ART. COURSE NUMBER AR01 Art Appreciation None AR02 Fine Art Preparation None

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1 ART COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE AR01 Art Appreciation None AR02 Fine Art Preparation None AR03 Crafts Fine Art Preparation AR04 Drawing and Painting Fine Art Preparation AR05 Advanced Drawing Drawing and Painting AR06 Advanced Painting Drawing and Painting AR07 Printmaking Fine Art Preparation AR08 Photography Fine Art Preparation AR09 Advanced Studio-Drawing Advanced Drawing AR10 Advanced Studio-Painting Advanced Painting AR11 Advanced Studio-Three-Dimensional Design Advanced Three-Dimensional Design AR12 Advanced Studio-Visual Communications Visual Communications AR13 AP Studio Art - Drawing See description AR14 Three-Dimensional Design Fine Art Preparation AR15 Advanced Three-Dimensional Design Three-Dimensional Design AR16 AP Art History * See description AR17 Visual Communications Drawing and Painting AR22 AP Studio Art 2D Design See description AR24 Advanced Photography Photography AR25 AP Studio Art 3D Design See description *This is the only course that does not meet the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. All other courses meet the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 30 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 ART The High School Art Course Offering Guide is organized by four content strands, which include: Drawing, Painting, Three-Dimensional Design, and Visual Communications. Specific courses, from foundational to advanced, are tiered under each content strand to allow students to advance their knowledge and skills in a particular area of interest. Art Appreciation: An exploratory course designed for students who do not wish to pursue further art courses. It meets the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. Drawing: Fine Art Preparation Drawing and Painting Advanced Drawing Advanced Studio-Drawing AP Studio Art Drawing or 2D Design Painting: Fine Art Preparation Drawing and Painting Advanced Painting Advanced Studio-Painting AP Studio Art Drawing or 2D Design Three-Dimensional Design: Fine Art Preparation Three-Dimensional Design Crafts Advanced Three-Dimensional Design Advanced Studio-Three-Dimensional Design AP Studio Art 3D Design Visual Communications: Fine Art Preparation Drawing and Painting Photography Advanced Photography Printmaking Visual Communications Advanced Studio-Visual Communications AP Studio Art Drawing or 2D Design AP Art History: May be taken in all four content strands STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 31 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 ART ART ART APPRECIATION Grades 9-12 This course provides for the exploration of media and techniques in drawing, painting, three-dimensional design, and visual communications. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the art elements and design principles to forms of expression, historical periods, styles, and artists. Upon completion of this course, students should have a working art vocabulary, a general knowledge of art history and contemporary trends, as well as a greater understanding and appreciation of art in their society. This course is intended for students who wish only to fulfill their Fine Arts graduation requirement and not pursue further courses of study in art. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. AR01 FINE ART PREPARATION Grades 9-11 This course is a basic foundation course that allows for exploration of historical and cultural art trends, as well as skill development in drawing, painting, three-dimensional design, and visual communications. The art elements and principles of design are applied to compositions and processes involving a variety of media. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate competency in handling drawing, painting, and sculptural media and be prepared for further study in upper level art courses. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. AR02 CRAFTS Grades This course focuses on the study of the applied arts, artistic objects with functional purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, jewelry, fiber arts, batik, bookmaking, and metal works. The evolution of crafts is explored historically and culturally. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Fine Art Preparation AR03 DRAWING AND PAINTING Grades This course focuses on the practices and applications of basic drawing and painting principles and techniques. Various media and composition applications will be explored in studio assignments. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate proficiency with different media and in the utilization of the principles of design in compositions. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Fine Art Preparation AR04 ADVANCED DRAWING This course provides an in-depth concentration and application of drawing processes and composition problems. Exploring creative problem solving and developing personal imagery are approached through mastery of drawing media, techniques, and assignments. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Drawing and Painting AR05 ART ADVANCED PAINTING This course provides an in-depth concentration and application of painting processes and composition problems. Exploring creative problem solving, color theory, and developing personal imagery are approached through mastery of painting media, techniques, and assignments. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Drawing and Painting AR06 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 32 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 ART ART PRINTMAKING Grades This course emphasizes printmaking processes that are used for personal expression and commercial applications. The historical and cultural implications of printmaking are explored in a variety of processes. The basic techniques include stencil, silk screen, relief, monotype, and lithography. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Fine Art Preparation AR07 PHOTOGRAPHY Grades This course provides instruction in the utilization of photography as a means of communication and expression. The historical and cultural context of photography is also explored. Camera use, darkroom procedures and technology, picture selection, and composition are emphasized. Students must have use of a 35 mm camera and will be required to pay for film and developing expenses. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Fine Art Preparation AR08 Note: Students earning and A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Art teacher for further information. ADVANCED STUDIO-DRAWING This course is designed for the advanced art student who is capable of an intense individualized program of instruction. Students will be using problem solving processes in response to various conceptual and creative challenges. Development of a portfolio based on the evaluation of personal work and career exploration will be included in the program of instruction. Media may include, but not be limited to, graphite, charcoal, ink, conte, pastel, marker, and dry point. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Advanced Drawing AR09 ADVANCED STUDIO-PAINTING This course is designed for the advanced art student who is capable of an intense individualized program of instruction. Students will be using problem solving processes in response to various conceptual and creative challenges. Development of a portfolio based on the evaluation of personal work and career exploration will be included in the program of instruction. Media may include, but not be limited to, tempera, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, oil paint, and gouache. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Advanced Painting AR10 ADVANCED STUDIO-THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN This course provides an in-depth concentration and application of sculpture processes and composition problems. Exploring creative problem solving and developing personal imagery are approached through mastery of sculpture media, techniques, and assignments. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Advanced Three-Dimensional Design AR11 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 33 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 ART A ADVANCED STUDIO-VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS This course is designed for the advanced art student who is capable of an intense individualized program of instruction. Students will be using the problem solving processes in response to various conceptual and creative challenges. Development of a portfolio based on the evaluation of personal work and career exploration will be included in the program of instruction. Media may include, but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, ink, conte, pastel, marker, watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, computer editing, paint or digital manipulation software. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Visual Communications AR12 AP STUDIO ART: Drawing, 2D Design or 3D Design These are college level courses that are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art courses are not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year in one of three areas: Drawing, 2D Design or 3D Design. The Drawing Portfolio is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth and markmaking are drawing issues than can be addressed through a variety of means. The 2D Design Portfolio is intended to address two-dimensional design issues through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, illustration, painting, and printmaking. The 3D Design Portfolio is intended to address sculptural issues through any three-dimensional approach, including, but not limited to, figurative or non-figurative sculpture, architectural models, ceramics, and three dimensional fiber arts or metal work. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval Drawing AR13 2D Design AR22 3D Design AR25 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Grades This course involves the study of a variety of sculptural forms and processes historically and culturally. A wide range of organic and inorganic media will be used to transition two-dimensional ideas and concepts into threedimensional forms. The techniques include, but are not limited to, relief, freestanding, carving, casting, molding, and construction. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Fine Art Preparation AR14 ADVANCED THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN This course provides an in-depth concentration and application of sculpture processes and composition problems. Exploring creative problem solving and developing personal imagery are approached through mastery of sculpture media, techniques, and assignments. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Three-Dimensional Design AR15 AP ART HISTORY Grades This course is a college level course designed to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures and consider such issues as patronage, gender, and the functions and effects of works of art. Students may take the College Board Advanced Placement Test at the completion of this course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval AR16 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 34 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

6 ART VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Visual Communications builds on the basic knowledge acquired in drawing and painting to solve contemporary graphic design problems. Emphasis is placed on the conception, creation, and implementation of visual solutions to complex problems. Techniques and processes may include illustration, printmaking, digital imaging, multi-media, typography, and video. Students will be able to explore a variety of career areas using media specific to each. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Drawing and Painting AR17 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY Advanced Photography provides an in-depth concentration and application of traditional photographic techniques. Students will move away from the traditional darkroom into alternative photographic processes and into the digital realm of image manipulation. Development of a portfolio based on the evaluation of personal work and career exploration will be included in the program of instruction. Students must have use of a 35mm camera and will be required to pay for film and developing expenses. Home assignments and a sketchbook will be required. PREREQUISITE: Photography SERENA BROWN Joppatowne High School AR24 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 35 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7 BUSINESS EDUCATION BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE NUMBER BE01 Accounting I COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE02 Accounting II Accounting I BE03 Applications of Computer Technology I None BE05 Computer Programming I Suggested Prerequisite: Algebra I BE06 Computer Programming II Computer Programming I BE07 Computer Programming III Computer Programming II or Teacher Approval BE08 Applications of Computer Technology II Applications of Computer Technology I BE09 Marketing I Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management Suggested Prerequisite: ACT I BE10 Marketing II Marketing I BE11 e-business ACT I, Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE14 Office Systems Management ACT I, Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE16 Principles of Business Administration and Management None BE17 Financial Management with Software Applications Suggested Prerequisite: ACT I JORDAN BLOCK North Harford High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 36 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

8 BUSINESS EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM TITLE: ACCOUNTING* Required Courses: Principles of Business Administration and Management Financial Management with Software Applications Accounting I Accounting II PROGRAM TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES* Required Courses: Principles of Business Administration and Management Financial Management with Software Applications Applications of Computer Technology II Office Systems Management PROGRAM TITLE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT* Required Courses: Principles of Business Administration and Management Financial Management with Software Applications e-business Accounting I PROGRAM TITLE: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Required Courses: Applications of Computer Technology I or Accounting I Computer Programming I Computer Programming II Computer Programming III PROGRAM TITLE: MARKETING* Required Courses: Principles of Business Administration and Management Financial Management with Software Applications Marketing I Marketing II PROGRAM TITLE: ACADEMY OF FINANCE (EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL See page 120) Required Courses: AOF Accounting Introduction to Finance Economics, Banking and Credit Securities, Insurance and International Finance NOTE: Each of the Career and Technology Education programs in Business Education requires four (4) credits. *NOTE: Students earning an A or B may be eligible for articulated credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Business Education teacher for further information. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 37 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

9 BUSINESS EDUCATION ACCOUNTING I Grades This course introduces the basic theory of accounting, the recording of various types of financial transactions, and the summarization of business operations in financial statements. The analysis of financial statements in order to make business decisions and to set or change business policy is also included. Simulations include activities such as journalizing and posting to ledgers, maintaining a checkbook and proving cash, preparing payroll registers and earning records, federal taxes, and computerized applications. PREREQUISITE: Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE01 ACCOUNTING II This course provides a broader understanding of the principles learned in Accounting I. The principles are applied to a wider range of business situations including partnerships, corporations, and manufacturing concerns. Students also work with computerized applications more extensively and with federal taxes. This course provides preparation for employment or for advanced study in accounting. PREREQUISITE: Accounting I BE02 APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY I Grades 9-12 Students will receive a basic competency in the most widely used suite of business applications, Microsoft Office. This course is designed as an integrated approach to the development of competencies and proficiency of input techniques in conjunction with word/document processing programs. Basic document processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics will be introduced. In addition, students will gain knowledge of the characteristics, functions, and applications of computers. The successful student will have acquired the basic competencies for MOS certification (Microsoft Office Specialist) in Microsoft Word and Excel programs. This certification has been recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) for one semester hour of lower division college credit. BE03 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I Grades This course provides an opportunity for students to learn, develop, and apply computer programming concepts, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students interested in programming, information systems management, and related computer technology fields are encouraged to complete this course. The major topics may include the evolution of computer technology, careers in information processing and systems management, the operation of data-entry devices, the use of the microcomputer operating system, and structured programming with the microcomputer. The Visual Basic and/or C++ programming languages will be presented and applied to business decision making. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I BE05 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II This course continues to study the Visual Basic and/or C++ programming languages. Major topics include utilizing the advanced programming techniques in the BASIC language, creating and maintaining disk files, and other programming features for a thorough understanding and application to business data processing and management systems. PREREQUISITE: Computer Programming I BE06 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 38 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

10 BUSINESS EDUCATION COMPUTER PROGRAMMING III This is an advanced level programming course which will study and apply one or more of the following computer programming languages: Visual Basic, C++, or JAVA. Students will use one of the programming languages to solve a variety of problems confronting contemporary organizations. Students are advised to complete Computer Programming II or consult with their Computer Programming instructor prior to enrolling in Computer Programming III. PREREQUISITE: Computer Programming II or Teacher Approval BE07 APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II Grades Students will develop advanced skills with Microsoft s leading business desktop software, Microsoft Office. Students will be expected to think analytically, manipulate information, and use the computer as a productivity tool through integrated application programs. A focus will be on advanced document processing, database, and presentation graphics. The successful student will be a highly skilled professional who will have acquired the competencies for MOS certification (Microsoft Office Specialist) in Microsoft Access and PowerPoint programs. This certification has been recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) for one semester hour of lower division college credit. PREREQUISITE: ACT I BE08 MARKETING I Grades Marketing is a creative, dynamic, and competitive field. It requires a skilled, professional understanding of consumer behavior and economic trends in order to gain a competitive advantage in today s global marketplace. This course provides a general analysis of marketing methods and techniques, channels of distribution, pricing, product lines, and promotion. Classroom instruction combined with the school s cocurricular student organization DECA help illustrate the marketing principles. PREREQUISITE: Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE09 MARKETING II Grades Sales and marketing careers make up one-third of the entire work force in the United States. The Marketing II course provides an organized learning experience in marketing, management, sales and merchandising. This course allows students the opportunity to pursue in greater depth the development of marketing/management competencies necessary for full-time employment and job advancement in marketing and distribution. Students are required to be active in the co-curricular student organization DECA and to be involved in workbased learning experiences. PREREQUISITE: Marketing I BE10 e-business This course is designed to equip students with the technological expertise to be productive employees and entrepreneurs in the management of a small business. Course topics include the step-by-step process of starting, organizing, and managing a business. Topics for students include developing business plans for a service or product line, conducting online research, analyzing and developing websites, and doing a cost analysis. This course involves partnerships with community-based organizations for student work-based learning experiences. PREREQUISITE: ACT I, Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE11 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 39 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

11 BUSINESS EDUCATION OFFICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT This course is designed for students interested in the growing field of administrative services. Students become knowledgeable about various administrative and office procedures. It provides the student with an in-depth study of the structure and organization of information systems. Business software and equipment are utilized to develop a high level work ethic, foster professional growth, encourage teamwork, and empower students through choice and accountability. Simulated and work-based learning experiences will assist students in learning these skills. PREREQUISITE: ACT I, Principles of Business Administration and Management, and Financial Management BE14 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Grades 9-12 Today s business professional assumes a broad range of administrative and management responsibilities. Students explore types of business ownership and laws; learn basic management functions, theories, and skills; and use information and communication systems effectively. This course increases a student s knowledge of business terminology and how the function of human resource management contributes to an organization s successful operation. It also emphasizes developing leadership qualities, problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as improving communication skills. BE16 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WITH SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Grades 9-12 This course provides a broad understanding of the many factors that are involved in developing sound financial decisions. Emphasis will also be given to the effect of financial decisions on the national/global economy. Similarly, the impact of national economic policies to financial management will be explored. Major topics to be covered include money management, financial planning, credit management, role of the consumer, economics, and information technology. SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: Applications of Computer Technology I BE17 TAJ DONALDSON Alternative Education School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 40 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

12 BETHANY RITTER Harford Technical High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 41 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

13 CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE NUMBER CT67 CT85 CT86 CT87 COURSE TITLE Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Course I: Career Research and Development Course II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition Work-Based Learning Experience DAVID WRIGHT Aberdeen High School PREREQUISITE Course I: Career Research and Development (Recommend Course II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition) None Course I: Career Research and Development Course I: Career Research and Development Concurrent enrollment in Course II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 42 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

