Fort Walton Beach High School 400 Hollywood Boulevard S.W. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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2 Ft Walton Beach High School 400 Hollywood Boulevard S.W. Ft Walton Beach, FL Dear Vikings, Ft Walton Beach High School is a magnificent institution with something f every Viking. FWBHS has an amazing recd of academic and extracurricular excellence because of the students, parents, teachers and leaders in our community. Our successes as a school are possible because of you, and we thank you f your suppt. Each year as we wk on the curriculum guide f the next school year, we get excited about the many choices that we offer our Vikings. Please study this guide carefully and pay close attention to the prerequisites befe selecting your classes. This catalog is designed to steer you to me infmed decisions concerning courses and programs. Each course selection should be part of an overall plan f your education and career goals and should be chosen thoughtfully with the overall plan in mind. Guidance Counsels are the registration experts and problem solvers while the subject area teachers are the best source f course infmation. The instructs can assist you as they match course descriptions with abilities and interests. Rely on their expertise to help guide your choices. We want every student to be successful in the most rigous curriculum possible, and in der f this to occur, students and parents must select each and every course with care. If you have any questions need help in selecting courses, please do not hesitate to contact guidance. If I can be of further help, please do not hesitate to call come in. Go Vikes!!! John Spolski Principal

3 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide As a student enrolled in Ft Walton Beach High School, you are given the opptunity to select coursewk each spring f the following year. It is imptant to involve your parents in course selection, that you make certain you meet the prerequisites, and that you keep high school graduation requirements and career objectives in mind. This guide is designed to aid you in making appropriate choices by providing brief program and course descriptions, prerequisites, and other infmation related to this process. In der to complete registration successfully, you are urged to follow the steps identified below: 1. READ the curriculum guide carefully. 2. REVIEW the list of graduation requirements and determine which requirements have been met and which courses need to be taken next year. Consider courses which need to be repeated because of lost credit. 3. TALK to your parents and teachers about course selections and appropriate academic levels (standard, hons, advanced studies) as determined by your classroom teacher. Standard: These courses are designed f in-depth instruction that challenges students. These classes are suitable f all students. Hons / Pre-AICE: These courses are designed f self-motivated students who wish to pursue a me challenging curriculum while in high school. Advanced Studies (AICE / AP / Dual Enrollment): These college-level courses are designed f highly motivated students who wish to pursue potential college credit in high school. 4. SELECT courses that will crespond to complement your goals f the future. Course selection represents a commitment on the part of the student and parent to complete the schedule of classes chosen; however, requests f schedule changes will be considered f the following reasons: Scheduling err (example request Algebra 1 and receive Algebra 2) Increct course sequence Failure to complete a prerequisite course requirement Graduation college requirement omitted from schedule Duplicate course Credit already received f course / course completion during the summer Blank period on schedule As you make your course selections, get teacher signatures f ALL of your choices. Be sure that you meet the prerequisites f all selected courses. If a registration fm is not returned with all of the necessary requirements completed, a counsel will make course selections f you based on class availability. A student will not be allowed to make a schedule change if a registration fm was not received during the registration period. Special Note: Additionally, the administration reserves the right to make necessary changes based on class size and teacher load as determined by the state of Flida class size requirements. As a reminder, FWBHS does not accept teacher requests in regard to student scheduling. Last Updated: 1/9/ :48 PM

4 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide General Infmation Our Vision, Our Beliefs, Our Mission Administration, School Counsels, Guidance Staff, Department Chairs School & Social Media Websites Parent / Teacher Communication Grades & Attendance Online Promotion Criteria & Grade Classification Grading Scale & Grade Point Value Scheduling Add/Drop Procedures & Grade Fgiveness Intensive Reading Transcripts Graduation Requirements f Class of Graduation Requirements f Class of Graduation Requirements f Class of Graduation Requirements f Class of Online Education / Virtual School Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Advanced Placement (AP) Ft Walton Beach CHOICE Ft Walton Beach High School CHOICE High School & Technical Center Dual Enrollment with NWFSC & UWF Testing High School Athletic Eligibility NAIA Athletic Eligibility NCAA Athletics Eligibility Awards & Hons College & Career Planning Flida Bright Futures Scholarship Program & Scholarship Bulletin FLVC.g New Courses f School Year English Language Arts Course Descriptions English Language Arts Elective Course Descriptions Mathematics Flow Charts & Course Descriptions Science Flow Chart & Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions Physical Education Course Descriptions Art Course Descriptions Biomedical Science: CHOICE Institute Course Descriptions Career & Technical Education Course Descriptions Dance Course Descriptions Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology: CHOICE Institute Course Descriptions Drama / Theatre Arts Course Descriptions Drivers Education Course Descriptions Exceptional Student Education Course Descriptions Infmation Technology: CHOICE Institute Course Descriptions JROTC Course Descriptions Leadership Course Descriptions Music Course Descriptions Thinking Skills Course Descriptions Wld Language Courses Descriptions No Credit Options Course Descriptions... 67

5 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Ft Walton Beach High School graduates will be literate in writing, reading, speaking, math, science and technology. They will become multiculturally sensitive citizens who are adaptable with effective social and collabation skills. All students learn but at different rates and in different ways. Students must be provided extra time f learning. Students will develop behavial, social, and intellectual skills to be successful in an ever-changing and diverse society. All graduates will have the confidence and self-direction to become lifelong learners. Education should be personalized to meet the individual needs of each student. Each student should be empowered to achieve at his/her highest level through a partnership between home, school, and community. Teachers must receive ongoing professional development. The mission of Ft Walton Beach High School is excellence without exception in preparing students f graduation so that they may enter the wkfce, seek training in the military, pursue post-secondary education. John Spolski Principal Ext Ernie Green Assistant Principal, Discipline Ext Doles Noechel Assistant Principal, Instruction Ext Joe Tucci Assistant Principal, Attendance Ext Dan Bohannon Dean, Facility Manager, Discipline Ext A counsel is assigned to each student to help guide him her throughout the high school years. A student parent may set up an appointment f a conference with his/her counsel through the guidance office. Linda Dugan 9 th 12 th Grade: Last Name A-D Ext Christy Simms 9 th 12 th Grade: Last Name E-K Ext Marcy Ross 9 th 12 th Grade: Last Name L-Q Ext Li Lipnicky 9 th 12 th Grade: Last Name R-Z Ext Patsy Bonfiglio ESE Staffing Specialist Ext Gail Folsom Testing Codinat Ext Cindy Lemasters Secretary, New Student Registration Ext Jan Shaffer Master Schedule, Recds & Transcripts Ext Lynne Shirley... English Jackie Sheffield... Mathematics Beth Russell... Science Camille Lingerfelt... Social Studies Connie Krembel...Business Education Christa Whittaker... Drama Sandee Noel... Feign Language Shirley Deal... Exceptional Student Education Randy Folsom... Music Holly McDaniel... Electives & Physical Education

6 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Ft Walton Beach High School Website is: Like Us on Facebook fwbvikingsofficial Follow Us on If a student is experiencing a problem in a course, the best solutions are a result of direct communication between the parent, student and teacher. Please call the instruct with your concerns and allow at least 24 hours f a response. addresses can be found on the school web site at under Contact Us. You may also arrange f a conference with a guidance counsel and your student s teachers by contacting your child s guidance counsel to schedule an appointment. Rept cards are distributed to the students at the end of every repting period. Parents can access grades and attendance online, 24-7 at under Grades Online Parent Ptal. There is even a FREE smartphone App that you can download f easier access to your child s grades. Simply search iocsd in your smartphone s web ste to download today! Students must earn a minimum number of credits each year in der to be promoted to the next level: 9 th Grade: Promotion placement from 8 th Grade 10 th Grade: A minimum of 6 Credits are needed to be promoted to 10 th Grade 11 th Grade: A minimum of 12 Credits are needed to be promoted to 11 th Grade 12 th Grade: A minimum of 17 Credits are needed to be promoted to 12 th Grade Please note a freshman earning less than four (4) credits will be zoned to CHOICE High School. Grade Point Value Weighted: 0.5 Grade Point Value Weighted: 1.0 Letter Grade Number Grade Definition Grade Point Value Non-Weighted A Outstanding Progress B Above Average Progress C Average Progress D In Danger of Failing F 0-59 Failure I 0 Incomplete Students will receive a weighting of one (1.0) point f all courses held to a college standard. These include all AICE, AP, Dual Enrollment and designated CHOICE courses. All other courses listed on the district weighting table (gifted, hons, Pre-AICE and designated CHOICE courses) will receive a weighting of half (0.5) of a point. F a complete listing, please look at the Pupil Progression Plan (PPP) available at:

7 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Course request cards will be distributed befe the end of the year f you to verify your selections. Once you approve your choices, there will be no schedule changes. Due to class size amendment these policies will be strictly enfced. Once the official school year starts, changes to course selections are made only f duplicate missing courses. All students who drop a class after the first 4 weeks of each semester will receive a penalty F. Students who earn a grade of D F may retake the course and replace the D F when earning a grade of C higher in the same comparable course. Credit will be awarded only once f a course which is repeated. The iginal grade will remain on the transcript but is not counted toward the cumulative GPA. Students having accepted high school credit while in middle school may retake a course to fgive grades earned less than a B. Students receiving a Level 1 on FSA ELA / FCAT Reading, regardless of promotion retention status, will be placed in an Intensive Reading class the following year. A transcript is the official recd of a student s high school recd and is available from the Guidance office. Two transcripts are provided free of charge. A fee of $1.00 is charged f each additional transcript. Please allow three to five wking days f a transcript to be processed. Please see Mrs. Lemasters Mrs. Shaffer in the Guidance office to complete a transcript request fm. HEY VIKINGS!

8 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide English Language Arts (ELA): Mathematics: Science: Social Studies: Wld Languages: Fine & Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts: Physical Education: Electives: Grade Point Average (GPA): Online Course: 4 Credits ELA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Hons, AP Language, AP Literature, and Dual Enrollment ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 satisfy this requirement) Must pass the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading exam ( earn a passing concdant sce on the ACT SAT). 4 Credits One of which must be Algebra 1 its equivalent One of which must be Geometry Must pass Algebra 1 EOC ( earn a passing concdant sce on the PERT). Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 2 mathematics credits (except f Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 Credits One of which must be Biology 1 Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 1 science credit (except f Biology 1) 3 Credits 1 credit in Wld Histy 1 credit in U.S. Histy.5 credit in Economics with Financial Literacy.5 credit in U.S. Government Not required f high school graduation, but required f admission into state universities 1 Credit In Fine Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts. 1 Credit To include the integration of health 8 Credits Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 1 course within the 24 credits In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 Earn 1 credit in Statistics an equally rigous Mathematics course Pass the Biology 1 EOC* Earn 1 credit in Chemistry Physics Pass the U.S. Histy EOC* Earn 2 credits in the same Wld Language Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE a Dual Enrollment course * A student is exempt from the Biology 1 EOC U.S. Histy EOC assessment if the student was/is enrolled in AP Biology AP U.S. Histy course and the student earns at least a 3 on the AP exam. In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one me industry certifications from the list established (per s , F.S.). Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL): Physical education is not required 3 elective credits instead of 8 Online course is not required All other graduation requirements f a standard diploma must be met (per s (3)(a)-(e), F.S.). This program allows student to earn high school credit if the student passes a statewide course assessment without enrollment in the course. The courses include: Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology Geometry U.S. Histy

9 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide English Language Arts (ELA): Mathematics: Science: Social Studies: Wld Languages: Fine & Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts: Physical Education: Electives: Grade Point Average (GPA): Online Course: 4 Credits ELA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Hons, AP Language, AP Literature, and Dual Enrollment ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 satisfy this requirement) Must pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA exam ( earn a passing concdant sce on the ACT SAT). 4 Credits One of which must be Algebra 1 its equivalent One of which must be Geometry Must pass Algebra 1 EOC ( earn a passing concdant sce on the PERT). Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 2 mathematics credits (except f Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 Credits One of which must be Biology 1 Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 1 science credit (except f Biology 1) 3 Credits 1 credit in Wld Histy 1 credit in U.S. Histy.5 credit in Economics with Financial Literacy.5 credit in U.S. Government Not required f high school graduation, but required f admission into state universities 1 Credit In Fine Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts. 1 Credit To include the integration of health 8 Credits Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 1 course within the 24 credits In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 Earn 1 credit in Statistics an equally rigous Mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC* Earn 1 credit in Chemistry Physics Pass the U.S. Histy EOC* Earn 2 credits in the same Wld Language Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE a dual enrollment course * A student is exempt from the Biology 1 EOC U.S. Histy EOC assessment if the student was/is enrolled in AP Biology AP U.S. Histy course and the student earns at least a 3 on the AP exam. In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one me industry certifications from the list established (per s , F.S.). Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL): Physical education is not required 3 elective credits instead of 8 Online course is not required All other graduation requirements f a standard diploma must be met (per s (3)(a)-(e), F.S.). This program allows student to earn high school credit if the student passes a statewide course assessment without enrollment in the course. The courses include: Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology Geometry U.S. Histy

10 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide English Language Arts (ELA): Mathematics: Science: Social Studies: Wld Languages: Fine & Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts: Physical Education: Electives: Grade Point Average (GPA): Online Course: 4 Credits ELA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Hons, AP Language, AP Literature, and Dual Enrollment ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 satisfy this requirement) Must pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA ( earn a passing concdant sce on the ACT SAT). 4 Credits One of which must be Algebra 1 its equivalent One of which must be Geometry Must pass Algebra 1 EOC ( earn a passing concdant sce on the PERT). Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 2 mathematics credits (except f Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 Credits One of which must be Biology 1 Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 1 science credit (except f Biology 1) 3 Credits 1 credit in Wld Histy 1 credit in U.S. Histy.5 credit in Economics with Financial Literacy.5 credit in U.S. Government Not required f high school graduation, but required f admission into state universities 1 Credit In Fine Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts. 1 Credit To include the integration of health 8 Credits Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 1 course within the 24 credits In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Pass the Grade 11 FSA ELA statewide assessment Must pass Geometry EOC Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 AND pass the Algebra 2 EOC Earn 1 credit in Statistics an equally rigous Mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC* Earn 1 credit in Chemistry Physics Pass the U.S. Histy EOC* Earn 2 credits in the same Wld Language Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE a Dual Enrollment course * A student is exempt from the Biology 1 EOC U.S. Histy EOC assessment if the student was/is enrolled in AP Biology AP U.S. Histy course and the student earns at least a 3 on the AP exam. In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one me industry certifications from the list established (per s , F.S.). Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL): Physical education is not required 3 elective credits instead of 8 Online course is not required All other graduation requirements f a standard diploma must be met (per s (3)(a)-(e), F.S.). This program allows student to earn high school credit if the student passes a statewide course assessment without enrollment in the course. The courses include: Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology Geometry U.S. Histy

