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1 Southwind High School Raising The Standard of Excellence: One Student At A Time 7900 East Shelby Drive Memphis, Tennessee Program of Studies Course Catalog Southwind High School is a Proud Shelby County School. Shelby County Schools offers educational opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, Sex, or disability.

2 Table of Contents Program of Studies 1 Business Education 12 Career and Technical Education 13 English/Language Arts 24 Fine Arts 29 Mathematics 34 Physical Education 37 Science 38 Social Studies 42 World Languages 46 Appendix (Four Year Plan) 47

3 Southwind High School 7900 East Shelby Drive Memphis, Tennessee Grades 9-12 Program of Studies Information School Information Southwind High School is one of eight comprehensive high schools operated under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County, Tennessee Board of Education. Southwind High School is the largest public high school under a single roof in the state of Tennessee. The 350,000 square foot facility provides ample space to house a wide range of academic, athletic, fine arts, and service opportunities foe each of our 1890 students. Southwind High School serves grades The comprehensive program at SHS is to value, challenge, and educate students in a positive, safe environment while developing them into productive citizens in a diverse and changing society. Southwind offers a diverse academic curriculum including a wider range of special interest courses and vocational training. School Administration Susan Vaughn, Principal Christopher Hardiman, Vice Principal Beverly Barbee, Assistant Principal JB Blocker, IV, Assistant Principal Michael Evans, Assistant Principal Mr. Jason Harris, Assistant Principal School Counseling Office ( ) Christopher Cook 9 th Grade Lillian McCranie 10 th Grade Ellen Fanning 11 th Grade Trinka Tate 12 th Grade Dr. Sondra Long College and Career Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 1

4 Program of Studies Information INTRODUCTION This catalog provides for students and parents a general description of courses available at Southwind High School. Not every elective is offered every year. Please understand that if you child registers for any course, there is no guarantee that they will enroll in the course in the fall. SCS Board policy states that a six periods and a study hall is a complete schedule. Availability is determined by need as students register in the spring semester for the following year s courses. Please keep this book throughout your student s high school years for reference regarding graduation requirements, curriculum offerings, and various policies. This directory may be downloaded from the SHS web page. COURSE ADD/DROP POLICY Course selection should be made with careful consideration. Students and parents should be familiar with requirements for graduation and requirements for college entrance. The following rules and deadlines shall apply regarding a student-initiated request to add or drop a seventh elective course. Required courses cannot be dropped. A request to drop an elective course does not constitute approval to drop that course. Southwind High School requires that all students be enrolled in courses that will produce at least six (6) credits toward graduation each school year. Therefore, only an elective, seventh subject course can be considered for dropping or adding. No request to add a course will be considered after the tenth day of class for that course. If the student is enrolled in seven classes, an elective class may only be dropped within five days after the first nine-week period ends for that course. HONOR GRADUATE PROGRAM Eligibility: Students are recognized for taking a rigorous course load. Transfer students, as well as those who are four-year SHS students are eligible. Only high school credits apply. Students eligible for the Honor Graduate Program must be enrolled in courses to provide a minimum of: three (3) honors credits; or two (2) AP credits; or two (2) honors and one (1) AP credit each year during the four (4) years of high school. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The Advanced Placement Program consists of college"level courses and exams that give high school students the opportunity to receive college credit and enroll in a rigorous course of study. About 1,300 institutions, including some of the most selective colleges in this country, award a full year s credit to students with satisfactory scores on the AP exam. AP courses are introductory or second year college courses; they require more time and work, but they offer greater opportunity to master a subject and to explore it in greater depth. Some AP classes require summer assignments and/or projects. Students who enroll in an Advanced Placement course at Southwind High School are required to take the AP examination. The College Board fee for the AP Exam is approximately $90.00 and will be determined by the latest information received from the College Board. This fee is non"refundable and must be submitted with the Application to Enroll in an AP Course in the spring semester during course selection. Student"initiated requests to drop an AP course will only be considered for placement in a study hall, in place of the AP class. This includes ALL AP courses, even courses required for graduation. State End-of-Course Assessments (Mandatory by the Tennessee State Board of Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 2

