GSCD Course Catalog

Course Descriptions

English

Title:

Eng 1CP:Genre Studies

301133CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

8th grade MAP RIT scores in Reading less than 240

This course is designed to prepare students for the rigor of high school English. The curriculum is a genre study of major genres: drama, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Writing instruction will be integrated with the literary selections as students attempt to model an author's style, write persuasively, or write analytically about what they have read. Major literary selections will include classics as well as contemporary options. Grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling will be taught through mini-lessons integrated with the writing instruction. A major research product will be created. The course will fully prepare students for the EOC testing in English 1. Note: To fully meet their academic potential, students scoring less than 215 on the MAP Reading test should enroll concurrently in Accelerated Reading, a course designed to provide targeted intervention in those reading comprehension weaknesses identified through MAP testing. Students taking English 1 and Accelerated Reading will earn 2 units of credit, one unit of core English credit and one elective credit.

Title:

Eng 1H:Genre Analysis

301135HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Students should meet at least five of the following seven criteria: PASS scores of Exemplary in both 6th and 7th grade; Identified as GTA (eligible for Gifted and Talented programs) in middle school English-Language Arts; 8th grade Fall MAP RIT score of 240 or above in Reading; Unsuccessful attempt at English 1 Honors in the 8th grade (earned 80 or below);High level of performance in reading and writing skills; Ability to think critically and demonstrated enthusiasm for language arts; Teacher recommendation

This is an honors-level course for academically gifted students who have the ability to pursue an accelerated English program. These students are preparing for Advanced Placement English (college level courses) in high school; therefore, the coursework will reflect more rigor than other English 1 courses. Literary study includes all genres, and students will be required to read extensively from texts with a wide range of complexity. Students in English 1 Honors will be expected to exhibit critical thinking skills when analyzing what they have read. Nonfiction readings will include literary criticism as well as political essays, memoirs, and historical texts. Composition skills of those entering English 1 Honors must exceed mere proficiency and should exhibit the student's understanding of voice, style, and purpose. Grammar and usage skills will be reviewed through mini-lessons preceding each writing assessment. Students should expect major essay assignments on a frequent basis and for writing skills to constitute a large percentage of the final grade. Students will aslo create a major research product. The rigor of this course will fully prepare students for the EOC testing in English 1 and all future Honors or AP English courses.

Title:

Eng 2H:Amer Lit Analysis

301235HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Students should meet the following criteria: Earned 80 or above in English 1 Honors Genre Analysis; 9th grade Fall MAP RIT score of 243 in Reading; 9th grade MAP RIT score of 240 in Language; Ability to think critically and demonstrated enthusiasm for language arts; Teacher recommendation

This is an honors-level course for academically gifted students who have the ability to pursue an accelerated English program. These students are preparing for Advanced Placement English - Language and Composition or Literature and Composition (college level courses)in high school; therefore, the coursework will reflect more rigor than other English 2 courses. Literary study will focus on a survey of American Literature. Students will be required to read extensively from multiple genres and texts with a wide range of complexity. Students in English 2 Honors will be expected to exhibit critical thinking skills when analyzing what they have read. Nonfiction readings will include literary criticism as well as political essays, biographies, and historical texts. Composition skills of those entering English 2 Honors must exceed mere proficiency and should exhibit the student's understanding of the writer's craft. Grammar and usage skills will be reviewed through mini-lessons preceding each writing assessment. Students should expect major essay assignments on a frequent basis and for writing skills to constitute a large percentage of the final grade. The rigor of this course will fully prepare students for the HSAP exam taken in the spring of the 10th grade year and for all future Honors or AP English courses.

Title:

Creative Writing

303201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This elective course, designed for students interested in written and multimedia expression, includes a study of the various forms of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and multimedia technology. Students will create portfolios of their own creative writing and experiment with various forms of expression. The course may culminate in the publication of a school-wide literary magazine. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Speech/Debate 1

304025CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instructor approval

This elective course is for students who wish to master the art of public speaking through active participation in the forensic (speech & debate) program. The course includes refinement of verbal skills and requires students to concentrate on and perfect a particular aspect of public communication (interpretation, oratory, or debate). This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Speech/Debate 2

304037CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Speech and Debate 1 and Instructor approval

