WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTION HANDBOOK

Transcription

1 WINDSOR HIGH SHOOL OURSE DESRIPTION HANDBOOK 1

2 Table of ontents Important ontact Numbers 3 General Registration Information 4 Graduation Requirements. 5 redit Recovery Options... 9 Post-secondary Options. 10 Are you planning to go to college? NAA/NAIA Advanced Academic Opportunities. 12 Advanced Placement Dual redit oncurrent Enrollment Early Graduation Weighted Grades Home-based Education Program Guidelines.. 16 olorado areer lusters.. 17 ourse Descriptions Additional Education Opportunities 77 Special Education Programs of Study. 80 Special Education Information hanges in IEP Requirements The West (Windsor Exceptional Students in Transition Program) 2

3 IMPORTANT ONTAT NUMBERS GENERAL Main Office Telephone: Main Office Fax: Attendance Reporting: Address: Website: Office Hours: 1100 West Main Street Windsor, olorado :15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. ADMINISTRATION Michelle Scallon, Principal Dick Thomas, Assistant Principal/Activities Director Mark Kanagy, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Kevin opher, Dean of Students OUNSELING ounseling Office Telephone: ounseling Office Fax: ounselors Libba James Last Names A-G Alicia Martin Last Names H-O Angie Rizzuto, Lead ounselor Last Names P-Z Amanda LePage Special Services

4 GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION NOTE TO STUDENTS: This guide is designed to help you and your parents plan your high school program at Windsor High School. It is important to seek the help of parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators in planning an educational program to fit your needs. Each student should strive to get the best preparation out of his or her time in high school in order to be successful in the world of work, technical school, or university. 1. Before enrolling in Windsor High School, it is helpful to plan a four-year course of study with your parents, using the course descriptions and graduation requirements enclosed in this guide. Transfer students are subject to Windsor High School graduation requirements. 2. omplete the pre-registration sheets by requesting eight courses each semester. You will register for both semesters. Make your selections carefully, with your future goal in mind. 3. Select courses for the proper grade level. 4. All required courses not passed must be retaken. 5. Make sure you have met the necessary prerequisites for all of the courses you select. The Administration reserves the right to review prerequisites and make placement decisions. 6. Obtain instructor approval if required. 7. Students are responsible for checking with a counselor regarding their credits for graduation. DEFINITIONS: 1. SHOOL YEAR consists of two semesters or four quarters. Final grades are awarded at the end of each semester. 2. QUARTER GRADE is a mid-term checkpoint designed to inform students/parents of the grade standing mid-way through the course. They are NOT separate grades that are averaged together. 3. UNIT OF REDIT is the measure of school credit. One-half (.5) unit of credit may be earned by satisfactorily completing the work in a subject each semester. The credit value of each subject is published in the course description. 4. PREREQUISITE refers to the requirements that are recommended or must be met before taking certain courses. 5. REQUIRED OURSES are courses that must be completed to qualify for a diploma. 6. ELETIVE OURSES are courses that may be chosen by the student. 4

5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS LASS OF 2014 BASI DIPLOMA English Mathematics Social Studies Science Physical Education Health World Languages Fine Arts areer and Technical Electives 28 REDITS TOTAL 4.0 redits th Grade English.5 10 th Speech & omposition (a semester of 10 th Grade Literature and omposition may be substituted).5 10 th Literature (a semester of 10 th Grade Literature and omposition may be substituted) 1.0 American Literature 1.0 Additional English lass 3.0 redits 1.0 Algebra Additional Math lasses 3.5 redits 1.0 World Geography 1.0 World History 1.0 U.S. History.5 United States Government & ivics 3.0 redits 1.0 Earth & Space Science 1.0 Biology 1.0 Other Science lass 1.5 redits.5 Physical Education Other P.E. Electives (Activity based P.E. class not including Responding to Emergencies) (A waiver of 1 P.E. credit may be obtained by successfully completing three sports in any one academic year and shall only be granted one time. This waiver does not reduce the number of total credits required for graduation.).5 redit No World Language Required 1.0 redit Selected from: Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Visual Arts 1.0 redit Selected from: Family & onsumer Sciences Business Industrial Design & Technology Agriculture 10.5 redits 5

