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1 S DC Public Schools Course Catalog Updated 7/9/ First Street, E Washington, DC T F dcps.dc.gov

2 DCPS Course Catalog Contents Graduation Requirements... iii Minimum Requirements... iii Requirements for Students Who Started 9th Grade in Fall 2007 or Later... iii Specialty School and Program Requirements... iv How to Read the Course Catalog... v DCPS Course Codes... vi Administrative Codes... Art Courses... 3 Business, Finance and Marketing Courses Family, Career & Consumer Education Courses Hospitality and Tourism Courses English Courses... 4 English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education Courses Transportation Courses... 9 History and Social Studies Courses Construction and Design Courses... 8 Law, Public Safety and Security Courses Human Services, Education and Training Courses World Language Courses... 4 Mathematics Courses Special Education Courses Healthcare and Medical Science Courses Physical Education and Health Courses Arts, Media & Communications Courses Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Courses Science Courses Engineering and Biotechnology Courses Theatre Arts Courses Music Courses Information Technology Courses Internship Courses International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses External Diploma Program, College Prep, and Dual Enrollment Courses District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page ii

3 DCPS Course Catalog Graduation Requirements Minimum Requirements There are currently two standard types of minimum diploma requirements. In the school year, most students in ninth through twelfth grade are required to complete 24 credits. Students who began ninth grade prior to Fall 2007 are required to complete 23.5 credits (these students are years old). Requirements are based on a student s first ninth grade year. The student Letter of Understanding (LOU) calculates a student s progress toward graduation based on the diploma type that is coded in DC STARS for each student. It is therefore imperative that each student s diploma type be correct. If a student s diploma type is incorrect, it can impact his/her grade level, DC CAS cohort status and graduation status. ** Beginning with students starting ninth grade in the school year, all students must take and pass Biology. Students who started ninth grade in or must take and pass four (4.0) science credits, including at least three lab sciences, but Biology is not a mandatory lab science for students within these cohorts. Requirements for Students Who Started 9th Grade in Fall 2007 or Later Subject Credit Code Art Credits A Electives 3.5 Credits English 4.0 Credits E Health and Physical Education.5 Credits P Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and 4.0 Credits M Upper Level Math) Music Credits U Science (including Biology, 2 lab sciences and other science)** 4.0 Credits S Social Studies (including World History I and II, US History, US Government, 4.0 Credits H and DC History) World Languages 2.0 Credits L Credit Total 24 Credits Additional Requirements: Students must perform a minimum of 00 hours of community service. Students must pass at least two credits that are College Level or Career Prep (AP, IB,, or dual enrollment). District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page iii

4 Banneker IB II Banneker CP II Columbia Heights Ellington McKinley II Phelps ACE School Without Walls DCPS Course Catalog Specialty School and Program Requirements Students at specialty schools or programs with additional graduation requirements MUST complete all of the school or program s requirements to receive a diploma from that school or program. If a student has completed the minimum DCPS requirements listed above but does not complete the specialty school s additional requirements, he or she can:. attend summer school to complete the remaining requirements and graduate in August with a diploma from the specialty school, or 2. transfer back to their neighborhood school within DCSTARS in the week before graduation and receive a diploma and final transcript from that school. If you have additional questions, please contact your school counselor or the Office of Academic Planning and Support at Subject Area English Algebra Geometry Math 2 Lab Science Science 0 World History U.S. History D. C. History U. S. Government World Language Music Art Health & Physical Education Career & Technical Education Community Lab Theory of Knowledge Capstone Internship Latin Senior Project Other Total Credits Required College Level / Career Preparatory District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page iv

5 DCPS Course Catalog How to Read the Course Catalog All course codes begin with the appropriate subject area letter course code. This course begins with an A, so it is an art course. The academic level tells you whether this course is Regular (), Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or o Credit (C). The course description provides you with an overview of course goals, projects, and expected outcomes and topics. A09 Graduation Requirement*: (see pg. for graduation requirements) ART Art I This art course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to interpret and create the language of visual images and artifacts. The students will apply the use of media to create products. They will also learn about the structure and function of design, multicultural art history, aesthetics and critical assessment and making connections. The students will study a variety of processes including design, drawing, painting, computer art, advertising art, printmaking and career awareness, leading to the development of a portfolio. The prerequisites tell you which course, if any, you need to take before this class. The Credits section notes how many credits you will earn by passing this course. The Graduation Requirement box notes whether this course fulfills a graduation requirement. The College Level/Career Prep section notes whether this course is eligible for CLCP credit (2 CLCP credits are required for graduation). District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page v

