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1 CURRICULUM GUIDE PHERSON PIKE WILLIAMSPORT, OHIO PHONE# (740) FAX# (740) WEB SITE: ACCREDITED BY N. C. A.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS... PAGE PROFILE... 3 GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING COURSES... 4 WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY... 5 SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING CHANGES... 6 EARLY GRADUATION 6 PICKAWAY ROSS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER COURSE REQUIREMENTS... 7 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS... 8 OHIO GRADUATION TEST... 8 HONORS DIPLOMA CRITERIA... 8 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT... 9 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT COMPUTER/BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ART DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALLIED HEALTH & SPORTS MEDICINE CAREER BASED INTERVENTION PROGRAM (formerly O.W.A.) SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) TUTORING GUIDELINES EDUCATION OPTIONS

3 Westfall High School Pherson Pike, Williamsport, OH (740) PROFILE The School: Westfall High School is a four-year comprehensive high school offering college preparatory, vocational, and tech prep courses. Currently, there are 480 full-time students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, of which 42 attend Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center. Approximately 115 students graduate yearly. The school year is divided into two semesters with four, nine week grading periods. Classes meet hours per week. The faculty consists of 33 faculty members. Advanced Placement: AP English Language and Composition 11, AP English Literature and Composition 12, Calculus, and other on-line offerings Grading System: Letter grades are used in reporting pupil progress. Final course grades are calculated by averaging the grades earned during each of the grading periods. Passing mark is D. Weighted courses have 0.05 added to the G. P. A. Courses include: AP English Language and Composition 11; AP English Literature and Composition 12; Physics; Chemistry 2; Adv. Biology; Calculus; Accelerated Pre-Calculus; Pre-Calculus; CP English 9 Plus; CP English 10 Plus. Grading Scale: Grade Percentage Points A B C D F Below Rank in Class: The Graduates: All courses are included in the cumulative grade point average and the class rank. Approximately 50% of the graduates attend four year colleges; 29% attend two year colleges/technical schools; 4% enlist in the armed services. All students must pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test. 3

4 GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING COURSES For graduation, the Ohio High School Minimum Standards require students to earn a minimum of 21 units of credit beginning with grade nine. Sixteen of the 21 credits must be earned by taking the specified number of credits in the following subject areas plus five credits of electives to be selected by the student. Athletes please check NCAA requirements. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1Mathematics units must include one unit of algebra II or the equivalent of algebra II. Students on a Student success Plan may be exempted from taking algebra II. 2School districts may adopt a policy that would exempt students who participate in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for two full seasons or an approved Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program for two years from the physical education requirement. Students must take another course, which cannot be a physical education course, of at least 60 contact hours. 3Science units must include one unit of physical sciences, one unit of life sciences and one unit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science; astronomy, physical geology or other earth or space science. Students on a Student Success Plan may be exempted from advanced study in science. 4Social studies units must include ½ unit of American history and ½ unit of American government. 5Elective units must include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education or English language arts, mathematics, science or social studies courses not otherwise required. 6All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy during Grades 9-12 and must complete at least two semesters of fine arts taken any time in Grades Students following a career-technical pathway are exempted from the fine arts requirement. 7The State Board of Education may decide to include an algebra II end-of-course examination in place of the algebra I end-of-course exam beginning for students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To be a Freshman To be a Sophomore To be a Junior To be a Senior To Graduate Completion of 8th grade Completion of five credits Completion of ten credits Completion of fifteen credits Completion of twenty one credits 4

5 WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY 1. For each weighted class a student takes, their grade would be given a 0.05 grade boost, up to a certain limit. 2. The classes to be weighted at this time are: AP English Language and Composition 11 AP English Literature and Composition 12 Physics Pre-calculus Advanced Biology Chemistry 2 Calculus CP English 9 Plus CP English 10 Plus Accelerated Pre-calculus 3. College Credit Plus classes may be weighted. The determination to give a weighted grade will be made on a class to class basis. A committee of three to seven persons will examine the course description, syllabus, and textbooks to see if it deserves a weighted grade. The committee will be made up of a principal, guidance counselor and teachers, of which at least one must be from that academic area. The decision of the committee is final and there is no appeal. The number of 0.05 s will be capped at the number of courses that are offered and weighted at Westfall High School. 4. If a student earns a D in a weighted class, 0.05 will not be added to their grade point average. 5. The additional weighted grade portion will be figured into the grade point average in the final cumulative grade point average for the year the course is taken. 5

