Cheyenne High School Course Catalog

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1 Cheyenne High School Course Catalog

2 Cheyenne High School 3200 W. Alexander Road. North Las Vegas, Nevada (702) For the academic year our goals and schoolwide focus center around ensuring that we meet the needs of every student in every classroom without exceptions; without excuses. We understand the significance of being part of a community as students grow and develop, and we strive to support our students by offering a variety of clubs, sports, activities, and organizations in which to participate. This course catalog is your tool for selecting the appropriate courses to meet your academic goals, the district s graduation requirements, and the Cheyenne learning community s high expectations for your individual achievement. It is important that you spend time reading the contents to ensure that you have the information you need to plan for an outstanding year. You have complete access to your House counselor, teachers, administrators, and me to assist you as you prepare for success in high school. Again, I am excited about your future at Cheyenne High School. Your education is paramount and I am certain that wise course selections will provide the fundamental academic structure you need for continued success. April L. Key Principal Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT... 4 STATEMENT OF BELIEFS... 4 UNIQUE SCHOOL PLANS... 4 THE STORY BEHIND THE SHIELD... 4 NON-DISCRIMINATION LANGUAGE... 4 COURSE OFFERING POLICY... 4 CCSD GUIDANCE & COUNSELING WEBSITE... 5 CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE... 5 SCHEDULE CHANGES POLICY... 5 CODE OF HONOR ST CENTURY COURSE OF STUDY EXPECTATIONS... 7 STANDARD DIPLOMA... 8 ADVANCED DIPLOMA... 9 ADVANCED HONORS DIPLOMA WEIGHTED HONORS COURSES HONORS /HIGH HONORS VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN MATRICULATION NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT GOLD SHIELD DISTINCTION EARLY GRADUATION FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLASS LOAD DUPLICATE COURSE WORK REPEATING COURSES GOVERNOR GUINN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PHYSICAL EDUCATION II WAIVER CREDIT COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN TECH PREP ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM EXTERNAL CREDIT OPTIONS CONCURRENT CREDIT OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC INFORMATION CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE SELECTION GUIDELINES Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 3

4 CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Cheyenne High School is R.E.A.C.H For the Future! R.E.A.C.H. stands for Respect, Empower, Achieve, Community, Honor. STATEMENT OF BELIEFS 1. All students can learn. 2. A safe and non-threatening environment is essential to student learning. 3. Students, staff, family, and the community share the responsibility for student learning and for preparing students for their futures. 4. The school community will foster a caring environment that cultivates close personal relationships and builds character. UNIQUE SCHOOL PLANS In an effort to increase student achievement, Cheyenne High School restructured into a SLC (Smaller Learning Community) School effective during the school year. The transition to Houses has provided a more personal educational experience for our students and their families, and has had a positive impact on achievement and attendance. The Smaller Learning Community structure will continue in the school year. Cheyenne High School s Standard Student Attire policy went into effect on the first day of the school year and will be in place for four (4) school years. This policy requires students to dress within mandated guidelines, which in turn creates a safer campus and a more conducive learning environment. Information regarding our Standard Student Attire can be found on the following websites: (or) Cheyenne HS is currently in the process of seeking parent support for renewal of our SSA policy for the next four years. THE STORY BEHIND THE SHIELD Cheyenne High School opened in The shield design is modeled after an actual Native American Shield from the Cheyenne tribe. The shield itself was carried into battle by Cheyenne warriors to protect them and give them strength. The shield is a symbol of pride, strength, and integrity. The four quadrants of the shield represent the four seasons. The medicine wheels represent respect and honor. The eagle in the center of the shield represents wisdom. Finally, the seventeen feathers represent the developmental years on the way to adulthood. In essence, the symbol represents the battle we all face as we become an adult. It also represents the battle against the desert. Stay safe in all your travels through uncertain roads this year. The shield will be behind you. NON-DISCRIMINATION LANGUAGE The Clark County School District does not knowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, or participation in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. COURSE OFFERING POLICY Every effort will be made to offer a variety of course choices for the students at Cheyenne High School. However, courses may appear in the catalog but may not be offered during the following school year due to lack of student enrollment and/or student requests. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 4