6 DCPS Course Catalog DCPS Course Codes Course Codes provide direction when examining the course offerings below. All course codes begin with the appropriate subject area letter (from the categories listed below). Core Academic Subject Areas: A Art E H L M P S T U English Social Studies World Languages Mathematics Physical Education & Health Science Theatre Music Supplementary Academic Subject Areas: X International Baccalaureate Additional Educational Services: F ESL/Bilingual Education R W Remedial Education/Special Education/Intervention Military Science/ROTC Cooperative Education/WBL & Short-Term/Specialty Programs External Diploma Program, Dual Enrollment Career & Technical Education Academies: Q Arts, Media & Communications B I T C D V J O Z K G Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship Construction & Design Engineering & Manufacturing Family & Consumer Education Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Health & Medical Sciences Biotechnology & Environmental Science Human Services, Education & Training Transportation District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page vi

7 DCPS Course Catalog Administrative Codes AA4 C 0 AA5 0 AA6 C 0 Advisory HS High School uncredited version. Advisory is a time when students are assigned to an adult advisor in the school for the purpose of building relationships--between the teacher and student and among students--focusing on the following five primary themes: community building; student success skills (e.g. organizational and study-skill development); self-awareness; high school and college readiness; and career exploration. Advisory is the primary vehicle for ensuring students complete high quality individual graduation portfolios (IGP) at every grade level. Authorized AM Off Campus Late Entry Requires permission and is only available for students who have an approved alternative activity: work, an internship, or dual enrollment/college course. Authorized PM Off Campus Early Dismissal Requires permission and is only available for students who have an approved alternative activity: work, an internship, or dual enrollment/college course. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page

8 DCPS Course Catalog AA7 C 0 AA8 C 0 Lunch Lunch Citizenship Citizenship District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 2

9 DCPS Course Catalog Art Courses A05 ART A07 ART A This Art course is a foundational study of art content integrating the areas of artistic perception, structure and function of design; American and world art historical and cultural context; art criticism; connections to other disciplines, technology, and careers; and the artist's role in society. It is designed to provide students with the tools to interpret and communicate about works of art, as well as learn the skills and knowledge necessary to produce each art form. The intended outcome is artistic literacy. This standards-based course provides students with a greater understanding of historical and cultural perspectives, enabling a celebration of cultural diversity and global views. As citizens of Washington DC, students will benefit from gaining a broader perception of their environment through architecture and design education. To facilitate comprehension of art concepts, meaningful hands-on learning experiences allow for personal growth and creative expression. A variety of art forms and media are developed in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital technology, printmaking, and advertising design, among others, leading to a reflective portfolio. As students apply the principles of aesthetics and art criticism, they begin a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Art History I This Art course introduces students to the study of art with an emphasis on the role art plays in society. The student will learn about the relationships between artists and the public in various cultures and time periods, and how these relationships affect contemporary art and culture. The students will study media, styles, developments, and trends, and be able to determine their own cultural background and emotional makeup. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 3

10 DCPS Course Catalog A08 A07 A9 A05, A50, AD, AP, AS A22 A2 Art History II This Art course surveys the major periods and styles in world art. During the course, students will expand their understanding of critical analysis of works of art and of local art resources. Ceramics This art course requires students to produce at least two major works in clay. Students will produce projects that are technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the clay medium. Students will know how to create with intention and how 3-D works express meaning. Sculpture II This Art course extends the construction of mobile, stabile, realistic, and abstract figures in the round and in relief, using clay, plaster, wax, and wood. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Students will proficiently know how to create with intention and how works express meaning. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 4

