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FRANKLIN REGIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

3200 School Road

Murrysville, PA 15668

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

2017 – 2018

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FRANKLIN REGIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

3200 School Road

Murrysville, PA 15668 (724) 327-5456

CEEB Code: 392835

Test Center Code: 39-450

Extensions: Superintendent: Dr. Gennaro Piraino ext. 7612

Principals: Mr. Ron Suvak ext. 5001

Ms. Joan Mellon ext. 5025 Mr. Ted Benning ext. 5002

Sr. Internship Advisor Mr. Jeff Stanczak ext. 5027

Main Office: Mrs. Kim Courtnage ext. 5005

Mrs. Valerie Susa ext. 5004 Mrs. Mary Jo Owens ext. 5003

Athletic Office: Mrs. Sandy Perry ext. 5013

Counseling Center: Mrs. Marcia Ochs ext. 5006

Counseling Center Fax: (724) 327-6147

Counselors:

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Counselor’s Name

724-327-5456

A – FIE A-E A-E A-E Mrs. Scott Extension 5007

FIG - MAN F-K F-K F-K Mr. Earl Extension 5008

MAO - R L-Q L-Q L-Q Mrs. McCann Extension 5026

S - Z R-Z R-Z R-Z Mrs. Zachetti Extension 5009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO FRANKLIN REGIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: ................................................ 4

WELCOME FROM THE FRSHS COUNSELING CENTER TEAM: .................................................... 4

CHAPTER 339 PLAN OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 5

GRADING POLICY .................................................................................................................. 6

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CALCULATIONS .................................................................... 6

GPA and CLASS RANK............................................................................................................ 7

NON-FRANKLIN REGIONAL COURSE WORK ........................................................................... 7

CLASS RANK POLICY ............................................................................................................. 8

COURSES RECEIVING WEIGHTED QUALITY POINTS .............................................................. 9

WHAT IS THE AP PROGRAM .................................................................................................. 9

THE PERMANENT RECORD ................................................................................................... 11

HONOR ROLL AND AWARDS ................................................................................................ 11

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 12

KEYSTONE TESTING – REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION .......................................................... 12

THE CULMINATING PROJECT – REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ............................................. 12

TECHNICAL–VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ............................................................................... 13

COURSE SELECTION ............................................................................................................ 18

SCHEDULE CHANGES ........................................................................................................... 18

COURSE OFFERINGS............................................................................................................ 20

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS .......................................... 20

CAREER CRUISING .............................................................................................................. 20

ART DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................... 38

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ........................................................................... 42

COMPUTER SCIENCE ........................................................................................................... 47

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT .............................................................. 49

FITNESS, SAFETY and WELLNESS DEPARTMENT.................................................................. 51

LITERACY DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................... 56

PERFORMING ARTS / MEDIA ............................................................................................... 63

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT .............................................................................................. 66

MUSIC DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................................... 72

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ....................................................................................................... 75

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................... 86

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT ....................................................................................... 95

FRANKLIN REGIONAL ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY ........................................................... 98

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................... 99

HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PLAN TEMPLATE ................................. 104

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Welcome to Franklin Regional Senior High School:

The Franklin Regional Senior High School Faculty, Staff and Administration is pleased to

serve over 1,225 Grades 9-12 students from the Delmont, Export and Murrysville areas.

FRSHS offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, safety nets and guidance that will

help each student become thoroughly college and career ready upon graduation.

Specific learning opportunities range from remediation courses, remediation and

enrichment opportunities during our Quality Resource Time (QRT) available daily during

our school day, academic courses, honors courses, 15 Advanced Placement courses,

dual enrollment opportunities, college in high school opportunities and semester

internships.

Specific safety nets and guidance opportunities include an active Multi-Tiered Systems of

Support (MTSS) Process, the implementation of a district-wide focus on the National

Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) process and a district-wide the College and Career

Readiness (CCR) process. For complete details on the aforementioned initiatives and

processes, please explore this Program of Studies and visit our website,

http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us,

Franklin Regional Senior High School is proud to present our students with many

personalized opportunities throughout their senior high school experience. Each of the

various opportunities contribute to preparing students for the rest of their professional

and personal lives. Thank you for familiarizing yourself with below plans, processes,

summaries and details of offerings for each FRSHS student. We look forward to working

with you throughout your/your child’s FRSHS experience!

WELCOME FROM THE FRSHS COUNSELING CENTER TEAM:

The Career & Counseling Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each school day

and is available to all students. It provides various career books and materials, college

catalogues and directories, computers with college and career programs, financial aid

and scholarship information, videos, technical, trade, business school catalogues, and

armed services information. College, trade, technical and business school

representatives visit the high school throughout the year to answer questions and help

students with their future plans. Though summer hours vary, we will make every effort

to accommodate your needs at our earliest opportunity. Please call to FRSHS Counseling

Center main phone line at (724) 327-5456, Extension 5006, to inquire about counselor

availability and other associated information.

The door to the Counseling Center is always open to you. All students will have a

yearly, individual appointment with one of the counselors. During that time, you'll have

the opportunity to see your permanent record, discuss future plans, such as career or

college preparation, and talk about any issues which may be of concern to you.

However, you do not need to wait until you receive an appointment slip from your

counselor.

Our goal is to help you make the most of your school experience and to help you

prepare for a rewarding future. We do this in many different ways for many different

people. Guidance support examples include, but are not limited to:

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• Further knowledge about college entrance tests and entrance requirements

• Explore the more than 3,800 careers opportunities

• Use the resources available in the counseling center, including personal counseling

• Discuss your high school program of study, your grades and/or post-graduate goals

• Learn about employment opportunities

• Learn about your abilities and interests

• Seek information and help with scholarships and financial aid

• Learn about Northern Westmoreland and Forbes Road Career & Technical Schools

The Franklin Regional School District Chapter 339 Plan Overview

What is the Chapter 339 Plan?

Pennsylvania requires all school districts to have a K-12 School Counseling Plan as part of

Chapter 339. This plan addresses the importance of career planning for all students related

to labor market projections and workforce needs. The Franklin Regional School District’s

Chapter 339 Plan aligns with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Academic Standards

for Career Education and Work. There are four main standards concentrations

categories. They include Career Awareness and Preparation (discovering self-abilities,

interests and relationships), Career Acquisition (getting a job), Career Retention and

Advancement (keeping a job), and Entrepreneurship (creating a job).

What is the Chapter 339 Plan’s Process Currently and Beyond?

Following FRSD School Board approval at the end of the 2016-2017 school year, the K-12

Counseling Team and associated Advisory Council will review and update the Chapter 339

Plan annually or every three to five years, depending the respective review’s requirements.

The Plan’s goals that were developed for each level (elementary, middle school and high

school) will serve as a focus area every year for our counseling staff to benefit each of our

students.

Who is involved in the Chapter 339 Plan’s Process?

District and building level administration, as well as the FRSD K-12 Counseling Staff have

assisted with the development of our district’s Chapter 339 Plan. Additionally, a newly formed

Advisory Council meets twice per school year to discuss the development and sustainability

of the Chapter 339 Plan. This Advisory Council consists of educator, parent, student,

business/community, and postsecondary stakeholder members. Additionally, the FRSD

Counseling Team has and continues to meet regularly during the professional development

trainings and otherwise to build upon our plan for our students.

Why is the Chapter 339 Plan Important?

In accordance with our FRSD mission statement, the Chapter 339 Plan will develop a fluid

process and reference for our district’s students. Equally, it will aid our district’s school

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counselors' efforts in helping students focus on academic, career and social/emotional

development throughout their elementary and secondary school experience. This working

document will help us frame our efforts toward FRSD students’ sustained preparation and

success in school while preparing them to lead fulfilling, post graduate lives as responsible

members of society. We are excited about the new, college-and-career-readiness based

programs for our students, associated with the FRSD Chapter 339 Plan.

If you have any questions or thoughts in association with the FRSD Chapter 339 Plan, please

contact our Senior High School Counseling Center Office.

GRADING POLICY

Quarterly grades, a final exam grade, and a final grade for the year constitute a formal

means of evaluating a student's progress throughout the year. In this evaluation

process, it is important that fairness and consistency be observed intra-departmentally

and interdepartmentally in so far as is possible.

For each grading period and the final exam, teachers calculate a student's percentage

grade. The final exam is counted as 1/9th of the final course grade. The computer

automatically assigns a letter grade to match the percentage grade. Only the final letter

grade appears on the student’s transcript.

95 –100=A 91-89 = B+ 81-79 = C+ 71-69 = D+ 61-0 = F

94 - 92 = A- 88-85 = B 78-75 = C 68-65 = D Pass = P

84-82 = B- 74-72 = C- 64-62 = D- AU = Audit

A "P" grade is used when, in the opinion of the teacher, the student is putting forth

effort but does not have the ability to earn a D- grade.

An "I" grade is used when a teacher has insufficient information to issue a grade.

Incomplete work should be completed by the end of the next grading period.

Regular attendance and active participation both inside and outside the classroom are

essential to educational progress. To that end, teachers may use the option of including

a daily or weekly participation grade to determine a student's quarterly and final grades.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CALCULATIONS

At the end of the year, the Counseling Department calculates two, final, cumulative

Grade Point Averages: one on an unweighted scale; the second on a weighted scale.

Cumulative averages begin in 9th grade.

The unweighted GPA is calculated without regard to the curricular subjects taken. In

this system, each student’s GPA is based on final grades earned in all graded subjects

using a 4-point scale. To compute the unweighted GPA, the total of all quality points

earned is divided by the total of all credits attempted.

The weighted GPA is calculated from the grades in academic subjects only. (English,

Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Computer Science and Accounting) In

this system, the quality points from academic subjects, weighted appropriately, are

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added together then divided by the academic credits attempted. Academic courses with

no Honors classes available (i.e. first year languages, Psychology, Probability and

Statistics, etc.) are not included in the weighted GPA.

Requests to change a course to Pass/Fail status will only be granted when initiated by

the student and approved by the teacher, counselor, principal(s), and the

Superintendent.

Use the following chart to help in the calculation of your GPA

Unweighted

Subjects

Subjects with a 1.1

Weight

Subjects with a 1.2

Weight

A 4.0 4.40 4.80

A- 3.8 4.18 4.56

B+ 3.5 3.85 4.20

B 3.0 3.30 3.60

B- 2.8 3.08 3.36

C+ 2.5 2.75 3.00

C 2.0 2.20 2.40

C- 1.8 1.98 2.16

D+ 1.5 1.50 1.50

D 1.0 1.00 1.00

D- 0.8 0.80 0.80

F 0.0 0.00 0.00

Note: D’s receive no extra weight.

GPA and CLASS RANK Starting in Grade 9, students receive an unweighted GPA, a weighted GPA, a weighted class

rank, and an unweighted class rank. The weighted rank is primarily for college admission

purposes. It places greater emphasis upon those courses deemed more academically

challenging. Only academic courses are used in calculating the weighted GPA and weighted

class rank.

NON-FRANKLIN REGIONAL COURSE WORK

Cumulative grade point averages and class rank are based only on course work completed

at Franklin Regional High School. For students who move into the district during Grades 9

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through 12, the Franklin transcript will indicate the number of transferable credits which will

be applied toward graduation requirements, but previously earned course grades will not be

counted in the GPA’s or rank. When such students apply for post-secondary schooling or

work, the counseling department will include the transcript from the previous school(s)

along with the Franklin transcript.

Similarly, Franklin students who take courses outside the district may apply the credit(s)

earned toward graduation, but not toward the GPA’s or rank.

EXAMPLE GPA CALCULATIONS

Schedule Credit

Attempted

Grade Total

Unweighted Academic Weighted

AP US History 1.00 B+ 3.50 4.20

AP English Language and Composition

1.00 A- 3.80 4.56

Chemistry 1.00 A 4.00 4.00

Foods (Semester) 0.50 B 1.50 N/A

Law (Semester) 0.50 B- 1.40 1.40

Honors Spanish III 1.00 C 2.00 2.20

Algebra II 1.00 A 4.00 4.00

Physical Education 0.50 C+ 1.25 N/A

Total Credits Attempted 6.50

Total Academic Credits Attempted 5.50

Total Grade Points

21.45

Total Academic Grade Points

20.36

CLASS RANK POLICY

In 2000, the Franklin Regional Board of School Directors adopted a policy regarding

class rank which includes the following:

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The class rank will be optional. Each student may select whether to include class

rank on his/her transcript. The student will have the opportunity to change his/her

decision each time an application is submitted to a different college. Students who

opt not to include class rank are asking to be evaluated on the same criteria as

students from high schools whose policy precludes class rank.

The weighted and unweighted grade point average (GPA) will continue to be included on

each student’s transcript.

COURSES RECEIVING WEIGHTED QUALITY POINTS

The following Honors and AP courses from academic subject areas will receive additional

weight calculated by multiplying the grade by a factor of 1.2:

AP Biology AP American History

AP Chemistry AP Government

AP Calculus AB & BC AP Studio Art

Calculus III AP European History

AP Computer Science A AP English 11 & 12

Advanced Computer Science AP Physics C

AP Environmental Science

The following courses from academic subject areas will receive additional weight

calculated by multiplying the grade by a factor of 1.1:

All Honors Courses

Calculus I

WHAT IS THE AP PROGRAM

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) is an opportunity for students to

pursue college-level studies while still in secondary school. Through this program, they

may earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. By challenging and

stimulating students, the AP Program provides access to high quality education,

accelerates learning, rewards achievement, and enhances both high school and college

programs.

How Do Students, Teachers and Schools Benefit?

Students demonstrate scholarship on national and international academic levels.

Taking an AP Examination enables students to compare their knowledge and

understanding of a college-level subject with the high academic standards established by

college faculty. The challenge of meeting these national and international standards

gives students a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Students who plan to attend a

university outside the United States may also be eligible to receive the Advanced

Placement International Diploma for Overseas Study.

Students study in greater depth. Students who take AP courses learn a subject in

depth, develop analytical reasoning skills, and form disciplined study habits that can

contribute to continued success at the college level.

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Students improve their chances of being accepted by the college of their choice.

College admissions personnel view AP experience as one indicator of future success

at the college level. As college admissions become more selective, participation in

an AP course is a great advantage.

Students are often exempted from introductory courses at college. Over 90% of the

colleges and universities in the United States, as well as colleges and universities in

19 other countries, use AP grades. The associated cost savings can be as much as

$3,000 per course! Course exemption also gives students time to broaden their

college experience by exploring additional subject areas, participating in internships,

and studying abroad.

Students may be granted sophomore standing. Students who earn satisfactory

grades on enough AP Exams may be granted a full year’s credit by their college or

university. In 2000, an estimated 40,000 AP students were eligible for sophomore

standing at approximately 1,400 colleges.

Schools demonstrate desired outcomes. The quality of the AP Program and its

participating schools is reflected in the fact that the National Education Goals Panel

uses AP as a measure of academic excellence. Schools with successful AP programs

are regarded as strong academic institutions, and their participation helps set a

standard of achievement for students and contributes to the faculty’s professional

pride as well as community pride.

Who Creates AP Exams?

AP Course Descriptions and AP Exams are prepared by College Board Development

Committees comprised of college and university faculty and experienced AP teachers

from around the world. These committees are assisted by content experts from

Educational Testing Service (ETS). Each year the Development Committees set

specifications and develop new versions of the exams.

What Does It Cost?

There is no school participation fee; participants pay approximately $85 for each

exam administered. The College Board has a fee reduction policy, however, for

students who demonstrate financial need. Anyone who wishes to inquire about a fee

reduction must contact the Counseling Center. Registration for the AP Exams starts

in early March of each year.

How Are the Exams Graded?

The multiple-choice section of the exam is scored by computer. The free-response

booklets are evaluated by faculty consultants-selected college professors and AP

teachers-who spend a week each June scoring answers at the AP Reading.

(Approximately 5,000 faculty consultants participated in the 2000 Reading.) Each

response is scored individually by a faculty consultant who has been trained to

assess that question accurately and consistently. To maintain scoring consistency

and fairness, no faculty consultant knows the scores given by another faculty

consultant or the identity of the student whose booklet he or she is scoring.

The AP Grading System

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Each AP Exam is given an overall grade on a 5-point scale:

The AP Program periodically conducts comparability studies to compare the

performance of AP candidates with that of college students in the courses in which

successful AP candidates will receive credit. AP composite score cut points are set so

that the lowest composite score for an AP grade of 5 is equivalent to the average

score for college students earning grades of A. Similarly, the lowest composite score

for AP grades of 4, 3, and 2 are equivalent to the average scores for students with

college scores of B, C, and D, respectively. Each college decides which AP Exam

grades it will accept for credit or advanced placement or both; most accept grades of

3 and above.

The procedures and standards for setting AP grades are maintained from year to

year so that the value of AP grades is consistent.

Who Receives AP Exam Results?

AP Grade Reports are sent in July to each student’s home, high school, and any

college(s) designated by the student. At the time of the exam, students can indicate

on their answer sheet if they would like a college to receive their grade. After the

exam, they can write to the AP Program and request that the grade be sent to other

colleges as well. Students may also cancel or withhold a grade by contacting the AP

Program.

THE PERMANENT RECORD

The Counseling Center keeps a permanent record for each student from Grade 9 through

Grade 12. This is the record that post-secondary schools and employers request to

evaluate an applicant's qualifications. It consists of final grades in all courses

attempted, PSSA test scores, attendance information, the cumulative grade point

average, notation of Culminating Project completion, and, optionally, class rank.

Students and their parents may examine their records at any time. A record is released

to an outside agency only with the written consent of the student (Age 18 and older) or

the parent (for students Age 17 or younger).

HONOR ROLL AND AWARDS

5 Extremely qualified

4 Well qualified

3 Qualified

2 Possibly qualified 1 No recommendation

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All school-related honors and awards will be based on either weighted or unweighted

grade point average, whichever system benefits the student. There are four levels of

Honors:

Highest Honors with Distinction: > 4.00

Highest Honors: 3.75 – 3.99

High Honors: 3.5 – 3.74

Honors: 3.25 – 3.49

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4.0 Credits of English

4.0 Credits of Social Studies

3.0 Credits of Science

3.0 Credits of Math

3.0 Credits of Humanities (One must be a Fine or Practical Art)

1.5 Credits of Fitness (Physical Education)

0.5 Credit of Wellness (Health)

5.0 Credits of Electives (must include 0.5 Computer-related course.)

24 Total Required Credits

KEYSTONE TESTING – REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION In order to earn a diploma from Franklin Regional High School students must successfully

complete a minimum of 24 credits. Additionally, students must also satisfy any

requirements set forth by The Pennsylvania Department of Education including the

KEYSTONE Exams.

