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1 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA Phone: FAX: Home of the Raiders COURSE CATALOG For Academic School Year Our mission is to be nationally competitive in academics, the arts, athletics and service to the community. All information is current as of February 2016

2 World Language* AND/ CTAE** (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) AND/ Fine Arts FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CE AREAS UNITS OF COURSES CREDIT Language Arts 4 1 unit of 9 th grade Literature and Composition 1 unit of American Literature and Composition 2 additional units Science 4 1 unit of Biology (can be AP/IB) 1 unit of Physical Science or Physics (AP/IB) 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or AP/IB Science 1 unit of a 4 th science, including any AP/IB, academic science, or career tech science Mathematics 4 1 unit of GSE Algebra I or Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors 1 unit of GSE Geometry or Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors 1 unit of GSE Algebra II or Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors 1 additional math unit (GSE Pre-Calculus or any higher level mathematics course, including AP/IB) Social Studies 3 ½ unit of American Government/Civics 1 unit of World History 1 unit of United States History ½ unit of Economics 3 World Language - Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish CTAE - Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design, Audio-Video Film & Technology, Business & Computer Science, Culinary Arts, and Engineering Fine Arts - Art, Drama, and Music Health/Physical Education 1 ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Personal Fitness Electives 4 TOTAL UNITS (Minimum): 23 *Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other postsecondary institution must take two units of the same world language. **Students wishing to receive industry certification in certain areas under Career, Technical and Agricultural Education programs must follow specific pathways. The above represent minimum graduation requirements. 1. Science: Courses to meet the 4 th year requirement include AP Physics 1/2/C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, Earth System, Intro to Healthcare Science, AP Computer Science A, and Engineering Applications. *4 th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements. 2. Math Selectives: GSE Pre-calculus, Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Finance (Virtual Course), Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Industry and Government (Virtual Course), AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus II/III at Georgia Tech or College Math. 3. CTAE/Career Pathways: Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design, Audio-Video Film & Technology, Business & Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering and Healthcare Science. 4. Students with disabilities will be eligible to earn a regular diploma by meeting the requirement outlined in the graduation rule and in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 5. Georgia Milestones End of Course Tests Sample (EOC) Freshman Students must Schedules pass the courses (GSE Algebra I, GSE Geometry, US History, Economics, 9th Lit/ Comp, American Lit/Comp, Biology, and Physical Science) that require the EOC. They must take the Georgia Milestones EOC and it will count as 20% of the course grade.

3 Fall Semester Language Arts Math Biology Am Gov t/civics* Elective Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Biology General Health* Elective Elective *Course may be offered either semester Sample Sophomore Schedules Fall Semester Language Arts Math Biology General Health* World Language Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Biology Am Gov t/civics* World Language Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Physical Science World History World Language Personal Fitness Spring Semester Language Arts Math Physical Science World History World Language Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry World History World Language Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry World History World Language Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry US History World Language Elective Sample Junior Schedules Spring Semester Fall Semester Language Arts Language Arts Math Math Chemistry Physics US History US History World Language Elective or World Elective Lang Sample Senior Schedules Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Physics US History Elective or World Lang Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Science Economics Elective Elective Recommended Electives: Spring Semester Language Arts Math Science Elective Elective Elective Art Guitar Architectural Drawing & Design Band Journalism Audio-Video & Technology Film Business Orchestra Business internship Chorus Peer Leadership/Facilitation TAG internship Computer Science Physical Education (PE) additional Math courses Culinary Arts Piano additional Science course Drama Speech/Forensics (Debate) additional Social Studies course Engineering AP or college courses additional World Language course *Please check with College Admissions to see which electives they require. Fall Semester Language Arts Math Science Economics Elective or World Lang Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Science Personal Fitness Elective or World Lang Elective

4 Alpharetta High School Career Pathways CAREER TECH PATHWAYS Courses Required: AT AHS Advanced Accounting Introduction to Business & Tech; Principals of Accounting I; Principles of Accounting II Business Accounting Intro to Business & Tech, Financial Literacy; Principals of Accounting I Entrepreneurship Intro to Business & Tech, Legal Environment of Business; Entrepreneurial Ventures Audio-Video Technology & Film Audio-Video Technology & Film 1; Audio-Video Technology & Film 2, Audio-Video Technology & Film 3 Culinary Arts Introduction to Culinary Arts; Culinary Arts I; Culinary Arts II Architectural Drawing & Design Intro to Drafting & Design; Arch Draw & Design I; Arch Draw & Design II Engineering and Technology Foundations of Engineering & Tech, Engineering Concepts; Engineering Applications Programming Introduction to Digital Tech; Computer Science Principles; Programming, Apps, Games & Society Computer Science Intro to Digital Tech; Computer Science Principles or AP; AP Computer Science Web and Digital Design Intro to Digital Tech; Digital Design; Web Design Healthcare Science Introduction to Healthcare Science; TBA; TBA FINE ARTS Courses Required: Music Performance Instrumental 3 courses in instrumental/vocal music and/or AP Music Theory with at least one course at level 2 or higher Music Performance Vocal 3 course in instrumental/vocal music and/or AP Music Theory with at least one course at level 2 or higher Theatre Arts 3 courses in theatre arts with at least one course at level 2 or higher Visual Arts 2D Intro to Art, 3 courses in Draw/Paint, Photo, Graphics and/or AP Drawing and/or AP 2D Design with at least one course at level 2 or higher Visual Arts 3D Intro to Art, 3 courses in Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry and/or AP Drawing and/or AP 3D Design with at least one course at level 2 or higher JOURNALISM Courses Required: Journalism Newspaper minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher Journalism Annual minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher Journalism Literary Magazine minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher WLD LANGUAGES Courses Required: Chinese 3 Chinese courses 2 Chinese courses plus AP Chinese French 3 French courses 2 French courses plus AP French Latin 3 Latin courses 2 Latin courses plus AP Latin Spanish 3 Spanish courses 2 Spanish courses plus an AP Spanish course ADVANCED ACADEMIC Courses Required: Mathematics 4 courses in Mathematics with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language English/Language Arts 4 courses in English/Language Arts with at least one AP or postsecondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language Science 4 courses in Science with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language Social Studies 4 courses in Social Studies with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language

5 ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS For the Academic School Year When using this catalog, please remember the following: Course # indicates the computer number of the course. Term indicates the length of the course. Courses with a term of S meet for one semester; those designated with Y meet for the entire year. AHS Indicators of Success designates certain courses that must be completed prior to the start of the course, that the course is restricted to certain grade levels, and/or that the student must make application to register for the course. AHS Indicators of Success grade requirements specified are the weighted final grades, which include the seven (7) honors points if applicable. *The Fulton County Course Placement Guidelines are given as well. Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses which gives high school students the opportunity to receive advanced placement and/or credit in college through successful completion of an exit examination. Signing the AP Commitment Statement on the course verification form is required for all AP classes. N/C indicates participation only; no credit is granted. Course # Language Arts Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success th Grade Lit/Comp Y th Grade Language Arts *9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Y in Advanced/TAG Language Arts 8 or 90+ in *Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Languages Arts 8 Y 1.0 Same as 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and enrollment in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation *9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors are not separate courses th Grade Lit/Comp Y and below in 9 th Grade Lit/Comp **10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors/Pre-AP Y in 9 th Lit/Comp Honors or 95+ in on-level 9 th Lit/Comp a minimum score of 50 in the critical **Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors/ Pre-AP reading section of the PSAT. Y 1.0 Same as 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and enrollment in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation **10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors are not separate courses th American Lit/Comp Y and below in 10 th Grade Lit/Comp; 86 and below in 10 th Lit/Comp Honors th American Lit/Comp Honors/Pre-AP Y in 10 th Lit/Comp Honors or 90+ in on-level 10 th Lit/Comp a minimum score of 50 in the critical reading section of the PSAT AP Language/American Lit/Comp Y 1.0 For rising seniors: 92+ in Honors 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score 95+ in on-level 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score; For rising juniors: 92+ in Honors 10th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score AND score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT; 95+ in onlevel 10th grade AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score AND a score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT World Lit/Comp required S th American Lit/Comp; mandatory (semester) course for all 12 th grade students not enrolled in AP Language, College English or AP Literature Multicultural Lit/Comp selective S 0.5 Selective; co-requisite with World Lit/Comp; pick either this course or English (British) Literature to go along with World Literature English (British) Lit/Comp selective S 0.5 Selective; co-requisite with World Lit/Comp pick either this course or Multicultural Literature to go along with World Literature

6 AP Literature & Composition Y in 11 th American Lit/Comp Honors or AP Language or 95+ in on-level 11 th American Lit/Comp AND a minimum score of 60 in the reading comprehension section of the PSAT Journalism 1/Newspaper Y 1.0 Application; 85+ cumulative average; 85+ average in Language Arts; advisor permission Journalism 2/Newspaper Y 1.0 Newspaper 1; advisor permission Journalism 3/Newspaper Y 1.0 Newspaper 2; advisor permission Journalism 1/Annual (Yearbook) Y 1.0 Grades : 9-12 Application; 85+ cumulative average; 85+ average in Language Arts; advisor permission Journalism 2/Annual (Yearbook) Y 1.0 Yearbook 1; advisor permission Journalism 3/Annual (Yearbook) Y 1.0 Yearbook 2; advisor permission Journalism 1/Literary Magazine Y 1.0 Application; 85+ cumulative average; 85+ average in Language Arts; advisor permission Journalism 2/Literary Magazine Y 1.0 Literary Magazine 1; advisor permission Journalism 3/Literary Magazine Y 1.0 Literary Magazine 2; advisor permission Speech/Forensics 1 (Intro to Policy Debate) Y 1.0 None; This class is intended for incoming 9 th graders. *Rising 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th graders should discuss the course with Mr. Smiley prior to signing up for it. Y 1.0 Speech/Forensics 1 (Intro to Policy Debate) Speech/Forensics 2 (Advanced Policy Debate) Writer's Workshop S 0.5 Sophomores, juniors and seniors Contemporary Literature and S 0.5 Senior elective Composition/Film Study Mythology S 0.5 Grades: 10-12; none Course # ESOL Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score (ESOL) th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score (ESOL) th Grade American Lit/Comp Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score Sheltered (ESOL) World Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) S 0.5 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score required Multicultural Lit/Comp Sheltered S 0.5 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score (ESOL) selective English (British) Lit/Comp S 0.5 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score Sheltered (ESOL) selective ESOL Electives ESOL 9 Support Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score ;Paired with 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) ESOL 10 th Support Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Levels ;W-APT Score ; Paired with 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered(ESOL) Communication Skills I - Elective Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level 1-2.4; W-APT Score Oral Communication in Content Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level 1-2.4; W-APT Score Areas Elective Reading and Listening in the Content Areas Elective Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Levels ; W-APT Score Communication Skills II Elective Y 1.0 ACCESS Score, Level ; W-APT Score Writing in the Content Area Elective Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS overall score of for semester 1, for semester 2 + History; W-APT or ACCESS overall score of for semester 1, for semester 2 + Science

7 Course # Mathematics Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success GSE Algebra I Y 1.0 Math 8 or < 85 in Advanced/TAG Math Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Y in Advanced/TAG Math 8 or 95+ in Math 8 Geometry A Honors GSE Geometry Y 1.0 GSE Algebra I GSE Geometry Honors Y 1.0 GSE Algebra I Honors (9 th grade students only) or < 90 in Accelerated GSE Coordinate Algebra Honors Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Y in Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Gifted Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Y 1.0 Same as Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors and enrolled in TAG program; selection as content area for gifted participation GSE Algebra II Y 1.0 GSE Geometry GSE Algebra II Honors Y 1.0 GSE Geometry Honors; 10 th grade (or below) students only GSE Pre-Calculus Y in GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Y in GSE Algebra II Honors or < 90+ in Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors; 11 th grade (or below) students only Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Gifted Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Y in GSE Algebra II Honors or 90+ in Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Y 1.0 Same as Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors and enrolled in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation Advanced Mathematical Decision Y 1.0 < 80 in GSE Algebra II; 12 th grade students only Making in Finance Mathematics of Finance Y 1.0 GSE Algebra II; 12 th grade students only AP Calculus AB Y in Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors or 95+ in GSE Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus BC Y in Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors AP Statistics Y in Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors or 90+ in GSE Pre-Calculus Honors or 80+ in GSE Algebra II Course # Science Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Biology Y 1.0 None for Science 8 or < 80 in Advanced/TAG Science Biology Honors Y in Advanced/TAG Science 8 or 95+ in on-level Science and 85+ in Math 8A (or higher level math) or 95+ in Math Gifted Biology Honors Y 1.0 Biology Honors AHS Indicators of Success: TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation Physical Science Y 1.0 < 80 in Biology or < 85 in Biology Honors; < 80 in GSE Algebra I or < 85 in Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A Honors Chemistry Y 1.0 Rising 10 th Grader: 85+ in Bio or 87+ in Bio Honors; 85+ in GSE Algebra I or 87+ in Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geo A Honors or taking Bio concurrently with GSE Geometry Rising 11 th Grader: 85+ in Physical Science; 85+ in GSE Geometry Rising 12 th Grader: 85+ in Environmental Science or Earth Systems; 85+ in GSE Geometry Chemistry Honors Y 1.0 Rising 10 th Grader: 90+ in Biology or 85+ in Biology Honors; 90+ in GSE Algebra I or Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors or take concurrently with GSE Geometry Rising 11 th Grader: 95+ in Physical Science and 90+ in GSE Geometry or higher math

8 Physics Y in Chemistry or successful completion of Chemistry Honors and successful completion of or concurrently taking GSE Algebra II; students with grades below a B in GSE Geometry should go to Physical Science to complete graduation requirements Earth Systems Y 1.0 < 80 in Physical Science and < 80 in GSE Geometry Environmental Science Y 1.0 Completed Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry Rising 11 th Grader: 85+ in all previous sciences Rising 12 th Grader: Successfully completed Biology, Physical Science, and Earth Systems Forensic Science Y in Biology and Chemistry or 80+ in Biology and 85+ in Physical Science and Earth Systems Human Anatomy/Physiology Y in Biology; 85+ in Physical Science; completion of Chemistry is preferred; Juniors and seniors only Human Anatomy/Physiology Honors Y in Biology or Biology Honors; 90+ in Chemistry or Chemistry Honors; Completion of Biology Honors and Chemistry Honors preferred; Chemistry is required; Juniors and seniors only AP Biology Y 1.0 Rising 11 th or 12 th Graders: 90+ in Biology Honors or Biology and 90+ in Chemistry H or Chemistry; taking Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors concurrently or prior to this course is encouraged. Rising 10 th Grader: 95+ in Biology Honors or Biology and must take Chemistry H concurrently AP Environmental Science Y in Biology Honors or Biology and Chemistry Honors or Chemistry; Reminder - Physical Science or Physics is required to graduate AP Chemistry Y in Chemistry Honors or 90+ in Chemistry AP Physics 1 Y in Chemistry Honors or Chemistry (student interested in mechanics) or 85+ in Physics; 90+ in Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors or on-level Geometry AP Physics 2 Y in Physics (student strong/interested in Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism) or 80+ in AP Physics 1 Options for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2: 1. AP Physics 1 (junior year) then AP Physics 2 (senior year) 2. Physics (Junior year) and AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 (senior year) and AP Physics C- Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism Y in AP Physics in physics; Completion or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB or higher math Course # Social Studies Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success American Government/Civics S 0.5 None AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) AP Human Geography (Freshmen) Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts 8 Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts 8 *For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students without a credit of World History, this course can be taken World History Y 1.0 American Government/Civics AP World History Y in or AP Government/Politics U.S. or American Government/Civics and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts US History Y 1.0 World History AP US History Y in AP World History or World History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts

9 Economics S 0.5 Seniors; World History, United States History AP Macroeconomics S in AP US History or US History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts AP Microeconomics S in AP US History or US History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts AP European History Y 1.0 Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Psychology Y 1.0 Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or 90+ in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Human Geography Y 1.0 Sophomore, Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Government/Politics U.S. S 0.5 Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course *For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students with a credit of World History, this course can be taken AP Government/Politics Comparative S 0.5 Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course; AP Government/Politics U.S International Affairs S 0.5 Sophomore, Junior and Senior elective Psychology S 0.5 Senior elective only Sociology S 0.5 Junior and senior elective Course # World Languages Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Chinese 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Chinese Chinese 2 Y 1.0 Chinese 1 or 80+ in Chinese Chinese 2 Honors Y in HS Chinese 1 or 92+ Chinese 8 each semester Chinese 3 Y 1.0 Chinese Chinese 3 Honors Y in Chinese 2 H or 92+ Chinese Chinese 4 Honors Y in Chinese 3 H or 92+ Chinese AP Chinese Y 1.0 Placement test French 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in French French 2 Y 1.0 French 1 or 80+ in French French 2 Honors Y in HS French 1 or 92+ French 8 each semester French 3 Y 1.0 French French 3 Honors Y in French 2 H or 92+ French French 4 Y 1.0 French French 4 Honors Y in French 3 H or 92+ French AP French Language Y in French 4 Honors or 92+ French Latin 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Latin Latin 2 Y 1.0 Latin 1 or 80+ in Latin Latin 2 Honors Y in HS Latin 1 or 92+ Latin 8 each semester Latin 3 Honors Y in Latin 2 Honors or 92+ Latin Latin 4 Honors Y 1.0 Latin 3 H AP Latin Y in Latin 3 H Spanish 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Spanish Spanish 2 Y 1.0 Spanish 1 or 80+ in Spanish Spanish 2 Honors Y in HS Spanish 1 or 92+ Spanish 8 each semester Spanish 3 Y 1.0 Spanish Spanish 3 Honors Y in Spanish 2 Honors or 92+ Spanish Spanish 4 Y 1.0 Spanish Spanish 4 Honors Y in Spanish 3 Honors or 92+ Spanish AP Spanish Language Y in Spanish 4 H or 92+ Spanish AP Spanish Literature Y 1.0 AP Spanish Language

10 Course # Health/Physical Education Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success General Health S 0.5 None Personal Fitness S 0.5 Grade (Counselor recommendation for Freshmen) General PE 1 S 0.5 None General PE 2 S 0.5 None General PE 3 S 0.5 None Lifetime Sports S 0.5 None Recreational Games S 0.5 None Weight Training I: Physical Conditioning S 0.5 None Advanced Physical Conditioning S 0.5 Physical Conditioning Weight Training II: Weight Training S 0.5 Advanced Physical Conditioning Advanced Weight Training S 0.5 Weight Training Weight Training III: Exercise and Weight Control S 0.5 Advanced Weight Training Advanced Exercise and Weight S 0.5 Exercise and Weight Control Control Weight Training IV: Body Sculpting S 0.5 Advanced Exercise and Weight Control; P.E. Teacher Recommendation Advanced Body Sculpting S 0.5 Body Sculpting; P.E. Teacher Recommendation FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Course # Visual Art Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Art S 0.5 None Ceramics 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Ceramics 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Ceramics 1, Grade Digital Design Projects S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade 9-12 (Computer Art) Advanced Digital Design Projects S 0.5 Intro to Art and Digital Design Projects 1, Grade (Advanced Computer Art) Drawing and Painting 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Drawing and Painting 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Drawing and Painting 1, Grade Graphic Design 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Graphic Design 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Graphic Design 1, Grade Jewelry and Metal Crafts 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Photography 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Photography 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Photo 1, Grade Photography 3 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Photo 1, and Photo Photography 4 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Photo 1, 2, 3, Grade Sculpture 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Sculpture 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Sculpture 1, Grade AP Art History Y 1.0 Grade AP Drawing Portfolio Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Drawing & Painting 1 & 2, Teacher Recommendation, Grade AP 2D Design Portfolio- Darkroom Photography AP 2D Design Portfolio Digital Photography Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Photo 1 & 2, Teacher Recommendation, Grade Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Digital Design Projects 1 and 2 or Drawing and Painting I, Photo 1 and 2, Teacher Recommendation, Grade AP 3D Design Portfolio Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Sculpture 1 or Ceramics 1 or Jewelry & Metal Crafts 1, Teacher Recommendation, Grade Course # Drama Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Fundamentals of Theatre 1 S 0.5 None, Grade Fundamentals of Theatre 2 S 0.5 Fundamentals of Theatre 1, Grade Acting 1 Y 1.0 None, Grade Acting 2 Y 1.0 Acting 1, Grade Acting 3 Y 1.0 Acting 1 and 2, Grade 11-12

11 Advanced Drama 1 Y 1.0 Audition, Grade Advanced Drama 2 Y 1.0 Advanced Drama 1 or Audition, Grade Advanced Drama 3 Y 1.0 Advanced Drama 1 and 2, Grade Technical Theater 1 Y 1.0 None, Grade Technical Theater 2 Y 1.0 Technical Theater 1, Grade Technical Theater 3 Y 1.0 Technical Theater 1 and 2, Grade Technical Theater 4 Y 1.0 Technical Theater 1, 2 and 3, Grade Musical Theater 1 Y 1.0 None, Grade Musical Theater 2 Y 1.0 Musical Theater 1, Grade Musical Theater 3 Y 1.0 Musical Theater 1 and 2, Grade Musical Theater 4 Y 1.0 Musical Theater 1 and 2, Grade Theatre Literature 1 S 0.5 Grade Theatre Marketing S 0.5 Grade Course # Music Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Beginning Guitar 1 S 0.5 None, Grade Beginning Guitar 2 S 0.5 Beginning Guitar 1, Grade Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) I S 0.5 None, Grade Beginning Keyboarding II S 0.5 Beginning Keyboarding I, Grade Beginning Piano Lab S 0.5 Beginning Keyboarding II, Grade Beginning (Mixed) Chorus I Y 1.0 None, Grade 9 (Concert Choir) Beginning (Mixed) Chorus II Y 1.0 None, Grade 10 (Concert Choir) Beginning (Mixed) Chorus III Y 1.0 None, Grade 11 (Concert Choir) Beginning (Mixed) Chorus IV Y 1.0 None, Grade 12 (Concert Choir) Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus I (Concert Choir) Y 1.0 One year experience in chorus (MS or HS Level), Grade Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus II (Concert Choir) Y 1.0 One year experience in chorus (MS or HS Level), Grade Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus III (Concert Choir) Y 1.0 One year experience in chorus (MS or HS Level), Grade Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus IV (Concert Choir) Y 1.0 One year experience in chorus (MS or HS Level), Grade Advanced Women s Chorus I Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 (Select Women s Ensemble) Advanced Women s Chorus II Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 10 (Select Women s Ensemble) Advanced Women s Chorus III 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 11 (Select Women s Ensemble) Y Advanced Women s Chorus IV Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 12 (Select Women s Ensemble) Advanced Mixed Chorus I Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 (Chorale) Advanced Mixed Chorus II Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 10 (Chorale) Advanced Mixed Chorus III Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 11 (Chorale) Advanced Mixed Chorus IV Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 12 (Chorale) Advanced Jazz 1 (Voice Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 Ensemble) Advanced Jazz 2 (Voice Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 10 Ensemble) Advanced Jazz 3 (Voice Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 11 Ensemble) Advanced Jazz 4 (Voice Ensemble) Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 12

12 Beginning Band 1 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade 9 BEGINNERS ONLY; ALL incoming 9 th graders who were in middle school band should enroll in Intermediate Band Beginning Band 2 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade Beginning Band 3 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade Beginning Band 4 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade Intermediate Band 1 (Symphonic Band 2) Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade 9 ALL INCOMING 9 TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS SHOULD ENROLL IN THIS CLASS; placement auditions will be taken into consideration and adjustments in schedule will be made after audition has been scored. Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade Intermediate Band 2 (Symphonic Band 2) Intermediate Band 3 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade 11 (Symphonic Band 2) Intermediate Band 4 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade 12 (Symphonic Band 2) Advanced Band 1 Y 1.0 Requires Director recommendation and audition, (Symphonic Band 1) Grade Advanced Band 2 Y 1.0 Requires Director recommendation and audition, (Symphonic Band 1) Grade Advanced Band 3 Y 1.0 Requires Director recommendation and audition, (Symphonic Band 1) Grade Advanced Band 4 Y 1.0 Requires Director recommendation and audition, (Symphonic Band 1) Grade Mastery Band 1 Y 1.0 By audition only; also requires Director (Wind Ensemble) recommendation and signed participation contract. Grade Mastery Band 2 Y 1.0 By audition only; also requires Director (Wind Ensemble) recommendation and signed participation contract. Grade Mastery Band 3 Y 1.0 By audition only; also requires Director (Wind Ensemble) recommendation and signed participation contract. Grade Mastery Band 4 Y 1.0 By audition only; also requires Director (Wind Ensemble) recommendation and signed participation contract. Grade Percussion 1 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Grade 9 ALL 9 th grade percussion students should sign up for this class. This class meets as a separate class and is percussion only, no winds Percussion II Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Audition, Grade Percussion III Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Audition, Grade Percussion IV Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Audition, Grade Advanced Jazz Lab 1 (Jazz Band) Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Enrollment in Another Band Class, Grade Advanced Jazz Lab 2 (Jazz Band) Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Enrollment in Another Band Class, Grade Advanced Jazz Lab 3 (Jazz Band) Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Enrollment in Another Band Class, Grade Advanced Jazz Lab 4 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation, Enrollment in Another (Jazz Band) Beginning Orchestra 1 (Philharmonia 1) Band Class, Grade 12 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 9 ALL incoming 9 th grade Orchestra students should enroll in this class; placement auditions will be taken into consideration

13 Beginning Orchestra 2 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 10 (Philharmonia 2) Beginning Orchestra 3 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 11 (Philharmonia 3) Beginning Orchestra 4 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 12 (Philharmonia 4) Intermediate Orchestra 1 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 9 (Chamber 1) Intermediate Orchestra 2 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 10 (Chamber 2) Intermediate Orchestra 3 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 11 (Chamber 3) Intermediate Orchestra 4 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 12 (Chamber 4) Advanced Orchestra 1 (Sinfonia 1) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Advanced Orchestra 2 (Sinfonia 2) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Advanced Orchestra 3 (Sinfonia 3) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Advanced Orchestra 4 (Sinfonia 4) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Mastery Orchestra 1 (Symphony 1) Mastery Orchestra 2 (Symphony 2) Mastery Orchestra 3 (Symphony 3) Mastery Orchestra 4 (Symphony 4) Ethnic Music Studies I Semester 1 (Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester 2 Class) Ethnic Music Studies I (Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies II (Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies II (Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies III (Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies III (Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies IV (Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard Class) Ethnic Music Studies IV (Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard Class) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 9 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 10 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 11 Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 12 S 0.5 Grade 9, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard; See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 9, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard; See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 10, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 10, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 11, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 11, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 12, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard See Course Description S 0.5 Grade 12, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard See Course Description Music Literature Appreciation S 0.5 None, Grade AP Music Theory Y 1.0 Current involvement in an AHS Music Program and an AHS Music Teacher Recommendation (Exception for student taking private piano or guitar lessons: Recommendation letter from that teacher). Must pass music theory diagnostic test. Grade 10-12

14 CAREER TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES Course # Architectural Engineering Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Drawing & Design Introduction to Drafting & Design Y 1.0 None Architectural Drawing & Design I Y 1.0 Introduction to Drafting & Design Architectural Drawing & Design II Y 1.0 Architectural Drawing & Design I Architectural Draw/Graph WBL - One period - 1 st period or 6 th period Coordinator Approval required Architectural Draw/Graph WBL - Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Course # Audio-Video Tech & Film Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Audio-Video Technology & Film I Y 1.0 None Audio-Video Technology & Film II Y 1.0 Audio-Video Tech & Film Audio-Video Technology & Film III Y 1.0 Audio-Video Technology & Film II; application process Broadcast Video Production 4 Y 1.0 Audio-Video Technology & Film III; application process Broadcast Video Prod WBL - One period - 4 th period Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Course # Business Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Business & Tech Y 1.0 None Financial Literacy Y 1.0 Introduction to Business & Technology; Grade: Legal Environment of Business Y 1.0 Introduction to Business & Technology; Grade: Entrepreneurship Y 1.0 Introduction to Business & Technology; Grade: Principles of Accounting 1 Y 1.0 Introduction to Business & Technology; Grade: Principals of Accounting 2 Y 1.0 Introduction to Business & Technology; Grade:10-12; 80+ in GSE Algebra II or higher math Small Business Dev WBL - One period - 1 st period or 6 th period Small Business Dev WBL - Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval Required Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Course # Computer Science Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Intro to Digital Technology Y 1.0 None Computer Science Principles Y 1.0 Intro to Digital Technology; Grades Digital Design Y 1.0 Intro to Digital Technology; Grades Web Design Y 1.0 Digital Design or Fundamentals of Web Design; Grades 11 12; Application Process Programming, Apps, Games & Society Y 1.0 Intro to Digital Technology & Computer Science Principles Grades 11 12; Application Process AP Computer Science Principles Y 1.0 Grades: AP Computer Science A Y 1.0 Grades: GSE Geometry Honors (9 th ) 95+ GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors (9 th or 10 th ) 90+ Must have taken all honors or Accelerated Honors math classes prior to AP Comp Science Information Technology WBL - One period - 1 st period or 6 th period Information Technology WBL - Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval Required Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required

15 Course # Culinary Arts Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Culinary Arts Y 1.0 None; Grades Culinary Arts 1 (2-period time Y 1.0 Introduction to Culinary Arts; Grades block Fall Semester) Culinary Arts 2 (2-period time Y 1.0 Culinary Arts I; Grades block Spring Semester) Culinary Arts/Nutrition WBL Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based - One period Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning - 6 th period Coordinator Approval required Culinary Arts/Nutrition WBL - Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Course # Engineering Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Foundations of Engineering Technology Y 1.0 None Engineering Concepts Y 1.0 Foundations of Engineering Technology Engineering Applications Y 1.0 Engineering Concepts Engineering WBL - One period - 1 st period or 6 th period Engineering WBL - Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Y 1.0 Juniors & seniors only; application; Work Based Learning (WBL)/Internship; Work Based Learning Coordinator Approval required Course # Healthcare Sciences Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Healthcare Sci Y 1.0 None Course # Peer Facilitation/Leadership Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success fall semester spring semester fall semester spring semester fall semester spring semester fall semester spring semester Peer Facilitation 1 (Office Aide) - Semester 1 Peer Facilitation 1 (Office Aide) - Semester 2 Peer Facilitation 2 (Teacher s Assistant) Semester 1 Peer Facilitation 2 (Teacher s Assistant) Semester 2 Peer Facilitation 3 (Teacher s Assistant at Creek View E.S.) - Semester 1 Peer Facilitation 3 (Teacher s Assistant at Creek View E.S.) - Semester 2 Peer Leadership (Student Council) Semester 1 Peer Leadership (Student Council) Semester 2 S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required S 0.5 Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/ Government or teacher recommendation S 0.5 Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/ Government or teacher recommendation Course # Study Skills/SAT Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success SAT Prep S 0.5 Fall: Juniors and Seniors, completed or enrolled in GSE Algebra II or higher math AND in American Literature or higher ELA. This course is instructed by an AHS certified math teacher and an AHS certified English teacher. Students will switch teachers at 9 weeks SAT Prep S 0.5 Spring: Sophomores and Juniors, completed or enrolled in GSE Geometry or higher math AND in 10 th grade Literature or higher ELA. This course is instructed by an AHS certified math teacher and an AHS certified English teacher. Students will switch teachers at 9 weeks.

16 INTERRELATED RESOURCE (IRR) Course # INTERRELATED RESOURCE Term Credit Placement Guidelines TT = Team-Taught SC = Self-Contained th Grade Lit/Comp TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; 8 th Grade Language Arts th Grade Lit/Comp SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; 8 th Grade Language Arts th Grade Lit/Comp TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; 91 and below in 9 th Grade Lit/Comp th Grade Lit/Comp SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; 91 and below in 9 th Grade Lit/Comp th American Lit/Comp TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; 89 and below in 10 th Grade Lit/Comp; 86 and below in 10 th Lit/Comp Honors th American Lit/Comp SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; 89 and below in 10 th Grade Lit/Comp; 86 and below in 10 th Lit/Comp Honors World Lit/Comp TT required S 0.5 IEP placement; 11 th American Lit/Comp; mandatory (semester) course for all 12 th grade students World Lit/Comp SC required S 0.5 IEP placement; 11 th American Lit/Comp; mandatory Multicultural Lit/Comp TT selective Multicultural Lit/Comp SC selective (semester) course for all 12 th grade students S 0.5 IEP placement; Selective; co-requisite with World Lit/Comp; pick either this course or English (British) Literature to go along with World Literature S 0.5 IEP placement; Selective; co-requisite with World Lit/Comp; pick either this course or English (British) Literature to go along with World Literature GSE Algebra I TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; Math 8 or < 85 in Advanced/TAG Math GSE Algebra I SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; Math 8 or < 85 in Advanced/TAG Math GSE Algebra I Support SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; IEP placement GSE Geometry TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; GSE Algebra I GSE Geometry SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; GSE Algebra I GSE Geometry Support SC Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra II TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; GSE Geometry GSE Algebra II SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; GSE Geometry CCGSE Algebra II Support SC Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Pre-Calculus TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; 80+ in GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; 80+ in GSE Algebra II Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Finance TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in GSE Algebra II; 12 th grade students only Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Finance SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in GSE Algebra II; 12 th grade students only Biology TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; None for Science 8 or < 80 in Advanced/TAG Science Biology SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; None for Science 8 or < 80 in Advanced/TAG Science Physical Science TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in Biology or < 85 in Biology Honors; < 80 in GSE Algebra I or < 85 in Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Physical Science SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in Biology or < 85 in Biology Honors; < 80 in GSE Algebra I or < 85 in Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Earth Systems TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in Physical Science and < 80 in GSE Geometry Earth Systems SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; < 80 in Physical Science and < 80 in GSE Geometry Environmental Science TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; Completed Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry Rising 11 th Grader: 85+ in all previous sciences Rising 12 th Grader: Successfully completed Biology, Physical Science, and Earth Systems

17 Environmental Science SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; Completed Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry Rising 11 th Grader: 85+ in all previous sciences Rising 12 th Grader: Successfully completed Biology, Physical Science, and Earth Systems American Government/Civics TT S 0.5 IEP placement; None American Government/Civics SC S 0.5 IEP placement; None World History TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; American Government/Civics World History SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; American Government/Civics US History TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; World History US History SC Y 1.0 IEP placement; World History Economics TT S 0.5 IEP placement; Seniors; World History, United States History Economics SC S 0.5 IEP placement; Seniors; World History, United States History Spanish 1 TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; None or < 79 in Spanish Spanish 2 TT Y 1.0 IEP placement; Spanish 1 or 80+ in Spanish General Health TT S 0.5 IEP placement; None Personal Fitness TT S 0.5 IEP placement; Grade (Counselor recommendation for Freshmen) Study Skills 1 SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Study Skills 2 SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Study Skills 3 SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Study Skills 4 SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Course # CBI / ID Term Credit Placement Guidelines th Grade Lit/Comp Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I Y 1.0 IEP placement Biology Y 1.0 IEP placement American Government/Civics S 0.5 IEP placement World Geography S 0.5 IEP placement General Health S 0.5 IEP placement Personal Fitness S 0.5 IEP placement th Grade Lit/Comp Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Geometry Y 1.0 IEP placement Physical Science Y 1.0 IEP placement World History Y 1.0 IEP placement th American Lit/Comp Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra II Y 1.0 IEP placement Earth Systems Y 1.0 IEP placement US History Y 1.0 IEP placement World Lit/Comp S 0.5 IEP placement Multicultural Lit/Comp S 0.5 IEP placement Advanced Mathematical Y 1.0 IEP placement Decision Making in Finance Environmental Science Y 1.0 IEP placement Economics Y 1.0 IEP placement 6 th Year English (British) Lit/Comp Y 1.0 IEP placement Math of Finance Y 1.0 IEP placement Human Anatomy & Physiology Y 1.0 IEP placement Social Skills I Y 1.0 IEP placement 7 th Year Communication Skills Y 1.0 IEP placement Math of Industry/Government Y 1.0 IEP placement Astronomy Y 1.0 IEP placement Social Skills II Y 1.0 IEP placement

18 CTI Work Experience Y 1.0 IEP placement; Transition Services CTI Work Experience S1 0.5 IEP placement; Transition Services CTI Work Experience S2 0.5 IEP placement; Transition Services Career & Technology I Y 1.0 IEP placement; Transition Services Career & Technology II Y 1.0 IEP placement; Transition Services Career & Technology III Y 1.0 IEP placement; Transition Services Occupational Planning Y 1.0 Electives Banking & Investing Y 1.0 IEP placement Intro to Culinary Arts Y 1.0 IEP placement Culinary Arts I Y 1.0 IEP placement Basic Read/Write 9 Y 1.0 IEP placement Basic Read/Write 10 Y 1.0 IEP placement Occupational Awareness Y 1.0 IEP placement Occupational Planning Y 1.0 IEP placement Social Skills I Y 1.0 IEP placement Social Skills II Y 1.0 IEP placement Adaptive PE 1 Y 1.0 IEP placement Adaptive PE 2 Y 1.0 IEP placement Adaptive PE 3 Y 1.0 IEP placement Adaptive PE 4 Y 1.0 IEP placement Physical Conditioning Y 1.0 IEP placement Course # TAG Term Credit Placement Guidelines Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area Honors for gifted participation Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors/Pre-AP Gifted Accelerated GSE Geometry Honors Gifted Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Gifted Biology Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/selection as content area for gifted participation AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/selection as content area for gifted participation AP Human Geography(Freshmen) Y 1.0 Same as above Gifted Participation 9 Y n/c Application Gifted Participation 10 Y n/c Application Gifted Participation 11 Y n/c Application Gifted Participation 12 Y n/c Application Gifted Career Internship 1A S 0.5 Application, Juniors and Seniors only Gifted Career Internship 1B S 0.5 Application, Juniors and Seniors only Gifted Career Internship 2A S 0.5 Application, Juniors and Seniors only Gifted Career Internship 2B S 0.5 Application, Juniors and Seniors only Gifted Directed Study 1A S 0.5 Application Gifted Directed Study 1B S 0.5 Application Gifted Directed Study 2A S 0.5 Application Gifted Directed Study 2B S 0.5 Application Gifted Directed Study 3A S 0.5 Application Gifted Directed Study 3B S 0.5 Application

19 Course # Advanced Placement Courses Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success AP Language/American Y in 10 th Lit/Comp Honors or 95+ in on-level Lit/Comp Lit/Comp a minimum score of 55 in the critical AP Language/American Lit/Comp AP English Literature & Composition reading section of the PSAT Y 1.0 For rising seniors: 92+ in Honors 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score or 95+ in on-level 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score; For rising juniors: 92+ in Honors 10th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score and score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT; 95+ in on-level 10th grade AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score AND a score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT Y in 11 th American Lit/Comp Honors or AP Language or 95+ in on-level 11 th American Lit/Comp a minimum score of 60 in the reading comprehension section of the PSAT AP Calculus AB Y in GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors or 95+ in GSE Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus BC Y in GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors AP Statistics Y in GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors or 90+ in GSE Pre-Calculus Honors or 85+ in GSE Algebra II AP Biology Y 1.0 Rising 11 th or 12 th Graders: 90+ in Biology Honors or Biology and 90+ in Chemistry H or Chemistry; taking Human Anatomy/Physiology Honors concurrently or prior to this course is encouraged Rising 10 th Grader: 95+ in Biology Honors and must take Chemistry H concurrently AP Environmental Science Y in Biology Honors or Biology and Chemistry Honors or Chemistry; Completed Physical Science or enrolled in/completed Physics AP Chemistry Y in Chemistry Honors or 90+ in Chemistry AP Physics 1 Y in Chemistry Honors or Chemistry (student interested in mechanics) or 85+ in Physics; 90+ in GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors or on-level Geometry AP Physics 2 Y in Physics (student strong/interested in Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism) or 80+ in AP Physics 1 Options for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2: 1. AP Physics 1 (junior year) then AP Physics 2 (senior year) 2. Physics (Junior year) and AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 (senior year) and AP Physics C- Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism Y in AP Physics 1 or 90+ in physics; Completion or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB or higher math AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts AP Human Geography (Freshmen) Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts AP World History Y in or AP Government/Politics U.S. or American Government/Civics and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts AP US History Y in AP World History or World History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts

20 AP Macroeconomics S in AP US History or US History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts AP Microeconomics S in AP US History or US History and 90+ in Honors or on-level Language Arts AP European History Y 1.0 Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Psychology Y 1.0 Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or 90+ in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Human Geography Y 1.0 Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Government/Politics U.S. S 0.5 Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course AP Government/Politics Comparative AP Chinese Y 1.0 Placement test S 0.5 Junior or Senior; 85+ in previous AP Social Studies course or in previous on-level Social Studies course; AP Government/Politics U.S AP French Language Y in French 4 Honors or French AP Latin Y in Latin 4 H AP Spanish Language Y in Spanish 4 H or Spanish AP Spanish Literature Y 1.0 AP Spanish Language AP Art History Y 1.0 Grade AP Drawing Portfolio Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Drawing and Painting 1, Teacher Recommendation, Grade AP 2D Design Portfolio Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Photography 1 or Digital Design Projects or Drawing & Painting I, Teacher Recommendation, Grade AP 3D Design Portfolio Y 1.0 Intro to Art, Sculpture 1 or Ceramics 1 or Jewelry & Metal Crafts 1, Teacher Recommendation, Grade AP Music Theory Y 1.0 Current involvement in an AHS Music Program and an AHS Music Teacher Recommendation (Exception for student taking private piano or guitar lessons: Recommendation letter from that teacher). Must pass music theory diagnostic test. Grade AP Computer Science Principles Y 1.0 Grades: AP Computer Science A Y 1.0 Grades: GSE Geometry Honors (9 th ) 95+ GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors (9 th or 10 th ) 90+ Must have taken all honors or Accelerated Honors math classes prior to AP Comp Science

21 DUAL ENROLLMENT Required: Acceptance to a college or university; Yearlong Commitment If Interested, please see your counselor. LANGUAGE ENGLISH Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College American Lit S College English/LA MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College World/Lit Comp S College Writer Workshop S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College English Lit Comp S College Oral/Written Comp S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College Literary Types S College Speech MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College Adv Comp MOWR S College Public Speaking S 1.0 MATHEMATICS Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College Algebra MOWR S College Statistics MOWR S College Pre-Cal MOWR S College Integrated S 1.0 Trigonometry MOWR College Calculus MOWR S College AMDM MOWR S 1.0 (use for GA Tech Distance Learning class taught on AHS campus) College Calculus I* MOWR S College Appl Combntrncs S 1.0 MOWR SCIENCE Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College Biology MOWR S College Chemistry MOWR S College Biology Lab MOWR S College Chemistry Lab S 0.0 MOWR College Biology II MOWR S College Earth Systems S 1.0 MOWR College Environmental S College Earth Systems Lab S 0.0 Science MOWR MOWR College Environmental S College Physics MOWR S 1.0 Science Lab MOWR College Human Anatomy & S College Physics Lab MOWR S 0.0 Physiology MOWR College Human Anatomy & S College Astronomy MOWR S 1.0 Physiology Lab MOWR College Physical Science S College Astronomy Lab S 0.0 MOWR MOWR College Physical Science S 0.0 Lab MOWR SOCIAL STUDIES Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College American S College Religion MOWR S 1.0 Government MOWR College Political Science S College World Geography S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College World History S College Anthropology S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College US History MOWR S College Indiv & Law MOWR S College Economics MOWR S College Ethics/Law MOWR S College Psychology MOWR S College Hum/SocStu MOWR S College Sociology MOWR S 1.0

22 WLD LANGUAGE Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College French I S College Spanish I S College French II S College Spanish II S College French III S College Spanish III S College Latin S College Spanish IV S 1.0 ELECTIVES Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit Course # Dual Enrollment Course Term Credit College Business Essentials S College Physical Ed MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College Accounting MOWR S College Personal Fitness S 1.0 MOWR College Principles of S College Adv Personal S 1.0 Accounting 2 MOWR Fitness MOWR College Marketing Principles S College Weight Training S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College Intro DigTech S College Intro Law MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College Program MOWR S College Crim Justice S 1.0 Essentials MOWR College Computer Science S College Visual Arts/Draw I S 1.0 MOWR MOWR College Health S College Photo MOWR S College Culinary Arts 1 S College Art History MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College Culinary Arts 2 S College Theatre MOWR S 1.0 MOWR College Engineer MOWR S College Music App MOWR S College EssHlthcare MOWR S College Intro Heallthcare Science MOWR S 1.0 FULTON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL (FVS) LANGUAGE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS 9 th Grade Y FVS Multicultural Lit S 0.5 Lit/Comp FVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp A S FVS/GAVS English Lit & Y 1.0 Comp FVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp B S FVS English Lit & Comp S FVS/GAVS 10 th Grade Y FVS English Lit & Comp S 0.5 Lit/Comp FVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp A S FVS/GAVS AP English Lang Y 1.0 & Comp FVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp B S FVS AP English Lang & S 0.5 Comp FVS/GAVS 11 th AmLit Y FVS AP English Lang & S 0.5 Grade Lit/Comp A Comp FVS 11 th AmLit Grade S FVS/GAVS AP English Lit & Y 1.0 Lit/Comp A Comp FVS 11 th AmLit Grade S GAVS AP English Lit & S 0.5 Lit/Comp B Comp FVS/GAVS World Lit/Comp Y GAVS AP English Lit & S 0.5 Comp FVS 12 th Grade World Lit S FVS 12 th Grade World Lit B S 0.5

23 MATHEMATICS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra I Y FVS/GAVS GSE Pre- Y 1.0 AB Calculus FVS GSE Algebra I A S FVS GSE Pre-Calculus A S FVS GSE Algebra I B S FVS GSE Pre-Calculus B S FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ Y FVS/GAVS Accelerated S 0.5 Geometry A Honors AB GSE Pre-Calculus Honors A FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ S FVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Geometry A Honors A Calculus Honors A FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ S FVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Geometry A Honors B Calculus Honors B FVS/GAVS GSE Geometry Y FVS/GAVS Advanced Y 1.0 AB Mathematical Decision Making in Finance FVS GSE Geometry A S FVS Advanced S 0.5 Mathematical Decision Making in Finance S FVS GSE Geometry B S FVS Advanced Mathematical Decision S FVS/GAVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors AB FVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors A FVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors B FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra II Y FVS GSE Algebra II A S FVS GSE Algebra II B S 0.5 Making in Finance S2 Y FVS/GAVS Mathematics of Finance Y 1.0 S FVS Mathematics of Finance S 0.5 S FVS Mathematics of Finance S 0.5 SCIENCE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Biology Y FVS/GAVS Environ Science Y FVS Biology A S FVS Environmental Science S 0.5 A FVS Biology B S FVS Environmental Science S 0.5 B FVS/GAVS Physical Y FVS Forensic Science A S 0.5 Science FVS Physical Science A S FVS Forensic Science B S FVS Physical Science B S FVS/GAVS AP Biology Y FVS/GAVS Chemistry Y FVS AP Biology A S FVS Chemistry A S FVS AP Biology B S FVS Chemistry B S FVS/GAVS AP Environ Y 1.0 Science FVS/GAVS Physics Y FVS AP Environ Science A S FVS Physics A S FVS AP Environ Science B S FVS Physics B S FVS AP Physics B Y FVS/GAVS Earth Systems Y FVS AP Physics B A S FVS Earth Systems A S FVS AP Physics B B S FVS Earth Systems B S FVS AP Physics 2 A S 0.5

24 SOCIAL STUDIES Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS American Government S FVS Economics S FVS American S FVS AP Macroeconomics S 0.5 Government/Civics FVS/GAVS World History Y FVS AP Microeconomics S FVS World History A S FVS/GAVS AP Psychology Y FVS World History B S FVS AP Psychology A S FVS/GAVS AP World Y FVS AP Psychology B S 0.5 History FVS AP World History A S FVS/GAVS AP Human Y 1.0 Geography FVS AP World History B S FVS AP Human Geography S 0.5 A FVS/GAVS US History Y FVS AP Human Geography S 0.5 B FVS US History A S FVS AP Government/ S 0.5 Politics U.S FVS US History B S FVS AP Government/ S 0.5 Politics Comparative FVS AP US History Y FVS Psychology A S FVS AP US History A S FVS Psychology B S FVS AP US History B S FVS World Geography S 0.5 WLD LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Chinese 1 Y FVS/GAVS German 2 Y FVS Chinese 1 A S FVS German 2 A S FVS Chinese 1 B S FVS German 2 B S FVS/GAVS Chinese 2 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 1 Y FVS Chinese 2 A S FVS Latin 1 A S FVS Chinese 2 B S FVS Latin 1 B S FVS/GAVS French 1 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 2 Y FVS French 1 A S FVS Latin 2 A S FVS French 1 B S FVS Latin 2 B S FVS/GAVS French 2 Y FVS/GAVS Spanish 1 Y FVS French 2 A S FVS Spanish 1 A S FVS French 2 B S FVS Spanish 1 B S FVS/GAVS French 3 Y FVS/GAVS Spanish 2 Y FVS French 3 A S FVS Spanish 2 A S FVS French 3 B S FVS Spanish 2 B S FVS/GAVS AP French Y FVS/GAVS Spanish 3 Y 1.0 Language FVS AP French Language S FVS Spanish 3 A S FVS AP French Language S FVS Spanish 3 B S FVS/GAVS German 1 Y FVS/GAVS AP Spanish Y 1.0 Language FVS German 1 A S FVS German 1 B S 0.5 SIGN LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS American Sign Y FVS/GAVS American Sign Y 1.0 Language 1 Language FVS American Sign S FVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 A FVS American Sign Language 1 B Language 2 A S FVS American Sign Language 2 B S 0.5

25 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS General Health S FVS Personal Fitness S 0.5 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS Entrepreneurship Y FVS Beg Prog A S FVS Entrepreneurship A S FVS Beg Prog B S FVS Entrepreneurship B S FVS Web Design A S FVS Intro Business & Tech Y FVS Web Design B S FVS Intro Business &Tech A S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci A S FVS Intro Business &Tech B S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci B S FVS/GAVS Intro Bus/Tech Y FVS/GAVS Fnd Engin&Tech Y FVS/GAVS Intro Digital Y FVS Fnd Engin & Tech A S 0.5 Tech FVS Intro Digital Tech A S FVS Fnd Engin & Tech B S FVS Intro Digital Tech B S 0.5 TEST PREPARATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS SAT Prep S 0.5 GEGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (GAVS) LANGUAGE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS 9 th Grade Y FVS/GAVS AP English Lang Y 1.0 Lit/Comp & Comp GAVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp A S GAVS AP English Lang S 0.5 &Comp GAVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp B S GAVS AP English Lang & S 0.5 Comp FVS/GAVS 10 th Grade Y FVS/GAVS AP English Lit & Y 1.0 Lit/Comp Comp GAVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp A S GAVS AP English Lit & S 0.5 Comp GAVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp B S GAVS AP English Lit & S 0.5 Comp FVS/GAVS 11 th AmLit Y GAVS Adv Comp S 0.5 Grade Lit/Comp A GAVS 11 th AmLit Grade S GAVS Contemporary Lit A S 0.5 Lit/Comp A GAVS 11 th AmLit Grade S GAVS Contemporary Lit B S 0.5 Lit/Comp B FVS/GAVS World Lit/Comp Y GAVS Speech 1 - A S GAVS World Lit/Comp A S GAVS Speech 1 - B S GAVS World Lit/Comp B S GAVS Jrn 1/AB Y GAVS Multicultural Lit S GAVS Jrn 1/A S FVS/GAVS English Lit & Y GAVS Jrn 1/B S 0.5 Comp GAVS English Lit & Comp S GAVS Mythology A S GAVS English Lit & Comp S GAVS Mythology B S 0.5

26 MATHEMATICS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra I Y FVS/GAVS Accelerated S 0.5 AB GSE Pre-Calculus Honors A GAVS GSE Algebra I A S GAVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Calculus Honors A GAVS GSE Algebra I B S GAVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Calculus Honors B GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg Y FVS/GAVS Advanced Y 1.0 I/ Geometry A Honors Mathematical Decision Making (AMDM) GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg S GAVS Advanced Math. S 0.5 I/ Geometry A Honors A Decision Making (AMDM) A GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg S GAVS Advanced Math. S 0.5 I/ Geometry A Honors B Decision Making (AMDM) B FVS/GAVS GSE Geometry Y FVS/GAVS Mathematics of Y 1.0 AB Finance GAVS GSE Geometry A S GAVS Mathematics of S 0.5 Finance GAVS GSE Geometry B S GAVS Mathematics of S FVS/GAVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors AB GAVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors A GAVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors B FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra II AB Finance Y GAVS AP Calculus AB Y 1.0 S GAVS AP Calculus AB S 0.5 S GAVS AP Calculus AB S 0.5 Y GAVS AP Calculus BC Y GAVS GSE Algebra II A S GAVS AP Calculus BC S GAVS GSE Algebra II B S GAVS AP Calculus BC S FVS/GAVS GSE Pre- Y GAVS AP Statistics S 0.5 Calculus GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus A S GAVS AP Statistics S GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus B S 0.5 SCIENCE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Biology Y GAVS Astronomy Y GAVS Biology A S GAVS Astronomy A S GAVS Biology B S GAVS Astronomy B S FVS/GAVS Physical Sci Y GAVS Geology Y GAVS Physical Science A S GAVS Geology A S GAVS Physical Science B S GAVS Geology B S FVS/GAVS Chemistry Y GAVS Oceanography A S GAVS Chemistry A S GAVS Oceanography B S GAVS Chemistry B S FVS/GAVS AP Biology Y FVS/GAVS Physics Y GAVS AP Biology A S GAVS Physics A S GAVS AP Biology B S GAVS Physics B S GAVS AP Chemistry A S FVS/GAVS Earth Systems Y GAVS AP Chemistry B S GAVS Earth Systems A S FVS/GAVS AP Environ Sci Y GAVS Earth Systems B S GAVS AP Environ Science A S FVS/GAVS Environ Science Y GAVS AP Environ Science B S GAVS Environmental Sci A S GAVS AP Physics 1 AB Y GAVS Environmental Sci B S GAVS AP Physics 1 A S 0.5

27 GAVS Forensic Science Y GAVS AP Physics 1 B S GAVS Forensic Science A S GAVS AP Physics 2 AB Y GAVS Forensic Science B S GAVS AP Physics 2 A S GAVS Anatomy/Phys Y GAVS AP Physics 2 B S GAVS Anatomy/Phys A S GAVS AP Physics C-Mech A S GAVS Anatomy/Phys B S GAVS AP Physics C-Mech B S GAVS Epidemiology A S GAVS AP Physics C- S 0.5 Elec/Mag A GAVS Epidemiology B S GAVS AP Physics C- S 0.5 Elec/Mag B SOCIAL STUDIES Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS American S FVS/GAVS AP Human Y 1.0 Government Geography GAVS American S GAVS AP Human S 0.5 Government/Civics Geography A FVS/GAVS World History Y GAVS AP Human S 0.5 Geography B GAVS World History A S FVS/GAVS AP Psychology Y GAVS World History B S GAVS AP Psychology A S FVS/GAVS AP World His Y GAVS AP Psychology B S GAVS AP World History A S GAVS Psychology A S GAVS AP World History B S GAVS Psychology B S FVS/GAVS US History Y GAVS Sociology A S GAVS US History A S GAVS Sociology B S GAVS US History B S GAVS World Geography A S GAVS AP US History A S GAVS World Geography B S GAVS AP US History B S GAVS Constitutional Law A S GAVS Economics S GAVS Constitutional Law B S GAVS AP Macroeconomics S GAVS Anthropology A S GAVS AP Microeconomics S GAVS Anthropology B S FVS/GAVS AP Government/ S GAVS World Affairs S 0.5 Politics U.S GAVS AP Government/ S GAVS US Affairs S 0.5 Politics U.S GAVS AP Government/ S GAVS Ethnic Studies A S 0.5 Politics Comparative GAVS AP European History A S GAVS Ethnic Studies B S GAVS AP European History B S 0.5 WLD LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Chinese 1 Y GAVS Japanese 1 A S GAVS Chinese 1 A S GAVS Japanese 1 B S GAVS Chinese 1 B S GAVS Japanese 2 A S FVS/GAVS Chinese 2 Y GAVS Japanese 2 B S GAVS Chinese 2 A S GAVS Japanese 3 A S GAVS Chinese 2 B S GAVS Japanese 3 B S GAVS Chinese 3 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 1 Y GAVS Chinese 3 A S GAVS Latin 1 A S GAVS Chinese 3 B S GAVS Latin 1 B S FVS/GAVS French 1 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 2 Y GAVS French 1 A S GAVS Latin 2 A S GAVS French 1 B S GAVS Latin 2 B S FVS/GAVS French 2 Y GAVS Latin 3 A S GAVS French 2 A S GAVS Latin 3 B S GAVS French 2 B S FVS/GAVS Spanish 1 Y FVS/GAVS French 3 Y GAVS Spanish 1 A S GAVS French 3 A S GAVS Spanish 1 B S 0.5

28 GAVS French 3 B S FVS/GAVS Spanish 2 Y FVS/GAVS AP French Lang Y GAVS Spanish 2 A S GAVS AP French Language S GAVS Spanish 2 B S GAVS AP French Language S FVS/GAVS Spanish 3 Y FVS/GAVS German 1 Y GAVS Spanish 3 A S GAVS German 1 A S GAVS Spanish 3 B S GAVS German 1 B S FVS/GAVS AP Spanish Lang Y FVS/GAVS German 2 Y FVS/GAVS AP Spanish Lang A S GAVS German 2 A S FVS/GAVS AP Spanish Lang B S GAVS German 2 B S GAVS German III A S GAVS German III B S 0.5 SIGN LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS American Sign Y FVS/GAVS American Sign Y 1.0 Language 1 Language GAVS American Sign S GAVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 A Language 2 A GAVS American Sign S GAVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 B Language 2 B HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS General Health S Personal Fitness S GAVS First Aid/Safety S Personal Fitness S 0.5 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS Plant Sci/Biotech A S GAVS AP Computer Sci AB Y GAVS Plant Sci/Biotech B S GAVS AP Computer Sci A S GAVS Basic Agri Sci A S GAVS AP Computer Sci B S GAVS Basic Agri Sci B S GAVS Beg Prog A Y GAVS Accounting 1 A S GAVS Beg Prog A S GAVS Accounting 1 B S GAVS Beg Prog B S GAVS Accounting 2 A S GAVS Int Prog AB Y GAVS Accounting 2B S GAVS Web Design AB Y GAVS Banking A S GAVS Web Design A S GAVS Banking B S GAVS Web Design B S GAVS Ins Risk Mgmt AB Y GAVS Adv Web Design AB Y GAVS Ins Risk Mgmt A S GAVS Adv Web Design A S GAVS Ins Risk Mgmt B S GAVS Adv Web Design B S GAVS Financial Lit A S GAVS Computer Science S 0.5 Principles A GAVS Financial Lit B S GAVS Computer Science S 0.5 Principles B GAVS Computer Apps I Y GAVS Food for Life Y GAVS Computer Apps I S GAVS Food for Life A S GAVS Computer Apps I S GAVS Food for Life B S GAVS Computer Apps II Y GAVS Food and Nutrition A S FVS/GAVS Intro Business & Y GAVS Food and Nutrition B S 0.5 Tech GAVS Intro Business &Tech S FVS/GAVS Fnd Engin&Tech Y 1.0 A GAVS Intro Business &Tech S GAVS Fnd Engin & Tech A S 0.5 B GAVS Business Proced AB S GAVS Fnd Engin & Tech B S GAVS Business Proced A S GAVS Energy Power Tech S 0.5

29 GAVS Business Proced B S GAVS Intro Healthcare Sci S GAVS Bus Com &Present A S GAVS Intro Healthcare Sci A S GAVS Bus Com &Present B S GAVS Intro Healthcare Sci B S GAVS Market Principles A S GAVS First Respond A S GAVS Market Principles B S GAVS First Respond B S GAVS Aud/VidTech/Film A S GAVS Crim/Invest/Forens A S GAVS Aud/VidTech/Film B S GAVS Crim/Invest/Forens B S GAVS IT Foundation A S GAVS Intro to Law AB Y GAVS IT Foundation B S GAVS Intro to Law A S FVS/GAVS Intro Digital Y GAVS Intro to Law B S 0.5 Tech GAVS Intro Digital Tech A S GAVS Intro Digital Tech B S 0.5 TEST PREPARATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS SAT Prep S GAVS SAT Prep S 0.5 FINE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS Art History I S GAVS Music Appreciation S GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory AB Y GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory A S GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory B S GAVS AP Art History Y GAVS AP Art History S GAVS AP Art History S 0.5

30 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES Course Name: 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: 9 th Grade Literature and Composition is a mandatory course for all ninth grade students not enrolled in Honors Ninth Grade Literature and Composition. Students should be prepared to read and annotate a variety of materials, write in response to a wide array of topics, work with peers on group projects, participate in novel discussions, acquire new vocabulary, and strengthen their grammatical skills. Students enrolled in this course are expected to attend class daily and should be prepared to have nightly English homework. All major assignments will be typed. Students are required to participate in the RISE remediation program if their course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: 9 th Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Honors 9 th Grade Literature and Composition students should be avid readers and writers, have advanced level English experience from middle school, and expect to complete a required summer reading assignment. Honors students should be prepared to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and be prepared for a minimum of one hour of English homework per night. Students are expected to read and annotate extended texts at home and be ready to discuss as a large group during class time. Throughout the year, students are also expected to hone their grammatical skills, acquire new vocabulary, and write in multiple modalities. The honors track is a rigorous college preparatory track, so students will be expected to be in class every day and turn in their homework, major assignments, and papers on time. All major assignments will be typed and no late homework will be accepted. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: Gifted 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same description as 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors with the following addition: a Research element. Course Name: 10 th Grade Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: 10 th Grade Literature and Composition is a mandatory course for all tenth grade students not enrolled in Honors Tenth Grade Literature and Composition. Students should be prepared to read a variety of materials with an emphasis on persuasion and non-fiction throughout the year in addition to a lengthy schedule of fiction novels. Students will write in response to an array of topics and writing situations and work to achieve depth and development in their writing. Students will work with peers on group projects, will participate in novel discussions, and will strengthen their grammar skills through our grammar practice program. Class time will be spent preparing for the PSAT and standardized testing. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below Course Name: 10 th Grade English Literature and Composition Honors (Pre-AP) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students interested in taking Honors 10 th Grade Literature and Composition should be avid, independent readers and eager, accomplished writers who have Honors Language Arts experience from high school or a 95% or higher average in on-level 9 th Grade English as well as that teacher s recommendation. 10 th Grade honors students should be prepared to work on multiple in-class and out-of-class assignments simultaneously and should be self-directed, organized learners. Accordingly, honors students knowingly anticipate a minimum of one hour of English homework per night. Students are expected both to read course novels and required independent novels at home and to be ready to discuss and analyze these novels as a large group during class time, frequently applying the basics of literary theory. Students will also complete an in depth persuasive research paper, a persuasive issue paper, a literary analysis paper, and numerous timed writing papers throughout the course of the year. Class time will be spent preparing for the PSAT and standardized testing. The honors track is a rigorous college preparatory track, so students will be expected to be in class every day and turn in their homework, major assignments, and papers on time, without question. All major assignments will be typed and no late homework will be accepted. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Students in this course will prepare for AP Language, a college-level course taught in the 11 th grade. There is required summer reading for Honors Tenth Grade Literature and Composition.

31 Course Name: Gifted 10 th Grade English Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same description as 10 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors with the following addition: Research element. Course Name: 11 th Grade American Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: 11 th Grade American Literature and Composition is a mandatory course for all 11 th grade students not enrolled in Honors 11 th Grade American Literature and Composition or AP Language. 11 th grade American Literature and Composition is a study of the major literary periods and themes cross the history of the United States from pre- Colonial times to present day. Class time will be spent preparing for the PSAT, SAT, and standardized testing. Students will focus on major literary forms, analyze literary themes and trends, research topics, compose several papers, present speeches, make presentations, learn new vocabulary, and study grammar concepts. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: 11 th Grade American Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Honors American Literature is a rigorous reading and writing intensive class that focuses on American authors and poets through United States history. Students interested in taking this course should be avid readers and writers and have Honors Language Arts experience or a 95% or higher average in on-level 10 th Grade English as well as that teacher s recommendation. Students will be asked to think critically and apply their knowledge both in Socratic seminars and writing. Students in this class will be expected to write more essays than in an on-level course and read more novels independently outside of school. More than one text may be assigned at one time. Students will also complete an in-depth literary research paper on the Modern Poets. This is a fast paced class and students must be able to work independently. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have a minimum of an hour of English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Summer Reading is required for this course. Course Name: AP Language and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Prerequisites: For rising seniors: 92+ in Honors 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score 95+ in on-level 11th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score; For rising juniors: 92+ in Honors 10th Lit/Comp AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score AND score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT; 95+ in on-level 10th grade AND 55+ PSAT reading comprehension score AND a score of "exceeds" on American Literature EOCT Description: It is year-long. For rising seniors who have not taken AP Language in junior year or for rising juniors who exempt American Literature using the EOC test-out process. The purpose of this course is for the student to become familiar with a variety of composition methods and writing styles and techniques and to improve reading comprehension of difficult texts in order to prepare for the AP exam (administered in May). Students interested in taking AP Language and Composition should be prepared for college level work, especially in terms of challenging and frequent writing assignments. In terms of reading, students usually read between 4-6 full length texts and many shorter, non-fiction texts. The most successful students are strong readers and writers who have taken and done well in 9 th and 10 th Grade Honors Language Arts. Please note that there is required summer reading for this course. Course Name: World Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: World Literature and Composition is a mandatory (semester) course for all twelfth grade students not enrolled in College English or AP Literature. World Literature and Composition is a study of major literary pieces, movements and themes from around the world. It is a rigorous class that requires attendance, note taking, and daily studying. Students write in class and out of class papers as well as an extensive literary analysis research paper while reading a variety of texts both in and out of class. Only senior level work is accepted. This class is meant to help prepare seniors to begin college the following school year. The reading, writing, and discussion require senior level depth and maturity. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: Multicultural Literature Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Multicultural Literature is a selective course for all twelfth grade students not enrolled in College English or AP Literature. Students must take World Literature and then they decide between British Literature and Multicultural Literature. Multicultural Literature is writing that represents the ethnic diversity of the world and the cross cultural experience that is becoming more and more a central part of life. The reading, writing, and discussion

32 require senior level depth and maturity and are geared to preparing all students for college. It is a rigorous class that requires attendance, note taking, and daily studying. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: English (British) Literature Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: English (British) Literature is a selective course for all twelfth grade students not enrolled in College English or AP Literature. Students must take World Literature and then they decide between British Literature and Multicultural Literature. This course focuses on the study of British literature (England, Scotland Ireland and Wales), writing modes and genres, and essential conventions for reading, writing, and speaking. The students develop an understanding of chronological context and the relevance of period structures in British literature. The students develop an understanding of the ways the period of literature affects its structure and how the chronology of a work affects its meaning. The students will demonstrate competency in research and a variety of writing genres. The reading, writing, and discussion require senior level depth and maturity and are geared to preparing all students for college. It is a rigorous class that requires attendance, note taking, and daily studying. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: AP Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: AP Literature is a college level literature course that focuses on an intense study of literature from the 16 th century to present day, academic writing, academic discussion, literary criticism, and preparation for the AP exam in the spring. Expectations: The course, designed by the College Board, requires a student read multiple long and short works, some simultaneously and often averaging 30 pages per night. Students must also meet routine writing deadlines for out-of-class research projects, literary analysis essays, and shorter response papers. Students are expected to be able to write fluently and with sophistication and to discuss literature with considerable knowledge, insight, and a refined vocabulary. During the year, students should plan to read at least 8 major works outside of class in addition to class assignments. This course requires summer reading and is available to students in grade 12 who meet the requirements. Course Name: Writer's Workshop Elective Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course offers opportunities for students to explore different writing genres: narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository modes of discourse. The students will study different writers and their writing styles. The students will have opportunities to improve writing proficiency through a complete study of the components of solid writing: fluency, style, diction, mechanics, grammar, imaginative expressions, and details. The course allows students to utilize the writing process to write independently to improve their writing. Creative writing is the focus. (This course is a one semester elective. The number at the end indicates the semester the course was taken). Course Name: Contemporary Literature and Composition/Film Study - Elective Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students compare, contrast and evaluate modern texts, novels, poetry, drama and prose with contemporary Internet, television and film texts, and progressively incorporate and refine reading, writing, critical thinking, listening, oral presentation, and research skills. Contemporary Literature and Composition is a study of modern topics and themes as they appear in literary and informational texts and multi-media formats. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts; to learn about universal themes common in literary works including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction; to establish effective writing and research habits; and to refine language skills as they apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college. Film Study is the focus. Seniors only. Course Name: Journalism 1/Newspaper Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Journalism I is an elective course available to students interested in all elements of journalism production. Students should have a personal interest in news and popular culture and should have a desire to publish work. They must be very accomplished academic writers, likely those who have participated in honors English during their freshman and/or sophomore years, and must be extremely comfortable working with new people. They should be responsible, self-motivated leaders who are well-respected by peers and faculty. Journalists accepted into the program will commit to year-after-year participation on the staff. In Journalism I, students will learn the tenants of journalism writing, journalism photography, and page layout design, often working collaboratively in peer newsroom groups. Responsibilities for this class extend outside of school hours for tasks like interviewing, page layout, and revision or editing processes; additionally, students must obtain advertising dollars to help support the journalism program. The class produces the school s newspaper 6-8 times per academic year and enters its work into local and

33 national competitions. Course Name: Journalism 2/Newspaper Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Journalism II is an elective course available to students who have participated in Journalism I in the previous school year. Journalism II students will hone their skills in journalism writing, photography, and page layout design, tackling more prestigious journalism opportunities. These student journalists will become leaders of the class by applying for section editor positions, business management positions, or the position(s) of Editor-in-Chief. Course Name: Journalism 3/Newspaper Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Journalism III is an elective course available to students who have participated in Journalism II in the previous school year. Journalism III are leaders of journalism writing, photography, and page layout design. These student journalists are typically leaders of the class and will work on compiling a portfolio representative of their growth as a student journalist. Often these students apply for entry into journalism programs in post-secondary institutions. Course Name: Journalism 1/Annual (Yearbook) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Study of photo journalism; production of school annual Expectations: Students who apply for this course must be fluent writers who are willing to interview students and adults whom they do not know, take photos, and put in hours beyond regular class time. Having a firm grasp of other academics is important because of the demands of this class. Course Name: Journalism 2/Annual (Yearbook) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Advanced study of photo journalism; production of school annual Expectations: Students who apply for this course must be fluent writers who are willing to interview students and adults whom they do not know, take photos, and put in hours beyond regular class time. Having a firm grasp of other academics is important because of the demands of this class. Course Name: Journalism 3/Annual (Yearbook) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Advanced study of photo journalism; production of school annual Expectations: Students who apply for this course must be fluent writers who are willing to interview students and adults whom they do not know, take photos, and put in hours beyond regular class time. Having a firm grasp of other academics is important because of the demands of this class. Course Name: Journalism 1/Literary Magazine Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Literary Magazine participation provides students with an opportunity to experiment with various forms of creative verbal and visual expression. Students gather and critique entries for publication of the literary magazine. Students also learn the basics of graphic design and gain hands-on computer experience. Course Name: Journalism 2/Literary Magazine Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will enhance and hone the student skills in journalistic writing, with a main focus in analysis of print publications. An in-depth coverage of level-two topics will serve as the main premise. Students will evaluate and apply skills appropriately and efficiently to literary magazine publication opportunities and activities. Course Name: Journalism 3/Literary Magazine Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: A continuation of Literary Magazine 2 that provides students with leadership opportunities as well as more in-depth computer design experience. Course Name: Speech/Forensics 1 (Intro to Policy Debate) Course Numbers: Term: Year Grade: 9 ( 12)* Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is meant for those interested in joining the Alpharetta Policy Debate Team. The year-long elective will center on developing various argumentation skills. The major focuses of the course will be the development of effective rhetoric, use of current events to support arguments, and in-depth research skills. This will be implemented in the specialized format of competitive policy debate. All students in this course will be required to attend at least one tournament. This class is intended for incoming 9 th graders. *Rising 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th graders should discuss the course with Mr. Smiley prior to signing up for it. Course Name: Speech/Forensics 2 (Advanced Policy Debate) Course Numbers: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course concentrates on preparation for competitive debate tournaments. Students will focus on

34 research, argumentation, and in class debates. Students are required to have previous experience in competitive debate. Course Name: Mythology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an introduction to the best known and most influential Greek and Roman myths. In addition to the stories themselves, which are presented in approximate chronological sequence from the beginning of the universe to the founding of Rome, the course emphasizes the people who created these stories, as well as the literary, archaeological, artistic sources, and modern representations which have preserved them. Focus is also placed on the comparative study of plot, characters, and theme. ESOL COURSES Course Name: 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) Core LA Credit Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course focuses on the continuous development of grammar and usage. Process writing is introduced and comprehension skills are enhanced through continued use of reading strategies and through a variety of printed materials. Instruction is anchored in 9 th grade English Language Arts GSE and instruction is differentiated with WIDA standards. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. End-of Course Test required. Course Name: 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) Core LA Credit Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course focuses on developing academic writing across various Language Arts platforms and further strengthening grammar skills. Students will explore literary elements of fiction while enhancing comprehension skills through applying various reading strategies. English Language Arts GSE guide instruction and all five WIDA standards contribute to this course, particularly Standard 2 regarding the communication of information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: 11 th Grade American Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) Core LA Credit Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course fulfills a graduation requirement for English, and familiarizes students with the ways in which events in American history affect literature and culture in the United States. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of major American works and its authors, continued development of vocabulary, and oral communication skills. Students employ a variety of writing genres to demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of significant ideas in selected literary works. Students continue to strengthen their understanding and control of the rules of the English language. WIDA Standards are used to differentiate instruction based on English Language Arts GPS. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. End-of Course Test required. Course Name: World Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) - required Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will provide practice and opportunities to support and enhance comprehension skills by identifying evidence and main ideas in a variety of texts representative of different genres found in world literature. The students will employ a variety of writing genres to demonstrate a grasp of significant ideas in selected literary works throughout this course. This course will further students understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar. WIDA standards are used to differentiate instruction based on the English Language Arts GPS. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: Multicultural Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) - selective Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will provide practice and opportunities to support and enhance comprehension skills by identifying evidence and main ideas in a variety of texts representative of different genres found in world literature. The students will employ a variety of writing genres to demonstrate a grasp of significant ideas in selected literary works throughout this course. This course will further students understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar. WIDA standards are used to differentiate instruction based on the English Language Arts GPS. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below.

35 Course Name: English (British) Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) - selective Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will provide practice and opportunities to support and enhance comprehension skills by identifying evidence and main ideas in a variety of texts representative of different genres found in world literature. The students will employ a variety of writing genres to demonstrate a grasp of significant ideas in selected literary works throughout this course. This course will further students understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar. WIDA standards are used to differentiate instruction based on the English Language Arts GPS. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: Communication Skills I Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will focus on the acquisition of social and instructional language based on the five WIDA standards. The primary emphasis for this course includes building on the initial survival language skills as well as developing interpersonal communication skills while learning about various cultural characteristics of the United States. Course Name: Oral Communication in Content Areas Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course supports and enhances oral/aural skills and references with five basic WIDA standards with emphasis on speaking skills in the content areas. Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing talks, speeches, and written communication. Course Name: Reading and Listening in the Content Areas Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will provide activities and opportunities to enhance literacy and listening skills necessary for success in the content areas. Guided by the five WIDA standards, the focus will be on the acquisition of fundamental skills: primarily reading and writing reinforced by speaking and listening while developing vocabulary associated with designated themes. Course Name: Communication Skills II Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an expansion of Communication Skills I with emphasis upon proficiency Standard 2 regarding the communication of information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts. This course is designed for those English language learners who need further reinforcement to develop stronger reading and writing skills and who would not otherwise receive this specialized attention. Course Name: Writing in the Content Area Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The class will focus on refining writing skills following the WIDA standards. Students will work on writing for content areas and skills in preparation for the Georgia High School Graduation Writing test. The focus will be on expository and persuasive writing, and may include note-taking, steps in the writing process, improving writing in focus and unity, and organization, idea development, mastering writing conventions, research and writing, and writing in specific content areas. Each semester may be taken independently. MATHEMATICS Course Name: GSE Algebra I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Explore the characteristics of basic functions using tables, graphs, and simple algebraic techniques; operate with radical, polynomial, and rational expressions, solve a variety of equations, including quadratic equations with a leading coefficient of one, radial equations, and rational equations; use the language of mathematical argument and justification; utilize counting techniques and determine probability; use summary statistics to compare samples to populations; and explore the variability of data; represent and operate with complex numbers; use numerical, graphical, and algebraic techniques to explore quadratic, exponential, and piecewise functions and to solve quadratic, exponential and absolute value equations and inequalities; use algebraic models to represent and explore real phenomena; explore inverses of functions. Course Name: Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Represent and operate with complex numbers; explore the characteristics of basic functions utilizing tables, graphs, and simple algebraic techniques; operate with radical, polynomial, and rational expressions; solve

36 equations, including quadratic, radical, and rational equations; investigate properties of geometric figures in the coordinate plane; use the language of mathematical argument and justification; discover, prove, and apply properties of polygons, circles and spheres; utilize counting techniques and determine probability; use summary statistics to compare samples to populations; explore variability of data; and fit curves to data and examine the issues related to curve fitting. Other: Students may enroll in Accelerated GSE Algebra upon successful completion of ADVANCED Math 8. Students transferring from other states should be placed in Accelerated GSE Algebra Honors if they have demonstrated a strong understanding of the topics covered in Accelerated Math 8 (all of Algebra I, parts of Geometry, some Algebra II). After Accelerated GSE Algebra Honors, students will take Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors, then Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus, and then either AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Statistics. Course Name: GSE Geometry Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The focus of GSE Geometry is on the coordinate plane and is organized into 6 critical areas. Transformations on the coordinate plane provide opportunities for the formal study of congruence and similarity. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. The study of circles uses similarity and congruence to develop basic theorems relating circles and lines. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. Quadratic expressions, equations, and functions are developed; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Coordinate Algebra. Circles return with their quadratic algebraic representations on the coordinate plane. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Course Name: GSE Geometry Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Because this course offers 7 honors points, it is only for students who are a year or more ahead in mathematics. The focus of GSE Geometry Honors is on the coordinate plane and is organized into 6 critical areas. Transformations on the coordinate plane provide opportunities for the formal study of congruence and similarity. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. The study of circles uses similarity and congruence to develop basic theorems relating circles and lines. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. Quadratic expressions, equations, and functions are developed; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Coordinate Algebra. Circles return with their quadratic algebraic representations on the coordinate plane. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Course Name: Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The focus of this course is organized into 10 critical areas. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. Quadratic expressions, equations, and functions are developed; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Coordinate Algebra. Circles return with their quadratic algebraic representations on the coordinate plane. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to model periodic phenomena. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Course Name: Gifted Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors plus a research element Course Name: GSE Algebra II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will analyze polynomial functions of higher degree; explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions; solve a variety of equations and inequalities numerically, algebraically, and graphically; use matrices and linear programming to represent and solve problems; use matrices to represent and solve problems involving vertex-edge graphs; investigate the relationships between lines and circles; recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of conic sections; investigate planes and spheres; solve problems by interpreting a normal distribution as a probability distribution; and design and conduct experimental and observational studies.

37 Course Name: GSE Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will analyze polynomial functions of higher degree; explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions; solve a variety of equations and inequalities numerically, algebraically, and graphically; use matrices and linear programming to represent and solve problems; use matrices to represent and solve problems involving vertex-edge graphs; investigate the relationships between lines and circles; recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of conic sections; investigate planes and spheres; solve problems by interpreting a normal distribution as a probability distribution; and design and conduct experimental and observational studies; Additional topics from Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors; (individual projects). Course Name: Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will investigate and use rational functions; analyze and use trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their inverses; find areas of triangles using trigonometric relationships; use trigonometric identities to solve problems and verify equivalence statements; solve trigonometric equations analytically and with technology; use complex numbers in trigonometric form; understand and use vectors; use sequences and series; explore parametric representations of plane curves; explore polar equations; investigate the Central Limit theorem; and use margins of error and confidence intervals to make inferences from data. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better Course Name: Gifted GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors plus a research element. Course Name: GSE Pre-Calculus Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This is a fourth year mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and similar college mathematics courses. It requires students to investigate and use rational functions; analyze and use trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their inverses; use trigonometric identities to solve problems and verify equivalence statements; solve trigonometric equations analytically and with technology; find areas of triangles using trigonometric relationships; use sequences and series; understand and use vectors; investigate the Central Limit theorem; and use margins of error and confidence intervals to make inferences from data. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better Course Name: GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This is a course designed to prepare students for calculus and similar college mathematics courses. It requires students to investigate and use rational functions; analyze and use trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their inverses; use trigonometric identities to solve problems and verify equivalence statements; solve trigonometric equations analytically and with technology; find areas of triangles using trigonometric relationships; use sequences and series; understand and use vectors; investigate the Central Limit theorem; and use margins of error and confidence intervals to make inferences from data. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better Course Name: Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This is a fourth year mathematics course designed to follow the completion of GSE Algebra II or Accelerated GSE Geometry Honors. The course will give students further experiences with statistical information and summaries, methods of designing and conducting statistical studies, an opportunity to analyze various voting processes, modeling of data, basic financial decisions, and use network models for making informed decisions. Refer to the admissions office to determine if this course meets the requirements for admission to GA four-year colleges in Georgia. Course Name: AP Statistics Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students should expect to do homework daily, have good work/study habits, and must attend class daily. This course is fairly rigorous and should be taken by students who desire to learn about other branches of mathematics. Topics include introduction to statistics; descriptive statistics; probability; probability distributions; normal probability distributions; estimates and sample size; hypotheses testing; inferences from two samples; correlation and regression; multinomial experiments; analysis of variance; statistical process control; nonparametric statistics; design and sampling. Students are required to do a fair amount of reading and are expected to use the text book as a primary source of information. This is an advanced placement course. Self-motivated students are best suited for the rigor of this class. Most of the course builds on itself so students who are willing to seek out additional practice or help on difficult topics will be better able to stay abreast of the material and not fall behind. There is a major emphasis on writing, so students do not have to be extremely strong math students. However, they do need to have a good work ethic and the motivation to seek help when they do not understand a topic. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better

38 Course Name: AP Calculus AB Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is equivalent to a college level Calculus I course. Self-motivated students are best suited for the rigor of this class. Most of the course builds on itself so students must be willing to seek out additional practice or help on difficult topics to be better able to stay abreast of the material and not fall behind. Students need to have a good work ethic. The course includes: limits and their properties; derivatives and differentiation applications; antiderivatives and indefinite integration; area and definite integrals; integration by substitution; the trapezoidal rule; logarithmic, exponential and other transcendental functions; applications and methods of integration; miscellaneous topics in Calculus AB. All students enrolled in AP Calculus AB are required to take the AP Examination in May if they are passing this course prior to the AP Examinations. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better Course Name: AP Calculus BC Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This is an advanced placement course. Self-motivated students are best suited for the rigor of this class. Most of the course builds on itself so students who are willing to seek out additional practice or help on difficult topics will be better able to stay abreast of the material and not fall behind. Students need to have a good work ethic and the motivation to seek help when they do not understand a topic. Topics include applications of integration involving work and arc length; parametric equations; analysis of acceleration and velocity vectors; applications of slope fields to differential equations; analysis of geometric, harmonic, p-series and alternating series; and approximations of polynomials with Taylor and Maclaurin series. Graphing calculator is required, TI 83+ or better SCIENCE Course Name: Biology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 1 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Relationships between structures and functions of living cells; role of DNA/RNA in biological traits; increasing complexity in single-celled and multi-celled organisms; interdependence of organisms and the flow of energy; natural selection and the theory of evolution. Teacher expectations: Since the nature of biology tends to be rigorous, students are expected to keep current with the material, review regularly (2-3 times weekly), and ask questions. In addition, biology is a laboratory science, so students are expected to follow safety protocol at all times. Other: This course is also designed to give students the necessary content knowledge in preparation for the biology EOCT, which is given at the end of the school year and includes information from both first and second semesters. This test encompasses 20% of the student s overall biology grade. Also, knowledge from this course is necessary to successfully complete the science portion of the GHSGT, which is given during the student s junior year. Course Name: Biology Honors Course number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 1 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Relationships between structures and functions of living cells; role of DNA/RNA in biological traits; increasing complexity in single-celled and multi-celled organisms; interdependence of organisms and the flow of energy; natural selection and the history of evolution; science research project and in depth study of selected biology topics and skills preparing students for AP Biology and AP Environmental Science study. Teacher expectations: Honors classes will move at a faster pace, will require more independent study, and will cover topics in greater depth. Honors classes will complete an additional number of required labs. Any students who aspire to attend the Governors Honors Program or participate in highly competitive summer programs at university campuses are encouraged to complete an additional science project. Students will complete a literary review in addition to other research-related assignments, which will comprise a certain percentage of the semester grade. Due to the amount of research required for successful completion of this assignment, considerable time must be spent outside of class in order to meet the requirements of the literature review. Since the nature of biology tends to be rigorous, students are expected to keep current with the material, review regularly, and ask questions. In addition, biology is a laboratory science, so students are expected to follow safety protocol at all times. Other: In-depth study of selected biology topics and skills prepares students for future study in AP science courses. All biology classes are required to take an end of the course test (EOCT) in May that will count as 20% of the second semester cumulative course grade.

