (http://cpm.org/pct)

Course: CalculusLevel: Grade 12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MTH321Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus – Highly RecommendedThis course covers all content required for the AP Calculus Test – both AB and BC. The course starts with five major problems that introduce the following big, ideas of calculus: optimization, limits, differential equations, exponential functions, the relationship between distance and velocity, piecewise functions, volumes of revolution, volumes by slicing, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Each of these five major problems is revisited again later in the course for students to solve using new calculus knowledge. Due to the available time within as school

year, students may not progress far enough in the text to see all of the required AP content. They should be prepared for the AB Calculus Test, if things go as planned. (http:cpm/org/calc)

Music

Course: Jazz BandLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:This class will meet on a daily basis and it is open to students in grades 9-12. The Jazz Band is an audition based class. It is not required to take Band to participate in this class, but it is preferred. Participation in Jazz Band includes performance responsibilities, such as concerts, solo and ensemble and community events.

Students in Jazz Band will explore jazz music, its history, different styles and components, and will study the music of various jazz greats.

Students who sign up for jazz band will be making a commitment for the entire school year. The only exception that will be made is for a course conflict the first or second semester that is worked out prior to the beginning of the school year.

Course: High School BandLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MUS121The concert band meets on a daily basis and is open to students in grades 9-12 who have previously studied instrumental music. Students who have not previously studied an instrument may join band after having completed a semester of private lessons with the band teacher. Participation in concert band includes performances both during and outside of school hours (concerts, parades, pep band, graduation, community services, etc). Students in band are REQUIRED to participate in marching band the summer before the upcoming school year (2-3 parades with rehearsals). The concert band also participates in large group festival, which is held in the spring of the school year. Concert Band students are also eligible for participation in all-conference solo/ensemble festival, and honors band.

An Instrumental Music Department handbook will be issued at the beginning of the school year explaining in detail the expectations of the program. All students and parents will be asked to read the handbook, sign and return a handbook form. It is very important that parents as well as students understand the expectations of the program.

Students who sign up for band will be making a commitment for the entire school year. The only exception that will be made is for a course conflict the first or second semester that is worked out prior to the beginning of the school year.

Any student who discontinues participation in band for a semester/year is encouraged to continue taking lessons on a regular basis with the band teacher throughout the entire semester/year of non-enrollment.

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Course: ChorusLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:MUS131High School Choir is comprised of dedicated musicians who enjoy performing and learning about a variety of styles of music. There are many performance opportunities; some are optional, such as Honors Choir and Solo and Ensemble. Our Christmas and spring concerts, as well as Large Group festival are some of the graded performances. Students not only perform but also critique other choirs and analyze several pieces of music throughout the year. A solo performance requirement gives each student the opportunity to sing in front of community members, judges, or other students. This commits each individual student to really work on a piece of music and make it their own.

Course: Beginning Piano/Music TheoryLevel: Grades 9-12Credit:Course No.:

Students interested in learning beginning piano skills and understanding basic Music Theory. This class is open to all high school students. The class is a semester long and has an enrollment limit of six students per semester. Students will work at their own pace and set goals every three weeks. There will be one on one instruction as well as full group discussions and a mock recital.

Physical Education

Course: High School Physical EducationLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:PHY111Physical Education is a course in which the students will obtain the knowledge, skills and self-confidence they need to participate in a wide variety of physical activities during their school years and beyond. This course should convince even the non-athletic students that physical activity will benefit them by reducing stress, building self-esteem, and controlling weight while having fun! This class also fulfills the requirements for the Department of Education’s State Standards for physical education.

Units to be covered may include but not limited to: soccer, basketball, flag football, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, dancing, aerobics, floor hockey, tumbling/gymnastics fitness, team handball, ice skating, and track and field.

Students will be evaluated on the following: dressing into proper clothing, daily participation, behavior, skills testing as well as written tests.

Course: Fitness and Weight TrainingLevel: Grades 9-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:PHY121The students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of lifelong physical fitness and weight training. Emphasis on overall health, fitness and well-being will be stressed. Students can expect to learn a wide variety of techniques and concepts to be able to effectively design and execute their own personal fitness plan.

The course is designed for students to actively participate in proper warm-ups, stretches, plyometric exercises, tae-bo, yoga, weight lifting, cardiovascular work outs and other modern techniques used to promote general health and sports specific awareness. Proper workout clothes and good attendance is mandatory and a physical exam is recommended.

Students will be evaluated on daily assignments, quizzes, tests, and the designing and completion of their workout program.

Science

Course: Physical Science ILevel: Grade 9-10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 111Content objective: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact.

Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of matter and energy is basic to an understanding of the earth and space, life and environments and physical sciences. The properties of matter can be explained in terms of the atomic structure of matter. Chemical reactions can be explained and predicted in terms of the atomic structure of matter. Natural events are the result of interactions of matter and energy. When students understand how matter and energy interact, they can explain and predict chemical and physical changes that occur around them. Topics included in this course will be the structure of atoms and matter, chemical reactions, motions and forces, conversation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions of matter and energy.