6 SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING COURSES 1. All students must schedule at least five units of credits. 2. Special permission is needed to audit a class (educational option with no credit) 3. Athletes are required to pass a minimum of five credits per nine weeks, and recommended to carry six or more credits. A minimum G. P. A. of a 1.33 for each nine weeks and no more than one F has been approved by the Westfall Board of Education. Any other athletic eligibility requirement will fall under the OHSAA s regulations. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES GOVERNING SCHEDULING CHANGES 1. After the school year starts, schedules will NOT be changed unless unusual circumstances prevail, so students should choose courses thoughtfully and confer with parents, teachers, and the guidance counselor about the most advantageous courses to take. Parent signature is required for changing and/or dropping a class. 2. A student may add a course only if he/she has a study hall at the time the class is offered, and there is a seat available in the desired class. 3. A student must request a schedule change if he/she has failed a prerequisite or required course, or if the schedule card is in obvious error. 4. Students may drop and/or add a course without penalty within the first ten days of the course. After ten days administrative approval is required. Students who drop a class after this time drop with a FAILING grade. The grade will be counted toward overall G. P. A., athletic eligibility, etc. A parent signature is required for dropping and adding a class. 5. Schedule changes will not be made to accommodate early release POINTS REQUIRED TO PASS A CLASS FOR THE YEAR/SEMESTER In order to pass a one credit course for the year you must receive a total of four points, two in the second semester and one point must be earned in the Fourth Nine Weeks. In order to pass a 1/2 credit semester course you must receive a total of two points. EARLY GRADUATION The Board acknowledges that most students derive the maximum scholastic and social benefits from a four-year high school program. However, students who accelerate through the District s academic program and complete the requirements of the Ohio Department of Education are permitted to graduate early. Early graduation is available to high school students provided they follow all of the requirements established for this purpose. Applications are due March 30 of the student s sophomore year. Once approval for early graduation is established, the student becomes a member of the class in the school year in which his/her graduation requirements are completed. The diploma may be given at the completion of all requirements or at the next graduation ceremony. Please see the Guidance Office for an application. 6

7 PICKAWAY ROSS CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Students wishing to attend Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center need the following credits by the end of their sophomore year: English Math Physical Education Health Science World Studies Fine Arts 2 credits 2 credits 1/2 credit 1/2 credit 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit If the student has deficiencies in the above subjects, he/she must meet with the counselor to determine eligibility for PRCTC. Pickaway Ross Career and Technology education is for grades 11 and 12. Programs at PRCTC include: CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES Carpentry Electrical Engineering Facilities Maintenance Machining & Manufacturing Precision Welding TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES Automotive Auto Collision Repair Diesel & Heavy Truck Mechanics High-Performance Automotive Power Equipment HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGIES Commercial Food Careers Cosmetology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Health-Care Foundation Medical Careers INFORMATION & MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES General Merchandising & Warehousing Interactive Digital Arts Network System Technologies OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS (see page 28 for more details) Allied Health-Berger Hospital Annex Sports Medicine-Mound St., Circleville Eligible students must obtain junior status or have permission of the principal and meet Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center requirements. Students may participate in some extra-curricular and sports programs at Westfall. Upon completion of the two year program at PRCTC, and the student having passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test, the student will graduate from Westfall High School with a diploma, as well as a PRCTC certificate of completion. 7

8 METHOD OF SELECTING NEW MEMBERS: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS The Westfall National Honor Society faculty council meet to evaluate the applications and consider the eligibility of juniors and seniors at Westfall High School. All students who have an overall grade point average of 3.50 or higher are eligible for consideration to be inducted into the Westfall National Honor Society. Application deadlines must be met for consideration. ************************************************************************************* OHIO GRADUATION TESTS Students in the classes of and those who repeated ninth grade in the school year will have to pass The Ohio Graduation Test, as well as required courses, prior to receiving a diploma. The state of Ohio has mandated that ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS The Ohio Graduation Test, as well as required courses, prior to receiving a diploma. Tests are administered twice a year until passed by the student. The same requirements apply to students attending Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center. ************************************************************************************ HONORS DIPLOMA CRITERIA 1. Earn four units of English; 2. Earn at least four units of mathematics which shall include algebra I, algebra II, geometry and another higher level course, or a four-year sequence of courses which contains equivalent content; 3. Earn at least four units of science including one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry; 4. Earn four units of social studies; 5. Earn three units of world languages (must include no less than two units for which credit is sought), i.e. three units of one world language or two units of two different languages; 6. Earn one unit of fine art; 7. Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year; or 8. Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American college testing services ACT assessment (excluding the optional writing test) or a combined score of 1210 on the College Board s SAT verbal and mathematics sections (excluding the required writing section). **You must meet seven of the eight criteria in order to qualify for the Honors Diploma. 8

