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1 Course Descriptions Grades 9-12 West Broward High School Teresa Hall, Principal West Broward High School 1

2 **All courses listed below may or may not be part of course selection, as determined by administration.** A R T 2D Studio Art 2D Studio Art D Studio Art D Studio Art 3(Honors) Credit 1 2D Studio Art 1 This year-long, entry level class promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students experiment with the media and techniques used to create two-dimensional (2D) artworks, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more. Special Note: This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. 2D Studio Art 2 This year-long intermediate-level class promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students strengthen their use of media and techniques to create both teacher-assigned and self-directed two-dimensional (2D) artworks, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more. Special Note: This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. 2D Studio Art 3 (Honors) This yearlong honor class promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students refine their use of media and techniques to create primarily self-directed, two-dimensional (2D) artworks at high levels of proficiency and independence. Special Note: This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials. 3-D Animation Technology 3-D Animation Technology 1 3-D Animation Technology 2 3-D Animation Technology 3 This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupationspecific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital media, new media, and multimedia positions. The content includes practical experiences in 3-D Animation design and production. Specialized skills including video editing, audio features, and animation and authoring software are used to produce a variety of multimedia productions. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following rudiments of the digital media/multimedia industry: production planning, elements of production design, storyboarding, integration of video, West Broward High School 1

3 graphics, animation, and audio elements into new media projects/productions, and collaboration/teamwork. including but not limited to graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking, advanced study of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression development of rationale and criteria for inclusion of works of art in an Advanced Placement Portfolio. PREREQUISITE: Art teacher consultation Adv. Placement Art-Drawing Portfolio The purpose of this course is to give advanced students the opportunity to develop quality, concentration, discipline, and breadth in drawing. The content should include but not be limited to, the following: experiences in the development of skills in the perpetual and conceptual aspects of drawing; techniques of preparation, presentation and evaluation of portfolio content. PREREQUISITE: Art teacher consultation Adv. Placement Art- Studio 2-D This Advanced Placement course is intended to address a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. It is for the advanced student who wished to seek AP credit through submitting a Portfolio of work for consideration by the College Board. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: advanced study of the elements of design (line, shape, illusion of space, illusion of motion, pattern, texture, value, and color), advanced study of the principles of design including unity/variety, balance, emphasis, rhythm, and proportion/scale development of proficiency in a variety of 2-D forms Creative Photography Credit 1 each Photography 3 (Honors) The purpose of these courses is to enable students to develop fundamental skills and creative approaches in photographic imagery, processes and techniques. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: use of equipment, tools and materials, art and photography vocabulary, media, software, processes and techniques, elements of art and principles of design, formal and expressive elements, types and functions of cameras and film, use of light and exposure, darkroom and digital photographic processing, presentation techniques, technological, historical and cultural perspectives, critical thinking and analysis, connections between photography and other subject areas, personal and social benefits, collaborative skills, legal and ethical issues, career opportunities. PREREQUISITE: Art teacher consultation for Photography 3 Career and Technical Education Programs West Broward High School 2