6 Graduation Requirements ontinued LASS OF 2014 ADVANED DIPLOMA 28 REDITS TOTAL The Advanced Diploma requires all Basic Diploma coursework plus the additional requirements listed below: For the lass of 2014 and beyond, the Advanced Diploma Option will take the place of the Endorsed Diploma. English 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) To include.5 credit of ollege omposition and.5 credit of ollege Literature, or 1.0 credit of AP Literature and omposition or AP Language and omposition Mathematics 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) To include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Dual-credit or AP courses, and coursework considered higher than Algebra I (excluding Intermediate Algebra). Advanced Diploma coursework must be taken at the high school. Social Studies 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) Advanced Placement or other approved college level coursework also accepted. Science Physical Education 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) 1.5 redits.5 Physical Education Other P.E. Electives (Activity based P.E. class not including Responding to Emergencies) Health World Languages Fine Arts areer and Technical Electives (A waiver of 1 P.E. credit may be obtained by successfully completing three sports in any one academic year and shall only be granted one time. This waiver does not reduce the number of total credits required for graduation.).5 redit 2.0 redits from the same World Language 1.0 redit Selected from: Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Visual Arts 1.0 redit Selected from: Family and onsumer Sciences Business Industrial Design & Technology Agriculture 6.0 redits 6

7 Graduation Requirements ontinued LASS OF 2015 AND BEYOND BASI DIPLOMA English Mathematics Social Studies Science Physical Education Health Wizard 101 World Languages Fine Arts areer and Technical Electives 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) th Grade English th Grade Literature and omposition 1.0 American Literature 1.0 Additional English lass 28 REDITS TOTAL 3.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) 1.0 Algebra Additional Math lasses 3.5 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) 1.0 World Geography 1.0 World History 1.0 U.S. History.5 United States Government & ivics 3.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) 1.0 Earth & Space Science 1.0 Biology 1.0 Other Science lass 1.5 redits.5 Physical Education Other P.E. Electives (Activity based P.E. class not including Responding to Emergencies) (Beginning with the lass of 2015, PE waivers for athletic participation will no longer be granted.).5 redit.5 redit This class is required for incoming freshman who begin the school year at WHS in the fall semester of their 9 th grade year. Transfer students entering after fall semester of their freshman year must take an additional elective course in lieu of Wizard 101. No World Language Required 1.0 redit Selected from: Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Visual Arts 1.0 redit Selected from: Family & onsumer Sciences Business Industrial Design & Technology Agriculture 10.0 redits 7

8 Graduation Requirements ontinued LASS OF 2015 AND BEYOND ADVANED DIPLOMA 28 REDITS TOTAL The Advanced Diploma requires all Basic Diploma coursework plus the additional requirements listed below : English 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) To include.5 credit of ollege omposition and.5 credit of ollege Literature, or 1.0 credit of AP Literature and omposition or AP Language and omposition Mathematics 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) To include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Dual-credit or AP courses, and coursework considered higher than Algebra I (excluding Intermediate Algebra). Advanced Diploma coursework must be taken at the high school. Social Studies 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) Advanced Placement or other approved college level coursework also accepted. Science 4.0 redits (to include the basic requirement coursework) Physical Education 1.5 redits.5 Physical Education Other P.E. Electives (Activity based P.E. class not including Responding to Emergencies) Health Wizard 101 World Languages Fine Arts areer and Technical Electives (Beginning with the lass of 2015, PE waivers for athletic participation will no longer be granted.).5 redit.5 redit This class is required for incoming freshman who begin the school year at WHS in the fall semester of their 9 th grade year. Transfer students entering after fall semester of their freshman year must take an additional elective course in lieu of Wizard redits from the same World Language 1.0 redit Selected from: Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Visual Arts 1.0 redit Selected from: Family & onsumer Sciences Business Industrial Design & Technology Agriculture 5.5 redits 8

9 REDIT REOVERY OPTIONS If a student fails to receive credit in a course for any reason (failing grade, poor attendance, etc.), they may choose to re-take the class through: 1. PLATO credit recovery program or other on-line recovery options not associated with Weld RE-4 School District. These options must be pre-approved by a Windsor High School counselor. PLATO is available for a cost of $ (per session when scheduled through the after school PLATO program). Students may also pursue credit recovery options not associated with Weld RE-4 School District those fees vary program to program and the student should work with their counselor for enrollment procedures. 2. Re-scheduling the class during the regular school day if space is available. Fee is $75.00 per course. REQUESTS FOR SHEDULE HANGE Procedures: omplete request form for schedule change. Obtain approval from the principal or a counselor. You will be notified by the ounseling Office if your schedule change request was approved. Factors which will preclude schedule changes: You cannot move from a small class to a large class. You cannot make requests to change teachers. The change must be directly related to an educational or career decision, and be in line with your plan of study on your IAP (Individual areer and Academic Plan). Factors which may warrant a schedule change: A schedule conflict (classes are offered at the same time). Missing a graduation requirement. Necessary prerequisites are not satisfied. The schedule is incomplete or there is an error in scheduling. Adding a college course (Juniors and Seniors). The period for the processing of schedule changes at the beginning of a semester is limited to three (3) attendance days on the block schedule. After this period, students who choose to drop a class will receive a permanent failing grade on their transcript; however, the Principal or designee reserves the right to review extenuating circumstances when assigning this failing grade. When appropriate, a conference with the administration, counselor, student, parent and teacher involved will be held prior to a schedule change. 9

