James F. Byrnes High School Course Directory Table of Contents

James F. Byrnes High School Course Directory Table of Contents Registration Information General Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Registration Dates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 South Carolina HSAP/Exit Exam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Graduation Participation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Promotion Policy and Grade Classification ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 South Carolina High School Diploma Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Course Levels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Withdrawing from a Course ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Retaking a Course ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Converting Grades on Transcripts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 AVENTA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 South Carolina Virtual School/Spartanburg County Virtual School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 College Admission Guidelines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Student Athletes and NCAA Division I and Division II Eligibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 s of Study ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Course Descriptions English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Mathematics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Science ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Social Studies ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Physical Education --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 JROTC Aerospace Science (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) ------------------------------------------------------------ 23 Modern Languages --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Career and Technology Education ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 Project Lead the Way: Biomedical Science ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Business Education ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 Family and Consumer Sciences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Technology Education --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Fine Arts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 Appreciation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 Visual Arts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32 Band ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Chorus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Orchestra-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Theatre Arts/Drama ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36 Study Skills ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 RATE (Rebels Achieving Through Effort) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Journalism --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Additional Electives Personal Health and Wellness ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 New Model Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL 1, 2, 3 & 4) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Media Center Service Learning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Leadership Byrnes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Speech and Communications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Driver s Education/CPR/First Aid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Teacher Cadet Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Dual Enrollment Dual Credit at Spartanburg Community College ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42 Dual Credit at University of South Carolina Upstate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 R.D. Anderson Applied Technology Center Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Architecture & Construction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Arts, A/V Technology & Communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Business, Management & Administration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Health Science ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50 Hospitality & Tourism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 Human Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52 Manufacturing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Page i

James F. Byrnes High School Course Directory 2013-2014 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of James F. Byrnes High School is to provide every student quality educational experiences in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, enabling each individual to succeed in life and function as a productive citizen. General Information The administration reserves the right to change any information in this directory if it is deemed in the best interest of the school and our students. Registration Dates: Please refer to the Byrnes web page and school marquee for updates. May 10, 2013... last day to change course requests August 1 and August 6, 2013... Registration and Schedule Pick-up in Schofield Gymnasium Students, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors work together to make course selections at James F. Byrnes High School. Each student and his/her parent(s) will have an appointment time to meet with a guidance counselor to discuss course selections for the 2013-2014 school year. In selecting courses, students should always refer to their Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) which should both challenge and assist students to grow personally and academically. Keep in mind the courses selected will determine how thoroughly prepared students are for entrance into the college or the career of their choice. Choose courses wisely! Students who fail to register during the scheduled registration time will be assigned courses by a guidance counselor. Every attempt will be made to schedule all course requests. Course availability each school year is based on courses requested on student registration cards. For this reason, it is very difficult and often impossible to change a student s schedule after established deadlines. To avoid any problems with schedule changes, we encourage you to discuss course selections with your student in advance. It may not be possible to fulfill certain course requests when there is insufficient enrollment in the course requested. Please select two alternates on your course registration card to be used in the event your first choice courses are unavailable. Students should choose their alternate courses carefully, because they are considered part of the student s final course selection. Courses required for graduation will be given first priority. Students and/or parents will not be allowed to choose teachers, class periods, or semesters. If a student and his/her parent(s) desire a course or course level other than that recommended by the teacher, a course level change form must be completed during a meeting with a guidance counselor. To schedule an appointment with a guidance counselor for a level change, please call (864) 949-2355. Page 1

Course Request Changes: Students will receive a form verifying their course requests following the completion of the registration process. These verification forms allow students to review their requests and make appropriate changes. No course request changes will be made after the published deadline (May 10, 2013) except under the following circumstances: A student is scheduled for a class for which prerequisites have not been met. A student is scheduled for a class for which credit has already been granted. A student failed a course under a particular teacher and is scheduled for the same teacher and same course again (if such a change is possible). A student is scheduled in a course that was passed during summer school. The school will make every effort to ensure that students are placed in the correct courses in the event of failure, credit denial, or summer school. It is the student s responsibility to contact his/her guidance counselor to verify that a change has been made. Minimum Course Load: Students are required to take at least eight (8) units of credit each year, with the exception of seniors, who are required to take a minimum of seven (7) units of credit unless participating in early graduation. Seniors who take dual-credit courses will be required to take the class period equivalent of at least seven (7) units unless participating in early graduation. Juniors who take dual-credit courses will be required to take the class period equivalent of eight (8). Fees: Fees for courses must be paid when or before schedules are picked up on August 1 or 6. Failure to pay will result in the student being rescheduled into an alternate course. Driver s Education: Students in Driver s Education MUST present a valid SC driver s permit on the first day of the semester, or they will be rescheduled into an alternate course. Early Completers: Rising 2013-2014 seniors who complete all requirements for graduation at the end of first semester are eligible for early graduation. Eligible students must complete all necessary paperwork and register for early graduation on the course card. As an alternative to early graduation, qualified students are encouraged to take dual enrollment courses offered at Byrnes and/or college campus. Please note that classes will not be overloaded first semester so students can graduate early. South Carolina High School Assessment Program/Exit Exam All students must pass both parts of the required South Carolina High School Assessment Program (HSAP) exam prior to receiving a state diploma. Students who do not pass one or more of the subtests in English or Mathematics will be enrolled in remedial instruction for the subtest area(s) which will be retested. Graduation Participation To participate in graduation, students must have earned 24 units, including all courses required for a South Carolina high school diploma, and met standard on both parts of the South Carolina HSAP or fulfilled the requirements of a local, occupational diploma (RATE). Promotion Policy and Grade Classification Students are required to meet the following requirements to be promoted to the next grade level: Grade 10/Sophomore: 5 units including 1 English and 1 math Grade 11/Junior: 11 units including 2 English, 2 math, 1 science, and 1 social studies Grade 12/Senior: 4 th year high school student, 16 units, and enrolled in all courses required to graduate in May Students repeating a grade who fulfill promotion requirements at the end of first semester may be promoted midyear by submitting a written request to their guidance counselor. Page 2