11 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide English Language Arts (ELA): Mathematics: Science: Social Studies: Wld Languages: Fine & Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts: Physical Education: Electives: Grade Point Average (GPA): Online Course: 4 Credits ELA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Hons, AP Language, AP Literature, and Dual Enrollment ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 satisfy this requirement) Must pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA ( earn a passing concdant sce on the ACT SAT). 4 Credits One of which must be Algebra 1 its equivalent One of which must be Geometry Must pass Algebra 1 EOC ( earn a passing concdant sce on the PERT). Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 2 mathematics credits (except f Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 Credits One of which must be Biology 1 Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may substitute f up to 1 science credit (except f Biology 1) 3 Credits 1 credit in Wld Histy 1 credit in U.S. Histy.5 credit in Economics with Financial Literacy.5 credit in U.S. Government Not required f high school graduation, but required f admission into state universities 1 Credit In Fine Perfming Arts, Debate, Practical Arts. 1 Credit To include the integration of health 8 Credits Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 1 course within the 24 credits In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Pass the Grade 11 FSA ELA statewide assessment Must pass Geometry EOC Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 AND pass the Algebra 2 EOC Earn 1 credit in Statistics an equally rigous Mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC* Earn 1 credit in Chemistry Physics Pass the U.S. Histy EOC* Earn 2 credits in the same Wld Language Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE a Dual Enrollment course * A student is exempt from the Biology 1 EOC U.S. Histy EOC assessment if the student was/is enrolled in AP Biology AP U.S. Histy course and the student earns at least a 3 on the AP exam. In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one me industry certifications from the list established (per s , F.S.). Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL): Physical education is not required 3 elective credits instead of 8 Online course is not required All other graduation requirements f a standard diploma must be met (per s (3)(a)-(e), F.S.). This program allows student to earn high school credit if the student passes a statewide course assessment without enrollment in the course. The courses include: Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology Geometry U.S. Histy

12 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Flida HB7067 (Section 4, Section ) states that students entering 9th grade in the School Year and thereafter be required to complete one on-line course during the high school years f graduation. An online course taken f high school credit in grade 6, grade 7, grade 8 fulfills this requirement. This requirement is met through an online course offered by the Flida Virtual School, a virtual education provider approved by the State Board of Education, a high school, an online dual enrollment course. Please note the following courses taken at Ft Walton Beach High School MEET the graduation online course requirement: Personal Fitness Blended Class Digital Design 1 Digital Media Fundamentals Foundations of Web Design Intro to Infmation Technology Television Production 1-4 (no longer offered) Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is a program in which students can take an advanced academic curriculum and assessment program written and administered by the University of Cambridge in England. All public universities and community colleges in Flida award up to 30 hours of college credits f AICE exams passed. All students enrolled in an AICE class will take the AICE exam at the end of the school year! Please check f Pre-Requisite requirements. 5 AICE courses available at Ft Walton Beach High School: AICE General Paper AICE Physical Education AICE Thinking Skills 1 AICE Thinking Skills 2 AICE Travel & Tourism Ft Walton Beach High School participates in College Board s nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) program. AP courses provide college level instruction in several areas that help prepare students f the rigous coursewk encountered in college. In May of each year, students take the AP exam written, administered and graded by the College Board. The sce on this exam will not affect a student s grade in the course. Some colleges place students award college credit based on these test sces. AP Courses have a weighted GPA value. Because AP courses are taught at a college level, excellent study habits and a strong foundation in the specific discipline are necessary f success. Please check f Pre-Requisite requirements. AP Art Histy AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP English Language AP English Literature AP Environmental Science 24 AP courses available at Ft Walton Beach High School: AP European Histy AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Music They AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Physics C AP Psychology AP Statistics AP Studio Art: Drawing Ptfolio AP Studio Art: 2-D Ptfolio AP Studio Art: 3-D Ptfolio AP U.S. Government AP U.S. Histy AP Wld Histy

13 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Recommended Progression of STEMM Course Wk 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade ENGLISH: English 1 Hons + MATHEMATICS: Algebra 2 Hons + SCIENCE: Biology 1 Hons AP Environmental Sci. ++ (if taken concurrently with Biology 1 Hons) ENGLISH: English 2 Hons + (1 st Semester) AICE General Paper ++ (2 nd Semester) MATHEMATICS: Pre-Calculus Hons + SCIENCE: Chemistry 1 Hons + AP Chemistry ++ AP Environmental Sci. ++ AP Physics 1 ++ ENGLISH: AP English Language ++ MATHEMATICS: AP Calculus AB ++ SCIENCE: AP Biology ++ AP Chemistry ++ AP Environmental Sci. ++ AP Physics 2 ++ ENGLISH: AP English Literature ++ MATHEMATICS: AP Calculus BC ++ SCIENCE: AP Biology ++ AP Chemistry ++ AP Environmental Sci. ++ AP Physics C ++ SOCIAL STUDIES: AP Human Geography ++ SOCIAL STUDIES: AP Wld Histy ++ SOCIAL STUDIES: AP U.S. Histy ++ SOCIAL STUDIES: AP U.S. Government ++ (1 Semester) AP Macroeconomics ++ (1 Semester) AP Microeconomics ++ (1 Semester) WORLD LANGUAGES: Pre-AICE French 1 + Pre-AICE Spanish 1 + Sign Language 1 WORLD LANGUAGES: Pre-AICE French 2 + Pre-AICE Spanish 2 + Sign Language 2 WORLD LANGUAGES: French 3 Hons + Spanish 3 Hons + WORLD LANGUAGES: French 4 Hons + Spanish 4 Hons + BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: Prin. of Biomedical Sci. + BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: Human Body Systems + BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: Medical Interventions + BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: Biomed. Interventions ++ TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Drafting Design 1 Intro to Infmation Tech Digital Media Fundament. Found. of Web Design +.NET Application Dev. + TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Drafting Design 2 Digital Design 1 Digital Media Prod. + User Interface Design ++ TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Drafting Design 3 ++ Digital Design 2 ++ Digital Media Delivery + Web Scripting Fund. ++ TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Ad. Technology App. ++ Digital Design 3 ++ Ad. Digital Media Sys. + + = add.5 weight / ++ = add 1.0 weight 1.0 credit of Physical Education needs to be taken as well. AICE Physical Education ++ is suggested. Additional science math courses are also suggested f elective courses.

14 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide CHOICE is a unique program f high school students. CHOICE provides students with nationally recognized industry certifications and a solid foundation whether they plan to enter the wkfce immediately after high school continue their education at a career center, community college, university. It lets students earn high school credit, possible college credit, and nationally-recognized industry certification all at the same time. The students of Okaloosa County have me educational options than ever befe! CHOICE Benefits: Choose from a wide variety of Institutes and Pre-Institutes Earn possible college credit at no cost to your family while attending high school Learn from industry-certified experienced professionals in state-of-the-art classrooms Earn national industry certifications that lead to high skill/high wage positions Qualify f Flida Bright Futures and Gold Seal Scholarships F me infmation of CHOICE please visit: Ft Walton Beach High School is home to five (5) CHOICE Institutes: Biomedical Sciences Institute Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology Institute Digital Design Institute Digital Media Technology Institute Web Development Institute Biomedical Sciences Ft Walton Beach High School The Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Program is a sequence of courses, all aligned with appropriate national learning standards, which follows a proven hands-on, real-wld problem-solving approach to learning. Students exple the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health. Through activities, like dissecting a heart, students examine the processes, structures and interactions of the human body often playing the role of biomedical professionals. They also exple the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, wking collabatively to investigate and design innovative solutions to the health challenges of the 21st century such as fighting cancer with nanotechnology. Throughout BMS, students acquire strong teamwk and communication practices, and develop ganizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Along the way students investigate a variety of careers in biomedical sciences. Biomedical Sciences Program of Study: Principles of the Biomedical Science Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation (Capstone Course)

15 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology Ft Walton Beach High School The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-iented experiences in the study of drafting and design technology. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry. The content includes a study of the purposes, instruments, processes, and technical skills of drafting technology. Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology Institute Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology Institute Program of Study: Industry Certification students can earn INCLUDE: Drafting & Illustrative Design Tech 1 AutoCAD User Drafting & Illustrative Design Tech 2 Autodesk Invent Certified User Drafting & Illustrative Design Tech 3 Advanced Technical Applications Digital Design Ft Walton Beach High School Students who study digital design have the opptunity to pursue a wide range of computer-based design courses using industry-leading software. With programs like Adobe Creative Suite CS6, students wk hands-on with the same cutting-edge software as today's design professionals, which gives them a significant advantage as they move on to further their education enter the wk fce. Digital Design Institute Program of Study: Digital Design 1 Digital Design 2 Digital Design 3 Digital Design 4 Digital Design Institute Industry Certification students can earn INCLUDE: Adobe Photoshop ACA Adobe InDesign ACA Adobe Illustrat ACA Digital Media Technology Ft Walton Beach High School The Digital Media Technology Program places emphasis on studies to develop skills in digital media authing, production, presentation and distribution. Students will gain skills using digital cameras and video production equipment. Students obtain practical experience in the creation of digital video productions, animation, and interactive multimedia authing. Digital Media Technology Institute Program of Study: Digital Media Fundamentals Digital Media Production Systems Digital Media Delivery Systems Advanced Digital Media Systems Digital Media Technology Industry Certification students can earn INCLUDE: Adobe Premier Pro ACA Adobe After Effects ACA Apple Final Cut Pro Levels 1 & 2 Apple Motion Web Development Ft Walton Beach High School In the Web Development program, students focus on an ever-changing wld of Web technologies where they exple the Adobe Creative Suite software and learn hand-coding Web sites. This program provides advanced concepts used in interface design and includes principles of Human Computer Interface (HCI), advanced page design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML5 commands, multimedia applications, Internet/Intranet tools, and Web site promotion. Web Development Institute Program of Study: Foundations of Web Design User Interface Design Web Scripting Fundamentals Media Integration Essentials Web Development Institute Industry Certification students can earn INCLUDE: Adobe Dreamweaver ACA

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17 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Dual Enrollment is a statewide program f high school students to enroll free of charge in college courses to earn both college credit and credit toward high school graduation. The mission of dual enrollment is to shten the time necessary f a student to complete the requirements of a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree, to broaden the scope of curricular options available to students, and to increase the depth of study available f a particular subject. Enrollment is limited to no me than 18 hours per semester. Students who plan to attend college outside of Flida should check with the university they plan to attend about transfers of college credits. Eligibility Requirements: Students must have parent permission and must: Have a cumulative UN-WEIGHTED grade point average of 3.0 Be a high school juni seni to attend college-level courses during school hours, and be at least a high school sophome to participate in college-level courses after school hours during the summer term. Participation in dual enrollment by 9th grade students may only occur during the summer after their 9th grade year. Pass all subtests of a state-approved college placement test (ACT, SAT, PERT) if enrolling in a college English, math, reading, Gdon Rule social science humanities course, any course which requires English, math, reading prerequisites. College credits earned through Dual Enrollment are the same as college credits earned by regular college students at any Flida university community college and are readily transferable throughout the state. NWFSC Dual Enrollment Admission / Registration fms are available in the Guidance Office. Must meet specific test sces on the SAT, ACT, PERT exams: SAT minimum sces: Reading 440; Math 440; Writing ACT minimum sces: Reading 19; Math 19; English/Writing (EW) - 17 PERT minimum Sces: Reading 106; Math 114; Writing F me infmation please visit: The Okaloosa County School District now has an agreement with University of West Flida which will allow eligible interested students to earn Dual Enrollment credits online. Students who meet the admission requirements outlined below should apply online at: Eligibility Requirements: Students must have parent permission and must: Have at least Juni standing at your high school. Possess a minimum, un-weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Have already taken the SAT ACT exams f a course that would require academic placement: SAT minimum sces: Reading 460; Math 460; Writing ACT minimum sces: Reading 19; Math 20; English/Writing (EW) - 18 PERT minimum Sces: Reading 104; Math 113; Writing - 99

18 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide EOC Exams: End of Course Exams in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology & U.S. Histy FCAT 2.0: Flida Comprehensive Assessment Test F Students who entered 9 th Grade befe the school year A passing sce on the FCAT 2.0 Reading exam is required f high school graduation. FSA: Flida Standards Assessments F Students who entered 9 th Grade in and beyond A passing sce on the 10 th Grade FSA ELA Reading exam is required f high school graduation. Students in grades 9-11 will take the FSA ELA in Reading, Language and Listening as well as Writing ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery... Given to junis and/ senis who pre-register Assist students in determining career interests and aptitude PSAT/NMSQT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Given to 10 th grade students free of charge Recommended f all college-bound 11 th graders with a minimal fee Gives preview of anticipated perfmance on the SAT exam This test is required f any juni wanting to compete f a National Merit scholarship AICE Exam: Advanced International Certificate of Education... Mandaty f students enrolled in AICE courses Given in November and May f college credit depending on sce earned Does not affect grade earned in class AP Exam: Advanced Placement Examination... Mandaty f students enrolled in AP courses Given in May f college credit depending on sce earned Does not affect grade earned in class ACT: American College Testing... Students should be near the completion of Algebra II befe taking this test College bound students may take as part of college entrance requirements Measures perfmance in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science Reasoning and Writing Fee requirement; must register on-line Required f Bright Futures eligibility ( SAT) PERT Exam: Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test... Community State College bound students Fee may apply Given weekly at Nthwest Flida State College Used to determine math and reading levels f students entering a community/juni/state college SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Board... College bound students may take as part of college entrance requirements Students should be near the completion of Algebra 2 befe taking this test Measures perfmance in Mathematics, Critical Thinking and Writing abilities Fee requirement; must register on-line Required f Bright Futures eligibility ( ACT)