9 ADMISSION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS The Board believes that one of the most effective vehicles for improving international understanding is communications among the individuals of various nations. Accordingly, the Board endorses the involvement of high school students and their families in recognized foreign exchange student programs. The Superintendent and administrative staff are responsible for developing regulations to direct the involvement of the high school with such programs. Exchange students are not responsible for tuition if sponsored under an approved exchange program while temporarily residing in the District with a host family. Exchange students must meet the same requirements and expectations required of resident students, including immunization requirements. Exchange students are encouraged to participate in all student activities, provided they meet the academic requirements. The Board reserves the right to limit the number of exchange students in any given year. Foreign exchange students enrolled in a recognized visitor exchange program may be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics in accordance with Ohio High School Athletic Association Bylaws. [Adoption date May 23, 2005:] [Re-adoption date: December 15, 2008] [Re-adoption date: November 15, 2010] [Re-adoption date: February 10, 2014] LEGAL REFS.: ORC ; ; ; CROSS REFS.: IGD, Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics IGDK, Interscholastic Extracurricular Eligibility IKFB, Graduation Exercises JECB, Admission of Nonresident Students JHCB, Immunizations 9

10 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Students desiring to follow the College Preparatory pathway must achieve and maintain an A, B, or C, earn a norm level on the MAPS assessment and receive teacher recommendation. Students desiring to follow the English Plus or AP College Preparatory pathway must achieve and maintain an A or B, earn above the norm level on the MAPS assessment and receive teacher recommendation. 011 ENGLISH 9 Grade 9 1 credit Students study a wide variety of genres, including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, epic and myth, and consumer and workplace documents. The focus is on reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary development, and the writing process. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. Text: Elements of Literature, Third Course 013 COLLEGE PREP Grade 9 1 credit ENGLISH 9 Students study literature and composition with an emphasis on literature appreciation and analysis, vocabulary development, oral fluency, and writing development. Students study a wide variety of genres, including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, epic and myth, and consumer and workplace documents. Outside reading and writing, quarterly book projects, and formal essay writing are required. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. Text: Elements of Literature, Third Course 014 COLLEGE PREP Grade 9 1 credit ENGLISH 9 PLUS Students use higher level thinking skills to analyze and respond to a wide variety of genres, including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, epic and myth, and consumer and workplace documents. Students will study literature and composition with an emphasis on literature appreciation and analysis, vocabulary development, oral fluency, and writing development. Outside reading and writing, quarterly book projects and formal writing assignments are required. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. This class is recommended as preparation for English 10 Plus. This class will be weighted ENGLISH 10 Grade 10 1 credit Students read short stories, novels, plays, and poetry addressing the different structural elements of each genre. In addition, fundamental forms such as paragraph, essay, and narrative writing are addressed including mechanics, usage, and grammar. Reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and the writing process will be emphasized. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. Text: Elements of Literature, fourth Course 10

