O R A N G E C O U N T Y S C H O O L S 2015-2016 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM and REGISTRATION GUIDE Preparing For Your Future
CONTACT INFORMATION Orange High School Mr. Jason Johnson, Principal 500 Orange High School Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.732.6133 www.orange.k12.nc.us/ohs Cedar Ridge High School Heather Blackmon, Principal 1125 New Grady Brown School Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.245.4000 www.orange.k12.nc.us/crhs Partnership Academy Dr. Paige Marsh, Principal 1006 East Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.245.4030 https://sites.google.com/a/orange.k12.nc.us/partnership-academy/ This course guide can be found online at: http://www.orange.k12.nc.us/academic_dept_pages/sec_ed_links/sec_ed_docs/hs_courseguide.pdf
VISION MISSION CORE VALUES Orange County Schools Vision Orange County Schools prepares students to be responsible citizens in a diverse world by promoting academic and individual success. Mission Orange County Schools, in partnership with students, families and the community, is committed to providing challenging and engaging educational experiences that will develop responsible, knowledgeable and resourceful citizens prepared to contribute in our global society. Orange County Schools Board of Education The Orange County School System is fortunate to have a Board of Education which provides strong leadership and is committed to the educational excellence of our students. The Board of Education has control and supervision of all matters pertaining to the school district. Furthermore, the Board provides leadership and direction through the formulation of goals and objectives, especially in defining and setting high academic standards for student success. Core Values We believe in and support O utstanding student achievement and individual success C ommitment to excellence, communication and collaboration S erving students, staff, families and the community through strong, active relationships Board Members: Mr. Tom Carr Ms. Donna Coffey Dr. Stephen Halkiotis Mr. Tony McKnight Mr. Lawrence Sanders Ms. Brenda Stephens Ms. Rosa D. Williams VISION MISSION CORE VALUES Page 3
CONTACT INFORMATION...Inside Cover VISION MISSION CORE VALUES...3 FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...7 STUDENT CALENDAR...8 A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE...9 TIPS FOR SELECTING COURSES...9 ONLINE REGISTRATION...10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS...10 GRADUATION & GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION ON BLOCK SCHEDULE...14 FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12...15 FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER...16 MATHEMATICS COURSES AND PROGRESSION...17 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES AND PROGRESSION...17 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS...18 SCHEDULE CHANGES/COURSE WITHDRAWAL...20 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM...20 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SERVICES...21 THE NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM...21 HONORS COURSES...21 THE COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PROGRAM...22 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB)...24 MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCHS)...26 NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (NCVPS)...26 CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS...26 CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE...27 NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT...28 SERVICES AVAILABLE...29 TRANSCRIPTS...29 WEIGHTED GRADING...30 NATIONAL TESTING CALENDARS...32 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS...33 Cultural Arts Education...33 Instrumental Music... 33 Vocal Music... 34 Theatre Arts... 35 Visual Arts... 35 Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Cultural Arts...36 Career/Technical Education (CTE)...36 Agricultural Education... 36 Business and Information Technology Education... 38 Family and Consumer Sciences... 39 Health Sciences Education... 41 Marketing Education... 41 Trade and Industrial Education... 42 English...45 Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate English...47 English Electives...47 Journalism Electives...48
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Special Services...50 Mathematics...52 Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Mathematics...54 Healthful Living...55 Healthful Living Electives...55 Science...58 Science Electives...59 Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Science...59 World Language Studies...60 French... 60 Spanish... 61 Latin... 61 International Baccalaureate World Language Studies...61 Social Studies...62 Social Studies Electives...62 Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Social Studies...64 Additional Elective Courses...65 FYI...67 GLOSSARY...68 FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...70 NOTES...71
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Please use this worksheet to plan the years remaining in your high school career. Take into consideration all of the available programs found within this registration guide (Career & Technical Education, Career and College Promise, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.) Setting goals and making plans to meet those goals is an important step in the planning process, so we encourage you to take the time to begin with the end in mind and plan accordingly. Student Name Career Pathway Career Goal FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Page 7