South Carolina High School Diploma Requirements Each student must earn a total of 24 prescribed units of credit and pass both the English and Mathematics parts of the HSAP Exit Exam. The current requirements are listed below: Subjects: English/Language Arts Mathematics Science, one of which must be Applied Bio II, Bio I, or Bio I H US History & Constitution Economics US Government Other Social Studies Physical Education 1* or Junior ROTC 1* Computer Science Foreign Language or Career and Technology Education Core Units Electives Total Units HSAP Exit Exam Requirements: 4 units 4 units 3 units 1 unit ½ unit ½ unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 17 units 7 units 24 units pass both sections *Only level 1 of Physical Education (PE 1) and level 1 of JROTC meet the SC High School Diploma requirement. S C Uniform Grading Policy and the Uniform Grading Scale Class Rank The uniform grading scale and the system for calculating GPAs and class rank will apply to all courses carrying Carnegie units, including units earned at the middle or junior high school level. The formula listed below will used to calculate each student s GPA, which can then be used to rank students from highest to lowest rank in class. Computations will not be rounded to a higher number. All diploma candidates are included in the ranking. GPA = sum of (quality points X units attempted) sum of units attempted Course Levels Core: These courses are based on SC state standards and are designed to fulfill the requirements to earn a SC high school diploma. Courses in mathematics and science are offered at both the college prep and applied level. These courses are weighted at the college prep level according to the SC Unified Grading Scale for purposes of GPA and class rank. Honors: These courses, which extend and deepen the opportunities provided by courses at the high school level, are designed for students exhibiting superior abilities in the particular content area. The honors curriculum places emphasis on critical and analytical thinking, rational decision making, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Courses within the Honors curriculum are intended to be preparation for AP courses. These courses are weighted at the college prep level according to the SC Unified Grading Scale for purposes of GPA and class rank. Dual Credit: Dual credit courses whether they are taken at the school where the student is enrolled or at a postsecondary institution are courses for which the student has been granted permission by his or her home school to earn both Carnegie units and college credit for particular courses. For example, through formal agreements, students who attend Byrnes High School are able to complete courses for both high school and college credit. Students (1) must meet the admission requirements, and (2) are required to pay all required fees and/or purchase all textbooks and materials to be used in dual credit courses. Advanced Placement (AP): These courses are designed to be academically challenging and are taught on the college level. AP classes follow the curriculum provided by the CollegeBoard. Students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the CollegeBoard exam in May. Page 3

South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale* Numerical Average Letter Grade College Prep Honors 100 A 4.875 5.375 5.875 99 A 4.750 5.250 5.750 98 A 4.625 5.125 5.625 97 A 4.500 5.000 5.500 96 A 4.375 4.875 5.375 95 A 4.250 4.750 5.250 94 A 4.125 4.625 5.125 93 A 4.000 4.500 5.000 92 B 3.875 4.375 4.875 91 B 3.750 4.250 4.750 90 B 3.625 4.125 4.625 89 B 3.500 4.000 4.500 88 B 3.375 3.875 4.375 87 B 3.250 3.750 4.250 86 B 3.125 3.625 4.125 85 B 3.000 3.500 4.000 84 C 2.875 3.375 3.875 83 C 2.750 3.250 3.750 82 C 2.625 3.125 3.625 81 C 2.500 3.000 3.500 80 C 2.375 2.875 3.375 79 C 2.250 2.750 3.250 78 C 2.125 2.625 3.125 77 C 2.000 2.500 3.000 76 D 1.875 2.375 2.875 75 D 1.750 2.250 2.750 74 D 1.625 2.125 2.625 73 D 1.500 2.000 2.500 72 D 1.375 1.875 2.375 71 D 1.250 1.750 2.250 70 D 1.125 1.625 2.125 69 F 1.000 1.500 2.000 68 F 0.875 1.375 1.875 67 F 0.750 1.250 1.750 66 F 0.625 1.125 1.625 65 F 0.500 1.000 1.500 64 F 0.375 0.875 1.375 63 F 0.250 0.750 1.250 62 F 0.125 0.625 1.125 0 61 F 0.000 0.000 0.000 61 FA 0.000 0.000 0.000 61 WF 0.000 0.000 0.000 -- WP 0.000 0.000 0.000 Dual Credit / AP * The SC Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) was revised by the South Carolina State Board of Education for implementation in the 2007-2008 school year. The UGP determines the grading scale and system for calculating GPA and class rank and applies to all unit awarding courses including units earned at the middle/junior high school level. Page 4