11 023 COLLEGE PREP Grade 10 1 credit ENGLISH 10 Students study a diverse range of literature and writing, including short stories, nonfiction, plays, and poetry to address the different structural elements of each genre. Students are expected to read outside of the classroom to complete quarterly reading assignments. Students sharpen their writing skills through writing narratives and response essays using proper mechanics, usage, and grammar. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. Text: Elements of Literature, Fourth Course 024 COLLEGE PREP Grade 10 1 credit ENGLISH 10 PLUS Students use higher level critical thinking skills to analyze and respond to works of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry of a variety of historical periods. Emphasis is placed on history as it relates to writers and works, content specific vocabulary, and discussion in addition to the requirements of C.P. English 10. Students considering taking this course should be highly self-motivated to complete advanced level work. This class is recommended as preparation for AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition. Students will be required to complete summer reading and writing projects that will be due the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. Text: Elements of Literature, Fourth Course. This class will be weighted AMERICAN Grade 11 1 credit LITERATURE Students read, analyze, and discuss a wide variety of literature from the twentieth century that includes short stories, novels, poetry, essays, historical documents, and speeches. An emphasis is placed on the components of literature such as plot, setting and character. Communication skills (oral and written) are emphasized. Students are required to complete summer reading and writing projects before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. 037 COLLEGE PREP AMERICAN Grade 11 1 credit LITERATURE Students study writings from the beginning of our nation s history up to modern day. Students read, analyze and discuss a wide variety of literature that includes short stories, novels, poetry, essays, historical documents and speeches. Students will learn to write a formal research paper as well as advancing writing analysis skills. Students will learn public speaking skills through group and individual presentations. Students are required to complete summer reading and writing projects before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. 033 AP ENGLISH Grade 11 1 credit LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION Students read a variety of texts and are taught basic elements of rhetoric: writing with a purpose, addressing and appealing to an audience, creating effective text structures, and effecting an appropriate style. The second semester includes instruction in argumentation and the skills of synthesizing, summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting and citing secondary source material. Students are required to take the AP test in May. A student presenting a score of 3 or higher on the exam might expect college credit for the course. Approximate cost is $91 and is considered a classroom fee. Students will keep a notebook and maintain a journal. Students are required to complete summer reading and writing projects before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. This class will be weighted Text: The Bedford Reader, 10th ed., Everything s An Argument, 5 th ed., 40 Model Essays 11

12 032 ENGLISH 12 Grade 12 1 credit Students study and practice reading, writing, and presentation skills. Students use writer s process and understand the purpose of each stage. Students study and use writing conventions such as grammar, usage and mechanics. Students read and discuss works of literature from British authors. An emphasis will be placed on the elements of literature and analyzing the use of language (e.g. word choice and figurative language.) Students will collect, record, and organize information for presentations. Students are required to complete summer reading and writing projects before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. 030 COLLEGE PREP Grade 12 1 credit ENGLISH 12 Students study text that represents a variety of British authors and cultures. Students read, discuss and write about novels, poetry, drama and short stories. An emphasis is placed on the elements of literature (e.g. character, setting and plot.) Students demonstrate their comprehension by showing how authors use elements, diction and figurative language to reveal themes and meanings. Students apply the reading process to various historical periods and identify how the issues and characteristics of each period are revealed in literature. Writer s process, writing conventions and vocabulary will be studied and used to ensure that students can create compositions that reflect effective word and grammatical choices. Students are required to complete summer reading and writing projects before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. 048 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND Grade 12 1 credit COMPOSITION 12 AP students carefully read and analyze literature including prose, poetry, drama, and expository literature following the curricular requirements described in the A.P. English Course Description. Students should expect to read outside of class daily for one and a half hours, and to take frequent quizzes on the reading. Students will write formal, extended analyses and timed in-class compositions to understand, to explain, and to evaluate material. Students will prepare discussion questions. Students will practice effective use of language and the organization of ideas. Students are required to take the AP exam in May and a final multigenre project after the AP exam. The successful completion of this course and AP exam may result in the student receiving college credit. Approximate cost is $91 and is considered a classroom fee. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. Students must complete summer reading and writing assignments before the first day of class. Students not completing summer reading projects will receive a 0. Students will not be able to drop to a lower level English class. This class will be weighted Text: Perrine s Literature Structure, Sound and Sense 8 th edition 038 INTRODUCTION TO Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 semester.50 credit SPEECH Introduction to Speech is an elective course that will provide students with the basic skills needed for a variety of public and daily interactions within society. Students will learn the essential parts of speech. Students, at the end of the course, will have developed an understanding of both delivery and proper skills in evaluating public speaking. 015 SPEECH II Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 semester.50 credit Speech II is an elective course that will build on what students learned in Introduction to speech. Students will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a great speech writer 12