Student evaluation: Daily assignments, lab experiments, quizzes, tests, and a notebook that contains all of the activities performed in class.

Course: BiologyLevel: Grades 9-10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 121Content Objective: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structures of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with one another and their environment.

Students will enhance their natural curiosity about living things and their environment through study of the structure and function of living things, ecosystems, life cycles, energy movement (transfer), energy change (transformation), and change in populations of organisms through time. Knowledge of these concepts and processes of life and environmental science will assist students in making informed choices regarding their lifestyles and the impact they have on communities of living things in their environment. Topics included in this course will be the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence of organisms, and matter, energy, and organization in living systems.

Student evaluation: Daily assignments, lab experiments, quizzes, tests, and a notebook that contains all of activities performed in class.

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Course: Environmental Science Level: Grade 11 or 12Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 311Content objective: The student will demonstrate an understanding the relationships between organisms and their environment.

Students will focus on the relationship between individual organisms and the physical and chemical features of their environment and how the human species has a major impact on their surroundings. Knowledge of these concepts and consequences will assist the student in making relevant choices regarding their lifestyle and the impact that lifestyle may have on the environment. Topics included in this course will be physiological ecology, behavioral ecology, population ecology, ecological genetics, and community ecology.

Course: Science in the CommunityLevel: Grade 11 – 12 (Prerequisite: Phys. Sci. I)Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 312Content objective: The student will demonstrate a broad understanding of science topics that are important in everyday life, including environmental issues, basic anatomy, and relevant topics in chemistry, physics, and biology.

In this highly project-based course students will gain a complete understanding of topics that affect the everyday life of adults and their families. Topics will be framed in a way that highlights both local and global issues and ideas. Students will complete projects that focus on the environment, basic human anatomy and disease, commonly discussed topics like invasive species, introduced species, and extinction. They also will gain and understanding of how basic chemistry and physics play into everyday life. This class is perfect for someone looking for a broad overview of the sciences and completing projects that are relevant in everyday life.

Student evaluation: Mostly projects that are introduced through lectures and then completed individually or as groups with the guidance of the teacher.

Course: Chemistry Level: Grades 11 – 12 with instructor consentCredit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 321Content objective: The student will demonstrate understanding of chemical concepts as applied to the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the effect of energy on them.

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Through lab experiments, students will have the opportunity to discover many of the concepts that are the basis for chemistry. Topics in this course will be the structure of the atom, nomenclature, the periodic table, stoichiometry, equilibria and acids-bases.

Student evaluation: Daily assignments, quizzes, tests, and maintenance of a course notebook that includes notes, problem sets and laboratory reports.

Course: Anatomy and Physiology ILevel: Grades 11-12 or consent of instructorCredit: 1 credit Course No.: SCI 331Topics covered: Introduction to human body; chemistry of life; different types of tissues; integumentary system; skeletal system; muscular system; cardiovascular system; respiratory system.

Anatomy and Physiology I provide the student with an introduction into the human body. We will study the structure and function of the human body and its constituent parts. We will also cover how the body is organized and organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and cardiovascular, along with the organ systems. We will look at some diseases and genetic conditions that affect the human body and those systems.

Student evaluation: Daily assignments, quizzes, tests, and maintenance of a course notebook that includes notes, problem sets and laboratory reports.

Course: Physics (independent study)Level:(Prerequisite: Algebra II - C or higher grade. Recommend math analysis scheduled concurrently.)Credit: 1 creditCourse No.: SCI 341Content objective: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the laws that govern the physical world around them. Physics takes a more in-depth look at the concepts studied in physical science, and then enhances that understanding with further inquiry of additional topics. There is an emphasis on mathematical nature of Physics both in problem-solving and in analysis of laboratory data.

Areas of study in this class will include mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena (optics and acoustics), electricity and magnetism, and if time permits, a brief exposure to quantum mechanics and cosmology (relativity).

Student evaluation: Assignments both in class and homework and lab reports are kept in a notebook. Quizzes, projects and tests are also given.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course: American Government Level: Required - Grade 11 Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:SOC411This course is an in-depth study of democracy, civic ideals, and the structure and function of U.S. Government. A major emphasis is placed on describing, explaining and analyzing the American system of government on the local, state, as well as the national level.

Course: Survey of the Social SciencesLevel: Required -Grade 9Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:SOC111The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the seven major areas of social science; psychology, anthropology, geography, history, civics, sociology, and economics.

Course: United States History Level: Required – Grade 10Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:SOC311Provides the students with an understanding of the development of the U.S. from the Civil War era through the current status of the United States. Emphasis will be placed on recurrent social themes that have shaped society in America.