11 DCPS Course Catalog A23 A22 A24 A23 A26 A25 Sculpture III This Art course introduces techniques commonly employed by sculptors in the exploration of three-dimensional interaction with actual space. The student will learn and be able to produce the main sculptural techniques of modeling, casting, and construction. Two major projects are required. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically well constructed and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Sculpture IV This Art course is designed as a continuation of third year sculpture students' application of three-dimensional thinking, construction, and development of the sculptural elements of design. Students will exhibit the knowledge of concepts and skills appropriate to the fourth year sculptural execution through the production of at least two highly developed examples of sculptural form. These are longterm projects that must demonstrate the student's ability to work on the university level. Drawing I This Art course develops the student's skills in duplicating actual visual phenomena using line and tone on various grades of papers utilizing a diverse number of graphic media. Students will increase awareness of two-dimensional organizational skills. Students will render visual points of view, perspective, and representation. It is the first course of a mandatory three-year program in drawing. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 5

12 DCPS Course Catalog A27 A26 A28 A27 A29 A28 Drawing II This Art course provides students with an opportunity to render specific visual phenomena. Students will learn the development of drawing from its primitive beginnings to its contemporary manifestations, identifying major influences. Students will represent image and form through the use of color, develop anatomically accurate figure drawings, and evaluate and organize various graphic elements. Drawing III This Art course provides students with an opportunity to advance in their drawing skills through assignments that will at the same time enrich their portfolio. Students will be given assignments (individually, if necessary) to explore a variety of media as they relate to the rendering of specific subject matter. Students will address issues of light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth. Drawing IV This Art course continues opportunities and skill development of students' previous experiences in advanced drawing. Students will be able to render with communicated intention, meaning, and purpose. Students will expand explorations of media as they relate to the rendering of specific subject matter. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 6

13 DCPS Course Catalog A30 A3 A30 A32 A3 Painting I This Art course introduces students to the many basic materials and tools used in rendering a painting. Students will be able to use the techniques and processes of basic methods of media such as water colors, acrylics, and oils. Students will study and resolve painting problems of composition and color theory. Painting II This Art course presents a study of composition through watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Students will enhance their composition skills in still life painting, landscape painting, portrait painting, and figure painting. Students will become familiar with various artistic methods and styles as they relate to painting assignments by visiting local galleries and libraries. Painting III This Art course is designed for students with a high level of interest in painting as self-expression. Students will continue skill development through independent perceptual and conceptual painting. Students will research subject matter, techniques, media, and art history in order to develop a comprehensive portfolio. When possible, students will intern with a local professional artist. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 7

14 DCPS Course Catalog A33 A32 A35 A36 A35 Painting IV This Art course continues the skill development of students with a high level of interest in painting as self-expression. Students continue to research subject matter, techniques, and media. Students will develop a comprehensive portfolio. Drawing & Painting II This Art course provides expanded and in-depth drawing and painting experiences for serious art students. Students will develop mastery in one or more of the media previously explored. Students will prepare completed work for exhibition and a portfolio. Drawing & Painting III This Art course is designed for students with a high level of interest in painting as self-expression. Students will continue their skill development through independent perceptual and conceptual painting. Students will research subject matter, techniques, media, and art history in order to develop a comprehensive portfolio of work. When possible, students will intern with a local professional artist. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 8

15 DCPS Course Catalog A37 A36 A40 A4 A40 Drawing & Painting IV This Art course builds upon the skills and experiences mastered in Drawing and Painting III. Students will continue their skill development through independent perceptual and conceptual painting. Students will research subject matter, techniques, media, and art history in order to develop a comprehensive portfolio of work. When possible, students will intern with a local professional artist. Printmaking I This Art course stresses printmaking as a creative art form. The students will pursue in-depth study of woodcuts, linoleum block, serigraphy, aquatint etching, offset, and letter press lithography according to availability of materials. The students will produce innovative and imaginative uses of materials and techniques. Printmaking II This Art course concentrates on two of the four areas of study required in printmaking. Students will learn the history and styles of printmaking. Students will produce visual examples in two of the following areas of printmaking: line cut or relief; monotype or monoprint; intaglio; or embossment or inkless/dimensional. Students must produce a portfolio of 0 prints. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 9

16 DCPS Course Catalog A43 A42, A92, AP2 A44 A43 A50 ART Imaging II This Art course expands the on basic skills covered in Photography I. Students will explore the technical components of photography such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, exposure modes, white balance, resolution, and other camera functions. Imaging III This Art course focuses on the creation of a cohesive body of work and development of a portfolio. Students will create photo essays and investigate how to express themselves through photography. Printing, framing, and the displaying photographs will be taught. Cinematic Arts Production A This Art course covers the history, development, theory, and criticism of video production. Students will communicate dramatic information, ideas, and emotions in a cultural system through the making and producing of videos. Students will learn video technology and equipment operation; video production; video directing; editing audio; and the planning and managing of video operations. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 0

17 DCPS Course Catalog A5 A52 A50 A67 AP A05 ART Fundamentals of Video Production This Art course introduces the history of film-making, use of equipment, and the production of films. Students will demonstrate mastery of visual and literary elements basic to a good film. Students will view films and study the development of film as a creative and innovative art form. Cinematic Arts Production B This Art course prepares students to communicate dramatic information, ideas, and emotions in a cultural system through the making and producing of videos. Students will learn mastery of theory of video; video technology and equipment operation; video production; video directing; video editing cinematographic art; video audio; and the planning and managing of video operations. AP Art History This Art course prepares the student of art history for college credit while in high school. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of diverse historical and cultural contexts of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other media. Students will analyze content material from the ancient world through the 2st century. Students will examine issues such as politics, religion, patronage, gender, function, and ethnicity. Students will learn visual analysis of works of art. The course provides a foundation for enjoying, understanding, and judging a work of art. Various learning experiences will be used, including slide literature, required reading from art history texts, museum visits, class discussion, and critiques. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page

18 DCPS Course Catalog A69 A70 A09 A7 Museum Internship This Art course teaches students the inner workings of a museum and assists them in preparing and presenting exhibits. Students will visit museums and evaluate exhibits and their support materials. Students will prepare an exhibit on a topic of their choice for a final project. Gallery Management This Art course provides practical experiences and training to advanced students in organizing and managing a functioning art gallery. Students will demonstrate organizational and managerial skills, display techniques, and develop critical judgment. Students will prepare a portfolio and resume for college or employment. Cultural exchange will be provided by sharing creative expressions and artistic talents. African to Baroque Art History This Art course is taught in conjunction with the literature component of humanities. Students will study art from the following traditions: African, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Chinese, Romanesque, Gothic, Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Baroque. Students will take field trips and participate in other experiences provided through the use of history, art history, aesthetics, production, and criticism. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 2

19 DCPS Course Catalog A72 A74 A94 A75 A74 Contemporary Art History & Studio This Art course is taught in conjunction with the literature component of humanities. Students will analyze the characteristics and historical significance of painting and sculpture from the following artistic styles: Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Pointillism, Fauvism, Symbolism, Cubism, Constructivism, De-Stijl, Surrealism, and 20th Century. Students will produce original artwork inspired by and/or related to these styles. Satisfactory completion of this course will fulfill the art graduation requirement. Design II This Art course presents a study of two-dimensional design elements. Student will analyze color theory, composition, graphic layout, and design techniques. Students will study studio work and design of camera-ready artwork used by the print media to create posters, illustrations, and advertising art. Students will be proficient in communication design, product design, environmental design, and interactive design. The course introduces lettering styles, typography, and digital techniques. Design III This Art course teaches the student to think, design, and successfully render two- and three-dimensional design projects. Students will master the concepts of communication design, product design, environmental design, and interactive design. Students will demonstrate graphics and communication skills. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 3

20 DCPS Course Catalog A82 A86 A88 AP ART Curatorial Skills This Art course is a requirement for graduation within the Museum Studies program at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Students will learn the practices of museum curators, as well as the theories and trends that govern the exhibits that curators mount. Art Portfolio This Art course assists and influences materials selection and assembly of the senior portfolio, which will represent the student's best 20 examples of learned curriculum skills. Students will demonstrate substantial and significant development of visual knowledge and techniques. Students will reflect their knowledge of formal qualities and concepts of original work. AP Studio Art/Drawing This intensive and in-depth AP Art course prepares the studio art student for college credit while in high school. Students must have developed their art talent through previous study and practice. The course provides a foundation for creating a work of art to a mastery level and addresses a broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 4

21 DCPS Course Catalog A89 AP ART A90 AP A05 ART A9 ART AP Studio Art/2-D Design This AP Art course develops a mastery of design in concept, composition, and execution. The student will produce works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D design. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course. AP Studio Art/3-D Design This AP Art course focuses on structural spatial and organizational problems centered around three-dimensional materials. The student will produce works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 3-D design. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course. Intro to 3-D Design This Art course is intended to introduce students to factors unique to three-dimensional design. Students will learn vocabulary, composition of form and space, critical evaluation, and 3-D materials and techniques. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 5

