GSCD Course Catalog

Course Descriptions

English

Title:

Eng 1CP:Genre Studies

301133CW

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1.00

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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

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1.00

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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 2CP:Them Studies

301233CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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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.

Title:

Eng 2H:Amer Lit Analysis

301235HW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

9-10

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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:

Eng 3CP:Amer Lit Studies

301333CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Prerequisite:

Completion of English 2

This course is an in-depth study of American literature from pre-colonial days to the present, with emphasis on literary analysis and writing. Students will research a major literary theme, text, author or issue from American literature and write an in-depth research paper utilizing MLA format. This course is designed to challenge and will provide the student with the foundation for future success in college.

Title:

Eng 3CP:Amer Lit Studies Adv

301334CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Completion of English 2

This course is an in-depth study of American literature from pre-colonial days to the present, with emphasis on literary analysis and writing. Students will research a major literary theme, text, author or issue from American literature and write an in-depth research paper utilizing MLA format. Advanced courses are appropriate for students who are prepared to move through the CP curriculum at an accelerated pace. This course is designed to challenge and will provide the student with the foundation for future success in college.

Title:

Eng 3H: Brit Lit Analysis

301335HW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

10-11

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Prerequisite:

Students should meet the following criteria: HSAP score of 3 or 4 (required or SC students);Earning 80 or above in English 2 Honors Thematic Analysis; Ability to think critically and demonstrated enthusiasm for language arts; Teacher recommendation

This honors-level course is an in-depth survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. It is highly recommended as a prerequisite for any student planning to take an AP English course. The course readings will challenge even the most strategic reader due to the complexities of British literature. Writing instruction will focus on literary analysis and documented essays. A major literary research project will culminate in an extensive formal paper utilizing MLA format. This course is designed to meet the needs of those highly motivated, gifted students preparing for post-secondary education at a four year college. Students can expect accelerated pace and minimal instructional scaffolding.

Title:

Eng 4CP:Brit Lit Studies

301433CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Completion of English 3

This course is an in-depth survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon days to the present, with emphasis on literary analysis and writing. Students will research a major literary theme, text, author or issue from British literature and write an in-depth research paper utilizing MLA format. Writing instruction will focus on literary analysis and documented essays. This course is designed to challenge the student and will provide him with the foundation for success in the post-secondary classroom.

Title:

Eng 4CP:Brit Lit Studies Adv

301434CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Completion of English 3

This course is an in-depth survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon days to the present, with emphasis on literary analysis and writing. Students will research a major literary theme, text, author or issue from British literature and write an in-depth research paper utilizing MLA format. Advanced courses are appropriate for students who are prepared to move through the CP curriculum at an accelerated pace. Writing instruction will focus on literary analysis and documented essays. This course is designed to challenge the student and will provide him with the foundation for success in the post-secondary classroom.

Title:

AP Eng Lit/Comp

307005AW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

11-12

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Prerequisite:

Must meet all of the following: Successful completion of English 2 Honors and English 3 Honors; HSAP score of 3 or 4; Demonstrated ability to think critically; Teacher recommendation; Commitment to the AP workload and exam

This college-level course is an in-depth study of various modes and genres in literature. Writing to the literature is a major emphasis with a focus on exposition, argumentation, and critical analysis. The literature studied involves close reading of literary works. All students enrolled must take the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Exam in May.

Title:

AP Eng Lang/Comp

307105AW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

11-12

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Prerequisite:

Must meet all of the following: Successful completion of Eng 2 Honors and Eng 3 Honors; HSAP score of 3 or 4; Demonstrated ability to think critically; Teacher recommendation; Commitment to the AP workload and exam

This is a college-level course for those students who are highly competent in verbal skills. Language and compositon will be explored in-depth through a close reading of nonfiction texts and essays. Writing tasks include analytical and critical essays as well as various other types of composition. Particular attention is given to rhetorical analysis and persuasive techniques. All students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Language and Compositon exam in May.

Title:

Creative Writing

303201CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

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Grade Level:

9-12

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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:

Journalism 1

305001CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

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Prerequisite:

English teacher recommendation

This is an elective course designed to provide initial exposure to newspaper and yearbook production skills and to journalistic theory and history. Emphasizing sound journalistic principles, the program focuses on journalistic writing skills and information gathering techniques and introduces students to concepts of design and photojournalism. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Journalism 2 Newspaper

305101CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

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Prerequisite:

Journalism 1 and/or Instructor approval

This is an elective course for students who have completed Journalism 1 and show outstanding skills in writing, design, or photography. This program includes staff organization, advertising, business management, journalistic writing, editing, page make-up and design, photography, and the publication process. Students will refine skills introduced in Journalism I as they complete a practicum involving the production of a school newspaper. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Journalism 2 Yearbook

305113CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

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Prerequisite:

Journalism 1 and/or Instructor approval

This is an elective course for students who have completed Journalism 1 and who show outstanding skills in writing, design, or photography. The program includes staff organization, ad sales and business management, feature writing, layout and design, photography, and the publication process. Students will refine skills introduced in Journalism I and will complete a practicum involving the publication of the school yearbook. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Newspaper Management

305313CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

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Prerequisite:

Newspaper Production and Instructor approval

This elective course is for students who have mastered the skills in Newspaper Production. The program includes experiences in scheduling, planning, leadership, creating guidelines, accountability, budgeting, news writing skills, and editing. Students involved in Newspaper Management will be responsible for seeing that the newspaper is published according to established guidelines. The focus of this course is to offer students exposure to the professional media by an advanced analysis of current trends in professional print, advertising, and public relations. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Newspaper Production

305325CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Journalism 2 Newspaper and Instructor approval

This is an elective course for students who have completed Journalism 2 Newspaper and who show outstanding skills in writing, design, or photography. This program includes staff organization, advertising, business management, journalistic writing, editing, page make-up and design, photography, and the publication process. Students will refine skills introduced in Journalism 2 Newspaper as they produce a school newspaper. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Yearbook Management

305413CW

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Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Yearbook Production and Instructor approval

This elective course is for students who have mastered the skills taught in Yearbook Production. The program includes experiences in scheduling, planning, leadership, accountability, budgeting, and creating guidelines, as well as writing and editing. Students involved in Yearbook Management will be responsible for seeing that the yearbook is published according to established rules and guidelines. The focus of the course is to offer students exposure to the professional media by an advanced analysis of current trends in professional print, advertising and public relations. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Yearbook Production

305425CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Journalism 2 Yearbook and Instructor approval

This is an elective course for students who have completed Journalism 2 Yearbook and who show outstanding skills in writing, design, or photography. The program includes staff organization, ad sales, and business management, feature writing, layout and design, photography, and the publication process. Students will refine skills as they produce a school yearbook. This course does not take the place of any required English course.