13 and deliverer. Students will gain experiences speaking in front of live audiences throughout the course. 017 CREATIVE WRITING Grades 11, 12 semester.50 credit Creative Writing is a multi-genre introduction to the craft of writing creatively. Students will work collaboratively to analyze, respond to, and edit the written work of others. Students will examine literary conventions as well as the writing techniques and tools essential to effective writing and editing. Students will have weekly exercises in writing poetry, fiction, dramatic texts, and works that incorporate research materials. Students will be required to maintain a portfolio of their work. 018 COMPOSITION Grades 11, 12 semester.50 credit Composition is a writing course in which students will practice strategies to generate, revise, edit and proofread to produce a successful test; use appropriate writing conventions, including: grammar and usage, sentence pattern, and punctuation; identify purpose and audience and develop logical ideas, develop a strong thesis and organizational strategy, write a variety of essays, including: descriptive, narrative, personal expressive, and expository essays. Students will be required to maintain a portfolio of their work. 021 JOURNALISM Grades 11, 12 1 credit This course is designed for students interested in newspaper journalism. Students develop their skills as writers as they put together a monthly school newspaper. The course explores the contemporary media and the ethical responsibility issues inherent in the press today. Students will conduct interviews, write in a variety of journalistic forms, and will learn the fundamentals of news, feature, editorial and sports writing. Copy reading, news style and editing will be stressed. Students will create numerous original stories using varied structures and writing techniques. 510 YEARBOOK Grades 10, 11, 12 1 credit FOREIGN LANGUAGES This yearlong class is devoted to the creation of the Westfall High School yearbook. Students will be required to learn basic photography skills, Photoshop skills, and work within a yearbook editing program doing editing, layout, and design of pages for the yearbook. Students will also be required to participate in fundraisers, yearbook selling campaigns, and the selling of advertising to local businesses to financially support the publication of the book. Students will be required to attend events outside of class time to take photographs of activities to be included in the yearbook. Any student interested in a future in graphic design, advertising, photography, or publishing is encouraged to take this class. 052 FRENCH I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 credit Students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in the French language in the immediate context of daily experience: identifying, describing, and characterizing people, objects, places, and events; giving information and instructions; issuing simple commands and requests. The class studies the culture and history of France. Students are required to do several hands-on activities and projects. Students should purchase a good French dictionary. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. A B average or higher in English is highly recommended as a prerequisite for success in this class. Text: McDougall Litell: Discovering French Bleu 053 FRENCH II Grades 10, 11, 12 1 credit 13

14 Students follow a continuation of speaking, listening, writing and reading skills learned in French I and progress to speaking and writing about past and future events and storytelling (narrating and describing the past). Students continue the study of everyday French culture. Students participate in hands-on activities. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. A C average or higher in French 1 is recommended. Text: DC Heath: Discovering French Blanc 054 FRENCH III Grades 11, 12 1 credit Students continue developing the skills taught in French 2, increasing active vocabulary, reinforcing mastery of basic grammar, dealing with more complex structures and using some patterns of indirect speech (skits, reports, summarizations). Students will participate in several research projects. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. A B average or higher in French 2 is recommended. Text: DC Heath: Discovering French Rouge 055 FRENCH IV Grade 12 1 credit Students participate in an intense review of French grammar, expand their ability to understand as well as produce a more complex level of oral and written discourse emphasizing giving opinions, making proposals, building arguments, defending and criticizing ideas and develop an in-depth study of French culture, history and literature. Students do extensive reading, writing, listening and researching in French. Students do a yearlong project simulating an internship in a French speaking country. Because this class often occurs with another level of French, Level IV students are expected to be able to work independently. A B average or higher in French 3 is recommended. Vista Higher Learning: D Accord 3 Vert 056 SPANISH I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 credit This course is designed for students who would like to begin their journey to fluency in Spanish. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar through the extensive methods of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. In addition to learning the language itself, students will learn about the culture of the people and civilizations of Spanish-speaking countries all over the world. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. Student fee includes a Spanish-English dictionary and other texts that will be used throughout the year. 057 SPANISH II Grades 10, 11, 12 1 credit This course is designed for students who would like to increase their fluency in Spanish. Students will continue to learn vocabulary and grammar through extensive speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish. In addition to learning the language itself, students will continue to learn about the culture of the people and civilizations of Spanish-speaking countries all over the world. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. Student fee includes various texts and supplies used throughout the year. Prerequisite: Spanish I with a C average or higher. 058 SPANISH III Grades 11, 12 1 credit This course is designed for students who would like to increase their fluency in Spanish. Students will continue to learn vocabulary and grammar through the extensive amount of Spanish that they will hear and read throughout the course of the year. The methods used will teach students to improve their speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Spanish. In addition to learning the language itself students will continue to learn about the culture of the people and civilizations of Spanish-speaking counties all over the world. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. Student fee includes various texts and supplies used throughout the year. Prerequisite: Spanish II with a C average or higher. 059 SPANISH IV Grade 12 1 credit This course focuses on advanced grammar acquisition, applying previous knowledge, and reading short stories. The methods used will teach students to improve their speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Spanish. In addition to learning the language itself students will continue to learn about the culture of the people and civilizations of Spanish-speaking 14