14 CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Career Research and Development (CRD) is the new MSDE approved Career and Technology Education (CTE) program replacing Cooperative Work Experience. Students must take the two career courses and the Work-Based Learning Experience course to earn four credits in this career completer program. COURSE I: Career Research and Development (1 credit) Grades Students taking this course will begin researching careers and will take a variety of career and interest assessments. Students will begin to develop a portfolio demonstrating workplace and academic readiness. Students will learn how to effectively plan for their future incorporating both employment, education and training goals, begin developing financial literacy skills, and integrate the Maryland s Skills for Success as they begin to manage their career choices and educational choices. CT85 COURSE II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition (1 credit) Grades 12 The overall goal of this course is to have students apply the knowledge gained in the first course to the practical experience of their work-based learning placement. Students will continue building a career portfolio that demonstrates proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, personal growth and development, and employment experiences. Students will learn to plan effectively for their future incorporating employment, education and training goals, building financial literacy skills, and integrating the Maryland s Skills for Success as they begin to manage their career and educational choices. PREREQUISITE: Course 1: Career Research and Development and concurrent enrollment in work-based learning experience. CT86 Work-Based Learning Experience (2-4 credits) Grades 12 The Work-Based Learning Coordinator will coach and assist students as they secure employment based on the results from career research, interest inventories, and aptitude assessments taken in the Career Research and Development course and the Career Development, Preparation, and Transition. This workplace component is mentored, on-the-job training enables students to receive the knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes needed to be successful in today s workplace. PREREQUISITE: Course I: Career Research and Development and concurrent enrollment in Course II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition CT87 MARYLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSTITUTE PROGRAM (4 credits) Grade 12 This program is a joint venture between the Harford County Public Schools, the Association of Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services of Harford County and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute of Maryland (MFRI). This one-year program provides (a) state certification in the area of fire, rescue, and emergency medical skills and techniques, and (b) a Career and Technology Education program completer status for registered students. Individuals electing this program must register in the Career Research and Development Program and receive one credit for the first course. Upon completion of the program, students will receive four credits, and will be Career and Technology Education (CTE) program completers and receive articulated credits through the University of Maryland at College Park. The program will encompass one full year of half days. PREREQUISITE: Course I: Career Research and Development (Recommend Course II: Career Development, Preparation, and Transition) Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Program CT67 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 43 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

15 COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE DANCE DANCE PREREQUISITE AR18 Dance I None AR19 Dance II Dance I/audition AR20 Dance III Dance II/audition AR21 Dance IV Dance III/audition AR23 Dance Company Level I Audition AR26 Dance Company Level II Audition AR27 Dance Company Level III Audition AR28 Dance Company Level IV Audition KILEY BAKER Bel Air High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 44 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

16 DANCE DANCE I Grades 9-12 This course is an introductory movement course in the fundamentals of ballet, modern, and jazz dance. Each unit of study includes dance technique, history, and heath and injury prevention with further study of cultural and social dance forms. Students will have written/reading assignments, in-class evaluations, and a final exam. There are two required performances in the winter and spring dance concerts. No previous experience is necessary. This course meets the Fine Arts requirements for graduation. AR18 DANCE II Grades 9-12 This course is offered to students who have successfully completed Dance I or by audition. Units of study include ballet, modern, and jazz techniques with further instruction in cultural and social forms, history, anatomy, improvisation, and composition. Students will have written/reading assignments, in-class evaluations, and a final exam. There are two required performances in a dance concert. PREREQUISITE: Dance I/audition AR19 DANCE III Grades 9-12 This course continues the work in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop techniques. Students will continue to focus on the development of performance skills. Anatomy, dance history, improvisation, and composition will enrich the course of study. Students will choreograph, teach, and perform original works from a variety of genres. Students will have written/reading assignments, in-class evaluations, a midterm, and a final exam. There are two required performances in a dance concert. Admission to the course is by audition or successful completion of Dance II. PREREQUISITE: Dance II/audition AR20 DANCE IV Grades 9-12 This course is an intermediate/advanced course offered to students interested in progressing to an advanced level and gaining more performance experiences. Further development in ballet, modern, jazz, and historical, cultural, social forms is correlated with a concentration on performance. Students will continue to have written/reading assignments, in-class evaluations, student/teacher assessments, a midterm, and final exam. Admission to this course is by audition or successful completion of Dance III. Students will perform throughout the year. PREREQUISITE: Dance III/audition AR21 DANCE COMPANY Grades This course is an advanced performance course offered to students in grades who have been accepted through an audition. Advanced development in ballet, modern, and jazz correlate with a concentration on performance. Historical, cultural, and social dance forms will be included in history and criticism activities. Interdisciplinary work will be included in student projects. Students will continue to have written/reading assignments, in-class student and teacher evaluations, a midterm, and final exam. Weekly, evening rehearsals are required to prepare for upcoming concerts/assemblies. The performance group will perform in a variety of settings throughout the year that will require extra-curricular dedication from the student. There are three required performances in the winter, spring, and seminar dance concerts. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Audition Dance Company Level I AR23 Dance Company Level II AR26 Dance Company Level III AR27 Dance Company Level IV AR28 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 45 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

17 COURSE NUMBER ENGLISH ENGL COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE EN01 English I None EN02 English II English I EN03 English III English II EN04 English IV: British Literature English III EN05 AP English Language and Composition Teacher approval EN06 AP English Literature and Composition Teacher approval EN07 Journalism I None EN08 Journalism II Prior approval EN09 Journalism III Prior approval EN10 Yearbook Teacher approval EN11 Speech Communication None EN12 Drama I * None EN13 Drama II * Drama I EN14 Drama III * Drama II EN15 Creative Writing I None EN16 Creative Writing II Teacher approval EN17 Creative Writing III Teacher approval EN19 Humanities Teacher approval EN20 Women in Perspective English II EN21 Strategic Reading I Teacher recommendation EN26 Strategic Reading II Teacher recommendation EN27 Corrective Reading I Teacher recommendation EN28 Corrective Reading II Corrective Reading I EN29 English IV: English for the 21 st Century English III *These courses meet the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. English I, II, III, and IV are all required for graduation. ENGLISH STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 46 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

18 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH I Grade 9 The ninth grade English curriculum lays the foundation for the overall four-year program. Ninth grade students will write in a variety of forms, building on earlier experiences in written expression while exploring and correctly using the conventions of language and vocabulary. Students will learn and use techniques of oral communication and critical/strategic reading skills exploring a variety of literary genres. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. EN01 ENGLISH II Grade 10 Building on the fundamental concepts taught in ninth grade, the tenth grade English curriculum will further assist students in developing an awareness of the diversity of cultures in the global community as reflected in literature. Tenth grade students will write in various forms to demonstrate skills of evaluation and analysis while refining the usage of language conventions and vocabulary. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English I EN02 ENGLISH III Grade 11 Eleventh grade students will continue to develop techniques of discussion and written expression through critical reading of American authors and poets with emphasis on an analysis of the interrelationships of culture and literature. Students will write more sophisticated compositions in a variety of forms and create a significant writing product requiring basic mastery of research, documentation, and synthesis of ideas from a variety of sources. Techniques of oral communication will be strengthened. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English II EN03 ENGLISH IV: British Literature Grade 12 The twelfth grade English curriculum is the culmination of the students study of language, literature, and writing in high school. Students will explore primarily the works of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth to refine skills in critical reading, literary analysis, and written expression. Students will be required to write a number of compositions that apply critical reading skills and various methods of literary criticism, as well as compositions to inform and persuade. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English III EN04 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION This college level course is designed for juniors. Rigorous training in college-level composition skills and literary analysis is provided. The literature will also be used as the foundation for instruction and practice in various types of exposition and systematic instruction in college-level grammar and usage. The course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 47 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

19 ENGLISH AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSTITION This college level course focuses on selected classic and modern novels, poetry, and general non-fiction. It is designed for seniors who have superior ability in and motivation toward the study of literature. This course provides rigorous training in literary analysis. Students will discuss and assess literary qualities and ideas, trends, and techniques. Types of exposition will be reviewed and practiced. This course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN06 JOURNALISM I Grades This course provides the student with an opportunity to learn and apply the principles of writing for publications. In addition to news writing, students study production techniques and management, public relations, typography, lay-out formats, and photographic concepts. Students will be introduced to the technology of publication. EN07 JOURNALISM II Grades This course expands the knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques developed in Journalism I. Students in this course assist in publishing the school newspaper each month and prepare weekly press releases to local media. Students will continue in their development of technological skills in publication. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN08 JOURNALISM III Grade 12 This course enables students to assist in the publishing of the school newspaper. They will also learn to interview both adults and students, to contact the public over the telephone, to meet deadlines, and to work cooperatively. Students will make use of, and develop expertise in the technology of publication through the use of advanced computer technology for the production of the newspaper. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN09 YEARBOOK This course provides students with training in yearbook publications through actual on-the-job production. Topics covered include business management, public relations, photojournalism, and thematic copy. Students will have opportunities to learn and use advanced computer technology for the production of the yearbook. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN10 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 48 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

20 ENGLISH SPEECH COMMUNICATION Grades This course helps give students the skills needed to be successful communicators in the many different personal, social, and professional situations they may experience in life. The first half of the course concentrates on oral communication, physical communication, and listening skills in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group discussions. The second half of the course concentrates on public speaking. Instruction emphasizes research and organization of information, awareness of audience, personal poise, language style, and critique. EN11 DRAMA I Grades 9-12 This course explores the various areas of dramatics in order to give an understanding and appreciation of the art form. Students will participate in pantomime, improvisation, directing, acting, and technical theater. EN12 DRAMA II Grades This course provides serious drama students with an opportunity to apply their drama skills and to further their drama experience. Students will select and produce plays. Each student will have an opportunity to participate as an actor, director, and production worker. PREREQUISITE: Drama I GLIH DRAMA III This course expands the knowledge of drama skills and techniques developed in Drama II. PREREQUISITE: Drama II EN13 EN14 CREATIVE WRITING I This course offers practice and guidance in creative writing and evaluation of the student's work. Students practice a wide variety of written forms. Journals of thoughts and observations are kept throughout the year. As expertise increases, students plan, produce, and revise their own writing projects. Students may be involved in the production and layout of the school literary magazine. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN15 CREATIVE WRITING II This course offers an opportunity for further development of the student s work. Students experiment with an advanced variety of forms, styles, and techniques. Students will develop individualized methods of generating, recording, and assessing writing ideas and resources. Students will be responsible for maintaining a writers community and pursuing professional development endeavors. Students will work independently to plan, produce, revise, and publish their own writing projects and pursue professional publication. Students may be involved in the production and layout of the school literary magazine. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval and Creative Writing I EN16 CREATIVE WRITING III This course expands the knowledge of writing skills and techniques developed in Creative Writing II. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval and Creative Writing I EN17 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 49 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

21 ENGLISH HUMANITIES This course encompasses art, music, theatre, literature, and philosophy. Each area receives emphasis as a separate discipline, but interrelationships between disciplines are explored throughout the course. A creative project by each student is among the requirements for this course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval EN19 WOMEN IN PERSPECTIVE This course focuses on women in literature. Through the study of literature, students will examine and discuss such topics as the origin of sexual stereotypes, changing roles of women in society, and different cultural expectations of women. This course will provide an in-depth study of literature and will require application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation by the student. PREREQUISITE: English II EN20 STRATEGIC READING I Grade 9 This course is mandatory for students who have not reached proficiency on school, county, and state assessments. Strategic Reading aims to give students reading two to four years below grade level an opportunity to accelerate their reading in an age-appropriate, motivational, and innovative program. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation EN21 STRATEGIC READING II Grade 10 Strategic Reading II is a continuation of Strategic Reading and is mandatory for students reading two to four years below grade level. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation EN26 CORRECTIVE READING I Grades 9-10 Corrective Reading I is a research-based reading intervention designed to accelerate reading proficiency with explicit, sequential, and systematic instruction through the use of Direct Instruction. This program is intended for students reading four or more years below grade level. Since the best results have been found with two years of this intensive intervention, students in Corrective Reading I will be registered for Corrective Reading II the following year. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation EN27 CORRECTIVE READING II Grades Corrective Reading II is the continuation of the intensive reading intervention students began with Corrective Reading I. PREREQUISITE: Corrective Reading I EN28 ENGLISH IV: English for the 21 st Century Grade 12 This course is designed to prepare students for the introductory year of college English and for the writing demands of the workplace. Writing, reading, critical thinking, and discussion are the key components of the class which focuses on rhetorical analysis. Contemporary fiction and non-fiction selections will provide the springboard for discussions and originals essays in a variety of rhetorical modes. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English III EN29 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 50 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

22 DAN FORRESTER Bel Air High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 51 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

23 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE FC01 FC02 FC03 FC04 Introduction to Food Preparation and Hospitality Advanced Food Preparation and Hospitality Food and Hospitality Management Food and Hospitality Practicum None Introduction to Food Preparation and Hospitality Advanced Food Preparation and Hospitality Food and Hospitality Management (can be taken concurrently with Food and Hospitality Practicum) FC05 Clothing and Textiles None FC09 Housing and Interior Design None FC10 Independent and Family Living Parental Permission FC11 Learning About Children Parental Permission FC12 Working with Children I Learning About Children FC13 Working with Children II Working with Children I FC15 FC17 Consumer and Resource Management Human Growth and Development Through Adolescence None None FC18 Teaching As a Profession None FC19 FC21 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction TAM Internship Human Growth and Development Through Adolescence Teaching As a Profession Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (Can be taken concurrently with TAM Internship) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 52 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

24 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY AND CON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Program Title: Food and Beverage Management (ProStart) These courses are required: Introduction to Food Preparation and Hospitality Advanced Food Preparation and Hospitality Food and Hospitality Management Food and Hospitality Practicum Program Title: Early Childhood Education These courses are required: Learning About Children Independent and Family Living Working with Children I Working with Children II Program Title: Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) These courses are required: Human Growth and Development Through Adolescence Teaching as a Profession Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction TAM Internship *Note: All of the Career and Technology Education Programs in Family and Consumer Sciences require four (4) credits. BREANNA GREENE Harford Technical High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 53 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

25 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PREPARATION AND HOSPITALITY Grades 9-10 This course introduces students to the food service and hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on basic food preparation techniques, safety and sanitation procedures, food service equipment, food composition, culinary math, customer relations, and career preparation. Students can begin to accrue hours to meet the 400 hour work- based learning experience (both paid and unpaid) requirement of the National ProStart Certification of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation end-of-course exam (ProStart I). FC01 ADVANCED FOOD PREPARATION AND HOSPITALITY Grades This course is designed to prepare students to work in the food service and hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on creating menus, applying purchasing techniques, practicing inventory and cost controlling procedures and demonstrating advanced culinary skills. Students can continue to accrue hours to meet the 400 hour work-based learning experience requirement of the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation endof-course exam (ProStart II). PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Food Preparation and Hospitality FC02 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT This course is designed to prepare students to perform managerial duties, quantity production, and practice service skills used in institutional, commercial, or self-owned food establishments or other food service industry occupations. Emphasis is placed on mass production, government regulations, kitchen safety and sanitation, commercial equipment, purchasing procedures, food presentation, maintaining forms and records, and career preparation. Students can continue to accrue hours to meet the 400 hour work-based learning experience requirement of the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation food safety and sanitation certification exam (ServSafe). PREREQUISITE: Advanced Food Preparation and Hospitality FC03 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY PRACTICUM This course prepares students for employment and advancement in the field of hospitality and food and beverage management or culinary/pastry arts. Emphasis is placed on applying academic, technical and workplace skills during industry-mentored work-based learning experiences. Students who have passed the ProStart I and II exams and have completed the 400 hour work-based learning experience requirement, will earn the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. Note: Students earning the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement and ServSafe certification are eligible to receive credit through the Stratford University under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. PREREQUISITE: Food and Hospitality Management or can be taken concurrently with Food and Hospitality Management FC04 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Grades 9-12 This course is designed to provide the basic skills in using the sewing machine and sewing equipment, buying and using patterns, making wise consumer decisions, practicing simple sewing techniques, studying properties of textiles, and planning and caring for wardrobes. FC05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 54 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

26 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN Grades 9-12 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fields of housing, interior design, and the decorative arts. It will give the student a basic background in principles of design which can be used for further study in the field. It will also help to better meet future housing and design needs. FC09 INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY LIVING This course is designed to help young adults explore and analyze their role in the family, community and society. Decision-making techniques are emphasized through examination of personality development, interpersonal relationships, lifestyle choices and adjustments, family composition and function, resource management, and career exploration. PREREQUISITE: Parental Permission FC10 LEARNING ABOUT CHILDREN Grades This course focuses on child development from conception through age eight. Students will explore how physical, emotional, social and intellectual development are fostered and hindered. Emphasis is placed on helping students understand how the knowledge of child growth and development, coupled with appropriate attitudes and skills, will help them develop positive parenting practices and increase self-understanding. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. PREREQUISITE: Parental Permission FC11 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. WORKING WITH CHILDREN I This course is designed to give students the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences for organizing and implementing a program for preschool children. Emphasis is placed on developing learning activities and materials to be used in a child care program. Options and educational requirements for careers in child care and/or early childhood education are explored. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. PREREQUISITE: Learning About Children FC12 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. WORKING WITH CHILDREN II Grades 12 This course is designed to prepare students for careers in child care and/or early childhood education. Students will continue to apply the principles and theories of child development while planning, teaching, and performing administrative duties in the child development laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to work effectively with children, parents, and staff and the importance of ethics, professionalism, and continuing education in pursuing a career. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. PREREQUISITE: Working with Children I CONSUMER AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Grades 9-12 This course is designed to explore resource management and consumer choices. Decision-making techniques will be emphasized in areas of personal finances, health, clothing, food, transportation, housing, leisure time, and employment. FC15 FC13 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 55 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

27 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ADOLESCENCE Grades Human Growth and Development through Adolescence focuses on human development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theories of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, the effect of heredity and the environment, the role of caregivers and the family, health and safety concerns, and contemporary issues. Students explore special challenges to growth and development. Students will have opportunities for guided observation of children from birth through adolescence in a variety of settings to help students further understand theories of human development. Students will begin to develop the components of a working portfolio. FC17 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College, Towson University, Stevenson University or Coppin State University under the articulation agreements. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. TEACHING AS A PROFESSION Grades This course focuses on the profession of teaching its history, purpose, issues, ethics, laws and regulations, roles, and qualifications. Emphasis is placed on identifying the current, historical, philosophical and social perspectives of American education, including trends and issues. Students will explore major approaches to human learning. Students will participate in guided observations and field experiences in multiple settings to help them assess their personal interest in pursuing careers in this field and to identify effective learning environments. Students will continue to develop the components of a working portfolio to be assembled upon completion of the internship. FC18 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College, Towson University, Stevenson University or Coppin State University under the articulation agreements. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION This course explores curriculum delivery models in response to the developmental needs of all children. Emphasis is placed on the development of varied instructional materials and activities to promote learning, classroom management strategies, and a supportive classroom environment. Students will explore basic theories of motivation that increase learning. Students will participate in guided observations and field experiences to critique classroom lessons in preparation for developing and implementing their own. Students will continue to develop the components of a working portfolio to be assembled upon completion of the internship. PREREQUISITE: Human Growth and Development Through Adolescence and Teaching As a Profession FC19 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College, Towson University, Stevenson University or Coppin State University under the articulation agreements. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. TEACHER ACADEMY OF MARYLAND INTERNSHIP Grade 12 The internship is the culminating course of the Teacher Academy of Maryland Program. Students will have an opportunity to integrate content and pedagogical knowledge in an educational area of interest. They will have an opportunity to extend and apply their knowledge about teaching in a classroom setting under the supervision of a mentor teacher. The students will complete their working portfolio and present it for critique. PREREQUISITE: Human Growth and Development Through Adolescence, Teaching As a Profession, and can be taken concurrently with Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction FC21 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College, Towson University, Stevenson University or Coppin State University under the articulation agreements. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 56 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

28 MATHEMATICS COURSE SEQUENCE Foundations of College Mathematics Statistics AP Statistics Introduction to Algebra Algebra I Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics AP Computer Science Harford Community College Mathematics 002 and 017 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 57 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

29 COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS PREREQUISITE MA01 Introduction to Algebra None MA02 Algebra I Introduction to Algebra MA04 Integrated Geometry Algebra I MA05 Applied Geometry Algebra I MA07 Integrated Algebra II Integrated Geometry MA08 Foundations of College Mathematics Integrated Algebra II MA09 Trigonometry Integrated Algebra II MA10 Precalculus Trigonometry MA11 Consumer Mathematics Applied Geometry MA12 Calculus Precalculus MA13 AP Calculus AB Precalculus MA14 AP Calculus BC AP Calculus AB MA15 Statistics Integrated Algebra II MA16 AP Statistics Trigonometry MA17 AP Computer Science Integrated Algebra II MA19/20 Harford Community College Transitional Mathematics Integrated Algebra II All students must earn four credits in high school mathematics to meet Harford County graduation requirements. To meet Maryland graduation requirements, students must successfully complete: Algebra I and the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment, and Applied Geometry or Integrated Geometry. ALYSSA GALLAGHER Fallston High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 58 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

30 MATHEMATICS INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA Grades 9-12 This course introduces students to mathematical expressions, equations, inequalities, patterns, and functions. Data analysis, probability, statistics, synthetic geometry, problem solving, and applications of algebra to real-life situations are infused into the course. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. MA01 ALGEBRA I Grades 9-12 This course continues development of the concepts of algebra. Emphasis will be placed on functions, graphic representations, polynomial expressions, and applications of the Pythagorean theorem. Data analysis, probability, statistics, synthetic geometry, problem solving, and applications of algebra to real-life situations are infused into the course. The completion of this course is sufficient preparation for Integrated Geometry. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Algebra MA02 NOTE: Based on course grades and examination results, HCPS will award elective credit for completion of Algebra I and Geometry in middle school. Credit awarded for completion of Algebra I and Geometry in middle school will satisfy general graduation requirements but not mathematics graduation requirements. Grades earned for Algebra I and Geometry in middle school will not be included in high school GPA or class rank computations. INTEGRATED GEOMETRY Grades 9-12 This course includes the study of geometry in two and three dimensions, synthetic geometry, and algebraic geometry. Emphasis is placed on mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and applications of geometry to real-life situations. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I MA04 NOTE: Based on course grades and examination results, HCPS will award elective credit for completion of Algebra I and Geometry in middle school. Credit awarded for completion of Algebra I and Geometry in middle school will satisfy general graduation requirements but not mathematics graduation requirements. Grades earned for Algebra I and Geometry in middle school will not be included in high school GPA or class rank computations. APPLIED GEOMETRY This course emphasizes the identification, construction, and properties of lines, angles, polygons, and circles. Area, volume, and right triangle trigonometry are also emphasized. Mathematical reasoning and applications of geometry to real-life situations are infused into the course. This is not a college preparatory course and does not satisfy the prerequisite for Integrated Algebra II. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I MA05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 59 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

31 MATHEMATICS INTEGRATED ALGEBRA II Grades 9-12 This course presents topics such as complex numbers, quadratics, conic sections, exponential functions, and progressions. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Geometry MA07 FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE MATHEMATICS This course introduces contemporary mathematics in a problem-solving format. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for college entrance examinations, linear programming, queues, data analysis, graph theory, apportionment, fair division, iterations, recursions, fractals, election theory, and game theory. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. Teacher approval is required to enroll Grade 11 students. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra II MA08 TRIGONOMETRY Grades This course emphasizes trigonometric ratios and their applications, complex numbers, functions statistics, probability, sequences, and series. The completion of this course is sufficient preparation for Precalculus. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra II MA09 PRECALCULUS Grades This course enhances topics taught in Trigonometry, as well as presents additional topics in the area of discrete mathematics. Emphasis is placed on functions, trigonometry, limits, logic, sequences, induction, combinations, and an introduction to the basic ideas of calculus. Students who complete this course should be prepared for AP Calculus. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Trigonometry MA10 CONSUMER MATHEMATICS This course provides a variety of experiences with mathematics encountered in daily life. Payroll taxes, discounts, banking, and housing issues are explored using decimals, percents, and fractions. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit toward graduation. Teacher approval is required to enroll Grade 11 students. PREREQUISITE: Applied Geometry. MA11 AP CALCULUS AB This college level course will prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test in Calculus AB. Both differential and integral calculus provide the background for topics which students will encounter in college calculus. Topics such as derivatives, integrals, and limits are explored. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Precalculus MA13 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 60 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

32 MATHEMATICS AP CALCULUS BC Grade 12 This college level course will prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement test in Calculus BC. Students will extend and refine their understanding of derivatives, integrals, and limits. Polynomial approximations and series will be included in the course. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit required for graduation. PREREQUISTE: AP Calculus AB MA14 STATISTICS Grades This course emphasizes foundational concepts and methods of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, and linear correlations and regressions. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra II MATHEMATICS MA15 HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSITIONAL MATHEMATICS COURSES GRADE 12 These courses provide an opportunity for students to extend and refine their understanding of the algebra concepts necessary for college level mathematics courses. Topics include integer operations, algebraic and radical expressions, equations and inequalities, factoring, and exponents and polynomials. Each student will complete the Harford Community College mathematics placement test. Results of the placement test will be used to enroll students in either Introductory Algebra (MA19) or Intermediate Algebra (MA20). One-half mathematics credit will be awarded for successful completion of each course. These courses do not meet Harford Community College requirements for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra II MA19/20 AP STATISTICS This college level course will prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test in Statistics. The topics for AP Statistics are divided into four major themes: exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability, and statistical inference. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Trigonometry MA16 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE Grades This college level computer programming course is designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Test in Computer Science. JAVA computer language will be used exclusively. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra II MA17 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 61 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

33 C MUSIC COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE MU01 Chorus I Teacher Approval MU02 Chorus II Teacher Approval MU03 A Cappella Choir I Teacher Approval MU04 Men's Chorus I Teacher Approval MU05 Advanced Chorus I Teacher Approval MU06 Women s Chorus I Teacher Approval MU07 Band I Teacher Approval MU08 General Band I Teacher Approval MU09 Concert Band I Teacher Approval MU10 Orchestra Teacher Approval MU11 Beginning Piano None PREREQUISITE MU12 Advanced Piano Beginning Piano or Teacher approval MU13 Guitar Lab None MU14 Guitar Ensemble I Teacher Approval MU15 Chamber Music I Teacher Approval MU16 Percussion Ensemble I Teacher Approval MU17 Voice Teacher Approval MU18 American Music in the Theater and Film * None MU19 Music for Listening * None MU20 Survey of Twentieth-Century Popular Music * None MU21 Music Theory Teacher Approval MU22 Symphonic Band I Teacher Approval MU24 Jazz Ensemble I Teacher Approval MU25 Band II Teacher Approval MU26 Madrigal Choir I Teacher Approval MU27 Show Choir I Teacher Approval MU28 AP Music Theory Teacher Approval MU29 Orchestra II Teacher Approval MU30 Orchestra III Teacher Approval MU31 Orchestra IV Teacher Approval STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 62 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

34 MUSIC MU32 Guitar Ensemble II Teacher Approval MU33 Guitar Ensemble III Teacher Approval MU34 Jazz Ensemble II Teacher Approval MU35 Jazz Ensemble III Teacher Approval MU36 Jazz Ensemble IV Teacher Approval MU37 Percussion Ensemble II Teacher Approval MU38 Percussion Ensemble III Teacher Approval MU39 Percussion Ensemble IV Teacher Approval MU40 General Band II Teacher Approval MU41 General Band III Teacher Approval MU42 Concert Band II Teacher Approval MU43 Concert Band III Teacher Approval MU44 Concert Band IV Teacher Approval MU45 Chamber Music II Teacher Approval MU46 Chamber Music III Teacher Approval MU47 Chamber Music IV Teacher Approval MU48 Symphonic Band II Teacher Approval MU49 Symphonic Band III Teacher Approval MU50 Symphonic Band IV Teacher Approval MU51 Madrigal Choir II Teacher Approval MU52 Madrigal Choir III Teacher Approval MU53 Show Choir II Teacher Approval MU54 Show Choir III Teacher Approval MU55 A Cappella Choir II Teacher Approval MU56 A Cappella Choir III Teacher Approval MU57 Men s Chorus II Teacher Approval MU58 Men s Chorus III Teacher Approval MU59 Men s Chorus IV Teacher Approval MU60 Woman s Chorus II Teacher Approval MU61 Woman s Chorus III Teacher Approval MU62 Woman s Chorus IV Teacher Approval MU63 Advanced Chorus II Teacher Approval STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 63 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

35 MUSIC MU64 Advanced Chorus III Teacher Approval MU65 Music Technology I Teacher Approval MU66 A Cappella Choir IV Teacher Approval MU67 Advanced Chorus IV Teacher Approval MU68 Band III Teacher Approval MU69 Band IV Teacher Approval MU70 General Band IV Teacher Approval MU71 Guitar Ensemble IV Teacher Approval MU72 Madrigal Choir IV Teacher Approval MU73 Show Choir IV Teacher Approval MU74 Chorus III Teacher Approval MU75 Chorus IV Teacher Approval * These courses do not meet the Fine Arts requirement; all other courses do meet the requirement. NINA COGAN Harford Technical High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 64 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

36 MUSIC MU CHORUS Grade 9-12 This course develops and refines fundamental vocal techniques including correct breathing, proper tone placement, and pure vowel pronunciation. Achievement of desired choral blend and balance of parts through application of proper singing skills is stressed. Skills in score reading are developed through rehearsal of music literature representative of a diversity of styles. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Chorus Level I MU01 Chorus Level II Chorus Level III Chorus Level IV MU02 MU74 MU75 A CAPPELLA CHOIR Grades 9-12 This course provides the opportunity to perform a wide variety of predominately a cappella literature of all periods and styles. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval A Cappella Choir Level I MU03 A Cappella Choir Level II MU55 A Cappella Choir Level III MU56 A Cappella Choir Level IV MU66 MEN'S CHORUS Grades 9-12 This course is designed for those male students who have a genuine interest in learning more about proper voice production, music reading, and choral singing. The selection of music will be varied in style and period. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Men s Chorus Level I MU04 Men s Chorus Level II MU57 Men s Chorus Level III MU58 Men s Chorus Level IV MU59 ADVANCED CHORUS Grades 9-12 This course emphasizes development of advanced vocal and choral skills and adds the performance of selected standard literature. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Advanced Chorus Level I MU05 Advanced Chorus Level II MU63 Advanced Chorus Level III MU64 Advanced Chorus Level IV MU67 MUSIC STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 65 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

37 MUSIC WOMEN'S CHORUS Grades 9-12 This course is designed for those female students who have a genuine interest in learning more about proper voice production, music reading, and choral singing. The selection of music will be varied in style and period. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Women s Chorus Level I MU06 Women s Chorus Level II MU60 Women s Chorus Level III MU61 Women s Chorus Level IV MU62 BAND Grade 9-12 This course continues to develop instrumental skills and to increase knowledge of fundamentals of music. Band rehearses and performs all types and styles of band literature. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Band Level I MU07 Band Level II MU25 Band Level III MU68 Band Level IV MU69 GENERAL BAND Grades 9-12 This course offers music for students with prior instrumental experience. Emphasis is placed on ensemble skills and music appreciation through exposure to a wide range of literature for band. Although general band students have limited performance obligations, this is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval General Band Level I MU08 General Band Level II MU40 General Band Level III MU41 General Band Level IV MU70 CONCERT BAND Grades 9-12 This course continues to develop instrumental skills and to increase knowledge of fundamentals of music. Concert band rehearses and performs all types and styles of band literature. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Concert Band Level I MU09 Concert Band Level II MU42 Concert Band Level III MU43 Concert Band Level IV MU44 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 66 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

38 MUSIC ORCHESTRA Grades 9-12 These courses enhance instrumental skills and knowledge of music fundamentals by rehearsing and performing a wide variety of orchestral literature. The student gains proficiency in the techniques of orchestral, ensemble, and solo performance. These are performing organizations requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Orchestra Level I MU10 Orchestra Level II MU29 Orchestra Level III MU30 Orchestra Level IV MU31 BEGINNING PIANO Grades 9-12 This course is designed to allow the student to develop music reading skills and keyboard techniques at his or her own pace. It includes classroom instruction and individual and ensemble lab practice. MU11 ADVANCED PIANO Grades This self-paced program continues at each student's level of achievement and includes classroom instruction and lab practice. PREREQUISITE: Beginning Piano or Teacher Approval MU12 GUITAR LAB Grades 9-12 This course provides the student an opportunity to learn basic guitar skills and techniques. The student will study various styles of music for the guitar. MU13 GUITAR ENSEMBLE Grades These courses are open to students with previous experience in playing classical guitar. The emphasis is on performance and ensemble playing. Students play duets, trios, and quartets with other class members. Popular music using choral and melodic accompaniment is taught. These are performing organizations requiring out-ofschool time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Guitar Ensemble Level I MU14 Guitar Ensemble Level II MU32 Guitar Ensemble Level III MU33 Guitar Ensemble Level IV MU71 USIC CHAMBER MUSIC Grades 9-12 This course is designed for the serious string, woodwind, or brass instrumental music student who desires advanced performance experience. It emphasizes expansion of knowledge and playing proficiency through indepth study of chamber music literature. Concentration is on analysis of form and utilization of techniques and styles characteristic of the various period of music history. This is a performing organization requiring out-ofschool time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: The student must be a member of orchestra or concert band and must have approval of the orchestra or band director. Chamber Music Level I MU15 Chamber Music Level II MU45 Chamber Music Level III MU46 Chamber Music Level IV MU47 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 67 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

39 MUSIC PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Grades 9-12 These courses are designed for those students who wish to develop and improve their percussion instrument skills. Students are expected to learn to play various percussion instruments, to repair and maintain instruments properly, and to rehearse percussion music of various styles. The percussion ensemble serves as the percussion section of the concert band. These are performing organizations requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Percussion Ensemble Level I MU16 Percussion Ensemble Level II MU37 Percussion Ensemble Level III MU38 Percussion Ensemble Level IV MU39 VOICE Grades This course is designed for the student who is interested in developing his or her voice through serious vocal study. A variety of literature and specific problems of vocal technique are discussed and analyzed. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval MU17 AMERICAN MUSIC IN THE THEATER AND FILM Grades This course is an overview of the development of American musical theater and music in films. Concentration is placed on European theater, the end of the silent film era, the American musical stage, and modern motion picture scoring. MU18 MUSIC FOR LISTENING Grades 9-12 This course is designed to acquaint students with the instrumental, vocal, and keyboard literature of the medieval period through the twentieth century. Critical thinking will be utilized to assist students to develop precise listening skills and appreciation for the affect of music on man and his culture. MU19 SURVEY OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY POPULAR MUSIC Grades This course will trace the history of twentieth-century popular music and show its relationship to American cultural development. Musical styles covered in this survey will be folk music, jazz, musical theatre, and rock and roll. Throughout the survey, development of listening skills will be emphasized. MU20 MUSIC THEORY Grades This course provides a detailed study and analysis for the serious student of music. It offers structured work in ear training, harmony, and sight singing and melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval MU21 SYMPHONIC BAND Grades 9-12 This course enhances instrumental skills and knowledge of music fundamentals by rehearsing and performing a wide variety of music. The student gains proficiency in techniques of ensemble and solo performance. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Symphonic Band Level I MU22 Symphonic Band Level II MU48 Symphonic Band Level III MU49 Symphonic Band Level IV MU50 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 68 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

40 MUSIC JAZZ ENSEMBLE Grades 9-12 These courses are designed to teach the basic skills of jazz improvisation and ensemble performance. These are open to all instrumental students who possess at least average performance ability on their instrument. A variety of music is played, and time is devoted to listening to recordings of outstanding jazz artists and jazz bands. These are performing organizations requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Jazz Ensemble Level I MU24 Jazz Ensemble Level II MU34 Jazz Ensemble Level III MU35 Jazz Ensemble Level IV MU36 MADRIGAL CHOIR Grades 9-12 This course is a selective chamber ensemble made up of 8-16 students in grades The course emphasizes the study of various styles of a cappella singing including: Madrigals, Vocal Jazz, Folk and Art Song arrangements and other classical genres. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Madrigal Choir Level I MU26 Madrigal Choir Level II MU51 Madrigal Choir Level III MU52 Madrigal Choir Level IV MU72 SHOW CHOIR Grades 9-12 This course provides the opportunity for students to perform a wide variety of jazz, musical theater, and pop music that is often choreographed. This course emphasizes the technical study of various popular styles of singing. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside of school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval Show Choir Level I MU27 Show Choir Level II MU53 Show Choir Level III MU54 Show Choir Level IV MU73 AP MUSIC THEORY Grades This course provides a detailed study and analysis for the serious student of music. It offers structured work in ear training, harmony, sight singing, and melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval MU28 Music Technology I Grades This course is for the advanced music student or one who has a strong background in computer technology. Students will utilize music composition, audio production, and video editing software to create projects. Students will be encouraged to be creative and must be able to work in small groups as well as individually. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval MU65 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 69 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

41 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE HE01 Health None HE02 Advanced Health Biology HE03 Public Health Health and Biology PE01 Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity None PE02 Physical Education ½ Credit Physical Education PE03 Wellness Walking ½ Credit Physical Education PE04 Exerobics ½ Credit Physical Education PE06 Weight Training I ½ Credit Physical Education PE07 Weight Toning ½ Credit Physical Education PE09 Individual/Lifetime Fitness Activities ½ Credit Physical Education One physical education credit and one-half health credit are required for graduation. JOEY HOWE Harford Technical High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 70 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

42 HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTH Grade 9 Health is a required course which must be successfully completed for graduation. Topics that are emphasized include consumer health, disease prevention and control, mental health, assimilated substances, and healthful lifestyles. Also included in the health curriculum are units requiring parental permission on teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, personal body safety, and HIV/AIDS. Alternate units are offered to students without parent consent forms. Successful completion of this course earns the one-half health credit required for graduation. HE01 ADVANCED HEALTH This course is designed for students interested in an in-depth study of health issues related to the human body. Focus will be placed on physiology, nutrition, physical fitness, disease, mental health/stress management, substance use and abuse, and the life cycle. PREREQUISITE: Health and Biology HE02 PUBLIC HEALTH Public health is the study of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of the public, agencies, communities and government. This course is the introduction to public health and will focus on; administration and management, environmental health, maternal health, international and global health, biostatistics, laws, and epidemiology. PREREQUISITE: Health, Biology HE03 MARGARET McGILL C. Milton Wright High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 71 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

43 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Grade 9 This required course presents fundamental and current topics in the field of physical fitness. It supports and encourages students to develop an individual optimum level of physical fitness, to acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and to understand the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness. Successful completion of this course earns one-half credit to meet the State requirement for graduation. PE01 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades Physical education offers a wide variety of activities based on an elective program. This program is designed to meet the individual needs, abilities, and interests of students. Activities rotate on a three-week basis and provide students the opportunity to experience lifetime sports, individual sports, and team and recreational games. Successful completion of this course earns one-half physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE02 WELLNESS WALKING Grades This course is designed to offer students a low impact aerobic workout. Pacing, mileage, and walking techniques will be stressed daily. Safety information, nutrition, hot/cold weather exercise, as well as health-related issues will be discussed in class. Wellness walking will give the student the opportunity to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and enhance weight control. Successful completion of this course earns onehalf physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE03 EXEROBICS Grades This semester course is designed for the individual who wants the benefits of cardiovascular training, strength training, increased flexibility, improved agility, improved balance, and rhythm. Successful completion of this course earns one-half physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE04 WEIGHT TRAINING I Grades This semester course offers the fundamentals of weight training, circuit training, and individual physical fitness conditioning. The student develops an individual program to meet his or her personal athletic development with an emphasis on muscular strength training. Successful completion of this course earns one-half physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE06 WEIGHT TONING Grades This semester course offers the fundamentals of weight training, circuit training, and individual physical fitness conditioning. The student develops an individual program to meet his or her personal goals with emphasis on enhancing body composition, muscular endurance and overall fitness. Successful completion of this course earns one-half physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE07 INDIVIDUAL/LIFETIME FITNESS ACTIVITIES Grades This semester course is designed to develop an awareness of different types of activity to provide health-enhancing levels of physical fitness. Students will experience lifetime activities (i.e. archery, golf, in-line skating) that are needed for an active lifestyle. Successful completion of this course earns one-half physical education credit. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Fitness and Physical Activity PE09 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 72 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

44 HCPS Science Pathways 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Chemistry Physics Elective L1 or L2 Biology Enviro I or APES Enviro I or APES Environmental Science I Elective L1 or L2 Chemistry Elective L1 Physics Elective L1 or L2 Physics Enviro II or APES Chemistry or Physics Elective L1 Physics Chemistry Enviro I or APES Earth Science Biology Enviro I or APES Elective L1 or L2 Level 1 Electives (L1) Applied Science Astronomy Botany Earth Science Environmental II Marine Science Level 2 Electives (L2) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental (APES) AP Physics Anatomy and Physiology Biochemistry Forensic Science Microbiology Zoology Elective L1 Chemistry or Physics Elective L1 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 73 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Revised 9/12

45 COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE SCIENCE SCIENCE PREREQUISITE SC01 Earth Science None SC02 Biology 9 th grade enrollment: Geometry, Algebra I, and/or Algebra B (including passing the Algebra/Data Analysis HSA) and a proficient or advanced score on the 7 th grade Reading and Mathematics MSA. 10 th grade enrollment: None SC03 AP Biology Biology, Chemistry SC04 Chemistry Algebra I, Biology SC05 AP Chemistry Chemistry, Algebra II SC06 Physics Algebra II, Biology SC07 AP Physics B Trigonometry, Physics SC08 Environmental Science I Biology SC09 Environmental Science II Biology, Environmental Science I, or instructor's approval SC10 AP Environmental Science Biology, Algebra I, and a physical science SC11 Applied Science Biology SC12 Microbiology Biology, Chemistry SC13 Anatomy and Physiology Biology, Chemistry SC14 Biochemistry Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I SC15 Marine Science Biology and one lab science SC16 Astronomy Biology, Algebra I, and one lab science SC17 Zoology Biology, Chemistry SC18 Botany Biology and one lab science SC21 Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry SC29 AP Physics C AP Physics B, Physics, and at least Trigonometry (Calculus preferred) Three science credits including one in biology are required for graduation. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 74 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

46 KAYLA BRODE Joppatowne High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 75 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

47 SCIENCE S EARTH SCIENCE Grade 9 This course develops an understanding of the earth and space, the interrelationships between them, and the forces that influence each. Through a laboratory-oriented program, the investigative processes of science, as well as the concepts and principles of astronomy, physical geology, historical geology, meteorology, and oceanography are developed. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. SC01 BIOLOGY Grades 9-12 This course investigates the characteristics of living things through a laboratory-oriented program that includes the nature of life, the continuity of life, and the diversity of life. Successful completion of this course earns one required science credit. Successful completion of this course and a passing score on the State High School Assessment for Biology are required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: 9 th grade enrollment: Geometry, Algebra I, and/or Algebra B (including passing the Algebra/Data Analysis HSA) and a proficient or advanced score on the 7 th grade Reading and Mathematics MSA. 10 th grade enrollment: None SC02 AP BIOLOGY This college level course is designed to include the study of vertebrate anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and general plant biology. At the completion of this course, students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns one required science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry SC03 CHEMISTRY This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of the classification and the structure of matter, measurements and calculations involving matter and energy, and matter-energy relationships. An integral part of the course is the laboratory where students collect and analyze data. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and Biology SC04 AP CHEMISTRY This college level course will differ qualitatively from a first-year chemistry course with respect to the nature of textbooks used, the topics covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations, the mathematical formulation of principles, and the variety of laboratory work done by students. Quantitative differences will be evident in the number of topics treated, the time expended on the course, and the nature and variety of experiments completed in the laboratory. At the completion of this course, students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry, Algebra II SC05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 76 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

48 SCIENCE PHYSICS This course is an introductory course for students interested in future studies in science, mathematics, or engineering. Topics such as force, motion, work, energy, heat, wave motion, electricity, magnetism, light, and radioactivity are investigated through applied mathematics and laboratory work. Applications of physics to everyday life will be demonstrated. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Algebra II, Biology SC06 AP PHYSICS B Grade This course is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college physics course. Topics included are mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: Trigonometry, Physics SC07 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I This course is the study of the relationships between living things and their environment. Origins and solutions of environmental problems will be investigated using laboratory and field studies. Topics of study include ecosystems, interaction of flora and fauna, population dynamics, air and water quality, resource management, waste management and other environmental issues, and the decision-making process. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology SC08 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II This course is designed so that students may study those topics introduced in Environmental Science I in greater depth, apply problem-solving strategies, explore new topics, and understand the role of government as it applies to environmental problems. Topics of study include land use, energy generation, and aquatics, specifically a unit on Mapping and Monitoring Maryland Streams, and environmental issue investigations which focus on independent research and an informed decision-making process. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Environmental Science I or consent of instructor SC09 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one semester, introductory college course in environmental science. The curriculum will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the natural world and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine the alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This will be a rigorous science course with a lab component that will emphasize field studies. PREREQUISITES: Biology, Algebra I and one physical science (Earth Science or Chemistry or Physics) SC10 APPLIED SCIENCE This course is an introduction to the application of fundamental concepts of science through the study of consumer science, household chemistry, energy in the home, and other topics of interest to consumers and workers. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology SC11 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 77 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

49 SCIENCE SCIENCE MICROBIOLOGY This course is designed for those students interested in biological careers. Basic microbiological techniques, culturing, and roles of microorganisms will be investigated. General genetics and concepts of immunology will also be studied. Much time will be devoted to laboratory skills. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry SC12 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This course is designed for students interested in future studies in the biological sciences or the medical fields. This course extends the ideas and concepts of general biology emphasizing mammalian structure and function with application to the human body. Dissection of preserved specimens occurs as part of instructional activities within this course. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry SC13 BIOCHEMISTRY This course is designed for students interested in future studies in scientific areas. In one semester the student learns the basic principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The other semester involves a study of animal morphology, physiology, and vertebrate anatomy with a special emphasis on mammalian anatomy. Successful completion of this course earns one required science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I SC14 MARINE SCIENCE This semester course deals with the chemistry, physics, and biology of lakes, streams, bays, and oceans. Topics of study include aquatic topography, the effects of salinity, pressure, light, temperature, and currents on aquatic organisms, game fish, and the ecology and management of ponds and streams for game fish. Dissection of preserved specimens occurs as part of instructional activities within this course. Successful completion of this course earns one-half of a science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology and one other lab science SC15 ASTRONOMY This semester course traces the development of astronomical thought from constellations to quasars. Areas explored include the earth-moon systems, the solar systems, the sun, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Through the use of the planetarium and laboratory experiences, students make observations, conduct physical experiments, and interpret data gathered by scientists. Successful completion of this course earns one-half of a science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Algebra I, and one lab science SC16 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 78 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

50 SCIENCE SCIENCE ZOOLOGY This semester course is designed to give students a broad overview of both vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, with special emphasis on slide preparation and anatomical comparison. Dissection of preserved specimens occurs as part of instructional activities within this course. Cellular organization, chemical control, and biochemical aspects are the major topics of study. Successful completion of this course earns one-half of a science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry SC17 BOTANY This semester course includes a detailed physiognomic study of the plant kingdom including morphological, anatomical, and physiological characteristics. Emphasis is placed upon the relationships between the major divisions of plants and the environment. Human dependence upon plants will be stressed, as well as ecological considerations. Successful completion of this course earns one-half of a science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology and one lab science SC18 FORENSIC SCIENCE This course introduces students to the scientific principles and laboratory procedures used to collect, process, and analyze physical and biological evidence during the investigation of a crime. The application and interaction of science to our system of justice is part of the course objectives. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. PREREQUISITE: Biology and Chemistry SC21 AP PHYSICS C Grade This course is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college physics course. Topics included are mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: AP Physics B, Physics, and at least Trigonometry (Calculus preferred) SC29 ANDREW MOORE Alternative Education School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 79 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

51 SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SS01 American Government None SS02 World History None SS03 AP World History Teacher Approval SS04 AP European History Teacher Approval SS05 United States History None SS06 AP United States History Teacher Approval SS07 AP American Government and Politics Teacher Approval SS08 AP Economics Teacher Approval SS09 AP Psychology Teacher Approval SS10 African American History None SS11 Contemporary Issues None SS12 Psychology None SS13 Sociology None SS14 Law in America None SS15 Economics None SS16 World Geography None SS17 Student Service Learning None SS20 Living in a Contemporary World None SS21 AP Human Geography Teacher Approval SS23 AP Comparative Government and Politics Teacher Approval SS30 College Sociology Teacher Approval To meet Maryland graduation requirements, students must successfully complete: American Government, World History and U.S. History. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 80 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

52 CHRIS SPENCE Havre de Grace High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 81 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

53 SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Grade 9 This course requires students to study the concepts of responsibility, authority, justice, and participation as they relate to the form and function of government. Students are also required to take the state assessment in Government. Successful completion of this course earns the required Government credit. WORLD HISTORY Grade 10 This course will cover the period from the Renaissance to the present. The student studies the people and events that have shaped our world since the early Middle Ages. The course culminates with a study of the twentieth century. Successful completion of this course earns the required World History credit. SS02 AP WORLD HISTORY Grade This college level course provides students with an in-depth examination of the cultural, institutional, and technological factors that have influenced human society in the past one thousand years. This course examines the accomplishments and global impact of societies in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. At the completion of this course, students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns the required World History credit. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS03 AP EUROPEAN HISTORY This college level course involves a study of the changes in the political, diplomatic, international, cultural, societal, and economic make up of Europe from 1450 to the present. At the completion of this course, students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS04 UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade 11 This course will cover the period of United States history from 1865 to the present. It is designed to increase student understanding of how the nation grew in power and prestige throughout the last 125 years. Successful completion of this course earns the required United States History credit. SS05 AP UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade This college level course is an in-depth study of American history from 1780 to the present. At the completion of this course, students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns the required United States History credit. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS06 AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Grades 9-12 This college level course is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Successful completion of this course earns the required Government credit. At the completion of this course students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS07 SS01 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 82 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

54 SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES AP ECONOMICS Grade This college level course involves the detailed study of the principles of economics and how these tenets apply to the decisions and jobs of both consumers and producers within an economic system. At the completion of the course students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval AP PSYCHOLOGY This college level course involves a detailed study of all the major subfields of psychology. These include History and Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning, Cognition, Motivation and Emotion, Human Development, Personality, Testing, Abnormal Behavior, and Therapy and Social Psychology. Major emphasis is placed on reading, writing, analysis, experiments, demonstrations, and discussion. At the completion of this course students are eligible and encouraged to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS09 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Grades This course includes an examination of the African backgrounds from which stem the heritage of African Americans in America. It traces the exploitation of African Americans as they were brought from Africa to America and the history of African Americans up to the present time. Emphasis is placed upon contributions made by African Americans in art, music, literature, sports, entertainment, business, government, education, science, and law. SS10 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Grades This course allows students to examine current issues, events, and themes relevant to four areas of study: Foreign Policy and National Security, Economics, Political Issues, and Social Issues. Students will employ a variety of social studies skills, including reading, writing, research, and decision-making in making analytical connections with content in the four domains. SS11 PSYCHOLOGY Grades This course provides an overview to the discipline of psychology. Course content will include psychological methods, intelligence and testing, learning, social psychology, and biological influences on behavior. SS12 SOCIOLOGY Grades This course involves the study of human interaction, social institutions, and fundamental social processes. Some specific topics include the problems of deviant behavior and social adjustment, patterns of cooperation, competition and conflict, juvenile delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, and the family structure. SS13 LAW IN AMERICA Grades This course involves the study of the different ways the law significantly affects the life of an individual. It also develops a basic understanding of how law is a standard of conduct which attempts to regulate interaction among individuals and their relationship to government. SS14 SS08 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 83 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

55 SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES ECONOMICS Grades This course acquaints students with basic economic theories. This will be accomplished through a realistic study of economic principles, combined with an inquiry into those situations that the student will face as a member of society. Some of the topics to be considered will be scarcity of resources, business organizations, money and banking, the stock market, labor trends, and foreign trade. SS15 WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades This course provides students with an opportunity to examine concepts, theories, and issues in major fields of geographic study such as physical, cultural, and economic geography. Students will apply geographic theory and process in analyzing issues affecting various world regions, individually and collectively. SS16 STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING Grade 12 The student service learning course is an independent study experience with the teacher acting as a facilitator. This program will provide students the opportunity to perform useful service and to learn from the experience of service. Students engaged in this course will be involved in a process that incorporates awareness, involvement, and reflection with experiences that will benefit society and promote citizenship as well as personal development. This course meets the state graduation requirement for student service. SS17 LIVING IN A CONTEMPORARY WORLD Grade 9 This course provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to the skills, strategies, and knowledge base necessary for a successful high school experience and to begin the process of planning for life beyond high school. Students are oriented to the expectations for a high school student (Rights and Responsibilities) and provided an opportunity to develop academic (Research, Identification of Learning Strengths and Weaknesses) and leadership skills. The goals of this course are integrated in a social studies framework that includes an intense focus on the world in the present from economic, political, geographical, and historical perspectives. Included in this course is an introduction to career development and the Career Cluster system. SS20 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY This college-level course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. At the completion of the course students are eligible to take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval SS21 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 84 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

56 SOCIAL STUDIES AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS In AP Comparative Government students are introduced to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available instructional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate the importance of global political and economic changes. Students can expect to use comparative political concepts, themes, and generalizations to examine the governments and politics of China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. At the completion of this course students are eligible and encouraged to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval SS23 COLLEGE SOCIOLOGY This course involves college-level study of the field of Sociology. The student studies the people, theories, and concepts that would be included in an introductory level college course. At the completion of the course, students are eligible to take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) assessment in Sociology. This College Board created assessment provides students the opportunity, with the achievement of the minimum score to earn three college credits transferable to colleges and universities throughout the United States. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval SS30 MELISSA RAGOS Edgewood High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 85 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

57 SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE EN0111 English I Resource None EN0211 English II Resource English I Resource EN0311 English III Resource English II Resource EN0411 English IV Resource English III Resource SE05 Functional English I None SE06 Functional English II None SE07 Functional English III None SE08 Functional English IV None MA0111 Applied Math I Resource None PREREQUISITE MA0121 MA0211 Algebraic Concepts Resource - Introduction to Algebra Algebraic Concepts Resource Algebra I None Algebraic Concepts Resource Introduction to Algebra MA0411 Geometric Concepts Resource Algebraic Concepts Resource Algebra I SE15 Functional Mathematics I None SE16 Functional Mathematics II None SE17 Functional Mathematics III None SE18 Functional Mathematics IV None SC0111 Earth Science Resource None SC0151 Biology Resource None SC0811 Environmental Science Resource Biology Resource SS0111 American Government Resource None SS0511 U.S. History Resource American Government Resource SS0211 World History Resource American Government Resource SE25 Social Studies Resource I None SE26 Social Studies Resource II None SE27 Social Studies Resource III None SE28 Social Studies Resource IV None SE29 Study Skills I None SE30 Study Skills II Study Skills I SE31 Study Skills III Study Skills II SE32 Study Skills IV Study Skills III CT8711 Work Experience for Students w/disabilities Approval of IEP Committee STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 86 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

58 SPECIAL EDUCATION ENGLISH I RESOURCE Grade 9 This course is designed to reinforce and develop the basic language arts skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening as identified in each student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course parallels the general education ninth grade English curriculum through accommodations and modifications as identified in the student s IEP. The student will write in a variety of forms while exploring the correct usage of conventions of language and vocabulary. Critical reading skills will be supported through the introduction of a variety of literary genres. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. EN0111 ENGLISH II RESOURCE Grade 10 This course continues to reinforce and build upon the basic language arts skills learned in the ninth grade curriculum as identified in each student s IEP by paralleling the tenth grade English curriculum. Tenth grade students will be introduced to the diversity of culture in the global community as reflected in literature. Students will further develop their writing skills for various purposes. Students will have the opportunity to explore career options. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English I Resource EN0211 ENGLISH III RESOURCE Grade 11 This course parallels the general education curriculum by continuing student advancement in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as identified in each student s IEP. Students reading is reinforced through American literature. Writing skills will be advanced by the writing of a variety of compositions. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English II Resource EN0311 ENGLISH IV RESOURCE Grade 12 This course is the culmination of instruction for reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as identified in each student s IEP. This course parallels the English curriculum utilizing contemporary fiction and nonfiction. Students will refine their writing skills by writing compositions which include supporting an argument and conveying information. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. PREREQUISITE: English III Resource EN0411 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH I Grade 9 This course addresses the skills needed for daily living. Individual instruction focuses on reading, writing, and listening skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. SE05 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH II Grade 10 This course continues to address the skills needed for daily living. Individualized instruction focuses on reading, writing, and listening skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. SE06 CIAL EDUCATION STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 87 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

59 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH III Grade 11 This course builds upon the skills needed for daily living. Individual instruction focuses on reading, writing, and listening skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one required credit. SE07 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH IV Grade 12 This course further refines the skills needed for daily living. Individual instruction focuses on reading, writing, and listening skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit. SE08 APPLIED MATH I RESOURCE Grade 9 This course is designed to build the foundation for math concepts and computational skills needed for Algebraic Concepts Resource IA as identified in each student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Emphasis is placed on improving math skills. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit. MA0111 ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS RESOURCE INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA Grades 9-10 This course supplements Introduction to Algebra. This course introduces students to mathematical expressions, equations, inequalities, patterns and functions through accommodations and modifications in accordance with the student s IEP. Algebraic concepts of data analysis, probability, statistics, and problemsolving are used to solve real life math situations. Successful completion of this course earns one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Approval of IEP Team MA0121 ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS RESOURCE ALGEBRA I Grades This course continues the development of the concepts of Algebraic Concepts by supplementing Algebra I. Emphasis will be placed on functions, graphic representations, polynomial expressions, and applications of the Pythagorean theorem through accommodations and modifications in accordance with the student s IEP. This course reinforces the application of algebraic concepts to solve real-life math situations. Successful completion of this course earns one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Approval of IEP Team and Introduction to Algebra MA0211 GEOMETRIC CONCEPTS RESOURCE This course supplements Applied Geometry by introducing the study of geometry in two and three dimensions, synthetic geometry, and algebraic geometry through accommodations and modifications In accordance with the student s IEP. Emphasis is placed on mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and applications of geometry to real-life situations. Successful completion of this course earns one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Approval of IEP Team and Algebra I MA0411 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 88 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

60 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS I Grade 9 This course addresses the math skills needed for daily living. Individualized instruction focuses on the application of math skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit. SE15 FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS II Grade 10 This course continues to address the math skills needed for daily living. Individualized instruction focuses on the application of math skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit. SE16 FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS III Grade 11 This course builds upon the math skills needed for daily living. Individualized instruction focuses on the application of math skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit. SE17 FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS IV Grade 12 This course further refines the math skills needed for daily living. Individualized instruction focuses on the application of math skills utilized in family-living situations, recreation and leisure, community, and vocational settings in accordance with the student s IEP. Successful completion of this course earns one mathematics credit. SE18 EARTH SCIENCE RESOURCE Grades 9-10 This course aligns with the general education Earth Science course through accommodations and modifications in accordance with each student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course focuses on science concepts of earth and space and their interrelationship. The course explores principles of astronomy, physical geology, historical geology, meteorology, oceanography, and ecology. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. SC0111 BIOLOGY RESOURCE Grades 9-10 This course aligns with the general education Biology course through accommodations and modifications in accordance with each student s IEP. This course investigates the characteristics of living things that include nature of life, the continuity of life, and the diversity of life. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. SC0151 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 89 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

61 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESOURCE This course aligns with the general education Environmental Science course through accommodations and modifications in accordance with each student s IEP. This course is the study of the relationships between living things and their environment. Origins and solutions to environmental problems will be investigated. Successful completion of this course earns one science credit. SC0811 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT RESOURCE Grade 9 This course is designed to parallel the American Government curriculum through accommodations and modifications in accordance with the student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Students actively engage in the study of concepts of responsibility, authority, justice, and participation as they relate to the form and function of government. This course is designed to meet the state graduation requirement for Government. SS0111 U. S. HISTORY RESOURCE Grades This course parallels the general education U.S. History course through accommodations and modifications in accordance with the student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course examines significant events in U.S. History (1860 to present). Important figures in U.S. History, industrialization, and the growth of the labor movement are emphasized. Successful completion of this course meets the state s U.S. History requirement. PREREQUISITE: American Government Resource SS0511 WORLD HISTORY RESOURCE Grades This course parallels the general education World History course through accommodations and modifications in accordance with the student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). In this course, students study the origin of the people and events that have shaped our world both in eastern and western cultures culminated with the twentieth century. Successful completion of this course meets the state s World History requirement. PREREQUISITE: American Government Resource SS0211 SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE I Grade 9 This course provides career exploration and functional skills for independent living as identified in each student s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course is a social studies elective. SE25 SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE II Grade 10 This course continues to provide career exploration and functional skills for independent living as identified in each student s IEP. This course is a social studies elective. SE26 SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE III Grade 11 This course is designed to build upon career exploration and functional skills for independent living as identified in each student s IEP. This course is a social studies elective. SE27 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 90 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

62 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE IV Grade 12 This course further refines the skills acquired in career exploration and functional skills for independent living as identified in each student s IEP. This course is a social studies elective. SE28 STUDY SKILLS I Grades 9-12 This course provides students with learning strategies and study skills that may be applied in all academic areas. Instruction may include skills in general organization, time management, memory techniques, listening, vocabulary development, textbook usage, note taking, research skills, report writing, and testtaking skills as defined by the student's IEP. This course may earn the student one elective credit. SE29 STUDY SKILLS II Grades This course continues to reinforce and develop necessary learning strategies and study skills as defined by the student's IEP. This course may earn the student one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Study Skills I SE30 STUDY SKILLS III This course continues to reinforce, develop, and expand the learning strategies and study skills as defined by the student's IEP. This course may earn the student one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Study Skills II SE31 STUDY SKILLS IV Grade 12 Reinforcement and expansion of the learning strategies and study skills are addressed in accordance with the student's IEP. This course may earn the student one elective credit. PREREQUISITE: Study Skills III SE32 WORK EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Grade 12 This work experience program is designed to serve the unique transitioning and vocational requirements of students with special needs. Students develop productive work habits, attitudes, and skills through paid and non-paid work placements within the school or community. PREREQUISITE: Approval by IEP Committee CT8711 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 91 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