Course: World HistoryLevel: Required - Grades 12 (beginning in 2017/2018)Credit: 1 creditCourse No.:SOC211This course is the capstone of the social studies curriculum building upon and enhancing skills learned in the previous years. The purpose of this course is to provide the students with a major understanding concerning the history of man from prehistoric times to the present.

In this class students will gain a greater understanding of our current place in a dynamic, inter-connected world. Students will practice historical interpretation and research, as well as crafting arguments using historical evidence.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Electives in Communications

Course: C.A.D. I (Computer Aided Drafting)Level: Grades 9-12Credit: ½ credit Course No.: TEC131This course is designed to introduce students to the operation of the computer (Macintosh) in the technical drawing area. Students will operate the computer aided drafting and design system (Solid Works) to learn basic drafting fundamentals. Students will create and interpret various multi-view drawings. Students will also demonstrate dimensioning procedures and be able to interpret simple blueprints. Class size limit-6

Course: C.A.D. IILevel: Grades 10-12Credit: ½creditCourse No.:TEC241Prerequisite – C.A.D. I – to introduce students to a more advanced study of computer aided design. Students will use the Macintosh computer with C.A.D. II software (Solid Works). Students will create and interpret various drawings that demonstrate advanced dimensioning procedures and be able to interpret various blueprints used in industry. Students will also be introduced to 3D modeling. Class size limit-6

Course: Advanced C.A.D.Level: Grades 11-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC341Prerequisite – C.A.D. II – to introduce students to a more advanced study of computer aided drafting and design. Students will use the Macintosh with Solid Works software to produce advance detail and assembly drawings. Students will also create 3D models. This class is for the student pursuing a career in C.A.D. or a vocation that applies CA.D. techniques. This class is for 1 semester with limited space.

Electives in Construction

Course: Architectural Design ILevel: Grades 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC251

Prerequisite is CAD I – to introduce students to the world of residential drawing and design. Students will develop various residential drawings and study architectural techniques and major architectural fashions (styles) that have been popular over our country’s past. Class size limit-14

Electives in Construction, continued

Course: Architectural Design IILevel: Grades 11-2Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC321Prerequisite is Architectural Design I and C.A.D. I, and have a strong understanding of Vectorworks and have the instructor’s permission. This class is an advanced study of residential drawing, and is for the student pursuing a career in the architectural field. A complete set of residential drawings will be developed along with a model of the project. Class size limit-14

Electives in Manufacturing

Course: Principles of TechnologyLevel: 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No: TEC113This course will focus on the concepts of technology and engineering. Students will study different careers in engineering by using their knowledge of math, science, and technology to solve problems in the most effective way possible. Prerequisites: CAD1, Woods 1 Class limit 14

Course: Welding Technology ILevel: Grades 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC211Learn welding skills which can lead to a career or be used at home. Welding students gain an overview of common welding techniques and related knowledge and receive practical experience in plasma gas cutting and oxyacetylene welding and cutting. Also included in the course is metallurgy. Class size limit-8

Course: Advanced Welding TechnologyLevel: Grades 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC391Learn advanced welding skills which can lead to a career or be used at home. Welding students gain an overview of common welding techniques and related knowledge and receive practical

experience in arc welding, plasma gas cutting, MIG and TIG welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting and print reading. Also included in the course is metallurgy and the ability to build a large project (example wood splitter, go cart, trailer). Class size limit-8

Electives in Manufacturing, continued

Course: Woodworking Technology ILevel: Grades 9-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.:TEC121Basic development of skills in woodworking, includes a required project that incorporations the use of hand tools, understanding safety practices and safe use of woodworking machines. An excellent class for beginning a career in carpentry. Class size limit-14

Course: Woodworking Technology IILevel: Grades 9-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.: TEC122Intermediate level course to progress students towards Advanced Woods. Students will continue working with safe practices and safe use of woodworking equipment to produce a handcrafted project. Students will produce intermediate level projects. Examples of projects to be made are bookshelves, end tables, entertainment stands, etc.

Course: Advanced WoodsLevel: 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No: TEC221 Develop the skills of a master craftsman. This course is necessary for the student who wants to master advanced cabinetmaking and finish carpentry skills by producing large projects ranging from grandfather clocks to gun cabinets. Students may take this class multiple times for credit.Prerequisites: CAD1, Woods 1 Class limit 14

Electives in Transportation

Course: Small Engine MechanicsLevel: Grades 10-12Credit: ½ credit Prerequisite: Principles of TechnologyCourse No.:TEC231

This course teaches basic skills and knowledge including engine fundamentals, operation, preventive maintenance, and servicing techniques. A small engine must be supplied by students for complete overhaul. Class size limit-12

Electives in Transportation, continued

Course: Advanced Small Engine MechanicsLevel: Grade 10-12Credit: ½ creditCourse No.: TEC232This course is design to model a small engine repair facility. Students gain knowledge in customer service, work orders, and build on their knowledge in diagnosis and repair. Students must provide own projects to repair and have a B+ or higher in Small Engines I.Class limit 10