Smithson Valley High School Class of 2018
Class Organization Freshman- 1 st year of enrollment Sophomore- 2 nd year + 5 credits Junior- 3 rd year + 10 credits Senior- 4 th year + 18 credits
STAAREnd Of Course (EOC) Exams 12 Exams in Four Content Areas English I, II, III Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II Biology/Chemistry/Physics W Geography/W History/US History Standardized Scores 15 % of Grade (pending)
Course Requirements English I, II, III, IV Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 additional math (PreCalculus, Statistics, Advanced Quantitative Reas., College Algebra, Calculus) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 1 additional science (Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science) World Geography, World History, US History, Government/ Economics Professional Communication
Languages Other Than English Spanish I-IV German I-IV French I-IV HERITAGE SPANISH SPEAKERS CHOOSE: SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I/II
Fine Arts Art/ Drawing,Painting,Sculpti ng, History Choir I, II, III, IV Piano Beg. & Adv. Theatre/Arts,Production,Technical Band I, II, III, IV Dance I, II, III, IV Floral Design
Physical Education Courses Physical Ed Curriculum ROTC Marching Band Drill Team Cheerleading Olympic Caliber Activities
Athletics (PE Equivalent) Football Basketball Volleyball Softball Baseball (After School only for 9 th ) Track/Cross Country Soccer (Boys only Spring Semester) Golf Tennis Swimming
9 th Grade Sample Schedule 1. English I (Pre-AP) 2. Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry/ Pre-AP Geometry 3. Science Biology/Pre-AP Biology 4. World Geography (Pre-AP)
9 th Grade Sample Schedule 5. Program that awards PE credit (Required to complete 1 year of high school PE credit.) 6. ELECTIVE CHOICE o choose a LOTE o Or choose a Fine Art o Or choose Professional Communication 7 ELECTIVE CHOICE
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (FFA is a club/organization for students enrolled in agricultural sciences.) Principles of Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Principles and Elements of Floral Design Horticulture Science/Landscape Design & Turf Grass Mgmt. Professional Standards in Agribusiness(Professional Communication)/Agribusiness Management and Marketing Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management Livestock Production Small Animal Management/Equine Science Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technology Welding Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Finance And Business Management Principles of Business Marketing and Finance/Securities and Investments Banking and Financial Services Accounting I and II Business Information Management Digital and Interactive Media
Education and Training/ Human Services Principles of Human Services Interpersonal Studies/Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Child Development Child Guidance Family and Community Services Instructional Practices in Education and Training Practicum in Education and Training
Arts, AV Technology and Communications Fashion Design I and II Commercial Photography I and II Analysis of Visual Media/Practical Writing Audio Video Production I and II Graphic Design and Illustration I and II Problems and Solutions Advanced Film Professional Communication Debate I, II, III Oral Interpretation I, II, III Desktop Publishing Journalism I, II, III (Yearbook, Newspaper)
Hospitality and Tourism Principles of Hospitality and Tourism/ Travel and Tourism Management Hospitality Services Culinary Arts I and II Career Preparation I and II
Health Science Principles of Health Science Technology Medical Terminology/ Health Science I and II Anatomy and Physiology Pharmacology
Architecture and Construction Principles of Architecture and Construction Architectural Design Concepts of Engineering and Technology Engineering Design and Presentation Interior Design
Transportation, Distribution, Logistics (Bus transportation provided to CHS) Automotive Technology Advanced Automotive Technology Practicum in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security/ Security Services Law Enforcement I and II Correctional Services Forensic Science (science credit)
Miscellaneous Electives Sports Medicine Trainer Teen Leadership Bible Literacy SAT Practice
9 th Grade Electives Full Year Courses 5003 Computer Science 5404 Desktop Publishing 9997 G/T Independent Study 8004 Principles of Agricultural Food & Natural Resources 8645 Business Information Management 8833 Principles of Information Technology 8684 Audio Video Production 8204 Graphic Design & Illustration 8114 Principles of Human Services 8414 Principles of Health Science Technology 8904 Law Enforcement 8754 Commercial Photography 1294 Oral Interpretation 1404 Debate 1604 Journalism 8445 Sports Medicine 8774 Concepts of Engineering & Technology
9 th Grade Electives Semester Courses. 1249 Professional Communications 8564 Principles of Law & Public Safety 8494 Security Services 8664 Principles of Business & Finance 1284 Analysis of Visual Media 9470 Bible Literacy 9086 Teen Leadership 7609 Health 9174 Medical Terminology 8694 Principles of Architecture & Construction