5 Program of Studies Information Education) End"of"Course examinations will be given in English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, U.S. History, Biology I, Chemistry, and Physics. The weight of the EOC exam on the student s course average is as follows for incoming 9th graders: 2009" % 2011" % 2013 and thereafter 25% Passing exam scores are not required for graduation. All Shelby County School students will be required to take the PLAN test (grade 10), and ACT test (grade 11). TCAP 11TH GRADE WRITING ASSESSMENT The Tennessee State Board of Education mandates the 11th grade TCAP Writing Assessment to ensure that all students can communicate effectively in written form. This test identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses in student writing. The TCAP Writing Assessment is a performance"based test in which students are required to write an essay on a specified topic. Eleventh graders have twenty"five minutes to compose a persuasive essay. Results are returned to school systems before the end of the school year. Each student receives a copy of his/her score along with a description of the six"point holistic grading scale. Individual student essays are not returned. This score counts 15% of the student s second semester English grade. Information on this page concerning State Mandated Testing and the TCAP Writing Assessment is subject to change due to possible changes made by the State associated with the new graduation requirements. GRADUATION ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Students who graduate with a regular diploma from a public school in Tennessee must fulfill the following criteria: For students in grades " Pass all three Gateway Tests: English II, Algebra l, and Biology I " Earn the required number of credits; see Graduation Requirements Special Education students may earn a regular diploma based upon the IEP team's recommendation, by passing the three Gateway tests, and by fulfilling the requirements of the IEP. All students must take the Gateway tests, even those receiving a Special Education diploma. For students in grade 9 " Earn the required number of credits; see Graduation Requirements " Diplomas will not be issued to students who have not met these requirements. Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 3

6 Program of Studies Information EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT WEB SITE Information can be accessed on the Tennessee Department of Education s web page test link. Bookmark this page and refer to it since it contains links to the various state assessments, strategies, graduation requirements, and testing dates. Other topics of interest found at the State Department s web site links are listed below. 11th Grade TCAP Writing Assessment (subject to change) Gateway and End"of"Course Assessment Programs Graduation Requirements State, District, and School Report Cards Test Dates & Test Strategies HOPE Scholarship State Curriculum No Child Left Behind Special Education Vocational Technical Education Visit the Shelby County School web site for additional information: Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 4

7 Program of Studies Information Graduation Requirements (Graduating Classes of 2011 and 2012) The State Department of Education has established minimum standards for a student to receive a diploma, a certificate of attendance, or a special education diploma. Any student who meets those standards shall be awarded the appropriate diploma or certificate. All graduation requirements, diplomas, and certificates shall be subject to approval of the Shelby County Board of Education. To meet requirements for graduation, a student shall have attained an approved attendance, conduct and subject matter record, which covers a planned program of education, and this record shall be kept on file in the high school. The program of studies shall include areas and content in these areas within State Board of Education Regulations and shall be flexible enough to facilitate progress from one stage of development to another, thus providing for more effective student adjustment. The pattern of courses, which shall be required of all students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12), shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education and the Shelby County Board of Education. The total number of scholastic credits required for graduation must be earned while in attendance in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). Approved high school courses completed prior to grade nine (9) shall be noted on the student's high school cumulative record, recognized for placement in the next sequential level of the subject, calculated in grade point average, and included as scholastic elective credit. Before graduation, every student shall (1) achieve specified units of credit; (2) pass the required competency tests or make passing scores on the required gateway tests (English II, Algebra I and Biology; and have (3) an opportunity to take an exit exam to assess readiness for the work place or higher education. (ACT, SAT or WorkKeys) FSpecial education students who successfully complete their Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and pass the required competency test or the required gateway tests shall be awarded a regular diploma. If the student does not attain a minimum score on the competency or gateway test, he/she shall be awarded a special education diploma upon graduation. Those who fail any part of the competency tests or required gateway tests shall be given the opportunity to be retested during any of the regularly scheduled administrations of the test. The following are graduation requirements for the class of 2011 and 2012: University Path Requirements Course Credits English 4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) 3 Science (must include Biology) 3 Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 5