22 DCPS Course Catalog A92 A05 Art B This Art course further investigates the study of art content integrating the areas of artistic perception, structure and function of design; American and world art historical and cultural context; art criticism; connections to other disciplines, technology, and careers; and the artist's role in society. It is designed to provide students with the tools to deconstruct and critique works of art, as well as learn the skills and knowledge necessary to produce each art form. The intended outcome is to deepen the artistic literacy skills introduced in Art A. This standards-based course provides students with a greater understanding of historical and cultural perspectives, enabling a celebration of cultural diversity and global views. Students will benefit from gaining a broader perception of their environment through architecture and design education. To facilitate comprehension of art concepts, meaningful hands-on learning experiences allow for personal growth and creative expression. A variety of art forms and media are developed in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital technology, printmaking, and advertising design, among others, leading to a reflective portfolio. As students apply the principles of aesthetics and art criticism, they begin a lifelong appreciation of the arts. A93 A4 Printmaking III This Art course expands on the course of study in Printmaking II. Students in this advanced course will focus on conceptually-driven bodies of work, completing at least 4 bodies of work during the course, each in an edition. Students will be encouraged to develop their own aesthetics, based on their work in the second semester of Printmaking II. Students will complete the course with a print portfolio. Students will continue their examination of the historical and contemporary role of printmaking. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 6

23 DCPS Course Catalog A94 Design (.0) This Art course engages students in digital design. Student will learn principles of design layout, color theory and composition. Students A05 will examine the historical and contemporary role of design in both media and the fine arts. Students will learn to use digital design as a tool of mass communication as well as a tool of the visual arts, engaging in a range of project-based investigations. Students will learn applications from the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign among others based on the project demands. AC2 A9, A92 AC3 AC2 Ceramics II This Art course requires students to produce at least two major works in clay that explores a major artistic theme or concept. Students will produce projects that are technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the clay medium. Students will know how to create with intention and how 3-D works express meaning.. Ceramics III This Art course requires students to produce at least two major works in clay that explores a major artistic theme or concept. Students will produce projects that are technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the clay medium. Students will know how to create with intention and how 3-D works express meaning. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 7

24 DCPS Course Catalog AD ART AD2 AD AF2 A52, A92 Drawing and Painting A This Art course focuses on drawing and painting experiences for serious art students. Students will develop mastery in one or more of the media previously explored. Students will prepare completed work for exhibition and a portfolio. Drawing and Painting B This Art course provides expanded and in-depth drawing and painting experiences for serious art students. Students will develop mastery in one or more of the media previously explored. Students will prepare completed work for exhibition and a portfolio.developments, and trends, and be able to determine their own cultural background and emotional makeup. Cinematic Arts Production II This Art course explores cinematic production and self-expression. Students will communicate personal dramatic information, ideas, and emotions within a cultural system through the making and producing of videos. Students will learn video technology and equipment operation; video production; video directing; editing audio; and the planning and managing of video operations. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 8

25 DCPS Course Catalog AF3 AF2 AF4 AF3 AM0 Cinematic Arts Production III This Art course explores cinematic production and self-expression. Students will communicate personal dramatic information, ideas, and emotions in a cultural system through the making and producing of short narrative or documentary video/film. Students will learn video technology and equipment operation; video production; video directing; editing audio; and the planning and managing of video operations. Cinematic Arts Production IV This Art course explores cinematic production and self-expression through the moving moving image. Students will communicate their artistic ideas within a broader cultural-context including dramatic information, ideas, and emotions. They will create a short narrative, documentary, or experimental piece. Students have the opportunity to work collaboratively on a video and choose a technical focus such as video technology and equipment operation; video production; video directing; editing audio; and the planning and managing of video operations. Introduction To Museum Studies This Museum Studies course is a requirement for graduation at Ellington SFA. The focus is an overview of the theory and practices in museums. Students will learn about the professional work that takes place in museums. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 9