Title:

Film Criticism

309977CW

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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:

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.

Title:

Applied Geometry

314306CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 1 CP or equivalent and Math teacher recommendation

This course focuses on development of the student's ability to understand and apply mathematics to solve realistic problems. The emphasis is on the development of two and three dimensional geometric concepts and properties. Topics include angle measurements and relationships, line relationships, properties of polygons and solids, similarity and congruence, Pythagorean relationships, circles, area, volume and transformations. Emphasis is on active participation through project work, laboratory activities, group and individual assignments, discussion, practice and exposition. Students are expected to use scientific calculator, graphing calculators and/or computers with dynamic interactive software throughout the year. This course does not meet the NCAA Eligibility Center’s standard for an academic, college-preparatory course that will enable the student to better meet the considerable rigors of college-level academics and the significant time demands of athletics participation on the collegiate level. For more information, student athletes are advised to contact their guidance office.

Title:

Applied Prob&Stats

314408CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 1 CP or equivalent, Geometry Concepts and Applications, and Math teacher recommendation

The emphasis in this course is on solving real-world problems involving probability, statistics, and data analysis. Students will study methods of collecting, displaying, and interpreting data, inferential and descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, bivariate data and scatter plots, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. The use of a graphing calculator is an integral tool for instruction and assessment in this course.This course does not meet the NCAA Eligibility Center’s standard for an academic, college-preparatory course that will enable the student to better meet the considerable rigors of college-level academics and the significant time demands of athletics participation on the collegiate level. For more information, student athletes are advised to contact their guidance office.

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:

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.

Title:

Algebra 2 CP Adv

411208CW

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. Advanced courses are appropriate for students who are prepared to move through the CP curriculum at an accelerated pace. 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.

Title:

Algebra 3 CP

411305CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 2 CP and Math teacher recommendation

Algebra 3 focuses on the development of the student’s ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Emphasis is on active participation through modeling, technology lab activities, group activities, and communication in mathematics. This course is designed for students who have taken Algebra 2 but who do not have a strong enough background to go directly into Precalculus CP. It is a bridge between Algebra 2 and Precalculus CP, including some of the culminating topics of Algebra 2 and some of the introductory topics of Precalculus CP. The course will be taught through the use of best practices and research-proven instructional strategies.

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.

Title:

Geometry CP

412106CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra I CP or equivalent and Math teacher recommendation; Rising 9th graders use district guidelines

This course utilizes mathematical proof in the development of two and three dimensional geometric concepts and properties. Topics include angle measurements and relationships, line relationships, properties of polygons and solids, similarity and congruence, Pythagorean relationships, circles, area, volume and transformations. Emphasis is on active participation through project work, laboratory activities, group and individual assignments, discussion, practice and exposition. Students are expected to use scientific calculator, graphing calculators and/or computers with dynamic interactive software throughout the year.

Title:

Pre-Calculus H

413103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Geometry Honors and Algebra 2 Honors or Geometry CP and Algebra 2 CP with Math teacher recommendation

This honors-level course is a program of mathematical studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Emphasis is placed on active participation through modeling, technology lab activities, group activities, and communication in mathematics. Students are expected to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, and data-gathering equipment throughout the course. Students will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex and difficult material

Title:

Precalculus CP

413105CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Geometry CP, Algebra 2 CP, and Math teacher recommendation

This course is a program of mathematical studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Emphasis is placed on active participation through modeling, technology lab activities, group activities, and communication in mathematics. Students are expected to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, and data-gathering equipment throughout the course.

Title:

Prob and Stats CP

414105CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Geometry CP or Geometry CP: Concepts and Apps and Algebra 2 CP or Algebra 2 CP: Concepts and Apps

This course is a broad introduction to the concepts of probability and statistics. Topics will include probability; collection display, and analysis of data; permutations and combinations; binomial normal and t-distributions.

Title:

AP Calculus AB

417005AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Precalculus Honors or Math teacher recommendation

This is a course for the mathematically gifted student capable of college-level work. The course outline reflects the content currently recommended by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Calculus Exam in the spring.

Title:

AP Statistics

417105AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Algebra 2 Honors or Algebra 2 with Math teacher recommendation

This is a college-level mathematics course for students who have been highly successful in Algebra 2. The purpose is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools of elementary statistics as they collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. Students will have extensive opportunities to explore data, plan studies, anticipate patterns, and use statistical inference. Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Statistics Exam in May.

Title:

AP Calculus BC

417205AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Precalculus Honors or Math teacher recommendation

Science

Title:

Physical Science H

321103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

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

This course serves as a foundation for the study of science. Concepts that are taught include the nature and structure of matter, chemical changes and reactions, forces and motion, energy and waves. The course is heavily oriented towards laboratory investigations and work-place applications. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex material. Students must take the state-required end-of-course test as the final exam, and it will count 20% of the final grade. The last time the end-of-course test for Physical Science will be administered is in the 2010-2011 school year.

Title:

Physical Science CP

321106CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

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

This course serves as a foundation for the study of science. Concepts that are taught include the nature and structure of matter, chemical changes and reactions, forces and motion, energy and waves. The course is heavily oriented towards laboratory investigations and work-place applications. Students must take the state-required end-of-course test as the final exam, and it will count 20% of the final grade. The last time the end-of-course test for Physical Science will be administered is in the 2010-2011 school year.