8 Program of Studies Information United States History 1 World Geography or World History 1 Economics.5 United States Government.5 Lifetime Wellness 1 Fine Arts 1 Foreign Language (same language French, Latin, Spanish) 2 Electives 3 Total 20 Technical Path Requirements Course Credits English 4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra I) 3 Science (must include Biology) 3 United States History 1 World Geography or World History 1 Economics.5 United States Government.5 Lifetime Wellness 1 Related Technical Area 4 Electives 2 Total 20 " Students must declare the technical path at the beginning of their 10 th grade year. Combined Path Requirements Course Credits English 4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra I) 3 Science (must include Biology) 3 United States History 1 World Geography or World History 1 Economics.5 United States Government.5 Lifetime Wellness 1 Related Technical Area 4 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 Total 21 (Class of 2013 Beyond) Listed below are the Tennessee public high school minimum graduation requirements. Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 6

9 Program of Studies Information Many private and out"of"state colleges and universities have entrance requirements that may exceed these state requirements. It is the responsibility of the parents and students to contact the college or university that they plan to attend to verify the minimum requirements for admission. In 2005, a joint effort between the State Department of Education and the State Board of Education was initiated to review Tennessee high school graduation standards. The result of this effort is the Tennessee Diploma Project, which adds rigor and relevance to the academic studies of students in the class of 2013 and beyond. The goals of the Tennessee Diploma Project are as follows: 1. To align standards and assessments with knowledge and skills required beyond high school. 2. To require all high schools students in the state of Tennessee to take challenging courses before the end of their high school careers. 3. To build college and work-ready measures into statewide curriculum accountability systems. The difference with the graduation requirements of the TDP and the old state graduation requirements are the following: 1. The number of credits to graduate increases from 20 to All students receive one diploma without the old path system. 3. Students will be required to take a math course each year. 4. Students will complete an elective focus earning no more than 3 credits. 5. Personal Finance will be required of all students. 6. An additional half (.5) credit of physical education is required. The following are the graduation requirements for the class of 2013 and beyond: Tennessee Diploma Project Graduation Requirements Course Credits English 4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) 4 Science (must include Biology) 3 United States History 1 World Geography or World History 1 Economics.5 United States Government.5 Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 7

10 Program of Studies Information Lifetime Wellness 1.5 Personal Finance.5 Fine Arts 1 Foreign Language (same language French, Latin, Spanish) 2 Electives (focus) 3 Total 22 Students must take English and Mathematics each year in high school. Therefore, students taking a physical science and/or honors algebra in the eighth grade must take an addition four units of mathematics and three units of science in high school. Frequently Asked Questions about the Elective Focus 1. Can you change your elective focus after the freshman year? Yes, see your counselor for more information. 2. What are the prerequisites for all courses in the list of elective focus? There are no prerequisites, simply suggested course sequences. Please see your high school course catalog for additional information. 3. Does Algebra I or Geometry taken in 8 th grade count as core credit or an elective credit? High School Algebra I or Geometry taken in middle school will count as elective credit. These math credits can be used to satisfy the math/science elective focus requirements. Students are still required to take a math course every year of high school. Elective Focus Plan of Study Elective Focus Choices (3 credits within a specific focus) Students may not choose elective courses, which already fulfill chosen core curriculum requirements. " EXPLANATION OF FOCUSED PLAN OF STUDY Science and Math: Each student will take 4 math classes in high school even if they took Algebra I in the 8th grade. Each student will take 3 Science classes in high school even if they took Physical Science in 8th grade. To have Science and Math as a focus, a student would then choose a combination of 3 or more additional credits from the choices of AP Calculus, Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Advanced Algebra and Trig, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics and Anatomy and Physiology. Liberal Arts: Students will take 3 credits of Social Studies including World Geography or World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics. To have a liberal arts focus, a student would then choose 3 or more additional credits from classes such as Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology, Facing History and Ourselves, AP Human Geography, AP Comparative Government, Contemporary Issues, Humanities Honors, Etymology and additional Foreign Language above the 2 units required for graduation. Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 8

11 Program of Studies Information Career and Technical (CTE): Students may earn 3 credits in one of the following tech areas: Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering, Health Science Education, Marketing, Business Information Technology and Criminal Justice. Fine Arts: Fine Arts credits may be earned in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Theater Arts. If a student chooses Fine Arts as a Program of Study, he or she must earn 3 credits in addition to the one (1) credit that is required for every graduate. Advanced Placement: Advanced Placement credits can be earned in AP Art, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish, AP French, AP American Government, AP European History and AP Physics. A total of 3 AP credits will satisfy the requirements for this Program of Study. Journalism: Journalism credits can be earned in Newspaper, Yearbook and Creative Writing. A total of 3 Journalism credits will satisfy the requirements for this Program of Study. " Math and Science Focus Math ACT Bridge Math Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Pre-Calculus (Standard and Honors) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Science Biology II Ecology Environmental Science Human Anatomy and Physiology Physics (Standard and Honors) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science " Advanced Placement Focus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Human Geography AP European History AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 9

12 Program of Studies Information AP United States History AP American Government AP World History AP French Literature AP French Language AP Latin Vergil AP Spanish Language AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio Dual Enrollment English 12 ^ Dual Enrollment Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry^ ^ Courses are offered through the University of Memphis. Students must meet a minimum ACT score requirement, and gain admission into the University of Memphis. " Liberal Arts Focus Creative Writing Speech/Debate Humanities (Honors) African American History African American Literature Etymology Contemporary Issues Psychology Sociology AP European History AP Human Geography AP World History AP American Government AP Macroeconomics Fine Arts Visual Art I, II, III, IV Graphic Media AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio Instrumental Music (Brass, Color Guard, Percussion, Woodwinds, Varsity Band) Vocal Music (Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Show Choir) General Music Theater Arts (Introduction to Communication Arts, Acting, Production Workshop, Film and Video, Film and Video II, Advanced Film and Video) " ALTERNATIVE CREDIT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students in the Class of 2013 and beyond can fulfill the half credit in Physical Education by participating in a certified district physical activity. The activity must include a minimum of 80 hours of physical activity, and the student must complete the entire season for this activity. The student must also attend 90% of the practices, rehearsals, events, and contests. Most importantly, the student and activity must meet all requirements set forth in SCS School Policy , Alternative Credit for Physical Education. Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 10

13 Program of Studies Information Southwind High School Honor Code The administration, faculty, staff, and students at Southwind High School will uphold the qualities of honesty, integrity, and truthfulness. Because we are a community of honor, honorable conduct is expected at all times: 1. Students will not give or receive aid on tests, quizzes, and exams. 2. Students will not copy or allow to be copied any homework or other assignments. 3. Students will not plagiarize any part of published materials, essays, or work of another. 4. Administration and faculty will uphold standards of honesty and integrity. " Honor Pledge Part One: Every Southwind High School student acknowledges and promises to uphold the honor statement. Part Two: The administration, faculty and staff also acknowledge and promise to uphold the honor statement. The Statement: This work is solely the result of my own effort. I have neither given nor received any unacknowledged assistance. I have also neither seen nor am aware of any honor violations on this assignment. (It is understood that this pledge be included with EVERY assignment, paper or test. The student simply needs to sign, pledged by his/her name at the top of every assignment upon submission.) " Procedures First Offense: The student will receive a zero on the assignment; the teacher will notify the parent; an Honor Code Notice will be written and sent to grade level administrator and to parent (parent must sign and return). First Offense notices are kept for one year by the vice principal. (Any senior who receives a first offense notice will have an Honor Code Notice on file; thus, wearing of cords and entrance into honor societies will be affected). Second Offense: The student will receive a zero; the teacher will write an Honor Code Notice and a discipline referral to the grade level administrator; the administrator will notify the parents; an N in conduct will be recorded in the class. * Third Offense: The student will receive a zero; the teacher will write an Honor Code Notice and discipline referral to the grade level administrator; an N in conduct will be recorded in the class; the grade level administrator will suspend the student out of school until a parent conference is held. * *Students who have reached this level will not be allowed to wear Honor Cords at graduation. Participation and/or eligibility for honor societies will be at risk with a first offense and will be denied with a second offense. Second and Third Offense notices are kept on file with the grade level administrator until the student graduates. Southwind High School: Raising The Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 11