26 DCPS Course Catalog AM AM2 AM AM3 Exhibition Design I This Museum Studies course is a requirement for graduation in the Museum Studies Department at Ellington SFA. The course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts and skills needed to develop and construct an exhibition. Using designated tools, students will learn about and have practical experiences that explore the principles of design. Exhibition Design II This Museum Studies course builds upon the concepts and skills needed to develop and construct an exhibition. Students will use designated tools, as well as learn about and have practical experiences that explore the principles of design. Museum Communications I This Museum Studies course is designed to introduce students to the professional world of museums, as well as to supplement their art history knowledge using TV, video, and film. The focus will be on three museums: the Louvre, the J. Paul Getty Center, and the Guggenheim Bilbao Museo. In addition to offering a thorough review of their collections and architectural structures, the museums will act as the muse for student-designed museums. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 20

27 DCPS Course Catalog AM4 AM3 AM5 AM4 AM6 Museum Communications II This Museum Studies course will emphasize an introduction to video production, while also fully engaging mixed media methods. It will deal equally with matters of form and content. Conventional works will be analyzed, as well as those that push the boundaries of the art. Video production will be learned for the purpose of art documentation and exhibition. Museum Communications III This Museum Studies course extends the concepts of Museum Communications II. Students will examine the technical and artistic possibilities of film and video. Students will examine both genres from an art history perspective and apply artistic capabilities to the video medium, for the purpose of museum documentation and exhibition. Museum Education & Interpretation This Museum Studies course is a requirement for graduation at Ellington SFA in the Museum Studies Program. The focus of the course is an overview of the educational responsibility of the museum athis Museum Studies course is a requirement for graduation at Ellington SFA in the Museum Studies Program. The focus of the course is an overview of the educational responsibility of the museum and the role of the museum educator. Students will also have opportunities to put theory into practice through the development of educational tools that would be utilized in a museum setting. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 2

28 DCPS Course Catalog AM7 AM8 AP ART Cultural Studies This Museum Studies course is designed to survey world cultures from ancient times to postmodern and the present. Using a variety of instructional methods, students will explore the way cultures have expressed their beliefs and philosophies through art. Museum Registration In this Museum Studies course, students will learn about registration, accession, common numbering systems, and how to craft a mission statement for their museum. The course will review the importance of having and using a registration manual and what it should contain. Students will learn how to process a collection. Imaging A This art course is a foundational study of photography. Students will explore the basic rules of composition including the rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, viewpoint, patterns, depth, and framing. Students will also explore the basic technical components of photography such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and depth of field. Resources permitting, students will utilize Photoshop to manipulate and edit images. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 22

29 DCPS Course Catalog AP2 AP AP3 A44 Imaging B This Art course further explores the foundational study of photography. Students will more deeply experiment with the basic rules of composition and the technical functionality of the camera. Students will create at least one conceptually-drive photo series that explores a specific theme and subject matter. Resources permitting, students will utilize Photoshop to manipulate and edit images. Imaging IV This Art course expands on basic skills covered in Imaging III. Students will create at least two conceptually-drive photo series that explores a theme or subject matter focusing on the expression and exploration of their personal narrative. Students will critique and analyze photographs created by their peers and professional photographers. Meaningful, hands-on learning experiences allow for personal growth and creative expression. Resources permitting, students will utilize Photoshop to manipulate and edit images. AS ART Sculpture A This Art course focuses on the construction of mobile, stabile, realistic, and abstract figures in the round and in relief, using clay, plaster, wax, and wood. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Students will proficiently know how to create with intention and how works express meaning. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 23

30 DCPS Course Catalog AS2 AS AT9 Sculpture B This Art course further investigates the construction of mobile, stabile, realistic, and abstract figures in the round and in relief, using clay, plaster, wax, and wood. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Students will proficiently know how to create with intention and how works express meaning. Harlem Renaissance This Art course covers the period from 92 through the mid-930s. The students will examine the images and themes that characterized an arts and literary aesthetic that was simultaneously American and African-American. Students will study the visual arts that represented and encompassed the decolonization of the image of Africa and solthis Art course covers the period from 92 through the mid-930s. The students will examine the images and themes that characterized an arts and literary aesthetic that was simultaneously American and African-American. Students will study the visual arts that represented and encompassed the decolonization of the image of Africa and solidified integrationist and nationalist schools of thought. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 24