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:

Biology 2 H

322203HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Chemistry 1 Honors, Biology 1 Honors, and Science teacher recommendation

This honors-level course will be an extension of the topics taught in Biology 1 Honors. Student work will focus on preparation for college-level biology. Laboratory work is an important part of this course.

Title:

Biology 2 CP

322204CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Chemistry 1 CP, Biology 1 CP, and Science teacher recommendation

This course is an extension of topics taught in Biology 1 CP and includes laboratory work in biology.

Title:

Marine Science

322557CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Biology 1 CP, Chemistry 1 CP, Science teacher recommendation

This course promotes an awareness of coastal and marine systems. This includes the physical and chemical properties living systems and interrelationships. This course provides opportunities for student participation in research, experimentation, dissection, field studies and decision-making. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education accepts this course as a science course for college admission with the prerequisites of Biology 1 CP and Chemistry 1 CP.

Title:

Chemistry 1 H

323103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Concurrent Alg 2 Honors, Science teacher recommendation

This honors-level course is a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Chemistry. After a short review of fundamental topics covered in Physical Science Honors, students will study atomic structure, quantum mechanical theory, bonding, shapes of molecules, gases, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, oxidation reduction, nuclear chemistry, acids and bases. The course contains a major laboratory component.

Title:

Chemistry 1 CP

323104CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Concurrent Alg 2 CP and Science teacher recommendation

This course is rigorous and demands a high level of abstract thinking, memorization, working with symbols, and application of knowledge to problem-solving. Student participation in laboratory activities is essential for success in this course. The course content includes organization of matter, chemical bonding, atomic structure, gases, states of matter, nomenclature, and skill development.

Title:

Physics 1 H

324103HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 2 Honors or Alg 2 Honors concurrent, Science teacher recommendation

This honors-level course focuses on the basic principles which determine the interactions between matter and energy with extensive laboratory work. The course includes topics on mechanics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, sound and an introduction to quantum physics. Students in this course will gain a basic knowledge of physics which they can build on in future college classes. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex material.

Title:

Physics 1 CP

324104CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 2 CP or Alg 2 CP concurrent, Science teacher recommendation

This course familiarizes students with fundamental principles of physics and their applications. The course includes topics on mechanics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, sound and an introduction to quantum physics. Math, graphing, and problem-solving skills will comprise the basis of instruction.

Title:

Astronomy

325101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Biology 1 CP, Chemistry 1 CP, Algebra 1 CP and concurrent enrollment in Geometry CP

This course is designed for students who are interested in studying the dynamics of the universe and the history of the earth as a planet. It includes stellar evolution, planetology, laws of motion as applied to space flight, and planet motion and the history of space flight.

Title:

Environ Science CP

326107CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Biology 1 CP and Chemistry 1 CP, Science teacher recommendation

This course is designed to promote an understanding of human impact on the environment. The course includes physical and chemical properties, living systems and interrelationships. The course provides opportunities for student participation, research, field testing, experimentation, and decision-making. The SC Commission on Higher Education accepts this course as a science course for college admission with the prerequisites of Biology 1 CP and/or Chemistry 1 CP. Please note the Commission on Higher Education considers this a rigorous, upper level course and not an introductory class. To provide students with the proper rigorous background needed in the class, the school district requires the pre-requisites of Biology 1 CP and Chemistry 1 CP.

Title:

AP Biology

327205AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Chemistry 1 Honors, Biology 1 Honors, and Approval of AP Teacher; Physics 1 Honors is also recommended

This course is an in-depth study equivalent to college-freshman biology and includes: molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and evolution, organisms, population, and ecology. All students taking this course are required to take the AP Biology exam in May.

Title:

Anatomy & Physiology

329901CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Science teacher recommendation

This course is designed for those students interested in pursuing a career in a health field. Students will learn about human cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Social Studies

Title:

US History CP

332009CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

One social studies unit, Social Studies teacher recommendation

United States History is a survey course tracing the history of our country. Approximately one fourth of the course includes early history through the Civil War, with course emphasis on the years from Reconstruction to the present. Topics studied in depth include western migration and immigration from the end of Reconstruction through the first part of the 20th century, the Industrial Age and urbanization, America as a world power, progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, domestic issues and policies from World War II to the present, and international issues, policies, and involvement from the Cold War to the present. Students will apply higher order thinking skills as they consider content throughout the course. U.S. History is required for graduation. Students must take the state-required end-of-course US History test as the final exam. It will count 20% of the final grade.

Title:

US Government CP

333007CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

US Government CP incorporates the structure organization and function of the American political system. Topics studied include: foundations of U.S. government the three major branches of government and the Constitution. Students will study the details of the political system at the national state and local levels. Comparisons will be made between American government and other political systems, and students will apply higher order thinking skills as they consider content throughout the course. US Government is required for graduation.

Title:

US Government H

333014HH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

U.S. Government Honors incorporates the structure organization and function of the American political system. Topics studied include: foundations of United States government, the three major branches of government, and the Constitution. Students will study the details of the political system at the national, state, and local levels. Comparisons will be made between American government and other political systems. At the honors level students will read supplementary materials and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new information as they develop critical thinking skills. It is strongly recommended that students have Honors English placement. U.S. Government is required for graduation.

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:

Psychology CP

334010CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Psychology is an elective survey course dedicated to the holistic study of behavior. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, the learning process, sensation and perception, motivation and personality, defense mechanisms, testing, human growth and development, abnormal psychology, and leading theorists in the field.

Title:

Sociology

334512CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Sociology is an elective course that examines the social, political, religious, economic, and educational institutions that affect human relationships. A study of the following will be included: techniques of sociologists, socialization, norms, roles, deviant behavior, groups, social stratification, and social change.

