The faculty and staff welcome you and encourage you to use this curriculum guide to plan for your Freshman year. Registering for classes is your first opportunity to make the right decisions, so please consider carefully which courses you will select. We want you to have a positive high school experience, and we look forward to working with you as you begin your high school career.
Your school provides this course curriculum guide as a means of assisting students and parents in planning their high school course of study. Consideration should be given to planning the entire four year program with specific outcomes in mind. Is the student planning on attending a two or four-year college? Is the student planning to enter the military or the work force upon graduation? The successful student will plan based on goals that he and his parents establish upon completion of high school. Therefore, students are encouraged to carefully select courses during the registration process. Your school's guidance counselors and teachers stand ready to assist them. Parents are invited and encouraged to actively participate by assisting their student.
Classes are scheduled based upon student requests. However, due to schedule conflicts and changes in course offerings, the staff cannot guarantee that students will be scheduled for all courses they request. Therefore, it is very important that students list alternatives in case of class conflicts. In addition, be aware that the school builds a master schedule and employs teachers based on students' requests; therefore, schedule changes after the deadline will only be considered on a very limited basis. Students should see their guidance counselor for a list of the schedule change requests that will be honored and the deadline by which these requests must be submitted.
Online Registration was implemented in 2004. It allows parents and students to request related arts courses for the next school year from home via the Internet. Families who do not have access to the Internet will be given opportunities to use school computers to register online. Parents and students should understand that requesting a related arts course through online registration does not guarantee that the student is placed in the course the next school year. Final placement in a course is dependent upon enrollment, scheduling feasibility, and teacher allocation. Schools will post the courses that they will be offering the next school year in a course curriculum guide which will be located on the school's website. Parents without Internet access at home will receive a printed copy of the course curriculum guide by request. The window for students to select related arts courses online is posted by the school on the school's website and in parent newsletters. Schools will provide instructions on accessing the online registration tool.
The South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) requires school districts to develop a curriculum organized around the career cluster system–16 career clusters, schools of study, and majors. In the organization of the district curriculum around the career cluster system, Greenville County Schools divided the 16 career clusters into five schools of study. These five schools of study include School of Arts, Media, & Communication; School of Business, Marketing & Information Systems; School of Engineering, Manufacturing & Environmental Sciences; School of Health Science; and School of Public and Human Services. Under each school of study a student will find related career clusters. The career clusters are then broken down into academic focus areas (majors) that students may choose based on interests and skills.
Personal Pathways to Success is the name given to this reorganization of the curriculum which is designed to help students take control of planning for their futures. Personal Pathways to Success provides the solid mix of academic and technical skills students need to compete in the global economy. It gives students a reason to achieve in school by connecting success in school with success in life. It maintains South Carolina's core academic requirements while opening up pathways to success for students no matter where they lead – to two-year colleges, four-year colleges or universities, the military, or directly into the workforce. Students, parents, and counselors work together to develop Individual Graduation Plans (IGP) that specify a student's cluster, academic focus (major), post-secondary goals, planned high school activities, and planned out-of-class activities. The Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) is a document that states the student's intentions related to courses that are taken during high school. The IGP is initiated in the 8th grade with the choice of a cluster area. When the IGP is updated in the 10th grade, the student will select an academic focus (major) within their cluster of choice. The courses that are taken are determined by the student's interests. It can be modified over time as interests and skills develop or change. The IGP is like a road map to the future: if the student stays on course, the student will reach the destination – graduation – with all the courses, skills and experience needed to take his education or career to the next level. Each year the student, parents/guardians, and counselors will review and update the plans for the coming year. Switching clusters or majors is okay -- as the high school years progress and the student learns more about his interests and skills there are bound to be changes in choice of coursework. It is just as important for a student to learn what he doesn't like as it is for him to learn what he does like. Just remember: This is a road map to the future.
The following link provides more information on Personal Pathways to Success: http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/district/schools/eeda/index.asp
The following conversion table will be used to determine GPR and rank in class.
| 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 |
Grade point ratios will be figured uniformly in all schools using the followingformula. The formula will yield each student's GPR which can then be ranked fromhighest to lowest rank in class. Computations will not be rounded to a higher number.All diploma candidates are included in the ranking.
Usually college admissions requirements are far beyond the minimum requirements for high school graduation. Students who plan to attend college should consult catalogs of colleges to assure that they are choosing the right courses. Colleges also look at the GPA and class rank as well as College Entrance Exam scores such as the SAT or ACT for admission.