63 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE TE05 Foundations of Technology None TE10 Technological Design* Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B TE11 Advanced Design Applications* Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B TE12 Advanced Technological Applications* Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B CT72 Interactive Media (Elective course only at BAHS) Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B *These courses are advanced technology courses. One credit of Foundations of Technology (FOT) is required for graduation. ECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY Grades Foundations of Technology is an activity-based course designed for students to learn about the nature of technology, the impacts of technology on society, the engineering design and development process, the core technologies, and the technologies of the designed world. Students focus on the integration of technology, science, and mathematics to create solutions to problems associated with the major enterprises that produce the goods and services of the designed world. Problem solving experiences will center on the use of tools, machines, and materials to design and construct models, devices, and products that creatively solve complex technological problems. Foundations of Technology has been designated as a required course for all students in Harford County Public Schools as part of the Maryland State Department of Education s graduation requirements. TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN In the Technological Design course, the engineering scope, content, and professional practices are presented through practical applications. Students apply technology, science, and mathematic concepts and skills to solve engineering design problems and innovate designs. Students research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics. This course contributes to the student s capacity to understand how technology s development, control, and use are based on design constraints and human wants and needs. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B TE10 TE05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 92 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

64 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVANCED DESIGN APPLICATIONS The Advanced Design Applications course consists of four units that include Manufacturing, Energy and Power, Construction and Transportation. The Manufacturing Unit examines the advances that maintain manufacturing efficiency, how human consumption affects manufacturing, how manufacturing affects the standard of living of various peoples and how processing and changing raw materials can produce more desirable products. The Construction Unit examines a number of the factors influencing the design and construction of permanent and semi-permanent structures, the practices related to construction maintenance, alteration, and renovation, and the functions of the primary systems installed in those structures. The Energy and Power Unit explores the relationship between energy and power technologies and all other technologies, and how modern energy and power systems impact cultures, societies, and the environment. The Transportation Unit examines the complex networks of interconnected subsystems that each transportation system comprises and the roles of these components in the overall functional process of the system. It also analyzes of the improvements and the impacts of transportation technologies on the environment, society, and culture. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B TE11 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS In the Advanced Technological Applications course students study about the four components of the Designed World: Information and Communication Technologies, Medical Technologies, Agriculture and Biotechnologies, and Entertainment/Recreation Technologies. The Information and Communication Unit examines how technology facilitates the gathering, manipulation, storage, and transmission of data, and how this data can be used to create useful products. It also provides students with opportunities for developing communication systems that can solve technological problems. The Medical Unit provides an analysis of how medical technologies are used to increase the quality and length of human life, and how increased use of technology carries potential consequences, which require public debate. The Agriculture and Biotechnologies Unit explores how agricultural technologies provide increased crop yields and allow adaptation to changing and harsh environments, enabling the growth of plants and animals for various uses. It also offers an analysis of the various uses of biotechnology and the ethical considerations of those uses. The Entertainment and Recreation Unit provides a study of technological entertainment and recreation systems, with an examination of the differences between these technologies, of how their use enhances human leisure-time performance, and of the social, cultural, and environmental implications of their usage. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B TE12 INTERACTIVE MEDIA The Interactive Media course introduces high school students to all aspects of media design and the interactive media production process. Students will explore the developments, applications, and impact of media in our lives. (Elective course only at BAHS) PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology and Algebra 1B CT72 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 93 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

65 WORLD LANGUAGES WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE FL01 French I None FL02 French II French I FL03 French III French II FL04 French IV French III FL06 AP French 4 Years of French FL07 Spanish I None FL08 Spanish II Spanish I FL09 Spanish III Spanish II FL10 Spanish IV Spanish III FL12 AP Spanish 4 Years of Spanish FL13 German I None FL14 German II German I FL15 German III German II FL16 German IV German III FL18 AP German 4 Years of German ISABELLE STAAB North Harford High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 94 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

66 WORLD LANGUAGES FRENCH I Grades 9-12 This course introduces the student to the listening, speaking, writing, and reading of French. Students are required to memorize and reproduce vocabulary, to communicate orally in French, to write with grammatical accuracy, and to demonstrate an appreciation of the target culture's geography and culture. FL01 FRENCH II Grades 9-12 This course requires the student to attain a functional degree of communicative proficiency in each of the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded through a combination of teacher-directed and student-produced oral and written activities. A continued emphasis is placed on the development of cultural awareness. PREREQUISITE: French I FL02 FRENCH III Grades This course requires the student to attain a communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through independent and group interactions. The course includes a more advanced study of the vocabulary and structure of the language, as well as a study of history, using short literary selections in addition to authentic materials. PREREQUISITE: French II FL03 FRENCH IV This course of study promotes the continued understanding and refinement of the linguistic, cultural, historical, and literary features associated with the acquisition of the French language. It is expected that the student will communicate primarily in the target language. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French III FL04 AP FRENCH Advanced Placement French is a college level course designed to provide students with an ability to not only communicate in the French language, but also to understand the linguistic patterns of the language via an array of prescribed AP reading selections. Students will further their understanding of the French language through additional oral and writing activities. Students may take the College Board Advanced Placement Test at the completion of the course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval and minimum of 4 years of French FL06 SPANISH I Grades 9-12 This course introduces the student to the listening, speaking, writing, reading and culture of the Spanishspeaking world. Students are required to memorize and reproduce vocabulary, to communicate orally in Spanish, to write with grammatical accuracy, and to demonstrate an appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. FL07 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 95 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

67 WORLD LANGUAGES WORLD LANGUAGES SPANISH II Grades 9-12 This course encourages the student to attain a functional degree of communicative proficiency in each of the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded through a combination of teacher-directed and student-produced oral and written activities. A continued emphasis is placed on the development of cultural awareness throughout the Spanish-speaking world. PREREQUISITE: Spanish I FL08 FOREIGNANGUAGE SPANISH III Grades This course promotes and encourages the student attainment of communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through independent and group interactions. The course includes a more advanced study of the vocabulary and structure of the language, as well as a study of history, short literary selections, and authentic cultural awareness activities relevant to the Spanish-speaking world. PREREQUISITE: Spanish II SPANISH IV This course of study promotes the continued understanding and refinement of the linguistic, cultural, historical and literary features associated with the acquisition of the Spanish language, and the Spanishspeaking cultures. It is expected that the student will communicate primarily in the target language. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish III FL10 AP SPANISH Advanced Placement Spanish is a college level course designed to provide students with an ability to not only communicate in the Spanish language, but also to understand the linguistic patterns of the language via an array of prescribed AP reading selections. Students will further their understanding of the Spanish language through additional oral and writing activities. Students may take the College Board Advanced Placement Test at the completion of the course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval and minimum of 4 years of Spanish FL12 GERMAN I Grades 9-12 This course introduces the student to the listening, speaking, writing, and reading of German. Students are required to memorize and reproduce vocabulary, to communicate orally in German, to write with grammatical accuracy, and to demonstrate an appreciation of the target culture's geography and culture. FL13 GERMAN II Grades 9-12 This course requires the student to attain a functional degree of communicative proficiency in each of the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded through a combination of teacher-directed and student-produced oral and written activities. A continued emphasis is placed on the development of cultural awareness. PREREQUISITE: German I FL14 GERMAN III Grades This course requires the student to attain a communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through independent and group interactions. The course includes a more advanced study of the vocabulary and structure of the language, as well as a study of history, short literary selections in addition to authentic materials. The German language will be used for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and for the development of an appreciation of German culture. PREREQUISITE: German II FL15 FL09 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 96 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

68 WORLD LANGUAGES WORLD LANGUAGES GERMAN IV This course promotes the continued understanding and refinement of the linguistic, cultural, historical, and literary features associated with the acquisition of the language. It is expected that the student will communicate primarily in the target language. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of German III FL16 AP GERMAN Advanced Placement German is a college level course designed to provide students with an ability to not only communicate in the German language, but also to understand the linguistic patterns of the language via an array of prescribed AP reading selections. Students will further their understanding of the German language through additional oral and writing activities. Students may take the College Board Advanced Placement Test at the completion of the course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval and minimum of 4 years of German FL18 ALICIA SCOTT C. Milton Wright High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 97 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

69 MAGNET PROGRAMS STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 98 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

70 BRANDON HOOPER Aberdeen High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 99 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

71 ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL THE SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ACADEMY The Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School offers students the opportunity to engage in challenging coursework that will prepare them for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities in higher education. All courses emphasize problem solving and creative thinking by using multiple resources and inquiry-based learning. Advanced placement courses in science and mathematics are offered to students, as well as a large selection of semester electives based on students interest and faculty experience. Exclusive to the SMA is a four-year series of courses called Science, Research, and Technology (SRT I-IV) which provides students with an opportunity to integrate STEM curriculum in relevant and authentic research. Regular contact with practicing scientists, engineers, and mathematicians is provided throughout the program. Seniors will conduct a capstone research project under the mentorship of professionals in their chosen area of investigation. SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY Grade 9 Honors Algebra II AP Environmental Science Honors Biology Science, Research, and Technology I Health Honors English 9 Honors or AP Government 9 Band/Chorus/Orchestra or Fine Arts World Language Grade 10 Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry AP Statistics Honors Chemistry Science, Research, and Technology II Honors English 10 Honors or AP World History Physical Education or Fine Arts World Language Grade 11 AP Mathematics AP Physics B Science, Research, and Technology III English 11 or AP English 11 U.S. or AP U.S. History World Language Electives of Choice (AP Math, AP Science or SMA electives) Grade 12 AP Science or AP Mathematics Science, Research, and Technology IV (Year-long Senior Capstone Project) English 12 or AP English 12 Electives of Choice SMA Semester Electives Biotechnology, Pre-engineering, Microcontrollers, Materials Science, Bacteriology, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Ecology, CAD, Plant Physiology, Robotics, Linear Algebra, Cryptology, Mathematical Logic, Sports Physiology, Forensic Chemistry, Design Engineering, Biochemistry, Functional Kinesiology STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 100 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

72 EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at Edgewood High School is an accelerated academic program that allows students to be active, well-rounded individuals, as well as engaged world citizens. Through this program, students will be encouraged to ask challenging questions, learn how to learn, develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture, and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures. All Diploma Program students must engage in three core requirements: the extended essay, theory of knowledge (TOK), and creativity, action, service (CAS). The extended essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at the college level. The TOK course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, and encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives. Participation in the CAS program encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports, and community service work. SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY GLOBAL STUDIES Grade 9 GS English 9 GS French/Spanish I GS Government GS Biology GS Geometry or Algebra II Fine Art Elective Health/Physical Education Foundations of Technology Grade 10 GS English 10 GS French/Spanish II AP World History GS Chemistry GS Algebra II or Trig Open elective Open elective Open elective GLOBAL STUDIES INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Grade 11 IB English HL IB French/Spanish SL IB History of the Americas HL IB Biology HL IB Math Studies SL IB Visual Arts or Music SL/HL Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay Elective INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Grade 12 IB English HL IB French/Spanish SL IB Geography SL/HL IB Chemistry or Physics SL IB Mathematics SL/HL IB Visual Arts or Music SL/HL Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay Elective STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 101 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

73 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL As Harford County s singular school for academic studies and career/technical education, Harford Technical High School serves a population of students from throughout the county. Students in grades nine through 12 are offered opportunities to prepare for college, further post-secondary technical education, and/or enter into the work force or U.S. military through participation in one of nineteen career and technical programs, beginning in grade nine. Harford Technical High School provides state-of-the-art facilities, with a rigorous curriculum offered by staff who create a challenging learning environment for all students. Faculty and staff strive to integrate academic and technical fields so that all studies are meaningful and rewarding for all students. CLUSTER: ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION PATHWAY: VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM: Printing and Graphic Communications CLUSTER: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVCIES PATHWAY: HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, AND RECREATION PROGRAM: Food Preparation and Management PATHWAY: HEALTH SERVICES AND PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM: Licensed Cosmetology PROGRAM: Health Occupations: Nursing Assistant or Sports Technician and Exercise Sciences CLUSTER: SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY: ENVIRONMENTAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM: Agribusiness and Animal Science PROGRAM: Landscape Architecture and Management (Horticulture) PROGRAM: Floral Design (Horticulture) PATHWAY: ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Brick and Block Masonry PROGRAM: Carpentry PROGRAM: Electricity PROGRAM: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology PROGRAM: Residential Plumbing PROGRAM: Certified Welding PROGRAM: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting PROGRAM: Computer-Aided Machining and High Performance Manufacturing PROGRAM: Computer and Networking Technology PATHWAY: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM: Automotive Diagnostics and Systems Repair PROGRAM: Automotive Refinishing and Collision Repair STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 102 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

74 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AGRIBUSINESS AND ANIMAL SCIENCE The Agribusiness and Animal Science Program focuses on the foundations of agribusiness, production and companion animal care, and veterinary assistance. Agribusiness & Animal Science provides a broad base of experience in agriculture sales and service, as well as a variety of professionally related areas of study so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include veterinary assistance, agribusiness sales and service, and large and companion animal husbandry. Area businesses where students may find employment include veterinarians and veterinary hospitals, dog grooming salons, horse boarding facilities, agricultural sales and service businesses, and research laboratories. Successful students in the program need to possess solid math, science and communication skills, demonstrate an appreciation of agriculture and animals, exhibit a strong desire for community service, and have the ability to work with others. Graduates successfully completing the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are well prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their education at colleges and universities, and community colleges in related fields. Close proximity to Essex Community College for Veterinary Technology can lead to a two-year degree and the Registered Veterinary Technician license. Students can also attend the University of Maryland at College Park or other neighboring colleges to further their study of animal science. Required Courses: Animal Science I Animal Science II Animal Science III AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS AND SYSTEMS REPAIR The Automotive Diagnostics and Systems Repair Program provides a broad base of experience in automobile repair so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include automobile technician, exhaust and emissions technician, service writer and automotive manufacturing technician. Area businesses where students may find employment include automobile dealerships, repair shops, auto parts businesses, and numerous auto-related companies. Successful students in the program possess good reading and problem-solving skills, have good manipulative skills, and demonstrate the willingness to meet craftsmanship standards. Graduates successfully completing the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their training by attending technical schools or participation in apprenticeship programs. Required Courses: Introduction to Automotives Automotive Diagnostics and Repair I Automotive Diagnostics and Repair II STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 103 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

75 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING AND COLLISION REPAIR The Automotive Refinishing and Collision Repair Program provides a broad base of experience in auto body repair so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include refinishing technician, metal technician, insurance appraiser, and other automotive related occupations. Area businesses where students may find employment include collision repair shops, retail parts stores, glass replacement facilities, and other auto related businesses. Successful students in the program possess the ability to be self-directed and motivated to meet craftsmanship standards, work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, have good problem solving skills, and are competent in basic math. Students who complete the program successfully have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their training by attending technical schools or in apprenticeship programs. Harford Technical High School Automotive Refinishing & Collision Repair students also get a head start on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Required Courses: Introduction to Automotives Automotive Refinishing and Collision Repair I Automotive Refinishing and Collision Repair II BRICK AND BLOCK MASONRY The Brick and Block Masonry Program provides a broad base of experience in construction so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include mason, helper, concrete finisher, estimator, retail salesperson, and various other construction fields. Area businesses where students may find employment include contractors and numerous construction related businesses. An ongoing partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity allows students to participate in the construction of a Habitat home over the course of each school year; the construction culminates in the dedication of the home to the recipient family, a ceremony in which HTHS students actively participate. Students are given the opportunity to experience studies in the International Residential Code (IRC) Certification. Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, demonstrate good problem solving skills, have good math skills, possess good manipulative skills, and exhibit the willingness to meet craftsmanship standards. Students who complete the program successfully have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their training by attending technical schools or participate in apprenticeship programs. Harford Technical High School has an agreement with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) for apprenticeship opportunities. Required Courses: Introduction to Construction Brick and Block Masonry I Brick and Block Masonry II STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 104 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

76 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CARPENTRY The Carpentry Program focuses on both residential and commercial construction with an emphasis on wood and metal framing, stair building, concrete framework, cabinetry, and millwork. The student's experience is hands-on, working on actual projects both on and off the school campus. An ongoing partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity allows students to participate in the construction of a Habitat home over the course of each school year; the construction culminates in the dedication of the home to the recipient family, a ceremony in which HTHS students actively participate. Students also learn building techniques and materials that are in compliance with LEED Certification standards, as well as emerging technologies and materials classified as green construction. Students are given the opportunity to experience studies in the International Residential Code (IRC) Certification. The carpentry program introduces students to the many opportunities available after graduation and prepares them to enter an apprenticeship and become successful journeymen. The two-year program is a great start to a successful future. Required Courses: Introduction to Construction Carpentry I Carpentry II CERTIFIED WELDING The Certified Welding Program provides hands on training in oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Safety, blueprint reading and basic fabrication is also covered. Students will weld with different types of materials. Students will work with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, welding these different metals in the 4 main welding positions using different joint designs. Students will have the option to take different certification tests during the Junior and Senior years. These tests are conducted and inspected according to the applicable American Welding Society (AWS) code or standard. After completion of a satisfactory test the student will be issued an AWS certificate. Required Courses: Introduction to Manufacturing Certified Welding I Certified Welding II MAGGIE WEESE Aberdeen High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 105 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

77 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING The Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Program provides a broad base of experience in mechanical and architectural drafting so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include drafters, engineers, technical assistants, engineering aides, CADD designers, 3-D animators, and technical illustrators. Area employment opportunities include Black and Decker, Fredrick Ward and Associates, Morris and Ritchie Associates, Stoker Associates, and Aberdeen Proving Ground. Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, have superior spatial relations, aptitude, and good math and science ability. Students who successfully complete the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are well prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students earn credits at Harford Technical High School that can be applied to an A.A.S. degree at Harford Community College in the CADD program. Required Courses: Introduction to Manufacturing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting I Computer-Aided Design and Drafting II COMPUTER-AIDED MACHINING AND HIGH PERFORMANCE MANUFACTURING The Computer-Aided Machining and High Performance Manufacturing (CAM/HPM) Program provides a broad base of experience in manufacturing and machining so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include machining, tool and die making, precision machining, metal forming, manufacturing, production work, and industrial maintenance. Alcore, EFC Systems, Sumatech, Surface Technologies, Crown Cork and Seal, Nutek, Tera Tech, Link Gear, Clorox Products Manufacturing, Cytec, Diversified Machine, Bottcher, ASI Design and Manufacturing, Harford Machine Shop, B&B Precision Wire, Metal Refinishing, Moxley's, and Black and Decker are just a few of the area businesses where students may find employment. Successful students in the program possess excellent math skills in whole numbers, fractions, decimals (four places), basic algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry. Students also exhibit attention to detail, are precise and accurate, and have the ability to work and communicate well with others. Graduates successfully completing the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are well prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students may enter two- or four-year college programs seeking degrees in mechanical or industrial engineering. Graduates may also choose to enter four-or five year apprenticeship programs. Required Courses: Introduction to Manufacturing Computer-Aided Machining and High Performance Manufacturing I Computer-Aided Machining and High Performance Manufacturing II STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 106 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

78 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY The Computer and Networking Technology Program provides in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems, as well as to the soft skills related to customer interaction and service. It provides a foundation for those responsible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data. Additionally, the program provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. Students gain hands-on classroom and laboratory experience in working with current and emerging networking technology. The focus is on the functionality of hardware and software components and the use of best practices in maintenance and safety issues related to assembling and configuring a computer, installing operating systems and software, and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Students work daily with networks, emphasizing important networking concepts based on the types of practical network environments students may encounter in small office and home office (SOHO) networking. Students investigate the current risks and threats to an organization s data, combined with a structured method of addressing safeguards for these critical electronic assets. The career-oriented approach to learning networking empowers students to enter employment or further their education and training in the computer-networking field. Note: This program will be transitioning to Cyber Security in fall, Required Courses: Courses Transitioning to Cyber Security: Introduction to Manufacturing IT Essentials Computer and Networking Technology I CCNA Discovery I/CyberWatch 110 Computer and Networking Technology II CCNA Discovery II/CyberWatch 160 ELECTRICITY The Electricity Program provides a broad base of experience in construction electricity skills so that students will realize the diversity of this field. An ongoing partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity allows students to participate in the construction of a Habitat home over the course of each school year; the construction culminates in the dedication of the home to the recipient family, a ceremony in which HTHS students actively participate. Occupational areas include electrical maintenance, utility, construction, sales and various other construction-related fields. Area businesses where students may find employment include numerous electrical contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, and electrical suppliers. Students are given the opportunity to experience studies in the International Residential Code (IRC) Certification. Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, have good problem solving skills, demonstrate the ability to measure precisely, exhibit proficiency in algebra or above, possess good manipulative skills and the willingness to meet craftsmanship standards. Students who successfully complete the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their training by attending technical schools or participating in apprenticeship programs. Harford Technical High School has an agreement with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) and the Harford County Electrical Contractors Association for apprenticeship opportunities. Required Courses: Introduction to Construction Electricity I Electricity II STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 107 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

79 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL FLORAL DESIGN The Floral Design Program provides a broad base of experience in basic design principles used in many other forms of artistic expression so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include floral design, interior design, wedding consultant, and greenhouse production. Area businesses where students may find employment include florist shops, greenhouses, interior landscaping businesses, and retail craft stores. Successful students in the program have an aptitude for design and enthusiasm for working with flowering plants, are willing to meet customer demands, and have good communication skills. Students who successfully complete the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a. few years of graduation, and they are well prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their education at colleges and universities, and community colleges in related fields. Required Courses: Floral Design I Floral Design II Floral Design III FOOD PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT The Food Preparation and Management Program helps students acquire the skills associated with food preparation, sanitation and safety practices, service procedures, food and equipment identification, and management skills. In the senior year, students may participate in a work- based learning experience. The Food Preparation & Management Program provides a broad base of experience in food service so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include chef, pastry chef, hot and cold cook, food manager, caterer, server, purchasing agent and cashier. Businesses where students may find employment include fine dining restaurants, fast food establishments, catering businesses, institutional settings, hotels and motels, and cruise ships. Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, have basic math, reading and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to participate in all food service tasks. Students who complete the program successfully have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education if they so desire. Many students continue their education in this field at culinary colleges. ServSafe Sanitation Management Certificates are available for those students who take and pass the test. Required Courses: Food Preparation and Management I Food Preparation and Management II Food Preparation and Management III STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 108 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

80 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in order to install, service and repair various types of residential and commercial heating, cooling and refrigeration systems. All students have the opportunity to work efficiently in teams, learning to install, service, repair and trouble-shoot central air conditioning, heat pumps, oil furnaces, gas furnaces, and electrical heating systems. Students will learn safe use of hand tools, power tools and special tools related to the industry. They will use test instruments to measure airflow, read and interpret system pressures and test and trouble-shoot the electrical systems commonly found in the HVAC field. An ongoing partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity allows students to participate in the construction of a Habitat home over the course of each school year; the construction culminates in the dedication of the home to the recipient family, a ceremony in which HTHS students actively participate. Upon completion of the program, students may enter the work force, attend a local community college to receive an A.A degree in HVAC, or continue to a four-year college to study mechanical engineering or other related fields. Students who complete this program successfully may receive credit for the first year apprenticeship with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated (ABC). Students are given the opportunity to take the EPA Certification Exam (section 608), International Residential Code (IRC) Certification, and apply for the Apprentice License. Required Courses: Introduction to Construction Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology I Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology II LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Landscape Architecture and Management Program has been updated to reflect the changing dynamics of Harford County and by incorporating computer-aided design and drafting, as well as computer imaging programs, into its curriculum. Students learn through actual design, installation, and maintenance projects at school and in the community. The program includes golf course and athletic grounds management, in which students participate in the installation and care of a school golf green, learning turf care and maintenance. As part of the overall program, students learn the operation and care of a skid loader, front-end loader, backhoe, forklift and other smaller machinery used in landscaping, golf courses and athletic fields. Successful students in the program should enjoy working outdoors, have good communication skills, demonstrate an aptitude for design, and be self-directed and motivated. Students completing the program successfully have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are prepared for higher education at colleges, universities, and community colleges in related fields. Area businesses where students may find employment include golf courses, landscaping companies, parks and recreational facilities, and environmental businesses. Required Courses: Horticulture I Horticulture II Horticulture III STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 109 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

81 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL LICENSED COSMETOLOGY The Licensed Cosmetology Program prepares students to apply their knowledge and skills in all phases of cosmetology. Everything from finger waving to hair-color application is taught to the students in the practical portion of the program. In the theoretical part of the program, students are taught the fundamentals of hair and its properties, skin care, chemical services, nail care, sterilization and decontamination. Most importantly, the students are offered a well-rounded People Skills Program, as communication with other individuals is of the utmost importance. Upon completion of the program, students who have accumulated a minimum of 1500 actual hours in the course, and who have successfully passed both their practical and theoretical work with a 75% average or better, become eligible to take the State Board Exam in Baltimore. Successful candidates become licensed in the State of Maryland to work at any full-service salon in Maryland. Upon passing the State Board Exam, students have a variety of avenues they can pursue with their State Board License, such as a hairstylist, colorist, make-up technician, nail technician, demonstrator for a major manufacturer, and educator. Opening a salon would require an individual to pursue further education in the business field to better prepare for a successful business career. Both credit and non-credit courses are offered toward this end at both two- and four-year institutions. Required Courses: Licensed Cosmetology I Licensed Cosmetology II Licensed Cosmetology III NURSING ASSISTANT The Nursing Assistant Program provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in a wide variety of allied health fields. Course content includes medical terminology, medical math, basic anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation concepts, team building and professionalism. Basic skills such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and height and weight are learned. Students are exposed to a variety of career opportunities in the health care field via speakers, classroom activities and field trips. The curriculum includes foundations of human growth and development, the disease process, infection control, and safety. Students learn and demonstrate nursing assistant skills in a classroom lab, which simulates the clinical setting. They experience a variety of internships and career experiences where they apply academic and practical knowledge in the clinical setting. They will obtain the required clinical hours in a long-term care facility, qualifying them to take the State exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Once they obtain the C.N.A., they may sit for the federal Geriatric Nursing Assistant exam to obtain the G.N.A. certification. Students who successfully complete the classroom and practical experiences within the Nursing Assistant Program and obtain the Certified Nursing Assistant status will be eligible to begin employment in a physician's office or hospital setting. Students who also pass the Geriatric Nursing Exam and obtain their GNA are eligible for employment in long-term care facilities. Many students choose to pursue further education in a variety of health related fields. Note: This program is transitioning to the Academy of Health Professions in fall, Required Courses: Health Occupations I Health Occupations II Health Occupations III Academy of Health Professions Courses: Foundations of Medical and Health Science/Structure and Functions of the Human Body Certified Nursing Assistant/ Clinical Internship Allied Health Internship STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 110 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

82 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PRINTING AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS The Printing and Graphic Communications Program provides students with an overview of the offset printing/ graphics industry and prepares them for PrintED Certification in Introduction to Graphic Communications and Digital File Preparation. Students will explore the scope and relevance of the printing/graphics industry, demonstrate knowledge of the print production process, demonstrate knowledge of digital imaging and digital workflow, learn appropriate uses of Adobe CS4 software titles InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, use industry related math and vocabulary, and produce a variety of small-format printed materials. Required Courses: Printing and Graphic Communications I Printing and Graphic Communications II Printing and Graphic Communications III RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING The Residential Plumbing Program offers students the opportunity to take related courses in construction and fabrication. Plumbing provides a broad base of experience in basic plumbing skills so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Also offered to students is the additional coursework in the International Residential Code (IRC), opening the opportunity for students to become certified in the field of inspections. In the senior year, students may participate in a work-based learning experience. An ongoing partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity allows students to participate in the construction of a Habitat home over the course of each school year; the construction culminates in the dedication of the home to the recipient family, a ceremony in which HTHS students actively participate. Occupational areas include plumber, plumbing sales, estimator, and various other construction related fields. Area businesses where students may find employment include plumbing and construction contractors, maintenance positions for apartment and commercial complexes, and at ABC work sites. Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, measure precisely, exhibit good problem solving skills, demonstrate good manipulative skills, and exhibit the willingness to meet craftsmanship standards. Graduates completing the program successfully may enter the work force immediately and have the skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation. They are also prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their training by attending technical schools or participating in apprenticeship programs. Harford Technical High school has an agreement with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) for apprenticeship opportunities. Required Courses: Introduction to Construction Residential Plumbing I Residential Plumbing II STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 111 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

83 HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TECHNICIAN AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Demand has grown for qualified people in the fitness and wellness field. The Sports Technician and Exercise Science Program focuses on various aspects of sports medicine and exercise science, including the components of wellness, fitness assessment, and proper design of customized conditioning programs. Students also learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to work as aides in rehabilitation or sports medicine. In the senior year, students may experience a variety of internships and career experiences where they must apply academic and practical knowledge in the clinical setting; placement is based on interest, classroom performance and career goals, and may include such settings as: area athletic clubs, sports medicine treatment centers, chiropractic practices, rehabilitation centers, orthopedic offices, nutritionist s office, occupational therapy centers, student athletic training with teams, or the HTHS weight room. Students who successfully complete the classroom and practical experiences will have the necessary background to obtain Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor certification (must be 18 years of age). Students are also well prepared to continue their education at the college level. Note: This program will transition to the Academy of Health Professions in fall, Required Courses: Health Occupations I Health Occupations II Health Occupations III Academy of Health Professions Courses: Foundations of Medical and Health Science Structure and Functions of the Human Body Allied Health Internship ANGELA ZALESAK Patterson Mill High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 112 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

84 KRISTIN MILEY North Harford High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 113 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

85 NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL NORTH HARFO NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES The Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences (NRAS) program at North Harford High School is a Career and Technology Education (CTE) instructional program that provides students with the opportunity to experience challenging science and technology coursework with an emphasis on career development and real world application. The program is composed of three strands focusing on Animal/Equine Science, Plant Science, or Natural Resources Science. The Harford County Agricultural Economic Advisory Board, the University of Maryland, Harford Community College and Harford County Public Schools have partnered to develop a program wherein each strand will provide students with the background knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for the next steps toward college and careers. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits and various industry level certifications while still in high school. In their senior year, students will take part in a capstone project, either in a work-based environment, a school-based practical learning activity, or an off-site research facility with a mentor. The senior capstone project is based on student interests and future goals. SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY Grade 9 English 9 Government Geometry Biology Health/Physical Education Fine Art Foundations of NRAS World Language Grade 10 English 10 World History Algebra II Chemistry Foundations of Technology Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals or Plant Propagation and Production or Wildlife Management and Sciences World Language NRAS Electives Grade 11 English 12 U.S. History Trigonometry Physics Animal Management Sciences or Edible, Environment and Ornamental Plants or Wetlands and Aquatics World Language NRAS Electives Grade 12 English 12 Pre Calculus or Statistics AP Biology Research in NRAS World Language NRAS Electives NRAS Semester Electives Agriculture I, Agriculture II, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Biology, S.T.A.R.S. Course I and II, S.T.A.R.S. Course III and IV STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 114 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

86 CHELSEY KEYS Bel Air High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 115 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