This elective course is for students who have completed Competitive Speech and Debate 1. The course requires extensive development of research skills, critical thinking skills, evaluation of drama, prose and poetry and mastery of parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Broadcast Journalism 1

309937CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instructor approval required

In this elective course, students study journalism in a television broadcast setting. Study includes review of principles of journalism, writing, camera technique, research and interviewing, culminating in regular production of actual programming for in-school television and community viewing. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Film Criticism

309977CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

English teacher recommendation

This elective course will expose students to film and cinematography. Students will become active, critical viewers of various film genre by discussing and critiquing acting, directing and production techniques. Students will be required to write various compositions related to the films. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Math

Title:

Alg 1CP, Part A

314101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

District criteria and Teacher recommendation

This course is the first half of a two-year program that will prepare students for academic or workplace options. This course is intended for students who, as ninth graders, are not yet ready for the rigor of an Algebra 1 class. The sequence of courses, Algebra 1 Part A and Algebra 1 Part B, meets the state Algebra 1 standards and will be recognized by South Carolina colleges as Algebra 1 if followed by successful completion of Algebra 2. This program of mathematical studies focuses on the development of the student's ability to understand and apply mathematics to solve realistic workplace problems. Emphasis is on active participation through appropriate project work, laboratory activities, group and individual assignments, discussion, practice, and exposition. Hand-held graphing calculators are recommended for instruction and assessment. The course will be taught through the use of best practices and research-proven instructional strategies which address the way each student learns best and offer multiple opportunities for students to master material.

Title:

Algebra 1 H

411103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

7-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Math teacher recommendation

This honors-level course will be a more extensive study of the algebraic concepts traditionally covered in Algebra 1. It is an intense program that includes all topics taught in Algebra 1 as well as additional enrichment topics. Students in this course must take a state-mandated end-of-course test as the final exam, and it will count as 20% of the final grade.

Title:

Algebra 1 CP

411105CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

District criteria and Teacher recommendation

This course includes writing expressions, solving linear equations, operations with polynomials, factoring, linear functions, and word problems. Students will also be introduced to non-linear functions such as exponentials and quadratics. In Algebra 1, hand-held graphing calculators are strongly recommended as part of instruction and assessment. Students will take the South Carolina EOC Algebra 1 exam as the final exam in this course, it will count 20% of the final grade.

Title:

Algebra 2 H

411203HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 1 CP with Math teacher recommendation or Algebra 1 Honors

This honors-level course will be a more extensive study of the algebraic concepts traditionally covered in Algebra 2 and includes the study of logarithmic and polynomial functions. Students will be required to work with more intensity.

Title:

Geometry H

412103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

8-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 1 Honors or Algebra 1 CP with Math teacher recommendation

This honors-level course is for motivated mathematics students who are candidates for AP Calculus. It includes all topics taught in Geometry as well as a unit in formal logic and other enrichment topics.

Science

Title:

Biology 1 H

322103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 Honors, or Alg 1 Honors concurrent, Science teacher recommendation

This honors-level course encompasses interrelationships of living things, levels of biological organization, human biology, social implications, biochemistry, and genetics. Extensive laboratory work and problem-solving are essential components. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the state required end-of-course test in Biology will be administered as the final exam for this class and the class will be required for graduation. The grade on the end-of-course test will count as 20% of the student's final grade.

Title:

Biology 1 CP

322104CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 CP, or Alg 1 CP concurrent, Science teacher recommendation

This course includes laboratory work and extensive study of specimens. Course content encompasses interrelationships of living things, levels of biological organization, human biology, social implications, biochemistry, and genetics. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the state required end-of-course test in Biology will be administered as the final exam for this class and the class will be required for graduation. The grade on the end-of-course test will count as 20% of the student's final grade.

Title:

Environmental Studies

326101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Students will study the ecosystem of the Earth including man’s impact on the planet and the long-term effects of man’s actions. Topics covered include: acid rain; greenhouse effect; energy sources; water, air, and soil pollution; human population; global warming; and weather. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education does not accept this beginning level course taken prior to Biology or Chemistry for college admission.

Social Studies

Title:

Law Education

333601CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

This elective course involves a study of different types of law, their development, and their role in a democratic society. Emphasis will be placed on citizen rights and responsibilities, law enforcement, the judicial system, liberty, and justice. Topics include criminal law, juvenile justice, torts, consumer, family, and housing law, and individual rights and responsibilities. The course focuses on the interpretation of cases and law enforcement procedures.