14 Business Education Courses Business Education Accounting I This course introduces students to the basic principles of accounting. Course work includes analysis of business transactions and preparing worksheets and financial statements. Accounting II Prerequisite: Accounting I Grades: This course is an advanced study of concepts, principles and techniques that build on the competencies acquired in Accounting I used in keeping the electronic and manual financial records of a sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. Departmental, management, cost and not-forprofit accounting systems are explored. Advanced Programming Prerequisites: BASIC Programming This course focuses on programming in the objectoriented paradigm, primitive data types, control structures, arrays, strings, I/O, objects and classes, documentation, coding styles and debugging, as well as problem-solving strategies with emphasis in fundamental programming skills. American Business Legal Systems Prerequisites: Accounting I or Marketing I This course explores the legal aspects of the American business enterprise system. The laws concerning contracts, sales, insurance, property, and wills are covered. BASIC Programming Prerequisite: Algebra I, Computer Literacy, and Personal Keyboarding This course is a computerprogramming course, which provides students with the thorough understanding of programming necessary to create well-designed, wellstructured programs. The course establishes a basic foundation to prepare the computer student for future programming course work in any programming language. Business Principles This course introduces students to business concepts and skills in today s marketplace. Practical applications help students learn about individual economic roles and how to make effective business decisions in our global economy. This course serves as a background for other business courses and covers environmental, ethical, global, legal, technological, and cultural perspectives as they relate to the business world. Computer Applications Prerequisite: Keyboarding and/or Computer Literacy This course examines the use of microcomputers for business and personal use. Students learn the HTML language and the study of graphics used for Internet Web Design. Photoshop is used to edit graphics. This course is the entry-level course for the web design/multimedia management courses. Computer Literacy This course provides students with a strong background in computer productivity and is an excellent source of information technology. This course covers introductory and advanced features in Microsoft Office, which consists of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Students are engaged in practical hands-on activities using PC-based application software programs and the Internet. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At a Time 12

15 Career and Technical Courses Career and Technical Education Students in the classes of who enter a Tennessee high school may select the Technical or Dual Paths to meet the graduation requirements of each CTE program. These requirements consist of core curriculum plus four credits in one technical major. Students in the classes of 2013-beyond may take one of the technical areas as a focus elective area, which is the equivalent of three credit hours. Southwind High School Career and Technical Majors Business Technology Keyboarding Keyboarding Document Formatting Keyboarding Document Design Spreadsheet Applications Database Design Administrative Management Cosmetology: Personal Care Services Career Management Success Principles of Cosmetology Design Principles of Cosmetology Chemistry of Cosmetology Education and Training: Teaching Services Family and Consumer Sciences Child Development Lifetime Connections Engineering Career Management Success Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design Engineering Design and Development Food and Beverage Services Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II Culinary Arts III Health Science: Biomedical Research Health Science Education Medical Therapeutics Diagnostic Medicine Biomedical Applications Human Services: Family and Community Services Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Housing and Interior Design Textiles and Apparel Law Enforcement Services Career Management Success Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Criminal Justice III Marketing: Sports Management, Travel, and Tourism Foundations in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing I Marketing II Travel and Tourism Hospitality Management Sports and Entertainment Marketing Web Design Computer Applications Interactive Media Presentations Web Design Essentials Web Design Applications Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 13

16 Career and Technical Business Technology Keyboarding This course is designed to develop basic skills in operating the computer keyboard and to acquire knowledge of the computer. This course includes an introduction to the letter, figure and symbol keyboard, personal business applications, and various formats for business correspondence. Keyboarding Document Formatting Prerequisite: Keyboarding This course develops advanced keyboarding skills in the production of ready-to-mail business documents. Career exploration, job hunting and interviewing skills are covered. Students are introduced to spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing software. Students are required to join Future Business Leaders of America if they are on the business technology path. Keyboarding Document Layout and Design Prerequisite: Keyboarding Document Formatting This course builds upon the Keyboarding Document Formatting course. Student proficiency can lead to software certification. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document creation and design. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design and layout, speed, and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Spreadsheet Applications Prerequisite: All Keyboarding Courses This course involves the use of electronic worksheets to perform business calculations. The course will apply keying, typography, and layout and design skills needed to design worksheets, write formulas, analyze data, chart data, and manage data. Team development will also be stressed as students work on spreadsheet projects. Membership in FBLA is required. A flash drive is required for this course. Database Design Prerequisite: Spreadsheet Applications This course will analyze and apply database design techniques and management method for organizing and maintaining files. The student will apply keying, typography, and layout and design skills in creating, designing, entering data, importing and exporting data, and printing database object and data. At the completion of this course, students will have database management skills enabling them to design and implement a relational database application. Administrative Management Prerequisites: Database Design and Spreadsheet Applications Grade Level 12 Credits: 2 This capstone course provides advanced training, including hands-on experiences, for students pursuing a career in business technology. Skills developed in previous courses will be incorporated and enhanced through a multitasking environment using a variety of input technologies. Procedures and concepts are related to information processing systems, administrative/information management, business standards, feasibility studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership, ethical and legal issues, and mathematics and communications. The student will play a variety of roles in completing tasks. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 14

17 Career and Technical Cosmetology: Personal Services Career Management Success Grade Level 9-10 Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete the Professional Development Program Level I and level II of Skills USA. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Principles of Cosmetology Prerequisite: Career Management Success This course is the first level of cosmetology, and it prepares students with work-related skills for advancement into the Design Principles of Cosmetology course. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic Cosmetology course. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of leadership and interpersonal skill development. Content stresses safety, environmental issues, and protection of the public and designers as integrated with principles of hair design, nail structure, and cosmetic procedures. Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in the cosmetology industry. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Design Principles of Cosmetology Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and Principles of Cosmetology This course is the second level of cosmetology, and prepares students for work related skills and advancement into the Chemistry of Cosmetology course. Students in the class of 2011 and 2012 must be technical or dual path students to take this course. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in both theory and practical application. Advanced knowledge and skills in hair design, nail artistry, and cosmetic applications will be enhanced in a laboratory setting, which duplicates cosmetology industry standards. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Chemistry of Cosmetology Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and Design Principles of Cosmetology/Students in the class of 2011 and 2012 must be technical or dual path students to take this course. Grade Level 12 Credit: 2 This course is the advanced level of cosmetology, and it prepares students to perform work related services using chemicals in the cosmetology industry. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire foundation skills in both theory and practical applications. Laboratory facilities and experiences will be used to simulate cosmetology work experiences. Upon completion and acquisition of the 1500 hours, students are eligible to take the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology License. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 15

18 Career and Technical Culinary Arts: Food and Beverage Services Culinary Arts I Prerequisites: Foundations In the Hospitality Industry and/or Nutrition and Foods Grade Level The first level of Culinary Arts provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and career opportunities and by developing food preparation, service, and interpersonal skills. Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate commercial food production and service operations of a working restaurant. Culinary Arts II Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I Grade Level The second level of Culinary Arts provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by demonstrating the principles of safety and sanitation, food preparation skills, and teamwork to manage an environment conducive to quality food production and service operations. Laboratory facilities and experiences, which simulate commercial food production and service operations offer school-based learning opportunities. Culinary Arts III Prerequisites: Culinary Arts II The third level of Culinary Arts serves as a capstone course. The course content provides students the opportunity to apply the marketable culinary art skills they have acquired by assuming increasingly responsible positions including participation in a cooperative education experience. Laboratory facilities and experiences, which simulate commercial food production and service operations, offer school-based learning opportunities. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 16

19 Career and Technical Education and Training Child Development This course is a specialized course that prepares students to understand the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of children. The course is designed to help young people acquire knowledge and skills essential to the care and guidance of children as a parent or caregiver. Emphasis is on helping students create an environment for children that will promote optimum development. Experiences such as laboratory observations and laboratory participation are included in the course. The integration Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides students with opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and school/community involvement. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Family and Consumer Science Prerequisites: None This course is a comprehensive, foundation course designed to assist students in developing the core knowledge and skills needed to manage their lives. Emphasis is on leadership, human development, family and parenting education, consumer economics and resource management, housing and living environments, nutrition and foods, textiles and apparel, and career preparation. Critical skills in decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking, technology, work and family management, and workplace readiness are reinforced through authentic experiences are the expectations. The course allows students to select specific areas for future concentrated study. A unique focus is on the management of families, work, and their interrelationships. The integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides students with opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and school/community involvement. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Lifetime Connections Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Science This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to plan for and manage careers in a continuously changing workplace. Students will learn the importance of exploring multiple career paths and building on the interrelatedness between occupations when applying career development strategies throughout their life spans. This course will examine an individual s total lifestyle, education, occupation, social responsibility, and leisure. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 17

20 Career and Technical Engineering Career Management Success Grade Level 9-10 Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete the Professional Development Program Level I and level II of Skills USA. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Principles of Engineering Prerequisites: Algebra I and Career Management Success Principles of Engineering is a course in which students explore the nature of engineering and the skills fundamental to all engineering fields, as well the role of quality-assurance and quality control procedures in manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on actual projects and presentation and the use of modern tools (e.g. CAD). The course can be enhanced by cooperation with local manufacturing facilities, which can provide real measurement data and opportunities for on-site visits to witness engineering tasks and projects, and quality-control data collection. Introduction to Engineering Design Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering This course teaches problem solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid computer design software in NYS. Engineering Design and Development Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design and Teacher Recommendation Grade Level 12 This course is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 18

21 Career and Technical Health Sciences Health Science Education Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Biology I and Geometry This course includes a variety of standards necessary for competent health care workers. Integrated academics combined with healthcare knowledge and skills will provide a strong health care delivery system in the 21 st century. This course serves as a foundation of all health science courses. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Biomedical Application Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medicine and Teacher Recommendation Grade Level 12 Credit 1 This course is an overview of biomedical research applications. Topics covered will include understanding laboratory procedures fundamental to biomedical research, which include recombinant DNA, protein purification, cell and tissue culture. Additional topics include communication skills, the history and development of the field of biomedical research and understanding the legal environment and technology transfer aspects of biomedical research. Diagnostic Medicine Prerequisite: Medical Therapeutics and Teacher Recommendation This course creates a picture of an individual s health status at a single point in time. This could include careers as cardiology, imaging, medical laboratory, radiography, nuclear medicine, stereotactic radio surgery, speech pathologists, respiratory therapist, clinical laboratory technician, pathologists, medical doctor, histotechnologist, Orthotist, plastic surgeon, prosthetist, prosthodontist, and others. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Medical Therapeutics Prerequisite: Health Science Education or teacher recommendation This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to maintain or change the health status of an individual over time. The student will learn about different careers such as dental, medical assistance, veterinarian, respiratory therapy, physical therapy and others. The student will also learn first aid and CPR. Lab fee and uniform purchase are required. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 19

22 Career and Technical Human Services Family and Consumer Science Prerequisites: None This course is a comprehensive, foundation course designed to assist students in developing the core knowledge and skills needed to manage their lives. Emphasis is on leadership, human development, family and parenting education, consumer economics and resource management, housing and living environments, nutrition and foods, textiles and apparel, and career preparation. Critical skills in decisionmaking, problem solving, critical thinking, technology, work and family management, and workplace readiness are reinforced through authentic experiences are the expectations. The course allows students to select specific areas for future concentrated study. A unique focus is on the management of families, work, and their interrelationships. The integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides students with opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and school/community involvement. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Housing and Interior Design Credits:.5 This course is for young men and women who are interested in designing living space for themselves and/or as a career. Students gain proficiency in the use of design elements and principles and knowledge regarding furniture design, architectural styles, construction of homes, and interior design. Personal decision-making is practiced as students select a housing plan, design it, and decorate their own Dream House project. Emphasis is also placed on using available resources effectively to meet individual housing needs; careers in this field are surveyed. Nutrition and Foods This course is a specialized with emphasis on helping students understand the significance of food, principles or nutrition, and the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being. The course offers the students the opportunities to develop skills in the selection, preparation, storage, and service of food; the management to meet individual and family nutrition needs across the life span; and optimal use of food resources. Careers and occupations in nutrition and food industries will be explored. Participation in career connection experience is encourages. The integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides students with opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and school/community involvement. A fee and supplies are required for this class. Textiles and Apparel This course is a specialized course designed to prepare students to understand the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of textile and apparel products. Instruction in how to select, produce, maintain, and alter textile and apparel products and the effect of consumer choices on the needs of the individual and family are included in the course of study. The integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides students with opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and school/community involvement. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 20

23 Career and Technical Human Services Career Management Success Grade Level 9-10 Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete the Professional Development Program Level I and level II of Skills USA. A fee and supplies are required for this course. Criminal Justice I Prerequisite: Career Management Success This course is the first level of study of criminal justice careers. It prepares students for workrelated knowledge and skills for advancement into the second level of criminal justice careers. Course content focuses on areas comprised of planning, managing, and providing judicial, legal, and protective services. Criminal Justice I is an overview of the legal justice system and builds a better understanding of the development of laws on the state, federal, and international levels. New technology and career opportunities in criminal justice are an integral part of the course content. Criminal Justice II Prerequisite: Criminal Justice I and Teacher Recommendation This course offers an in-depth study of criminal justice career issues will be discussed and debated. Local, state, federal, and international laws will be analyzed. Subject matter will include a comparison of the criminal justice careers in the United States with other countries. Students will have opportunities to participate in mock trials and field trips with criminal justice career emphasis. Course content will introduce new technology, forensic analysis, and career opportunities. Criminal Justice III Prerequisite: Criminal Justice II and Teacher Recommendation Grade Level 12 In this course, students will apply knowledge gained in Criminal Justice I and II through the use of research exercises. The individual and group activities will help students develop problemsolving skills, research skills, interviewing skills, and teamwork skills in conjunction with the development of academic skills. This course is designed for seniors in preparation for continuing education in the areas of criminal justice. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 21

24 Career and Technical Marketing: Travel, Tourism, and Sports Entertainment Entrepreneurship Prerequisites: Must also be enrolled in Marketing I Grade Level 10 This course will include enhanced marketing information as it relates to entrepreneurial activities. The course curriculum will include introductory entrepreneurial concepts, business plan development, management responsibilities, and ethical issues of business ownership. Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Prerequisites: None Grade Level 9-10 This course introduces students to the hospitality industry, its various components, and available career opportunities. Content will provide a foundation for further study in the areas of culinary arts, lodging, travel, and tourism. Marketing I Prerequisites: Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Grade Level This course is a study of marketing concepts, principles, and their application. Students will examine risks and challenges marketers face to establish a competitive edge. Subject matter includes: economics, marketing foundations/functions with emphasis on selling, promotion, product/service management, pricing, and distribution. In addition, this course will explore human resources and leadership development. A membership in DECA, the high school marketing student organization is required. Marketing II Prerequisites: Marketing I This course emphasizes marketing concepts and management functions performed by professionals. Students will examine challenges, responsibilities, and risks managers face in today s workplace. Marketing II emphasizes the development of decisionmaking skills so that students understand the impact of management-oriented challenges. Subject matter includes finance, entrepreneurship, risk management, marketing information systems, purchasing, human resource skills, and leadership development. Communication, interpersonal skills, and mathematic concepts are reinforced in this course. A membership in DECA, the high school marketing student organization is required. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Prerequisite: Marketing I This course will include a specialized marketing curriculum, which is designed for students to develop skills in the areas of facility design, merchandising, advertising, public relations/publicity, event marketing, sponsoring, ticket distribution, and career opportunities as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry. Travel and Tourism Prerequisite: Marketing II Grade Level 12 This course is a study of the various components of the travel and tourism industry. The course curriculum will include human relations, communication, economics, career paths, marketing strategies, business operations, organizational and leadership skills. A membership in DECA, the high school marketing student organization is required. Southwind High School: Raising the Standard of Excellence One Student At A Time 22

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