19 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Athletic eligibility questions should be directed to Athletic Direct Mike Owens, at ext An incoming ninth-grader must have been regularly promoted from the eighth grade accding to Pupil Progression Plan to be eligible during the fall semester. The regular school year shall consist of two semesters. The length of each semester shall be determined by the public district school board governing board of the private school. A summer school session, if held, shall be considered to be an extension of the second (spring) semester. Each Semester Thereafter: 1. An athlete must maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, its equivalent, in all courses he/she takes to be eligible each semester. 2. Exceptional students who are pursuing a special high school diploma shall be required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all those courses necessary f the completion of the requirements f the special diploma as prescribed by the district school board. If you will graduate from a U.S. high school this spring and enroll in college this coming fall, the requirements are simple. An entering freshman must: Be a graduate of an accredited high school be accepted as a regular student in good standing as defined by the enrolling institution and Meet two of the three following requirements. If as an entering freshman you do not meet at least two of the three standards, you cannot participate in athletics f the first full year of attendance (2 semesters, 3 quarters, equivalent). Achieve a minimum of 18 on the Achieve a minimum overall high Graduate in the top half of your ACT OR 860 on the SAT. school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. high school class Tests must be taken on a state, national international testing date; sces must be achieved on a single test. The SAT must be achieved on the Critical Reading and Math sections only. The Writing sce cannot be used. You must pass the standardized test pri to the term in which you want to participate in athletics. The NAIA accepts the GPA determined by the high school, provided it is recded and awarded in the same manner as f every other student at the school. If a student s class rank does not appear on the transcript, a signed letter from the principal headmaster, written on the school s letterhead and with the school s official seal, stating the student s final class rank position percent may be submitted. When you register f the SAT ACT, use the NAIA Eligibility Center code of 9876 to ensure all SAT and ACT sces are repted directly to the NIAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test sces that appear on transcripts will not be used.

20 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide NCAA Divisions I and II require 16 ce courses. See the charts below. Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 ce courses to be completed pri to the seventh semester. These 10 courses become locked in at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken f grade improvement. DIVISION I - 16 Ce Courses 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 higher Liberal Arts Math does NOT count) 2 years of natural/physical science 1 year of additional English, mathematics natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, feign language comparative religion/philosophy) DIVISION II - 16 Ce Courses 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 higher Liberal Arts Math does NOT count) 2 years of natural/physical science 3 years of additional English, mathematics natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, feign language comparative religion/philosophy) F a Complete List of NCAA Courses Visit and enter the site as an NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete. Navigate to the Resources tab, click U.S. Students and then List of NCAA Courses. Follow the prompts to search f your high school s list by name. Division I uses a Sliding Scale to match test sces and ce GPA: Division II requires a minimum SAT sce of 820 an ACT sum sce of 68. The SAT sce used f NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The ACT sum sce used f NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. When you register f the SAT ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT sces are repted directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test sces that appear on transcripts will not be used. Only courses that appear on your high school s list of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of your ce GPA. Division I A Sliding Scale is used to match test sces and ce GPAs. F students enrolling on after August 1, 2016, the Division I GPA required to be eligible f competition is AND the required GPA to receive athletics aid and practice is Division II The Division II ce GPA requirement is a minimum of Register at the beginning of your sophome year at Request that your transcript be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of your juni year. Check with your high school counsel to make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class and are taking the required amount of NCAA-approved ce courses. Request final amateurism certification during your seni year (beginning April 1). Ask the guidance department to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation.

21 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide A district weighted grade point average will be used to calculate class rank and hons designations. At the end of the seventh semester f 24-credit graduates, hon graduates will be determined by the following scale: Summa Cum Laude weighted GPA of 4.5 and above Magna Cum Laude weighted GPA of Cum Laude weighted GPA of In der to be considered an hons graduate, students must be enrolled in the same year-long course at the same level and receive a grade f the 8th semester have completed their four required courses by the end of the seventh semester. Thus, students are required to complete four years of each: English, Math, Science and Social Studies. 24-Credit Graduates: At the end of the seventh semester, hon graduates will be determined by averaging the following highest 19 credits: Total English Credit Social Science Credits Math Credits Science Credits Feign Language Credits of the same language Elective Credits In May, we hold a ceremony to hon the individual achievements of our graduating class. Students who receive community, state, and university scholarships and awards are recognized during this event. Senis designated by the state as eligible Bright Futures candidates after the 7 th semester will also be recognized at the ceremony. Students are recognized by the College Board after AP exam sces are released. AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive grades of 3 higher on three me AP exams on full-year courses AP Scholar with Hon: Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams, and grades of 3 higher on four five me of these exams on full-year courses AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 higher on five me of these exams on full-year courses AP National Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 4 higher on eight me of these exams on full-year courses Okaloosa County School Board hons its most successful students with a ceremony each year. The ceremony is county-wide f senis and conducted at the individual schools f underclassmen. Senis deemed as Hon Graduates are selected to attend. Beginning in the FRESHMAN year, students who achieve a minimum weighted GPA of 4.0 OR un-weighted GPA of 3.9 are named Viking Scholars. All parents are invited to this ceremony which is held in the spring.

22 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide The Flida Department of Education Bright Futures Scholarship Program offers students substantial financial assistance f post-secondary education at Flida colleges and universities and vocational schools. All students are evaluated and may check their Bright Futures status at Senis who apply f the Bright Future Scholarship will officially be evaluated twice during the seni year, in early spring and following graduation. Senis will receive an from Bright Futures of their status following each evaluation. Detailed infmation may be found at as changes in legislation may still occur. There are three scholarship award levels senis can qualify f: Flida Academic Scholars Award, Flida Medallion Scholars Award, and Flida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. A student may qualify f all three award levels but may only receive the highest one earned. Each scholarship program has specific criteria that must be met. These requirements are f the Class of 2016 High School Graduates and beyond and are subject to change with each legislative session. The general eligibility requirements f an initial award from any of the three scholarships include: Be a Flida resident Complete a Flida Financial Aid Application online at by the end of the second semester of the student s seni year Earn a Flida standard high school diploma, its equivalent Be accepted by, and enrolled in, an eligible Flida public independent post-secondary education institution AND enroll in a post-secondary institution in Flida f at least six semester credit hours, the equivalent each semester Not have been found guilty of, have pled nolo contendere to, a felony charge requires: 3.5 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Flida Board of Regents college-preparaty courses: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and above) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Feign Language (must be the same language, 2 consecutive years) SAT sce of 1290 higher ACT sce of 29 higher 100 hours of documented community service requires: 3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Flida Board of Regents as college-preparaty courses: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and above) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Feign Language (must be the same language, 2 consecutive years) SAT sce of 1170 higher ACT sce of hours of documented community service requires: 3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 specific courses 3.5 un-weighted GPA in the required 3 vocational courses in the same program 30 hours of documented community service The following minimum sces on one of the following tests: ACT SAT PERT Reading: 18 English: 17 Math: 19 Verbal: 440 Math: 440 Reading: 104 Writing: 99 Math: 113

23 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide In addition to Bright Futures, there are many other scholarship opptunities available f students. Current scholarship offerings are updated weekly. See Ms. Julie Smith in the Media Center f further infmation, visit the scholarship infmation page at All students are encouraged to go to and register. Students should verify their name, address, birthdate, and social security numbers are all accurate. A wealth of infmation is available, including the following: Graduation requirements See high school summary, grades, and monit transcript online College entrance requirements Learn about higher education opptunities in Flida Apply to public Flida colleges online Financial Aid Scholarship searches Check Bright Futures Scholarship status Research colleges and scholarships in Flida Determine career objectives Creative Writing 2 (page 24) Probability & Statistics Hons (page 31) AP Physics 2 (page 34) AP Economics (page 38) AICE Physical Education (page 42) Critical Thinking Skills f Athletes (page 43) AP Art Histy (page 46) Fine Craft Studio Art 1 (page 47) Technical Theatre: Design & Production f Costume, Makeup & Hair (page 55) Creative Thinking & Study Skills (page 64)

24 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ENGLISH Grade Level: 9 1 Credit / Year Long This course requires students to read literature in all genres: sht sties, novels, poetry, plays, and non-fiction passages. Students must also be able to analyze those pieces of literature f meaning, literary elements, and writing style. The English 1 course provides a solid foundation f students who want to transition easily from high school into the wld of wk with the necessary skills to read, write, and communicate effectively in the wkplace; however, it does not limit those who may later decide to move into me difficult college preparaty courses such as hons AP courses. ENGLISH 1 HONORS Grade Level: 9 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in 8 th grade Advanced English A average in 8th grade English Current English Teacher Recommendation English 1 Hons is a rigous course meant f students who want to increase their skills in critical reading and writing. The course is demanding but with ganization and attentiveness in class and a strong wk ethic, students will excel with ease. Students who take this course will read and analyze texts of high complexity and write f various purposes. Students will also be challenged to think and collabate critically on the content they are learning. There is a summer reading requirement and assignment f this course; incoming freshmen will receive their required summer reading assignment from their 8 th grade teacher can download it from ENGLISH Grade Level: 10 1 Credit / Year Long The purpose of this course is to provide complex, integrated educational experiences in literature. Students will be given instruction on comprehending complex text, analyzing the central idea and its development, citing evidence to suppt analysis, and comparing various mediums accounts of common themes. Students will write routinely and be given instruction to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, ganization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience, including arguments to suppt claims and infmative/explanaty texts to convey complex ideas. In addition, students will be given opptunity to participate in a range of collabative discussions with diverse partners on topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own ideas clearly and persuasively. ENGLISH 2 HONORS & AICE GENERAL PAPER / Grade Level: 10 Course Weight: see description ½ Credit Each / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in English 1 Hons A average in English 1 Current English Teacher Recommendation Students taking this course will be enrolled in English 2 Hons f the first semester with a 4.5 GPA weight and in AICE General Paper f the second semester with a 5.0 GPA weight. Upon completion of both semesters, students will have earned a full credit in 10 th grade English. At the end of the school year, all students will take the AICE General Paper exam. The exam sce will not affect a student s grade earned in the course. This course is designed to prepare motivated English students f AP Language and AP Literature courses; therefe, some of the content is intended f mature readers. This class provides many opptunities to improve reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in der to respond to questions of high complexity. Students should expect analytical reading of passages, sties and novels in class and at home. There is a summer reading requirement and assignment f this course.

25 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ENGLISH Grade Level: 11 1 Credit / Year Long This course is a critical reading and writing class, emphasizing ideas through a variety of pieces from American literature. Students will read, research, compose, and edit meaningful and purposeful writing. This class will also incpate vocabulary development, grammar instruction, literary analysis, and al language skills. Skills will be scaffolded to ensure the possibility of success f each student. ENGLISH 3 HONORS Grade Level: 11 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in English 2 Hons A average in English 2 FSA ELA Level 3 higher Current English Teacher Recommendation This course is designed to provide motivated English students enriched experiences in critical, collegiate reading and writing with a study of American literature selections. Students who take this class should have a strong wk ethic and ganizational skills. Students who do not complete assignments on time who do not read outside school hours should not take this course. This class has a summer reading requirement, as well as outside reading requirements which we suggest the students obtain each nine weeks. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Grade Level: 11 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in English 2 Hons A average in English 2 FSA ELA Level 3 higher Current English Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition is a course recommended f any student planning on attending a four-year university. This course focuses on analysis and argument to improve students skills as readers and writers. In addition to a variety of writing exercises, we will study a wide array of contempary and classic fiction and non-fiction to further the understanding of auth s purpose and the writing techniques used to achieve that purpose. A rigous College Board approved AP syllabus will be used. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. This class has a summer reading requirement. ENGLISH 4: FLORIDA COLLEGE PREP Grade Level: 12 1 Credit / Year Long This course is f senis whose PERT sces indicate that they are not college-ready in analytic reading and/ academic writing. The purpose of the class is to repair the gaps to prepare students f success in college. To that end, the course provides integrated language arts experiences, with special emphasis on critical reading of infmational texts, on writing in a variety of fmats, and on grammar.

26 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ENGLISH 4 HONORS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in English 3 Hons A average in English 3 FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 3 higher Current English Teacher Recommendation This course is f motivated, college-ready students who wish to sharpen their skills in preparation f the rigs of college. The class is an advanced, chronological study of British literature and the English language, with wk in critical reading, research, process writing, vocabulary building, presentation and listening skills, and language conventions. Success in the course demands diligence, ganization, and regular attendance. This class has quarterly outside readings and a summer reading assignment; students are expected to obtain their own copies of these texts. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in AP Language A average in English 3 Hons FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 3 higher Current English Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition is a course recommended f any student planning on attending a four-year university. The purpose of this course is to prepare students f the AP exam and to help them acquire critical, complex thinking and reading skills necessary f the rig of college. Preparation f the AP exam includes a year-long, intense training schedule where students close read, interpret, and critically analyze two-three novels, at least three plays, several sht sties, and numerous poems. Students will also write weekly essays in response to unfamiliar prose passages, poems, novels/plays. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. There is a summer reading requirement and accompanying assignment f this course. CREATIVE WRITING Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills f creative expression in a variety of literary fms. Studying and modeling a variety of genres will be emphasized at this level of creative writing. This is a one-semester elective course opened to ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in learning and practicing new writing styles and exciting creative writing strategies. CREATIVE WRITING Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Prerequisite(s): Creative Writing 1 The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills f creative expression in a variety of literary fms. Studying and modeling a variety of genres will be emphasized at this level of creative writing. This is a one-semester elective course opened to all students who are interested in learning and practicing new writing styles and exciting creative writing strategies.