THE CULMINATING PROJECT – REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Franklin Regional School District strives for excellence by providing opportunities for

students to pursue their individual goals. Students will meet all of the Pennsylvania Chapter

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study delineated in the Program of Studies and adopted by the Franklin Regional Board of

School Directors. The Culminating Project at Franklin Regional High School is a curriculum-

embedded, student-selected project incorporating individual interest and meaningful

learning experiences within the framework of a regularly scheduled course.

The curriculum-embedded project design eliminates an additional requirement to graduate

from Franklin Regional High School. Because the completion of the qualifying Culminating

Project is not in addition to a course, but rather an integral part of the course work,

students are not required to complete an assignment in addition to course requirements. In

addition, the inclusion of Culminating Projects within the curriculum supports the high

standards set for course work.

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A handbook of the rubrics for all Culminating Projects is available in the main office, in the

Counseling Center, and in the classrooms.

A Culminating Project, one component of the graduation requirements, is embedded within

every course offered for junior and senior students in every discipline. Some electives open

to ninth and tenth graders also have Culminating Projects. Additionally, Vo-Tech students

can complete a Culminating Project at their respective Career and Tech Centers. In this

Program of Studies booklet, courses with a Culminating Project are designated as such.

By embedding the Culminating Project within a variety of courses, students can complete

the project at different points during their four years in high school. For example, if a

student takes Calculus BC as a freshman and completes a Culminating Project embedded in

that course, (though the course is usually taken by seniors), the student has fulfilled one

part of the total of the graduation requirements set forth in Chapter 4. By embedding the

project within the course rather than within a grade level, a student may complete the

Culminating Project as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

Once an acceptable Culminating Project is completed, the student, teacher and counselor fill

out a Culminating Project Verification Form, and the date of project completion is noted on

the student’s transcript.

TECHNICAL–VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

NORTHERN WESTMORELAND CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Students who evidence an interest in technical-vocational education may take advantage of

the program offered at Northern Westmoreland. This school is supported by four school

districts in the Northwest Region of Westmoreland County and serves high school students

from each of these districts. Its building is to be considered a part of Franklin Regional High

School, and its courses offer a broadening of our school's curriculum.

Each year a representative of Northern Westmoreland comes to our school to present the

program. Students apply for admission to Northern Westmoreland during the freshman

year and, if accepted, begin classes in the tenth grade. All courses are three-year

programs. Acceptance is dependent upon completion of all necessary credits from grade

nine.

First year students attend NWCTC for a half day each morning for instruction and return to

the high school for lunch and a schedule of English, History, and Math. Second and third

year students attend NWCTC in the afternoon. Each student who successfully completes the

courses and the requirements for graduation at his/her home high school will receive a

diploma from the home school and a certificate of achievement from Northern

Westmoreland. NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) certification

from the Career and Technical Center’s is also available.

Parents and/or students interested in seeing the facilities at Northern Westmoreland are

encouraged to call the Dean of Students at NWCTC.

Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center Vocational- Technical Education

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Auto Body Technology (Collision Repair): Students in the Auto Body program are

provided with the latest vehicle repair and restoration skills based on ASE/NATEF training

standards. Within the program of study, students use advanced technology to develop

technical skills and gain hands-on experience in a wide range of areas. The advanced

curriculum includes refinishing and repair, welding, glass installation, automotive paint

applications, sheet metal work, damage analysis and estimating, and many other related

areas. During the senior year, eligible Auto Body Technology students work in a co-op

positions, where they gain valuable real-world experience and insights into what it is like to

be employed in the automotive repair industry. Co-op experience can lead to part-time or

full-time employment after graduation. Auto body Technology students also engage in

cross-curricular projects with their counterparts in Auto Mechanics.

Auto Mechanics Technology: Students in the Auto Mechanics program learn how to

perform preventive maintenance and repair on automobiles and light trucks. First year

students focus on core curricular components which consist of safety, brakes, minor

suspensions and steering, and basic electrical systems. The second year program includes a

more hands-on challenging curriculum which includes engine performance, emission

controls, ignition systems and diagnostic techniques. Auto Mechanics Technology is an ASE

(Automotive Service Excellence) accredited program in which students are required to pass

four ASE Certification exams while at NWCTC. Auto Mechanics is a SOAR Program.

Building Construction Trades: Students in building construction trades learn a multitude

of skills that prepare them for a variety of trade areas, including carpentry, masonry,

plumbing, heating, electrical and painting. Students will apply technical knowledge and skills

in the erection and installation of buildings and structures through the use of assorted

materials such as metal, wood, stone, brick, glass and concrete. Instruction in these trade

areas include blue print reading, cost estimating, operation of various hand and power tools,

cutting, fitting, fastening and finishing. Building Construction trade is a SOAR program.

Carpentry: Students in the carpentry program learn technical skills ranging from blueprint

reading and design to rough and finish carpentry techniques. Second and third year

students participate in the construction of an actual house which incorporates blueprints,

foundations and footers, framing, subfloor, drywall, door and window installation, casing

molding, stairs, railing, roofing and soffit & fascia application. Students learn how to operate

various power tools and become proficient using routers, saws and sanders. In addition,

students learn how to construct and install kitchen cabinets, custom furniture and millwork.

The carpentry program is certified by the Home Builders Association (NAHB). Carpentry is a

SOAR Program.

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Commercial Art: Commercial Art students follow a curriculum that includes illustration,

graphic design, digital imaging, animation, Web design and desktop publishing. In the

school’s state of the art Mac lab, students compose, design and produce a multitude of

digital projects which include brochures, posters, print ads, logos along with other

elements of graphic design. Commercial Art graduates have a fundamental understanding

of the use of the Adobe creative software including Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver

and Flash. To showcase their work, students create both traditional and digital portfolios.

This program prepares students for careers in advertising, graphic design, public relations

and other related career fields. Commercial Art is a SOAR Program.

Computer Networking/Engineering: Computer networking is an instructional program

with a focus on design, implementation and management of linked systems of computers

and the associated software. This program will prepare students with the technical skills

necessary to support networks and its users. Student instruction will include network

technologies and standards, system design, architecture, operating systems, security,

client support and troubleshooting. Network specialists work in a variety of environments

including professional offices, business, government organizations and large corporations.

Students may be prepared for employment as network technicians, network operators or

client services analysts. Computer Networking/Engineering is a SOAR program.

Cosmetology: The cosmetology program at NWCTC prepares students for a wide range

of cosmetology professions through hands-on technical training in an actual salon

environment. Students develop advanced skills in hair, skin and nail treatments.

Emphasis is placed on haircutting, styling coloring and permanent waving. Students also

learn skin and nail techniques which include facials, make-up applications, and manicures

and pedicures. There is a comprehensive salon management component to the curriculum

in which students are exposed to the business aspect of cosmetology. Students are

required to pass a State licensing exam that demonstrates both the theoretical and

practical mastery of cosmetology. With this license, students may enter directly into the

workforce. Eligibility to take the PA State Board Cosmetology licensing exam requires

1,250 hours of practical experience.

Culinary Arts: Culinary arts students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on

experiences in all aspects of the food service industry. Students learn fundamentals in

food preparation, serving techniques, safety, sanitation and nutrition in a fully equipped

commercial kitchen. The culinary arts program also consists of a full service restaurant in

which the culinary department hosts several in-school and afterschool functions where

students are provided with hands-on experience and training preparing lunch and banquet

cuisine. Culinary students earn ServSafe Certification, which is a prerequisite for

employment in the food service industry. The culinary arts program partners with local

restaurants to give students opportunities in internships and co-op experiences.

Health Occupations: This program prepares students for future employment in a wide

range of healthcare professions. Hands-on technical training and rigorous academics

include: anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, legal and ethical

issues related to healthcare as well as laboratory and physical therapy skills. Students

also have the opportunity to become certified in Basic First Aid (American Red Cross) and

in CPR for the Workplace (American Red Cross). A new addition to the curriculum includes

a Nurse’s Aide program. Students learn skills that will enable them to work as a nursing

assistant in a long-term care facility, hospital or home healthcare environment. Students

are required to complete 40 hours of clinical experience in a nursing home. The Nurse Aid

component is offered during a student’s senior year when students will be eligible to take

the PA Nurse Aide Exam for accreditation.

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HVAC Technology: The heating /ventilation/air-conditioning (HVAC) program prepares

students for a wide range of professions ranging from controls technician and energy

auditors to sheet metal workers and electricians. Students are trained in safety, energy

management, basic electricity, refrigeration training and the installation and maintenance

of commercial and residential HVAC systems. A fundamental plumbing component, sheet

metal and duct systems and weatherization is also addressed in the curriculum. The HVAC

program is also accredited by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the

HVAC Excellence. Students are able to obtain certifications in OSHA, HVAC Excellence

(H.E.A.T.), and AHRI I.C.E. Competency exams.

Machine Tool Technology: Students are trained to operate industry-standard

equipment which ranges from drill presses, lathes, milling machines and CNCs that shape

metal into precise dimensions. Blueprint reading, applied math and mechanical reasoning

prepares students for a manufacturing environment. Machine tool technology offers 9

different NIMS level (National Institution for Metalworking Skills) certifications. Students

must pass 4 NIMS certifications to be eligible for the co-op program. The other

components of the curriculum include: blueprint reading, safety and machine

maintenance, surface grinders and CNC programming and operation. The machine tool

technology program prepares students for a technology driven advanced manufacturing

career.

Masonry: Students in the masonry program learn how to use brick, stone, glass block,

ceramic tile and concrete as applied to the masonry field. Instruction includes the safety

and proper usage of masonry hand tools, blueprint reading and material estimating. Basic

form-setting for concrete, stair and patio construction, and foundations and plastering are

all part of the main curricular components in the masonry program. During their senior

year, students build a fireplace either out of brick or stone. The masonry program is

certified by the National Home Builders Association (NAHB). Co-op, internships and job

shadowing are available to qualified seniors. Masonry is a SOAR Program.

Welding: Students in the welding program are taught all of the major types of welds

consisting of shielded metal arc welding (Stick welding), gas metal arc welding (MIG

welding), and gas tungsten arc welding (TIG welding). Students also learn techniques

related to plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and CNC programming operation.

Safety training, blueprint reading and tool and machine operation are also included in the

curriculum. The welding program is closely aligned to the AWS Structural Steel Welding

Code standards. Students are able to earn OSHA and AWS (American Welding Society)

certifications. Qualified students in their senior year have the opportunity to enter an

actual work environment and apply their technical training. Welding is a SOAR Program.

For additional information, see your guidance counselor, or call

NWCTC at 724-335-9389.

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Students in tenth grade may enroll in a three year vocational-technical course at

Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center in New Kensington. One and two year

programs are also available for eleventh and twelfth grade students. Students selecting this

option will spend half the day at the home school taking academic subjects, and a half day

at NWCTC taking the elective class. A student who selects vocational-technical education

may directly enter the workforce, or attend college or a career/technical school upon

graduation. Those students enrolled in Programs of Study (SOAR) or Tech Prep programs at

NWCTC may be eligible for articulated college credits after graduation. Northern

Westmoreland Career & Technology Center services students from Burrell, Franklin

Regional, Kiski Area, and New Kensington-Arnold school districts.

Many programs at Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center

are SOAR programs which incorporate secondary education and postsecondary elements.

SOAR is the career and technical Program of Study (POS) educational plan, which leads

students into a career pathway that aligns the secondary courses to a postsecondary

program to complete a degree or certificate. These Programs of Study include a statewide

articulation agreement partnership between secondary schools and postsecondary

institutions.

FORBES ROAD CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Students from Franklin Regional can attend Forbes Road during their 10th, 11th and

12th grade year in programs which are not offered at Northern Westmoreland. These

programs are:

Advertising Design Emergency Response Services

Building Construction Technology Information Technology & Gaming

Child Care Services Landscape Design

Collision Repair Technology Multimedia Design

Dental Careers Ninth Grade Exploratory Program

Diesel Technology Power Line Services

SUGGESTED CURRICULA

SUGGESTED COURSE FOR CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: (Class of 2018 and beyond)

9th 10th 11th 12th

English English English English

Legacy of Western Thought P.E. /Wellness P.E. or Psych or

Sociology

Government/Economics

Math Math Math Chemistry or Environmental Science

Earth Science Tech Biology Tech

Humanities Elective QRT Tech

Computer-related Elective

QRT QRT

Physical Education

Fine/Practical Art Elective Elective

QRT

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SUGGESTED COURSE FOR ACADEMIC STUDENTS:

9th 10th 11th 12th

English English English English

Legacy of Western Thought

International Studies American Studies Government/Economics

Math Math Math Math/Elective

Earth Science Biology Science Science/Elective

Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language/Elective

Foreign Language/Elective

Humanities Elective Elective Elective Elective

Fine/Practical Art Elective

QRT

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education or Physical Education or

QRT Health Elective Elective

QRT QRT Possible Internship

COURSE SELECTION

This booklet contains information that will be helpful to students and parents in planning

a high school program for the coming years. It includes some general information about

course selection as well as a list of courses and a brief description of each.

Decisions about courses for the upcoming year should be related to the individual

student's interests, abilities and plans for the future. We encourage students and

parents to share in the decision-making process. In addition, teachers and counselors

may be of assistance. All decisions about the following year’s schedule must be finalized

by early June.

Schedules should be planned to provide a full program for the coming year. Plans for

courses for the second semester should be made at this time. Students must carry a

minimum of seven (7.0) full-credit classes, plus Q.R.T.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

The course selections made by our students determine the master schedule, which in

turn, determines the number and types of teachers we employ and the kinds and

amounts of materials, textbooks, lab supplies, etc., we purchase. It is important that

the students and parents carefully select a balanced program of studies. Requests for

schedule changes after Step-Up Day will be granted ONLY for the following

situations:

• Computer error.

• A need to meet graduation requirements.

• Students who fail a subject and must repeat that subject

• Students who attend summer school to take courses that require a change in

scheduling

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• Students who are scheduled to repeat a course with a teacher with whom the

student previously failed

• If there are extenuating circumstances requiring a change in a student’s schedule

after the June deadline, a written request must be made to the building

Administration. The request must clearly explain and document the necessity for

exemption from the scheduling guidelines. The Administrative Team will review

requests and make a decision based upon seat space, staffing, and budgetary

concerns. A request for a schedule change does not guarantee that the change

will occur.

COURSE WITHDRAWALS

Course withdrawals after the June scheduling deadline will:

• Result in a WF (Withdrawal with Failing) grade on the permanent transcript, and

• Will be reflected in the GPA.

After the first quarter, the withdrawal becomes an “F” Final grade, included on

the permanent record.

GENERIC TIMELINE FOR COURSE SCHEDULING PROCESS

DATE ACTIVITY

January All students receive course scheduling information. Course

descriptions are posted on Franklin Regional High School’s website

under Program of Studies.

January Informational meeting for 8th grade parents concerning course

selection and the scheduling process is held at the Middle School.

February

Students complete online requests for course selections.

February

Tallies of student requests are completed.

April

Students are given their course request sheets and asked to obtain

current teacher approval on next year’s selections.

April

Course selections and teacher recommendations are mailed with 3rd

nine-week report card to parents.

May

Staffing needs are determined based on course selections.

May School Board

Committee Meeting

Board of School Directors reviews and discusses staff requests.

Early June

Step-Up Day. Students walk through their schedules for the

following year, meet new teachers, and obtain summer assignments

(if applicable).

May 15 – June 8

Summer School registration.

June 1

Last day for current underclassmen (9th, 10th, and 11th grades) to

make scheduling changes according to guidelines.

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College and Career Clusters and Pathways

According to the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education

Consortium (2013), “The National Career Clusters™ Framework is comprised of 16 Career

Clusters™ and related Career Pathways to help students explore different career options

and better prepare for college and career. The Career Clusters™ and related Career

Pathways serve as an organizing tool for schools, small learning communities, academies,

and magnet schools to develop more effective programs of study and curriculum.” Each of

the pathways is aligned to the Franklin Regional Senior High School’s Program of Studies to

provide students an outline to follow when selecting courses and electives that are

associated to a potential future career.

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CAREER CRUISING

To assist our Grades K-12 students in developing their personalized interests, opportunities

and potential career paths, the Franklin Regional School District uses the “Career Cruising”

software. Career Cruising is an interactive, self-exploration and planning program that

helps students achieve their potential in school, career and life while providing open lines of

communication between home and school. For further information on “Career Cruising” via

the Internet, please go to https://public.careercruising.com/en/home/# or contact your

child’s guidance counselor.

FRSH-Related Opportunities related to College and Career Pathways

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This pathway includes the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and

development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products,

natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.

This career

cluster

contains

seven

pathways

Suggested FRSH

Courses

CTC

Programs

Post-Secondary Career Path and

Possible College in High School

Courses

Agribusiness Systems

Earth & Space Science

Environmental Science Business/Personal Law Zoology

Carpentry

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SPC 155) ;

Zoology (BIO 210) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern

Public Speaking SPH 101

Animal Systems Biology Environmental Science Zoology

Construction Trades

FRHS partnered with WCCC: Zoology (BIO 210)

Environmental Service Systems

Biology Environmental Science

Carpentry Landscape Design

Welding

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SPC 155) OR

FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking SPH 101

Food Products and Processing Systems

Intro to Foods Foods and Nutrition Regional Cooking Entrepreneurship/Marketing/E-Commerce

Culinary Arts

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech OR


Natural Resources Systems

Earth and Space Science Biology Chemistry Environmental Science

Landscape Design



https://public.careercruising.com/en/home/

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Manufacturing

This career pathway is comprised of planning, managing and performing the processing of

materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support

activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing, and process

engineering.

This career

cluster

contains six

pathways

Suggested

FRSH Courses CTC Programs


Possible College in High School Courses

Health, Safety, and Environmental

Assurance

Algebra Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Geometry Physics H Anatomy/Physio.

Machine Tool Tech.

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SPC 155); H Physics (PHY

155); AP Chem (CHEM 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public

Speaking SPH 101

Logistics and Inventory Control

Algebra Geometry Prob/Stat. Web Page Design

Management Information

Systems Warehouse

Management

FRHS partnered with WCCC: Probability and Statistics (MATH 160)

Maintenance, Installation, and

Repair

Algebra Geometry Physical Education

Construction Trades Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Machine Tool Tech Warehouse Management Welding

Manufacturing Production Process

Development

Algebra Geometry Physical Education

Construction Trades Warehouse

Management

Production

Algebra Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Geometry Physics

Construction Trades Electrical

Technology Warehouse

Management


155); AP Chem (CHEM 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101)

Quality Assurance

Algebra Geometry Prob/Stat

Warehouse

Management

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SP 155); Probability and Statistics (MATH 160)

Manufacturing Education

Algebra Geometry Psychology

Warehouse Management

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG

161); Effective Speech (SP 155); Psych. (PSY 160) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public

Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121)

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Architecture and Construction

This pathway includes careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built

environment.