10 POST-SEONDARY OPTIONS Are you planning to go to college? If you are going to college, you must plan your high school experience accordingly. ollege admission is usually dependent on the following: 1. The olorado ommission on Higher Education adopted the Higher Education Admission Requirements that are entry requirements for students planning to attend any of olorado s public four-year colleges or universities. Private colleges and universities set their own admission standards, so students should contact those institutions directly for information regarding their enrollment policies. Additionally, public two-year colleges have open enrollment policies, meaning that students applying to these schools do not need to meet the following admissions requirements. Students planning to attend a four-year college or university in olorado will need to complete the following classes in order to fulfill the Higher Education Admission Requirements. Meeting the Higher Education Admissions Requirements does not guarantee admission to a fouryear public institution. olleges and universities may have additional requirements. Academic Area: English** Mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents)*** Natural/Physical Sciences (two units must be Lab-based)*** Social Studies (at least one unit of U.S. or World History) Foreign Language Academic Electives**** Graduates 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 1-3 years, depending on the institution 2 years **Two units of ESL English may count for HEAR requirements when combined with two units successfully completed college preparatory English. ***ollege-preparatory ESL mathematics/science courses that include content and academic rigor/level comparable to other acceptable courses may satisfy HEAR requirements. ****Acceptable Academic Electives include additional courses in English, mathematics, natural/physical sciences and social sciences, foreign languages, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate courses, and appropriate TE courses. 2. Grade Point Average 3. Rank in graduating class 4. Personal recommendations from teachers, counselors, and community members 5. Participation in school and community activities 6. ollege essay (required at selected colleges) 10

11 NAA/NAIA Eligibility Students who plan to participate in athletics at the collegiate level must register with the NAA Eligibility enter, or the NAIA Eligibility enter, Please see your counselor for additional information on eligibility requirements. The following information pertains to NAA eligibility only. The NAA Eligibility enter is responsible for determining the eligibility of every college-bound student-athlete in NAA Divisions I and II. Student athletes receive academic certification from the NAA by meeting academic initial-eligibility requirements for Division I, II, or III. Academic initial-eligibility requirements are different for each of the three divisions and it is possible for a college-bound student-athlete to be eligible in one division and not another. ore ourses Please read each course description to determine which Windsor High School courses are NAA approved core courses. NAA approval is listed under the course title. DIVISION I 16 ore ourses: 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy). DIVISION II 16 ore ourses: (2013 and After) 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy) PLEASE NOTE: Beginning August 1, 2013, students planning to attend an NAA Division II institution will be required to complete 16 core courses. Test Scores Division I has a sliding scale for test scores and grade-point average. Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an AT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The AT score used for NAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the AT: English, mathematics, reading, and science. When you register for the SAT or AT, use the NAA Eligibility enter code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and AT scores are reported directly to the NAA Eligibility enter from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. Grade-Point Average Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. Nontraditional ourses ORE OURSES TAKEN THROUGH PLATO AND BYU ARE NOT APPROVED BY THE NAA. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR OUNSELOR BEFORE ENROLLING IN ANY ONLINE OR NONTRADITIONAL OURSES. 11

12 ADVANED AADEMI OPPORTUNITIES Advanced Placement The ollege Board s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Based on their performance on rigorous AP Examinations, students can earn credit, advanced placement, or both, for college. Most U.S. colleges and universities, and colleges and universities in 21 countries, have an AP policy granting incoming students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Examination grades. Why Take AP ourses? The Advanced Placement Program is best known for giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credit, to save on college tuition, and even to graduate early from college. But AP offers students many additional benefits as well. AP allows high school students to take courses that are challenging, rigorous, and in-depth exactly the kinds of courses they will face once in college. AP prepares students to succeed in college. The credits students earn for their AP achievements enable many students to pursue a double major, to study or travel abroad, or to undertake a combined bachelor s and master s program. Students who participate in AP are ultimately given the responsibility to reason, analyze, and understand essential skills to help them succeed in college. The AP Exam Each May, students who take AP courses have the opportunity to take the equivalent AP exam for their subject area(s). The AP exam grade is a weighted combination of the student s score on the multiple-choice section and on the free-response section. Students who earn AP exam grades of 3 or above are generally considered to be qualified to receive college credit and/or placement into advanced courses; however, each college or university determines the awarding of credit and placement. It is the student s responsibility to check with individual institutions regarding their individual policies. The cost to take the test is $87.00, plus any applicable registration fees. Pre-AP and AP ourses offered at Windsor High School (See course descriptions in individual department sections): English Department AP Literature and omposition AP Language and omposition Science Department Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP hemistry AP Biology AP hemistry Math Department AP Statistics Music Department AP Music Theory Social Studies Department AP Human Geography AP European History AP Psychology 12