Withdrawing from a Course Per SC Uniform Grading Policy, with the first day of enrollment in the course as the baseline, students who withdraw from a course within three days in a 45-day course, five days in a 90-day course, or ten days in a 180-day course will do so without penalty. Students who withdraw from a course after the specified time of three days in a 45-day course, five days in a 90-day course, or ten days in a 180-day course shall be assigned a WF, and the F (as a 61) will be calculated in the student s overall grade point average. Retaking a Course Per SC Uniform Grading Policy, students in grades nine through twelve may retake a course at the same level of difficulty if they have earned a D or an F in that course. Students may retake the same course at the same difficulty level under the following conditions: Only courses in which a grade of a D or F was earned may be retaken. The course in which a grade of a D or F was earned may be retaken only during the current academic year or in the following academic year. The student s record and transcript will reflect ALL courses taken and the grades earned, with the following exception: Students taking a course for a unit prior to their 9th grade year may retake any such course during their 9th grade year. In this case, only the 9th grade retake grade will be used in figuring the student s GPA and only the 9th grade attempt will show on the transcript. This rule will apply whether the grade earned is higher or lower than the pre-ninth grade attempt. Converting Grades on Transcripts Per SC Uniform Grading Policy, when transcripts are received from accredited out-of-state schools (or in state from accredited sources other than the public schools) and numerical averages are provided, those averages must be used in transferring the grades to the student s record. If letter grades with no numerical averages are provided, this conversion will apply: A = 96, B = 88, C = 80, D = 73, F = 61. If the transcript indicates that the student has earned a passing grade in any course in which he or she had a numerical average lower than 70, that average will be converted to a 73 numerical grade on the new scale. AVENTA: Initial Credit and Credit Recovery Program At Byrnes High School, students may take both initial credit and credit recovery courses in the core content areas through AVENTA computer-based instruction. Students may be eligible to enroll in credit recovery courses if they have failed the course with a grade of 61 or higher. Students must also take the SC end-of-course (EOC) exam, if the course requires it. Students will be allowed to take the EOC exam only once, at the end of the regular course duration and not at the end of an extended period granted through the credit recovery option. The student is not required to pass the EOC exam in order to be eligible for credit recovery. Students who repeat the course must be treated as though they are taking the course for the first time, and all requirements will apply. If a student and his/her parent(s) desire information regarding available online initial credit courses through AVENTA, they should meet with a guidance counselor to discuss course selection and fees for tuition and instructional materials. South Carolina Virtual School Program Spartanburg County Virtual School Program At Byrnes High School, students may enroll in virtual courses through the South Carolina Virtual School or Spartanburg County Virtual School. If a student and his/her parent(s) desire information regarding virtual schooling, available online courses, and enrollment procedures, they should meet with a guidance counselor to discuss the application process, course selection and availability, and fees for tuition and instructional materials. Page 5

College Admission Guidelines Entrance Requirements for SC Public Colleges and Universities All public 4-year colleges and universities in South Carolina require that applicants for freshman admission complete certain high school courses before they will be admitted. If you plan to go to college, you should know that these requirements are similar to those in effect at other colleges and universities in this state and elsewhere. Always check with your guidance counselor and with the admissions counselor at the college or university that you plan to attend for additional details. College Preparatory Course Requirements Effective Date: Academic Year 2011-12 (Entering College Freshmen) FOUR UNITS OF ENGLISH: At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least one must be in English literature, and at least one must be in American literature. Completion of College Preparatory English I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion. FOUR UNITS OF MATHEMATICS: These include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute, if a student successfully completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a capstone mathematics course and should be taken during the senior year. THREE UNITS OF LABORATORY SCIENCE: Two units must be taken in two different fields of the physical or life sciences and selected from among biology, chemistry, or physics. The third unit may be from the same field as one of the first two units (biology, chemistry, or physics) or from any laboratory science for which biology and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses in earth science, general physical science, or introductory or general environmental science for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that students take physical science (taught as a laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the three required units of laboratory science outlined in this section. It is also strongly recommended that students desiring to pursue careers in science, mathematics, engineering or technology take one course in all three fields. TWO UNITS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE THREE UNITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE: One unit of U.S. History is required; a half unit of Economics and a half unit in Government are strongly recommended. ONE UNIT OF FINE ARTS: One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or Performance in one of the fine arts. ELECTIVE: One unit must be taken as an elective. A college preparatory course in Computer Science (i.e., one involving significant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for this elective. Other acceptable electives include college preparatory courses in English; fine arts; foreign languages; social science; humanities; laboratory science (excluding earth science, general physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite); or mathematics above the level of Algebra II. ONE UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR ROTC NOTE: 1. Each institution may make exceptions in admitting (a) students who do not meet all of the prerequisites, limited to those individual cases in which the failure to meet one or more prerequisites is due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the student; or, (b) students who have taken the Tech Prep (Applied Academics) courses rather than the required college preparatory curriculum described above and who meet all other institutional admissions criteria. 2. The College Preparatory Course Requirements are minimal requirements for four-year public college admission. Therefore, students should check early with colleges of their choice to plan to meet additional high school prerequisites that might be required for admission. 3. It is the responsibility of each school district to disseminate this set of requirements to entering freshmen students interested in pursuing a four-year college degree in South Carolina upon graduation from high school and to provide the web address for their viewing: http://www.che.sc.gov/new_web/goingtocollege/collprepprereq.htm. 4. This revision of the College Preparatory Course Requirements shall be fully implemented for students entering colleges and universities as freshmen beginning in Fall 2011. Page 6

NCAA: Information for Student-Athletes Any student-athlete who wishes to play sports at the collegiate level must plan his/her coursework carefully to ensure that he/she will meet the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) high school requirements for eligibility. Remember, meeting NCAA academic qualifications does not guarantee admission to college. Students taking a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum are more likely to be successful. Be sure to select courses that: Meet high school graduation requirements; Adequately prepare for rigorous college-level work; and Meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. Core Courses: NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. Additionally, 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). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. 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. Test Scores: Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. Grade-Point Average: Be sure to look at your high school s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year. Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000. Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300. The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only. Not all courses that meet high school graduation requirements count as core courses for NCAA initial-eligibility. Please see your guidance counselor or head coach if you have additional questions about NCAA eligibility or visit www.eligibilitycenter.org s of Study The Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) is designed to give South Carolina students the educational tools they need to build prosperous, successful futures. EEDA sets up a system to help South Carolina students combine high academic standards with enhanced opportunities to explore career options and build real-life working skills. By requiring all students to declare a career major in one of a number of different clusters of study, essential academic learning with acquisition of job-related skills are connected to form a powerful combination that improves students odds for career success. Starting in the eighth grade, students and their parents or guardians sit down with counselors and create individual graduation plans (IGPs) that lay out their personal education and career strategies. IGPs specify students choices of cluster, major, postsecondary goals, high school course work, out-of-class learning experiences, and more. Students and their parents revisit these choices at least once a year to make adjustments in their plans. Page 7

The career cluster approach makes it easier for students to understand the relevance of their required courses and helps them select their elective courses more wisely. Each cluster has its own coursework designed to help students better understand their chosen field of interest. The clusters of study are: 1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio-Video Technology, and Communications 4. Business, Management, and Administration 5. Education and Training 6. Finance 7. Health Science 8. Hospitality and Tourism 9. Human Services 10. Information Technology 11. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 12. Manufacturing 13. Government and Public Administration 14. Marketing, Sales, and Service 15. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 16. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics District Five Career Academies, Clusters, and Majors Academy of Arts and Communication Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Architectural and Mechanical Design Audio and Video Technology and Film Broadcasting English Journalism Performing Arts Visual Arts Academy of Business and Information Systems Business Management, and Administration Business Information Management General Management Operations Management Finance Accounting Business Finance Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/ Beverage Services Information Technology Web and Digital Communications Academy of Health and Human Services Education and Training Modern Languages Teaching/Training Government and Public Administration National Security Social Sciences Health Science Biotechnology Research and Development Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Human Services Family and Community Services Personal Care Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Emergency and Fire Management Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Studies Academy of Science, Environment, Engineering & Technology Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Horticulture Natural Resources Systems Plant and Animal Systems Architecture and Construction Carpentry Manufacturing Machine Tool Production Technician Welding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engineering and Technology Science Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Automotive Body Repair Transportation Operations Systems Vehicle Maintenance and Service Page 8

ENGLISH English 1 Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 9 prior attempt at English 1 This course offers an in-depth study of various literary genres and will include outside reading. Grammar and other language skills are studied intensely. Composition includes continued instruction in writing effective paragraphs and in developing various writings to inform, explain, analyze, or entertain. Each student must take the SC End-of-Course exam for English 1 that counts 20% of the final grade. English 2 Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 10 English 1 This course is an in-depth study of literature stressing techniques and literary modes and introducing universal themes of world literature. Grammar and other language skills are studied intensely. Instruction in composition includes the development of various writings with emphasis on exposition. Vocabulary and research skills are also emphasized. English 2 Honors Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 10 English 1 Honors or English teacher recommendation This is an honors-level course designed for those students who are extremely adept in the verbal skills. Literature study emphasizes writers and themes. Literary criticisms provide insight into the techniques of writers. Instruction in composition and grammar is intense and includes the development of the multi-paragraph essay and literary analysis, including vocabulary development and research skills culminating in a biographical research paper. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a greater range of more complex and difficult material. Participation in the summer reading program is required. English 3 Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 11 English 2 This course is an in-depth survey of American literature from pre-colonial days to the present, with a major emphasis on literary analysis and writing, including vocabulary development and research skills culminating in a major research project. English 3 Honors Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 10-11 English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors English 3 Honors, a required course for Advanced Placement English Language or Advanced Placement English Literature, is a survey of American literature with an emphasis on various literary periods and genres. Students write a variety of compositions based on analytical, argumentative, and expository interpretation of literature, as well as a major literary research paper. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a greater range of more complex and difficult material. Participation in the summer reading program is required. English 4 Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 11 12 English 3 This course is an in-depth survey of British literature with an emphasis on readings from various literary periods and genres and includes vocabulary development and research skills culminating in a major research project. Students write a variety of compositions based on the literature studied. Grammar will be closely interwoven with composition. English 4 Honors Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 11 12 English 1 Honors, 2 Honors, and 3 Honors English 4 Honors is a survey of British literature with an emphasis on various literary periods and genres. Students write a variety of compositions based on analytical, argumentative, and expository interpretation of British literature, as well as a major literary research paper. Instruction in grammar, composition, and vocabulary is intense. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a greater range of more complex and difficult material. Participation in the summer reading program is required. Page 9

Introduction to Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 11 12 English 2 Honors, English 3 Honors Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 11 12 Introduction to Advanced Placement English Language and Composition These are college-level courses for those students who are highly competent in verbal skills. Language and composition will be explored in-depth through a close reading of nonfiction works. Writing tasks include analytical and critical essays as well as various other types of composition. Particular attention is given to rhetorical analysis and literary criticism. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted English credit for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam in May. Participation in the summer reading program is required. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to AP English Language and Composition (1 st semester) will be placed in another English for the second semester. Introduction to Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 12 English 3 Honors or AP English Language & Composition Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Unit Credits 1 Grade Level 12 s Introduction to Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition This college-level course is an in-depth study of various modes and genres in literature. Writing to the literature is a major emphasis with a focus on exposition, argumentation, and critical analysis. The literature studied involves close reading of literary works. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to AP English Literature and Composition (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted English credit for AP English Literature and Composition (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in AP English Literature and Composition (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Exam in May. Participation in the summer reading program is required. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (1 st semester) will be placed in another English for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP English Literature should see Mrs. T. Camp in room 714 for more information. English 101-English Composition I-DUAL CREDIT through Spartanburg Community College Unit Credits 1 Grade Level 12 s English 4 or 4H & admission to SCC Fee $30/tuition charge ($10/hr) PLUS the cost of textbook (estimated to cost $150.00) This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. A minimum grade of C is required for transfer college-credit. This course is offered in conjunction with Spartanburg Community College s Early College Program. All fees must be paid at summer registration. Students must meet all admission requirements to enroll in Engl 101. English 102-English Composition II-DUAL CREDIT through Spartanburg Community College Unit Credits 1 Grade Level 12 s English 101 final grade of grade of C or higher Fee $30/tuition charge ($10/hr) PLUS the cost of textbook (estimated to cost $150.00) This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. A minimum grade of C is required for transfer college-credit. This course is offered in conjunction with Spartanburg Community College s Early College Program. All fees must be paid at summer registration. Students must meet all admission requirements to enroll in Engl 101. English Strategies 1 Unit Credit 1 Grade Level 10 English teacher recommendation based on test scores and/or class performance This spring semester elective course is for 10 th grade students who are deficient in grammar and mechanics, reading, and composition. This is an intensive effort to motivate and teach skills that will permit success in high school. Candidates for the program are determined by low-test performance on various test measures and from teacher recommendation. Various diagnostic tests and multi-level materials are used to individualize each student s program. This course does not take the place of any required English course. Page 10

English Strategies 2 Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 English teacher recommendation based on test scores and/or class performance This fall semester elective course is designed for upperclassmen who have not passed the English Language Arts portion of the South Carolina High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Exit Exam or any student needing to improve basic skills for academic success. Students practice test-taking strategies while reviewing basic skills in writing and composition. This course does not take the place of any required English course. Creative Writing Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10 12 None In this elective students will examine the elements and types of composition, and will be encouraged to develop their skills as creative writers. Students will write poetry, essays, short stories, and more. Individual and group exercises will develop and foster good writing habits. Film Studies Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11 12 None This elective course examines film as a literary medium from the early black/white films to the modern epic spectaculars. Students will view films both in and out of class for the purpose of comparison and contrast of film elements (i.e. direction, production, etc.) as well as literary elements (i.e. character, conflict, etc.). SAT/ACT Preparation VERBAL Unit Credit 1/2 Grade Levels 11 12 successful completion of both Geometry and English 2 This fall semester elective course is designed to help those students who intend to take the SAT and/or the ACT test for the purpose of entering a 4-year college or university directly after high school. The verbal section includes strategies for improving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence completion. Grammar usage strategies needed for the writing test will also be covered. Students must sign up for both sections and upon completion students will receive a ½ unit for SAT/ACT Math and a ½ unit for SAT/ACT Verbal. Page 11

MATHEMATICS Math Tech 1: Elementary Algebra Part 1 Unit Credit 1 None This course is the first half of a two-course program. It is a survey course that includes topics covered in the first part of Algebra 1. The content of Algebra 1 encompasses the real number system; operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions; relations and functions; writing and solving linear equations; graphs and characteristics of linear equations; and quadratic relationships and functions. Math Tech 2: Elementary Algebra Part 2 Unit Credit 1 Math Tech 1 This course is the second half of a two-course program. It is a survey course that includes topics covered in the second part of Algebra 1. The content of Algebra 1 encompasses the real number system; operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions; relations and functions; writing and solving linear equations; graphs and characteristics of linear equations; and quadratic relationships and functions. Each student must take the SC End-of- Course exam for Algebra 1 that counts 20% of the final grade. Math Tech 3: Geometry Unit Credit 1 Math Tech 2 Mathematics for the Technologies 3 encompasses properties of basic geometric figures; properties of triangles; properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons; properties of circles, lines, and special segments intersecting circles; transformations; coordinate geometry; vectors; surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects; and proofs. Math Tech 4: Data Analysis and Probability Unit Credit 1 Math Tech 3 Mathematics for the Technologies 4 encompasses design of a statistical study; collection, organization, display, and interpretation of data; basic statistical methods of analyzing data; and basic concepts of probability Algebra 1: Elementary Algebra Unit Credit 1 teacher recommendation The content of Algebra 1 encompasses the real number system; operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions; relations and functions; writing and solving linear equations; graphs and characteristics of linear equations; and quadratic relationships and functions. Each student must take the SC End-of-Course exam for Algebra 1 that counts 20% of the final grade. Algebra 2: Intermediate Algebra Unit Credit 1 Geometry The content of Algebra 2 encompasses functions; systems of equations; systems of linear inequalities; quadratic equations; complex numbers; algebraic expressions; nonlinear relationships including exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational; conic sections; and sequences and series. Algebra 2 Honors: Intermediate Algebra Unit Credit 1 Geometry Honors This is an honors-level course for students who have been highly successful in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors and who are candidates for AP Calculus. The content of Algebra 2 encompasses functions; systems of equations; systems of linear inequalities; quadratic equations; complex numbers; algebraic expressions; nonlinear relationships including exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational; conic sections; and sequences and series. Students will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex and difficult material. Algebra 3 Unit Credit 1 Geometry and Algebra 2 Algebra 3 is a program of mathematical studies focusing on the development of the student s ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. It is a bridge between Algebra 2 and Precalculus. Page 12

Geometry Unit Credit 1 Algebra 1 The content of Geometry encompasses properties of basic geometric figures; properties of triangles; properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons; properties of circles, lines, and special segments intersecting circles; transformations; coordinate geometry; vectors; surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects; and proofs. Geometry Honors Unit Credit 1 Algebra 1 Honors This honors-level course is for motivated mathematics students who are candidates for AP Calculus. The content of Geometry encompasses properties of basic geometric figures; properties of triangles; properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons; properties of circles, lines, and special segments intersecting circles; transformations; coordinate geometry; vectors; surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects; and proofs. Students will be required to work with intensity, at a deep level, and produce a wide range of complex and difficult material. Probability and Statistics: Data Analysis / Probability Unit Credit 1 Geometry and Algebra 2 The content of the data analysis and probability standards encompasses design of a statistical study; collection, organization, display, and interpretation of data; basic statistical methods of analyzing data; and basic concepts of probability. Discrete Mathematics Unit Credit 1 Geometry and Algebra 2 Discrete Mathematics is the study of mathematical systems defined on discrete sets those with a countable number of elements. It involves the study of objects and ideas that can be divided into separate or discontinuous parts. Most of the mathematics in this area have been discovered during the twentieth century. Among possible topics to be studied are decision making, matrix algebra, graph theory, set theory, Boolean algebra, combinatorics, circuits, discrete probability, recursion, modular arithmetic, network models, sequences and series, mathematical induction, vectors, relations, functions, algorithms, logic, and codes. As well as being of mathematical interest, many of these topics play an important role in information technology and computer science. Discrete mathematics is used every day by computer scientists, computer programmers, electrical engineers, computer engineers, and scientists in the physical, natural, and social sciences. Precalculus Unit Credit 1 Geometry and Algebra 2 The content of Precalculus encompasses characteristics and behaviors of functions, operations on functions, behaviors of polynomial functions and rational functions, behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions, behaviors of trigonometric functions, and behaviors of conic sections. Precalculus Honors Unit Credit 1 Geometry Honors and Algebra 2 Honors This honors-level course is for motivated mathematics students who are candidates for AP Calculus. The content of Precalculus encompasses characteristics and behaviors of functions, operations on functions, behaviors of polynomial functions and rational functions, behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions, behaviors of trigonometric functions, and behaviors of conic sections. Students will be required to work with intensity, at a deep level, and produce a wide range of complex and difficult material. Calculus Honors Unit Credit 1 Precalculus This Calculus course is for college preparatory students considering majors that will include Calculus. Previous honors level courses are not required. Calculus involves the continued study of functions, rates, and accumulation. Students will study limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. Students will be required to work with intensity, at a deep level, and produce a wide range of complex and difficult material. Page 13

Introduction to Advanced Placement Calculus AB Unit Credit 1 Precalculus Honors or Calculus Honors and Math teacher recommendation Advanced Placement Calculus AB Unit Credit 1 Introduction to Advanced Placement Calculus AB This is a course for the mathematically gifted student capable of college-level work. The course outline reflects the content currently recommended by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students will earn one unit of honorsweighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement Calculus AB (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted math credit for Advanced Placement Calculus AB (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in AP Calculus AB (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to Advanced Placement Calculus AB (1 st semester) will be placed in another math class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Calculus should see Mrs. A. Mabrey in room 915 for more information. Advanced Placement Calculus BC Unit Credit 1 AP Calculus AB or Math teacher recommendation This is a course for the mathematically gifted student capable of college-level work. The course outline reflects the content currently recommended by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Calculus BC Exam in May. Students who are interested in taking AP Calculus should see Mrs. A. Mabrey in rom 915 for more information. Advanced Placement Statistics Unit Credit 1 Geometry, Algebra 2 and Math teacher recommendation This is a one-semester college-level mathematics course for students who have been highly successful in Algebra 2. The purpose is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools of elementary statistics as they collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. Students will have extensive opportunities to explore data, plan studies, anticipate patterns, and use statistical inference. Students will earn one unit of AP-weighted math credit for Advanced Placement Statistics. All students enrolled in AP Statistics must take the Advanced Placement Statistics Exam in May. Students who are interested in taking AP Statistics should see Mrs. K. Ordoyne in room 917 for more information. Math Strategies 2 Unit Credit 1 teacher recommendation This spring semester elective course is for 9 th and 10 th grade students who did not meet standard on the 8 th grade PASS test in mathematics and have been recommended by their math teacher. The course content will include computer activities to strengthen basic skills as well as traditional classroom instruction and practice. This course will NOT be considered as a math credit for graduation. Math Strategies 3 Unit Credit 1 teacher recommendation based on test scores and/or class performance This fall semester elective course is for students who have attempted but not yet passed the South Carolina High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Exit Exam in mathematics. The course content will include computer activities to strengthen basic skills as well as traditional classroom instruction and practice. Students will be enrolled in this class after spring HSAP scores come back from the state. This course will NOT be considered as a math credit for graduation. SAT/ACT Preparation MATH Unit Credit 1/2 successful completion of both Geometry and English 2 This fall semester elective course is designed to help those students who intend to take the SAT and/or the ACT test for the purpose of entering a 4-year college or university directly after high school. The math section includes strategies relevant to SAT/ACT math topics. Students must sign up for both sections and upon completion students will receive a ½ unit for SAT/ACT Math and a ½ unit for SAT/ACT Verbal. Page 14

SCIENCE Physical Science Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12 Laboratory Science No None Physical Science is designed to serve as a foundation for other high school science courses. It incorporates principles of chemistry and physics by emphasizing inquiry-based learning, process skills, and higher-order thinking skills. Chemistry concepts include composition and classification of matter, atomic structure and periodic table, and chemical bonds and reactions, with some nuclear chemistry. Physics concepts include forces and motion; energy and electricity; and wave characteristics and behavior, including electromagnetic and sound waves. Because experimentation is the reinforcing basis of science, laboratory investigations are an integral part of this course. Investigative, hands-on lab activities that address the high school inquiry standards are an integral part of this course. The course is not accepted as a laboratory science by South Carolina public colleges and universities. Biology 1 Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Physical Science This laboratory-based course is designed to familiarize the college preparatory student with the major concepts of biological science: the cell; molecular basis of heredity; interdependence of organisms; matter, energy, and organization in living systems; and behavior and regulation. This course provides numerous opportunities for students to develop science process skills, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the nature of science through inquiry-based learning experiences. Investigative, hands-on lab activities that address the high school inquiry standards are an integral part of this course. All students are required to take the SC End of Course Exam which counts 20% of the final grade. This course will fulfill the state s required science unit for graduation. Biology 1 Honors Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Physical Science H and science teacher recommendation This honors-level course is for motivated students who desire a more in-depth study of the biology curriculum. Extensive laboratory work and problem-solving are essential components. Students will examine the major concepts of biological science: the cell; molecular basis of heredity; interdependence of organisms; matter, energy, and organization in living systems; and behavior and regulation. This course provides numerous opportunities for students to develop science process skills, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the nature of science through inquiry-based learning experiences. Investigative, hands-on lab activities that address the high school inquiry standards are an integral part of this course. A science fair project is required. All students are required to take the SC End of Course Exam which counts 20% of the final grade. This course will fulfill the state s required science unit for graduation. Biology 1 Applied Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12 Laboratory Science Yes None Applied Biology 1 is a laboratory course that emphasizes problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and applied learning. Students explore the concepts and principles of biology and apply these concepts and principles to issues in the workplace, in society, and in personal experiences. Concepts developed in Applied Biology 1 include the cell; matter, energy, and organization; and the molecular basis of heredity. Investigative, hands-on lab activities that address the high school inquiry standards are an integral part of this course. Applied Biology is designated to be both academically rigorous and realistic for students pursuing technical careers through further education or through practical experience in the workforce after high school. This course, along with successful completion of Applied Biology 2, will fulfill the state s required science unit for graduation. Biology 2 Applied Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Applied Biology 1 This course is a continuation of Applied Biology 1 and emphasizes problem-solving, decision-making and hands-on learning. Laboratory work is an essential component. Students continue to explore concepts in biology and chemistry and apply them to issues in the workplace, in society, and in personal life experiences. It is designed for those students pursuing technical careers through further education or through experience in the workforce after high school. All students are required to take the SC End of Course Exam which counts 20% of the final grade. This course, along with successful completion of Applied Biology I, will fulfill the Biology required science unit for graduation. Page 15

Biology 2 Field Botany/Human Studies Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Biology 1 and co-requisite: Chemistry 1 This course is recommended for college-bound students interested in pursuing a career in science and strengthening understanding of botany and the human body. Primary emphasis will include basic plant structure and function, identification of local botanical specimens, proper collection and preservation techniques, as well as the structures and functions within the human body system. An independent plant collection requiring students to gather an extensive array of outdoor plants will be required. Biology 2 Zoology Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Biology 1 and co-requisite: Chemistry 1 This course is designed for college-bound students who have a strong interest in animal science and/or plan to go into careers focused on animals. This course will include the study of invertebrates and vertebrates. Topics will include anatomy, morphology, development, classification and other basic characteristics. Dissection will be required. Chemistry 1 Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Algebra 2 and at least one science class Chemistry 1 builds on concepts already established in the minds of students. The purpose of this college preparatory course, therefore, is to allow the students to discover and work with the relationships that are fundamental to chemical reactions and the structure of matter. It will provide the students with the tools needed to function as chemically-literate citizens and to be prepared for the challenge of the more rigorous chemical principles typical of college and university courses. The lab experience will provide opportunities to master concepts, use problem-solving skills, and to apply those skills to real-world situations. Topics studied will include dimensional analysis, writing and balancing chemical equations, stoichiometric calculations, gas laws, atomic theory, the periodic system, chemical bonding, solutions and solubility, calorimetric and acid-base chemistry. Chemistry 1 Honors Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Algebra 2 and at least one science class This is a course designed for motivated students with a strong desire for a more in-depth study of Chemistry. This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Chemistry. After a short review of fundamental topics covered in Physical Science Honors, students will study atomic structure, quantum mechanical theory, bonding, shapes of molecules, gases, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, oxidation reduction, nuclear chemistry, acids and bases. The course contains a major lab component. A science fair project is required. Chemistry for the Technologies Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12 Laboratory Science Yes Math Tech 2 or Algebra 1 and at least one science class Chemistry for the Technologies is designed to be both academically rigorous and realistic for students pursing technical careers and for students planning to continue their education at the technical or collegiate level. The emphasis will be on the technological aspects of chemistry with laboratory experiences comprising most of the course work. The focus is on the understanding and application of chemical skills as they relate to current industry practice. Instructors are encouraged to incorporate career and technology applications of chemistry. Investigative, hands-on lab activities that address the high school inquiry standards are an integral part of this course. Physics 1 Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Algebra 2 and at least two science classes Physics, the most fundamental of the natural sciences, is quantitative in nature and uses the language of mathematics to describe natural phenomena. Mechanics, electricity, and waves are considered essential in a basic physics curriculum. Physics for the Technologies 1 Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Math Tech 2 or Algebra 1 and at least two science classes This course is designed to be both academic and practical in preparing highly motivated students for technical careers. The students will apply principles of physics to the operation of modern equipment and will concentrate on the mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal energy systems. Most instruction will be hands-on laboratory experiments with a strong emphasis on mathematical problem-solving. Page 16