This career

cluster

contains three

pathways

Suggested




Courses

Construction

Algebra Drawing/Painting Electronic Art & Design

Environmental Science Geometry Trig/Coll. Alg. Physics

Carpentry Construction

Electrical Technology Landscape Design

Masonry Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Welding


155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern

Public Speaking (SPH 101)

Design/Pre-Construction

Algebra Drawing/Painting Electronic Art & Design Environmental Science Geometry Trig/Coll. Alg. Physics

Construction Trades


155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101)

Maintenance/ Operations

H Accounting 1 H Accounting 2 Business/Personal Law International Business Micro Office Web Page Design

Building Construction Technology

Electrical Technology Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning



155); H Accounting (ACC 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern

Public Speaking (SPH 101); H Accounting (AC 203)

Architecture & Construction

Education

Algebra AP Calculus AB/BC Ceramics/Sculpture Drawing/Painting Electronic Art & Design Environmental Science Geometry Photograph/Printmaking AP Studio Art Trig/Coll. Alg. Physics

Carpentry Construction

Electrical Technology Landscape Design

Masonry Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Welding


155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern


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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Students in this pathway engage in planning, management, and movement of people, materials,

and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional and technical support

services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile

equipment, and facility maintenance.

This career

cluster

contains

eight

pathways

Suggested FRSH

Courses

CTC

Programs



Courses

Transportation Operations

Accounting 1 and 2 Algebra Business/Personal Law Environmental Science Entrepreneurship/Marketing/e-Commerce Geometry International Business Trig/College Algebra Web Page Design

Auto Mechanics Technology

Collision Repair Technology

Diesel Technology Management Info

Systems Warehouse

Management

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SPC 155); H

Accounting (ACC 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); H Accounting (AC

203)

Logistics Planning and Management

Services

Accounting 1 and 2 Algebra Business/Personal Law Entrepreneurship/Marketing/e-Commerce Geometry International Business Prob/Stat. Web Page Design

Management Info Systems Warehouse Management


Accounting (ACC 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); H Accounting (AC

203)

Warehousing and Distribution Center

Operations

Accounting 1 and 2 Algebra Business/Personal Law Entrepreneurship/Marketing/e-Commerce Geometry International Business Prob/Stat.

Auto Mechanics

Technology Collision Repair

Technology Diesel Technology Management Info Systems



Accounting (ACC 155); Prob/Stat (MATH 160) OR

FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); H Accounting (AC

203)

Facility and Mobile Equipment

Maintenance

Algebra Geometry

Auto Mechanics Technology

Collision Repair Technology

Diesel Technology Welding


FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101)

Transportation Systems/

Infrastructure

Algebra Environmental Science Geometry Trig/Coll. Alg. Calc. AB/BC Physics


Systems


Physics (PHY 155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern


Planning, Management, and

Regulation

Business/Personal Law

International Business Law Micro Office H Speech & Comp. Web Page Design

Electrical Technology


Systems


Physics (PHY 155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern


Health, Safety, and Environmental

Management

Algebra Biology Chemistry Environmental Science

Machine Tool Tech.


Physics (PHY 155); AP Chem (CHEM 155) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern

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Geometry Physics H Anatomy/Physio.

Public Speaking SPH 101

Sales and Service

Communications Business/Personal Law Entrepreneurship/Marketing/e-Commerce International Business

Prob/Stat. Psychology Sociology H Speech & Comp Web Page Design

Multimedia

Design

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SP 155); Psych. (PSY 160); Soc. (SOC 155); Prob/Stat (MATH

160) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College:

Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121); Soc. (SOC 121)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

This pathway consists of designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing

multi-media content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and

entertainment services.

This career

cluster

contains six

pathways

Suggested FRSH

Courses

CTC

Programs

Post-Secondary Career Track and


Courses

Audio and Video Technology and Film

Intro to Television Production Intro to Video Production Advanced TV/Advanced Video Production Web Page Design

Commercial Art Multimedia Design

Journalism and Broadcasting

Communications Film Analysis Journalism Advanced Journalism Into to TV Prod. Adv. TV Prod. H Speech and Composition Yearbook/Adv. Yearbook


FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SPC 155); Adv.

Journalism (ENG 264) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern


Performing Arts

Communications Band Franklin Choir Advanced Chorus Guitar Guitar Ensemble Orchestra H Speech and Composition Theater Arts Wind Ensemble

Cosmetology


Journalism (ENG 264) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern


Printing Technology

Algebra Electronic Art & Design Geometry Journalism Advanced Journalism Micro Office Photography/Printmaking Physics Web Page Design Yearbook/Adv. Yearbook

Commercial Art Electrical

Technology Management Info

Systems Multimedia Design

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College: Adv. Journalism (ENG 264); H Physics (PHY 155)

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Telecommunications

Communications Psychology H Speech and Composition

Commercial Art


FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101)

Visual Arts

Ceramics and Sculpture Contemporary Crafts & Fiber Drawing/Painting

Electronic Art and Design Jewelry & Metal Design Photography & Printmaking AP Studio Art Yearbook and Adv. Yearbook


Arts, A/V Technology,

Communications Education

Algebra Communications Electronic Art & Design Geometry Journalism Advanced Journalism Micro Office Photography/Printmaking Physics Psychology Web Page Design Yearbook/Adv. Yearbook

Commercial Art Electrical

Technology Management Info

Systems Multimedia Design


Journalism (ENG 264); H Physics (PHY 155); Psych. (PSY 160) OR

FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121)

Music Education

Communications Band Franklin Choir Advanced Chorus Guitar Guitar Ensemble Orchestra Prob/Stat. Psychology H Speech and Composition

Theater Arts Wind Ensemble

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SP 155); Psych. (PSY

160); Prob/Stat (MATH 160) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121)

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Information Technology

Students pursuing this pathway will learn to build linkages in IT occupations for entry level,

technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management

of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

This career

cluster

contains four

pathways

Suggested

FRSH Courses

CTC Programs



Courses

Information Support and Services

Algebra Calc. 1 Communications Geometry College Alg. /Trig. AP Calculus AB/BC AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Adv Java Programming Visual Basic

Computer Networking and Security Management Info Systems

FRHS partnered with WCCC: Calc. 1 (BUS 250) OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Calc. (MATH

1030)

Network Systems

Algebra Communications Geometry College Alg. /Trig. Calc. 1

AP Calculus AB/BC AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Adv Java Programming Visual Basic

Computer

Networking and Security

Management Info Systems


1030)

Programming and Software

Development

Algebra Communications Geometry College Alg. /Trig. Calc. 1 AP Calculus AB/BC AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Adv Java Programming Visual Basic

Computer Networking and

Security Management Info

Systems


1030)

Web and Digital Communications

Algebra Communications Geometry College Alg. /Trig. Calc. 1 AP Calculus AB/BC AP Computer Science AP Computer

Science Principles Adv Java Programming Micro Office Visual Basic



Systems


1030)

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Web Page Design

Business, Computer, and IT

Education

Algebra Communications Geometry College Alg. /Trig. Calc. 1 AP Calculus AB/BC AP Computer

Science AP Computer Science Principles Adv Java Programming Psychology Micro Office H Speech & Composition Visual Basic Web Page Design



Systems

FRHS partnered with WCCC: College Writing (ENG 161); Effective Speech (SP 155); Psych. (PSY 160);

Calc. 1 (BUS 250) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public

Speaking (SPH 101); Calc. 1 (MATH 1030); Psych. (PSY 121) OR

FRHS partnered with Pitt: AP Computer Science Principles (INTRO COMP PROG CS0007)

Education and Training

This pathway encompasses planning, managing, and providing education and training services,

and related learning support services.

This career

cluster

contains three

pathways

Suggested



College in High School Courses

Administration and Administrative

Support

Child Dev. 1 Child Dev. 2 Communications Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2 Sociology H Speech & Composition

Early Childhood Education


Soc. (SOC 155); Prob/Stat (MATH 160) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public

Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121); Soc. (SOC 121)

Professional Support Services

Child Dev. 1 Child Dev. 2 Communications Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2 Sociology H Speech & Composition





Teaching/Training

Child Dev. 1 Child Dev. 2 Communications Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2

Sociology H Speech & Composition

Early Childhood Education Multimedia




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Health Sciences

This career pathway consists of planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic

services, health information, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested



College in High School Courses

Biotechnology Research and Development

Algebra H Anatomy/Physio Biology AP Bio AP Calculus AB/BC Chemistry AP Chem. AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Geometry Organic Chemistry H Speech & Composition Physics Trig/Coll. Alg. Visual Basic

Emergency Response Services Health Occupations


155); OR FRHS partnered with LaRoche College: Modern Public

Speaking (SPH 101) OR FRHS partnered with Pitt: AP Computer Science

Principles (INTRO COMP PROG CS0007)

Diagnostic Services

Algebra H Anatomy/Physio Biology AP Bio AP Calculus AB/BC Chemistry AP Chem. Geometry Physics Trig/Coll. Alg.

Emergency Response Services



Speaking (SPH 101)

Health Informatics

Algebra H Anatomy/Physio Biology AP Bio AP Calculus AB/BC Chemistry AP Chem. AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Geometry Law Physics H Speech & Composition Trig/Coll. Alg. Visual Basic

Emergency Response Systems Health Occupations Management Info

Systems



Speaking (SPH 101) OR FRHS partnered with Pitt: AP Computer Science

Principles (INTRO COMP PROG CS0007)

Support Services

Child Dev. 1 Child Dev. 2 Communications Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2 Sociology H Speech &

Early Childhood Education Emergency

Response Services Health Occupations




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Composition

Therapeutic

Services

H Anatomy/Physio. Bio. AP Bio. Calc. 1 Chem. AP Chem. Child Dev. 1

Child Dev. 2 Communications Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2 Sociology H Speech & Composition


Emergency Response Services Health Occupations


Soc. (SOC 155); Prob/Stat (MATH 160); Calc. 1 (BUS

250) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public

Speaking (SPH 101); Calc. 1 (MATH 1030); Psych. (PSY 121); Soc. (SOC 121)

Health Education

H Anatomy/Physio Child Dev. 1 Child Dev. 2 Communications Intro to Foods Foods & Nutrition Physical Education Prob/Stat. Psychology H Psych 2 Sociology H Speech & Composition Wellness

Early Childhood Education Emergency

Response Services Health Occupations


Soc. (SOC 155); Prob/Stat (MATH 160) OR FRHS partnered with La Roche College: Modern Public Speaking (SPH 101); Psych. (PSY 121); Soc. (SOC 121)

Human Services

This pathway prepares individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and

human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services,

personal care, and consumer services.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-Secondary

Transfer Track

Consumer Services 338 CHS Statistics

Health Professions/ Occupations

ENG 161 College Writing


Counseling and Mental Health

Services

339 Statistics

Sports Medicine and Exercise Therapy

MTH 157 College Algebra


Early Childhood Development And

Services

460 Micro & Forensic Biology

MTH 180 Elements

of Math I PSY 160 General Psychology

Family and Community

Services

476 Physics

ECE 179 Infant and

Toddler Development

PSY 161 Human Growth and Development

Personal Care Services

478 CHS Anatomy & Physiology

PSY 160 General

Psychology SOC 155 Principles of

Sociology

Counselor Education 480 Organic Chemistry

HMS 155 Intro to Human Services/

Social Work

EDU 200 Introduction to Instructional Technology

Human Services Education

484 Honors Physics*

SOC 155 Principles

of Sociology

486 CHS/AP Biology*

488 CHS/AP

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Chemistry*

492 CHS Physics 12*

542 CHS Psychology

543 CHS Sociology

546 Law

729 Pre-School I

730 Pre-School II

903 Education Apprenticeship

* Indicates Lab Science courses with an additional three-day lab within the six-day cycle

Business Management and Administration

This pathway includes careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business

functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Administrative Support

211, 212, 213, 214, 218 French I, II, III, H IV, CHS V

Commercial & Advertisement Art



Business Information Management

221, 225, 226, 227, 228 Spanish I, II, III, H IV, CHS V

Computer Information

Sciences

BUS 120 Mathematics of

Business


General Management

250 International Studies

Graphic Communications

Technology

BUS 140 Introduction to

Business

ACC 155 Accounting I

Human Resources Management

329 Pre-Calculus or 332 H Pre-Calculus

Logistics & Warehouse

Management

BUS 240 Techniques of Selling

BUS 158 Principles of Management

Operations Management

338 CHS Statistics


BCIT Education 339 Statistics

534 Global Geography

542 CHS Psychology

543 CHS Sociology

546 Law

617 Google Apps

620 MS Excel

628 Accounting Principles

629 Sports & Entertainment Marketing

632 CHS Accounting

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Finance

This pathway includes planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking,

insurance, and business financial management.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Accounting 329 Pre-Calculus or 332 H Pre-Calculus

ENG 161 College

Writing ENG 161 College

Writing

Banking Services 338 CHS Statistics BUS 120

Mathematics of Business


Business Finance 339 Statistics BUS 140

Introduction to Business


Insurance 546 Law BUS 240

Techniques of Selling


Securities and Investments

620 MS Excel BUS 158 Principles

of Management

BCIT Education 628 Accounting Principles


632 CHS Accounting

Government and Public Administration

This pathway encompasses planning and performing government functions at the local,

state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning,

revenue and taxation, and regulations.

This career

cluster

contains

seven

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Foreign Service


Protective Services ENG 161 College


Writing

Governance


BUS 120



National Security

542 CHS Psychology CRJ 155 Intro to Criminal Justice

CRJ 155 Intro to Criminal Justice

Planning

543 CHS Sociology CRJ 255

Criminology of Terrorism

POL 155 American National

Government

Public Management and Administration

544 AP European History

LAS 101 The Legal

Assistant CRJ 163 Criminal

Procedures

Regulation

545 AP US History CRJ 163 Criminal

Procedures

POL 200 Constitutional Powers & Civil

Liberties

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Revenue and Taxation

546 Law HSM 101

Orientation to Homeland Security

PSY 160 General Psychology

Public Administration

Education


PSY 160 General

Psychology


Hospitality and Tourism

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of

restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel

related services.

This career

cluster

contains four

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Lodging


Culinary Arts ENG 161 College


Writing

Recreation, Amusements, and

Attractions


BUS 120



Restaurants and Food/Beverage

Services

250 International Studies

BKP 141 Baking I BKP 141 Baking I

Travel and Tourism 617 Google Apps FSM 103 Intro to the Hospitality

Industry

SOC 155 Principles of Sociology

Family/Consumer Science Education

620 MS Excel BKP 245 Decorating

Techniques BKP 245 Decorating

Techniques


FSM 105 Foods I FSM 103 Intro to the Hospitality

Industry


632 CHS Accounting

722 Cooking Basics

723 The World of Food

725 Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

This pathway includes planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective

services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Correction Services

460 Micro & Forensic Biology

Protective Services ENG 161 College


Writing

Emergency and Fire Management

Services 542 CHS Psychology


Business


Law Enforcement Services

543 CHS Sociology



Legal Services 546 Law CRJ 255

Criminology of Terrorism

POL 155 American National

Government

Security and Protective Services

LAS 101 The Legal

Assistant CRJ 163 Criminal

Procedures

CTC Education CRJ 163 Criminal

Procedures

POL 200 Constitutional Powers & Civil

Liberties

Criminal Justice Education

HSM 101

Orientation to Homeland Security

PSY 160 General Psychology

PSY 160 General

Psychology

Marketing

This pathway comprises planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach

organizational objectives.

This career

cluster

contains five

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Marketing Communications

329 Pre-Calculus or 332 H Pre-Calculus

Computer and Information

Sciences



Marketing Management

338 CHS Statistics

Graphic Communications

Technology


Business


Marketing Research

339 Statistics Logistics & Warehouse

Management

BUS 140 Introduction to

Business


Merchandising

546 Law BUS 240

Techniques of Selling


Professional Services

617 Google Apps


Business Education 620 MS Excel


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632 CHS Accounting

725 Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality

739 Visual And Graphic Arts

Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics

This pathway includes planning, managing, and providing scientific research and

professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering)

including lab and testing services.

This career

cluster

contains two

pathways

Suggested


Post-

Secondary

Career Track

Post-

Secondary

Transfer Track

Engineering and Technology

334 Honors Calculus Computer and Information

Sciences



Science and Math 336/337 CHS/AP Calculus AB and BC

Health Professions/ Occupations

MTH 108 Math for the Technologies I

MTH 172 Analytical Geometry and

Calculus I

STEM Education 338 CHS Statistics Machine Trades ELC 106 Circuit

Analysis I

PHY 255 Engineering Physics

I

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Career and Technical Center Strategy

Student Awareness

Grade

Level

Intervention/Program

/ Events

Date Stakeholder

Delivering

Data Used

Success Indicator

Contact

Person

5th

Grade

5th Grade Career Fair (Pilot

at Newlonsburg Spring 2017)

TBA (See

Flyer

Attached)

Parent and

Community

Volunteers

# of Students

that participate

Doug Kelly

5th

Grade

5th Grade Field Trip to 4-Year

College/University or Career

and Technical School

TBA College/Universi

ty or Career and

Technical Center

Faculty

# of Attendees Doug Kelly

8th

Grade

8th Grade Field Trip to the

ATC/Career and Technical

School or 4 College or

University

TBA College/Univ. or

Career and

Technical

Faculty

# of Attendees Brian

Coiner

9th

Grade

9th Grade Field trip to

NWCTC/FRCTC

February Trade and

Technical

Faculty

# of Attendees Arthur Earl

10th

Grade

Registration for

NWCTC/FRCTC

March Counselors,

teachers and

NWCTC/FRCTC

faculty

# of Completed

Registrations

Arthur Earl

9-12th

Grade

Attend Career and Technical

Centers’ Open Houses

December Trade and

technical faculty

and parents

# of Attendees Adam

Johnston

Megan

Tomley

11-12th

Grade

Schedule Counselor Meetings

at HS and review four year

plan update transition plan

August/Sept

for grade 12

Jan/Feb for

grade 11

Trade and

technical faculty

# of scheduled

appointments

Arthur Earl

Danielle

McCann

Kristin Scott

Ami

Zachetti

11th-

12th

Grade

Join professional groups or

honor societies

August-June Trade and

technical faculty

# of qualifiers Adam

Johnston

Megan

Tomley

11th - Seek co-op, internship or Semester Trade and # of student Adam

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12th

Grade

apprenticeship opportunities prior to

Semester of

interest

technical faculty

business/

industry

partners

placements Johnston

Megan

Tomley

10th

Grade

and

11th

Grade

PSAT exam completion October College Board

and FR staff

# of participants Danielle

McCann

Ron Suvak

11th

Grade

and

12th

grade

SAT or ACT exam completion SAT: March

and June of

11th grade,

Oct. of 12th

grade

ACT: April

and June of

11th grade,

Sept of 12th

grade

College Board

ACT Student.org

FR staff

# of participants Danielle

McCann

10th-

12th

Grade

ASVAB exam completion for

interested students

Upon

request

ASVAB Testing

Center

# of participants Military

Recruitment

Contact

Arthur Earl

Danielle

McCann

Kristin Scott

Ami

Zachetti

12th

Grade

NOCTI exam completion and/

or request for industry

standard certificate

completion

April and

May

Trade and

technical faculty

# of credentials Adam

Johnston

Megan

Tomley

12th

Grade

Review Credit Transfer from

NWCTC to WCCC and FRCTC

to CCAC

April and

May

FR Counselors,

NWCTC/FRCTC

Counselors,

Community

College Advisors

# of SOAR

credits

articulation

agreement

Shawna

Little WCCC

Quiana

Golphin

CCAC

12th

Grade

Interested students will apply

to WCCC and/or CCAC and

schedule Accuplacer

placement test

January-

June

May- WCCC

Mobile

Enrollment

day

FR counselor

and Community

College Advisors

# of applicants

WCCC mobile

enrollment day

Shawna

Little

Quiana

Golphin

CCAC

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COURSE OFFERINGS

ART DEPARTMENT DRAWING & PAINTING Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Co-requisite: Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer

☒Fine/Practical Art

☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an exploration of two-dimensional art history, concepts and applied mediums through studio work. • Students will concentrate on improving skills in shading/modeling, figure drawing, perspective drawing, proportion, color, general composition and brush control. • Students’ projects will relate to their use in the field of 2D fine arts. Students will be expected to respond to their own work and the works of others through class discussion and critique. • Students will explore how various 2D mediums have been developed and utilized throughout history through their research activities and in-class work. A variety of mediums may be used within this course, including: lead pencil, oil & chalk pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, mixed materials, digital painting, watercolor, acrylic paint, and oil paint.

PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTMAKING Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation Obligation:

☐Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer

☐Fine/Practical Art

☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an exploration of 35mm photography and digital photography, as well as various printmaking methods, history, concepts and applied studio work. Photography concepts covered include composition and lighting, action photography, portraiture, framing and cropping, controlling exposure and developing an interesting point of view.

Students will develop and print black and white film using a darkroom. • Students will become proficient using a manual 35mm camera to create black and white photographs. • Students will also complete computer manipulation of scanned images, develop film, and digital photographs by utilizing photography programs. Traditional printmaking techniques may include silk-screening, intaglio, object impressions, wood block or linoleum block printing. A variety of 35mm techniques may be utilized including darkroom photo manipulation along with digital photography manipulation, and mixed media collage. The course focuses on how the elements of art and the principles of design are utilized within the field of photography and printmaking.

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ELECTRONIC ART & DESIGN Credit Value: 0.5


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is to be an exploration of electronically generated art works relative to the fine arts. Concepts covered will include a variety of commercial art applications and advertising product design. Focus will be on pre-production and print production techniques utilizing quality composition and design. A variety of production methods may be used within this course, which will involve developing a theme for a company’s product or service. This course may also include other advertising projects such as expo displays, packaging design, stop motion animation & video editing techniques to create their projects. Good drawing and sculptural skills are a must for this course. A variety of computer aided drawing, painting and photographic manipulation programs will be used within this course. Students will also be using tools such as the scanner, digital cameras, and digital drawing tablets. • Students will analyze typography, color theory and layouts in space. • Students’ projects will include various commercial arts applications; such as logo and stationary design, packaging design, print advertisements, and other related business design work.

• Students will create digital paintings. • Students will create a portfolio of their work at the end of the semester. The focus will be on how to combine the elements of art and the principles of design within the graphic design field to provide a clear message to the viewer.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE Credit Value: 0.5


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an overview of a variety of ceramic and sculptural techniques, which will explore art history and personal expression through studio work. A variety of sculptural materials are used within this course, including earthen clay, polymer clay, mixed media, wood, plaster, and mixed materials. Some of the techniques covered include use of the potter’s wheel, sculptural clay building techniques, coil and slab pottery techniques, additive and subtractive sculptural methods, various finishing techniques, and large-scale sculpture. • Students will explore how various ceramics and sculptural mediums have been developed and utilized throughout history in their research activities, in-class work, and guest artists. • Students may work in other areas such as small sculptures, ceramic murals, or group projects. The course focuses on how the elements of art and the principles of design are utilized within the field of ceramics in sculpture, as well as in everyday objects.

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JEWELRY & METAL DESIGN Credit Value: 0.5


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an overview and exploration of three-dimensional concepts and applied mediums through studio work with metals. Projects will encourage quality production and overall craftsmanship. Key concepts include flat metal fabrication, soldering, casting methods, wire work, enameling, embossing, as well as mixed materials.

Students will explore how metalsmithing and other ornamental mediums have been developed and utilized through history through their research activities and in-class work Students may eventually choose to move onto other areas such as advanced enameling techniques, advanced soldering work, advanced casting, and advanced mixed media techniques. The course focuses on how the elements of art and the principles of design are utilized within metal sculpture, jewelry and everyday objects of metal.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS & FIBER Credit Value: 0.5


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an overview and exploration of three-dimensional traditional & contemporary craft techniques and concepts through a variety of mediums.

Students will make connections to various historical time periods and cultures through their projects. Students may study a variety of traditional craft methods possibly including: leatherworking, stained glass, glass fusing and slumping, copper tooling, polymer clay sculpture, mosaic design, paper making, tie dye or batik, and fabric sculpture.

Students may eventually choose to move onto other related materials and advanced techniques. The course focuses on how the elements of art and the principles of designs are utilized across a broad range of craft related techniques.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT

STUDIO ART

Credit Value: 1.0 credit

(honors weight)

Prerequisite: Completion of single art

class with a “C” or better Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is a more independent study type of course, intended for students who plan to pursue an art career or who possess a high level of interest in the visual arts. This is a very time intensive course. Therefore, students will be expected to spend time outside of class on their projects in order to complete the necessary quantity of portfolio quality work for the national portfolio requirements. All students will work in an independent manner to produce works of art on tight deadlines that focus on 2D or 3D materials and methods that interest them the most. All production will be focused on creating works to be included in their final digital portfolio. This portfolio may then be submitted for AP review and scored by a national panel, as any other AP written type test would be, for possible college credit. • Half of the portfolio work will be centered on a student written “Concentration Statement” which outlines the medium and subject matter they will be exploring throughout the year. These methods and materials for the “Concentration” pieces must remain consistent and focused on their student’s chosen theme. • The other half of the portfolio will include “Breadth” pieces. These pieces will utilize similar methods, but allow the student to explore a wide variety of subject matter. • Students are expected to utilize their own reference photos for 100% of their final portfolio pieces. • Students will be expected to display their work and participate in some type of school art exhibit. • Portfolios can be produced in any 2D or 3D materials available here. • Students will continually reflect upon their works and the works of others to explore and expand on methods of constructive criticism. Portfolio concepts covered will also include quality craftsmanship, mounting and matting techniques, methods of preparing work to be documented, digitally photographing and organizing all works, and continual reflection of the students’ personal goals. Students may repeat this course, but will chose a new Concentration theme and materials for the following year.

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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

BUSINESS & PERSONAL LAW Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Applied Business and Personal Law is designed to acquaint the student with the various laws that serve as guides for our ever-changing society and the business world. Students will be familiar with these laws so they may use them in their own personal and business activities. In Business and Personal Law, the students will look at special laws, which apply to minors, consumers, and business firms. They will also study contracts, employee rights, business organizations, bankruptcy, personal property, wills, and estate planning. The students will apply what has been discussed in the above-mentioned areas by taking on the role of judge and solving "real life" problems and situations in addition to "actual" court cases.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MARKETING Credit Value: 0.5


☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to teach students how to carry out the entrepreneurial process and experience the entrepreneurial spirit. Students will be learning about entrepreneurship, necessary skills for entrepreneurs, how to research and plan a business venture, hoe to develop marketing strategies and how to manage their own business. A strong emphasis is places on using various forms of technology to research, think critically, problem solve and work collaboratively to complete real world projects. New this year, students will also be introduced to Social Entrepreneurship where they will use their skills and talents to help local nonprofit businesses/organizations. Students in this course will meet with nonprofit clients and develop plans to help meet their needs. Students will have access to the High School's Center for Student Innovation and related equipment, including 3D printer, CNC router, laser engraver, vinyl cutter and poster printer. This is an exciting opportunity for student to gain real world experience working in our community.

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HONORS ACCOUNTING 1 Credit Value: 1 credit (Honors

Weight) LaRoche Scholars Program

Prerequisite: Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Does your future include a degree in business, marketing, management, finance or maybe a medical field? No matter what field you choose, an accounting course will likely be required. Why not learn the basics of accounting first to help prepare you for a future accounting class? Those students who take Honors Accounting 1 will have a major advantage at the college level over students that do not take accounting in high school. Regardless of your career choice, accounting has many benefits. The study of accounting is interesting and fun, yet thought-provoking. Through accounting simulations and problems, students apply their knowledge of accounting to real-world situations using online working papers. Upon completion of Honors Accounting 1, students will have the basic understanding needed to succeed in future accounting courses at the university level. Students who have taken this this course have returned and provided feedback regarding the distinct advantage that they have had over other students in their college-level courses

HONORS ACCOUNTING II Credit Value: 1 credit (Honors Weight)

Prerequisite: Must have passed ACCT I or Hon ACCT I

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Give yourself the edge in future accounting courses by completing a second year of high school accounting. Use simulations and computer software to enhance your knowledge. This course develops a deeper knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems. After basic fundamentals are reviewed, a

more detailed approach to sole proprietorships and corporate accounting is pursued. This course is powerful and provides students with an absolute advantage over college business students who have not been able to acquire two years of accounting knowledge in high school.

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SENIOR INTERNSHIP Credit Value: 2.0

Prerequisite: Submitted Application Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The Senior Internship Program is an elective course designed to provide differentiated opportunities to a select number of senior

students to participate in career exploration and build college and career readiness through meaningful experiences and hands on learning in a professional setting. Upon successful completion of the program students receive 2 credits towards graduation and a

grade based in accordance with the Franklin Regional grading scale.

Students typically select two areas of interest. For each area of interest students are placed with an adult mentor at the internship

placement site for 15 hours a week for one marking period (two placements per semester). Students are required to submit weekly journal entries on Moodle, weekly logs of their hours, attend informational meetings and

sessions at the Senior High with the program supervisor, complete a culminating project reflecting on their experiences, and receive an

informal evaluation from their onsite mentors. Students will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to reflect on their experiences, learn from mistakes, challenge themselves,

grow through adversity, ask questions, and show an increased awareness of interpersonal and professional skills. Internship placements vary based on student interests and the availability of quality placements that are willing and able to collaborate

with the program. Student enrollment in the course is limited. Students must complete an application to be considered and must still

be registered for at least 6 credits.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Our business world has gone global! The course will not only give students an understanding of what globalization is, but provides them with the skills necessary to compete in this type of business environment. After learning the basics of international trade, students will be able to understand the important connections between the financial environment, government, and culture of a foreign country, and how this information will determine how successful a company will be in conducting international business. Videos, in-class simulations, real-world government websites, and professional guest speakers give students a true picture of the international business world. As a culminating project, students research the business cultures and practices of a country and use Web 2.0 technology, to communicate and present this information in a creative way. The course also includes participation in the Flat Connections Global Project, This project connects our students with students from all over the world in a collaborative online business situation. Students will work together to research a topic and create an eBook and a video with their global team. This course is also offered online.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 &

BEYOND

Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Microsoft Office 2010 and Beyond Microsoft Office 2010 gives students an opportunity to learn the most popular, commonly used computer application tools in the business world today! High school teachers and college professors expect students to have these skills so they are able to communicate in a more professional and effective manner. This course is an opportunity to really learn the power available in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Mastery of these skills additionally gives students the ability to complete tasks more quickly and accurately, thus improving efficiency and productivity.

In addition, students will be exposed to a variety of Web 2.0 applications such as, Google Docs, Prezi, Blogs, and Moodle to enhance the learning experience and better prepare our students for life after high school. As a culminating project, students will act as a social entrepreneur in applying all of the skills they have learned to create document(s), spreadsheets, and a presentation to solve a global issue of their choice. This course is also offered online.

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PERSONAL FINANCE Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Personal Finance will inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. This

course uses H&R Block’s Virtual Business – Personal Finance simulation program. Real world topics covered will include income,

money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Students will design personal budgets utilizing checking

and saving accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt and credit management, and evaluate and understand taxes. This course will

provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence.

This course is also offered online.

WEB PAGE DESIGN Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The course will focus on web page design using Dreamweaver from the Creative Cloud Suite. Students will create dynamic websites with Dreamweaver, the industry standard for web page designers. Students will use Photoshop to maximize the quality of their images for use on the web. Students will incorporate audio and video into their websites as well. Students will be exposed to a variety of Web 2.0 website creation tools such as Google Sites, Wikis, Wix, Weebly and more. The course will also take time to explore game design as well as simple app creation. There will also be an introduction to 3D Printing in the course. Students will design using 3D Modeling software and print their creations. This course is also offered online.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

VISUAL BASIC/INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: Must have passed

Algebra I

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The field of computer science continues to demand skilled professionals and this course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn/experience different computer languages, software, and ways to utilize these tools. Because computers permeate every area of our society, it will benefit every student to take this course, no matter what their future career goals. Students will learn the basic constructs of computer science and how to apply these constructs when creating real-world applications, games, and mobile apps. Students will learn Visual Basic and other current programming languages which they will use to create their projects in this hands-on course. Units of study include: Coding Games with Scratch; Apps with MIT App Inventor; Visual Basic Forms/Tools; and Art/Graphics/Animation using the Processing language.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Credit Value: 1.0 (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: Must have passed Algebra I

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course focuses on fostering creativity and demonstrating how technology and programming (mainly mobile applications) may be used to solve computational problems and create exciting and personally relevant artifacts. Students will be given the opportunity to use mobile technology to design and implement innovative solutions using an iterative process similar to what artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers use to bring ideas to life. The goal of the course is to broaden a

student’s interest and participation in computer science. Students will create performance task projects and may take the AP test for the course if they wish to obtain AP credit. This course is only for students who have NOT completed AP Computer Science A or AP Advanced Computer Science.

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ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in Computer Science Level A

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The goals of Advanced Computer Science are comparable to those of a one-semester university introductory computer science class. Besides presenting the essential features of Java, the broader goals are for students to understand basic programing concepts and techniques and subsequently be able to use them to solve interesting problems. The course provides a solid introduction to object-oriented programming and an illustrated explanation of Java syntax. Projects involve robots, mobile apps, and/or gaming may be utilized to further enhance the learning of the Java language. This class is offered as a University of Pittsburgh College In High School course. (students may earn college credits)

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A Credit Value: 1 Credit (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: Grade B or better in

Advanced Computer Science Principles Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project AP Computer Science A is equivalent to the second semester of a college-level computer science class and is designed to be part 2 of the Advanced Computer Science course. Students will extend their understanding of objects, class, subclasses, methods, instantiation, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphisms, and event – driven applications. Other advanced topics such as graphics and data structere4s will be covered as time permits. Additionally, the College Board Labs are reviewed in preparation for the advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam which is recommended but not required to complete the course.

COMPUTER SCIENCE INDEPENDENT STUDY

Credit Value: 0.5 Credit or 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher approval Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Students who are interested in programming competitions or who have programming projects which do not fit within the standard curriculum may sign up for Independent Study. Upon successful completion of first semester work, a second semester may be elected.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION TO FOODS Credit Value: 0.5


☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☐11

☐12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Introduction to Foods is a semester elective designed for the student who wants to learn how to select and prepare basic foods.

Students will identify a healthy diet based on individual dietary goals. Students will use computer skills to analyze personal diet. By

exploring the changing food market and consumer responsibilities, the student will learn to select and prepare foods for today’s busy

lifestyles. Food preparation techniques include safe and sanitary handling of equipment and foods. Students will measure and follow

recipe procedures while making a large variety of foods. Student will demonstrate learned skills by working cooperatively in laboratory

units.

*This class involves the exposure to and the preparation and consumption of foods that may cause allergic reaction(s) in students who

are sensitive to food allergens (ex: peanut, celiac disease, etc.). Caution should be taken when enrolling in this class if you suffer from

food allergies.

REGIONAL COOKING Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Regional Cooking is a study of the foods of different parts of the United States and various parts of the world, such as Spain, Greece,

Italy, France, China, Mexico, and Germany. Information about each area and its culture will be studied so that one can better

understand the people and the food of each area. Special foods and special food preparation techniques will be included and applied.

***This class involves the exposure to and the preparation and consumption of foods that may cause allergic reaction(s)

in students who are sensitive to food allergens (ex: peanut, celiac disease, etc.). Caution should be taken when enrolling

in this class if you suffer from food allergies.***

FOODS & NUTRITION Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Foods and Nutrition is an in-depth study of the general categories of foods. Nutrition is emphasized as it relates to the individual and

family well-being. Preparation, selection, storage and serving techniques are studied and practiced in a laboratory setting. Meal

planning, budgeting, and table etiquette are integrated into each area of foods studied. Some of the units included are Fruits,

Vegetables, Dairy, Grains, Meat and Poultry, Soups, Quick breads, and holiday baking.

***This class involves the exposure to and the preparation and consumption of foods, (seafood), which may cause

allergic reaction(s) in students who are sensitive to food allergens (ex: peanut, celiac disease, etc.). Caution should be

taken when enrolling in this class if you suffer from food allergies. ***

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT I Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☐12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project In Child Development I, students will study the development of children from birth to young adulthood. Students will study a variety of topics about parenting, child neglect, social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children. This course will prepare students for working in the playschool lab. Students will also have the opportunity to assist in a Franklin Regional elementary classroom. ***Due to safety and liability issues when working with children, discipline records of students are reviewed prior to acceptance into this course. ***

CHILD DEVELOPMENT II Credit Value: 0.5 or 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion (“C” grade

or better) Child Development I and/or Teacher Recommendation

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year 1.0

Credit

☒One semester

0.5 Credit

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

In Child Development II, students teach two different sessions of playschool in the fall and spring. During this time, students observe the different developmental levels of younger preschool-age children in one session and older preschool-age children in another session. Emphasis on individual responsibility for planning and implementing the program will be realized through this more comprehensive course. ***Due to safety and liability issues when working with children, discipline records of students are reviewed prior to acceptance into this course. ***

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT II

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Credit Value: 0.5 or 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Child Development I &

II with “C” or better grade and/or teacher recommendation

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project In Child Development II, Independent Study, students will be gaining experience working with children of various ages and to observe

different teaching methods. Students will be expected to complete more in-depth projects and observations as well as gain more

effective hands-on skills with children. This course is designed as an advanced independent study for students who have successfully

completed Child Development I and II and have demonstrated exceptional skills, leadership, dependability, and enthusiasm with young

children.