31 DCPS Course Catalog Business, Finance and Marketing Courses B23 BA0 BA BA3 BUILD Students in this course will acquire the basic skills, knowledge and information needed to start their own small business such as how to write a business plan, technology and team building skills and critical thinking skills. Students will compete in a business plan competition and work with mentors from the local business community. BUILD is a four-year program, beginning with this 9th grade course and progressing to an afterschool program in the 0th to 2th grades. Wkbased Learning Acct This CTE course is the fifth course in the Accounting and Finance career pathway. Work-based learning comprises a range of activities and instructional strategies designed to assist students in developing or fulfilling their individual career and educational plans. Students work directly with business and industry professionals in a career of their choice while developing skills to successfully meet career and post secondary educational goals. Entrepreneurship This half credit course may be selected to complete the first full credit in the Business Administration (BA) career pathway, or the second full credit in the Finance pathway. Students will be exposed to many aspects of business ownership, including cost analysis, business planning, purchasing, and marketing. Students will write a business plan and will enter a local competition sponsored by the etwork for Teaching Entrepreneurship. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 25

32 DCPS Course Catalog BA4 BA8 BA8 BA9 BA8 Business Communications This is the final course in the Business Administration career pathway. This course instills the essential principles involved in preparing standard types of business communications: letters, reports, memoranda, resumes, cover letters, etc. Students will demonstrate command of sentence structure, grammar and word usage as it relates to written and verbal business communications. This course is articulated with UDC-CC and upon successful completion and matriculation to UDC-CC students will earn three college credits. MS Office This course in the Business Administration career pathway teaches students basic to advanced skills in Microsoft (MS) Office Applications specifically MS Word. Students will think analytically, manipulate information, and use the computer to produce documents through integrated application programs. Students develop expertise in MS Word through their participation in concept reviews and critical thinking activities. Students will work in teams and individually as they participate in case projects. Students will test their competencies through the Expert Level MOS certification exam. Sr. Prj Accounting This CTE course is the final course in the Accounting and Finance career pathway. The Senior Project course is a challenging studentdriven, teacher-guided culminating program. This course requires seniors and their instructors to agree on a project that incorporates a research paper, a product, a portfolio, and a presentation. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 26

33 DCPS Course Catalog BE Principles of Finance (Level I) This is the first course students take in the Academy of Finance and introduces students to the financial world. Students develop financial literacy as they learn about the function of finance in society. They study income and wealth; examine financial institutions; learn how businesses raise capital; and study key investment-related terms and concepts. They also research how innovations have changed the financial services field. Finally, students explore careers that exist in finance today. BE2 Financial Services (Level I) This course gives students an overview of banks and other financial services companies. It introduces students to the origins of money and banking and examines the early history of banking in the United States. Students study the financial services industry and the types of companies it includes in depth. They learn about the services offered by such companies and analyze the ways these companies earn profits. Finally, students examine careers in financial services. BE3 BE, BE2 Business Economics (Level II) Business Economics introduces students to the key concepts of economics as they pertain to business. This course discusses the American economy and the factors that influence the success of businesses and products. It describes forms of business ownership, discusses the relationship of labor and business, and provides a broad overview of the global economy. Students also examine careers in business, both as employees and as business owners. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 27

34 DCPS Course Catalog BE4 BE, BE2 BE5 Business in a Global Economy (Level II) Business in a Global Economy provides students with an understanding of how and why businesses choose to expand their operations into other countries. This course exposes students to the unique challenges facing firms doing business internationally, and to the potential opportunities available to those businesses. Ethics in Business This course introduces the importance of ethics in business. Students focus on the significance of ethics to stakeholders; examine who bears responsibility for monitoring ethics; and explore ethical situations common in organizations. Students examine how ethics affects various business disciplines and consider the impact of organizational culture. Students also explore ethics as social responsibility, the evolution of ethics in international business, and how the free market and ethics can coexist. BF Economics and the World of Finance This half credit course may be selected to complete the second full credit in the Finance career pathway. The course provides students with an understanding of how our market economy functions in a global setting. Students learn about economic concepts, including the 22 basic principles recommended by the ational Council on Economic Education. Students will be acquainted with capital markets, and the role markets and securities play in our overall economic framework. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 28