Since the fall of 1988, public senior colleges and universities in South Carolina have required that applicants for freshmen admission (who graduated from high school in 1988 or subsequent years) must have completed certain high school courses before being admitted. The required courses include the following:
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, or 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. 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
State Dept. of Education regulations and Greenville County Schools Board of Trustee policies/rules that relate to high school course offerings offer the following guidance:
All students who wish to register for a Career Center program are to contact either their school’s counselor or a counselor at the Career Center to receive instructions on completing the application process.
Letter from the Principal
Important Dates
Schedule Changes Parental Override Requests: Teachers recommend students for core courses based on a variety of indicators. If a parent disagrees with a recommendation, then they should contact that teacher. If a parent wishes to request an override of the teacher's recommendation then the parent must sign a parental override form. A student who later experiences academic difficulty due to a parental override will not be eligible for a schedule change. All parental override requests must ulitmately be approved by the principal. A parental override request does not guarantee a student's placement into the requested course. All parental override requests must be received by April 20, 2012.
Dear Students:
For 47 years J. L. Mann High School has opened its doors to the students of Greenville County. J. L. Mann has a rich tradition of serving our community. But now it is your turn, and our school can only be what you make of it. The opportunities are here for you to earn the quality education that you deserve.
In today's world, and more importantly tomorrow's world, you will need to demonstrate competency in math, science and technology to compete for the high paying jobs that require these skills. It is our commitment to you to provide the structure, support, and guidance you need to be successful, but it is your reponsibility to take advantage of the opportunities that are there for the taking. I encourage you to "sieze the day" and make the most of the curriculum available to you at J. L. Mann. Choose your courses carefully and with the mindset that you want to challenge yourself to your full potential. In doing so, you are preparing yourself for the future and you are demonstrating to the world the definition of a true "Patriot."
Charles S. Mayfield
Principal
February 6, 2012 (5:30-7 PM) - Curriculum Night at J. L. Mann High school. Parents may speak with teachers and counselors about courses.
February 6-10, 2012 - Teachers make course recommendations for students in the scheduling system
March 5-16, 2012 - Guidance counselors will meet with students to make individual course requests
April 20, 2012 - Deadline for any requests for changes to course requests and/or parent overrides to recommendations
May 2012 - Student schedules finalized for 2012-2013
In order to build a master schedule that best meets the needs of students, the quantity and scheduling of specific courses must be based on student course requests. Changes to student schedules following the completion of the master schedule negatively impacts class size. Students should choose courses carefully during the registration process since in most cases requests for schedule changes will not be honored after April 20, 2012.
Misplacement: If a student is determined to be misplaced due to a teacher recommendation, then their schedule may be adjusted after the start of the course following a parent/teacher conference. These adjustments should occur within the first grading period.
Schedule Change Requests: Every effort should be made to ensure that students request appropriate classes during the registration process. Students will meet with their guidance counselors to review graduation requirements and individual course of studies. Requests for course changes will be considered after April 20, 2011 only in the event of extenuating circumstances. The administration will review such requests on an individual basis and base all decisions per the Greenville County Schools policy manual. A Schedule Change Request form is available in the guidance department and must be completed before any schedule change will be considered.
Magnet Program Requirements
Any student at
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English
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Title:
Eng 1CP:Genre Studies
301133CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9
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.
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Title:
Eng 1H:Genre Analysis
301135HW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9
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.
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Title:
Eng 2CP:Them Studies
301233CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
9th grade MAP RIT scores of less than 243 in Reading; 9th grade MAP RIT scores of less than 240 in Language Usage; Completion of English 1
This course is designed to prepare students for the rigor of high school English and the HSAP exam. The curriculum features selections reflecting major themes found in literature and nonfiction. Writing instruction will be integrated with the literary studies as students attempt to model an author's style, write persuasively, or write analytically about what they have read. Grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling will be taught through mini-lessons integrated with the writing instruction. The course will fully prepare students for the HSAP exam and future success in college. Note: It is highly recommended that students scoring less than 220 on the MAP Reading and Language Usage tests enroll concurrently in Accelerated Writing, an elective course designed to develop comprehensive writing skills necessary for success on HSAP. Students taking Englsh 2 and Accelerated Writing will earn 2 units of credit, one unit of core English credit and one elective credit.
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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.
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Title:
Speech/Debate 1
304024CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
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.
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Title:
Speech/Debate 2
304036CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
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.
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Title:
Accelerated Reading
309953CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-10
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This elective course is for the struggling reader who is reading at least two grades below grade level. Various diagnostic tests and multi-level materials of high interest are used to individualize each student’s program. Instruction focuses on word attack skills, vocabulary development, comprehension, and dictionary skills to improve reading and communication. This course does not take the place of any required English course.
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Math
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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.
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Title:
Alg 1CP, Part B
314206CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Alg 1CP, Part A
This course is the second 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Algebra 2 CP
411205CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Algebra 1 CP, Geometry CP, and Math teacher recommendation; Rising 9th graders use district guidelines
This course is the study of functions, patterns, relations, and concepts of number systems. This course 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.
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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.
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Title:
Math Strategies
319965CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This elective course is for 9th grade students who did not pass the 8th grade PACT test in mathematics and students in the 11th and 12th grade who have attempted but not yet passed the Exit Exam in mathematics. The course content will include computer activities to strengthen basic skills as well as traditional classroom instruction and practice. This course may NOT be considered as a math credit for graduation.
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Science
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social Studies
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Global Studies 1 H
339994HW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-10
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Social Studies teacher recommendation
Global Studies 1 Honors 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. Course requirements include parallel readings, critical research, and authentic products and performances.It is strongly recommended that students have Honors English placement. Note: This course can only be taken ONE time.
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Arts
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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.
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Title:
Marching Band 1
353101CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Participation in the middle school program or private study.
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. Students also receive instruction in marching band fundamentals and apply them to field performance.
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Music Appreciation 1
356112CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course emphasizes the study of composers and styles of each period of music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century. The development of listening skills is of primary importance and the course includes guided listening experiences through live concerts and recordings. The course stresses literature from the mainstream of music and music of different cultures and ethnic groups.
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Guitar 1
459937CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This short study of beginning and intermediate guitar technique will include classical and contemporary styles of music while using both standard and tablature musical notation.
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Title:
Art, History&Culture
459947CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course is a study of a specific art trend style or period in juxtaposition to its historic and cultural context. The emphasis is on the understanding and appreciation of selected art forms. Students will study and research the influence of the historical, social and political conditions on the artist, his creative expressions, and the art form’s content-meaning. The teacher will determine the trend, style, or period that will be the focus of the course. Art Museum field trips, guest lectures, demonstrations, and studio encounters may be included.
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Title:
Guitar 2
459957CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Instrumental Music Guitar 1
The advanced study of guitar technique will include classical and contemporary styles of music while using both standard and tablature musical notation.
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Title:
Symphonic Band 1
459973CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9
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.
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Foreign Language
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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.
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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.
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Title:
French 3 H
361303HW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
French 2 CP and Foreign Language teacher recommendation
This course continues to emphasize meaningful communication and language as it is used in real-world situations that students are most likely to encounter. Students in this course will elaborate on ideas, ask and answer questions, narrate and describe in sentences and groups of related sentences, and understand short oral and written passages. They will extend their language skills, become more accurate in the language they produce, and comprehend a greater variety of texts and generate responses, and initiate interactions in the language in more complete ways. They will recognize the interrelatedness of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. They will use their language to expand knowledge of other content areas and gain awareness of multiple viewpoints. Students in this course will be required to complete additional and more challenging performance assessment tasks for each unit of study.
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Title:
Latin 1 CP
363107CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This is the first course in a sequential, articulated program of study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. Students will learn basic functions of the language, and identify and understand the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives of the Greco-Roman culture, Students will also increase their understanding of English. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of authentic Latin passage, with grammar taught in context. Integration of other disciplines, with special emphasis on English Language Arts, will be ongoing throughout the course.
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Title:
Spanish 1 CP
365107CW
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.
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Title:
Spanish 2 CP
365207CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Spanish 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.
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Title:
Spanish 3 H
365303HW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Spanish 2 CP and Foreign Language teacher recommendation
This course continues to emphasize meaningful communication and language as it is used in real-world situations that students are most likely to encounter. Students in this course will elaborate on ideas, ask and answer questions, narrate and describe in sentences and groups of related sentences, and understand short oral and written passages. They will extend their language skills, become more accurate in the language they produce, and comprehend a greater variety of texts and generate responses, and initiate interactions in the language in more complete ways. They will recognize the interrelatedness of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. They will use their language to expand knowledge of other content areas and gain awareness of multiple viewpoints. Students in this course will be required to complete additional and more challenging performance assessment tasks for each unit of study.
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Title:
Foreign Lang Expl
369939CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Aligned with the district's vision, philosophy, and goals for world language education, this beginner course introduces students to the second language through high-quality learning experiences. Not only do students gain an understanding of what it means to learn a new language, they also experience progress over time and are likely to be motivated to continue language study. Students learn enough language to ensure that they will not be total beginners when they take another course in the same language. The goal of this course is to develop some language competence. This course does not count as a unit of foreign language.
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Physical Education
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Title:
PhysicalEducation1
344101CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9
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.
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Career and Tech
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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.
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Title:
WebPageDesign1
503101CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Key or documented skill proficiency and Computer Apps or Integrated Business Apps 1
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to design Web pages. Students will develop skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining a Web site using authoring tools. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student to take industry certification test(s). This course will meet the computer science requirement.
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Title:
BusinessLaw
504401CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the legal environment in which a consumer operates, the legal environment in which business operates, and basic legal principles.
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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.
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Title:
DigitalDesktopPublishing
517601CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
10-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Keyboarding 5100 or documented proficiency and Computer Apps or Integrated Business Apps 1
This course brings together graphics and text to create professional level publications. Students create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications. Improved productivity of digitally produced newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications is emphasized. Proofreading, document composition, and communication competencies are also included. This course can count as the computer science requirement.
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Title:
Sports/EntertainMkt
542501CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
11-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This program is for students who wish to pursue careers in the various areas of the sports industry. This includes careers in box office, group sales, public sales, marketing, operations, development and sports programming.
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Miscellaneous
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Title:
Army JROTC 1
375125CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The ROTC curriculum and activities challenge the student to elevate and hone self-confidence, self-discipline, and leadership skills. It consists of formal classroom training (academic and physical exercise) supplemented by orientation trips to military activities and facilities in the area. Academic studies include military history and military science. Leadership studies include customs and courtesies of the military, cadet corps activities, study habits, time management, communication skills, and leadership and management studies. Co-curricular activities include drill team, color guard, etc. Cadets wear the ROTC uniforms one day per week. Uniforms and materials are provided by the participating branch of the military. Cadets are not required to enlist in the military.
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Title:
JROTC Raider Challenge 1
379930CW
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
1.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor Approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to enhance their marksmanship skills through an intensive course of instruction in advanced marksmanship techniques. The course will focus on safe weapons handling techniques the development of skills in the prone kneeling standing firing positions and basic understanding of weapons maintenance.
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Title:
Adv Drill W/o Arms 1
379937CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to enhance their drill and ceremony through an intensive course of instruction in advanced marching techniques. Drill in both group and individual setting helps strengthen will, character, knowledge, coordination and skills as a leader in a group setting. The course will focus on individual drill without arms. Students will have the opportunity to compete in state and regional marching competitions if they meet eligibility requirements.
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Title:
Adv Drill W/o Arms 2
379943CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to enhance their drill and ceremony through an intensive course of instruction in advanced marching techniques. Drill in both group and individual setting helps strengthen will, character, knowledge, coordination and skills as a leader in a group setting. The course will focus on individual drill without arms. Students will have the opportunity to compete in state and regional marching competitions if they meet eligibility requirements.
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Title:
Adv Drill W/ Arms 1
379963CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to learn the techniques of drill and ceremony with arms. It is an intensive course of instruction in advanced marching techniques while using a ceremonial M-1 or Springfield 1903 weapon. Drill in both group and individual setting helps strengthen will, character, knowledge, coordination and skill as a leader in a group setting. The course will focus on individual drill with arms and will review squad and platoon movement unique to each formation. Students will have the opportunity to compete in both state and regional competitions if they meet eligibility requirements.
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Title:
Adv Drill W/ Arms 2
379967CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to learn the techniques of drill and ceremony with arms. It is an intensive course of instruction in advanced marching techniques while using a ceremonial M-1 or Springfield 1903 weapon. Drill in both group and individual setting helps strengthen will, character, knowledge, coordination and skill as a leader in a group setting. The course will focus on individual drill with arms and will review squad and platoon movement unique to each formation. Students will have the opportunity to compete in both state and regional competitions if they meet eligibility requirements.
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Title:
JROTC Raider Challenge
379973CH
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.50
Duration:
Grade Level:
9-12
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Enrolled in JROTC and Instructor approval
This course is designed for those students who desire to enhance their marksmanship skills through an intensive course of instruction in advanced marksmanship techniques. The course will focus on safe weapons handling techniques, the development of skills in the prone, kneeling, standing firing positions, and basic understanding of weapons maintenance.
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English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
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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.
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