5 CCSD GUIDANCE & COUNSELING WEBSITE The Guidance and Counseling website which can be found at is designed to provide students and parents with information on counseling services provided by the school district. It also serves as a support reference for preparing students for their future educational decisions. Information on diploma requirements, scholarship opportunities and post-secondary opportunities are just a few of examples of what is available on the website. CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE The Cheyenne High School Website is designed to provide students and parents with information on the school program. Different pages have been created including students, administration, teachers, counselors, announcements, calendar, news, library, sports, and links. Parents and students can also access the ParentLink Program/System. The program provides a direct link to student information, attendance, emergency information, grades, progress, course history, immunization records, classes, grade book, graduation requirements, transcripts, course requests, parent information, and enrollment history. For details visit: SCHEDULE CHANGES POLICY In making class choices, students should consider both graduation and college entrance requirements. After discussing their choices with a counselor, teacher, and parents, the selection is finalized. Much advanced planning and guidance are provided for each student prior to registration. If there is an error in the schedule, the student should attempt to see his/her counselor as soon as possible via the counselor s secretary by making an appointment. We recognize that schedule changes are disruptive to the students and teachers. Class changes will NOT be granted to accommodate a change in a student s lunch period, if a student is failing, or if a student requests a different teacher. Every effort will be made to keep students in originally scheduled classes. Due to the State of Nevada Department of Education s guidelines, no student may change a class and receive credit after the eighteenth day of instruction (the third week of the semester). The following procedures shall be utilized when making schedule changes at Cheyenne High School: 1. Changes made by the counselors shall be made for the following reasons: a. Class balancing b. Graduation requirements c. Minimum competency preparation for the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam d. Prerequisite problems e. Inappropriate placement due to ability f. Student already has earned credit in the class during previous enrollment including summer school course work 2. Changes requested by the teacher shall be considered for the following reasons: a. Class balancing b. Prerequisite problems c. Inappropriate placement 3. Changes requested by the parents/guardians shall be considered after the following: a. A meeting with the parent, teacher, student and counselor MUST occur b. The counselor will communicate with the administration c. After the meeting between the counselor and administrator, a determination will be made. 4. Seniors who wish to drop a course after the 18 th day of a semester : a. Must meet with their counselor to explain reasons why counselor will present information to administrator for approval; b. Must provide legitimate documentation if student has gainful employment (letter from employer noting specific work hours); c. Must have administrator approval. d. Student will receive F for the semester on the transcript. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 5

6 CODE OF HONOR Nevada Department of Education There is a clear expectation that all students will perform academic tasks with honor and integrity, with the support of parents, staff, faculty, administration, and the community. The learning process requires students to think, process, organize and create their own ideas. Throughout this process, students gain knowledge, selfrespect, and ownership in the work that they do. These qualities provide a solid foundation for life skills, impacting people positively throughout their lives. Cheating and plagiarism violate the fundamental learning process and compromise personal integrity and one s honor. Students demonstrate academic honesty and integrity by not cheating, plagiarizing or using information unethically in any way. What is cheating? Cheating or academic dishonesty can take many forms, but always involves the improper taking of information from and/or giving of information to another student, individual, or other source. Examples of cheating can include, but are not limited to: Taking or copying answers on an examination or any other assignment from another student or other source Giving answers on an examination or any other assignment to another student Collaborating on exams, assignments, papers, and/or projects without specific teacher permission Allowing others to do the research or writing for an assigned paper Using unauthorized electronic devices Falsifying data or lab results, including changing grades electronically What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is a common form of cheating or academic dishonesty in the school setting. It is representing another person s works or ideas as your own without giving credit to the proper source and submitting it for any purpose. Examples of plagiarism can include, but are not limited to: Submitting someone else s work, such as published sources in part or whole, as your own without giving credit to the source Turning in purchased papers or papers from the Internet written by someone else Representing another person s artistic or scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer programs, photographs, drawings, or paintings as your own Helping others plagiarize by giving them your work All stakeholders have a responsibility in maintaining academic honesty. Educators must provide the tools and teach the concepts that afford students the knowledge to understand the characteristics of cheating and plagiarism. Parents must support their students in making good decisions relative to completing coursework assignments and taking exams. Students must produce work that is theirs alone, recognizing the importance of thinking for themselves and learning independently, when that is the nature of the assignment. Adhering to the Code of Honor for the purposes of academic honesty promotes an essential skill that goes beyond the school environment. Honesty and integrity are useful and valuable traits impacting one s life. Questions or concerns regarding the consequences associated with a violation of the Code of Honor may be directed towards your child s school administration and/or the school district. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 6

7 21 ST CENTURY COURSE OF STUDY EXPECTATIONS 21 ST CENTURY COURSE OF STUDY EXPECTATIONS AREAS OF STUDY UNITS ENGLISH 4 MATHEMATICS (Includes Algebra II) 4 SCIENCE (Includes Biology) 3 WORLD HISTORY or GEOGRAPHY 1 U.S. HISTORY 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 HEALTH USE OF COMPUTERS ELECTIVES (Includes one Arts/Humanities or Career & Technical Education Course) ½ ½ 5½ TOTAL 22½ The Clark County School District and Cheyenne High School expect all students to meet the requirements of the 21st Century Course of Study. In addition to the three years of mathematics and two years of science necessary to graduate with a high school standard diploma, students will be scheduled into a fourth year of mathematics, which will include Algebra II, and a third year of science, which will include Biology. Although the graduation requirements for a standard diploma will not change, the school district expects its students to be competitive in higher education and the workforce, and to be prepared to take full advantage of what the world has to offer beyond high school. The Clark County School District believes that all students must be prepared for the following post-secondary opportunities: University/Four-Year College Community/Two-Year College Trade/Technical School Workforce The 21st Century Course of Study will provide the following for students: Opens Doors to Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Opportunities Meets Nevada System of Higher Education University (NSHE) Admissions o Grade Point Average (GPA) and Core Curriculum Requirements including: 3.00 GPA (weighted or unweighted) in the core curriculum Approved NSHE Core Curriculum (4 English, 3 Math including Algebra II, 3 Natural Science, 3 Social Science & History = 13 units) Prepares Students for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship o GPA and Core Curriculum Requirements are: 3.25 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) and the core curriculum Approved NSHE Core Curriculum (4 English, 4 Math including Algebra II, 3 Natural Science, 3 Social Science & History = 14 units) Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 7

8 High School Graduation Requirements STANDARD DIPLOMA The following subjects are needed to meet graduation requirements: STANDARD DIPLOMA REQUIRED/ELECTIVE AREAS OF STUDY UNITS ENGLISH 4 *MATHEMATICS 3 SCIENCE 2 WORLD HISTORY or GEOGRAPHY 1 U.S. HISTORY 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT 1 **PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 HEALTH ½ ***USE OF COMPUTERS ½ ELECTIVES 7½ TOTAL 22½ *Mathematics course units must include at least Algebra I or Algebra I H, or Applied Algebra I A and I B, or above. **A maximum of ONE credit for Physical Education II will be granted if a student participates outside of the school day in interscholastic athletics or on a drill team, marching band, dance group, or cheerleading squad. ***Satisfactory completion of a semester computer literacy course offered in grades 6, 7, or 8 will meet the requirement for the use of computers. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students must pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations in reading, writing, math, and science in addition to meeting course requirements. AB288 in the 2013 Legislature eliminated the Certificate of Attendance. Students must pass all four subtests of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam and meet all of the graduation requirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students receiving an adjusted diploma as prescribed by IEP requirements can also participate in graduation ceremonies. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 8

9 ADVANCED DIPLOMA The following subjects are needed to meet graduation requirements: ADVANCED DIPLOMA REQUIRED/ELECTIVE AREAS OF STUDY UNITS ENGLISH 4 *MATHEMATICS 4 SCIENCE 3 WORLD HISTORY or GEOGRAPHY 1 U.S. HISTORY 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT 1 **PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 HEALTH ***USE OF COMPUTERS ARTS / HUMANITIES or CAREER AND TECH ED ELECTIVE ELECTIVES 6 ½ ½ TOTAL 24 Student must achieve a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA. 1 *Mathematics course units must include at least Algebra I or Algebra I H, or Applied Algebra I A and I B, or above. ** A maximum of ONE credit for Physical Education II will be granted if a student participates outside of the school day in interscholastic athletics or on a drill team, marching band, dance group, or cheerleading squad. *** Satisfactory completion of a semester computer literacy course offered in grades 6, 7, or 8 will meet the requirement for the use of computers. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students must pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations in reading, writing, math, and science in addition to meeting course requirements. AB288 in the 2013 Legislature eliminated the Certificate of Attendance. Students must pass all four subtests of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam and meet all of the graduation requirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students receiving an adjusted diploma as prescribed by IEP requirements can also participate in graduation ceremonies. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 9

10 ADVANCED HONORS DIPLOMA The following subjects are required to meet the Advanced Honors Diploma requirements: Students planning to apply to universities with competitive admission requirements may pursue the CCSD Advanced Honors Diploma. The Advanced Honors Diploma requires additional rigorous coursework beyond those required for the Advanced Diploma. Students will be required to fulfill the 24.0 credit Advanced Diploma requirements (including 4-years of mathematics, 3-years of science and an additional Arts/Humanities or Career and Technical Education course) and must complete the Honors, International Baccalaureate (IB), or Advanced Placement (AP) courses required of the Honors Course Program. Students must achieve a minimum of a 3.25 unweighted GPA and 3.85 weighted GPA. ADVANCED HONORS DIPLOMA Required/Elective Areas of Study Advanced Diploma Units ENGLISH 4 3 MATHEMATICS 4 2 SCIENCE 3 2 SOCIAL STUDIES (must earn all 3 credits) World History or Geography U.S. History U.S. Government Honors Course Program Units 3 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 HEALTH ½ USE OF COMPUTERS ½ ARTS/HUMANITIES or CAREER TECH ED ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVES 6 3* TOTAL * Must include one Honors Foreign Language Course. First year foreign language classes will not receive Honors credit. Student must achieve a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA and a minimum 3.85 weighted GPA. WEIGHTED HONORS COURSES Students will earn a weighted grade point factor for successful completion of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will be added as follows: Honors.025 Advanced Placement (AP).050 International Baccalaureate (IB).050 The weighted GPA cap for the Honors Program for students will be added as follows: The weighted GPA cap for the Honors Program is no more than twenty-eight semesters (14 classes) of Honors/AP/IB courses. Students will receive a weighted grade point factor of.050 for four semesters (2 classes) of AP and/or IB courses and will also receive a weighted grade point factor of.025 for twenty-four semesters (12 classes) of Honors courses. Students who choose to enroll in only Honors level courses will receive a weighted grade point factor of.025 for twenty-eight semesters (14 classes) of Honors courses. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students must pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations in reading, writing, math, and science in addition to meeting course requirements. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 10

11 Advantages of the Honors Course Offerings Most competitive colleges and universities consider not only students grades, but also their academic background evidenced by courses listed on the transcript, letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors, and SAT I or ACT scores. Enrollment in the Honors Program will assist students in their preparation for college entrance exams. The weighted GPA is used when determining ranking in class. Students may take Honors courses even if they have not chosen to complete the requirements for the Advanced Honors or Honors Diploma. HONORS /HIGH HONORS Graduating seniors will be given special recognition at graduation ceremonies if they achieve honors status. This recognition will be based on the student s cumulative grade point average from 9 th grade through the first semester of the senior year (algebra and foreign language classes taken for high school credit in the eighth grade will be included in the student s cumulative grade point average). Students earning a weighted GPA will graduate with "Honors." Students earning a 3.80 weighted GPA or higher will graduate with "High Honors." VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Valedictorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the highest grade point average in the graduating class. Salutatorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the second highest grade point average in the class. Candidates for the valedictorian/salutatorian designations will be identified at the end of the fall semester of their senior year. The final ranking will be based on any and all completed high school credit granting courses, including those courses which receive the weighted grade point factor (GPA). NOTE: Final valedictorian(s) and salutatorian(s) will be determined upon the completion of all high school credit course work through the eighth semester. MATRICULATION Grade classification for high school students will be determined by years in school, not on credit earned. Students will be classified to the next grade level at the end of each school year. NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students (class of 2015 and 2016)* must pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations in mathematics, reading, science, and writing in addition to meeting course requirements. The first opportunity to take the mathematics and reading, and science examinations is in the spring of the sophomore year. During the junior year, students have another two opportunities to take the mathematics, reading, and science and writing examinations. Students who do not pass all four examinations by the end of the junior year will have additional opportunities during the senior year. *Students in the class of 2017 and beyond will be required to complete end of course exams as designated by the Nevada Department of Education, as well as the science proficiency exam. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT With increased state-mandated accountability, comes greater responsibility to young people. Students are required to attend all classes to which they are assigned. Students with ten (10) or more unverified absences in any class during a semester will be at risk for losing credit for that class. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 11

12 GOLD SHIELD DISTINCTION The Cheyenne Gold Shield distinction is awarded to seniors who complete a comprehensive, rigorous fouryear academic program. Each senior who earns this diploma is required to have had training in mathematical processes, an effective knowledge of at least two languages (English included), and some experience in both experimental science and the study of man. Students who elect to earn the Gold Shield Distinction will enroll in the same classes as the Advanced Honors graduates; however, the number of courses required is different with this program, and students maintain a more rigorous schedule. To earn the Gold Shield distinction, the graduate must meet all the regular high school graduation requirements under the 21st Century Course of Study. The Gold Shield candidate must maintain good character and refrain from contact with the formal disciplinary process and procedure. In addition, the graduate must meet the following course requirements and maintain both an unweighted minimum GPA of 3.25 and a weighted minimum GPA of Subject Area Required Number of Honors Courses English H/AP 4 Math H/AP 4 Science H/AP 3 Social Science H/AP 3 Foreign Language H/AP* 2 Elective Credit H/AP** 1 *Since the first year of foreign language is not an Honors course, the same foreign language must be studied for a minimum of three (3) years. **Elective credit may be fulfilled in an approved Honors or AP class in foreign language, math, science, social science, or computers. Consideration will be given to equivalent classes successfully completed at another high school for students who have not been enrolled at Cheyenne High School for four years and who indicate an interest in earning the Gold Shield Distinction. Successful completion of all requirements will result in an Advanced Honors Diploma with a Gold Shield Distinction. EARLY GRADUATION The administration and guidance staff of Cheyenne High School strongly discourages students from pursuing early graduation. Four years of high school instruction are very beneficial to academic and social development. However, there are circumstances when students do choose to complete graduation requirements ahead of their class. Students who wish to graduate early must have their request approved by the principal before the beginning of the last semester in which they will be in attendance. Students must begin the process by meeting with their counselor. Students who have not passed all required NHSP examinations and will not meet the 21 st Century Course of Study expectations will not be approved for early graduation. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Foreign exchange students who enroll at Cheyenne will not receive a Cheyenne High School diploma. Because of the tremendous variety of credits the foreign exchange students have accumulated prior to enrolling in Cheyenne and because of the Nevada Proficiency Examinations, district regulations prohibit foreign exchange students from earning a high school diploma. Foreign exchange students will be provided with a well-balanced program allowing them to experience the life of an American high school student. The Clark County School District provides a ceremony for foreign exchange students. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 12

13 REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLASS LOAD The State of Nevada, NAC , requires all high school students be enrolled as follows: Ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students must be enrolled in seven classes or the equivalent of seven periods per day. Twelfth grade students must be enrolled in four classes or the equivalent of four periods per day. [Seniors must take two classes per day on the block schedule.] Please Note: Although Concurrent Courses, Distance Education, Dual Credit, External Courses, and Work Experience are considered equivalent coursework, students must receive prior approval of the counselor and administration. DUPLICATE COURSE WORK REPEATING COURSES Although students may repeat courses, additional credit will not be granted; the higher grade will be recorded in the course history and the lower grade replaced with a repeated course notation. GOVERNOR GUINN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The State of Nevada's Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program provides financial support to Nevada's high school graduates who plan to attend an eligible Nevada community college, state college, or university. You may receive up to a maximum award of $10,000 for undergraduate coursework during the six years following your high school graduation. There is no application form to complete. If you meet all Millennium Scholarship requirements upon high school graduation, the district will submit your name in mid July to the Office of the State Treasurer. You will receive an award notification in early August. Policy guidelines and requirements for eligibility can be obtained by call or at Please note that this information is subject to any changes in state law, policies adopted by the NSHE Board of Regents, availability of funding, and any related matters hereto. PHYSICAL EDUCATION II WAIVER CREDIT A maximum of ONE Physical Education II Waiver credit may be earned toward graduation. Students are required to participate in and complete one of the school-sponsored activities listed below. Baseball Varsity, Junior Varsity Basketball Varsity, Junior Varsity, B-Team Bowling Cheerleaders Varsity, Junior Varsity, B-Team Cross Country Varsity Flag Football - Varsity Football Varsity, Junior Varsity, B-Team Golf Varsity Marching Band/Flags/Mascots Soccer Varsity, Junior Varsity Softball Varsity, Junior Varsity, B-Team Swimming Varsity Tennis Varsity Track Varsity Volleyball Varsity, Junior Varsity, B-Team Wrestling Varsity, Junior Varsity Team Managers are not eligible for the P.E. II Waiver; however, they may be eligible for Community Service credit. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 13

14 COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS All Clark County School District students will take the PSAT at no cost (pending final budget allocations) during the sophomore year to provide data that will assist in determining the student s potential success in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Taking the PSAT in the sophomore year also prepares the student for the SAT. The PSAT taken as a junior (at the cost of the student) is used to identify National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists. Students planning to attend college may also prepare for the ACT entrance exam by taking the PLAN test during his/her sophomore year. The final stage of pre-college testing involves taking the ACT and/or SAT in the spring of the student s junior year, as most four-year colleges/universities require either test for admission. In addition, some colleges/universities require a minimum score on the SAT and/or ACT to determine placement in freshman English and math courses. Finally, some universities determine scholarship eligibility on ACT and/or SAT results. Note: It may be necessary to retake the ACT and/or SAT to increase the student s score. This may enable a student to avoid placement in a remedial math and/or English college course. Remedial courses at Nevada State colleges/universities provide no college credit and are not paid for by the Millennium Scholarship program. FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN An online four year Academic Plan will be implemented with all freshmen students and updated each year thereafter. This plan sets forth specific educational goals that students intend to achieve before graduation. Academic plans include the designation of a career pathway, a four year high school course of study, and post secondary planning. The plan includes students and parents: Working in consultation with a school counselor to develop the academic plan Signing the academic plan Reviewing the plan yearly and revising when necessary TECH PREP The Tech Prep Program allows students the opportunity to earn college credit for approved high school courses. These credits are granted to any CCSD student that took a qualifying course in his/her junior or senior year, or who took a course earlier and remained in a qualifying program of study through junior year. Credits earned from the College of Southern Nevada apply to a degree at CSN or may be transferred (for a small fee) to a university or four-year college. This is a great way to kick start your college education with free credits! To receive your Tech Prep credits, you must: Be a high school junior or senior when you apply. Complete an eligible career and technical course at your high school with a grade A or B and satisfy specific course competencies. Fill out a Tech Prep admissions form from the College of Southern Nevada. These courses* may allow students to earn college credit from the Community College of Southern Nevada: Culinary Arts I, II Must take both courses for Tech Prep credit Culinary Arts III Early Childhood Education II Principles of Anatomy/Physiology H Graphic Design I, II, III - Must take all three courses for Tech Prep credit IT Essentials I & II - Must take both courses for Tech Prep credit Drafting and Design II Drafting and Design III Business Software Applications *Courses subject to change. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 14

15 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor with the College Board in Princeton, New Jersey. Through this program, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school take courses that have been developed with college-level material and expectations. Since the AP curriculum goes into more depth than the regular courses, there is a greater opportunity for individual progress and achievement. The Advanced Placement examinations are given each May. All examinations consist of an essay or problem-solving section and a series of multiple-choice questions. At the completion of the course, each student is expected to take this examination. Exams are graded by the College Board and scores are given on the following basis: Five: Four: Three: Two: One: Extremely well qualified Well qualified Qualified Possibly Qualified No recommendation In many cases, universities will award three college credits for a score of THREE, six credits for a score of FOUR, and nine credits for a score of FIVE. One should check the college catalog for the policy of the college you are planning to attend. Awarding of college credits is at the discretion of each university. AP Studio Art AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Spanish Language AP French Language and Culture AP Music Theory AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP World History AP US History AP US Government AP Psychology Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 15

16 EXTERNAL CREDIT OPTIONS Students currently enrolled in a Clark County high school may earn a maximum of six external credits toward graduation. External credits are credits earned beyond the regular school day. No external credit will be granted without prior approval and completion of the appropriate application. See your counselor for prior approval and applications for the following External Credit options: Community Service Credit Credit By Exam Dual Credit Educational Travel Credit Enrichment Program Credit Music Equivalent Credit Online Courses A maximum of one credit may be earned for students who complete 120 hours of volunteer service with an approved community agency. One-half credit may be earned for 60 hours of service; court mandated hours do not count for Community Service credit. Students may earn credit by earning a score of 70% or better on an examination for a course they have not taken previously or are not enrolled in currently. For a complete list of credit by exam course offerings and fees, see the AISHS website at Credit by Exam cannot count toward Honors credit. High school credit can be earned for approved college or university courses not offered at the student's school of enrollment. A three credit college/university course equals one-half unit of high school credit. A maximum of one credit may be granted to students who keep a journal while traveling for 42 consecutive days or 1/2 credit for 21 consecutive days. Students must submit their completed journals for evaluation to determine credit. Students may receive credit for academically accelerated courses taken at accredited institutions. A maximum of one credit may be granted to students participating in a music program not offered by the Clark County School District. Credit granting is monitored by the CCSD Department of Fine Arts. Specific application forms must be submitted along with a fee. Call for more information. Credits may be earned for courses completed by mail or online from approved institutions. The cost of courses varies. Students must conform to the procedures set by the credit granting institution. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 16

17 CONCURRENT CREDIT OPTIONS Students may earn credits beyond the regular school day by enrolling in any of the approved concurrent programs. There is no limit to the number of concurrent credits a student may earn. See your counselor for more information on the following concurrent programs: Academy of Individualized Study (AIS) - For specific information, including fees, call extension 325 or check out the AIS website at: Adult Education - For specific information on this program, call (702) extension 317 or visit Sunset High Schools/Programs - Call (702) for more information or visit Virtual High School Distance Education - To preview courses available, visit the web site at: call the office at , or see your high school counselor. Summer School - Students may earn credit during the summer. Registration information is available in the counseling office in the spring. Additional information is available at Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 17