13 Dual-redit Program: University of Northern olorado During the 11 th and 12 th grade years, students have the opportunity to take dual-credit courses. These are college courses taught at Windsor High School, by WHS staff. Students who successfully complete these courses receive credit toward graduation requirements at WHS, as well as college credit from the University of Northern olorado. Taking dual-credited courses is a good opportunity for students to meet the first year requirements of many colleges. Since these are UN credits, they will transfer to another college just like other UN credits. While the high school credit is free, the UN credit is charged at approximately $40 per UN credit. Students taking this for UN credit may be expected to purchase their own textbook. It is the ultimate responsibility of the parent and student to determine the ollege/university transferability of dual-credit course work. These classes are taught at the college level. Teachers have a higher expectation of student work than compared to students who are taking traditional high school course. urrent UN Dual-redit ourses: ollege omposition [ENG credits] ollege Literature [ENG credits] Spanish IV [SPAN credits] ollege Algebra [MATH credits] ollege Trigonometry [MATH credits] alculus [MATH credits] Geology [GEOL credits] Geographic Information Systems [GEOG credits] Students will be billed for the courses directly from the University of Northern olorado. They have a partial payment plan. For those courses that are a year long, students will be billed during the second semester and receive spring semester credits from UN. A transcript of completed courses and grades can be obtained directly from UN s records/registrar s office for a fee. oncurrent Enrollment oncurrent enrollment provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves during the school year by taking college level courses at post-secondary state institutions and have tuition costs covered by the school district. At the time of this printing, Weld RE- 4 School District currently has contracts with AIMS ommunity ollege and the University of Northern olorado. Windsor High School students may only take courses with these two institutions at this time. To be considered eligible for this program, a student must meet the following conditions: 1) Request to participate in coursework that Windsor High School does not offer. 2) Have exhausted coursework in a curriculum area at Windsor High School. 3) Meet prerequisites for the college level courses. 4) Require no remedial coursework at the college level. Students may use the class for both high school and college credit. Students must contact a counselor at least two months prior to the college term in which they wish to enroll. A student may take up to two courses each semester. A completed oncurrent Enrollment intent form must be turned into the counseling office before a student enrolls in any class at a post secondary institution (fall semester deadline: April 1 st ; spring semester deadline: November 1 st ). This opportunity is primarily for 11 th and 12 th graders; 9 th and 10 th graders may be granted permission on case-by-case basis. Early Graduation Some Windsor High School students are eligible to graduate after the first semester of their senior year. Students need to meet with their counselor in their junior year to determine if they will have all required coursework and credits completed. Some advantages to early graduation are the opportunity to begin junior college or college/university coursework, full-time employment, or a combination of starting college earlier and working. Students who choose to graduate early are not permitted to participate in activities such as prom, unless invited by a Windsor High School junior or senior student; however, they may choose to participate in graduation ceremonies in the spring. Students and parents/guardians must submit a letter and the Early Graduation intent form to their counselor by April 1 st of the student s junior year indicating the student s intent to graduate in the fall semester of his or her senior year. 13

14 Un-weighted Quality Points Quality points are numerical values assigned to grades for the purpose of determining a numerical average (GPA). Quality points shall be assigned to grades earned in all courses for which credit is received, as follows: A= 4 Quality Points B= 3 Quality Points = 2 Quality Points D= 1 Quality Point F= 0 Quality Points Weighted Grading System Windsor High School recognizes and encourages the additional effort and learning required in classes beyond the usual level of difficulty for high school courses. A weighted grading scale will be implemented for certain courses that have a consistently verified and elevated curriculum and that culminate in an assessment demonstrating the student s mastery of the subject matter. The following categories of courses will be weighted: Advanced Placement (AP) program courses AP courses that are dropped at semester will not be eligible to receive weighted grade status Dual-redit courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses with approval of the principal oncurrent enrollment in courses that meet or exceed the level of AP with approval of the principal oncurrent enrollment is defined as pre-approved coursework taken by high school students on a college campus which allows them to earn both high school and college credit. The district expects, but does not require, that students will take the culminating exams that are a part of the course of study for any of the weighted courses. The following scale will be used for weighting grades: A= 5 Quality Points B= 4 Quality Points = 3 Quality Points D=1 Quality Point F= 0 Quality Points Weighted Quality Points Grade Point Average Grade point average calculations shall be determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the number of courses included on the transcript. ourses that do not earn quality points, or those that are given a No Grade, do not calculate in to the GPA (i.e. study hall, student aides, etc.) lass Rank lass rank shall be determined by the grade point average. lass rank will be calculated each semester. Students with the same grade point average shall be numbered identically in rank. (For example, if four students had the highest possible GPA, all four would be ranked first; the student(s) with the next highest GPA would be ranked fifth, and so forth.) Both un-weighted and weighted grade point averages and class ranks will be displayed on student transcripts. 14

