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1 Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 High ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadinessCurriculum 9,2015

2 TableofContents GENERALINTRODUCTIONANDRESOURCES...1 ADVANCEDCOLLEGECREDIT...3 ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(AP)...8 AGRICULTURALEDUCATION...22 BUSINESS,MARKETING,ANDINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYEDUCATION...30 CAREERTECHNICALEDUCATION...43 ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYEDUCATION...45 ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS...57 FAMILYCONSUMERSCIENCES...74 FINEARTS...91 HEALTHPHYSICALEDUCATION HEATHSCIENCEEDUCATION INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE(IB) MATHEMATICS MULTIDISCIPINARY SCIENCE SOCIALSTUDIES TRADEINDUSTRYEDUCATION WORKBASEDLEARNING WORLDLANGUAGE...205

3 GENERALINTRODUCTION The2015:2016editionoftheofEducation scoursetitlesanddescriptions listthecoursetitlesanddescriptionsthathavebeenapprovedforschoolstouseduringthe2015:2016school year. Coursedescriptionsprovidebriefstatementsofthecontentofhighschoolcourses.Thesedescriptionsare intendedtoassistschoolsincommunicating,inabroadcontext,thecontentandacademicstandardsof stateapprovedcoursetitles. Codenumberslistedforeachcoursedescriptionshouldbeusedwhenreportingcourseson ofeducationdocuments. Instructionaldecisionsrelatedtocurriculumselectionanddevelopment,implementation,andassessmentare lefttolocalschoolcorporations.infact,schoolsmayexplore,develop,andimplementactivitiesand programsthatgobeyondthesedescriptionsastheystrivetopreparetheirstudentsforlifeinanever:changing society.boardofeducationrulesandtheschoolimprovementplanrequiredbypubliclaw221 provideavenuesforgainingapprovalofwell:planned,nonstandardprogramsandcourses.corporations mayapplyforanon:standardcoursewaiverifthecourseorprogramisnotlistedinthisdocument.lookforthe linksunder Non:StandardCourseRequest athttp:// descriptions Pleasenotetheseotherimportantdetails: Per511IAC6.1:5:4.5,thecoursetitleslistedinthisdocument,alongwithapprovednon:standard coursewaivers,aretheonlycoursetitlesthatmaybeofferedforhighschoolcreditinordertomeetthe graduationrequirementsestablishedbytheboardofeducationunder511iac6:7and511 IAC6:7.1. Coursedescriptionsprovideguidanceforschoolsastheydevelopinstructionalstrategies,create classroomresources,andrevisethedescriptionstomeetlocalneeds.inordertomeetminimum graduationrequirements,theexpectationsofcore40,andtherequirementsofthehonorsdiplomas, coursedescriptionsareconsistentwiththeacademicstandardsforeachcourse. Themaximumnumberofcreditsthatmaybegrantedforeachcourseislistedinthecoursedescription bullets.generally,onecreditisawardedpersemesterexceptasnoted.coursedescriptionbullets identifythosecoursesinwhichstudentsmayreceivecreditforsuccessivesemestersofinstruction. Requiredandrecommendedprerequisitesarelistedforsomecourses.Localschoolsanddistrictsmay requireadditionalprerequisites. Alaboratorycourse,identifiedby(L)inthesecoursedescriptions,isoneinwhicha minimumof twenty:fivepercent(25)ofthetotalinstructionaltimeisdevotedtolaboratoryactivities.laboratory activitiesarethoseactivitiesinwhichthepupilpersonallyusesappropriateproceduresandequipment inaccomplishingthatlearningtask. smaydesignateacourseashonorswhenthecoursecontentissignificantlymorerigorousthan thestateapprovedcourse.honorslevelcoursesmustbestandardsbased,havedefinedcriteriafor studentadmissiontothecourseaswellasclearexpectationsofstudentoutcomes,andincludea culminatinghonorsprojectthatreflectsunderstandingofthehonorscoursecontent.thecourse Descriptions 1 January 2015

4 descriptionshouldreflectthehonorsnatureofthecourseandcoursetitlesshouldincludean H orthe word Honors inthetitle. TheBoardofEducationdoesnotrestricthighschoolcredittocourseworkcompletedin Grades9through12.smayelecttoawardhighschoolcredittostudentswhocompletehigh schoolcoursesbeforeenteringgrade9ifthecourseisequivalenttoitshighschoolcounterpart.local policiesandproceduresshouldbedevelopedtogoverncreditforhighschoolcoursestaughtbelow grade9. Multiplecreditsmaynotbeawardedforthesamecourseunlessthecoursedescriptionpermitsmultiple creditstobeawarded. AP,IB,andCollegecreditcoursesappearonlyintheirrespectivesectionandarenotrepeatedincontent areasections. Wewelcomeyoursuggestionsandcomments.PleasecontactEricOgle([email protected])shouldyouhaveany recommendationsorcorrectionsthatyouwouldliketoshare. Descriptions 2 January 2015

5 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ADVANCED'COLLEGE'CREDIT' Course ' TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 3

6 ADVANCED'COURSES'FOR'DUAL'CREDIT' Introduction' ' AdvancedCollegeCreditcoursescover(1)anycollege:levelcourseofferedforcreditbyanaccredited postsecondaryinstitutionthroughanapprovedagreementwithasecondaryschool,or(2)anyother postsecondarycourseofferedfordualcreditundertheprovisionsof511iac6:10.theintentofthiscourseisto allowstudentstoearncollegecreditforcourseswithcontentthatgoesbeyondthatcurrentlyapprovedforhigh schoolcredit. Dualcreditisthetermgiventocoursesinwhichhighschoolstudentshavetheopportunitytoearnbothhigh schoolandcollegecredits.dualcreditcoursesaretaughtbyhighschoolfacultyorbyadjunctcollegefacultyor collegefacultyeitheratthehighschool,atthecollegeoruniversity,orsometimesthroughonlinecoursesor distanceeducation.dualcreditisofferedbybothstateandindependent(private,regionallyaccredited)colleges anduniversities. lawcurrentlyrequireseachhighschooltoofferaminimumoftwodualcreditcourses(seemore athttp:// AccordingtotheCommissionforHigherEducation spolicyondualcreditcoursestaughtinhighs byhighfaculty,allpostsecondaryinstitutionsshallgeneratetranscriptsforallstudentswhocomplete advancedcoursesfordualcredit.inordertoapplythesedualcreditstowardanhonorsdiplomaaward,boththe secondaryandthepost:secondaryinstitutionsmusttranscriptthecredit. ADVANCED'BUSINESS,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 4564 (ADVBUSCC) AdvancedBusiness,CollegeCredit,isatitlecovering(1)anycollege:levelbusinesscourseofferedforcreditbyan accreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionthroughanapprovedagreementwithasecondaryschool,or(2)anyother postsecondarybusinesscourseofferedfordualcreditundertheprovisionsof511iac6:10.theintentofthis courseistoallowstudentstoearncollegecreditforcourseswithcontentthatgoesbeyondthatcurrently approvedforhighschoolcredit. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Fourormorecreditsinabusinesscareerpathway Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty. Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ' ADVANCED'CAREER''TECHNICAL'EDUCATION,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 5238 (ADVCTECC) AdvancedCareerandTechnicalEducation,CollegeCredit.ThiscoursetitlecoversanyCTEadvancedcourse offeredforcreditbyanaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwithasecondary school.theintentofthiscourseistoallowstudentstoearncollegecreditforcourseswithcontentthatgoes beyondthatcurrentlyapprovedforhighschoolcredit. Descriptions 4

7 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:CTEcoursesthatwouldhelppreparethestudentforsuccessinthisarea. Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombinationofthetwo;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty. Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ' ADVANCED'ENGLISH/LANGUAGE'ARTS,'COLLEGE'CREDIT 1124 (ADVENGCC) AdvancedEnglish/LanguageArts,CollegeCredit,isanadvancedcoursebasedon'sAcademicStandards forenglish/languageartsandthecommoncorestandardsforenglish/languageartsingrades11and12. ThiscoursetitlecoversanyEnglishlanguageandcompositionadvancedcourseofferedforcreditbyanaccredited postsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwithasecondaryschool. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9andEnglish10orotherliterature,language,composition,and speechcoursesorteacherrecommendation Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ' ADVANCED'FINE'ARTS,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 4260 (ADVARTCC) AdvancedFineArts,CollegeCreditisatitlecoveringanyadvancedcourseinfinearts(music,visualarts,theatre arts,ordance)offeredforcreditbyanaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwitha secondaryschooloranyotherpostsecondaryfineartscourseofferedfordualcredit. Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters Fulfillsrequirementof1or2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FineArtsdualcreditcoursesarenotincludedonthelistofapprovedcoursetitlesfordualcreditsthat applytowardthehonorsdiplomas. Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ' ADVANCED'MATHEMATICS,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 2544 (ADVMTHCC) ' AdvancedMathematics,CollegeCreditisatitlecovering(1)anyadvancedmathematicscourseofferedforcredit byanaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitution Descriptions 5

8 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIandGeometryorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Thiscoursemaybeusedformultipledualcreditcollegecoursesinmathematics Actualcoursetitleanduniversitynamemaybeappendedtotheendofthecoursetitleonthestudent transcript Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ' ADVANCED'SCIENCE,'COLLEGE'CREDIT'(L)' 3090 (ADVSCICC) AdvancedScience,CollegeCreditisatitlethatcovers(1)anysciencecourseofferedforcreditbyanaccredited postsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwithasecondaryschool,or(2)anyotherpostsecondary sciencecourseofferedfordualcreditundertheprovisionsof511iac6:10. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ADVANCED'SOCIAL'SCIENCES,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 1574 (ADVSSCC) AdvancedSocialSciences,CollegeCreditisatitlecovering(1)anyadvancedsocialsciencescourseofferedfor creditbyanaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwithasecondaryschoolor(2) anyotherpostsecondarysocialsciencescourseofferedfordualcreditundertheprovisionsof511iac6:10. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades12 RecommendedPrerequisites:UnitedsHistoryorHistoryandWorldCivilizations Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnical Honorsdiplomas Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. ' ADVANCED'WORLD'LANGUAGE,'COLLEGE'CREDIT' 2152 (WLDLANGCC) AdvancedWorldLanguage,CollegeCreditisacoursecovering(1)anyadvancedcourseofferedforcreditbyan accreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionthroughanadjunctagreementwithasecondaryschool,or(2)anyother postsecondaryworldlanguagecourseofferedfordualcreditundertheprovisionsof511iac6:10. Descriptions 6

9 RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LevelsI,IIandIIIofthelanguage Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Coursesthatusethistitlearemostoftenthosetaughtthroughthepost:secondarycampus,taughteither onlineorintraditionalsettingsoracombination;andtaughtbyhighereducationfaculty Coursesthatusethistitlearethosethatdonotmeetspecifichighschoolstandardsforacorresponding highschoolcourse,astheyarestandardsbeyondwhatistaughtinthehighschool. Descriptions 7

10 ADVANCEDPLACEMENT Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 8

11 ADVANCEDPLACEMENT Introduction AdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesareintendedtobeequivalenttoasimilarcollegelevelcourse.TheCollege Boarddoesnotdesignateatimeperiodduringwhichthecontentofthehighschoolcourseistobecovered. MostAPcoursesrequiretwotraditionalsemesterstoadequatelyaddressthecoursecontentandprepare studentsfortheassociatedexam.thebulleteditemsfollowingeachcoursedescriptionindicateafewap classesthatcouldconceivablybecompletedineitheronesemesterortwo.allschoolswishingtolabelacourse AP mustsubmitthesubject:specificapcourseauditformandthecoursesyllabusto#the#college#boardfor eachteacherofthatapcourse.theapcourseauditinformationandisavailableat advantageofprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesintheircontentarea. StudentSelectionCriteriaforAPcourses:TheCollegeBoardsuggeststhatallstudentswhoarewillingtoaccept thechallengeofarigorousacademiccurriculumshouldbeconsideredforadmissiontoapcourses.thecollege BoardencouragestheeliminationofbarriersthatrestrictaccesstoAPcoursesforstudentsfromethnic,racial, andsocioeconomicgroupsthathavebeentraditionallyunderrepresentedintheapprogram.sshould makeeveryefforttoensurethattheirapclassesreflectthediversityoftheirstudentpopulation.theidoe furthersupportsaschooldevelopingcriteriaforadmissiontoapcoursestoinclude,butarenotlimitedto,ap Potential,previoussuccessincontentareacourses,teacherrecommendationsandstandardizedtestresults. ARTHISTORY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4025########################################################## # #(ART#HIST#AP)# # Art#History,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.ArtHistory isdesignedtoprovidethesamebenefitstosecondaryschoolstudentsasthoseprovidedbyanintroductory collegecourseinarthistory:anunderstandingandknowledgeofarchitecture,sculpture,painting,andotherart formswithindiversehistoricalandculturalcontexts.studentsexaminemajorformsofartisticexpressionfrom thepastandthepresentfromavarietyofcultures.theylearntolookatworksofartcritically,withintelligence andsensitivity,andtoanalyzewhattheysee.thiscourseincorporatesresearch,extensivereading,and analyticalwriting. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:A2creditcourse,onecreditpersemester FulfillsrequirementforFineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BIOLOGY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 3020# ########################################################### (BIO#AP)# Biology,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Themajor themesofthecourseinclude:theprocessofevolutiondrivesthediversityandunityoflife,biologicalsystems utilizefreeenergyandmolecularbuildingblockstogrow,toreproduceandtomaintaindynamichomeostasis, Livingsystemsstore,retrieve,transmitandrespondtoinformationessentialtolifeprocesses,Biologicalsystems interact,andthesesystemsandtheirinteractionspossesscomplexproperties. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:BiologyIandChemistryI Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester Descriptions 9

12 CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CALCULUSAB,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2562########################################################## # (CALC#AB#AP)# # Calculus#AB,#Advanced#Placement#isacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Calculus#ABis primarilyconcernedwithdevelopingthestudents understandingoftheconceptsofcalculusandproviding experiencewithitsmethodsandapplications.thecourseemphasizesamultirepresentationalapproachto calculus,withconcepts,results,andproblemsbeingexpressedgraphically,numerically,analytically,and verbally.theconnectionsamongtheserepresentationsalsoareimportant.topicsinclude:(1)functions,graphs, andlimits;(2)derivatives;and(3)integrals.technologyshouldbeusedregularlybystudentsandteachersto reinforcetherelationshipsamongthemultiplerepresentationsoffunctions,toconfirmwrittenwork,to implementexperimentation,andtoassistininterpretingresults. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Pre:Calculus Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CALCULUSBC,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2572########################################################## # (CALC#BC#AP)# # Calculus#BC,#Advanced#Placement#isacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Calculus#BCis primarilyconcernedwithdevelopingthestudents understandingoftheconceptsofcalculusandproviding experiencewithitsmethodsandapplications.thecourseemphasizesamultirepresentationalapproachto calculus,withconcepts,results,andproblemsbeingexpressedgraphically,numerically,analytically,and verbally.theconnectionsamongtheserepresentationsalsoareimportant.topicsinclude:(1)functions,graphs, andlimits;(2)derivatives;(3)integrals;and(4)polynomialapproximationsandseries.technologyshouldbe usedregularlybystudentsandteacherstoreinforcetherelationshipsamongthemultiplerepresentationsof functions,toconfirmwrittenwork,toimplementexperimentation,andtoassistininterpretingresults. ThecontentofCalculus#BCisdesignedtoqualifythestudentforplacementandcreditinacoursethatis onecoursebeyondthatgrantedforcalculus#ab. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Pre:Calculus Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CHEMISTRY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 3060# ########################################################## (CHEM#AP)# # Chemistry,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Thecontent includes:(1)structureofmatter:atomictheoryandstructure,chemicalbonding,molecularmodels,nuclear chemistry;(2)statesofmatter:gases,liquidsandsolids,solutions;and(3)reactions:reactiontypes, stoichiometry,equilibrium,kineticsandthermodynamics. Descriptions 10

13 RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:ChemistryI,AlgebraII,Precalculus/Trigonometry Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CHINESELANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2014######################################################### (CHI#LANG#AP)# Chinese#Language#and#Culture,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursewhichfollowstheCollegeBoardcourse guidelinesforapchineselanguageandcultureandpreparesstudentstobesuccessfulontheapchinese LanguageandCultureexam.EmphasizingtheuseoftheChineselanguageforactivecommunication,theAP ChineseLanguageandCulturecoursehasasitsobjectivesthedevelopmentofadvancedlistening comprehension,readingwithouttheuseofadictionary,expandedconversationalskills,fluentandaccurate writtenexpression,andstrongcommandofvocabularyandstructureofthemandarinchineselanguage.course contentmightbestreflectinterestssharedbythestudentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports, etc.additionalemphasisisgiventoexplorationandunderstandingofbothcontemporaryandhistoricalchinese culture,integratingthestudyofthechineselanguagewiththestudyofchineseculture.theapchinese LanguageandCulturecourseseekstodeveloplanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingthatareusefulin themselvesandthatcanbeappliedtovariousactivitiesanddisciplinesratherthanbeinglimitedtoanyspecific bodyofsubjectmatter.extensivepracticeintheorganizationandwritingofcompositionsshouldalsobe emphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseI,II,andIII A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma COMPUTERSCIENCEA,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4570# # # # # #####(COMP#SCI#AP)# # Computer#Science#A,#Advanced#Placementisabusinessmathematicscoursethatprovidesstudentswiththe contentestablishedbythecollegeboard.thecourseemphasizesobject:orientedprogrammingmethodology withaconcentrationonproblemsolvingandalgorithmdevelopment,andalsoincludesthestudyofdata structures,design,andabstraction.thecourseprovidesstudentsanalternativetotakingpre:calculusor calculustofulfillthefour:yearmathrequirementforgraduation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:DigitalCommunicationTools,ComputerApplications,AlgebraI,and AlgebraII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas MayfulfillapartoftheMathmaticsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ENGLISHLANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITION,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT# Descriptions 11

14 1056# ######## # # # #######(LNG/COMP#AP)# # # English#Language#and#Composition,#Advanced#Placement,isanadvancedplacementcoursebasedoncontent establishedbythecollegeboard.anapcourseinenglishlanguageandcompositionengagesstudentsin becomingskilledreadersofprosewritteninavarietyofrhetoricalcontexts,andinbecomingskilledwriterswho composeforavarietyofpurposes.boththeirwritingandtheirreadingshouldmakestudentsawareofthe interactionsamongawriter'spurposes,audienceexpectations,andsubjectsaswellasthewaygeneric conventionsandtheresourcesoflanguagecontributetoeffectivenessinwriting. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11or12(CollegeBoarddoesnotdesignatewhenthiscourseshould beoffered). RecommendedPrerequisites:English9andEnglish10orotherliterature,language,composition,and speechcoursesorteacherrecommendation Credits:A2creditscourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas English12couldbeincorporatedintothiscourse,ifthiscourseisofferedatGrade12 ENGLISHLITERATUREANDCOMPOSITION,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1058 (LIT/COMPAP) English#Literature#and#Composition,#Advanced#Placement,isanadvancedplacementcoursebasedoncontent establishedbythecollegeboard.anapenglishcourseinliteratureandcompositionengagesstudentsinthe carefulreadingandcriticalanalysisofimaginativeliterature.throughtheclosereadingofselectedtexts, studentsdeepentheirunderstandingofthewayswritersuselanguagetoprovidebothmeaningandpleasure fortheirreaders.astheyread,studentsconsiderawork'sstructure,style,andthemesaswellassuchsmaller: scaleelementsastheuseoffigurativelanguage,imagery,symbolism,andtone.thecourseincludesintensive studyofrepresentativeworksfromvariousgenresandperiods,concentratingonworksofrecognizedliterary merit. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9andEnglish10orotherliterature,language,composition,and speechcoursesorteacherrecommendation Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas English12couldbeincorporatedintothiscourse,ifthiscourseisofferedatGrade12 ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 3012########################################################### #(ENVSCIAP)# # Environmental#Science,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard. StudentsenrolledinAPEnvironmentalScienceinvestigatethescientificprinciples,concepts,andmethodologies requiredtounderstandtheinterrelationshipsofthenaturalworld,toidentifyandanalyzeenvironmental problemsbothnaturalandhuman:made,toevaluatetherelativerisksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andto examinealternativesolutionsforresolvingand/orpreventingthem. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:BiologyandChemistry Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 12

15 Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse EUROPEANHISTORY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1556######################################################### #########(EUR#HST#AP)# # European#History,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Topics include:(1)intellectualandculturalhistory,(2)politicalanddiplomatichistory,and(3)socialandeconomic history.inadditiontoprovidingabasicnarrativeofeventsandmovements,thegoalsofapeuropeanhistory aretodevelop(a)anunderstandingofsomeoftheprincipalthemesinmoderneuropeanhistory,(b)anability toanalyzehistoricalevidenceandhistoricalinterpretation,and(c)anabilitytoexpresshistoricalunderstanding inwriting. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:WorldHistory Credits:A1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas FRENCHLANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2032######################################################### ######(FR#LANG#AP)# French#Language,#Advanced#PlacementisbasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoardEmphasizingthe useofthefrenchlanguageforactivecommunication,theapfrenchlanguagecoursehasasitsobjectivesthe developmentofspokeninterpersonalcommunication,writteninterpersonalcommunication,audio,visual, andaudiovisualinterpretivecommunication,writtenandprintinterpretivecommunication,spoken PresentationalCommunication,WrittenPresentationalCommunication,.Coursecontentmightbestreflect interestssharedbythestudentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports,etc.studentsdevelop languageskillsthatareusefulinthemselvesandcanbeappliedtovariousactivitiesanddisciplinesratherthan beinglimitedtoanyspecificbodyofsubjectmatter.extensivepracticeintheorganizationandwritingof compositionsshouldalsobeemphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchI,IIandIII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANLANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2052####################################################### (GER#LANG#AP)# German#Language,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard. EmphasizingtheuseoftheGermanlanguageforactivecommunication,theAPGermanLanguagecoursehasas itsobjectivethedevelopmentofspokeninterpersonalcommunication,writteninterpersonalcommunication, Audio,Visual,andAudiovisualInterpretiveCommunication,WrittenandPrintInterpretiveCommunication, SpokenPresentationalCommunication,WrittenPresentationalCommunication,Coursecontentmightbest reflectinterestssharedbythestudentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports,etc.theap GermanLanguagecourseseekstodeveloplanguageskillsthatareusefulinthemselvesandthatcanbeapplied tovariousactivitiesanddisciplinesratherthanbeinglimitedtoanyspecificbodyofsubjectmatter.extensive practiceintheorganizationandwritingofcompositionsshouldalsobeemphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanI,IIandIII Descriptions 13

16 Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GOVERNMENTANDPOLITICS:COMPARATIVE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1552#######################################################################(GOVT#AP)# # Government#and#Politics:#Comparative#Advanced#Placementisacoursethatprovidesstudentswiththecontent establishedbythecollegeboard.topicsinclude:(1)thesourcesofpublicauthorityandpoliticalpower,(2)the relationshipbetweenstateandsociety,(3)therelationshipbetweencitizensandstates,(4)politicalinstitutions andframework,(5)politicalchange,and(thecomparativemethod). RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:UnitedsGovernment Credits:A1or2semestercourse.1creditpersemester. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas No#longer#fulfills#the#US#Government#requirement#for#any#diploma# GOVERNMENTANDPOLITICS:UNITEDSTATES,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1560################################################## #####(US#GOVT#AP)# # Government#and#Politic:#United#s,#Advanced#Placementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbythe CollegeBoard.Topicsinclude:(1)constitutionalunderpinningsofUnitedsgovernment,(2)politicalbeliefs andbehaviors,(3)politicalparties,interestgroups,andmassmedia,(4)institutionsofnationalgovernment,(5) publicpolicy,and(6)civilrightsandcivilliberties. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2semestercourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheUSGovernmentrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma HUMANGEOGRAPHY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1572########################################################## #####(HUM#GEO#AP)# Human#Geography,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.The purposeoftheaphumangeographycourseistointroducestudentstothesystematicstudyofpatternsand processesthathaveshapedhumanunderstanding,use,andalterationofearth ssurface.studentsemploy spatialconceptsandlandscapeanalysistoexaminehumansocialorganizationanditsenvironmental consequences.theyalsolearnaboutthemethodsandtoolsgeographersuseintheirscienceandpractice. Topicsinclude:(1)Geography:itsnatureandperspectives,(2)population,(3)culturalpatternsandprocesses, (4)politicalorganizationofspace,(5)agricultureandrurallanduse,(6)industrializationandeconomic development,and(7)citiesandurbanlanduse. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Recommended/RequiredPrerequisites:none Credits:A1or2semestercourse,1creditpersemester Descriptions 14

17 CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ITALIANLANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2272############################################################# # (ITAL#AP)# Italian#Language#and#Culture,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursewhichfollowstheCollegeBoardcourseguidelines forapitalianlanguageandcultureandpreparesstudentstobesuccessfulontheapitalianlanguageand Cultureexam.EmphasizingtheuseoftheItalianlanguageforactivecommunication,theAPItalianLanguage andculturecoursehasasitsobjectivethedevelopmentofadvancedlisteningcomprehension,readingwithout theuseofadictionary,expandedconversationalskills,fluentandaccuratewrittenexpression,andstrong commandofvocabularyandstructureoftheitalianlanguage.coursecontentmightbestreflectinterestsshared bythestudentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports,etc.theapitalianlanguageandculture courseseekstodeveloplanguageskillsthatareusefulinthemselvesandthatcanbeappliedtovariousactivities anddisciplinesratherthanbeinglimitedtoanyspecificbodyofsubjectmatter.extensivepracticeinthe organizationandwritingofcompositionsshouldalsobeemphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianI,IIandIII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESELANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2074############################################################# #########(JAP#LANG#AP)# # Japanese#Language#and#Culture,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursewhichfollowstheCollegeBoardcourse guidelinesforapjapaneselanguageandcultureandpreparesstudentstobesuccessfulontheapjapanese LanguageandCultureexam.EmphasizingtheuseoftheJapaneselanguageforactivecommunication,theAP JapaneseLanguageandCulturecoursehasasitsobjectivesthedevelopmentofadvancedlistening comprehension,readingwithouttheuseofadictionary,expandedconversationalskills,fluentandaccurate writtenexpression,andstrongcommandofvocabularyandstructureofthejapaneselanguage.coursecontent mightbestreflectinterestssharedbythestudentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports,etc. AdditionalemphasisisgiventoexplorationandunderstandingofbothcontemporaryandhistoricalJapanese culture,integratingthestudyofthejapaneselanguagewiththestudyofjapaneseculture.theapjapanese LanguageandCulturecourseseekstodeveloplanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingthatareusefulin themselvesandthatcanbeappliedtovariousactivitiesanddisciplinesratherthanbeinglimitedtoanyspecific bodyofsubjectmatter.extensivepracticeintheorganizationandwritingofcompositionsandeffective Japanesekeyboardingskillsshouldalsobeemphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseI,II,andIII Credits:A2:creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2092########################################################## ############(LAT#VER#AP)# # Latin#Advanced#PlacementisacoursewhichfollowstheCollegeBoardcourseguidelinesforAPLatinand preparesstudentstobesuccessfulontheaplatinexam.theaplatin:examisdesignedtotestthestudents abilitytousingvergilandcaesarasabase. Descriptions 15

18 RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinI,IIandIII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma MACROECONOMICS,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1564########################################################## #####(MACROUECON)# # # Macroeconomics,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.The courseplacesparticularemphasisonthestudyofnationalincomeandprice:leveldeterminations,andalso developsstudents familiaritywitheconomicperformancemeasures,thefinancialsector,stabilizationpolicies, economicgrowth,andinternationaleconomics.topicsinclude:(1)basiceconomicconcepts,(2)measurement ofeconomicperformance,(3)nationalincomeandpricedetermination,(4)economicgrowth,and(5) internationalfinance,exchangerates,andbalanceofpayments. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester. FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementforthe GeneralDiploma,orcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse MICROECONOMICS,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1566############################################################ ##########(MICROUECON)# # Microeconomics,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.The coursegivesstudentsathoroughunderstandingoftheprinciplesofeconomicsthatapplytothefunctionsof individualdecisionmakers,bothconsumersandproducers,withintheeconomicssystem.topicsinclude:(1) basiceconomicconcepts,(2)thenatureandfunctionsofproductmarkets,(3)factormarkets,and(4)market failureandtheroleofgovernment. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2semestercourse.1creditpersemester. FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementforthe GeneralDiploma,orcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse MUSICTHEORY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4210#########################################################################(MUS#TH#AP)# # Music#Theory,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Music Theoryisintendedforsecondaryschoolstudentswhohavecompletedmusicstudiescomparabletoafirst:year collegecourseinmusictheory.theguidelinesforthecoursethatarepublishedbythecollegeboardmaynot matchanyparticularcollegeprogram,buttheydoreflectthecoverageofcontentandlevelofskillstypicalof mostfirst:yearcollegecourses.thiscourseshouldintegrateaspectsofmelody,harmony,texture,rhythm, Descriptions 16

19 form,musicalanalysis,elementarycomposition,andhistory,andstyle.thestudent sabilitytoreadandwrite musicalnotationisfundamentaltothiscourse,anditisalsoassumedthatthestudenthasacquiredatleast basicperformanceskillsinvoiceoronaninstrument. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:A2creditcourse,1crediteachsemester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MayfulfillsFineArtsrequirementforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma PHYSICS1:ALGEBRADBASED,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 3080########################################################## # (PHYS#1#AP)# Physics#1:#AlgebraUbased,#Advanced#Placementisequivalenttoafirst:semestercollegecourseinalgebra:based physics.thecoursecoversnewtonianmechanics(includingrotationaldynamicsandangularmomentum);work, energy,andpower;mechanicalwavesandsound.itwillalsointroduceelectriccircuits. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:11 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIorIntegratedMathematicsI Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse PHYSICS2:ALGEBRADBASED,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L)# 3081########################################################## # (PHYS#2#AP)# Physics#1:#AlgebraUbased,#Advanced#Placementisequivalenttoasecond:semestercollegecourseinalgebra: basedphysics.thecoursecoversfluidmechanics;thermodynamics;electricityandmagnetism;optics;atomic andnuclearphysics. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:APPhysics1:Algebra:based Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse PHYSICSC,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 3088############################################################# # (PHYS#C#AP)# Physics#C,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Therearetwo APPhysicsCcourses,PhysicsC:Mechanics,andPhysicsC:ElectricityandMagnetism.APPhysicsC:Mechanics providesinstructionineachofthefollowingsixcontentareas:kinematics;newton slawsofmotion;work, energy,andpower;systemsofparticlesandlinearmomentum;circularmotionandrotation;andoscillations andgravitation.apphysicsc:electricityandmagnetismprovidesinstructionineachofthefollowingfive contentareas:electrostatics;conductors,capacitors,anddielectrics;electriccircuits;magneticfields;and electromagnetism. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 Descriptions 17

20 RecommendedPrerequisite:PhysicsI,Calculus(canbetakenconcurrently) Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaScienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse PSYCHOLOGY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1558########################################################## # (PSYCH#AP)# # Psychology,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Thiscourseis designedtointroducestudentstothesystematicandscientificstudyofthebehaviorandmentalprocesses. Topicsinclude:(1)historyandapproaches,(2)researchmethods,(3)biologicalbasesofbehavior,(4)sensation andperception,(5)statesofconsciousness,(6)learning,(7)cognition,(8)motivationandemotion,(9) developmentalpsychology,(10)personality,(11)testingandindividualdifferences,(12)abnormalpsychology, (13)treatmentofpsychologicaldisorders,and(14)socialpsychology. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas RESEARCH,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L) 0551 (RSCH,#AP)# Research,#Advanced#Placement#isthesecondyearfoundationalinterdisciplinarycoursethatisuniquetotheAP Capstonediplomaprogram.Thiscourseallowsstudentstodesign,plan,andconductayearlongresearch:based investigationonatopicofindividualinterest.throughthisinquiryandinvestigation,studentsdemonstratethe abilitytoapplyscholarlyunderstandingtoreal:worldproblemsandissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RequiredPrerequisite:APSeminar Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas. SEMINAR,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(L)# 0552 (SEM,#AP)# Seminar,#Advanced#PlacementisthefirstyearfoundationalinterdisciplinarycoursethatisuniquetotheAP Capstonediplomaprogram.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestothinkcriticallyandcreatively, research,explore,posesolutions,developarguments,collaborate,andcommunicateusingvariousmedia. Studentsreadarticles,researchstudies,andfoundationalandphilosophicaltexts;listentoandviewspeeches, broadcasts,andpersonalaccounts;andexploreartisticandliteraryworkstogainarichappreciationand understandingofissues.teacherswillchooseappropriatethemesthatallowfordeepexplorationbasedon studentinterests,localand/orcivicissues,globalorinternationaltopics,andconceptsfromotherapcourses. Sampletopicsinclude:Education,Innovation,Sustainability;Technology;Revolution. RecommendedGradeLevel:11 RecommendedPrerequisite:None Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester Descriptions 18

21 CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,andCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas. SPANISHLANGUAGEANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2132# (SP#LANG#AP) # # Spanish#Language#and#Culture,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollege Board.EmphasizingtheuseoftheSpanishlanguageforactivecommunication,theAPSpanishLanguagecourse hasasitsobjectivethedevelopmentofadvancedlisteningcomprehension,readingwithouttheuseofa dictionary,expandedconversationalskills,fluentandaccuratewrittenexpression,andstrongcommandof vocabularyandstructureofthespanishlanguage.coursecontentmightbestreflectinterestssharedbythe studentsandtheteacher,e.g.thearts,currentevents,sports,etc.theapspanishlanguagecourseseeksto developlanguageskillsthatareusefulinthemselvesandthatcanbeappliedtovariousactivitiesanddisciplines ratherthanbeinglimitedtoanyspecificbodyofsubjectmatter.extensivepracticeintheorganizationand writingofcompositionsshouldalsobeemphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI,IIandIII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SPANISHLITERATUREANDCULTURE,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2134############################################################# # (SP#LIT#AP)# # Spanish#Literature#and#Culture,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollege Board.SpanishLiteratureandCulture,AdvancedPlacementisdesignedtointroducestudentstotheformal studyoftextsfrominpeninsularandlatinamericanliterature.thiscourseisbasedonthethreemodesof communication(interpersonal,interpretiveandpresentational)andthefivegoalareas(communication, cultures,connections,comparisonsandcommunities)throughthiscourse,studentswilldevelopskillsthatallow forin:depthpoetry,thematic,andtextanalyses. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI,IIandIII Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma # STATISTICS,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2570############################################################ # (STAT#AP)# # Statistics,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Thepurposeof theapcourseinstatisticsistointroducestudentstothemajorconceptsandtoolsforcollecting,analyzing,and drawingconclusionsfromdata.topicsinclude:(1)exploringdata:describingpatternsanddeparturesfrom patterns(2)samplingandexperimentation:planningandconductingastudy,(3)anticipatingpatterns:exploring randomphenomenausingprobabilityandsimulation,and(4)statisticalinference:estimatingpopulation parametersandtestinghypotheses.theuseofgraphingcalculatorsandcomputersoftwareisrequired. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester.Duetothelevelofrigor,itisrecommendedthatAP Statisticsbeofferedasa2semester,2creditcourse. Descriptions 19

22 CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse STUDIOART(DRAWINGPORTFOLIO),ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4048# # # # # ###### (ART#DRP#AP)# Studio#Art,#Advanced#Placement# #Drawing#Portfolio#isdesignedtoaddressaverybroadinterpretationof drawingissuesandmedia.lightandshade,linequality,renderingofform,composition,surfacemanipulation, andillusionofdeptharedrawingissuesthatcanbeaddressedthroughavarietyofmeans,whichcouldinclude painting,printmaking,mixedmedia,etc.abstract,observational,andinventiveworksmaydemonstrate drawingcompetence.anyworkthatmakesuseof(appropriate)otherartists works(includingphotographs) and/orpublishedimagesmustshowsubstantialandsignificantdevelopmentbeyondduplication.thisis demonstratedthroughmanipulationoftheformalqualities,design,and/orconceptofthesource. RecommendedGradeLevel:11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Advancedlaboratoryvisualartscourses Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillstheFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma STUDIOART(2DDESIGNPORTFOLIO),ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4050# # # # ##### ######## (ART#2D#AP)# # Thisportfolioisintendedtoaddresstwo:dimensional(2:D)designissues.Designinvolvespurposefuldecision makingabouthowtousetheelementsandprinciplesofartinanintegrativeway.theprinciples#ofdesign articulatedthroughthevisualelementshelpguideartistsinmakingdecisionsabouthowtoorganizethe elementsonapictureplaneinordertocommunicatecontent.forthisportfolio,studentsareaskedto demonstrateproficiencyin2:ddesignthroughanytwo:dimensionalmediumorprocess,including,butnot limitedto,graphicdesign,digitalimaging,photography,collage,fabricdesign,weaving,illustration,painting, andprintmaking.anyworkthatmakesuseof(appropriates)otherartists works(includingphotographs)and/or publishedimagesmustshowsubstantialandsignificantdevelopmentbeyondduplication.acomprehensive descriptionofthiscoursecanbefoundonthecollegeboardapcentralcoursedescriptionwebpageat: RecommendedGradeLevel:11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Advancedlaboratory2:Dvisualartscourses Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillstheFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma STUDIOART(3DDESIGNPORTFOLIO),ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 4052# # # # # #### (ART#3D#AP)# # Thisportfolioisintendedtoaddresssculpturalissuesasrelatedtodepthandspace.Designinvolvespurposeful decisionmakingabouthowtousetheelementsandprinciplesofartinanintegrativeway.forthisportfolio, studentsareaskedtodemonstrateproficiencyof3:ddesignthroughanythree:dimensionalapproach, including,butnotlimitedto,figurativeornonfigurativesculpture,architecturalmodels,metalwork,ceramics, Descriptions 20

23 andthree:dimensionalfiberarts.anyworkthatmakesuseof(appropriates)otherartists works(including photographs)and/orpublishedimagesmustshowsubstantialandsignificantdevelopmentbeyondduplication. RecommendedGradeLevel:11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Advancedlaboratory3:Dvisualartscourses Credits:A2creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillstheFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma UNITEDSTATESHISTORY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1562########################################################### # (US#HIST#AP)### # United#s#History,#Advanced#PlacementisacoursebasedonthecontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard. Thecoursehasachronologicalframefrom1492tothepresentandfocusesonmultiplecausationandchangein Unitedshistoryovertime.Avarietyofhistoricalthemesareexaminedinordertoplacethehistoryofthe Unitedsintolargeranalyticalcontexts.Studentsareexpectedtoanalyzeandinterpretprimarysourcesand developawarenessofmultipleinterpretationsofhistoricalissuesinsecondarysources.historicaleventsand issuesinu.s.historyaretobeexaminedfrommultipleperspectives. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheUSHistoryrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveforanydiploma WORLDHISTORY,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 1576########################################################## # (WLD#HST#AP)# World#History,#Advanced#Placementisacoursethatprovidesstudentswiththecontentestablishedbythe CollegeBoard.Thecoursewillhaveachronologicalframefromtheperiods8000B.C.E.tothepresent.AP WorldHistoryfocusesonfiveoverarchingthemes:InteractionBetweenHumansandtheEnvironment, DevelopmentandInteractionofCultures,:Building,Expansion,andConflict,Creation,Expansion,and InteractionofEconomicSystems,DevelopmentandTransformationofSocialStructures. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A1or2creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 21

24 AGRICULTURAL)EDUCATION) Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 22

25 AGRICULTURAL)EDUCATION Introduction) AgriculturalEducationisanactivepartofthecurriculumformanyhighschoolsin.Thisprogramarea combinesthehome,theschoolandthecommunityasthemeansofeducationinagricultureandnatural resources.thecoursesprovidestudentswithasolidfoundationofacademicknowledgeandhands:on opportunitiestoapplythisknowledgethroughclassroomactivities,laboratoryexperimentsandproject applications,supervisedagriculturalexperiences(sae)andffa. ThevisionandmissionofAgriculturalEducationisthatallpeoplevalueandunderstandthevitalroleof agriculture,food,fiberandnaturalresourcesystemstoadvancepersonalandglobalwell:being,prepare studentsforsuccessfulcareersandtomakealifetimeofinformedchoicesinagriculture. ThegoalsforAgriculturalScienceandBusinessstudentsfocusonprovidinglearningexperiencesthatwillallow themto: Demonstratedesirableworkethicsandworkhabits. Applythebasicagriculturalcompetenciesandbackgroundknowledgeinagricultureandrelated occupations. Analyzeentrepreneurial,businessandmanagementskillsneededtoenteragricultureandrelated occupations. Expandleadershipandparticipatoryskillsnecessaryforthedevelopmentofproductiveandcontributing citizenshipinourdemocraticsociety. Gaineffectivesocialandinterpersonalcommunicationskills. Beawareofcareeropportunitiesinagricultureandsetcareerobjectives. Acquirejob:seeking,employabilityandjob:retentionskills. Advanceinacareerthroughaprogramofcontinuingeducationandlife:longlearning. Applyreading,writing,mathematics,communicationandstudyskills. Recognizetheinteractionofagriculturewithgovernmentsandeconomicsystemsatthelocal,state, nationalandgloballevels. Recognizethewaysnewtechnologiesimpactagricultureandhowagricultureimpactstheenvironment. Itisimportanttounderstandandreaffirmthatcareer:technicalexperiencesdonotprecludestudentsfrom goingontohighereducation;infact,participationactuallyenhancestheopportunity.agrowingnumberof studentsarecombiningbothcollegepreparationandwork:placeexperiencesintheirhighschoolpreparation. AgriculturalScienceandBusinessandFFAprogramshavealonghistoryofsuccessfullypreparingstudentsfor entry:levelcareersandfurtheringeducationandtraininginthescience,businessandtechnologyofagriculture. Theprogramscombineclassroominstructionandhands:oncareerfocusedlearningtodevelopstudents potentialforpremierleadership,personalgrowthandcareersuccess. FFA TheFFAistheleadershipstudentorganizationthatisanintegralpartoftheinstructionandoperationofatotal agriculturaleducationprogram.asanintra:curricularorganizationandessentialcomponentofthetotal program,thelocalagriculturaleducationteacher(s)serveastheffachapteradvisors.themanyactivitiesofthe FFAparallelthemethodologyoftheinstructionalprogramandaredirectlyrelatedtotheoccupationalgoalsand objectives.asanintegralpartoftheinstructionalprogram,districtandstatelevelffaactivitiesprovide studentsopportunitiestodemonstratetheirproficiencyintheknowledge,skillsandaptitudestheyhave acquiredthroughtheagriculturalscienceandagriculturalbusinessprogram(s).agriculturaleducationstudents Descriptions 23

26 demonstratingahighdegreeofcompetenceinstatelevelffaactivitiesarehighlyencouragedtorepresenttheir localcommunities,districtsandstatebyparticipatinginnationalffaactivities. InstructionalactivitiesoftheFFArequireparticipationbytheagriculturalscienceandagriculturebusiness educationstudentsasanintegralpartofanagriculturaleducationcourseofinstructionand,therefore,maybe consideredanappropriateuseandamountoftheallottedinstructionaltime.) ADVANCED)LIFE)SCIENCE:)ANIMALS)(L)) 5070 (ALSANIML) AdvancedLifeScience:Animalsprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyofactivities includinglaboratorywork.studentsinvestigateconceptsthatenablethemtounderstandanimallifeandanimal scienceasitpertainstoagriculture.throughinstruction,includinglaboratory,fieldwork,leadership development,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandtheexplorationofcareeropportunities,theywillrecognize conceptsassociatedwithanimaltaxonomy,lifeatthecellularlevel,organsystems,genetics,evolution,and ecology,historicalandcurrentissuesinanimalagricultureintheareaofadvancedlifescienceinanimals. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources,AnimalScience, ChemistryandBiology Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,maximumof6credits FulfillsaCore40SciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectiveforanydiploma Thiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesfor DualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ADVANCED)LIFE)SCIENCE:)FOODS)(L) 5072 (ALSFOODS) AdvancedLifeScience:Foodsprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyofactivitieswhich includeslaboratorywork,leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandexplorationofcareer opportunities.thisisastandards:based,interdisciplinarysciencecoursethatintegratesbiology,chemistryand microbiologyinthecontextoffoodsandtheglobalfoodindustry.studentsenrolledinthiscourseformulate, designandcarryoutfood:baselaboratoryandfieldinvestigationsasanessentialcoursecomponent.students understandhowbiology,chemistryandphysicsprinciplesapplytothecompositionoffoods,thenutritionof foods,foodandfoodproductdevelopment,foodprocessing,foodsafetyandsanitation,foodpackagingand foodstorage.studentscompletingthiscoursewillbeabletoapplytheprinciplesofscientificinquirytosolve problemsrelatedtobiology,physicsandchemistryinthecontextofhighlyadvancedindustryapplicationsof foodsintheareaofadvancedlifescienceinfoods.participationinffaorfcclaencouragesdevelopmentof leadership,communication,communityserviceandcareerrelatedskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Chemistry,Biology,IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNatural Resources,FoodScience,NutritionandWellness,AdvancedNutritionandWellness Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits FulfillsaCore40SciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectiveforanydiploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse Descriptions 24

27 ADVANCED)LIFE)SCIENCE:)PLANTS)AND)SOILS)(L)) 5074 (ALSPLT/SL) AdvancedLifeScience:PlantsandSoilsprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyof activitieswhichincludeslaboratorywork.studentsstudyconcepts,principlesandtheoriesassociatedwith plantsandsoils.studentsrecognizehowplantsareclassified,grown,functionandreproduce.studentsexplore plantgeneticsandtheuseofplantsbyhumans.theyexamineplantevolutionandtheroleofplantsinecology. Studentsinvestigate,throughlaboratoryandfieldwork,howplantsfunctionsandtheinfluenceofsoilinplant life. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources,PlantandSoil Science,ChemistryandBiology Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits FulfillsaCore40SciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectiveforanydiploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AGRIBUSINESS)MANAGEMENT) 5002 (AGBUSMGMT) AgribusinessManagementprovidesfoundationalconceptsinagriculturalbusiness.Thiscourseintroduces studentstotheprinciplesofbusinessorganizationandmanagementfromalocalandglobalperspectivewhile incorporatingtechnology.conceptscoveredinthecourseincludefoodandfiber,formsofbusiness,finance, marketing,management,sales,leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperiencecareer opportunitiesintheareaofagribusinessmanagement. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ) AGRICULTURE)POWER,)STRUCTURE)AND)TECHNOLOGY) 5088 (AGPOW) AgriculturePower,StructureandTechnologyisalabintensivecourseinwhichstudentsdevelopan understandingofbasicprinciplesofselection,operation,maintenanceandmanagementofagricultural equipmentinconcertwhileincorporatingtechnology.topicscoveredinclude:safety,electricity,plumbing, concrete,carpentry,metaltechnology,engines,emergingtechnologies,leadershipdevelopment,supervised agriculturalexperienceandcareeropportunitiesintheareaofagriculturepower,structureandtechnology. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 25

28 ) ANIMAL)SCIENCE) 5008 (ANMLSCI) AnimalScienceprovidesstudentswithanoverviewofthefieldofanimalscience.Studentsparticipateinalarge varietyofactivitiesandlaboratoryworkincludingrealandsimulatedanimalscienceexperiencesandprojects. Allareasthatthestudentsstudycanbeappliedtobothlargeandsmallanimals.Topicstobeaddressedinclude: anatomyandphysiology,genetics,reproduction,nutrition,commondiseasesandparasites,socialandpolitical issuesrelatedtotheindustryandmanagementpracticesforthecareandmaintenanceofanimalswhile incorporatingleadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandlearningaboutcareer opportunitiesintheareaofanimalscience. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,maximumof6credits FulfillsaLifeScienceorPhysicalSciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas FOOD)SCIENCE) 5102 (FOODSCI) FoodScienceprovidesstudentswithanoverviewoffoodscienceanditsimportance.Introductiontoprinciples offoodprocessing,foodchemistryandphysics,nutrition,foodmicrobiology,preservation,packagingand labeling,foodcommodities,foodregulations,issuesandcareersinthefoodscienceindustryhelpstudents understandtherolethatfoodscienceplaysinsecuringasafe,nutritiousandadequatefoodsupply.aproject: basedapproachisutilizedalongwithlaboratory,teambuildingandproblemsolvingactivitiestoenhance studentlearning,leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandcareeropportunitiesinthe areaoffoodscience. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits FulfillsaLifeScienceorPhysicalSciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ) HORTICULTURE)SCIENCE) 5132 (HORTSCI) HorticultureScienceisdesignedtogivestudentsabackgroundinthefieldofhorticultureanditsmanycareer opportunities.itaddressesthebiologyandtechnologyinvolvedintheproduction,processingandmarketingof plantsanditsproducts.topicscoveredinclude:reproductionandpropagationofplants,plantgrowth,growth media,managementpracticesforfieldandgreenhouseproduction,marketingconcepts,productionofplantsof localinterestandpestmanagement.studentsparticipateinavarietyofactivitiestoincludeextensive laboratoryworkusuallyinaschoolgreenhouse,leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceand learningaboutcareeropportunitiesintheareaofhorticulturescience. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,maximumof6credits Descriptions 26

29 FulfillsaLifeScienceorPhysicalSciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ) INTRODUCTION)TO)AGRICULTURE,)FOOD)AND)NATURAL)RESOURCES) 5056 (INTAGFNR) IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesishighlyrecommendedasaprerequisitetoanda foundationforallotheragriculturalclasses.thenatureofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswithanintroduction tothefundamentalsofagriculturalscienceandbusiness.topicstobecoveredinclude:animalscience,plantand soilscience,foodscience,horticulturalscience,agriculturalbusinessmanagement,landscapemanagement, naturalresources,agriculturepower,structureandtechnology,leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagricultural experienceandcareeropportunitiesintheareaofagriculture,foodandnaturalresources. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ) LANDSCAPE)MANAGEMENT)I) 5136 (LANDMGMTI) LandscapeManagementprovidesthestudentwithanoverviewofthemanycareeropportunitiesinthediverse fieldoflandscapemanagement.studentsareintroducedtotheproceduresusedintheplanninganddesignofa landscapeusingcurrenttechnologypractices,theprinciplesandproceduresoflandscapeconstruction,the determinationofmaintenanceschedules,communicationsandmanagementskillsnecessaryinlandscape operationsandthecareanduseofequipmentutilizedbylandscapers.studentswillalsoparticipatein leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandcareerexplorationactivitiesintheareaof landscapemanagement.uponcompletionoftheprogram,studentshavetheopportunitytobecome LandscapeIndustryCertifiedthroughastateapprovedprogram.) RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ) LANDSCAPE)MANAGEMENT)II) 5137 (LANDMGMTII) LandscapeManagementIIextendsthecontentandskillsofLandscapeManagementandprovidesthestudent within:depthexplorationofthemanycareeropportunitiesinthediversefieldoflandscapemanagement. Studentscontinuetobuildknowledgeandskillintheproceduresusedinlandscapeplanninganddesignusing currentindustrystandardsandpractices.extendedlaboratoryexperiencesincludeapplicationoftheprinciples andproceduresinvolvedespeciallyinthemidwestandgreatlakesareaswithlandscapeconstruction;turf management;schedulingandoversightoflandscapemaintenance;weedcontrol;non:pathogenicanddisease prevention,diagnosis,andtreatment;communications;managementskillsnecessaryinlandscapingoperations; andtheuseandmaintenanceofequipmentutilizedbylandscapers.studentsshouldalsoparticipatein Descriptions 27

30 leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandcareerexplorationactivitiesintheareaof landscapemanagement.) RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LandscapeManagementI Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse NATURAL)RESOURCES) 5180 (NATRSS) NaturalResourcesprovidesstudentswithafoundationinnaturalresources.Hands:onlearningactivitiesin additiontoleadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandcareerexplorationencourage studentstoinvestigateareasofenvironmentalconcern.studentsareintroducedtothefollowingareasof naturalresources:soils,thewatercycle,airquality,outdoorrecreation,forestry,rangelands,wetlands,animal wildlifeandsafety. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ) PLANT)AND)SOIL)SCIENCE) 5170 (PLTSLSCI) PlantandSoilScienceprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyofactivitieswhichincludes laboratorywork.thefollowingtopicsarefoundinthiscourse:planttaxonomy,componentsandtheirfunctions; plantgrowth,reproductionandpropagation;photosynthesisandrespiration;environmentalfactorseffecting plantgrowth,managementofplantdiseasesandpests;biotechnology;thebasiccomponentsandtypesofsoil; calculationoffertilizerapplicationratesandproceduresforapplication;soiltillageandconservation;irrigation anddrainage;landmeasurement,croppingsystems,precisionagriculture,principlesandbenefitsofglobal positioningsystems;andharvesting.leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperienceandcareer explorationopportunitiesinthefieldofplantandsoilsciencearealsoincluded. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2semesters,maximumof2credits FulfillsaLifeScienceorPhysicalSciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillsaLifeScienceorPhysicalSciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 28

31 ) SUPERVISED)AGRICULTURAL)EXPERIENCE) 5228 (SAE) SupervisedAgriculturalExperience(SAE)isdesignedtoprovidestudentswithopportunitiestogainexperiencein theagriculturefield(s)inwhichtheyareinterested.studentsshouldexperienceandapplywhatislearnedinthe classroom,laboratoryandtrainingsitetoreal:lifesituations.studentsworkcloselywiththeiragricultural scienceandbusinessteacher(s),parentsand/oremployerstogetthemostoutoftheirsaeprogram.thiscourse canbeofferedeachyearaswellasduringthesummersession.saemaybeofferedasacooperativeeducation Program.Curriculumcontentandcompetenciesshouldbevariedsothatschoolyearandsummersession experiencesarenotduplicated. RecommendedGradeLevels:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:FundamentalsofAgriculturalScienceandBusiness Credits:1creditpersemester,8creditsmaximum Curriculumcontentandstandardsshouldnotbeduplicatedwhenthiscourseistakenformultiple semesters. SUSTAINABLE)ENERGY)ALTERNATIVES) 5229 (SUSNRG) SustainableEnergyAlternativesbroadensastudent sunderstandingofenvironmentallyfriendlyenergies.in thiscoursestudentswilluseacombinationofclassroom,laboratory,andfieldexperiencestoanalyze,critique, anddesignalternativeenergysystems.classcontentandactivitiescenteronrenewabilityandsustainabilityfor ourplanet.topicscoveredinthiscourseincludethefollowingtypesofalternativeenergies:solar,wind, geothermal,biomassandemergingtechnologies.leadershipdevelopment,supervisedagriculturalexperience andcareerexplorationopportunitiesinthefieldsustainableenergyarealsoincluded. RecommendedGradeLevels:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:NaturalResources Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 29

32 BUSINESS,(MARKETING,(AND(INFORMATION( TECHNOLOGY(EDUCATION( ( ( ( ( ( Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 30

33 BUSINESS,(MARKETING,(AND(INFORMATION(TECHNOLOGY(EDUCATION ( Introduction( Businessandindustrysurveysindicatethateconomicsurvivalinthe21 st centurywilldemandthatstudents knowandunderstandbothfundamentalandtechnicalconceptsofbusinessaswellaspossesstheabilityto executetheseconceptsinnearlyanysetting.allpersonsregardlessofage,gender,andcareeraspirations,can benefitfromparticipatinginbusiness,marketing,andinformationtechnologyeducation.theseprograms provideafoundationforsuccessforall#students. Business(Professionals(of(America((BPA)( BPAisaco:curricularstudentorganizationconductedonregional,state,andnationallevelsandtests competencyinvariousareasofbusiness/officeoccupations.thewords Business, Professionals, and America definethefocusofbpa.business:thefieldforwhichweprepareourstudents;emphasizesthatwe educateourstudentstoworkefficiently,notonlyinanofficesetting,butalsoinawidevarietyofbusiness situations.professionals:ourstudentsindicatetheyjoinbpatotakeadvantageofawidevarietyofprofessional developmentopportunities.america:symbolizesprideinourcountryanditsfreeenterprisebusinesssystem. TheSpecialRecognitionAwardsProgramandtheTorchAwardsProgramareopentoparticipationbyall chaptersandrecognizesoutstanding,activelyinvolvedmembersonthelocal,regional,state,andnational levels. DECA((An(Association(of(Marketing(Students)( DECAisaco:curricular,internationalyouthorganizationwithemphasisondevelopingcivicconsciousness, leadershipskills,socialintelligence,andvocationalunderstandingwithinthestudentmembers.decaoffersa comprehensiveprogramofcompetitiveeventsthatcontributetothedevelopmentofskillsnecessaryforcareers inmarketing,merchandising,management,andentrepreneurship.thedecacompetency:basedcompetitive EventsProgramfacilitateseffectiveintegrationofDECAasanintegralcomponentofthetotalmarketing educationinstructionalprogram.eventsaredesignedtoenablestudentstoengageinactivitiesthatwillextend theirinterestsandskillsforcareersinmarketingandtomeasure,viaperformanceindicators,thedegreeto whichskillshavealreadybeenacquired. Future(Business(Leaders(of(AmericaIPhi(Beta(Lambda((FBLAIPBL)( FBLA:PBLisaco:curriculardynamicorganizationofyoungpeoplepreparingforsuccessasleadersinour businesses,government,andcommunities.fblahasdevelopedauniquevalueprogramthatdevelops leadership,communications,andteamskills.fblaisco:curricularandsupportsthecontenttaughtinmany Business,MarketingandInformationTechnologycoursesin.Itisalsoagreatorganizationtomeetand networkwithotheratthelocal,state,andnationallevels. ADVANCED(ACCOUNTING((NEW)( 4522 (ACC) AdvancedAccountingexpands on the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting covered in Introduction to Accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making. Students are required to take Introduction to Accounting prior to enrollment in this course. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11or12 RequiredPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAccounting Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 31

34 ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ADVANCED(BUSINESS(MANAGEMENT( 5268 (ADVBUS) AdvancedBusinessManagementpreparesstudentstoplan,organize,direct,andcontrolthefunctionsand processesofafirmororganizationandtoperformbusiness:relatedfunctions.studentsareprovided opportunitiestodevelopattitudesandapplyskillsandknowledgeintheareasofbusinessadministration, management,andfinance.individualexperienceswillbebaseduponthestudent scareerandeducational goals. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofBusinessManagementorPrincipleofMarketing Credits:1:2creditspersemester,maximumof4credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BANKING(AND(INVESTMENT(CAREERS((NEW)( 5258 (BANKINVEST) Banking and Investment Careers addresses the need of schools in areas that have workforce demand in the finance industry. It analyzes and synthesizes high-level skills needed for a multitude of career in the banking and investment industry. Students learn banking, investments, and other finance fundamentals and applications related to financial institutions, business and personal financial services, investment and securities, risk management products, and corporate finance. The course provides students with work based learning experiences to acquire and apply knowledge and skills in one or more careers in the industry. Introduction to Accounting and Advanced Accounting are prerequisites. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AlgebraII,IntroductiontoAccountingandAdvancedAccounting Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ( BUSINESS(LAW(AND(ETHICS( 4560 (BUSLAWETH) BusinessLawandEthics(providesanoverviewofthelegalsysteminthebusinesssetting.Topicscovered include:basicsofthejudicialsystem,contract,personal,employmentandpropertylaw.applicationoflegal principlesandethicaldecision:makingtechniquesarepresentedthroughproblem:solvingmethodsandsituation analyses. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ( BUSINESS(MATH 4512 (BUSMATH) Descriptions 32

35 BusinessMathisabusinesscoursedesignedtopreparestudentsforrolesasentrepreneurs,producers,and businessleadersbydevelopingabilitiesandskillsthatarepartofanybusinessenvironment.asolid understandingofmathincludingalgebra,basicgeometry,statisticsandprobabilityprovidesthenecessary foundationforstudentsinterestedincareersinbusinessandskilledtradeareas.thecontentincludes mathematicaloperationsrelatedtoaccounting,bankingandfinance,marketing,andmanagement. Instructionalstrategiesshouldincludesimulations,guestspeakers,tours,Internetresearch,andbusiness experiences. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:11 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraI Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits( FulfillsaMathematicsrequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasanElectiveorDirected ElectivefortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas( Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse COMPUTER(ILLUSTRATION(AND(GRAPHICS( 4516 (COMPILLGRPH) ComputerIllustrationandGraphics#introducesstudentstothecomputer suseinvisualcommunication.the focusofthecourseisonbasiccomputerterminologyanduse,masteringfundamentalskills,anddeveloping efficientworkingstyles.theseskillsarethendevelopedbycreatingworkwithimaging,drawing,interactive,and pagelayoutsoftware.thecourse#includesorganizedlearningexperiencesthatincorporateavarietyofvisualart techniquesastheyrelatetothedesignandexecutionoflayoutsandillustrationsforadvertising,displays, promotionalmaterials,andinstructionalmanuals.instructionalsocoversadvertisingtheoryandpreparationof copy,lettering,posters,producevectorillustrations,graphicsandlogos,andartworkinadditionto incorporationofphotographicimages.communicationskillswillbeemphasizedthroughthestudyofeffective methodsusedtodesignproductsthatimpartinformationandideas.advancedinstructionmightalsoinclude experiencesinsilkscreeningandairbrushtechniquesaswellasactivitiesindesigningproductpackagingand commercialdisplaysorexhibits. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:InformationCommunicationsandTechnologyorIntroductionto Communications Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ( COMPUTER(PROGRAMMING(I( 4534 (COMPPROGI) ComputerProgrammingIcoversfundamentalconceptsofprogrammingareprovidedthroughexplanationsand effectsofcommands,andhands:onutilizationoflabequipmenttoproductcorrectoutput.thiscourse introducesthestructuredtechniquesnecessaryforefficientsolutionofbusiness:relatedcomputerprogramming logicproblemsandcodingsolutionsintoahigh:levellanguage.includesprogramflowcharting,pseudocoding, andhierarchychartsasameansofsolvingtheseproblems.thecoursecoverscreatingfilelayouts,printcharts, programnarratives,userdocumentation,andsystemflowchartsforbusinessproblems.reviewsalgorithm development,flowcharting,input/outputtechniques,looping,modules,selectionstructures,filehandling,and controlbreaks.offersstudentsanopportunitytoapplyskillsinalaboratoryenvironment.demonstrationsof businessproblemsandsolutionstechniqueswillbereviewed. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 Descriptions 33

36 RecommendedPrerequisites:InformationCommunicationsandTechnologyandAlgebraI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof2semesters,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse COMPUTER(PROGRAMMING(II( 5236(COMPPROGII) ComputerProgrammingIIexploresandbuildsskillsinC++andJava.ThestudyofC++providesabasic understandingofthefundamentalsofproceduralprogramdevelopmentusingstructured,modularconcepts. Emphasizeslogicalprogramdesigninvolvinguser:definedfunctionsandstandardstructureelements. Discussionswillincludetheroleofdatatypes,variables,structures,addressablememorylocations,arraysand pointers.datafileaccessmethodsarealsopresented.thedevelopmentofjavaprogrammingskillswillprovide abasicunderstandingofthefundamentalconceptswithanemphasisonlogicalprogramdesignusingamodular approachwhichinvolvestaskorientedprogramfunctions.javaallowsthedesignofaninternetuserinterface. Theapplicationisbuiltbyselectingformsandcontrols,assigningpropertiesandwritingcode. DOECode:5236 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputerProgrammingI,andAlgebraII Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ( COMPUTER(SCIENCE(AND(SOFTWARE(ENGINEERING(PLTW 4801 (PLTWCSSE)( ComputerScienceandSoftwareEngineeringPLTWisanewProjectLeadtheWaycoursethatisunder developmentwithinthepltwpathway:to:engineeringprojectforfullimplementationin2014:2015.students workinteamstodevelopcomputationalthinkingandsolveproblems.thecourseaimstodevelop computationalthinking,introducecomputationaltoolsthatfostercreativity,andbuildstudentawarenessofthe tremendousdemandinallfieldsforcomputerspecialistsandprofessionalswhohavecomputationalskills.the courseengagesstudentsinconsideringissuesraisedbythepresentandfuturesocietalimpactofcomputing. Studentspracticeproblemsolvingwithstructuredactivitiesandprogresstoopen:endedprojectsandproblems thatrequireplanning,documentation,andcommunicationskills.note:(use(of(this(pltw(course(is(limited(to( schools(that(have(agreed(to(be(part(of(the(project(lead(the(way(network(and(follow(all(training(and(data( collection(requirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoComputerScience Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas COMPUTER(TECH(SUPPORT( 5230 (COMPTECH) Descriptions 34

37 ComputerTechSupportallowsstudentstoexplorehowcomputerswork.Studentslearnthefunctionalityof hardwareandsoftwarecomponentsaswellassuggestedbestpracticesinmaintenanceandsafetyissues. Throughhandsonactivitiesandlabs,studentslearnhowtoassembleandconfigureacomputer,install operatingsystemsandsoftware,andtroubleshoothardwareandsoftwareproblems. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:InformationCommunicationsandTechnology Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit DIGITAL(CITIZENSHIP( 4530 (DIGICITI) DigitalCitizenshippreparesstudentstousecomputertechnologyinaneffectiveandappropriatemanner. Studentsdevelopknowledgeofwordprocessing,spreadsheets,presentationandcommunicationssoftware. Studentsestablishwhatitmeanstobeagooddigitalcitizenandhowtousetechnologyappropriately. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ENTREPRENEURSHIP(AND(NEW(VENTURES( 5966 (ENTVENT) EntrepreneurshipandNewVentures#introducesentrepreneurship,anddevelopskillsandtoolscriticalfor startingandsucceedinginanewventure.theentrepreneurialprocessofopportunityrecognition,innovation, valueproposition,competitiveadvantage,ventureconcept,feasibilityanalysis,and goto marketstrategies willbeexploredthroughminicasestudiesofsuccessfulandunsuccessfulentrepreneurialstart:ups.additionally, topicsofgovernmentandlegalrestrictions,intellectualproperty,franchisinglocation,basicbusinessaccounting, raisingstartupfunding,salesandrevenueforecastingandbusinessplandevelopmentwillbepresentedthrough extensiveuseofwordprocessing,spreadsheetandpresentationsoftware. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofBusinessManagementorPrinciplesofMarketing Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit GLOBAL(ECONOMICS( 4558 (GLOBECON) GlobalEconomicsisabusinesscoursethatprovidesstudentswithanunderstandingoftheirroleasconsumers andproducersindomesticandglobaleconomies.thiscourseenablesstudentstounderstandhowthe economicsystemoperateswhilecomprehendingtheirroleinthatsystem.studentsdealwithpublicpolicy, internationaleconomics,microeconomics,andmacroeconomicsincomparingeconomicsystemsandusing selectedeconomicmeasures.instructionalstrategiesmayincludedevelopmentofaschool:basedenterprise, casestudies,fieldtrips,guestspeakers,jobshadowing,simulations,internetresearch,andbusiness experiences. Descriptions 35

38 RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MayfulfilluptoonegraduationcreditoftheEconomicsrequirement Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse INFORMATION(COMMUNICATIONS(AND(TECHNOLOGY( 4528 (ITCOMTECH) InformationCommunicationsandTechnologyintroducesstudentstothephysicalcomponentsandoperationof computers.technologyisusedtobuildstudentsdecision:makingandproblem:solvingskills.studentsshouldbe giventheopportunitytoseekanindustry:recognizeddigitalliteracycertification. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit INFRASTRUCTURE(OF(THE(INTERNET( 4588 (INFRAINT) InfrastructureoftheInternetfocusesonlearningthefundamentalsofnetworking,routing,switchingandrelated protocols.inthiscourse,studentslearnboththepracticalandconceptualskillsthatbuildthefoundationfor understandingbasicnetworking,routingandswitching.studentsareintroducedtothetwomajormodelsused toplanandimplementnetworks:osiandtcp/ip.theosiandtcp/ipfunctionsandservicesareexaminedin detail.studentswilllearnhowarouteraddressesremotenetworksanddeterminesthebestpathtothose networks,employingstaticanddynamicroutingtechniques. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputerTechSupport Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit INTERACTIVE(MEDIA 5232 (INTMEDIA) InteractiveMedia(preparesstudentsforcareersinbusinessandindustryworkingwithinteractivemedia productsandservices;whichincludestheentertainmentindustries.thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentof digitallygeneratedorcomputer:enhancedproductsusingmultimediatechnologies.studentswilldevelopan understandingofprofessionalbusinesspracticesincludingtheimportanceofethics,communicationskills,and knowledgeofthe virtualworkplace. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:InformationCommunicationsandTechnologyorIntroductionto Communications Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits Descriptions 36

39 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit INTRODUCTION(TO(BUSINESS( 4518 (INTOBUSS) IntroductiontoBusinessintroducesstudentstotheworldofbusiness,includingtheconcepts,functions,and skillsrequiredformeetingthechallengesofoperatingabusinessinthetwenty:firstcenturyonalocal,national, and/orinternationalscale.thecoursecoversbusinessmanagement,entrepreneurship,marketing fundamentals,andbusinessethicsandlaw.thecoursefurtherdevelopsbusinessvocabularyandprovidesan overviewofbusinessandtherolethatbusinessplaysineconomic,social,andpoliticalenvironments. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( INTRODUCTION(TO(ACCOUNTING((formerlyAccounting) 4524 (INTOACC) Introduction to Accounting introduces the language of business using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( INTRODUCTION(TO(COMPUTER(SCIENCE 4803 (INTOCS) IntroductiontoComputerScienceallowsstudentstoexploretheworldofComputerScience.Studentswillgaina broadunderstandingoftheareascomposingcomputerscience.additionally,therewillbeafocusontheareas ofcomputerprogramming,gamming/mobiledevelopment,andartificialintelligence/robotics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( INTRODUCTION(TO(ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5967 (INTOENTR) IntroductiontoEntrepreneurshipprovidesaoverviewofthewhatitmeanstobeanEntrepreneur.Studentwill learnaboutstartingandoperatingabusiness,marketingproductsandservices,andhowtofindresourcesto help.thiscourseisidealforstudentsinterestedinstartingtheirownartgallery,salon,restaurant,etc. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:10 Descriptions 37

40 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MARKETING(IN(HOSPITALITY(AND(TOURISM( 5982 (MKTHOSP) MarketinginHospitalityandTourismisaspecializedmarketingcoursethatdevelopsstudentunderstandingof marketinginthehospitality,travel,andtourismindustry.studentsgainexperiencesmarketing:information management,pricing,product/servicemanagement,promotion,andsellinginthehospitality,travel,and tourismindustry. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofMarketing Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( MERCHANDISING( 5962 (MERCH) Merchandisingisaspecializedmarketingcourseprovidinginstructionofmarketingpracticesthatsupportthe saleofproductstoretailconsumers.emphasisisplacedonoralandwrittencommunications,problemsolving andcriticalthinkingskillsastheyrelatetoproductdesign,selling,pricing,distribution,retailpromotion,visual merchandising,retailcycles,retailtheories,andcareeropportunitiesintheretailindustry.thiscoursecanfocus onspecificaspecificretailsector,suchasfashion,sportinggood,orelectronics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofMarketing Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas NETWORKING(FUNDAMENTALS( 5234 (NTWRKFUND) NetworkingFundamentalsintroducesstudentstoconceptsoflocalandwideareanetworks,homenetworking, networkingstandardsusingtheieee/osimodel,networkprotocols,transmissionmediaandnetwork architecture/topologies.securityanddataintegritywillbeintroducedandemphasizedthroughoutthiscourse. Thepurposeofthiscourseistoofferstudentsthecriticalinformationneededtosuccessfullymoveintoaroleas anitprofessionalsupportingnetworkedcomputers.conceptscoveredwillincludetcp/ipclientadministration, planninganetworktopology,configuringthetcp/ipprotocol,managingnetworkclients,configuringrouters andhubsaswellascreatingawirelesslan. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputerTechSupport Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit. PERSONAL(FINANCIAL(RESPONSIBILITY( Descriptions 38

41 4540 (PRSFINRSP) PersonalFinancialResponsibilityaddressestheidentificationandmanagementofpersonalfinancialresourcesto meetthefinancialneedsandwantsofindividualsandfamilies,consideringabroadrangeofeconomic,social, cultural,technological,environmental,andmaintenancefactors.thiscoursehelpsstudentsbuildskillsin financialresponsibilityanddecisionmaking;analyzepersonalstandards,needs,wants,andgoals;identify sourcesofincome,savingandinvesting;understandbanking,budgeting,record:keepingandmanagingrisk, insuranceandcreditcarddebt.aprojectbasedapproachandapplicationsthroughauthenticsettingssuchas workbasedobservationsandservicelearningexperiencesareappropriate.direct,concreteapplicationsof mathematicsproficienciesinprojectsareencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximum1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( PREPARING(FOR(COLLEGE(AND(CAREERS( 5394 (PREPCC) PreparingforCollegeandCareers#addressestheknowledge,skills,andbehaviorsallstudentsneedtobe preparedforsuccessincollege,career,andlife.thefocusofthecourseistheimpactoftoday schoiceson tomorrow spossibilities.topicstobeaddressedincludetwenty:firstcenturylifeandcareerskills;higherorder thinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocesses;explorationofpersonalaptitudes,interests, values,andgoals;examiningmultipleliferolesandresponsibilitiesasindividualsandfamilymembers;planning andbuildingemployabilityskills;transferringschoolskillstolifeandwork;andmanagingpersonalresources. Thiscourseincludesreviewingthe16nationalcareerclustersand'sCollegeandCareerPathways,in: depthinvestigationofoneormorepathways,reviewinggraduationplans,developingcareerplans,and developingpersonalandcareerportfolios.aprojectbasedapproach,includingcomputerandtechnology applications,cooperativeventuresbetweenschoolandcommunity,simulations,andreallifeexperiences,is recommended. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximum1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( PRINCIPLES(OF(BUSINESS(MANAGEMENT( 4562 (BUSMGMT) PrinciplesofBusinessManagementfocusesontherolesandresponsibilitiesofmanagersaswellas opportunitiesandchallengesofethicallymanagingabusinessinthefreeenterprisesystem.studentswillattain anunderstandingofmanagement,teambuilding,leadership,problemsolvingstepsandprocessesthat contributetotheachievementoforganizationalgoals.themanagementofhumanandfinancialresourcesis emphasized. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoBusiness Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 39

42 ( PRINCIPLES(OF(MARKETING( 5914 (PRNMRKT) PrinciplesofMarketingprovidesabasicintroductiontothescopeandimportanceofmarketingintheglobal economy.emphasisisplacedonoralandwrittencommunications,mathematicalapplications,problemsolving, andcriticalthinkingskillsastheyrelatetoadvertising/promotion/selling,distribution,financing,marketing: informationmanagement,pricing,andproduct/servicemanagement.( RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ( RADIO(AND(TELEVISION(I( 5986 (RADTVI) RadioandTelevisionIfocusesoncommunication,mediaandproduction.Emphasisisplacedoncareer opportunities,production,programming,promotion,sales,performance,andequipmentoperation.students willalsostudythehistoryofcommunicationsystemsaswellascommunicationethicsandlaw.studentswill developoralandwrittencommunicationskills,acquiresoftwareandequipmentoperationabilities,and integrateteamworkskills.instructionalstrategiesmayincludeahands:onschool:basedenterprise,realand/or simulatedoccupationalexperiences,jobshadowing,fieldtrips,andinternships. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoCommunications Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit RADIO(AND(TELEVISION(II( 5992 (RADTVII) RadioandTelevisionIIpreparesstudentsforadmissiontotelevisionproductionprogramsatinstitutionsof higherlearning.studentstrainonprofessionalequipmentcreatingavarietyofvideoprojects.students enrollinginthisprogramshouldhavesuccessfullycompletedradioandtelevisioni.duringthissecond:year programstudentsintegrateandbuildonfirst:yearcurriculumwhilemasteringadvancedconceptsinproduction, lightingandaudio.( RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:RadioandTelevisionI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ( SERVERS(AND(SECURITY 5257 (SERVSECR) ServersandSecurityfocusesonthesoftwareskillsneededtomanageanetwork.Studentswilllearnand practicetheskillsnecessarytoperformintheroleofanetworkadministrator.theywillbeabletoaccomplish Descriptions 40

43 fundamentalnetworkmanagementtasksonaserversuchassetupofcomputernetworkservices,createusers andappropriateloginscripts,developgroups,settheserverremotely,setupsecurity,backup/restorethe serverandsetup/maintainclients. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputerTechSupport Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas( ( SPORTS(AND(ENTERTAINMENT(MARKETING 5984 (SPRTENTMRK) SportsandEntertainmentMarketingisaspecializedmarketingcoursethatdevelopsstudentunderstandingof thesport/eventindustries,theireconomicimpact,andproducts;distributionsystemsandstrategies;pricing considerations;product/servicemanagement,andpromotion.studentsacquireanunderstandingand appreciationforplanning.throughoutthecourse,studentsarepresentedproblem:solvingsituationsforwhich theymustapplyacademicandcritical:thinkingskills.participationincooperativeeducationisanoptional instructionalmethod,givingstudentstheopportunitytoapplynewlyacquiredmarketingskillsintheworkplace. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofMarketing Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2semesters,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ( STRATEGIC(MARKETING( 5918 (STRTMRKT) StrategicMarketingbuildsuponthefoundationsofmarketingandappliesthefunctionsofmarketingatan advancedlevel.studentswillstudythebasicprinciplesofconsumerbehaviorandexaminetheapplicationof theoriesfrompsychology,socialpsychologyandeconomics.therelationshipbetweenconsumerbehaviorand marketingactivitieswillbereviewed RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesofMarketingorPrinciplesofBusinessManagement Credits:1:2creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit TECHNICAL(BUSINESS(COMMUNICATIONS( 4508 (TECHBUSCOMM) Technical/BusinessCommunicationprovidesstudentswiththecommunicationandproblem:solvingskillsto functioneffectivelyintheworkplace.areasofstudyincludewritten/oral/visualcommunication,listening, informationalreading,internetresearch/analysis,andelectroniccommunication.conceptsaddressedwill includeadaptingcommunicationtothesituation,purpose,andaudience.studentsproducedocumentsrelated toemployeehandbooks,instructionalmanuals,employmentcommunication,organizationalcommunication, businessreports,andsocialandprofessionalsituationsusingwordprocessing,presentation,multimedia,and desktoppublishingsoftware. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:DigitalCitizenshiporInformationandCommunicationsTechnology Descriptions 41

44 Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MayfulfilluptotwograduationcreditsoftheEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirement ( WEB(DESIGN( 4574 (WEBDESIGN) WebDesign#isacoursethatprovidesinstructionintheprinciplesofwebdesignusingHTML/XHTMLand current/emergingsoftwareprograms.areasofinstructionincludeaudienceanalysis,hierarchylayoutand designtechniques,softwareintegration,andpublishing. Instructionalstrategiesshouldincludepeerteaching,collaborativeinstruction,project:basedlearningactivates andschoolcommunityprojects. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ITEssentialsorIntroductiontoCommunications Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2semesters,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 42

45 CAREERTECHNICALEDUCATION Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 43

46 CAREERTECHNICALEDUCATION Introduction CareerandTechnicalEducation(CTE)coursetitlesanddescriptionsareincludedinthisdocumentunderthe primaryctesubjectareaheadingsof: AgriculturalEducation Business,MarketingandIT CareerandTechnicalEducation EngineeringandTechnologyEducation FamilyandConsumerSciences HealthScienceEducation TradeandIndustrialEducation WorkBasedLearning Inaddition,someofthecoursetitlesanddescriptionsintheInternationalBaccalaureatesubjectareaalso countedasctecourses. CAREERANDTECHNICALEDUCATION(CTE)PILOTCourse:(Insert(title(descriptive(of(course(content)( 5239( ( ( ( ( ( (CTE(PILOT)( Career(and(Technical(Education(Pilot(Course(isacoursetitlethatwouldbeusedforenrollment reportingpurposesbyschoolsthatarepilotinganewcareerandtechnicaleducationcourse.s mustapplytotheofeducationforanon:standardcoursewaiverandproposea coursedescription,standards,howthepilotcourserelatestoanexistingorinnovativepathway,and rationaledescribingbusinessandindustryneedandsupport.saretofollowthepilotcourse frameworkandprovidefeedbackonthatframeworktotheandtherelatedpathway panel. CTSOLEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENTINACTION( 5237 (LEADDEV) Leadership(Development(in(Action(isaproject:basedcourseinwhichstudentsintegratehigherorderthinking, communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessestoconductcareerandtechnicalstudentorganization (CTSO)leadershipprojectsatthelocal,state,ornationallevel.Eachstudentwillcreateavisionstatement, establishstandardsandgoals,designandimplementanactionplanandtimeline,reflectontheir accomplishments,andevaluateresults.authentic,independentapplicationthroughctsostudent:directed programsorprojects,internship,communitybasedstudy,orin:depthlaboratoryexperienceisrequired. Researchanddevelopment,interdisciplinaryprojects,and/orcollaborationwithpostsecondaryfaculty, communityagenciesororganizationsareappropriateapproaches.instructormustbeachapteradvisorofan :recognizedctso.membershipinanrecognizedctsoisrequired.servicelearningexperiences arehighlyrecommended.achievementofapplicablecareerandtechnicaleducation(cte),academic,and employabilitycompetencieswillbedocumentedthrougharequiredstudentportfolio. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PreparingforCollegeandCareers(andasequenceofcoursesrelevantto thestudent sctso,(dependingonareaofconcentration;orpermissionofinstructorthroughan applicationprocess. Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Note:CanonlybeofferedatschoolswithofficiallyregisteredCTSOchaptersandmustbetaughtbythe registeredadvisorofthatctsochapter. Descriptions 44

47 ENGINEERINGANDTECHNOLOGYEDUCATION Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 45

48 ENGINEERINGANDTECHNOLOGYEDUCATION ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGI 5608 (ADVMFTGI) AdvancedManufacturingI,isacoursethatincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesintwobroadareas: IndustrialTechnology/SoftwareControlsandManufacturingTrends.IndustrialTechnologyandSoftware Controlscoverswiringandschematicdiagramsusedtodesign,install,andrepairelectrical/electronicequipment suchaswirelesscommunicationdevices,programmablecontrollers.coursecontentwillincludebasictheories ofelectricity,electronics,digitaltechnology,andbasiccircuitanalysis.activitiesincludeexperiencesin: soldering;useofanoscilloscope,meters,signalgeneratorsandtracers;breadboarding;circuitsimulation software;andtroubleshooting.understandingandusingtheunderlyingscientificprinciplesrelatedtoelectricity, electronics,circuits,sinewaves,andohm slawareintegraltothiscourse.manufacturingtrendscoversbasic conceptsinmanufacturingoperationsandplantfloorlayoutintheproductionenvironment.applicationsof ComputerNumericalControl(CNC),andlatheandturningoperationsaredevelopedasafoundationfor machiningoperations.coordinatesystemconceptsareintroducedasrelevanttomachiningprocesses,aswell asfluidandmechanicalpower,welding,andleanmanufacturing.fluidpowerconceptswillincludehydraulic componentsandcircuits,lawsandprinciples,fluidpowercontrollers,andtheconstructionofsystems.inthe mechanicalpowerportionofthecourse,studentswilllearnaboutmachinespecifications,basicforces,friction, simplemachines,motors,andmotorcontrols.studentswillalsobeintroducedtoleanmanufacturingwhere theywillstudyconceptsincluding:leangoals,productquality,eliminatingwaste,costeffectiveness,lean concepts,resourceplanning,continuousimprovement,andthevariousadvantagesofleanmanufacturing.this courseincludesmsscconceptsrequiredtoearnmssccertification. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturing Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGII 5606 (ADVMFTGII) AdvancedManufacturingII,Introducesbasicblueprintreading,ComputerNumericalControl(CNC)operation andtheskillscommonlyusedinthemanufacturingindustry.areasofstudywillinclude:interpretationof drawingdimensionsandnotestoansistandardsformachiningincluding;geometricdimensioningand Tolerancing(GDT),welding,fabricationapplicationsandinspectiontechniques.Studentswillbeabletouse ComputerAidedDesignsoftware(CAD)tocreate3Dmodelsandworkingdrawings.Skillsinthesetupand operationofacncmillandlathewillalsobeacquiredusingmultiplemachinetoolcontrollers.othermore generaltopicswillincludecoordinatesystems,dimensioning,lineprecedence,multiviewdrawings,safedress, toolpaths,speedandfeedcalculations,andtoolselection.thecoursealsointroducesrobotics,automation,and ComputerIntegratedManufacturingTechnology(CIMT).Commontypesoffactoryautomationwillbe identified.thecoursewillfocusonthreemaintypesofmanufacturingautomationincluding;programmable LogicControllers(PLC),ComputerNumericallyControlledMachines(CNC),andRobotics.Topicscoverrobotic principlesincludingbasictheory,robotsafety,roboticclassifications,applications,socioeconomicimpact,work celldesign,robotprogramming(pendantandsoftwarelanguage),andsensorandactuatorinterfacing. Studentswillberequiredtodesign,programandtroubleshootcomputercontrolledmachinelogicand productionprocessesinaprojectorientedlearningenvironment. Descriptions 46

49 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AdvancedManufacturingI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse AEROSPACEENGINEERING(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4816PLTW (AE) 5518nonDPLTW (AEROENG) AerospaceEngineeringshouldprovidestudentswiththefundamentalknowledgeandexperiencetoapply mathematical,scientific,andengineeringprinciplestothedesign,development,andevolution..ofaircraft, spacevehiclesandtheiroperatingsystems.emphasisshouldincludeinvestigationandresearchonflight characteristics,analysisofaerodynamicdesign,andimpactofthistechnologyontheenvironment.classroom instructionshouldprovidecreativethinkingandproblem:solvingactivitiesusingsoftwarethatallowsstudentsto design,test,andevaluateavarietyofairandspacevehicles,theirsystems,andlaunching,guidanceandcontrol procedures.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartofthe ProjectLeadtheWaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineering Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse BIOTECHNICALENGINEERING(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4818PLTW (BTE) 5648NonDPLTW (BIOTECHENG) BiotechnicalEngineeringintroducesstudentstothefundamentalaspectsofbiotechnologyandengineering. Instructionwillemphasizehowengineeringandtechnologyprocessescanbeusedtocreatenewinnovations thatwillimprovethesociety.engineeringprincipleswillbeusedinconjunctionwithscientificknowledgeto exploreandinvestigatethefieldofbiotechnology.studentswilllearnhownewtechnologiesaredevelopedand producedandwillhaveopportunitiestodiscusstheimpactoftheseadvancesonsociety.ethical,social,and regulatoryissuesofbiotechnologyapplicationswillbeaddressedthroughoutthecourse.note:useofthe PLTWCoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheProjectLeadtheWaynetwork andfollowalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineering Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CIVILENGINEERINGANDARCHITECTURE(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4820PLTW (CEA) 5650NonDPLTW (CIVILENG) Descriptions 47

50 CivilEngineeringandArchitectureintroducesstudentstothefundamentaldesignanddevelopmentaspectsof civilengineeringandarchitecturalplanningactivities.applicationanddesignprincipleswillbeusedin conjunctionwithmathematicalandscientificknowledge.computersoftwareprogramsshouldallowstudents opportunitiestodesign,simulate,andevaluatetheconstructionofbuildingsandcommunities.duringthe planninganddesignphases,instructionalemphasisshouldbeplacedonrelatedtransportation,waterresource, andenvironmentalissues.activitiesshouldincludethepreparationofcostestimatesaswellasareviewof regulatoryproceduresthatwouldaffecttheprojectdesign.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedto schoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddata collectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineering Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse COMMUNICATIONSYSTEMS 4780 (COMMSYST) CommunicationSystemsisacoursethatspecializesinhowpeopleusemoderncommunicationsystemsto exchangeinformationandideas.thesesystemsallowpeopletogrowintellectually,expressfeelings,andbetter understanddiversecultures.thiscourseexplorestheapplicationofthetools,materials,andtechniquesusedto design,produce,use,andassessystemsofcommunication.instructionalstrategiesintroducestudentstothe worldofcommunicationtechnologythroughavarietyofmeansincluding:presentations,discussions,and laboratoryactivities.studentswillproducegraphicandelectronicmediaastheyapplycommunication technologies.mostactivitiesaredesignedforsmallgroupworksincecommunicationtakesplacebetweentwo partiesormachines. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Technology(ML),TechnologySystems Credits:1semestercourse,maximum1semester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas COMPUTERINTEGRATEDMANUFACTURING(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4810PLTW (CIM) 5534NonDPLTW (COMPINTMFG) ComputerIntegratedManufacturingisacoursethatappliesprinciplesofrapidprototyping,robotics,and automation.thiscoursebuildsuponthecomputersolidmodelingskillsdevelopedinintroductionofengineering Design.StudentswillusecomputercontrolledrapidprototypingandCNCequipmenttosolveproblemsby constructingactualmodelsoftheirthree:dimensionaldesigns.studentswillalsobeintroducedtothe fundamentalsofroboticsandhowthisequipmentisusedinanautomatedmanufacturingenvironment. Studentswillevaluatetheirdesignsolutionsusingvarioustechniquesofanalysisandmakeappropriate modificationsbeforeproducingtheirprototypes.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedtoschools thathaveagreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddatacollection requirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineering Descriptions 48

51 Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse COMPUTERSINDESIGNANDPRODUCTION 4800 (COMPDES) ComputersinDesignandProductionisacoursethatspecializesinusingmoderntechnologicalprocesses, computers,design,andproductionsystemsintheproductionofproductsandstructuresthroughtheuseof automatedproductionsystems.emphasisisplacedonusingmoderntechnologiesandondevelopingcareer relatedskillsforelectronics,manufacturing,precisionmachining,welding,andarchitecturecareerpathways. Studentsapplyingenuityusingtools,materials,processes,andresourcestocreatesolutionsasitappliesinthe electronics,manufacturing,precisionmachining,welding,andarchitecture.thecontentandactivitiesshouldbe developedlocallyinaccordancewithavailableadvancedtechnologiesintheschool.coursecontentshould addressmajortechnologicalcontentrelatedtotopicssuchas:architecturaldrawingandprintdesign,design documentationusingcadsystems;assignmentsinvolvingtheinterfaceofcad,cnc,cam,andcim technologies;computersimulationofproductsandsystems;publishingofvariousmedia;animationandrelated multimediaapplications;3:dmodelingofproductsorstructures;digitalcreationandeditingofgraphicsand audiofiles;controltechnologies;andautomationinthemodernworkplace. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas OneofthecoursesspecifiedinthesequenceofcoursesforallCareerClustersandallof s CollegeandCareerPathwayPlans CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEMS 4782 (CONSSYST) ConstructionSystemsisacoursethatspecializesinhowpeopleusemodernconstructionsystemsandthe managementofresourcestoefficientlyproduceastructureonasite.studentswillexploretheapplicationof tools,materials,andenergyindesigning,producing,using,andassessingtheconstructionofstructures. Classroomactivitiesintroducestudentstothetechniquesusedinapplyingconstructiontechnologytothe productionofresidential,commercial,andindustrialbuildingsinadditiontocivilstructures.studentslearnhow architecturalideasareconvertedintoprojectsandhowprojectsaremanagedduringaconstructionprojectin thiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Technology(ML) Credits:1semestercourse,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. DESIGNFUNDAMENTALS 4834 (DESFUND) DesignFundamentalsintroducesstudentstofundamentaldesigntheory.Investigationsintodesigntheoryand colordynamicswillprovideexperiencesinapplyingdesigntheory,ideasandcreativeproblemsolvinginthe Descriptions 49

52 areasofcommunicationtechnology.studentlearningexperiencesencompassarthistory,artcriticism, aesthetics,andproductionwhichleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentsreflectuponand refinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofartinareasofcommunication;relatearttootherdisciplinesand discoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoCommunications Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit DESIGNTECHNOLOGYHIGHERLEVEL,INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE 4822 (DTECHIB) DesignTechnologyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstoteachstudentsnotonlydesignand technology,butalsohowtoadapttonewexperiencesandhowtoapproachproblemswiththeappropriateskills andtechniquestoidentifyimportantelementsanddevelopoptimumsolutions.thiscourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itassumesnopreviousexperiencein eitherdesigntechnologyordesigning.studentsstudysixcoretopics:designersandthedesigncycle,the responsibilityofthedesigner,materials,manufacturingprocessesandtechniques,productionsystems,and cleantechnologyandgreendesign.studentsmustcompleteadditionalstudyinthreetopics:rawmaterialto finalproduct,microstructuresandmacrostructures,andappropriatetechnologies.optionalcoursetopicsfrom whichthestudentmaychoosetwoinclude:foodtechnology,computer:aideddesign,manufactureand production,invention,innovationanddesign,healthbydesign,andelectronicproducts. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:4semestercourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas DESIGNTECHNOLOGYSTANDARDLEVEL,INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE 4824 (DTECSIB) DesignTechnologyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstoteachstudentsnotonlydesignand technology,butalsohowtoadapttonewexperiencesandhowtoapproachproblemswiththeappropriateskills andtechniquestoidentifyimportantelementsanddevelopoptimumsolutions.thiscourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itassumesnopreviousexperiencein eitherdesigntechnologyordesigning.studentsstudysixcoretopics:designersandthedesigncycle,the responsibilityofthedesigner,materials,manufacturingprocessesandtechniques,productionsystems,and cleantechnologyandgreendesign.optionalcoursetopicsfromwhichthestudentmaychoosetwoarefood technology,computer:aideddesign,manufactureandproduction,invention,innovationanddesign,healthby design,andelectronicproducts.furtheroptionsincluderawmaterialtofinalproduct,microstructuresand macrostructures,andappropriatetechnologies. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:2semestercourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas DIGITALELECTRONICS(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4826PLTW (DE) Descriptions 50

53 5538nonDPLTW (DIGELEC) DigitalElectronicsisacourseofstudyinapplieddigitallogicthatencompassesthedesignandapplicationof electroniccircuitsanddevicesfoundinvideogames,watches,calculators,digitalcameras,andthousandsof otherdevices.instructionincludestheapplicationofengineeringandscientificprinciplesaswellastheuseof Booleanalgebratosolvedesignproblems.Usingcomputersoftwarethatreflectscurrentindustrystandards, activitiesshouldprovideopportunitiesforstudentstodesign,construct,test,andanalyzesimpleandcomplex digitalcircuitrysoftwarewillbeusedtodevelopandevaluatetheproductdesign.thiscourseengagesstudents incriticalthinkingandproblem:solvingskills,timemanagementandteamworkskills.note:useofthepltw CoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheProjectLeadtheWaynetworkand followalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineering Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ENGINEERINGDESIGNANDDEVELOPMENT(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4828PLTW (EDD) 5698nonDPLTW (ENGDESDEV) EngineeringDesignandDevelopmentisanengineeringresearchcourseinwhichstudentsworkinteamsto research,design,test,andconstructasolutiontoanopen:endedengineeringproblem.theproduct developmentlifecycleandadesignprocessareusedtoguidetheteamtoreachasolutiontotheproblem.the teampresentsanddefendstheirsolutiontoapanelofoutsidereviewersattheconclusionofthecourse.the EDDcourseallowsstudentstoapplyalltheskillsandknowledgelearnedinpreviouspre:engineeringcourses. Theuseof3Ddesignsoftwarehelpsstudentsdesignsolutionstotheproblemtheirteamhaschosen.Thiscourse alsoengagesstudentsincriticalthinkingandproblem:solvingskills,timemanagementandteamworkskills,a valuablesetforstudents'futurecareers.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathave agreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddatacollection requirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign,PrinciplesofEngineeringDesign,and onespecialtycourse Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse INTRODUCTIONTOADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGANDLOGISTICS 4796 (INTADVMFTG) IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturingandLogisticsisacoursethatspecializesinhowpeopleusemodern manufacturingsystemswithanintroductiontoadvancedmanufacturingandlogisticsandtheirrelationshipto society,individuals,andtheenvironment.studentsapplytheskillsandknowledgeofusingmodern manufacturingprocessestoobtainresourcesandchangethemintoindustrialmaterials,industrialproductsand consumerproductsstudentsinvestigatethepropertiesofengineeredmaterialssuchas:metallics;polymers; ceramics;andcomposites.studentsstudysixmajortypesofmaterialprocesses:castingandmolding;forming; Descriptions 51

54 separating;conditioning;finishing;andassembling.aftergainingaworkingknowledgeofthesematerials, Studentsareintroducetoadvancedmanufacturing,logistics,andbusinessprinciplesthatareutilizedintoday s advancedmanufacturingindustry.studentsgainabasicunderstandingoftooling,electricalskills,operation skills,inventoryprinciples,msds s,chartandgraphreadingandmsscconcepts.thereisalsoanemphasis placedontheflowprocessprinciples,materialmovement,safety,andrelatedbusinessoperations.students havetheopportunitytodevelopthecharacteristicsemployersseekaswellasskillsthatwillhelptheminfuture endeavors. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOCOMMUNICATIONS 4790 (INTCOMM) IntroductiontoCommunicationsisacoursethatspecializesinidentifyingandusingmoderncommunicationto exchangemessagesandinformation.thiscourseexplorestheapplicationofthetools,materials,andtechniques usedtodesign,produce,use,andassessystemsofcommunication.studentswillproducegraphicandelectronic mediaastheyapplycommunicationtechnologies.thiscoursewillalsoexplorethevarioustechnicalprocesses usedtolinkideasandpeoplethroughtheuseofelectronicandgraphicmedia.majorgoalsofthiscourseinclude anoverviewofcommunicationtechnology;thewayithasevolved,howmessagesaredesignedandproduced, andhowpeoplemayprofitfromcreatinginformationservicesandproducts.studentswillexploremassmedia communicationprocessesincludingradioandtelevisionbroadcasting,publishingandprintingactivities, telecommunicationnetworks,recordingservices,computeranddataprocessingnetworks,andotherrelated systems.usingthebaseknowledgestudentwillusethedesignprocesstosolvedesignprojectsineach communicationarea. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOCONSTRUCTION 4792 (INTCONST) IntroductiontoConstructionisacoursethatwillofferhands:onactivitiesandrealworldexperiencesrelatedto theskillsessentialinresidential,commercialandcivilbuildingconstruction.duringthecoursestudentswillbe introducedtothehistoryandtraditionsofconstructiontrades.thestudentwillalsolearnandapplyknowledge ofthecareandsafeuseofhandandpowertoolsasrelatedtoeachtrade.inaddition,studentsareintroduced toblueprintreading,appliedmath,basictoolsandequipment,andsafety.studentswilldemonstratebuilding constructiontechniques,includingconcreteandmasonry,framing,electrical,plumbing,drywalling,hvac,and paintingasdevelopedlocallyinaccordancewithavailablespaceandtechnologies.studentslearnhow architecturalideasareconvertedintoprojectsandhowprojectsaremanagedduringaconstructionprojectin thiscourse.studentsstudyconstructiontechnologytopicssuchaspreparingasite,doingearthwork,setting footingsandfoundations,buildingthesuperstructure,enclosingthestructure,installingsystems,finishingthe structure,andcompletingthesite.studentsalsoinvestigatetopicsrelatedtothepurchasingandmaintenance ofstructures,specialpurposefacilities,greenconstructionandconstructioncareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Descriptions 52

55 Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTODESIGNPROCESSES 4794 (INTDESPRO) IntroductiontoDesignProcessesisacoursethatspecializesinmoderndesignandengineeringprocesseswitha focusoncreativeproblemsolvingindeveloping,testing,communicating,andpresentingpost:evaluationof products.studentsusethedesignprocesstoanalyzeresearch,developideas,andproduceproductssolutions. Thisprocessgivesaframeworkthroughwhichtheydesign,manufacturetestspresenttheirideas.Studentswill demonstrateandutilizedesignprinciplesandelementsforvisualpresentation.designingaspectswillalsocover aesthetics,ergonomics,theenvironment,safety,andproduction.thedesignprocessisacore:learningtoolfor manycoursesenablingthestudenttosolveproblemsinasystematic,logicalandcreativemanner.students developagoodunderstandingofthewaytheprocesshelpsthemthinkcreativelyanddevelopingaesthetic ideas.thedesignprocessencouragesthestudentstoengageinhigherlevelthinkingtocreatesolutionsfor manytypesofproblems. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOENGINEERINGDESIGN(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4812PLTW (IED) 4802nonDPLTW (INTENGDES) IntroductiontoEngineeringDesignisanintroductorycoursewhichdevelopsstudentproblemsolvingskillsusing thedesignprocess.studentsdocumenttheirprogressofsolutionsastheymovethroughthedesignprocess. Studentsdevelopsolutionsusingelementsofdesignandmanufacturabilityconcepts.Theydevelophand sketchesusing2dand3ddrawingtechniques.computeraideddesign(cad).note:useofthepltwcourse numberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowall traininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9 RecommendedPrerequisites:none Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththefollowingPost:SecondarycoursesforDualCredit INTRODUCTIONTOMANUFACTURING 4784 (INTMAN) IntroductiontoManufacturingisacoursethatspecializesinhowpeopleusemodernmanufacturingsystems withanintroductiontomanufacturingtechnologyanditsrelationshiptosociety,individuals,andthe environment.anunderstandingofmanufacturingprovidesabackgroundtowarddevelopingengineering technologicalliteracy.thisunderstandingisdevelopedthroughthestudyofthetwomajortechnologies, materialprocessingandmanagementtechnology,usedbyallmanufacturingenterprises.studentswillapplythe skillsandknowledgeofusingmodernmanufacturingprocessestoobtainresourcesandchangetheminto industrialmaterials,industrialproductsandconsumerproductsstudentswillinvestigatethepropertiesof Descriptions 53

56 engineeredmaterialssuchas:metallics;polymers;ceramics;andcomposites.aftergainingaworkingknowledge ofthesematerials,studentswillstudysixmajortypesofmaterialprocesses:castingandmolding;forming; separating;conditioning;finishing;andassembling. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites: Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOTRANSPORTATION 4798 (INTTRANS) IntroductiontoTransportationisanintroductorycoursedesignedtohelpstudentsbecomefamiliarwith fundamentalprinciplesinmodesofland,sea,air,andspacetransportation,includingbasicmechanicalskillsand processesinvolvedintransportationofpeople,cargoandgoods.studentswillgainandapplyknowledgeand skillsinthesafeapplication,design,production,andassessmentofproducts,services,andsystemsasitrelates tothetransportationindustries.contentofthiscourseincludesthestudyofhowtransportationimpacts individuals,society,andtheenvironment.thiscourseallowsstudentstoreinforce,apply,andtransfertheir academicknowledgeandskillstoavarietyofinterestingandrelevanttransportationrelatedactivities, problems,andsettings. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PRINCIPLESOFENGINEERING(Non:PLTWandPLTW) 4814PLTW (POE) 5644nonDPLTW (PRNCENG) PrinciplesofEngineeringisacoursethatfocusesontheprocessofapplyingengineering,technological,scientific andmathematicalprinciplesinthedesign,production,andoperationofproducts,structures,andsystems.this isahands:oncoursedesignedtoprovidestudentsinterestedinengineeringcareerstoexploreexperiences relatedtospecializedfieldssuchascivil,mechanical,andmaterialsengineering.studentswillengagein research,development,planning,design,production,andprojectmanagementtosimulateacareerin engineering.thetopicsofethicsandtheimpactsofengineeringdecisionsarealsoaddressed.classroom activitiesareorganizedtoallowstudentstoworkinteamsandusemoderntechnologicalprocesses,computers, CADsoftware,andproductionsystemsindevelopingandpresentingsolutionstoengineeringproblems.NOTE: UseofthePLTWCoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheProjectLeadtheWay networkandfollowalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththefollowingPost:SecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse TECHNOLOGYANDSOCIETY 4804 (TECHSOC) Descriptions 54

57 TechnologyandSocietyisacoursethatspecializesinthestudyoftechnologyasapervasive,complexforcethat isinterwoveninthecultural,social,political,ethicalandintellectualexistenceofallpeople.thedevelopmentof technologyhasbroughtaboutnewdangersrelatedtomaterialandsocialwealth.thisisleadingtoagrowing awarenessofthedirectandindirectconsequencesofourtechnologicalworld,andtheneedtodevelop alternativemeansofaccomplishingsocietalgoals.astechnologiesbecomemorepowerfulandintegratedacross societies,theabilitytoforeseethesocial,economic,andenvironmentalconsequencesoftheirdevelopmenthas becomeincreasinglycritical.thegoalofthiscourseistoincreasestudentawarenessoftheuncertaintiesand futuredirectionassociatedwithtechnologicaldevelopment.emphasisisgiventothenatureoftechnology,the impactofdevicesandsystemsonthequalityoflife,assessmentofthebenefitsandrisksoftechnology,and technologicalethicsforresponsibledecision:making. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:TechnologySystems Credits:1semestercourse,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas TECHNOLOGYENTERPRISES 4806 (TECHENTER) TechnologyEnterprisesisanapplicationcoursethatallowsstudentstoapplytechnological,engineering,and managerialprinciplesinorganizing,financing,andoperatingacompanytoproduceaproduct,structure,or service.studentslearnthroughthiscoursehowenterprisesaredevelopedandoperatedinanefficientmanner. Thekeyfocusofthiscourseistoallowstudentstostructureandoperateareal:lifeenterprisewithinthe classroomenvironment.studentslearnaboutthekindsofproductiveenterprises;principlesofmanagement; howtodevelopproductsandservices;howtoorganizeanenterprise;howtooperateanenterprise;the deliveryofproductsorservices;themarketingofproductsorservicesandtheclosingofanenterprise. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:IntroductiontoManufacturing,IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturing Credits:1semestercourse,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas TECHNOLOGYSYSTEMS 4808 (TECHSYST) TechnologySystemsisacoursethatfocusesonthetechnologiesusedinthecareerpathwaysrelatedto ArchitectureConstruction,Arts,A/VTechnologyCommunications,Manufacturing,Science,Technology, EngineeringMathematicsandtheTransportation,Distribution,Logisticscareerclusters.Instructional strategiesincludecreativeproblemsolvingactivitiesthataddressreal:worldproblemsandopportunities. Computerexperiencesareusedtoincorporategraphics,simulations,networking,andcontrolsystems.Students arealsointroducedto,andengagedin,investigatingcareeropportunitieswithinacareerclusteroftheirchoice. Systemsthinkingskillsareusedbystudentstostudy,diagram,andtestasolutiontoascenariorelatedtotheir careerinterests. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Technology(ML) Credits:1semestercourse,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 55

58 TRANSPORTATIONSYSTEMS 4786 (TRANSSYST) TransportationSystemsisacoursethatspecializesinthestudyofthetransportationsystemsusedtosupport commerceandthelogisticsfortheefficientmovementofgoodsandpeople.inthiscourse,studentswillexplore thesystems,techniquesandvehiclesusedtomovepeopleandcargoonland,water,air,andspace.activities allowstudentstounderstandavarietyoftransportationsystemsandinvestigatetheenergy,powerand mechanicalsystemsusedtomovepeopleandproductsfromonelocationtoanother. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Technology(ML) Credits:1semestercourse,maximumof1credit CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 56

59 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE+ARTS+ INDIANA STATEAPPROVEDCOURSE TITLESANDDESCRIPTIONS ofeducation 57

60 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE+ARTS INTRODUCTION+ TheBoardofEducationrequireseight+creditsinEnglish/LanguageArtsforgraduationfromhigh schools.allcoursesshouldbebasedon s(academic(standards(for(english/language(arts.(thecourses thatmeetcore40requirementsshouldalsomeettheacademicstandards.acoursethat primarilyemphasizesthecompletionof:(1)forms,(2)letterwriting,(3)worksheets,and(4)skill4and4drilldoes notmeettheenglish/languageartsgraduationrequirements.thesecoursesmustassiststudentsindeveloping skillsinallaspectsofreadingandlanguagearts,especiallytheabilitytothinkcritically. NOTE:smaydecidelocallywhetherstudentsmusttakeEnglish9412.AdministrativeCode requires8creditsinelatobeearnedwithabalanceinliterature,composition,andspeechoverfour years.however,studentsshouldnotbeinelectivecoursesuntiltheyhavepassedtheend4of4courseassessment ingrade10,unlesstheir8 th gradeistepscoresindicatethattheyarereadingabovethe10 th gradelevel. Thegoalofthestudyofliteratureistoprovidestudentswithfrequentandcontinualopportunitiesto:(1)learn andapplyessentialskillsinreadingandwritinginordertoreadproficiently;(2)readwidelytobuildabetter understandingofvarioustypesoftexts,genres,andnationalandinternationalcultures;(3)acquirenew informationtoenablethemtomeettheneedsoftheworkplaceandsocietyasawhole;and(4)makereadinga lifelongpursuit.literaturecoursesmustprovidetheskillsnecessarytorespondtoliteraturecritically,reflectively, andimaginativelybothinwritingandspeakingandtodevelopstrategiesformakingindependentcriticalanalyses ofliterature.literaturecoursesincludereadingforpleasureandexposestudentstoreadingmaterialsavailablein schoolmediacentersandpubliclibraries. Thegoalofcompositionistoprovidestudentswithfrequentandcontinualopportunitiestolearnandapply essentialwritingskills,usingaprocessthatincludes:(1)prewriting,(2)drafting,(3)revising,(4)editing,and(5) producingafinalformalproduct.strategiesshouldincludeevaluatingandrespondingtothewritingsofothers.in additiontoinstructionincreatingclear,coherent,andorganizedparagraphsandmulti4paragraphessaysfora varietyofaudiencesandpurposes,thecoursesteachstrategiesforcollectingandtransformingdataforusein writing,aswellasteachcriteriatouseintheevaluationandrevisionofvarioustypesofwriting.instructionin grammar,usage,andmechanicsisintegratedwithwritinginstructionsothatstudentsdevelopacommon languageforeditingandrevising.allwritinginitsfinalpublicationformfollowsacceptedconventionsof language,style,mechanics,andformat. + ENGLISH+9( 1002(( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((((ENG(9) English(9,(anintegratedEnglishcoursebasedon s(academic(standards(for(english/language(artsin(grade( 9,isastudyoflanguage,literature,composition,andoralcommunicationwithafocusonexploringawide4variety ofgenresandtheirelements.studentsuseliteraryinterpretation,analysis,comparisons,andevaluationtoread andrespondtorepresentativeworksofhistoricalorculturalsignificanceappropriateforgrade9inclassicand contemporaryliteraturebalancedwithnonfiction.studentswriteshortstories,responsestoliterature,expository andargumentative/persuasivecompositions,researchreports,businessletters,andtechnicaldocuments. Studentsdelivergrade4appropriateoralpresentationsandaccess,analyze,andevaluateonlineinformation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2credits,atwo4semestercoursewith1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 58 DRAFT 9, 2015

61 ENGLISH+10( 1004((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((((ENG(10) English(10,(anintegratedEnglishcoursebasedon s(academic(standards(for(english/language(artsin Grade10,isastudyoflanguage,literature,composition,andoralcommunicationwithafocusonexploring universalthemesacrossawidevarietyofgenres.studentsuseliteraryinterpretation,analysis,comparisons,and evaluationtoreadandrespondtorepresentativeworksofhistoricalorculturalsignificanceappropriateforgrade 10inclassicandcontemporaryliteraturebalancedwithnonfiction.Studentswriteshortstories,responsesto literature,expositoryandargumentative/persuasivecompositions,researchreports,businessletters,and technicaldocuments.studentsdelivergrade4appropriateoralpresentationsandaccess,analyze,andevaluate onlineinformation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9orteacherrecommendation Credits:2credits,atwo4semestercoursewith1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas. + ENGLISH+11( 1006((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((((ENG(11) + English(11,(anintegratedEnglishcoursebasedonthe s(academic(standards(for(english/language(artsin Grade11,isastudyoflanguage,literature,composition,andoralcommunicationwithafocusonexploring characterizationacrossuniversalthemesinawidevarietyofgenres.studentsuseliteraryinterpretation,analysis, comparisons,andevaluationtoreadandrespondtorepresentativeworksofhistoricalorculturalsignificance appropriateforgrade11inclassicandcontemporaryliteraturebalancedwithnonfiction.studentswrite narratives,responsestoliterature,academicessays(e.g.analytical,persuasive,expository,summary),reflective compositions,historicalinvestigationreports,resumes,andtechnicaldocumentsincorporatingvisualinformation intheformofpictures,graphs,andtables.studentswriteanddelivergrade4appropriatemultimedia presentationsandaccess,analyze,andevaluateonlineinformation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9andEnglish10orteacherrecommendation Credits:2credits,atwo4semestercoursewith1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas + ENGLISH+12( 1008((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((((ENG(12) English(12,(an(integrated(English(course(based(on( s(academic(standards(for(english/language(arts(for( Grade(12,isastudyoflanguage,literature,composition,andoralcommunicationfocusingonanexplorationof pointofvieworperspectiveacrossawidevarietyofgenres.studentsuseliteraryinterpretation,analysis, comparisons,andevaluationtoreadandrespondtorepresentativeworksofhistoricalorculturalsignificancefor Grade12inclassicandcontemporaryliteraturebalancedwithnonfiction.Studentswritenarratives,responsesto literature,academicessays(e.g.analytical,persuasive,expository,summary),reflectivecompositions,historical investigationreports,resumesandtechnicaldocumentsincorporatingvisualinformationintheformofpictures, graphs,andtables.studentswriteanddelivergrade4appropriatemultimediapresentationsandaccess,analyze, andevaluateonlineinformation RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,andEnglish11orteacherrecommendation Credits:2credits,atwo4semestercoursewith1creditpersemester Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions DRAFT 9, 2015

62 FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas + ENGLISH+AS+A+NEW+LANGUAGE 1012(or(2188((( ( ( ( ( ((((((((ENL)( ( English(as(a(New(Language,anintegratedEnglishcourseincorporatingboththeAcademicStandardsfor EnglishLanguageArtsandthe(WIDA(English(Language(Development((ELD)(Standards,isthestudyoflanguage, literature,compositionandoralcommunicationforlimitedenglishproficient(lep)students.thepurposeofthe courseistoachieveproficiencyinlistening,speaking,reading,writingandcomprehensionofstandardenglish. StudentsstudyEnglishvocabularyusedinfictionaltextsandcontent4areatexts,speakandwriteEnglishsothat theycanfunctionwithintheregularschoolsettingandanenglish4speakingsociety,anddeliveroralpresentations appropriatetotheirrespectivelevelsofenglishproficiency. RecommendedGradeLevel:TheintentoftheENLcourseistomovestudentsassuccessfully,smoothly, andrapidlyaspossibleintothecore40englishcoursesofferedingrades9412. RecommendedPrerequisites:Englishproficiencyplacementtestresults Credits:Atwo4semestercourse,onecreditpersemester.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessive semestersofinstructionatadvancedlevels(uptoamaximumoffourcredits). FulfillsanEnglishLanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas WorldLanguagecredit(2188):IfENLcourseworkaddresses s(academic(standards(for(world( Languages(andistakenconcurrentlywithanotherEnglishLanguageArtscourse,uptofour(4)credits accruedmaycountasworldlanguagecreditsforthegeneral,core40,core40withacademichonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas. + Journalism+and+Media+Studies+ JOURNALISM( 1080(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (( ((((((JRNALISM) Journalism,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofnews elements,journalismhistory,firstamendmentlaw,ethics,factandopinion,copyediting,news,andfeaturesas theyapplytoprintanddigitalmediaproducts.itincludesacomparisonstudyofjournalisticwritingtoothertypes ofenglishwritingwithpracticalapplicationofnews,features,editorials,reviews,columnsanddigitalmedia writingforms.forthesecondcredit:studentscontinuetodevelopjournalisticwritingskillsinadditiontostudying graphicdesign,advertising,publicrelations,photojournalismandemergingmediadevelopmentanddesign.by theendofthesemester,studentswrite,shootanddesignstoriesforprintanddigitalmediaproducts. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:2creditsinEnglishLanguageArts Credits:1or2credits4SecondcreditmaybesubtitledAdvancedtoallowforasuccessivesemesterof instructionatanadvancedlevel. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnical Honorsdiplomas English/LanguageArtscredit(1080):IfJournalismcourseworkaddressestheAcademicStandards forenglish/languagearts,andthestudentalsotakesatwo4creditenglishadvancedplacementcourse pluscorrespondingapexamsoratwo4creditenglishdualcreditcourse,uptotwo(2)creditsaccruedcan becountedaspartoftheeight(8)requiredenglish/languageartscreditsforthegeneral,core40,core 40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. NOTE:Thisisnotastudentpublicationscourse.ThedesignatedschoolnewspaperoryearbookcourseisStudent Publications(1086). Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 60 DRAFT 9, 2015

63 + MASS+MEDIA( 1084(( ( ( ( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((MASS(MEDIA) Mass(Media,(acoursebasedontheHighJournalismStandardsandtheMassMediaandMediaLiteracy Standards,isthestudyoftheimportanceofmassmediaaspervasiveinmodernlifeatthelocal,national,and globallevels.itincludesastudyoftheimpactofconstantandimmediatenews,entertainment,andpersuasive messagesoneverydaylife.studentsusecoursecontenttobecomeknowledgeableconsumersofmassmediain preparationfortheirrolesasinformedcitizensinademocraticsociety.forthesecondcredit:studentscontinue tocriticallyanalyzemassmediaproductsandmessagesastheyinfluencesocietalrules.bytheendofthe semester,studentscompleteamultimediaprojectcomparingdifferentaspectsofatopicofinterestorconcern. Theprojectdemonstratesknowledge,application,andprogressinMassMediacoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisite:noneorteacherrecommendation Credits:1or2credits.SecondcreditmaybesubtitledAdvancedtoallowforasuccessivesemesterof instructionatanadvancedlevel. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnical Honorsdiplomas English/LanguageArtscredit(1080):IfMassMediacourseworkaddressestheAcademic StandardsforEnglish/LanguageArts,andthestudentalsotakesatwo4creditEnglishAdvancedPlacement coursepluscorrespondingapexamsoratwo4creditenglishdualcreditcourse,uptotwo(2)credits accruedcanbecountedaspartoftheeight(8)requiredenglish/languageartscreditsforthegeneral, Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas.+ STUDENT+PUBLICATIONS (STDNTPUBS) StudentPublications,acoursebasedontheHighJournalismStandardsandtheStudentPublications Standards,isthecontinuationofthestudyofjournalism.Studentsdemonstratetheirabilitytodojournalistic writinganddesignforhighschoolpublications,includingschoolnewspapersandyearbooks,andavarietyof mediaformats.studentsfollowtheethicalprinciplesandlegalboundariesthatguidescholasticjournalism. Studentsexpressthemselvespubliclywithmeaningandclarityforthepurposeofinforming,entertaining,or persuading.studentsworkonhighschoolpublicationsormediastaffssothattheymaypreparethemselvesfor careerpathsinjournalism,communications,writing,orrelatedfields. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:Journalism,MassMedia,orteacherrecommendation Credits:148credits.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersofinstructionatadvanced levels.maybeofferedoverthreeorfouryearsbysubtitlingthecoursebeginning,intermediate,or Advanced. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. FulfillstheFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonors. NOTE:Thisisthedesignatedschoolnewspaperoryearbookcourse. + Language+Studies+ ETYMOLOGY+( 1060(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((( ((((ETYMOLOGY) Etymology,alanguagestudiescoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(forEnglish/Language(Arts,isthe studyandapplicationofthederivationofenglishwordsandwordfamiliesfromtheirrootsinancientandmodern Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 61 DRAFT 9, 2015

64 languages(latin,(greek,(germanic,(and(romancelanguages).studentsanalyzemeaningsofenglishwordsby examining(roots,prefixes,andsuffixes.studentsanalyzetheconnotativeanddenotativemeaningofwordsina varietyofcontextsandthereasonsforlanguagechange.studentswriteaboutwordhistoryandsemanticsintexts thatrequireetymologicalsensitivity,suchasrenaissancepoetryorworksintranslation.etymologyproject: Studentscompleteaproject,suchasdoingacasestudyonspecificwordsorcreatinganhistoricaltimelineofthe developmentofspecificwords,whichdemonstratesknowledge,application,andprogressinetymologycourse content. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:4creditinEnglishLanguageArts Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteratureorcompositioncoursethatthey takebefore,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + GRAMMAR( 1062(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (( ((((((GRAMMAR) Grammar,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyoftheEnglish languagesystem.studentsexamineandapplytheconventionsoforalandwrittenexpressionthatincludesyntax, usage,punctuation,andspelling.studentslearngrammaticalterminology,studygrammarinthecontextof readingandwriting,andapplygrammaticalconceptsinwritingandspeaking. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiploma + LINGUISTICS( 1064((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((( (((((LINGUISTICS) Linguistics,alanguagestudiescoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(forEnglish/Language(Arts,isthe studyoflanguagestructuresandpatternsthatenablehumanstocommunicatewithaninfinitenumberofideas usingafinitegrammarandvocabulary.studentsexaminetheterminologyandsub4categoriesoflinguisticsasa fieldofstudy,includingsemantics,syntax,andmorphology.studentsanalyzethepsychological,social,and culturalfactorsthatcontributetochoicesofstructureandpatternbylanguageusers.linguisticsproject: Studentscompleteaproject,suchasacasestudyinoneofthefieldsoflinguisticsoradevelopmentaltimeline showingthepsychologicalorculturalfactorsinfluencinglanguageusers,whichdemonstratesknowledge, application,andprogressioninlinguisticscoursecontent.++ RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteratureorcompositioncoursethatthey takebefore,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + Reading:+General+ DEVELOPMENTAL+READING( Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 62 DRAFT 9, 2015

65 1120(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ((DEV(READNG) ( Developmental(Reading(isasupplemental+coursethatprovidesstudentswithindividualizedinstructiondesigned tosupportsuccessincompletingcourseworkalignedwiththe(academic(standards(for(english/language( ArtsfocusingontheReadingStandardsforLiteratureandNonfiction.All+students+should+be+concurrently+ enrolled+in+an+english+courseinwhichclassworkwilladdressalloftheacademicstandards. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:148electivecredits.Thiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersofinstructionforstudentswho needadditionalsupportinvocabularydevelopmentandreadingcomprehension. + Reading:+Literature+ AMERICAN+LITERATURE( 1020((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((AMER(LIT) American(Literature,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof representativeworksandauthorsoftheunitedsfrompre4revolutionarytimestothepresent.students read,analyze,evaluate,critique,andactivelyrespondtoawidevarietyofliterarygenresthatreflectamerican culture,includingqualityworksofvariousethnicandculturalminorities.studentscomparereadingsandmedia fromliterature,history,andothersubjectsbydemonstratinghowtheideasandconceptspresentedintheworks areinterconnected,distinctlyamerican,andimportanttoanunderstandingofthedevelopmentofthecurrent culture. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1or2credits FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:StudentsarestronglyencouragedtocombineAmericanLiteraturewithacompositioncoursethatthey takebefore,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + BIBLICAL+LITERATURE+ 1022(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((BIBLE(LIT)( Biblical(Literature,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofthe Bible,viewedfromaliterarystandpoint,asasourceofawidevarietyofliterarypatterns,themes,and conventions.studentsexaminethedifferentbooksinrelationtothevarioushistoricaltimeframesofthebooks andinrelationtorelatedliteratureasitpertainstobiblicalthemes.studentsread,discuss,andwriteabout Biblicalreferences(allusions)inbothclassicalandmodernliterature,formationofacanonicalBible,inclusionof apocryphalandhereticalwritings,oralversusliteratetransmissionofsacredhistoryanddoctrine,andquestions andproblemsofinterpretation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytake before,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + CLASSICAL+LITERATURE+ Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 63 DRAFT 9, 2015

66 1026((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((CLASS(LIT)( Classical(Literature,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof GreekandRomanEmpireliteraturebythemajorauthors,suchasAristotle,Cicero,Dante,Euripides,Homer,Ovid, Plato,Plutarch,Sappho,Sophocles,St.Augustine,Virgil,andothers.Studentsexamineavarietyofliterarygenres, suchastragedy,comedy,epic,lyric,novel,oratory,andothers.studentsanalyzethemesastheyrelatetothe transitionfromoraltoliteratecultures,theemergenceofcitiesandempires,theuseofmythology,andtherise andfallofdemocracy.studentsanalyzehowclassicalliterarypatterns,themes,andconventionshaveinfluenced modernliterature. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + CONTEMPORARY+LITERATURE (CONTEM(LIT) Contemporary(Literature,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof howpost41950sliteraturefromaroundtheworld,suchasnorthandsouthamerica,europeandgreatbritain,the MiddleEast,andpost4colonialAfricaandAsia,addressescontemporaryissues.Studentsexaminemultiplegenres todevelopasenseofhowparticulargenresareusedtodaytorepresentideasandevents.studentsanalyze differenttheoriesandmethodsoftextualcriticismespeciallytheoriescurrentlypopular.studentsanalyzehow theinterpretationsandthemesofcontemporaryliteraturereadinthiscourserelatetothetimeperiodandto historicalissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + DRAMATIC+LITERATURE+ 1028((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((DRAMA(LIT)( Dramatic(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof playsandliteraryartasdifferentfromotherliterarygenres.studentsviewlive,televised,orfilmedproductions andstagescenesfromplaysorscripts.studentsexaminetragedies,comedies,melodramas,musicalsoroperas createdbyimportantplaywrightsandscreenwritersrepresentingtheliterarymovementsindramaticliterature. Studentsanalyzehowliveperformancealtersinterpretationfromtextandhowdevelopmentsinactingand productionhavealteredthewayweinterpretplaysorscripts.studentsanalyzetherelationshipbetweenthe developmentofdramaticliteratureasentertainmentandasareflectionoforinfluenceontheculture. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 64 DRAFT 9, 2015

67 FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiploma. NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + ENGLISH+LITERATURE( 1030(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((ENG(LIT) English(Literature,(acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof representativeworksoftheenglish4speakingauthorsassociatedwiththecommonwealthofnations,including England,Scotland,Ireland,Wales,Canada,Newfoundland,Australia,NewZealand,India,SouthAfrica,Kenya, Botswana,andothers.StudentsexamineawidevarietyofliterarygenresthatreflecttheEnglish4speakingpeoples fromtheanglo4saxonperiodtothepresent.studentsanalyzehowtheideasandconceptspresentedintheworks arebothinterconnectedanddistinctlyreflectiveoftheculturesandthecountriesinwhichtheywerewritten. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1or2credits FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas CourseshoulduseAcademicStandardsforgrade11or12 NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + ETHNIC+LITERATURE+ 1032(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (ETHNIC(LIT) Ethnic(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof literaturefocusingonspecificmulticulturalissuesproducedbywritersrepresentingvariousethniccultures. Studentsexamineworksexploringethnicexperiencesandideasaswellasthecontributionsofauthorsto multiculturalthemes.studentsanalyzetheexpressionsofculturalidentitieswithinethnicliteratureandhow problemsorissuesofinteresttoagivengrouprelateorinterconnectwithnationalissuesandhistory. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + FILM+LITERATURE+ 1034((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((((FILM(LIT) Film(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofhow literatureisadaptedforfilmormediaandincludesroleplayingasfilmdirectorsforselectedscreenscenes.students readaboutthehistoryoffilm,thereflectionorinfluenceoffilmontheculture,andissuesofinterpretation, productionandadaptation.studentsexaminethevisualinterpretationofliterarytechniquesandauditorylanguagein filmandthelimitationsorspecialcapacitiesoffilmversustexttopresentaliterarywork.studentsanalyzehowfilms portraythehumanconditionandtherolesofmenandwomenandthevariousethnicorculturalminoritiesinthepast andpresent.filmliteratureproject:studentscompleteaproject,suchasdoinganhistoricaltimelineand Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 65 DRAFT 9, 2015

68 bibliographyonthedevelopmentoffilmorthecreationofashort4subjectfilm,whichdemonstratesknowledge, application,andprogressinthefilmliteraturecoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + GENRES+OF+LITERATURE+ 1036(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (GENRES(LIT) Genres(of(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof variousliterarygenres,suchaspoetry,dramas,novels,shortstories,biographies,journals,diaries,essays,and others.studentsexamineasetorsetsofliteraryworkswrittenindifferentgenresthataddresssimilartopicsor themes.studentsanalyzehoweachgenreshapesliteraryunderstandingorexperiencesdifferently,howdifferent genresenableorconstraintheexpressionofideas,howcertaingenreshavehadstrongerimpactontheculture thanothersindifferenthistoricaltimeperiods,andwhatthemostinfluentialgenresareincontemporarytimes. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + INDIANA+LITERATURE+ 1038((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((IND(LIT) (Literatureacoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofworks producedbythosewhowerebornin,raised,orlivedmostoftheirlivesinandworksaboutorits famouspersons.studentsexaminerepresentativeworksofvarioushistoricalperiods,worksfromthevarious literarymovements,andworksthatreflectuniqueaspectsofculture.studentsanalyzeandevaluate contributionsofliteraturetospecificgenresandtothebodyofamericanliteratureormediainthepast andpresent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + LITERARY+MOVEMENTS+ 1040((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((LIT(MVMTS) Literary(Movements,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof representativeeuropeanoramericanliteratureproducedduringthehistoricaltimeperiodsofancientgreece Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 66 DRAFT 9, 2015

69 androme,themiddleages,therenaissance,theenlightenment,andtheliteraryperiodsofromanticism, Realism,Modernism,TheHarlemRenaissance,andContemporaryLiterature.Studentsexamineavarietyof literarygenres,suchasdramas,epicandlyricpoetry,novels,oratory,shortstories,biographies,journals,diaries, essays,andothers.studentsanalyzehowthetrendsandmovementsshapedtheliteratureofthetimeandhow theworksofthevariousliterarytrendsandmovementscontinuetoaffectcontemporaryliteratureandissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + NOVELS+ 1042((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((((NOVELS) Novels,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofthedistinct featuresofthenovel,suchasnarrativeandfictionalelementsofsetting,conflict,climax,andresolution,andmay beorganizedbyhistoricalperiods,themes,orauthors.studentsexaminenovelsofagivenperiod,suchas Victorian,theModernPeriod,orContemporaryLiterature,andwhatdistinguishesnovelsfromshortstories, epics,romances,biographies,sciencefiction,andothers.studentsanalyzenovelsbyvariousimportantauthors fromthepastandpresentorsetsofnovelsfromaspecificeraoracrossseveraleras. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + POETRY+ 1044(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ((((((((POETRY) Poetry,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofpoeticworks,the interpretationofpoetry,andthevarietyofstructures,devices,andthemesthatdifferentiateonetypeofpoetry fromanother.studentsexamineawidevarietyofmajorpoeticworksfromtheenglish4speakingworldandenglish translationsofimportantworksfromthenon4english4speakingworld.studentsanalyzetheimpactofaural devices,suchasmeter,alliteration,assonance,andrhyme,ontheoverallinterpretationofapoemandhow poetryisaformofliteraryexpressionthathasprevailedthroughtheages. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + SHORT+STORIES+ Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 67 DRAFT 9, 2015

70 1046((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((SHORT(STRS) Short(Stories,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofthedistinct featuresoftheshortstory,suchasbeingtightlyfocusednarrativefiction.thecoursemaybeorganizedby historicalperiods,themes,orauthors.studentsexamineshortstorieswithmodernistandcontemporarythemes byavarietyofauthorsfromtheperspectiveofaudience,purpose,andhistoricaldevelopment.studentsanalyze whatdistinguishestheshortstorygenrefromotherliterarygenres,suchasthenovels,epics,romances, biographies,etc. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + THEMES+IN+LITERATURE+ 1048((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ((THEMES(LIT) Themes(in(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyof universalthemes,suchasthejourneyofthehero,thetrialsofyouth,thesearchforidentity,andotherthemes appropriatetothelevelandinterestsofstudents.thecoursemaybelimitedtoafewimportantrelatedthemes. Studentsexaminerepresentativeworksinvariousgenresbyauthorsofdiverseerasandnationalitiesandtheway themesmaybetreateddifferentlyintheworksbecauseoftheculturalcontext.studentsanalyzehowthemes illuminatehumanity'sstruggletounderstandthehumancondition. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + TWENTIETHPCENTURY+LITERATURE+ 1050((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (20TH^C(LIT) Twentieth(Century(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isa studyoftwentieth4centuryliteratureintheuniteds,thebritishisles,andeuropewithafocusonmajor worksandwritersinthemodernperiod,theharlemrenaissance,earlycontemporaryliteratureand ContemporaryLiteraturefromachronologicalorthematicperspective.Studentsexamineavarietyofgenres includingnovels,shortstories,poetry,dramas,sciencefiction,andothers.studentsanalyzehowthewritersand theirworkseitherreflectedorinfluencedtheissuesofthetime. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacomposition(coursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 68 DRAFT 9, 2015

71 + WORLD+LITERATURE( 1052(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ((WORLD(LIT) World(Literature,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyofancient andmodernrepresentativeworksbymajorauthorsfromsixcontinents:africa,asia,australia,europe,north America,andSouthAmerica.Studentsexamineawidevarietyofliterarygenresandthemes.Studentsanalyze howtheideasandconceptspresentedintheworksarebothinterconnectedandreflectiveoftheculturesand historicalperiodsofthecountriesrepresentedbytheauthors. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse.+ + Reading:+Informational+Text+ + BIOGRAPHIES+ 1024((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((BIOGRPHIES)( Biographies,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,(isastudyofoutstanding examplesofbiographicalliteraturefromvarioushistoricaleras,cultures,andauthors(bothmenandwomen). Studentsexamineautobiographies,legendarynarrativesofhistoricalfigures,andhagiographies(venerated persons).studentsanalyzeworkswrittenfordifferentpurposes,suchasmoralistic,inspirational,entertainment, andcautionary.studentsanalyzetheassumptionsoftheauthorandtherelationshipbetweentheauthorandthe subjectofthebiographyinordertodeterminereliabilityandvalidityofthework. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithacompositioncoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. LIBRARY+MEDIA( 1082(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (LBRY(MEDIA) Library(Mediaisthestudyandapplicationofproceduresbasedonlibrarysciencetheory.Studentsexaminethe roleofthelibraryandtechnologyinthecurrentinformationage.studentsuseelectronicresourcesforspecific researchneedsandusemultimediapresentationtechnologyforpracticalapplications. Recommended(Grade(Level:(Grades(9^12(( Recommended(Prerequisites:(None(( Credits:(1(credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas + Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions DRAFT 9, 2015

72 Speech+Studies+ ADVANCED+SPEECH+AND+COMMUNICATION( 1078(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (ADV(SPEECH) Advanced(Speech(and(Communication,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/LanguageArts( andemphasizingthehigh((speech(and(communicationstandards,isthestudyandapplicationofskillsin listening,oralinterpretation,mediacommunications,researchmethods,andoraldebate.studentsdeliver differenttypesoforalandmulti4mediapresentations,includingspeechestoinform,tomotivate,toentertain,and topersuadethroughtheuseofimpromptu,extemporaneous,memorized,ormanuscriptdelivery.advanced SPEECHANDCOMMUNICATIONPROJECT:Studentscompleteaproject,suchasmulti4mediapresentationsthat arereflective,reportsorhistoricalinvestigations,responsestoliterature,orpersuasivearguments,which demonstratesknowledge,application,andspeakingprogressintheadvancedspeechandcommunicationcourse content. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Speechorteacherrecommendation Credits:1or2credits Fulfillsan/EnglishLanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteratureorcompositioncoursethatthey takebefore,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + DEBATE( 1070(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((((((DEBATE) Debate,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,(isthestudyandapplication ofthebasicprinciplesofdebateinvolvingsupportforthebasictypesofarguments(induction,deduction, causation)anddebatestrategies(affirmativeornegativeargumentconstructionandextension,case development,refutationorrebuttalofargumentclaimsandevidence,andpersuasivespeaking).debate PROJECT:Studentscompleteaproject,suchasamockdebateortrial,participationinaforum,competition,or tournament,oranargumentsupportingoropposingdifferentsidesofamajorissue,whichdemonstrates knowledge,application,andpresentationprogressinthedebatecoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Speechorteacherrecommendation Credits:1or2credits.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforthesecondsemesterofinstructionatan advancedlevel. FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas + Critical+Thinking+and+Argumentation( 1074((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((Crit(Think) Critical(Thinking(and(Argumentation,acoursebasedon s(academic(standards(for(english/language(arts,( isastudyofdeductiveandinductivelogic,includinglogicalfallacies,andshouldchallengestudentstothink critically,analytically,andphilosophically.studentslearntoformulatethoughtfulinquiryquestions,connect ideasorconcepts,challengeideasandconcepts,andrephraseideaswhenappropriate.activeclassparticipation isessential,includingpersistentquestioning,rationaldiscussion,andreasonedargumentation.studentsmake commentsthatreflectthedevelopmentoflogic(alineofreasoning),representaclearpointofview,andinvolve evidenceofsupport(data,examples,anecdotes,documents,informationfromavarietyofsources).studentsuse thesamestandardenglishconventionsfororalspeechthattheyuseintheirwriting. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11412 Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 70 DRAFT 9, 2015

73 RecommendedPrerequisites:4creditinEnglishLanguageArts Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas( + SPEECH( 1076((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((( (((((((((SPEECH) Speech,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isthestudyandapplicationof thebasicprinciplesandtechniquesofeffectiveoralcommunication.studentsdeliverfocusedandcoherent speechesthatconveyclearmessages,usinggestures,tone,andvocabularyappropriatetotheaudienceand purpose.studentsdeliverdifferenttypesoforalandmulti4mediapresentations,includingviewpoint, instructional,demonstration,informative,persuasive,andimpromptu.studentsusethesamestandardenglish conventionsfororalspeechthattheyuseintheirwriting. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1or2credits FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteratureorcompositioncoursethatthey takebefore,concurrently,orafterthecourse. + Writing+and+Composition+Studies+ ADVANCED+COMPOSITION( 1098( ( ( ( ( (((((((((((((((((((ADV(COMP)( Advanced(Speech(and(Communication,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language Arts,isastudyandapplicationoftherhetoricalwritingstrategiesofexpositionandpersuasion.Studentswrite expositorycritiquesofnonfictionselections,literarycriticismoffictionselections,persuasivecompositions,and researchreports.advancedcompositionproject:studentswritejobapplications,resumes,andother informationaldocumentsthatmayincludethedevelopmentofflyers,posters,brochures,programagendas,or reportsincorporatingvisualinformationintheformofpictures,graphs,ortables. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,Composition,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteraturecoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + COMPOSITION( 1090( ( ( ( ( (((((((((((((((((((((((COMP)( Composition,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isastudyand applicationoftherhetoricalwritingstrategiesofnarration,description,exposition,andpersuasion.usingthe writingprocess,studentsdemonstrateacommandofvocabulary,englishlanguageconventions,researchand organizationalskills,anawarenessoftheaudience,thepurposeforwriting,andstyle.studentsreadclassicand contemporaryliteratureorarticlesanduseappropriateworksasmodelsforwriting.studentswriteavarietyof Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 71 DRAFT 9, 2015

74 typesofcompositionswithafocusonfictionalnarratives,reflectivecompositions,academicessays,and responsestoliterature. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteraturecoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + CREATIVE+WRITING( 1092( ( ( ( ( (((((((((((((((((((CREAT(WRIT)( Composition,a(course(based(on('s(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,(isastudyand applicationoftherhetoricalwritingstrategiesforproseandpoetry.usingthewritingprocess,students demonstrateacommandofvocabulary,thenuancesoflanguageandvocabulary,englishlanguageconventions, anawarenessoftheaudience,thepurposesforwriting,andthestyleoftheirownwriting.creativewriting PROJECT:Studentscompleteaproject,suchasashortstory,anarrativeorepicpoem,apersuasivespeechor letter,abookreview,ascriptorshortplay,orothercreativecompositions,whichdemonstratesknowledge, application,andwritingprogressinthecreativewritingcoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteraturecoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + EXPOSITORY+WRITING( 1094(((((( ( ( (((((((((( ( ((((EXPOS(WRIT)( Expository(Writing,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/(Language(Arts,isastudyand applicationofthevarioustypesofinformationalwritingintendedforavarietyofdifferentaudiences.usingthe writingprocess,studentsdemonstrateacommandofvocabulary,englishlanguageconventions,researchand organizationalskills,anawarenessoftheaudience,thepurposeforwriting,andstyle.expositorywriting PROJECT:Studentscompleteaproject,suchasanextendedessayorreportexplainingthemainideaorthesisby usingtheexpositorystrategiesofclassification,illustrationbyexample,definition,comparisonandcontrast, processanalysis(descriptionsor(explanationsthatprovideinstructionsforthereader),causeandeffect, definitions,orsomecombinationofthesestrategies,whichdemonstratesknowledge,application,andwriting progressintheexpositorywritingcoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteraturecoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. + Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 72 DRAFT 9, 2015

75 LANGUAGE+ARTS+LAB( 1010(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ((LANG(LAB) Language(Arts(Labisasupplemental+coursethatprovidesstudentswithindividualizedorsmallgroupinstruction designedtosupportsuccessincompletingcourseworkalignedwiththe(academic(standards(for(english( Language/Artsfocusingonthewritingstandards.All+students+should+be+concurrently+enrolled+in+an+English+ courseinwhichclassworkwilladdressall+oftheacademicstandards. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades9412 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:148electivecredits.Thiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersofinstructionforstudentswho needadditionalsupportinanyorallaspectsofthewritingstandards. + TECHNICAL+COMMUNICATIONS 1096((( ( ( ( ( ( (TECH(COMM)( Technical(Communication,acoursebasedon's(Academic(Standards(for(English/Language(Arts,isthe studyandapplicationoftheprocessesandconventionsneededforeffectivetechnicalwriting4communication. Usingthewritingprocess,studentsdemonstrateacommandofvocabulary,Englishlanguageconventions, researchandorganizationalskills,anawarenessoftheaudience,thepurposeforwriting,andstyle.technical WRITINGPROJECT:Studentscompleteaproject,suchasamulti4mediaadvertisingcampaignforagenericproduct orideaoramulti4mediaproposalofanactionplantoimplementaprojectorservice,whichdemonstrates knowledge,application,andwritingprogressinthetechnicalcommunicationcoursecontent. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:English9,English10,orteacherrecommendation Credits:1credit FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas TechnicalBusinessCommunicationsmaybesubstitutedforthiscourseifitmeets"Composition"course (1090)requirementsandstudentsarecompletingaGeneralDiploma. NOTE:Studentsarestronglyencouragedtocombinethiscoursewithaliteraturecoursethattheytakebefore, concurrently,orafterthecourse. Course and Titles Descriptions Descriptions 73 DRAFT 9, 2015

76 FAMILY'AND'CONSUMER'SCIENCES' Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation ' ' ' 74

77 Family'and'Consumer'Sciences' Introduction' FamilyandConsumerScienceshasrootsinbothacademicandcareer/technical(vocational)educationand easilyreachesbeyondtheeducationsystemintothecommunityasitfocusesontheneedsofindividualsand families.essentialpreparationforsuccessofallstudentsincludesacquisitionofproblem:solving,decision: making,higherorderthinking,communication,literacy,andnumericalskillsinappliedcontexts.asthefuture membersandleadersoftomorrow'sfamilies,workplaces,andcommunities,studentsneedtobeabletoact responsiblyandproductively,tosynthesizeknowledgefrommultiplesources,toworkcooperatively,andto applythehigheststandardsinallaspectsoftheirlives. FCCLA Family,CareerCommunityLeadersofAmericaistheofficialstudentorganizationforFamilyandConsumer SciencesEducationinandacrossthecountry.TheFCCLAorganizationhelpsstudentsdevelopleadership andcitizenshipskillswhilesynthesizingandapplyingfamilyandconsumersciencescontentandskillsinfamily, workplace,andcommunitysettings.asateaching/learningapproach,fcclaoffersteacher:developedand student:testedstrategiesandmaterialsthatcentertheresponsibilityforachievingfacsstandardsonstudents throughin:classandco:curricularchapterprogramsandprojects. HighschoolFACSisorganizedintoavarietyofsemester:longandyear:longcourses.:approvedhighschool FACScoursesandthecurriculumframeworkforeachcourseprovideguidelinesforlocalFACSprogramsthat focusonbuildingstrongandresilientindividualsandfamiliesandhelpingstudentsmanagepersonalandfamily issues.thefacscourseframeworksreflectthecurrentvisionandmissionstatementsforfamilyandconsumer Sciencesandthe2008FACSNationalStandardsandprovideconsistencyamongFACSprogramsacrossthestate. ADULT'ROLES'AND'RESPONSIBILITIES' 5330 (ADULTEROLES) AdultRolesandResponsibilitiesisrecommendedforallstudentsaslifefoundationsandacademicenrichment, andasacareersequencecourseforstudentswithinterestinfamilyandcommunityservices,personaland familyfinance,andsimilarareas.thiscoursebuildsknowledge,skills,attitudes,andbehaviorsthatstudentswill needastheycompletehighschoolandpreparetotakethenextstepstowardadulthoodintoday ssociety.the courseincludesthestudyofinterpersonalstandards,lifespanrolesandresponsibilities,individualandfamily resourcemanagement,andfinancialresponsibilityandresources.aproject:basedapproachthatutilizeshigher orderthinking,communication,leadership,managementprocesses,andfundamentalstocollegeandcareer successisrecommendedinordertointegratethesetopicsintothestudyofadultrolesandresponsibilities. Direct,concretemathematicsandlanguageartsproficiencieswillbeapplied.Servicelearningandother authenticapplicationsarestronglyrecommended.thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforcontinuingandpost: secondaryeducationinallcareerareasrelatedtoindividualandfamilylife. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6). CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 75

78 ADVANCED'CHILD'DEVELOPMENT' 5360 (ADVCHLDDEV) AdvancedChildDevelopmentisforthosestudentsinterestedinlifefoundations,academicenrichment,and/or careersrelatedtoknowledgeofchildren,childdevelopment,andnurturingofchildren.thiscourseaddresses issuesofchilddevelopmentfromage4throughage8(grade3).itbuildsonthechilddevelopmentcourse, whichisaprerequisite.advancedchilddevelopmentincludesthestudyofprofessionalandethicalissuesin childdevelopment;childgrowthanddevelopment;childdevelopmenttheories,research,andbestpractices; childhealthandwellness;teachingandguidingchildren;specialconditionsaffectingchildren;andcareer explorationinchilddevelopmentandnurturing.aproject:basedapproachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking, communication,leadership,management,andfundamentalstocollegeandcareersuccessisrecommendedin ordertointegratethesetopicsintothestudyofchilddevelopment.direct,concretemathematicsandlanguage artsproficiencieswillbeapplied.servicelearning,introductorylaboratory/fieldexperienceswithchildrenin preschoolandearlyelementaryschoolsettings,andotherauthenticapplicationsarestronglyrecommended. Thiscourseprovidesafoundationforcontinuingandpost:secondaryeducationinallcareerareasrelatedto children,childdevelopment,andnurturingofchildren. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChildDevelopment Credits:1CreditperSemester,2creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' ADVANCED'CULINARY'ARTS' 5346 (ADVCULARTS) AdvancedCulinaryArtspreparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsofstudyrelatedto theentirespectrumofcareersinthefoodindustry,including(butnotlimitedto)foodproductionandservices; foodscience,dietetics,andnutrition;andbakingandpastryarts.majortopicsforthisadvancedcourseinclude: basicbakingtheoryandskills,introductiontobreads,introductiontopastryarts,nutrition,nutrition accommodationsandadaptations,costcontrolandpurchasing,andcurrentmarketingandtrends.instruction andintensivelaboratoryexperiencesincludecommercialapplicationsofprinciplesofnutrition,aesthetic,and sanitaryselection;purchasing,storage,preparation,andserviceoffoodandfoodproducts;usingand maintainingrelatedtoolsandequipment;bakingandpastryartsskills;managingoperationsinfoodservice, foodscience,orhospitalityestablishments;providingforthedietaryneedsofpersonswithspecial requirements;andrelatedresearch,development,andtesting.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswith commercialapplicationsarearequiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.studentlaboratoryexperiencesmay beeitherschool:basedor"on:the:job"oracombinationofthetwo.advancedculinaryartsbuildsuponskills andtechniqueslearnedinculinaryartsandhospitalitymanagement,whichmustbesuccessfullycompleted beforeenrollinginthisadvancedcourse.work:basedexperiencesinthefoodindustryarestronglyencouraged. Astandards:basedplanguidesthestudents laboratoryandwork:basedexperiences.studentsaremonitoredin theseexperiencesbytheadvancedculinaryartsteacher.articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsis encouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:CulinaryArtsandHospitalityManagement Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththePre:ProfessionalAssessmentandCertificationoftheAmerican AssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences. ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 76

79 ' ADVANCED'HOSPITALITY'MANAGEMENT' 5458 (ADVHOSMNGMT) AdvancedHospitalityManagementpreparesstudentsforemploymentinthehospitalityindustry.Itprovides thefoundationsforstudyinhighereducationthatleadstoafullspectrumofhospitalitycareers.thisisabroad: basedcoursethatintroducesstudentstoallsegmentsofhospitality,whatitincludes,andcareeropportunities thatareavailable;providesasurveyofmanagementfunctions,highlightingbasictheoriesandfacts;and exposesstudentstocurrenttrendsandcurrenteventswithintheindustry.threemajorgoalsofthiscourseare forstudentstobeableto:identifycurrenttrendsinhotelandrestaurantmanagement,distinguishthe differencebetweenhospitalityandtourism,andstatedifferencesinfrontofthehouseversusbackofthehouse. Intensiveexperiencesinoneormorehospitalityindustrysettingsarearequiredcomponentofthecourse.A standards:basedplanforeachstudentguidestheindustryexperiences.studentsaremonitoredintheirindustry experiencesbytheadvancedhospitalitymanagementteacher.industryexperiencesmaybeeitherschool: basedor onthejob incommunity:basedhospitalitysettings,orinacombinationofthetwo.' RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:CulinaryArtsandHospitalityManagement Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththePre:ProfessionalAssessmentandCertificationoftheAmerican AssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences. ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ' ADVANCED'LIFE'SCIENCE:'FOODS' 5072 (ALSFOODS) AdvancedLifeScience:Foodsisacoursethatprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyof activitiesincludinglaboratorywork.thisisastandards:based,interdisciplinarysciencecoursethatintegrates biology,chemistry,andmicrobiologyinthecontextoffoodsandtheglobalfoodindustry.studentsenrolledin thiscourseformulate,design,andcarryoutfood:baselaboratoryandfieldinvestigationsasanessentialcourse component.studentsunderstandhowbiology,chemistry,andphysicsprinciplesapplytothecompositionof foods,thenutritionoffoods,foodandfoodproductdevelopment,foodprocessing,foodsafetyandsanitation, foodpackaging,andfoodstorage.studentscompletingthiscoursewillbeabletoapplytheprinciplesof scientificinquirytosolveproblemsrelatedtobiology,physics,andchemistryinthecontextofhighlyadvanced industryapplicationsoffoods. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Chemistry,Biology,IntroductiontoAgriculture,FoodandNatural Resources,FoodScience,NutritionandWellness,AdvancedNutritionandWellness Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum FulfillsaCore40SciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectiveforanydiploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ADVANCED'NUTRITION'AND'WELLNESS' 5340 (ADVNTRNWEL) AdvancedNutritionandWellnessisacoursewhichprovidesanextensivestudyofnutrition.Thiscourseis recommendedforallstudentswantingtoimprovetheirnutritionandlearnhownutritionaffectsthebody Descriptions 77

80 acrossthelifespan.advancednutritionandwellnessisanespeciallyappropriatecourseforstudentsinterested incareersinthemedicalfield,athletictraininganddietetics.thiscoursebuildsonthefoundationestablishedin NutritionandWellness,whichisarequiredprerequisite.Thisisaproject:basedcourse;utilizinghigher:order thinking,communication,leadershipandmanagementprocesses.topicsincludeextensivestudyofmajor nutrients,nutritionalstandardsacrossthelifespan,influencesonnutrition/foodchoices,technologicaland scientificinfluences,andcareerexplorationinthisfield.laboratoryexperienceswillbeutilizedtodevelopfood handlingandpreparationskills;attentionwillbegiventonutrition,foodsafetyandsanitation.thiscourseisthe secondinasequenceofcoursesthatprovideafoundationforcontinuingandpost:secondaryeducationinall careerareasrelatedtonutrition,food,andwellness.' RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness Credits:1CreditperSemester,2creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' CHEMISTRY'OF'FOODS' 5344 (CHEMFOOD) SeeAdvancedLifeSciences:Foods CHILD'DEVELOPMENT' 5362 (CHLDDEV) ChildDevelopmentisanintroductorycourseforallstudentsasalifefoundationandacademicenrichment;itis especiallyrelevantforstudentsinterestedincareersthatdrawonknowledgeofchildren,childdevelopment, andnurturingofchildren. Thiscourseaddressesissuesofchilddevelopmentfromconception/prenatalthrough age3.itincludesthestudyofprenataldevelopmentandbirth;growthanddevelopmentofchildren;childcare givingandnurturing;andsupportsystemsforparentsandcaregivers.aproject:basedapproachthatutilizes higherorderthinking,communication,leadership,managementprocesses,andfundamentalstocollegeand careersuccessisrecommendedinordertointegratethesetopicsintothestudyofchilddevelopment.direct, concretemathematicsandlanguageartsproficiencieswillbeapplied.authenticapplicationssuchas introductorylaboratory/fieldexperienceswithyoungchildrenand/orservicelearningthatbuildknowledgeof children,childdevelopment,andnurturingofchildrenarestronglyrecommended.thiscourseprovidesthe foundationforcontinuingandpost:secondaryeducationinallcareerareasrelatedtochildren,child development,andnurturingofchildren. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,1creditmaximum QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6). CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas CONSUMER'ECONOMICS' 5334 (CONSECON) ConsumerEconomicsenablesstudentstoachievehighstandardsandcompetenciesineconomicprinciplesin contextsofhighrelevancyandapplicabilitytotheirindividual,family,workplace,andcommunitylives.a project:basedapproachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagement Descriptions 78

81 processesisrecommendedinordertointegratesuggestedtopicsintothestudyofconsumereconomicsissues. Thecoursefocusesoninterrelationshipsamongeconomicprinciplesandindividualandfamilyrolesof exchanger,consumer,producer,saver,investor,andcitizen.economicprinciplestobestudiedincludescarcity, supplyanddemand,marketstructure,theroleofgovernment,moneyandtheroleoffinancialinstitutions,labor productivity,economicstabilization,andtrade.dependingonneedsandresources,thiscoursemaybetaught inalocalprogram.inschoolswhereitistaught,itisrecommendedforallstudentsregardlessoftheircareer pathway,inordertobuildbasiceconomicsproficiencies.' RecommendedGradeLevel:10andup RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,1creditmaximum FulfillsaSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyandcountsasaDirectedElectiveor ElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonors diplomas ' CULINARY'ARTS'AND'HOSPITALITY'MANAGEMENT' 5440 (CULARTHOSP) CulinaryArtsandHospitalityManagementpreparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsof studyrelatedtotheentirespectrumofcareersinthehospitalityindustry.thiscoursebuildsafoundationthat preparesstudentstoentertheadvancedculinaryartsoradvancedhospitalitycourses.majortopicsinclude: introductiontothehospitalityindustry;foodsafetyandpersonalhygiene;sanitationandsafety;regulations, procedures,andemergencies;basicculinaryskills;culinarymath;andfoodpreparationtechniquesand applications;principlesofpurchasing,storage,preparation,andserviceoffoodandfoodproducts;; apply basic principles of sanitation and safety in order to maintain safe and healthy food service and hospitality environments; use and maintain related tools and equipment; and apply management principles in food service or hospitality operations. Intensive laboratory experiences with commercial applications are a required component of this course of study. Student laboratory experiences may be either school-based or "on-the-job" or a combination of the two. Work-based experiences in the food industry are strongly encouraged. A standards-based plan guides the students laboratory experiences. Students are monitored in their laboratory experiences by the Culinary Arts and Hospitality teacher. Articulation with postsecondary programs is encouraged RecommendedGradeLevel:11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,IntroductiontoCulinaryArtsHospitality Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit EARLY'CHILDHOOD'EDUCATION'I' 5412 (ECEI) EarlyChildhoodEducationpreparesstudentsforemploymentinearlychildhoodeducationandrelatedcareers thatinvolveworkingwithchildrenfrombirthto8years(3 rd grade)andprovidesthefoundationsforstudyin highereducationthatleadstoearlychildhoodeducationandotherchild:relatedcareers.aproject:based approachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessesis recommendedinordertointegratethestudyofsuggestedtopics.majorcoursetopicsinclude:careerpathsin earlychildhoodeducation;promotingchilddevelopmentandlearning;buildingfamilyandcommunity relationships;observing,documenting,andassessingtosupportyoungchildrenandfamilies;using developmentallyeffectiveapproaches;usingcontentknowledgetobuildmeaningfulcurriculum,andbecoming anearlychildhoodeducationprofessional.'thecourseprovidesanoverviewofthehistory,theory,and Descriptions 79

82 foundationsofearlychildhoodeducationaswellasexposuretotypesofprograms,curricula,andservices availabletoyoungchildren.studentsexaminebasicprinciplesofchilddevelopment,importanceoffamily, licensing,andelementsofqualitycareofyoungchildren.thecourseaddressesplanningandguiding developmentallyappropriateactivitiesforyoungchildreninvariouschildcaresettings;developmentally appropriatepracticesofguidanceanddiscipline;applicationofbasichealth,safety,andnutritionprinciples whenworkingwithchildren;overviewofmanagementandoperationoflicensedchildcarefacilitiesor educationalsettings;childcareregulationsandlicensingrequirements;andemployabilityskills.intensive experiencesinoneormoreearlychildhoodsettings,resumes,andcareerportfoliosarerequiredcomponents.a standards:basedplanforeachstudentguidesthelaboratory/fieldexperiences.studentsaremonitoredintheir laboratory/fieldexperiencesbytheearlychildhoodeducationteacher.studentlaboratory/fieldexperiences maybeeitherschool:basedor"on:the:job"incommunity:basedearlychildhoodeducationcentersorina combinationofthetwo.dualcreditagreementswithpostsecondaryprogramsareencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChildDevelopmentandAdvancedChildDevelopment Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ' EARLY'CHILDHOOD'EDUCATION'II' 5406 (ECEII) EarlyChildhoodEducationIIpreparesstudentsforemploymentinearlychildhoodeducationandrelatedcareers thatinvolveworkingwithchildrenfrombirthto8years(3 rd grade)andprovidesthefoundationsforstudyin highereducationthatleadstoearlychildhoodeducationandotherchild:relatedcareers.eceiiisasequential coursethatbuildsonthefoundationalknowledgeandskillsofearlychildhoodeducationi,whichisarequired prerequisite.ineceiistudentsfurtherrefine,develop,anddocumenttheknowledge,skills,attitudes,and behaviorsgainedinthefoundationalcourse.majortopicsofeceiiinclude:overviewofthechilddevelopment Associate(CDA)credential,safeandhealthylearningenvironment,physicalandintellectualcompetence,social andemotionaldevelopment,'relationships'withfamilies,programmanagement,and'professionalism.the coursestandardsparalleltheexpectationsanddocumentationrequiredforchilddevelopmentassociate(cda) credentialing.theseincluderigorouslevelsofself:critiqueandreflection;performanceassessmentsby instructors,parents,andotherprofessionals;comprehensiveassessmentofknowledgethroughastandardized exam;andotherprofessionaldocumentation.extensiveexperiencesinoneormoreearlychildhoodeducation settingsarerequired:aminimumtotalof480hoursmustbeaccruedineceiandeceii.theseexperiencesmay beeitherschool:basedor"on:the:job"incommunity:basedearlychildhoodeducationcenters,orina combinationofthetwo.astandards:basedplanforeachstudentguidestheearlychildhoodeducation experiences.studentsaremonitoredintheseexperiencesbytheearlychildhoodeducationiiteacher.dual creditagreementswithpostsecondaryprogramsareencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:EarlyChildhoodEducationI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththePre:ProfessionalAssessmentandCertificationoftheAmerican AssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences. ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit EDUCATION'PROFESSIONS'I' 5408 (EDPROFI) Descriptions 80

83 EducationProfessionsIprovidesthefoundationforemploymentineducationandrelatedcareersand preparesstudentsforstudyinhighereducation.anactivelearningapproachthatutilizeshigherorder thinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessesisrecommendedinordertointegrate suggestedtopicsintothestudyofeducationandrelatedcareers.thecourseofstudyincludes,butisnot limitedto:theteachingprofession,thelearnerandthelearningprocess,planninginstruction,learning environment,andinstructionalandassessmentstrategies.exploratoryfieldexperiencesinclassroom settingsandcareerportfoliosarerequiredcomponents.astandards:basedplanguidesthestudents field experiences.studentsaremonitoredintheirfieldexperiencesbytheeducationprofessionalsiteacher. Articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,ChildDevelopment,AdvancedChild Development,andInterpersonalRelationships Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ' EDUCATION'PROFESSIONS'II' 5404 (EDPROFII) EducationProfessionsIIpreparesstudentsforemploymentineducationandrelatedcareersandprovidesthe foundationforstudyinhighereducationinthesecareerareas.anactivelearningapproachthatutilizeshigher orderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessesisrecommendedinordertointegrate suggestedtopicsintothestudyofeducationandrelatedcareers.thecourseofstudyincludes,butisnotlimited to:theteachingprofession,thelearnerandthelearningprocess,planninginstruction,learningenvironment, andinstructionalandassessmentstrategies.extensivefieldexperiencesinoneormoreclassroomsettings, resumes,andcareerportfoliosarerequiredcomponents.astandards:basedplanguidesthestudents field experiences.studentsaremonitoredintheirfieldexperiencesbytheeducationprofessionsiiteacher. Articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:EducationProfessionsI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththePre:ProfessionalAssessmentandCertificationoftheAmerican AssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences. Thiscourseisalignedwiththefollowingpost:secondarycoursesfordualcredit FASHION'AND'TEXTILES'CAREERS'I 5420(FSHNTXTI) Fashion(and(Textiles(Careers(I(preparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsofstudy relatedtotheentirespectrumofcareersinthefashionindustry.thiscoursebuildsafoundationthat preparesstudentstoenterthefashioncareersiicourse.majortopicsinclude:reviewofthedimensionsof clothing,investigationofdesignelementsandprinciples,evaluatingmanufacturingprocess,reviewingthe processesfromfiberproductiontoitemsofclothingbeingworn,overallreviewofthetextileandapparel industry,investigationoffashiondesigners,customerrelationsandbestpractices,fashionmerchandising, forecastingtrends,impactofsocialmediaonthefashionindustry,andcareerexplorationandexperience. Aprojectbasedapproachwithcommercial/industryapplicationsisakeycomponentofthiscourseof Descriptions 81

84 study.studentexperiencesmaybeeitherschoolebasedor"onetheejob"oracombinationofthetwo.worke basedexperiencesinthefashionindustryarestronglyencouraged.astandardsebasedplanguidesthe students experiences.thiscourseisacorecomponentoffoureyearcareerplansforthecareerclustersof PersonalCommercialServices;ManufacturingProcessing;andArt,A/VTechnology Communications.Itisrecommendedforstudentswithinterestsinapparel,textiles,andfashioncareer pathwaysandprovidesthefoundationforcontinuingstudy.studentsaremonitoredintheirexperiences bythefashion(careers(i(teacher.articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PreparingforCollegeandCareers;IntroductiontoFashionandTextiles Foundations,EntrepreneurshipandMarketingcourses Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FASHION'AND'TEXTILES'CAREERS'II 5421 (FSHNTXII) Fashion(and(Textiles(Careers(II(preparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsof studyrelatedtotheentirespectrumofcareersinthefashionindustry.thiscoursebuildsafoundation thatpreparesstudentstoenterintohighereducationprogramsofstudyrelatedtotheentirespectrumof thecareerclustersthatencompasscareersinfashion,apparel,andothertextilesmanagement,production, andservices.majortopicsinclude:fashiondesign,applicationofdesignelementsandprinciples,the businessoffashiondesigners,evaluatingmanufacturingprocesses,reviewingdistributionprocessesin thefashionindustry,garmentcostsandbusinessmath,reviewingtheprocessesfromfiberproduction toitemsofclothingbeingworn,overallreviewofthetextileandapparelindustry,fashionpromotion, dynamicsoffashiondemand,writingfashioncopy,investigationoffashiondesigners,customer relationsandbestpractices,fashionmerchandising,operationalcosts,forecastingtrends,useof technologyinthefashionindustry,andcareerexplorationandexperience.aprojectbasedapproach withcommercial/industryapplicationsisakeycomponentofthiscourseofstudy.studentexperiences maybeeitherschoolebasedor"onetheejob"oracombinationofthetwo.workebasedexperiencesinthe fashionindustryarestronglyencouraged.astandardsebasedplanguidesthestudents experiences. ThiscourseisacorecomponentoffourEyearcareerplansforthecareerclustersofPersonal CommercialServices;ManufacturingProcessing;andArt,A/VTechnologyCommunications.Itis recommendedforstudentswithinterestsinapparel,textiles,andfashioncareerpathwaysand providesthefoundationforcontinuingstudy.studentsaremonitoredintheirexperiencesbythe Fashion(Careers(II(teacher.Articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged.' RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PreparingforCollegeandCareers;FashionandTextileCareersI, EntrepreneurshipandMarketingcourses Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HOUSING'AND'INTERIOR'DESIGN'CAREERS'I' 5452 (HIDCI) HousingandInteriorDesignCareersIpreparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsofstudy relatedtotheentirespectrumofcareerclustersthatencompasscareersrelatedtohousing,interiors,and furnishings.topicsincludecommercialapplicationsofprinciplesofdesigntocreatingaestheticandfunctional residentialandcommercialenvironments;human,non:human,community,family,andfinancialresourcesfor housing;housingandinteriorsmaterialsandproducts;client:centereddesigning,drafting,blueprinting,and Descriptions 82

85 spaceplanning;rendering,elevations,andsketching;historical,technological,andenvironmentalimpactson housingandinteriors;zoning,buildingcodes,regulations,andaccessibilityguidelines,andtheirimpacton housingrelatedoutcomes.ethical,legal,andsafetyissuesaswellashelpingprocessesandcollaborativewaysof workingwithothersaretobeaddressed.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswithcommercialapplicationsarea requiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.workbasedexperiencesinthehousing,interiors,and/or furnishingsindustriesarestronglyencouraged.' RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11 RecommendedPrerequisites:PreparingforCollegeandCareers,IntroductiontoHousingandInterior Design Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximum6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HOUSING'AND'INTERIOR'DESIGN'CAREERS'II' 5460 (HIDCII) HousingandInteriorDesignCareersIIpreparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsof studyrelatedtotheentirespectrumofcareerclustersthatencompasscareersrelatedtohousing,interiors,and furnishings.topicsincludecommercialapplicationsofprinciplesofdesigntocreatingaestheticandfunctional residentialandcommercialenvironments;human,non:human,community,family,andfinancialresourcesfor housing;housingandinteriorsmaterialsandproducts;client:centereddesigning,drafting,blueprinting,and spaceplanning;rendering,elevations,andsketching;historical,technological,andenvironmentalimpactson housingandinteriors;zoning,buildingcodes,regulations,andaccessibilityguidelines,andtheirimpacton housingrelatedoutcomes.ethical,legal,andsafetyissuesaswellashelpingprocessesandcollaborativewaysof workingwithothersaretobeaddressed.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswithcommercialapplicationsarea requiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.workbasedexperiencesinthehousing,interiors,and/or furnishingsindustriesarestronglyencouraged.' RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HousingandInteriorDesignCareersI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximum6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HUMAN'AND'SOCIAL'SERVICES'I' 5336 (HUMNSRVSI) HumanandSocialServicesIisanintroductory/exploratorycourseforstudentsinterestedincareersin humanandcommunityservicesandotherhelpingprofessions.areasofexplorationincludefamilyandsocial services,youthdevelopment,andadultandeldercare,andotherfor:profitandnon:profitservices.this project:basedcoursewillhelpstudentsintegratehigherorderthinking,communication,leadership,and managementprocessestoconductinvestigationsinhumanandsocialservicesatthelocal,state,national, orglobal/worldlevel.researchanddevelopment,interdisciplinaryprojects,and/orcollaborationwith postsecondaryfaculty,communityagenciesororganizations,orstudentorganizationsareappropriate approaches.studentswillbeintroducedtohumanandsocialservicesprofessionsthroughpresentations fromavarietyofguestspeakers,jobshadowing,fieldtripsandintroductoryandexploratoryfield experiences.casestudies,roleplay,andapplicationofprofessionalcodesofethicswillbeutilizedreflecting thechallengesofworkingindiversecommunities.servicelearningexperiencesarehighlyrecommended. AchievementofapplicableFACS,academic,andemployabilitycompetencieswillbedocumentedthrougha studentportfolio. RecommendedGradeLevel:11 Descriptions 83

86 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,InterpersonalRelationships,ChildDevelopmentor HumanDevelopmentandWellness Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' HUMAN'AND'SOCIAL'SERVICES'II' 5462 (HUMNSRVSII) HumanandSocialServicesIIisacorecomponentoftheFamilyandCommunityServicespathway.Thecourse preparesstudentsforoccupationsandhighereducationprogramsrelatedtoassistingindividualsandfamiliesin meetingtheirpotentials.throughwork:basedexperiences,studentsapplytheknowledgeandskillsdeveloped inthehumanservicesfoundationscourse.concentrationareasincludefamilyandsocialservices,youth development,andadultandeldercare.ethical,legal,andsafetyissues,aswellashelpingprocessesand collaborativewaysofworkingwithothers,willbeaddressed.learningexperienceswillinvolveanalysisofthe influenceofcultureandsocioeconomicfactorsonindividualchoicesandopportunities,servicedeliverymodels, andtheoreticalperspectives.intensivelaboratory/fieldexperiencesinoneormorehumansocialservice agenciesarearequiredcomponentofthiscourse.studentlaboratory/fieldexperiencesmaybeeitherschool: based,ifavailable,or onthejob incommunity:basedagencies,oracombinationofthetwo.astandards: basedplanguidesthestudents laboratory/fieldexperiences.studentsaremonitoredintheirlaboratory/field experiencesbythehumanandsocialservicesiiteacher.achievementofapplicablestandardswillbe documentedthroughastudentportfolio.articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HumanandSocialServicesI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththePre:ProfessionalAssessmentandCertificationoftheAmerican AssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences. ThiscourseisalignswithPost:SecondarycoursesforDualCredit ' HUMAN'DEVELOPMENT'AND'WELLNESS 5366 (HUMANDEV) HumanDevelopmentandWellnessisvaluableforallstudentsasalifefoundationandacademicenrichment;itis especiallyrelevantforstudentsinterestedincareersimpactedbyindividuals physical,social,emotional,and moraldevelopmentandwellnessacrossthelifespan.majortopicsincludeprinciplesofhumandevelopmentand wellness;impactsoffamilyonhumandevelopmentandwellness;factorsthataffecthumandevelopmentand wellness;practicesthatpromotehumandevelopmentandwellness;managingresourcesandservicesrelatedto humandevelopmentandwellness;andcareerexplorationinhumandevelopmentandwellness.lifeeventsand contemporaryissuesaddressedinthiscourseinclude(butarenotlimitedto)change;stress;abuse;personal safety;andrelationshipsamonglifestylechoices,healthandwellnessconditions,anddiseases.aproject:based approachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessesis recommendedinordertointegratethestudyofthesetopics.authenticapplicationsthroughservicelearning areencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum Descriptions 84

87 QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6) CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscoursemaybealignedPost:SecondaryforDualCredit ' INTERPERSONAL'RELATIONSHIPS' 5364 (INTRPRLT) InterpersonalRelationshipsisanintroductorycoursethatisespeciallyrelevantforstudentsinterestedincareers thatinvolveinteractingwithpeople.itisalsovaluableforallstudentsasalifefoundationandacademic enrichment.thiscourseaddressesknowledgeandskillsneededforpositiveandproductiverelationshipsin career,community,andfamilysettings.majorcoursetopicsincludecommunicationskills;leadership, teamwork,andcollaboration;conflictprevention,resolution,andmanagement;buildingandmaintaining relationships;andindividualneedsandcharacteristicsandtheirimpactsonrelationships.aproject:based approachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocesses,and fundamentalstocollegeandcareersuccessisrecommendedinordertointegratethesetopicsintothestudyof interpersonalrelationships.direct,concretelanguageartsproficiencieswillbeapplied.servicelearningand otherauthenticapplicationsarestronglyrecommended.thiscourseprovidesafoundationforcontinuingand post:secondaryeducationforallcareerareasthatinvolveinteractingwithpeoplebothinsideandoutsideofa business/organization,includingteammembers,clients,patients,customers,andthegeneralpublic. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,1creditmaximum QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6). CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Localprogramshavetheoptionofofferingasecondversionofthecoursethatisfocusedmoreonfamily relations.suchacoursemaybedifferentiatedfromtheregularcourseofferingbyusingasubtitlein additiontointerpersonalrelationships.astudentmayearncreditsforbothversionsofthecourse.no waiverisrequiredinthisinstance. INTRODUCTION'TO'CULINARY'ARTS'AND'HOSPITALITY' 5438 (INTCULHOS) IntroductiontoCulinaryArtsandHospitalityisrecommendedforallstudentsregardlessoftheircareerclusteror pathway,inordertobuildbasicculinaryartsknowledgeandskills.itisespeciallyappropriateforstudentswith aninterestincareersrelatedtohospitality,tourism,andculinaryarts.aproject:basedapproachthatutilizes higherorderthinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocessesisrecommended.topicsinclude basicculinaryskillsinthefoodserviceindustry,safetyandsanitation,nutrition,customerrelationsandcareer investigation.studentsareabletoexplorethisindustryandexaminetheirowncareergoalsinlightoftheir findings.laboratoryexperiencesthatemphasizeindustrypracticesanddevelopbasicskillsarerequired componentsofthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,AdvancedNutritionandWellness Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum Descriptions 85

88 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' INTRODUCTION'TO'FASHION'AND'TEXTILES' 5380 (FSHNTX) IntroductiontoFashionandTextilesisanintroductorycourseforthosestudentsinterestedinacademic enrichmentoracareerinthefashion,textile,andapparelindustry.thiscourseaddressesknowledgeandskills relatedtodesign,production,acquisition,anddistributioninthefashion,textile,andapparelarena.thecourse includesthestudyofpersonal,academic,andcareersuccess;careersinthefashion,textile,andapparel industry;factorsinfluencingthemerchandisingandselectionoffashion,textile,andapparelgoodsandtheir properties,design,andproduction;andconsumerskills.aproject:basedapproachintegratesinstructionand laboratoryexperiencesincludingapplicationoftheelementsandprinciplesofdesign;selection,production, alteration,repair,andmaintenanceofapparelandtextileproducts;productresearch,development,andtesting; andapplicationoftechnicaltoolsandequipmentutilizedintheindustry.visualartsconceptswillbeaddressed. Direct,concretemathematicsproficiencieswillbeapplied.Servicelearningandotherauthenticapplicationsare stronglyrecommended.thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforcontinuingandpost:secondaryeducationin fashion,textile,andapparel:relatedcareers.' RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:none Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' INTRODUCTION'TO'HOUSING'AND'INTERIOR'DESIGN' 5350 (INTHSINTDES) IntroductiontoHousingandInteriorDesignisanintroductorycourseessentialforthosestudentsinterestedin academicenrichmentoracareerwithinthehousing,interiordesign,orfurnishingsindustry.thiscourse addressestheselectionandplanningofdesignedspacestomeettheneeds,wants,valuesandlifestylesof individuals,families,clients,andcommunities.housingdecisions,resourcesandoptionswillbeexplored includingfactorsaffectinghousingchoicesandthetypesofhousingavailable.developmentalinfluenceson housingandinteriorenvironmentswillalsobeconsidered.basichistoricalarchitecturalstylingandbasic furniturestyleswillbeexploredaswellasbasicidentificationoftheelementsandprinciplesofdesign.design andspaceplanninginvolvesevaluatingfloorplansandreadingconstructiondocumentswhilelearningtocreate safe,functional,andaestheticspaces.presentationtechniqueswillbepracticedtothoroughlycommunicate designideas.visualartsconceptswillbeaddressed.direct,concretemathematicsproficiencieswillbeapplied. Aprojectbasedapproachwillbeutilizedrequiringhigher:orderthinking,communication,leadershipand managementprocessesashousingandinteriordesigncontentisintegratedintothedesignofinteriorspaces whilemeetingspecificprojectcriteria.thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforfurtherstudyandcareersinthe architecture,construction,housing,interiordesign,andfurnishingsindustries. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' NUTRITION'AND'WELLNESS' 5342 (NTRNWLNS) Descriptions 86

89 NutritionandWellnessisanintroductorycoursevaluableforallstudentsasalifefoundationandacademic enrichment;itisespeciallyrelevantforstudentsinterestedincareersrelatedtonutrition,food,andwellness. Thisisanutritionclassthatintroducesstudentstoonlythebasicsoffoodpreparationsotheycanbecomeself: sufficientinaccessinghealthyandnutritiousfoods.majorcoursetopicsincludenutritionprinciplesand applications;influencesonnutritionandwellness;foodpreparation,safety,andsanitation;andscience, technology,andcareersinnutritionandwellness.aproject:basedapproachthatutilizeshigherorderthinking, communication,leadership,managementprocesses,andfundamentalstocollegeandcareersuccessis recommendedinordertointegratethesetopicsintothestudyofnutrition,food,andwellness.food preparationexperiencesarearequiredcomponent.direct,concretemathematicsandlanguagearts proficiencieswillbeapplied.thiscourseisthefirstinasequenceofcoursesthatprovideafoundationfor continuingandpost:secondaryeducationinallcareerareasrelatedtonutrition,food,andwellness. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,1creditmaximum QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6) CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Localprogramshavetheoptionofofferingasecondversionofthecoursethatisfocusedmoreonthe fitness'aspectsofwellnessandnutrition.thisversionmaybetaughtwithinthefamilyandconsumer sciencesdepartmentoritmaybeinterdisciplinaryandteamtaughtorco:taughtwithateacherlicensed inphysicaleducation.suchacoursemaybedifferentiatedfromtheregularcourseofferingbyusinga subtitleinadditiontonutritionandwellness.astudentmayearncreditsformultipleversionsofthe course.nowaiverisrequiredinthisinstance. Localprogramsmayofferanadditionalversionofthiscourseforaspecificstudentpopulation,for instance,seniorswhohavenevertakennutritionorfoodscourses.suchacoursemaybedifferentiated fromtheregularcourseofferingbyusingasubtitleinadditiontonutritionandwellness.astudentmay earncreditsformultipleversionsofthecourse.nowaiverisrequiredinthisinstance. NUTRITION'SCIENCE'CAREERS'I' 5456 (NUTSCICARI) NutritionScienceCareersIisaninstructionalprogramthatintroducesstudentstocareersinnutrition,dietetics, foodscience,foodresearchanddevelopment,andrelatedcareers.thecourseofstudyincludestopicsand issuesinnutrition;foodsciencetopicsandissues;topicsrelatedtomanagementofdailylivingneedsof individualsandfamilies;nutritionandfoodsforchildrenandtheelderly;topicsrelatedtocleaningand maintenance,purchasing,andfoodpreparation;managingoperationsinfoodproduction,foodscience,orfood researchanddevelopmentestablishments;relatedresearch,development,andtesting.intensivelaboratory experienceswithindustryapplicationsarearequiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.work:based experiencesinfoodandnutritionsciencecareersarestronglyencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,AdvancedNutritionandWellness,AdvancedLife ScienceFoods Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas NUTRITION'SCIENCE'CAREERS'II' 5457 (NUTSCICARII) Descriptions 87

90 NutritionScienceCareersIIbuildsoncontentandskillsofNutritionScienceCareersIandpreparesstudentsfor careersinandhighereducationprogramsrelatedtonutrition,dietetics,foodscience,foodresearchand development,andrelatedcareersthatfocusonassistingindividualsandfamiliesinmanagingtheirpersonal, family,andsocialneedsregardingnutrition,diet,andfoods.thecourseofstudyincludes,butisnotlimitedto: advancedtopicsandissuesinnutrition;advancedfoodsciencetopicsandissues;foodandnutritionfor individualsandfamilieswithspecialneedsanddisadvantagingconditions;topicsrelatedtomanagementofdaily livingneedsofindividualsandfamilies;nutritionandfoodsinchildcareandconvalescentcare;topicsandissues relatedtomaintainingthefoodsupply;topicsrelatedtocleaningandmaintenance,purchasing,andfood preparation;managingoperationsinfoodproduction,foodscience,orfoodresearchanddevelopment establishments;providingforthedietaryneedsofpersonswithspecialrequirements;relatedresearch, development,andtesting.ethical,legal,andsafetyissuesaswellashelpingprocessesandcollaborativewaysof workingwithothersaretobeaddressed.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswithindustryapplicationsarea requiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.work:basedexperiencesinfoodandnutritionsciencecareersare stronglyencouraged.thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforstudyinhighereducationthatleadstorelated careers. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionScienceCareersI Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PERSONAL'FINANCIAL'RESPONSIBILITY' 4540 (PRSFINRSP) PersonalFinancialResponsibilityaddressestheidentificationandmanagementofpersonalfinancialresourcesto meetthefinancialneedsandwantsofindividualsandfamilies,consideringabroadrangeofeconomic,social, cultural,technological,environmental,andmaintenancefactors.thiscoursehelpsstudentsbuildskillsin financialresponsibilityanddecisionmaking;analyzepersonalstandards,needs,wants,andgoals;identify sourcesofincome,savingandinvesting;understandbanking,budgeting,record:keepingandmanagingrisk, insuranceandcreditcarddebt.aprojectbasedapproachandapplicationsthroughauthenticsettingssuchas workbasedobservationsandservicelearningexperiencesareappropriate.direct,concreteapplicationsof mathematicsproficienciesinprojectsareencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,1creditmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' PREPARING'FOR'COLLEGE'AND'CAREERS' 5394 (PREPCC) PreparingforCollegeandCareersaddressestheknowledge,skills,andbehaviorsallstudentsneedtobe preparedforsuccessincollege,career,andlife.thefocusofthecourseistheimpactoftoday schoiceson tomorrow spossibilities.topicstobeaddressedincludetwenty:firstcenturylifeandcareerskills;higherorder thinking,communication,leadership,andmanagementprocesses;explorationofpersonalaptitudes,interests, values,andgoals;examiningmultipleliferolesandresponsibilitiesasindividualsandfamilymembers;planning andbuildingemployabilityskills;transferringschoolskillstolifeandwork;andmanagingpersonalresources. Thiscourseincludesreviewingthe16nationalcareerclustersand'sCollegeandCareerPathways,in: depthinvestigationofoneormorepathways,reviewinggraduationplans,developingcareerplans,and Descriptions 88

91 developingpersonalandcareerportfolios.aprojectbasedapproach,includingcomputerandtechnology applications,cooperativeventuresbetweenschoolandcommunity,simulations,andreallifeexperiences,is recommended. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,,1creditmaximum QualifiesasoneoftheFCScoursesastudentcantaketowaivetheHeathWellnessgraduation requirement.toqualifyforawaiver,astudentmusttakethreeoftheapprovedcourses.formore information,pleasesee511iac6:7.1:4(c)(6). CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas RESIDENTIAL'PROPERTY'MANAGEMENT'CAREERS'I 5472 (RCFMCI) ResidentialandCommercialFacilitiesManagementCareersIintroducesstudentstoconceptsrelatingto managementandmaintenanceofresidential,commercial,andinstitutionalfacilitiesandequipment.students willexplorebasicmanagementconceptsandbecomeacquaintedwithprofessionalandregulatorystandardsin variousvenuesincludingconventioncenters,hotels,leisureandrecreationfacilitiesandgrounds,commercial residentialpropertiesandfoodserviceestablishments.ethical,legal,andsafetyissuesaswellashelping processesandcollaborativewaysofworkingwithothersaretobeaddressed.emphasisshouldbeplacedon commonfiscalaccountabilitymeasuresandtherulesandregulationsthatgoverntheoperationsofvarious residentialandcommercialfacilities.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswithcommercialapplicationsarea requiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.work:basedexperiencesintheresidentialandcommercial FacilitiesManagementindustryarestronglyencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoHousingandInteriorDesignorIntroductionto Construction Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' RESIDENTIAL'PROPERTY'MANAGEMENT'CAREERS'II 5858 (RCFMCII) ResidentialandCommercialFacilitiesManagementCareersIIbuildsonthehumancapitalandresource managementcomponentsofresidentialandcommercialfacilitiesmanagementiandprovidesthefoundation forstudyinhighereducationthatleadstorelatedcareers.studentswillexaminecommonhumanresource practicesandthelawsthatgovernthem;exploregenerallyacceptedaccountingpracticesinregardstoaspecific venueoroperation;andidentifyappropriatemechanismstoimprovefacilityoperations.anadditional emphasisshouldbeplacedoncustomerservice,collaborationandteam:buildingtoachieveorganizational success.managementofdepartmentssuchassecurity,safety,cleanlinessandsanitation,hazardousmaterials, andwasteaswellascustomerrelationsandcustomerserviceorientationsaretobeaddressed.intensive laboratoryexperienceswithcommercial/residentialapplicationsarearequiredcomponentofthiscourseof study.work:basedexperiencesintheresidentialandcommercialfacilitiesmanagementindustryarestrongly encouraged. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ResidentialandCommercialFacilitiesManagementI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum Descriptions 89

92 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 90

93 FINEARTS Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 91

94 FINEARTS Introduction Inordertoprovideaqualityeducationforeverychildin,itisimportanttoprovideforallaspectsof humangrowth.theartistic,expressive,andculturalaspectsofeachchild sintellectual,emotional,physical,and socialdevelopmentarevitalcomponentsofthisgrowth.researchinvolvingtheimpactofartseducationupon mentalfunctionssupportstheconvictionsofmanyeducators,parents,andbusinessleadersthatthefinearts areessentialduetotheirabilitytoprovidestudentswiththemeanstothink,feel,andunderstandtheworld aroundtheminuniqueways.literacyintheartsstrengthensaperson sparticipationinsocietybyenhancing problemsolvingandcommunicationskillsaswellasfosteringself:expression,aestheticawareness,andmultiple pointsofview.forthesereasons,acurriculumineachofthefineartsshouldbeavailabletoallstudentssothat theymaybecomeself:directedtowardlifelonglearninginthearts. Thepurposeofeachfineartscurriculumistopromotelifelongparticipationintheartsbydevelopingskilled creators,performers,critics,listeners,andobserversofthearts.studentscanusetheartsasameansof:(1) self:expressionandcommunication,(2)developmentofcriticalthinkingskills,(3)self:knowledgeand understandingoftheworldaroundthem,and,(4)increasingawarenessoftheartisticheritageofothercultures, aswellastheirown. Studentswhoareproficientinthefineartsgrowintheirabilitytothinkandlearnindependently.Theirviewof theworldexpandsascreativeavenuestoexpressionandunderstandingaredeveloped.ultimately,theentire communitybenefitsthroughthecreativity,vision,andempathyfosteredinthefinearts. Inorderforthistohappen,studentsmustbeimmersedinopportunitiestolearnaboutthearts,performand createinoneormoreoftheartforms,andlearntoanalyzeandcritiquethearts.thegoalsforstudentsin gradeskindergartenthroughgradetwelve(k:12)aretoenableeachstudenttodothefollowing: developone sartisticskills; becomeconfidentinone sabilitiesinthearts; becomeacreativeproblemsolver; appreciatethevalueofthearts; communicatethroughthearts; communicateaboutthearts; exhibitknowledgeofthehistoricalandculturaldiversityofthearts;and exhibitknowledgeofcriticismandaestheticsinthearts. DanceCourseTitles DANCECHOREOGRAPHY: BALLET,MODERN,JAZZ,ORETHNICDFOLK(L) 4142 (DANCECHR) DanceChoreographyisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforDance.Learningactivitiesinchoreography aresequentialandsystematicandallowstudentstoexpressthemselves.awidevarietyofmaterialsand experiencesareusedinordertoprovidestudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andappreciationofthemulti: styledandmulticulturaldanceexpressions.choreographicactivitiesprovidestudentsopportunitiesto participateinrolesasasoloist,achoreographerorleader,andinasubjectrole.studentsalsoexploreawide varietyofchoreographicphilosophiesaswellasadministrativeandmediaskillsnecessaryforthepromotionand Descriptions 92

95 documentationofworkstobeperformed.studentsexperienceandlearntouseappropriateterminologyto describe,analyze,interpret,andcritiquedancecompositionsbyprofessionalindividualsorcompanies. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovideddefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Anon:licenseddanceinstructormaybecontractedwithalicensedFineArtsteacherservingasthe teacherofrecord. DANCEHISTORYANDAPPRECIATION 4140 (DNCHIST) DanceHistoryandAppreciationisbasedontheStandardsforDance.Thiscoursedevelopsstudents knowledgeandappreciationofourmulticulturalandmulti:styleddanceheritage.studentsstudytheliterature, music,media,andmovementassociatedwithavarietyofdancegenresincludingmodern,ballet,jazz,tap,and Ethnic:Folk.Studentsexplorehowtheseformsaidinthepreservationandperpetuationofmovement communicationasanartform.activitiesandexperiencesaredesignedtodevelopstudents abilitytorecognize thehistoricalperspectiveofdanceevolutionandstylesofdance;studythedevelopmentofdanceandthe impactofhistoricalperiodsanddance srelationshiptootherartforms;identifyprominentdancers,dance companies,andsocialgroupswhichhaveinfluenceddance;andstudydanceinteractionswithsociety.students aregivenopportunitiestoexperienceliveandrecordeddanceperformancesbyprofessionalindividuals, companies,orsocialgroupsthatdemonstrateculturalandhistoricalperspectivesofdance. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Anon:licenseddanceinstructormaybecontractedwithalicensedFineArtsteacherservingasthe teacherofrecord. DANCEPERFORMANCE: BALLET,MODERN,JAZZ,ORETHNICDFOLK(L) 4146 (DNCPERF) DancePerformanceisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforDance.Sequentialandsystematiclearning experiencesareprovidedinthespecificgenreoffered,whetheritisballet,modern,jazz,orethnic:folk. Activitiesutilizeawidevarietyofmaterialsandexperiencesandaredesignedtodeveloptechniquesappropriate withinthegenre,includingindividualandgroupinstructioninperformancerepertoireandskills.students developtheabilitytoexpresstheirthoughts,perceptions,feelings,andimagesthroughmovement.the performanceclassprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexperiencedegreesofphysicalprowess,technique, flexibility,andthestudyofdanceperformanceasanartisticdisciplineandasaformofartisticcommunication. Studentsdescribe,analyze,interpret,andjudgeliveandrecordeddanceperformancesofprofessionaldancers andcompaniesinthegenre.theyalsobecomeawareofthevocationalandavocationalopportunitiesindance. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Descriptions 93

96 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovideddefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Anon:licenseddanceinstructormaybecontractedwithalicensedFineArtsteacherservingasthe teacherofrecord. MusicCourseTitles ADVANCEDCHORUS(L) 4188 (ADVCHOR) AdvancedChorusisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralMusic.Studentstaking AdvancedChorusdevelopmusicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsthroughensembleandsolosinging.This classincludesthestudyofqualityrepertoireinthediversestylesofchoralliteratureappropriateindifficultyand rangeforthestudents.chorusclassesprovideopportunitiesforperforming,creating,andrespondingtomusic. Studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.Time outsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.alimitednumberofpublic performancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredto participateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearninginthe classroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningandIntermediateChorus Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDCONCERTBAND(L) 4170 (ADVBAND) AdvancedConcertBandisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic.This courseprovidesstudentswithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthroughtheconcertband,which developsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,andaffectivedomains.ensembleandsoloactivitiesaredesigned todevelopelementsofmusicianshipincludingtoneproduction,technicalskills,intonation,musicreadingskills, listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistoricallysignificantstylesofliterature,andintegrationofother applicabledisciplines. Experiencesincludeimprovising,conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading.Studentsdeveloptheabilityto understandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybe scheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasa culminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformance opportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningandIntermediateConcertBand Laboratorycourse Descriptions 94

97 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDORCHESTRA(L) 4174 (ADVORCH) AdvancedOrchestraisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic.Students inthisensembleareprovidedwithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthroughtheorchestra,string and/orfullorchestra,whichdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,andaffectivedomains.ensembleand soloactivitiesaredesignedtodevelopandrefineelementsofmusicianshipincludingtoneproduction,technical skills,intonation,musicreadingskills,listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistoricallysignificantstylesof orchestralliterature,andintegrationofotherapplicabledisciplines.experiencesincludeimprovising, conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythe composer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsand performances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsaland musicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythat supportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningandIntermediateOrchestra Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas APPLIEDMUSIC(L) 4200 (APPLMUS) AppliedMusicisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralorInstrumentalMusic. AppliedMusicoffershighschoolstudentstheopportunitytoreceivesmallgrouporprivateinstructiondesigned todevelopandrefineperformanceskills.avarietyofmusicmethodsandrepertoireisutilizedtorefinestudents' abilitiesinperforming,creating,andrespondingtomusic. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BEGINNINGCHORUS(L) 4182 (BEGCHOR) BeginningChorusisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralMusic.Studentstaking BeginningChorusdevelopmusicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsthroughensembleandsolosinging.This Descriptions 95

98 classincludesthestudyofqualityrepertoireinthediversestylesofchoralliteratureappropriateindifficultyand rangeforthestudents.chorusclassesprovideopportunitiesforperforming,creating,andrespondingtomusic. Studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.Time outsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.alimitednumberofpublic performancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredto participateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearninginthe classroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BEGINNINGCONCERTBAND(L) 4160 (BEGBAND) BeginningConcertBandisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic. Studentstakingthiscourseareprovidedwithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthroughtheconcert band,whichdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,andaffectivedomains.ensembleandsoloactivities aredesignedtodevelopelementsofmusicianshipincludingtoneproduction,technicalskills,intonation,music readingskills,listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistoricallysignificantstylesofliterature,andintegration ofotherapplicabledisciplines.experiencesincludeimprovising,conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading. Studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.Time outsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.alimitednumberofpublic performancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredto participateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearninginthe classroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BEGINNINGORCHESTRA(L) 4166 (BEGORCH) BeginningOrchestraisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic.Students inthisensembleareprovidedwithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthroughtheorchestra,string and/orfullorchestra,whichdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,andaffectivedomains.ensembleand soloactivitiesaredesignedtodevelopandrefineelementsofmusicianshipincludingtoneproduction,technical skills,intonation,musicreadingskills,listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistoricallysignificantstylesof orchestralliterature,andintegrationofotherapplicabledisciplines.experiencesincludeimprovising, conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythe composer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsand performances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsaland Descriptions 96

99 musicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythat supportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas CHORALCHAMBERENSEMBLE(L) 4180 (CHRLENSEM) ChoralChamberEnsembleisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralMusic.Student musicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsinthiscourseareenhancedthroughspecializedsmallgroup instruction.theactivitiesexpandtherepertoireofaspecificgenre.chamberensembleclassesprovide instructionincreating,performing,listeningto,andanalyzingmusicinadditiontofocusingonspecificsubject matter.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic. Timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.Alimitednumberofpublic performancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredto participateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearninginthe classroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ELECTRONICMUSIC(L) 4202 (ELECMUS) ElectronicMusicisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighMusicTechnology.Studentstaking thiscourseareprovidedwithawidevarietyofactivitiesandexperiencestodevelopskillsinusingelectronic mediaandcurrenttechnologytoperform,create,andrespondtomusic. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INSTRUMENTALENSEMBLE(L) 4162 (INSTRENS) InstrumentalEnsembleisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic. Studentstakingthiscourseareprovidedwithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofchamberensembleandsolo Descriptions 97

100 literature,whichdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitiveandaffectivedomains.studentsdevelopand refineelementsofmusicianshipincludingtoneproduction,technicalskills,intonation,musicreadingskills, listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistoricallysignificantstylesofliteratureaspertainingtochamber ensembleandsololiterature,andintegrationofotherapplicabledisciplines.experiencesincludeimprovising, conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythe composer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsand performances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsaland musicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythat supportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTERMEDIATECHORUS(L) 4186 (INTCHOR) IntermediateChorusisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralMusic.Studentstaking IntermediateChorusdevelopmusicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsthroughensembleandsolosinging. Thisclassincludesthestudyofqualityrepertoireinthediversestylesofchoralliteratureappropriateindifficulty andrangeforthestudents.chorusclassesprovideopportunitiesforperforming,creating,andrespondingto music.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic. Timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.Alimitednumberofpublic performancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredto participateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendlearninginthe classroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningChorus Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTERMEDIATECONCERTBAND(L) 4168 (INTBAND) IntermediateConcertBandisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic.This courseincludesabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthatdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,and affectivedomains.ensembleandsoloactivitiesaredesignedtodevelopelementsofmusicianshipincludingtone production,technicalskills,intonation,musicreadingskills,listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistorically significantstylesofliterature,andintegrationofotherapplicabledisciplines.studentsstudyavariedrepertoire ofdevelopmentallyappropriateconcertbandliteratureanddeveloptheabilitytounderstandandconveythe composer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsand performances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsaland musicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythat supportandextendlearningintheclassroom. Descriptions 98

101 RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningConcertBand Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTERMEDIATEORCHESTRA(L) 4172 (INTORCH) IntermediateOrchestraisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic. Studentsinthisensembleareprovidedwithabalancedcomprehensivestudyofmusicthroughtheorchestra, stringand/orfullorchestra,whichdevelopsskillsinthepsychomotor,cognitive,andaffectivedomains. Ensembleandsoloactivitiesaredesignedtodevelopandrefineelementsofmusicianshipincludingtone production,technicalskills,intonation,musicreadingskills,listeningskills,analyzingmusic,studyinghistorically significantstylesoforchestralliterature,andintegrationofotherapplicabledisciplines.experiencesinclude improvising,conducting,playingbyear,andsight:reading.studentsdeveloptheabilitytounderstandand conveythecomposer'sintentinperformanceofmusic.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledfor rehearsalsandperformances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdaily rehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideofthe schooldaythatsupportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BeginningOrchestra Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas JAZZENSEMBLE(L) 4164 (JAZZENS) JazzEnsembleisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighInstrumentalMusic.Studentstaking thiscoursedevelopmusicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsthroughgroupandindividualsettingsforthe studyandperformanceofvariedstylesofinstrumentaljazz.instructionincludesthestudyofthehistory, formative,andstylisticelementsofjazz.studentsdeveloptheircreativeskillsthroughimprovisation, composition,arranging,performing,listening,andanalyzing.alimitedamountoftimeoutsideoftheschoolday maybescheduledforrehearsalsandperformances.inaddition,alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmay serveasaculminationofdailyrehearsalandmusicalgoals.studentsmustparticipateinperformance opportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythatsupportandextendthelearningintheclassroom.student participantsmustalsobereceivinginstructioninanotherbandororchestraclassofferingatthediscretionofthe director. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaifstudents areenrolledinanotherbandororchestracourse Descriptions 99

102 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MUSICHISTORYANDAPPRECIATION 4206 (MUSHIST) MusicHistoryandAppreciationisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforMusicandstandardsforthis specificcourse.studentsreceiveinstructiondesignedtoexploremusicandmajormusicalstylesandperiods throughunderstandingmusicinrelationtobothwesternandnon:westernhistoryandculture.activities includeanalyzinganddescribingmusic;evaluatingmusicandmusicperformances;andunderstanding relationshipsbetweenmusicandtheotherarts,aswellasdisciplinesoutsideofthearts. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1or2semestercoursefor1crediteachsemester.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwo successivesemestersofinstruction,providedthatdefinedstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MUSICTHEORYANDCOMPOSITION(L) 4208 (MUSTHEORY) MusicTheoryandCompositionisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforMusicandstandardsforthis specificcourse.studentsdevelopskillsintheanalysisofmusicandtheoreticalconcepts.theydevelopear traininganddictationskills,composeworksthatillustratemasteredconcepts,understandharmonicstructures andanalysis,understandmodesandscales,studyawidevarietyofmusicalstyles,studytraditionaland nontraditionalmusicnotationandsoundsourcesastoolsformusicalcomposition,andreceivedetailed instructioninotherbasicelementsofmusic. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1or2semestercoursefor1crediteachsemester.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwo successivesemestersofinstruction,providedthatdefinedstandardsareutilized. FulfillsrequirementfortwoFineArtscredits(iftakenfor2semesters)forCore40withAcademicHonors diploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PIANOANDELECTRONICKEYBOARD(L) 4204 (PIANOKEY) PianoandElectronicKeyboardisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighMusicTechnology andinstrumentalmusic.studentstakingthiscourseareofferedkeyboardclassesinordertodevelopmusic proficiencyandmusicianship.studentsperformwithproperposture,handposition,fingering,rhythm,and articulation;composeandimprovisemelodicandharmonicmaterial;createandperformsimple accompaniments;listento,analyze,sight:read,andstudyavarietyofkeyboardliterature;studytheelementsof musicasexemplifiedinavarietyofstyles;andmakeinterpretivedecisions. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma Descriptions 100

103 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas VOCALJAZZ(L) 4184 (VOCJAZZ) VocalJazzisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforHighChoralMusic.Studentsinthiscourse developmusicianshipandspecificperformanceskillsthroughgroupandindividualsettingsforthestudyand performanceofvariedstylesofvocaljazz.instructionincludesthestudyofthehistoryandformativeand stylisticelementsofjazz.studentsdeveloptheircreativeskillsthroughimprovisation,composition,arranging, performing,listening,andanalyzing.timeoutsideoftheschooldaymaybescheduledforrehearsalsand performances.alimitednumberofpublicperformancesmayserveasaculminationofdailyrehearsaland musicalgoals.studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinperformanceopportunitiesoutsideoftheschooldaythat supportandextendlearningintheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas TheatreArtsCourseTitles ADVANCEDACTING(L) 4250 (ADVACTING) AdvancedActingisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinAdvancedActing research,create,andperformcharactersthroughscriptanalysis,observation,collaborationandrehearsal. Theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory,culture,analysis,response,creativeprocessand integratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplorecareeropportunitiesinthetheatrebyattendingplays, meetingactorsanddiscussingtheirwork,andbecomingtheatrepatronsintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:TheatreArts Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (AdvancedActingIandAdvancedActingII)ofinstructionatthislevel,providedthatdefinedstandards areutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDTECHNICALTHEATRE(L) 4252 (ADVTECHTH) AdvancedTechnicalTheatreisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.Studentsenrolledin AdvancedTechnicalTheatreactivelyleadandsuperviseintheprocessofdesigning,building,managing, programming,drafting,andimplementingthetechnicalaspectsofaproduction.theseactivitiesshould incorporateelementsoftheatrehistory,culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies. Additionally,studentsinvestigatetechnicaltheatrecareersthendevelopaplanforpotentialemploymentor Descriptions 101

104 furthereducationthroughaudition,intervieworpresentationofaportfolio.studentsalsoattendandcritique theatricalproductionsandvolunteertosupporttheatreintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:TechnicalTheatreIandII(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (AdvancedTechnicalTheatreIandAdvancedTechnicalTheatreII)ofinstructionatthislevel,provided thatdefinedstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDTHEATREARTS(L) 4240 (ADVTHTR) AdvancedTheatreArtsisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinAdvanced TheatreArtsreadandanalyzeplaysandapplycriteriatomakeinformedjudgments.Theydrawoneventsand experiencestocreatescriptedmonologuesandscenes,createscenicdesignsforexistingplays,andbuild charactersthroughobservation,improvisationandscriptanalysis.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelements oftheatrehistory,culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies.additionally,students explorecareersintheatreartsandbegintodevelopaportfoliooftheirwork.theyalsoattendandcritique theatreproductionsandidentifywaystosupportthetheatreintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:TheatreArtsIandII(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (AdvancedTheatreArtsIandAdvancedTheatreArtsII)ofinstructionatthislevel,providedthatdefined standardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MUSICALTHEATRE 0518 (MUSTHTR) MusicalTheatreisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.Studentsinthiscoursestudythe historyofmusicaltheatreanditsplaceintoday ssociety.theyparticipateinstaging,choreographing, rehearsing,andperforminganoriginalorexistingmusicalwork.thisclassmaybetaughtcollaborativelyamong music,theatre,dance,andvisualartsfaculty.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory, culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplorecareer opportunitiesinthetheatre,attendandcritiquetheatricalproductions,andrecognizetheresponsibilitiesand theimportanceofindividualtheatrepatronsintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit DoesnotfulfilltheFineArtsrequirementoftheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomabutcountsasan Electiveforanydiploma TECHNICALTHEATRE(L) 4244 (TECHTHTR) Descriptions 102

105 TechnicalTheatreisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinTechnical Theatreactivelyengageintheprocessofdesigning,building,managing,andimplementingthetechnicalaspects ofaproduction.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory,culture,analysis,response, creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplorecareeropportunitiesinthetheatre, attendandcritiquetheatricalproductions,andrecognizetheresponsibilitiesandtheimportanceofindividual theatrepatronsintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (TechnicalTheatreIandTechnicalTheatreII)ofinstructionatthislevel,providedthatdefinedstandards areutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas THEATREARTS(L) 4242 (THTRARTS) TheatreArtsisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinTheatreArtsreadand analyzeplays,createscriptsandtheatrepieces,conceivescenicdesigns,anddevelopactingskills.these activitiesincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory,culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegrated studies.additionally,studentsexplorecareeropportunitiesinthetheatre,attendandcritiquetheatrical productions,andrecognizetheresponsibilitiesandtheimportanceofindividualtheatrepatronsintheir community. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (TheatreArtsIandTheatreArtsII)ofinstructionatthislevel,providedthatdefinedstandardsare utilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas THEATREARTSHISTORY 4246 (THTRARTHST) TheatreArtsHistoryisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinTheatreArts Historyreadanddiscusssignificantplaysfromvariousperiodsandexploretheinterrelationshipbetween theatreandhistory.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsofculture,analysis,response,creativeprocess, andintegratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplorecareeropportunitiesinthetheatre,attendandcritique theatricalproductions,andrecognizetheresponsibilitiesandtheimportanceofindividualtheatrepatronsin theircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas THEATREARTS,SPECIALTOPICS(L) 4254 (THTRARTST) Descriptions 103

106 TheatreArts,SpecialTopicsisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.Studentstakingthiscourse focusonaspecificsubjectrelatedtotheatrearts,suchas:shakespeare,children stheatre,directing,arts Management,andotherspecializedareasofstudy.Theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatre history,culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplore careeropportunitiesinthetheatre,attendandcritiquetheatricalproductions,andrecognizetheresponsibilities andtheimportanceofindividualtheatrepatronsintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:TheatreArts Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas THEATREPRODUCTION(L) 4248 (THTRPROD) TheatreProductionisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.StudentsenrolledinTheatre Productiontakeonresponsibilitiesassociatedwithrehearsingandpresentingafullymountedtheatre production.theyreadandanalyzeplaystoprepareforproduction;conceiveandrealizeadesignfora production,includingset,lighting,soundandcostumes;rehearseandperformrolesinaproduction;anddirect orserveasassistantdirectorforaproduction.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory, culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies. Additionally,studentsinvestigateatheatreartscareerthendevelopaplanforpotentialemploymentorfurther educationthroughaudition,interview,orpresentationofaportfolio.studentsalsoattendandcritique theatricalproductionsandvolunteertosupporttheatreintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfortwosuccessivesemesters (TheatreProductionIandTheatreProductionII)ofinstructionatthislevel,providedthatdefined standardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas VisualArtsCourseTitles ADVANCEDARTHISTORY 4020 (ADVARTHST) AdvancedArtHistoryisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinthiscourse engageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction. TheybuildonknowledgeandskillsdevelopedinArtHistory.Studentscontinuetostudyworksofartand artifactsfromworldcultures,engageinhistoricallyrelevantstudioactivities;utilizeresearchskillstodiscover social,political,economic,technological,environmental,andhistoricaltrendsandconnections;analyze, interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttoother disciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.they utilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Prerequisite:ArtHistory Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Descriptions 104

107 Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDTHREEDDIMENSIONALART(L) 4006 (ADV3DART) AdvancedThreeZDimensionalArtisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Students inthiscoursebuildonthesequentiallearningexperiencesofintroductiontothree:dimensionalartthat encompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadtothecreationofportfolioquality works.studentsexplorehistoricalandculturalbackgroundandconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,and makeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;createthree:dimensionalworksofart,reflect upontheoutcomes,andrevisetheirwork;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesfor integration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.theyidentifywaystoutilizeandsupportart museums,galleries,studios,andcommunityresources. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L),IntroductiontoThree: DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ADVANCEDTWODDIMENSIONALART(L) 4004 (ADV2DART) AdvancedTwoZDimensionalArtisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsin thiscoursebuildonthesequentiallearningexperiencesofintroductiontotwo:dimensionalartthatencompass arthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.students explorehistoricalandculturalbackgroundandconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;createtwo:dimensionalworksofart,reflectuponthe outcomes,andrevisetheirwork;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;and incorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.theyidentifywaystoutilizeandsupportartmuseums,galleries, studios,andcommunityresources. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ARTHISTORY 4024 (ARTHIST) ArtHistoryisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.StudentstakingArtHistory engageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction. Descriptions 105

108 Studentsstudyworksofartandartifactsfromworldcultures,engageinhistoricallyrelevantstudioactivities; utilizeresearchskillstodiscoversocial,political,economic,technological,environmental,andhistoricaltrends andconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureof art;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas CERAMICS(L) 4040 (CERAMICS) CeramicsisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinceramicsengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadto thecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentscreateworksofartinclayutilizingtheprocessesofhand building,molds,wheelthrowing,slipandglazetechniques,andthefiringprocesses.theyreflectuponand refinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesfor integration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums, galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L),IntroductiontoThree: DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas DIGITALDESIGN(L) 4082 (DIGDESIGN) DigitalDesignisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsindigitaldesign engageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction andleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.theyincorporatedesktoppublishing,multi:media,digitized imagery,computeranimation,andwebdesign.studentsreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturaland historicalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenature ofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma Descriptions 106

109 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas DRAWING(L) 4060 (DRAWING) DrawingisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsindrawingengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadto thecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentscreatedrawingsutilizingprocessessuchassketching,rendering, contour,gesture,andperspectivedrawinganduseavarietyofmediasuchaspencil,chalk,pastels,charcoal, andpenandink.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze, interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttoother disciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills. Studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FIBERARTS(L) 4046 (FBRARTS) FiberArtsisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinfiberartsengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadto thecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentscreatefiberartworksutilizingprocessessuchasloomandoff: loomconstruction,dyeing,coiling,andstitchery.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturaland historicalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenature ofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L),IntroductiontoThree: DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FINEARTSCONNECTIONS 4026 (FNARTCONN) FineArtsConnectionsisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt,Music,Theatre,and Dance.Inthiscourse,studentsmakeconnectionsamongexperiencesinthefourartsdisciplinesandintegrate theminstudiesofallacademicdisciplines.theycreateworksencompassingmultipledisciplines,literacies,and signsystems,reflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze,interpret, Descriptions 107

110 theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutworksandthenatureofthearts.theyincorporate presentationalskillsandutilizetheresourcesoftheartscommunity,identifyingrelatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:twoormorecreditsinvisualart,music,theatre,ordance. Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOTHREEDDIMENSIONALART(L) 4002 (3DART) IntroductiontoThreeZDimensionalArtisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt. Studentstakingthiscourseengageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism, aesthetics,production,andintegratedstudiesandleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.students explorehistoricalandculturalbackgroundandconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;createthree:dimensionalworksofart,reflectuponthe outcomes,andrevisetheirwork;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;and incorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.theyidentifywaystoutilizeandsupportartmuseums,galleries, studios,andcommunityresources. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOTWODDIMENSIONALART(L) 4000 (2DART) IntroductiontoTwoZDimensionalArtisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt. Studentstakingthiscourseengageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism, aesthetics,production,andintegratedstudiesandleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.students explorehistoricalandculturalbackgroundandconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;createtwo:dimensionalworksofart,reflectuponthe outcomes,andrevisetheirwork;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;and incorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.theyidentifywaystoutilizeandsupportartmuseums,galleries, studios,andcommunityresources. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas JEWELRY(L) 4042 (JWLRY) Descriptions 108

111 JewelryisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.StudentsinJewelryengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionandleadto thecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentscreateworksofjewelrydesignandfabricationtechniques including,sawing,piercing,filing,andsoldering.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturaland historicalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenature ofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L),IntroductiontoThree: DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PAINTING(L) 4064 (PAINTING) PaintingisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentstakingpaintingengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproductionthatleadto thecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentscreateabstractandrealisticpaintings,usingavarietyof materialssuchasmixedmedia,watercolor,oil,andacrylicsaswellastechniquessuchasstippling,gouache, wash,andimpasto.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze, interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttoother disciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills. Studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PHOTOGRAPHY(L) 4062 (PHOTOGRPH) PhotographyisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinphotography engageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction andleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks,creatingphotographs,films,andvideosutilizingavarietyof digitaltoolsanddarkroomprocesses.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistorical connections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart; relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Descriptions 109

112 Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PRINTMAKING(L) 4066 (PRNTMKG) PrintmakingisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinprintmaking engageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction thatleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.studentsapplymedia,techniques,andprocesseswith sufficientskilltocommunicateintendedmeaning.theycreateabstractandrealisticprintsusingavarietyof materialssuchaslinocut,woodcut,stencil,silkscreen,photosilkscreen,andmonoprint.theyutilizeprocesses suchasetching,relief,andlithographytoexploreavarietyofideasandproblems.studentsreflectuponand refinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformed judgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesfor integration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums, galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas SCULPTURE(L) 4044 (SCULPT) SculptureisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinsculptureengagein sequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics,andproduction.using materialssuchasplaster,clay,metal,paper,wax,andplastic,studentscreateportfolioqualityworks.students atthislevelproduceworksfortheirportfoliosthatdemonstrateasinceredesiretoexploreavarietyofideas andproblems.theycreaterealisticandabstractsculpturesutilizingsubtractiveandadditiveprocessesof carving,modeling,construction,andassembling.theyreflectuponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturaland historicalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmakeinformedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenature ofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscoveropportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyand presentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesofartmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart: relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L),IntroductiontoThree: DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 110

113 VISUALCOMMUNICATION(L) 4086(VISCOMM) VisualCommunicationisacoursebasedontheAcademicStandardsforVisualArt.Studentsinvisual communicationengageinsequentiallearningexperiencesthatencompassarthistory,artcriticism,aesthetics, andproductionandleadtothecreationofportfolioqualityworks.theycreateprintmediautilizinggraphic design,typography,illustration,andimagecreationwithdigitaltoolsandcomputertechnology.studentsreflect uponandrefinetheirwork;exploreculturalandhistoricalconnections;analyze,interpret,theorize,andmake informedjudgmentsaboutartworkandthenatureofart;relatearttootherdisciplinesanddiscover opportunitiesforintegration;andincorporateliteracyandpresentationalskills.studentsutilizetheresourcesof artmuseums,galleries,andstudios,andidentifyart:relatedcareers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11,or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTwo:DimensionalArt(L) Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersof instructionatanadvancedlevelprovidedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. Fulfillsrequirementfor1of2FineArtscreditsforCore40withAcademicHonorsdiploma CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 111

114 HEALTHANDPHYSICALEDUCATION Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 112

115 HEALTHANDPHYSICALEDUCATION HealthEducation ADVANCEDHEALTHEDUCATION 3500 (ADVHLTHED) AdvancedHealthWellness,anelectivecoursethatisalignedtothe sacademicstandardsforhealth Wellness,providesadvancedknowledgeandskillstohelpstudentsadoptandmaintainhealthybehaviors. Throughavarietyofinstructionalstrategies,studentspracticethedevelopmentoffunctionaladvancedhealth information(essentialconcepts);determinepersonalvaluesthatsupporthealthbehaviors;developgroup normsthatvalueahealthylifestyle;developtheessentialskillsnecessarytoadopt,practice,andmaintain health:enhancingbehaviors.advancedhealthwellnessprovidesstudentswithanin:depthstudyof promotingpersonalhealthandwellness,physicalactivity,healthyeating,promotingsafetyandpreventing unintentionalinjuryandviolence,promotingmentalandemotionalhealth,atobacco,alcohol,andotherdrug: freelifestyle,andpromotinghumandevelopmentandfamilyhealth.thescientificcomponentsofhealthand wellness,healthissuesandconcerns,healthriskappraisals,individualwellnessplans,healthpromotionand healthcareersareexpandedandexploredwithinthecontextofthecourse.thiscourseprovidesstudentswith theadvancedknowledgeandskillsofhealthandwellnesscoreconcepts,analyzinginfluences,accessing information,interpersonalcommunication,decision:makingandgoal:settingskills,health:enhancingbehaviors, andhealthandwellnessadvocacyskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:10 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthWellnesscourse Credits:1credit,1semestercourse CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas CURRENTHEALTHISSUES 3508 (CHI) CurrentHealthIssues,anelectivecoursethatcanbealignedto sacademicstandardsforhealth Wellness,focusesonspecifichealthissuesand/oremergingtrendsinhealthandwellness,butnotlimitedto: personalhealthandwellness;non:communicableandcommunicablediseases;nutrition;mentalandemotional health;tobacco:prevention;alcoholandotherdrug:prevention;humandevelopmentandfamilyhealth;health careand/ormedicaltreatments;andnationaland/orinternationalhealthissues.thiscourseprovidesstudents withtheknowledgeandskillsofhealthandwellnesscoreconcepts,analyzinginfluences,accessinginformation, interpersonalcommunication,decision:makingandgoal:settingskills,health:enhancingbehaviors,andhealth andwellnessadvocacyskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthWellnesscourse Credits:1credit,1semestercourse CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHWELLNESSEDUCATION 3506 (HLTHWELL) HealthWellness,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforhealthwellness,providesthebasisto helpstudentsadoptandmaintainhealthybehaviors.healtheducationshouldcontributedirectlytoastudent s abilitytosuccessfullypracticebehaviorsthatprotectandpromotehealthandavoidorreducehealthrisks. Throughavarietyofinstructionalstrategies,studentspracticethedevelopmentoffunctionalhealthinformation Descriptions 113

116 (essentialconcepts);determinepersonalvaluesthatsupporthealthbehaviors;developgroupnormsthatvalue ahealthylifestyle;developtheessentialskillsnecessarytoadopt,practice,andmaintainhealth:enhancing behaviors.thiscourseincludestheapplicationofpriorityareasinaplanned,sequential,comprehensivehealth educationcurriculum.priorityareasinclude:promotingpersonalhealthandwellness,physicalactivity,healthy eating,promotingsafetyandpreventingunintentionalinjuryandviolence,promotingmentalandemotional health,atobacco:freelifestyleandanalcohol:andotherdrug:freelifestyleandpromotinghumandevelopment andfamilyhealth.thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeknowledgeandskillsofhealthandwellnesscore concepts,analyzinginfluences,accessinginformation,interpersonalcommunication,decision:makingandgoal: settingskills,health:enhancingbehaviors,andhealthandwellnessadvocacyskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:8thgradehealtheducation Credits:1credit,1semestercourse FulfillstheHealthWellnessrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PhysicalEducation PhysicalEducationIandII,aswellasElectivePhysicalEducationarebasedon sacademicstandardsfor PhysicalEducation,andidentifywhatastudentshouldknowandbeabletodoasaresultofaqualityphysical educationprogram.thegoalofaphysicallyeducatedstudentistomaintainappropriatelevelsofcardio: respiratoryendurance,muscularstrengthandendurance,flexibility,andbodycompositionnecessaryfora healthyandproductivelife.throughavarietyofinstructionalstrategies,studentspracticeskillsthat demonstrate:competencyinmotorskillsandmovementpatternsneededtoperformavarietyofphysical activities;understandingofmovementconcepts,principles,strategies,andtacticsastheyapplytothelearning andperformanceofphysicalactivities;regularparticipationinphysicalactivitytoachieveandmaintainahealth: enhancinglevelofphysicalfitness;responsiblepersonalandsocialbehaviorthatrespectsselfandothersin physicalactivitysettings;valueforphysicalactivityforhealth,enjoyment,challenge,self:expression,and/or socialinteraction;andphysicalactivityascriticaltothedevelopmentandmaintenanceofgoodhealth. ELECTIVEPHYSICALEDUCATION(L) 3560 (ELECTPE) ElectivePhysicalEducation,acoursebasedonselectedstandardsfrom sacademicstandardsfor PhysicalEducation,identifieswhatastudentshouldknowandbeabletodoasaresultofaqualityphysical educationprogram.thegoalofaphysicallyeducatedstudentistomaintainappropriatelevelsofcardio: respiratoryendurance,muscularstrengthandendurance,flexibility,andbodycompositionnecessaryfora healthyandproductivelife.electivephysicaleducationpromoteslifetimesportandrecreationalactivitiesand providesanopportunityforanin:depthstudyinoneormorespecificareas.aminimumoftwoofthefollowing activitiesshouldbeincluded:teamsports;dualsportsactivities;individualphysicalactivities;outdoorpursuits; self:defenseandmartialarts;aquatics;gymnastics;anddance.itincludesthestudyofphysicaldevelopment conceptsandprinciplesofsportandexerciseaswellasopportunitiestodeveloporrefineskillsandattitudes thatpromotelifelongfitness.studentshavetheopportunitytodesignanddevelopanappropriatepersonal fitnessprogramthatenablesthemtoachieveadesiredleveloffitness.ongoingassessmentincludesboth writtenandperformance:basedskillevaluation.individualassessmentsmaybemodifiedforindividualswith disabilities,inadditiontothosewithiep sand504plans(e.g.,chronicillnesses,temporaryinjuries,obesity,etc.). See511IAC7:27:9,7:27:11. RecommendedGradeLevel:10 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PhysicalEducationIandII Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof6credits Descriptions 114

117 CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Classesareco:educationalunlesstheactivityinvolvesbodilycontactorgroupingsbasedonanobjective standardofindividualperformancedevelopedandappliedwithoutregardtogender. Adaptedphysicaleducationmustbeoffered,asneeded,intheleastrestrictedenvironmentandmustbe baseduponanindividualassessment. Asadesignatedlaboratorycourse,25ofcoursetimemustbespentinactivity. PHYSICALEDUCATIONI(L) 3542 (PHYSED) PhysicalEducationIfocusesoninstructionalstrategiesthroughaplanned,sequential,andcomprehensive physicaleducationcurriculumwhichprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoactivelyparticipateinatleastfour ofthefollowing:teamsports;dualsportactivities;individualphysicalactivities;outdoorpursuits;self:defense andmartialarts;aquatics;gymnastics;anddance,allwhicharewithintheframeworkoflifetimephysical activitiesandfitness.ongoingassessmentincludesbothwrittenandperformance:basedskillevaluation. Individualassessmentsmaybemodifiedforindividualswithdisabilities,inadditiontothosewithIEP sand504 plans(e.g.,chronicillnesses,temporaryinjuries,obesity,etc.).see511iac7:27:9,7:27:11. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Grade8PhysicalEducation Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit FulfillspartofthePhysicalEducationrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Classesareco:educationalunlesstheactivityinvolvesbodilycontactorgroupingsbasedonanobjective standardofindividualperformancedevelopedandappliedwithoutregardtogender. Adaptedphysicaleducationmustbeoffered,asneeded,intheleastrestrictedenvironmentandmustbe baseduponanindividualassessment. Asadesignatedlaboratorycourse,25ofcoursetimemustbespentinactivity PHYSICALEDUCATIONII(L) 3544 (PHYSEDII) PhysicalEducationIIfocusesoninstructionalstrategiesthroughaplanned,sequential,andcomprehensive physicaleducationcurriculumwhichprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoactivelyparticipateinfourofthe followingthatwerenotinphysicaleducationi:teamsports;dualsportactivities;individualphysicalactivities; outdoorpursuits;self:defenseandmartialarts;aquatics;gymnastics;anddance,allwhicharewithinthe frameworkoflifetimephysicalactivitiesandfitness.ongoingassessmentincludesbothwrittenand performance:basedskillevaluation.individualassessmentsmaybemodifiedforindividualswithdisabilities,in additiontothosewithiep sand504plans(e.g.,chronicillnesses,temporaryinjuries,obesity,etc.).see511iac 7:27:9,7:27:11. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PhysicalEducationI Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof1credit FulfillspartofthePhysicalEducationrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Classesareco:educationalunlesstheactivityinvolvesbodilycontactorgroupingsbasedonanobjective standardofindividualperformancedevelopedandappliedwithoutregardtogender. Descriptions 115

118 Adaptedphysicaleducationmustbeoffered,asneeded,intheleastrestrictedenvironmentandmustbe baseduponanindividualassessment. Asadesignatedlaboratorycourse,25ofcoursetimemustbespentinactivity. Descriptions 116

119 HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATION Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 117

120 HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATION Introduction HealthScienceEducationisasecondarycareereducationprogramforstudentsinterestedinpursuingacareer inhealthcare.thehealthsciencecareerclusterisaclusterofstudyintegratingacademics,specifichealth sciencetechnologycourses,alongwithavarietyofproblem basedandwork:basedlearningopportunities. Work:basedlearningmayincludejobshadowing,internships,andotherclinicalexperiencesthatallowstudents toobserveandlearnfromhealthcareprofessionals. EveryHealthScienceprogramprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoexploreavarietyofhealthcareersand makerealisticandsatisfyingcareerchoices.studentsalsodeveloptheirleadershippotentialthrough involvementinhosa,astudentleadershiporganizationforhealthsciencestudents.studentsinthehealth ScienceCareerClusterleavehighschoolbetterpreparedforfurthereducationand/orimmediateemployment inthehealthcarefield. ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY 5276 (AP) AnatomyPhysiologyisacourseinwhichstudentsinvestigateconceptsrelatedtoHealthScience,with emphasisoninterdependenceofsystemsandcontributionsofeachsystemtothemaintenanceofahealthy body.introducesstudentstothecell,whichisthebasicstructuralandfunctionalunitofallorganisms,and coverstissues,integument,skeleton,muscularandnervoussystemsasanintegratedunit.throughinstruction, includinglaboratoryactivities,studentsapplyconceptsassociatedwithhumananatomyphysiology.students willunderstandthestructure,organizationandfunctionofthevariouscomponentsofthehealthybodyinorder toapplythisknowledgeinallhealthrelatedfields. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Biology Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillsaCore40SciencecourserequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveordirectedelectiveforany diploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit DENTALCAREERSI 5203 (DENTCRRSI) DentalCareersIpreparesthestudentforanentry:leveldentalassistingposition.Emphasisisplacedonthe clinicalenvironment,chair:sideassisting,equipment/instrumentidentification,trayset:ups,sterilization,and characteristicsofmicroorganismsanddiseasecontrol.inaddition,oral,headandneckanatomy,basic embryology,histology,toothmorphology,chartingdentalsurfaces,andillnessareallintroduced.simulatedin: schoollaboratoriesand/orextendedlaboratoryexperiencesarealsoincludedtoprovideopportunitiesfor studentstofurtherdevelopclinicalskillsandtheappropriateethicalbehavior.leadershipskillsaredeveloped andcommunityserviceprovidedthroughhosa.studentshavetheopportunitytocompeteinanumberof competitiveeventsatboththestateandnationallevel RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits Descriptions 118

121 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit DENTALCAREERSII 5204 (DENTCRRSII) DentalCareersIIisacoursedesignedtoprovidethedentalassistingstudentwithspecificknowledgeofthe administrativeplanning,book:keeping,recallprograms,banking,taxrecords,computersoftware,insurance, officepracticeandmanagementasrelatedtothedentaloffice.inaddition,studentswillpracticeoraland MaxillofacialSurgery,Periodontics,Endodontics,Prosthodontics,PediatricDentistry,andOrthodontics. Opportunityforincreasedskilldevelopmentinclinicalsupportandbusinessofficeproceduresisroutinely provided.theimportanceoftheclinicalbehaviorofmaterialsandbiologicalfactorsarealsostressed. LeadershipskillsaredevelopedandcommunityserviceprovidedthroughHOSA.Studentshavetheopportunity tocompeteinanumberofcompetitiveeventsatboththestateandnationallevel. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:DentalCareersI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasThiscourseisalignedwiththefollowingPost:Secondary coursesfordualcredit ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit EMERGENCYMEDICALSERVICES 5210 (EMS) EmergencyMedicalServicespreparesstudentsforastatecertificationwhichcouldleadtoacareerin EmergencyMedicalServicessuchasanEmergencyMedicalTechnicianoraParamedic.Thiscourseisdesigned forpersonsdesiringtoperformemergencymedicalcare.studentswilllearntorecognizetheseriousnessofthe patient scondition,usetheappropriateemergencycaretechniquesandequipmenttostabilizethepatient,and transportthemtothehospital. Thiscoursealsoaddressesthehandlingofvictimsofhazardousmaterialsaccidents.Itcoverstheories, techniques,andoperationalaspectsofpre:hospitalemergencycarewiththescopeandresponsibilityofthe basicemergencymedicaltechnician.itrequireslaboratorypracticeandclinicalobservationinahospital emergencyroomandambulance.participationinhosaaffordsthestudenttheopportunitytocompeteina varietyofcompetitiveevents,specificallycpr/firstaidandemt,atboththestateandnationallevel. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATIONI 5282 (HLTHEDI) HealthScienceEducationIcontentincludesskillscommontospecifichealthcareertopicssuchaspatientnursing care,dentalcare,animalcare,medicallaboratory,publichealth,anintroductiontohealthcaresystems, anatomy,physiology,andmedicalterminology.leadershipskillsdevelopedthroughhosaparticipationarealso included.labexperiencesareorganizedandplannedaroundtheactivitiesassociatedwiththestudent'scareer Descriptions 119

122 objectives.jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personalmanagementskills,selfanalysistoaidincareer selectionandcompletionoftheapplicationprocessforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogramoftheirchoice arealsoincludedinthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwiththefollowingPost:SecondarycoursesforDualCredit 52 HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATIONII:ATHLEICTRAINING(NEW) (HSEIIATH) HealthScienceEducationII:AthleticTrainingisanextendedlaboratoryexperienceataqualifiedclinicalsite designedforstudentstoassumetheroleofanathletictrainerassistantandpracticetechnicalskillspreviously learnedintheclassroom,includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemandemploymentopportunitiesata varietyofentrylevels,anoverviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,healthcareterms,andlegalandethical considerations.itpreparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudesessentialforprovidingbasiccare underthedirectionoflicensedathletictrainers.healthscienceiisaprerequisite. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATIONII:MEDICALFORENSICS(NEW) 5288 (HSEIIFOREN) HealthScienceEducationII:MedicalForensicsisanewcoursewithintheHealthScienceClusterandMedical Specialtiespathway.Studentscompleteanextendedworkbasedlearninglaboratoryexperienceataqualified clinicalsitedesignedforstudentstoassumetheroleofaforensicexaminerassistantandpracticepreviously learnedtechnicalskills,includinginformationonhealthcareanddeliverysystems,employmentopportunities, medicalterminology,andlegalandethicalconsiderations.itpreparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsand attitudesessentialforbasicforensicsunderthedirectionoflicensedforensicexaminers.healthscienceiisa prerequisite. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATIONII:NURSING 5284 (HSEIINURS) HealthScienceEducationII:Nursingisanextendedlaboratoryexperienceatthestudent'schoiceofclinicalsite designedtoprovidestudentstheopportunitytoassumetheroleofnurseassistingandpracticetechnicalskills previouslylearnedintheclassroom,includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemandemployment opportunitiesatavarietyofentrylevels,anoverviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,healthcareteamsand legalandethicalconsiderations.itpreparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudesessentialfor providingbasiccareinextendedcarefacilities,hospitalsandhomehealthagenciesunderthedirectionof Descriptions 120

123 licensednurses.theseknowledgeandskillsincluderecordingpatientmedicalhistoriesandsymptoms,providing medicineandtreatments,consultingdoctors,operatingandmonitoringmedicalequipment,performing diagnostictests,teachingpatientsandfamilieshowtomanageillnessorinjury,andperformgeneralhealth screenings.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudentswiththeknowledge,attitudes,andskillsneededtomakethe transitionfromschooltoworkinthefieldofnurseassisting,includingselfanalysistoaidincareerselection,job seekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personalmanagementskills,andcompletionoftheapplicationprocessfor admissionintoapostsecondaryprogram.hosa,thehealthsciencestudentorganization,encourages developmentofleadership,communication,communityserviceandhealthcarerelatedskills RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHSCIENCEEDUCATIONII:PHARMACY 5214 (HSEIIPHARM) HealthScienceEducationII:Pharmacyisanextendedlaboratoryexperienceatthestudent'schoiceofclinical site;usuallypharmaciesfoundingroceryanddrugstoresorhospitals,designedtoprovidestudentsthe opportunitytoassumetheroleofapharmacytechnicianandpracticetechnicalskillspreviouslylearnedinthe classroom,includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemandemploymentopportunitiesatavarietyofentry levels,anoverviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,healthcareteamsandlegalandethicalconsiderations.it preparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudesessentialforprovidingbasiccareinextendedcare facilities,hospitalsandhomehealthagenciesunderthedirectionoflicensedpharmacists.inaddition,students willlearntorecordpatientinformation,counttabletsandmeasuremedications,mixmedicationsorointments, packageandlabelprescriptions,acceptpaymentandprocessinsuranceclaims,anddoroutinepharmacytasks suchasorganizingmedications,takingphonecalls,cleaning,andcustomerservice.thiscoursealsoprovides studentswiththeknowledge,attitudes,andskillsneededtomakethetransitionfromschooltoworkinhealth sciencecareers,includingselfanalysistoaidincareerselection,jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personal managementskills,andcompletionoftheapplicationprocessforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogram. HOSA,thehealthsciencestudentorganization,encouragesdevelopmentofleadership,communication, communityserviceandhealthcarerelatedskills RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHSCIENCEII:PHYSICALTHERAPY 5215 (HASIIPT) HealthScienceEducationII:PhysicalTherapyisanextendedlaboratoryexperienceatthestudent'schoiceof clinicalsitedesignedtoprovidestudentstheopportunitytoassumetheroleofphysicaltherapyassistantand practicetechnicalskillspreviouslylearnedintheclassroom,includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemand employmentopportunitiesatavarietyofentrylevels,anoverviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,health careteamsandlegalandethicalconsiderations.itpreparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudes essentialforprovidingbasiccareinextendedcarefacilities,hospitalsandhomehealthagenciesunderthe directionoflicensedphysicaltherapists.inadditionstudentswilllearnskillsspecifictophysicaltherapy includingobservingpatientsprogress,helpingpatientsdospecificexercises,usingmassageandstretchingfor treatment,aidingpatientswithdevisesformovement,educatingpatientandfamilies,aswellasbasicassisting Descriptions 121

124 incleaningtreatmentareasandclericalwork.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudentswiththeknowledge,attitudes, andskillsneededtomakethetransitionfromschooltoworkinhealthsciencecareers,includingselfanalysisto aidincareerselection,jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personalmanagementskills,andcompletionof theapplicationprocessforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogram.hosa,thehealthsciencestudent organization,encouragesdevelopmentofleadership,communication,communityserviceandhealthcare relatedskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas HEALTHSCIENCEII:SPECIALTOPICS 5286 (HSEIIST) HealthScienceEducationII:SpecialTopicsisanextendedlaboratoryexperiencedesignedtoaddressthe advancementandspecializationofhealthcarecareersallowingschoolstoprovideaspecializedcoursefora specifichealthcareworkforceneedintheschool sregion.practicumisatthestudent'schoiceofclinicalsite designedtoprovidestudentstheopportunitytoassumetheroleofahealthcareproviderandpracticetechnical skillspreviouslylearnedintheclassroom,includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemandemployment opportunitiesatavarietyofentrylevels,anoverviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,healthcareteamsand legalandethicalconsiderations.itpreparesstudentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudesessentialfor providingbasiccareinextendedcarefacilities,hospitalsandhomehealthagenciesunderthedirectionof licensedhealthpractitioners.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudentswiththeknowledge,attitudes,andskillsneeded tomakethetransitionfromschooltoworkinhealthsciencecareers,includingselfanalysistoaidincareer selection,jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personalmanagementskills,andcompletionoftheapplication processforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogram.coursestandardsandcurriculummustbetailoredtothe specifichealthcareprofessionpreparingstudentstoadvanceinthiscareerfieldandshouldalsoprovide studentswithopportunitiesforcertificationordualcredit.hosa,thehealthsciencestudentorganization, encouragesdevelopmentofleadership,communication,communityserviceandhealthcarerelatedskills RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MEDICALTERMINOLOGY 5274 (MEDTERMS) MedicalTerminologypreparesstudentswithlanguageskillsnecessaryforeffective,independentuseofhealth andmedicalreferencematerials.itincludesthestudyofhealthandmedicalabbreviations,symbols,andgreek andlatinwordpartmeaningstaughtwithinthecontextofbodysystems.thiscoursebuildsskillsin pronouncing,spelling,anddefiningnewwordsencounteredinverbalandwritteninformation.studentshave theopportunitytoacquireskillsininterpretingmedicalrecordsandcommunicationsaccuratelyandlogically. Emphasisisonformingafoundationforamedicalvocabularyincludingmeaning,spelling,andpronunciation. medicalabbreviations,signs,andsymbolsareincluded. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits Descriptions 122

125 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit NUTRITIONSCIENCECAREERSI 5456 (NUTSCICARI) NutritionScienceCareersIisaninstructionalprogramthatintroducesstudentstocareersinnutrition,dietetics, foodscience,foodresearchanddevelopment,andrelatedcareers.thecourseofstudyincludestopicsand issuesinnutrition;foodsciencetopicsandissues;topicsrelatedtomanagementofdailylivingneedsof individualsandfamilies;nutritionandfoodsforchildrenandtheelderly;topicsrelatedtocleaningand maintenance,purchasing,andfoodpreparation;managingoperationsinfoodproduction,foodscience,orfood researchanddevelopmentestablishments;relatedresearch,development,andtesting.intensivelaboratory experienceswithindustryapplicationsarearequiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.work:based experiencesinfoodandnutritionsciencecareersarestronglyencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionandWellness,AdvancedNutritionandWellness,AdvancedLife ScienceFoods Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas NUTRITIONSCIENCECAREERSII 5457 (NUTSCICARII) NutritionScienceCareersIIbuildsoncontentandskillsofNutritionScienceCareersIandpreparesstudentsfor careersinandhighereducationprogramsrelatedtonutrition,dietetics,foodscience,foodresearchand development,andrelatedcareersthatfocusonassistingindividualsandfamiliesinmanagingtheirpersonal, family,andsocialneedsregardingnutrition,diet,andfoods.thecourseofstudyincludes,butisnotlimitedto: advancedtopicsandissuesinnutrition;advancedfoodsciencetopicsandissues;foodandnutritionfor individualsandfamilieswithspecialneedsanddisadvantagingconditions;topicsrelatedtomanagementofdaily livingneedsofindividualsandfamilies;nutritionandfoodsinchildcareandconvalescentcare;topicsandissues relatedtomaintainingthefoodsupply;topicsrelatedtocleaningandmaintenance,purchasing,andfood preparation;managingoperationsinfoodproduction,foodscience,orfoodresearchanddevelopment establishments;providingforthedietaryneedsofpersonswithspecialrequirements;relatedresearch, development,andtesting.ethical,legal,andsafetyissuesaswellashelpingprocessesandcollaborativewaysof workingwithothersaretobeaddressed.intensivelaboratoryexperienceswithindustryapplicationsarea requiredcomponentofthiscourseofstudy.work:basedexperiencesinfoodandnutritionsciencecareersare stronglyencouraged.thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforstudyinhighereducationthatleadstorelated careers. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:NutritionScienceCareersI Credits:1:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PLTWBIOMEDICALINNOVATION 5219 (BIOINN) Descriptions 123

126 PLTWBiomedicalInnovationisacapstonecoursedesignedtogivestudentstheopportunitytodesigninnovative solutionsforthehealthchallengesofthe21stcenturyastheyworkthroughprogressivelychallengingopen: endedproblems,addressingtopicssuchasclinicalmedicine,physiology,biomedicalengineering,andpublic health.theyhavetheopportunitytoworkonanindependentprojectandmayworkwithamentororadvisor fromauniversity,hospital,physician soffice,orindustry.throughoutthecourse,studentsareexpectedto presenttheirworktoanadultaudiencethatmayincluderepresentativesfromthelocalbusinessandhealthcare community.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartofthe ProjectLeadtheWaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesoftheBiomedicalSciences,HumanBodySystemsandMedical Interventions Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit PLTWHUMANBODYSYSTEMS 5216 (HUMANSYST) PLTWHumanBodySystemsisacoursedesignedtoengagestudentsinthestudyofbasichumanphysiologyand thecareandmaintenancerequiredtosupportthecomplexsystems.usingafocusonhumanhealth,students willemployavarietyofmonitorstoexaminebodysystems(respiratory,circulatory,andnervous)atrestand understress,andobservetheinteractionsbetweenthevariousbodysystems.studentswilluseappropriate softwaretodesignandbuildsystemstomonitorbodyfunctions.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberis limitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltrainingand datacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesoftheBiomedicalSciences Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. FulfillsaCore40ScienceelectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveordirectedelectiveforany diploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit PLTWMEDICALINTERVENTIONS 5217 (MEDINTERV) PLTWMedicalInterventionsisacoursethatstudiesmedicalpracticesincludinginterventionstosupporthumans intreatingdiseaseandmaintaininghealth.usingaproject:basedlearningapproach,studentswillinvestigate variousmedicalinterventionsthatextendandimprovequalityoflife,includinggenetherapy,pharmacology, surgery,prosthetics,rehabilitation,andsupportivecare.studentswillalsostudythedesignanddevelopmentof variousinterventionsincludingvascularstents,cochlearimplants,andprostheticlimbs.lessonswillcoverthe historyoforgantransplantsandgenetherapywithadditionalreadingsfromcurrentscientificliterature addressingcuttingedgedevelopments.using3:dimagingsoftware,studentswilldesignandbuildamodelofa therapeuticprotein.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberislimitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartof theprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltraininganddatacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrinciplesoftheBiomedicalSciencesandHumanBodySystems Descriptions 124

127 Credits:1creditpersemester,2creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. FulfillsaCore40ScienceelectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveordirectedelectiveforany diploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit PLTWPRINCIPLESOFBIOMEDICALSCIENCES 5218 (PRINBIOMED) PLTWPrinciplesoftheBiomedicalSciencesprovidesanintroductiontothisfieldthrough hands:on projects andproblems.studentworkinvolvesthestudyofhumanmedicine,researchprocessesandanintroductionto bioinformatics.studentsinvestigatethehumanbodysystemsandvarioushealthconditionsincludingheart disease,diabetes,hypercholesterolemia,andinfectiousdiseases.athemethroughthecourseistodetermine thefactorsthatledtothedeathofafictionalperson.afterdeterminingthefactorsresponsibleforthedeath, thestudentsinvestigatelifestylechoicesandmedicaltreatmentsthatmighthaveprolongedtheperson slife. Keybiologicalconceptsincludedinthecurriculumare:homeostasis,metabolism,inheritanceoftraits,feedback systems,anddefenseagainstdisease.engineeringprinciplessuchasthedesignprocess,feedbackloops,fluid dynamics,andtherelationshipofstructuretofunctionwillbeincludedwhereappropriate.thecourseis designedtoprovideanoverviewofallcoursesinthebiomedicalsciencesprogramandtolaythescientific foundationnecessaryforstudentsuccessinthesubsequentcourses.note:useofthepltwcoursenumberis limitedtoschoolsthathaveagreedtobepartoftheprojectleadthewaynetworkandfollowalltrainingand datacollectionrequirements. RecommendedGradeLevel:9 th gradeorpermissionfrominstructor RecommendedPrerequisites:BiologyIorconcurrentenrollmentinBiologyIisrequired Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillsaCore40ScienceelectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveordirectedelectiveforany diploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit VETERINARYCAREERSI 5211 (VETCRSI) VeterinaryCareersIisalabintensivecoursethatintroducesstudentstoanimalcareandveterinarymedicine whileusingfieldexperiencestoattainnecessaryskills.studentswilllearnanddemonstratestandardprotocols usedinveterinarycareers.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudentswiththeknowledge,attitudes,andskillsneeded tomakethetransitionfromschooltoworkinhealthsciencecareers,includingselfanalysistoaidincareer selection,jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personalmanagementskills,andcompletionoftheapplication processforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogram.participationinhosaorffaencouragesdevelopmentof leadership,communication,communityserviceandcareerrelatedskills. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:AnimalScience;AdvancedLifeScienceAnimals Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 125

128 VETERINARYCAREERSII 5212 (VETCRSII) VeterinaryCareersIIisdesignedasanextendedlaboratoryexperienceatthestudent'schoiceofclinicalsite; usuallyclinics,animalhospitals,orresearchlaboratories,designedtoprovidestudentstheopportunityto assumetheroleofaveterinaryassistantandpracticetechnicalskillspreviouslylearnedintheclassroom, includinginformationonthehealthcaresystemandemploymentopportunitiesatavarietyofentrylevels,an overviewofthehealthcaredeliverysystems,healthcareteamsandlegalandethicalconsiderations.itprepares studentswiththeknowledge,skillsandattitudesessentialforprovidingbasiccareinextendedcarefacilities, hospitalsandhomehealthagenciesunderthedirectionoflicensedveterinarians.inadditionstudentswilllearn skillsformonitoringandcaringforanimalsbeforeandaftersurgery,maintainandsterilizesurgicalinstruments, cleananddisinfectkennelsandoperatingrooms,provideemergencyfirstaidtoanimals,givemedication,do routinelabtests,feedandbatheanimals,andcollectfluidortissuesamples.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudents withtheknowledge,attitudes,andskillsneededtomakethetransitionfromschooltoworkinhealthscience careers,includingselfanalysistoaidincareerselection,jobseekingandjobmaintenanceskills,personal managementskills,andcompletionoftheapplicationprocessforadmissionintoapostsecondaryprogram. ParticipationinHOSAorFFAencouragesdevelopmentofleadership,communication,communityserviceand careerrelatedskills RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HealthScienceEducationIorVeterinaryCareersI Credits:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiploma Descriptions 126

129 INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE)) ) ) ) ) ) Course TitlesandDescriptions ) 2015:2016 ofeducation ) ) ) ) 127

130 INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE)COURSES) APPROACHES)TO)LEARNING)I,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 0553 (ATLI,IBCC) ApproachestoLearningI,InternationalBaccalaureateisthefirstportionofatwo:year,240:hourcorecoursein theinternationalbaccalaureatecareer:related(ibcc)certificateprogramthatintroducesstudentstotransferable lifeskillstohelpstudentsmakesenseoftheworldaroundthem.itemphasizescriticalandethicalthinking, interculturalunderstandingandtheabilitytocommunicateeffectively.communityandserviceinthecoreis basedontheprincipleofservicelearning,usingcommunityserviceasavehiclefornewlearningwithacademic value.languagedevelopmentensuresthatallibccstudentshaveaccessandareexposedtoasecondlanguage thatwillincreasetheirunderstandingofthewiderworld.thereflectiveprojectrequiresstudentstoidentify, analyze,criticallydiscussandevaluateanethicalissuearisingfromtheircareer:relatedstudies.itisintendedto promotehigh:levelresearchandwritingskills,intellectualdiscoveryandcreativity. RecommendedGradeLevel:11 RecommendedPrerequisite:None Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaDirectedElectiveorElectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. ) APPROACHES)TO)LEARNING)II,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 0554 (ATL2,IB) ApproachestoLearningII,InternationalBaccalaureateisthesecond:yearportionofthe240:hourcorecoursein theinternationalbaccalaureatecareer:related(ibcc)certificateprogramthatintroducesstudentstotransferable lifeskillstohelpstudentsmakesenseoftheworldaroundthem.itemphasizescriticalandethicalthinking, interculturalunderstandingandtheabilitytocommunicateeffectively.communityandserviceinthecoreis basedontheprincipleofservicelearning,usingcommunityserviceasavehiclefornewlearningwithacademic value.languagedevelopmentensuresthatallibccstudentshaveaccessandareexposedtoasecondlanguage thatwillincreasetheirunderstandingofthewiderworld.thereflectiveprojectrequiresstudentstoidentify, analyze,criticallydiscussandevaluateanethicalissuearisingfromtheircareer:relatedstudies.itisintendedto promotehigh:levelresearchandwritingskills,intellectualdiscoveryandcreativity. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RequiredPrerequisite:ApproachestoLearning1:Grade11 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaDirectedElectiveorElectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. ) BIOLOGY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3032 (BIOHIB) BiologyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatefocusesonsixcoretopics:cells,thechemistryoflife,genetics, ecology,evolution,andhumanhealthandphysiology.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsmustcompleteadditionalstudyineighttopics:nucleicacidsandproteins, cellrespirationandphotosynthesis,humanreproduction,defenseagainstinfectiousdisease,nerves,musclesand movement,excretion,andplantscience.optionalcoursetopicsforstudentsincludedietandhumannutrition, physiologyofexercise,neurobiologyandbehavior,appliedplantandanimalscience,andecologyand conservation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Recommendedprerequisite:Biology1andChemistry1 Descriptions 128

131 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheBiologyIrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma BIOLOGY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3034 (BIOSIB) BiologyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatefocusesonsixcoretopics:cells;thechemistryoflife, genetics,ecology,evolution,andhumanhealthandphysiology.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbythe InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Optionalcoursetopicsincludeneurobiologyandbehavior,appliedplant andanimalscience,ecologyandconservation,dietandhumannutrition,physiologyofexercise,andcell respirationandphotosynthesis. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Recommendedprerequisite:Biology1andChemistry1 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheBiologyIrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma BUSINESS)AND)MANAGEMENT)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4580 (BUSMHIB) BusinessandManagementHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateexploreshowandwhyindividualsform organizations,organizationalproblemsandlifecycles,andtheroleofindividualsandgroupswithinorganizations. ItisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsgainabroad understandingofthevarietyoforganizationsthatexist,includingprofitandnon:profit,andwillexamineand applytheprinciplesoforganizationsandthetechniquespracticedinorganizationaldecisionmaking.studentsalso developanunderstandingoftheinterdependencyoforganizationsandtheeffectonproblemsolving. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas BUSINESS)AND)MANAGEMENT)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4582 (BUSMSIB) BusinessandManagementStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateexaminestheroleofindividualsand groupsinformingorganizationsandtheirroleswithinorganizations.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedby theinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.studentsgainabroadunderstandingofthevarietyoforganizations thatexist,includingprofitandnon:profit,andtheproblemsandlifecyclesoftheseorganizations.thiscourse developsanunderstandingoftheinterdependencyoforganizations,theeffectofproblemsolving,andthe applicationoforganizationalprinciplesandtechniqueswidelypracticedintheprocessofdecisionmaking. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas CHEMISTRY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3070 (CHEMHIB) Descriptions 129

132 ChemistryHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtointroducestudentstothetheoriesand practicaltechniquesinvolvedinthecomposition,characterization,andtransformationofsubstances.itisbased onthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.asthecentralscience,thechemical principlesinvestigatedunderpinboththephysicalworldinwhichweliveandallbiologicalsystems.students studyelevencoretopics:stoichiometry,atomictheory,periodicity,bonding,statesofmatter,energetics,kinetics, equilibrium,acidsandbases,oxidationandreduction,andorganicchemistry.studentsmustcompleteadditional studyinninetopics:atomictheory,periodicity,bonding,energetics,kinetics,equilibrium,acidsandbases, oxidationandreduction,andorganicchemistry.optionalcoursetopicsincludemedicinesanddrugs,human biochemistry,environmentalchemistry,chemicalindustries,andfuelsandenergy.additionaloptionsaremodern analyticalchemistryandfurtherorganicchemistry. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Recommendedprerequisite:Biology1andChemistry1 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaChemistryIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ) CHEMISTRY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3072 (CHEMSIB) ChemistryStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtointroducestudentstothetheoriesand practicaltechniquesinvolvedinthecomposition,characterization,andtransformationofsubstances.itisbased onthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.asthecentralscience,thechemical principlesinvestigatedunderpinboththephysicalworldinwhichweliveandallbiologicalsystems.students studyelevencoretopics:stoichiometry,atomictheory,periodicity,bonding,statesofmatter,energetics,kinetics, equilibrium,acidsandbases,oxidationandreduction,andorganicchemistry.optionalcoursetopicsinclude medicinesanddrugs,humanbiochemistry,environmentalchemistry,chemicalindustries,andfuelsandenergy. Higherphysicalorganicchemistryisafurtheroption. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Recommendedprerequisite:Biology1andChemistry1 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaChemistryIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CLASSICAL)LANGUAGE)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2300 (CLHIB) ClassicalLanguageHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisalanguagecourseforthestudyofLatinorClassical Greekandintroducesstudentstothelanguage,literature,andcultureofancientGreeceorRome.Itisbasedon thecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.thecoursepromotestheacquisitionof languageskillsasthefoundationofthecourseandprovidesstudentstheopportunitytostudysurvivingtextsin theoriginallanguage,aswellasadditionaltextsintranslation.additionally,thecoursedevelopsinstudentsan appreciationoftheculturalachievementsofancientgreekorromansociety. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaWorldLanguageCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40 withtechnicalhonorsandinternationalbaccalaureatediplomasorasanelectiveordirectedelectivefor anydiploma ) Descriptions 130

133 CLASSICAL)LANGUAGE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2302 (CLSIB) ClassicalLanguageStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisalanguagecourseforthestudyofLatinor ClassicalGreekandintroducesstudentstothelanguage,literature,andcultureofancientGreeceorRome.Itis basedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.thecoursepromotesthe acquisitionoflanguageskillsasthefoundationofthecourseandprovidesstudentstheopportunitytostudy survivingtextsintheoriginallanguage,aswellasadditionaltextsintranslation.additionally,thecoursedevelops instudentsanappreciationoftheculturalachievementsofancientgreekorromansociety. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaWorldLanguageCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40 withtechnicalhonorsandinternationalbaccalaureatediplomasorasanelectiveordirectedelectivefor anydiploma ) COMPUTER)SCIENCE)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4584 (COMPSCIHIB) ComputerScienceHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateguidesstudentsthroughproblemsolvingstrategies anddefinitionstotheconstructionofalgorithmstocreatesolutions,therebydevelopingskillsoflogicand analyticalthinking.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.the commoncoreincludes:systemslifecycleandsoftwaredevelopment,programconstructioninjava,computing systemfundamentals,acasestudy,andaprogramdossier.additionalmaterialmayincludecomputer mathematicsandlogic,abstractdatastructureandalgorithms,furthersystemfundamentals,fileorganization, andanextendedcasestudy. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse COMPUTER)SCIENCE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4586 (COMPSCISIB) ComputerScienceStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateguidesstudentsthroughproblemsolvingstrategies anddefinitionstotheconstructionofalgorithmstocreatesolutions,therebydevelopingskillsoflogicand analyticalthinking.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.the commoncoreincludes:systemslifecycleandsoftwaredevelopment,programconstructioninjava,computing systemfundamentals,acasestudy,andaprogramdossier. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse DANCE)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 4144(DNCHIB) DanceHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisnewtotheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgramme anddoesnotyethaveadescriptionfromtheorganization. Descriptions 131

134 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma DANCE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 4148 (DNCSIB) DanceHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisnewtotheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgramme anddoesnotyethaveadescriptionfromtheorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma DESIGN)TECHNOLOGY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4822 (DTECHIB) DesignTechnologyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstoteachstudentsnotonlydesignand technology,butalsohowtoadapttonewexperiencesandhowtoapproachproblemswiththeappropriateskills andtechniquestoidentifyimportantelementsanddevelopoptimumsolutions.thiscourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itassumesnopreviousexperienceineither designtechnologyordesigning.studentsstudysixcoretopics:designersandthedesigncycle,theresponsibilityof thedesigner,materials,manufacturingprocessesandtechniques,productionsystems,andcleantechnologyand greendesign.studentsmustcompleteadditionalstudyinthreetopics:rawmaterialtofinalproduct, microstructuresandmacrostructures,andappropriatetechnologies.optionalcoursetopicsfromwhichthe studentmaychoosetwoinclude:foodtechnology,computer:aideddesign,manufactureandproduction, invention,innovationanddesign,healthbydesign,andelectronicproducts. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas DESIGN)TECHNOLOGY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4824 (DTECSIB) DesignTechnologyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstoteachstudentsnotonlydesignand technology,butalsohowtoadapttonewexperiencesandhowtoapproachproblemswiththeappropriateskills andtechniquestoidentifyimportantelementsanddevelopoptimumsolutions.thiscourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itassumesnopreviousexperienceineither designtechnologyordesigning.studentsstudysixcoretopics:designersandthedesigncycle,theresponsibilityof thedesigner,materials,manufacturingprocessesandtechniques,productionsystems,andcleantechnologyand greendesign.optionalcoursetopicsfromwhichthestudentmaychoosetwoarefoodtechnology,computer: aideddesign,manufactureandproduction,invention,innovationanddesign,healthbydesign,andelectronic products.furtheroptionsincluderawmaterialtofinalproduct,microstructuresandmacrostructures,and appropriatetechnologies. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas Descriptions 132

135 ECONOMICS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1580 (ECONHIB) EconomicsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromotesdisciplinedeconomicreasoningskillsandenables studentstoapplythetoolsofeconomicanalysistosituationsanddata,explainingfindingsinaclearmanner.itis basedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.studentswillgainan understandingofhowsocietiesandindividualsorganizethemselvesinthepursuitofeconomicobjectiveswhile alsoevaluatingeconomictheories,concepts,situations,anddata.aninternationalperspectivefosterstolerance andunderstandingofthediversityofeconomicrealitiesinwhichsocietyfunctions. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneralDiploma, orcountsasanelectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ECONOMICS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1582 (ECONSIB) EconomicsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromoteseconomicreasoningskillsandenablesstudents toanalyzeandexplaindata,situations,andfindingsinaclearmanner.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedby theinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.understandinghowindividualsandsocietiesorganizethemselvesin pursuitofeconomicobjectivesisessential,aswellasgaininganunderstandingofinternationalperspectives promotingtheunderstandingofthediversityofeconomicrealitiesofindividualsandsocieties.studentswill evaluateeconomictheories,situations,concepts,anddata. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneralDiploma, orcountsasanelectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ENVIRONMENTAL)SYSTEMS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3014 (ENVSSIB) EnvironmentalSystemsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateprovidesstudentswithacoherent perspectiveontheenvironmentthatisessentiallyscientificandenablesthemtoadoptaninformedand responsiblestanceonthewiderangeofenvironmentalissuestheywillinevitablycometoface.itisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.thecoreofenvironmentalsystemsisfive broadtopics:systemsandmodels,theecosystem,globalcyclesandphysicalsystems,humanpopulationand carryingcapacity,andanalyzingecosystems.studentsarerequiredtocompleteoneofthefollowingoptions: analyzingecosystems,impactsofresourceexploitation,conservationandbiodiversity,andpollution management. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasasciencecoursefortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnicalHonors andasciencecourserequirementofthegeneralandinternationalbaccalaureatediplomasorcountsas anelectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 133

136 ENVIRONMENTAL)SYSTEMS)AND)SOCIETIES)STANDARD)LEVEL,)) INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3016 (ENVSSSIB) EnvironmentalSystemsandSocietiesStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisaninterdisciplinarycourse providingstudentswiththeinterrelationshipsbetweenenvironmentalsystemsandsociety.topicsinclude systemsandmodels,ecosystems,humanpopulations,carryingcapacityandresourceuse,conservationand biodiversity,pollutionmanagement,globalwarmingandenvironmentalvaluesystems.studentswillbeableto investigateandevaluateenvironmentalissuesandarticulatediverseviewpoints.studentswillcarryout experimentsinresponsetopressingenvironmentalissuesandcollaboratewithibschoolsacrossthisandother continents.thecourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaSciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma HQrecommendation:ScienceorSocialStudies FILM)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 4270 (FILMHIB) FilmHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisnewtotheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgrammeand doesnotyethaveadescriptionfromtheorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FILM)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 4272 (FILMSIB) FilmHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisnewtotheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgrammeand doesnotyethaveadescriptionfromtheorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FURTHER)MATHEMATICS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE 2580 (FMATHHIB) FurtherMathematicsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatehasbeendevelopedtocatertostudentswitha goodbackgroundinmathematicswhohaveattainedahighdegreeofcompetenceinarangeofanalyticaland technicalskills,andwhodisplayconsiderableinterestinthesubject.thenatureofthesubjectissuchthatit focusesondifferentbranchesofmathematicstoencouragethestudenttoappreciatethediversityofthesubject. Studentswillstudyabroadrangeofmathematicaltopicsthroughanumberofdifferentapproachesandto varyingdegreesofdepth.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Descriptions 134

137 Recommendedprerequisites:studentswillhavestudiedthefouroptiontopicsfromMathematicsHigher Level Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ) GEOGRAPHY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1584 (GEOHIB) GeographyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisthecompulsorystudyofgeographyatahigherlevel includingthecorethemesofpopulationandresourcesanddevelopment.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublished bytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.otheroptionalthemesforfurtherstudyincludetopographic mapping,globalization,managementofspecificenvironments,andcontemporaryissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiescoursefortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandaScienceCourserequirementoftheGeneralandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasor countsasanelectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse GEOGRAPHY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1586 (GEOSIB) GeographyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisabasicstudyofthecorethemesofpopulationand resourcesanddevelopment.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Optionalthemesforfurtherstudyincludetopographicmapping,globalizationandcontemporary issues,andthemanagementofspecificenvironments. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandaScienceCourserequirementoftheGeneralandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasor countsasanelectiveforanydiploma GLOBAL)POLITICS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1598 (GLPOHIB) GlobalPoliticsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateincludesallcontentfromtheStandardLevelcourseand usesacasestudyapproachtoexamineandevaluatetwoglobalpoliticalchallenges,whichbytheirnatureare complex,contestableandinterlinked.thecourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanElectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas. HQrecommendation:SocialStudies GLOBAL)POLITICS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1578 (GLPOSIB) Descriptions 135

138 GlobalPoliticsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateexploreskeypoliticalconceptsandissuesinarageof contextsandatanumberoflevels.studentswilldevelopanunderstandingoflocal,national,internationaland globaldimensionsofpoliticalactivityaswellashowtocriticallyengagewithavarietyofperspectivesand approachesinglobalpolitics.studentswillappreciatethecomplexandinterconnectednatureofmanypolitical issues,anddevelopthecapacitytointerpretcompetingandcontestableclaimsregardingthoseissues.thecourse isbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanElectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas. HQrecommendation:SocialStudies HISTORY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1590 (HISHIB) HistoryHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromotestheunderstandingofthenatureanddiversityof historyanditsmethodsandinterpretations.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsdevelopaninternationalawarenessandunderstandingandtheabilityto useandcommunicatehistoricalknowledge.thecourseincludesoneprescribedsubjectfromachoiceofthree andtwo20 th centuryworldhistorytopicsfromachoiceofsix.regionaloptionsincludeafrica,theamericas,east andsoutheastasiaandoceania,europe,andsouthasiaandthemiddleeast. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheUSHistoryrequirementonlywithregionalconcentrationontheAmericasfortheGeneral,Core 40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureate diplomasorcountsasanelectiveforanydiploma HISTORY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE)) 1592 (HISSIB) HistoryStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromotestheunderstandingofthenatureanddiversityof historyanditsmethodsandinterpretations.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsdevelopaninternationalawarenessandunderstandingandtheabilityto useandcommunicatehistoricalknowledge.thecourseincludesoneprescribedsubjectfromachoiceofthree andtwo20 th centuryworldhistorytopicsfromachoiceofsix. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillstheUSHistoryrequirementonlywithregionalconcentrationontheAmericasfortheGeneral,Core 40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureate diplomasorcountsasanelectiveforanydiploma INFORMATION)TECHNOLOGY)IN)A)GLOBAL)SOCIETY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 5242 (ITGSHIB) InformationTechnologyinaGlobalSocietyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateexaminestheinteraction betweeninformation,technology,andsociety.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsdevelopanunderstandingoftheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofnew Descriptions 136

139 technologiesasmethodsofexpandingknowledgeoftheworldatlocalandgloballevels.theyanalyzeand evaluatetheethicalconsiderationsarisingfromthewidespreaduseofinformationtechnologyandare encouragedtorecognizethatpeoplecanholddiverseopinionsabouttheimpactoftechnology.thecoursealso promotesanunderstandingofthesocialsignificanceofinformationtechnologyforindividuals,communities,and organizations. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas. INFORMATION)TECHNOLOGY)IN)A)GLOBAL)SOCIETY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 5246(ITGSSIB) InformationTechnologyinaGlobalSocietyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateexaminestheinteraction betweeninformation,technology,andsocietyanddevelopsanunderstandingoftheadvantagesand disadvantagesofnewtechnologiesasmethodsofexpandingknowledgeoftheworldatglobalandlocallevels.it isbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.studentsgainan understandingofthesocialsignificanceofinformationtechnologyandrecognizethatpeoplecanholddiverse opinionsabouttheimpactofinformationtechnologyonindividualsandsocieties.thecoursealsoenables studentstoanalyzeandevaluateethicalconsiderationsarisingfromthewidespreaduseofinformation technologyonalllevels. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasanElectiveorDirectedElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core 40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas ISLAMIC)HISTORY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1594 (IHISHIB) IslamicHistoryHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththemeansof acquiringadeepandopenunderstandingoftheislamicworldinitsvariousaspectsandofitscontributionto worldcivilization.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. Approachedfromanhistoricalperspective,thecourseincludespolitical,social,economic,intellectual,andother facetsoftheislamicworld.studentsstudyaprescribedtopicandatleasttwohistoricaltopicsrelatingtothe originsofislamanditsdevelopmentsthroughtoah807/ad1405.studentsmustundertakeatleasttwoofthe followingoptions:thefatimids,theottomans,warfareinthemedievalislamicworld,muslimruleinspain,the intellectuallegacyofislam,andislamicartandarchitecture. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma ISLAMIC)HISTORY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1596 (IHISSIB) IslamicHistoryStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththemeansof acquiringadeepandopenunderstandingoftheislamicworldinitsvariousaspectsandofitscontributionto worldcivilization.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. Approachedfromanhistoricalperspective,thecourseincludespolitical,social,economic,intellectual,andother facetsoftheislamicworld.studentsstudyaprescribedtopicandatleasttwohistoricaltopicsrelatingtothe originsofislamanditsdevelopmentsthroughtoah807/ad1405. Descriptions 137

140 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiescoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma ) LANGUAGE)A:)LITERATURE)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1130 (LALITHIB)) LanguageA:LiteratureHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisapre:universityliteraturecourseinthe student'snativeorbestlanguageandisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.LanguageA:Literatureintroducesstudentstotheanalysisofliterarytexts.Itpromotesan appreciationofliteratureandknowledgeofthestudent'sownculture,alongwiththatofothersocieties,and developsthestudent'spowersofexpression,bothinoralandwrittencommunication.thecourseemphasizesthe skillsinvolvedinwritingandspeakinginavarietyofstylesandsituationsandoffersthestudenttheopportunity toreadatleast13worksgroupedbygenres.worksarechosenfromabroadlistofprescribedauthorsandworks representingdifferentliteraryperiods,genres,andregionsinthetargetlanguage,aswellasliteraturein translation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma LANGUAGE)A:)LITERATURE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1132 (LALITSIB) LanguageA:LiteratureStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisapre:universityliteraturecourseinthe student'snativeorbestlanguageandisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.LanguageA:Literatureintroducesstudentstotheanalysisofliterarytexts.Itpromotesan appreciationofliteratureandknowledgeofthestudent'sownculturealongwiththatofothersocietiesand developsthestudent'spowersofexpression,bothinoralandwrittencommunication.thecourseemphasizesthe skillsinvolvedinwritingandspeakinginavarietyofstylesandsituationsandoffersthestudenttheopportunity toreadatleast10worksgroupedbygenres.worksarechosenfromabroadlistofprescribedauthorsandworks representingdifferentliteraryperiods,genres,andregionsinthetargetlanguage,aswellasliteraturein translation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma ) LANGUAGE)A:)LANGUAGE)AND)LITERATURE)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1136 (LALALHIB) LanguageA:LanguageandLiteratureHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisapre:universityliteracycourse inthestudent'snativeorbestlanguageandisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.LanguageA:LanguageandLiteratureintroducesstudentstothecriticalstudyand interpretationofwrittenandspokentextsfromawiderangeofliteraryandnon:literarygenres.studentsexplore thelanguageainquestionthroughitsculturaldevelopmentanduse,itsmediaformsandfunctions,andits literature.studentsstudy6worksfromarepresentativeselectionofgenres,periodsandplaces.students developskillsofliteracyandtextualanalysis,andalsotheabilitytopresenttheirideaseffectively.theformal Descriptions 138

141 analysisoftextsissupplementedbyawarenessthatmeaningisnotfixedbutcanchangeinrespectstocontextsof productionandconsumption. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma LANGUAGE)A:)LANGUAGE)AND)LITERATURE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE)) 1138 (LALALSIB)) LanguageA:LanguageandLiteratureStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisapre:universityliteracy courseinthestudent'snativeorbestlanguageandisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization.LanguageA:LanguageandLiteratureintroducesstudentstothecriticalstudyand interpretationofwrittenandspokentextsfromawiderangeofliteraryandnon:literarygenres.studentsexplore thelanguageainquestionthroughitsculturaldevelopmentanduse,itsmediaformsandfunctions,andits literature.studentsstudy4worksfromarepresentativeselectionofgenres,periods,andplaces.students developskillsofliteracyandtextualanalysis,andalsotheabilitytopresenttheirideaseffectively.theformal analysisoftextsissupplementedbyawarenessthatmeaningisnotfixedbutcanchangeinrespectstocontextsof productionandconsumption. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma ) LITERATURE)AND)PERFORMANCE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)) INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1134 (LPSIB) LiteratureandPerformanceStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatefocuseson(i)aconventionalliterary emphasisonclosereading,criticalwritinganddiscussionand(ii)thepractical,aestheticandsymbolicelementsof performance.adistinctiveoutcomeofthis marriage istheperformanceofapiecetransformedfrompoetryor prose.throughoutthecoursestudentsstudyaminimumoffivetexts;onenovel,twopoetrytexts,oneplayanda choiceofproseorpoetry.studywillincludeliteraryanalysisandinterpretation,developingperformanceskills, realizingworkinperformance,playscriptandanalysisofperformance.thecourseisbasedonthecurriculum publishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma HQrecommendation:ELA ) MATHEMATICS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2582 (MATHHIB) MathematicsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateincludessevencoretopics:algebra,functionsand equations,circularfunctionsandtrigonometry,matrices,vectors,statisticsandprobability,andcalculus.itis Descriptions 139

142 basedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.inaddition,studentsalso mustcompleteoneofthefollowingfouroptions:statisticsandprobability,sets,relationsandgroups,seriesand differentialequations,ordiscretemathematics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Recommendedprerequisites:studentsshouldhaveastrongunderstandingofarithmetic,algebra, geometry,trigonometryandstatistics. Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaMathematicscourserequirementforCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse MATHEMATICS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2584 (MATHSIB) MathematicsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateincludessevencoretopics:algebra,functionsand equations,circularfunctionsandtrigonometry,matrices,vectors,statisticsandprobability,andcalculus.itis basedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Recommendedprerequisites:studentsshouldhaveagoodunderstandingofarithmetic,algebra, geometry,trigonometry,andstatistics. Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaMathematicscourserequirementforCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse MATHEMATICAL)STUDIES)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2586 (MASTSIB) MathematicalStudiesStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateincludeseightcoretopics:introductiontothe graphicdisplaycalculator,numberandalgebra,sets,logicandprobability,functions,geometryandtrigonometry, statistics,introductorydifferentialcalculus,andfinancialmathematics.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedby theinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Recommendedprerequisites:studentsshouldhaveagoodunderstandingofbasicarithmetic,algebra, geometry,andtrigonometry. Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaMathematicscourserequirementforCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse MUSIC)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4212 (MUSHIB) MusicHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromotesagreaterawarenessandunderstandingofthepower andvarietyofmusicalexperiencesforstudentswhohaveageneralinterestinmusic,andalsoforstudentswho intendtocontinuetheirformalstudyofmusicatuniversityorconservatoirelevel.thecourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itexposesstudentstoabroadspectrumof Descriptions 140

143 music,rangingfromclassicalandmodernwesterntraditionstothemusicofotherregionsandcultures.the coursebalancesthecreativeandpracticalaspectsofmusicwiththetheoreticaloracademic.studentsstudy musicalperceptionandanalysis,enablingthemtoundertakestudiesofawiderangeofmusicalgenresandstyles. Studentsalsoparticipateinthecreationofmusicthroughcompositionsorperformance.Therearethree compulsoryparts:musicalperceptionandanalysis;vocalorinstrumentalsoloperformance oneormorerecitals; andcomposition threecontrastingcompositions.musical)perception)and)analysisisapartofthesyllabus commontoallcourseoptionsandconsistsofthreeelements:studyofprescribedworks;studyofmusicalgenres andstyles;andmusicalinvestigation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma MUSIC)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4214 (MUSSIB) MusicStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatepromotesagreaterawarenessandunderstandingofthepower andvarietyofmusicalexperiencesforstudentswhohaveageneralinterestinmusic,andalsoforstudentswho intendtocontinuetheirformalstudyofmusicatuniversityorconservatoirelevel.thecourseisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itexposesstudentstoabroadspectrumof music,rangingfromclassicalandmodernwesterntraditionstothemusicofotherregionsandcultures.the coursebalancesthecreativeandpracticalaspectsofmusicwiththetheoreticaloracademic.studentsstudy musicalperceptionandanalysis,enablingthemtoundertakestudiesofawiderangeofmusicalgenresandstyles. Studentsalsoparticipateinthecreationofmusicthroughcompositionsorperformance.Therearethree compulsoryparts:solo)performance)option)forthestudentwhohasabackgroundinmusicalperformance, includingmusicalperceptionandanalysis;andvocalorinstrumentalsoloperformance oneormorerecitals; group)performance)optionforstudentswithageneralinterestinmusic,orforthosewithoutpriorexperience, particularlymembersofensembles,includingmusicalperceptionandanalysisandgroupperformance twoor morepublicperformances;andacomposition)optionforthestudentwhohasabackgroundinmusical composition,includingmusicalperceptionandanalysisandcomposition twocontrastingcompositions.musical) perception)and)analysisisapartofthesyllabuscommontoallcourseoptionsandconsistsofthreeelements: studyofprescribedworks;studyofmusicalgenresandstyles;andmusicalinvestigation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma PHILOSOPHY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1600 (PHILHIB) PhilosophyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatedevelopsinstudentsanintellectuallyindependentand creativewayofthinkingandencouragesstudentstorelatetheirphilosophicalunderstandingtootherdisciplines andtopersonalandciviclife.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Studentslearntoformulateargumentsinrationalandlogicalwaysandareencouragedtocritically examinetheirownexperiencesandideologicalandculturalbiases.thiscoursepromotesanawarenessofthe pluralityofphilosophicaltraditionsanddevelopswaysofthinkingthatdrawonpersonalreflectionandknowledge ofphilosophicaltraditions. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Descriptions 141

144 ) Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma PHILOSOPHY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1602 (PHILSIB) PhilosophyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatedevelopsinstudentsanintellectuallyindependentand creativewayofthinkingandencouragesstudentstorelatetheirphilosophicalunderstandingtootherdisciplines andtopersonalandciviclife.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Studentslearntoformulateargumentsinrationalandlogicalwaysandareencouragedtocritically examinetheirownexperiencesandideologicalandculturalbiases.thiscoursepromotesanawarenessofthe pluralityofphilosophicaltraditionsanddevelopswaysofthinkingthatdrawonpersonalreflectionandknowledge ofphilosophicaltraditions. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma PHYSICS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3096 (PHYHIB) PhysicsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtointroducestudentstothelawsofphysics,the experimentalskillsrequiredinphysics,andthesocialandhistoricalaspectsofphysicsasanevolvingbodyof humanknowledgeaboutnature.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Studentsstudysixtopics:physicsandphysicalmeasurement,mechanics,thermalphysics,waves, electricityandmagnetism,andatomicandnuclearphysics.studentsmustcompleteadditionalstudyinsixtopics: measurementanduncertainties,mechanics,thermalphysics,wavephenomena,electromagnetism,andquantum physicsandnuclearphysics.optionalcoursetopicsfromwhichthestudentmayonlychoosetwoinclude biomedicalphysics,thehistoryanddevelopmentofphysics,astrophysics,relativity,andoptics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaPhysicsIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandaScienceCourserequirementoftheGeneralandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasor countsasanelectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse PHYSICS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3098 (PHYSIB) PhysicsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdesignedtointroducestudentstothelawsofphysics,the experimentalskillsrequiredinphysics,andthesocialandhistoricalaspectsofphysicsasanevolvingbodyof humanknowledgeaboutnature.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Studentsstudysixtopics:physicsandphysicalmeasurement,mechanics,thermalphysics,waves, electricityandmagnetism,andatomicandnuclearphysics.studentsmustcompleteadditionalstudyinsixtopics: measurementanduncertainties,mechanics,thermalphysics,wavephenomena,electromagnetism,andquantum physicsandnuclearphysics.optionalcoursetopicsfromwhichthestudentmaychoosetwoincludebiomedical physics,thehistoryanddevelopmentofphysics,astrophysics,relativity,andoptics.furtheroptionswouldbe mechanicsextension,quantumphysics,nuclearphysics,andfurtherenergy. Descriptions 142

145 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaPhysicsIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40withTechnical HonorsandaScienceCourserequirementoftheGeneralandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasor countsasanelectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse PSYCHOLOGY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1604 (PSYHIB) StudentsinPsychologyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureate)studythebiological,cognitive,learning,and humanisticperspectivesofpsychologyandmuststudytwoofthefollowing:comparativepsychology,cultural psychology,dysfunctionalbehavior,healthpsychology,lifespanpsychology,psychodynamicpsychology,orsocial psychology.allaspectsofresearchinthefield,includingethics,qualitativeandquantitativeresearch,and experimentalstudyareincluded.studentsarealsorequiredtodesignandimplementthreeexperimentalstudies. ThiscourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.) RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma PSYCHOLOGY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1606 (PSYS)IB) PsychologyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisdividedintofourrequiredparts:biological,cognitive, learning,andhumanisticpsychology.studentsmustfulfilltwooptionsinthefollowingareas:comparative psychology,culturalpsychology,psychologyofdysfunctionalbehavior,healthpsychology,lifespanpsychology, psychodynamicpsychology,orsocialpsychology.theresearchmethodologyofethicsandqualitativeand quantitativeresearchmustbeundertakenandstudentsmustdesignandimplementthreeexperimentalstudies. ThiscourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma SOCIAL)AND)CULTURAL)ANTHROPOLOGY)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1608 (SCANHIB) SocialandCulturalAnthropologyHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatefocusesonthecomparativestudyof cultureandhumansocietiesandincludesthethreecompulsorythemesofsocialorganization,systemsofbelief andknowledge,andprocessesofchangeandtransformation.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbythe InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Studentsatthehigherlevelmustalsostudysixfundamentaltheoretical issues:materialismandidealism,agencycenteredandstructure:centeredapproaches,particularisticand universalisticperspectives,synchronicanddiachronicperspectives,cohesionandconflict,andrelationto empiricalmaterial. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 143

146 SOCIAL)AND)CULTURAL)ANTHROPOLOGY)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1610 (SCANSIB) SocialandCulturalAnthropologyStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureatefocusesonthecomparativestudyof cultureandhumansocieties.therearethreebasicthemes:socialorganization,systemsofbeliefandknowledge, andprocessesofchangeandtransformation.thiscourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbythe InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaSocialStudiesCoursefortheGeneraldiplomaorasanelectiveforanydiploma SPORTS,)EXERCISE)AND)HEALTH)SCIENCE)STANDARD)LEVEL,)) INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 3510 (HLTHWELL) Sports,ExerciseandHealthScienceStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateinvolvesthesciencethat underpinsphysicalperformanceandallowsstudentsopportunitiestoapplytheseprinciplesboththroughinquiry andexperimental(fieldandlaboratory).topicsmustcoveranatomy,exercisephysiology,energysystems, movementanalysis,skillinsportandmeasurementandevaluationofhumanperformance.studentsarerequired todoin:depthstudyoftwoofthefollowingoptions:optimizingphysiologicalperformance,psychologyofsport, physicalactivityandhealth,andnutritionforsport,exerciseandhealth.studentstakingthiscoursewillalso addressissuesandethicsonaninternationalscalebyconsideringsport,exerciseandhealthwithinaglobal contextrelevanttotheindividual.thecourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternational BaccalaureateOrganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaSciencerequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma HQrecommendation:ScienceorPE/Health THEATRE)ARTS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4262 (THTRHIB) TheatreArtsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstohelpstudentsunderstandthenatureofthetheatre bymakingitaswellasbystudyingit,andtounderstandtheformsittakesinothercultures.itisbasedonthe curriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.studentsareexpectedtodemonstratethe followingknowledgeandskills:aknowledgeofthemajordevelopmentsandtechniquesinthetheatricalhistory ofmorethanoneculture;anabilitytointerpretandilluminateplayscriptsandothertheatricaltextsanalytically andimaginatively;anunderstandingoftheartofthestageandoftheessentialnatureofcriticisminthetheatre, particularlyself:criticism;anabilitytoperformbeforeanaudience,andtodemonstrateanunderstandingof,and someskillin,actingtechniques;sufficienttechnicalskilltoproducesatisfactoryworkinatleastoneofthe theatricalartsorcrafts;anunderstandingoftheprocessesoftheatricalproduction;andanabilitytoresearch imaginatively,selectivelyandwithpersistence.allstudentsmuststudyfivecompulsorycomponents: performanceskills;worldtheatrestudies;practicalplayanalysis;theatreproduction;andanindividualproject. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester Descriptions 144

147 FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma THEATRE)ARTS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4264 (THTRSIB) TheatreArtsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateaimstohelpstudentsunderstandthenatureofthe theatrebymakingitaswellasbystudyingit,andtounderstandtheformsittakesinothercultures.itisbasedon thecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.studentsareexpectedtodemonstrate thefollowingknowledgeandskills:aknowledgeofthemajordevelopmentsandtechniquesinthetheatrical historyofmorethanoneculture;anabilitytointerpretandilluminateplayscriptsandothertheatricaltexts analyticallyandimaginatively;anunderstandingoftheartofthestageandoftheessentialnatureofcriticismin thetheatre,particularlyself:criticism;anabilitytoperformbeforeanaudience,andtodemonstratean understandingof,andsomeskillin,actingtechniques;sufficienttechnicalskilltoproducesatisfactoryworkinat leastoneofthetheatricalartsorcrafts;anunderstandingoftheprocessesoftheatricalproduction;andanability toresearchimaginatively,selectivelyandwithpersistence.allstudentsmuststudyfivecompulsorycomponents: performanceskills;worldtheatrestudies;practicalplayanalysis;theatreproduction;andanindividualproject. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ) THEORY)OF)KNOWLEDGE,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 0560 (TOKIB) TheoryofKnowledge,InternationalBaccalaureateisuniquetotheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganizationandis aninterdisciplinaryrequirementintendedtostimulatecriticalreflectionontheknowledgeandexperiencegained insideandoutsidetheclassroom.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.The100:hourcoursechallengesstudentstoquestionthebasesofknowledge,toseetheconsilience betweentheacademicdisciplines,tobeawareofsubjectiveandideologicalbiases,andtodeveloptheabilityto analyzeevidencethatisexpressedinrationalargument.itisakeyelementinencouragingappreciationofother culturalperspectives. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas VISUAL)ARTS)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4090 (VAHIB) VisualArtsHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitiestomakepersonal, socioculturalandaestheticexperiencesmeaningfulthroughtheproductionandunderstandingofart.thecourse isbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.itexemplifiesand encouragesaninquiringandintegratedapproachtowardsvisualartsintheirvarioushistoricalandcontemporary formsandpromotesvisualandcontextualknowledgeofartfromvariouscultures.thecourseenablesstudentsto learnaboutthemselvesandothersthroughindividualandcollaborativeengagementwiththevisualarts.thecore elementsincommontoeachcourseareintroductiontoartconcepts,criticismandanalysis,acquisitionofstudio technicalandmediaskills,andrelationofarttosocioculturalandhistoricalcontexts.thiscourseisforthe specialistvisualartsstudentwithcreativeandimaginativeabilities,whomaypursuethevisualartsatuniversity orcollegelevel.itconsistsoftwocompulsoryparts:studio)work thepracticalexplorationandartistic Descriptions 145

148 production;andresearch)workbooks independentcriticalresearchandanalysis,visualandwritten,inmore thanoneculture. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ) VISUAL)ARTS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 4092 (VASIB) VisualArtsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitiestomake personal,sociocultural,andaestheticexperiencesmeaningfulthroughtheproductionandunderstandingofart. ThecourseisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Itexemplifies andencouragesaninquiringandintegratedapproachtowardsvisualartsintheirvarioushistoricaland contemporaryformsandpromotesvisualandcontextualknowledgeofartfromvariouscultures.thecourse enablesstudentstolearnaboutthemselvesandothersthroughindividualandcollaborativeengagementwiththe visualarts.thecoreelementsincommontoeachcourseareintroductiontoartconcepts,criticismandanalysis, acquisitionofstudiotechnicalandmediaskills,andrelationofarttosocioculturalandhistoricalcontexts.this courseisforthespecialistvisualartsstudentwithcreativeandimaginativeabilities,whomaypursuethevisual artsatuniversityorcollegelevel.itconsistsoftwocompulsoryparts:studio)work thepracticalexplorationand artisticproduction;andresearch)workbooks independentcriticalresearchandanalysis,visualandwritten,in morethanoneculture. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaFineArtsrequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasaDirected ElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma WORLD)LANGUAGE)AB)INITIO)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2310 (WLAISIB) WorldLanguageABinitioStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisaworldlanguagecourseforstudents withlittleornopreviousexperienceinlearningthetargetlanguageandisofferedfortwelvelanguages.itisbased onthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization.thiscourseprovidesanopportunity forstudentstofurthertheirlinguisticskillsbytakingupasecondworldlanguageorforstudentstolearnaworld languageforthefirsttime.thecourseconcentratesontheacquisitionoflanguagenecessaryforpractical communicationinavarietyofeverydaysituationsandalsofocusesondevelopmentofthefourprimarylanguage skillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwriting.thiscoursefurtherenablesstudentstoacquireabasicawareness ofthetargetculturesthroughthestudyofacore:syllabusandalanguage:specificsyllabus. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaWorldLanguageCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40 withtechnicalhonorsandinternationalbaccalaureatediplomasorasanelectiveordirectedelectivefor anydiploma WORLD)LANGUAGE)B)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2306 (WLBHIB) WorldLanguageBHigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisaworldlanguagecourseforstudentswithtwoto fiveyearspreviousexperienceinlearningthetargetlanguageandpreparesstudentstobesuccessfulonthe Descriptions 146

149 InternationalBaccalaureateexamforthetargetlanguage.Itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbythe InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Thiscoursepreparesstudentstousethetargetlanguageappropriately inarangeofsituationsandcontextsandforavarietyofpurposesandalsofocusesonlanguageacquisitionand developmentinthefourprimarylanguageskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,andwriting.languageskillsare developedthroughthestudyanduseofarangeofwrittenandspokenmaterial,whichextendsfromeveryday oralexchangestoliterarytextsrelatedtothetargetcultures.thecourseisfurtherdesignedtopromotean awarenessof,andsensitivityto,theculturesrelatedtothelanguagestudied. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaWorldLanguagecoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorasanElectiveorDirectedElectiveforany diploma WORLD)LANGUAGE)B)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2308 (WLBSIB) WorldLanguageBStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisaworldlanguagecourseforstudentswithtwo tofiveyearspreviousexperienceinlearningthetargetlanguageandpreparesstudentstobesuccessfulonthe InternationalBaccalaureateexamforthetargetlanguage.Itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbythe InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Thiscoursepreparesstudentstousethetargetlanguageappropriately inarangeofsituationsandcontextsandforavarietyofpurposes,andalsofocusesonlanguageacquisitionand developmentinthefourprimarylanguageskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,andwriting.languageskillsare developedthroughthestudyanduseofarangeofwrittenandspokenmaterial,whichextendsfromeveryday oralexchangestoliterarytextsrelatedtothetargetcultures.thecourseisfurtherdesignedtopromotean awarenessof,andsensitivityto,theculturesrelatedtothelanguagestudied. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester CountsasaWorldLanguageCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40 withtechnicalhonorsandinternationalbaccalaureatediplomasorasanelectiveordirectedelectivefor anydiploma WORLD)LITERATURE)A2)HIGHER)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2312 (WLITHIB) WorldLiteratureA2HigherLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisalanguageandliteraturecourseforbilingual speakersandforhighlycompetentusersofthetargetlanguage,givingstudentstheopportunitytodevelopand refinetheirlanguageskills.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Thiscoursedevelopsstudents abilitytocommunicateclearly,fluently,andeffectively,aswellas enablingstudentstoengageincriticalexaminationofawiderangeoftexts.additionally,thiscourseincludesan explorationoftheculturesrelatedtothetargetlanguage. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11and12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma WORLD)LITERATURE)A2)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 2314 (WLITSIB) Descriptions 147

150 WorldLiteratureA2StandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateisalanguageandliteraturecourseforbilingual speakersandforhighlycompetentusersofthetargetlanguage,givingstudentstheopportunitytodevelopand refinetheirlanguageskills.itisbasedonthecurriculumpublishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureate Organization.Thiscoursedevelopsstudents abilitytocommunicateclearly,fluently,andeffectively,aswellas enablingstudentstoengageincriticalexaminationofawiderangeoftexts.additionally,thiscourseincludesan explorationoftheculturesrelatedtothetargetlanguage. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanEnglish/LanguageArtsrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, Core40withTechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomasorcountsasanElectiveforany diploma.) ) WORLD)RELIGIONS)STANDARD)LEVEL,)INTERNATIONAL)BACCALAUREATE) 1588 (WRELSIB) WorldReligionsStandardLevel,InternationalBaccalaureateincludestheintroductionoffiveworldreligionstobe studiesfromachoiceofnine,in:depthstudiesoftwoworldreligions,withtheunderpinningquestions:whatis thehumancondition?wherearewegoing?howdowegetthere?thecourseisbasedonthecurriculum publishedbytheinternationalbaccalaureateorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Credits:A2:4creditcourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsanElectiverequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas Descriptions 148

151 MATHEMATICS Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation

152 MATHEMATICS ADVANCEDMATHEMATICS,SPECIALTOPICS:(Insert(title(descriptice(of(course(content)( 2543((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((ADV(MATH(ST)( ( Advanced(Mathematics,(Special(Topics(isthecoursetitlethatistobeusedforreportingbyschoolstheoffer mathematicscoursebeyondthescopeofapprovedcourse.smustapplytotheof Educationforanon:standardscoursewavierandprovideorproposeacoursedescription,standards,hothe specialtopicscourserelatestostudentsneeds,andrationaldescribingpostsecondary/highereducationand business/industryneedandsupport.saretofollowthespecialtopicscourseframeworkandprovide feedbackontheframeworktothe. ADVANCEDMODELINGANDANALYSIS( (2568( ( ( ( ( ( (ADV(MOD)( ( Advanced(Modeling(and(AnalysisextendsthecourseofstudyinmathematicmodelingandanalysispastAlgebra IIandGeometry(orIntegratedMathIII).Studentswillapplytheirknowledgeoffunctionstoreal:lifesituations, includingpopulationgrowthandbiologicaldecay.studentswilllearnnewtechniquesforbuildingmathematical models,includingperiodicfunctionsandconicsections.studentswillusepriorknowledgetoanalyzeunfamiliar ornonstandardfunctionsandgraphs.astrongemphasiswillbeplacedonbuildingandinterpretinggraphs throughtheuseoftechnology. RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIandGeometryorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:Aone:creditcourse ItisrecommendedthiscoursebepairedwithTrigonometrytocreatea4 th yearoptionforstudents pursuingnonstemcareers CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas ALGEBRAENRICHMENT 2516((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (ALG(ENRICH)( ( Algebra(EnrichmentisamathematicssupportcourseforAlgebra(I.Thecourseprovidesstudentswithadditional timetobuildthefoundationsnecessaryforhighschoolmathcourses,whileconcurrentlyhavingaccessto rigorous,grade:levelappropriatecourses.thefivecriticalareasofalgebra(enrichmentalignwiththecritical areasofalgebra(i:relationshipsbetweenquantitiesandreasoningwithequations;linearandexponential Relationships;DescriptiveStatistics;ExpressionsandEquations;andQuadraticFunctionsandModeling. However,whereasAlgebra(Icontainsexclusivelygrade:levelcontent,Algebra(Enrichmentcombinesstandards fromhighschoolcourseswithfoundationalstandardsfromthemiddlegrades. Credits:Atwocreditcourse CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorasanElectivefortheCore40,Core40 withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas AlgebraEnrichmentisdesignedasasupportcourseforAlgebraI.Assuch,astudenttakingAlgebra EnrichmentmustalsobeenrolledinAlgebraIduringthesameacademicyear.( ALGEBRAI 2520(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((ALG(I)( ( Algebra(I(formalizesandextendsthemathematicsstudentslearnedinthemiddlegrades.AlgebraIaremadeup of5strands:realnumbersandexpressions;functions;linearequations,inequalities,andfunctions;systemsof EquationsandInequalities;QuadraticandExponentialEquationsandFunctions;andDataAnalysisandStatistics. Descriptions 150

153 Thecriticalareasdeepenandextendunderstandingoflinearandexponentialrelationshipsbycontrastingthem witheachotherandbyapplyinglinearmodelstodatathatexhibitalineartrend,andstudentsengagein methodsforanalyzing,solving,andusingquadraticfunctions.theprocessstandardsformathematicsapply throughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperience mathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblem situations. Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheAlgebraI/IntegratedMathematicsIrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40with AcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas StudentspursuingCore40,Core40withAcademicsHonors,orCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiploma shouldreceivecreditforalgebraibytheendofgrade9 ALGEBRAII 2522((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((ALG(II)( ( Algebra(IIbuildsonworkwithlinear,quadratic,andexponentialfunctionsandallowsforstudentstoextend theirrepertoireoffunctionstoincludepolynomial,rational,andradicalfunctions.studentsworkcloselywith theexpressionsthatdefinethefunctions,andcontinuetoexpandandhonetheirabilitiestomodelsituations andtosolveequations,includingsolvingquadraticequationsoverthesetofcomplexnumbersandsolving exponentialequationsusingthepropertiesoflogarithms.algebraiiismadeupof5strands:complexnumbers andexpressions;functions;systemsofequations;quadraticequationsandfunctions;exponential LogarithmicEquationsandFunctions;Polynomial,Rational,andOtherEquationsandFunctions;andData Analysis,Statistics,andProbability.TheProcessStandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand, togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,and logicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraI Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheAlgebraII/IntegratedMathematicsIIIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasandcountsasaMathematicsCourseforthe GeneralDiploma CALCULUS( 2527 (CALC) Calculus expands a student s knowledge of topics functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Additionally, students will review algebra and functions, modeling, trigonometry, etc. TheProcess StandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribe thatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilityto makesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisite:Pre:CalculusandTrigonometry Credits:Atwocreditcourse,onecreditpersemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas FINITEMATHEMATICS 2530(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (((((((FINITE)( ( Finite(Mathematicsisanumbrellaofmathematicaltopics.Itisacoursedesignedforstudentswhowill undertakehigher:levelmathematicsincollegethatmaynotincludecalculus.topicsinclude:sets,matrices, Networks,Optimization,andProbability.Technology,suchascomputersandgraphingcalculators,shouldbe Descriptions 151

154 usedfrequently.theprocessstandardsformathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththe contentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubject thatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:Atwocreditcoursebasedon scommoncorestandardsforfinitemathematicscounts asamathematicscourseforthegeneral,core40,core40withacademichonorsandcore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas GEOMETRY 2532((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (((((((GEOM)( ( Geometryformalizesandextendsstudents geometricexperiencesfromthemiddlegrades.studentsexplore morecomplexgeometricsituationsanddeepentheirexplanationsofgeometricrelationships,movingtowards formalmathematicalarguments.fivecriticalareascomprisethegeometrycourse:logicandproofs;points, Lines,Angles,andPlanes;Triangles;QuadrilateralsandOtherPolygons;Circles;Transformations;andThree: dimensionalsolids. TheProcessStandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwith thecontentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubject thatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraI Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheGeometry/IntegratedMathematicsIIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasandcountsasaMathematicsCourseforthe GeneralDiploma INTEGRATEDMATHEMATICSENRICHMENT 2518(( ( ( ( ( (((((((((((INT(MATH(ENRICH)( ( Integrated(Mathematics(EnrichmentisamathematicssupportcourseforIntegrated(Mathematics(I.Thecourse providesstudentswithadditionaltimetobuildthefoundationsnecessaryforhighschoolmathcourses,while concurrentlyhavingaccesstorigorous,grade:levelappropriatecourses.thefivecriticalareasofintegrated( Mathematics(EnrichmentalignwiththecriticalareasofIntegrated(Mathematics(I:Relationshipsbetween Quantities;LinearandExponentialRelationships;ReasoningwithEquations;DescriptiveStatistics;Congruence, Proof,andConstructions;andConnectingAlgebraandGeometrythroughCoordinates.However,whereas Integrated(Mathematics(Icontainsexclusivelygrade:levelcontent,Integrated(Mathematics(Enrichment combinesstandardsfromhighschoolcourseswithfoundationalstandardsfromthemiddlegrades. Credits:Atwocreditcourse CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorasanElectivefortheCore40,Core40 withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas IntegratedMathematicsEnrichmentisdesignedasasupportcourseforIntegratedMathematics.As such,astudenttakingintegratedmathematicsenrichmentmustalsobeenrolledinintegrated Mathematicsduringthesameacademicyear.( INTEGRATEDMATHEMATICSI 2554(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((INT(MATH(I)( Integrated(Mathematics(Iformalizesandextendsthemathematicsstudentslearnedinthemiddlegrades.The criticalareasdeepenandextendunderstandingoflinearrelationships,inpartbycontrastingthemwith exponentialphenomena,andinpartbyapplyinglinearmodelstodatathatexhibitalineartrend.integrated MathematicsIusepropertiesandtheoremsinvolvingcongruentfigurestodeepenandextendunderstandingof Descriptions 152

155 geometricknowledgefrompriorgrades.thefinalunitinthecoursetiestogetherthealgebraicandgeometric ideasstudied.theprocessstandardsformathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththe contentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubject thatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations. Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheAlgebraI/IntegratedMathematicsIrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40with AcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTEGRATEDMATHEMATICSII 2556(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (INT(MATH(II) ( Integrated(Mathematics(IIfocusesonquadraticexpressions,equations,andfunctions;comparingtheir characteristicsandbehaviortothoseoflinearandexponentialrelationshipsfromintegratedmathematicsi.the needforextendingthesetofrationalnumbersarisesandrealandcomplexnumbersareintroducedsothatall quadraticequationscanbesolved.thelinkbetweenprobabilityanddataisexploredthroughconditional probabilityandcountingmethods,includingtheiruseinmakingandevaluatingdecisions.thestudyofsimilarity leadstoanunderstandingofrighttriangletrigonometryandconnectstoquadraticsthroughpythagorean relationships.circles,withtheirquadraticalgebraicrepresentations,roundoutthecourse.theprocess StandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribe thatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilityto makesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedPrerequisite:IntegratedMathematicsI Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheGeometry/IntegratedMathematicsIIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasandcountsasaMathematicsCourseforthe GeneralDiploma INTEGRATEDMATHEMATICSIII 2558(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (INT(MATH(II) ( Integrated(Mathematics(IIIprovidesstudentstheopportunitytopulltogetherandapplytheaccumulationof learningthattheyhavefromtheirpreviouscourses.theyapplymethodsfromprobabilityandstatisticstodraw inferencesandconclusionsfromdata.studentsexpandtheirrepertoireoffunctionstoincludepolynomial, rational,andradicalfunctions.theyexpandtheirstudyofrighttriangletrigonometrytoincludegeneral triangles.and,finally,studentsbringtogetheralloftheirexperiencewithfunctionsandgeometrytocreate modelsandsolvecontextualproblems.theprocessstandardsformathematicsapplythroughouteachcourse and,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful, andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations. RecommendedPrerequisite:IntegratedMathematicsII Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheAlgebraII/IntegratedMathematicsIIIrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasandcountsasaMathematicsCourseforthe GeneralDiploma MATHEMATICSLAB 2560((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (MATH(LAB)( Mathematics(Labprovidesstudentswithindividualizedinstructiondesignedtosupportsuccessincompleting mathematicscourseworkalignedwith s(academic(standards(for(mathematics.itisrecommendedthat Mathematics(LabistakeninconjunctionwithaCore40mathematicscourse,andthecontentofMathematics( Descriptions 153

156 Labshouldbetightlyalignedtothecontentofitscorrespondingcourse.(Mathematics(Labshouldnotbeoffered inconjunctionwithalgebra(iorintegrated(mathematics(i;instead,schoolsshouldofferalgebra(enrichmentor Integrated(Mathematics(Enrichmenttoprovidestudentswithrigoroussupportforthesecourses. Credits:Aonetoeightcreditelectivecourse CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Clarifyinginformationcanbeappendedtotheendofthecoursetitletodenotethecontentcoveredin eachcourse Example:Mathematics(LabusedtosupportstudentsinAlgebra(IIcanberecordedonthetranscript asmathematics(lab( (Algebra(II. PRE8CALCULUS 2564(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ( (PRECAL)( ( PreWCalculus(extendsthefoundationsofalgebraandfunctionsdevelopedinpreviouscoursestonewfunctions, includingexponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,andtohigher:levelsequencesandseries.(thecourseprovides studentswiththeskillsandunderstandingsthatarenecessaryforadvancedmanipulationofanglesand measurement.pre:calculusaremadeupoffivestrands:polarcoordinatesandcomplexnumbers;functions; Quadratic,Polynomial,andRationalEquationsandFunctions;ExponentialandLogarithmicEquationsand Functions;andParametricEquations.Studentswillalsoadvancetheirunderstandingofimaginarynumbers throughaninvestigationofcomplexnumbersandpolarcoordinates.thecourseisdesignedforstudentswho expectmathtobeamajorcomponentoftheirfuturecollegeandcareerexperiences,andassuchitisdesigned toprovidestudentswithstrongfoundationsforcalculusandotherhigher:levelmathcourses.theprocess StandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribe thatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilityto makesenseofproblemsituations RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIandGeometryorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:Aonecreditcourse CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas PROBABILITYANDSTATISTICS 2546(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (PROB/STAT)( ( Probability(and(Statisticsincludestheconceptsandskillsneededtoapplystatisticaltechniquesinthedecision: makingprocess.probabilityandstatisticsaremadeupofthreestrands:dataanalysis,experimentaldesign,and Probability.Practicalexamplesbasedonrealexperimentaldataareusedthroughout.Studentsplanand conductexperimentsorsurveysandanalyzetheresultingdata.theuseofgraphingcalculatorsandcomputer programsisencouraged.theprocessstandardsformathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,together withthecontentstandards,prescribethatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogical subjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilitytomakesenseofproblemsituations RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:Aonecreditcourse CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas STATISTICS,ADVANCEDPLACEMENT 2570((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (STAT(AP)( ( Descriptions 154

157 Statistics,(Advanced(PlacementisacoursebasedoncontentestablishedbytheCollegeBoard.Thepurposeof theapcourseinstatisticsistointroducestudentstothemajorconceptsandtoolsforcollecting,analyzing,and drawingconclusionsfromdata.topicsinclude:(1)exploringdata:describingpatternsanddeparturesfrom patterns(2)samplingandexperimentation:planningandconductingastudy,(3)anticipatingpatterns:exploring randomphenomenausingprobabilityandsimulation,and(4)statisticalinference:estimatingpopulation parametersandtestinghypotheses.theuseofgraphingcalculatorsandcomputersoftwareisrequired. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:1or2semestercourse.1creditpersemester.Duetothelevelofrigor,itisrecommendedthat APStatisticsbeofferedasa2semester,2creditcourse.CountsasaMathematicsCourseforthe General,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas TRIGONOMETRY 2566( ( ( ( ( ( ((((((TRIG)( Trigonometryprovidesstudentswiththeskillsandunderstandingsthatarenecessaryforadvanced manipulationofanglesandmeasurement.trigonometryprovidesthefoundationforcommonperiodic(functions thatareencounteredmanydisciplines,includingmusic,engineering,medicine,andfinance(andnearlyallother STEMdisciplines).Trigonometryconsistsofsevenstrands:Conics,UnitCircle,Geometry,PeriodicFunctions, Identities,PolarCoordinates,andVectors.Studentswillalsoadvancetheirunderstandingofimaginarynumbers throughaninvestigationofcomplexnumbersandpolarcoordinates.astrongunderstandingofcomplexand imaginarynumbersisanecessityforfieldssuchasengineeringandcomputerprogramming.theprocess StandardsforMathematicsapplythroughouteachcourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,prescribe thatstudentsexperiencemathematicsasacoherent,useful,andlogicalsubjectthatmakesuseoftheirabilityto makesenseofproblemsituations RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraIIandGeometryorIntegratedMathematicsIII Credits:Aonecreditcourse StudentshouldnotreceivecreditforbothTrigonometryandPre:Calculus/Trigonometrysincethey coverthesamecoursecontentduringonesemester CountsasaMathematicsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas Descriptions 155

158 MULTIDISCIPLINARY Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadiness

159 MULTIDISCIPLINARY.. BASIC.SKILLS.DEVELOPMENT. 0500# # # # # ###########(BAS#SKLS)# # Basic#Skills#Developmentisamultidisciplinarycoursethatprovidesstudentscontinuingopportunitiestodevelop basicskillsincluding:(1)reading,(2)writing,(3)listening,(4)speaking,(5)mathematicalcomputation,(6)note taking,(7)studyandorganizationalskills,and(8)problem:solvingskills,whichareessentialforhighschool courseworkachievement.determinationoftheskillstobeemphasizedinthiscourseisbasedon s standards,individualschoolcorporationgeneralcurriculumplans,andthestudent sindividualizededucation Programs(IEP)orotherindividualizedplans.Skillsselectedfordevelopmentalworkprovidestudentswiththe abilitytocontinuetolearninarangeofdifferentlifesituations. RecommendedGradeLevel:Anygradelevel RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto8credits CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas CADET.TEACHING.EXPERIENCE. 0502# # # # # ########(CADET#TCHG)# # Thiselectivecourseprovidesstudentsingradeseleven(11)ortwelve(12)organizedexploratoryteaching experiencesingradeskindergarten(k)throughgradenine(9).allteachingexperiencesshouldbepreplannedby thehighschoolcadetteachingexperienceteacher:trainerandthecooperatingteacher(s)whoaresupervising prospectiveteachersandprovidingthemwithpre:trainingexperiencesinoneormoreclasses.thiscourse providesabalanceofclassworkrelatingto:(1)classroomorganization,(2)classroommanagement,(3)the curriculumandinstructionalprocess,(4)observationsofteaching,and(5)instructionalexperiences. Studytopicsandbackgroundreadingprovidethecadetswithinformationconcerningtheteachingprofession andthenatureofthecadetteachers assignments.evaluationisbaseduponthecadetteachers cooperation, day:to:daypracticalperformance,andclassworkincludingthecadets potentialabilitytoteach.thetotal workloadofthecadetteachingcourseiscomparabletothoseforothersubjectsinthehighschoolcurriculum. RecommendedGradeLevel:11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto4credits Cadetteachingexperienceforhighschoolstudentsislimitedtogradeskindergartenthroughgradenine CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas. CAREER.EXPLORATION.INTERNSHIP. 0530# # # # # #########(CARR#EXP)# TheCareer#Exploration#Internshipcourseisapaidorunpaidworkexperienceinthepublicorprivatesectorthat providesforworkplacelearninginanareaofstudentcareerinterest.unlikeacooperativeeducationprogramin whichstudentsgainexpertiseinaspecificoccupation,thecareerexplorationinternshipisintendedtoexpose studentstobroadaspectsofaparticularindustryorcareerclusterareabyrotatingthroughavarietyofwork sitesordepartments...inadditiontotheirworkplacelearningactivities,studentsparticipatein1)regularly scheduledmeetingswiththeirclassroomteacher,or2)aregularlyscheduledseminarwiththeteacherforthe purposeofhelpingthestudentmaketheconnectionbetweenacademiclearningandtheirwork:related experiences.specificinstructionalobjectivesfortheinternshipmustbewrittentoclarifytheexpectationsofall parties thestudent,parent,employer,andinstructor. Prerequisite:None. Descriptions 157

160 RecommendedGradeLevel:9:10. A2:creditcourseover1semester.. Thiscoursemaybetakenforanadditionalsemestertoallowstudentstoexploreasecondcareerarea.. 150hoursofworkplaceandclassroomactivitiesarerequiredforthetwocredits.Ofthe150hours,18 to36hoursmustbespentinrelatedclassroominstruction.sonblockschedulesmay proportionatelyadjustthetotalnumberofhourstomeetthelocalstandard,providedthatstudents spendatleastonehouraweekinclassroomactivities. Thiscourseisexploratoryinnatureand,assuch,doesnotqualifyforreimbursementunderthecareer: technical(vocational)fundingformula. CAREER.INFORMATION.AND.EXPLORATION. 0522# # # # ###### ########(CARR#INFO)# # Career#Information#and#Explorationprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestolearnaboutthemselvesandabout varioustraditionalandnontraditionaloccupationsandcareers.studentsalsogainanawarenessofthetypeof occupationalpreparationortrainingneededforvariousoccupationsandcareers.studentsdevelopskillsin:(1) employability,(2)understandingtheeconomicprocess,and(3)careerdecisionmakingandplanning. Opportunitiesareprovidedforstudentstoobserveandparticipateinvariousjobsituationsthroughfieldtrips, internships,mockinterviews,andguestspeakers.resumedevelopmentexperienceandcareer:relatedtesting arealsoprovidedtostudents. RecommendedGradeLevel:11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Oneortwosemesters,onecreditpersemester CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas COLLEGE8ENTRANCE.PREPARATION. 0532# # # # # ######(COLLENT#PREP)# CollegeLEntrance#PreparationutilizesindividualstudentscorereportsfromthePSAT,PLAN,and/orAccuplacer topreparestudentsforthesat,act,accuplacerand/orcompasscollegereadinessassessments.basedon studentscorereports,studentswillreceivetargetedinstructiontostrengthentheirfoundationsincritical reading,writing,mathematics,andsciencesectionsofcollegeadmissionandplacementexams.asappropriate, thecoursewillalsoencompasstesttakingstrategiestopreparestudentsforsuccessonahigh:stakes assessment.teachersareencouragedtouseacurriculumwithlongitudinal,successfulresults.coursemayalso includecollegeselectionandapplicationunits,tobetterpreparestudentsforoverallcollege:readiness. Being collegeready meansbeingpreparedforanypostsecondaryeducationortrainingexperience,including readinessforstudyattwo:yearandfour:yearinstitutionsleadingtoapostsecondarycredential(i.e.,a certificate,license,associate sorbachelor sdegree).beingreadyforcollegemeansthatahighschoolgraduate hastheenglishandmathematicsknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoqualifyforandsucceedinentry:level,credit: bearingcollegecourseswithouttheneedforremedialcoursework. RecommendedGradeLevel:semester1 grade11;semester2 grade10 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraII(orconcurrentenrollmentinAlgebraII) Credits:1credit,1semestercourse CountsasanElectivecreditfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,andCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas. Descriptions 158

161 COMMUNITY.SERVICE.. (COMM#SERV) 0524# CommunityServiceisacoursecreatedbypubliclawIC20:30:14,allowingjuniorsandseniorstheopportunityto earnuptotwohighschoolcreditsforcompletionofapprovedcommunityserviceprojectsorvolunteerservice that relatestoacourseinwhichthestudentisenrolledorintendstoenroll. Foreachstudentwhowishestoearncreditforcommunityserviceorvolunteerserviceunderthislaw,the student,ateacherofthestudent,oracommunityorvolunteerserviceorganizationmustsubmitanapplication tothehighschoolprincipalincluding: 1. Thenameofthecommunityserviceorganizationorvolunteerserviceorganizationthestudentintends toassist. 2. Thename,address,andtelephonenumberofthedirectororsupervisorofthecommunityservice organizationorvolunteerserviceorganizationand,ifdifferentfromthedirectororsupervisor,the name,address,andtelephonenumberoftheindividualassignedbythecommunityorvolunteerservice organizationtosupervisethestudentattheactivitysite. 3. Thenatureofthecommunityserviceorvolunteerserviceperformedbythestudentwithacertification thattheserviceperformedbythestudentisvoluntary. 4. Thetotalnumberofhoursthestudentintendstoservethecommunityserviceorganizationorvolunteer serviceorganizationduringtheschoolyear. 5. Awrittenstatementbythedirectororthesupervisorofthecommunityserviceorganizationor volunteerserviceorganizationcertifyingthattheinformationincludedintheapplicationisanaccurate reflectionof: a. thestudent'sexpectationswithregardtothenumberofhoursofservicecontemplatedtobe performed;and b. thecommunityserviceorganization'sorthevolunteerserviceorganization'sneedtoacquirethe student'sservice. 6. Adescriptionof: a. theeducationalorcareerexplorationbenefitsthestudentandtheschoolshouldexpecttogain, includingthestudentlearningstandardstobeachieved,fromthestudent'scommunityor volunteerserviceparticipation;and b. theserviceandbenefitthecommunityserviceorganizationorvolunteerserviceorganization expectstogainfromthestudent'sparticipation. 7. Adescriptionofhowthecommunityorvolunteerserviceactivityrelatestoacourseinwhichthe studentisenrolledorintendstoenroll. 8. Themannerandfrequencyinwhichthestudentandthecommunityorvolunteerserviceactivitywillbe evaluated. 9. Thenameofthecertificatedschoolemployeewhowillberesponsibleformonitoringandevaluatingthe student'sactivityandperformance,includingassigningtothestudentagradeforparticipationunder thissection. 10. Anyotherinformationrequiredbytheprincipal. GradeLevels:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto2credits CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas StudentsmustsubmitanapplicationforthiscoursebyNovember1 st Moreinformationisavailableathttp:// 30:14:1 Descriptions 159

162 DRIVER.EDUCATION.(L). 3520# # # # # ##########(DRIVER#ED) DriverEducationprovidesstudentswiththeknowledgeneededtoassistthemindevelopingtheskills,habits, andattitudesnecessarytointeractsafelyandeffectivelywithotherhighwayusersinawidevarietyof environments,situations,andconditions.thiscourseshouldalwaysprovideacombinationofclassroom instructionandbehind:the:wheelexperiencesinon:streetenvironments.wheneverpossible,theon:street observationsandbehind:the:wheelexperiencesshouldbesupplementedwithoffstreet,multiple:cardriving rangeandsimulationexperiencesaslistediniac5116:6:7.thedrivereducationcoursealsoprovidesfor,butis notnecessarilylimitedto,studentlearningrelatedto:(1)drivingskills,(2)trafficlaws,(3)thelawsofnature,(4) drivingattitudes,(5)occupantprotection,(6)theeffectofphysicalandmentalconditionsofthedriver,(7) vehiclepurchase,(8)insuranceandmaintenance,(9)theecologyandenergyefficiencyofvarioustransportation modes,(10)energyefficientdrivingtechniques,and(11)sharingtheroadwaywithotherusers,including motorcyclistsandpedestrians. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A.5oronecreditcourse Foranyapprovedprogram,thestudentmustcompletebothphases(classroomandlaboratory)ofthe programinnotmorethanthree(3)consecutivesemesters. CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas ENVIRONMENTAL.STUDIES.(L). 0512# # # # # #########(ENVSTUDIES) EnvironmentalStudiesprovidesstudentsopportunitiestoutilizeseveraldisciplinesinexaminingecosystems fromavarietyofhumanviewpoints.thiscoursefostersanawarenessofaestheticsinurbanandruralareasand theecological,economic,socialandpoliticalinterdependenceofenvironmentalfactors.itintroducesstudents totheknowledge,attitudes,commitments,andskillsneededtomakedecisionsandtochoosepersonalactions thatwillcontributetointelligentresourcemanagement.thiscoursealsoprovidesstudentswiththeskills neededtoinvestigatetheecologicaleffectsregardingtheusesof:(1)energy,(2)water,(3)air,(4)soils,(5) minerals,(6)wildlife,and(7)othernaturalresources.fieldtripsandcommunityinvestigationsprovideexamples ofpracticalapplicationsofresourcemanagement.topicsinclude:(1)identifyingandmonitoringthedisposalof hazardouswastes,(2)acidrain,(3)land:usepracticesrangingfromwildernessareastoareasundermultiple: usemanagement,(4)waterandsolidwastetreatment,(5)transportationsystems,(6)humanpopulation demandsontheland,and(7)theimpactofthesefactorsonthequalityoflifeandthecultureofthearea. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto2credits CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas.. HUMANITIES. 0514# # # # # ###### (HUMANITIES) Acourseinhumanitiesprovidesforthestudyofcontentdrawnfromhistory,philosophy,literature,languages, andthearts.thiscoursealsoincludesanin:depthstudyofspecificdisciplinesintheseandrelatedsubjectareas thatcouldinclude:(1)linguistics;(2)archeology;(3)jurisprudence;(4)thehistory,theory,andcriticismofthe arts;(5)thehistoryandphilosophyofscience;(6)ethics;(7)comparativereligions;and(8)otheraspectsofthe socialscienceswhichrelatetounderstandinglifeandtheworld. Descriptions 160

163 Theemphasisofthecourseworkisondevelopinganunderstandingofthecontentofthecourseandhowto actuallyapplyittothehumanenvironment.particularattentionisgiventotherelevanceoftheseapplicationsin regardtothecurrentconditionsoflife. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto2credits ThiscoursemayqualifyforAHDcreditifitmeetsthestandardsforspecificlanguagearts,socialstudies, orfineartscoursesandistaughtbyteacherslicensedinthespecificsubjectareas. CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas PILOT.COURSE:.(Insert#title#descriptive#of#course#content)# 0590# # # # # # (PILOT)# Pilot#Course#isacoursetitlethatistobeusedforreportingbyschoolsthatarepilotinganewcourse,eitherfor theofeducationorwithapprovalfromtheofeducation.smust applytotheofeducationforanon:standardcoursewaiverandprovideorproposeacourse description,standards,courserelatestostudentneeds,andrationaledescribingpostsecondary/higher educationandbusiness/industryneedandsupport.saretofollowthepilotcourseframeworkand providefeedbackonthatframeworktothe.thiscoursetitleshouldbeusedfornon:careerand TechnicalEducation(CTE)courses. RecommendedGradeLevel:Seedraftcourseframework RecommendedPrerequisites:Seedraftcourseframework Credits:Seedraftcourseframework CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas JUNIOR.RESERVE.OFFICER.TRAINING.CORPS. 0516# # # # # ##########(JR#ROTC) Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelop:(1)citizenshipandpatriotism,(2)self:discipline,(3)physicalfitness,(4) relianceandleadership,and(5)theskillsusedindecisionmaking,communications,andproblem:solving.the coursecontentandexperiencesenablethestudentstounderstandtheroleofthemilitaryinsupportofnational objectivesandtobecomefamiliarwithbasicmilitaryknowledge,genderequityissues,benefits,and requirements.topicstobeincludedinthecourseare:(1)militaryhistory,(2)rotcinthemilitary,(3)substance abuse,(4)mapreading,(5)marksmanshipandfirearmsafety,(6)militarydrill,(7)fieldactivities,(8)reserve components,and(9)firstaidandhygiene.opportunitiesareprovidedtoexplorethequalitiesandtraitsof courage,self:sacrifice,andintegrity.juniorreserveofficertrainingcorpsprogramsmustbeapprovedbyand meettherequirementsoftheappropriatemilitaryorganization. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Aonetoeightcreditcourse.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforsuccessivesemestersofstudy atanadvancedlevel,providedthatdefinedproficienciesandcontentstandardsareutilized. CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas. MOTORCYCLE.SAFETY.EDUCATION.(L). 3522# # # # # #########(MTRCYCSFTY) MotorcycleSafetyEducationconsistsofbothclassroominstructionandlaboratoryexperiences,including experiencesonanoff:street,multi:vehicledrivingrange.thecourseprovidesfor,butisnotnecessarilylimited Descriptions 161

164 to,studentlearningrelatedto:(1)motorcyclecontrols,(2)protectiveequipment,(3)ridingskills,(4)basic maneuvers,(5)basicstreetriding,(6)advancedridingskills,(7)vehicleselection,(8)insuranceand maintenance,(9)trafficlaws,(10)thelawsofnature,(11)adverseridingconditions,(12)sharingtheroadway withotherusers,includingpedestrians,(13)thetransportofpassengersandotherloads,and(14)theeffectsof thephysicalandmentalconditionoftherider,includingthehazardsofalcoholanddruguse. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Anon:creditcourse Itisrecommendedthatanymotorcyclesafetyeducationcoursebeconductedbypersonnelwhoare instructor:certifiedbythemotorcyclesafetyfoundation TheMotorcycleSafetyFoundation scorecurriculumshouldbeusedandmaybeexpandeduponbythe courseinstructor CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas MUSICAL.THEATRE. 0518################################################################ (MUS#THTR)# # Musical#TheatreisbasedontheAcademicStandardsforTheatre.Studentsinthiscoursestudythe historyofmusicaltheatreanditsplaceintoday ssociety.theyparticipateinstaging,choreographing, rehearsing,andperforminganoriginalorexistingmusicalwork.thisclassmaybetaughtcollaborativelyamong music,theatre,dance,andvisualartsfaculty.theseactivitiesshouldincorporateelementsoftheatrehistory, culture,analysis,response,creativeprocess,andintegratedstudies.additionally,studentsexplorecareer opportunitiesinthetheatre,attendandcritiquetheatricalproductions,andrecognizetheresponsibilitiesand theimportanceofindividualtheatrepatronsintheircommunity. RecommendedGradeLevel:9,10,11,or12 Laboratorycourse Credits:a1:semestercoursefor1credit DoesnotfulfilltheFineArtsrequirementoftheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomabutcountsasan Electiveforanydiploma PEER.TUTORING (PEER#TUTR) PeerTutoringprovideshighschoolstudentswithanorganizedexploratoryexperiencetoassiststudentsin kindergartenthroughgradetwelve(k:12),throughahelpingrelationship,withtheirstudiesandpersonal growthanddevelopment.thecourseprovidesopportunitiesforthestudentstakingthecoursetodevelopa basicunderstandingofindividualdifferencesandtoexplorecareeroptionsinrelatedfields.peertutoring experiencesarepreplannedbytheteachertrainerandanycooperatingteacherunderwhomthetutoringisto beprovided.itmustbeconductedunderthesupervisionofalicensedteacher.thecourseprovidesabalanceof classworkrelatingtothedevelopmentofanduseof:(1)listeningskills,(2)communicationskills,(3)facilitation skills,(4)decision:makingskills,and(5)teachingstrategies. RecommendedGradeLevel:10,11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Onecreditpersemesterupto2credits CountsasanElectiveforalldiplomas Descriptions 162

165 SCIENCE Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadiness 163

166 SCIENCE Introduction sacademicstandardsforscience::2010wereadoptedbytheboardofeducationinapril,2010. TheyareorganizedbygradelevelfromkindergartenthroughGrade8andbyindividualcoursesforhighschool. Thestandardscontainbothcontentandprocessstandards.IngradesK:8theProcessStandardsprecedethe ContentStandardsandareorganizedastheNatureofScienceandtheDesignProcess.Ingrades9:12the ProcessStandardsprecedetheContentStandardsforeachcourseoffering.ThroughGrade8,thestandardsare organizedinfourcontentstrands:(1)physicalscience;(2)earthscience;(3)lifescience;(4)science, Technology,andEngineering;highschoolcourseseachhaveadifferingnumberofstandardsandeachaddressa coreconceptinthegivencontentarea. RulesoftheBoardofEducationforeachdiplomaareasfollows: General Core40 AcademicHonors TechnicalHonors Fourcreditsin science: Twocreditsin BiologyI Twoadditional credits Thefourcreditsfrom morethanoneofthe threemajor categoriesinlife Science,Physical Science,andEarth andspacescience. Sixcreditsinscience: Twocreditsin BiologyI Twocreditsin ChemistryI,or PhysicsI,or Integrated Chemistry:Physics Twoadditional creditsinacore 40Science. Thesamecourse requirementsasthe Core40diploma,but studentsmustearna gradeof C inorder foracoursetocount towardsthisdiploma. Inaddition,students musthaveagrade pointaverageof B orabove. Thesamecourse requirementsasthe Core40diploma,but studentsmustearna gradeof C inorder foracoursetocount towardsthisdiploma. Inaddition,students musthaveagrade pointaverageof B orabove. ADVANCEDSCIENCE,SPECIALTOPICS(L) 3092 (ADVSCIST) AdvancedScience,SpecialTopicsisanysciencecoursewhichisgroundedinextendedlaboratory,field,and literatureinvestigationsintooneormorespecializedsciencedisciplines,suchasanatomy/physiology, astronomy,biochemistry,botany,ecology,electromagnetism,genetics,geology,nuclearphysics,organic chemistry,etc.studentsenrolledinthiscourseengageinanin:depthstudyoftheapplicationofscience concepts,principles,andunifyingthemesthatareuniquetothatparticularsciencedisciplineandthataddress specifictechnological,environmentalorhealth:relatedissues.underthedirectionofascienceadvisor,students enrolledinthiscoursewillcompleteanend:of:courseprojectandpresentation,suchasascientificresearch paperorsciencefairproject,integratingknowledge,skills,andconceptsfromthestudent scourseofstudy. Individualprojectsarepreferred,butgroupprojectsmaybeappropriateifeachstudentinthegrouphasspecific anduniqueresponsibilities. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 Credits:1creditpersemester.Maybeofferedforsuccessivesemesters CountsasasciencecoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 164

167 ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY 5276 (AP) AnatomyPhysiologyisacourseinwhichstudentsinvestigateconceptsrelatedtoHealthScience,with emphasisoninterdependenceofsystemsandcontributionsofeachsystemtothemaintenanceofahealthy body.introducesstudentstothecell,whichisthebasicstructuralandfunctionalunitedofallorganisms,and coverstissues,integument,skeleton,muscularandnervoussystemsasanintegratedunit.throughinstruction, includinglaboratoryactivities,studentsapplyconceptsassociatedwithhumananatomyphysiology.students willunderstandthestructure,organizationandfunctionofthevariouscomponentsofthehealthybodyinorder toapplythisknowledgeinallhealthrelatedfields. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11,12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Biology Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FulfillsaCore40SciencecourserequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors, andcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomasorcountsasanelectiveordirectedelectiveforany diploma ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit BIOLOGYI(L) 3024 (BIOI) BiologyIisacoursebasedonthefollowingcoretopics:cellularchemistry,structureandreproduction;matter cyclesandenergytransfer;interdependenceoforganisms;molecularbasisofheredity;geneticsandevolution. Instructionshouldfocusondevelopingstudentunderstandingthatscientificknowledgeisgainedfrom observationofnaturalphenomenaandexperimentationbydesigningandconductinginvestigationsguidedby theoryandbyevaluatingandcommunicatingtheresultsofthoseinvestigationsaccordingtoaccepted procedures. RecommendedGradeLevel:10 Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillsthelifesciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma,FulfillsBiologycreditforCore40,Core40 withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas BIOLOGYII(L) 3026 (BIOII) BiologyIIisanadvancedlaboratory,field,andliteratureinvestigations:basedcourse.Studentsenrolledin BiologyIIexamineingreaterdepththestructures,functions,andprocessesoflivingorganisms.Studentsalso analyzeanddescribetherelationshipofearth slivingorganismstoeachotherandtotheenvironmentinwhich theylive.inthiscourse,studentsrefinetheirscientificinquiryskillsastheycollaborativelyandindependently applytheirknowledgeoftheunifyingthemesofbiologytobiologicalquestionsandproblemsrelatedto personalandcommunityissuesinthelifesciences. RecommendedGradeLevel:10 RecommendedPrerequisite:BiologyI Credits:Atwocreditcourse CountsaslifescienceCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas CHEMISTRYI(L) 3064 (CHEMI) Descriptions 165

168 ChemistryIisacoursebasedonthefollowingcoretopics:propertiesandstatesofmatter;atomicstructure; bonding;chemicalreactions;solutionchemistry;behaviorofgases,andorganicchemistry.studentsenrolledin ChemistryIcompare,contrast,andsynthesizeusefulmodelsofthestructureandpropertiesofmatterandthe mechanismsofitsinteractions.instructionshouldfocusondevelopingstudentunderstandingthatscientific knowledgeisgainedfromobservationofnaturalphenomenaandexperimentationbydesigningandconducting investigationsguidedbytheoryandbyevaluatingandcommunicatingtheresultsofthoseinvestigations accordingtoacceptedprocedures.recommendedgradelevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraII(canbetakenconcurrently) Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstherequirementforphysicalsciencefortheGeneraldiploma.FulfillsChemistrycreditforCore 40,Core40withAcademicHonors,andCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse CHEMISTRYII(L) 3066 (CHEMII) ChemistryIIisanextendedlaboratory,field,andliteratureinvestigations:basedcourse.Studentsenrolledin ChemistryIIexaminethechemicalreactionsofmatterinlivingandnonlivingmaterials.Basedontheunifying themesofchemistryandtheapplicationofphysicalandmathematicalmodelsoftheinteractionsofmatter, studentsusethemethodsofscientificinquirytoanswerchemicalquestionsandsolveproblemsconcerning personalneedsandcommunityissuesrelatedtochemistry. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:ChemistryI,AlgebraII Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillsphysicalsciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma.FulfillsChemistrycreditforCore40,Core 40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse EARTHANDSPACESCIENCEI(L) 3044 (EASSCII) EarthandSpaceScienceIisacoursefocusedonthefollowingcoretopics:studyoftheearth slayers; atmosphereandhydrosphere;structureandscaleoftheuniverse;thesolarsystemandearthprocesses. Studentsanalyzeanddescribeearth sinterconnectedsystemsandexaminehowearth smaterials,landforms, andcontinentsaremodifiedacrossgeologicaltime.instructionshouldfocusondevelopingstudent understandingthatscientificknowledgeisgainedfromobservationofnaturalphenomenaandexperimentation bydesigningandconductinginvestigationsguidedbytheoryandbyevaluatingandcommunicatingtheresultsof thoseinvestigationsaccordingtoacceptedprocedures. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:10 Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheearthandspacesciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiploma.FulfillsCore40sciencecredit forcore40,core40withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas EARTHANDSPACESCIENCEII(L) 3046 (EASSCIII) EarthandSpaceScienceIIisanextendedlaboratory,field,andliteratureinvestigations:basedcoursewhereby studentsapplyconceptsfromotherscientificdisciplinesinsynthesizingtheoreticalmodelsofearthandits Descriptions 166

169 interactionswiththemacrocosm.studentsenrolledinthiscourseexaminevariousearthandspacescience phenomena,suchasthestructure,composition,andinterconnectedsystemsofearthandthevariousprocesses thatshapeit,aswellasearth slithosphere,atmosphere,hydrosphere,andcelestialenvironment.students analyzeandapplytheunifyingthemesofearthandspacescienceaspartofscientificinquiryaimedat investigatingearthandspacescienceproblemsrelatedtopersonalneedsandcommunityissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:10 RecommendedPrerequisite:EarthandSpaceScienceI Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillstheearthandspacesciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma.FulfillCore40sciencecredit forcore40,core40withacademichonorsandcore40withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE(L) 3010 (ENVSCI) EnvironmentalScienceisaninterdisciplinarycoursethatintegratesbiology,earthscience,chemistry,andother disciplines.studentsenrolledinthiscourseconductin:depthscientificstudiesofecosystems,population dynamics,resourcemanagement,andenvironmentalconsequencesofnaturalandanthropogenicprocesses. Studentsformulate,design,andcarryoutlaboratoryandfieldinvestigationsasanessentialcoursecomponent. StudentscompletingEnvironmentalScience,acquiretheessentialtoolsforunderstandingthecomplexitiesof nationalandglobalenvironmentalsystems. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:TwocreditsinCore40andAHDsciencecoursework Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillsthelifesciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma.FulfillsCore40sciencecreditforCore40, Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTEGRATEDCHEMISTRYGPHYSICS(L) 3108 (ICP) IntegratedChemistryOPhysicsisacoursefocusedonthefollowingcoretopics:motionandenergyofmacroscopic objects;chemical,electrical,mechanicalandnuclearenergy;propertiesofmatter;transportofenergy; magnetism;energyproductionanditsrelationshiptotheenvironmentandeconomy.instructionshouldfocus ondevelopingstudentunderstandingthatscientificknowledgeisgainedfromobservationofnatural phenomenaandexperimentationbydesigningandconductinginvestigationsguidedbytheoryandby evaluatingandcommunicatingtheresultsofthoseinvestigationsaccordingtoacceptedprocedures RecommendedGradeLevel:9 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraI(maybetakenconcurrentlywiththiscourse) Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillsthephysicalsciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma.Fulfillsthe2creditrequirementfor ChemistryI,PhysicsI,orIntegratedChemistryandPhysicstowardstheCore40,Core40withAcademic Honors,andCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas LIFESCIENCE(L) 3030 (LIFESCI) LifeScienceisanintroductiontobiologycourse.Studentsdevelopproblem:solvingskillsandstrategieswhile performinglaboratoryandfieldinvestigationsoffundamentalbiologicalconceptsandprinciples.students explorethefunctionsandprocessesofcellswithinalllivingorganisms,thesourcesandpatternsofgenetic Descriptions 167

170 inheritanceandvariationleadingtobiodiversity,andtherelationshipsoflivingorganismstoeachotherandto theenvironmentasawhole. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:10 Credits:Aonecreditcourse FulfillsthelifesciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasanelectivefortheCore 40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PHYSICALSCIENCE(L) 3102 (PHYSCI) PhysicalScienceisacourseinwhichstudentsdevelopproblemsolvingskillsandstrategieswhileperforming laboratoryandfieldinvestigationsoffundamentalchemical,physical,andrelatedearthandspacescience conceptsandprinciplesthatarerelatedtostudents interestsandthataddresseverydayproblems.students enrolledinphysicalsciencewillexplorethestructureandpropertiesofmatter,thenatureofenergyanditsrole inchemicalreactionsandthephysicalandchemicallawsthatgovernearth sinterconnectedsystemsandforces ofnature. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:10 Credits:Aonecreditcourse FulfillsthephysicalsciencerequirementfortheGeneralDiplomaonlyorcountsasanelectiveforthe Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas PHYSICSI(L) 3084 (PHYSI) PhysicsIisacoursefocusedonthefollowingcoretopics:motionandforces;energyandmomentum; temperatureandthermalenergytransfer;electricityandmagnetism;vibrationsandwaves;lightandoptics. Instructionshouldfocusondevelopingstudentunderstandingthatscientificknowledgeisgainedfrom observationofnaturalphenomenaandexperimentationbydesigningandconductinginvestigationsguidedby theoryandbyevaluatingandcommunicatingtheresultsofthoseinvestigationsaccordingtoaccepted procedures. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:AlgebraII Credits:Atwocreditcourse FulfillsthephysicalsciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma.Fulfillsthe2creditrequirementfor ChemistryI,PhysicsI,orIntegratedChemistryandPhysicstowardstheCore40,Core40withAcademic Honors,andCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse PHYSICSII(L) 3086 (PHYSII) PhysicsIIisanextendedlaboratory,field,andliteratureinvestigations:basedcourse.Studentsenrolledin PhysicsIIinvestigatephysicalphenomenaandthetheoreticalmodelsthatareusefulinunderstandingthe interactingsystemsofthemacro:andmicrocosms.studentsextensivelyexploretheunifyingthemesofphysics, includingsuchtopicsandapplicationsofphysicsasmechanics,wavemotion,electricity,magnetism, electromagnetism,atomicandnuclearphysics,andthermodynamics,etc.,inlaboratoryactivitiesaimedat investigatingphysicsquestionsandproblemsconcerningpersonalneedsandcommunityissuesrelatedto physics. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 Descriptions 168

171 Credits:2semestercourse,1creditpersemester RecommendedPrerequisite:PhysicsI,Pre:calculus/Trigonometry(canbetakenconcurrently) FulfillsthephysicalsciencerequirementfortheGeneraldiploma,FulfillsCore40sciencecreditforCore 40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse SCIENCERESEARCH,INDEPENDENTSTUDY(L) 3008 (SCIRSRCHIS) ScienceResearch,IndependentStudyisacoursethatprovidesstudentswithuniqueopportunitiesfor independent,in:depthstudyofoneormorespecificscientificproblems.studentsdevelopafamiliaritywiththe laboratoryproceduresusedinagiveneducational,research,orindustrialsettingoravarietyofsuchsettings. Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewillcompleteasciencefairprojecttobeexhibitedataregionalsciencefair and/orstatesciencesymposium,anend:of:courseproject,suchasascientificresearchpaper,orsomeother suitablepresentationoftheirfindings. RecommendedGradeLevel:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:TwocreditsinCore40andAHDsciencecoursework(thiscoursemaybe takenconcurrentlywithacore40andahdsciencecourse) Credits:Atwocreditcourse CountsasasciencecoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas SCIENCETUTORIAL 3094 (SCITUTOR) ScienceTutorialprovidesstudentswithindividualizedinstructiondesignedtosupportsuccessincompleting Core40sciencecourseworkforeachyearthattheyareenrolledinCore40sciencecourses. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:ThiscoursemustbetakenconcurrentlywithaCore40sciencecourse Credits:Aonetoeightcreditelectivecourse CountsasascienceelectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 169

172 SOCIAL'STUDIES' ' ' ' ' ' ' Course TitlesandDescriptions ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 2015:2016 ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadiness 170

173 ' ' SOCIAL'STUDIES' AFRICAN'STUDIES' 1500 (AFRSTUDIES) AfricanStudieshelpsstudentsunderstandandappreciatethediversepeoples,cultures,andeconomicsystems oftheafricancontinent.thiscourseexamines:(1)theearlykingdomsandcitiesofafrica,(2)earlytraderoutes witheuropeandtheeast,(3)theinfluenceofafricancultureintheamericas,(4)europeancolonizationof Africa,(5)AfricaninfluencesintheUniteds,(6)theestablishmentofindependentnationsinAfrica,and(7) contemporarytraditions,literature,artandotheraspectsofculture. RecommendedGradeLevel:none Recommended/Prerequisites:none Credits:1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' ANTHROPOLOGY 1502 (ANTHRO) Anthropologygivesstudentsperspectivesconcerningpatternsofcultureamongpeople.Thecourseintroduces theanthropologist sprocessesofobservingandanalyzinghumanbehavior.topicsstudiedinclude(1)theories andprinciplesofculturalformation,growth,function,andchange;(2)therelationshipofcultureto environment;and(3)therelationshipbetweenculturalbackgroundandbehavior. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1Credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' APPLIED'ECONOMICS' 1504 (APPECON) AppliedEconomicsinvestigatesthespecificeconomiceffectofmarketforcesandgovernmentpolicieson individualsandmajorinstitutionalgroups,suchasbusinessandlabor,intheeconomy.specialattentionisgiven toeconomicconceptsandprinciplesusedbyconsumers,producers,andvoters.learningexperiences,suchas projects,fieldtrips,andcomputerapplications,arestronglyencouragedaswaystodemonstratepractical applicationsofeconomicconcepts. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,onecredit FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementforthe GeneralDiploma,orcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma ASIAN'STUDIES' 1506 (ASNSTUDIES) Descriptions 171

174 AsianStudiesprovidesinsightintothediversepeoplesandculturesofAsia.Itoffersopportunitiestostudy aspectsofcultureinoneormoreasiancountries.attentionisgiventoreligions,traditions,art,literature,and thedevelopmentofsocial,economic,andpoliticalinstitutions.examinationofcontemporaryasiansocieties andtheinteractionofasiawiththeunitedsarecomponentsofthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas CITIZENSHIP'AND'CIVICS' 1508 (CIVICS) CitizenshipandCivicsisanoverviewofcitizenshiprolesandresponsibilitiesdesignedtohelpstudentsbecome independent thinkers and conscientious citizens. This course deals with political trends and behavior which citizens consider to be relevant to the most pressing issues of the day. The course provides students experiences that will develop attitudes of citizenship within a democratic society. Topics include: (1) the policymaking process, (2) public participation in policymaking, (3) citizenship rights and responsibilities in a changing society, and (4) the relationship between modern society and government. Study of the local governmentshouldbeacomponentofthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' CURRENT'PROBLEMS,'ISSUES,'AND'EVENTS' 1512 (CPIE) CurrentProblems,Issues,andEventsgivesstudentstheopportunitytoapplyinvestigativeandinquiry techniquestothestudyofsignificantproblemsorissues.studentsdevelopcompetencein(1)recognizingcause andeffectrelationships,(2)recognizingfallaciesinreasoningandpropagandadevices,(3)synthesizing knowledgeintousefulpatterns,(4)statingandtestinghypotheses,and(5)generalizingbasedonevidence. Problemsorissuesselectedwillhavecontemporaryhistoricalsignificanceandwillbestudiesfromtheviewpoint ofthesocialsciencedisciplines.communityserviceprogramsandinternshipswithinthecommunitymaybe included. RecommendedGradeLevel:None Recommended/RequiredPrerequisites:none Credits:1semester,1credit.Coursemayberepeatedforcreditifthecontentofthecoursechanges. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ECONOMICS' 1514 (ECON) Economics examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. The courseanalyzeseconomicreasoningandbehaviorsofconsumers,producers,savers,investors,workers,voters, institutions,governments,andsocietiesinmakingdecisions.studentswillexplainthatbecauseresourcesare limited,peoplemustmakechoicesandunderstandtherolethatsupply,demand,prices,andprofitsplayina Descriptions 172

175 marketeconomy.keyelementsofthecourseincludethestudyofscarcityandeconomicreasoning,supplyand demand, market structures, the role of government, national economic performance, the role of financial institutions,economicstabilization,andtrade. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementforthe GeneralDiploma,orcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse ETHNIC'STUDIES' 1516 (ETHSTUDIES) EthnicStudiesprovidesopportunitiestobroadenstudents perspectivesconcerninglifestylesandcultural patternsofethnicgroupsintheuniteds.thiscoursewilleitherfocusonaparticularethnicgroupor groups,oruseacomparativeapproachtothestudyofpatternsofculturaldevelopment,immigration,and assimilation,aswellasthecontributionsofspecificethnicorculturalgroups.thecoursemayalsoinclude analysisofthepoliticalimpactofethnicdiversityintheuniteds. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas GEOGRAPHY'AND'HISTORY'OF'THE'WORLD' 1570 (GEORHSTWLD) GeographyandHistoryoftheWorldisdesignedtoenablestudentstousegeographicaltools,skillsandhistorical conceptstodeepentheirunderstandingofmajorglobalthemesincludingtheoriginandspreadofworld religions;exploration;conquest,andimperialism;urbanization;andinnovationsandrevolutions. Geographicalandhistoricalskillsincludeformingresearchquestions,acquiringinformationbyinvestigatinga varietyofprimaryandsecondarysources,organizinginformationbycreatinggraphicrepresentations,analyzing informationtodetermineandexplainpatternsandtrends,planningforthefuture,anddocumentingand presentingfindingsorallyorinwriting.thehistoricalgeographyconceptsusedtoexploretheglobalthemes includechangeovertime,origin,diffusion,physicalsystems,culturallandscapes,andspatial distribution/patternsandinteraction/relationships. Studentsusetheknowledge,tools,andskillsobtainedfromthiscourseinordertoanalyze,evaluate,andmake predictionsaboutmajorglobaldevelopments.thiscourseisdesignedtonurtureperceptiveandresponsible citizenship,toencourageandsupportthedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingskillsandlifelonglearning,andto helppreparestudentsforthe21 st Century. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2semestercourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 173

176 GLOBAL'ECONOMICS' 4558 (GLOBECON) GlobalEconomicsisabusinesscoursethatprovidesstudentswithanunderstandingoftheirroleasconsumers andproducersindomesticandglobaleconomies.thiscourseenablesstudentstounderstandhowthe economicsystemoperateswhilecomprehendingtheirroleinthatsystem.studentsdealwithpublicpolicy, internationaleconomics,microeconomics,andmacroeconomicsincomparingeconomicsystemsandusing selectedeconomicmeasures. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RecommendedPrerequisite:None Credits:Aone:creditcourseoveronesemester FulfillstheEconomicsrequirementfortheCore40,Core40withAcademicHonors,Core40with TechnicalHonorsandInternationalBaccalaureatediplomas,aSocialStudiesrequirementforthe GeneralDiploma,orcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse INDIANA'STUDIES' 1518 (INSTUDIES) Studiesisanintegratedcoursethatcomparesandcontrastsstateandnationaldevelopmentsinthe areasofpolitics,economics,history,andculture.thecourseuseshistoryasabasisforunderstanding currentpolicies,practices,andstatelegislativeprocedures.italsoincludesthestudyofstateandnational constitutionsfromahistoricalperspectiveandasacurrentfoundationofgovernment.examinationofindividual leadersandtheirrolesinademocraticsocietywillbeincludedandstudentwillexaminetheparticipationof citizensinthepoliticalprocess.selectionsfromartsandliteraturemayalsobeanalyzedforinsightsinto historicaleventsandculturalexpressions. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTERNATIONAL'RELATIONS' 1520 (INTLRELAT) InternationalRelationsprovidesasurveyoftheformalrelationsamongsovereignstatesintheinternational system,emphasizingtheoperationofdiplomacy.theproceduresforsettlementofdisputesandvarious methodsofinternationalconflictresolutionareincluded.thiscourseexaminespower,interdependence,global development,andinternationalorganizations. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTION'TO'SOCIAL'SCIENCE' 1522 (INTROSS) Descriptions 174

177 IntroductiontoSocialSciencedevelopsanunderstandingofthenatureofthesocialsciencesandpresents reasonsforstudyingthem.thecourseinvolvesconsiderationofthesocialsciencessuchas:(1)thestudyof humanity;(2)thereasonsforseparatefieldsordisciplines;(3)theobjectives,materials,andmethodsofeach discipline;and(4)thedifficultiesencounteredbysocialscientistsinapplyingscientificmethodtothestudyof humanlife.contentmayincludegroupandindividualbehavior,education,socialsystems,andtheroleofthe socialstudies. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas LATIN'AMERICAN'STUDIES' 1524 (LATSTUDIES) LatinAmericanStudiesprovidesanunderstandingofandappreciationforthediversepeoples,cultures,and economicsystemsofmexico,centralandsouthamerica,andthecaribbeannations.contentincludes geographicalandhistoricalfactorsthathaveinfluencedcontemporarysituations.topicsofstudyinclude:(1) thedevelopmentofpre:columbiancivilizations,(2)europeancolonialsystemsandresultinginstitutions,(3)the developmentofindependentnationsandgovernments,and(4)currentissues. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' LAW'EDUCATION' 1526 (LAWED) LawEducationprovidesanunderstandingoftheAmericanlegalsystemanditsbasisintheUniteds Constitution.Thecourseisdesignedtopromoteanunderstandingofsocietyanditssystemoflawsbyindicating howcitizensmayeffectivelyfunctionwithinthelaw.waysofdealingwithinterpersonalconflictinorderto secureconstructivechangeareincluded,alongwiththedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingandproblemsolving skills.casestudies,fieldtrips,simulations,andmocktrialswillbeusedinthiscoursewheneverfeasible. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:UnitedsGovernmentorteacherrecommendation Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' MODERN'WORLD'CIVILIZATION' 1528 (MODWLDCIV) ModernWorldCivilizationprovidesstudentsanin:depthlookatthetwentiethandtwenty:firstcenturyworld.It isastudyofdifferentculturesastheyexistintheworldtoday,includingcomparativeanalysisofthevarious typesofgovernment,economic,andsocialsystems.internationalrelationshipsareexaminedpartlyfromthe viewpointofnationalinterests,includingthesuccessesandfailuresofdiplomacy. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:WorldHistoryandCivilization Descriptions 175

178 Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas POLITICAL'SCIENCE' 1530 (POLISCI) PoliticalScienceprovidesforastudyoftheprocessesandgoalsofpolitics;processesofgovernment;methods bywhichdecisionsaremade;andthebasisofdecisionmaking.thecoursegoesbeyondthestudyof governmentalstructureandfunctionstoincludeandanalysisoftopicssuchas:(1)thenatureoftheamerican partysystem,(2)interestgroups,(3)publicopinion,(4)lawswhichaffectstudents,(5)reasonslawsare changed,(6)dueprocessoflaw,(7)legalrights,and(8)legalresponsibilities.comparativestudiesof governmentalsystemsinnationsotherthantheunitedsmayalsobeincluded. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:UnitedsGovernment Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas PSYCHOLOGY' 1532 (PSYCH) Psychologyisthescientificstudyofmentalprocessesandbehavior.Thecourseisdividedintoeightcontent areas.historyscientificmethodexploresthehistoryofpsychology,theresearchmethodsused,andthe ethicalconsiderationsthatmustbeutilized.biologicalbasisforbehaviorfocusesonthewaythebrainand nervoussystemfunction,includingsensation,perception,motivationandemotion.developmentlooksatall thechangesthroughone slife;physical,cognitive,aswellasemotional,socialandmoraldevelopment. Cognitionfocusesonlearning,memory,informationprocessing,andlanguagedevelopment.Personalityand Assessmentlooksattheapproachesusedtoexplainone spersonalityandtheassessmenttoolsused.abnormal Psychologyexplorespsychologicaldisordersandthevarioustreatmentsusedforthem.Socio:Cultural DimensionsofBehaviorcoverstopicssuchasconformity,obedience,perceptions,attitudesandinfluenceofthe groupontheindividual.psychologicalthinkingexploreshowtothinklikeapsychologistandexpandcritical thinkingskillsneededintheday:to:daylifeofapsychologist. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1or2semestercourse.1creditpersemester. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneralandCore40diplomas ' SOCIOLOGY' 1534 (SOCIOLOGY) Sociologyallowsstudentstostudyhumansocialbehaviorfromagroupperspective.Thesociological perspectiveisamethodofstudyingrecurringpatternsinpeople sattitudesandactionsandhowthesepatterns varyacrosstime,cultures,andinsocialsettingsandgroups.studentsdescribethedevelopmentofsociologyas asocialscienceandidentifymethodsofresearch.throughresearchmethodssuchasscientificinquirystudents examinesociety,groupbehavior,andsocialstructures.theinfluenceofcultureongroupbehaviorisaddressed throughinstitutionssuchasthefamily,religion,education,economics,communityorganizations,government, andpoliticalandsocialgroups.theimpactofsocialgroupsandinstitutionsongroupandindividualbehavior andthechangingnatureofsocietywillbeexamined.influencesongroupbehaviorandsocialproblemsare Descriptions 176

179 includedinthecourse.studentsalsoanalyzetheroleofindividualsinthecommunityandsocialproblemsin today sworld. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' STATE'AND'LOCAL'GOVERNMENT' 1536 (ST/LOCGOVT) andlocalgovernmentisthestudyofthefunctionandorganizationofstate,county,city,town,and townshipgovernmentunits.theprimaryfocusisonthemajorfactorsandissuesinthestate spolitical development.thiscoursealsotracestheroleandinfluenceofpoliticalandsocialinstitutionsonastate s politicaldevelopment.theimplicationsofthisdevelopmentforgovernmentalunitsshouldbediscussedrelative tocurrentpoliticalandgovernmentalsituations.fieldtrips,observations,andinterviewswithstateandlocal leadersshouldbeencouragedwheneverpossible. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' TOPICS'IN'HISTORY' 1538 (TOPHIST) TopicsInHistoryprovidesstudentstheopportunitytostudyspecifichistoricaleras,events,orconcepts. Developmentofhistoricalresearchskillsusingprimaryandsecondarysourcesisemphasized.Thecourse focusesononeormoretopicsorthemesrelatedtounitedsorworldhistory.examplesoftopicsmight include:(1)twentieth:centuryconflict,(2)theamericanwest,(3)thehistoryoftheunitedsconstitution, and(4)democracyinhistory. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:UnitedsHistoryorHistoryandWorldCivilizations Credits:1semester/1credit.Thiscoursemayberepeatedifthematerialinthecourseisdifferentfrom onesemestertothenext.topicsinhistorycanaddressdifferenttopicsinworldhistoryoru.s.history. CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas TOPICS'IN'SOCIAL'SCIENCE' 1550 (TOPICSSS) TopicsinSocialScienceprovidesstudentswithanopportunityforin:depthstudyofaspecifictopic,theme,or conceptinoneofthesocialsciencedisciplinessuchasanthropology,archaeology,economics,geography, politicalscience,psychology,orsociology.itisalsopossibletofocusthecourseonmorethanonediscipline.a subtitleshouldbeincludedtogiveaclearideaofthecoursecontent.forexample,acoursefocusingona specificinpoliticalsciencemightbeentitled, TopicsinSocialScience:ComparativeGovernment. Courses taughtunderthistitleshouldemphasizescientificmethodsofinquiryandhelpstudentsdevelopeffective researchandthinkingskills. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 Descriptions 177

180 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semestercourse,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas UNITED'STATES'GOVERNMENT' 1540 (USGOVT) UnitedsGovernmentprovidesaframeworkforunderstandingthepurposes,principles,andpracticesof constitutionalrepresentativedemocracyintheuniteds.responsibleandeffectiveparticipationofcitizens isstressed.studentsunderstandthenatureofcitizenship,politics,andgovernmentsandunderstandtherights andresponsibilitiesofcitizensandhowthesearepartoflocal,state,andnationalgovernment.students examinehowtheunitedsconstitutionprotectsrightsandprovidesthestructureandfunctionsofvarious levelsofgovernment.howtheunitedsinteractswithothernationsandthegovernment sroleinworld affairswillbeincluded.usingprimaryandsecondaryresources,studentswillarticulate,evaluate,anddefend positionsonpoliticalissues.asaresult,theywillbeabletoexplaintheroleofindividualsandgroupsin government,politics,andcivicactivitiesandtheneedforcivicandpoliticalengagementofcitizensintheunited s. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit FulfillstheGovernmentrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,andCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma ' UNITED'STATES'HISTORY' 1542 (USHIST) UnitedsHistoryisatwo:semestercoursethatbuildsuponconceptsdevelopedinpreviousstudiesofU.S. Historyandemphasizesnationaldevelopmentfromthelatenineteenthcenturyintothetwenty:firstcentury. Afterreviewingfundamentalthemesintheearlydevelopmentofthenation,studentsareexpectedtoidentify andreviewsignificantevents,persons,andmovementsintheearlydevelopmentofthenation.thecoursethen givesmajoremphasistotheinteractionofkeyevents,people,andpolitical,economic,social,andcultural influencesinnationaldevelopmentsfromthelatenineteenthcenturythroughthepresentastheyrelatetolife inandtheuniteds.studentsareexpectedtotraceandanalyzechronologicalperiodsandexamine thesignificantthemesandconceptsinu.s.history.studentsdevelophistoricalthinkingandresearchskillsand useprimaryandsecondarysourcestoexploretopicalissuesandtounderstandthecauseforchangesinthe nationovertime. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2semestercourse,1crediteachsemester FulfillstheUSHistoryrequirementoftheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonors,andCore40 withtechnicalhonorsdiplomas ' URBAN'AFFAIRS' 1544 (URBNAFAIR) UrbanAffairsexaminesthehistory,organization,processes,anddistinctiveaspectsofurbanaffairs.Theriseof moderncitiesandananalysisofmodernurbanproblemsaredealtwithinthiscourse.thepoliticsofgoverning urbanareas,includingtheselectionofpoliticalleadersandcitizenparticipationinthedecision:makingprocess, Descriptions 178

181 istobeemphasized.datacollectionandresearchskillsmaybetaughtinconjunctionwiththestudyofthis course. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' WORLD'GEOGRAPHY' 1546 (WORLDGEO) WorldGeographyallowsstudentstostudytheinteractionofhumansandtheirenvironmentsinaworldsetting. Studentsstudyglobalpatternsofphysicalandculturalcharacteristics,includingtheEarth/sunrelationship, atmosphericandoceaniccirculation,landforms,climate,vegetation,population,economicandpolitical structures,culture,culturaldiffusion,andinternationalandinterregionalconnections.usingmaps,geographic representationsandtechnologysuchasgeographicinformationsystems(gis)studentswillexaminespatial relationships,theinteractionofphysicalandculturalcharacteristicsofdesignatedplaces,areas,orregions. Studentsareexpectedtoapplyknowledgeofgeographicconceptsandusesofgeographytoinquiry,research, anduseparticipatoryprocesses.guidingcoursecontentarethethemesoflocation,characteristicofplace, human/environmentalinteraction,movementbetweenplaces,andregions.emphasizedareelementsofthe NationalGeographyStandards:TheWorldinSpatialTerms,PlacesandRegions,PhysicalSystems,Human SystemsandEnvironmentandSociety. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grades11or12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1semester,1credit CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas ' WORLD'HISTORY'AND'CIVILIZATION' 1548 (WLDHST/CVL) WorldHistoryandCivilizationemphasizeseventsanddevelopmentsinthepastthatgreatlyaffectedlarge numbersofpeopleacrossbroadareasandthatsignificantlyinfluencedpeoplesandplacesinsubsequenteras. Keyeventsrelatedtopeopleandplacesaswellastransculturalinteractionandexchangesareexaminedinthis course.studentsareexpectedtocompareandcontrasteventsanddevelopmentsinvolvingdiversepeoplesand civilizationsindifferentregionsoftheworld.theywillexamineexamplesofcontinuityandchange,universality andparticularity,andunityanddiversityamongvariouspeoplesandculturesfromthepasttothepresent. Studentsarealsoexpectedtopracticeandprocessskillsofhistoricalthinkingandresearchandapplycontent knowledgetothepracticeofthinkingandinquiryskillsandprocesses.therewillbecontinuousandpervasive interactionsofprocessesandcontent,skillsandsubstance,intheteachingandlearningofhistory. RecommendedGradeLevel:None RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2semestercourse,1creditpersemester FulfillsaSocialStudiesrequirementfortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasorcountsasanElectiveforanydiploma ' ' ' Descriptions 179

182 TRADEANDINDUSTRIALEDUCATION Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation 180

183 TRADEANDINDUSTRIALEDUCATION ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGI 5608 (ADVMFTGI) AdvancedManufacturingI,isacoursethatincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesintwobroadareas: IndustrialTechnology/SoftwareControlsandManufacturingTrends.IndustrialTechnologyandSoftware Controlscoverswiringandschematicdiagramsusedtodesign,install,andrepairelectrical/electronicequipment suchaswirelesscommunicationdevices,andprogrammablecontrollers.coursecontentwillincludebasic theoriesofelectricity,electronics,digitaltechnology,andbasiccircuitanalysis.activitiesincludeexperiencesin: soldering;useofanoscilloscope,meters,signalgeneratorsandtracers;breadboarding;circuitsimulation software;andtroubleshooting.understandingandusingtheunderlyingscientificprinciplesrelatedtoelectricity, electronics,circuits,sinewaves,andohm slawareintegraltothiscourse.manufacturingtrendscoversbasic conceptsinmanufacturingoperationsandplantfloorlayoutintheproductionenvironment.applicationsof ComputerNumericalControl(CNC),andlatheandturningoperationsaredevelopedasafoundationfor machiningoperations.coordinatesystemconceptsareintroducedasrelevanttomachiningprocesses,aswell asfluidandmechanicalpower,welding,andleanmanufacturing.fluidpowerconceptswillincludehydraulic componentsandcircuits,lawsandprinciples,fluidpowercontrollers,andtheconstructionofsystems.inthe mechanicalpowerportionofthecourse,studentswilllearnaboutmachinespecifications,basicforces,friction, simplemachines,motors,andmotorcontrols.studentswillalsobeintroducedtoleanmanufacturing,where theywillstudyconceptsincluding:leangoals,productquality,eliminatingwaste,costeffectiveness,lean concepts,resourceplanning,continuousimprovement,andthevariousadvantagesofleanmanufacturing. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturing Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGII 5606 (ADVMFTGII) AdvancedManufacturingII,buildsonconceptslearnedinAdvancedManufacturingIandintroducesbasic blueprintreading,computernumericalcontrol(cnc)operationandotherskillscommonlyusedin manufacturing.areasofstudywillinclude:interpretationofdrawingdimensions,geometricdimensioningand Tolerancing(GDT),welding,fabrication,andinspectiontechniques.StudentswilluseComputerAidedDesign software(cad)tocreate3dmodelsandworkingdrawings.skillsinthesetupandoperationofacncmilland lathewillalsobeacquiredusingmultiplemachinetoolcontrollers.othermoregeneraltopicswillinclude coordinatesystems,dimensioning,lineprecedence,multiviewdrawings,safedress,toolpaths,speedandfeed calculations,andtoolselection.thecoursealsointroducesrobotics,automation,andcomputerintegrated ManufacturingTechnology(CIMT).Commontypesoffactoryautomationwillbeidentified.Thecoursewill focusonthreemaintypesofmanufacturingautomationincluding;programmablelogiccontrollers(plc), ComputerNumericallyControlledMachines(CNC),andRobotics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AdvancedManufacturingI Credits:2:3credits,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse Descriptions 181

184 ARCHITECTURALDRAFTINGANDDESIGNI 5640 (ARCHDDI) ArchitecturalingandDesignIgivesstudentsabasicunderstandingofthedetailingskillscommonlyusedby draftingtechnicians.areasofstudyinclude:lettering,sketching,properuseofequipment.thiscourseincludes thecreationandinterpretationofcommonlyusedconstructiondocuments.methodsofgeometricconstruction, three:dimensionaldrawingtechniques,andsketchingwillbepresentedaswellaselementaryaspectsof residentialdesignandsitework.areasofemphasiswillincludeprintreadinganddrawing.thiscoursealso providesstudentswithabasicunderstandingofthefeaturesandconsiderationsassociatedwiththeoperation ofacomputer:aideddesign(cad)system.studentswillgainvaluablehands:onexperiencewithautocad. Theywillbeexpectedtocompleteseveralprojectsrelatingtocommandtopics. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputersinDesignandProduction Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ARCHITECTURALDRAFTINGANDDESIGNII 5652 (ARCHDDII) ArchitecturalingandDesignIIbuildsontheconceptsofArchitecturalingandDesignIandpresentsa historyandsurveyofarchitecturewithafocusonthecreativedesignofbuildingsinastudioenvironment.this coursecoverssiteanalysis,facilitiesprogramming,spaceplanning,conceptualdesign,andtheproperuseof materials.studentswilldeveloppresentationdrawings,giveoralpresentations,andcritiqueworks.generation offormandspaceisaddressedthroughbasicarchitecturaltheory,relatedarchitecturalstyles,designstrategies, andavisualrepresentationofthestudent'sdesignprocess.thiscoursewillfocusonadvancedcomputeraided Design(CAD)techniques.Itincludesanoverviewofmodeling,graphicalmanipulation,partstructuring,and modelingstrategies.advancedcadwillenablestudentstomakethetransitionfrom2ddraftingto3dmodeling. VariousArchitecturalsoftwarepackagesandapplicationsmaybeused. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArchitecturalingandDesignI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof2semesters,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse AutomationandRoboticsI(NEW) 5610 (AUTOROBI) AutomationandRoboticsIwillbethefirstcourseinthenewpathwayinthecurrentManufacturingLogistics CareerCluster.Studentswillgainskillstodesignandbuildbasicrobotsthatusesensorsandactuatorstosolve specificproblemsandcompletespecifictasks.thiswillincludeintroductoryprogrammingautonomousmode. Studentswillalsolearntoprogramahumanoidrobot,tetheredandinautonomousmode,abletoreactto specificcircumstancesandperformhuman:liketaskswhenprogrammingiscomplete.thiscoursewillprovide fundamentalknowledgeandskillsinbasiclasers,pneumatics,hydraulics,mechanics,basicelectronics,and programmablelogiccontrollersalongwithanunderstandingofcareerpathwaysinthissector. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 Descriptions 182

185 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Maximumof6credits CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas AutomationandRoboticsII(New) 5612 (AUTOROBII) AutomationandRoboticsIIwillsupportthenewpathwayintheManufacturingClusterandincludesthestudy industrialrobots,programmingplc s,automatingcells,advancedprogramming,anddesigning/buildingtask orientedrobots.studentswillengageinactivelearning,criticalthinking,andproblemsolvingthroughadvanced roboticproceduresandprocesses.studentswilllearnindustrialroboticprogramminglanguages,strategiesfor automatingtoimproveefficiencies,andbeintroducedtoadvancedprogramminglanguagethatiscommonin localindustry.studentswillstudybasiccomputernumericalcontrolled(cnc)machiningandwillcombine automationandcncmachining.theywillapplyinformationinrealworldsituationstocreateworkingsolutions andwillcompleteprojects,includingbuildingrobotstoperformtasksinautonomousmodeandanalyzetheir owncareerpathwayplansinthissector. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AutomationandRoboticsI Credits:Maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElective,ElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas AUTOMOTIVECOLLISIONREPAIRI 5514 (ACRTECHI) AutomotiveCollisionRepairTechnologyIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesinallphasesofthe bodyrepairprocess.studentswillexaminethecharacteristicsofbodymetalsincludingtheinstallationof moldings,ornaments,andfastenerswithanemphasisonsheetmetalanalysisandsafety.coursecoveragealso includesinstructioninpersonalandenvironmentalsafetypracticesasrelatedtooshaandotheragenciesthat affectindividualsworkinginthegroundtransportationtechnologyareas.additionalinstructionisgiveninthe courseonmeasurementprinciplesandautomotivefasteners.instructionshouldalsoemphasizecomputerized framediagnosis,computerizedcolor:mixing,andcomputerizedestimationofrepaircosts. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTransportation Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AUTOMOTIVECOLLISIONREPAIRII 5544 (ACRTECHII) AutomotiveCollisionRepairTechnologyIIIntroducesconceptsinautopaintconsiderationswithanemphasison thehandlingofmaterialsandequipmentinmodernautomotivetechnologies.instructionshouldbuildon conceptslearnedinautomotivecollisionrepairtechnologyisuchascomputerizedframediagnosis, computerizedcolor:mixing,andcomputerizedestimatingofrepaircosts.additionalacademicskillstaughtin thiscourseincludeprecisionmeasurementandmathematicalcalibrationsaswellasscientificprinciplesrelated toadhesivecompounds,color:mixing,abrasivematerials,metallurgy,andcompositematerials. Descriptions 183

186 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AutomotiveCollisionRepairTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AUTOMOTIVESERVICESTECHNOLOGYI 5510 (AUTOTECHI) AutomotiveServicesTechnologyIisaoneyearcoursethatencompassesthesubtopicsoftheNATEF/ASE identifiedareasofsteeringsuspensionandbrakingsystems.thisoneyearcourseofferingmaybestructured inaseriesoftwotopicsperyearofferedinanycombinationofinstructionalstrategiesofsemesterbasedor yearlonginstruction.additionalareasofmanualtransmissionsanddifferentials,automatictransmissions,air conditioning,andenginerepairshouldbecoveredastimepermits.thisoneyearofferingmustmeetthenatef programcertificationsforthetwoprimaryareasofferedinthiscourse.thiscourseprovidestheopportunityfor dualcreditforstudentswhomeetpostsecondaryrequirementsforearningdualcreditandsuccessfully completethedualcreditrequirementsofthiscourse.mathematicalskillswillbereinforcedthroughprecision measuringactivitiesandcostestimation/calculationactivities.scientificprinciplestaughtandreinforcedinthis courseincludethestudyofviscosity,friction,thermalexpansion,andcompoundsolutions.writtenandoral skillswillalsobeemphasizedtohelpstudentscommunicatewithcustomers,colleagues,andsupervisors. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTransportation Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AUTOMOTIVESERVICESTECHNOLOGYII 5546 (AUTOTECHII) AutomotiveServicesTechnologyIIisaoneyearcoursethatencompassesthesubtopicsoftheNATEF/ASE identifiedareasofelectricalsystemsandengineperformance.thisoneyearcourseofferingmaybestructured inaseriesoftwotopicsperyearofferedinanycombinationofinstructionalstrategiesofsemesterbasedor yearlonginstruction.additionalareasofmanualtransmissions/differentials,automatictransmissions,air conditioning,andenginerepairshouldbecoveredastimepermits.thisone:yearofferingmustmeetthe NATEFprogramcertificationsforthetwoprimaryareasofferedinthiscourse.Mathematicalskillswillbe reinforcedthroughprecisionmeasuringactivitiesandcostestimation/calculationactivities.scientificprinciples taughtandreinforcedinthiscourseincludethestudyofviscosity,friction,thermalexpansion,andcompound solutions.writtenandoralskillswillalsobeemphasizedtohelpstudentscommunicatewithcustomers, colleagues,andsupervisors. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AutomotiveServicesTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AVIATIONFLIGHT 5524 (AVFLIGHT) Descriptions 184

187 AviationFlightfamiliarizesstudentswithaviationtechnologyandprovidesahistoricoverviewofthefield.This coursealsoprovidesanoverviewofthecareersandemploymentopportunitiesinthefieldofaviation.this includestopicsrelatingtoaircraftmanufacturing,airlineoperations,generalaviation,air:freight,airport management,andgovernmentservice.thiscoursealsopreparesnewstudentpilotsforthemaneuversthatare requiredtobeperformedduringthepracticaltestportionoftheprivatecheckride.inadditiontothese maneuvers,basicaerodynamics,aircraftsystems,instrumentconstructionandoperation,weightandbalance, aviationflightphysiologyaswellasabasicworkingknowledgeofaircraftpowerplantsandtheirconstructionwill becovered. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AVIATIONMAINTENANCE 5520 (AVMAINT) AviationMaintenanceisacomprehensivecoursethatfamiliarizesthestudentwithFederalAviationRegulations, weightandbalance,groundoperation,maintenanceformsandrecords,non:destructive\testingmethods, aircraftpaintandrefinishingsystemsandthebasicsofaircraftwelding.thecoursealsocoversvariousonboard systemsincludingcabinatmosphericcontrolsystems,pressurizationandfiredetection/extinguishingsystems. Thiscoursefamiliarizesstudentswiththeinspection,damageevaluationandrepairofcompositeandwood structures,windowsandfabriccoveringsystemsusedonaircraft. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit AVIATIONOPERATIONS 5528 (AVOPS) AviationOperationsprovidesstudentswithabroad:basedintroductiontothefieldofaviation.Courseactivities include:familiarizationwithaviationtechnology;ahistoricoverviewofthefieldofaviation;explorationofthe current aviation environment and careers and employment opportunities in the field. Topics are focused on aircraft manufacturing, airline operations, general aviation, air:freight, airport management, and government service. Additional topics covered include: aviation safety, human factors, regulations, and certification. This course is designed to enhance the students knowledge of the pertinent areas of aircraft basic science that comprisethescientificfundamentalsappliedinallareasoftheaviationindustry.thefundamentalareasofthe federalaviationregulations,pertinenttoaviationoperations,arealsointroducedinthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 185

188 BUILDINGFACILITIESANDMAINTENANCEI 5593 (BFMANTI) BuildingandFacilitiesMaintenanceIpreparesstudentstoperformroutinecareandmaintenanceactivitiesin commercialandinstitutionalbuildings.activitiesshouldincludeclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesinall phasesofthecareandcleaningofbuildings.emphasisshouldbeplacedontheselectionanduseofprofessional suppliesneededforcareandmaintenanceaswellasoshasafetystandardsandappropriateguidelinesin workingwithvariouschemicalsandprocesses. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BUILDINGFACILITIESANDMAINTENANCEII 5594 (BFMANTII) BuildingandFacilitiesMaintenanceIIbuildsonskillslearnedinBuildingandFacilitiesMaintenanceIand encompassesinstructioninbasicupkeepandrepairskillsrelatedtothemechanicalsystemswithinstructures. Emphasisshouldbeplacedontheuseofhandandpowertoolsandtheselectionanduseofappropriate suppliesneededforcare,repairandmaintenance.studentswillreinforcetheirmathematicalskillsthroughthe practicalstudyofmeasurementunits,ratios,area,andvolumecalculations.scientificknowledgewillbe enhancedthroughtheemphasisonenvironmentalconcernsandchemicalandelectricalsafetyinstruction. Languageskillswillbestrengthenedthroughoralandwrittenworkintendedtoimprovestudents abilitiesto communicatewithsupervisors,colleagues,andclients. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:BuildingandFacilitiesMaintenanceI Credits:1:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas BUILDINGFACILITIESMANAGEMENTI 5592 (BFMGMTI) BuildingandFacilitiesManagementIisaninstructionalprogramthatpreparesstudentstoserviceavarietyof structuresincludingcommercialandinstitutionalbuildings.thiscourseprovidesinstructioninbasic maintenanceandrepairskillsrelatedtoairconditioning,heating,plumbing,electrical,andothermechanical systems.emphasisshouldbeplacedontheuseofhandandpowertoolsandtheselectionanduseof appropriateprofessionalsuppliesneededforcare,repairandmaintenance.studentswillreinforcetheir mathematicalskillsthroughthepracticalstudyofmeasurementunits,ratios,area,andvolumecalculations. Scientificknowledgewillbeenhancedthroughtheemphasisonenvironmentalconcernsandchemicaland electricalsafetyinstruction.languageskillswillbestrengthenedthroughoralandwrittenworkintendedto improvestudents abilitiestocommunicatewithsupervisors,colleagues,andclients. RecommendedGradeLevels:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 186

189 BUILDINGFACILITIESMANAGEMENTII 5595 (BFMGMTII) BuildingandFacilitiesManagementIIntroducesstudentstothetools,processesandproceduresneededto maintainthevarioushvac,plumbingandelectricalsystemsfoundinallbuildingsandfacilities.studentswill learnbasicoperationandtroubleshootingtechniquesforthesesystemswithanemphasisplacedonutilizing appropriatemaintenancestandardstoincreasetheworkinglifeofthesesystems.additionally,afocusshould beplacedonmodernautomatedfacilityefficiencysystems. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Credits:2:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas COMMERCIALPHOTOGRAPHY 5570 (COMMPHOTO) CommercialPhotographyisanorganizedlearningexperiencethatincludestheory,laboratory,andstudiowork aseachrelatestoallphasesofcamerause,photographicprocessing,andelectronicphotographicediting. Instructioncoversthetopicsofcompositionandcolordynamics;contactprintingandenlarging;developingfilm; lightingtechniquesandmeters;largeandmediumformatcamerasandothercurrentphotographicequipment usedforportrait,commercial,andindustrialphotography.focusisplacedoncameraoperationandcomposition relatedtotraditionalphotographicprinciplesandalsotoolsandcreativeeffectsforeditingand/orenhancing photographs.instructionemphasizestheplanning,development,andproductionofmaterialsthatvisually communicateideasandinformation. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoCommunications Credits:2:3creditpersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CONSTRUCTIONTRADESI 5580 (CONSTTECHI) ConstructionTradesIfocusesonclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesinvolvingtheformation,installation, maintenance,andrepairofbuildings,homes,andotherstructures.ahistoryofconstruction,withanemphasis onfuturetrendsandcareeroptionswillalsobecovered.thiscourseprovidesinstructioninreadingtechnical drawingsandtransformingthosedrawingsintophysicalstructures.therelationshipofviewsanddetails, interpretationofdimension,transposingscale,tolerance,electricalsymbols,sections,materialslist, architecturalplans,geometricconstruction,threedimensionaldrawingtechniques,andsketchingwillbe presentedaswellaselementaryaspectsofresidentialdesignandsitework.areasofemphasiswillincludeprint readinganddrawing,roomschedulesandplotplans.studentswillexaminethedesignandconstructionoffloor andwallsystemsanddeveloplayoutandfloorconstructionskills.blueprintsandotherprofessionalplanning documentswillalsobecovered.studentswilldevelopanunderstandingandinterpretationofthe ResidentialCodeforoneandtwo:familydwellingsandsafetypracticesincludingOccupationalSafetyandHealth Administration ssafetyhealthstandardsfortheconstructionindustry. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Credits:2:3creditspersemesters,maximumof6credits Descriptions 187

190 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CONSTRUCTIONTRADESII 5578 (CONSTTRAII) ConstructionTradesIIbuildsontheformation,installation,maintenance,andrepairskillslearnedin ConstructionTechnologyI.Informationonmaterials,occupations,andprofessionalorganizationswithinthe industrywillbecovered.studentswilldevelopbasicknowledge,skills,andawarenessofinteriortrimandthe installationofdrywall,moldings,interiordoors,kitchencabinets,andbaseboardmoldings.studentswillalso developexteriorfinishingcompetencies.thecourseincludesinstructionontheinstallationofcornices, windows,doorsandvarioustypesofsidingscurrentlyusedinindustry.studieswillalsofocusonthedesignand constructionofroofsystemsandtheuseofframingsquaresfortraditionalrafterandtrussroofing. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ConstructionTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemesters,,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:ELECTRICALI 4830 (CONSTECTI) ConstructionTrades:ElectricalIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesfocusedontheinstallationand repairoftheelectricalandwiringsystemsofphysicalstructures.thiscourseincludesinstructiononthereading oftechnicaldrawingsandtheirapplicationinconstructionprocesses.topicsincludetherelationshipbetween viewsanddetails,interpretationofdimension,transposingscale,tolerance,electricalsymbols,sections, materiallists,architecturalplans,roomschedulesandplotplans.thiscoursecoversbothacanddccircuits. Studiesincludeelectrontheory,Ohm slaw,watt slaw,kirchoff slaw,seriescircuits,series:parallelcircuits, electromagneticinduction,current,voltage,resistance,power,inductance,capacitance,andtransformers. Studentswillusetheunderlyingscientificprinciplesrelatedtoelectricity,electronics,circuits,sinewaves,and Ohm slaw.mathematicalprincipleswillbeusedtosolveelectricalproblems.studentswillalsointerpret health,safety,andwelfarestandardsandcodesasdictatedbylocal,stateorfederalagencies. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Credits:2:3creditspersemesters,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:ELECTRICALII 4832 (CONSTECTII) ConstructionTechnology:ElectricalIIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesinresidentialwiring, includingelectricalservice,meteringequipment,lighting,switches,outletsandothercommoncomponents,and methodsofinstallationandmaintenanceoftheresidentialwiringsysteminaccordancewiththecurrent NationalElectricalCode.Additionally,itpresentsmethodsandtechniquesfortroubleshootingappliances, motors,motorcontrols,relaywiring,commercialwiringandindustrialwiringsystems.italsocoverswiring methodsandmaterialselectionforcommercialandindustrialwiringsystems.studiesincludemechanical Descriptions 188

191 installationofhardwareaswellaselectricaldesignandlayout.thiscoursealsofocusesontooluse,material selection,andinstallationofmachinesintheindustrialsetting.instructioninthinkingcriticallytoanalyze, synthesize,andevaluatetechnicalproblemsandinformationwillalsobecoveredasitrelatestohealth,safety, andwelfarestandardsandcodesasdictatedbylocal,stateorfederalagencies RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ConstructionTechnology:ElectricalI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit QualifiesasaQuantitativeReasoningcourse CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:HEAVYEQUIPMENTI 5497 (CONSTHVEQI) ConstructionTechnologyHeavyEquipmentIintroducesstudentstobasicheavyequipmentoperations.Students willlearnhowtocontrolvariousland:movingandconstructionequipment.emphasisshouldbeplacedon appropriateoshaequipmentsafetystandards.studentswillbeabletoidentifywhentousespecificequipment andknowtheappropriateoperationandsafetystandardsassociatedwithit.additionalemphasisshouldbe placedonperformingsimpleoperationswithequipmentsuchasbasicexcavationanddebrismovement. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Credits:2:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:HEAVYEQUIPMENTII 5495 (CONSTHVEQII) ConstructionTechnologyHeavyEquipmentIIbuildsontheconceptslearnedinHeavyEquipmentI.Studentswill exploremorecomplexoperationswithvariousland:movingandconstructionequipmentwithinthecontextof OSHAandindustrialoperationandsafetystandards.Emphasisshouldbeplacedoncontrollingequipmentto performspecificoperationsperindustrystandardsandonbasictroubleshootingandmaintenanceprocedures. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HeavyEquipmentI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:HVACI 5496 (CONSTHVACI) ConstructionTechnology:HVACIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesfocusedonheatgeneration, ventilation,andcooling/refrigerationsystems.thiscourseintroducesscientificandmathematicalprinciples applicableintheinstallation,operation,andmaintenanceofhvacsystems.typesofunits,parts,basiccontrols, functions,andapplicationswillbecovered.additionaltopicsincludetoolandmeteruse,temperature measurement,heatflow,thecombustionprocess,andpipeinstallationpractices.thiscoursealsoemphasizes health,safety,andwelfarestandardsandcodesasmandatedbyprofessionalandgovernmentalagencies. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoConstruction Descriptions 189

192 Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CONSTRUCTIONTRADES:HVACII 5498 (CONSTHVACII) ConstructionTechnology:HVACIIbuildsonconceptsintroducedinHVACI.Thiscoursewillemphasizereading blueprintsandothertechnicaldocuments,aswellastroubleshootingcommonmechanicalandelectrical problemsencounteredwhenservicinghvacsystems.additionaltopicsinclude:combustiontesting,venting andairrequirements,electricalcontrolsystems,andelectricalmotorbasics.studentswillhonetheirscience andmathskillsinhvacsysteminstallation,maintenance,orrepairprojects. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ConstructionTechnology:HVACI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse COSMETOLOGYI 5802 (CSMTLGYI) CosmetologyIoffersanintroductiontocosmetologywithanemphasisonbasicpracticalskillsandtheories includingrollercontrol,quickstyling,shampooing,haircoloring,permanentwaving,facials,manicuring, businessandpersonalethics,bacteriology,andsanitation.inthesecondsemestergreateremphasisisplaced ontheapplicationanddevelopmentoftheseskills.theofrequiresatotalof1500hoursof instructionforlicensure. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11 RecommendedPrerequisite:None Credits:2:3creditspersemesters,maximumof6credits CountsasDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit COSMETOLOGYII 5806 (CSMTLGYII) CosmetologyIIemphasiswillcoverthedevelopmentofadvancedskillsinstyling,haircoloring,permanent waving,facialsandmanicuring.studentswillalsostudyanatomyandphysiology,professionalism,andsalon managementinrelationtocosmetology. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:CosmetologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemesters,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CRIMINALJUSTICEI Descriptions 190

193 5822 (CRIMEI) CriminalJusticeIIntroducesspecializedclassroomandpracticalexperiencesrelatedtopublicsafetyoccupations suchaslawenforcement,losspreventionservices,andhomelandsecurity.thiscourseprovidesanintroduction tothepurposes,functions,andhistoryofthethreeprimarypartsofthecriminaljusticesystemaswellasan introductiontotheinvestigativeprocess.oralandwrittencommunicationskillsshouldbereinforcedthrough activitiesthatmodelpublicrelationsandcrimepreventioneffortsaswellasthepreparationofpolicereports. Thiscourseprovidestheopportunityfordualcreditforstudentswhomeetpostsecondaryrequirementsfor earningdualcreditandsuccessfullycompletethedualcreditrequirementsofthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit CRIMINALJUSTICEII 5824 (CRIMEII) CriminalJusticeIIintroducesstudentstoconceptsandpracticesintrafficcontrolaswellasforensicinvestigation atcrimescenes.studentswillhaveopportunitiestousemathematicalskillsincrashreconstructionandanalysis activitiesrequiringmeasurementsandperformanceofspeed/accelerationcalculations.additionalactivities simulatingcriminalinvestigationswillbeusedtoteachscientificknowledgerelatedtoanatomy,biology,and chemistryaswellascollectionofevidence,developingandquestioningsuspects,andprotectingtheintegrityof physicalevidencefoundatthesceneandwhileintransittoaforensicsciencelaboratory.proceduresfortheuse andcontrolofinformants,inquirieskeyedtobasicleads,andotherinformation:gatheringactivityandchainof custodyprocedureswillalsobereviewed. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:CriminalJusticeI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit DIESELSERVICETECHNOLOGYI 5620 (DIESLTECHI) DieselServicesTechnologyIintroducesstudentstoengineoperationprinciplesandtheoriesaswellasdieselfuel systemsandhands:ontrainingrelatedtomoderndieselengines.thecoursecoversinspection,troubleshooting, overhaul and engine replacement procedures. It includes classroom and laboratory experiences focused on dieselenginerepair.studentswilldemonstrateperformanceofthesetasksasdefinedbyase/natefstandards. Useoftechnicalmanuals,handandpowertoolsandoftestinganddiagnosticequipmentarealsostudiedinthe course. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntrotoTransportation Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 191

194 DIESELSERVICETECHNOLOGYII 5624 (DIESLTECHII) DieselServiceTechnologyIIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesconcernedwithallphasesofrepair workondieselelectricalsystems.instructionandpracticeisprovidedinthediagnosticsandrepairof electrical/electronicsystems.studentswilldemonstrateperformanceoftasksasmeasuredbyase/natef standards.useoftechnicalmanuals,handandpowertoolsandoftestinganddiagnosticequipmentare covered.instructioninpersonalandenvironmentalsafetypracticesasrelatedtooshaandotheragenciesthat affectindividualsworkinginthegroundtransportationtechnologyareasisalsocovered.utilizationofanalog anddigitalmeters,wiringdiagrams,andotherdiagnostictoolswillbestressedinahands:onenvironment. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:DieselServiceTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ELECTRONICSANDCOMPUTERTECHNOLOGYI 5684 (ELECTTECHI) ElectronicsandComputerTechnologyIintroducesstudentstothefundamentalelectronicconceptsnecessary forentryintoanelectronicandcomputersystemscareerpathway,whichwillculminatewithindustry certificationsoradditionalpost:secondaryeducation.classroomandlaboratoryexperienceswillallowstudents tobegintheircareerpreparationinthefundamentalelectronicsconceptsofjobsiteskills,dcbasics,acbasics, andpersonalcomputerdesign,andwillincorporatesafety,technicalwriting,mathematicalconcepts,and customerservice. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturing Credits:2:3creditspersemester,6creditsmaximum. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit ELECTRONICSANDCOMPUTERTECHNOLOGYII 5694 (ELECTTECHII) ElectronicsandComputerTechnologyIIprovidestheopportunityforstudentstocontinuewithfoundational electronicconceptsincludingcircuitanalysisanddigitalelectronicsmodules.aftercompletingthetwo additionalfoundationalmodules,studentmaychoosetofocusononeoftheoptionalmodulesthatcaninclude moreintenseinstruction,research,specializedprojects,andinternships.theoptionalmodulesinclude industrialtechnology,emergingelectronictechnologies,residentialandcommercialelectroniccommunication, andautomation.industrycertificationsandadditionalpost:secondaryeducationarecriticalcomponentsofthis pathway.classroom,laboratory,andwork:basedexperiencesinthefundamentalelectronicsconceptsofcircuit analysisanddigitalelectronicsaswellasoneoftheoptionalmoduleswillincorporatesafety,technicalwriting, mathematics,andcustomerservice. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ElectronicsandComputerTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 192

195 ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse EnergyIndustryI(NEW) 5616 (ENGINDI) EnergyIndustryIencompassesthecurriculumcreatedbytheNationalCenterforResearchinConstruction Education(NCCER)sothatstudentscanearnindustrybasedcertificationsthatcouldleadtoentrylevelpositions intheenergyindustry.thiscourseincludesthenccerstandardsforcoreintroductorycraftskills,alternative andgreenenergy,andelectrical1.studentswillcompleteinformationandskillstrainingincraftskills assessmentswhichwillbelaterrequiredthroughelectrical1and2.theywillalsoreviewtherelationshipof AlternativeandGreenEnergyasitrelatestothedeliveryofGasandElectricalEnergy.Studentswillendtheyear bystartingontheelectrical1curriculumfromthenccer.inall,studentshavethepotentialtoearn3 certificationsfromnccer.thiscourseincludesfieldtrips,on:sitetraining,mentors,andproject basedlearning activitiesintheenergyindustry. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:Maximumof6credits CountsasanElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore40with TechnicalHonorsdiplomas EnergyIndustryII(NEW) 5618 (ENGINDII) EnergyIndustryIIcontinueswiththeNCCERElectrical1curriculumandgoesintotheElectrical2curriculum followedbythenccercertificationcurriculum.thiscurriculumincludeselectricalinstallationandgeneration andwilltouchonnaturalgasservices.studentswillhavetheopportunitytoexperiencecareerinternships, participatewithfieldmentors,carryoutaculminatingseniorprojectandparticipateinfieldtripsrelatedtotheir areaofinterest.industrypartnerswouldincludeenergycompanies,electriciansunion(ibew),thesteelindustry andmanufacturingcompanies.energyindustryiisaprerequisite. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:EnergyIndustryI Credits:Maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElective,ElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsandCore 40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas FIREANDRESCUEI 5820 (FIRERSCUI) FireandRescueI;Everyyear,firesandotheremergenciestakethousandsoflivesanddestroypropertyworth billionsofdollars.firefightersandemergencyservicesworkershelpprotectthepublicagainstthesedangersby rapidlyrespondingtoavarietyofemergencies.theyarefrequentlythefirstemergencypersonnelatthescene ofatrafficaccidentormedicalemergencyandmaybecalledupontoputoutafire,treatinjuriesorperform othervitalfunctions.thefireandrescuecurriculummayincludefivestatefirecertifications:(1) Mandatory,(2)FirefighterI,(3)FirefighterII,(4)HazardousMaterialsAwareness,(5)HazardousMaterials Operations.Anadditionaltwoindustrycertificationsmaybeearnedbyadding(6)FirstResponder,and(7) EmergencyMedicalTechnician:Basictothecurriculum. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits Descriptions 193

196 CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit FIREANDRESCUEII 5826 (FIRERSCUII) FireandRescueII;Everyyear,firesandotheremergenciestakethousandsoflivesanddestroypropertyworth billionsofdollars.firefightersandemergencyservicesworkershelpprotectthepublicagainstthesedangersby rapidlyrespondingtoavarietyofemergencies.theyarefrequentlythefirstemergencypersonnelatthescene ofatrafficaccidentormedicalemergencyandmaybecalledupontoputoutafire,treatinjuriesorperform othervitalfunctions.thefireandrescuecurriculummayincludefivestatefirecertifications:(1) Mandatory,(2)FirefighterI,(3)FirefighterII,(4)HazardousMaterialsAwareness,(5)HazardousMaterials Operations.Anadditionaltwoindustrycertificationsmaybeearnedbyadding(6)FirstResponder,and(7) EmergencyMedicalTechnician:Basictothecurriculum RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FireandRescueI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit GRAPHICDESIGNANDLAYOUT 5550 (GRAPHDESLT) GraphicDesignandLayoutincludesorganizedlearningexperiencesthatincorporateavarietyofvisualart techniquesastheyrelatetothedesignandexecutionoflayoutsandillustrationsforadvertising,displays, promotionalmaterials,andinstructionalmanuals.instructionalsocoversadvertisingtheoryandpreparationof copy,lettering,posters,andartworkinadditiontoincorporationofphotographicimages.communicationskills willbeemphasizedthroughthestudyofeffectivemethodsusedtodesigncommercialproductsthatimpart informationandideas.advancedinstructionmightalsoincludeexperiencesinvariousprintingprocessesaswell asactivitiesindesigningproductpackagingandcommercialdisplaysorexhibits. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputerIllustrationandGraphics Credits:A2:3creditcoursepersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDual Credit GRAPHICIMAGINGTECHNOLOGY 5572 (GRAPHTECH) GraphicImagingTechnologywillincludeorganizedlearningexperiencesthatfocusontheoryandlaboratory activitiesinpre:press,pressandfinishingoperations.emphasiswillbeplacedonelementsofdesignandlayout leadingtocomputerizedelectronicimagegeneration,platepreparation,pressroomoperations,andfinishing techniques.instructionalactivitieswillenhancestudent slanguageartsskillsthroughtheuseofproofreading, spelling,andpunctuationexercises.thecoursewillincludeactualproductionprocessesinconjunctionwith classroomassignmentsembracingthetechnologiesofprinting,publishing,packaging,electronicimaging,and theiralliedindustries. RecommendedGradeLevels:11:12 Descriptions 194

197 RecommendedPrerequisites:None 2:3creditscoursepersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INDUSTRIALREPAIRANDMAINTENANCE 5686 (REP\MAINT) IndustrialRepairandMaintenanceincludesclassroomandpracticalexperiencesthatpreparestudentstoapply technicalknowledgeandskillstorepairandmaintainindustrialmachineryandequipment.instructional activitiesdevelopdiagnosticandproblem:solvingskillsrelatedtoelectriccircuits,wiring,motors,robotics, hydraulics,andpneumatics.additionalareasofinstructionshouldincludeplumbing,rigging,basicmachining, weldingandcutting. RecommendedGradeLevels:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None A2:3creditcoursepersemester,maximumof6credits. Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforasecondyearofinstructionprovidedthatcontentandstandards addresshigherlevelsofknowledge. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTRODUCTIONTOADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGANDLOGISTICS 4796 (INTADVMFTG) IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturingandLogisticsfocusesonmanufacturingsystemswithanintroduction toadvancedmanufacturingandlogisticsandtheirrelationshiptosociety,individuals,andtheenvironment. Studentsapplytheskillsandknowledgeofusingmodernmanufacturingprocessestoobtainresourcesand changethemintoindustrialmaterials,industrialproductsandconsumerproducts.studentsinvestigatethe propertiesofengineeredmaterialssuchas:metallics;polymers;ceramics;andcomposites.studentsstudysix majortypesofmaterialprocesses:castingandmolding;forming;separating;conditioning;finishing;and assembling.aftergainingaworkingknowledgeofthesematerials,studentsareintroducetoadvanced manufacturing,logistics,andbusinessprinciplesthatareutilizedintoday sadvancedmanufacturingindustry. Studentsgainabasicunderstandingoftooling,electricalskills,operationskills,inventoryprinciples,MSDS s, chartandgraphreadingandmsscconcepts.thereisalsoanemphasisplacedontheflowprocessprinciples, materialmovement,safety,andrelatedbusinessoperations.studentshavetheopportunitytodevelopthe characteristicsemployersseekaswellasskillsthatwillhelptheminfutureendeavors. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas IntroductiontotheEnergyIndustry(NEW) 5614 (INTROENGIND) IntroductiontotheEnergyIndustryfollowstheCenterforEnergyWorkforceDevelopment(CEWD)curriculum fortheenergyindustryfundamentalscertificateprogram.thiscourseprovidesstudentswithanunderstanding oftheoccupationsintheenergyindustryandtheeducationandtrainingtoenterandadvanceincareersinthe field.studentswilldiscoverallaspectsoftheenergyindustryincludingnuclear,naturalgasandrenewable Descriptions 195

198 energy.swithcewdcourseproviderstatuscanoffertheirstudentstheopportunitytoearn theenergyindustryfundamentalscertificate. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade10:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:1creditpersemester,maximumof2credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas MECHANICALDRAFTINGANDDESIGNI 4836 (MECHDDI) MechanicalingandDesignIprovidesstudentswithabasicunderstandingofthedetailingskillscommonly usedbydraftingtechnicians.areasofstudyinclude:lettering,sketching,properuseofequipment,geometric constructionswithemphasisonorthographic(multi:view)drawingsthataredimensionedandnotedtoansi standards.thiscoursealsoprovidesabasicunderstandingofthefeaturesandconsiderationsassociatedwith theoperationofacomputer:aideddesign(cad)system.studentswillgainvaluablehands:onexperiencewith AutoCAD.Theywillbeexpectedtocompleteseveralprojects(increasingindifficulty)relatingtocommand topics.topicsinclude:2ddrawingcommands,coordinatesystems,editingcommands,paperandmodelspace, inquirycommands,layers,plotting,text,andbasicdimensioning. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ComputersinDesignandProductionSystems Credits:2:3creditpersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit MECHANICALDRAFTINGANDDESIGNII 4838 (MECHDDII) MechanicalingandDesignIIcoversworkingdrawingsbothindetailingandassembly.Topicsinclude: fasteningdevices,threadsymbolsandnomenclature,surfacetexturesymbols,classesoffits,andtheuseof partslists,titleblocksandrevisionblocks.thiscoursewillalsofocusonadvancedcadfeatures,including fundamentalsofthree:dimensionalmodelingfordesign.anoverviewofmodeling,graphicalmanipulation,part structuring,coordinatesystem,anddevelopingstrategiesofmodelingwillalsobeincluded.advancedcadwill enablethestudenttomakethetransitionfrom2ddraftingto3dmodeling.studentswilldrawandcalculate three:dimensionalproblems.theoryandmethodsincludegraphicdevelopmentsandtherelationshipsbetween points,linesandplanes,curvedlinesandsurfaces,intersections,anddevelopment.computersoftwareand hardwareexperiences,astheyrelatetodraftinganddesign,willbecovered. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:MechanicalingandDesignI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit PRECISIONMACHININGI 5782 (PCSNMACHI) Descriptions 196

199 PrecisionMachiningIisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithabasicunderstandingoftheprecisionmachining processesusedinindustry,manufacturing,maintenance,andrepair.thecourseinstructsthestudentin industrialsafety,terminology,toolsandmachinetools,measurementandlayout.studentswillbecomefamiliar withthesetupandoperationofpowersaws,drillpresses,lathes,millingmachines,grindersandanintroduction tocnc(computercontrolled)machines. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditsasemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse PRECISIONMACHININGII 5784 (PCSNMACHII) PrecisionMachiningIIisamorein:depthstudyofskillslearnedinPrecisionMachiningI,withastrongerfocusin CNCsetup/operation/programming.Classroomactivitieswillconcentrateonprecisionset:upandinspection workaswellasmachineshopcalculations.studentswilldevelopskillsinadvancedmachiningandmeasuring partsinvolvingtightertolerancesandmorecomplexgeometry.acontinuedfocusonsafetywillalsobeincluded. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:PrecisionMachiningI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Qualifiesasaquantitativereasoningcourse RECREATIONALANDMOBILEEQUIPMENTI 5842 (RMEI) RecreationalandMobileEquipmentIintroducesstudentstofundamentalconceptsintheinternalworkingsand operationsofengines.trainingwillcoverhydraulics,coolingandelectricalsystems,andotherengine components.studentswillexploretheinterrelatednessofthesesystemsbyexaminingandidentifyingthe commonalitiesanddifferencesbetweenthevariousenginesthatpowerrecreationalandmobileequipment. Additionalemphasisshouldbeplacedoncontentspecificreadingofrepairandmaintenancemanuals. RecommendedGradeLevels:11 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoTransportation Credits:2:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas RECREATIONALANDMOBILEEQUIPMENTII 5844 (RMEII) RecreationalandMobileEquipmentIIbuildsonthebasicengineconceptsofRecreationalandMobileEquipment I.Advancedtrainingshouldcovercareandserviceofrecreationalvehiclesincludingmotorcycles,mini:bikes, snowmobiles,all:terrainvehicles(atvs),andoutboardmotors.dailyemphasisisplacedonreadingtechnical manualsandusingoralcommunicationsskillsinacustomerservicesetting. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 Descriptions 197

200 RecommendedPrerequisites:RecreationalandMobileEquipmentI Credits:2:3credit(s)persemester,6creditsmaximum CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas SUPPLYCHAINMANAGEMENTANDLOGISTICS 5601 (SCMLGST) SupplyChainManagementandLogisticsisastudyofthebasicconceptsincludedinthefieldoflogisticsand supplychainmanagement.topicscoveredinclude:supplychainmanagement,customerservice,transportation, purchasing,inventory,andwarehousemanagementandintroducesstudentstothevariouscomponentsof logistics.topicswillincludelogisticssystems,supplychainmanagement,order,demandinventoryand warehousemanagement,andthecontrolsystemsandautomatedcomponentsoflogisticssystems.thecourse alsofocusesontheterminologyofsupplychainmanagementincludingthehistory,integrationintothebusiness plan,partnerships,profitsandsavingpotential,sourcesofsupplyandotherissuesconcerningsupplychain managementandoperatingenvironment.thiscourseincludesmsscconceptsrequiredtoearnthecla/clt MSSCcertification. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:IntroductiontoAdvancedManufacturing Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit 3DCOMPUTERANIMATIONANDVISUALIZATION 5530 (3DCMPAN) 3DComputerAnimationandVisualizationpreparesstudentstousecomputerapplicationsandrelatedvisualand soundimagingtechniquestocreateandmanipulateimagesandinformation.thecourseincludesinstructionin three:dimensionalsolidmodelcreation,sketching,andstoryboarding,timeandmotionstudy,colorandlighting studies,andcamerapositioning.usingcurrentcomputeranimationsoftwarethatreflectsindustrystandards, studentsshouldproduceprojectsforcommercialapplicationsinoneormoreofthefollowingareas: engineering,architectural,orindustrialdesign;marketing;videoproduction;internetdesign;electronicgaming; and,educationandtraining. RecommendedGradeLevels:11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits Thenatureofthiscourseallowsforasecondyearofinstructionprovidedthatcontentandstandards addresshigherlevelsofknowledge. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas TRACTOR/TRAILEROPERATION 5622 (TRACTOPER) Thiscourseisdesignedasacomprehensivetrainingprogramthatpreparesstudentstoenterthetrucking industryasanentry:leveltractor:traileroperator.instructionwillincludebothclassroomactivitiesandbehind: the:wheeldrivingexperiences.additionalemphasiswillincludepreventivemaintenanceandbasiccontrolskills training.studentsarerequiredtosubmittoandpassaoftransportation,distributionandlogistics physicalexamanddrugscreen.inaddition,studentsmustreachtheir18thbirthdaypriortograduationfrom Descriptions 198

201 highschoolinordertoenrollinandcompletethiscourse.uponsuccessfulcompletion,studentswillbe qualifiedtooperateclassacommercialvehiclesonhighways. RecommendedGradeLevels:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas WAREHOUSEOPERATIONSANDMATERIALSHANDLING 5602 (WOMH) WarehouseOperationsandMaterialsHandlingintroducesthephysicalcomponentsoffinishedproduct handling.thefocusisonthemethods,mechanicalequipment,systemsandrelatedcontrolsusedtoachieve thesefunctions.topicscoveredincludeproductreceiving,storagemethods,orderpicking,inventorycontrol, leanconcepts,packaging,andpalletizing.ayear:longclass,operatingandmaintainingmaterialhandling equipmentinasafeandefficientmannerinanindustrialsettingisstressed.thecourseappliestheseconcepts todevelopaworkenvironmentthatpromotescontinuousimprovement,eliminateswaste,reducesoperating cost,improvesquality,andachievesmeasurableimprovementincustomersatisfaction. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit WELDINGTECHNOLOGYI 5776 (WELDTECHI) WeldingTechnologyIincludesclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesthatdevelopavarietyofskillsinoxy:fuel cuttingandshieldedmetalarcwelding.thiscourseisdesignedforindividualswhointendtomakeacareerasa Welder,Technician,Sales,Designer,ResearcherorEngineer.Emphasisisplacedonsafetyatalltimes.OSHA standardsandguidelinesendorsedbytheamericanweldingsociety(aws)areused.instructionalactivities emphasizepropertiesofmetals,safetyissues,blueprintreading,electricalprinciples,weldingsymbols,and mechanicaldrawingthroughprojectsandexercisesthatteachstudentshowtoweldandbepreparedforcollege andcareersuccess. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade11:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits. CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit WELDINGTECHNOLOGYII 5778 (WELDTECHII) WeldingTechnologyIIbuildsontheskillscoveredinWeldingTechnologyI.Emphasisisplacedonsafetyatall times.oshastandardsandguidelinesendorsedbytheamericanweldingsociety(aws)areused.instructional activitiesemphasizepropertiesofmetals,safetyissues,blueprintreading,electricalprinciples,weldingsymbols, andmechanicaldrawingthroughprojectsandexercisesthatteachstudentshowtoweldandbepreparedfor collegeandcareersuccess. Descriptions 199

202 RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RecommendedPrerequisites:WeldingTechnologyI Credits:2:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas ThiscourseisalignedwithpostsecondarycoursesforDualCredit Descriptions 200

203 WORKBASEDLEARNING Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadiness 201

204 WORKBASEDLEARNING Introduction WorkBasedLearningCapstoneisaculminatingcourseinastudent slogicalsequenceofcoursesforachosen careerpathway.inthiscourse,studentshavetheopportunitytoapplytheconcepts,skills,anddispositions learnedinpreviouscourseworkintheirpathwaysinrealworldbusinessandindustrysettings.therefore,atleast twocoursesinastudent spathwaywouldbeprerequisitetothestudentenrollinginthestand:alonewbl courses. ItisimportanttonotethatWorkBasedLearningisaninstructionalstrategythatcanbeimplementedasastand: alonecourseoracomponentofanyctecoursethatpreparesstudentsforcollegeandcareer.thisstrategy buildsstudents skillsandknowledgeintheirchosencareerpathorfurtherstheirstudywithintheareaof interest.astandardsbasedtrainingplanisdevelopedbythestudent,teacher,andworkplacementortoguide thestudent sworkbasedlearningexperiencesandassistinevaluatingachievementandperformance,whether WBLisastand:alonecourseoracomponentofadiscipline:specificCTEcourse. ThereareseveralmodelsofWorkBasedLearning.Aschoolmaychoosetouseasinglemodelordifferentiate instructionbyusingmultiplemodelsdependingonastudent spathwayandcareerobjectives.possiblemodels: Apprenticeship Cooperative* Internship BasedEnterprise ServiceLearningBased *WhenusingCooperative(orICE)asthemodel,therearefederalandstatestudentemploymentand cooperativeeducationlawsthatmustbefollowed. StudentsaremonitoredintheirexperiencesbythecontentrelatedCTEteacher.FortheMultiplePathways option,anycteteachermayteachthecourse. ApplicationofContentandMultipleHourOfferings Intensiveapplicationsarearequiredcomponentofthiscourseandmaybeeitherschoolbasedorwork basedoracombinationofthetwo.work:basedlearningexperiencesshouldbeinacloselyrelated industrysetting.instructorsshallhaveastandards:basedtrainingplanforstudentsparticipatingin work:basedlearningexperiences.whenacourseisofferedformultiplehourspersemester,theamount ofproject:basedapplicationorwork:basedlearningneedstobeincreasedproportionally. WorkBasedLearningcanfollowtwotypesofprogramming: WorkBasedLearning:ageneralcoursethatcanbeappliedthroughoneoffivemodels,forvariousCTE areas,andatvaryinglevelsofapplication. InterdisciplinaryCooperativeEducation(ICE):ACTEeducationprogramthatutilizesan interdisciplinaryapproachtotrainingforemployment.iceprogramsmustfollowallfederalandstate lawsrelatedtostudentemploymentandcooperativeeducation. WorkBasedLearningprogramsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements: Studentsshalldemonstrateproficiencyoftheacademicstandardstaughtintherelatedinstruction portionoftheclass.theschoolshalloffertherelatedinstructionclassconcurrentlywiththestudent s work:basedlearningexperience.hourrequirementsvarydependingonthetypeofworkbasedprogram aschoolchoosestouse,pleaseseetheworkbasedlearningcourseframeworkandmanualformore Descriptions 202

205 information. Safetyisanintegralpartoftheinstructionalprogram,bothintherelatedinstructionandatthetraining site. Studentsmaybeallowedtimefromthedailyschoolscheduletoworkattheparticipatingemployers placesofbusiness. WorkBasedLearningcourses(exceptforICE)mustbetaughtbyaCareerandTechnicalEducator. ICEcoursesareencouragedtoutilizeaCareerandTechnicalEducatorbutarerequiredtoatleasthavea teacherwhohasbeencertifiedasanicetrainer. Theworkbasededucationteachershallperformfrequentsite:visitstostudentplacementstosupervise studentsandcoordinatewithpersonnelattheplacement.thesesite:visitsshouldbedoneduringthe sametimethestudentisattheplacement.recordsofthesesite:visitsmustbekeptforaperiodoffive (5)years. Properlyplannedandorganizedstudentactivities,coordinatedwithwork:basedlearningexperiences, supplementandenhancethecooperativeeducationprogram.therefore,participationincareerand technicalstudentorganizations(ctso)isanintegralpartoftheseprograms.leadershipandcareer orientedactivitiesofstudentorganizationsenhancestudents occupationalinformationandtechnical knowledge,buildself:esteem,andprovidestudentswithsolidjob:seekingstrategiesandjobsuccess skills. WORKBASEDLEARING Varies (WBL) WorkBasedLearningisaninstructionalstrategythatcanbeimplementedasastand:alonecourseora componentofanyctecoursethatpreparesstudentsforcollegeandcareer.thisstrategybuildsstudents skills andknowledgeintheirchosencareerpathorfurtherstheirstudywithintheareaofinterest.astandardsbased trainingplanisdevelopedbythestudent,teacher,andworkplacementortoguidethestudent sworkbased learningexperiencesandassistinevaluatingachievementandperformance,whetherwblisastand:alone courseoracomponentofadiscipline:specificctecourse. Inthestand:aloneWBLcourses,studentshavetheopportunitytoapplytheconcepts,skills,anddispositions learnedinpreviouscourseworkintheirpathwaysinrealworldbusinessandindustrysettings.therefore,atleast twocoursesinastudent spathwaywouldbeprerequisitetothestudentenrollinginthestand:alonewbl courses. ThereareseveralmodelsofWorkBasedLearning.Aschoolmaychoosetouseasinglemodelordifferentiate instructionbyusingmultiplemodelsdependingonastudent spathwayandcareerobjectives.themodelsare: Apprenticeship Cooperative Internship BasedEnterprise ServiceLearningBased PleaseNote:Dependingonthemodelused,therearefederalandstatestudentemploymentandcooperative educationlawsthatmustbefollowed. ThefollowingWorkBasedLearningcoursesareavailable: 5974 WorkBasedLearning,MultiplePathway 5975 WorkBasedLearning,AdvancedManufacturingandEngineering 5260 WorkBasedLearning,BusinessandMarketing 5480 WorkBasedLearning,FamilyandConsumerSciences 5207 WorkBasedLearning,HealthSciences Descriptions 203

206 5892 WorkBasedLearning,TradeandIndustry Studentsaremonitoredintheirexperiencesbythecontent:relatedCTEteacheroraCTEteacherneedstobe theteacherforthecomprehensivecourse.articulationwithpostsecondaryprogramsisencouraged. RecommendedGradeLevel:Grade12 RequiredPrerequisites:PreparingforCollegeandCareers;4creditsofintroductoryandadvanced coursesrelatedtoastudent spathway Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas INTERDISCIPLINARYCOOPERATIVEEDUCATION 5902 (ICE) InterdisciplinaryCooperativeEducation(ICE)spansallcareerandtechnicaleducationprogramareasthroughan interdisciplinaryapproachtotrainingforemployment.timeallocationsareaminimumoffifteenhoursper weekofwork:basedlearningandapproximatelyfivehoursperweekofschool:basedinstruction.additionally, allstateandfederallawsandregulationsrelatedtostudentemploymentandcooperativeeducationmustbe followed.thefollowingtwocomponentsmustbeincludedaspartoftheinterdisciplinarycooperativeeducation course RelatedInstruction,thatisclassroombased,shallbeorganizedandplannedaroundtheactivitiesassociated withthestudent sindividualjobandcareerobjectivesinacareerclusterarea/pathway;andshallbetaught duringthesamesemestersasthestudentisreceivingon:the:jobtraining.forastudenttobecome occupationallycompetentandthereforeemployable,therelatedinstructionshouldcoverinvarying proportions:(a)generaloccupationalcompetencies,(b)specificoccupationalcompetencies,and(c)specificjob competencies. On1the1JobTrainingistheactualworkexperienceinanoccupationinanyoneoftheCollegeandCareer Pathwaysthatrelatesdirectlytothestudent scareerobjectives.on:the:job,thestudentshallhavethe opportunitytoapplytheconcepts,skills,andattitudeslearnedduringrelatedinstruction,aswellastheskills andknowledgethathavebeenlearnedinothercourses.thestudentshallbeplacedon:the:jobunderthedirect supervisionofexperiencedemployeeswhoserveason:the:jobtrainers/supervisorsinaccordancewithpre: determinedtrainingplansandagreementsandwhoassistinevaluatingthestudent sjobperformance. StudentsinaICEplacementmustbepaidinaccordancewithfederalandstatestudentemploymentand cooperativeeducationlaws. RecommendedGradeLevel:12 RequiredPrerequisite:PreparingforCollegeandCareersandaminimumof4creditsinalogical sequenceofcoursesrelatedtothestudent spathway Credits:1:3creditspersemester,maximumof6credits CountsasaDirectedElectiveorElectivefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademicHonorsand Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas Descriptions 204

207 WORLDLANGUAGES Course TitlesandDescriptions 2015:2016 ofeducation CollegeandCareerReadinessCurriculum 205

208 WORLDLANGUAGES AmericanSignLanguageCourses AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEI 2156 (ASLI) AmericanSignLanguageIisacoursethatintroducesstudentstoAmericanSignLanguage(ASL)andthedeaf community.thecoursefocusesonfrequentlyusedsignsthroughafunctional:notionalapproach,anddiscusses culturalfeaturesofthedeafcommunity.emphasisisplacedondevelopmentofreceptiveandexpressive languageskills.throughthiscourse,studentsaregiventheopportunitytodevelopvisualacuity;followbrief verbalinstructions;understandshortstatements,questions,anddialogues;developshortdescriptionswith guidance;begintounderstandthecurrentglossingsystemusedtowriteasl;andexamineothermethods developedtowriteasl,includingsignwriting.studentsalsolearntorecognizethedifferencebetweenthe pathologicalandpsychologicaldefinitionsofdeafness,recognizethewidespreaduseofaslthroughoutthe Uniteds,anddevelopanunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenlanguagesandculturesasawhole. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEII 2158 (ASLII) AmericanSignLanguageIIisacoursethatcontinuesthefocusonfrequentlyusedsignsthroughafunctional: notionalapproachandthediscussionoftheculturalfeaturesofthedeafcommunity.emphasisisplacedon furtherdevelopmentofreceptiveandexpressivecommunicationskillsinamericansignlanguage(asl). Throughthiscourse,studentsaregiventheopportunitytowatchandunderstandshortstories,dialoguesand poetryinasl;continuetodevelopvisualdiscriminationskills;begintounderstandvariousdialectsofaslby interactingwithasluserswithinthedeafcommunity;begintouseclassifiersappropriately;continuethe masteryofthecurrentglossingsystemusedintextstowriteasl;andbegintowriteinglosstheirown simpledialogues,poetryandtranslations.studentswillalsolearntoexaminesomeofthepoliticalissues associatedwiththedeafcommunity,andwillfurtherdevelopanunderstandingoftherelationshipbetween languagesandculturesasawhole. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AmericanSignLanguageI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEIII 2162 (ASLIII) AmericanSignLanguageIIIisacoursethatcontinuestofocusonthestudents non:verbalcommunicationskills atadvancedlevelsofcompetency.americansignlanguageisusedexclusivelyintheclassasstudents communicateusingmorecomplexstructuresofthelanguageonavarietyoftopics,movingfromconcreteto moreabstractconcepts.thiscourseprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstolearntoexpressthemselvesin advancedsituations,usingmoresophisticatedvocabularyandstructure;applyadvancedgrammaticalfeatures, Descriptions 206

209 suchasdescriptors,classifieruseandvariousnumberingsystems;anddeveloptheabilitytodiscusstopics relatedtohistoricalandcontemporaryeventsandissueswithinthehearing:impairedcommunity.studentswill alsobuildonnarrativeskillsandlearntorelayinformationthey vereadorheardthroughexplanationofmore complexideas.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesthedevelopmentofspontaneouslanguageresponsivebehaviors throughactivitiesdesignedforthispurpose. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AmericanSignLanguageIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEIV(NEW) 2164 (ASLIV) AmericanSignLanguageIVisacoursebasedonAcademicStandardsforWorldLanguages,isacourse thatcontinuestofocusonthestudents non:verbalcommunicationskillsatadvancedlevelsofcompetency. AmericanSignLanguageisusedexclusivelyintheclassasstudentscommunicateusingmorecomplexstructures ofthelanguageonavarietyoftopics,movingfromconcretetomoreabstractconcepts. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:AmericanSignLanguageI,II,andII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ArabicLanguageCourses ARABICI 2200 (ARABICI) ArabicI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginningarabiclanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofarabic:speakingculture.thiscourse encouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiestomakeand respondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.thiscourse alsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwords andphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.additionally,students willexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofarabic:speakingculture;recognizebasicroutine practicesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.this coursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingarabic languageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ARABICII 2202(ARABICII) Descriptions 207

210 ArabicII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forarabiclanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependently inbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusing appropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehension skills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswilldescribethe practices,productsandperspectivesofarabic:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthe targetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmaking connectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingarabiclanguageandcultureoutsideof theclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArabicI A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ARABICIII 2204 (ARABICIII) ArabicIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forarabiclanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoralandwritten form;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofarabic:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingarabiclanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArabicIandII A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ARABICIV 2206(ARABICIV) ArabicIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas Descriptions 208

211 andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonthepracticeofspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofarabic:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthearabic languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativearabicspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArabicI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ARABICV 2208 (ARABICV) ArabicV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofarabic:speakingcultures.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofarabic:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativearabicspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArabicI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ARABICVI 2210 (ARABICVI) ArabicVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextforstudents todemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyandsocially authenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywithwhich studentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureofthe communication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofarabic:speakingculturethrough discussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsandperspectivesof thetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialandproverbialexpressions inthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontent Descriptions 209

212 areaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthearabiclanguageandcultural understandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ArabicI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ChineseLanguageCourses CHINESEI 2000 (CHII) ChineseI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginningchineselanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofchinese:speakingculture. Thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiesto makeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsof address,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesimplesentencesusing characters.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchas recognizinglettersandsoundsoffamiliarwordsandcomprehendingbrieforaldirections.additionally,students willexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofchinese:speakingculture;recognizebasicroutine practicesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.this coursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstanding Chineselanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma CHINESEII 2002 (CHIII) ChineseII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforchineselanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesentencesanddescriptionsusingcharacters. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusing contextualcluestoguessmeaningandrecognizingwordsandcharactersthroughstrokeorderandstrokecount. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswilldescribethepractices,products andperspectivesofchinese:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthetargetculture; anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacross contentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingchineselanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 Descriptions 210

213 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma CHINESEIII 2004 (CHIIII) ChineseIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforchineselanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritesimpleparagraphsusingcharacters.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingradicals,strokeorder,andstroke counttoguessmeaning.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterial onavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofchinese:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamong thepractices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetarget culture;andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingchineselanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma CHINESEIV 2006 (CHIIV) ChineseIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofchinese:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthechinese languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativechinesespeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 211

214 CHINESEV 2008 (CHIV) ChineseV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofchinese:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofchinese:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativechinesespeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma CHINESEVI 2010 (CHIVI) ChineseVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofchinese:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Chineselanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ChineseI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FrenchLanguageCourses FRENCHI 2020 (FRENI) FrenchI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginningfrenchlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsoffrench:speakingculture.thiscourse encouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiestomakeand respondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.thiscourse alsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwords Descriptions 212

215 andphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.additionally,students willexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesoffrench:speakingculture;recognizebasicroutine practicesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.this coursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstanding Frenchlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FRENCHII 2022 (FRENII) FrenchII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forfrenchlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependently inbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusing appropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehension skills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswilldescribethe practices,productsandperspectivesoffrench:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesof thetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmaking connectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingfrenchlanguageandcultureoutsideof theclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FRENCHIII 2024 (FRENIII) FrenchIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforfrenchlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingoffrench:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingfrenchlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. Descriptions 213

216 RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FRENCHIV 2026 (FRENIV) FrenchIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingoffrench:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthefrench languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativefrenchspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma FRENCHV 2028 (FRENV) FrenchV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingoffrench:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingoffrench:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativefrenchspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 214

217 FRENCHVI 2030 (FRENVI) FrenchVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingoffrench:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Frenchlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:FrenchI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GermanLanguageCourses GERMANI 2040 (GERI) GermanI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginninggermanlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofgerman:speakingculture. Thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiesto makeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsof address,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreading isolatedwordsandphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections. Additionally,studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofGerman:speakingculture; recognizebasicroutinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbal communication.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationof understandinggermanlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANII 2042 (GERII) GermanII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforgermanlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependence andusingappropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlistening Descriptions 215

218 comprehensionskills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenor oraldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyof topics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofgerman:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandinggermanlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANIII 2044 (GERIII) GermanIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforgermanlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofgerman:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandinggermanlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANIV 2046 (GERIV) GermanIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofgerman:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthegerman Descriptions 216

219 languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativegermanspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANV 2048 (GERV) GermanV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofgerman:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofgerman:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativegermanspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GERMANVI 2050 (GERVI) GermanVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofgerman:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Germanlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GermanI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GreekLanguageCourses GREEKI Descriptions 217

220 2220 (GREEKI) GreekI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginninggreeklanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofclassicalgreekculture.thiscourse emphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwordsand phrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.thoughinterpersonal communicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybeprovidedforstudentstomake andrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.additionally, studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofclassicalgreekculture;recognizebasicroutine practicesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.this coursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandinggreek languageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GREEKII 2222(GREEKII) GreekII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forgreeklanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusing contextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections.studentswilladdress thepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudto practiceappropriatepronunciationandintonation.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicit emphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybeprovidedforstudentstomakeandrespondtorequestsand questionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwrite cohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusingappropriateformats.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofclassicalgreekculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandinggreeklanguageand cultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GreekI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GREEKIII 2224 (GREEKIII) GreekIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forgreeklanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseemphasizesthecontinueddevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills, suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymstoderivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellas comprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresenting student:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation Descriptions 218

221 andintonation.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunities maybeprovidedforstudentstoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoral andwrittenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.additionally,studentswillcontinueto developunderstandingofclassicalgreekculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthepractices, productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture;and investigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandinggreeklanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GreekIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GREEKIV 2226 (GREEKIV) GreekIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.studentswillcontinuetodeveloppresentationalskillsbygiving presentationsonculturaltopicsandpresentingculturallyauthenticmaterial,suchasplays.thiscourse emphasizesthecontinueddevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasguessingmeaning infamiliarandunfamiliarcontextsandusingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderive meaning.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybe providedforstudentstopracticestrategiesthatfacilitateadvancedoralandwrittencommunication,suchas circumlocution.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofclassicalgreekculturethrough explainingfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingon culturalpracticesofthetargetculture;andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswellasexplorationofthe useandinfluenceofthegreeklanguageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomthroughactivities suchastheidentificationandevaluationofresourcesintendedforthosefluentingreek. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GreekI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GREEKV 2228 (GREEKV) GreekV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofclassicalgreekculture.thiscourseemphasizes theuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofclassicalgreekculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse Descriptions 219

222 furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedforthosefluentingreek. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GreekI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma GREEKVI 2230 (GREEKVI) GreekVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextforstudents todemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyandsocially authenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywithwhich studentsareabletocommunicateandpresentinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriate natureofthecommunicationandpresentation.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingof classicalgreekculturethroughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsof idiomatic,colloquialandproverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesthe integrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding, aswellastheuseofthegreeklanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:GreekI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma HebrewLanguageCourses HEBREWI 2240 (HEBREWI) HebrewI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginninghebrewlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofhebrew:speakingculture. Thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiesto makeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsof address,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreading isolatedwordsandphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections. Additionally,studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofHebrew:speakingculture; recognizebasicroutinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbal communication.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationof understandinghebrewlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 220

223 HEBREWII 2242 (HEBREWII) HebrewII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforhebrewlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependence andusingappropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlistening comprehensionskills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenor oraldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyof topics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofhebrew:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandinghebrewlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HebrewI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma HEBREWIII 2244 (HEBREWIII) HebrewIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforhebrewlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofhebrew:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandinghebrewlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HebrewIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma HEBREWIV 2246 (HEBREWIV) HebrewIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas Descriptions 221

224 andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonthepracticeofspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofhebrew:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthehebrew languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativehebrewspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HebrewI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma HEBREWV 2248 (HEBREWV) HebrewV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofhebrew:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofhebrew:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativehebrewspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HebrewI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma HEBREWVI 2250 (HEBREWVI) HebrewVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofhebrew:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Hebrewlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. Descriptions 222

225 RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:HebrewI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ItalianLanguageCourses ITALIANI 2260 (ITALI) ItalianI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginningitalianlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofitalian:speakingculture.thiscourse encouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiestomakeand respondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.thiscourse alsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwords andphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.additionally,students willexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofitalian:speakingculture;recognizebasicroutine practicesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.this coursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingitalian languageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ITALIANII 2262 (ITALII) ItalianII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies foritalianlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependently inbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusing appropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehension skills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswilldescribethe practices,productsandperspectivesofitalian:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthe targetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmaking connectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingitalianlanguageandcultureoutsideof theclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 223

226 ITALIANIII 2264 (ITALIII) ItalianIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies foritalianlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoralandwritten form;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofitalian:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingitalianlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ITALIANIV 2266 (ITALIV) ItalianIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofitalian:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceoftheitalian languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativeitalianspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ITALIANV 2268 (ITALV) Descriptions 224

227 ItalianV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofitalian:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofitalian:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativeitalianspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma ITALIANVI 2270 (ITALVI) ItalianVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextforstudents todemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyandsocially authenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywithwhich studentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureofthe communication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofitalian:speakingculturethrough discussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsandperspectivesof thetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialandproverbialexpressions inthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontent areaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseoftheitalianlanguageandcultural understandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:ItalianI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JapaneseLanguageCourses JAPANESEI 2060 (JAPI) JapaneseI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginningjapaneselanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofjapanese:speaking culture.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestomakeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetings andformsofaddress,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesimplesentences usingcharacters.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills, suchasrecognizinglettersandsoundsoffamiliarwordsandcomprehendingbrieforaldirections.additionally, studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofjapanese:speakingculture;recognizebasic routinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication. Descriptions 225

228 Thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstanding Japaneselanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESEII 2062 (JAPII) JapaneseII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforjapaneselanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesentencesanddescriptionsusingcharacters. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusing contextualcluestoguessmeaningandrecognizingwordsandcharactersthroughstrokeorderandstrokecount. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswilldescribethepractices,products andperspectivesofjapanese:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthetargetculture; anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacross contentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingjapaneselanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESEIII 2064 (JAPIII) JapaneseIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforjapaneselanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritesimpleparagraphsusingcharacters.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingradicals,strokeorder,andstroke counttoguessmeaning.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterial onavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofjapanese:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelations amongthepractices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthe targetculture;andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscourse furtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingjapanese languageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse Descriptions 226

229 FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESEIV 2066 (JAPIV) JapaneseIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofjapanese:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthejapanese languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativejapanesespeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESEV 2068 (JAPV) JapaneseV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofjapanese:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofjapanese:speakingculture throughinvestigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativejapanese speakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma JAPANESEVI 2070 (JAPVI) Descriptions 227

230 JapaneseVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofjapanese:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Japaneselanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:JapaneseI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KoreanLanguageCourses KOREANI 2280 (KOREANI) KoreanI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginningkoreanlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofkorean:speakingculture.this courseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiestomake andrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesimplesentencesusingcharacters.this coursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasrecognizing lettersandsoundsoffamiliarwordsandcomprehendingbrieforaldirections.additionally,studentswill examinethepractices,productsandperspectivesofkorean:speakingculture;recognizebasicroutinepractices ofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.thiscourse furtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingkorean languageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KOREANII 2282 (KOREANII) KoreanII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forkoreanlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself: directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritesentencesanddescriptionsusingcharacters. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusing contextualcluestoguessmeaningandrecognizingwordsandcharactersthroughstrokeorderandstrokecount. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswilldescribethepractices,products andperspectivesofkorean:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthetargetculture; Descriptions 228

231 anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacross contentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingkoreanlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:KoreanI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KOREANIII 2284 (KOREANIII) KoreanIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforkoreanlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritesimpleparagraphsusingcharacters.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingradicals,strokeorder,andstroke counttoguessmeaning.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterial onavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofkorean:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamong thepractices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetarget culture;andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingkoreanlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:KoreanIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KOREANIV 2286 (KOREANIV) KoreanIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofkorean:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthekorean languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativekoreanspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:KoreanI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse Descriptions 229

232 FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KOREANV 2288 (KOREANV) KoreanV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofkorean:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofkorean:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativekoreanspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:KoreanI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma KOREANVI 2290 (KOREANVI) KoreanVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofkorean:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Koreanlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:KoreanI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LatinLanguageCourses LATINI 2080 (LATI) LatinI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginninglatinlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofclassicalromanculture.thiscourse emphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwordsand Descriptions 230

233 phrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.thoughinterpersonal communicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybeprovidedforstudentstomake andrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.additionally, studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofclassicalromanculture;recognizebasic routinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication. Thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstanding Latinlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINII 2082 (LATII) LatinII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forlatinlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusing contextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections.studentswilladdress thepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudto practiceappropriatepronunciationandintonation.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicit emphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybeprovidedforstudentstomakeandrespondtorequestsand questionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwrite cohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusingappropriateformats.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofclassicalromanculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandinglatinlanguageand cultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINIII 2084 (LATIII) LatinIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies forlatinlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseemphasizesthecontinueddevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills, suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymstoderivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellas comprehendingdetailswrittenororaldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresenting student:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciation andintonation.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunities maybeprovidedforstudentstoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoral andwrittenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.additionally,studentswillcontinueto developunderstandingofclassicalromanculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthepractices, productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture;and Descriptions 231

234 investigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandinglatinlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINIV 2086 (LATIV) LatinIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.studentswillcontinuetodeveloppresentationalskillsbygiving presentationsonculturaltopicsandpresentingculturallyauthenticmaterial,suchasplays.thiscourse emphasizesthecontinueddevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasguessingmeaning infamiliarandunfamiliarcontextsandusingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderive meaning.thoughinterpersonalcommunicationisnotanexplicitemphasisofthiscourse,opportunitiesmaybe providedforstudentstopracticestrategiesthatfacilitateadvancedoralandwrittencommunication,suchas circumlocution.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofclassicalromanculturethrough explainingfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingon culturalpracticesofthetargetculture;andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswellasexplorationofthe useandinfluenceofthelatinlanguageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomthroughactivities suchastheidentificationandevaluationofresourcesintendedforthosefluentinlatin. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINV 2088 (LATV) LatinV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofclassicalromanculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofclassicalromanculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedforthosefluentinlatin. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse Descriptions 232

235 FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LATINVI 2090 (LATVI) LatinVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextforstudents todemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyandsocially authenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywithwhich studentsareabletocommunicateandpresentinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriate natureofthecommunicationandpresentation.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingof classicalromanculturethroughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsof idiomatic,colloquialandproverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesthe integrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding, aswellastheuseofthelatinlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LatinI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OtherWorldLanguageCourses ENGLISHASANEWLANGUAGE 1012or2188 (ENL) EnglishasaNewLanguage,anintegratedEnglishcoursebasedontheWIDAEnglishLanguageDevelopment (ELD)Standards,isthestudyoflanguage,literature,compositionandoralcommunicationforLimitedEnglish Proficient(LEP)studentssothattheyimprovetheirproficiencyinlistening,speaking,reading,writingand comprehensionofstandardenglish.studentsstudyenglishvocabularyusedinfictionaltextsandcontent:area texts,speakandwriteenglishsothattheycanfunctionwithintheregularschoolsettingandanenglish:speaking society,anddeliveroralpresentationsappropriatetotheirrespectivelevelsofenglishproficiency. RecommendedGradeLevel:TheintentoftheENLcourseistomovestudentsassuccessfully,smoothly, andrapidlyaspossibleintothecore40englishcoursesofferedingrades9:12. RecommendedPrerequisites:Englishproficiencyplacementtestresults Credits:Atwo:semestercourse,onecreditpersemester.Thenatureofthiscourseallowsfor successivesemestersofinstructionsatadvancedlevels(uptoamaximumoffourcredits). o English/LanguageArtscredit(1012):IfENLcourseworkaddresses sacademicstandardsfor English/LanguageArts,uptofour(4)creditsaccruedcanbecountedaspartoftheeight(8) requiredenglish/languageartscreditsforthegeneral,core40,core40withacademichonorsand o Core40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. WorldLanguagecredit(2188):IfENLcourseworkaddresses sacademicstandardsforworld LanguagesandistakenconcurrentlywithanotherEnglish/LanguageArtscourse,uptofour(4) creditsaccruedmaycountasworldlanguagecreditsforthegeneral,core40,core40with AcademicHonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomas. ETYMOLOGY 2160 (ETYMOLOGY) Descriptions 233

236 EtymologyprovidesinstructioninthederivationofEnglishwordsandwordfamiliesfromtheirLatin,Greek, and/orgermanicroots.inaddition,thiscourseprovidesastudyoftheconnotativeanddenotativemeaningof wordsinavarietyofcontexts.studentsstudytheoriginsandmeaningsofenglishwords,includingroots, prefixes,suffixesandreasonsforlanguagechange.thiscourseintroducesstudentstotoolsandresourcesfor etymologicalstudyandencouragesthemtobecuriousabouttheenglishlanguage. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 Credits:A2:creditcourse CountsasarequiredEnglish/LanguageArtsCoursefortheGeneral,Core40,Core40withAcademic HonorsandCore40withTechnicalHonorsdiplomasoranElectiveforanydiploma LANGUAGEFORHERITAGESPEAKERSI 2190 (LHSI) LanguageforHeritageSpeakersIisacoursedesignedforheritagespeakersofworldlanguageswhohave demonstratedsomedegreeoforalproficiency.thepurposeofthiscourseistoenableheritagelanguage Learnerstoincreaseproficiencyandbi:literacyintheirnativelanguagebyprovidingopportunitiestoimprove readingandlisteningcomprehension,aswellaswritingandgrammarskills.specialattentionwillbegivento grammarandvocabularyofthestandardlanguage,aswellastotheimportanceofbiculturalismand bilingualismintheunitedstoday.placementofstudentsanddevelopmentofthecoursecurriculumis dependentuponthepopulationofstudentsenrolledinthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None,orplacementasdeterminedatlocallevel Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LANGUAGEFORHERITAGESPEAKERSII 2192 (LHSII) LanguageforHeritageSpeakersIIbuildsuponLanguageforHeritageSpeakersI,andisacoursedesignedfor heritagespeakersofworldlanguageswhohavedemonstratedsomedegreeoforalproficiency.thepurposeof thiscourseistoenableheritagelanguagelearnerstoincreaseproficiencyandbi:literacyintheirnative languagebyprovidingopportunitiestoimprovereadingandlisteningcomprehension,aswellaswritingand grammarskills.specialattentionwillbegiventogrammarandvocabularyofthestandardlanguage,aswellasto theimportanceofbiculturalismandbilingualismintheunitedstoday.placementofstudentsand developmentofthecoursecurriculumisdependentuponthepopulationofstudentsenrolledinthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LanguageforHeritageLanguageLearnersI,orplacementasdetermined atlocallevel Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma LANGUAGEFORHERITAGESPEAKERSIII 2194 (LHSIII) LanguageforHeritageSpeakersIIIbuildsuponLanguageforHeritageSpeakersII,andisacoursedesignedfor heritagespeakersofworldlanguageswhohavedemonstratedsomedegreeoforalproficiency.thepurposeof thiscourseistoenableheritagelanguagelearnerstoincreaseproficiencyandbi:literacyintheirnative Descriptions 234

237 languagebyprovidingopportunitiestoimprovereadingandlisteningcomprehension,aswellaswritingand grammarskills.specialattentionwillbegiventogrammarandvocabularyofthestandardlanguage,aswellasto theimportanceofbiculturalismandbilingualismintheunitedstoday.placementofstudentsand developmentofthecoursecurriculumisdependentuponthepopulationofstudentsenrolledinthiscourse. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:LanguageforHeritageLanguageLearnersII,orplacementasdetermined atlocallevel Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERI 2140 (OTHRLANGI) OtherI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentstoeffective strategiesforbeginningtargetlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofthetargetculture.thiscourse encouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiestomakeand respondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsofaddress, participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance.thiscourse alsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreadingisolatedwords andphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections.additionally,students willexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;recognizebasicroutinepracticesof thetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbalcommunication.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingthetargetlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERII 2142 (OTHRLANGII) OtherII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies fortargetlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participateindependently inbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependenceandusing appropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehension skills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyoftopics,aswellas readingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswilldescribethe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocialpracticesofthe targetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmaking connectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingthetargetlanguageandcultureoutside oftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:OtherI Descriptions 235

238 Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERIII 2144 (OTHRLANGIII) OtherIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffectivestrategies fortargetlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingforself:directed purposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providing opportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoralandwritten form;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofthetargetculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthepractices, productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture;and investigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingthetargetlanguageand cultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:OtherIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERIV 2146 (OTHRLANGIV) OtherIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofthetargetculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethepractices, products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture;and comparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmaking connectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthetarget languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativespeakersofthetargetlanguage. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:OtherI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse Descriptions 236

239 FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERV 2148 (OTHRLANGV) OtherV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofthetargetculture.thiscourseemphasizesthe useofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudentcommunication, bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusingthelanguage. Additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofthetargetculturethroughinvestigatingthe originandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture,comparingandcontrasting elementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture,andexplaininghowthe targetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegration ofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellas theexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativespeakersofthetargetlanguage. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:OtherI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma OTHERVI 2150 (OTHRLANGVI) OtherVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextforstudents todemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyandsocially authenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywithwhich studentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureofthe communication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofthetargetculturethrough discussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsandperspectivesof thetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialandproverbialexpressions inthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontent areaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthetargetlanguageandcultural understandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:OtherI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma WORLDLANGUAGEIMMERSION HIGHSCHOOL 2304 (WLDLANGIM) WorldLanguageImmersion Highisthecontinuationofaworldlanguageprogramthatbeganatthe elementaryandmiddlelevels,inwhichthemajorityofinstructionaltimeisspentlearningsubjectmattertaught intheworldlanguage.studentsaddressspecificgrade:levelacademicstandardsforselectedsubjects;thefocus oftheworldlanguageprogramatthehighschoollevelisoftendeliveryofthecontent,andteachersshould followthecontentareaacademicstandardsattheappropriategradelevelforcoursesofthisnature. Descriptions 237

240 Additionally,immersioncoursesatthislevelcanfocusonthedevelopmentofadvancedcommunicationand literacyskillsintheworldlanguage.thus,worldlanguagelearningisincorporatedasnecessarythroughoutthe curriculum;language,contentandcultureareinterwoventhroughoutinstruction.studentsinthesecourses typicallyreachhigherlevelsoffunctionalproficiencythanthroughstandardhighschoolworldlanguagecourses. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:Determinedatlocallevel Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma RussianLanguageCourses RUSSIANI 2100 (RUSI) RussianI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginningrussianlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofrussian:speakingculture. Thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiesto makeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsof address,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance. Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreading isolatedwordsandphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections. Additionally,studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofRussian:speakingculture; recognizebasicroutinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbal communication.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationof understandingrussianlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma RUSSIANII 2102 (RUSII) RussianII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforrussianlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependence andusingappropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlistening comprehensionskills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenor oraldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyof topics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofrussian:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingrussianlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 Descriptions 238

241 RecommendedPrerequisites:RussianI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma RUSSIANIII 2104 (RUSIII) RussianIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforrussianlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofrussian:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingrussianlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:RussianIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma RUSSIANIV 2106 (RUSIV) RussianIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonthepracticeofspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofrussian:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceoftherussian languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativerussianspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:RussianI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 239

242 RUSSIANV 2108 (RUSV) RussianV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofrussian:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofrussian:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativerussianspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:RussianI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma RUSSIANVI 2110 (RUSVI) RussianVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofrussian:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Russianlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:10:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:RussianI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SpanishLanguageCourses SPANISHI 2120 (SPANI) SpanishI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,introducesstudentsto effectivestrategiesforbeginningspanishlanguagelearning,andtovariousaspectsofspanish:speakingculture. Thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting,providingopportunitiesto makeandrespondtobasicrequestsandquestions,understandanduseappropriategreetingsandformsof address,participateinbriefguidedconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwriteshortpassageswithguidance. Descriptions 240

243 Thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasreading isolatedwordsandphrasesinasituationalcontextandcomprehendingbriefwrittenororaldirections. Additionally,studentswillexaminethepractices,productsandperspectivesofSpanish:speakingculture; recognizebasicroutinepracticesofthetargetculture;andrecognizeandusesituation:appropriatenon:verbal communication.thiscoursefurtheremphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationof understandingspanishlanguageandcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:None Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SPANISHII 2122 (SPANII) SpanishII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforspanishlanguagelearningbyencouragingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestomakeandrespondtorequestsandquestionsinexpandedcontexts,participate independentlyinbriefconversationsonfamiliartopics,andwritecohesivepassageswithgreaterindependence andusingappropriateformats.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthedevelopmentofreadingandlistening comprehensionskills,suchasusingcontextualcluestoguessmeaningandcomprehendinglongerwrittenor oraldirections.studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingpreparedmaterialonavarietyof topics,aswellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswill describethepractices,productsandperspectivesofspanish:speakingculture;reportonbasicfamilyandsocial practicesofthetargetculture;anddescribecontributionsfromthetargetculture.thiscoursefurther emphasizesmakingconnectionsacrosscontentareasandtheapplicationofunderstandingspanishlanguage andcultureoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SPANISHIII 2124 (SPANIII) SpanishIII,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,buildsuponeffective strategiesforspanishlanguagelearningbyfacilitatingtheuseofthelanguageandculturalunderstandingfor self:directedpurposes.thiscourseencouragesinterpersonalcommunicationthroughspeakingandwriting, providingopportunitiestoinitiate,sustainandcloseconversations;exchangedetailedinformationinoraland writtenform;andwritecohesiveinformationwithgreaterdetail.thiscoursealsoemphasizesthecontinued developmentofreadingandlisteningcomprehensionskills,suchasusingcognates,synonymsandantonymsto derivemeaningfromwrittenandoralinformation,aswellascomprehendingdetailedwrittenororaldirections. Studentswilladdressthepresentationalmodebypresentingstudent:createdmaterialonavarietyoftopics,as wellasreadingaloudtopracticeappropriatepronunciationandintonation.additionally,studentswillcontinue todevelopunderstandingofspanish:speakingculturethroughrecognitionoftheinterrelationsamongthe practices,productsandperspectivesofthetargetculture;discussionofsignificanteventsinthetargetculture; andinvestigationofelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes Descriptions 241

244 makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasaswelltheapplicationofunderstandingspanishlanguageandculture outsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishIandII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SPANISHIV 2126 (SPANIV) SpanishIV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor integrationofthecontinueddevelopmentoflanguageskillsandculturalunderstandingwithothercontentareas andthecommunitybeyondtheclassroom.theskillsetsthatapplytotheexchangeofwrittenandoral informationareexpandedthroughemphasisonpracticingspeakingandlisteningstrategiesthatfacilitate communication,suchastheuseofcircumlocution,guessingmeaninginfamiliarandunfamiliarcontexts,and usingelementsofwordformationtoexpandvocabularyandderivemeaning.additionally,studentswill continuetodevelopunderstandingofspanish:speakingculturethroughexplainingfactorsthatinfluencethe practices,products,andperspectivesofthetargetculture;reflectingonculturalpracticesofthetargetculture; andcomparingsystemsofthetargetcultureandthestudent sownculture.thiscoursefurtheremphasizes makingconnectionsacrosscontentareasthroughthedesignofactivitiesandmaterialsthatintegratethetarget languageandculturewithconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareas.theuseandinfluenceofthespanish languageandcultureinthecommunitybeyondtheclassroomisexploredthroughtheidentificationand evaluationofresourcesintendedfornativespanishspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI,IIandIII Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma SPANISHV 2128 (SPANV) SpanishV,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesopportunitiesfor studentstointeractandexchangeinformationinculturallyandsociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituationsto demonstrateintegrationoflanguageskillswithunderstandingofspanish:speakingculture.thiscourse emphasizestheuseofappropriateformats,variedvocabularyandcomplexlanguagestructureswithinstudent communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellastheopportunitytoproduceandpresentcreativematerialusing thelanguage.additionally,studentswillcontinuetodevelopunderstandingofspanish:speakingculturethrough investigatingtheoriginandimpactofsignificanteventsandcontributionsuniquetothetargetculture, comparingandcontrastingelementsthatshapeculturalidentityinthetargetcultureandthestudent sown culture,andexplaininghowthetargetlanguageandculturehaveimpactedothercommunities.thiscourse furtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsandskillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageand culturalunderstanding,aswellastheexplorationofcommunityresourcesintendedfornativespanishspeakers. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI,II,IIIandIV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 242

245 SPANISHVI 2130 (SPANVI) SpanishVI,acoursebasedon sacademicstandardsforworldlanguages,providesacontextfor studentstodemonstratetheabilitytousethetargetlanguagetointeractinawiderangeofculturallyand sociallyauthenticand/orsimulatedsituations.thiscoursefocusesonthedegreeofeaseandaccuracywith whichstudentsareabletocommunicateinthetargetlanguage,aswellastheculturally:appropriatenatureof thecommunication.additionally,studentswillfurtherdevelopunderstandingofspanish:speakingculture throughdiscussingchangesininterrelationsamongandfactorsthatinfluencethepractices,productsand perspectivesofthetargetculture;andresearchingandcomparingtheoriginsofidiomatic,colloquialand proverbialexpressionsinthetargetlanguage.thiscoursefurtheremphasizestheintegrationofconceptsand skillsfromothercontentareaswiththetargetlanguageandculturalunderstanding,aswellastheuseofthe Spanishlanguageandculturalunderstandingoutsideoftheclassroom. RecommendedGradeLevel:9:12 RecommendedPrerequisites:SpanishI,II,III,IVandV Credits:A2:creditcourse FulfillsaWorldLanguagerequirementfortheCore40withAcademicHonorsdiplomaorcountsasa DirectedElectiveorElectiveforanydiploma Descriptions 243