27 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide DEBATE Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long This course promotes logical thinking, ganization and speaking skills. Students will learn to speak persuasively and to back up their opinions with logic and evidence. Class participation is critical, as students will have abundant opptunity to speak in front of their peers. Students will learn the rules and fmats of fmal debate and speech events. Requirement: Participation in a minimum of one local debate tournament. DEBATE 2 (Debate Team) DEBATE 3 HONORS (Debate Team) DEBATE 4 HONORS (Debate Team) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 f 3 & 4 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Debate Teacher Approval The debate class provides time f students to prepare f competitive events and to improve their debate and speech skills. Over the course of the year, the team will travel to and will host debate tournaments. While building the bonds of a team, students also will assist and develop Debate 1 students. Requirement: Participation in a minimum of two tournaments per semester. Out-of-pocket expense is necessary f travel, lodging and food on out-of-district trips. YEARBOOK (JOURNALISM 5 HONORS 1 st Year) (JOURNALISM 6 HONORS 2 nd Year) (JOURNALISM 7 HONORS 3 rd Year) (JOURNALISM 8 HONORS 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Application and Yearbook Teacher Approval This course includes all aspects of producing Valhalla, our yearbook. Students wk on the following: picking a theme, designing the book, creating the pages, taking and ganizing digital photographs, selecting photographs, interviewing students and teachers, using desktop publishing to create the layouts, planning and executing a sales campaign, and selling business ads. Students with a strong wk ethic and who are selfmotivated will succeed in this class. Staff members who continue on the yearbook staff in Journalism are expected to take on me responsibility individually as well as at the staff level. Third and fourth year students may also earn editial responsibilities. Interested students should pick up an application in the Media Center and submit it to the yearbook advis. Incoming freshmen with teacher recommendation are invited to apply.

28 Geometry Hons AP Statistics All junis must have a PERT, ACT SAT sce. These sces are used f possible placement into Math f College Readiness. Students who make a D in a math course are encouraged to retake the course f fgiveness in addition to taking the next course in line. A,B A,B A,B 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade MATH FLOW CHART These charts are f students who enter 9 th grade taking Algebra 1-A / 1-B, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Hons 9 th grade Algebra 1-A/1-B Block Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Hons A-D A-D A B, C, D A,B 10 th grade Geometry Geometry A, B, C D D A,B,C C, D 11 th grade Algebra 2 Liberal Arts Math 1* Liberal Arts Math 1* Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Hons PERT <123 ACT SAT ACT >22 PERT >122 SAT >520 B, C, D A B, C, D A PERT <123 ACT SAT ACT >22 PERT >122 SAT >520 C, D 12 th grade Math f College Readiness Trig Hons / Analysis of Functions Hons Liberal Arts Math 2* Algebra 2 Math f College Readiness Trig Hons / Analysis of Functions Hons Pre- Calculus Hons Liberal Arts Math 1 & Liberal Math Arts 2 do not satisfy the math requirement f NCAA eligibility.

29 AP Statistics All junis must have a PERT, ACT SAT sce. These sces are used f possible placement into Math f College Readiness. Students who make a D in a math course are encouraged to retake the course f fgiveness in addition to taking the next course in line. MATH FLOW CHART These charts are f students who enter 9 th grade taking Geometry Hons 9 th grade Geometry Hons C,D A, B & A, B in Alg. 1H A 10 th grade Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Hons taken concurrently AP Statistics A-D C,D A,B 11 th grade Trigonometry Hons & Analytic Geometry Hons Pre-Calculus Hons taken concurrently PERT<123 ACT SAT ACT >22 PERT >122 SAT >520 B, C, D A,B A,B 12 th grade Math f College Readiness Math Analysis & Probability & Statistics Hons AP Calculus AB AP Statistics

30 AP Statistics MATH FLOW CHART These charts are f students who enter 9 th grade taking Geometry Hons & Algebra 2 Hons concurrently 9 th Grade Algebra 2 Hons Algebra 2 Hons & Algebra 2 Hons A,B Geometry Hons Taken Concurrently C,D 10 th Grade Pre-Calculus Hons May be taken concurrently AP Statistics Trigonometry Hons & Analysis of Functions Hons A,B C,D A-D 11 th Grade AP Calculus AB May be taken concurrently AP Statistics Math Analysis & Probability & Statistics Hons A & 5 on AB exam A,B 12 th Grade AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Calculus AB

31 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ALGEBRA 1-A / ALGEBRA 1-B BLOCK Grade Level: 9 2 Credits / 2 Periods / Year Long This class will be given during a two-period block that will allow students to complete both Algebra 1-A and Algebra 1-B during one school year. Students will take Algebra 1-A f two periods first semester, and then take Algebra 1-B f two periods second semester. The two courses combined are equivalent to Algebra 1. At the completion of the Algebra 1-B course, all students will take the state mandated Algebra 1 EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. Passing the Algebra 1 EOC is required f graduation. ALGEBRA Grade Level: 9 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average M/J Math Advanced 3 FSA Math Level 3 higher This course will be a fmal study of symbolic mathematics as a solid foundation f all other academic mathematics. Topics will include the language of algebra, solving equations with one and two variables, polynomials, and facting functions and graphs. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. Passing the Algebra 1 EOC is required f graduation. ALGEBRA 1 HONORS Grade Level: 9 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A average M/J Math Advanced 3 FSA Math Level 4 higher Current Math Teacher Recommendation This course gives a rigous in depth study of algebra and algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real wld mathematical problems. (Students who took Algebra 1 Hons in 8 th grade and did not receive credit made a C average below should retake this course.) At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. Passing the Algebra 1 EOC f this course is required f graduation. GEOMETRY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 Algebra 1-B Geometry will include the language of geometry, reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, applications of triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry, circles, polygons, area, surface area, volume, codinate geometry, and transfmations. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. GEOMETRY HONORS Grade Level: 9, 10 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A in Algebra 1 B in Algebra 1 Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation This course gives a rigous in-depth study of geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and the fmal language of mathematics. Geometry Hons also models the logic of business analysis through mathematics to ready the business leaders of tomrow. Instruction is rapidly paced f the most advanced math student. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade.

32 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ALGEBRA Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C in Geometry Credit in Geometry Hons AND C in Algebra 1 B in Algebra 1-A/1-B Current Math Teacher Recommendation This course extends the topics first seen in Algebra 1 and provides advanced skills in algebraic operations. Additionally, linear and quadratic functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing, and sequences and series will be expled. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. ALGEBRA 2 HONORS Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in both Geometry Hons AND Algebra 1 Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation Algebra 2 Hons gives an in-depth study of the topics of Algebra 2 with emphasis on they, proof, and development of fmulas, as well as their application. This course is f students going on to Pre-Calculus Hons. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. LIBERAL ARTS MATH Grade Level: 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C D in Geometry with Algebra 1-A/1-B Credit D in Geometry with Algebra 1 Credit The purpose of this course is designed to strengthen mathematical skills. Topics included in this course are codinate geometry, special right triangle relationships, linear equations and inequalities, and basic statistics. This course does not satisfy the math requirement f NCAA eligibility. LIBERAL ARTS MATH Grade Level: 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Liberal Arts Math 1 The purpose of this course is to continue to strengthen mathematical skills students developed in Liberal Arts Math 1. Topics include linear, exponential, power and polynomials functions as well as complex numbers, geometric and arithmetic sequences and series, and statistics. Students will also learn to apply their math skills in the real wld of financial literacy. This course does not satisfy the math requirement f NCAA eligibility. MATH FOR COLLEGE READINESS Grade Level: 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Credit in Algebra 2 Most appropriate f students with PERT math sces <123 ACT math sce between SAT math sce The purpose of this course is to strengthen the skill level of high school senis who have completed Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, and who wish to pursue credit generating mathematics courses at the college level. Students must have Algebra 2 credit to enroll in this course. AP STATISTICS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A in Algebra 2 C in Algebra 2 Hons Algebra 2 Hons concurrently Current Math Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics is a college level course designed to exple the concept of probability and elementary statistics. Topics included are random experiments, permutations, combinations, binomial distribution, descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and variability, nmal student s t, Chi-Square and F distributions, ANOVA, linear regression and non-parametric statistics, and statistical applications. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

33 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide PRE-CALCULUS HONORS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in Algebra 2 Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to emphasize the study and functions of other skills necessary f the study of calculus. Students will develop a firm grasp of the underlying mathematical concepts while using algebra as a tool f solving real life problems. Students will use a graphing calculat on a daily basis. This course is designed to prepare you f college calculus AP Calculus AB. TRIGONOMETRY HONORS & ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS HONORS / Grade Level: 10, 11, 2 Course Weight: 0.5 ½ Credit Each / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in Algebra 2 C in Algebra 2 Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation Students taking this course will be enrolled in Trigonometry Hons f the first semester and in Analysis of Functions Hons f the second semester. The purpose of Trigonometry Hons is to study circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Analysis of Functions Hons enables students to develop advanced mathematics knowledge and skills in algebra, trigonometry, and statistics and probability, using functions as a unifying theme. MATH ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS HONORS / Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 ½ Credit Each / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Trigonometry Hons/Analytic Geometry Hons Pre-Calculus Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation Students taking this course will be enrolled in Math Analysis f the first semester and in Probability and Statistics Hons f the second semester. Math Analysis bridges the gap between algebra and calculus. Topics include graphing linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, matrices and limits. Data analysis and modeling are incpated into real-life applications. Probability and Statistics is a semester course designed to introduce the methods used in the field of applied statistics. Emphasis is given to basic concepts and techniques f collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making predictions. AP CALCULUS AB Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in Pre-Calculus Hons Current Math Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB consists of a full academic year of wk in calculus and related topics comparable to a college calculus course. Most of the year s course will be devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. Students are expected to solve problems in a variety of ways as required by the AP Calculus program: graphically, numerically, analytically and verbally. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. AP CALCULUS BC Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A average in AP Calculus AB and a 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam Current Math Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC main topics include limits, derivatives, integration and graphing of these functions from the AB exam. In addition, there will be further concepts of differentiation and integration as well as applications of parametric equations, polar equations, sequences, series, vects (velocity & acceleration), L Hopital s Rule and Euler method. Students are expected to solve problems in a variety of ways as required by the AP Calculus program: graphically, numerically, analytically and verbally. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

34 Anatomy & Physiology Hons Chemistry 1 Hons Earth/Space Science Hons AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 Marine Sci. 1 Hons* 9 th Grade Biology 1 Options #1 - #3 Biology 1 Hons Options #2 - #6 AP Environmental Science (Biology 1 Hons concurrently) Options #2 - #5 10 th Grade #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Physical Science Chemistry 1 Physics 1 Chemistry 1 Hons AP Physics 1 AP Environ. Science 11 th Grade & Chemistry 1 Earth/Space Science Physics 1 Marine Sci. 1 Hons* Anatomy & Physiology Hons Earth/Space Science Earth/Space Science Hons Physics 1 Marine Sci. 1 Hons* Chemistry 1 Earth/Space Science Earth/Space Science Hons Marine Sci. 1 Hons* Anatomy & Physiology Hons Earth/Space Science Hons AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environ. Science Anatomy & Physiology Hons Chemistry 1 Hons Earth/Space Science Hons AP Biology AP Chemistry 12 th Grade * = 12 th Grade Only Check Pre-Req s f each course AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 Marine Sci. 1 Hons* AP Environ. Science AP Physics 2 AP Physics C Marine Sci. 1 Hons*

35 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide BIOLOGY Grade Level: 9 1 Credit / Year Long The purpose of this course is to provide explaty experiences with labaty and real-life applications in the biological sciences to include the nature of science, processes of life, ecology, genetics, and human systems. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. BIOLOGY 1 HONORS Grade Level: 9 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 Hons ( higher) concurrently FSA Math Level 3 higher Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide explaty experiences with labaty and real-life applications in the biological sciences to include the nature of science, processes of life, ecology, genetics, and human systems.. Rigous course content includes: labaty and dynamic collabation activities to investigate the environment and ecosystems, cellular biology, classification and taxonomy, basic genetics, structure and function of plants, structure and function of animals, and human anatomy. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. A science fair project is required f all Biology 1 Hons science students. AP BIOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in both Biology 1 Hons & Chemistry 1 Hons 4 higher on FSA ELA FCAT 2.0 Reading Current Science Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Biology is equivalent to a two-semester college biology course that includes eight maj themes: science as a process, evolution, energy transfer, continuity and change, relationship of structure to function, regulation, interdependence in nature, and science, technology, and society. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. CHEMISTRY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in Algebra 1; Geometry ( higher) concurrently B in Biology 1 C in Biology 1 Hons Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide a college-preparaty curriculum that includes the concepts of measurement, the nature and structure of matter, chemical reactions, balancing equations, chemical calculations, states of matter, and nuclear chemistry. Emphasis is placed on labaty experiences and the development of problem solving skills. CHEMISTRY 1 HONORS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A in Algebra 1 Hons Geometry Hons ( higher) concurrently / Algebra 2 Hons strongly recommended B in Biology 1 Hons Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide a college-preparaty curriculum that includes the concepts of: measurement and calculations; the nature and structure of matter and energy; elements, atoms, and ions; nomenclature; chemical bonding; states of matter; acids and bases; reaction equilibrium and kinetics; solutions; and nuclear reactions. Emphasis is placed on labaty experiences and the development of problem solving skills. This rigous course will prepare students to enter upper level hons and AP courses.