87 SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 116 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

88 ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL C. MILTON WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROGRAM TITLE: Pre-Engineering Required Courses: Foundation Courses (All three of the following are required.) Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Principles of Engineering (POE) Digital Electronics (DE) Specialization Courses (One of the following is required. Student interest/enrollment will dictate which one(s) will be offered.) Aerospace Engineering (AE) Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Capstone Course (The following is a required course.) Engineering Design and Development (EDD) INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) Grades 9-10 This foundation course emphasizes the development of a design. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. (This course satisfies the technology education requirement normally met with Foundations of Technology.) TE34 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) Grades This foundation course provides an overview of engineering and engineering technology and exposes students to major concepts they ll encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions. PREREQUISITES: IED, Trigonometry (Recommended to be taken prior to POE or concurrently with POE) CT33 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Grades This foundation course introduces students to applied digital logic, a key element of careers in engineering and engineering technology. This course explores the smart circuits found in all modern electronic devices such as mobile phones, MP 3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and highdefinition televisions. Students are introduced to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, engineering standards and technical documentation. This course is designed for 10 th and 11 th grade students. PREREQUISITE: IED CT36 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 117 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

89 ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL C. MILTON WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (AE) This specialization course explores the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics. In addition, this course presents alternative applications for aerospace engineering concepts. Students analyze, design, and build aerospace systems. They apply knowledge gained throughout the course in a final presentation about the future of the industry and their professional goals. PREREQUISITES: IED, DE, POE CT39 BIOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (BE) This specialization course explores the diverse fields of biotechnology. Hands-on projects engage students in engineering design problems related to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, forensics and bioethics. Students apply biological and engineering concepts to design materials and processes that directly measure, repair, improve and extend living systems. PREREQUISITES: IED, DE, POE CT42 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA) This specialization course explores the interrelationship and dependence of the fields of civil engineering and architecture on each other. Students apply their knowledge to the design and development of residential and commercial properties and structures. In addition, students use 3D design software to design and document solutions for major course projects. Students communicate and present solutions to their peers and member of a professional community of engineers and architects. PREREQUISITES: IED, DE, POE CT48 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD) Grade 12 In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. At the end of the course, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel. PREREQUISITES: IED, DE, POE and at least one specialization course CT52 Maryland s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program is a sequence of courses which when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. Students in the Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program can earn credit at PLTW-affiliated colleges and universities nationwide, including the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, the state s university affiliate. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 118 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

90 BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL HAVRE DE GRACE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TITLE: Biomedical Sciences Required Courses: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Intervention Biomedical Innovations CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Grade 9 This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bio-informatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person s life. Key biological concepts including: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including: the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. CT73 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Grade 10 The human body is a complex system requiring care and maintenance. This course will engage students in the study of basic human physiology, especially in relationship to human health. Students will use a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems. Students will use LabView software to design and build systems to monitor body functions. PREREQUISITE: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences CT74 MEDICAL INTERVENTION Grade 11 Medical practice includes interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Student projects will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will study the design and development of various medical interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. They will review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy, and read current scientific literature to be aware of cutting edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software and current scientific research, students will design and build a model of a therapeutic protein. PREREQUISITE: Human Body Systems CT75 BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS Grade 12 This capstone course gives student teams the opportunity to work with a mentor, identify a science research topic, conduct research, write a scientific paper, and defend team conclusions and recommendations to a panel of outside reviewers. Each team will have one or more mentors from the scientific and/or medical community guiding their scientific research. PREREQUISITE: Medical Intervention CT76 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 119 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

91 EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EDGEWOO CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROGRAM TITLE: Academy of Finance Required Courses: AOF Accounting Introduction to Finance Economics, Banking and Credit Securities, Insurance and International Finance ECONOMICS, BANKING AND CREDIT This course provides students with a survey of economic concepts, including macro and microeconomics, which provides an understanding of how our market economy functions in a global setting. Also, students learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, their in-house operations and procedures, central banking through the Federal Reserve System, and current trends in the banking industry. The credit component provides an overview of credit functions and operations including credit risk evaluation, loan creation, and debt collection. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendations and application approval BE31 AOF ACCOUNTING This course introduces the basic theory of accounting, the recording of various types of financial transactions, and the summarization of business operations in financial statements. The analysis of financial statements in order to make business decisions and to set or change business policy is also included. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendations and application approval BE32 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE This course introduces students to the various sectors of the financial services industry. Students learn about both the nature of the careers found in a particular sector as well as the scope of the work. It also introduces the students to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendations and application approval BE33 SECURITIES, INSURANCE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE This course looks at several sectors of the financial services industry from the perspectives of the consumer and the industry specialist. Students receive an overview of front and back office operations in both the securities and insurance sectors, examine career paths in both areas, and gain insight into current issues faced by the industry. Students also study foreign trade, the international monetary system, foreign exchange rates, foreign exchange markets, international financial markets, international banking, and the multinational corporation. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendations and application approval BE34 (Students not attending Edgewood High School must contact their School Counselor for application and waiver forms.) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 120 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

92 JOPPATOWNE HIGH SCHOOL JOPPATOWN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM TITLE: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Required Courses (Choose at least 4): Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (1 Credit) Homeland Security Sciences Pathway Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Pathway Information/ Communications Technology Pathway Homeland Security Science (1 credit) Homeland Security Science Research Methods and Applications (1 credit) Administration of Justice I (1 credit) Administration of Justice II (1 credit) S.T.A.R.S. Course I and II (1 Credit) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Skill-Based Training for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing S.T.A.R.S. Course III and IV (1 Credit) Advanced Skill- Based Training for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Geospatial Application Project Internship/Capstone Experience (1 credit) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 121 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

93 JOPPATOWNE HIGH SCHOOL HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY FOUNDATIONS OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Grade 10 This course will introduce students to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness guidelines, concepts, and action plans. Emphasis will be placed on unique aspects of public safety and public health. The course will explore the various methodologies for intelligence gathering and dissemination and will introduce students to various local, state, and federal assets. Students will prepare an action plan that includes initial notification, emergency response (on and off scene), and recovery. CT71 HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE Grade 11 This course will introduce students to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness threats to public safety and health, decontamination, protection, detection and identification, and planning concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of science to protect the public against chemical and biological threats. The course will explore the various methodologies, capabilities and limitations for individual and collective protection, handheld and fixed detection, and field sampling and laboratory identification. Students will prepare a chemical and biological incident response plan as an end of course assessment. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness CT77 HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS AND APPLICATIONS This course will focus on developing the student s scientific research, problem solving and writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on research and analysis, technical writing, team dynamics, and laboratory analysis and skills. The course will actively engage the student in market survey techniques, technical publication layout and design, team building skills and role play, and proper implementation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. PREREQUISITE: Homeland Security Science CT78 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE I Grade 11 This class will introduce students to multiple aspects of criminal justice and law enforcement. Students will explore the criminal process, various forces that impact law enforcement, and the rights of citizens. Students will understand the difference between juvenile and adult justice, and classifications of different crimes. This class will give students a general knowledge needed for students to enter various law enforcement careers at the federal, state, and local levels. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness CT79 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your teacher for further information. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE II This class will continue the student s knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement. In this course students will be introduced to evidence collection, analysis, and forensic examination. The role of law enforcement officials as a first responder will also be discussed as well as the duties of police officers. Students will also identify various careers in law enforcement. PREREQUISITE: Administration of Justice I CT80 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your teacher for further information. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 122 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

94 JOPPATOWNE HIGH SCHOOL HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS HOMELAND SECURITY AND S.T.A.R.S. COURSE I AND II S.T.A.R.S. COURSE I INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING Grade 11 Course I will introduce students to Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) technology through academic study and applied instruction. This course is the foundation of the STARS Entry-Level GIS Technician Certification. Teachers and students will use a locally customized Geographic Information System (GIS) to learn about their local community. They will use the same data, imagery and software that NASA uses to study their state, county and school campus. S.T.A.R.S. COURSE II SKILL-BASED TRAINING FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING Course II will help the student learn the skills required to work on and/or build a Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing project. Students and teachers will follow a course of hands-on instruction to learn skills ranging from introductory digital mapping to image analysis. In this second course on the path to STARS Entry-Level GIS Technician Certification, students are introduced to each skill with a real world application and led in the problem solving process. Follow-up applied practice application will direct the student to apply acquired skills to cases in the local community using the supplied data. This repetition will set the stage for further student driven projects. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness CT81 S.T.A.R.S. COURSE III AND IV S.T.A.R.S. COURSE III ADVANCED SKILL-BASED TRAINING FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING Course III will continue to help students learn the skills required to work on and/or build a Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing project. Students and teachers will follow a course of hands-on instruction to learn skills ranging from introductory digital mapping to image analysis. Through Course 1 and Course 2, students learned some of the basic skills necessary to GIS. In Course 3, students will learn to apply those skills. Students will learn and apply Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. The ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension allows students to examine the spatial relationships within a specific area as well as study site suitability. The ArGIS 3D Analyst extension allows students to gain a different perspective on their environment by modeling surfaces three dimensionally. Students will also learn methods of integrating external hardware in order to incorporate real time data from GPS units in order to accurately survey their community. Combined with a trouble-shooting unit and general review of skills acquired in Course 2, Course 3 can become an invaluable tool. S.T.A.R.S. COURSE IV GEOSPATIAL APPLICATION PROJECT Course IV is the final course in the STARS Certification series. In the beginning of this course, students will use the Project Management Model to discuss and build a campus-wide base map. Once finished with the base map, each student selects one of the campus-based projects to complete. Each of the final projects are designed to let the students put their Geospatial skills to use. Each student will need to complete one project and achieve a 70% or higher on the written STARS exam to become STARS certified. PREREQUISITE: S.T.A.R.S. Course I and II CT82 Note: Students earning an A or B are eligible to receive credit through the Community College of Baltimore County under the articulation agreement. See your teacher for further information. STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 123 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

95 JOPPATOWNE HIGH SCHOOL HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS HOMELAND SECURITY AND INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE Grade 12 The Internship/Capstone Experience is the culminating course for the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to extend and apply their classroom learning in one of the career areas of Homeland Security Sciences, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, or Information/Communications Technology. Students will have the option of completing an industry-mentored project, internship, or enrolling in a post-secondary course. They will play an integral part in determining which type of experience will be most beneficial and supportive of their individual goals. At the end of the course, students will compile a working portfolio which documents their academic and technical skill attainment and present it for critique. Subject to administrative approval, students will enroll in approved post-secondary courses in lieu of completing a project or internship. Links between secondary and post-secondary institutions will be established to allow students to dual enroll in criminal justice or environmental technology-related courses, receiving both high school and college credit. PREREQUISITE: S.T.A.R.S. Course III and IV or Administration of Justice II or Homeland Security Science Research Methods and Applications CT83 SHANNON JACKSON Edgewood High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 124 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

96 AUGUSTUS CARLSON C. Milton Wright High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 125 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

97 NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM TITLE: Agriculture/Animal Science Required Courses (Choose at least 4): Agriculture I Agriculture II Agriculture III Animal Science I Animal Science II Animal Science III PROGRAM TITLE: Horticulture/Floral Design Required Courses (Choose at least 4): Horticulture I Horticulture II Horticulture III Floral Design I Floral Design II NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE I: INTRODUCTION TO CURRENT AG ISSUES Grades 9-12 This is a basic course in contemporary agricultural science topics, an overview of the applications of current and emerging technologies in animal, plant, food, fiber mechanical and environmental sciences, as well as natural resources management. Timely industry issues will be examined with local, regional, national and global perspectives. Biotechnology, agro terrorism, biofuels, land use, legislation, and alternative agricultural enterprise opportunities are examples of topics to be examined, as well as more traditional agricultural production in the form of individual and group activities. Career exploration, FFA and business management fundamentals will prepare students for continued agriscience studies. CT04 AGRICULTURE II: AG MECHANICS Students will be introduced to basic farm and shop tools and equipment. Skills, safe operation, maintenance and repairs are stressed. Topics include basic electricity, small engines, plumbing, masonry, construction and welding. Instruction includes limited hands-on opportunities in the laboratory and on the school farm. Individual and group work is common. PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Technology CT05 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 126 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

98 NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE AGRIC AGRICULTURE III: AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Students will cover fundamentals of agribusiness practices including basic accounting principles, business management skills and market research. Students will develop business plans and build entrepreneurial skills through various group and individual projects. School based entrepreneurial projects are available. PREREQUISITE: one of the following: Agriculture II, Animal Science II or III CT06 ANIMAL SCIENCE I Grades Students enrolled in this introductory course will study basic principles of animal science and related agribusinesses. Topics include exploration of careers and current events, and the production, reproduction, nutrition and health management of animal species with focus on dairy and beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats and equine. Students will receive opportunities for various hands-on activities with a number of large animal species on the small-scale school farm as both individual and group opportunities. CT15 ANIMAL SCIENCE II Students will continue the study of principles of animal science concentrating on companion animals and the veterinary health field. Small animal care, assistance and management will be continuing topic areas. Students will be given many hands-on opportunities to handle companion animals during class labs. Veterinary topics include anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, clinical assistance in patient history, vital signs, vaccinations, bandaging, surgery, veterinary office practices and medical terminology. Students successful in this course should be prepared to seek entry level employment at a companion animal care facility. PREREQUISITE: Animal Science I CT16 ANIMAL SCIENCE III Students will continue their animal science studies focusing on the intricacies of equine science and management. Topics include more in-depth studies of equine breeds, anatomy and physiology, selection, uses, reproduction, nutrition and health. Specifically associated agribusinesses and the economic importance of the equine industries on the local, state, regional, national and global levels will be covered in individual and group activities. Hands-on activities will be available on the small-scale school farm. PREREQUISITE: Animal Science II CT17 SABRINA THOMAS Havre de Grace High School School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 127 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

99 NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE I Grades Students will learn basic plant science principles: culture, propagation, identification, and Integrated Pest Management using edible and ornamental crops. Traditional container, in-ground and hydroponics culture are traditional hands-on opportunities. Floriculture and interior plant usage will be practiced on campus. Greenhouse production and management skills will be developed in the classroom and the school greenhouse. Students will be introduced to occupational opportunities in the field of horticulture. CT08 HORTICULTURE II Students will continue the study of plant science with an emphasis on the production of nursery crops including ornamental and environmental trees and shrubs. Studies will also include landscape design and turf management with an introduction to landscape architecture, as well as continued development of industry skills and knowledge further preparing students for various industry occupations. PREREQUISITE: Horticulture I CT09 HORTICULTURE III Grade 12 Students will continue to develop real-world problem solving skills in the horticultural industries. The safe use, management and maintenance of common industry equipment will be refined. Practical landscape design, implementation and maintenance will be practiced on the school campus. Emerging uses for alternative and traditional agronomic and biotech enhanced crops will be explored. Leadership and employment skills will be become internalized through practice during programmed plant sales at the school-based retail garden shop. PREREQUISITE: Horticulture II CT10 FLORAL DESIGN I Grades Students focus on developing professional design skills. They study fresh flower identification, selection, use and care. Hands-on production typically includes traditional and seasonal arrangements, corsages and boutonnieres. Students will be introduced to specialty work including weddings and other culturally significant events. Please note: there are limited opportunities for creativity and individual expression at this introductory level. CT12 FLORAL DESIGN II Students continue to build floral industry design, business and leadership skills with the production of more creative and demanding floral productions. Foliage plant culture and identification and the use of permanent and preserved flowers are explored. Planning of special events such as weddings and programmed school sales offer opportunities for multiple customer consultations, market research, and production opportunities. The on-site retail shop offers practice of real world management applications. PREREQUISITE: Floral Design I CT13 STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 128 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

100 JADE McDONNELL Havre de Grace High School School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 129 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

101 O SIX-YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 130 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

102 FAITH WANG Bel Air High School STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE 131 HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS