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1 Watkins Memorial High School Course Description Guide

2 WATKINS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE AND CAREER PLANNING INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Benjamin Richards, Principal Ryan Brown, Assistant Principal Martin O. Dahlman, Dean of Students COUNSELORS Amy Grezlik Stephanie Ruark Herb Wiard INTRODUCTION This curriculum guide has been developed to furnish students and parents with the necessary information to select an appropriate high school schedule. Because the needs of each student are so varied, it may be necessary that you supplement this information by talking with teachers, counselors, or administrators. Our broad and varied curriculum offers many opportunities at Watkins Memorial High School, the Licking County Career and Technology Education Center, and Central Ohio Technical College. We want to work with students and parents to select the curriculum that best serves the needs of each individual student. Please do not let course fees determine which classes you select. If course fees are a hindrance to taking courses, do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any questions, call the Guidance Department at for assistance. This document was created for the purpose of advanced scheduling and planning for students and school personnel without any guarantee of the availability of any particular course offering. Any course offering contained in this document, not required by law, may be eliminated as a result of District financial constraints or limited registration. 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS High School Four Year Plan of Courses 1 Summary of Graduation and College Requirements 2 Diploma with Honors 4 Award of Merit Eligibility Criteria 5 Presidential Award of Educational Excellence 5 General Information 6 Extra-Curricular Participating Eligibility 6 Early Graduation 7 s and Workbooks 7 Honor Roll 7 Flex Credit 8 Physical Education Exemption 9 Mentorship 9 Post Secondary Enrollment Options 9 Tech Prep 9 Audit of Course Work 10 Licking County Career and Technology Education Center 10 Guidance Department Website 10 College Information 11 Gearing Up For Testing 11 Course Selections 12 Art 12 Business 17 English 22 Family & Consumer Sciences 28 Foreign Language 30 Industrial Technology 34 Mathematics 35 Music 40 Physical Education & Health 44 Science 46 Social Studies 53 Work Experience 5

4 HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN OF COURSES Students and parents may wish to use this form to assist in planning student curriculum throughout high school. Required subjects for each year are printed on this form. Students are encouraged to refer to high school graduation requirements, college requirements, and C-TEC requirements. In the space provided below, write the specific course selected; e.g., for math Algebra I, science Biology. GRADE 9 GRADE 10 1 ST SEM 2 ND SEM CREDIT 1 ST SEM 2 ND SEM CREDIT English 1 English 1 Math 1 Math 1 Science 1 Science 1 Soc. Studies 1 Soc. Studies 1 Health/P.E. Health* P.E.*.75 P.E. P.E.*.25 Elective Elective Elective Elective * May be assigned by the computer for either semester * May be assigned by the computer for either semester GRADE 11 GRADE 12 1 ST SEM 2 ND SEM CREDIT 1 ST SEM 2 ND SEM CREDIT English 1 English 1 Math 1 Soc. Studies 1 Science 1 Math For current 9 th & 10 th 1 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective graders only 1

5 English SUMMARY OF GRADUATION AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2013 MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS credits Math Science one life and one physical Social Studies Health 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits ½ credit Physical Education (two semesters of ¼ credit each) Art/Foreign Language/Business or ½ credit Technology (any year) or or or 1 credit Electives 6 credits Total 21 credits Pass the Ohio Graduation Test English MIMIMUM COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) Science (including Biology and Chemistry) Social Studies Foreign Language (2 or 3 years of the same) 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits (Some colleges recommend but do not require 3 years of a foreign language. However, if students plan to take only 2 years of a foreign language, these colleges advise students to take them during the 11 th and 12 th grades to improve their performance on placement tests.) Fine/Performing Arts (art or music) 1 credit To fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for the Honors Diploma, a student must earn a full credit from among advanced wood, basic or advanced photography, or any courses taught by the art or music departments. This does not necessarily mean that these courses will be accepted by all Ohio colleges and universities as fine arts.) 2

6 SUMMARY OF GRADUATION AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2014, 2015 & 2016 English MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS credits Math include 1 unit of Algebra 2 Science one life, one physical and one advanced science Social Studies Health 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits ½ credit Physical Education ½ credit (two semesters of ¼ credit each) Fine Arts (any year) *** or or or 1 credit Electives Pass the Ohio Graduation Test 5 credits Total 21 credits English MIMIMUM COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) Science (including Biology and Chemistry) Social Studies Foreign Language (2 or 3 years of the same) 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits (Some colleges recommend but do not require 3 years of a foreign language. However, if students plan to take only 2 years of a foreign language, these colleges advise students to take them during the 11 th and 12 th grades to improve their performance on placement tests.) Fine/Performing Arts (art or music) 1 credit To fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation a student must successfully complete two semesters of an art or music class in grades The student does not have to receive high school credit for the class, if taken in grade 7 or 8. (To fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for the Honors Diploma, a student must earn a full credit from among any courses taught by the art or music departments. This does not necessarily mean that these courses will be accepted by all Ohio colleges and universities as fine arts.) 3