15 countries all over the world. Students are required to keep an organized notebook. Student fee includes various texts and supplies used throughout the year. Prerequisite Spanish III with a C average or higher. Course sequence could be based on experience. In order to move from one course to the next you may have to demonstrate proficiency in previous course. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 122 WORLD HISTORY Grade 9 1 credit This course examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspective to draw conclusions. Students apply skills by using a variety of resources to construct these and support or refute contentions made by others. Alternative explanations of historical events are analyzed and questions of historical inevitability are explored. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. 131 CURRENT ISSUES Grades 11, 12 1 credit This course will look at recent historical events as presented by the media. Students will be working with modern news media (Columbus Dispatch, daily local television news and internet sources). The class will devise a mock investment portfolio including, but not limited to, stocks and mutual funds with an emphasis on long-term investing strategies. 133 AMERICAN HISTORY Grade 10 1 credit This course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today s citizens is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. 134 COLLEGE PREP Grades 11, 12 1 credit SOCIOLOGY 1 This course is an overview of the basic concepts and theories of sociology. Among the topics dealt with are: roles and statuses, adolescence, families, education, religion, racial inequality, crime and delinquency, and poverty. Emphasis is on understanding how human beings relate to and behave in groups and certain environments. Special emphasis is on the student s development of the ability to demonstrate maturity and reason when dealing with present day problems of American society. 135 COLLEGE PREP Grades 11, 12 1 credit PSYCHOLOGY Designed to help the student understand human behavior. Emphasis on systematic study by scientific method and the observing of humans and other organisms by means of instruments or techniques. 145 GOVERNMENT/ Grade 12 1 credit ECONOMICS A study of the institutions and goals of local, state, and national government. National leadership and participation in world affairs is emphasized. Financial literacy issues are presented. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. 15

16 146 ADVANCED AMERICAN Grade 12 1 credit GOVERNMENT/ ECONOMICS Students enrolled in the Honors section(s) will investigate much of the same material as other sections. Main differentiating factors will relate to the pace and scope of instruction, as well as increased outside preparation for class. In-class activities will relate more to discussion and analysis of material, as well as evaluation of concepts. Student performance will be assessed primarily through written expression, project presentation, and in-class discussion/debate. This course is aimed at students seeking a rigorous learning experience and who wish to improve group communication skills. Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA Junior year OR minimum B in American Studies SCIENCE DEPARTMENT There will be two curriculum paths for science, a basic and a college preparatory path. The basic path is designed to meet minimum Westfall science graduation requirements (three credits) and state standards. The college preparatory path will in addition to meeting minimum Westfall graduation requirements and state standards, prepare students for the rigors of postsecondary education (4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, training institutions, etc.). Both paths offer the opportunity and encourage students to earn extra science credits through electives. BASIC PATH COURSES Required: Physical Science or Agriculture Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture Animal & Plant Science, or Agriculture Biology Plant Science and 1 unit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: Chemistry, Physics, or other Physical Science; Advanced Biology or other Life Science/Biology; Physical Geology, or other Earth* or Space Science. Electives: Advanced Biology Chemistry 2 COLLEGE PREPARATORY PATH Required: Physical Science Biology Chemistry 1 or Advanced Biology Electives: Physics Chemistry 2** Note: * Students from Agricultural Science classes normally take Physical Geology for the third required credit, but are permitted to take Chemistry or Advanced Biology with instructor permission. ** Students at the Junior/Senior level may take Advanced Biology or Chemistry 2 concurrently with another science course with the permission of the science and math courses instructors. 212 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Grade 9 1 credit Physical Science is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements. It is a one unit course based on the systematic study of the physical world as it relates to concepts about matter, energy and motion. This integrated science emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, mathematics, and laboratory experiments. It also introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further scientific study. Required for Graduation. Fee: Required 225 BIOLOGY Grade 10 1 credit Biology is a high school level science course which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements. The course investigates the composition, diversity, complexity, and interconnectedness of life on Earth with an emphasis on cell biology. Concepts of diversity, heredity and evolution provide a framework through inquiry-based instruction to explore the 16

17 living world, the physical environment and the interactions within and between them. Required for Graduation. Fee: Required 232 CHEMISTRY 1 Grades 11, 12 1 credit Highly recommended for students planning to attend post-secondary institutions such as technical schools or two or four year colleges. Chemistry is a high school advanced level science course, which satisfies one unit of the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section It is an inquiry-based course with laboratory experience that encourages and promotes higher order thinking skills by engaging students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. This course introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences as well as advanced science disciplines. Chemistry comprises a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure and its interactions is how this course is organized. Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction and application. Prerequisite: C average in Physical Science, Biology, Algebra 1 and Geometry or the equivalent Math classes. Fee: Required 233 CHEMISTRY 2 Grade 12 1 credit Recommended for students planning to go into medical fields, especially pharmacy, or sciences. Chemistry 2 is a high school advanced level science course, which satisfies one unit of the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section It is an inquiry-based course with laboratory experience that encourages and promotes higher order thinking skills by engaging students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Chemistry 2 is a continuation of applying the principles mastered in Chemistry I with emphasis on thermochemistry, biochemistry and organic chemistry. This course is less structured than Chemistry I and requires more independent study by the student. Concurrent enrollment with Physics is not recommended. Concurrent enrollment with Advanced Biology is allowed with a science instructor s recommendation. This class will be weighted Eligible students may also earn college credits through Southern State Community College s College Credit Plus program. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 with B average; if less than B average, recommendation required. Fee: Required 235 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Grade 11, 12 1 credit Physical Geology is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements. It is a one unit course designed to teach an intermediate level of Earth Science and to reinforce concepts of physical and life sciences. It incorporates chemistry, physics and environmental science and introduces students to key geologic concepts. This integrated science emphasizes the use of investigations that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real world applications. Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology. Fee: Required 17

18 242 PHYSICS Grade 12 1 credit Highly recommended for students planning to attend post-secondary institutions such as technical schools or two or four-year colleges for careers in science and mathematics. Physics is a high school advanced level science course, which satisfies one unit of the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section It is an inquiry-based course with laboratory experience that encourages and promotes higher order thinking skills by engaging students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Physics develops an understanding of the physical laws of nature and elaborates on the study of the key concepts of motion, forces and energy as they relate to increasingly complex systems and applications that will provide a foundation for further study in science and scientific literacy. Students engage in investigations to understand and explain motion, forces and energy in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. Emphasis is mathematical applications of scientific laws and principles to solve problems. This class will be weighted Prerequisites: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry 1* and Algebra 2*. Fee: Required * at least a B average or teacher recommendation. 243 ADVANCED Grades 11, 12 1 credit BIOLOGY Highly recommended for students planning to attend college in the medical fields or sciences. Advanced Biology is a high school advanced level science course, which satisfies one unit of the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section It is an inquiry-based course with laboratory experience that encourages and promotes higher order thinking skills by engaging students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Adv. Bio is a continuation of Biology with emphasis on the human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology. Chemistry 1 is strongly recommended. Not recommended concurrently with Chemistry 1. This class will be weighted Fee: Required PLEASE SEE THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR MORE SCIENCE OPTIONS. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Correct placement in mathematics courses is very important because of the sequential nature of the subject. Parents and/or students may request a conference to discuss placement with the student s current mathematics teacher. Given below are typical sequences of courses: Student A Student B Student C Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Plus 8 th grade Alg. 1 (Grade of A or B) Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Plus Acc. Algebra 2 Geometry Geometry Plus Acc. Geometry Pre-Cal/Statistics/ Pre-Cal/Statistics/ Acc. Pre-Calculus other math class other math class Calculus 18

19 316 ALGEBRA 1 Grade 9 1 credit The basic fundamentals of Algebra 1 will be taught in this course. This course is a study of patterns and functions in which the students should become proficient in the use of variables and equations. Students in this course need to have developed adequate skills in pre-algebra and arithmetic topics. This course will help prepare the student for the End of Course Exam. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 312 ALGEBRA 1 PLUS Grades 9 1 credit Algebra 1 is a study of patterns and functions in which the students should become proficient in the use of variables and equations. Students in this course need to have developed adequate skills in pre-algebra and arithmetic topics. The Algebra 1 course will include a focus on the End of Course Exam. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 338 ALGEBRA 2 Grades 9, 10 1 credit The basic fundamentals of Algebra 2 will be taught in this course. Students should become proficient in solving and graphing equations and inequalities by use of algebraic methods, factoring, and quadratic formula. Emphasis will also be put on writing equations of lines and functions and for solving word problems. **Graphing calculator encouraged. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Teacher recommendation 315 ALGEBRA 2 PLUS Grades 9, 10 1 credit The fundamentals of Algebra 2 will be taught in this course. Students should become proficient in solving and graphing equations and inequalities by use of algebraic methods, factoring, and quadratic formula. Emphasis will also be put on writing equations of lines and functions and for solving word problems. **Graphing calculator encouraged. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Teacher recommendation 330 ACCEL. ALGEBRA 2 Grades 9, 10 1 credit This course extends the topics first seen in Algebra I and provides advanced skills in algebraic operations. Additionally, linear and quadratic functions and relations, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing, sequences and series will be explored. **Graphing calculator encouraged. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and teacher recommendation. 327 GEOMETRY Grade 11 1 credit Students will learn the basic fundamental and theorems of Euclidean geometry and how to use them to solve problems. They will use inductive and deductive reasoning to discover, prove and apply geometric concepts. Students will prepare for the End of Course Exam as well. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Teacher recommendation 314 GEOMETRY PLUS Grade 11 1 credit 19

20 Students will learn the theorems of Euclidean geometry and how to use them to solve problems. They will use inductive and deductive reasoning to discover, prove and apply geometric concepts. Students will prepare for the End of Course Exam as well. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Teacher recommendation 328 ACCEL. GEOMETRY Grades 10, 11 1 credit Students will expand on the theorems of Euclidean geometry and how to use them to solve problems. They will use inductive and deductive reasoning to discover, prove and apply geometric concepts. This course is designed for students with excellent algebra and problemsolving skills. Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Teacher recommendation 339 STATISTICS & Grades: 11, 12 1 credit PROBLEM SOLVING In this course students will explore statistics & methods for solving problems. Students will study descriptive & comparative statistics and information-gathering techniques. Students will use templates for working through problems and strategies for understanding problems. Students will focus on using trigonometry. Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Geometry 344 PRE-CALCULUS Grades 11, 12 1 credit This course extends and integrates concepts from algebra and geometry. It includes a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, inverse and second degree relations and their graphs. Other topics include complex numbers, polar coordinates, vectors, sequences, and series.. ***A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Geometry, and Teacher recommendation. This class will be weighted ACCEL. Grades 11, 12 1 credit PRE-CALCULUS This course extends and integrates concepts from algebra and geometry. It includes a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, inverse and second degree relations and their graphs. Other topics include complex numbers, polar coordinates, vectors, sequences, and series. Problem solving and higher order thinking are required. ***A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra 2, Geometry, and Teacher recommendation. This class will be weighted CALCULUS Grade 12 1 credit Students in Calculus continue to develop their understanding and utilization of functions. They add to their knowledge the methods and applications of calculus. Students learn to think graphically and numerically as they analyze functions. They enhance their ability to communicate mathematically by reading, verbalizing and writing mathematics. Emphasis is placed on concepts and applications rather than calculations and formal proof. This class will be weighted Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra 2 or Pre- Calculus. 332 ALGEBRA 3/ Grades 11, 12 1 credit TRIGONOMETRY This course is an extension of Algebra 2 topics with an emphasis on Circular functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, Solving triangles and graphing. Algebra 3 with trig touches base on a wide variety of topics that a first year college student would typically encounter in a College Algebra course. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation COMPUTER/BUSINESS DEPARTMENT 404 INFORMATION Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 credit 20