Hutto High School Course Catalog

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1 Hutto High School Course Catalog Moving Forward... Reaching Potential

2 Table of Sincerely Contents Admissions 2 Classification Requirements 3 Grading Policy 4 Advanced Placement 5 GPA 6 Graduation with Honors 6 Schedule Changes 6 TAKS/STAAR 7 Dual Credit Courses 8 Graduation Requirements 9 Achieve Texas 10 Course Offerings 15 English Language Arts 16 Mathematics 18 Science 20 Social Studies 23 Foreign Languages 26 Fine Arts 28 Ag, & Animal Science 32 Business Education & Finance 34 Technology Applications 34 Human Services & Education 35 Hospitality & Tourism 36 Health Science 37 Physical Education/Health 38 Registration Forms 40 1 P a g e

3 Contact Information Hutto High School Web Page Admission A new student at Hutto High School shall report to the registrar s office accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Please bring the following documents with you at the time of registration: Proof of residency in the district. This can be lease agreement, proof of home ownership, or utility bill. Copy of student s birth certificate. Complete immunization records from previous school. Copy of student s academic record from the previous school. Copy of his or her TAKS Student Report from the most recent test administration. (other state test if from out of state) Copy of his or her social security card Students Transferring from Schools Outside of the United States General Procedures 1. Students will be enrolled in the 9 th grade unless they enter with documentation of coursework acceptable to Hutto High School. 2. Translation of out-of-country transcripts is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. 3. Awarding of credit will be determined by Hutto High School administration after review of all documentation. Students without Formal Records: 1. If transcripts cannot be translated, or there is no formal documentation, students must take credit byexamination tests offered through either the University of Texas or Texas Tech University for exams not available through the district. These exams will be administered to students at no charge. 2. If a student chooses to take credit-byexam tests offered through the University of Texas or Texas Tech University in lieu of district approved courses, for which credit-by-exam is offered, including electives, he/she will be eligible to receive credit. Admission of Students from Home Schooling Programs General Procedures 1. Credits earned through home schooling programs are NOT accepted by the district. 2. Students must provide documentation of enrollment and completion of home schooling courses in order to take creditby-exam for prior instruction. 2 P a g e

4 Awarding of Credit For classes already taken [prior instruction]: the credit-by-exam must be scored at 70 percent or better. For classes that have NOT been taken [no documentation]: the credit-by-exam [accelerated exam] must be scored at 90 percent or better. Semester System Hutto High School operates on a standard semester plan with each school year being divided into two parts. A student earns one half credit for each semester of each class successfully completed. For 1 credit courses (year- long such as English 1) a student can earn credit with a yearly average. That means if a student has only earned a 65 in the first (fall) semester, he/she must earn a grade of 75 in the second (spring) semester, to receive a unit of credit for the year. Each semester grade must be a 60 or above to average = (2 semesters) = 70 If the yearly average of 70 is not met, the student will only receive credit for the semester passed with a grade of 70 or better. Awarding of Credit A student enrolled in Hutto High School will only be granted credit for classes taken on campus, through dual credit classes, or credits earned through locally-developed Credits-By- Exam and CBEs or correspondence courses taken from The University of Texas or Texas Tech University. The school year consists of two semesters of 18 weeks each. One-half credit is awarded for the successful completion of a one-semester class. For example: A student, who passes Health during the first (fall) semester, receives one-half credit toward graduation, provided a grade of 70 or higher is earned. Grade Level Classification 9 th [Freshmen]: promoted/placed from the 8 th grade 10 th [Sophomore]: earned 5 credits 11 th [Junior]: earned 11 credits 12 th [Senior]: earned 17 credits. These classifications are based on the number of credits actually completed prior to registration the first day of the school year. Early Graduation Students planning to graduate in less than four years must submit a letter of intent with parent signature. Students must develop and submit approved graduation plans to the counselor by midyear of their sophomore year in order to develop an appropriate graduation plan. Students who declare early graduation after the midyear of their sophomore year will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Subject Load for Students Students in grades 9-12 are required to be enrolled in a full load of classes each semester. Students enrolled in one or more dual credit courses may have one period off campus for preparation as determined by the counselor. Students who plan to work off campus during the school day must be enrolled in a career and technology work based learning program. State Credit Courses All courses that are to be counted toward graduation must be state approved. All students are expected to complete the Recommended High School or Distinguished Achievement Plan with a C or better average. Only under certain circumstances and with administrative approval will a student be considered for graduation under the minimum plan. 3 P a g e

5 Physical Education Substitutions The District shall allow students to substitute certain physical activities for the 1.0 required credit of physical education. Such substitutions shall be based on the physical activity involved in: 1. Drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester. 2. Athletics The District shall award state graduation credit for physical education for appropriate private or commercially sponsored physical activity programs conducted either on or off campus, upon approval by the Commissioner of Education. (See also EHAC) Grading Procedures Weighted Systems: Cores, Foreign Languages, Health: Homework: 10% Assessments: 40% Daily: 50% PAP/AP: Homework: 10% Assessments: 60% Daily: 30% Fine Arts: Daily: 40% Assessments: 60% PE/ATHLETICS: Participation: 80% Daily/Skills: 20% CTE: Varies by individual program Categories: Homework-Anything completed outside of the instructional time. Summative Assessments- CBA, Benchmarks, EOC, Summative Quizzes/Test, Projects, Performances/Participation, Research Papers, Notebooks, Essay, Others as approved by campus administration. Daily-Anything completed inside of the instructional period. Including, but not limited to: Lesson Activities, Fact Test, Formative Quizzes, Journals, Warm Ups, TAKS Prep, Labs, Notes, Skill Demonstration, Others as approved by campus administration. Semester Exams: 15% of total grade. Redo/Redeem/Recover: Students will be given 5 days from the time grades are posted on Family/Student Access to redo/redeem/recover a failing grade (69% or below). The teachers shall choose one of the following methods for the student to demonstrate mastery: providing an alternative assignment allowing for corrections to the assignment allowing the student to redo the original assignment It is the responsibility of the teacher to communicate their redo/redeem/recover methods to the student and parent through their course syllabus, website, , or direct communication. Grades will be updated every 3 days; therefore, it is the student s responsibility to seek the opportunity to redo/redeem/recover upon notification of a failing grade. Failing grades not recovered within the 5 days will be recorded as the final grade earned. Recovered grades are eligible to receive a maximum grade of 70%. 4 P a g e

6 College Board: Advanced Placement Hutto High School Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses are considered open enrollment courses and available to all students. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance in a particular subject should strongly consider enrolling in one or more of these advanced courses. The courses seek to provide the more academically talented students with opportunities for creative thinking and problem solving. In addition, these courses allow them to undertake college level academic learning that may qualify them for college credit, advanced placement in college, or both. Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses receive weighted GPA credit. Advanced Placement courses prepare the student to take the AP exam which may result in college credit being granted. Students should check with the college to determine if credits are accepted. AP Courses are developed by the College Board and are designed to provide college level studies for high school students using college level materials and strategies. Amount and depth of material requires students to read and write extensively in and out of class. Rigor of material requires students to develop advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. AP classes are fast paced and extremely demanding of both a student s time and effort. Past experience has shown that many students who take multiple AP and/or pre-ap courses and are involved in extracurricular activities sometimes find themselves overwhelmed as a result. Consequently, students and their parents are encouraged to take into consideration their commitments to other activities when making AP and Pre-AP course selections. The decision on the number of Pre-AP/AP classes should be an individual decision based on the schedule and interest of each student. Students in AP courses may be required to purchase their own textbooks and/or materials. AP and Pre-AP Grading Policies Student performance is evaluated on rigorous standards appropriate for the grade and content of the course. Courses are weighted when figuring grade point average for class rank; however, actual grades earned will appear on all report cards and transcripts. Students in AP classes will remain in these classes for the first three weeks of the class. At the end of the first three weeks, to initiate a change out of an AP class, a conference must occur between the student, his/her parent/guardian, the student s teacher, and the Assistant Principal. If the course is dropped and the student switches into a regular class, the un-weighted grade transfers to the new class. Who Should Take AP and Pre-AP Classes? Hutto HS requires a PAP/AP agreement to be completed by students interested in taking PAP/AP classes to ensure appropriate placement and academic success in all subject areas. The following criteria will be reviewed: 1. Interest in intense exploration of the course material 2. Appropriate study skills 3. Strong personal commitment to accomplishing objectives and requirements of course. Gifted and Talented Program for High School Students In Hutto ISD, the needs of Gifted and Talented students are met in several ways. In the four core subject areas Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies and Languages other than English, identified gifted students will be enrolled in Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses with gifted instruction being provided by teachers trained in both Gifted Education and Advanced Placement methodologies unless a waiver is completed. Identified gifted students may choose to participate in the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Please refer to the section on the DAP program. Although not formally identified, students gifted in athletics, dance, art, graphics, computers, music, drama, speech and leadership may choose to participate in any of the district s outstanding elective programs. 5 P a g e

7 Grade Point Average Semester grades in English, math, science, and social studies (core subjects) and Foreign Language will be used to calculate a student s grade point average (GPA) beginning with the class of Foreign Language in not included in GPA calculation for 2013 and 2014 graduates. Correspondence and credit by exam grades are entered on transcripts but not calculated in GPA. All grades are recorded numerically except credits earned through credit recovery. Those credits are entered on the transcript with P for passing thus demonstrating completion of the course. Transfer grades are recorded from transcripts and are given the numerical equivalent according to the grade scale of the sending school. If none is provided, the following conversion is used: A+=98, A=95, A-=92, B+=88, B=85, B-=82, C+=78, C=75, C-=72, D=70, and F=65. The final semester grades of the senior year will be determined by averaging the fourth and fifth six-week s grades to arrive at the last semester average. All Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit and Algebra I (taken in Middle school) semester grades will be multiplied by a factor of 5. All regular core classes will be multiplied by a factor of 4 and all applied or resource classes will be multiplied by a factor of 3. A failing semester grade (less than 70) receives 0 points, but the semester is still used in the semester class totals. Example: Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit, Accelerated Math Classes points X 85 (sem grade) = 425 Regular Class.4 points X 85 (sem grade)=340 Basic Class...3 points X 85 (sem grade) = = 1020/3=340/100= 3.40 G.P.A. Graduation with Academic Honors Valedictorian and salutatorian honors are determined at the end of the fifth six-week grading period of the senior year. The student with the highest cumulative GPA will be the valedictorian and the student with the second highest cumulative GPA will be the salutatorian. To be considered for the honor of valedictorian or salutatorian, a student must have completed the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Graduation Program and must have been continuously enrolled in Hutto High School for the two years preceding graduation. Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 90 or above AND have completed at least 8 credits (16 semesters ) of PAP, AP, and/or Dual credit classes will be designated as Honor graduates in the senior class. Schedule Changes Students must choose their courses carefully and with the advice of their counselor and parents to minimize the need for a change. The master schedule is built to accommodate the classes originally chosen by the student. A copy of the courses requested will be provided to the students at the end of the school year. Any course request changes must be made before the end of the Spring semester, for the following school year. During the first seven (7) class days of a semester, students may drop and add classes with a written request by the parent, approved by an administrator based on class availability. These changes will be limited to students needing to repeat a failed course, changes resulting from a change in graduation plans, or correcting a scheduling error. The changes will not be recorded on the student s academic record. Students who add classes during this time will be responsible for all makeup work required by the teacher. Students cannot add a course after the first ten days of the first six weeks of the semester. Senior students with no off-campus periods in their schedules may drop a regular course within the first six weeks of the semester without academic penalty. AP and Pre-AP course schedule changes will be limited to those who meet the general schedule change requirements and conditions with the following exceptions: 6 P a g e

8 - Students may request to move from an AP or Pre-AP class to an equivalent regular class after the first three weeks of the first semester on a space available basis. - Students in an AP or Pre-AP class who earn a grade of 75 or below for a six-week grading period may request a schedule change to an equivalent regular level class. Changes will be limited to the beginning of the following sixweek period on a space available basis. - Students who fail an AP or Pre-AP class for two six-week grading periods during a semester with a grade below 70 will be removed from the class and placed in an equivalent regular level class at the beginning of the following six-week period. - Students who develop a documented medical condition or experience extenuating circumstances as determined by the principal may be removed from the class by the principal on a space available basis. Students not completing an entire semester of an AP or Pre-AP class will not receive weighted credit. All other schedule changes will be limited to those requested by an ARD committee, 504 committee, LPAC committee, teacher, or counselor with the approval of an administrator. TAKS - Texas Assessment of Knowledge of Skills All students are required to pass a series of comprehensive high school exit exams called TAKS or STAAR [beginning with the Class of 2015]. The TAKS measures academic competency in Grade 11-English language arts, math, science and social studies These exams are Exit exams and students must pass all subject areas to graduate. Any senior that has not received passing scores on any of the Exit level exams will be required to take TAKS remediation classes. STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness All students are required to pass a series of comprehensive high school exit exams called TAKS or STAAR [beginning with the Class of 2015]. The STAAR program is 12 end-of-course [EOC] assessments, which students will take as they complete the course. EOC exams are: English 1, English 2, English 3 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Biology, Chemistry, Physics World Geography, World History, US History A student s score on the EOC exam will count 15% towards the student s final grade in that course. To graduate, a student must have a yetto-be-determined [by the State] cumulative score on all EOC exams in each content area. Alternative Credit Opportunities Correspondence Courses Resident students may earn a maximum of 2 of the total units required by the state through correspondence courses. Prior approval of counselor or administrator must be obtained for enrollment. Students may be enrolled in only one correspondence course at a time. Credit by Examination for Acceleration Students may take exams for courses in which no prior instruction has been received. A score of 90 must be achieved. District sponsored examinations are administered by the campus. Students should contact a counselor for registration information and testing dates. Students must score 90% in order to be accelerated. Credit by Examination with Prior Instruction A student must have had prior formal instruction in a semester course to be eligible to gain credit by examination. The student must have received a grade of at least 51 in the course for which credit by examination is desired. Credit by examination may not be used to gain eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities. A score of 70% or above is required on the credit by examination test. 7 P a g e

9 MIDDLE COLLEGE..DUAL CREDIT TEMPLE COLLEGE: Credit Obtained Through Dual and Concurrent Credit Program Middle College is a designation given by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that enables high school juniors and seniors to take more than two college courses per semester. The benefits of the Middle College program are: Increase the number of college credits students can obtain while in high school. Make higher education more accessible, affordable, and attractive by bridging the divide between high school and college. Provide needed guidance and support for the transition of motivated students to higher education. Dual enrollment courses are college-level courses taken by high school students to concurrently receive high school and college credit. Students may earn dual credit for classes approved by the Board of Trustees Dual and concurrent credit courses are considered a part of the student s high school class schedule when taken during his or her junior or senior year. Dual credit courses, [Core & Foreign Language beginning with the Class of 2015] are included in the calculation of a student s GPA. They are considered weighted courses and weighted credit will be awarded. The following grading scale will be used if numeric grades are not submitted by the professor: A+ = 98, A=95, A-=92, B+=88, B=85, B-=82, C+=78, C=75, C-=72, D=70, and F=65. If the student makes a grade lower than a C in the class, the student will be removed from Dual Credit. Enrollment for High School Students: 1. Temple College general admission application 2. Dual Credit/Early admission registration form with HS transcript and TAKS scores 3. Entrance Exam: Students must take and pass TEMPLE COLLEGE s entrance exam and meet the regular college admission requirements. Students are exempt from the THEA or Accuplacer entrance exams if a TAKS score of is received in English and Math and a 3+ on the written composition. Cost and Transportation: Tuition for a 3-hour class at Temple College is $189. Tuition is not paid for by the District and is the responsibility of the student and parent. Temple College offers several payment plans to assist with tuition. Limited scholarships will be available for students who demonstrate financial need. Applications will be in the Guidance Office. Transportation will need to be provided by the student or parent. Courses will be offered at Hutto High and at the Veteran s Hill campus. Students may also take courses at any Temple College campus. For specific questions about requirements for courses not offered on a Hutto campus, please talk with your HS Counselor. 8 P a g e

10 JUNIOR YEAR COLLEGE COURSE HS COURSE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL HOURS CREDIT ENGL 1301 Comp 1 and ENGL 1302 Comp English HIST 1301 US Hist I and HIST 1302 US Hist US History 6 II MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Communication 3 ½ Credit Applications SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology Sociology 3 ½ Credit PSYC 2301 Gen Psychology Psychology 3 ½ Credit SPAN 1411 Beg Spanish I and SPAN 1412 Beg Spanish II Spanish 3 8 SENIOR YEAR COLLEGE COURSE HS COURSE COLLEGE HOURS HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT ENGL 2322 British Lit I and ENGL 2323 English 4 6 British Lit II ECON 2301 Principles of Macro Economics 3 ½ Credit GOVT 2301 American Govt I Government 3 ½ Credit MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus MATH 2342 Statistics Statistics 3 ENVR 1301/1101 Environmental Science Environmental 4 Science SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Communication 3 ½ Credit Applications SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology Sociology 3 ½ Credit PSYC 2301 Gen Psychology Psychology 3 ½ Credit SPAN 1411 Beg Spanish I and SPAN 1412 Beg Spanish II Spanish P a g e

11 Hutto High School Graduation Requirements State Approved Courses Minimum High School Program Recommended High School Program Distinguished Achievement Program English 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits Mathematics 3 Credits 4 Credits* 4Credits** Science 2 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits World Geography World History U. S. History Government ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Economics ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Health [Class of 2013, 2014 only] ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Communications [Speech] ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Physical Education or PE Equivalent Technology Applications Fine Arts Foreign Language No Credits Required 2 Credits 3 Credits Subtotal of state required credits: [ 17 Credits] [22 Credits] [23 Credits] Number of Credits required to Graduate from Hutto High School: 24 Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits Elective Course credits: 7 Credits (2 Credits may be from locally developed courses) 4 Credits (Credits may not come from locally developed courses) 3 Credits Plus 4 Advanced Measures *Math credits must include Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 **Math credits must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and a math class from the following list: Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, or co-enrollment in an approved college math course Distinguished Achievement Program Advanced measures are those items that meet the two standards included in 19 TAC 74.13(a)(3): they reflect student performance at a college or professional level and are assessed by external evaluators. Students must earn at least 4 advanced measures in any combination. The items adopted by the State Board of Education as meeting those standards are as follows: Original research and/or project (no more than two) Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience And related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 relating to Essential Knowledge Skills Test data where a student receives: A score of 3 or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination; A score of 4 or above on a International Baccalaureate examination; A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure, regardless of the number of honors received by the student. College Courses College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 (B) or higher. For the most current State and Local Graduation Requirements, please refer to the Hutto ISD website at Any changes in State legislation, Local policy, or TEA updates regarding high school graduation plans (specific coursework and/or credits) will be published on our website if and when they become available. 10 P a g e

12 Career Clusters In order to assist students in preparing for life beyond high school, the state has adopted the national model of the 16 Career Clusters. Career Clusters assist students in their education process to guide his or her learning in the context of personal interests preparing for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. Each cluster has developed pathway models to assist in planning courses to take while in high school. The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels. Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 11 P a g e

13 Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering. Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. Achieve Texas is a new education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. 12 P a g e

14 Programs of Study Coherent Sequence of Courses Agriculture & Animal Science Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Animal Systems Veterinary Science Option Tech Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance 9th Prep Auto Tech Dual Credit Principles of Agricultural Science (1.0) Principles of Agricultural Science (1.0) 10th Small Animal Management (1.0) Small Engines (1.0) 11th Veterinary Medical Applications (1.0) 12th Advanced Animal Science (1.0) Automotive Technology (2.0)- Dual Credit option with TSTC Advanced Auto Technician (2.0)- Dual Credit option with TSTC 9th Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Performing Arts Journalism Visual Arts Artist & Graphic Media Journalism (1.0) or Debate (1.0) Art I (1.0) Theater I* or Dance I or Band I or Choir I (1.0) 10 th Theater II * or Dance II or Band II or Choir II (1.0) 11th Theater III* or Dance III or Band III or Choir III (1.0) Journalism (1.0) or Debate (1.0) Yearbook (1.0) or Digital & Interactive Media (1.0) ) or Art 2 Photo (1.0) Art II (1.0) or Digital & Interactive Media (1.0) or Art 2 Photo (1.0) Art III (1.0) or Digital & Interactive Media (1.0) or Art 2 Photo (1.0) 12th Theater IV* or Dance IV or Band IV or Choir IV (1.0) or Applied Music (1.0) Yearbook (1.0) or Career Prep (2.0) AP Studio Art (1.0) or Web Technologies (1.0) * Theater Coursework includes Acting, Theatre Production and Technical Theatre courses *Art includes Drawing, Painting and Sculpture courses 13 P a g e

15 Finance Business Information Technology Global and Personal Finance Tech Prep 9 th Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1.0) Business Information Management BIM (1.0) 10 th Business Law (1.0) or Travel and Tourism Management (1.0) 11 th Accounting (1.0) Business Law (1.0) 12 th Financial Analysis (1.0) or Career Prep (2.0) Human Resources Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1.0) Business Information Management BIM (1.0) Business Law (1.0) or Travel and Tourism Management (1.0) Interactive Media Tech Prep Business Information Management BIM (1.0) Digital & Interactive Media (1.0) Psychology (0.5) and Sociology (0.5) Audio and Video Production (1.0) Web Technologies (1.0) and/or Career Prep (2.0) Web Technologies (1.0) Teaching Hospitality & Tourism 9th Teaching and Training Tech Prep Interpersonal Studies (0.5) and Child Development (0.5) Hospitality and Tourism Tech Prep Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (0.5) and Dollars and Sense (0.5) 10 th Interpersonal Studies (0.5) and Travel and Tourism Management (1.0) Child Development (0.5) Ready, Set, Teach I (2.0) Culinary Arts I (2.0) or 11th Food Science (1.0) 12th Ready, Set, Teach II (2.0) Culinary Arts II (2.0) or Career Prep (2.0) 14 P a g e

16 Human Services 9th Family and Community Services Principles of Human Services (1.0) )-Grade 8 or Child Development (0.5) and Interpersonal Studies (0.5) Counselor Therapist Principles of Human Services (1.0) )-Grade 8 or Child Development (0.5) and Interpersonal Studies (0.5) 10 th Interpersonal Studies (0.5) and Child Development (0.5) 11th Psychology (0.5) and Sociology (0.5) or Languages other than English III (1.0) Interpersonal Studies (0.5) and Child Development (0.5) Psychology (0.5) and Sociology (0.5) or Languages other than English III (1.0) 12th Languages other than English IV (1.0) Languages other than English IV (1.0) Health Science Certified Nursing Assistant / Pharmacy Technician General Medical Pathway 9 th Principles of Health Science (1.0) Principles of Health Science (1.0) 10 th Health Science I (2.0) Health Science I (2.0) 11th Health Science II (2.0), ^Anatomy and Physiology (1.0) 12th Practicum of Health Science (2.0) ^Anatomy and Physiology (1.0) Health Science II (2.0) ^Anatomy and Physiology (1.0) ^ 4 th year science credit Career Preparation may be substituted and/or in addition to any senior level course if employment is in the job area of the program of study. Now is the time for you to start thinking about your future college and career goals! 15 P a g e

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18 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS English 1 Grade 9 Course Description: This course continues the study of grammar and techniques of writing. A focus on extended reading and literature is emphasized to gain comprehension skills and develop vocabulary. Process writing is a major component of this course, especially in expository and persuasive modes. Independent reading is encouraged to develop affective appreciation and reading strategies. Literature units will include various literary modes of short story, modern and Shakespearean drama, the novel, poetry, non-fiction, and Greek mythology. There is an introduction of research skills. Pre-AP English 1 Grade 9 Course Description: Strong attention will be given to the development of composition skills with vocabulary development and outside reading complimenting each unit of study. Literary emphasis and study will include the short story, novel, drama, poetry and be supported by composition. There will be an introduction of research skills and style analysis. Dialectical journals are used extensively for students to show depth of thought and assist them in analyzing literature. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. English 2 Grade 10 Prerequisite: English 1 Course description: English 2 is a review and continuation of basic grammar and composition, with increasing emphasis on sentence and paragraph development. Students continue to study all major genres; short stories, poetry, modern and Shakespearean drama, non-fiction, and the novel. Through literature, analysis of plot and characterization are studied, in addition to the study of vocabulary. Pre-AP English 2 Grade 10 Prerequisite: English 1 Course description: This is a course in which students will review writing skills and extend their knowledge of vocabulary, the short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Strong attention will be given to the development of composition skills and will support all literature study. Outside reading will be essential to classroom participation. This course prepares students for entry into the Advanced Placement and dual credit courses offered in their junior and senior years. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. English 3 Grade 11 Prerequisite: English 2 Course Description: Basic study of English composition techniques is emphasized along with chronological study of a variety of American literary works from various genres and periods in American Literature. Written papers are based on themes and concepts found in the literary works studied and research skills are reinforced. Vocabulary building continues to be a major focus. Preparation for the Exit Level TAKS is a course component. AP English Language & Composition Grade 11 Prerequisite: English 2 Course Description: This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical context. Students will strive to become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Students will also become aware of the interactions among writers purpose, audience, expectations, and subjects through reading and writing. They will understand the way generic conventions and resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Subsequently, they will compose critical assays analyzing the literature. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. 17 P a g e

19 Note: The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement English Exam in language and composition. College credit can be achieved by demonstrating competence on the AP exam with a score of 3 or better on a 5- point scale. English 4 Grade 12 Prerequisite: English 3 Course Description: This course provides the student an opportunity to review and strengthen written composition skills. Emphasis is placed on specific concepts and skills in both language and writing. Additionally, this course provides the student with a survey of British Literature, ranging from Beowulf to modern prose, poetry and drama. The research paper is also a major component. AP English Literature & Composition Grade 12 Prerequisite: English 3 Dual Credit English The following course may be taken from Temple College [Hutto Campus]. Composition 1301 and Hours College Credit 1 High School Credit 1301 (1 st Semester) Course Description: College course title is Composition I. This course consists of an intensive study of the principles of writing, analysis and discussion of expository selections, theme writing, collateral reading, and grammar (2 nd Semester) Course Description: College course title is Composition II. This course is a continuation of English Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and argument theory through reading, analyzing and writing about various issues. Research writing is required. Course Description: This course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected text, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Students will consider a work s structure, style, and themes as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone; subsequently they will compose critical essays analyzing the literature. All AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Note: The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement English Exam in literature and composition. College credit can be achieved by demonstrating competence on the AP exam with a score of 3 or better on a 5 -point scale. Professional Communication [Speech] ½ Credit Course Description: Professional Communication blends oral, written and graphic communications in a career based environment using the skills and knowledge in technology applications for future success in career and college. Students will expand their skills to write, read, edit, speak, listen, and use software and graphics, as well as internet research. This is a state mandated course and is required for graduation. 18 P a g e

20 MATHEMATICS Algebra 1 Grade 9 Course Description: This course will expand existing quantitative skills to include algebraic and symbolic reasoning. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between equations and functions, problem-solving skills, linear functions, and the use of graphing technology. Other topics include systems of linear equations, quadratic, and other nonlinear functions. Pre-AP Algebra 1 Grade 9 Course Description: The content of this Algebra I course will include a study of the real numbers and their operations, the language of algebra, linear equations and inequalities, ratio, proportion and variations, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, and quadratic relations. Since this is an advanced course, students will be discussing problems and concepts not normally covered in a regular course. Higher levels of understanding such as relationships of ideas, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation will be stressed. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Geometry Grade 9 or 10 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Course Description: This course includes basic geometric concepts, including the study of points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines, polygons, an introduction to trigonometry and the proving of theorems. Pre-AP Geometry Grade 9 or 10 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Course Description: This course will include geometry concepts, as well as higher level thinking skills that are necessary in Pre-calculus and Calculus. Topics include algebraic and geometric representation of functions (quadratic, 19 P a g e square root, exponential, logarithmic, etc.), expanded algebraic and symbolic reasoning, geometric thinking and spatial reasoning, geometric figures and their properties, and the relationship between algebra and geometry. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Mathematical Models with Applications Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry [Must be taken before Algebra 2] Course Descriptions: This course focuses on creating and using models (from algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics) to solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance patterns, music design, and science. Algebra 2 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry Course Description: This course broadens the concepts mastered in Algebra 1 and Geometry as a way to express and analyze relationships by performing symbolic manipulations augmented with today s learning tools, such as graphing calculators. The course will include concepts such as rational expressions, quadratic functions and equations, irrational and complex numbers, products and factors of polynomials. Pre-AP Algebra 2 Prerequisite: Algebra 1, and Geometry Course Description: This course will cover the study of mathematical structure, quadratic functions, quadratic relations, conic sections, systems of equations, numerical methods, higher degree polynomials, plus additional topics in sequences, series and probability. In addition, more emphasis will be given to algebraic proof of theorems. Higher levels of understanding, such as relationship of ideas, analysis, synthesis and evaluation, will be stressed. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year.

21 Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Grade 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Course Description: This course is an engaging, relevant, and rigorous course that provides students with an alternative to Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics after Algebra 2. It provides a strong background in statistics, as well as addressing interesting and important topics in finance, discrete math, trigonometry, and other areas of mathematics, and it uses what students have learned in algebra and geometry to model and to solve a variety of problems. Pre-Calculus Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Course Description: This course uses symbolic reasoning and analytical methods to represent mathematical concepts and the relationship among them by using functions and limits. Connections are made to geometry, probability, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus to model physical situations and solve real-life problems. This course is recommended for college-bound students. Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Course Description: This course provides additional and necessary preparation for the college-bound math student. The course provides a review of some areas of Algebra 2 along with the introduction of the major concepts of trigonometry. Other topics include continuous functions, polar graphing, logarithms, probability, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. AP Calculus AB Grade 12 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus used in this course. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. AP Statistics Grade 11, 12 Prerequisite: B or Better in Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus Course Description: This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This course combines mathematics with the writing skills required to complete university level courses. Students are expected to take the AP Exam at the end of the course. Graphing calculators will be used in this course. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Grade Math course Math Sequence, Sequence Advanced Sequence 8 th Pre-AP Algebra 1 9 th Pre-AP Geometry 10 th Pre-AP Algebra 2 11 th Pre-AP Pre-Calculus 12 th AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, Engineering Mathematics Grade Recommended Sequence 9 th Algebra 1 10 th Geometry 11 th Algebra 2 12 th Pre-Calculus, AMDM, AP Statistics, Engineering Mathematics Grade Minimum Sequence 9 th Algebra 1 10 th Geometry 11 th Math Models or Algebra 2 12 th *Math elective recommended *For students wanting 4 years of mathematics Course Description: This is a rigorous course that explores functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. AP Calculus AB allows students to learn Calculus at a slower pace and in a more individualized environment than will be experienced in a university class. The course prepares students for the College Board AP Examination from which they may earn college credit. Students are expected to take the AP Exam at the end of the course. Graphing calculators will be 20 P a g e

22 SCIENCE Biology Grade 9 Course Description: This course presents a systematic approach to the basic principles of all living forms in general. Studies of cell biology, genetics, zoology, botany and human biology are included. The use of scientific method in gathering and processing data is emphasized especially regarding living organisms, their life processes, and their relationship to each other and their environment. Pre-AP Biology Grade 9 Course Description: This course takes the same concepts covered in Biology to a higher level. The course is designed to challenge the student to higher levels of acquiring scientific knowledge, resolving open-ended experiments and mastering application-type tests. Students are expected to be capable of independent work. Outside reading, projects and summaries are required. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Grade 10 Course Description: This is an introductory course in the physical sciences with emphasis in physics and chemistry. Concepts include the scientific method, phases of matter, the periodic table, chemical bonds, elements and compounds, chemical reactions, motion, forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, light and sound with emphasis on application of these concepts and principles to daily life. Chemistry Grade 10 or 11 Prerequisite: Biology and/or IPC, Algebra 1 Course Description: This course includes a study of measurements skills, atomic structure, and the periodic table, bonding stoichiometry, states of matter and kinetic theory, solutions, acids, bases, and equilibrium, and simple chemical and nuclear reactions. Mathematical relationships of chemical reactions and mathematical descriptions of gas behavior are 21 P a g e studied under experimental conditions and in problem-solving situations. The course includes laboratory experiments designed to reinforce course content. Pre-AP Chemistry Grade 10 or 11 Prerequisite: Biology or IPC, Algebra I Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the qualitative and quantitative aspects of a firstyear chemistry program. An in-depth study of the mathematical applications will be stressed. The course will emphasize the theoretical concepts of molecular bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. The descriptive aspects of the periodic table will be dealt with throughout the course. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year. Physics Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment Course Description: This course introduces basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, conservation of energy and momentum, thermodynamics, wave phenomenon electricity and magnetism and modern physics. Enrollment in Pre-calculus is highly recommended. Pre-AP Physics Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus Course Description: This course covers the principle concepts of physics and the application of those concepts solving problems. The course is mathematically-based and incorporates the use of calculus. There will be projects assigned each 6 weeks where students have the opportunity to incorporate topics with hands-on projects. All AP & Pre-AP classes require a summer project. Complete summer project information will be posted on the HHS website and given to enrolled students before the end of the school year.