Earth Science Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science No at least two science classes Earth Science consists of selected topics from the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics are selected from these areas of study to convey to the student both an appreciation for the basic processes of science and an acquaintance with the current problems and ideas in the earth sciences. By the end of this course, students should gain a better understanding of the planet on which they live. The course is not accepted as a laboratory science by South Carolina public colleges and universities. Forensic Science Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11 12 Laboratory Science No s at least two science classes This elective course incorporates DNA fingerprinting and other techniques involving forensics technology. Activities include analyzing videos, listening to experts in various fields of forensics, researching various fields of forensics as well as case histories, and conducting laboratory tests on numerous types of physical evidence. The course is based in large part on increasing the knowledge-base of Forensic Science as well as collection and preservation of the many types of physical evidence. The course is not accepted as a laboratory science by South Carolina public colleges and universities AND does not count as a science class required for graduation. Introduction to Advanced Placement Biology Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science No Biology 1, Chemistry 1, science teacher recommendation Advanced Placement Biology Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Introduction to Advanced Placement Biology This course is an in-depth study equivalent to college-freshman biology and includes: molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and evolution, organisms, population, and ecology. Twelve advanced labs are required. Students will earn one honors-weighted elective unit of credit for Introduction to AP Biology (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted science credit for AP Biology (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in AP Biology (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement Biology Exam in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to AP Biology (1 st semester) will be placed in another academic class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Biology should see Dr. A. Moraes in room 203 for more information. Introduction to Advanced Placement Chemistry Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science No Algebra 2 Honors, Chemistry 1 Honors, science teacher recommendation Advanced Placement Chemistry Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Introduction to Advanced Placement Chemistry The AP Chemistry course is for students with superior academic ability. The course emphasizes chemical and mathematical relationships. Those who make a satisfactory score will be given college credit at most colleges. Because of the lab time needed, some required work will have to be done after school hours. Self-motivation, dedication, and everyday preparation are a must. Students will earn one honors-weighted elective unit of credit for Introduction to AP Chemistry (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted science credit for AP Chemistry (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in AP Chemistry (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to AP Chemistry (1 st semester) will be placed in another academic class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Chemistry should see Dr. L. Collins in room 102 for more information. Introduction to Advanced Placement Physics Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science No Pre-Calculus, at least two science courses, science teacher recommendation Advanced Placement Physics Unit credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Introduction to Advanced Placement Physics The AP Physics course is a rigorous study of freshman college-level physics. Traditional topics include mechanics, wave theory (optics and sound), thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. Problem solving skills using algebra and trigonometry are emphasized. Application of theory in laboratory is also a major component. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement Physics (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted science credit for AP Physics (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in Advanced Placement Physics (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement Physics Exam in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average Page 17

in Introduction to Advanced Placement Physics (1 st semester) will be placed in another academic class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Physics should see Mr. G. Turner in room 210 for more information. Advanced Placement Environmental Science Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12 Laboratory Science Yes Biology 1, Chemistry 1, science teacher recommendation The AP Environmental Science one-semester course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the relationship of organisms in nature, to analyze environmental problems and to search for a solution for these problems. Students will earn one unit of AP-weighted science credit for Advanced Placement Environmental Science. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement Environmental Science must take the Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam in May. Students who are interested in taking AP Environmental Science should see Dr. A. Moraes in room 203 for more information. Page 18

SOCIAL STUDIES World History from 1300: The Making of the Modern World Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10 None This course is designed to assist students in understanding how people and countries of the world have become increasingly interconnected. In the last six hundred years, population growth, demand for resources, curiosity, and technology have converged to draw the distant corners of the world closer together. Critical thinking is focal to this course, which emphasizes why and how people, ideas, and technology have made an impact on diverse groups of people. World History from 1300: The Making of the Modern World Honors Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10 Social Studies teacher recommendation Throughout this course, taught at the Honors level, students will demonstrate an understanding of the major factors that facilitated exchanges among groups of people and how exchanges influenced those people over time. Additionally, students will demonstrate an understanding of the causes and consequences of decolonization in the second half of the twentieth century. This course will entail a rigorous program of reading, research and writing. Introduction to Advanced Placement World History Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10 Social Studies teacher recommendation Advanced Placement World History Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10 Introduction to Advanced Placement World History This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the changes in global processes, human societies and their interaction throughout time. It focuses on the nature of changes and their consequences in international frameworks as well as comparisons among major societies. Although focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human stage prior to 1000 AD. It is strongly recommended that students have Honors or AP English placement. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement World History (1 st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted social studies credit for Advanced Placement World History (2 nd semester). All students enrolled in Advanced Placement World History (2 nd semester) must take the Advanced Placement World History Exam in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to Advanced Placement World History (1 st semester) will be placed in another social studies class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP World History should see Mrs. K. Owens in room 703 for more information. United States History Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11 None United States History is a survey course tracing the history of our country. Approximately one fourth of the course includes early history through the Civil War, with course emphasis on the years from Reconstruction to the present. Topics studied in depth include western migration and immigration from the end of Reconstruction through the first part of the 20 th century, the Industrial Age and urbanization, America as a world power, progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, domestic issues and policies from World War II to the present, and international issues, policies, and involvement from the Cold War to the present. Each student must take the SC End-of- Course exam for US History that counts 20% of the final grade. U.S. History is required for graduation. United States History Honors Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11 Social Studies teacher recommendation This course is designed to provide an overview of American history beginning with what our nation was like prior to exploration to present day America. Topics include life and thought in colonial America, revolutionary ideology, constitutional development, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy, nineteenth-century reform movements, and Manifest Destiny. Other topics include the Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration, industrialism, Populism, Progressivism, World War I, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the post-cold War era, and the United States at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This course will fulfill the United States history graduation requirement. Each unit will utilize discussions of and writing about related historiography: how interpretations of events have changed over time, how the issues of one time period have had an impact on the experiences and decisions of subsequent generations, and how such reevaluations of the past continue to shape the way historians see the world today. This course will entail a rigorous program of reading, research and writing. It is strongly recommended that Page 19