4 Career and Technical Education Programs are designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of careers. The program emphasizes math, science, communications, and technical subjects related to career interests. Students may begin Career/Tech Prep courses while in high school and continue their education at Atlantic, McFatter, or Sheridan Vocational Technical Centers, or at Broward Community College. Students may qualify for dual enrollment classes at these schools as well. Career/Tech Prep prepares students for highly rewarding careers offering good salaries and advancement opportunities. West Broward High School offers premier programs in the areas of Agriscience & Natural Resources, Business Technology Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Science Education, Marketing Education and Technology Education. See your Guidance Counselor for more information about Career and Technical Education opportunities. Agriscience & Natural Resources Veterinary Assisting Program Upon completion of this program, students will receive a Veterinary Assisting Certificate verifying the student has completed training as a Veterinary Assistant and is ready to enter the workforce. Veterinary Assisting 1 (Honors) Credit This is the first of five courses required to complete the program. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the veterinary assisting industry. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the veterinary assisting industry: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety environmental issues. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed as veterinary assistants. PREREQUISITES: None Special Note: BF/Gold Seal Only Veterinary Assisting 2 (Honors) This is the second of the five courses required to complete the program. More advanced competencies in the specified areas are covered. PREREQUISITE: Veterinary Assisting 1 Special Note: BF/Gold Seal Only Veterinary Assisting 3 (Honors) This is the third of the five courses required to complete the program. More advanced competencies in the specified areas are covered. PREREQUISITE: Vet. Assisting 1 & 2 Special Note: BF/Gold Seal Only Veterinary Assisting 4 (Honors) This is the fourth of the five courses required to complete the program. More advanced competencies in the specified areas are covered. PREREQUISITE: Vet. Assisting 1-3 Special Note: BF/Gold Seal Only Veterinary Assisting 5 (Honors) Credit 1 12 This is the fifth of five courses required to complete the program. More advanced competencies in the specified areas are covered. West Broward High School 3

5 PREREQUISITE: Vet. Assisting 1-4 Special Note: BF/Gold Seal Only Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts The purpose of this program is to provide individualized instruction and cross training in food service jobs in a laboratory setting designed for production and service. Culinary Arts 1 Credit This course covers the history of the food service industry and careers in that industry. Also covered are state mandated guidelines for food service and how to attain food handler training certification; safety in the workplace; employability skills; leadership/teamwork skills; care and use of commercial culinary equipment; basic food science; basic nutrition; and following recipes in food preparation labs. PREREQUISITE: None, although an appropriate introductory course would be Nutrition and Food Preparation. Culinary Arts 2 In this course students will learn and perform front-of-the-house and back-of-thehouse duties. Students will prepare quality food products and present them creatively; demonstrate safe, sanitary work procedures; understand food science principles related to cooking and baking; and utilize nutrition concepts when planning meals/menus. PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 3 In this course the student will research career opportunities in professional cooking/baking; follow guidelines on food selection, purchasing, and storage; and use communication skills. Students will prepare and present a variety of advanced food products; create centerpieces; and research laws specific to the hospitality industry (including handling of alcohol). Also covered are management skills; how to develop a business plan; and utilization of technology in the workplace. Students will be knowledgeable about food safety manager training/certification training programs that are acceptable in Florida. PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts 1 and 2 Culinary Arts 4 (Honors) In this course students will prepare various meals and food products including those for individuals with various nutritional needs and/or dietary restrictions. The relationship between nutrition and wellness will be examined. Cost control techniques and profitability will be covered as well as analysis of food establishment menus. Students will also demonstrate basic financial literacy skills. West Broward High School 4

6 PREREQUISITE: Culinary Operations 1, 2 and 3 Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on a broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Early Childhood industry: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology; labor, community, health, safety and environmental issues; and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth through eight. Early Childhood Education 1 (TP) Credit This course offers the 10 and 20-hour competencies for the Department of Children and Families and general competencies for initial employment. Students will acquire competence in state rules and regulations; clean, safe and healthy learning environments; food service and nutrition education; child abuse and neglect; principles of child development; observation and recording; developmentally appropriate practices; including methods of guidance; professionalism; communication; leadership and organizational skills; community resources; career opportunities and observation and recording methods. PREREQUISITE: None Special Note: (TP) indicates a course leading to a Tech Prep area of study and qualifies for GOLD SEAL Scholars Award if 3 credits are earned within the same technical program. Early Childhood Education 2 (TP) This course prepares students to become preschool teachers. Students will acquire competence in activities and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children to age eight and special needs children. PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Ed.1 COREQUISITE: Early Childhood Ed. 2 Special Note: Early Childhood Education 1 and 2 are offered in a two/three hour block. BF/Gold Seal only. Early Childhood Education 3 (TP) This course teaches the management skills of becoming a preschool teacher. Students will acquire competence in the areas of child development theories; current trends and issues; legislation; heredity; classroom management; developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments; multiculturalism; and teacher resource files. PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Ed 1 & 2 COREQUISITE: Early Childhood Ed. 2 Special Note: Early Childhood Education 2 and 3 are offered in a two/three hour block. BF/Gold Seal only. Early Childhood Education 4 (Honors) This course prepares students to be a child development specialist. Students will acquire competence in the areas of mentoring; workshop development; team building, advocacy; and brain research and professional development. PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3 Special Note: Local Honor Designation is available for ECE 4 only. Family and Consumer Sciences Directed Study The purpose of this course is to provide students with additional competencies in a West Broward High School 5