15 Transfer Grades Transcripts for students who transfer in from other districts will be evaluated for weighted grading status on a case-by-case basis. Only Advanced Placement and concurrent enrollment courses that meet or exceed AP standards will be considered for weighted status at the principal's discretion. Academic Honors Weighted grade point averages will be used to determine eligibility for WHS academic awards and honors such as Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honors at Graduation, etc. Beginning with the class of 2014, Windsor High School s Valedictorian will be the student with the highest total quality points. Weighted lasses The following is a list of classes offered at WHS that currently carry a weighted GPA scale: AP Literature & omposition AP Language & omposition ollege omposition ollege Literature AP Human Geography AP European History AP Psychology Geographic Information Systems AP Biology AP hemistry Geology AP Statistics ollege Algebra (semester long) ollege Trigonometry (semester long) alculus AP Music Theory Spanish IV Online oursework At the time of this printing, Weld RE-4 School District collaborates with olorado Online Learning (OL) to provide affordable, high-quality, standards-based supplemental online coursework for schools and students needing advanced courses, curriculum enhancement and/or to resolve scheduling conflicts. OL courses are rigorous, aligned with olorado Model ontent Standards and conducted fully online. All OL courses are taught by highly-qualified olorado-licensed teachers. Students can access courses 24/7, and can work from home, school, or anywhere they find internet access! OL coursework may be accessible in the school year if funding is available. Students may take online classes if: 1. Space is available. 2. The class is not offered or if there is a scheduling conflict for the student. 3. The class is in line with the student s Individual areer and Academic Plan. Decisions are made on a case by case basis after application through the counseling department and approval by school administration. Please meet with your counselor to determine if OL coursework is available and a viable option for your situation. 15

16 HOME-BASED EDUATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES Windsor High School abides by the olorado Department of Education s Home School Law ( ) Additional guidelines for home-based educational programs are listed below. 1. Students receiving home-based instruction must register with the Weld RE-4 District Office at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the school year. 2. Students may take appropriate district and/or state assessments on the district s schedule. A copy of that schedule can be obtained annually from the Superintendent s Office. The PLAN test and the PSAT test are available on a space available basis. Students receiving homebased instruction may not take the state AT test. 3. The curriculum of any given grade/course may be provided upon request. This will consist of a copy of the district curriculum and/or district standards and benchmarks. If textbooks are available, copies may be distributed upon request after a deposit for the replacement of the book is made. Books will need to be returned by the end of the school year in order to receive a deposit refund. 4. Any student who plans to transfer to Windsor High School from a home-based educational program must register with the district prior to beginning public school instruction. When registration materials have been completed and the other required documents have been received, the parent and student must meet with the Principal and/or ounselor to review requirements for admission and the determination of credits. 5. Documentation from home-based educational programs will be required to receive credits toward graduation from Windsor High School. The student must submit a transcript that reflects or has been converted to indicate class time requirements for the courses that are comparable to the guidelines for the awarding of credit (60 hours per 0.5 semester credit). 6. Parents may request that the Principal or ounselor meet with them and the student to notify and explain the placement and/or the acceptance or denial of credits that the student was granted. The Principal may require the student to take a subject assessment in order to determine grade placement and the acceptance of credits. 7. Grades for courses accepted for credit by Windsor High School from home-based educational programs will be recorded as PS (pass) for the transfer of credit. 8. Students will receive no more than 9.0 credits for a year of full-time study. 9. Students will only be included in class rankings during the semester that they attend Windsor High School as a full-time student. 10. Grade point average (G.P.A.) will be calculated only for courses from an accredited institution. 11. Students who enroll in Windsor High School from home-based educational programs and wish to receive a Windsor High School diploma will need to enroll as a full-time student for a minimum of two consecutive semesters during the senior year in order to be eligible to graduate and receive a diploma. Students must register for a minimum of six courses each semester in order to be a full-time student. 12. Students cannot be considered for valedictorian or salutatorian unless all graduation requirements are met at an accredited institution and the students have attended Windsor High School as a full-time student during their senior year. 13. Students enrolling from home-based educational programs will be subject to Windsor High School and olorado High School Activities Association (HSAA) rules and regulations for athletics and activities eligibility. 14. Students can enroll in courses or participate in other programs in the school district while participating in home-based educational programs. Students who wish to take courses at Windsor High School while receiving home-based instruction must register for a minimum of 2 (two) courses per semester. They must follow all building and district guidelines for these classes or programs. Students are eligible for awards and recognition in these courses or programs. Windsor High School eligibility requirements for extra-curricular activities apply. The supervisor of the home-based educational program or non-accredited school or program must provide documentation as needed to verify the student s eligibility. This documentation is to be provided on a weekly basis. Students in home-based educational programs are not allowed to participate in outside activities or programs which do not have a direct correlation to the academic or extra-curricular programs that they participate in (dances, socials, field trips not directly related to the course or program to which they are enrolled, etc.). 15. Students may not enroll at Windsor High School if the student is already enrolled at an accredited online school. 16

17 OLORADO AREER LUSTERS areer clusters help organize many different careers into areas that require a similar set of skills and knowledge and provide a structure that students can utilize to identify the skills and knowledge they will need to learn in order to be successful in their area of interest and ability. Students can refer to the following career cluster information to identify WHS courses that will align with the career pathway they plan to pursue. areer luster olor oding Key olor Foundation Knowledge and Skills Meaning These courses are core courses. Any courses marked with this color will be considered foundational knowledge for any pathway. ourses marked with the following colors are recommended courses for the listed career pathways R Business and Public Administration G Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Arts, Design, and Informational Technology O Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences B Agricultural and Natural Resources P Y Hospitality, Human Services and Education Health Sciences and Public Safety Additional ourse oding Key NAA Approved ore ourse 17

18 Business & Public Administration Management & Administration Administrative Services Business Information Technology orporate/general Management Human Resource Management Operations Management Marketing Marketing ommunications Marketing Management Marketing Research Merchandising Professional Sales/Sales Management Finance Accounting Banking Services orporate Finance Insurance Securities & Investments Government & Public Administration Revenue & Taxation Foreign Service Governance Planning Public Management & Administration Regulation Legal Services R Agricultural & Natural Resources Agriculture, Food & National Resources Animal Science Agribusiness Systems Environmental Service Systems Food Products & Processing Systems Natural Resources Plant Science Power, Structural & Technical Systems Energy Fossil Energy Production, Transmission & Distribution Production Process Technology Renewable Energy Production Energy Research B olorado areer lusters Foundation Knowledge and Skills Academic and areer Success Employability*Ethics*Leadership*Teamwork*areer Development*Problem Solving ritical Thinking*Information Technology Application Legal Responsibilities*ommunication*Safety, Health, and Environment Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, Arts, Design & Information Technology STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Arts, A/V Technology & ommunication Audio/Video Technology & Film Journalism & Broadcasting Performing Arts Print/Publishing Telecommunications Visual & Design Arts Graphic Visual & Design Arts Fashion Design Visual & Design Arts Interior Design Information Technology Information Support & Services Interactive Media Network Systems Programming & Software Engineering G Hospitality, Human Services & Education Hospitality & Tourism Lodging Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Restaurants, Food & Beverage Services Food & Beverage Manager Restaurants, Food & Beverage Services hef Head ook Travel & Tourism Human Services onsumer Services Sales Merchandising Manager ounseling & Mental Health Services Early hildhood Development Family & ommunity Services Dietician Personal are Services Education& Training Teaching & Training Professional Support Services Administration & Administrative Support P Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Health, Safety & Environmental Management Logistics, Planning & Management Services Sales & Services Transportation/Systems Infrastructure Planning Management & Regulation Warehousing & Distribution enter Operations Architecture & onstruction onstruction Design & Pre-onstruction Maintenance & Operations Manufacturing Production/Process Technology Manufacturing Production Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance Logistics & Inventory ontrol O Heath Sciences & Public Safety Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development Diagnostic Services Support Services Environmental Science Health Information Medical Records Health Information Medical Administration Therapeutic Services Nursing Therapeutic Services EMT Law, Public Safety, orrections & Security orrection Services Emergency & Fire Management Services Law Enforcement Services Security & Protective Services Security Guard Security & Protective Services Armed Y 18

19 AGRIULTURE INTRODUTION TO AGRISIENE & TEHNOLOGY A&B ourse Numbers: AGS110 AGS th Grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18001G G.528 This course is for any student that has an interest in any aspect of the agriculture industry. This course offers an exciting approach to discovering today s agriculture. We are now developing young men and women into tomorrow s leaders. Ag Ed leads the challenge of tomorrow by teaching leadership, accounting, public speaking, basic ag-science (animal, plant, soils, and environmental), and basic ag-mechanics (welding, carpentry, tool use, and project design), as well as ornamental Horticulture. Enrollment in this class provides membership in the national FFA organization. Students have the opportunity to travel across the state competing and gaining valuable leadership and life skills in the FFA, which is an integral part of the program. This course requires students to plan and carry out a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE). B FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRIULTURE MEHANIS A&B ourse Numbers: AGS212 AGS213 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B th Grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18401G G.548 This full year course teaches basic skills related to the mechanical activities involved within the agriculture, food, and natural resources systems. Instruction includes field and laboratory application of the concepts taught. Students will develop skills in the areas of basic carpentry, tool reconditioning, plumbing, electricity, figuring a bill of materials, small gas engines, basic concrete work, and basic welding and cutting. Emphasis will be placed on safety and proper use of tools and equipment. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B 19

20 AGRIULTURE MEHANIS FOR THE INDUSTRY A&B ourse Numbers: AGS312 AGS313 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B and Fundamentals of Agriculture Mechanics th Grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18403G G.568 This full year course is the second year course in the agriculture mechanics pathway of agricultural education. In this course, students will learn advanced welding, agriculture power mechanics, agricultural structures, and advanced project construction. In addition, students will be required to design and fabricate their own agricultural projects. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B THE BUSINESS OF AGRIULTURE MEHANIS A&B ourse Numbers: AGS412 AGS413 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B; Fundamentals of Agriculture Mechanics A&B and Agriculture Mechanics for the Industry A&B 12 th grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18201G G.588 This full year course prepares individuals to manage an agricultural business and should be taught as a part of a sequence of courses related to a specific technical area. Instruction includes economic business principles and structures, business enterprise analysis, accounting, taxes, insurance, productivity, financing, capital resources, purchasing, government programs, professional organizations, contracts, estate planning, marketing, salesmanship, and the application of computer hardware and software in agriculture. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B ANIMAL & PRE-VETERINARY SIENES (ZOOLOGY) A&B ourse Numbers: AGS214 AGS215 redit: 1.0 (Science) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18105G G.548 This full year course is the first course in the animal systems pathway of agricultural education. This course will focus on the scientific processes of small and large animal care and production and is designed to begin preparing students for a career in animal and veterinary science. oncepts taught in the course will include animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, and diseases. Labs will include animal dissection, feed nutrition trials, artificial insemination, and a field trip to a local veterinary clinic. Students will receive a science credit through their completion of this course. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B 20

21 ANIMAL AGRIULTURE FOR THE INDUSTRY A&B ourse Numbers: AGS314 AGS315 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B and Animal and Pre-Veterinary Sciences A&B th grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18304G G.568 This full year course is the second course in the animal systems pathway of agricultural education. This course will focus on three primary areas in animal science: meat science, wildlife biology, and production animal science. This course will have meat labs involving safe handling, storage and preparation of food, and animal products. This course also focuses on beef diary, sheep, hog and poultry production in the United States. Wildlife biology and aquaculture will be emphasized. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B THE BUSINESS OF ANIMAL AGRIULTURE A&B ourse Numbers: AGS414 AGS415 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B; Animal and Pre-Veterinary Sciences A&B and Animal Agriculture for the Industry A&B 12 th grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18201G G.588 This full year course prepares individuals to manage an agricultural business and should be taught as a part of a sequence of courses related to a specific technical area. Instruction includes economic business principles and structures, business enterprise analysis, accounting, taxes, insurance, productivity, financing, capital resources, purchasing, government programs, professional organizations, contracts, estate planning, marketing, salesmanship, and the application of computer hardware and software in agriculture. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B PLANT AND GREENHOUSE SIENES (BOTONY) A&B ourse Numbers: AGS216 AGS217 redit: 1.0 (Science) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18051G G.548 This full year course is the first course in the plant systems pathway of agricultural education. This course will focus on the scientific processes of plant growth, production, and care and is designed to prepare students for a career in agronomy and/or horticultural sciences. oncepts taught in the course will include plant anatomy and physiology, nutrition and growth, reproduction and propagation, and integrated pest management practices. Labs will occur both in the classroom and school greenhouse and will include a field trip to a local greenhouse. Students will receive a science credit through their completion of this class. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B 21

22 HORTIULTURE & AGRONOMY FOR THE INDUSTRY A&B ourse Numbers: AGS316 AGS317 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B and Plant and Greenhouse Sciences A&B th grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18052G G.568 This full year course is the second course in the plant systems pathway of agricultural education. This course will focus on plant food science, landscaping, water technology, crop science, and entomology. This course will have many labs, both outside and in the school greenhouse. In addition, students will organize, plan, and sell plants and products grown in the school greenhouse which will include ornamental plants, vegetable crops, and hydroponically grown products. Students enrolled in these courses are also members of the national FFA organization where participation in the organization is part of the curriculum. In addition, students will also need to develop and keep records of a Supervised Agriculture Experience project. B THE BUSINESS OF HORTIULTURE & AGRONOMY A&B ourse Numbers: AGS416 AGS417 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience &Technology A&B, Plant Greenhouse Sciences A&B and Horticulture & Agronomy for the Industry A&B 12 th grade ourse Fee: $30 SED odes: 18201G G.588 This full year course prepares individuals to manage an agricultural business and should be taught as a part of a sequence of courses related to a specific technical area. Instruction includes economic business principles and structures, business enterprise analysis, accounting, taxes, insurance, productivity, financing, capital resources, purchasing, government programs, professional organizations, contracts, estate planning, marketing, salesmanship, and the application of computer hardware and software in agriculture. B SUPERVISED AGRIULTURE EXPERIENE (SAE) A&B ourse Numbers: SAE400 SAE401 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriscience & Technology A&B, and ONE of the following: Animal and Pre-Vet Science, Fundamentals of Ag Mechanics, or Plant and Greenhouse Sciences th grade You must also have instructor approval in order to enroll in this class SED odes: 18248G G.568 Supervised Agricultural Experience is a course for either junior or senior agriculture students interested in using one of their school blocks to work on their SAE project. Students enrolled in this class must also be enrolled in another agriculture class and have instructor approval to enroll. Students will be expected to keep their SAE record books updated, check in with the instructor daily before leaving campus, and schedule instructor visits to their SAE site. B 22

23 BUSINESS P APPLIATIONS ourse Numbers: BUS106 In today s world of business, computer skills are essential. When hiring, employers seek applicants who type quickly and accurately and have experience with a variety of software applications. In this class, students will Prerequisite: 20 wpm keyboarding learn how to develop professional business documents using Microsoft Word, speed recommended organize and analyze data using Microsoft Excel, and produce professional 9-12 th grade quality presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. SED ode: 10004G.512 R INTRODUTION TO BUSINESS & SALES ourse Numbers: BUS115 What image comes to mind when you hear the word business? Some people think of shopping experiences, others think of their jobs, and yet others think of profit. Business drives the economic pulse of a nation, and your achievements will depend on your ability to maneuver the constant changes 9-12 th grade in today s business world. This course is an overview of business concepts, SED ode: 12051G.512 which build a foundation of business knowledge as it surveys the American Enterprise System, introducing the fundamentals of the economy; careers and opportunities in business; entrepreneurship; business law; marketing and sales. You will learn skills that you will need to turn ideas into action for your own career success R 23

24 PERSONAL FINANE/EONOMIS ourse Numbers: BUS125 Do you know what you would like to do after high school? Do you understand the impact education has on your potential earning power? If you answered no to either of these questions, then Personal Finance is the course for you. This course is intended to help students understand how the 9-12 th grade choices they make now will impact their future occupational goals and SED ode: 22210G.511 earning potential. This one semester course will provide students the foundation to make sound personal financial decisions. Real-world topics covered will include career planning, income, budgeting, money management, spending and credit, finances of housing, and insurance. INTRODUTION TO MARKETING ourse Numbers: BUS236 Did you know that the retailing industry is the nation s single largest employer? You already know a lot about marketing it s all around you! At home, at school, where you work, where you play you are exposed to Prerequisite: Introduction to Business marketing. This course expands on the philosophies introduced in & Sales strongly Introduction to Business and Sales. In this project-based course, students will recommended analyze theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product 9-12 th grade development, including: pricing, promotion, and distribution with regard to SED ode: 12164G.522 their applications in business and to the individual consumer. Students will also utilize the Virtual Business Retailing software for a simulated hands-on approach to learning course material. R R WEBSITE ONSTRUTION ourse Numbers: BUS225 BUS226 SED ode: 10201G.522 This class is designed for students who want to know how to build webpages from scratch. During the first semester of this class, students will be creating web sites using the basic building blocks: HTML, XHTML, SS and JavaScript. During the second semester of this class, students will use PHP and MySQL to develop e-commerce web sites. This will be a highly challenging class for those looking to improve their critical thinking, problem-solving and technology skills. G BUSINESS LAW ourse Numbers: BUS255 Do you know your rights? Do you know how law for minors differs from law for adults? This introduction course focuses on the development of law in the U.S. and its importance to society. Students will study business law fundamentals and legal principles. Students will learn about the legal 9-12 th grade environment in which he/she lives as well as laws governing society. Topics SED ode: 12054G.511 include the American legal system, crimes and torts and contracts and agreements. Other topics include: ownership of property, estate planning, wills, legal principles affecting insurance, and the legal aspects of buying and selling merchandise. Review of actual case problems, mastery of legal terminology and developing the ability to think through legal problems analytically and systematically is emphasized. PRINIPLES OF AOUNTING I ourse Numbers: BUS265 Do you like working with money? Does your future include finding a job after high school or attending college? Why not learn the basics of good money management to help prepare for the future? This is the first course in a two-course sequence for you. Learn how to record the daily transactions of a sole proprietorship business using the rules of debit and credit and convert SED ode: 12104G.512 this data into useful financial statements for use in management decisionmaking. R R 24