39 Course Name: Gifted Biology Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as Biology Honors + research component Course Name: Physical Science Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy Level 2 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Current understanding of the atom; nature, classification, and naming of matter; characteristics and components of radioactivity; arrangement of the Periodic Table; phase of matter and molecular motion; properties of solutions; transformations and flow of energy; force, mass, and motion; properties of waves; properties of electricity and magnetism. Teacher Expectations: This is a moderately paced, but rigorous course. It is expected of all students that they come to class prepared with all their materials every day. To be successful, students need to do homework daily, review material before class, and have a calculator. Students will use math skills to solve problems. Other: Some of the material and skills taught in this course will be included on the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) given in late March of their junior year. The End Of Course Test (EOCT) is given in early May. All students must take the EOCT to earn credit for this course. It will account for the Spring Final Exam at 20% of grade. Course Name: Chemistry Course number: Term: Year Grade: 10, 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 3 science graduation credit if pass both semesters or can also be a Level 4 science graduation credit when either earth systems or environmental science was the level 3 science graduation credit. Topics: Habits of mind and nature of science; nature of matter and its classification; Law of conservation of matter in compounds and chemical reactions; modern atomic theory; the periodic table and properties of elements; factors affecting rates of chemical reactions; motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and physical processes; solutions, acids, and bases. Teacher Expectations: Algebra skills solving equation for unknown must be able to solve exponential equations. Graphing skills. Be able solve applied math problems. Skills using basic chemistry lab equipment. Emphasizes math and word problems as a problem solving strategy. Course: Chemistry Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10, 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 3 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Habits of mind and nature of science; nature of matter and its classification; Law of conservation of matter in compounds and chemical reactions; modern atomic theory; the periodic table and properties of elements; factors affecting rates of chemical reactions; motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and physical processes; solutions, acids, and bases; science research project; research contemporary topics on the science of chemistry in the society Teacher Expectations: Honors classes will move at a faster pace, will require more independent study, and will cover topics in greater depth Honors classes will complete an additional number of required labs. Students must keep their lab notebook current and up-to-date, so honors chemistry students must have a strong work ethic. Any students who aspire to attend the Governors Honors Program or participate in highly competitive summer programs at university campuses are encouraged to complete an additional science project. Students will complete a literary review in addition to other research-related. Math proficiency is necessary since the course is a word problem solving format. Other: In-depth study of selected chemistry topics and skills prepares students for future study in AP science courses. Course: Earth Systems Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Earth Systems is a yearlong course that is designed to continue investigations that began in K-8 Earth Science and Life Science. Students will discover the connections among the Earth s systems throughout Earth s history. These systems the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact through time to produce the Earth s landscapes, ecology, and resources. This course develops explanations of phenomena fundamental to the sciences of geology and physical geography including the early history of the Earth, plate tectonics, landform evolution, weather and climate, and the Earth s geologic record.

40 Teacher Expectations: A background in Physical Science is recommended for Earth Systems. Basic mathematic and graphing skills will be used throughout the year. Students are expected to attend class regularly, come prepared with their textbooks and notebooks daily, actively participate in class, turn in completed assignments on the day that they are due. Course: Environmental Science Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy the Level 3 science graduation credit if pass both semesters or can be used as a Level 4 science graduation credit if chemistry or earth systems was the level 3 science graduation credit. Topics: Human population growth and cultural revolutions, advent of environments concerns, fossil fuels, nuclear and alternative energies, air pollution and conservation, soil erosion and conservation, waste disposal and management, cycling of Earth s resources, interactions in bio systems. Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to participate in numerous laboratory activities and work well in groups. These laboratory activities will be testing and/or simulating real world situations. Also students must be willing to engage each other in productive discussions about current environmental problems in the world and local arena. There is a large amount of ecology information (a large portion of the science material in the GHSGT) that will allow students to understand the effects of other organisms and pollution on the environment. Studying for this class will require between 3-5 hours a week coupled with lab assignments that will take up approximately 25% of the class. There will be current events and external materials required throughout the year. Course Name: Forensic Science Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Biology, Physical Science and Earth Science or Environmental Science Description: The Forensic Science curriculum is designed to build upon science concepts and to apply science to the investigation of crime scenes. It serves as a fourth year of science for graduation. Students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, how to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence. This is a case-based course emphasizing inquiry learning. Course Name: Physics Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy the Level 2 science graduation credit if pass both semesters or can be used to satisfy the Level 4 science graduation credit if physical science was used as the level 2 science graduation credit. Topics: Force, mass, gravity, and motion of objects; energy in matter and the universe; evaluate forms and transformations of energy; properties and application of waves; electrical and magnetic forces; Newtonian physics in quantum mechanics and relativity Teacher Expectations: Students planning on taking physics should have a high proficient in algebraic skills and trigonometric functions. Grades of high B or A in GSE Algebra II. This course applies extensive math concepts to the physical world using word problems. Students should complete homework daily and participate in class discussion. Course Name: Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy Level 4 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of the study of the human body. Topics covered include the structure of the human body, chemistry of life, cell structures and functions, body systems - anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and brain, the senses, circulatory system, respiratory system, endocrine system, urinary and digestive systems, nutrition and the reproductive system. Teacher Expectations: Participation in demonstrations, discussions, cooperative learning groups and laboratory investigations Students will be required to work individually and as a member of a team. Dissections are part of the curriculum for Human A&P and all students are expected to participate. Students will be expected to behave in a mature and responsible manor while performing labs. Lab reports, case studies and major research projects will be done by all students taking this course. Students must be diligent in completing their required work. It is imperative to keep current with material; selfmotivation is a must in this course.

41 Course Name: Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors Course Number: Term: Yearlong Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy Level 4 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Structure of the human body, chemistry of life, cell structures and functions, body systems. Honors Anatomy has a faster pace and will go more in depth. This course will have a literature review first semester and a research project second semester. Teacher Expectations: Participation in demonstrations, discussions, cooperative learning groups and laboratory investigations Students will be required to work individually and as a member of a team. Dissections are part of the curriculum for Human A&P and all students are expected to participate. Students will be expected to behave in a mature and responsible manor while performing labs. Lab reports, case studies and major research projects will be done by all students taking this course. Students must be diligent in completing their required work. It is imperative to keep current with material; selfmotivation is a must in this course. Please Note: Students taking Psychology and Anatomy concurrently: AP Psychology students are encouraged to take the honors level Anatomy and students taking on level Psychology are encouraged to take on level Anatomy. Those students taking AP Biology and Anatomy concurrently are encouraged to take Honors Anatomy. Course Name; AP Biology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Will satisfy Level 4 science graduation credit if passed both semesters. Topics: Biochemistry, cells, energy transformations, molecular genetics, heredity and evolution, principles of taxonomy and systematics, survey or archaeo, eubacteria, protista, fungi, plants and animals, ecology Teacher Expectations: AP Biology is a second year biology course designed to be equivalent to a collegiate biology course for biology majors. Students could earn up to 8 semester credits for the course based on the AP exam score. The course includes a list of specific collegiate labs which are covered on the AP exam. Due to the length and depth of these laboratory activities, several labs are conducted after school. All students are expected to participate in all the labs and keep a handwritten lab journal for all of the labs conducted in the class. Since the course is designed to cover two semester credits at the college level, there is an enormous amount of material to cover. Students are expected to read the book and keep up with the material. Students are expected to be prepared for class daily and participate in class discussions. There is a summer reading assignment. Course Name: AP Chemistry Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy Level 4 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Atomic theory and structure of matter, chemical bonding, gases and stoichiometry, liquids and solids, solutions and equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics, reaction types, nuclear and organic chemistry, qualitative analysis Teacher Expectations: Students will have a summer reading assignment. Students demonstrate extraordinary work ethic, class preparation, and organization. Students in AP Chemistry should spend at least five hours a week in individual study outside of the classroom. AP Chemistry demands high level math, reading, and writing skills.. Course Name: AP Environmental Science Course number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy the Level 4 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: ecosystems and how they work, the human population, major global problems, energy resources, resources and pollution, sustaining biodiversity and ecological integrity, the environment and society Teacher Expectations: The student will have required summer assignments and successful APES students will be independently motivated to complete tasks without prompting by a teacher. Students should spend 3-5 hours per week outside of class time preparing/ studying for the class. Students should have a solid background in chemistry &biology, a score of A or a high B is highly recommended. A successful APES student will also be very well prepared, complete all work on time, be able to analyze situations to completely understand activities and labs, applying this knowledge to concepts studied in the classroom setting, and is a very strong writer, given the free-response question requirement on the advanced placement test at the end of the course.

42 Course Name: AP Physics 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy the Level 2 science graduation credit if pass both semesters or it can be used as Level 4 science graduation credit when physics was used to satisfy the level 2 science graduation credit. AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. Teacher Expectations: There is a summer reading assignment. Due to the scope and depth of the material required for AP Physics 1, expect to study each night. Homework is assigned regularly, at least once a week. Labs are conducted approximately once a week & two formal lab reports are required each semester Attending class is crucial, as many topics are only afforded one class session discussion. Successful students have excellent attention during class, take notes, participate in class discussions, begin homework before it is due, ask questions (both in class and via the electronic helpdesk) and practice a little each night. The most successful students are ones that have completed previous Honors level classes with an A. There is also a strong correlation between PSAT scores and student success, for example a combined PSAT score of 150 (math and verbal) is a good indicator of success in AP Physics 1. Other: Students who take the AP Physics 1 Exam in May can earn 1 st semester college credit depending on their score. Course Name: AP Physics 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation credit: Will satisfy the Level 2 science graduation credit if pass both semesters or it can be used as Level 4 science graduation credit when physics was used to satisfy the level 2 science graduation credit. AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics. Teacher Expectations: There is a summer reading assignment. Due to the scope and depth of the material required for AP Physics 2, expect to study each night. Homework is assigned regularly, at least once a week. Labs are conducted approximately once a week & two formal lab reports are required each semester Attending class is crucial, as many topics are only afforded one class session discussion. Successful students have excellent attention during class, take notes, participate in class discussions, begin homework before it is due, ask questions (both in class and via the electronic helpdesk) and practice a little each night. The most successful students are ones that have completed previous Honors level classes with an A. There is also a strong correlation between PSAT scores and student success, for example a combined PSAT score of 150 (math and verbal) is a good indicator of success in AP Physics 2. Other: Students who take the AP Physics 2 Exam in May can earn 2 nd semester college credit depending on their score. Options for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2: 1. AP Physics 1 (junior year) then AP Physics 2 (senior year) 2. Physics (Junior year) and AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 (senior year) Course Name: AP Physics C- Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism Course Number: and Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Teacher Expectations: Due to the depth of the material required for AP Physics C, students should expect to study each night. Homework is assigned regularly, at least once a week. Labs are conducted approximately once a week & two formal lab reports are required each semester. Attending class is crucial, as many topics are only afforded one class session discussion. Successful students have excellent attention during class, take notes, participate in class discussions, begin homework before it is due, ask questions (both in class and via the electronic helpdesk) and practice a little each night. The most successful students are ones that have completed previous Honors level classes with an A. There is also a strong correlation between PSAT scores and student success, for example a combined PSAT score of 200 (math and verbal) is a good indicator of success in AP Physics C. Other: At minimum, student should be con-currently enrolled in Calculus. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems; some requiring calculus.

43 SOCIAL STUDIES Course Name: American Government/Civics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Nation-states and government Authoritarian government and democratic government, Republic and democracy, U.S. Constitutionalism, election process, public opinion local presentation, presidency, budget, federal court system, basic rights, due process, taxation. This is a yearlong course available to students in grade 9. Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States (for Freshmen) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP course in United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. While there is no single approach that an AP United States Government and Politics course must follow, students should become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Certain topics are usually covered in all college courses: I. Constitutional Underpinnings of US Government IV. Institutions of National Government II. Political Beliefs and Behaviors V. Public Policy III. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media VI. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Students will prepare for the College Board AP United States Government and Politics exam given in May and consisting of multiple-choice and free-response essays. This course may be substituted for American Government/Civics credit. Since reading at a high level is such a significant feature of the course, ideally students would come in with an ITBS reading score above the 85 th percentile. For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students with a credit of World History, this course can be taken. Course Name: AP Human Geography (for Freshmen) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Course Name: World History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Historic cultures: introduction to the social sciences, ancient civilizations: Egypt and Mesopotamia, classical civilizations: Greece and Rome, India and China, medieval world: Middle East and Africa, Asia, Medieval World: Central and South America, Europe, Age of Exploration, revolution and change: English civil war, Enlightenment, French Revolution, decline of colonial empires in America, Industrial Revolution, nationalism and imperialism, World War I, rise of totalitarianism, World War II, modern world. Course Name: AP World History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and continuity throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. College world history courses vary considerably in the approach used, the chronological framework chosen, the content covered, the themes selected, and the analytical skills emphasized. The material in this Course Description presents the choices that the AP World History Development Committee has made to create the course and exam. These choices themselves are compatible with a variety of college level curricular approaches. Course Name: United States History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is designed to meet the U.S. history requirement for graduation. The course covers United States history from the colonial era to the present, and is divided into eleven units (see course outline). Each unit focuses on the development of political, economic, social and cultural institutions and practices and how those institutions have evolved with national development. Course content and classroom activities will be managed so that the factual knowledge, concepts and skills needed for state-mandated competency in U.S. history, including success on the GHSGT (Georgia High School Graduation Test) and EOCT (End of Course Test) in U.S. History, are mastered.

44 Course Name: AP U.S. History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An AP U.S. History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Course Name: Economics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Fundamental concepts: choices & decisions, demand, supply and market forces, money, banking and capital, organization of natural, human and capital resources, the national economy, global interdependence. Course Name: AP Macroeconomics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of an AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination and also develops students familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth and international economics. There is no single approach that an AP Macroeconomics course is expected to follow. Whatever the approach, however, AP teachers are advised to take into account certain topics generally covered in college courses. The following is a brief list of these topics I. Basic Economic Concepts V. Inflation, Unemployment, & Stabilization Policies II. Measurement of Economic Performance VI. Economic Growth and Productivity III. National Income and Price Determination VII. Open Economy: International Trade & Finance IV. Financial Sector Course Name: AP Microeconomics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. The following is a brief list of these topics: I. Basic Economic Concepts III. Factor Markets II. The Nature and Functions of Product Markets IV. Market Failure and the Role of Government Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP course in United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. While there is no single approach that an AP United States Government and Politics course must follow, students should become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Certain topics are usually covered in all college courses: I. Constitutional Underpinnings of US Government IV. Institutions of National Government II. Political Beliefs and Behaviors V. Public Policy III. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media VI. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Students will prepare for the College Board AP United States Government and Politics exam given in May and consisting of multiple-choice and free-response essays. This course may be substituted for American Govt/Civics credit. For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students with a credit of World History, this course can be taken. Course Name: AP Government/Politics: Comparative Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP course in Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Comparison assists both in identifying problems and in analyzing policymaking. For example, we only know that a country has a high population growth rate or serious corruption when we compare it to other countries. Careful comparison of political systems produces useful knowledge about the institutions and policies countries have

45 employed to address problems, or, indeed, what they have done to make things worse. We can compare the effectiveness of policy approaches to poverty or overpopulation by examining how different countries solve similar problems. Furthermore, by comparing the political institutions and practices of wealthy and poor countries, we can begin to understand the political consequences of economic well-being. Finally, comparison assists explanation. Why are some countries stable democracies and not others? Why do many democracies have prime ministers instead of presidents? In addition to covering the major concepts that are used to organize and interpret what we know about political phenomena and relationships, the course should cover specific countries and their governments. Six countries form the core of the AP Comparative Government and Politics course: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. By using these six countries, the course can move the discussion of concepts from abstract definition to concrete example, noting that not all concepts will be equally useful in all country settings. Course Name: AP Human Geography Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Course Name: AP Psychology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Course Name: AP European History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of APEH are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. Content is organized around three broad themes: 1. Intellectual & Cultural History 2. Political & Diplomatic History 3. Social & Economic History Course Name: International Affairs Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: International Affairs is a global issues course that is designed to increase the student s awareness of issues affected the world. Topics range from the true effectiveness of the United Nations, terrorism, environmental issues, resource depletion, overpopulation, issues with our water and food, ethnic conflict, globalization, exponential growth of technology, and also other global issues. Most work is based on student interests in the various units of the course. Students are encouraged to explore sub-topics and issues related to the core themes of the course. This is a semester social studies elective. Course Name: Psychology Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This semester course is designed to provide students with a general overview of the field of psychology. It is a broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing human behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal psychology. Critical thinking, analytical writing skills, and creativity will be emphasized in assignments and assessments throughout the semester. The intent of the course is to prepare students for further study in this field. Course Name: Sociology Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will study subcultures; group behavior, social issues; environment and technology; homeless and unemployment; responsibility of dissent; drug abuse and American culture; social response to poverty; prejudice and discrimination.

46 WLD LANGUAGES For the Class of 2012 and beyond, students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other post-secondary institution must take two units of the same world language. Many universities now require more than the two basic years as evidence of academic achievement. All World Language courses are yearlong courses. NOTE: In order to be considered for placement in a World Language honors course in high school, a student must earn a 90% in EACH of the four semesters of language study in middle school. The teacher must also recommend the student for placement in an honors course in high school. If a student begins World Language study in high school, he or she must earn a 90% in both semesters of study AND be recommended by the teacher to be placed in an Honors course the following year. Students may be recommended to switch to an on-level World Language course at the end of the first year of study if they do not meet the teacher s expectations. In Honors and AP courses, students are expected to: 1. actively participate in class activities and discussions 2. make every effort to speak in the target language 3. complete homework daily 4. be self-directed learners 5. work well in groups on large projects 6. Take risks Course Name: Chinese 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Beginning level Chinese is designed to introduce students to the Chinese language and the culture of Chinese-speaking peoples. Students will use the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing to attain proficiency and the ability to communicate in Chinese. Major topics include: Introduction to Chinese characters and pronunciation; greetings, family & friends; numbers/telling time & calendar dates; school information, daily routines; foods & clothing; holidays & festivals; Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 2 emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; family & friends, city / transportation; school information, daily routines; Invitation and visiting, weather / seasons, making purchases; eating at restaurant and home, ordering a meal; holidays & festivals and Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 2 Honors emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use, at an accelerated pace. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; family & friends, city / transportation; school information, daily routines; health: checkup and hospital; weather / seasons; post office; making purchases; ordering a meal; holidays & festivals; Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 3 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 3 emphasizes advanced structures of the language through a thorough practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Major topics include: Chinese character, pronunciation; time & weather; family & friends / relationships; food and restaurants; money & shopping; school & education; daily and leisure-time activities; service & repairs; clothing & personal appearances; transportation; vacation & travel and Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 3 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 3 Honors emphasizes advanced structures of the language through a thorough practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening, at an accelerated pace. Major topics include: Chinese character & pronunciation; time & weather; family & friends / relationships; food and restaurants; money & shopping; school & education; daily and leisure-time activities; service & repairs; clothing & personal appearances; transportation; vacation & travel and Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 4 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 4 Honors is conducted entirely in Chinese and emphasizes a high level of facility of advanced structures of the language through intensive, fast-paced practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Skills will be demonstrated and assessed via a variety of activities including, but not limited to, essays, skits, projects, web

47 activities and video/audio recordings. This course is geared to prepare students for the rigors of the AP Chinese Language course. Major topics include: Chinese culture and perspective; daily life of Chinese teenagers; hobbies and personal events: sites of interests and entertainment; Chinese society; geography and population; the generation gap; travel and transportation; climate and transportation; holidays; current events; children s literary themes; visual arts; literary selections; current events. Course Name: AP Chinese Language and Culture Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: The class will prepare students for the College Board examination in the Chinese Language. It is based on Mandarin Chinese. Major Topics include: awareness & appreciation of the elements of the Chinese culture; various aspects of contemporary Chinese society, including geography & population, ethnic & regional diversity, travel & transportation, climate & weather, holidays & food, sports & games, and current affairs. Course Name: French 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description Students will learn numbers, weather, colors, celebrations, family, routines, self, school, clothing, shopping, food, transportation, body parts, health/emotions, animals, leisure time, sports, geography. Course Name: French 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will learn school & class routines, family & relations, self & daily routines, clothing, body parts, shopping, money, banking, community sites, transportation, directions, food, meals, holidays, vacations. Course Name: French 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course provides an in-depth study of all topics in French II with heavy emphasis on oral production; additional reading selections. Course Name: French 3 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn daily routines, family relations, history, geography, travel, accommodations, festivals, leisure time, food, current events, careers, aspects of art and literature. Course Name: French 3 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course provides an in-depth study of all topics in French III; in addition, social situations, foreign travel, opinions & feelings, aesthetic pursuits. Course Name: French 4 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: French 4 is an advanced course designed for students continuing from French 3. Students learn literary selections, visual arts, current events, daily life, writing enhancement; recommended for students who will continued to AP Student skills will be demonstrated and assessed via a variety of activities including, but not limited to, essays, skits, projects, web activities and video/audio recordings. Major topics include: Travel; current affairs; music; culture segments; careers; writing enhancement; relationships; French culture; francophone world. Course Name: French 4 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn about the French culture, current affairs. Course Name: AP French Language Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will speak formal and informal French, various forms of printed texts, written communication, audio response, and cultural and current themes. Course Name: Latin 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Students learn Latin pronunciation, Latin stories, myths, Roman culture & history, derivatives. Course Name: Latin 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students Latin pronunciation, Latin stories, myths, Roman culture & history, derivatives Course Name: Latin 2 H Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an in-depth study of all topics in Latin II; in addition, translation of original Latin reading selections and recitation of notable Latin sayings. Course Name: Latin 3H Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students study Latin literature with emphasis on the epic genre. Students will be surveying Latin literature in preparation for studying Vergil's AENEID. Samples of verse, prose, speeches, epistles, and graffiti will be translated.

48 Course Name: Latin 4H Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students study Latin literature with emphasis on the epic genre. Students will be surveying Latin literature in preparation for studying Vergil's AENEID. Samples of verse, prose, speeches, epistles, and graffiti will be translated. Course Name: AP Latin Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP Latin course requires the student to master the literary techniques, cultural and historical background, and over 1,800 lines of the Latin text of the Aeneid. All students will complete the Advanced Placement Latin examination in the spring, upon completion of the courses. Course Name: Spanish 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn numbers, weather, colors, celebrations, family, routines, self, school, clothing, shopping, food, transportation, body parts, health/emotions, animals, leisure time, sports, geography. Course Name: Spanish 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn school and class routines, family & relations, self & daily routines, clothing, body parts, shopping, money, banking, community sites, transportation, directions, food, meals, holidays, vacations. Course Name: Spanish 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an in-depth study of all topics in Spanish II with heavy emphasis on oral production; additional reading selections. Course Name: Spanish 3 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn daily routines, family relations, history, geography, travel, accommodations, festivals, leisure time, food, current events, careers, aspects of art and literature. Course Name: Spanish 3 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This is an in-depth study of all topics in Spanish III. Students also learn social situations, foreign travel, opinions & feelings, aesthetic pursuits. Course Name: Spanish 4 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is recommended for students who wish to further enhance their proficiency in all four language skills, but not headed toward AP Spanish. The course focuses on geography, art, music, literature, poetry, writing, foods, vocabulary, and grammar review. Students learn and use the language through projects, presentations, our Abriendo Paso text, Tactics Conversaciones, Schaum's Spanish Vocabulary, and Aventuras Literarias. Course Name: Spanish 4 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students read literary selections, visual arts, current events, daily life, and writing enhancement; recommended for students who will continue to AP. Course Name: AP Spanish Language Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will speak formal and informal Spanish, various forms of printed texts, written communication, audio response, cultural and current themes. Course Name: AP Spanish Literature Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will speak formal and informal Spanish, learn various forms of printed texts, written communication, audio response, cultural and current themes.

49 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION All PE classes are semester courses. Course Name: General Health Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None. This course is recommended for 9 th graders, but can be taken at other grade levels. Description: This course fulfills the requirement for graduation and the State of Georgia Drug and Alcohol Awareness component required for obtaining a driver s license. Course introduces personal health, wellness concepts; human sexuality/sex education; State ADAP requirements; CPR Training; First Aid Procedures; safety practices, responsibility for health decisions, decision-making skills, mental health, emotions, stress, nutrition, and alcohol, drug and tobacco use/abuse. Graduation Requirement. Course Name: Personal Fitness Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: 10 th 12 th graders only (Counselor recommendation for Freshmen) Description: This course fulfills the requirement for graduation. Topics and activities include personal fitness program, stress management, fitness games, nutrition, and weight training. A variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be implemented to encourage each student to work within their Target Heart Rate Zone. Weight lifting and flexibility exercises are included in this course. A personal workout plan is designed and implemented in the course. Graduation Requirement. Course Name: General Physical Education 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: General Physical Education 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: General Physical Education 1 Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: General Physical Education 3 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: General Physical Education. 2 Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: Lifetime Sports Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of tennis, golf, bocce, table tennis and volleyball. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: Recreational Games Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of table tennis, Frisbee games, badminton, bowling, pickle ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Weight Training I Course Name: Physical Conditioning Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Course Name: Advanced Physical Conditioning Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Physical Conditioning Description: In this course, students work on total body strength and fitness. The student will be required to perform all major lifts and will be given a weightlifting program designed to build strength and muscle size. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. Weight Training II Course Name: Weight Training Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Advanced Physical Conditioning Course Name: Advanced Weight Training Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Weight Training Description: In this course, students work on total body strength and fitness. The student will be required to perform all major lifts and will be given a weightlifting program designed to build strength and muscle size. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. Also, the course uses a variety of conditioning activities with cognitive concepts. Muscle tone, body composition, and personal fitness goals emphasized.

50 Weight Training III Course Name: Exercise and Weight Control Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Advanced Weight Training Course Name: Advanced Exercise & Weight Control Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Exercise and Weight Control Description: In this course, students will work on power lifting techniques to improve in muscular strength and endurance and will be given a weight training program. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. Weight Training IV Course Name: Body Sculpting Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Advanced Exercise & Weight Control and P.E. teacher recommendation Course Name: Advanced Body Sculpting Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Body Sculpting and P.E. teacher recommendation Description: In this course, students will work on power lifting techniques to improve in muscular strength and endurance and will be given a weight training program. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. FINE ART ELECTIVES ART Course Name: Introduction to Art Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description This semester long introductory course establishes a standard and consistent foundation in the discipline of visual art. Students will be introduced to all aspects of visual art including but not limited to art as personal communication, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, design, aesthetics, careers, art criticism and art history. There are no required prerequisites for this course. Teacher Expectations: All students are required to keep a sketchbook of the entire semesters work. Sketchbooks can be purchased on your own or through the arts department. See your teacher for further details. Course Name: Ceramics 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: is a semester long introductory course in ceramics covering the three basic methods of hand building. Students will produce ceramic artwork using pinch, slab, and coil techniques. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well methods of surface treatment, firing, and other related aspects. Ceramic history, aesthetics, and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the course. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Ceramics 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Ceramics 1 Description: provides in-depth work with clay beyond that of Ceramics 1. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-thrown ceramics. Glaze chemistry will be addressed with an emphasis on how a glaze works and how to alter results. Alternative firing techniques will introduce students to various surface effects and firing atmospheres. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice. Students will continue to investigate ceramics from around the world and throughout time. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Digital Design Projects 1 (Computer Art) Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course will acquaint students with the use of computers and digital media for the production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward developing artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia presentations. The majority of coursework will be designed and produced utilizing Adobe Photoshop. At the completion of this course, the student may move into Advanced Digital Design Projects. Students will need to use a digital camera for outside photography assignments. Teacher Expectations: No prior computer knowledge necessary, this class offers a great alternative to photography if it cannot be fit into your schedule.

51 Course Name: Advanced Digital Design Projects 2 (Advanced Computer Art) Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Digital Design Projects 1 Description: This advanced semester long course will acquaint students with additional digital media for the production of art. The course continues development of artistic and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia. Course work will emphasize scanning, digital photography and a combination of computer and traditional art media. Students will design and produce art utilizing the bitmapped graphics program of Adobe Photoshop and vector graphics program, Adobe Illustrator. Students will need to use a digital camera for outside photography assignments. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester length course instructs students in fundamental drawing skills and prepares them to make the transition to painting. Course work builds on drawing skills introduced in Introduction to Art. Drawing approaches include contour, value to model form, gesture, perspective and color; students work with drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, conte, oil pastels. Art history, criticism and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Weekly sketchbook assignments will be given requiring one to two hours per week outside of class. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, Drawing and Painting I Description: This semester long course develops fundamental painting skills and continues to strengthen composition and drawing skills. The course includes studies in color sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Students will work in watercolor, acrylics and oils. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Weekly sketchbook assignments will be given requiring one to two hours per week outside of class. Course Name: Graphic Design 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course introduces the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Logos, advertisements and product packaging are all explored in this course. Work is done mainly with Photoshop and Illustrator. Course Name: Graphic Design 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and Graphic Design 1 Description: This course extends the study begun in Graphic Design I of the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Work is done mainly with Photoshop and Illustrator. Course Name: Jewelry and Metal Crafts 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course introduces jewelry making as an art form in the past and present. A variety of media and tools are explored. The elements of art and principals of design are used to analyze, design, create, and evaluate jewelry. The course combines aesthetics, art criticism and art history with studio production of jewelry. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Photography 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course is an introduction to black and white photography and darkroom processing. Students will construct their own pinhole camera, take photos, and develop photos in the darkroom creating a photographic portfolio as they learn the technical and artistic aspects of photography. A brief introduction to digital photography will be included. Photo history, critiques of photos, aesthetics and design will be addressed throughout the semester. Students will have assignments to make some photos at home and keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class.

52 Course Name: Photography 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Photography 1 Description: Is a semester long course that builds on basic skills and darkroom techniques learned in Photo Design I. Students hone skills in communicating meaning through photography. They learn to use a 35mm camera, they develop and print images from black and while film and refine their darkroom and printing techniques. The course incorporates aesthetics, art criticism, art history and a brief introduction to digital photography. Students will be asked to make selected photographs at home and to keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own film and light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. All art work created in this class becomes the property of the student. Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to provide their own 35mm cameras. Digital SLR not accepted. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Photography 3 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Photography 1, and Photography 2 Description: Is a semester long course that hones skills in communicating meaning through photography. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio. Students will be asked to make selected photographs at home and to keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own film and light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. All art work created in this class becomes the property of the student. This is considered a Pre- AP Photo class. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Photography 4 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and Photography 1, and Photography 2, and Photography 3 Description: Is an advanced semester long course that hones skills in communicating meaning through photography. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio. Students will create a portfolio of prints in the form of a concentration. Students will be asked to make selected photographs at home and to keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own film and light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. All art work created in this class becomes the property of the student. This is considered a Pre-AP Photo class. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Sculpture 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art Description: This semester long course introduces students to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive and modeling processes of sculptural construction. Sculpture s influence on the environment will be examined, as well as the investigation a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Sculpture 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and Sculpture 1 Description: This semester long course offers students in-depth study to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive, casting and modeling processes while investigating a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class.

53 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART COURSES The four Advanced Placement Art courses enable highly motivated students to do college-level work in art while still in high school. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination. Instead, candidates submit a portfolio of work for evaluation in early May. Advanced Placement work does involve significantly more time and commitment than most high school courses. Therefore, the program is intended for students seriously committed to studying art. Prerequisites vary by course. Course Name: AP Art History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: None, This course does not serve as a pre-requisite for advanced art courses. Description: Students will study the history of art and its relationship with society from prehistoric to ancient worlds all the way to contemporary art. The course is organized by art movements and creates a frame for meaningful understanding that relates how and why works of art communicate visual meaning. The class is purely academic and prepares the student for the AP Art History exam in the spring. There is no art production in this class. Due to the large amount of information, students should expect unit tests every few weeks with quizzes and in class essays given weekly. To be successful in this class requires a high level of organization and good memorization skills. Purchase of supplemental material at the cost of $20 may be required Teacher Comments: This course pairs well with AP World History and also counts as an art credit at many public universities. Course Name: AP Drawing Portfolio Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites Introduction to Art, Drawing and Painting 1, Teacher Recommendation, Grade Description: AP college credit awarded by the College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio assembled over a two semester period. Portfolio consists of 24 original works by the student. Summer assignments provide students with a head start with their portfolios. Seven to eight hours per week outside of class is needed for completion of art works for portfolio. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $100 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: AP 2D Design Portfolio (Darkroom Photography) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites Introduction to Art, Photo 1 & 2, Teacher Recommendation, Grade Description: AP college credit awarded by the College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two semester period. Portfolio consists of 24 original photographic works by the student. Summer assignments will provide students a head start with their portfolios. Seven to eight hours per week outside of class is needed for completion of art works for portfolio. -or- AP college credit awarded by the College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two semester period. Portfolio consists of 24 original design works by the student. Summer assignments will provide students a head start with their portfolios. Seven to eight hours per week outside of class is needed for completion of art works for portfolio. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $100 towards consumable materials used for the semester or to buy their own photographic paper and film, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: AP 2D Design Portfolio (Digital Photography) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, Digital Design Projects 1 and 2 or Drawing and Painting I, Photo 1 and 2, Teacher Recommendation, Grade Description: AP college credit awarded by the College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two semester period. Portfolio consists of 24 original artworks by the student. Summer assignments will provide students a head start with their portfolios. This class is focused on students who work in a digital format (digital photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or draw on the computer tablet).

54 Course Name: AP 3D Design Portfolio Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, Sculpture 1 or Ceramics 1 or Jewelry & Metal Crafts 1, Teacher Recommendation, Grade 10-12, teacher recommendation from Mr. Scheifflee and portfolio review required prior to registration. It is highly recommended that students complete multiple level I 3D courses and/or advanced level II courses prior to enrollment. This course is ideal for students in the 11 th grade. As a secondary recommendation, students in the 10 th or 11 th grade are encouraged to take a full year of consecutive sculpture or ceramics classes prior to beginning AP 3D portfolio. This however is not a requirement for the AP course. Description: AP college credit awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two-semester sequence. This course will require a minimum of 6-8 hours of outside class time weekly to be completed afterschool, during lunch and or at home. Students will also attend a meeting in the spring prior to their year of enrollment to receive their summer assignments which are due upon return in the fall. Some materials may need to be purchased by the individual student based on their individual artworks as produced during the AP concentration during the spring semester. Course lab donation: $100 DRAMA Course Name: Fundamentals of Theatre I Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This introductory course is an exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. It is the perfect place for beginning students to start learning about Theatre and is a prerequisite to several other Theatre courses. This course is a semester or a yearlong course. Students will be required to write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. For students taking a full year, be sure to sign up for Fundamental of Theatre II second semester. Course Name: Fundamentals of Theatre II Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This semester long companion course to Fundamentals of Theatre I is an in depth exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. For students wishing to take this course a full year, be sure to sign up for Fundamentals of Theatre II. Students will be required write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. Course Name: Acting I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: None Description: This is a year-long introduction to acting class. Beginning actors will be exposed to several different performance styles and methods which will improve their performance skills. This course uses theatre to encourage cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. Theatre s forte is in the emotional arena, where participants are able to not only express emotion in a safe environment, but more pertinently, able to learn how to calibrate their emotional responses to various stimuli. The class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis. Students will be required write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. Course Name: Acting II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Acting I Description: This year long course delves further into the techniques of acting through the introduction of particular schools of thought associated with the control of voice and movement for effective character development. Using these techniques the student then explores the style of realism and examines the artists associated with that movement and their methods of instruction. Through this framework the students begin to master specific period styles through research and implementation of the restrictions and demands found in a specific style. The course culminates in a peer reviewed performance which offers the opportunities to audition, build, and critique theatrical productions in the classroom setting. The course is designed for any student wishing to hone their acting skills in an effort to broaden the range possibilities for performance.. Students will be required write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. Course Name: Acting III Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Acting I or Teacher Recommendation Description The focus of this year long course is to prepare students for a multitude of audition opportunities. This course is aimed at students that wish to continue theatrical studies beyond high school. Students will learn about the business of acting, personal marketing, and the importance of versatility in their audition repertoire. At the end of the course the student will have knowledge of contemporary self-marketing and monologues to use in auditions for colleges, conservatories, community, academic, or professional theatre. Students will be required write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class.

55 Course Name: Advanced Drama I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Audition Description: This year long course focuses on the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in several types of artistic situations. Students will be required to take part in productions generated by the class, including performance competitions outside of class. Course Name: Advanced Drama II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Adv Drama I or Audition Description: This year long course is an intermediate study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in several types of artistic situations. This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 2 nd time. Students will be required to take part in productions generated by the class, including performance competitions outside of class. Course Name: Advanced Drama III Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Adv Drama I & Adv Drama II This year long course is an intermediate study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in several types of artistic situations. This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 3rd time. Students will be required to take part in productions generated by the class, including performance competitions outside of class. Course Name: Technical Theater I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: A semester-long class for the student who wishes to gain practical experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, & stage management. This course will explore the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium outside of class. Course Name: Technical Theater II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Technical Theater 1 Description: A second semester course that continues to advance the experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management as well as exploring the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium outside of class. Course Name: Technical Theater III Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Technical Theater I & II Description: A second semester course that continues to advance the experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management as well as exploring the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium outside of class. Course Name: Technical Theater IV Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Technical Theater I & II & III Description: A second semester course that continues to advance the experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management as well as exploring the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium outside of class. Course Name: Musical Theater I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This is an introductory class that establishes basic principles used in the process and production of modern theatre. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student discovers storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement. Course will include vocal training for a musical theater production. Students will be required to participate in the musical either onstage or behind the scenes.

56 Course Name: Musical Theater II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Musical Theater I Description: Musical Theatre II is a more advanced semester long class built on the foundation of principals established in Musical Theatre I. Students will be challenged with a more in-depth study of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student continues to study storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an even broader understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement. Students will be required to participate in the musical either onstage or behind the scenes. Course Name: Musical Theater III Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Musical Theater I & II Description: Musical Theatre II is a more advanced semester long class built on the foundation of principals established in Musical Theatre I. Students will be challenged with a more in-depth study of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student continues to study storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an even broader understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement. Students will be required to participate in the musical either onstage or behind the scenes. Course Name: Musical Theater IV Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Musical Theater I, II, III Description: Musical Theatre II is a more advanced semester long class built on the foundation of principals established in Musical Theatre I. Students will be challenged with a more in-depth study of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student continues to study storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an even broader understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement. Students will be required to participate in the musical either onstage or behind the scenes. Course Name: Theatre Literature I Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Description: Theatre Literature I is a semester long course designed for the student interested in learning about the theatrical process through the study of dramatic literature. Students will examine plays and playwrights dating from the Greeks to present. The course focuses on the ways literature affects and reflects social customs and theatrical conventions. Course Name: Theatre Marketing Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Description: Theatre Marketing is a semester long course that focuses on the methods and practices in marketing theatre arts. Students will learn to develop sophisticated marketing plans that move from the page to various forms of media. MUSIC Course Name: Beginning Guitar 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This is a beginning music course for students with little or no formal training on the guitar. Basic guitar techniques will be introduced to the students. Music fundamentals such as basic theory, notation, and rhythm will be covered. It will also covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. An individualized setting will be provided. The main focus of the class will of course be learning to play the guitar! GOALS: 1. The student will be able to play guitar. 2. The student will be able to identify the fundamentals of music through guitar performance. 3. The student will apply music theory and guitar fundamentals to musical performance. REQUIREMENTS: No musical experience is required to participate in class guitar only a desire to learn how to play! Students will be expected to complete guitar performance tests (proficiencies) on their guitar. In addition, students will complete periodic worksheets. FEES: The guitar is a consumable instrument they will deteriorate over time and must be worked on - and eventually replaced. Strings break on a regular basis and must be replaced as well. Because of this, we must charge a one-time user fee (per semester) to offset this expense ($25 Checks Payable to AHS) Please refer to separate sheet for fee details. Total Fees for Book and Guitar Usage - $38

57 Course Name: Beginning Guitar 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Beginning Guitar 1 Description: This is a beginning music course for students with little or no formal training on the guitar. Music fundamentals such as basic theory, notation, and rhythm will be covered. This course enhances level-one skills and provides further opportunities for individualized study in basic guitar techniques. The course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, and creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Students will be expected to complete guitar performance tests (proficiencies) on their guitar. In addition, students will complete periodic worksheets. The main focus of the class will of course be learning to play the guitar! GOALS: 1. The student will be able to play guitar. 2. The student will be able to identify and apply the fundamentals of musical performance through playing guitar. 3. The student will apply basic music theory and guitar fundamentals to musical performance through solo and ensemble playing. Major scale construction; C,G,D scales, begin right hand position playing; apply to I-IV-V chord progressions; A,E,F scales; continue right hand work; right hand arpeggio playing; position scales using PIMA right-hand fingerings; Tablature; positional scale using right hand fingering, natural notes in 5th position, 5th position melodies 5th and 7th position playing ensemble playing FEES: The guitar is a consumable instrument they will deteriorate over time and must be worked on - and eventually replaced. Strings break on a regular basis and must be replaced as well. Because of this, we must charge a one-time user fee (per semester) to offset this expense ($25 Checks Payable to AHS) Please refer to separate sheet for fee details. Total Fees for Book and Guitar Usage - $38 Course Name: Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: None Course Name: Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) II Course Number: Prerequisites: Beg Piano I Course Name: Beginning Piano Lab Course Number: Prerequisites: Beg Piano II Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Description: The course introduces basic piano keyboard techniques. It covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, and creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. An individualized setting will be provided. This semester course is for beginning piano students. Students work individually at their own pace on electronic keyboards with headphones. Course Name: Beginning (Mixed) Chorus (Concert Choir) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Beginning Mixed Chorus I Grade 10: Beginning Mixed Chorus II Grade 11: Beginning Mixed Chorus III Grade 12: Beginning Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: None Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for students that have never taken chorus (beginning) and provides them opportunities to learn and improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. Students will learn music performance skills and how to properly use their voice, music theory and sight singing using the Kodaly method, history and cultural contributions of music, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $70/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus (Concert Choir) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Intermediate Mixed Chorus I Grade 10: Intermediate Mixed Chorus II Grade 11: Intermediate Mixed Chorus III Grade 12: Intermediate Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: At least one (1) year of experience in a chorus program Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for students that have taken chorus before (intermediate-level) and provides them opportunities to learn and improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. Students will learn music performance skills and how to properly use their voice, music theory and sight singing using the Kodaly method, history and cultural contributions of music, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.

58 Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $70/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Advanced Women s Chorus (Select Women s Ensemble) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Advanced Women s Chorus I Grade 10: Advanced Women s Chorus II Grade 11: Advanced Women s Chorus III Grade 12: Advanced Women s Chorus IV Prerequisites: Placement by audition only Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for advanced chorus students and provides them opportunities to improve on performance skills and knowledge in female choral singing. Students will perform top literature for women s voices; previous knowledge of singing, music vocabulary, and sight singing using the Kodaly method is a must. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $70/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Advanced (Mixed) Chorus (Chorale) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Advanced Mixed Chorus I Grade 10: Advanced Mixed Chorus II Grade 11: Advanced Mixed Chorus III Grade 12: Advanced Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: Placement by audition only. Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for advanced chorus students and provides them opportunities to improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. This class is our most advanced ensemble at AHS and a high level of commitment is expected. It is required that students who take this course have previous intensive training in choral singing, music vocabulary, and sight singing using the Kodaly method. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $70/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Advanced Jazz (Voice Ensemble Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Advanced Jazz Grade 10: Advanced Jazz Grade 11: Advanced Jazz Grade 12: Advanced Jazz Prerequisites: Placement by audition only. Description: Offers opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and knowledge on voice in a jazz idiom. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music (especially improvisation and composition) and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Emphasizes jazz as an indigenous American art form and a major component of our cultural heritage. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $65/year (student uniform rental and maintenance, AHSCA donation to help pay for necessary supplies). Scholarships are available to all students in need of financial assistance.

59 Course Name: Beginning Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) Prerequisites: Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required, Beginning Band 1 - BEGINNERS ONLY; ALL incoming 9 th graders who were in middle school band should enroll in Intermediate Band 1 Course Number: (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: This yearlong course develops an awareness of music literature through performance and listening. Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Intermediate Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphonic Band 1) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only; Intermediate Band 1 - ALL INCOMING 9 TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS SHOULD ENROLL IN THIS CLASS; placement auditions will be taken into consideration and adjustments in schedule will be made after audition has been scored. Description: Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination; also discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; advanced knowledge of instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Advanced Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphonic Band 2) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Course Number: (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: This yearlong course is similar to Intermediate Band, but includes more complex rhythms, pitch discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; advanced knowledge of instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Mastery Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Wind Ensemble) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Description: This yearlong course is similar to Intermediate Band, but for the most advanced musicians; this is our top performance ensemble at AHS. Course requires very specific commitment to this ensemble. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; extensive knowledge of advanced instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Percussion I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation; ALL 9 th grade percussion students should sign up for this class. This class meets as a separate class and is percussion only, no winds. Description: This yearlong course develops the basic techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Percussion II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is a continuation of Percussion I and develops the intermediate techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert and wind band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette; may require some after-school rehearsal hours. This class meets at the same time as Advanced Band (Symphonic Band 1). This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Percussion III Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Course Name: Percussion IV Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is teaches advanced percussion techniques and concepts through study of percussion études, solo and chamber music, concert and wind band, and symphony literature. Emphasis is placed on musicality, technique, current percussion literature, and preparation for college music study. This course does require after-school hours. This class meets at the same time as Mastery Band (Wind Ensemble). This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

60 Course Name: Advanced Jazz Lab 1, 2, 3, 4 (Jazz Band) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation; Must be enrolled in one of the other band classes to qualify for this ensemble. Exceptions may be made for rhythm section instruments. Description: This yearlong performance course teaches a variety of styles of jazz music: blues, shuffle, ballad, samba and rock through improvisation and chordal changes. No prior jazz experience necessary. This class must have full instrumentation or the class will not make. Course Name: Beginning Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Philharmonia) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) Prerequisites: Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required, ALL incoming 9 th grade Orchestra students should enroll in this class; placement auditions will be taken into consideration. Course Number: (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities to develop performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. The course emphasizes performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and ensemble experiences. The AHS Philharmonia Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to be able to play in tune in third position. Rehearsals are daily during 1 st period and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level III, IV string orchestra literature. Proficiency is expected in at least four two octave scales and arpeggios appropriate for their particular instrument. Skills will be developed during the year on all 12 Major twooctave scales and arpeggios. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Students will be expected to practice a minimum of 100 minutes per week. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All-State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra. Course Name: Intermediate Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Chamber) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. This course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Chamber Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument including shifting 1st through 5th positions as well as vibrato. Rehearsals are daily during 2 nd period and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level IV, V string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all one and two-octave major scales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected two-octave melodic minor scales and arpeggios. Students will gain proficiency in three octave major scales up to 4 sharps and flats. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 120 minutes weekly. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All-State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra. Course Name: Advanced Orchestra (Sinfonia) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. It covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. The objectives of the course for self-paced progress are organized through all four levels. It stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Chamber Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument including shifting 1st through 5th positions as well as vibrato. Rehearsals are daily during 3rd period and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level IV, V and VI string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all two-threes octave major scales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected two and three-octave melodic minor scales and arpeggios. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All-State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra.

61 Course Name: Mastery Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphony) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for mastery-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. The course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Symphony Orchestra is a Full Symphony Orchestra and requires the highest of skill and ability on your instrument. Rehearsals are daily 4th period. AS Rehearsals (After School Rehearsals) are on the day of the Concert for all groups. And as follows: Wednesday afternoon rehearsals when needed Full Orchestra Rehearsals will be on Wednesday afternoons from 4-6p.m. (Probably beginning in Mid-September) All personal schedules for Symphony members must be cleared for these weekly rehearsals. School Time Full Symphony Orchestra rehearsals will be held Wednesdays during 4th period and 30 minutes into 4B lunch. On Full Orchestra rehearsal days, students should bring a sack lunch with them as they may not have time to go to the cafeteria. This is in lieu of having numerous afternoon rehearsals. This schedule is to keep students from having to miss other after school activities on a regular basis. Students should inform their teachers that on Wednesdays, they will not be available for lunch time assistance. Students in this orchestra are expected to be independent as well as group workers. Literature will consist of level GMEA Level V and VI literature in both String and Full Orchestra. Opportunities exist for solo and ensemble as well as concerto literature. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. Students in this orchestra must be able to travel with the orchestra when it performs locally, statewide or nationally. Opportunities for fund raising will be provided to assist in defraying travel expenses. Course Name: Ethnic Music Studies (Color Guard Class) Term: Semester Course Number: Grade 9: Ethnic Music Studies I, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 10: Ethnic Music Studies II, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 11: Ethnic Music Studies III, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 12: Ethnic Music Studies IV, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Prerequisites: Instructor recommendation or audition Description: The Ethnic Music Studies (also known as Color Guard Class) is a Fine Arts elective. It is a co-curricular and performance based course. The course develops the student s understanding that there are many different, but equally valid, forms of musical and artistic expression and encourages students to develop a broad perspective. This perspective is based on an understanding and respect for a variety of opinions and approaches. The Ethnic Music Studies class is an outcome-based class that uses performance skills to allow students to experience movement and music. Students will perform routines and choreography along with music. There will be a focus on movement basics (ballet, modern dance, and various styles of dance), musical count structures, and musical interpretation in regards to body movement. Props will be used and manipulation fundamentals of these props will also be a focus of the course. Most members in the Ethnic Music Studies Class will perform with the marching band during first semester as well as perform independently as the winter guard during the second semester. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Please Note: There is an instructional fee of $50 for any student who is not a part of the AHS Color Guard or Winter Guard. Course Name: Music Appreciation 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces production and performance; covers terminology and idioms, elements of music, perceptive listening and attitudes and appreciation. Stresses the ability to become a literate consumer and the ability to speak and write about music. Course Name: AP Music Theory Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites Current Involvement in a music ensemble at AHS and a recommendation from a music faculty member. (Exception for student taking private piano or guitar lessons: Recommendation letter from that teacher). All students must take a diagnostic test in the Spring to be admitted into the course. Description: This yearlong course is an advanced study of music. Students learn to notate what they hear, write music in four parts, harmonize melodies, and improve sight reading skills. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be provided with a textbook, but will be asked to purchase their own Tonal Harmony workbook. Highly recommended for students studying music beyond high school.

62 CAREER TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN The purpose of these courses is to explore all aspects of drafting from basic fundamentals and basic construction to architectural drafting. Computer-aided design/drafting is utilized during all phases of drafting. Course Name: Introduction to Drafting & Design Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: The Introduction to Drafting and Design course is the foundational course under the Architectural Drawing and Design pathway and prepares students for a pursuit of any career in the field of construction. The course provides the basic knowledge to function safely on or around a construction site and in industry in general. Students will have the option for an Industry Certification in the Construction Core. Course Name: Architectural Drawing & Design I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Drafting & Design Description: Architectural Drawing & Design I introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on house designs, floor plans, roof designs, elevations (interior and exterior), schedules, and foundations. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia s technical colleges. Further, the standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Course Name: Architectural Drawing & Design II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Architectural Drawing & Design I Description: Architectural Drawing & Design II is a course that builds on the skills developed in Architectural Drawing & Design I. Emphasis is placed on schedules, plumbing, heating and air, graphic presentations, plot/site plans, specifications, and building estimations. CAD tools and software are used extensively throughout the course. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia s technical colleges. Further, the standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Course Name: Architectural Draw/Graph Work-Based Learning (WBL) Term: Year Grade: Course Number: (1 period - 1 st or 6 th period) (2 periods - 1 st & 2 nd periods 5 th & 6 th periods) Prerequisites: Application, Courses in Architectural Drawing & Design Description: Work-Based Learning/Internship AUDIO-VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & FILM Course Name: Audio-Video Technology & Film I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This course is an introduction to video production. Students learn basic camera techniques, introduction to digital editing, scripting, and other digital media. Students will learn a basic understanding of video principles. Students will also explore the video industry with the production of a business plan and/or other career explorations Course Name: Audio-Video Technology & Film II Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Successful completion Audio-Video Technology & Film I. NOTE: if student (AVTF LEVEL 2) is coming from a school outside of Fulton County Schools, student, at teacher s request must submit knowledge, artifacts and demonstration showing evidence of successful video production skills as per Georgia Professional Standards Description: In this yearlong course students will learn to write, produce, direct, and edit a variety of studio and field productions. Students will learn audio and video techniques to produce professional quality media productions. Students will also develop a digital online portfolio. Course Name: Audio-Video Technology & Film III (The Morning Show) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: (10 th Grade, see prerequisites) Prerequisites: Audio-Video Technology & Film II AND successful application process. The application process considers the work ethic, the skill, academic achievement, faculty recommendations, and the successful completion of all work assigned in a timely manner. The student must be current in all work unless expressly authorized by the instructor. In rare instances, some students from Level One may be asked by the instructor to submit an application for level 3. In this instance, the instructor has recognized the skill and work ethic of the student to proceed to level 3. Application does not guarantee a spot in AVTF 3. Description: In this yearlong course students will produce a weekly video magazine to appear on the school network as well as other online productions; Students write, produce, direct, and edit a variety of studio and field productions. Students will produce an online portfolio.

63 Course Name: Broadcast Video Production Appl 4 (The Morning Show) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 (11th if student advanced from Level One to Level Three) Prerequisites: Audio-Video Technology & Film III AND successful application process. In this yearlong course Description: Students will produce a weekly video magazine to appear on the school network as well as other online productions; Students write, produce, direct, and edit a variety of studio and field productions. Students will produce an online portfolio. Course Name: Broadcast Video Production Work-Based Learning (WBL) Course Number: (One Period), (Two periods) Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Application, Courses in Audio-Video Technology & Film Description: Work-Based Learning/Internship BUSINESS Course Name: Introduction to Business & Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for Advanced Accounting, Business Accounting, Banking, and Insurance pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. Course Name: Financial Literacy Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Business & Tech Description: This yearlong course will teach students how to live successfully on their own, create and maintain a personal budget, purchase a first car, rent a first apartment, establish and maintain good credit, file a tax return, and protect one s self as a consumer. Course Name: Legal Environment of Business Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Business & Tech Description: This yearlong course presents rights and responsibilities in personal law and business law and uses application activities to examine consumer, citizen and worker roles. The course covers the US legal system and employer-employee relations. Course Name: Entrepreneurial Ventures Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Business & Tech Description: This yearlong course explores the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership, personal characteristics and skills required for entrepreneurs, opportunity recognition and pursuit, and problem solving. Development of the components of a business plan is emphasized. Course Name: Principles of Accounting 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Business & Tech Description: This yearlong course prepares students for performing accounting activities for sole proprietorships and corporations following generally accepted accounting procedures. Students analyze business transactions and financial statements, perform payroll, examine the global perspective of accounting, and evaluate the effects of transactions on the economic health of a business. Several project simulations are included that allow the student to see their newly acquired skills in action.

64 Course Name: Principles of Accounting 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Business & Tech; Prin Acctg 1 Description: This yearlong uses an integrated approach to teach accounting. Students first learn how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to internal and external decision makers. This year-long course covers all the learning objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from a managerial accounting course. Topics include an intro to accounting, accounting information systems, time value of money, and accounting for merchandising firms, sales and receivables, fixed assets, debt and equity. Other topics include statement of cash flows, financial ratios, cost-volume profit analysis and variance analysis. Course Name: Small Business Development Work-Based Learning Program (WBL) Course Number: ( One period 1 st or 6 th period) (Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods) Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only; application Description: This yearlong course provides work experience for students in grades 11 and 12. COMPUTER SCIENCE Course Name: Introduction to Digital Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduction to Digital Technology is the foundational course for Web & Digital Communications, Programming, Advanced Programming, Information Support & Services, and Network Systems pathways. This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware, software, programming, web design, IT support, and networks are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project focused tasks. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the digital world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. The knowledge and skills taught in this course build upon each other to form a comprehensive introduction to digital world. Intro to Digital Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. Course Name: Computer Science Principles Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Technology; Sophomores, juniors, and seniors only Description: Computer Science (CS) Principles is an intellectually rich and engaging course that is focused on building a solid understanding and foundation in computer science. The focus of this course will fall into these computational thinking practices: connecting computing, developing computational artifacts, abstracting, analyzing problems and artifacts, communicating, and collaborating. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources and application of computer science. Please be advised that this class is rigorous as it is a course that can lead to AP Computer Science. Please Note: Course meets fourth science or fourth mathematics requirement for high school graduation purposes; Course meets University System of Georgia (USG) admissions requirements for fourth science; Course meets University System of Georgia admissions requirements for foreign language, i.e., two computer science courses from the same pathway will satisfy two years of required sequenced foreign language courses for USG admissions; Course meets fourth science and fourth mathematics admissions requirements for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

65 Course Name: Digital Design Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Technology; Sophomores, juniors, and seniors only Description: Using web design as the platform for product design and presentation, students will create and learn digital media applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital imaging for various format. The digital media and interactive media projects developed and published showcase the student skills and ability. Emphasis will be placed on effective use of tools for interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development, project management, digital citizenship, and web processes. Students will create and design web sites that incorporate digital media elements to enhance content of web site. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of media. In the Fall semester, an emphasis is also placed on creating web sites for the FBLA web design &/or E-commerce competitions. Course Name: Web Design Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Digital Design or Fundamentals of Web Design; Teacher approval required Description: For students serious about web development. Topics included in this yearlong course include the web development process, advanced layout and design features, advanced studying of scripting languages, site development with HTML editors, and web servers and databases. In the Fall semester, students will be expected to create and submit web sites competitive in the FBLA web design and/or E-commerce competitions. Course Name: Programming, Apps, Games & Society Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Intro to Digital Technology & Computer Science Principles Grades; Teacher approval required Description: The course is designed for high school students to strategize, design, and develop games and mobile and desktop applications that can be produced in the real world. Students will learn about life-cycles of project development and use models to develop applications. Attention will be placed on how user interfaces affect the usability and effectiveness of a game or an application. Programming constructs will be employed which will allow students applications to interact with real world, stimuli. The course exposes students to privacy, legality, and security considerations with regards to the software industry. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of programming. Please Note: Course meets fourth science or fourth mathematics requirement for high school graduation purposes; Course meets University System of Georgia (USG) admissions requirements for fourth science; Course meets University System of Georgia admissions requirements for foreign language, i.e., two computer science courses from the same pathway will satisfy two years of required sequenced foreign language courses for USG admissions; Course meets fourth science and fourth mathematics admissions requirements for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Course Name: AP Computer Science Principles Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the central ideas of computer science, instilling the ideas and practices of computational thinking and inviting students to understand how computing changes the world. The rigorous course promotes deep learning of computational content, develops computational thinking skills, and engages students in the creative aspects of the field. The course is unique in its focus on fostering students to be creative (College Board AP CSP Framework ). Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. It can lead to taking AP Computer Science or can be taken after AP Computer Science depending on the student s interests and schedule. Please Note: Course meets fourth science or fourth mathematics requirement for high school graduation purposes; Course meets University System of Georgia (USG) admissions requirements for fourth science; Course meets University System of Georgia admissions requirements for foreign language, i.e., two computer science courses from the same pathway will satisfy two years of required sequenced foreign language courses for USG admissions; Course meets fourth science and fourth mathematics admissions requirements for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

66 Course Name: AP Computer Science A Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This yearlong course is designed to be the equivalent of one semester-long college introductory course in programming. The course is geared toward preparing students to take the College Board's Advanced Placement Exam. Major emphasis is on programming using the language JAVA, on programming methodology, and problem solving. Students will learn to create interesting projects such as business and educational computer applications using JAVA. Software engineering, computer hardware systems, new computer technologies and the social implications of computing (typical first-year collegiate computer science topics) are integrated into this course. Students are trained on the multiple-choice and free-response questions that are on the AP Exam. Please Note: Course meets fourth science or fourth mathematics requirement for high school graduation purposes; Course meets University System of Georgia (USG) admissions requirements for fourth science; Course meets University System of Georgia admissions requirements for foreign language, i.e., two computer science courses from the same pathway will satisfy two years of required sequenced foreign language courses for USG admissions; Course meets fourth science and fourth mathematics admissions requirements for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Course Name: Information Technology Work-Based Learning (WBL) Term: Year Grade: Course Number: (One period 1 st or 6 th period), (Two periods - 1 st & 2 nd or 5 th & 6 th periods) Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only; application Description: This yearlong course provides work experience for students in grades 11 and 12. CULINARY ARTS COURSES Course Name: Introduction to Culinary Arts Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: None Description: Introduction to Culinary Arts is the foundational course designed to introduce students to fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods in Culinary Arts where laboratory practice will parallel class work. Fundamental techniques, skills, and terminology are covered and mastered with an emphasis on basic kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance and operation procedures. The course also provides an overview of the professionalism in the culinary industry and career opportunities leading into a career pathway to Culinary Arts. Mastery of standards through project-based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, (FCCLA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. Course Name: Culinary Arts 1 Course Number: Term: Yearlong (2-period time block Fall Semester) Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Culinary Arts Description: Culinary Arts I is designed to create a complete foundation and understanding of Culinary Arts leading to post-secondary education or a foodservice career. Building from techniques and skills learned in Foundation of Culinary Arts, this fundamentals course begins to involve all-depth knowledge and hands on skill mastery of Culinary Arts. Course Name: Culinary Arts 2 Course Number: Term: Yearlong (2-period time block Spring Semester) Grade: Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I Description: Culinary Arts II is an advanced and rigorous in-depth course designed for the student who has continued the Culinary Arts Pathway and wishes to continue their education at the post-secondary level or enter the foodservice industry as a proficient and well-rounded individual. Strong importance is given to refining hands on production of the classic fundamentals in the commercial kitchen. Course Name: Culinary Arts/Ed/Inter/Nutrition Work-Based Learning (WBL) Term: Year Grade: Course Number: ( One period 1 st or 6 th period) (Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods) Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only; application Description: This yearlong course provides work experience for students in grades 11 and 12.

67 ENGINEERING Course Name: Foundations of Engineering Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Alpharetta has a state-of-the-art lab utilizing industry standard equipment to learn the basics of engineering practices. The Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory course for the Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This STEM driven course provides the students with an overview of engineering and technology including the different methods used in the engineering design process developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the E in STEM. Course Name: Engineering Concepts Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Found of Engineering Tech Description: A more in-depth study of various engineering practices will take place in Engineering Concepts. As more advanced engineering skills are learned, students take on many of the challenges faced in real life engineering careers. Some design projects in Engineering Concepts include: Hovercrafts, Solar Fuel Cell Vehicles, Ergonomic Workstations, and Handicap Lifting Devices. Course Name: Engineering Applications Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: Engineering Concepts Description: Engineering Applications continues the students opportunities to learn about Engineering. This third year class takes the students further into the fields of Engineering. The students continue to use the engineering training stations as well as projects. Example projects in Engineering Applications are: Water Desalination, Hydroponic Gardening, Smart House Security and Automatic Drawbridge. Course Name: Engineering Work-Based Learning (WBL) Term: Year Grade: Course Number: ( One period 1 st or 6 th period) (Two periods - 1 st and 2 nd periods or 5 th and 6 th periods) Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only; application Description: This yearlong course provides work experience for students in grades 11 and 12. HEALTHCARE SCIENCE Course Name: Introduction to Healthcare Science Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Introduction to Healthcare Science is the foundational course for all Health Science pathways and is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Science pathway courses. This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to the many Healthcare Science careers as well as employability, communication, and technology skills necessary in the healthcare industry. The concepts of human growth and development, interaction with patients and family members, health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as the legal, ethical responsibilities of today s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including microbiology, basic life support and first aid. This course will provide students with a competitive edge to be the better candidate for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. The completion of this course fulfills the fourth science requirement. PEER FACILITATION AND LEADERSHIP ELECTIVES These are elective courses reserved for seniors who have met the graduation requirements. Course Name: Peer Facilitation 1 (Office Aide) Course Number: Available to seniors during the fall semester Course Number: Available to seniors during the spring semester Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required Description: As office aides, students will work in a variety of settings which may include the counseling department, assistant principal s office, main office, attendance office, and the media center. By assisting in the school offices, participants must be able to interact with students and adults in a variety of settings. Students learn about different business processes and procedures. Students will co-lead orientation groups, conduct school tours, and assist in activities in your designated area. A key function will be working as runners who deliver requests to students who are being called to meet with a counselor or administrator. Students will maintain a weekly progress report and will be evaluated weekly.

68 Course Name: Peer Facilitation 2 (Teacher s Aide) Course Number: Available to seniors during the fall semester Course Number: Available to seniors during the spring semester Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required Description: Students in this course work with faculty members and develop mentoring, listening, guidance, and leadership skills. The variety of classroom settings may include general education, team-taught, individualized instruction, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP). Students will be responsible for providing one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and/or remediation to students in the classes. Students may also co-lead study skills/time management groups. Students will maintain a weekly progress report and will be evaluated weekly. Course Name: Peer Facilitation 3 (Teacher s Aide at Creek View E.S.) Course Number: Available to seniors during the fall semester Course Number: Available to seniors during the spring semester Term: Semester Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Seniors only; application; excellent attendance and discipline required Description: Students in this course work with faculty members at Creek View E.S. and develop mentoring, listening, guidance, and leadership skills. Students will be responsible for providing one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and/or remediation to students in the classes. Students are expected to follow the classroom teacher s directions with a positive attitude and to treat the students with respect and kindness. Peer facilitators may assist in paperwork, bulletin boards, work with individuals and small groups, etc., but may not grade papers. Students will have weekly assignments to complete. Students must provide their own transportation to and from CVES and arrive back on time for their next class. Course Name: Peer Leadership (Student Council) Course Number: Fall/1st semester Course Number: Spring/2 nd semester Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/Government or teacher recommendation Description: Students in this course are selected school leaders who work towards implementing school-wide student initiatives. SAT Course Name: SAT Prep Course Number: Term: Semester - FALL Grade: Prerequisites: Juniors and Seniors, completed or enrolled in GSE Algebra 2 or higher math AND in American Literature or higher ELA. Description: The Princeton Review Course is instructed by an AHS certified math teacher and an AHS certified English teacher. Students will switch teachers at 9 weeks. Students receive intense practice and instruction in the areas of problem solving and advanced grammar. The course is team taught by a mathematics and a language arts teacher. Highly recommended for seniors for fall semester and juniors and sophomores for spring semester. Course Name: SAT Prep Course Number: Term: Semester - SPRING Grade: Prerequisites: Sophomores and Juniors, completed or enrolled in GSE Geometry or higher math AND in 10 th grade Literature or higher ELA. Description: The Princeton Review Course is instructed by an AHS certified math teacher and an AHS certified English teacher. Students will switch teachers at 9 weeks. Students receive intense practice and instruction in the areas of problem solving and advanced grammar. The course is team taught by a mathematics and a language arts teacher. Highly recommended for seniors for fall semester and juniors and sophomores for spring semester.

69 TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) Course Name/Course Number: Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: TAG Eligibility Description: The TAG Program has numerous participation options for gifted students including seminars, individual projects, TAG Directed Studies, TAG Career Internships, and Advanced Placement courses. Seminar participants schedules will have "TAG Participation" listed merely as an indication that they are registered for the program; there is not an actual daily seminar class. Students will receive seminar schedules from their TAG advisors. Course Name/Course Number: TAG Directed Study Available during the fall semester TAG Directed Study Available during the spring semester TAG Directed Study Available during the fall semester TAG Directed Study Available during the spring semester TAG Directed Study Available during the fall semester TAG Directed Study Available during the spring semester Term: Semester Grade: Juniors and seniors only Prerequisites: Approval of TAG teacher is required for all directed studies. Description: Directed Studies may be taken in all academic areas. Student and teacher will write a curriculum contract that lists goals, objectives, and requirements. Students must have a signed Directed Study sheet. Please obtain the form from the Guidance Office. Course Name/Course Number: TAG Internship I-A Available during the fall semester TAG Internship I-B Available during the spring semester TAG Internship II-A Available during the fall semester TAG Internship II-B Available during the spring semester Term: Semester Grade: Juniors and seniors only Prerequisites: Approval of TAG teacher and completion of seminar and "Inside Link to the Outside World" Description: Students have the opportunity to gain experience and insight about the business world that will help them make decisions about career goals. Students are assigned to work with professionals in a field that they are considering as a career. Students will leave the school for one or two periods a day. The Internship will count as either one or two [see Gifted Directed Research] of their regular courses during the semester. INTERRELATED RESOURCE (IRR) Course Name: Study Skills 1, 2, 3, 4 Course Number: , , , Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in TT or GE classes Description: Study Skills is available to 9th 12th grade students served through an IEP in the IRR Program; students earn elective credit. The Study Skills class provides focused instruction on time management, organization, and test-taking skills through research-based strategies. Students will develop an understanding of how to improve study habits based on their own learning modalities. During the second half of every class period, students will be able to complete assignments from other classes with teacher support. Study Skills is recommended for students enrolled in mostly Team-Taught or General Education classes requiring additional support in the resource setting.

70 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses listed below will be offered if sufficient enrollment exists. Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to remain in the course for a minimum of one semester. Most courses have required summer reading and/or summer assignments. Summer reading/assignments will be posted at prior to the last week of school. Course Name: AP Language and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Course Name: AP Language and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 (opt-out EOC) and 12 Course Name: AP Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Calculus AB Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Calculus BC Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Statistics Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Computer Science A Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name; AP Biology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Course Name: AP Chemistry Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11, 12 Course Name: AP Environmental Science Course number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Physics 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Physics 2 Course Number: and Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Physics C- Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism Course Number: and Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States (for Freshmen) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Course Name: AP Human Geography (for Freshmen) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Course Name: AP World History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Course Name: AP U.S. History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 11 Course Name: AP Macroeconomics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Microeconomics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: Course Name: AP Government/Politics: Comparative Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Human Geography Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Psychology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP European History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Chinese Language and Culture Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP French Language Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12

71 Course Name: AP Latin Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Spanish Language Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Spanish Literature Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 12 Course Name: AP Art History Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Drawing Portfolio Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP 2D Design Portfolio Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP 3D Design Portfolio Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Course Name: AP Music Theory Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 12

72 FULTON COUNTY COURSE PLACEMENT GUIDELINES For the Academic School Year Teachers will recommend students based on the AHS Indicators of Success for course placement for next school year. However, if students do not meet the AHS Indicators of Success for placement in a desired course but meet the Fulton County Course Placement Guidelines, they can request placement in that course without going through the waiver process with parental permission. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Current Student s Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade Level Current Course Grade 8 Language Arts 8 Semester 1 Average < 80% Georgia 9 th Grade Lit/Comp On-Level Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% Georgia 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 Honors Language Arts 8 Semester 1 Average < 80% Georgia 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Advanced Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors TAG Language Arts 8 Semester 1 Average < 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors TAG Service Grade 9 9 th Grade Lit/ Comp On-Level 9 th Grade Lit/ Comp Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 3 or 4 Semester 1 Average < 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 3 or 4 10 th Grade Lit/Comp th Grade Lit/Comp Honors th Grade Lit/Comp th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Grade 10 Grade th Grade Lit/ Comp On-Level 10 th Grade Lit/ Comp Honors 11 th Grade Lit/ Comp On-Level Semester 1 Average < 80% 11 th Grade Am Lit/Comp On-Level Semester 1 Average > 80% 11 th Grade Am Lit/Comp Honors Identification through AP Potential AP English Language Semester 1 Average < 80% 11 th Grade Am Lit/Comp On-Level Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification 11 th American Lit/Comp through AP Potential Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% AP English Language World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & Multicultural Lit/Comp (One semester) World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & English Lit/Comp (One semester) World Lit Multi Lit English Lit

73 Grade th Grade Lit/ Comp On-Level 11 th Grade Lit/ Comp Honors AP English Language Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & Multicultural Lit/Comp (One semester) World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & English Lit/Comp (One semester) AP Literature & Composition (Year-long) Meets MOWR Guidelines College English MOWR (two semesters) Semester 1 Average < 80% World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & Multicultural Lit/Comp (One semester) World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & English Lit/Comp (One semester) Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification AP Literature & through AP Potential Composition (Year-long) Meets MOWR Guidelines College English MOWR (two semesters) Semester 1 Average > 70% World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & Multicultural Lit/Comp (One semester) World Lit/Comp required (One semester) & English Lit/Comp (One semester) AP Literature & Composition (Year-long) Meets MOWR Guidelines College English MOWR (two semesters) World Lit Multi Lit English Lit AP Lit World Lit Multi Lit English Lit AP Lit World Lit Multi Lit English Lit AP Lit MATHEMATICS Current Student s Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade Level Current Course Grade 8 Math 8 On-Level Semester 1 Average < 70% Summative GSE Algebra I with Unit Assessment Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Support Semester 1 Average > 70% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% GSE Algebra I Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 80% Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A H Math 8 Advanced Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 80% Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A H GSE Algebra I Honors Semester 1 Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Geometry Honors

74 Grade 8 GSE Algebra I Honors Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A H Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% GSE Geometry Honors Virtual GSE Geometry Semester 1 in summer with Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors or with GSE Geometry Honors Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Grade 9 GSE Algebra I Semester 1 Average < 70% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A H GSE Geometry Honors Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Semester 1 Average > 70% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% GSE Geometry with GSE Geometry Support GSE Geometry GSE Geometry Virtual GSE Geometry Semester 1 in summer with Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors next year or with GSE Geometry Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Algebra II Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% Grade 10 GSE Geometry Semester 1 Average < 70% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Accelerated GSE Geometry B/ Algebra II Honors GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Accelerated GSE Pre- Calculus Honors GSE Algebra II with GSE Algebra II Support Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Algebra II Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% GSE Pre-Calculus GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Accelerated GSE Pre- Calculus Honors Virtual Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors in summer with AP Calculus AB next year with

75 Grade 10 GSE Algebra II Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Pre-Calculus H Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 80% Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential GSE Pre-Calculus H Virtual GSE Pre- Calculus in summer with AP Calculus AB next year Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Advanced Mathematical Decision Making AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC with Grade 11 GSE Algebra II Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 90% Summative Assessment Average > 90% Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential GAVS Mathematics of Finance Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government GSE Pre-Calculus Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government GSE Pre-Calculus AP Statistics GSE Pre-Calculus Virtual GSE Pre-Cal in summer with AP Calculus AB next year Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC with

76 Grade 11 GSE Pre- Calculus Honors Semester 1 Average > 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Summative Assessment Average > 80% Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Identification through AP Potential AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Semester 1 Average > 70% Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry and Government GSE Pre- Calculus (for 1 st time) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB Anticipated completion of course AP Statistics AP Calculus BC AP Calculus BC Meets MOWR guidelines Multivariable Calculus MOWR/ GA Tech Calculus SCIENCE Current Grade Level Grade 8 Student s Current Course Science of the Physical World On-Level Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Biology Physical Science Biology Honors Physical Science Honors Science of the Physical World Advanced Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Biology Physical Science Biology Honors Physical Science Honors High School Physical Science Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Biology Physical Science Biology Honors Physical Science Honors High School Physical Science Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Biology Biology Honors

77 Grade 9 Physical Science Semester 1 Average < 80% AND/ < 80% in GSE Algebra I Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % AND > 80% in GSE Algebra I Physical Science Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% AND/ < 80% in GSE Algebra I Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % AND > 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology Semester 1 Average < 80% AND/ < 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology Honors Semester 1 Average > 80% AND > 80% in GSE Algebra I. Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% in GSE Geometry. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80%. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80%. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Grade 10 Physical Science Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Physical Science Honors Biology Biology Honors Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Geometry Average > 80% Biology Biology Honors Biology Biology Honors Physical Science Chemistry (if on track mathematically to take physics) Physical Science Honors Chemistry Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Earth Systems Environmental Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors AP Environmental Science Earth Systems Environmental Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors AP Environmental Sci Chemistry Chemistry Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors

78 Grade 10 Chemistry Semester 1 Average > 70% AND enrolling in GSE Pre-Calculus Semester 1 Average > 70% AND enrolling in GSE Algebra II Identification through AP Potential Chemistry Honors Semester 1 Average > 70% AND enrolling in GSE Pre-Calculus Semester 1 Average > 70% AND enrolling in GSE Algebra II Identification through AP Potential Grade 11 Physics Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Pre- Calculus Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% AND <80% GSE Pre-Calculus Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, Earth Systems, Chemistry, Chemistry Honors AP Science Course Anticipated completion of course and enrollment in a 4 th year math Semester 1 Average > 80% AND GSE Pre- Calculus Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Physics Earth Systems Environmental Science AP Environmental Sci Physics Physics Earth Systems Environmental Science AP Environmental Sci Physics AP Science Course Earth Systems Environmental Science Astronomy Human Anatomy & Physiology *AP Course Physics AP Science Course Earth Systems Environmental Science Astronomy Human Anatomy & Physiology *AP Course *AP Science courses: AP Biology: AP Environment Science: AP Chemistry: AP Physics 1: AP Physics 2: AP Physics C-Mechanics and AP Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism (with enrollment in Calculus)

79 SOCIAL STUDIES Current Student s Grade Level Current Course Grade 8 Georgia Studies 8 TAG Georgia Studies 8 Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 Semester 1 Average > 90% Unit Assessment Average > 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 Semester 1 Average > 90% Unit Assessment Average > 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 American Government/Civics Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. AP Human Geography American Government/Civics Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. AP Human Geography Grade 9 American Government/ Civics AP Government/ Politics U.S. AP Human Geography Semester 1 Average < 80% World History Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 70% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 70% Identification through AP Potential AP World History AP World History AP World History Grade 10 World History Semester 1 Average < 80% US History AP World History Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% Unit Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 70% Identification through AP Potential AP US History US History AP US History Grade 11 US History Semester 1 Average < 80% Economics Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential AP Macroeconomics AND/ AP Microeconomics AND/ AP US History Semester 1 Average < 80% Unit Assessment Average < 70% Economics Semester 1 Average > 80% Unit Assessment Average > 70% Identification through AP Potential AP Macroeconomics AND/ AP Microeconomics AND/

80 WLD LANGUAGE Grade Level Current Course Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade 8 Grade 8 Average < 70% for either of the two semesters Level 1 World Language Chinese 1 Beginning or Course Continuous WL No World Language Course French 1 Course or No WL Course Latin Spanish 1 Grade 8 Continuous WL Course Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Level 2 World Language Course Level 2 Honors World Language Course Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 2 H French 2 H Latin 2 H Spanish 2 H Grades 9 11 Level 1 World Language Level 2 World Language Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Level 2 World Language Course Level 2 Honors World Language Course Level 3 World Language Course Level 3 Honors World Language Course Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 2 H French 2 H Latin 2 H Spanish 2 H Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 3 H French 3 H Latin 3 H Spanish 3 H

81 Grades 9 11 Level 2 Honors World Language Level 3 World Language Level 3 Honors World Language Level 4 World Language Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% Level 3 World Language Course Level 3 Honors World Language Course Level 4 World Language Course Level 4 Honors World Language Course AP Language Course Level 4 World Language Course Level 4 Honors World Language Course AP Language Course Level 5 World Language Course Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 3 H French 3 H Latin 3 H Spanish 3 H Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 4 H French 4 H Latin 4 H Spanish 4 H AP Course* Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 4 H French 4 H Latin 4 H Spanish 4 H AP Course* Chinese French Latin Spanish

82 Grades 9 11 Level 4 Honors World Language AP Spanish Language Course *AP Language Course: AP Chinese Language: AP French Language: AP Latin: AP Spanish Language: Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Identification through AP Potential Semester 1 Average > 70% Level 5 Honors World Language Course AP Language Course Level 5 World Language Course Level 5 Honors World Language Course AP Language Course AP Spanish Literature and Culture Course Chinese 5 H French 5 H Latin 5 H Spanish 5 H AP Course* Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 5 H French 5 H Latin 5 H Spanish 5 H AP Course*

83 Alpharetta High School Main Office: General Fax: For more information or assistance, please contact: Clair Greenaway, Assistant Principal and Student Information Coordinator (Scheduler) ext Rebecca Perkins, Curriculum Assistant Principal ext Karen Bolt, Department Chair of Counseling ext