***Due to safety and liability issues when working with children, discipline records of students are reviewed prior to

acceptance into this course. ***

FITNESS, SAFETY and WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

FITNESS 9 Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The Fitness Education Program strives to help each student develop his/her maximum physical fitness along with further promoting the student’s knowledge and appreciation of team and individual sports, basic personal fitness, and lifetime and recreational activities. Students in grade 9 are required to complete one semester of fitness.

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WELLNESS Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The objective of the Wellness Education Program is to increase the student’s understanding of the benefits associated with good personal health habits, including health promotion and disease prevention. Contemporary health problems, including mental health, substance abuse, nutritional needs, and personal safety, are also covered. Students must pass one semester of Wellness to complete graduation requirement.

FITNESS 10/11 Credit Value: 0.5 Credit for each Yr.


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The Fitness Education Program strives to help each student develop his/her maximum physical fitness along with further promoting the student’s knowledge and appreciation of team and individual sports, enhanced personal fitness, and lifetime and recreational activities. Students in grade 10 are required to complete one semester of fitness education.

FITNESS ELECTIVE PROGRAM Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite: Grade 9 and Grade 10 Fitness

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project All students are required to take one semester of fitness during either 11th or 12th grade. Students may choose from the following activities:

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PERSONAL FITNESS & SELF

DEFENSE

Credit Value: 0.5


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

Description: This course will focus on health-related physical fitness and personal safety. Student will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of health-related physical fitness through cognitive evaluation procedures and participation in activities such as aerobics, yoga, resistance training, jogging, kickboxing, and self-defense. Students will also be evaluated on their effort of participation, setting of and working towards short term and long term goals, fitness skills, and development and implementation of personal fitness program.

WEIGHT TRAINING Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is a combination of performance and theory of a complete weight-training program designed for improving personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation and the development and implementation of their personal weight-training program. Areas of emphasis include: strength, flexibility, speed, agility & cardiovascular training

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LIFETIME RECREATIONAL

SPORTS

Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course will expose students to a variety of lifelong activities designed for improving health-related and skill-related fitness. Students will have the opportunity to develop health fitness while learning and performing a variety of creative, cooperative, and/or competitive, activities. These lifelong activities are performed independently or in cooperation. Areas of focus include Lifelong Activities for Fitness, Team Building Activities, Cooperative Activities, Flexibility Training, Resistance Training, Aerobic Training, Strength Training, and Dance. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation, written self-assessments, performance assessments, implementation of tournaments, rules and fair play, self and teacher assessments of their personal attributes and qualities during instruction, practice, and peer social interactions.

BASKETBALL FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL



Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is a combination of performance and theory of a complete program in Basketball, Football, and Volleyball designed for improving personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation, fitness skills and development, implementation of tournaments, rules and fair play.

MEN’S TEAM SPORTS Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is a combination of performance and theory of a complete program of Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball designed for improving personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation, fitness skills and development, implementation of tournaments, rules and fair play

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WOMENS TEAM SPORTS Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

This course is a combination of performance and theory of a complete program of Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball designed for improving personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation, fitness skills and development, implementation of tournaments, rules and fair play.

PARTNERS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Credit Value:


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course utilizes a “buddy system” to introduce, review and develop fitness and sport skills. Students will be introduced to basic fundamentals and skills of team and individual sports, recreational and lifetime activities, and an introduction of basic personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on their effort of participation, skills adjusted to meet individual needs, fitness testing, peer teaching and demonstrations, teacher assessments of their personal attributes and qualities during instruction, practice, and peer social interactions. The overall goal of this course is for students to enhance their level of physical fitness while creating new peer relationships and an appreciation for new physical activities to incorporate in their lifestyles. **Students must be eligible to sign up for this course through teacher signature ONLY through the Physical Education

Program.

CONTRACT FITNESS Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Must have completed 1

½ credits of Wellness/Fitness by Junior year. Must be Teacher

approved

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Any Franklin Regional Senior High School student may earn one half (1/2) credit toward graduation in Wellness/Fitness by contracting

in an approved physical activity during their junior/senior school year. This course is designed for the student who, because of a heavy academic load, cannot fit an elective Physical Education class into the school day.

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THE CONTRACT FITNESS AGREEMENT

1. Student will sign the agreement with the Wellness/Fitness Teacher

2. Coach and/or certified outside instructor will sign agreement

3. Parent/Guardian of student will sign agreement

4. Guidance Counselor of student will sign agreement

5. Wellness/Fitness teacher of the student will sign agreement

Students will be responsible to provide the teacher with the following documented proof of their participation in contracted activity:

• Personal Fitness Log • Record of Participation

• Benefits of participation in activity

• Produce a 30-minute videotape/DVD of student participating in activities related to the contract or a

demonstration of skill competencies to the instructor and class.

• Certification of completion of contract or season equal to a semester of 65 hours of physical activity.

Student will be responsible to schedule 3 appointments with Wellness/Fitness teacher to act as checkpoints and final evaluation of

contracted activity. Student’s semester grade will be based upon the evaluation of the information provided to the Wellness/Fitness

Teacher.

LITERACY DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH 9 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 7

and Grade 8 English Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required Or Honors English 9

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course examines a cross-section of world literature including selections from Classical and Renaissance Literature, as well as 19th and 20th century British and American works with an emphasis on both fiction and nonfiction text. This course emphasizes a skills based approach to analyzing text and developing written responses.

READING 9 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The strengths of the ARER 9 course center on the reinforcement of the development of appropriate grade level reading using the Journeys III Reading Series, Part A. Currently, the class is co-taught by a literacy teacher and a special education teacher and is designed to include a lower teacher-to-student ratio than a traditional 9th grade English class. Students have been placed in this course by using multiple data: 8th grade report card scores, PSSA scores, teacher recommendation, and DAR test administration results.

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HONORS ENGLISH 9 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

Weight)

Prerequisite: Students must have a 90%

average in previous English courses. Students must request recommendation of their English teacher during scheduling. * Students must be eager to extend and challenge themselves * Students must be able to think and work independently * Teacher must recommend placement.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required (or English 9)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course examines a cross-section of world literature – to include Classical and Renaissance literature as well as 19th and 20th century British and American works in the genres of epic, novel, drama, poetry, essay, short story, biography, autobiography, and

non-fiction. While this course is still skills based, it is more rigorous and delves more deeply into the ideas and concepts present in

literature and media than the academic course. Students should expect an intense concentration in the study of the analysis of

literature and the process of composition in a variety of genres. The course emphasizes critical thinking, building connections between

texts, ourselves, and the world around us, self-directed research, and independent study among other higher level skills.


Prerequisite: Successful completion

of Grade 9 English

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required (or Honors English 10)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project English 10 explores the many voices in literature. English 10 is a skills-based Keystone assessed year of English. Novel, drama, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction are among the literary forms studied. The anthology is supplemented with individual works that speak to the human condition and enrich the themes offered in the text. Although the course emphasizes critical thinking, personal responses to reading and creative expression in writing are also required. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research units are integrated with the literature study. In class work is supplemented with online resources.

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ARER 10 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9 English

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required (or Honors English 10)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project At the 10th grade level, the Journey Reading Series is integrated with the 10th grade Holt Literature Series. English 10 is a skills-based Keystone assessed year of English. The strengths of the ARER 10 course center on the reinforcement of the development of appropriate grade level reading skills using the Journeys III Reading Series, Part B as well as the development of written expression. In addition, this course encompasses common assessments done in 10th grade English, including novel studies and research paper writing. Some Holt units are omitted to integrate the Journeys reading units. Currently, this class is co-taught by a regular education English teacher and a special education teacher and is designed to include a lower teacher to student ratio than a traditional 10th grade English

class. Students are recommended for this class based on a criteria established by the literacy and special education department.

HONORS ENGLISH 10 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

Weight)

Prerequisite: Students must have a 90% average in

previous Honors English courses. Students must request

recommendation of their English teacher during scheduling.

* Students must be eager to extend and challenge

themselves

* Students must be able to think and work independently

* Teacher must recommend placement.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12


☒Required (or English 10)

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course explores the many voices in literature. Novel, drama, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction are among the literary forms studied. The anthology is supplemented with individual works that speak to the human condition and enrich the themes offered in the text. Although the course emphasizes critical thinking, personal responses to reading and creative expression in writing are also required. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research units are integrated with the literature study. In class work is supplemented with online resources. English 10 is a skills-based Keystone assessed year of English. This course moves more quickly through and delves more deeply into the works studied than the English 10 course. Students should expect an intense concentration in the study of literature and composition. The core of Honors English 10 is the English 10 course. The differences between the two are in amount and level of enrichment and challenge: a faster pace and greater depth of literary study and analysis, even more critical thinking, higher level writing assignments and more writing and the expectation that students will demonstrate a greater degree of independence and self-motivation.

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9 and Grade 10 English

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required (or AP English or English 11)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project English 11 will examine the history of American Literature. Student will study the influence of various movements in our country’s history and its impact on literature. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research units are integrated throughout with studies of short stories, poetry, novels and non-fiction. Although the course emphasizes critical thinking, personal responses to reading and creative expression in writing are required.

HONORS ENGLISH 11 Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors Weight)

Prerequisite: Students must have a 90%

average in previous Honors English courses. Students must request recommendation of their English teacher during scheduling. * Students must be eager to extend and challenge

themselves * Students must be able to think and work independently * Teacher must recommend placement.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☐12


☒Required (or English 11 or AP English 11)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course will examine the history of American Literature. Student will study the influence of various movements in our country’s history and its impact on literature. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research units are integrated throughout with studies of short stories, poetry, novels and non-fiction. Although the course emphasizes critical thinking, personal responses to reading and creative expression in writing are required. The depth of critical literary analysis and the expectation of writing sophistication distinguish this level of English. Additionally, the number of works studied in this level demands a quicker pace of instruction. Together, pace and intensity enrich the Honors level student’s literary experience.

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A.P. ENGLISH LANGUAGE &

COMPOSITION

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is advised. If

taken as a Senior level required English, students must have

completed English 11, Honors English 11, or AP English 11. If

taken as English elective, must also schedule English 12, AP

Literature or AP Language or two (2) semester elective

courses.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☐12


☒Required (Or English 11)

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed for the student who wants the rigor and challenge of a college course and who wants to take the A.P. Language & Composition exam. This course surveys literature of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the non-fiction essay form, specifically. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research units are integrated with the literature/language study. This course moves more quickly through and delves more deeply into the works studied than the Honors English 11 course. Also, more works are studied in A.P. English with an emphasis on language and style. Students should expect an intense concentration in the study of the uses of language and composition. Although the course emphasizes critical thinking, this is a writing-intensive course and personal responses to reading and creative expression in writing are also required.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9, Grade 10, and Grade 11

English

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☒Required (or AP English 12, Honors Speech and Composition, or two (2) semester electives)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project English 12 focuses on the importance of reading and writing through the exploration of non-fiction and fiction reading. Students will develop reading and writing skills through many topics including – My Senior Year, Technology and My World, How I Learn, My Environment, My Career and My Future. Students will have the option to choose a self-select book, along with reading Lord of the Flies and Frankenstein. Non-Fiction articles from newspapers and magazines will also be incorporated. Students will participate in a number of classroom projects – including the Google Prototype project where a robot is created using 3-D modeling and research. Students will use a number of online resources for communication – blogs, wikis and discussion forums.

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Students may choose two semester electives from the following list to fulfill the English requirement for grade 12 (all courses offer 0.5 credit and have the same prerequisites as English 12).

SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY AND HORROR

Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Literature and Media is an analytical writing course that works to answer the questions “What is

the genre?” “Why do we as humans create the genre?” and “Why do we as humans consume the genre?” through discussion,

engagement with critical text and genre/literary theory, self-directed research, and synthesis of ideas and concepts through the

analysis of particular literature and media from each of the genres in writing.

CREATIVE WRITING This course surveys various expressive writing forms including poetry, short story, and informal essay. Student interest will determine

additional areas of study, which may include scriptwriting, monologue, and satire. Although seeking a text that will be so all-inclusive,

we have not yet found a single book that meets the needs of the students. Instead, we may rely on teachers’ resources that provide

methods to teach the various genres, creating activities and experiences from these bases. The workshop environment will attempt to

meet the needs of individual students rather than prescribe a general sequence for all students.

COMMUNICATIONS 12 This course is intended to cover a series of real world communication techniques. Students will use various forms of 21st Century

Skills through real-world research projects and video-based projects. We will directly apply each of the 21st century communication

skills in daily exercise and discussions.

NOVEL/MEMOIR This course explores the contemporary novel and memoir genres. The students will investigate the relationships, uses, and

effectiveness of literary elements including characterization, plot, setting, theme, point of view, tone and style. Further study will be

done on analyzing the writer’s technique in accomplishing their purpose.

HONORS SPEECH & COMP Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

Weight) (LaRoche Scholar Program)

Prerequisite: If taken as Senior Level required

English, students must have completed English 11, Honors

English 11, or A.P. English 11.

If taken as English elective, must also schedule English 12 or

two (2) semester elective courses.

* Students must be eager to extend and challenge

themselves.

* Students must be able to think and work independently.

* Teacher recommendations should be considered.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to supplement and enrich the communications aspects of all required English courses. It focuses on real world writing and speaking in preparation for college courses across disciplines. It is broken into three essential skill sets – writing, speaking and technology. The performance requirements for students are commensurate with college workshop classes in speaking and writing. Assessments consist of writing formally and informally and speaking individually and in groups. Formal types of writing covered are Illustration, Persuasion, Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect and Classification utilizing both MLA and APA research and formatting. In addition informal online journal writing and peer and self-reflections are integral to the course Speech types include Informative, Persuasive, Impromptu, Behavioral Interviews, Symposium and Special Occasion. Students who successfully complete the course can receive 3 college credits from LaRoche College or six (six) college credits from WCCC. They can be transferred to many colleges nationwide. (A fee applies to receive the college credits).

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AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is advised.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required (or English 12 or two (2) semester electives)

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed for the student who wants the rigor and the challenge of a college course and who wants to take the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The course surveys world literature from the 16th century to recent works. Novels, dramatic works, poetry, and short stories are among the literary forms studied. Writing, speaking, listening, language, and research will be integrated with the literature.

AP SEMINAR Credit Value: 1.0 (AP Weight)

Prerequisite: All students who want a challenging

course that prepares them for college are welcome. It is

recomme3nded that students speak with their current English

teacher to ascertain if they are ready to take AP Seminar. It is

recommended that only very advanced students take AP seminar in their sophomore year.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project 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 written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a tea. 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. (Class description from the college board)

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FILM ANALYSIS Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is advised.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Film Analysis is a course designed to give students a wider background in their understanding of the cinema. It is an overview course

that will trace the history of the movies from their birth to the present day. Students will learn to evaluate movies on the basis of their

technique and significance. The class will also expose students to a wide range of motion pictures that are acknowledged

classics. Evaluation will center on written and oral analysis of these films.

PERFORMING ARTS / MEDIA

JOURNALISM: WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, and DESIGN


Prerequisite: Students must have successfully

passed previous English courses with an 82% or better.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course explores print and online journalism. Students will explore current events and the media’s role in coverage. The class is conducted in a workshop atmosphere in preparation to help to produce the School Newspaper for publication. Students will be involved in writing in different genres including news, feature, opinion, and sports. Students will also learn the basics of photography. As an introductory level, this class will provide students with basic news writing, reporting, editing and design skills. Students who want to work on the staff of the school newspaper should take this course.

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ADVANCED JOURNALISM Credit Value: 1.0 Credit WCCC

Prerequisite Journalism: Writing, Photography, and

Design (suggested 82% or better grade)or previous level of

journalism (82% or better)

(*2017 only – “Introduction to Journalism”)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☒One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project (*This course is available for college credit through WCCC College in high school program.) This course is designed to expand journalistic skills in writing, layout, and design learned in Intro to Journalism. Students will learn

how to layout and design newspaper pages and will be involved in running an effective school newspaper. Students in Advanced

Journalism will be the editors and managers of the school newspaper. The class will be run in a workshop atmosphere where students

will be involved in writing and editing news stories, creating unique layout designs for the paper, and designing advertisements for

local businesses. Students may also have the opportunity to work as interns at local newspapers to improve their skills in writing and design. Students interested in careers in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or advertising should take this course.

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous

English classes. (suggested 82% or better grade) Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project In this course, students will learn how to film and edit creative videos. Students will have a chance to use the green screen room as well as unique software to create special effects and animation projects. They will also be involved in learning about the Television Studio and how to operate the equipment. Students must take this course to work on the Panther Newsbreak (the morning announcement show) or to move into the Video and Film Production class. If you worked on Primetime in the Middle School or enjoy creating unique videos, this is a great class for you.

BROADCASTING Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Digital Media Production (82% or better

grade) or Previous Television Production class (82% or better) *(2017 ONLY – Intro to Television Production or Intro to Video

Production)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☒One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Students in this course operate the television studio. Students can choose to be on-air talent or behind the scenes production

crew. Students will be responsible for the live daily announcements show as well as several other television productions throughout

the year. Students also will help with live productions like the Holiday telethon, football games, basketball games, other sporting events, and graduation.

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VIDEO AND FILM PRODUCTION Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Digital Media Production (82% or

better grade) or previous video and film production class (82%

or better) *(2017 only – Intro to Video Production)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☒One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Video and Film Production is one of the choices for students who have already taken Digital Media Production course. This course

allows students to improve on video and editing skills. Students will work on projects such as Public Service Announcements, music

videos, short films, commercials, etc. Students will hone their editing skills and try new advanced programs such as Adobe Premier,

Final Cut, SoundTrack Pro, and Adobe After Effects. Students will also be able to try their hand at animation and special effects.

INTRODUCTION TO YEARBOOK Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Students must have successfully passed

(90% or better) in previous English courses. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course will give students the basic understanding of yearbook production. Students will learn the essentials of journalistic writing

for a yearbook publication, including developing feature and sports stories, conducting interviews and writing. As an introductory level

class, students will also get familiar with basic skills in photography, copy editing, and design to move on to the next level.

ADVANCED YEARBOOK PUBLICATIONS


Prerequisite: Students must have successfully passed

(90% or better) in previous English courses and have

completed the Introduction to Yearbook class.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project

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This course will be for students who have taken the Introduction to Yearbook class. Students will be working extensively on

developing the yearbook’s theme and organizing the 300-page product, form the placement of photos and stories to writing captions

and selecting fonts. Students will also sell and design business ads for the publication. Students interested in careers in photography

and layout and design should take this course.