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT CALENDAR 2015-2016 TRADITIONAL 2015-2016 STUDENT CALENDAR JULY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AUGUST August 18 - August 21...Teacher Workdays August 24... First Day of School for Students Approved 11/24/14 JANUARY 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SEPTEMBER September 7... Labor Day Holiday September 23...Early Dismissal for Students OCTOBER October 14...Early Dismissal for Students October 22... End of First Nine Weeks October 23... Teacher Workday NOVEMBER November 11...Veterans Day Holiday November 25... Teacher Workday November 26-27...Thanksgiving Holiday DECEMBER December 2...Early Dismissal for Students December 21-31...Holiday JANUARY January 1...Holiday January 18...Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 20... End of Second Nine Weeks January 21-22...Teacher Workdays FEBRUARY February 10...Early Dismissal for Students MARCH March 9...Early Dismissal for Students March 24...End of Third Nine Weeks March 25...Holiday March 28-31... Spring Break APRIL April 1... Teacher Workday April 13...Early Dismissal for Students MAY May 30... Memorial Day Holiday JUNE June 9... Last Day for Students June 10 & 13...Teacher Workdays Make-up Days Nov. 25, Jan. 21, June 10, June 13, Saturdays. Saturday make-up days will be the first Saturday following inclement weather. Student First & Last Day Teacher Workday End of 9 Weeks 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MARCH 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 Early Dismissal Holiday 26 27 28 29 30 Page 8 STUDENT CALENDAR
A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE The basis for a successful year in high school is careful course selection for that academic year. The best selections are made when the student and parent have complete and accurate information from which to make choices and decisions. The 2015-2016 registration guide provides students and parents/legal guardians with information about high school graduation requirements, university and community college admissions requirements, course descriptions, special academic programs available to students, and more. With careful attention to the information presented here, a student can make a tentative four-year plan for high school that is based on options available upon graduation from high school. Students and parents/legal guardians can also gain additional insight into high school planning by attending special presentations offered by the middle schools and high schools. These programs are presented during the orientation and registration period in the spring. Both high schools offer the resources of a Career Development Center. These centers can be helpful in planning the best course selection based on a student s overall ability, aptitude, interest, and work values. They also distribute information about universities, colleges and scholarships for students and parents. With the help of computers, you can access university and college web sites as well as complete interest inventories. The center also offers job shadowing, apprenticeship, and military information. The center will help you select a career that is right for you based on your individual areas of interest. Cedar Ridge and Orange High School counselors are glad to meet with parents/guardians to help with course selection and post-high school planning. For additional information, or to make an appointment with a high school counselor, please call 245-4000 ext. 21025 (CRHS) or 732-6133 ext. 20025 (OHS). The Orange County Schools High School Curriculum and Registration Guide contains information needed to register for the 2015-2016 school year. Please read through it carefully. Discuss your course selections with your parents or legal guardian, teachers, and school counselor. Focus on your graduation requirements, course requirements, career goals and interests. More information and explanations of procedures and programs at each high school will be shared with students as they register for classes. Please note: Select eight courses plus alternates. Course offerings begin on page 33. Please use the glossary to understand terms about which you have questions. Pay attention to prerequisites, recommendations, and/or special notes necessary before you select your courses. Elective courses are offered subject to student demand and teacher availability. TIPS FOR SELECTING COURSES A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE TIPS FOR SELECTING COURSES Page 9
ONLINE REGISTRATION Students at the high school level will be registering for courses online through his/her PowerSchool account. Middle school and high school students work with CareerCruising and/or CFNC (College for North Carolina) to determine a four year plan for high school research possible colleges, community colleges, and careers associated with their plan. Based on their four year plan students will register for their 2015-2016 courses. Students will be given the time and resources at school to register online if needed. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Orange County Schools Board of Education encourages a rigorous standard for student graduation. In this section you will find pertinent information from the Orange County Board of Education Policy (Policy Number 3460 see www.orange.k12.nc.us/policy/policies/3000/3460_graduation_requirements.htm). Future-Ready Core Curriculum Graduation Requirements Ninth Grade Classes of 2009-2011/12 (27 credits required) The first column in the table to the right shows the units required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core. These students will be required to pass End-of-Course Tests as designated by the NC State Board of Education. The checklist on page 15 might also be helpful to you. The Occupational Course of Study (OCS) is available for eligible students. Ninth Grade Classes of 2012/13 (28 credits required) The second column in the table to the right shows the units required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core for students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013. Students will also be required to take three Endof-Course (EOC) assessments (Math I, Biology and English II). The checklist on page 16 might also be helpful to you. For some students identified as Exceptional Children, the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) will remain an option. These students should have the Occupational Course of Study identified in their Individualized Education Program. Understanding State and Local Graduation Requirements * Exemptions to the mathematics requirement for a particular student requires a recommendation and / or request from the parent or school personnel. In this rare instance, the school will initiate the review process. A school-based committee will review and consider the request in order to make a recommendation to the principal. Final decision will be made by principal. (Refer to OCS Board of Education Policy #3460, www.orange.k12.nc.us/policy/policies/3000/3460_graduation_requirements.htm) ** Students can tailor their course cluster to fit their interests and goals while building a strong academic foundation. Under the six total elective units required for graduation, four elective credits (a four course cluster) will be taken from one of the following areas of focus: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, or other designated subject areas. (e.g. mathematics, science). The remaining two electives must be any combination from Career and Technical Education, Arts Education or World Languages. *** Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training and 360 hours of paid employment. **** Students may substitute AP U.S. History for American History I and American History II, but they are required to take a fourth social studies course (elective). International Baccalaureate (IB) United States History may be substituted for American History I and American History II. Students will not be required to take an additional elective as students will be receiving the full range of United States History in these two courses and will receive two credits, satisfying the NC Graduation Requirements. Page 10 ONLINE REGISTRATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English Course FUTURE-READY CORE For Ninth Grade Students Entering in 2009-2011/12 4 Credits I, II, III, IV or a designated combination of 4 courses FUTURE-READY CORE For Ninth Grade Students Entering In 2012/13 and Later 4 Credits I, II, III, IV or a designated combination of 4 courses OCCUPATIONAL COURSE OF STUDY For some Ninth Grade Students with Cognitive Disabilities 2000 - > 4 Credits Occupational English I, II, III, IV Mathematics Science Social Studies World Language Health & Physical Education Electives or other requirements 4 Credits* Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student s post high school plans (Note that changes to course names have occurred since 2009) 3 Credits A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science 3 Credits American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics US History, World History AP US History or IB History of the Americas will fulfill the US History requirement Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system 1 Credit Health/Physical Education 6 Credits** 2 elective credits of any combination from either: - Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education - World Languages 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: - Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) - Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English) 4 Credits* Math I, Math II, Math III and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student s post high school plans 3 Credits A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science 4 Credits**** American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics, World History, American History I, American History II Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system 1 Credit Health/Physical Education 6 Credits** 2 elective credits of any combination from either: - Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education - World Languages 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: - Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) - Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English) NORTH CAROLINA GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS h 3 Credits OCS Intro to Math I OCS Math I OCS Financial Management 2 Credits OCS Applied Science OCS Biology 2 Credits OCS American History I OCS American History II Not required 1 Credit Health/Physical Education 4 Credits Career/Technical Education electives 6 Credits Occupational Preparation I, II, III, IV*** Elective credits/completion of IEP objectives/career Portfolio required ADDITIONAL LOCAL GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS i Local Requirements 6 Credits determined by Student Choice 6 Credits determined by Student Choice TOTAL 27 Credits Required 28 Credits Required for Graduation for Graduation 22 Credits Required for Graduation Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction is required and is incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course. Starting in academic year 2014-2015, students will have the option to earn credits via a process called Credit by Demonstrated Mastery. For more information, see page 12. UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Page 11