36 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide AP CHEMISTRY Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): A average in both Chemistry 1 Hons & Algebra 2 Hons Pre-Calculus ( higher) concurrently Current Science Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry is a college-level course that provides students with a detailed study of the fundamental topics of general chemistry and is highly recommended f high achieving college-bound students. Emphasis is placed on practical labaty exercises, critical thinking, and independent study, with a strong focus on mathematical analysis of concepts. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. PHYSICAL SCIENCE Grade Level: 10 1 Credit / Year Long The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth study of the concepts of the nature and structure of matter, atoms and the periodic table, chemical reactions, motion, fces, energy, sound and magnetism. Activities and investigations incpate the use of measurement, problem solving and experimentation. This course is a preparaty course f Chemistry 1 and/ Physics 1. PHYSICS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in Algebra 1; Geometry ( higher) concurrently B in Biology C in Biology Hons Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide a curriculum that incpates mathematics and labaty experiences f the study of motion, fces, energy, electricity and light. An emphasis is placed on developing science reasoning skills necessary f success on the ACT. AP PHYSICS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Algebra 2 ( higher) concurrently Current Science Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebrabased physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); wk, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It also introduces electric circuits. Emphasis on labs. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. AP PHYSICS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): AP Physics 1 AP Physics 1 Teacher Recommendation AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introducty college-level physics course that exples topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic they; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacits; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

37 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide AP PHYSICS C Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): AP Physics Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C is a college-level course that studies mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. This course utilizes guided inquiry and student centered learning to foster the development of critical thinking skills and introducty differential and integral calculus throughout the course. AP Physics C: Mechanics studies kinematics; Newton s law of motion; wk, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism studies electrostatics; conducts, capacits, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE Grade Level: 11, 12 1 Credit / Year Long The purpose of this course is to develop and apply concepts basic to the Earth, its materials, processes, histy, and environment in space. Course content includes: the nature of science, stars and our solar system, space explation, geology of the Earth, weathering and erosion, meteology, and energy resources. EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE HONORS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 1 3 higher on 10 th Grade FSA ELA FCAT 2.0 Reading Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to develop and apply concepts basic to the Earth, and its material, the processes, histy, and environment in space. Course content includes: the nature of science, stars and our solar system, space explation, galaxies, geology of the Earth, weathering and erosion, meteology, oceanography and energy resources. AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Enrolled concurrently have completed Biology 1 Hons 4 higher on FSA ELA FCAT 2.0 Reading Current Science Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science is a college-level course that provides students the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the inter-relationships of the natural wld, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and humanmade, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions f resolving and/ preventing them. Students will take the AP exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B in Biology 1 3 higher on 10 th Grade FSA ELA FCAT 2.0 Reading Current Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the human body s structure and function (anatomical terminology and the chemistry necessary to understand the physiology of the human body). Course content includes: cells, tissue types, body systems (such as skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, etc.), multisystem interactions and physiology, and homeostasis. Labaty experiences include dissections and investigation of selected body systems.

38 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide MARINE SCIENCE 1 HONORS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long The purpose of this course is to study the living ganisms of the sea and their environment. Course content includes oceanography, production and consumption of food, energy exchanges and life cycles of ganisms and adaptations. WORLD CULTURE GEOGRAPHY Grade Level: 9 1 SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Students in Wld Culture Geography will study both physical and cultural geography topics. The physical geography topics include basic map skills, plate tectonics, weather phenomenon, and natural resources. The cultural geography topics include languages, histy, religion and traditions. This class will also focus on current events and the interrelationships and interdependence of regions. Students will be given opptunity to improve their reading and writing skills in preparation f future social studies classes. Students will be able to use ipads, maps, almanacs, and videos to enhance the text content. WORLD CULTURE GEOGRAPHY HONORS (Pre-AICE GEOGRAPHY) Grade Level: 9 Course Weight: SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA Level 3 higher B average in 8 th grade Social Studies Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation This hons level course covers the same curriculum as Wld Culture Geography but is designed f students who are on a college preparaty path. In addition, students will be given an opptunity to develop an understanding of the relationship between physical and human (cultural) geography. Students will think critically, read analytically, and write objectively about geographic topics in preparation f future hons and advanced placement courses. AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Grade Level: 9 Course Weight: SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA Level 4 higher B average in 8 th grade Social Studies Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation Students in Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography will be exposed to a challenging college-level curriculum. Specifically, AP Human Geography is the study of people from a spatial and ecological perspective. Students will think critically, read analytically, and write objectively about human geography topics in preparation f future advanced placement courses. Students will use a college textbook and follow a curriculum developed by college professs. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. Please note that due to different curriculum standards, AP Human Geography and Pre-AICE Geography do not parallel each other in pacing content. WORLD HISTORY Grade Level: 10 1 WORLD HISTORY Credit / Year Long This course is a survey of histical development, stressing how past experiences affect present decisions of nations and individuals. First semester is a study of histy and culture from the Byzantine Empire to the Age of Enlightenment. Second semester is a study of histy and culture from the Age of Enlightenment to the present (Global Interdependence). Included in the content will be a mandated unit of study on the Holocaust.

39 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide WORLD HISTORY HONORS Grade Level: 10 Course Weight: WORLD HISTORY Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA Reading Level 3 higher B average in Pre-AICE Geography Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation This hons level course is a survey of wld histy divided into two semesters. First semester will study histy and culture from the Byzantine Empire to the Age of Enlightenment. Second semester will advance from the Age of Enlightenment to the present (Global Interdependence). Included in the content will be a mandated unit of study on the Holocaust. This course requires advanced reading and writing skills f the rig of the material. AP WORLD HISTORY Grade Level: 10 Course Weight: WORLD HISTORY Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in AP Human Geography Pre-AICE Geography Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation The Advanced Placement (AP) Wld Histy course is an intense study of histical development and an examination of the relationship of change and continuity across the periods of wld histy. Students use knowledge pertaining to histy, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to understand how global communities evolved. This course will emphasize note taking and requires excellent reading and writing skills. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. Please note that due to different curriculum standards, AP Wld Histy and Wld Histy Hons do not parallel each other in pacing content. U.S. HISTORY Grade Level: 11 1 U.S. HISTORY Credit / Year Long This course is a survey of the histical development of America with special emphasis on America s economic and political changes from 1860 to the present. The student will study the recurring themes in our histy equal opptunity f all under the law, belief in refm rather than revolution, concern f the welfare of others, tolerance of minity differences, and knowledge of our responsibility to the people of the wld. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. U.S. HISTORY HONORS Grade Level: 11 Course Weight: U.S. HISTORY Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA Level 3 higher Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation This hons course covers the same curriculum as American Histy but is designed f students who are on a college preparaty path. Advanced reading and writing skills are required f the rig of the material. At the completion of this course, all students will take the state mandated EOC exam which counts 30% of the student s final grade. AP U.S. HISTORY Grade Level: 11 Course Weight: U.S. HISTORY Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in AP Wld Histy Pre-AICE Wld Histy FSA ELA Level 4 higher Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation The Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Histy course is a survey of the histical development of America with special emphasis on America s economic and political development. The first semester includes topics from the discovery of the new wld through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The second semester traces the development of the nation from the Civil War to the present. This course will emphasize note taking and requires excellent reading and writing skills. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. Please note that due to different curriculum standards, AP U.S. Histy and U.S. Histy Hons do not parallel each other in pacing content.

40 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ECONOMICS W/ FINANCIAL LITERACY Grade Level: 12 ½ ECONOMICS Credit / 1 Semester This course consists of the following content area strands: Economics and Geography. The primary content emphasis f this course pertains to the study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. Content should include, but is not limited to, currency, banking, and monetary policy, the fundamental concepts relevant to the maj economic systems, the global market and economy, maj economic theies and economists, the role and influence of the government and fiscal policies, economic measurements, tools, and methodology, financial and investment markets, and the business cycle. AP ECONOMICS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: ECONOMICS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): B average in Algebra 2 Suggested to have successfully taken pri AP Course Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation This full-year course is designed to give students a though knowledge and understanding of the economic principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. This rigous, college-level course will exple the foundational concepts of both microeconomic and macroeconomic. The students will learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. The course directly incpates the use of Microsoft Excel to prepare graphs and charts. First semester AP Microeconomic topics will include introducing the cost-benefit analysis that is the economic way of thinking and understand smaller segments of the economy, including consumers and producers, their interaction in output and resource markets, and the impact of government policies. Second semester AP Macroeconomic topics will include such as measures of economic perfmance, macroeconomic they and policies, and international economics. 3- f-1 certification plan. Students will be prepared to earn two separate college credits by taking separate AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics exams. In addition, students will prepare to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification f Excel. U.S. GOVERNMENT Grade Level: 12 ½ U.S. GOVERNMENT Credit / 1 Semester The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavi that is essential f effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. Emphasis will be placed on gaining an understanding of the United States Constitution. AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: 1.0 ½ U.S. GOVERNMENT Credit / 1 Semester Prerequisite(s): FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 4 higher Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation The Advanced Placement (AP) course in U.S. Government & Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. policies and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

41 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide AP ART HISTORY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Art Histy introduces students to the appreciation of wks of art, the intelligent examination of wks of art, and to the maj fms of artistic expression in Western art from prehistic to the present. Notebook required. Students may earn college credit by qualifying on the AP exam given at the end of the course. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. AP EUROPEAN HISTORY Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Wld Histy Hons FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 4 higher Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation The Advanced Placement (AP) European Histy course is a study of European histy since It introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the wld in which they live. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of AP European Histy are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European histy, an ability to analyze histical evidence and histical interpretation, and an ability to express histical understanding in writing. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit. LAW STUDIES Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester This course will focus on the American legal system. It will help students to examine those laws that impact citizens lives as well as provide an introduction to fundamental civil and criminal procedures. Students will: examine the role of lawyers, law enfcement officers, crection officers, and court officials; analyze the adult criminal justice sys- tem and the juvenile criminal justice system; investigate the causes and consequences of crime among diverse culture groups in the legal system; understand how civil and criminal laws are made at the federal, state and local levels; and examine career opptunities in the legal system. Guest speakers, videos, and the Internet will be utilized to enhance the text content. PSYCHOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 ½ SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation f human behavi, behavi interaction and the progressive development of individuals. The content examined in this introducty course includes maj theies and ientations of psychology, psychological methodology, memy and cognition, human growth and development, personality, abnmal behavi, psychological therapies, stress/coping strategies, sensation and perception, states of consciousness and mental health. AP PSYCHOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Wld Histy Hons FSA ELA FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 4 higher Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation The Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavi and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the maj subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

42 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide SOCIOLOGY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ½ SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Sociology is designed to present certain fundamental concepts of human group behavi. Through inquiry and class discussion, the methods of sociological study and scientific behavi receive maj attention. The relationship between sociology and other behavial sciences is emphasized. Social structure, mobility, socialization and confmity are examined, and institutions such as family and school are studied. Issues that are particularly imptant to adolescents such as dating, athletics, and early marriage are discussed, and the maj sociological questions of alienation, race, prejudice, and propaganda are expled in depth. AICE TRAVEL & TOURISM Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long As the fastest growing sect of service jobs in Flida, the hospitality and tourism field faces significant challenges in finding talented, infmed new wkers. In this course, students will learn the tricks of the trade in hospitality management, as well as the economic impact on international destinations as a result of changing travel conditions and trends. In particular, participants will study the dynamic challenges facing the biggest companies in the airline, lodging, and destination travel industries. This course is beneficial to students who are interested in pursuing careers in management, business, hospitality event planning. At the end of the year, students will take Cambridge s AS level assessments, Paper 1 and Paper 2, which consist of multiple-choice, sht and extended-response questions.

43 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide 0.5 credits in Personal Fitness* AND 0.5 credits in a Physical Education (PE) activity elective are necessary to meet state graduation PE requirements**. FWBHS offers a number of 0.5 credits PE activity electives that can be used to meet graduation requirements. In addition to these courses, there are some activities that will meet the required 0.5 PE skills ption. Those activities are mentioned in the statements below: 1. Completion of one semester of Marching Band with a passing grade of C replaces the 0.5 credit of the PE activity elective. The student must still take the Personal Fitness class (0.5 credit) to complete the 1.0 credit in PE. 2. Participation in a Dance class satisfies the 0.5 credit of the PE activity elective. The student must still take the Personal Fitness class (0.5 credit) to complete the 1.0 credit in PE. 3. Completion of two years in a R.O.T.C. class satisfies the 0.5 credit of the PE activity elective. The student must still take the Personal Fitness class (0.5 credit) to complete the 1.0 credit in PE. 4. Participation in two seasons of an interscholastic spt AND a passing grade of C on the Personal Fitness Competency test replaces both the 0.5 credit requirement in Personal Fitness and the 0.5 credit requirement in a PE activity elective f a total of 1.0 credit in PE. *There are several Dual Enrollment courses that will satisfy the 0.5 credits f Personal Fitness. To view please visit: **1.0 credit in AICE Physical Education will satisfy both the Personal Fitness and PE activity elective requirements f graduation. PERSONAL FITNESS Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, understand the influence of lifestyle on health and fitness and to begin to develop an optimal level of fitness. Part of the semester is spent in the classroom and part outdos. This course is required f graduation and is NOT considered a PE activity elective. PERSONAL FITNESS BLENDED CLASS PE00001 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester This course is part of a pilot program f students with a lack of access to the Internet at home. Through completion of this course students will meet the state graduation requirement of virtual learning. 100% of both the physical and academic components of the class will be taught and completed at FWBHS. Students will experience the benefits of regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and sound decision making. Students will assess their current physical condition and define their personal goals in der to apply fitness training principles to improve health and skill-related areas of fitness. This course is required f graduation and is NOT considered a PE activity elective. This course meets ONLINE Graduation Requirement as well!

44 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide AICE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Course Weight: Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA Level 4 higher This course provides students with an opptunity to study both the practical and theetical aspects of Physical Education. As well as fostering enjoyment in physical activity, it will encourage students to develop an understanding of the interaction between they and practice by focusing on the perfmer and perfmance. After completion of this course, students will take the Cambridge AICE PE exam in November of the following year in which the course is taken. Students will be tested on applied anatomy and physiology, acquiring, developing and perfming movement skills, and contempary studies in physical education and spt. Additionally, students will produce a written action plan regarding a minimum of two activities. This course satisfies both the Personal Fitness and PE activity elective requirements f graduation. GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE (COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester This course will include but not be limited to aerobics, volleyball, castle ball, team handball, basketball, fitness, four square, badminton, flag football, softball, soccer, speed ball, team handball, outdo volleyball, and bocce ball. During certain periods of the school year, the weather may dictate the availability of facilities. Physical fitness activities will be held either inside outside. This course is considered a PE activity elective. BASKETBALL Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester The purpose of this course is to provide students opptunities to acquire knowledge of the game and learn the basic skills needed to play basketball. This course will enhance the student s enjoyment level of the game, and maintain and/ improve their personal fitness. This course is considered a PE activity elective. This class is not f members of the basketball team. BOWLING (RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester This class offers the opptunity to learn a life-long spt. Students will be transpted by bus to White Sands Bowling Center, where they will learn how to bowl, keep sce, and compete with sptsmanship. Students will have a great time, no matter how experienced they are at the spt. A $25.00 fee covers rental of shoes, ball and bus transptation. This course is considered a PE activity elective. WEIGHT TRAINING WEIGHT TRAIN WEIGHT TRAIN Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit Each / 1 Semester Each The purpose of this course is to provide students with opptunities to acquire knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image. These courses are considered a PE activity elective.

45 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit / 1 Semester This course is designed to introduce the necessary skills and competencies required f treatment of basic athletic injuries. This course will include the study of modern theies and principles of athletic training mechanisms as well as the nature and causes of the most common spts-related injuries. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the maj and min injuries that may occur through spts participation, evaluate spts injuries and recommend care, explain methods and techniques f injury prevention in athletics, describe the etiology of athletic injuries, and demonstrate proper care and treatment f various athletic injuries. This course is considered a PE activity elective. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR ATHLETES (CAREER RESEARCH & DECISION MAKING) Grade Level: 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester FWBHS is committed to providing student-athletes with the resources, experiences and training to maximize their leadership potential in ways that will enhance their personal development, contribute to their team's overall success, and further advance the mission of FWBHS Athletics. Student-athletes will have the opptunity to expand their self-concept through reflection and evaluation of their abilities to lead by example and to lead vocally. This course will also allow our student athletes to understand and acquire knowledge about ACT, SAT, scholarship opptunities, building recruiting film, compiling letters of recommendation, submitting recruiting questionnaire fms and acquiring community service hours. This course counts as an elective credit (not PE activity elective credit). If you will be playing on a Ft Walton Beach High School Athletic Team you should sign up f the class identified with the spt. Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Football, Soccer (Boys & Girls), and Softball are yearlong courses and will count as a 1.0 Physical Education activity elective credit. Swimming (Boys & Girls) and Tennis (Boys and Girls) are semester long courses and will count as a 0.5 Physical Education activity elective credit. When filling out your registration fm please write which spt you will be playing under STUDENT COURSE REQUEST. No Course number will be needed. Semester Long Courses / 0.5 PE Elective Credit Swimming Fall ONLY (Boys & Girls) Tennis Spring ONLY (Boys and Girls) Year-long Courses / 1.0 PE Elective Credit Baseball Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Football Soccer (Boys & Girls) Softball Cross County and Track & Field students should sign up f Athletic Study Hall. Please note that no course credit is awarded f athletic study hall. Semester Long Athletic Study Hall Courses / 0 Credit Cross County (Boys & Girls) Track & Field (Boys and Girls)

46 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Please NOTE f ALL Art Courses: Courses incpate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. Some materials provided by student. A $20 supply donation is also appreciated. 2-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Art 1 is a beginning level art class where students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity. Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of two dimensional (2-D) artwks through the development of skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/ design. Students practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural Elements of Art to improve mark making and/ the ganizational Principles of Design in a composition from observation, research, and/ imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own wk and that of their peers. This class is required befe moving to any of the other two-dimensional (2-D) art classes. 2-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): 2-Dimensional Studio Art 1 Art Teacher Approval Art 2 is an intermediate level course where students develop and refine technical skills and create 2-D compositions with a variety of media in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/ design. Students sketch, manipulate, and refine the structural elements of art to improve mark-making and/ the ganizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/ imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own wk and that of their peers. 2-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART 3 HONORS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): 2-Dimensional Studio Art 2 Art Teacher Approval Art 3 Hons is an advanced level course where students demonstrate proficiency in the conceptual development of content in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/ design to create self-directed collabative 2-D artwk suitable f inclusion in a ptfolio. Students produce wks that show evidence of developing craftsmanship and quality in the composition. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own wk and that of their peers. Through a focused investigation of traditional techniques, histical and cultural models, and individual expressive goals, students begin to develop a personal art style. AP STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): 2-Dimensional Studio Art 2 Art Teacher Approval This is an advanced level studio art course comparable to a college art class. Emphasis is in creating a strong visual art ptfolio to be presented to The College Board at the end of the year. This course will utilize guidelines created by the College Board to help students earn AP credit. The 2-D Design Ptfolio is intended to address purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Any 2-D process medium may be submitted, including, but not limited to graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, fashion design, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc.

47 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Please NOTE f ALL Art Courses: Courses incpate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. Some materials provided by student. A $20 supply donation is also appreciated. AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING PORTFOLIO Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): 2-Dimensional Studio Art 2 Art Teacher Approval This is an advanced level studio art course comparable to a college art class. Emphasis is in creating a strong visual art ptfolio to be presented to The College Board at the end of the year. This course will utilize guidelines created by the College Board to help students earn AP credit. The Drawing Ptfolio is intended to address a wide range of approaches and media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of fm, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making and drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract, observational and inventive wks may be submitted. CERAMICS/POTTERY Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long This course is a beginning level course that introduces the student to the four basic modeling methods in clay. Students will use these methods to create functional and non-functional pieces. Students will also learn the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design in der to achieve a basic level of drawing and learn how the Elements and Principles are used in creating 3-D art. Students are required to keep a sketchbook to recd their ideas through drawings and to keep a recd of what glazes and techniques were used in creating their art. Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to develop their ideas in making their art pieces. Daily cleaning of tools and wk area is expected. CERAMICS/POTTERY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Ceramics/Pottery 1 Ceramics Teacher Approval This course is an intermediate level course that offers the student an in-depth study of hand-building techniques. Students will create a variety of functional and non-functional pieces by developing and refining their skills to a me intermediate level. Students will be required to research certain types of pottery styles and different cultures to make pieces with some similarities. Students will begin to develop and build a ptfolio of their wk. Students are required to keep a sketchbook. This course will help prepare the student f Advanced Placement 3-D Studio. Daily cleaning of tools and wk area is expected. CERAMICS/POTTERY 3 HONORS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Ceramics/Pottery 2 Ceramics Teacher Approval This course is an advanced level course where the student designs and creates functional and non-functional pieces through a variety of hand-building techniques and further their artistic development in creativity, craftsmanship and technical skills. Students should be able to wk independently in producing their clay pieces. Students will create art pieces based on research as directed by the instruct. Students will be required to create a ptfolio of their wk through the use of digital photography. Students are required to keep a sketchbook of their wk. This course will prepare the student f Advanced Placement 3-D Art Studio. Daily cleaning of tools and wk area are expected.

48 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Please NOTE f ALL Art Courses: Courses incpate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. Some materials provided by student. A $20 supply donation is also appreciated. SCULPTURE Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): 2-D Studio Art 1 OR Ceramics 1 OR Fine Craft Studio Art 1 Art Teacher Approval Students exple how space, mass, balance and fm combine to create aesthetic fms utilitarian products and structures. Students create three-dimensional art pieces using a wide variety of media. Emphasis will be placed on the use of visual, spatial and compositional concepts to communicate a range of ideas. Students will be introduced to a variety of sculpts and their styles. This course incpates hands-on activities and consumption of a wide variety of quality art materials. Students are required to keep a sketchbook to recd their ideas used in creating and developing their art. This course will prepare the student f Advanced Placement 3-D Art Studio. Daily cleaning of tools and wk area are expected. AP STUDIO ART: 3-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Ceramics 1 & 2 Ceramics 1 & 3-D Studio Art 1 Ceramics Teacher Approval This is an advanced level studio art course comparable to a college art class. Students are required to submit one finished wk every two weeks. This course requires motivation and independence on the part of the student. This course will utilize guidelines created by the College Board to help the student earn AP credit. The course is fast paced and designed to exple self-expression through a variety of media. Assignments will be given and opptunities f student proposed projects will be encouraged. Course expectations: in-class projects, projects done outside of class, class critiques, research and gallery/museum visits. Students are required to keep a sketchbook illustrating ideas as well as infmation of each piece they make. Daily cleaning of tools and wk area are expected. AP ART HISTORY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Current Social Studies Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) Art Histy introduces students to the appreciation of wks of art, the intelligent examination of wks of art, and to the maj fms of artistic expression in Western art from prehistic to the present. Notebook required. Students will take an exam at the end of the course which may earn them college credit.

49 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Please NOTE f ALL Art Courses: Courses incpate hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. Some materials provided by student. A $20 supply donation is also appreciated. CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ FINE ARTS Credit / 1 Semester Students exple the aesthetic foundations of art making using beginning photography techniques. This course may include, but is not limited to, col and/ black and white photography via digital media and the study of traditional photography. Students become familiar with the basic mechanics of a camera, including lens and shutter operation, compositional foundations, printing an image f display, and evaluating a successful print. Student photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal group wks. Students must provide their own digital camera. FINE CRAFT STUDIO ART Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long This course is a beginning level course where students create well-designed wk that is utilitarian, purposeful, wearable, and/ sculptural in nature. This course may include, but not limited to, content in medals, jewelry, glass, fabrics/fibers, clay, fashion design and/ objects f interi architectural design/embellishment. Students develop the language of fine craft through a concentration on fundamental technical skills. Student artisans reflect on aesthetics and visual issues related to fine craft through the use of the structural Elements of Art and ganizational Principles of Design. Students use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve personal wk and that of their peers. Students investigate the significance of Western and non-western cultures related to understanding the art role in global culture and infming creative choices in media design.

50 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide Project Lead the Way s (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences program offers students an array of advantages, from career readiness and hands-on experience to college preparaty-level classes, labs, and creative exercises. The program is designed to appeal to students interested in STEMM-related fields, such as medicine, fensic science, research, and bioinfmatics. Classes are inquiry based, hands-on, based in real-wld experience and fun f students and teachers. The use of the latest equipment and technology is also prevalent in the curriculum. The highest standards f rigous, focused, and engaging study, developing students innovative, collabative, cooperative, and problem-solving skills are instilled in the curriculum. Students who complete PLTW s Biomedical Sciences program of study are eligible f ce science credit toward graduation. PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Please see chart Students taking Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sicklecell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the facts that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate life-style choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinfmatics. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation f subsequent courses. HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Please see chart Students taking Human Body Systems (HBS) examine the interactions of body systems as they exple identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monit body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Expling science in action, students build gans and tissues on a skeletal manikin, wk through interesting real wld cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Please see chart Students taking Medical Interventions (MI) investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a How-To manual f maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students exple: how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the gans of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as well as the imptant roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Please see chart Students taking Biomedical Innovations (BI) apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions f the health challenges of the 21 st century as they wk through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opptunity to wk on an independent project and may wk with a ment advis from a university, hospital, physician s office, industry.

51 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide PBS: Principles of the Biomedical Science 8 th Grade FSA Reading = Level 4 5 Algebra 1 Hons higher Biology 1 Hons HBS: Human Body Systems Completed PBS with an A/B Teacher Recommendation Geometry 1 Hons higher Chemistry 1 Hons MI: Medical Interventions Completed HBS with an A/B Teacher Recommendation BI: Biomedical Interventions (Capstone Course) Completed MI with an A/B Teacher Recommendation Algebra 2 Hons higher Pre-Calculus Hons higher Physics 1 Hons AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 Recommendations: AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC are strongly recommended. Also, AP Psychology is recommended after Human Body Systems. AICE Thinking Skills 1 & 2 are also recommended. Certification: It is possible to earn the University of Flida s Biotechnician Assistant Certificate after completing Years 1 through 3 and biology and chemistry. Students are required to take the UF Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) and sce an 80% to pass. College Credit: If attending the University of West Flida, a student can receive 12 hours in their Biology/Pre-professional Specialization B.S. College credit can be earned at participating universities and colleges across the country. See teacher and school of interest f requirements.

52 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide FOODS 1 (NUTRITION & WELLNESS) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Keep yourself healthy by learning how to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. Learn cooking techniques f a variety of different foods and prepare delicious food creations. Instruction and learning activities are provided using hands-on experiences. Cook and eat your own preparations in class! This is not a culinary course, cooking is minimal. FOODS 2 (PRINCIPLES OF FOODS) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Prerequisite(s): C in Nutrition & Wellness This course builds on skills learned in Nutrition & Wellness. Included in this course will be me complicated principles of food selection and preparation. The students will plan, prepare, and serve creative cuisine from different ethnic groups, regions, and feign countries. Foods f special occasions will also be included. This is not a culinary course, cooking is minimal. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 st Semester Understanding how children fit into your life both now and in your future can help you understand yourself. Studying about children can help you make decisions about your future careers: teacher, nurse, doct, psychologist, event planner, sociologist, scientist, parent, youth direct, nutritionist, minister, etc. This course includes a study of basic needs of children, principles of human development, prenatal care, the birth process, and parent/child relation- ships. PARENTING SKILLS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 2 nd Semester Parenthood is the most imptant occupation most of us are ever engaged in during our lifetime. Topics covered in this class include: Parenting as a Career, Rewards and Responsibilities of Parenthood, Job Qualifications, Characteristics and Needs of Specific Ages, and Positive Parenting Techniques. Nurturing skills and their imptance to the total development of the child and the stability of the family as a whole are stressed.

53 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide One semester of a dance class waives the.5 credit PE activity elective. The student must still take the.5 credit Personal Fitness class to complete the PE graduation requirement. DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY/PERFORMANCE 1 (Beginning Dance) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Want to be the Kings and Queens of the dance flo but need to sharpen your moves? This is the class f you! Learn many different fms of Dance including hip-hop, modern/contempary, and jazz so you will never be a wall flower again. You ll also get in great physical shape as you develop muscle tone and flexibility. DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY/PERFORMANCE 2 HONORS (Advanced Dance) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Dance Teacher Approval This course is designed f the student interested in trying out f the Stars Dance Team who has already had fmal dance training any intermediate/advanced dancers who are interested in cheographing and perfming. Fall semester will be a training class and spring semester will be perfmance based. Students will have the opptunity to perfm at Ft Walton Beach High School JV basketball games and with Stars Dance Team spring show. STARS DANCE TEAM (DANCE TECHNIQUES 1 1 st Year) (DANCE TECHNIQUES 2 2 nd Year) (DANCE TECHNIQUES 3 HONORS 3 rd & 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 f 3 rd &4 th Year 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Audition Photo: Ft Walton Beach High School STARS Dance Team Please see Dance Instruct f audition infmation!

54 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5* 1 PRACTIAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Do you enjoy hands-on projects and designing models? Do you enjoy competition? If so, the FWBHS Drafting Program is f you. In this introducty course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of the AutoCAD program. This course will cover key terms, the differences in the AutoCAD wkspaces, and demonstrations of the fundamentals of CAD. In addition, Drafting 1 students will receive instruction in the following areas: the use of scales, thographic & isometric sketching, mechanical drafting, and AutoCAD User level exam preparedness. Lastly, Drafting 1 students will have the opptunity to bring their CAD skills to life in our annual Co2 car competition. The competition will have the students follow the design process of sketching, creating a wking drawing, and eventually constructing, testing, and racing a Co2 car! Students will have the opptunity to earn the AutoCAD Certified User certification. *Pending board approval. DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5* 1 PRACTIAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Drafting/Illustrative Design 1 With one year of AutoCAD experience, Drafting 2 students are ready to take on bigger challenges. Students receive instruction in me advanced AutoCAD features such as advanced fundamentals, isometric projections, AutoCAD customization techniques, blocks, and AutoCAD User level and Professional level exam preparedness. In addition, Drafting 2 students will continue to take their knowledge of CAD from the computer to actual wking models through various hands-on design competitions which include mouse trap powered vehicles, popsicle stick bridge, and a rubber band powered airplane. Students will have the opptunity to earn the AutoCAD Certified User and/ AutoCAD Professional certification. *Pending board approval DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTIAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Drafting/Illustrative Design 2 The two previous Drafting courses have focused solely on 2-D geometry and wkspaces. With Drafting 3, students will not only be able to achieve mastery status in the 2-D realm of AutoCAD but will also be introduced to the fundamentals of AutoCAD 3-D. Students in this course will also be introduced to AutoCAD Invent fundamentals. Invent is another program within AutoDESK that allows f enhanced 3-D features. Drafting 3 students will receive instruction in the following areas: mastery of AutoCAD 2-D, 3-D wireframes, understanding of the Z-axis, solid modeling, solid editing, me challenging hands-on design projects and AutoCAD User and Professional level as well as Autodesk Invent User level exam preparedness. Students will have the opptunity to earn the Autodesk Invent Certified User certification. DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN 4 (ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS) Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Drafting/Illustrative Design 3 Drafting 4 students are among an elite class of computer-aided drafters. Upon the completion their high school drafting careers, Drafting 4 students will have had the opptunity to achieve mastery in AutoCAD 2-D as well as 3-D. Also, many of these students will have earned multiple certifications covering many different versions of AutoCAD. Wking independently in teams these students will design, engineer, manufacture, and, eventually, construct and test projects they developed in the CAD lab. In addition, students will receive instruction in other CAD programs such as Invent & AutoCAD Architecture.

55 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide IMPROVISATION Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Do you enjoy the show Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Do you enjoy making people laugh? Do you want to build the skills necessary to be able to stand in front of an audience and capture their complete attention? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the class f you. Take it f a semester, take it f four years! You ll have so much fun you won t realize all of the great skills you re learning! The final exam is a perfmance at the Viking Comedy Club - the most unusual final exam in the state of Flida! Although this is a year-long course, students may elect to take one semester f 0.5 Fine Arts credit. IMPROVISATION 2 (ACTING 2) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Acting 1 Drama Teacher approval Students who have successfully completed Acting 1 will continue wk in perfmance technique, physical acting, al communication skills, and comedy writing. IMPROVISATION 3 (ACTING 3) Grade Level: 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Acting 2 Drama Teacher approval Students who have successfully completed Acting 2 will continue wk in perfmance technique, physical acting and al communication skills, sketch comedy, and will become team and class leaders by teaching fellow classmates. IMPROVISATION 4 HONORS (ACTING 4 HONORS) Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Acting 3 Drama Teacher approval Students who have successfully completed Acting 3 will continue to wk on their personal perfmance skills, develop iginal comic sketches, teach and coach fellow classmates, and prepare and run the Viking Comedy Club. Participation in The Masters of Mayhem improvisation troupe is also required at this level. THEATRE Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long The toughest class you ll ever love! First semester starts with a comprehensive study of theatre histy and maj dramatic wks. Second semester covers all aspects of perfmance including pantomime, combat, and vocal perfmance as well as method acting. Participation in district and state Thespian Festivals is encouraged, but not required. This class is an excellent choice f all students, providing curricular links to art, histy, and literature. Although this is a year-long course, students may elect to take one semester f 0.5 Fine Arts credit. THEATRE Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre 1 Drama Teacher approval upon passing basic skills test Students will study 19th and 20th century theatre through playwrights and their wks. Intermediate acting and improvisation techniques such as Stanislavski and Spolin are covered, as are practical application of these skills in scene and monologue study and perfmance. Participation in competition team is required, which requires rehearsal and travel outside the regular school day.

56 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide THEATRE 3 HONORS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre 2 Drama Teacher approval upon passing basic skills test This course covers directing, advanced acting techniques and playwriting, as well as maj wks and playwrights of the contempary American theater. Practical application of skills through scene study, monologue study, and play production. Students will also write an iginal one-act play f competition. Participation in competition team is required, which requires rehearsal and travel outside the regular school day. THEATRE 4 HONORS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre 3 Hons Drama teacher approval upon passing basic skills test This course covers advanced acting and directing techniques, play writing and independent study. It also includes practical application of skills through scene study and direction, monologue study, and of a seni play and audition ptfolio production. Participation in competition team is required, which requires rehearsal and travel outside the regular school day. TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN & PRODUCTION Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long When we say that this is a hands-on course, we mean it. You ll learn the basic skills of theatre management, set design and construction, lighting & sound, and costuming by wking on school main stage productions. Participation in this class requires classwk outside the regular school day. TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN & PRODUCTION Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre Design & Production 1 Drama Teacher approval upon passing basic skills test Advanced techniques in technical theater and crew management. Students will design and supervise construction and rigging of lights, sets, costumes, make-up and props f school plays and productions, produce a costume design ptfolio, and create a costume f a production. Participation in this class requires classwk outside the regular school day. TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN & PRODUCTION Grade Level: 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre Design & Production 2 Drama Teacher approval upon passing basic skills test Students will continue to build and design scenery, costumes and lights, and will act as crew heads f production projects. The focus at this level is lighting design, and students will design lights f a play and act as master electricians f all productions. Participation in this class requires classwk outside the regular school day. TECHNICAL THEATRE DESIGN & PRODUCTION 4 HONORS Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Theatre Design & Production 3 Drama Teacher approval upon passing basic skills test Students will continue to build and design scenery, costumes and lights, and will act as crew heads f projects and run all technical aspects of maj productions. The focus at this level is scenic design, and students will create drafts and models and keep a design ptfolio. Participation in competition team is required, which requires rehearsal and travel outside the regular school day.

57 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide TECHNICAL THEATRE: DESIGN & PRODUCTION FOR COSTUME, MAKEUP & HAIR Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Stagecraft 1 / Technical Theatre Design & Production 1 Drama Teacher approval This course is an independent study which is f students who plan on a career in costume design and need to build a ptfolio f college and professional wk. Students will design and create costumes, hair, and makeup f all theatre department productions, with particular attention to technical knowledge of safety procedures and demonstrated safe operation of theatre equipment, tools, and raw materials. Students also learn the standard conventions of design presentation and documentation; the ganizational structure of theatre production and creative wk in a collabative environment; and the resulting artistic improvement. Students are required to attend participate in technical wk, rehearsals, and/ perfmances beyond the school day to suppt, extend, and assess learning in the classroom, and are required to have their designs and garments adjudicated in the district festival. This class is only available to students can use a sewing machine, and who are able to wk without constant supervision. DRIVERS EDUCATION Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Prerequisite(s): 15 years old by the start of the 1 st day of the semester Students will receive 30 hours of classroom instruction to include: Flida Driver s Handbook review, Drug & Alcohol Traffic Education, Pre-driving Checklist and the Defensive Driving Course. There will be presentations from special guest speakers from the DMV, Okaloosa County Sheriff s Department, and the Flida Highway Patrol. Students may obtain Learner s Permits and Operat s Licenses by successfully completing all class and state requirements. Students will be given 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving range time. Driving permit by the end of the first four weeks of the enrolled semester if this is not achieved, student will be placed into Study Hall (no credit course) LEARNING STRATEGIES Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Students must have an active IEP The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings. SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE GIFTED Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Students must be staffed into the gifted program The purpose to enable students who are gifted to acquire and apply the knowledge and skills needed to enhance personal and academic achievement. EXTERNSHIP FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE GIFTED Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Students must be staffed into the gifted program This course designed f senis that have been in the Okaloosa County gifted program at some time in their educational career. This course is a part time release program designed to provide senis with an opptunity to wk with ments in professional career fields.

58 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): FSA ELA / FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 2 higher This is the age of infmation and everyone needs to know how to use technology to manage and process infmation. Whether you are college bound a student entering the wkfce, you need to know the basics of computers and how it wks in everyday life. This course is designed to provide an introduction to infmation technology concepts and careers. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with the fundamental computer applications of keyboarding and wd processing so they may be used as communication tools f enhancing personal and wkplace proficiency in an infmation based society. Students will be introduced to the Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet services, computing fundamentals, and will have practical experience with Wd, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will have the opptunity to earn their Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Wd, PowerPoint, and Excel. This course meets ONLINE Graduation Requirement as well! DIGITAL DESIGN Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long In the Digital Design 1 course, learn to enhance, manipulate, and transfm your photographs using the wld s leading software in graphic design, Adobe s Photoshop Creative Suite software. Discover the basics of photography all while earning an industry standard certification in this rewarding and creative field. Projects include: designing your own CD, movie poster, the school planner, cereal box, creating a panama, and many me! Students will prepare to earn their certification in Adobe ACA Photoshop. This course meets ONLINE Graduation Requirement as well! DIGITAL DESIGN Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in Digital Design 1 Experience the industry s premier vect-drawing environment and maximize your creative talents using Adobe Illustrat while taking the Digital Design 2 course. You will be able to bring your vision to life with shapes, col, effects, typography, and me. Learning Adobe Illustrat will allow you to develop your unique personal style as a graphic artist and add to your electronic ptfolio. This course allows you to perfect your skills with creating computer graphics and illustrations. Students will prepare to earn their certification in Adobe ACA Illustrat. DIGITAL DESIGN Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in Digital Design 2 Turn your dreams into action by using Adobe InDesign in Digital Design 3. In this course, you will experience the extradinary power of the InDesign software and the creative freedom that allows you to take your designs to new levels. This course introduces the fundamentals of InDesign s tools, menus, panels, and interactivity. Discover how to create custom page layouts, digital e-books, magazines, interactive Web sites, and develop Apps. Continue sharpening your Photoshop skills and blending them with Adobe s Creative Suite. Students will prepare to earn their certification in Adobe ACA InDesign.

59 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide TV PRODUCTION 1 (DIGITAL MEDIA FUNDAMENTALS) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Learn to write, direct, shoot, and edit movies in this intensive year-long course. Express your creativity through the art of cinema and prefect your technical skills in the digital age. Get certified in Final Cut Pro and/ Adobe Premiere Pro with an Apple Certified Instruct and prepare yourself f an amazing career in the multi-billion dollar entertainment industry. Students will prepare to earn their certification in Adobe ACA Premiere Pro and/ Apple Final Cut Pro. This course meets ONLINE Graduation Requirement as well! TV PRODUCTION 2 (DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in Digital Media Fundamentals Take your filmmaking skills to the next level as you study motion graphics, compositing, and special effects. Learn to craft sties and develop your own personal style. Students will prepare to get certified in Motion Graphics and will receive hands on experience crafting visual sties from scratch. Students will prepare to earn their certification in Apple Motion Graphics. TV PRODUCTION 3 (DIGITAL MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEMS) Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in Digital Media Production Systems This course covers the film production process in me detail through team based real wld projects. Learn to develop and plan large productions from script to screen. In this class, you will begin to focus on specific areas of expertise and learn to master industry standard techniques and equipment used in that particular field. Students will prepare to earn their certification in Apple Final Cut Pro Level 1. TV PRODUCTION 4 (ADVANCED DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEMS) Grade Level: 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in Digital Media Delivery Systems This course covers the mastery of the film production process through the completion of a thesis project. Learn to create, distribute, promote, and netwk as you prepare yourself f an exciting career in the entertainment industry. The final project f this course will include an extensive ptfolio of all your wk. Students will prepare to get certified in Apple Final Cut Pro Level 2.

60 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide WEB DESIGN 1 (FOUNDATIONS OF WEBDESIGN) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long This web design course is a basic course that teaches how to plan, ganize, and create a web site from start to finish while having fun doing it. Some of the things discussed in this course are: planning (what to do befe you even start designing the page), site structure, page layout, the home page, presentation, printing, images, content, fonts, and much me. The combination of hands-on learning and teacher instruction gives the student a well-rounded background in web design. Students will have the opptunity to earn the Certified Internet Webmaster Site Development Associate industry certification. This course meets ONLINE Graduation Requirement as well! WEB DESIGN 2 (USER INTERFACE DESIGN) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average better in Foundations of Webdesign Design Students focus on expanding their Web design skills in an everchanging wld of Web technologies where they exple several advanced features of the Adobe Creative Suite and build on their existing Dreamweaver skills. Individual and group projects are assigned, and frequently involve the creation of real wld interactive Web sites. If students are considering Web design as a career choice if they are looking to create their own Web site, this class will equip them with the necessary skills to advance in the wld of Web design. Students will have the opptunity to earn the Certified Internet Web Design Specialist industry certification. WEB DESIGN 3 (WEB SCRIPTING FUNDAMENTALS) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: PRACTICAL ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average better in User Interface Design Many Web languages and tools are required to create suppt effective Web sites. In Web Scripting Fundamentals, students move beyond HTMLbased Web pages and learn to create interactive, state-of-the-art, Webbased applications that suppt the demands of tomrow's Web applications. This course allows students to increase their knowledge and skills through scripting related to Web development. The content focuses on client-side scripting using JavaScript, while allowing students to expand their HTML5 and CSS knowledge as they participate in real-wd projects. Students will learn how to create interactive features f a Web site such as slideshows and on-the-fly graphics. Through this hands-on course, students will take their Web development skills to a new level. Students will have the opptunity to earn the Certified Internet Webmaster Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist industry certification..net APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 Introduces students to computer programming. Using robotics, course will reinfce problem solving skills using logic flow, iteration, and algithm development and testing. Students will transition to using Visual Basic programming language to develop Windows applications and learn Microsoft s.net development environment. Students will prepare f the MTA: Software Development Fundamentals certification.

61 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide The purpose of the AFJROTC program is to Develop Citizens of Character, Dedicated to Serving their Nation and Community. The mission of the AFJROTC instruct team is to provide a framewk to fulfill this purpose, by developing leadership skills, self-discipline, teamwk, and citizenship. Aerospace Science (AS) courses introduce the histical and technical aspects of the aerospace environment along with wld cultures and studies. Leadership Education (LE) provides experiences to develop discipline, responsibility, communication skills, and good citizenship. LE also includes wearing the Air Fce unifm weekly, Air Fce customs and courtesies, and participation in drill and ceremonies. Students will also be required to actively participate weekly in Health, Wellness, and Fitness classes. There is no military commitment associated with being a member of the AFJROTC program. Students successfully completing two years of AFJROTC, will have the 0.5 credit PE activity elective requirement and the full 1.0 credit perfming arts requirement waived. Students must still take the 0.5 credit Personal Fitness class to complete the PE requirement. ROTC 1 (AIR FORCE: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 1) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long This course is comprised of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education and Wellness. The Aerospace Science (AS) ption of the course is an aviation histy course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and the transfmation of the United States Air Fce. The Leadership Education (LE) lab of this class will introduce the student to the Air Fce Juni Reserve Officer Training Cps (AFJROTC) program. The course includes instruction on both the cadet and Air Fce ganizational structure; unifm wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions. The Drill and Ceremonies course is integrated in this course as part of Leadership Education. Cadets are provided fundamental and in-depth instruction in Air Fce drill and ceremonies. Cadets will be instructed on proper wear of the unifm and required to wear the unifm weekly. Cadets are required to maintain personal appearance standards, including haircuts, within military standards while enrolled in AFJROTC. Wellness is an official part of the Air Fce Juni ROTC program. Cadets will be required to participate in a weekly exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard. ROTC 2 (AIR FORCE: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 2) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in ROTC 1 ROTC Instruct approval This course is comprised of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education and Wellness. The Aerospace Science (AS) ption of this class introduces students to various regions of the wld from a geographic, histical, and cultural perspective. It provides increased international awareness and insight into feign affairs that permits a me educated understanding of other cultures and enhanced knowledge of America s interests and role in the wld. The Leadership Education (LE) lab ption of the course stresses communications skills and cadet cps activities. The student will receive instruction in how to communicate effectively; how to understand groups and teams; how to prepare f leadership; how to solve conflicts and problems; and how to improve individual personal development. Students will continue with Drill and Ceremonies taking a me active role in commanding their Flight. Cadets will be required to properly wear the unifm within standards weekly. Wellness is an official part of the Air Fce Juni ROTC program. Cadets will be required to participate in a weekly exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard.

62 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide ROTC 3 (AIR FORCE: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3) Grade Level: 11, 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): C average in ROTC 2 ROTC Instruct approval This course is comprised of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education and Wellness. The Aerospace Science (AS) ption of the course begins with the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. The Leadership Education (LE) lab ption of the course examines career opptunities and emphasizes life skills. Students will be given the opptunity to study career paths after high school; how to apply f college vocational/technical schools; how to begin the job search; how to prepare a resume ; and the imptance of good interviewing skills. Students will continue with Drill and Ceremonies taking a me active role in commanding their Flight and participating in drill teams. Cadets will be required to properly wear the unifm within standards weekly. Wellness is an official part of the Air Fce Juni ROTC program. Cadets will be required to participate in a weekly exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard. Third year cadets (AS 3) desiring to re-enroll f their fourth year must meet a strict selection criteria that is based upon attitude, interest, behavi, attendance, instruct recommendation, test sces, ce involvement in events, potential and predicted success as an AS 4. This is not an automatic selection. ROTC 4 (AIR FORCE: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT) Grade Level: 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): ROTC Instruct approval This course is comprised of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education and Wellness. The Aerospace Science (AS), Management of the Cadet Cps, consists of a hands-on experience that affds cadets the opptunity to put the theies of previous leadership courses into practice. The cadets will be required to participate in the planning, and execution of all the group s events under the direct supervision of the AFJROTC Instructs. Leadership Education (LE), Principles of Management, is a guide to understanding the fundamentals of management, managing yourself, and others. Emphasis is placed on allowing the student to see himself/herself as a manager. Students will continue with Drill and Ceremonies taking a me active role in commanding their Flight and participating in drill teams. Cadets will be required to properly wear the unifm within standards weekly. Wellness is an official part of the Air Fce Juni ROTC program. Cadets will be required to participate in a weekly exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard. All cadets in this class must hold a Staff position which requires class wk outside the regular school day. Photo: Ft Walton Beach High School JROTC Cadet Fmation during September 11 th Ceremony

63 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide 9 th GRADE LEADERSHIP (LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES) ELE0001 Grade Level: 9 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Application & Leadership Teacher Approval The main objective of this course is to improve the character and leadership skills of students. We want to immerse students in the study of 18 commonly-valued traits to get them to read about, write about and think about these traits on a daily basis. To accomplish this objective: (1) students will read about positive role models who exemplify each trait, (2) students will complete essay-type, exposity writing assignments and engage in ethical discussions, (3) the use of interactive blogs and current events will reinfce ce components of each trait, (4) students will be given different opptunities to apply the concepts of the course to their personal lives, academic competencies and future goals, (5) successful community leaders will pass on their life lessons to the students. Second semester, students will begin creating their personal ptfolio that includes a resume, professional letters, reference letters, etc. Students will also wk with upperclassmen during the year on school projects such as Christmas Connection. Students will be required to go out in the community to seek suppt f our Christmas project with monetary donations and a food drive. 10 th & 11 th GRADE LEADERSHIP (LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES) ELE0002 Grade Level: 10, 11 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Application & Leadership Teacher Approval Students have the opptunity to earn community service hours while taking this course! First semester will focus on school projects, to include Pep Rallies and Christmas Connection. F Christmas Connection, students will be required to go out in the community to seek suppt f our Christmas project with monetary donations and a food drive. Students will engage in group projects at all levels while also wking on building relationships with community leaders, teachers, school officials, and peers. Writing grants, creating a resume, applying f scholarships are just a few of the many activities students will learn as they build a personal ptfolio. Students will build programs from the ground up and continue to grow existing programs. Students will wk with 12th graders on maj projects as they prepare to take over their seni year and lead these projects. 12 th GRADE LEADERSHIP (LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES) ELE0003 Grade Level: 12 1 ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Application & Leadership Teacher Approval Students have the opptunity to earn 100 community service hours while taking this course! Students enrolled in this course are the main operats of all maj leadership projects, including Sandblast, Silver sands Prom, FWBHS Chowdown, Christmas Connection, etc. F Christmas Connection, students will be required to go out in the community to seek suppt f our Christmas project with monetary donations and a food drive. Students will develop maj community service and school projects including complete chestration of all FWBHS pep rallies. During 2nd semester, final touches will be added to student ptfolios. Professionally led wkshops will teach students how to interview and build professional resumes. Students will learn how to make themselves marketable!

64 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide One semester of Marching Band waives the 0.5 credit PE activity elective. The student must still take the 0.5 credit Personal Fitness class to complete the PE graduation requirement. BAND (BAND 1-1 st Year) (BAND 2 2 nd Year) (BAND 3 3 rd Year) (BAND 4 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Previous music training FWBHS Band Directs, Middle School Band Directs, Private Instruct may give recommendations f placement Band is an instrumental music class with numerous opptunities to perfm. These opptunities include the following: The award-winning Viking Marching Band which perfms at FWBHS football games, Marching Band Festivals, and parades. Concert and Symphonic Bands, which perfm at the highest levels of the concert music idiom. Perfmance opptunities include local, regional, and national-level festivals and competitions. Past perfmances include sites from New Yk to Califnia, and Montreal to Mexico City. Percussion Ensemble JAZZ ENSEMBLE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1-1 st Year) (JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2 2 nd Year) (JAZZ ENSEMBLE 3 3 rd Year) (JAZZ ENSEMBLE 4 HONORS 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 f 4 th Year 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Previous music training FWBHS Band Directs, Middle School Band Directs, Private Instruct may give recommendations f placement Jazz Ensemble is an ensemble f musicians who have achieved me than a basic knowledge of their instrument. Previous jazz experience is not required. There are numerous perfmance opptunities with this ensemble. This ensemble is an award-winning group that perfms advanced level jazz literature. COLOR GUARD (EURYTHMICS 1 1 st Year) (EURYTHMICS 2 2 nd Year) (EURYTHMICS 3 3 rd Year) (EURYTHMICS 4 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Audition This class includes the award-winning Viking Col Guard. These groups are both a part of the Viking Marching Band and perfm at numerous football games, festivals, competitions, and parades. BAND LEADERSHIP (ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP 1) 1 st Semester (ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP 2) 2 nd Semester Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester Students in the course will assist the band direct in teaching instrumental music to elementary school students. Students have the opptunity to earn 75 hours of community service that will qualify as the Bright Futures requirement f the Academic Scholars Award.

65 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide CHORUS (CHORUS 1 1 st Year) (CHORUS 2 2 nd Year) (CHORUS 3 3 rd Year) (CHORUS 4 HONORS 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 f 4 th Year 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long This chus is f any student who would like the opptunity to learn basic musicianship skills such as sightreading, musical notation, and terminology. This choir will sing pieces from various genres ranging from classical to pop arranged specifically f this choir. Students will have the opptunity to perfm in concerts and competitions. Extra rehearsals are scheduled in advance and attendance is required. VOICES OF VALHALLA (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 1 1 st Year) (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 2 2 nd Year) (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 3 3 rd Year) (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 4 HONORS 4 th Year) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: 0.5 f 4 th Year 1 FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Audition This is an auditioned chus f the most advanced chal students. This course includes singing, listening, reading, they, and dancing. Perfmance opptunities are limitless throughout the community, the state, including opptunities to travel to other states f a diverse chal experience. Students will be required to perfm with other ensembles, in concerts and competitions, and will go on trips with the chus. Extra rehearsals are scheduled in advance and attendance is required. AP MUSIC THEORY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: FINE ARTS Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Previous music training Band Chal Direct s approval This course is comparable in content to a first-year music they course in college. Are you going to be a music maj? Thinking about being a music maj? Then, you need this course! It is required f all music degree plans. Time will be spent in the analysis of notated examples, the development of listening skills, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, part writing, and harmonization. Students successfully completing the course will be given the opptunity to take the AP Music They exam f college credit. HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL (HUMANITIES SURVEY) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester This semester long course surveys the Histy of Rock Music from its roots in Blues and Jazz through its development into the wide variety that exists in today s popular music. The course seeks to help students understand both the musical and cultural roots of rock music and the ability to hear a direct relationship between those roots and the music that is currently popular. The course will include learning from a text as well as from listening to recdings of the various styles of music to be covered.

66 FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Guide CREATIVE THINKING & STUDY SKILLS Grade Level: 9 ½ ELECTIVE Credit / 1 Semester This course is designed to develop skills related to critical thinking, learning and problem solving, enabling students to enhance their perfmance in both academic and non-academic areas. Strategies f acquiring, sting and retrieving infmation, time management and ganizational skills, critical thinking operations and processes, strategies f al and written communication, and problem solving skills including test taking skills are an integral part of this course. AICE THINKING SKILLS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long This course is designed with the inquisitive, curious, hard-wking student in mind. The elective includes a study of argument and rhetic, logical reasoning through puzzles and real-wld challenges, and discussion of controversial topics within writing, Socratic discussion, and debate. At the end of the year, students will take Cambridge s assessments, Paper 1 and Paper 2, which consist of multiple-choice, sht and extended-response questions. From AICE: Thinking Skills develops a specific set of intellectual skills, independent of subject content. It reflects the need voiced by universities and employers f me mature and sophisticated ways of thinking. The Thinking Skills syllabus also enables students to approach their other subjects with an improved ability to understand, analyze and resolve problems. As a result, students find the course of great benefit when preparing f higher education and f a wide range of careers, including law, scientific research, social science, journalism, medicine, business, accounting and engineering. As a curriculum subject, Thinking Skills offers students an excellent opptunity to express themselves freely and openly. The Thinking Skills syllabus encourages free and open debate, critical and investigative thinking, and infmed and disciplined reasoning. AICE THINKING SKILLS Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Weight: ELECTIVE Credit / Year Long Prerequisite(s): Currently enrolled in AICE Thinking Skills 1 This course is designed to follow AICE Thinking Skills 1. The students will gain a deeper understanding of argument and fallacy and how to respond to those arguments. The students will also gain a concentrated understanding of mathematics in the wld around them and problem-solving skills through real-wld application. At the end of the year, students will take Cambridge s assessments, Paper 3 and Paper 4, which consist of multiple-choice, sht and extendedresponse questions.