7 Family and Consumer Sciences program that will enhance their opportunities for employment in the occupation chosen by the student. A student may earn multiple credits in this course. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student s assessed needs for directed study. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student s assessed needs for directed study. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is the appropriate career and technical student organization (CTSO) for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Guided Workplace Learning Credit 1 12 This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of career education. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical, first-hand knowledge in broad occupational clusters or industry sectors through a structured internship experience. This internship is designed to give students an opportunity to integrate occupational and applied academic learning and to apply knowledge and skills learned in a classroom to actual work situations not generally available through paid employment. To enroll in the internship, a student must be currently enrolled in or has completed a career course/program (including Technology Education). Students will be allowed a maximum of 450 total hours at the workplace-learning site, regardless of the number of credits earned. Special Note: Transportation must be provided to the worksite in order to remain in the program. Teacher Assisting Teacher Assisting 1 Credit 1 12 This course is designed to develop competencies related to the role, regulations, and career path of teacher assistants; the role of education; leadership and CTSO activities; instructional technology, interpersonal and communication skills; maintaining appropriate student behavior; and educational-support tasks. During this course students must participate in and document a minimum of 10 hours of field experience and/or observation and will begin creating their portfolio. Health Science Education First Responder Health Science 1 (Local Honors) Credit This course is part of a program composed of Health Science 1, Health Science 2 and Allied Health Assisting 3. Health Science 1 or Anatomy Physiology are taken as a prerequisite to Health Science 2 and Allied Health Assisting 3/First Responder. This course includes scientific concepts and Medical Terminology relating to health care based on structure and function of the body systems in health and disease. West Broward High School 6

8 PREREQUISITE: Instructor consultation is recommended. Health Science 2 (Local Honors) This honors course is part of a program consisting of Health Science 1, Health Science 2 and Allied Health Assisting 3. Following completion of Health Science 1 or Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science 2 and Allied Health Assisting/First Responder may be taken. This course includes common skills performed by Health Care workers in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies. Off campus clinical learning experiences are integrated into the program. PREREQUISITE: Health Science 1 or Anatomy and Physiology and Instructor consultation is recommended. scene of an injury but does not have the primary responsibility for treating and transporting the injured person(s). First Responders may include law enforcement, lifeguard, fire services or basic life support non-licensed personnel who act as part of an organized emergency medical services team. Off campus learning experiences are integrated into this program. Upon completion of this program the student may articulate into the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program offered at McFatter Technical Center. PREREQUISITE: Health Science 1 & 2. Instructor consultation is recommended. The student may also take a Medical Terminology exam, which upon successful completion can provide three college credits at Broward College. Marketing First Responder 3 (Local Honors) This course is part of the Health Science Cluster and may be taken following the successful completion of Health Science I or Anatomy and Physiology and Health Science II, or the student may be concurrently enrolled in the core courses before enrolling in a course leading to an occupational completion point. This instructional program prepares individuals to provide initial care to sick or injured persons or as ambulance drivers and attendants. The First Responder is the first to arrive at the Marketing Essentials Credit This is the first of three courses in Marketing Education Programs. The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to marketing. These competencies include human relations, employability, communications, math and economic skills. The fundamentals of marketing and selling are also included. Learning activities, within and outside of the classroom, are an integral part of this Program. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program. PREREQUISITE: None Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams may be considered in determining a students eligibility for the Florida West Broward High School 7

9 Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical Education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. Marketing Applications (Local Honors) This is the second core course in the Marketing Education Program, which is designed to provide students with an indepth student of marketing in a free enterprise society land provide knowledge, skills and attitudes required for employment in a wide variety of marketing occupations. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization, which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program. PREREQUISITE: Marketing Essentials See Special Note for Marketing Essentials Marketing Management (Local Honors ) This section of Marketing Management is appropriate for those students who meet the following criteria: level 3 or higher in FCAT scores and a recommendation by the Marketing Teacher as evidenced by the signed Honors contract. Marketing Honors students are expected to complete the following rigorous academic tasks: Creation of a book list with presentation of a written and oral report, completion of a Company History Paper, performance demonstration of role-playing, performance of leadership activities as a member in the Career and Technical Student Organization, DECA, composition of an Internet Assessment/Career Portfolio, research five Marketing Careers, evaluation of authentic tasks identified in the Training Agreement and Training Evaluation, and submission of a Written Research Project. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization, which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program. PREREQUISITE: Marketing Essentials and Marketing Applications See Special Note for Marketing Essentials E-Commerce Marketing This course is designed to provide students with general knowledge of the use of the World Wide Web as a marketing tool including the development of a website and supporting marketing activities including the management of an Internet Marketing campaign. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization, which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program. PREREQUISITE: Marketing Essentials and Marketing Applications See Special Note for Marketing Essentials TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Engineering Technology Introduction to Engineering Design (Honors) Credit This is the first of four courses that must be taken sequentially to complete the program. This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of technology and its effects upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. Students will use teaming West Broward High School 8

10 concepts to study various engineering technologies. This course satisfies the computer requirement needed for graduation. The complete program consists of Introduction to Engineering Design ( ), Principles of Engineering ( ), Computer Integrated Manufacturing ( ), and Engineering Design and Development ( ). PREREQUISITE: None Principles of Engineering (Honors) This is the second of four courses that must be taken sequentially to complete the program. This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and ploitical consequences of technological change. The complete program consists of Introduction to Engineering Design ( ), Principles of Engineering ( ), Computer Integrated Manufacturing ( ), and Engineering Design and Development ( ). PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Engineering Design ( ) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Honors) This is the third of four courses that must be taken sequentially to complete the program. This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in the previous two courses. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included. The complete program consists of Introduction to Engineering Design ( ), Principles of Engineering ( ), Computer Integrated Manufacturing ( ), and Engineering Design and Development ( ). PREREQUISITE: Principles of Engineering Engineering Design and Development (Honors) Credit 1 12 This is the last of four courses that must be taken sequentially to complete the program. This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. The complete program consists of Introduction to Engineering Design ( ), Principles of Engineering ( ), Computer Integrated Manufacturing ( ), and Engineering Design and Development ( ). PREREQUISITE: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Intro to Information Technology This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world. PREREQUISITE: None West Broward High School 9

11 Television Production Television Production Sequence TV Production TV Production TV Production 3 (Honors) TV Production 4 (Honors) 12 TV Production 5 (Honors) 12 TV Production 6 (Honors) 12 TV Production 7 (Honors) 12 TV Production 8 (Honors) 12 TV Production 9 (Honors) 12 TV Production l Credit This course presents industry terminology, procedures and skills in staging sets, performing lighting activities for a production and operation of studio equipment. TV Production 2 This course presents script interpretation, the functions of a production team, and careers in Television Production. PREREQUISITE: Television Production 1 TV Production 3 This course presents communication, math, science, and computer skills related to the industry, as well as employability skills and entrepreneurship. PREREQUISITE: Television Production 1 and 2. TV Production 4 Credit This course presents audio production equipment and techniques and the use of special effects generators. PREREQUISITE: Television Production 1-3 TV Production 5 This course presents script identification, video recording and editing, production equipment set up and use, operation of audio controls and electronic news gathering and field production. PREREQUISITE: Television Production 1-4 TV Production 6 Credit 1 12 This course provides an opportunity for independent production in a specialty related to Television Production and computer skills related to Television Production. TV Production 7 Credit 1 12 This course presents interpretation of broadcast style scripts, planning, writing, directing, editing and recording a production. TV Production 8 Credit 1 12 This course presents electronic news gathering and electronic field production equipment set-up and use, and production and a variety of television programming. TV Production 9 12 Credit 1 The purpose of the course is to continue to develop students awareness, application and understanding of television programming. West Broward High School 10

12 Digital Media/MultiMedia Design THEATER Digital Media/Multimedia Design 1 Credit This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupationspecific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to practical experiences in Web page design, interactive presentation development, testing and production. Specialized skills in multimedia presentations such as video editing, audio features, and simple animation and authoring software are used to produce a variety of interactive multimedia presentations. Digital Media/Multimedia Design 2 This course will provide students with an indepth investigation of advanced design. Students will build on the concepts learned in Digital Media/Multimedia Design 1. PREREQUISITE: Digital Media/ Multimedia Design 1 Theater 1 Credit The purpose of Theater 1 is to provide indepth experiences in the study and practice of theatre arts and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: overview of the history of theatre and literature of the theatre; introduction to the fundamentals of theatre production, including scenery construction, costuming, lighting, and make up; and the fundamentals of acting. PREREQUISITE: None Theater 2 The purpose of this course is to provide for the development of intermediate skills useful to the study and practice of theatre arts. The content should include, but not limited to, the following: reading and interpretation of dramatic literature; techniques and mechanics of acting; set, costume, and lighting design; stagecraft; character portrayal; production of plays and dramatic presentations. PREREQUISITE: One credit in theater. West Broward High School 11

13 Theater 3 (Honors) The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for drama students to continue study in acting and production techniques. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: instruction in specific acting techniques used in various kinds of dramatic presentations; study of acting theories; and practice and theory in set design, makeup, and lighting. PREREQUISITE: Two credits in theater Theater 4 (Honors) The purpose of this course is to provide for the study of various aspects of dramatic and theatrical art. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: study and practical application in costume, scenery, lighting, and sound design; makeup techniques; advanced acting techniques; theatrical management; and participation in solo and ensemble performances. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and school guidelines Film 1 Students explore the fundamental concepts terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging to create original work. The instructional focus will be on film. Students produce digital animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers to measure artistic growth. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials. PREREQUSITE: Non SPECIAL NOTE FOR THEATER STUDENTS All theater courses require extra rehearsals and performances beyond the regular school day. Participation in performances, such as competitions, concerts, and plays are included in students grades. Honors credit is available for juniors and seniors in higher-level theater classes. In order to receive advanced credit, the student must meet all of the requirements of the regular course with added requirements of individualized performance, student leadership, student directing, and written assignments. The prerequisites include teacher approval, signed contract, and evidence of advanced theater competence through prior experiences in performance, leadership, and directing. See the theater teacher for more information. LANGUAGE ARTS English 1 Credit 1 9 English 1 provides instruction in the language arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening viewing, language, and literature. It offers instruction in reading and vocabulary strategies necessary for comprehension of printed materials; West Broward High School 12

14 research; the writing of effective paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers, with emphasis upon all stages of the writing process in prepared or timed form (prewriting, drafting, editing, proofreading, publishing); speech instruction including formal and informal presentations; evaluation of mass media; the analysis of genres, and the study of language concentrating on conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the courses. English 1 (Honors) Credit 1 9 English 1 Honors promotes academic excellence in English language arts through enriched experiences in reading, writing, observing, speaking, listening, researching, and viewing. This course provides instruction in critical analysis of major literary genres. Composition instruction focuses upon using the writing process in creative, logical, and critical modes. All phases of the writing process (timed or untimed) are addressed: prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Formal speaking experiences are provided. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher consultation, school guidelines English 2 Credit 1 10 English 2 provides instruction in the language arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening viewing, language, and literature. Content includes instruction in reading literature and vocabulary strategies necessary to comprehend printed materials; the writing of essays for various purposes and audiences, using literary and nonliterary subjects; prepared and timed writings, utilizing all elements of the writing process where appropriate (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising and publishing); emphasis of applicable research, viewing, listening, observing, and speaking skills; analysis of selections found in world literature; study of grammar, mechanics, usage and other conventions of standard written English; study of mass media, including analysis of propaganda and persuasion techniques; and instruction in speech, including analysis of effective techniques in oral presentations. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: One English credit English 2 (Honors) Credit 1 10 English 2 Honors promotes excellence in English language arts through the study of world literature and enriched experiences in composition, speech, research, viewing, observing, and listening skills. This course provides instruction in universal themes found in world literature, as well as the critical analysis of various genres in that literature. Composition instruction emphasizes the creative, logical, and critical aspects of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing); frequent practice is provided. The study of language includes usage, mechanics, and other elements of standard written English. Formal and informal speaking opportunities are provided. Vocabulary study is done in conjunction with reading and literature. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: One English credit, teacher consultation, school guidelines English 3 Credit 1 11 English 3 provides instruction in the language arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening viewing, language, and literature. Composition instruction includes frequent practice in writing various types of multi-paragraph papers, including West Broward High School 13

15 documented papers/projects. Reference and summarizing skills will be stressed as well as all phases of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing). This study will include the analysis of representative examples of American literary works in various genres as they illustrate distinctive national qualities and the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Vocabulary, grammar, and usage are studied in conjunction with literature and writing. Listening, speaking, viewing, observing, researching, and writing assignments are related to the study of American literature when appropriate. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: Two English credits English 3 (Honors) Credit 1 11 English 3 Honors promotes excellence in English language arts through enriched experiences in reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, language, and literature. Instruction includes frequent practice in writing various types of multi-paragraph essays, including documented papers; written and oral analysis of American literature representing the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience; and analysis of American dialects reflected in the literature. Reference skills and methods of summarizing are taught in the production of documented papers. All phases of the writing process are utilized where appropriate (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing). Formal and informal speech experiences are provided. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: Two English credits, teacher consultation Advanced Placement (AP) English Language / Composition Credit 1 11 AP English Language provides a study of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language, as they relate to the principles of effective writing. Examples of prose from various fields and periods serve as models of effective writing. This course provides a variety of writing opportunities that require the use of different styles and tones. Students develop individual writing styles adaptable to writing needs in college. Students must take the Advanced Placement Examination offered by the College Board. PREREQUISITE: Two English credits, teacher consultation, and writing sample English 4 Credit 1 12 English 4 provides instruction in the critical analysis of representative examples from British literature as they reflect changes in the language and the development of the literary traditions of the English language. Writing experiences are structured to provide practice in real-life writing situations likely to be encountered beyond secondary school. Opportunity is provided to extend speaking, viewing, observing, researching, and listening skills. Content includes instruction in vocabulary strategies and reading necessary for comprehension of printed materials. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: Three English credits English 4 College Prep Credit 1 12 This course incorporates reading and writing study through writing a variety of informative texts using grade-level writing craft and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informational selections in order to develop critical reading and writing skills West Broward High School 14

16 necessary for success in college courses. This course prepares students for successful completion of Florida college English courses. The benchmarks reflect the Florida Postsecondary Readiness Competencies necessary for entry-level college courses and are also related to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards, the exit standards of Florida s K-12 Common Core Standards. PREREQUISITE: None English 4 (Honors) Credit 1 12 English 4 Honors promotes excellence in English language arts through enriched experiences in communication skills and instruction in the literature of Great Britain. Instruction will cover the written and oral analysis of major British literary works of various genres in relationship to cultural influences and to the development of the literary traditions of the English language. Writing assignments will develop students abilities to interpret literature and analyze it critically. All phases of the writing process will be utilized where appropriate (prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing). Students will also extend their speaking, listening, and observing skills. Language study should include vocabulary and grammar in the context of literature and writing and an overview of the history of the language as reflected in literature. PREREQUISITE: Three English credits, teacher recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature / Composition Credit 1 12 AP English Literature involves students in the study of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language, as they relate to the principles of effective writing. Students learn to use the modes of discourse and to recognize the assumptions underlying various rhetorical strategies. Students acquire an understanding of the resources of the language and an understanding of the writer's craft. Students develop critical standards for the appreciation of any literary work and increase their sensitivity to literature as shared experience. Students must take the Advanced Placement Examination offered by the College Board. PREREQUISITE: Three English credits, teacher consultation, and writing sample LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT COURSES Developmental Language Arts through ESOL Credit Multiple 9-12 The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of activities and content areas. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: vocabulary for formal and informal conversation; reading and writing skills; integrated communication skills for school and work. JOURNALISM Journalism 1 Intro Credit Journalism provides instruction in aspects of journalism and workshop experience in journalistic production. Instruction will be given in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in developing West Broward High School 15

17 editorials, sports articles, feature stories, entertainment reviews, and cartoons. In addition to written work, students will receive instruction in the history and traditions of journalism, as well as workshop experiences in design, advertising, research, interviews, and other practical aspects of journalistic enterprise. In connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic productions may be included. PREREQUISITE: Teacher consultation, minimum FCAT reading score requirement. Journalism Honors (Local Honors) Credit 1 Newspaper 2 (Local Honors) Yearbook 2 (Local Honors) Newspaper 3 (Local Honors) Yearbook 3 (Local Honors) Newspaper 4 (Local Honors) 12 Yearbook 4 (Local Honors) 12 The purpose of Journalism Honors is the same as Journalism except that students seeking honors credit must have additional responsibilities for school publications and must attend workshops and competitions. PREREQUISITE: Teacher consultation, completed contract Debate 1 (Local Honors) Credit The purpose of this course is to develop students beginning awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of settings. Students must compete in after-school and/or weekend tournaments. SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts. BF/Gold Seal only. NCAA SPECIAL NOTE: Student must participate in after-school and/or weekend tournaments. Debate 2 (Local Honors) The purpose of this course is to continue to develop students awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of settings. Students must compete in afterschool and/or weekend tournaments. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of Debate 1. SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts. BF/Gold Seal only. NCAA SPECIAL NOTE: Student must participate in after-school and/or weekend tournaments MATHEMATICS Algebra 1A Credit 1 9 Algebra I is a course designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content shall include, but not be limited to, perform set operations, use fundamental concepts of logic including Venn diagrams, know equivalent forms of and perform operations on real numbers (including integer exponents, and radicals, percents, scientific notation, absolute value, rational and West Broward High School 16

18 irrational numbers), compare and simplify real number expressions, identify and apply properties of real numbers, create and interpret a graph representing a real-world situation, describe the concept of a function, use function notation, solve real-world problems involving relations and functions, determine the domain and range of relations and functions, simplify algebraic expressions, solve linear and literal equations, solve and graph simple and compound inequalities, solve linear equations and inequalities in real-world situations, rewrite equations of a line into slope-intercept form and standard form, graph a line given any variation of information, determine the slope, x- and y- intercepts of a line given its graph, its equation or two points on the line, write an equation of a line given any variation of information, determine a line of best fit and recognize the slope as the rate of change, and graph a system of linear equations and inequalities. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Consultation SPECIAL NOTE: This is the first of a two-year sequence of courses, Algebra IA and Algebra IB. Taken sequentially they equate to 0.5 unit of Algebra I for some Bright Futures Scholarship Program and satisfy the Algebra I graduation requirement. Algebra 1B Credit 1 9 Algebra Ib is a course designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content shall include, but not be limited to, simplify and factor polynomial expressions, perform operations with polynomials, simplify and solve algebraic ratios and proportions, simplify and perform operations with radical expressions, graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two and three variables and quadratic functions, and use varied solution strategies for quadratic equations and for systems of linear equations and inequalities in two and three variables. PREREQUISITE: Algebra IA and Teacher Recommendation. SPECIAL NOTE: This is the second of a two-year sequence of courses, Algebra IA and Algebra IB. Earning credit in Algebra Ib precludes earning credit in Applied Mathematics II, Integrated Mathematics II, Algebra I, or Algebra I Honors. Algebra IA and Algebra Ib, taken sequentially, equate to one unit of Algebra I, thus meeting the algebra graduation requirement, and as 0.5 unit of an academic core course into the State University System of Florida and for some Bright Futures Scholarship Program. NCAA. Students completing this course will be required to take the State of Florida Endof Course Algebra Exam. Algebra 1 Credit Algebra I is a course designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content shall include, but not be limited to, perform set operations, use fundamental concepts of logic including Venn diagrams, describe the concept of a function, use function notation, solve real-world problems involving relations and functions, determine the domain and range of relations and functions, simplify algebraic expressions, solve linear and literal equations, solve and graph simple and compound inequalities, solve linear equations and inequalities in real-world situations, rewrite equations of a line into slope-intercept form and standard form, graph a line given any variation of information, determine the slope, x- and y- intercepts of a line given its graph, its West Broward High School 17

19 equation or two points on the line, write an equation of a line given any variation of information, determine a line of best fit and recognize the slope as the rate of change, factor polynomial expressions, perform operations with polynomials, simplify and solve algebraic ratios and proportions, simplify and perform operations with radical expressions, graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two and three variables and quadratic functions, and use varied solution strategies for quadratic equations and for systems of linearequations and inequalities in two and three variables. PREREQUISITE: Teacher consultation SPECIAL NOTE: Earning credit in this course precludes earning credit in Algebra I Honors, Algebra IB, Integrated Mathematics II, and Applied Mathematics II. This course satisfies the algebra graduation requirement. Students completing this course will be required to take the State of Florida End-of Course Algebra Exam. This course meets an academic unit for some Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Algebra 1 (Honors) Credit 1 9 Algebra I Honors is a rigorous course designed to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content shall include, but not be limited to, perform set operations, use fundamental concepts of logic including Venn diagrams, describe the concept of a function, use function notation, solve realworld problems involving relations and functions, determine the domain and range of relations and functions, simplify algebraic expressions, solve linear and literal equations, solve and graph simple and compound inequalities, solve linear equations and inequalities in real-world situations, rewrite equations of a line into slope-intercept form and standard form, graph a line given any variation of information, determine the slope, x- and y- intercepts of a line given its graph, its equation or two points on the line, write an equation of a line given any variation of information, determine a line of best fit and recognize the slope as the rate of change, factor polynomial expressions, perform operations with polynomials, simplify and solve algebraic ratios and proportions, simplify and perform operations with radical and rational expressions, simplify complex fractions, solve rational equations including situations involving mixture, distance, work and interest, solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities, graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two and three variables and quadratic functions, and use varied solution strategies for quadratic equations and for systems of linear equations and inequalities in two and three variables. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Consultation SPECIAL NOTE: Earning credit in this course precludes the earning of credit in Algebra I, Algebra IB, Applied Mathematics II, and Integrated Mathematics II. This course satisfies the algebra graduation requirement. Students completing this course will be required to take the State of Florida End-of Course Algebra Exam. This course meets an academic unit for some Bright Futures Scholarship Program. NCAA. Geometry Credit Geometry is a course designed to develop the geometric knowledge that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content will include geometric constructions; terminology and fundamental properties of geometry; deductive and inductive reasoning and their application to formal and informal West Broward High School 18

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