Title:

Economics H

335004HH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Economics Honors provides a standards-based study of the overall economy including both macroeconomics and microeconomics. Students will focus on topics such as money and banking, competition, supply and demand, factors of production, consumer rights and responsibilities, and personal financial literacy. At the honors level students will read supplementary materials and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new information as they develop critical thinking skills. It is strongly recommended that students have Honors English placement. Economics is required for graduation.

Title:

Economics CP

335007CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Economics is the standards-based study of the overall economy, including both macroeconomics and microeconomics, with an emphasis on using, refining, applying and enhancing social studies skills and concepts to the content under study. These skills and concepts include the Social Studies Literacy Elements and the Knowledge and Cognitive Process Dimensions of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. Students will focus on topics such as money and banking, competition, supply and demand, factors of production, consumer rights and responsibilities, and personal financial literacy. Economics is required for graduation.

Title:

AP US History

337205AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

This college-level course is designed to provide students with analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the issues and materials in United States History. This course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory courses. It is a survey course with extensive chronological coverage of a broad variety of topics in such special fields as economic, cultural, intellectual, and social history, in addition to political, constitutional, and diplomatic history. It is strongly recommended that students have Honors or AP English placement. Students are required to take the AP United States History exam in May. If taken in place of U.S. History or U.S. History Honors students must also take the state-required end-of-course test as the final exam. It will count 20% of the final grade. U.S. History is required for graduation.

Title:

AP European History

337605AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

AP European History builds an understanding of the significant themes in modern European history and develops knowledge of Europe’s role in world affairs. Beginning with the High Renaissance, this college-level course emphasizes intellectual and social as well as political history. Special emphasis will be placed on the writing and interpretations of historians. It is strongly recommended that students have Honors or AP English placement. Students are required to take the AP examination in May.

Title:

Global Studies 2 CP

339997CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-10

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Social Studies teacher recommendation

Global Studies 2 CP is a chronological and standards-study of the world from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on using, refining, applying and enhancing social studies skills and concepts. These skills and concepts include the Social Studies Literacy Elements and the Knowledge and Cognitive Process Dimensions of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. Geography skills and connections to the present are strong components of the course.

Title:

Careers Video Prod

339990CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding proficiency/document processing, English 2 H

This elective course will allow students to explore career opportunities and share their findings with other students through a television production program created by students for in-school viewing. Students will be required to write scripts, film footage of businesses and explore first hand career opportunities. They will conduct interviews with local business and industry leaders. Students will be responsible for filming, editing, audio and all script creation associated with the video presentation. This course will serve as a connection between students and their selected career clusters.

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 2

350201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Art 1 or another Visual Arts course

This course provides students with two and three-dimensional design experiences and opportunities to apply these principles in individual artistic expressions. Drawing from observation and developing technical competency are emphasized. Periodic class critiques and the maintenance of a sketchbook and portfolio are required. Topics covered include but are not limited to portraiture, graphics, advertising, and display techniques.

Title:

Marching Band 1

353101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

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.

Title:

Inst. Chamber 4 H

353151HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 3 and Instructor Approval

This course is a continuation of Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 3. Students continue to develop advanced technique and musicianship based on the study of general musicianship, individual pedagogy, solo repertoire, and chamber music specific to brass, woodwind, or percussion ensembles. It is designed to develop the particular musicianship and leadership skills necessary to perform within a small group. Honors level students will compose an original work to be performed for the instrumentation in the class. Additionally, they will be expected to take on leadership roles in the form of small-ensemble conducting.Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.

Title:

Inst. Chamber 4

353157CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 3 and Instructor Approval

This course is a continuation of Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 3. Students will continue to develop advanced technique and musicianship based on the study of general musicianship, individual pedagogy, solo repertoire, and chamber music specific to brass, woodwind, or percussion ensembles. It is designed to develop the particular musicianship and leadership skills necessary to perform within a small group.

Title:

Inst. Chamber 1

353169CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Participation in the middle school program or private study.

This is an introductory course in which students develop intermediate level technique and musicianship based on the study of general musicianship, individual pedagogy, solo repertoire, and chamber music specific to brass, woodwind, or percussion ensembles. It is designed to develop the particular musicianship and leadership skills necessary to perform within a small group.

Title:

Inst. Chamber 2

353173CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 1

This course is a continuation of Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 1. Students continue development of technique and musicianship based on the study of general musicianship, individual pedagogy, solo repertoire, and chamber music specific to brass, woodwind, or percussion ensembles. It is designed to develop the particular musicianship and leadership skills necessary to perform within a small group.

Title:

Inst. Chamber 3

353177CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 2 and Instructor Approval

This course is a continuation of Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble 2. Students continue development of technique and musicianship based on the study of general musicianship, individual pedagogy, solo repertoire, and chamber music specific to brass, woodwind, or percussion ensembles. It is designed to develop the particular musicianship and leadership skills necessary to perform within a small group.

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:

Music Appreciation 1

356101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

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.

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:

Drama 2

452201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Drama 1

This course will enable students to study the history of theater and to participate in discussions and performances representative of various periods and styles of theatre. The emphasis will be on the development of techniques of acting, set design, and construction, and creation of costumes.

Title:

Drama 3

452301CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Drama 2 and Instructor approval

This course will provide advanced study in technical theatre techniques - such as make up lighting set costume design and acting techniques. Literature from American and international playwrights is studied, analyzed, and produced.

Title:

Drama 3 H

452303HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Drama 2 and Instructor approval

This course will provide advanced study in technical theatre techniques – such as make up lighting set costume design and acting techniques. Literature from American and continental playwrights is studied, analyzed, and produced. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and perform/produce a range of more difficult material.

Title:

Drama 4

452401CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Drama 3 and Instructor approval

In this course the student will study and analyze plays of representative playwrights from Shakespeare through twentieth century writers. Contemporary plays will be studied and produced. Advanced acting and technical techniques will be studied and applied in a production. Each participant will work as actor, director, and technician.

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:

Piano 1

454101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

The beginning and intermediate study of piano technique will include classical and contemporary styles of music, while using standard musical notation.

Title:

Chorus Ens 3 H

459903HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Chorus Ensemble 2 and Instructor approval

This course is a continuation of Chorus Ensemble 2 and is a course for students with superior vocal talents. Students study either early music literature, vocal jazz, or popular music as indicated by class designation. They learn the elements of music, proper tone quality production , music reading, and vocal flexibility as it relates to style. The direction and emphasis of the course are determined by the instructor. Students will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.

Title:

Vocal Perf 2

459911CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Vocal Performance 1 or any Vocal Performance course and teacher recommendation

This course is a continuation of previous vocal studies. It is an advanced emphasis on the development and mastery of sound vocal techniques, comprehensive musicianship, and vocal independence. The student is encouraged to develop an individual style. Students may perform in county and state choral music events, continue to perform in foreign languages , and develop sectional leadership skills.

Title:

Chorus Ens 1

459914CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Prior vocal training and teacher recommendation

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:

Chorus Ens 4 H

459915HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Chorus Ensemble 3 and Instructor approval

This course is a course for students with superior vocal talents. Students study either early music literature, vocal jazz, or popular music as indicated by class designation. They learn the elements of music, proper tone quality production, music reading, and vocal flexibility as it relates to style. The direction and emphasis of the course are determined by the instructor.Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex and difficult material.

Title:

Vocal Perf 3

459923CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any second level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

This course is a continuation of previous vocal studies. It is an advanced emphasis on the development and mastery of sound vocal techniques, comprehensive musicianship, and vocal independence. The student is encouraged to develop an individual style. Students may perform in county and state choral music events , continue to perform in foreign languages, and develop sectional leadership skills.

Title:

Vocal Perf 3 H

459927HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any second level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

This course is a continuation of previous vocal studies. It is an advanced emphasis on the development and mastery of sound vocal techniques, comprehensive musicianship, and vocal independence. The student is encouraged to develop an individual style. Students may perform in county and state choral music events , continue to perform in foreign languages, and develop sectional leadership skills.Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more complex and difficult material.

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:

Vocal Perf 4

459935CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any third level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

Title:

Vocal Perf 4 H

459939HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any third level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

Title:

Chorus Ens 4

459943CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any third level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

Title:

Symphonic Band 3

459946CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any second level Instrumental Music course and Instructor approval

This course is a continuation of Symphonic Band 2. Students continue their technical development and give attention to the development of musical interpretation. Exposed to music of various styles and periods students increase their understanding of the elements of music through music literature. They review concert fundamentals and apply them to performance. Students may assume additional leadership responsibilities.

Title:

Symphonic Band 4

459953CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any third level Instrumental Music course and Instructor approval

Title:

Vocal Perf 1

459954CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Prior vocal training and teacher recommendation

This course is for the serious student who may consider a future in vocal performance. It emphasizes the development and mastery of sound vocal techniques, comprehensive musicianship, and vocal independence. Students may perform in county and state choral music events, continue to perform in foreign languages, and develop sectional leadership skills.

Title:

Chorus Ens 3

459955CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any second level Vocal Performance course and Instructor approval

Title:

Symphonic Band 4 H

459959HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any third level Instrumental Music course and Instructor approval

This course is a continuation of Symphonic Band 3. The emphasis is on concert performance. Students receive small group instruction and experience in playing superior chamber music and wind band literature. Their program of study stresses the value of music as a leisure time activity. Students may be offered opportunities for important leadership positions. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.

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:

Chorus Ens 2

459983CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Any first level Vocal Performance course and teacher recommendation

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.

Title:

Artsplash: An Arts Rotation

459996CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This elective, designed for a 4x4 block schedule, will allow students to sample each arts discipline by rotating through each of the three selected arts areas. Students will study within each discipline for six weeks, thereby comprising an eighteen week semester. The content and delivery will be intense, thereby maximizing the potential for a successful learning opportunity for each student. By sampling the three disciplines, students will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of each arts discipline studied; develop and properly use an arts vocabulary; make connections between each arts area; make connections between the arts and other disciplines; explore the impact of technology on the arts, and vice versa; discover the social and historical relevance of the arts, both globally and locally; and discern the arts area to which they are most inclined.

Foreign Language

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.

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.

Title:

Spanish 2 CP Adv

365274CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 1

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.

Title:

Spanish 3 CP

365307CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 2

Title:

Spanish 4 H

365403HW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 3 H 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 will continue to describe and elaborate on ideas, ask and answer questions, narrate and describe in sentences and groups of related sentences, and understand short oral and written passages. Students will communicate in longer discourse, respond to problems encountered in a given situation and resolve problems in the foreign language. They will continue to extend their language skills, become more accurate in the language they produce, comprehend a greater variety of texts and, generate responses, and initiate interactions in the language in more complete ways. They will further recognize the interrelatedness of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students will further 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.

Title:

AP Spanish Language

367505AW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Spanish 4 Honors, Foreign Language teacher recommendation

In this course, students will create and initiate communication. They will engage, maintain, and further conversation. They will be able to use the language for a variety of purposes. They will use sentence-, paragraph-, and essay-length discourse appropriately to communicate with a wide variety of audiences. Students will refine their language skills and will become increasingly accurate in the language they produce. They will communicate effectively in more complex and involved situations Students will analyze the interrelatedness of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. They will also use the language to explore multidisciplinary issues and viewpoints. All students enrolled must take the AP Spanish Language Exam in May.

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.

Title:

Family Health

340101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This elective course focuses on evaluating, advocating, and coordinating valid resources and services to meet the needs of students, families, and communities. Instruction will also include Environmental Health and CPR and First Aid instruction through the American Red Cross including responding in a variety of emergency situations.

Title:

Weightlifting 1

344201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Physical Education 1A and Teacher recommendation

This is an introductory elective course in weight training and fitness. Skills will be taught with a focus on weight training, related cardiovascular fitness activity, and lifelong fitness. Proper lifting technique and safety using weights will be emphasized. This course does not take the place of PE 1 as a requirement for graduation.

Title:

Weightlifting 2

344213CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Weightlifting Level 1 and Instructor Approval

This elective course is a follow-up to the introductory Weightlifting Level 1 for students who are interested in increasing their strength and skills in weightlifting. This course does not take the place of PE 1 as a requirement for graduation.

Title:

Leisure Sports/Act 1

344301CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Physical Education 1A and Teacher recommendation

This elective is designed to teach skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of activity in sports that will enhance the student’s health and personal fitness. This course does not take the place of the required PE 1 for graduation.

Title:

Leisure Sports/Act 2

344313CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Leisure Sports and Activities Level 1

This elective course is a follow-up to Leisure Sports and Activities Level 1 for the student who wants to increase skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of activity in sports that will enhance the student’s health and personal fitness. This course does not take the place of the required PE 1 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:

Entrepreneurship

540001CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding Rec

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to the development of a business plan for small business ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of marketing, staffing, and financial considerations.

Title:

Marketing

542101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course introduces marketing concepts and examines the economic, marketing, and business fundamentals, in addition to the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. The standards listed are core standards and those standards reflecting the needs of the local business community. This is the basic course in the marketing curriculum and should be taken before the specialized courses.

Title:

Sports/EntertainMgmt

542601CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Sports and Entertainment Marketing or Marketing

In this course, students will apply concepts learned in Sports and Entertainment Marketing and study key concepts in management and managerial principles as related to the sports and entertainment industry. Topics that will be addressed include leadership, finance, product management, people management, information management, legal and ethical issues, customer relations, sales management, change management, and career development. Students who are considering careers in the following areas will benefit from this course: sports and entertainment law, box office management and sales, group sales, public sales, marketing, operations, development, sports programming, and other various managerial and leadership positions in the sports and entertainment industry.

Title:

Advertising

547001CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Marketing

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of advertising, planning strategies, communication skills, and professional development. Course content includes budget development, media selection, design, and the preparation of ads for various media.

Title:

SmallAnimalCare1

561201CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Small Animal Care 1 is designed to provide instruction in the theories, principles, and practices of producing, caring for, and marketing small and companion animals. Work sites for students from this program include kennels, animal shelters, pet shops, grooming facilities, zoological parks, and animal laboratories.

Title:

EquipmentOp&Main

562101CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to teach students how to operate and maintain equipment commonly used in the agricultural industry. It includes equipment used in all four of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources pathways: Horticulture; Plant and Animal Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Management; and Agricultural Mechanics and Technology.

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:

SportsTurfMgmt

565505CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Ag Sci Tech or Tchr Rec

The Sports Turf Technology course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the Sports Turf Management career field. The principles and practices involved in establishing, managing, and maintaining grassed areas for recreational purposes are studied.

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:

FamilyLifeEd1

582001CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

9-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Family Life 1 emphasizes the family as the basic unit of society while exploring the complexities of marriage and family life in a changing society. The establishment and maintenance of the interpersonal relationships, preparation for marriage and family life and the management of resources to achieve individual and family goals are the foci of the course. Family Life Education courses are the core of the Family and Consumer Science program.

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:

Drivers Education

370100CH

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

0.50

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This elective course is for all eligible South Carolina high school students who are physically fit and of legal driving age. The driver education course includes a minimum of 30 classroom hours of instruction, six hours of behind-the-wheel driving, and six hours of observation.

Title:

SAT Prep Overview

379969CW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Has completed or is concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2; Plans to take the SAT

This course is designed to provide students with a review of verbal and math skills to help prepare them for the SAT. Topics also include test-taking skills and time management.

International Baccalaureate

Title:

IB English 1 HL

301B05IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This first year of the two-year Language A program is designed to meet the requirements for the IB Diploma and high school graduation. Close critical analysis of modern international literary works in all genres will be an integral part of the course. An IB-designated curriculum will be followed. Assessment of both oral and written assignments will be made.

Title:

IB English 2 HL

301C05IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This second year of the two-year Language A program is designed to meet the requirements for the IB Diploma and high school graduation. Students will continue their study of American, British, and world literature. Students will read independently, write literary analyses, and speak critically about literature. Two internally assessed oral will consist of formal commentaries based on the literature studied. Two externally assessed world literature papers will also be required. Students will be required to take the IB English HL exam in May.

Title:

IB Math 2 SL

311A08IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course is the second part of a two-year program of study. An IB-designated curriculum will be followed and will build upon concepts and topics studied in the first course. All students will be required to submit a portfolio of five pieces of math work as part of the internal assessment component. Students will be required to take the IB Math SL exam in May.

Title:

IB Math 1 SL

311A17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

An IB-designated curriculum will be followed and includes among other topics: functions, calculus, vectors, matrices, probability, and statistics. A portfolio of math work will be required in this course. Students will be required to take the IB Math SL exam in May.

Title:

IB Biology 1 HL

322B05IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the second part of a two-year program that includes the study of topics such as nucleic acids and proteins, differentiation and functional specialization of cells, molecular genetics, human reproduction, immunology, classification and diversity, nerves, muscles, movement, applied plan and animal science, and further human physiology. This class will build upon concepts learned in IB Biology SL. Students will develop advanced laboratory techniques and prepare students for the IB Biology HL exam, which they will be required to take in May.

Title:

IB Biology 2 HL

322C17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course is the second part of a two-year program of study. An IB-designated curriculum will be followed and will build upon concepts studied in the first course. All areas will include relevant lab investigations and students will be required to maintain and submit a cumulative lab notebook. In addition, students will be required to particpate in and complete the Interdisciplinary Science Group 4 Research Project. Students will be required to take the IB Biology HL exam in May.

Title:

IB History/Americas 1HL

336C17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the first part of a two-year program of study. This course will follow an IB-designated curriculum and will examine significant social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of the Western hemisphere with respect to the region and to the region’s relationship with the rest of the world. Students will read extensively. Research, essay writing, and intensive Socratic dialogue will be employed.

Title:

IB History/Americas 2HL

336D05IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the second part of a two-year program of study. This course will follow an IB-designated curriculum and will examine in-depth selected 20th century world topics. Emphasis will be placed on the development and implication of wars, the rise and fall of single party states, and East-West relations after 1945. Students will read extensively. Research, essay writing, and intensive Socratic dialogue will be employed. Students will be required to take the IB History of the Americas HL exam in May. Students will also be required to take the U.S. History end of course test as the final exam. It will count 20% of the final grade.

Title:

IB Theory of Knowl

338G42IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course will explore the origins, validity, and value of the various forms of knowledge or ways of knowing. The content focuses on the various subject areas of a student’s IB education as well as the personal beliefs acquired in and out of the classroom. Students will acquire critical awareness of what they know through analyzing concepts and arguments and the bases of value judgments. The first semester examines knowledge, truth, perception, emotion, language, reason, and mathematics. The second semester examines the natural sciences, human sciences, history, ethics, and aesthetics. Students will writ an essay based on a prescribed topic and do a presentation. This course is required for all IB diploma students.

Title:

IB Music SL

356A17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the first part of a two-year program of study. This course will follow an IB-designated curriculum and include the study of the period of history from 1550 to the present. Students will examine music from a variety of cultures apart from the western tradition. This course will prepare students for the IB Music SL exam, which includes listening, written, and performance components. Students will be required to take the IB Music SL exam in May. This course is required for students who will take the IB Music HL exam in the senior year.

Title:

IB Spanish 1 SL

365A17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the first year of a two-year program of study that will emphasize the active use of language for oral and written communication. It is designed to increase fluency in oral and written work, develop reading comprehension skills in order to study and analyze non-technical and literary pieces on a variety of life topics, and expand accuracy in grammatical structures. Student will continue to gain insight into the target culture.

Title:

IB Spanish 2 SL

365G17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This is the second year of a two-year program of study that will emphasize the active use of language for oral and written communication. It is designed to increase fluency in oral and written work, develop reading comprehension skills in order to study and analyze non-technical and literary pieces on a variety of life topics, and expand accuracy in grammatical structures. Student will continue to gain insight into the target culture. The target language will be used exclusively in the course. Students will be required to take the IB Spanish SL exam in May.

Title:

IB Theatre SL

452A17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course will follow an IB-designed curriculum in which students will take a discipline-based, integrated approach to theatre. Areas of emphasis will include theatre culture, practice and theory, and performance. Projects will include an oral play analysis and a dramaturgical research project. This course is recommended for the more serious theatre arts student. This course will prepare students for the required IB Theatre Arts SL exam in May. This course is also required for those students who will take the IB Theatre Arts HL exam in the senior year.

Title:

IB Theatre 1 HL

452B17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course is the second part of a two-year program. This course follows an IB-designated curriculum and involves the continuation of a study of theatre that is discipline-based and integrated in the areas of theatre culture, practice and theory, and performance. The HL student will complete an independent study research project as well as the play analysis and dramaturgical research paper required in the class.

Title:

IB Theatre 2 HL

452C17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

Title:

IB Global Info Tech SL

473A17IW

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

1.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

See matriculation flow chart; IB counselor placement

This course follows an IB-designated curriculum and will involve the study and evaluation of the impact of information technology on individuals and society. It will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the use of digitized information at the local and global levels. The ITGS course will enable students to make informed judgments and decisions about the use of information technology within social contexts. Students will be required to take the ITGS SL exam in May.

Career Center

Title:

WebPageDesign1A

503106CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding 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. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

FashionMerch1A

541006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to explore the concepts and practices of the fashion business to include an overview of the fashion industry, the nature of fashion, and career development. In addition, the functions of product technology, selling, advertising, visual merchandising, fashion buying, merchandising, and management will be analyzed. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

Marketing1

542106CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding

Title:

EmergMedSrvcs2A

553206CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 3 comprises information first responders need to provide appropriate initial care, regardless of the type of emergency. The course stresses the steps to follow in an emergency until more advanced medical personnel arrive including scene safety for the rescuer, oxygen administration, and infection control. Successful completion of this course may result in first response certification available through National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Red Cross.

Title:

MedicalTerm

554006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

None

Medical terminology is designed to develop in the students a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper uses of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances students' ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

HealthScience1A

555006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B and Biology

Health Science Technology courses introduce the student to themes and components common to a wide variety of health careers and provide a foundation for further study in the health professions. The course content emphasizes lifelong learning and the interdisciplinary team approach with special emphasis given to ethical practice, communication skills, infection control, computer literacy, and work-based learning. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

HealthScience2A

555130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Health Sci Tech 1B

This is a continuation of Health Science Technology 1.

Title:

SportsMedicine

555506CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B and Biology

Sports Medicine 1 emphasizes the prevention of athletic injuries, including the components of exercise science, anatomy, principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and vital signs. Subject matter also includes legal issues, members of the sports medicine team, nutrition, protective sports equipment, environmental safety issues, taping and wrapping, mechanisms of injury, and application of other sports medicine concepts. Students interested in healthcare careers in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, exercise physiology, nursing, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and radiology will benefit from this course.

Title:

SportsMedicine2

555606CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Sports Medicine 1

This course is a continuation of the skills learned in level 1.

Title:

Gerontology

556006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B and Biology

Gerontology is designed to provide information on the aging process, the physical care skills, and psychosocial care skills of the geriatric client and the role of the nurse aide. Students are prepared to perform nursing-related services to patients and residents in hospitals or long-term care facilities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. To assure students’ eligibility for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services nurse aide certification, both school-based and long-term care facility training must be provided. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

PharmacologyTech1A

557006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Health Sci Tech 1 or Biology or Tchr Rec

Pharmacy Technology is designed to train pharmacy technicians to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certifying Board examination. A practicing pharmacist has developed the curriculum. The program includes 90 classroom hours plus 60 homework hours for a total of 150 hours. This course is a self-paced computer based program in which students prepare for national certification as a Pharmacy Technician. After passing the exam students are qualified to work at a local pharmacy. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

EarlyChildhoodEd1A

570006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

2.0 average

Using the investigative project approach students explore the world of preschool children. Students learn how to plan and guide a variety of children’s activities such as reading, language, music, art, science, math, and games. Characteristics of quality preschool programs and professional teachers are explored. Students develop important work skills for problem solving, goal setting, teamwork, organizing, and creative thinking. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

EarlyChildhoodEd2A

570130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Early Childhood Ed 1B

This course is a continuation of Early Childhood Ed 1B.

Title:

EarlyChildhoodEd2B

570142CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Early Childhood Ed 2A

This course is a continuation of Early Childhood Ed 2A.

Title:

CulinaryArts1A

572008ED

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Math Tech 2

Culinary Arts serves as the introduction to the study of the food service industry. Students who enjoy working with food and are willing to study and practice the techniques of cooking will have greater success at employment upon completion. All aspects of the industry and potential careers, equipment use and upkeep, food preparation and service, food storage, ordering, and work simplification are covered in this program. Students will receive practical and theoretical experiences so that competence in each area will be obtained. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

CulinaryArts2B

572144ED

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Culinary Arts 2A

This course is a continuation of Culinary Arts 2A.

Title:

AutoCollTech1A

602006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology program is designed to prepare students to repair automobiles and light commercial vehicles under the supervision of an experienced automotive collision repair technician. Automotive collision repair technology students receive instruction in frame alignment, surface finishing, and shop management. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

AutoCollTech2A

602130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Auto Coll Tech 1B

This course is a continuation of Auto Coll Tech 1B.

Title:

AutoCollTech2B

602142CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Auto Coll Tech 2A

This course is a continuation of Auto Coll Tech 2A.

Title:

AutoCollTech3A

602230CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Auto Coll Tech 2B

This is a continuation of Auto Coll Tech 2B.

Title:

AutomotiveTech1A

603006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B

The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students to perform routine maintenance and service on all types of automobiles under the supervision of an experienced automotive technician. Automotive technology students receive instruction in safety, troubleshooting, and repair of engines and electrical systems as a foundation. Special emphasis is given to the established competencies based on the ASE/NATEF task list. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

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.

Title:

AutomotiveTech2A

603130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Automotive Tech 1B

This course is a continuation of Automotive Tech 1B.

Title:

AutomotiveTech2B

603142CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Automotive Tech 2A

This course is a continuation of Automotive Tech 2A.

Title:

Carpentry1A

609106CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B

The Carpentry program is designed to prepare students to perform entry-level carpentry tasks under the supervision of an experienced carpenter. Carpentry students receive instruction in framing, construction material, blueprint reading, and safety. Also included is instruction in site preparation, using power and hand tools, and applied mathematics. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

Carpentry1B

609118CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Carpentry 1A

This course is a continuation of Carpentry 1A.

Title:

Carpentry2A

609230CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Carpentry 1B or Bldg Const Cluster 1B

This course is a continuation of Carpentry 1B.

Title:

Carpentry2B

609242CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Carpentry 2A

This course is a continuation of Carpentry 2A.

Title:

Carpentry3A

609306CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Carpentry 2B

This is a continuation of Carpentry 2B.

Title:

DigitalArtDesign1A

612007CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

Cosmetology1A

615006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Alg 1 or Alg 1 CP Part B & Biology

The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students to qualify for licensing examinations. Cosmetology students receive training in the art and science of the care and beautification of hair, skin, and nails. The course of study includes scalp treatments, hair shaping, hair styling, setting, waving, hair coloring, and shampoos and rinses. Care of skin and nails includes manicuring and pedicuring, massage, facials, makeup application, and hair removal. Instruction in chemistry bacteriology and anatomy and physiology of the face, head, arms and hands is incorporated by means of both theory and practical application on both mannequins and live models. Also included in the course of study is salon planning and management. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

Cosmetology1B

615018CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Cosmetology 1A

This course is a continuation of Cosmetology 1A.

Title:

Cosmetology2A

615130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Cosmetology 1B

This course is a continuation of Cosmetology 1B.

Title:

Cosmetology2B

615142CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Cosmetology 2A

This course is a continuation of Cosmetology 2A.

Title:

GraphicComm1A

620006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Basic math skills & reading comp

The Graphic Communications program is designed to prepare students to perform graphic communications tasks under supervision. A Graphic Communications student receives instruction in layout and design, electronic imaging, reproduction photography, image assembly and platemaking, offset press operation, finishing and bindery, and employability skills. This course will meet the computer science requirement. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

GraphicComm1B

620018CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Graphic Comm 1A

This course is a continuation of Graphic Comm 1A.

Title:

GraphicComm2A

620130CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Graphic Comm 1B

This course is a continuation of Graphic Comm 1B.

Title:

GraphicComm2B

620142CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Graphic Comm 2A

This course is a continuation of Graphic Comm 2A.

Title:

LawEnforceSv1A

651006CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

N/A

In these courses, students will study the police, the courts, and the corrections systems tracing their development from the past to the present. Also covered are the related emergency service fields. Students will learn the functions of police, crime scene search and evidence processing, arrest procedures, and other law related procedures. This course is offered only at a GCS career center. Student must apply through admission process. See counselor at the high school or the career center for information.

Title:

LawEnforceSv1B

651018CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

10-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Law Enforce Sv 1A

This is a continuation of Law Enforce Sv 1A.

Title:

LawEnforceSv2A

651106CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Law Enforce Sv 1B

This is a continuation of Law Enforce Sv 1B.

Title:

LawEnforceSv2B

651118CD

Course Number:

Unit Credit:

2.00

Duration:

Grade Level:

11-12

Short Title:

Prerequisite:

Law Enforce Sv 2A

This is a continuation of Law Enforce Sv 2A.

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

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

Early Dismissal Guidelines

Career Center Program

Registering for a Career Center Course

Fine Arts Center Program

Course Descriptions