Title:

AP Human Geography

337905AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

This college-level course is designed to allow students to study in depth the nature and perspectives of geography, population , cultural patterns and processes , political spatial organization, agricultural and rural land use , industrialization and economic development, and cities/urban land use. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. This course may take the place of Global Studies 1 or Global Studies 2.

Title:

Global Studies 1 CP

339994CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Global Studies 1 CP is a chronological study of the world from the development of civilization through the late Middle Ages. This course focuses on the history of early civilizations empires of the ancient world and classical civilizations and changes and developments in civilizations around the world to c. 1500. Geography skills and connections to the present are strong components of the course with relevant economic political cultural and geographical content interwoven in the curriculum. Students will apply higher order thinking skills as they consider content throughout the course. Note: This course can only be taken ONE time.

Arts

Title:

Art 1

350101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This introductory course provides students with problem-solving experiences in two and three-dimensional media, stressing design elements (line, shape, form, value, color, space, and texture), and design principles, (proportion, emphasis, harmony/unity, balance, rhythm/movement, contrast repetition/ pattern, and variety). Emphasis is on the development of basic skills.

Title:

Art Appreciation

351101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course is a study of the major trends, styles and periods in the history of art. Emphasis is on an understanding and appreciation of various art forms the accomplishments of artists from the past and present and the socio-cultural influences that shape art in society. This course is for the highly motivated student. Art Museum and other Field trips guest lectures, demonstrations, and studio encounters may be included.

Title:

Chorus 1

354101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course emphasizes the development of basic vocal techniques and skills including good posture, tone quality, breath support, diction, and attack and release. Attention is given to the elements of music including music reading. Students may have the opportunity to sing in Latin and other foreign languages. Vocal independence is emphasized and the elements of music are reinforced through the performance and study of quality literature.

Title:

Orchestra/strings 1

355101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Participation in the middle school program or private study and teacher recommendation

This course is a supplementary experience for students with superior musical talents. This course emphasizes basic musicianship on individual strings or orchestra instruments. Students concentrate on developing technique, tone quality, range, and proper posture. Students receive concentrated instruction in performance techniques and have the opportunity to apply them through solo performance and chamber ensemble participation.

Title:

Orchestra/strings 2

355201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any first level Instrumental Music course and teacher recommendation

Title:

Drama 1

452101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

In this course students will develop basic skills and techniques of set design, acting, and directing and will participate in all aspects of a production. Intense study of a variety of plays and dramatic forms will be included. Students may be required to attend plays as assigned by the teacher/director.

Title:

Jazz Band 1

453101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Participation in the middle school program or private study and instructor approval

This course is a supplementary experience for students with superior musical talents. Students study either jazz or small ensemble literature as indicated by class designation. The elements of music, proper tone quality, production, music reading, and small ensemble skills, as they relate to style, are emphasized.

Title:

Jazz Band 2

453201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Jazz Band 1 or another Instrumental Music course and Instructor approval

Title:

Music Theory Apps

459915CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course instructs students in the basics of music theory and emphasizes scales, chords, inversions, keys, traditional harmony, ear training, sight singing, and dictation. Students write musical exercises utilizing figured bass and study basic keyboard skills.

Title:

Symphonic Band 2

459934CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Symphonic Band 1 or any Instrumental Music course and teacher recommendation

This course is a continuation of Symphonic Band 1. Students increase both their technical and musical development through concentration on the elements of music. Small ensemble participation is emphasized and students expand their understanding of wind literature through large ensemble participation. The fundamentals of concert performance are reviewed and opportunities are available to students for section leadership responsibilities.

Title:

Symphonic Band 1

459973CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Participation in the middle school program or private study and teacher recommendation

This course emphasizes basic musicianship and performance techniques on individual woodwind brass and percussion instruments. Students concentrate on developing technique breath control tone quality range and proper posture. Students participate in small and large ensembles in which quality traditional and contemporary literature reinforce important musical concepts. The major emphasis of this course is on traditional concert literature. Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists and members of ensembles.

Title:

Guitar 1

459987CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

The beginning and intermediate study of guitar technique will include classical and contemporary styles of music while using both standard and tablature musical notation.

Foreign Language

Title:

French 1 CP

361107CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

8-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course focuses on meaningful communication and language as it is used in real-world situations that students are most likely to encounter. Students will first begin to develop aural and oral skills, then read and write what they can say—familiar words, commands, phrases, short sentences, and basic questions. They will learn to use predictable language in familiar settings. They will begin to develop cultural awareness and the ability to recognize the products, practices, and perspectives of the culture they study. Students will also develop insights into their own language through linguistic and cultural comparisons with the foreign language and culture they study and use the language to expand their knowledge in all content areas.

Title:

French 2 CP

361207CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

French 1

This course focuses on meaningful communication and language as it is used in real-world situations that students are most likely to encounter Students will continue to learn to use predictable language in familiar settings and begin to not only express basic needs, but elaborate on them . They will continue to develop cultural awareness and the ability to recognize the products, practices, and perspectives of the culture. Students will continue to develop insights into their own language through linguistic and cultural comparisons with the foreign language and culture they study and use the language to expand their knowledge in all content areas.

Title:

Spanish 1 CP

365107CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

8-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Title:

Spanish 1 CP Adv

365115CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Title:

Spanish 2 CP

365207CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 1

Title:

Spanish 2 CP Adv

365274CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 1

Physical Education

Title:

PhysicalEducation1

344101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Physical Education 1 provides opportunities for students to become competent and proficient in two movement forms elected from a variety of choices (selected from: net/racket, target, team, outdoor pursuits, individual, and dance). Students will also be able to design and develop a personalized physical fitness program, participate regularly in health-enhancing physical activity beyond the physical education class, and meet the gender and age group health-related physical fitness standards. PE 1 is required for graduation.

Career and Tech

Title:

ComputerApps1

500802CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding or documented skill proficiency

This course is designed to introduce students to software applications that are necessary to live and work in a technological society. The applications covered include word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation. Other content areas may include computer hardware, terminology, and concepts.

Title:

IntBusinessApps1

502001CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding or documented skill proficiency

This course is designed to teach students software applications that are necessary to live and work in a technological society. The applications covered include word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation. Other content areas may include computer hardware, terminology, and concepts. This course will meet the computer science requirement.

Title:

Keyboarding

510002CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

7-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to master the skill of entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad using the touch method of keystroking. Emphasis is placed on development of accuracy and speed, proper techniques, and correct fingering. Formatting of basic documents will be introduced.

Title:

OutdoorRecreation

560201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

The Outdoor Recreation course is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in outdoor safety, planning outdoor recreational activities, designing parks and special use areas, and outdoor recreational resources on public lands. Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes. Typical learning activities include hunter and boater education; ATV safety; Survival and first aid techniques; planning, designing and maintaining an outdoor recreational area; and participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.

Title:

AgScienceTech

562401CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

The Agricultural Science and Technology course is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and safety, and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is expected to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience.

Title:

SportsNutrition

575901CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course enables students to examine the relationship between physical activity, proper nutrition, sports performance, and overall wellness. Students will learn not only how to prepare nutritious foods, but also what and why foods are needed for healthy lifestyles and peak performance. This course will also strengthen health promotion and disease prevention through increased knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.

Title:

ChildDevelopment1

580001CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Child Development 1 approaches the study of human growth and development from conception through age five. Within Child Development 1, the care and guidance of young children relative to the physical, social, emotional and mental developmental tasks are stressed. Efforts are made to incorporate guided observation and participation with young children and their parents in order to promote personal confidence in responding to young children. Competencies gained will prepare student to assume parental role and/or career involving the care and nurturing of the young.

Title:

Family/ConsScience1

580801CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Family and Consumer Science 1 is an exploratory course which includes units of instruction in personal development, child development, nutrition and fitness, consumerism, family life education, and housing. The goal of this course is to provide a sample of the complete curriculum offerings at the high school level, thereby building interest in family and consumer science.

Title:

Foods&Nutrition1

582401CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Students in Foods and Nutrition 1 will study the principles of nutrition and the relationship of nutrition to individual health, fitness and wellness. Teacher demonstrations and guided laboratory experiences will enable students to gain skills in food safety and sanitation, food storage, use of convenience and pre-packaged foods, healthy menu selection and some preparation.

Miscellaneous

Title:

Leadership

379934CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Teacher recommendation

This elective course deals with developing skills in effective communication, identifying the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and learning the information necessary to organize, conduct, and participate in meetings. In addition, the characteristics of effective leadership will be studied and developed by participation in educational, civic, and social activities. Student leaders, as well as those interested in becoming leaders, are encouraged to enroll in this course.

Title:

Freshman Success

379949CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This elective course is designed to give the student an extensive orientation to high school and to provide the student with the necessary knowledge skills and resources to have a rewarding and successful high school experience. In addition to the orientation to high school, major topics will include: classroom procedures and management, self-awareness, goal setting, time management, conflict resolution, communication skills, study habits, and test-taking strategies. Students will also spend time studying their career planners (sent from the middle schools), planning future course selection and discussing career plans.

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Title:

ESOL 1

309989CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This, the first course for language minority students with limited English proficiency, begins the development of oral and written skills. Major emphasis is on learning survival English including basic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, functional grammar, and the sounds of the language. Reading will be limited to short, carefully selected passages in newspapers and magazines with concentration on American culture. Some assistance will be provided in learning the language and concepts needed in content subjects. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

ESOL 1 Assistance

379994CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Guidance Placement

This course is designed for the student who has a primary language other than English. Instruction will be provided in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension to assist students in classrooms where English is the language of instruction. Students will receive skills to aid in the transition to all academic areas, as well as help in the preparation for high school formal tests. Limited English proficiency should be determined by an approved language assessment instrument.

Career Center

Title:

AutomotiveTech1B

603018CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Automotive Tech 1A

This course is a continuation of Automotive Tech 1A.

South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale Conversions
Numerical Average	Letter Grade	College Prep	Honors	Dual Credit AP/IB
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	4.50	5.00	5.50
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	4.00	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	0	0
61	FA	0	0	0
61	WF	0	0	0
--	WP	0	0	0

Department	Chairperson	Room	Phone	email
Agricultural Science	Clark Woods	117	3688	cwoods
Business	Jill Ball	101	3454	jball
English	Gail Woods	317	3687	gwoods
ESOL	Carolyn Johnsen	ESOL	3595	cjohnsen
Family and Consumer Science	Georgia Lash	115	3553	glash
Foreign Language	Georgia Brown	342	3545	gbrown
Mathematics	Jennifer Southers	209	3591	jjsouthe
Physical Education	Lyn Avant	GYM	3526	lavant
Science	Kristin Hallman	203	3584	kmhallma
Social Studies	Buck Wall	308	3494	bwall
Special Education, Occupational	Amy Gahagan	339	3577	agahagan
Special Education, Tutorial	Sandy Griffin	205	3582	sjgriffi

Course	Teacher	Room	Phone	Email
Art, AP	Eva Esrum	110	3570	eesrum
Band, Jazz, Symphonic	Thom Freeland	BAND	3684	tfreelan
Chorus, Ensemble	Jonathan Chappell	CHORUS	3555	jchappell
Drama	Crystal Jackson	346	3593	cmjackso
Leadership	Georgia Lash	115	3553	glash
Newspaper	Nita Lyda	321	3523	jlyda
Orchestra	Emily Blankenship	CHORUS	3513	eblankenship
Teacher Cadet	Lisa Vierow	318	3537	lvierow
Yearbook	Erica Acker	326	3528	ebacker

Center	Counselor	Phone	Email
Donaldson Career Center	Courtney Lilliston	4656	clilliston
Fine Arts Center	Gloria Collins	2553	gcollins
Goldenstrip Career Center	Gwen Worthington	1051	gworthin

Grade Level	Counselor	Phone	Email
Current 8th Graders	Erica Scott	3430	erscott
Current 9th Graders	Tammy Rivera	3476	trivera
Current 10th Graders	Alice Coleman	3561	atinsley
Current 11th Graders	Elizabeth Earle	3379	eearle

Welcome to our School!

Table of Contents

Planning Your Education

Online Registration

State Diploma Requirements

Unit Requirements for Grade Advancement

IGPs, Career Clusters and Personal Pathways to Success

Uniform Grading Scale

College Admission Requirements

Guidelines for Courses

Career Center Program

Registering for a Career Center Course

Fine Arts Center Program

Course Descriptions