18 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC INFORMATION CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Initial Eligibility General Requirements 1. Must be enrolled in grades Must reside in the school of enrollment s attendance zone. 3. Must be enrolled in a minimum of two units of credit consisting of at least four classes per semester and regularly attend school. 4. Must have passed a minimum of two units of credit the immediate preceding semester with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. A student may earn a maximum of one unit of external credit (summer school, correspondence, etc.) to improve a previous semester deficiency. 5. Transfer students are automatically presumed ineligible. Rebuttal of presumption of ineligibility guidelines are contained in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) regulations (NAC ). 6. Secondary Magnet School students who enroll for less than a three (3) year program or enroll in individual classes are ineligible for athletics at the Magnet School for 180 school days. Students who drop from the Magnet program will become automatically ineligible for athletics at the Magnet School for 180 school days. If a student chooses to return to his/her school of residence, he/she would be ineligible for the remainder of that school year and for 180 school days in any sport in which his/her name appeared on a NIAA roster during his/her attendance at the Magnet School. 7. Secondary Open Enrollment students who are selected to attend an Open Enrollment school are eligible to participate in athletics. Students who change schools will become automatically ineligible for the remainder of the current school year and for 180 school days in any sport his/her name appeared on an NIAA roster during his/her attendance at the Open Enrollment school. 8. Career Technical Academy/Charter School/Home-Schooled students are eligible to participate in athletics in the school that is located in the attendance zone of the residence of the parent or legal guardian. Maintenance of Eligibility 1. Must maintain passing grades in all subjects during the current athletic season. 2. Must regularly attend school. Must be in school in order to participate in practice or games on any given day. 3. Must maintain positive citizenship. Students on RPC or suspension are not eligible to participate. Serious and/or chronic behavior infractions may result in suspension of athletic participation for up to one year, at the discretion of the principal. 4. Additional specific eligibility guidelines are contained in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association regulations (NAC ) and Clark County School District regulation NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to participate in collegiate athletics, students must register with the NCAA at ( This should be initiated in the student s junior year. NCAA Division I and Division II require 16 core courses. See the chart on page 19. NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68 and a core GPA of 2.0. Be sure to look at your high school s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website ( Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 18

19 Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete. Required Courses* Division I Division II English 4 3 Mathematics (Alg I or higher) 3 2 Science (minimum 1 lab science) 2 2 Additional In Above 1 3 Social Studies 2 2 Additional Core Courses** 4 4 *Remedial, special education, compensatory or related courses do not qualify for initial eligibility. **From any core area, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy. Please see additional information on pages of this catalog. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 19

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22 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE SELECTION GUIDELINES VISUAL ARTS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION Entrepreneurship Administrative Services Work-Based Learning FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES Computer Science Graphic Design Networking Video Production ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH GUIDANCE MATHEMATICS PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC / RHYTHMIC PRECISION VOCAL MUSIC GENERAL MUSIC STUDIES THEATER PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH MILITARY SCIENCE SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 22

23 COURSE SELECTION GUIDELINES The information in this publication has been compiled to assist students in planning their four years of high school course work. Courses that will be offered next fall are courses that are available for selection during spring registration. Courses may only be offered if enough students enroll in the course. If enrollment is below school requirements, courses may be dropped and cancelled. Students may be rescheduled into alternate courses. With this in mind, students are encouraged to select alternate courses that are appropriate for their ability level and area of interest. The following important information should be reviewed by students and parents before selecting classes: Review graduation requirements. Set educational goals to prepare you for your post-high school plans and career interests. Discuss your career options with your parents and your school counselor. Complete the sample four-year High School Plan form in this book and keep it for reference in selecting your courses in the years ahead. Research the requirements for the College or University you are considering in order to ensure that you are selecting appropriate courses. Read the course descriptions carefully before you register. Discuss your course selections with your parents, teachers, and counselors before registration. Choose courses that will challenge you and that will prepare you for college and/or a career. In the event some of your electives are filled, you will be given your alternative choice(s). Student schedules are computer-generated and based upon the courses selected during spring registration. Students may not select their teachers. Since much advance planning and guidance are provided for each student prior to registration, schedule changes will not be made after registration. After 15 days into the semester, no student may change a class due to the required number of hours to earn credit. If a course is dropped after 18 days of instruction, the student will receive an F on the semester transcript, and therefore, receive no credit for the course. ALL students should enroll in classes that are academically challenging. All 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grade students must enroll in seven classes. During the 12 th grade year, all students are required to enroll in at least four classes. Exceptions may be granted for extenuating circumstances only pending administrator approval. Financial Hardship A family s difficulty purchasing all of the desired or necessary items for the student and/or paying necessary fees will not prevent a student s enrollment in any course. Cheyenne High School will pay the fee if there is a financial hardship. Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 23

24 VISUAL ARTS 9 th Grade Options: Art I 10 th Grade Options: Art I Drawing I Ceramics I Photography I Painting I 11 th Grade Options: Art I Drawing I & II Ceramics I, II Photography I & II Painting I 12 th Grade Options Art I Photography I, II, & III Ceramics I, II, & III AP Studio Art 2D Drawing I & II AP Studio Art 3D Painting I All classes are one-year courses unless stated otherwise. No changes will be made at the semester. Financial Hardship A family s difficulty purchasing all of the desired or necessary items for the student and/or paying necessary fees will not prevent a student s enrollment in any course. Cheyenne High School will pay the fee if there is a financial hardship. Art I Fee: $30.00 Grades: 9-12 This one-year foundation course is designed to give entry-level students a solid overview of art production, history, aesthetics and criticism. A strong emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of art and the use of multiple twodimensional and three-dimensional techniques and media. This broad-based curriculum provides a good general overview or the foundation for advanced art classes. The importance of studio participation as an artist is stressed. This course fulfills one arts/humanities credit required for graduation. Pre-requisites: None Ceramics I Fee: $35.00 Grades: This first-year course is designed to provide experience in three-dimensional design as it applies to ceramics. This course includes an exploration of a variety of hand-building methods and an introduction to wheel techniques. Glaze techniques, tools, vocabulary development, safety factors, historical appreciation, and evaluation are a part of the course. Students are encouraged to exhibit their work. Pre-requisites: C or better in Art I or Teacher Approval Ceramics II Fee: $35.00 Grades: This one-year advanced course is designed to build upon the experience in three-dimensional design as it applies to ceramics. Students will refine hand building methods and learn or expand wheel techniques. Surface decoration, vocabulary development, studio participation and safety, historical appreciation, aesthetics and critique are to be continued in this course. This course will fulfill one elective credit required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Ceramics I or Teacher Approval Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 24

25 Ceramics III Fee: $40.00 Grades: 12 This one-year advanced course is designed to follow Ceramics I and II and will build upon knowledge of threedimensional design specific to ceramic arts. In this advanced class a student will further develop hand-building or wheel throwing skills or a combination of both. Vocabulary development, exploration of advanced surface decoration, the use of a variety of firing methods and communication of artistic ideas will be emphasized. Students will analyze and discuss their work and the work of others and will be required to exhibit their work. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Ceramics II or Teacher Approval Drawing I Fee: $30.00 Grades: This one-year course is designed to give students a strong foundation for drawing through the study of basic drawing techniques and the use of a variety of media and subject matter. Students will participate in exercises in art appreciation and critique to learn to personally consider and judge art. Problem solving, creativity and originality will be cultivated through planning, art making and reflection. The development and influence of drawing for communication and expression will be integrated into learning. Various styles and artists who have used drawing throughout history are introduced. The connection of drawing to other visual arts disciplines and to disciplines outside of the arts will be investigated. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Art I or Teacher Approval Drawing II Fee: $30.00 Grades: This one-year course is designed to expand knowledge and skill through an in-depth study of tools, techniques, media and subject matter, and is a continuation of Drawing I. Students extend the study of art appreciation and participate in self and group critiques while interpreting, defending, and judging art. Problem solving, creativity, and originality are expected in planning, art making, and reflection. Specific drawing styles and significant artists who have used drawing throughout history are emphasized. The connection of drawing to other visual arts disciplines and to disciplines outside of the arts will be expanded. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Drawing I or Teacher Approval Painting I Fee: $30.00 Grades This one-year course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of painting through the study of basic techniques and the use of a variety of media. Students participate in exercises in art appreciation and critique to learn to personally consider and judge art. Problem solving, creativity, and originality are cultivated through planning, art making, and reflection. The development and influence of painting and painters throughout the ages are integrated into learning. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Art I or Teacher Approval Photography I Fee: $40.00 Grades: This one-year course provides students with the fundamentals of commercial photography. Topics include photographic vision, operating cameras, image processing, output, and quality control. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation. Pre-requisites: C or better in Art I or Teacher Approval Cheyenne High School Course Catalog Page 25