7 DIPLOMA WITH HONORS Comparison of Diplomas with Honors Criteria Students need to fulfill all but one criterion of any of the following Diplomas with Honors Subject High School Academic Diploma with Honors Career-Technical Diploma with Honors English 4 units 4 units Mathematics 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry 4 units, including physics and chemistry Social Studies 4 units 4 units Foreign Language 3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied Not counted toward requirements Fine Arts Career-Technical 1 unit, Fine Arts credit (any course taught by the art or music department). Not counted toward requirements, and may not be used to meet requirements Not counted toward requirements Now counted in Electives Electives Not counted toward requirements 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit. GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from the writing sections) 27 ACT / 1210 SAT Writing section of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score 27 ACT / 1210 SAT Writing section of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score 4

8 AWARD OF MERIT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The requirements listed below have been adopted for the Award of Merit. This certificate will be awarded by the State Board of Education to all those who meet the criteria. College- Prep Curriculum Requirements may be included in the following minimum requirements. 1. English: 4 units 2. Mathematics: 3 units must include 1 unit of algebra and 1 unit of geometry 3. Science: 3 units must include 2 units from biology, chemistry, or physics 4. Social Studies: 3 units - including 2 units of history (American and world) 5. Foreign Language: 3 units - 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages) 6. Complete two units from one or more of the following or two additional units from one or more of the areas listed in 1 through 5 above. a. Business b. Computer Science c. Visual or Performing Arts 7. Award of Merit Performance Criteria a. Maintain above average attendance for grades nine through twelve. b. Earn an overall grade point average of 3.25 or rank in the top 25% of the class. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE President s Award for Educational Excellence will be made to graduating seniors who have met the following criteria: 1. Attained an A average or equivalent, accumulated over grades 9, 10, 11, and first semester of grade 12. The A average is defined as equivalent to a 3.5 on a 4 point scale or a 90 on a 100-point scale. 2. Received a score in the 11 th or 12 th grade, placing them at or above the 85 th percentile in reading or math on any nationally recognized standardized college admissions examination, such as the SAT or the ACT. 5

9 GENERAL INFORMATION EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING INCOMING FRESHMEN The Southwest Licking Local Board of Education recognizes that there is a need for academic requirements for participation in co-curricular activities. It is the student s responsibility to take the required number of credits each nine weeks to maintain eligibility. Before a student athlete changes his/her schedule, the student should confirm with his/her coach, the athletic director and counselor that a schedule change will not jeopardize eligibility. The regulations below establish those requirements for this school district: 1. In order to participate in an extra-curricular activity, a student must be passing 5 onehalf or full credit courses and maintain a minimum grade point average of 1.5 for the preceding nine weeks in order to maintain eligibility for the following grading period. Eligibility for the first nine weeks of the school year is based on the final nine weeks grades from the previous school year. 2. Students not meeting the minimum course and grade point requirements shall be declared ineligible at the end of the grading period. The student will be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity for the following grading period. Students who are enrolled in a co-curricular course (marching band) will be deemed ineligible for the extra-curricular portion of the course (performances at games, contests, etc.). If a student in marching band becomes ineligible after the first or fourth grading period, the course grade will be determined by in-class performance and assessment. 3. The establishment of passing or failing grades and grade point averages shall be on a cumulative basis from the beginning of the current grading period. 4. Passage of all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test is a state requirement for graduation. Any student who still has a portion of the Ohio Graduation Test to pass after the first test administration will be required to attend District-sponsored OGT review as a condition for any extra-curricular participation or to attain a work permit, with a ninety-seven percent attendance rate. 5. For eligibility purposes, summer school grades may not be used to substitute for failing grades received the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of enough subjects taken the preceding grading period. 6

10 EARLY GRADUATION: The following policies apply to students who intend to complete graduation requirements within three years. 1. The student must complete all requirements for graduation as established in the curriculum. 2. The student will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies until all graduation requirements have been completed. 3. The student must complete the request for early graduation form by October 31 st of his/her junior year. Forms may be obtained in the guidance office. 4. The student must pass all portions of the Ohio Graduation Test. FEES AND WORKBOOK COSTS: s are charged in courses where students will be using expendable supplies for their individual benefit and to cover costs in some lab courses. Students will also be charged for the cost of workbooks. HONOR ROLL: The student honor roll requirement is a 3.0 or higher grade point average with no D s or F s for a grading period. Students attaining the honor roll three out of four times in a year will be awarded an academic letter or bar. 7

11 FLEX CREDIT: The Southwest Licking Schools credit flexibility plan is designed to focus on supporting and accelerating student learning and reflects the need for students readiness for careers and college without remediation. This plan gives students the opportunity to move on to higher order content by learning in ways that are not limited to seat time in our high school building. If a student chooses to participate in the credit flexibility option, he or she will be allowed to experience a broader scope of curriculum options, increase the depth of study available and customize the time needed to complete coursework. Credit flexibility means more choice for students and families in deciding how, when, and where students learn and earn high school credit. In the Southwest Licking School District, students will work with parents and guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to determine which courses would be best for each student. Students must apply for Credit Flexibility and select either a pre-approved plan or design a curriculum model themselves. Students enrolled in Southwest Licking Schools currently have available to them the following educational options: Independent Study Mentorship Programs Correspondence Courses Post-Secondary Educational Options Program Career Based Instruction Work Study Tech Prep Digital Academy High School credit at the Middle School Distance Learning Satellite Programs Internships Educational Travel Service Learning Online Courses Physical Education Exemption for Marching Band, Athletics, and Cheerleading Credit Recovery Earning Credit for courses not offered through Southwest Licking Local Schools Ohio Senate Bill 311 allows our students to earn credit in the following ways: Complete traditional coursework Test out or otherwise demonstrate mastery of course content; and/or Pursue one (1) or more educational options in accordance with the District Credit Flexibility Plan To find out more information on Credit Flexibility check the guidance website at or see your guidance counselor. 8

12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXEMPTION: According to the Ohio Core and the Southwest Licking Local Schools Board Policy, students may be exempt from the Physical Education graduation requirements of two Physical Education classes if they participate in two seasons of a sport, marching band or cheerleading. However, students using this exemption will need to take an additional half credit elective. Students must complete and return the necessary paperwork to the guidance office to receive credit for physical education. MENTORSHIP (11 th and 12 th grade): Mentorship provides students an opportunity to shadow professionals in the students areas of career interest. Academic and discipline records are a part of the selection process. Interested students should discuss this program with their counselor. POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS: The State of Ohio makes available to its high school students the opportunity to attend postsecondary institutions earning post-secondary credit only, or post-secondary and high school credit. Counselors must meet with all interested students and parents before March 1 st in order to fully explain this option. Students must inform their counselor by March 30 th if they intend to participate. Students should listen to announcements, read the Guidance Newsletter, and check the Guidance Department Website for notification of the required informational meeting. TECH PREP: Tech Prep is an option for students interested in pursuing careers in a technical field and another pathway to college. Students take courses that count for high school credit and may also count as college credit at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), Columbus State, or Ohio University-Chillicothe. A variety of tech prep programs are available in the Business Technologies program at Watkins Memorial High School, at the Licking County C-Tec Center and at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). Consult your guidance counselor if interested. 9

13 ONCE THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS: Upon approval of a counselor and a parent, a year-long or semester subject may be dropped prior to the end of the first nine weeks of school as long as dropping the class will not result in the student taking less than five eligible classes. If the subject is dropped after that time, the individual receives an F for a final grade. New courses may only be added within the first ten days of the year or semester. The principal may waive this requirement under special circumstances. Always check on your eligibility before doing anything to your schedule. AUDIT OF COURSE WORK: Audit is encouraged as a means of broadening a student s basic knowledge in a course for which the student has already received credit. No credit is recorded for audited courses; however, teachers will assign grades each nine weeks. A student must attend all sessions once the commitment is made and must meet all class requirements. An audit notation and final course grade will appear on transcripts. Permission of the teacher is required for all audits. No audits will be authorized for honors or advanced level courses or any course in which the student received a grade of B or higher. LICKING COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER: Before acceptance to C-Tec, each student should have passed: 2 units of English, 2 units of science (including one life and one physical), 2 units of mathematics, both World and American Studies. Additionally students must have completed all physical education and health requirements. In order to graduate from Watkins Memorial High School, students who complete grades 11 and 12 at C-Tech are required to have passed: 4 units of English, 3 units of social studies (World Studies, American Studies, American Government), 3 units of math, 3 units of science (including one life science and one physical science), ½ unit of health, and ½ unit of physical education and one credit from art, foreign language, business, or technology. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE: Most information from the high school guidance office can be accessed on the guidance department website: 10

14 COLLEGE INFORMATION GEARING UP FOR TESTING: 1. It is recommended that all college bound juniors take the ACT and/or SAT I in the spring of their junior year. 2. The only way to know definitely which test to take is to check the requirement of the school you plan to attend. You may need to take both the ACT and the SAT Reasoning Test. 3. Students applying to selective schools will also need to take the SAT II subject tests. These tests are given on the same dates and at the same sites as the SAT Reasoning Test. 4. The ACT website can be accessed at and the SAT at PREPARATION TIPS: 1. Obtain and study the current and official descriptive material for the test Preparing for the ACT, Taking the SAT I Reasoning Test, and Taking the SAT II Subject Tests. 2. Take at least one practice test under the same time limits as an actual test. 3. Take the preliminary SAT (PSAT) as a junior. Qualifying sophomores might consider taking it as well. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors. 4. Review areas of knowledge where the practice test showed a weakness. 5. Explore the help and support that may be available to you from your school and other resources. 6. Retest if, after taking the test the first time, you found you were not familiar or comfortable with the test procedures, or if your score was lower than your reasonable expectations. 7. Take an ACT or SAT preparation course. Watkins Memorial High School offers an ACT prep course in the Fall and the Spring. TEST DATES: Test PSAT PLAN Advanced Placement ACT SAT Month October September/October May September, October, December, February, April & June October, November, December, January, March, May & June 11

15 COURSE SELECTIONS ART Grade Course Number Course Title Credit Art Fundamentals Ceramics Ceramics Advanced Ceramics Drawing Drawing Painting Painting Sculpture Sculpture Advanced Art Studio Photography.50 ART FUNDAMENTALS 565 (semester) Credit.50 $30.00 This course should be the first art course for Watkins students. Students will explore artistic processes and produce works of art using a variety of materials. Contemporary art history, careers in art, and art criticism will be emphasized, as well as two dimensional art and three dimensional art. A special reminder: Successful completion of Art Fundamentals is a prerequisite for all other art classes at WMHS. 12

16 CERAMICS (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals for grades 9-10 Credit.50 $35.00 This course is the introduction to wheel-throwing on the potter s wheel and to develop hand-building skills with clay. Kiln operations, clay making, glaze mixing, art history and art criticism are also emphasized. Evaluation is based on written work, studio performance, tests, and work ethic. Ceramics 1 may be followed by Ceramics 2 in the same year to provide a year long experience in clay. CERAMICS (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals and Ceramics 1 for grades 9-10; Ceramics 1 for grades Credit.50 $35.00 This course is a continuation of Ceramics 1. Further studies on wheel-throwing on the potter s wheel and the development hand-building skills with clay will be the focus. Kiln operations, clay making, glaze mixing, art history and art criticism are also emphasized. Evaluation is based on written work, studio performance, tests, and work ethic. Ceramics 2 may be followed by Advanced Ceramics in the same year to provide a year long experience in clay. ADVANCED CERAMICS 588 (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals, Ceramics 1 & 2 for grades 9-10: Ceramics 1 & 2 for grades Credit.50 (can be scheduled twice in one year) $35.00 This course is a continuation of Ceramics 1. Students will further advance their skills by developing wheel-thrown skills and techniques, and complex hand-building skills. Kiln operations, clay making, glaze mixing, and specialized clay and firing techniques, art history and art criticism are also emphasized. This class can be repeated as many times as desired, with permission from the art teacher. 13

17 DRAWING (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals for grades 9-10 Credit.50 $35.00 This course provides the student with an opportunity to study drawing. Techniques through a variety of materials will teach students to draw and build a composition. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. This course serves as a foundation for Drawing 2, Painting 1 and Painting 2. DRAWING (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals and Drawing 1 for grades 9-10 Drawing 1 for grades Credit.50 $35.00 This course provides the student with an extension of Drawing 1. The students will focus more on specific forms with a more individualized approach to production. Techniques through a variety of materials will teach students to draw and develop individualized styles. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. PAINTING (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals and Drawing 1 for grades 9-10 Drawing 1 for grades Credit.50 $35.00 This course builds on the techniques learned in Drawing 1 and provides the student with an opportunity to explore the medium of paint and various techniques. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. PAINTING (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals, Drawing 1 and Painting 1 for grades 9-10; Drawing 1 and Painting 1 for grades Credit.50 $35.00 This course builds on the techniques learned in Drawing 1 and Painting 1 and provides the student with an opportunity to explore the medium of paint and various techniques. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. 14

18 SCULPTURE (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals for grades 9-10 Credit.50 $35.00 This course provides the student with an opportunity to study sculpture using a variety of materials. The projects and processes will be three-dimensional. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. SCULPTURE (semester) Prerequisites Art Fundamentals and Sculpture 1 for grades 9-10: Sculpture 1 for grades Credit.50 $35.00 This course provides an extension of Sculpture 1. Students will explore artists who have produced three-dimensional works and develop larger scale pieces using more advanced materials. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. ADVANCED ART STUDIO Prerequisites 559 (year) $70.00 Art Fundamentals and 2 additional art classes for grades 9-10; Four art classes and permission from the art teacher for grades This course is for serious art students who want to build a portfolio and expand their scope of work. Students will work in a variety of advanced media, study contemporary art history and art criticism. This class can be repeated as many times as desired, with permission from the art teacher. If you are planning a career in art and want to apply to an Arts and/or Design College, it is recommended you take this class your junior year. This is because most colleges require a portfolio submission around November-January of your senior year. 15

19 PHOTOGRAPHY 556 (semester) Credit.50 $35.00 Students are required to supply their own digital camera and memory card. Students will explore the medium of digital photography. This includes the history of photography, building a composition, reading light and digital manipulation using Photoshop CS5. Art history and art criticism are also emphasized. This class can be repeated, with permission of the art teacher. 16

20 BUSINESS Grade Course Number Course Title Credit Business Courses Accounting Business Law Media Literacy CA Business Technologies* (3 periods) Introduction to Business* CB Business Projects & Applications* 3.00 (3 periods) Business Management* 1.00 Computer Courses Computer Skills.50 WMHS COLLEGE TECH PREP: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Business Department at WMHS offers COLLEGE TECH PREP: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. College Tech Prep combines college prep classes AND career/technical education into one exciting program. Students enrolled in this program are provided with technical preparation in several business career fields. With College Tech Prep, students will have the opportunity to receive college credit for selected high school courses, explore different business career pathways, receive training in today s newest technologies, and experience a real-world environment. It all adds up to a possible education. Tech Prep begins in high school (2 years), can extend to an associate degree in college (2 years), and/or the ability to transfer to a four year degree program (2 years). For more information about Tech Prep contact any of the WMHS business teachers. TECH PREP IS NOT A C-TEC program. Students take all of these classes in the high school and never leave the WMHS campus. What are the benefits students receive from College Tech Prep: Business Management? Students involved in the College Tech Prep program: a. Advance more quickly toward their career. b. Receive an opportunity to earn college credit for selected WMHS business courses, which can be combined with other Dual Enrollment courses at Watkins (this can save money for the student and their family). c. Take courses tied to workplace skills. d. Gain valuable career-related experiences. How do I get involved with Tech Prep: Business Management? a. Enroll in qualifying Business classes See the * s above. b. Complete appropriate Tech Prep applications and pay a minimal fee. c. Ask for more information from the WMHS Business Department. 17

21 BUSINESS COURSES ACCOUNTING (year) Grades $45.00 (workbook) Basic accounting procedures covered in this course include journalizing transactions, posting, trial balances, adjusting and closing entries and preparation of financial statements. Other topics of study include the preparation and use of working papers, internal control, and special journals. This course focuses on the sole proprietorship form of business organization for both service and merchandising operations. A workbook is required. BUSINESS LAW 624 (year) Grades $14.00 This survey class introduces the student to such topics as the foundation of our legal system, contracts, consumer law as well as corporate law and laws that apply to getting a job. Emphasis will be placed on terminology, ethics, practical applications, and understanding of the legal system as it applies to the world of business. MEDIA LITERACY 604 (semester) Credit.50 None In the 21 st century, we communicate through a powerful combination of words, images and sounds. Media literacy requires a new set of skills that allow us to comprehend and be able to create and distribute information across all mediums. Students will learn about digital rights and responsibilities like cyber bullying, online safety, texting, and social networking. You will learn about digital law as it applies to copyright and fair use policies and identify theft. Students will exhibit digital literacy by finding reliable internet resources. You will also learn how to identify internet scams and protect yourself while shopping online. We will use various digital media such as videos/presentations (Animoto, Prezi), word clouds (Wordle, Fotobabble), comic strips (Bitstrips, Comic Strip Creator), etc. to demonstrate understanding of the information we have studied. 18

22 BUSINESS CA (year) TECHNOLOGIES* Prerequisites Computer Skills Grades Credit 3.00 (3 periods, unless you have previously taken Introduction to Business) $20.00 (workbooks and classroom supplies) Business Technologies is a two period lab course that is linked to the related class, Introduction to Business. It meets for three periods unless you have previously taken Introduction to Business. This course is designed primarily for the junior or senior student who is interested in studying business. In a professional business atmosphere, students gain experience working with Microsoft Office through projects and integrated computer applications. A strong emphasis in accounting is applied, including fully integrated computer applications. A practice set is used to apply the principles learned with actual accounting data. This course is not available to students with credit for Accounting 1 (605). *This class is part of the College Tech Prep Program where students can earn college credit while at WMHS INTRODUCTION TO 616 (year) BUSINESS* None Introduction to Business is a year long course designed to give students a look into the business world from an individual s perspective. The use of a computer simulation and project based learning is implemented. Explore basic economic issues, forms of ownership, the role of government in business, entrepreneurship, marketing and consumer issues. A variety of areas in business that directly impacts students are introduced to give an overview of the many vast areas in the world of business. *This class is part of the College Tech Prep Program where students can earn college credit while at WMHS. It also qualifies for COTC s College Articulation Agreement credit. 19

23 BUSINESS PROJECTS & CB (year) APPLICATIONS* Prerequisites Computer Skills Grades Credit 3.00 (3 periods, unless you have previously taken Business Management) $20.00 (workbooks and classroom supplies) Business Projects & Applications is a two period lab course that is linked to the related class, Business Management. It meets for a total of three periods unless you have previously taken Business Management. This course is designed primarily for the junior or senior business student. In a simulated professional work setting, students will use Microsoft Office and integrate its power into a variety of practical business applications. Students will learn to create, and recreate, a variety of ordinary draft-type business documents and/or presentations. Most projects are teacher generated; however, some may be actual school or teacher projects, as well as student generated projects. Business Projects & Applications is a very application oriented class where the instructor serves more as a resource facilitator. Students must be able to use the computer and available software confidently, as well as work independently in a project based environment. *This class is part of the College Tech Prep Program where students can earn college credit while at WMHS. It also qualifies for COTC s College Articulation Agreement credit. BUSINESS 614 (year) MANAGEMENT* Grades $17.00 Business Management is a year long course designed to give students an understanding of the way business works from an insider s point of view. In class, we will begin by studying the foundation concepts of management: planning, organizing, leading, controlling and staffing and later progress into exploring contemporary management issues. Use of the internet; business periodicals and classroom-based projects; as well as lectures and student led discussions are some of the delivery methods used to present this exciting next level business class. *This class is part of the College Tech Prep Program where students can earn college credit while at WMHS. It also qualifies for COTC s College Articulation Agreement credit. 20

24 COMPUTER COURSES COMPUTER SKILLS 606 (semester) Credit.50 None Students enrolled in this class will use Windows while learning about computer fundamentals and managing the Windows environment. Microsoft Office instruction is offered in the basics of Word, to create and edit documents; Excel, to build a worksheet by using formulas and functions; and Power Point, to design and edit graphic and text presentations. 21

25 ENGLISH Grade Course Number Course Title Credit English College Prep English Honors English English College Prep English Honors English English College Prep English AP Literature & Composition English College Prep English AP Language & Composition 1.00 Elective Credits Taught by the English Department Journalism Mythology Yearbook English Skills.50 ENGLISH (year) Grade 9 $20.00 The student will be provided with integrated language arts opportunities to improve skills in reading, writing, listening/visual literacy and oral communication. Areas of language structure, meaning construction, application and multi-disciplines will be addressed. This course meets the 9 th grade indicators and standards for the Ohio Graduation Test. Most student assignments and work involved in this course will be completed during class. 22

26 COLLEGE PREP 101 (year) ENGLISH 9 Grade 9 $30.00 College Prep English 9 is a course recommended for those students intending to enroll in a postsecondary learning institution. Students analyze literature and write full-length essays regularly. Literature study covers short stories, novels, informational texts, poetry and drama. Although there is some creative writing, the main focus is on the writing skills needed for college, with emphasis on interpretive (Response to Literature) essays. Language study covers punctuation, spelling, vocabulary and usage. Students enrolled in this course, should expect on average 20 minutes of homework on a daily basis. HONORS ENGLISH (year) Recommendation An A or a B in a previous English class Grade 9 $30.00 (Supplemental materials, that will include, but not limited to novels and workbook) Honors English 9 is a course designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of the Advanced Placement courses. This course is an intensive introduction to American literature and writing. In this course, students will read and analyze a variety of literary texts above grade level independently. The emphasis will be on interpreting texts, literally and figuratively, in order to better understand literary technique and style. This course features extensive work on the development of writing skills. Students will produce a series of analytical essays in which they will explore their interpretations of literature. Through this process, they will work on building and supporting an effective argument. Other components include vocabulary, grammar and usage, and research skills. Due to this course and its nature, students should expect on average 30 minutes of homework on a daily basis. The parent/guardian and student will be required to attend an informational meeting. This course will also require a summer assignment involving an Advanced Placement approved novel. 23

27 ENGLISH (year) Grade 10 : $20.00 The student will be provided with integrated language arts opportunities to improve skills in reading, writing, listening/visual literacy and oral communication. Students will study short stories, classic novels, drama, poetry, non-fiction selections and will complete a research project using MLA guidelines. This course meets the 10 th grade indicators and standards for the Ohio Graduation Test. COLLEGE PREP 108 (year) ENGLISH 10 Grade 10 : $30.00 College Prep English 10 is a course recommended for those students intending to enroll in a postsecondary learning institution. This course will study works from classical world literature, developing and strengthening interpretive, critical thinking and analytical skills. Students analyze literature and write full-length essays regularly. Special attention is given to writing that emphasizes proofreading and revising. The literature study will cover short stories, novels, informational texts, poetry and drama. Students will complete a research project using MLA guidelines. Students enrolled in this course, should expect on average 20 minutes of homework on a daily basis. HONORS ENGLISH (year) Recommendation An A or a B in a previous English class Grade 10 $30.00 (Supplemental materials, that will include, but not limited to novels and workbooks) Honors English 10 is a course designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of the Advanced Placement courses. This course is an intensive introduction to American literature and writing. In this course, students will read and analyze a variety of literary texts above grade level independently. The emphasis will be on interpreting texts, literally and figuratively, in order to better understand literary technique and style. This course features extensive work on the development of writing skills. Students will produce a series of analytical essays in which they will explore their interpretations of literature. Through this process, they will work on building and supporting an effective argument. Other components include vocabulary, grammar and usage, and research skills. Due to this course and its nature, students should expect on average 30 minutes of homework on a daily basis. The parent/guardian and student will be required to attend an informational meeting. This course will also require a summer assignment involving an Advanced Placement approved novel. 24

28 ENGLISH (year) Grade 11 $30.00 (paperback books) This course will include basic forms of technical communications, various forms of business correspondence and basic procedures for research writing. This course will includes instruction and practice in oral communication skills. This course will provide students with integrated language arts opportunities that will focus on American Literature. Most student assignments and work involved in this course will be completed during class. COLLEGE PREP 110 (year) ENGLISH 11 Grade 11 $30.00 College Prep English 11 is a course recommended for those students intending to enroll in a postsecondary learning institution. College Prep English 11 is a preparatory course intended to better prepare students for the ACT. This course will provide students with integrated language arts opportunities in American literature (pre-columbian to contemporary eras) to improve skills in literary analysis, reading, writing, listening/visual literacy and oral communication. Areas of language structure, meaning construction, application, practical context writing, college test preparations, and multi-disciplines will be addressed. Students will complete research activities and study short stories, classic novels, drama, poetry, and non-fiction selections. Students enrolled in this course, should expect on average 20 minutes of homework on a daily basis. AP LITERATURE AND 107 (year) COMPOSITION Recommendation A 3.00 B or better average in English 9 and 10 Grade 11 Registration fee of at least $80.00 to take the AP Literature ad Composition exam in May AP Literature and Composition is a college-level course designed for highly motivated college bound students of above-average ability interested in reading, analyzing and writing about literature. This course will include the study of representative works from various genres and periods primarily from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries concentrating on works of literary merit. Careful attention will be paid to the interpretation and evaluation of literature. Frequent writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository as well as analytical essays. Summer and outside reading will be required in this course. Due to this course and its nature, students should expect on average 45 minutes of homework on a daily basis. Students choosing to enroll in this class and their parent/guardian will be required to sign an academic contract. In addition to this, the parent/guardian will be required to attend an informational meeting. This course will also require a summer assignment involving an Advanced Placement approved novel. 25

29 ENGLISH (year) Grade 12 $20.00 Students will be provided with real world writing, reading and research applications. In this course, students will actively evaluate, apply and challenge their person and employability skills. This course will generate working knowledge of public speaking, interview skills, resume building and employability behaviors. Most student assignments and work involved in this course will be completed during class. COLLEGE PREP 112 (year) ENGLISH 12 Grade 12 $30.00 College-bound seniors will be involved in extensive reading and writing experiences and learned expository skills appropriate for success in college freshman English courses. Literary works will provide sources for some writing assignments, as well as sources for literarily analysis. This course develops and reinforces skills necessary for coping with a variety of college academic work. Organization, time-management, and guidance activities directed toward college enrollment and study are emphasized. Research skills for term paper writing are practiced. Students enrolled in this course, should expect on average 20 minutes of homework on a daily basis. AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Recommendation Grade (year) A 3.00 or B or better average in present and prior English courses $42.00 (for needed materials) and registration fee of at least $80.00 to take the AP Language and Composition exam in May AP Language and Composition is designed for college-bound students of above-average ability and command of composition and reading skills. This course emphasizes exposure to a large amount of expository literature in a variety of modes. The works will be examined in depth with intensive class discussion and frequent written responses. A large variety of writing assignments and projects will follow analysis of prose from many fields. Summer reading will be required. Due to this course and its nature, students should expect on average 45 minutes of homework on a daily basis. The parent/guardian and student will be required to attend an informational meeting. This course will also require a summer assignment involving an Advanced Placement approved novel. 26

30 THE FOLLOWING ARE ELECTIVE CREDITS TAUGHT BY THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT JOURNALISM 186 (semester) Credit.50 $8.00 (paperback novels and weekly non-fiction and/or writing magazines, vocabulary book) This course is open to any student interested in the communications field with an emphasis on writing. This course covers the history of journalism, ethics and the responsibility of the press, mass media, news, editorial, and feature writing. Students will use teacher handouts, daily newspapers, news magazines, and Internet news websites as they will also produce essays and research assignments for this class. MYTHOLOGY 113 (semester) Credit.50 $8.00 (The Iliad) This course covers ancient Greek mythology from Aphrodite to Zeus as well as Roman, Norse, early English and Celtic, and Native American tales and legends. Students will explore characters, beliefs, and themes that have influenced not only our literature and language, but also the way we see the world. YEARBOOK 370 (year) Grades None Students interested in working as members of the Wahigan yearbook staff need to take this course. The course is open to any student with an interest in journalism, photo journalism, writing, or production layout work. The course includes ad layout, ad sales and sales technique, making the guide to the publication, photography, darkroom operations, and staff organization. ENGLISH SKILLS 137 (semester) Prerequisites Students needing to pass the reading/writing section of the OGT Grades Credit.50 $20.00 (estimated for reading and writing workbooks) This course is for students who have not passed the reading/writing section of the Ohio Graduation Test. Students may elect to take this course in order to better prepare for the reading and writing sections of the OGT or to improve their basic English skills. This course includes individual and group instruction that specifically deals with skills needed to be successful on the reading and writing portions of the OGT. Past OGT test data will be analyzed to identify weaknesses and to determine the best use of teacher instruction and computer testing. This is a requirement for seniors who have not passed the reading and writing sections of the OGT. 27

31 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Grade Course Number Course Title Credit Career Search and College Readiness Healthy and Safe Foods Financial Management Parenting & Child Development.50 CAREER SEARCH & 250 (semester) COLLEGE READINESS Credit.50 None The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to ensure a successful transition from high school to college and into the workforce. Students will learn about the college process as well as ways to identify a career that matches their individual interests and skills. Students will develop individual success plans that include their educational and career goals. They will research colleges and financial aid options and analyze and document personal interests, talents, skills, and values in relation to career options. Students will develop communication and time management skills, as well as the study skills needed to succeed in school and the workplace. HEALTHY & SAFE 251 (semester) FOODS Credit.50 None In this course students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and safe consumers and handlers of food. They will evaluate information related to advances in food technology, nutrition and safety. Students will master the skills required to safely prepare and store food, reducing the risk of food borne illness. Students will evaluate the impact of consumer choice on the environment and the global community. 28

32 FINANCIAL 254 (semester) MANAGEMENT Credit.50 None This course is designed to provide valuable knowledge of personal financial management. Students will learn to manage their resources and become financially responsible adults who save regularly and use credit wisely. Students will develop critical thinking skills with respect to financial planning concepts. They will have knowledge, skills, and confidence to take charge of their financial future. Students will learn the implications of making sound personal financial decisions, appropriate use of credit, acquiring adequate insurance and their impact on personal financial wellness. Students will learn the inter-relationships between values, spending decisions, income and education. They will be able to use and evaluate technology for financial purposes, avoiding financial fraud. PARENTING & CHILD 269 (semester) DEVELOPMENT Credit.50 None Students will discover the needs of infants and young children and how parents and childcare providers can meet those needs for healthy growth and development. Students will recognize the factors that effect parents. Students are able to recognize differences in individuals, cultures, circumstances, and growth and development rates to meet the needs of growing children. Students will be able to identify childcare providers that meet the needs of children by recognizing standards set for childcare that is most likely to meet the healthy growth and development of children. 29

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