35 DCPS Course Catalog BF2 BF7 BF3 BE, BE2, BE3 BF5 BF2 Banking & Credit This is the second course in the Finance career pathway. This course presents an overview of the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States. Students learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, the Federal Reserve System, and modern trends in the banking industry. Students also explore the credit reporting institutions, the function of credit, how credit scores are calculated, loan creation, and debt collection. Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to participate in the ational Financial Capability Challenge sponsored through the U.S. Department of Treasury, in which high school-aged students from across the country test their knowledge about personal finance. Accounting (Level III) This is the third course in the Finance career pathway. It provides students with the basic principles of accounting, including the double-entry system, the accounting cycle, merchandise transactions, treatment of inventories, cash, internal control, receivables, payables, plant assets, and corporation accounting. The course takes students through the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. This course is articulated with UDC-CC and upon successful completion and matriculation to UDC-CC students will earn three college credits. Insurance This half credit course may be selected to complete the second full credit in the Finance career pathway. This course introduces students to various elements of the insurance industry, including insurance needs and products for businesses and individuals. Students learn about insurance sales, rate-setting, home, automobile and life insurance. Students will explore insurance regulations, and careers in the insurance industry. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 29

36 DCPS Course Catalog BF6 BF3 BF7 BM Advanced Accounting This CTE course is designed for students who plan to continue studying accounting at the college level. The course includes a review of accounting for corporations, long-term debt, statement of cash flow, financial statement analysis, cost accounting, activitybased costing, cost/volume/profit analysis, incremental analysis, operations, and capital budgeting. Financial Planning This CTE course is the first course in the Finance career pathway. The course introduces students to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan. Students learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes saving, investing, borrowing, risk management (insurance), and retirement and estate planning. Intro to Business This CTE course is the introductory course for the Business Administration career pathway. The course introduces students to the world of business. Students probe into business and finance topics with a hands-on approach. Topics covered include the economic environment, business operations, small-business management, the global economy, financial institutions, concerns of credit, consumer rights and responsibilities and business law and ethics. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 30

37 DCPS Course Catalog BM3 Entrepreneurship This course may be selected as the first course in the Business Administration career pathway, or the second course in the Finance career pathway. Students will be exposed to many aspects of business ownership, including cost analysis, business planning, purchasing, and marketing. Students will write a business plan and present it before a panel of industry experts. Students will enter local, regional, and national competitions sponsored by the etwork for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Students will be encouraged to start their own businesses and enter the FTE Showcase. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 3

38 DCPS Course Catalog Family, Career & Consumer Education Courses C02 JAG-DC 9- This CTE course is the multi-year application of the JAG national program model and curriculum appropriate for high school students in grades 9. It offers comprehensive, intensive, and individualized dropout prevention activities and services provided by a Job Specialist. Services include classroom instruction; academic acceleration; school/career/college counseling; employability development, work-based learning and community service; and membership in a student leadership organization, DC Career Association. This course is for use only by the JAG-DC program. C03 JAG-DC 2 This CTE course is the application of the JAG national program model and curriculum appropriate for high school students in grades 2. It offers comprehensive, intensive, and individualized dropout prevention activities and services provided by a Job Specialist. Services include classroom instruction; academic acceleration; school/career/college counseling; employability development, internships and community service; membership in a student leadership organization, DC Career Association; one-on-one college and employment placement, retention assistance, and coaching; and at least 2 months of follow-up services after graduation. This course is for use only by the JAG-DC program. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 32

39 DCPS Course Catalog C04 C05 C06 JAG-DC: Steps to SucJAG-DC: Steps to Success This CTE course is the application of the JAG national program model and curriculum appropriate for recent high school dropouts and youth correctional inmates. It offers comprehensive, intensive, and individualized dropout prevention activities and services provided by a Job Specialist. Services include classroom instruction; academic acceleration; school/career/college counseling; employability development, work-based learning and community service; and membership in a student leadership organization, DC Career Association; one-on-one college and employment placement, retention assistance, and coaching; and at least 2 months of followup services after achievement of a GED or adult diploma. This course is for use only by the JAG-DC program. Employability Skills This CTE course builds a foundation of skills important for academic and workplace success, including problem-solving, communications, information gathering and analysis, teamwork, and self management skills. Students will learn why these skills are important for their success in the future, and they will learn and apply those skills through team projects. Career Exploration This CTE course teaches students how to identify and evaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, and interests. Students will be able to make informed decisions about their careers. This course exposes students to various sources of information on career and training options and will also assist them in developing job search and employability skills. District of Columbia Public Schools June 205 Page 33