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS


Prerequisite: Students must have successfully

passed (90% or better) in previous English courses and have completed the Introduction to Yearbook class.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is an overview of theatre, acting for the stage, and play production. Students will learn basic techniques of stage makeup, set design, costume design, and play management. They will also be given instruction in theatre history and acting theory. The study of the craft of acting and student performance will be the cornerstone of the class.

ADVANCED ACTING Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Theater Arts (Grade 8) or

Performing Arts or Teacher Recommendation Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

Description: This course is designed to allow those students who have had prior training in acting to learn more advanced and more intensive styles of character development. The course will focus on the work of Stanislavski, but will also touch on other styles and formats.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

ALGEBRA I Credit Value: 1.0 Credit


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

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Algebra I is a course designed to develop the skills and understanding contained in the first year of algebra. This course provides a study of the number system, variables, open sentences, review of operations on real numbers, graphing linear equations, solving linear and quadratic equations, solving systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, and applications. An emphasis will be placed on preparing for the Algebra I Keystone Exam. The course is a prerequisite for a student to progress to Algebra II and Geometry.

GEOMETRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Modern Geometry is a logically organized system of mathematics that deals with points, lines, planes, and their relationships to each

other. The properties of plane figures as well as-three-dimensional figures are included. Congruence, similarity, properties of right

triangles, right triangle trigonometry, transformations, circles, and area and volume formulas are studied. Deductive reasoning and analytical thinking are emphasized, along with the concept of formal proof. Algebra concepts are integrated throughout the course.

This course is academically paced for students preparing for college.

HONORS GEOMETRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors Weight)

Prerequisite: Algebra I – A or high B grade/teacher

recommendation Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Honors Geometry provides not only the minimal content of regular geometry, but also the development of a correct system of

mathematics. There is an emphasis on a deductive development of a system of geometry supported by a formal study of deductive

reasoning via proofs. The students are to prove and apply properties of points, lines and planes as they relate to each other. Properties of congruence, similarity, area and volume are developed and applied. The honors course is intended to challenge the accelerated

math student and should provide the highly motivated math student with a solid geometry base as well as the understanding of the

structure of a math system.

ALGEBRA II Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: 75% final average grade in Algebra

I and Geometry Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☒Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project

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Algebra II is a year course that will strengthen the basic algebra skills from first year algebra and develop to the essential topics for a second year algebra course. Such topics include concepts of algebraic proof, systems of linear and quadratic open sentences, rational and irrational number systems, polynomial functions and operations, exponential functions, logarithms, and sequences. The emphasis is on teaching equation solving and its application to the solution of word problems. This course is academically paced for students preparing for college.

HONORS ALGEBRA II Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

Weight)

Prerequisite: A or high B in Algebra I &

Geometry (honors level preferred)/teacher recommendation

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Honors Algebra II includes a review of the properties of Algebra and introduces deductive proofs of these properties. This is followed by a study of linear functions and relations; systems of linear equations and inequalities; graphs in space and determinants; polynomials and rational expressions; sequences and series; rational and irrational number systems; complex numbers and polynomial functions; quadratic relations systems; and exponents and logarithms.

The course is designed to challenge the better math students with its emphasis on a formal development of the concepts and its in-depth study of problems requiring a decree of abstract reasoning,

TRIGONOMETRY/COLLEGE

ALGEBRA


Prerequisite: “C” average grade in Algebra 1,

Geometry and Algebra 2 Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to reinforce basic concepts presented in previous math courses and to prepare the students for advanced math courses. The basic course will include circular and trigonometric functions, solving triangles using these functions, solving and graphing trigonometric functions, algebra of real numbers, complex numbers and polynomials; analytic geometry; and polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, rational functions, transformations of graphs and inverse and composite functions.

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HONORS TRIGONOMETRY/COLLEGE

ALGEBRA

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight)

Prerequisite: A or high B in Algebra I, Geometry

and Algebra II (honors level preferred)/teacher recommendation

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Honors Trigonometry/College Algebra places more emphasis on a formal deductive development of analytical trigonometry and algebraic concepts in addition to meeting the minimal content objectives for the regular trigonometry course. Topics include: circular and trigonometric functions, solving and graphing trigonometric functions, domain and range, piecewise functions, complex numbers, quadratic inequalities, graphs of polynomial and rational functions, transformations of graphs, inverse and composite functions, solving exponential and logarithmic equations, Gaussian elimination, and applications of functions. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized throughout the course. The course is designed for the accelerated math students preparing them for Advanced Placement Calculus courses and other college mathematics.

APPLICATIONS OF STATISTICS AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA


Prerequisite: “C” average grade in Algebra 1,

Geometry and Algebra 2 Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is designed to reinforce basic concepts presented in previous math courses and to prepare the students to think logically and critically using mathematics in society. The course will include algebraic and geometric concepts along with current technologies to solve practical problems that one may be faced with in many areas of life. Topics to be covered may include fitting models to sets of data, interpreting statistics, using probability, applying algebraic equations to finances and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities. This course is for students who may not need or want to take Calculus but would like to take a practical math course before entering college or trade school. *Note: This course is not NCAA approved and therefore cannot be used to replace a previous math grade for college sports eligibility.

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CALCULUS I Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight) LaRoche Scholars Program

Prerequisite: 80% or higher grade in

Trigonometry/College Algebra Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Calculus 1 is the study of differential and integral Calculus. Topics include: derivative and application of derivatives and integrals and application of integrals as applied to polynomials, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. A review of algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts is included when required by the calculus concept being taught. Calculus 1 is primarily for the student who plans to take a Calculus course in college and wishes to strengthen their mathematical background. This course will include many business applications.

AP CALCULUS AB Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: “B” or higher grade in

Trigonometry/College Algebra (Honors level preferred). Teacher recommendation

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project

Description: AP Calculus is a course of differential and integral Calculus. It is an AP course that is equivalent to one (1) semester of College Calculus. This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to test out of Calculus 1 by taking the AP Exam or a college placement test. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, fundamental theorem, applications on curve sketching, optimization, areas, and volumes. Students will be given a summer assignment that will review algebraic and trigonometry concepts to be completed prior to their return to school.

AP CALCULUS BC Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: “B+” or higher grade in Honors

Trigonometry/College Algebra and teacher recommendation. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project

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This is a course of differential and integral Calculus. In addition to the topics listed in Calculus AB, the following topics will be

developed: areas under a curve, volumes and surface area of a solid of revolution, indeterminate forms, improper integrals,

sequences, series and Taylor’s formula. This course is designed for the student who desires an extremely rigorous Calculus course,

and is planning on testing out of Calculus 1 and Calculus II by taking the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam or a college placement test.

This course is equivalent to two (2) semesters of College Calculus. Students will be given a summer assignment that will review

algebraic and trigonometry concepts to be completed prior to their return to school.

AP CALCULUS BC (Part II) Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in AP Calculus AB (Part

1). Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This is a course of differential and integral Calculus. The following topics will be developed: areas under a curve, volumes and surface

area of a solid of revolution, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, series and Taylor’s formula. This course is designed

for the student who desires to continue the very rigorous Calculus study from AP Calculus AB Part 1 and is planning on testing out of

the Calculus 1 and Calculus II by taking the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam or a college placement test. This course is equivalent to

two (2) semesters of College Calculus. Students will be given a summer assignment that will review algebraic and trigonometry

concepts to be completed prior to their return to school.

CALCULUS III Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: “B” or higher grade in Calculus BC

and teacher recommendation. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project

Description: Calculus III is designed for students who have completed AP Calculus BC. Topics include: vectors and geometry of space, vector-valued functions, and functions of several variables, multiple integration, vector analysis, and differential equations. Additional components include an informal review of BC Calculus, interdisciplinary mathematical activities, and problem-solving using tools such as Mathematica and graphing calculators.

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Probability and Statistics encompasses the study of both descriptive probability and statistics as well as statistical inference through

the use of statistical tests and measurements. Topics include: techniques for organizing and presenting data, measures of central

tendency and dispersion, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, one-sample

hypothesis tests, and correlation and regression.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

CONCERT BAND Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Student must be capable of

performing grade 3 literature (from scale of 1 to 6) Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Students enrolled in Concert Band must participate in both Marching and Concert Band. Attendance is required at Summer Band Camp, all performances throughout the year (concerts, parades, festivals, football games, etc.), and after school rehearsals as scheduled by the director. Playing tests are also required and may include prepared music, scales, and sight-reading material. In addition to the daily class period, students also attend a pullout section rehearsal during the school day. Section rehearsals are run on a rotating basis throughout the school year.

The Concert Band develops student musicianship and refines performance skills within the large ensemble. As a member of the

Marching Band, the student learns to coordinate precision marching and showmanship with musical performance.

WIND ENSEMBLE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Audition with Band Director Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Students enrolled in Wind Ensemble must also participate in Marching Band. Attendance is required at summer band camp, all performances throughout the year (concerts, parades, festivals, football games, etc.), and after school rehearsals as scheduled by the director. Playing tests are also required and may include prepared music, scales, and sight-reading material. In addition to the daily class period, students also attend a pullout section rehearsal during the school day. Section rehearsals are run on a rotating basis throughout the school year. Students in the Wind Ensemble develop musicianship and refine their performance in a setting that requires greater independence in performance of advanced high school literature. As a member of the marching band, the student learns to coordinate precision marching and showmanship with musical performance.

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ORCHESTRA Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Audition with Band Director Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Orchestra meets five days a week throughout the school year. Along with daily rehearsals, attendance is required for

all after school rehearsals and performances. Playing tests are also required and may include prepared music, scales, and sight-reading material. The orchestra develops student musicianship and refines performance skills within the large ensemble. Students perform music of various styles in arrangements for both string orchestra and the full orchestra.

ADVANCED CHORUS Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Director Recommendation.

Audition Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Advanced Chorus is an auditioned choral ensemble that is a mixed choir of female students in grades 10 – 12 and male students in grades 9 – 12. As part of the course, members study vocal techniques and advanced elements of music at a higher level than the other performing groups. The music is of a varied nature including sacred, secular, Broadway and popular songs. All coursework is completed during class except for the occasional evening rehearsals (if necessary), and a minimum of three annual concerts, which are mandatory. The Advanced Chorus takes occasional performance field trips. Students receive regular grades as in academic subjects. An Audition and teacher recommendation are necessary for Advanced Chorus.

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WOMEN’S SELECT ENSEMBLE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Director Recommendation.

Audition Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Women’s Select Ensemble is an auditioned choral ensemble open to female students in Grades 9 – 12. Members study singing techniques and intermediate/advanced elements of music. The music is of varied nature including sacred, secular, Broadway, and popular songs. All coursework is completed in class during rehearsal, except for the occasional

after school rehearsals (if necessary), and a minimum of two annual concerts, which are mandatory. The Women’s Select Ensemble performs challenging music. Occasional performance field trips are taken. Students receive regular grades as in academic subjects. An audition and teacher recommendation are necessary for Women’s Select Ensemble.

FRANKLIN CHOIR Credit Value: 1.0 Credit or 0.5

Credit

Prerequisite: None Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Franklin Choir is a choral ensemble open to female students in grades 9 – 12 and male students in grades 9 – 12 who are interested in participating in a performing choral group. Members study basic singing techniques and the basic elements of music. The music is of a varied nature including sacred, secular, Broadway, and popular songs. All coursework is completed in class during rehearsal, except for the occasional evening rehearsals (if necessary), and a minimum of two annual concerts, which are mandatory. Students receive grades as in academic subjects. No audition is necessary for Franklin Choir. .

BASIC GUITAR Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

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The Guitar I class focuses on the beginning guitar player's development of his/her music reading skills, musicianship, ensemble skills, and technical ability to play the guitar. Students will be exposed to guitar methods and literature based on their individual ability. The qualifications for electing the guitar class are a desire to learn to read music, and build upon entry level skills. The semester culminating activity is the opportunity to participate in an evening recital.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit or 0.5

Credit

Prerequisite: Director Recommendation Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Guitar Ensemble is for students who are proficient at reading music and at playing guitar in an ensemble. In the class, students build

skills in performance and sight-reading. The focus is on playing acoustic guitar, but students are encouraged to explore other types of

guitar playing as well. Students are required to perform in at least two recitals per year.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: None Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project In this course, students will learn about the natural world surrounding them and how to apply that knowledge to their lives and to their future. Concepts in Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Astronomy will be covered. Environmental issues are also addressed within these topics. The class involves a number of different learning strategies, such as: projects, presentations, papers, cooperative learning activities, individual learning activities, group work, lecture, labs, computer-based activities, and class discussion. The main units and approximate time spent on each are as follows:

Minerals: 3 weeks Fossils and Geologic History

3 weeks

Rocks 3 weeks Oceanography 3 weeks

Plate Tectonics 3 weeks Meteorology 3 weeks

Earthquakes 3 weeks Astronomy 9 weeks

Volcanoes 3 weeks Weathering & Erosion 3 weeks .

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HONORS EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors credit)

Prerequisite: Recommended B+ grade or better

in 8th grade Science Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The Honors Earth and Space Science course presents and extends the curriculum as described in the Earth & Space Science course. The topics taught in class are discussed in more detail and at a faster pace. Students are assigned accelerated research projects, simulations, and extensive reports along with the other learning strategies already mentioned for the Earth & Space Science course. Emphasis is placed on student responsibility, organization and self-motivation.

BIOLOGY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Earth & Space Science Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Biology is a lab oriented introductory course that focuses on living systems at various biological levels. Course activities include lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, cooperative group work, small group laboratory activities, homework and at least one individual project. Evaluation criteria are based on student performance on exams, quizzes, journal writing, formal and informal lab write-ups, homework and other classroom activities. Course topics include: Biology as a science, Biochemistry, energy flow through living systems, cellular and sub cellular structure and function, the cell cycle, genetics & inheritance, evolution, protein synthesis and ecology.

CTC BIOLOGY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Earth & Space Science Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project

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CTC Biology is a non-lab oriented introductory course that focuses on living systems at various biological levels. This course is exclusively for vocational/technical students only. Course activities include a lot of hands-on experiments, lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, cooperative group work, small group laboratory activities, and homework and individual projects. Evaluation criteria are based on student’s performance on exams, quizzes, journal writing, lab write-ups, homework and other classroom activities.

HONORS BIOLOGY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

weight)

Prerequisite: Recommended B+ grade or higher

in previous year Science course. Prerequisite for 9th Grade – Honors Algebra II or Honors Geometry (concurrently or taken prior)

Co-requisite: Suggestion: If you elect to take this

course- you should have scored ADVANCED on your 8th grade PSSA science test

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course is a molecular approach to biology with emphasis placed on labs that are designed to teach advanced concepts. Learning by inquiry is emphasized and additional time is provided for laboratory work. In addition to mastery of major biological concepts, the student will become involved in critical thinking and making connections between disciplines.

The general areas of study include: basic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, genetic engineering and more. Students are expected to work cooperatively in small groups on many activities.

AP BIOLOGY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: Honors Biology B+ grade or

higher. Honors Chemistry B+ grade or higher (strongly recommended)

Co-requisite: Take concurrently with Honors Biology

teacher recommendation

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by biology majors during their first two semesters. Students who elect to take the AP exam may qualify for college credit upon successful completion of the course and AP exam given in May. The goal of AP Biology is to focus on enduring understandings and the content that supports them. Students will spend more time on inquiry-based learning of essential concepts to help them develop the reasoning skills necessary to engage in science practices. Students who take AP Biology will develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines and connecting concepts in and across domains. The result will be readiness for the study of advanced topics in subsequent college courses. Key topics are arranged around a few underlying principles called Big Ideas. For each Big Idea enduring understandings are also identified. The 4 Big Ideas are: I. Evolution: (The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life (Labs: Populations, Hardy-Weinberg, Modeling)), II. Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication (Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis (Labs: Photosynthesis and Respiration)), III. Genetics and Information Transfer (Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes) (Labs: Mitosis, Meiosis, Genetics, Biotechnology)), and IV. Interactions: Energy Dynamics (Biological systems interact, these systems and their

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interactions possess complex properties) (Labs: Enzymes, Animal Behavior)). Instruction consists of a mixture of lectures, discussions, laboratory work and supplemental readings focusing on the enduring conceptual understandings. Evaluation criteria include tests, laboratory investigations, reports and projects.

ZOOLOGY Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Biology Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course will extend study in the biological sciences. Students will learn the organization and taxonomy of living things. Students will study plants and animals. The FRHS biology curriculum, because of time, does not go into subjects such as the kingdoms and analyze the variation of organisms. This course would provide an opportunity for students who are interested in zoology or are just interested in science to take a course that would interest them and could be useful in college. Activities will include students completing an insect collection, and will dissect numerous groups of animals and analyze slides and samples of different organisms. Note: Students who have not taken 3 credits of science prior to this course should take Environmental Science or Chemistry rather than this course for their third credit.

HONORS HUMAN ANATOMY & PHISIOLOGY

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight)

Prerequisite: Biology with a B grade or higher

Chemistry taken Prior or Concurrently Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This elective course in Biology is designed for those students who are interested in a fundamental understanding of Human Anatomy & Physiology as well as those who wish to pursue a career in the health sciences. The curriculum explores the biological levels of organization from cell through organ systems with special emphasis on the complimentarily of structure and function (muscle cell anatomy compared to its biomechanical properties), homeostasis and homeostatic – regulating mechanisms (nervous system and hormone levels) and metabolic processes (digestion). The labs provide opportunities to observe a wide variety of anatomical structures (organs & histological preparations). Dissection is a vital key to learning the above concepts and each student must participate in this activity.

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CTC CHEMISTRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Vocational/Technical

Students only Co-requisite: Completion of Algebra I and Two (2) other

Science classes (1 of which must be CTC Biology

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project CTC Chemistry is a practical approach to Chemistry designed exclusively for vocational technology students. This course will meet 5 periods a week and will involve demonstrations, activities, and problem solving. This course will still be mathematically based; however, it will not be as demanding as the Academic Chemistry course. The small class size will permit more one-on-one instruction, which will be invaluable when the unit requires intensive mathematics. The course will also be geared more towards the practical everyday uses of chemistry in our society. Although this will be an applied course, we will still cover all of the main topics of chemistry.

ACADEMIC CHEMISTRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: 72% or better grade in both

Biology and Algebra I Co-requisite: Completion of Algebra I and Two (2)

other Science classes (1 of which must be CTC Biology Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course will give the college bound student an appreciation of chemistry while covering the basic concepts of chemistry. This course is designed for the student who plans to pursue a non-science course of study. The mathematics and concepts, while challenging, are not as rigorous as the Honors Chemistry course. Concepts covered include the metric system, atomic structure and theory, the mole concept, periodic law, writing and balancing chemical equations, thermochemistry, the gas laws, formula writing, and if time permits acids and bases.

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HONORS CHEMISTRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight)

Prerequisite: 85% average in both Honors

Biology and Algebra I (or teacher recommendation). Preferred to have completed Algebra II, or taking Algebra II concurrently

Co-requisite: Honors Algebra 2

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to continue the accelerated education initiated with the Honors Biology and Mathematics courses. The mathematics and concepts covered are challenging and emphasize college-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Honors Chemistry is intended to give the student an intensive academic preparation in the basic principles and laws which relate to the composition of matter. All work is centered with concepts emphasized in laboratory activities. Honors Chemistry is a prerequisite for AP Chemistry. Please note: Students who have not passed the Algebra I Keystone tend to struggle with the required math applications in Honors Chemistry and should consider taking Academic Chemistry.

AP CHEMISTRY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: B+ grade or higher in Honors

Chemistry will be strictly enforced. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the freshman year of college. Students who elect to take the AP exam may qualify for college credit. The course closely follows the AP Chemistry curriculum as described by the College Board. Concepts from first-year chemistry are expanded upon and new concepts are introduced. The course is a problem and lab-centered course. Lab experiments are intended to enhance concepts addressed in class.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: 72% or better grade in Biology

and Chemistry. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Forensic science is one of the fastest growing fields in the country and is a vital part of the criminal justice system. Forensic science is not only utilized in high profile cases, it is used every day from the officer with a Polaroid camera, to the scientist with a computer and an electron microscope. It is an ever-changing field that has surprisingly spurred much interest among young adults. In this full-year Forensic Science elective, students are taught the fundamentals of a criminal investigation and how it is applied in a court of law. The students learn by doing – they process crime scenes, analyze lab data, interact with guest speakers, explore the Internet and become familiar with various resources. NOTE: This course serves as an advanced science elective. Success in this course relies heavily upon knowledge acquired in previous Biology and Chemistry courses. This knowledge will be assumed, and the course will be conducted as a college-level experience.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Credit Value: 0.5 Credit (Honors

weight)

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and

Chemistry. (Preferred to have completed Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry) 82% or better grade in Honors Chemistry or 92% or better grade in Chemistry

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is offered to students who plan to pursue an area of science or a related field that requires a background in organic chemistry. It is designed to acquaint the student with the general overview of the field. Emphasis is placed on naming, writing structures, reactions and mechanisms. This course is enrichment designed to supplement our Advanced Placement courses in both biology and chemistry.

NOTE: This course serves as an advanced science elective. Success in this course relies heavily upon knowledge acquired in previous Biology and Chemistry courses. This knowledge will be assumed, and the course will be conducted as a college-level experience.

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PHYSICS Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: At least a 72% or higher grade in

Algebra II Previous or concurrent course in Trigonometry

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The fundamental areas of physics are covered with special emphasis on Mechanics; the study and description of the motion, energy, momentum, and forces on matter throughout the entire universe. Although this course stresses concepts over computations, knowledge of algebra and Geometry is required. This course is targeted, but not limited to, students planning to further their education in a non-math or science related field. Each student shall become proficient in applying the processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to the solution of challenging scientific problems and in the application and understanding of physics and technology in society. A grade of “C” or better in Algebra II is required. In addition, either a “C” or better in Trigonometry is required OR a concurrent course in Trigonometry is required.

HONORS PHYSICS I Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight) WCCC

Prerequisite: 82% or above grade in Algebra II

Previous or concurrent course in Trigonometry. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☒A/B Schedule

☒Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The fundamental areas of Physics are covered with special emphasis on Mechanics; the study and description of the motion, energy,

momentum, and forces on matter throughout the entire universe. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Physics

to round out your Science education. In addition to Mechanics, each student shall become proficient in problem solving, critical thinking, and cooperative learning. Mathematics will also play a vital role in your Physics Education. A Grade of “B” or better in

Algebra II is required. In addition, either a “B” or better in Trigonometry is required OR a concurrent course in Trigonometry is

required

HONORS PHYSICS II Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors

weight)

Prerequisite: Honors Physics I. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

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☐Lab course ☒12 ☒Culminating

Project A continuation of the fundamental areas of physics are covered with special emphasis on Electricity & Magnetism and depending on

scheduling options, Modern Physics. This course is designed to continue the basic understanding of physics to wholly round out your

science education. In addition to Electricity & Magnetism and the possibility of Modern Physics, each student shall continue their

proficiency in problem solving, critical thinking, and cooperative learning. Mathematics will also play a vital role in your physics education. A grade of “B” or better in both Honors Physics I and Trigonometry are required OR taken concurrently with Honors Physics

I and Trigonometry

AP PHYSICS C Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: Honors Physics I & Calculus BC

(concurrent) Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to meet the demands of the AP Physics C syllabus as published by the College Board. Students will be prepared to take the Physics C mechanics section of the AP exam. Mechanics is that part of physics dealing with the way an object and its motion relate to and are affected by the environment. Work is scheduled to complete the electricity and magnetism section of the Physics C syllabus as well, but completion of this section will depend upon the effort and commitment of the students taking the course. Completing both sections of the course can be quite demanding. Fewer topics are treated in greater depth. Whether or not advanced placement or college credit is awarded by the college in which the student enrolls, this course should provide a good preparation for rigorous college science courses. Please note that each college or university has its own policy about granting credit based upon AP exam scores, especially the AP Physics C. Mathematics, including Calculus, is used to model relationships among physical quantities and to solve problems. Since physics is approached in a limited scope, it is required that students successfully complete the Honors Physics course before taking this one. This course is targeted but not limited to students planning to further their education in engineering or science-related fields. Limited laboratory activities are employed in light of the lower weekly contact time. The major emphasis is upon a problem-centered approach.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Biology Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Environmental Science is a year-long course that will enable the student to acquire a background in issues that affect our natural environment, as well as an introduction to ecosystem ecology. The course develops competent problem-solving skills through an inquiry approach, and is largely project driven. The objective of this course is to learn about our environment through lecture, practice and hands-on experiences. Topics that will be covered in class include the following:

Environmental Issues Human Impact Ecosystems Resources Biomes Pollution Aquatic Ecology Conservation Community Ecology Ethics Population Dynamics Other topics may be added based on time and student interest.

Erosion and Soil Conservation

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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: Completion of Earth and Space

Science and Biology (“B” Grade or better in both). Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project It is important that students enter into the millennium aware of their effect on the environment and their role in eliminating environmental problems. The Environmental Science course is designed to: • Acquaint students with environmental topics and issues • Give basic skills necessary for employment in environmental and technological careers • Provide an opportunity for students to recognize how ecology, social science and the economy affect decisions concerning environmental policy • Teach students how to conduct environmental studies, analyze results, create detailed reports and provide suggestions for future sustainability The interdisciplinary nature of the course provides centers with hands-on activities and problem solving. The course includes lab experimentation, projects and demonstrations. Topics covered include basic ecology, biodiversity and extinction, forestry and forest use, soil conservation and land use, air and water pollution and conservation and population trends and future predictions. The AP section will explore in more detail the complex interactions that occur within ecosystems. Students will utilize statistics to analyze many of the experiments and natural occurrences that they observe in labs. The AP Environmental Science exam will be used to guide the content of the course. With the completion of the course, students may take the AP Environmental exam to receive college credit.

ADVANCED ASTRONOMY Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Earth and Space

Science with a C grade or higher. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is meant to serve as a continuation of the 9th grade Earth and Space Science course. A wide variety of topics in the field of Astronomy will be covered in detail, such as: ancient and early astronomy, our solar system, extrasolar planets, our moon, stars, galaxies, constellations, the history of space travel, and current/future space missions. This course is a project-oriented class. Students will complete at least one project for each unit covered. Other learning strategies will be used as well, such as: computer activities, presentations, labs, cooperative learning activities, individual learning activities, reading, tests/quizzes, and class discussion.

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Project Lead the Way:

INTRODUCTION INTO ENGINEERING DESIGN


(pending approval)

Prerequisite: Completed Algebra 1 Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is for students who are interested in design and engineering. The courseexposes students to a design process, professional communication and collaboration methods, design ethics and technical documentation. Students are ALSO introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solving of engineering problems by applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Students will use industry standard 3D solid modeling software to facilitate the design and documentation of their solutions to design problems and challenges. It is the first foundation course in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) high school pre-engineering program. Students may receive college credit at PLTW affiliate colleges for this class if they meet PLTW criteria. For more information on PLTW visit: http://www.pltw.org.

http://www.pltw.org/

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Legacy of Western Thought: College and Career Prep


Prerequisite: Passed Grade 8 Social Studies

course. Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9 (or Advanced

Placement Prep)

☐10

☐11

☐12


☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The ninth grade Legacy of Western Thought course will focus on developing responsible citizens with a thorough understanding of the philosophical roots of modern western government, economics, society and culture. The course begins with a review of the impact of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Exploration. The next unit will focus on the Enlightenment and its relationship to political revolutions in Europe and America. This philosophical shift revolutionized political thought so significantly that it led to the creation of the first modern democracy. At this point, we will embark on an extended, in-depth analysis of American Democracy. The purpose of this multi-unit study is to provide students with a strong foundation in both the principles of American citizenship, the creation of our national government and its organization and functions today. Students will closely examine the integral workings of the three levels of government…national, state, and local. The goals of the multi-unit study are three fold: first, to connect our government today with the origins of modern political, social, and economic thought, second to provide students with the framework necessary to make well informed decisions vital to living in today's democratic society and, third, to build 21st century skills that will prepare them for the future – at Franklin Regional and beyond. At the conclusion of the extended analysis of American Democracy, students will return to the examination of western civilization to further analyze political, social and cultural developments from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon to the impact of industrialization on European society and political systems. While examining this era in western civilization, the course will focus on skills students need to prepare for college and the workforce, based on the skills outlined in the Common Core Standards.

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Legacy of Western Thought: AP

Prep

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP credit)

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and 90%

in previous Social Studies class Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☐10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The Legacy of Western Thought, AP Prep course, will differ from the College and Career Prep course through its assessments and acceleration of content. Differentiation between the honors and regular curriculum will be evident by the following: • More emphasis placed on student driven issue based discussion • A higher reading level of primary and secondary source documents

• More concentrated and intense delivery of the curriculum • An increased number of activities requiring independent study • A more rigorous and challenging degree of student accountability • More emphasis on oral and written communication skills • More emphasis on critical thinking skills

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

College and Career Prep


Prerequisite: Passed Grade 9 Social Studies Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project International Studies was made necessitous by the globalization that characterizes the modern age. As all nations of the world interact

and influence one another, there is an inherent need for all countries and cultures to learn about each other, and to begin examining

the world from international perspectives.

In 1900 there were 1.5 billion people in the world. There are now over 7 billion. Societies no longer exist in isolation of one another.

As the Disney song suggests, “It’s a Small World After All” – and a lot smaller now than when that song was originally written.

If we are to succeed as members of this global society, we must learn about and respect each other as members of the distinctive

cultures that comprise it. Central to this goal is recognizing there are many different, yet valid, ways of interpreting what occurs in the world. This requires a thorough comprehension of political, socioeconomic, and cultural trends, an analysis of why such trends

developed, and an evaluation of the global consequences, both positive and negative, of those trends.

Given the sometimes-tumultuous climate of global affairs, and the exponential growth rate of globalization, International Studies is one

of the most challenging classes within the Franklin Regional Course of Studies. Learning to analyze issues from different perspectives

can be challenging for adults, let alone sophomores. Add to it that International Studies encompasses not only centuries of world

history, but cultural studies and geographic awareness, and the amount of content covered in this class is greater than most classes

offered at Franklin Regional. Consider: there are 195 countries in the world and 183 days of school for students. This means a

rigorous pace is kept in both the academic and honors levels.

International Studies focuses on modern world history, with specific units on Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Latin America. Units on Europe will begin in 19th century Europe where the 9th grade Legacy of Western Thought course ends, with

the growth of Industrialization. The Industrial Revolutions provide an excellent foundation for the escalation of globalization in the

modern era and the need to have a more thorough comprehension of the world around us. Pre-modern history is also taught where

necessary to establish historical context and cultural understanding.

World history, globalization, and nation-state interactions are among the cornerstones of the secondary standards for social studies. It

is to this degree that the International Studies course was established, preparing students for both the classroom and the real world, in

which jobs of future generations will rely on communication and cooperation with people from varied countries and cultural

backgrounds.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AP

Prep



Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☐11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☐Culminating

Project International Studies was made necessitous by the globalization that characterizes the modern age. As all nations of the world interact and influence one another, there is an inherent need for all countries and cultures to learn about each other, and to begin examining the world from international perspectives. In 1900 there were 1.5 billion people in the world. There are now over 7 billion. Societies no longer exist in isolation of one another. As the Disney song suggests, “It’s a Small World After All” – and a lot smaller now than when that song was originally written.

If we are to succeed as members of this global society, we must learn about and respect each other as members of the distinctive cultures that comprise it. Central to this goal is recognizing there are many different, yet valid, ways of interpreting what occurs in the world. This requires a thorough comprehension of political, socioeconomic, and cultural trends, an analysis of why such trends developed, and an evaluation of the global consequences, both positive and negative, of those trends. Given the sometimes-tumultuous climate of global affairs, and the exponential growth rate of globalization, International Studies is one of the most challenging classes within the Franklin Regional Course of Studies. Learning to analyze issues from different perspectives can be challenging for adults, let alone sophomores. Add to it that International Studies encompasses not only centuries of world history, but cultural studies and geographic awareness, and the amount of content covered in this class is greater than most classes offered at Franklin Regional. Consider: there are 195 countries in the world and 183 days of school for students. This means a rigorous pace is kept in both the academic and honors levels. International Studies focuses on modern world history, with specific units on Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Latin America. Units on Europe will begin in 19th century Europe where the 9th grade Legacy of Western Thought course ends, with the growth of Industrialization. The Industrial Revolutions provide an excellent foundation for the escalation of globalization in the modern era and the need to have a more thorough comprehension of the world around us. Pre-modern history is also taught where necessary to establish historical context and cultural understanding. AP Prep International Studies is taught at an even more accelerated pace, and requires more in-depth analysis and critical thinking. It involves additional assignments, higher expectations, and more challenging examinations in order to better prepare students for Advanced Placement rigor. World history, globalization, and nation-state interactions are among the cornerstones of the secondary standards for social studies. It is to this degree that the International Studies course was established, preparing students for both the classroom and the real world, in which jobs of future generations will rely on communication and cooperation with people from varied countries and cultural backgrounds.

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AMERICAN STUDIES College and

Career Prep



Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project As responsible citizens, it is important that we understand our country’s history and its role in an ever-changing global society. The pages of history turn very quickly, therefore, it is important that present day students be able to understand our history and make well-conceived value decisions concerning the present and the future. It is for this reason that the American Studies College and Career Prep course will focus on the development of skills necessary for students to succeed in their post-secondary career. The course will develop students’ skills in areas such as critical thinking, oral communication, and writing based on factual arguments. President John Kennedy is recorded in history with the famous quote, “The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.” We are committed to making

sure that when the torch is passed to members of the present-day generation, they will be prepared. Besides (and along with) skill development, the content of the course will include the study of American History from 1865 to the present. It will start with the reconstruction of the country after the Civil War and follow the ascendency of the United States from the Industrial Age through World War II. During this time the unique cultural developments of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression will be studied, as well as the role of the government in shaping American society. The Post-World War II Era will contain an in-depth study of society’s conversion from wartime to peacetime, the development of a conformist culture, and the quest for the American Dream. The conformity of the 1950s will give way to the diversity of the 1960s, as America witnesses the traumatic assassination of a president as well as a dynamic cultural shift in response to the Vietnam War. The course will culminate with the study of the role of the United States in an increasingly complex global society as the Cold War comes to an end and the War on Terror begins.

AMERICAN STUDIES AP Prep Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)


in previous Honors Social Studies Grade 10 class (or 95% in previous Social Studies Grade 10 class)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☐12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The Advanced Placement Program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factorial knowledge necessary to deal critically with problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance – and to weigh the evidence and interpretations

presented in historical scholarship. An Advanced Placement United States History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format.

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AP EUROPEAN HISTORY Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 82% average or

higher in AP American History or 92% in College and Career Prep American Studies.

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective May be taken as an elective or

as a social studies graduation requirement

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Advanced Placement European History is a collegiate preparatory course designed to coincide with the curriculum annually set and

tested by the College Board. The intent of the course is to give students a thorough understanding of the intellectual-cultural, political-

diplomatic, and social-economic history of Europe from approximately 1450 to the modern day; that is, from the High Renaissance to

the recent past. The course is designed to encourage students to prepare for and pass the College Board’s standardized examination in May, though no student will be required to take the examination. (It should be noted, however, that most universities in America

issue college credits to students who perform admirably on this test.)

The college Board’s three principal goals, which students of this course will be expected to achieve, are “(a) an understanding of some

of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence, and (c) an ability to analyze and to

express historical understanding in writing.”

Lastly, it is hoped that by gaining a broad perspective of the human past, each student will empower him/herself to improving the

human condition in the present. Historian Will Durant concluded we should “(c) consider education not as the painful accumulation of

facts and dates and reigns, nor merely the necessary preparation of the individual to earn his keep in the world, but as the

transmission of our mental, moral, technical, and aesthetic heritage as fully as possible to as many as possible, for the enlargement of

man’s understanding, control, embellishment, and enjoyment of life.”

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS

College and Career Prep



in previous Honors Social Studies Grade 10 class (or 95% in previous Social Studies Grade 10 class)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The goal of the Participation in Government and Economics curriculum is to create informed, active and discerning citizens capable of success in a 21st Century world. To do so, this course will focus on the structure, the function, and the day-to-day operations of

governmental institutions as they relate to individual citizens and current national and international affairs. An analysis of the

Constitutional foundations of American Government will challenge students to integrate the abstract and tangible, the historical and

contemporary. Building on the existing social studies curriculum, this course will encourage students to use the essential knowledge

that they have learned in grades 9, 10 and 11 to participate in political processes by enabling them to make informed decisions based

on their ability to analyze the operations of democracy. Analysis will also be given to how citizens develop their political positions: the

role of demographic factors, mass & social media among others. We will examine how those factors shape our political arena and the

methods and ideology we use to solve foreign and domestic concerns. An extensive analysis of US foreign and domestic policy and those

actors charged with carrying out that policy will enable the students to evaluate and charter our role in the ever changing world.

The economics portion of the course will strive to create financially astute 21st Century citizens. An introduction to economic systems

and economic thought will serve as a bridge from the government portion of the course into economics. Through examination of micro-

economic principles such as supply and demand, students will learn how to interpret and participate in our market based system. Built

on the mastery of microeconomic concepts students will apply those skills and ideas to a larger system in the unit on macroeconomics.

They will explore how the system works as a whole, the nature of business cycles, unemployment and inflation among many

macroeconomic ideas. Students will conclude their coursework with a study of personal finance in which students will be challenge to

make informed consumer choices: mortgages, car loans, 401k plans, college savings and investing. It is the hope of this course that

students will leave Franklin Regional with the skills and knowledge to be able to make strong financial decisions which will help them

lead successful lives.

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Hybrid Participation in GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS:

Career & College Prep


Prerequisite: 82% or Grade 11 Social Studies

teacher approval Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☒Required

☐Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The goal of the Participation in Government and Economics curriculum is to create informed, active and discerning citizens capable of success in a 21st Century world. To do so, this course will focus on the structure, the function, and the day-to-day operations of governmental institutions as they relate to individual citizens and current national and

international affairs. An analysis of the Constitutional foundations of American Government will challenge students to integrate the abstract and tangible, the historical and contemporary. Building on the existing social studies curriculum, this course will encourage students to use the essential knowledge that they have learned in grades 9, 10 and 11 to participate in political processes by enabling them to make informed decisions based on their ability to analyze the operations of democracy. Analysis will also be given to how citizens develop their political positions: the role of demographic factors, mass & social media among others. We will examine how those factors shape our political arena and the methods and ideology we use to solve foreign and domestic concerns. An extensive analysis of US foreign and domestic policy and those actors charged with carrying out that policy will enable the students to evaluate and charter our role in the ever changing world. The economics portion of the course will strive to create financially astute 21st Century citizens. An introduction to economic systems and economic thought will serve as a bridge from the government portion of the course into economics. Through examination of micro-economic principles such as supply and demand, students will learn how to interpret and participate in our market based system. Built on the mastery of microeconomic concepts students will apply those skills and ideas to a larger system in the unit on macroeconomics. They will explore how the system works as a whole, the nature of business cycles, unemployment and inflation among many macroeconomic ideas. Students will conclude their coursework with a study of personal finance in which students will be challenge to make informed consumer choices: mortgages, car loans, 401k plans, college savings and investing. It is the hope of this course that students will leave Franklin Regional with the skills and knowledge to be able to make strong financial decisions which will help them lead successful lives.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (AP weight)


in previous Honors / AP Social Studies class (or 95% in Grade 11 Social Studies class)

Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Using a course of study dictated by the College Board, this course will focus on an examination of the factors affecting the inception, adoption, and implementation of national public policy. Building on the students’ previous social studies education, this course will identify and analyze areas of conflict and cooperation among competing ideologies in the American political process. Taught as a college-level political science course, it will transcend existing civic education. It will provide the students an in-depth look at the function and day to day operations of the national government in the complex American political arena.

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GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

HYBRID

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (LaRoche

Scholar Program)

Prerequisite: Passed Grade 11 Social Studies

course Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The Government phase of this course will focus on the structure, the function, and the day to day operations of governmental institutions as they relate to individual citizens. Serving as an extension to the existing civic education, this course will provide students with analytical understanding of governmental processes and problems of American Democracy. Furthermore, as students prepare to become participators in the political process, they will be able to evaluate ways in which government policy affects their lives. Similarly, the student will become conscious of avenues where the individual citizen can impact governmental decisions.

The Economics portion of this course will focus on the practical as well as theoretical economic concepts. This economics course will serve as a transition from the government course. The students will analytically explore the abstract principals and practical applications of comparative, micro, and macroeconomics. This course will also focus on personal finance through student-based projects and simulations that will prepare the students to enter the world as knowledgeable consumers and participants in a world economy. ** Students will be required to take some exams and present presentations face-to-face.

PSYCHOLOGY I Credit Value: 0.5 Credit (LaRoche Scholar Program)


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to introduce students to the vast and diversified field of psychology, the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Through a variety of topics, the students will learn the principles, concepts, and theories that constitute the core study of psychology. Students will learn what psychology is and how psychologists go about adding to the discipline’s existing body of knowledge. The connection between the body and mind is explored, including the effect of biology on people’s behavior and mental processes and how people explore the world around them. The thinking and learning processes of the human mind are examined, including the role of memory and intelligence. The various aspects of physical and psychological health are explored, including how an individual’s health is related to stress and how an individual’s psychological well-being can be improved. The study of psychology enriches the learning environment by giving students the knowledge to better understand themselves, their lives and their communities.

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HONORS PSYCHOLOGY II Credit Value: 0.5 Credit (Honors

weight)

Prerequisite: Psychology I Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Can’t get enough information about psychology? This is the course for you! Honors Psychology II picks up where Psychology I left off and provides accelerated and enriched information and experiences. Not only are new topics introduced, favorite topics from Psychology I are explored in greater detail. After a brief refresher on psychological methods and mental disorders, students will explore the role of language and memory in the thinking and learning process. Students will learn about physical, social and cognitive (mental) development throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. An in-depth examination of personality enables students to discover how and why a person experiences emotions. This course also explores the theories and psychological tests related to personality

development as well as the effect of cultural gender roles on an individual’s attitudes and behaviors. The unit on health and adjustment provides students with a concentrated examination of the symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders. For those students interested in the vast world of psychology and/or careers in the health-related professions, law, business, and/or education, this course is a must!

SOCIOLOGY Credit Value: 0.5 Credit (LaRoche Scholar Program)


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Sociology is the social science that studies human society and social behavior. Sociology enables us to go beyond our own personal experiences to see the world through the eyes of others and look for recurring patterns in the behavior of many individuals. It enables us to view our own lives within the larger social and historical context. Also, Sociology provides us with an understanding, therefore, an appreciation of the rich diversity that is possible in social life. Once you have the knowledge of how the social world works and understand how to apply that knowledge, you will be able to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others. In this course, you will become acquainted with sociological concepts, theories, research findings, and knowledge. You will examine data from a wide range of cross-cultural and historical sources within three main areas of study. First, you will participate in a study of society that includes topics such as the sociological perspective and methods of research. Second, you will explore the individual in society with a concentration on: a) culture; b) socialization and social development; c) social interaction and social groups; and d) deviant behavior and social control. Third, you will focus on social change and social issues. You will select and explore student-generated topics of interest. Through the study of society and social interactions, you can become a better and more effective individual and citizen.

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LAW Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project American society is bound together by a complex legal system designed to provide and protect freedom for all citizens as decreed by our founding documents. This course will examine America’s legal tradition in order to provide students with a practical knowledge of the laws that affect them. As students move from their high school education to enter the workforce or continue their education, they should be aware of, and be able to utilize, their rights as citizens to protect themselves and to change society. Students will be exposed to the basic structure of the law and the legal system. Once this has been mastered, an in-depth study of our criminal and juvenile justice system will ensue in order to inform the students of their rights and procedures involved in a legal action. All of these units of instruction are designed to make the student an aware, informed and capable citizen in the 21st century. *Students will have an opportunity to study the civil justice system and learn about Tort Law

HONORS CREATIVE IMPLUSE:

SURVEY OF WESTERN HUMANITIES

Credit Value: 0.5 Credit (Honors

weight) (LaRoche Scholars Program)

Prerequisite: Psychology I Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Creative Impulse is a survey of western art history course that provides students with an opportunity to learn art appreciation through the analysis of the fine arts, literature, philosophy, and sometimes, history. This course will examine the development of human creativity from the ancient world to modern day. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the study of Renaissance and Baroque era art, sculpture, architecture and literature. This course is designed to give the students’ a working background in the humanities that is required at many colleges.

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FRENCH – SPANISH

The goal of world language education at Franklin Regional is to provide all students with the

linguistic and cultural knowledge they need to successfully communicate both in a pluralistic

North American society and abroad. The content of our courses reinforces nearly every

other discipline as well as allowing students to strengthen their skills in oral and written

communication, studying, and organization.

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LEVEL I Credit Value: 1.0 Credit


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project This course will enable students to perform basic functions in the language. They will learn to make introductions, greet people, describe themselves and their families, express likes and dislikes, and talk about other everyday topics. Students will discover how other cultures think and live.

LEVEL II Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: ”C” or better in Level I Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☒9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project In Level II, students will revisit and expand upon the basics learned in Level 1. They will learn to express opinions, talk about daily activities, plan meals & go shopping, make leisure time plans, and describe the community in which they live. Students also explore about the products, practices and perspectives of other cultures.

LEVEL III Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: “C” or better in Level II Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☐Culminating

Project The goal of Level III is to enable students to begin creating with the language, as they begin to approach Intermediate-level proficiency. Grammar and vocabulary is expanded. Students engage in role-playing, use technology for learning, and do presentations in the target language, while expanding their cultural knowledge.

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HONORS LEVEL IV Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (LaRoche

Scholars Program

Prerequisite: “C” or better in Level III Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Students in Level IV can comfortably discuss their social activities, opinions, sports, friends, and school. Culture is woven into the course through literature, projects, films, songs, art, and of course, food. Three (3) college credits are available through LaRoche College or WCCC for students who fulfill the requirements.

HONORS LEVEL V Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (Honors weight) (LaRoche Scholars

Program)

Prerequisite: “C” or better in Level IV Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Level V provides a window on the culture studied through literature, film, art, and music. Students acquire a wide and specialized vocabulary, allowing them to express themselves on a wide variety of topics. Three (3) college credits

are available through LaRoche College or WCCC for students who fulfill the requirements.

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FRANKLIN REGIONAL ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY

Online learning has made a major impact in the world of education. According to a 2009

study from the Department of Education: “Students who took all or part of their class online

performed better, on average, than those taking the same course through traditional face-to-

face instruction.” Students who mix online learning with traditional coursework (i.e. hybrid

learning) do even better.

To better prepare students for learning beyond high school and to allow some student

flexibility in scheduling, a number of online and hybrid classes will be offered for the 2015-

2016 school year at Franklin Regional High School. Two types of online classes will be offered.

The FROLA offers fully online courses for Franklin Regional students during the school year

and during the summer semester. Students taking the course during the school year must

register for the class when they do their registration in the spring. All online courses offered

through the FROLA are delivered online by a Franklin Regional faculty member.

In order to be successful in an online course students must be motivated, well organized, self-

directed and able to work independently. Teachers are available during the school day to

assist students if they need additional help. Online courses are more rigorous than traditional

classes due to the level of student directed learning and the intensity of content and the high

level of projects in the courses.

Students must be fully scheduled if they want to receive credit for an online course. Fully

scheduled means that a student must have 7 or more courses scheduled during each

semester. The online course may count as one of the 7courses.

2016-2017 ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS

Online Format

Online classes are best for students who are organized, can work independently and have

good time management skills. Online learning is self-directed, where the students are

working at their own pace on the course. The teacher will be available to help students as

needed, but no set class time is scheduled.

Online Classes Offered

See Online and Hybrid Course descriptions for more details on these courses

English 12 (full-year course for seniors) Communications (semester course for seniors) Microsoft Office 2010 & Beyond (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors) International Business (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors)

eWellness (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors) Foods and Nutrition (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors) Personal Finance (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors) Web Page Design (semester course for sophomores, juniors and seniors)

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Hybrid

Hybrid courses allow students some flexibility in their school day. Students registering for a

hybrid course will have some traditional and some online components throughout the course.

Students will be performing some coursework outside of the traditional classroom working

from home on certain days. These days are scheduled at teacher discretion.

2016-2017 Hybrid Course Offerings

Hybrid Format

Hybrid classes are a combination of face to face and online work. Depending on classroom

semantics, the teacher will decide how many days students will be in class or have the

option of going home. This format provides the best of traditional and online learning.

Students who are successful in hybrid courses are organized, can work independently and

have good time management skills

Hybrid Classes Offered:

See Online and Hybrid Course Offerings for more details on these courses.

Communications (semester course for seniors) English 12 (full year course for seniors) Government & Economics (full year course for seniors)

Honors Speech & Composition (full year course for seniors)

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LITERACY DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH 12—ONLINE & HYBRID Credit Value: 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: “C” or better in Level I Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course surveys British and World Literature through the use of literary criticism and 21st Century skills. Students will be able to make personal connections to the texts they are reading and relate it to the world around them through projects, both in writing and video. Because of the online environment, students will be collaborating with classmates through a number of technology resources including wikis, blogs and Google Docs.

100

COMMUNICATIONS—ONLINE &

HYBRID



Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is intended to cover a series of real world communication techniques. Students will use various forms of 21st Century Skills through real-world research projects and video-based projects. We will directly apply each of the 21st century communication skills in daily exercise and discussions.

HONORS SPEECH & COMPOSITION - HYBRID

Credit Value: 1.0 Credit (LaRoche Scholar Program)


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This course is designed to supplement and enrich the communications aspects of all required English courses. The course is not a review of Basic English grammar, usage, and punctuation and assumes students have a working understanding of these elements. It focuses on real world writing and speaking. The class centers on refining expository writing as well as on developing personal and formal speaking. The performance requirements for students are commensurate with college workshop classes in speaking and writing. Students who successfully complete the course can receive 3 college credits from LaRoche College. They can be transferred to many colleges nationwide. (A fee applies to receive the credits).

101

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS--ONLINE



Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Our business world has gone global! The course will not only give students an understanding of what globalization is, but provides them with the skills necessary to compete in this type of business environment. After learning the basics of international trade, students will be able to understand the important connections between the financial environment, government, and culture of a foreign country, and how this information will determine how successful a company will be in conducting international business. Videos, in-class simulations, real-world government websites, and professional guest speakers give students a true picture of the international business world. As a culminating project, students research the business cultures and practices of a country and use Web 2.0 technology, to communicate and present this information in a creative way. The course also includes participation in the Flat Connections Global Project, http://flatconnectionsglobalproject.netThis project connects our students with students from all over the world in a collaborative online business situation. Students will work together to research a topic and create an eBook and a video with their global team. This course is also offered online.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 &

BEYOND--ONLINE


Prerequisite: Keyboarding Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Microsoft Office 2010 and Beyond Microsoft Office 2010 gives students an opportunity to learn the most popular, commonly used computer application tools in the business world today! High school teachers and college professors expect students to have these skills so they are able to communicate in a more professional and effective manner. This course is an opportunity to really learn the power available in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Mastery of these skills additionally gives students the ability to complete tasks more quickly and accurately, thus improving efficiency and productivity. In addition, students will be exposed to a variety of Web 2.0 applications such as, Google Docs, Prezi, Blogs, and Moodle to enhance the learning experience and better prepare our students for life after high school. As a culminating project, students will act as a social entrepreneur in applying all of the skills they have learned to create document(s), spreadsheets, and a presentation to solve a global issue of their choice.

http://flatconnectionsglobalproject.net/

102

PERSONAL FINANCE--ONLINE Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Personal Finance will inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. This course uses H&R Block’s Virtual Business – Personal Finance simulation program. Real world topics covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Students will design personal budgets utilizing checking and saving accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt and credit management, and evaluate and understand taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence. This course is also offered online.

WEB PAGE DESIGN--ONLINE Credit Value: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Microsoft Office

are suggested Co-requisite:

Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☒Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The course will focus on web page design using the Macromedia MX 2004 Suite. Students will create dynamic websites with Dreamweaver, the industry standard for web page designers. They will create Flash movies to make their sites interactive. The Fireworks application will allow students to maximize the quality of their images for use on the web. Students will incorporate audio and video into their websites. Students will be exposed to a variety of Web 2.0 website creation tools such as Google Sites, Wikis, Wix, Weebly and more. The course will also take time to explore game design as well as simple app creation.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

FOODS & NUTRITION--ONLINE Credit Value: 1.0 Credit


Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12

Graduation

Obligation:

☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project Foods and Nutrition is an in-depth study of the general categories of foods. Nutrition is emphasized as it relates to the individual and family well-being. Preparation, selection, storage and serving techniques are studied and practiced in a laboratory situation. Meal planning, budgeting, and table etiquette are integrated into each area of foods studied. Some of the units included are Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Grains, Meat and Poultry, Soups, Quick breads, and holiday baking. *This class involves the exposure to and the preparation and consumption of foods that may cause allergic reaction(s) in students who are sensitive to food allergens (ex: peanut, celiac disease, etc.). Caution should be taken when enrolling in this class if you suffer from food allergies.

103

eWELLNESS--ONLINE Credit Value: 0.5 Credit


Duration:

☐Full year

☒One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☒10

☒11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☒Humanities

☒Culminating

Project This is a project-based course which will be implemented mainly online. The objective of the Wellness Education Program is to increase the student’s understanding of the benefits associated with good personal health habits, including health promotion and disease prevention. Contemporary health problems, including mental health, substance abuse, nutritional needs, and personal safety, are also covered. *** It is highly recommended that you are a very independent, responsible, and self-directed learner to be eligible and successful for this course.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS --ONLINE

Credit Value: 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passed 11th grade Social Studies

course Co-requisite:

Duration:

☒Full year

☐One semester

☐A/B Schedule

☐Lab course

Grade Level:

☐9

☐10

☐11

☒12


☐Required

☒Elective

Qualifies For:

☐Computer


☐Humanities

☒Culminating

Project The Government phase of this course will focus on the structure, the function, and the day to day operations of governmental institutions as they relate to individual citizens. Serving as an extension to the existing civic education, this course will provide students with analytical understanding of governmental processes and problems of American Democracy. Furthermore, as students prepare to become participators in the political process, they will be able to evaluate ways in which governmental policy affects their lives. Similarly, the student will become conscious of avenues where the individual citizen can impact governmental decisions. The Economics portion of this course will focus on the practical as well as theoretical economic concepts. This economics course will serve as a transition from the government course. The students will analytically explore the abstract principals and practical applications of comparative, micro, and macroeconomics. This course will also focus on personal finance through student-based projects and simulations that will prepare the students to enter the world as knowledgeable consumers and participants in a world economy. ** Students will be required to take some exams and present presentations face-to-face.

104

HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PLAN

Name _________________________

Career Interest(s), including those identified through Career Cruising: ___

___________________________________________________________

24 Credits Required to Graduate + One Culminating Project

9th Grade CR 10th Grade CR 11th Grade CR 12th Grade CR English

Legacy of

Western

Thought

Science

Math

Physical

Education

Comp elective

QRT

1.5 -2

Electives

1

1

1

1

0.5

1

English

International

Studies

Science

Math

Physical

Education

Wellness

QRT

2 Electives

1

1

1

1

0.5

0.5

English

American

Studies

Science

Math

Physical

Education

(11 or 12)

QRT

2 Electives

1

1

1

1

0.5

English

Government/

Economics

Physical

Education

(11 or 12)

QRT

5 Electives

1

1

0.5

CULMINATING PROJECT COMPLETED: DATE ______COURSE _________________

ACTIVITIES: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

TESTING: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: ____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

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