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is a State Board of Education policy (GCS-M-001.13) that was passed in October 2013. CDM offers students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning credit for a high school course through demonstrating mastery of course content, without being required to complete classroom instruction for a certain amount of seat time. Students who wish to pursue CDM will need to show mastery of the content by completing two phases. In phase I, students must complete an exam of course content. In phase II, students must create a product/ performance that exhibits a deeper understanding and application of course content. Course Eligibility & Prerequisites Students may earn CDM for all high school courses in grades 9-12 and high school courses offered in middle school in grades 6-8. The following courses are excluded from CDM: Career and Technical Education (CTE) work-based learning courses (co-op, internship, apprenticeship) CTE courses that have a clinical setting as a requirement of the course, such as Early Childhood Education I & II, and Nursing Fundamentals CTE Advanced Studies courses or any course without state technical standards English Language Learner (ELL) courses Healthful Living required courses AP/IB courses For courses offered in a predetermined sequence, a student may only attempt to earn CDM for the next course in the sequence. For example, if a student has taken Math I and would like to attempt CDM for Math III, s/he would need to first successfully earn credit for Math II, either through CDM or traditional enrollment in the course. For more information on CDM, go to our website page: www.orange.k12.nc.us/academic_dept_pages/sec_ed_cdm.html Special Circumstances The board adopts the following policies to address special circumstances regarding graduation: 1. Honor Graduates Honor graduates may be designated by the principals on the basis of criteria established by the superintendent. Recognition of honor graduates shall be included in graduation programs. Calculations for Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honors will be computed after final exams just prior to graduation. 2. Early Graduation The Board supports the right to meet graduation requirements in fewer than the standard four years when specific criteria are met. Allowing early graduation recognizes student differences and fosters self-motivation. Decisions related to early graduation require considerable planning and must be initiated in a timely manner. The student must meet the following criteria: 1) Written notification of intent to graduate early must be submitted to the building level principal no later than the first five (5) days of the academic year the student wishes to be awarded a diploma. Earlier notification is preferred. 2) A transcript reflecting the completion of prerequisite courses and sufficient number of units must be presented to the principal. 3) Take all End-of-Course Tests and NC Final Exams as designated by the NC State Board of Education 4) Parental approval After receiving student intent to graduate early within the first five days of the academic year, the principal will certify student eligibility and make appropriate scheduling changes if needed. Early graduation allows the student to participate in any activities related to graduation, i.e., awards programs and graduation ceremonies. Page 12 UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
3. General Diploma Requirements Students who meet specific criteria and have the approval of a school-level team, the principal and the superintendent or designee may participate in a General Diploma program. Students who entered the ninth grade prior to 2012-2013, may graduate with a General Diploma. A student must meet the North Carolina High School Exit Requirements and have earned a minimum of 21 units, including the following: English I, II, II, and IV 4 Mathematics 4 (including Algebra I and Geometry or Algebra II ) Science 3 (Biology, 1 unit of Physical Science, and 1 unit of an Environmental Science) Social Studies 3 (U.S. History, American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics (formerly Civics and Economics), and World History) Health and Physical Education 1 Elective Concentration 4 Other Electives 2 Total 21 Beginning with the Ninth Grade Class of 2012-2013, to graduate from Orange County Schools with a General Diploma, a student must have earned a minimum of 22 units. English I, II, III, and IV 4 Mathematics 4 (including Common Core Math I [formerly called Algebra I] and Common Core Geometry or Common Core Algebra II) Science 3 (Biology, 1 unit of physical science, and 1 unit of an environmental science) Social Studies 4 (World History, American History I, American History II, American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics (formerly Civics and Economics) Health and Physical Education 1 Elective Concentration 4 Other Electives 2 Total 22 Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-2015, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction is a graduation requirement which will be completed through the Health/Physical Education course. The superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to govern the administration of the General Diploma. UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Page 13
4. Graduation Certificate The Board of Education shall award a Graduation Certificate to a student who does not earn a high school diploma and shall allow the student to participate in graduation exercises, provided: 1) The student has been identified as a child with a disability as defined by G.S. 115C-106.3(1); and the student has satisfied all state and local graduation requirements other than the proficiency standards as defined in HSP-N-000 (Student Accountability Standards); or 2) The student has been enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study, and the student has passed all the requirements of the Occupational Course of Study other than the 360 hours of competitive employment and the student has passed all state and local graduation requirements other than the standards for proficiency specified in HSP-N-000; or 3) Any other student that has satisfied all state and local graduation requirements other than the proficiency standards as defined in HSP-N-000. GRADUATION & GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION ON BLOCK SCHEDULE Promotion requirements To grade 10: 6 credits To grade 11: 12 credits To grade 12: 20 credits Graduation Requirements for Orange County Schools For ninth grade students entering BEFORE 2012 For ninth grade students entering IN 2012 and Later 27 Course Credits 28 Course Credits Page 14 GRADUATION & GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION ON BLOCK SCHEDULE
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12 English 4 credits - 1 per year *AP English Language and IB English III will fulfill this requirement **AP English Literature and IB English IV will fulfill this requirement Mathematics 4 credits *4th math credit to be aligned with the student s post high school plan (Note that changes to course names have occurred since 2009) q English I q English II q English III* q English IV** q Algebra I q Geometry q Algebra II q 4th Math* Social Studies 3 credits *AP US History or IB History of the Americas will fulfill this requirement (Note that effective August 2015, Civics and Economics is now named American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics) Science 3 credits *AP Environmental Science and IB Ecosystems & Societies will fulfill this requirement **Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science fulfills the physical science requirement. q World History q Civic and Economics q US History* q Earth/Environmental* q Biology q Physical Science** Health & Physical Education 1 credit q Health and Physical Education Electives: A total of 12 elective credits based on the following criteria Cluster Pathway: 4 credits in a Cluster Pathway 6 Additional credits from any courses State Requirements Courses for Pathway q 1. q 2. q 3. q 4. 2 credits of any combination from either Career & Technical Education, Arts Education, or World Languages* *two credits in the same language are required for admission to the UNC system q 1. q 2. End of Course (EOC) Exams will be determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction will be required and will be incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course. Additional Courses q 1. q 2. q 3. q 4. q 5. q 6. Total Elective Credits Earned Total Credits Required 27 Total Credits Earned FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12 Page 15
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER English 4 credits - 1 per year *AP English Language and IB English III will fulfill this requirement **AP English Literature and IB English IV will fulfill this requirement Mathematics 4 credits *4th math credit to be aligned with the student s post high school plan (Note that changes to course names have occurred since 2009) q English I q English II q English III* q English IV** q q q q Health & Physical Education 1 credit Math I Math II Math III 4 th Math Social Studies 4 credits for students entering high school in 2012 and beyond *AP US History with another Social Studies elective OR IB History of the Americas and IB 20th Century Topics will fulfill American History I and II requirement. Science 3 credits *AP Environmental Science and IB Ecosystems & Societies will fulfill this requirement **Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Conceptual Physics (CRHS only) fulfills the physical science requirement. q World History q American History I* q American History II* q American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics (formerly Civics & Economics) q Earth/Environmental* q Biology q Physical Science** q Health and Physical Education Electives: A total of 12 elective credits based on the following criteria Cluster Pathway: 4 credits in a Cluster Pathway 6 Additional credits from any courses Courses for Pathway q 1. q 2. q 3. q 4. 2 credits of any combination from either Career & Technical Education, Arts Education, or World Languages* *two credits in the same language are required for admission to the UNC system State Requirements q 1. q 2. End of Course (EOC) Exams will be determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction will be required and will be incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course. Additional Courses q 1. q 2. q 3. q 4. q 5. q 6. Total Elective Credits Earned Total Credits Required 28 Total Credits Earned Page 16 FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER
MATHEMATICS COURSES AND PROGRESSION 5 th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Fifth Grade Math Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Math I** Math II** Math III** Additional Math Courses*** (at least one course beyond Math III needed for graduation) (See Placement Criteria to Determine Sequence) Math 6 Plus Math 7 Plus Math I* (high school credit) Math II** Math III** Additional Math Courses*** (at least one course beyond Math III needed for graduation) * Math I in middle school is taken at standard level ** Math II and Math III can be taken at the standard or honors level * Math I in middle school is taken at standard level ** Math II and Math III can be taken at the standard or honors level *** Additional math courses include advanced functions and modeling, pre-calculus, calculus, AP Calculus AB and *** Additional math courses include advanced functions and modeling, BC, AP Statistics, IB Math SL, and IB Math HL. pre-calculus, calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics, IB Math SL, and IB Math HL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES AND PROGRESSION 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Fifth Grade English Language Arts (ELA) ELA 6* ELA 7* ELA 8* English I** (high school credit) English I *** Honors Reading and Composition **** English II *** English III *** AP English Language and Composition or IB English III English IV *** AP English Literature and Composition or IB English IV *Advanced students will receive differentiated instruction via cluster grouping or ELA Plus classes * Advanced ** students English I in middle will school receive is taken at standard differentiated level el instruction via cluster grouping or ELA Plus classes *** English II, English III, and English IV can be taken at the standard or honors level ****English II / Honors English II may be considered for first-time freshmen who have a 99% EVAAS EOC English II projection, and achieve a Level IV on an Honors Reading and Composition writing assessment. Please see your AIG specialist for guidance. ** English I in middle school is taken at standard level *** English I, English II, English III, and English IV can be taken at the standard or honors level **** English II / Honors English II may be considered for first-time freshmen who have a 99% EVAAS EOC English II projection, and achieve a Level IV on an Honors Reading and Composition writing assessment. Please see your AIG specialist for guidance. Mathematics Courses and Progression ELA COURSES AND PROGRESSION Page 17
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS 4 credits from one pathway are required for graduation. Course availability may change due to state Board of Education decisions; check course listings beginning on page 33 to confirm course availability. (C) indicates courses offered only at CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (O) indicates courses offered only at ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL Cluster Pathways Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Finance Foods 1 & 2 Teen Living (O) Horticulture 1 & 2 Personal Finance Ag Production 1 & 2 (O) Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 Agriscience Applications (O) CTE Career & College Promise Agriculture/Food Advanced Studies Animal Science 1 &2 Drafting 1, 2 & 3 Teen Living (O) Interior Design 1 & 2 Housing & Interiors CTE Career & College Promise Trade & Industrial Adv. Studies Construction Technology 1, 2 & 3 (O) Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 & 2(C) Architectural & Construction Adv. Studies Drafting 1 Art 1, 2, 3 & 4 Band 1, 2, 3 & 4 Teen Living (O) Theatre 1, 2, 3 & 4 Adobe Visual Design Vocal Music 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tech Theatre 1, 2, 3 & 4 Printing Graphics 1, 2 (C) Print Advertising & Design CTE Career & College Promise Fashion Merchandising (O) Apparel Development 1 & 2 Multimedia & Webpage Design Intro to Graphic Communication Arts/AV/Comm Advanced Studies MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Accounting 1 Business Law Microsoft Excel & Access CTE Career & College Promise Computer Applications 1 & 2 Business Advanced Studies Multimedia & Webpage Design Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O) Business Law Accounting 1 & 2 Personal Finance Microsoft Excel & Access CTE Career & College Promise Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Business & Info Technology Adv Studies Health & Fitness Foods 1 Teen Living (O) Personal Fitness 1 & 2 Sports Medicine 1 & 2 Anatomy & Physiology Health Team Relations CTE Career & College Promise Health Science Health Science 1 & 2 Nursing Fundamentals CTE Career & College Promise Health Team Relations (C) Biomedical Technology (C) Health Science Adv Studies (C) Debate 1 Marketing Business Law Construction 1 (O) Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1 Second Spoken Language AP Environmental Science Biomedical Technology (C) Furniture Cabinet Making 1 (C) Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Art 1 Marketing Tech Theatre 1 Agricultural Production 1 Agricultural Mechanics 1 Second Spoken Language Fashion Merchandising (O) Apparel Development 1 (O) Principles of Engineering (O) Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Mythology Yearbook 1 Journalism 1 Business Law AP Visual Arts Networking (O) Interior Design CTE Internship Videography Library Science Virtual Enterprise Personal Finance AP Music Theory Media Studies (C) LINUX (O) Marketing CTE Internship Networking (O) Personal Finance Virtual Enterprise Sports Marketing 1 (O) Marketing Management Print Advertising & Design Second Spoken Language Marketing Teen Living Psychology AP Statistics CTE Internship Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1 Latin 1 Marketing Psychology Accounting 1 Business Law Lifetime Sports Weight Training 1 Personal Finance Career Management Latin 1 Foods 1 Forensics Marketing Psychology Accounting 1 Business Law Sports Medicine Personal Finance Career Management Anatomy & Physiology Drafting 1 ProStart 1 (C) Accounting 1 CTE Internship Microsoft Excel & Access Multimedia & Webpage Design Principle of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (O) CCP Automotive Service Technology MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Business Law Personal Finance Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Trade & Industrial Internship Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (O) MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Marketing Housing & Interiors Sports Marketing (O) Career Management Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Computer Applications 1 Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Family & Consumer Sciences Educ. IB Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts (C) Digital Communications Systems (O) Career Management e-commerce 1 (NCVPS) Computer Engineering 1 Network Administration (O) Business & Info Technology Internship Second Spoken Language MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O) Business & Info Technology Internship Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Men s Athletic Enhancement Principles of Business & Finance EMS (Community College Course) Women s Athletic Enhancement Microsoft Excel & Access Computer Applications 1 Second Spoken Language CCP Medical Terminology 1 & 2 Introduction to Biotechnology Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Page 18 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS Cluster Pathways Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses Agriculture, Hospitality & Food Tourism & Foods Marketing 1 & 2 Debate Psychology 1 Drafting 1 Teen Foods Living 1 & 2 (O) Marketing Business Law ProStart 1 (C) Natural Resources Horticulture Teen Living (O) 1 & 2 Personal ProStart 1 Finance & 2 (C) Ag CTE Production Career & College 1 & 2 (O) Promise Ag Marketing Mechanics Education 1 & 2 Adv Studies (O) Agriscience Marketing Educ. Applications Cooperative (O) Educ (O) CTE Family Career & Consumer & College Sciences Promise Adv Studies Agriculture/Food Sports & Entertainment Advanced Marketing Studies 1 & 2 (O) Human Services: Animal Teen Living Science (O) 1 &2 Personal Finance CTE Career & College Promise Drafting Early Child 1, Education 2 & 3 1 & 2 (O) Teen Parent Living & Child (O) Development (O) Interior Family & Design Consumer 1 & 2 Sciences Adv Studies Housing & Interiors CTE Career & College Promise Humanities Trade Debate & Industrial Adv. Studies Philosophy Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Information Technology Business Manufacturing Management Drafting 1 & 2 & Administration Marketing Finance Health & Fitness Foods 1 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Construction Film 101 Technology 1, 2 Mythology & 3 (O) Furniture Media Studies & Cabinetmaking 1 Psychology & 2(C) Architectural Creative Writing & Construction Public Adv. Studies Speaking Minority Studies Global Studies LA Competency (C) Drafting CTE Career 1 & College Promise Art Celebrating 1, 2, 3 & Women s 4 Literature Band Journalism 1, 2, 3 (Newspaper & 4 & Yearbook) Teen LINUX Living (O) (O) Theatre Networking 1, 2, (O) 3 & 4 Adobe e-commerce Visual 1 Design Vocal AP Computer Music 1, Science 2, 3 & 4 Tech SAS Programming Theatre 1, 2, 13 & 24 Printing Microsoft Graphics Excel & 1, Access 2 (C) Print Computer Advertising Applications & Design 1 CTE Career & College Promise Fashion Computer Merchandising Engineering 1 (O) & 2 (O) Apparel MS Word, Development Powerpoint 1 && Publisher 2 Multimedia Computer Programming & Webpage Design 1 ( NCVPS) Intro Digital to Communications Graphic Communication Systems (O) Arts/AV/Comm Trade & Industrial Advanced Studies Studies MS Business Word, & Powerpoint Info Technology & Publisher Adv Studies Accounting 1 Business CTE Career Law & College Promise Microsoft Furniture & Excel Cabinetmaking & Access 1 (C) CTE Trade Career & Industrial & College Advanced Promise Studies Computer Applications 1 & 2 Business Advanced Studies Multimedia & Webpage Design Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Marketing Communications Systems (O) Business Virtual Enterprise Law Accounting Marketing Management 1 & 2 Personal CTE Career Finance & College Promise Microsoft Small Business Excel Entrepreneurship & Access CTE Fashion Career Merchandising & College Promise (O) Principles Marketing of Advanced Business Studies & Finance Small Sports Business & Entertainment Entrepreneurship Marketing 1 & 2 (O) Business & Info Technology Adv Studies Teen LINUX Living (0) (O) Personal Drafting 1 Fitness 1 & 2 Sports SAS Programming Medicine 1 I & 22 Anatomy Digital Electronics & Physiology (O) Health CTE Career Team & Relations College Promise CTE Network Career Engineering & College Promise 2 (0) Principles of Engineering (O) Computer Engineering Technology 1 Introduction to Engineering & Design (O) Nursing Math/Science Fundamentals Course taken as an Elective CTE Career & College Promise Health Team Relations (C) Biomedical French 1, 2, Technology 3 & 4 (C) Health Spanish Science 1, 2, 3 & Adv 4 Studies (C) CTE Career & College Promise Health Science Health Science 1 & 2 World Languages Latin 1, 2, 3 & 4 Business Minority Law Studies Construction Virtual Enterprise 1 (O) Virtual Personal Enterprise Finance Career CCP Cosmetology Management Computer Career Management Applications 1 Second Printing Spoken Graphics Language 1 (C) AP Second Environmental Spoken Language Science Biomedical Foods 1 Technology (C) Furniture Psychology Cabinet Making 1 (C) Intro Business to Engineering Law & Design (O) Art Teacher 1 Cadet Marketing Minority Studies Tech Senior Theatre Mentor 1 (C) Agricultural Career Management Production 1 Agricultural Microsoft Excel Mechanics & Access 1 Second Latin 1 Spoken Language Fashion Theatre Merchandising 1 (O) Apparel AP Psychology Development 1 (O) Principles Library Science of Engineering (O) Intro AP European to Engineering History & Design (O) Printing Graphics 1 (C) Mythology Peer College Counselor (O) Yearbook 1 Journalism 1 Business Drafting 1 Law AP Library Visual Science Arts Networking Personal Finance (O) Interior Career Management Design CTE Printing Internship Graphics 1 (C) Videography Computer Applications 2 Library Trade & Science Industrial Internship Virtual Multimedia Enterprise & Webpage Design Personal Business & Finance Info Tech Internship AP Principles Music Theory of Business & Finance Media Small Business Studies (C) Entrepreneurship LINUX Marketing (O) Marketing Minority Studies CTE Personal Internship Finance Networking Construction (O) 1 (O) Personal Career Management Finance Virtual Agricultural Enterprise Mechanics 1 Sports Microsoft Marketing Excel & 1 Access (O) Marketing Agricultural Management Production 1 Print e-commerce Advertising 1 (NCVPS) & Design Second Principles Spoken of Business Language & Finance Debate 1 Marketing Apparel 1 Teen Psychology Living Psychology e-commerce AP Public Statistics Speaking CTE Minority Internship Studies Virtual Printing Enterprise Graphics 1 (C) Career Microsoft Management Excel & Access Computer Second Spoken Applications Language 1 Latin 1 Marketing Latin 1 Psychology Philosophy Accounting Construction 1 1 (O) Business Career Management Law Lifetime Microsoft Sports Excel & Access Weight CTE Internship Training 1 Personal Computer Finance Applications 1 Career MS Word, Management Powerpoint & Publisher Latin Trade 1 & Industrial Internship Foods Principles 1 of Business & Finance Forensics Digital Communications Systems (O) Marketing AP French Psychology AP Spanish Accounting Psychology 1 Business Marketing Law Sports Minority Medicine Studies Personal Finance Career Management Anatomy & Physiology Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Accounting Fashion Merchandising 1 (O) CTE Multimedia Internship & Webpage Design Microsoft Principles of Excel Business & Access & Finance Multimedia Small Business & Webpage Entrepreneurship Design Principle MS Word, of Powerpoint Business && Finance Publisher Small Digital Business Communications Entrepreneurship Systems (O) Digital Communications Systems (O) CCP Health Automotive Team Relations Service (C) Technology MS Computer Word, Powerpoint Applications & 1 Publisher Second Spoken Language Business MS Word, Law Powerpoint & Publisher Personal Principles Finance of Business & Finance Virtual Small Business Enterprise Entrepreneurship Career Digital Communications Management Systems (O) Computer Applications 1 Microsoft AP Human Excel Geography & Access Trade Computer & Industrial Applications Internship 1 Principles MS Word, of Powerpoint Business & Finance Publisher Small Digital Business Communications Entrepreneurship Systems (O) Digital Communications Systems (O) MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Marketing Housing & Interiors Sports Marketing (O) Career Management Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Computer Applications 1 Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Family & Consumer Sciences Educ. IB Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts (C) Digital Communications Systems (O) Career Computer Management Applications 1 e-commerce MS Word, Powerpoint 1 (NCVPS)& Publisher Computer Second Spoken Engineering Language 1 Network Trade & Industrial Administration Internship (O) Business Housing & Interior Info Technology Design 1 Internship (O) Furniture & Cabinetmaking 2 (C) Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (0) Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Business Law Second Accounting Spoken 1 Language MS Personal Word, Finance Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Career Communications Management Systems (O) Business Computer & Applications Info Technology 1 Internship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Principles of Business & Finance Digital Communications Systems (0) Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Men s Athletic Enhancement Principles of Business & Finance EMS (Community College Course) Women s Athletic Enhancement Microsoft Excel & Access Computer Applications 1 Second Spoken Language CCP IB Second Medical Language Terminology (C) 1 & 2 Introduction Computer Applications to Biotechnology 1 Principles MS Word, of Powerpoint Business & Finance Publisher Small Spanish Business for Native Entrepreneurship Speakers MS Principles Word, of Powerpoint Business & Finance Publisher Digital Communications Systems (0) Second Language via Virtual High Sch ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS Page 19
SCHEDULE CHANGES/COURSE WITHDRAWAL Schedule Changes Schedule changes may be requested prior to the opening of school and through the first five (5) days of school with parental and counselor s signatures. Listed below are the specific criteria for schedule changes: 1) Attended summer school, thus creating a need for a change 2) Scheduled for a class in which the student has already earned a credit, or failed a course that is a prerequisite for the scheduled class 3) Has not been scheduled for the number of classes required by the school 4) A specific course is needed for graduation 5) Course(s) may be changed to accommodate an administrative need Schedule changes submitted after the first five (5) days but before the tenth (10) day of the semester must be initiated by a teacher or parent only and will require a conference between the two parties. The agreed upon change would then be submitted in writing and will require principal approval. The NC Department of Public Instruction prohibits students dropping a class after the 10 th day of the semester. Pleae note: A schedule change that affects your course of study could prevent you from graduating with your class; therefore, all schedule changes will require a parent/legal guardian s signature. Course Withdrawal Course withdrawals are not allowed after the fourth week of the semester. Withdrawals will be recorded on your transcript as WP if passing the course when withdrawing or as WF if failing the course when withdrawing from the course. These withdrawal codes for dropped courses are a part of your permanent record and will become a part of your transcript. COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM In some cases, exceptions are made when parents and students choose to override published prerequisites and/or recommendations. When such a request comes from a student or parent, county-wide procedure is to inform the parent that in the staff s best professional judgment a student should not register for a particular course unless prerequisites/recommended requirements have been met. If a parent insists, the student is permitted to register for the course provided that the student and the parent have a conference with the recommending teacher and/or counselor to sign the waiver form below. This waiver states that, as a condition of the exception, the student is expected to keep pace with the class. A copy of this waiver will be kept with school records. Once this form is signed and the change is approved, that change is final. I, as parent/guardian, fully understand that my child has not successfully met the prerequisites/recommended requirements for the course and level listed below. Course/Level Student s Signature Parent Teacher Conference Held On: Date Student s Name (Please Print) Parent/Guardian s Signature Teacher s Signature SAMPLE Teacher s Comments (if any) For Office Use Only: Principal s Approval: Page 20 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS SAMPLE COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM