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2019-2020 High School

Academic Guide

updated 7-9-19

Shelby County Schools 2019-2020 High School Academic Guide

FOREWORD

This publication is designed as a guide for parents, students, counselors, teachers and administrators to assist in planning high school courses and graduation. Included you will find course requirements, graduation requirements, and other course information. Careful steps should be taken in planning the student’s high school courses. Students and parents should review progress yearly to ensure graduation requirements are met and to adjust should the student’s goals change.


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Table of Contents

Diploma Options

Diploma Option Available Beginning with Class of 2017 ............................................................... 1 Alabama High School Graduation Requirements (Effective with Class of 2017) ................. 2

Additional Academic Information

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection .............................................................................................. 4 Shelby County Schools Advanced Endorsement Requirements .................................................. 4 Grading Plan ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Graduation Credits ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Grade Point Average Calculation .............................................................................................................. 5 Shelby County Schools Semester Exam Exemption .......................................................................... 6 Guidelines for Students Transferring Into Shelby County Schools ........................................... 7 High School Gifted Education Program ................................................................................................. 9 Middle School Offerings for High School Credit ................................................................................. 9 Acceleration/Credit Advancement .......................................................................................................... 9 Summer Reading .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Controversial Texts in the English Language Arts Classroom................................................... 11 Writing Practices in Shelby County Schools ..................................................................................... 11 Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit .................................................................................................................. 12 Advanced Placement Program Guidelines ....................................................................................... 14 Virtual Shelby County ................................................................................................................................ 16 Credit Recovery and Summer School .................................................................................................. 17 Non-Traditional Athletic Students…………………………………………………………….……………..18 NCAA Division I, II and III Eligibility ................................................................................................... 18

Course Listings/Descriptions

Course Listings/Descriptions ................................................................................................................ 19 English/Language Arts ............................................................................................................................. 20 English as a Second Language (ESL) ................................................................................................... 24 Speech/Debate ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Mathematics .................................................................................................................................................. 26 Science .............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................ 35 World Languages ......................................................................................................................................... 39 Visual Arts ....................................................................................................................................................... 43 Band/Music Theory .................................................................................................................................... 46 Choir ................................................................................................................................................................ .. 50 Theatre Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 56 Physical Education and Other Electives ............................................................................................. 57 Driver Education .......................................................................................................................................... 60 Health ................................................................................................................................................................ 60


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Course Listings/Descriptions (continued) Substitute Courses for Students on the Essentials Pathway ...................................................... 61 Substitute Courses for Students on the AAS Pathway .................................................................. 63 Year 13 AAS Students ................................................................................................................................. 64 Year 14 AAS Students ................................................................................................................................. 65

Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) ............................................................................................... 66 Approved Career and Technical Education Course Substitutions ........................................... 67 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Offerings ........................................................... 68 Work-Based Learning ................................................................................................................................ 68 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster ......................................................................... 69

• AgriConstruction Program ....................................................................................................... 60 • General Agriscience Program .................................................................................................. 70

Architecture and Construction Cluster ............................................................................................... 72 • Carpentry Program ...................................................................................................................... 72 • Drafting Design Program .......................................................................................................... 73 • Plumbing Program ....................................................................................................................... 74 • Welding Program ......................................................................................................................... 75

Business Management and Administration Cluster ...................................................................... 77 • Electives for BMA Cluster ......................................................................................................... 79

Education and Training Cluster ............................................................................................................. 80 • Teaching and Training Program ............................................................................................ 80

Finance Cluster ............................................................................................................................................. 81 Government and Public Administration Cluster ............................................................................. 83

• Army JROTC Program ................................................................................................................. 83 • Naval JROTC Program ................................................................................................................ 85

Health Science Cluster ............................................................................................................................... 86 • PLTW Biomedical Science Program ..................................................................................... 90

Hospitality and Tourism Cluster ........................................................................................................... 91 • Lodging Program .......................................................................................................................... 91 • Recreation, Travel, and Tourism Program ........................................................................ 92 • Restaurant and Food and Beverage Services (Culinary Arts) Program ................ 93

Human Services Cluster (Family and Consumer Sciences/Cosmetology) ........................... 95 • Early Childhood Development and Services Program .................................................. 95 • Family Studies and Community Services Program ........................................................ 96 • Fashion Program .......................................................................................................................... 97 • Food, Wellness, and Dietetics Program .............................................................................. 99 • Interior Design/Real Estate Program ............................................................................... 101 • Electives for Human Services Cluster ............................................................................... 103 • Personal Care Services Program (Cosmetology Program) ...................................... 104

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster ................................................................ 106 • Emergency and Fire Management Services Program ................................................ 106 • Law Enforcement Program ................................................................................................... 106 • Legal Services Program .......................................................................................................... 107


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Career and Technical Education (continued) Manufacturing Cluster ............................................................................................................................ 109

• Robotics Program ..................................................................................................................... 109 Marketing, Sales and Service Cluster ................................................................................................ 110 STEM Cluster (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ................................. 113

• Engineering PLTW (Project Lead The Way) Program ............................................... 113 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Cluster .................................................................... 114

• Automotive Technology Program ...................................................................................... 114 • Collision Repair Program ....................................................................................................... 115

Career and Technical Education Programs Offered at the Career Technical Educational Center

Agri-Building Construction ...................................................................................................................... 69 Automotive Technology ......................................................................................................................... 114 Biomedical Science - PLTW ..................................................................................................................... 90 Collision Repair .......................................................................................................................................... 115 Cosmetology ................................................................................................................................................ 104 Culinary Arts .................................................................................................................................................. 93 Health Science ............................................................................................................................................... 86 Law Enforcement, Firefighting & EMA............................................................................................. 106 Plumbing.......................................................................................................................................................... 74 Robotics ........................................................................................................................................................ 109 Welding ............................................................................................................................................................ 75 Fees ................................................................................................................................................................ ........ i

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DIPLOMAOPTIONAVAILABLEBEGINNINGWITHCLASSOF2017

Effective for students beginning ninth grade in the 2013-2014 school year, the state of Alabama will provide one diploma option. The Alabama High School Diploma allows a local board of education to establish requirements for receipt of diplomas and endorsements, but any diploma or endorsement shall include the requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma. The Alabama courses of study shall be followed in determining minimum required content in each discipline.


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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Alabama Administrative Code 290‐3‐1‐02(8) and (8)(a))

Effective for students in the ninth grade in the 2013‐2014 school year, all students shall earn the required credits for the Alabama High School Diploma. A local board of education may establish requirements for receipt of diplomas and endorsements, but any diploma or endorsement shall include the requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma. The Alabama courses of study

shall be followed in determining minimum required content ineach discipline.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

English Language Arts

Four credits to include: Credits

English 9 1

English 10 1

English 11 1

English 12 1 English Language Arts‐credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved

courses.

English Language Arts Total Credits 4

Mathematics

Three credits to include: Credits

Algebra I or its equivalent/substitute 1

Geometry or its equivalent/substitute 1

Algebra II w/Trigonometry or Algebra II, or its equivalent/substitute 1

Mathematics‐credit eligible options may include: Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved courses.

One credit from:

Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics or mathematics‐credit eligible courses from Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved courses.

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Mathematics Total Credits 4

Science

Two credits to include: Credits

Biology 1

A physical science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science) 1

Science‐credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved courses.

Two credits from:

Alabama Course of Study: Science or science‐credit eligible courses from Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/InternationalBaccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved courses.

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Science Total Credits 4

Social Studies*

The (*) means that these history courses must be taken in this sequence.

Government and Economics are to be taken after the history courses but not in any given

sequence.

Four credits to include: Credits

World History 1

United States History I 1

United States History II 1

United States Government 0.5

Economics 0.5

Social Studies‐credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE‐approved

courses.

Civics Test Requirement Students are required to pass the Civics Test in the United States Government class effective the 2018‐2019 school year.

Social Studies Total Credits 4

Physical Education Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) or one JROTC Credit 1

Health Education 0.5

Career Preparedness 1

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or World Languages and/or Arts Education 3

Electives 2.5

Distance Learning: Effective for students entering the ninth grade in the 2009‐2010 school year, Alabama students will be required to complete one online/technology enhanced course or experience prior to graduation. Exceptions through Individualized Education Plans will be allowed.

Total Credits 24

Clarified April 2018


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*Students must receive one full year of the LIFE Physical Education curriculum. Waivers are offered through one year of JROTC or two years of marching band. **Students must receive three full credits of fine art, world languages, and/or career technical coursework. These additional required electives may limit a student’s opportunity to re-take failed courses during the school year. Therefore, it is recommended that credit for all failed coursework be obtained during summer school each year. ***Additional diploma pathways are available for special education students. Eligibility is determined by IEP.


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ValedictorianandSalutatorianSelectionfor

StudentsEnteringGrades9‐12

The Shelby County School district encourages all students to attempt the most challenging coursework available. The following criteria are used in the selection of the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honors Graduates:

Valedictorian ‐ The student at each Shelby County high school who satisfies the requirements for the Advanced Endorsement and who attains the highest cumulative grade point average in his/her graduating class. Students transferring into a Shelby County school during their senior year are not eligible for Valedictorian designation.

Salutatorian ‐ The student with the next highest cumulative grade point average who

satisfies the requirements for the Advanced Endorsement.

HonorsGraduates ‐ Students who satisfy the requirements for an Alabama High School Diploma or Advanced Endorsement and who also attain a cumulative grade point average of 4.0, or are in the top 5% of the graduating class, which includes the Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Classrank isdeterminedbyrankingeachstudent’soverallweightedgradepointaveragewithinthegraduatingclass.Finalseniorclassrankingiscalculatedattheendofthefirstsemesterofthesenioryear. Valedictorian and Salutatorian determination will be announced after the posting of firstsemestergrades.

ShelbyCountySchools

AdvancedEndorsementRequirements The following coursework is required to receive the ShelbyCountySchoolsAdvancedEndorsement:

Minimum of Algebra II/Trigonometry Chemistry World Languages - two years of the same world language One-half credit of an approved fine arts Minimum of two AP courses with one in a core content or the equivalent (Dual Enrollment/

Dual Credit, or IB)


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GradingPlan Because students’ grades should reflect academic achievement in the classroom, classroom teachers will measure academic achievement in a variety of ways over the course of a given grading period. To foster a consistent, equitable method of classroom assessment, Shelby County high school teachers will implement the following categorical grading plan for computing nine week averages:

GOLD Grades = Major tests and work products/projects will comprise 60% of a student’s grade;

SILVER Grades = Quizzes and secondary assignments will comprise 30% of a student’s

grade;

BRONZE Grades = Homework and minor classwork will comprise 10% of a student’s grade. Semester averages will be comprised of two nine week grading periods each accounting for 40% of the final average and a cumulative semester exam accounting for 20% of the final average.

GraduationCredits

Rather than being promoted, high school students progress as credits are accumulated. Grade classifications are determined by the number of credits earned:

Sophomore = at least six (6) earned credits; Junior = at least twelve (12) earned credits; Senior = at least eighteen (18) earned credits; Twenty-four (24) credits are required for graduation (see page two); Eight (8) maximum credits may be earned each year.

GradePointAverageCalculation

The grade point average (GPA) is computed using the following table:

RegularCourses HonorsCoursesDualCreditCourses APCourses

A = 4.0 A = 4.5 A = 4.5 A = 5.0B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 3.5 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 2.5 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 1.5 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0


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ShelbyCountySchoolsSemesterExamExemption

Good student attendance is integral to academic achievement. When a student is not in attendance, he or she misses valuable instructional time and opportunities to apply relevant learning in classroom activities. As such, we have established semester exam exemption guidelines designed to encourage attendance and foster academic achievement. Highschoolstudentsshallbeeligibleforsemesterexamexemptionprovidedtheymeetthecriteriaoutlinedbelow:

Course Average

Maximum Number of Excused Absences (Per Class Period)

90 5 80 3

Becausewebelievestudentsneedexperience takingasummativeexam,wewillemployagraduatedexemptionpolicyforthestudentsmeetingtherequirementsoutlinedabove:

9th Grade: Students may exempt one exam in the second semester. 10th Grade: Students may exempt two exams in the second semester. 11th Grade: Students may exempt three exams in the second semester. 12th Grade: Students may exempt all exams in the second semester.

Tardies:

Five or more tardies to school will result in the loss of exemption. ImportantNotes:

Unexcused absences will automatically result in a student losing the opportunity to exempt a second semester exam.

Students taking an AP course may also earn the opportunity to exempt a second semester exam in a course for which they have opted out of the AP exam.


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GuidelinesforStudentsTransferringIntoShelbyCountySchools

Students who transfer to a Shelby County high school from another school must meet the Alabama graduation requirements to receive a diploma from the State of Alabama. 1. Transfer students coming in with Honors, AP/IB, or DE/DC courses:

Students receive the weight indicated on the transcript for Honors/AP/IB/DE/DC courses. The transcript is not changed. Credit awarded cannot exceed 1.0 for AP/IB and .5 for Honors.

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit courses will

receive an additional .5 GPA weight. Dual Enrollment credit weight cannot exceed .5 per three hour course.

Weighted credit of 1.0 will be given for AP/IB courses even if former school did not award

additional quality point. If former school did not award additional quality points for Honors courses, no additional

quality points will be awarded by Shelby County Schools.

2. Middle school transfer credits from an accredited transfer school will be accepted as they appear on the official transcript and will count towards GPA and graduation credit.

3. Transfers from Non-Accredited Schools (to include home/church/virtual schools)*:

The evaluation of any student entering a Shelby County high school from a non-accredited institution shall begin with a thorough review of all available standardized test data. In the absence of a transcript from an accredited school, such data provides an objective snapshot of the student’s abilities and achievement. Standardized test data that may be considered include the following: ACT and any of its products, SAT, and any other nationally-normed standardized instrument that may be deemed appropriate;

Elective credits (defined as any credits earned in non-core courses) will be accepted

without any validation beyond the transcript; Credits earned in core courses shall be validated in the following way(s):

Any student whose standardized test results demonstrate benchmark-level

proficiency in a given core area will be awarded credit for courses completed in that subject area. For example, if a student has scored a 19 on the English subtest of the ACT, his or her English credits earned at the non-accredited school will be deemed valid;


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In the absence of satisfactory standardized test data, students will be required to earn a passing score on targeted exams to demonstrate proficiency in various core academic areas. For example, if a student coming from a non-accredited school has most recently completed Geometry, he or she would be asked to take a cumulative exam provided by the school in which the student wishes to enroll;

Whenever possible, the most advanced courses completed in each core academic area

will be used to validate the credits earned in the respective natural prerequisites. For example, if a student earns a passing score on a Chemistry exam, then his or her Physical Science credit would also be considered valid without an additional exam because both are physical sciences.

When courses in the same academic area are qualitatively different based on

standards associated with the subject, additional exams shall be required to validate credits. For example, if a student earns a passing score on a Chemistry exam, his or her credit for that course will be accepted. However, a Biology exam will be required to validate the credit earned for that course because the two courses focus on separate standards. While Chemistry was taken more recently, the additional exam is necessary because the two courses are qualitatively different; one is a physical science while the other is a life science. This may be true of other courses regardless of the grade level taught.

4. Courses Required for Graduation:

There are courses required for graduation in Alabama such as LIFE (Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education), Career Preparedness, and two years of U.S. History. Students who transfer and have not had these courses must take these courses in order to graduate.

*ShelbyCountySchoolsareaccreditedby theSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools.This is theonlyaccreditationorganizationrecognizedby theAlabamaStateBoardofEducation.Transfercredits fromotherschoolswillbeacceptedfromotherregionallyaccreditedassociationsasverifiedinAdvancEDwithoutfurthervalidation.However, theprocedures forawarding credit to students coming toaShelbyCountyhigh schoolfromanon‐accreditedschoolorhomeschoolwillfollowtheAlabamaAdministrativeCode290‐3‐1‐02(7)(j)290‐3‐02(7)(L).


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HighSchoolGiftedEducationProgram The Shelby County School System’s High School Gifted Education Program provides indirect services for 9th-12th grade students identified (according to the Alabama State Department ofEducationguidelines290‐8‐9‐12Gifted) for gifted education placement. The goals are as follows:

To maintain each student’s gifted identity. To meet students’ academic needs through:

o Advanced core curriculum classes provided by qualified regular or gifted educators o Counseling services for college and career preparation

College and career counseling is available through the high school guidance department.

All students enrolled in gifted education courses at the middle school will remain on the gifted education rolls at the high school level. Any students who have been placed in gifted education, but have chosen not to receive services in middle school, may be re-enrolled.

MiddleSchoolOfferingsforHighSchoolCredit

Eighth grade students completing Algebra I or Spanish I with a final grade of 70 or above (a minimum of 60 each semester) will receive high school credit. While middle schools currently use yearly averages, high schools use semester averages. Therefore, a student’s transcript will be recalculated to reflect a semester grade. Semester grades are a simple average of the two grading periods within a given term. An exception is made for transfer students who transfer with high school credit earned during middle school.

Acceleration/CreditAdvancement

Currently, high school students may pursue the following summer offerings in order to accelerate their acquisition of required credits: Government / Economics, Health, Career Preparedness, Geometry (Rising 10th, Rising 11th only), and Driver’s Education. Other options for credit acceleration may be approved and offered at a later date.


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SummerReadingUnderstanding that reading is absolutely foundational to all educational endeavors and pursuits, our system fully endorses and encourages the practice of assigned summer reading for high school students. Each school will exercise a certain degree of autonomy in formulating its summer reading plan; however, certain essential features will be true of every school’s approach:

Students at each grade level will be offered a common list of works from which they will choose one or more texts (depending on local requirements).

The element of choice and the ability to self-select from a prescribed list should enable

students to find an appropriate text which appeals to them.

English teachers will discuss the book choices with their students before summer break in order to help students make informed choices as to which works they will read.

Every effort will be made to include engaging texts which possess instructional value and

literary merit.

When students return to school in August, they should expect that their English teachers will use summer reading to foster student discussion, diagnostic writing, and connections to informational texts.

In an increasingly graphic, image-driven culture, we believe summer reading provides fertile, common ground from which to begin the academic year and contributes to the ongoing development of the whole child. (NOTE: All AP courses are exempt and separate from the summer reading guidelines outlined above. AP teachers will communicate summer work requirements to their students prior to summer break.)


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ControversialTextsintheEnglishLanguageArtsClassroom

High school students may encounter works of literature or nonfiction which make them confront certain unpleasant realities, historical or otherwise. Reading, writing about, and discussing controversial topics may occur in any course but are especially likely in the English Language Arts classroom due to the nature of the subject itself. When this sort of instructional challenge arises, parents and students can expect the following from Shelby County Schools:

Advance notice of the texts(s) to be studied; Specific details about potentially objectionable language and/or content; Candid rationale as to why the text is important for whole-group study; Instructional practices and approaches that reflect awareness and sensitivity; Possible alternative texts/assignments.

Shelby County Schools is committed to developing an engaging, inclusive classroom culture by honoring the inherent value and life experiences of all our students.

WritingPracticesinShelbyCountySchools

Shelby County Schools believes that writing is a fundamental skill necessary for developing truly prepared students and for fostering critical thinking skills. While recognizing that both the teaching of writing and the practice of writing may employ multiple approaches, the system firmly endorses the following uniform premises and strongly encourages their implementation in every school:

Routine practice using both formal and informal writing is necessary to a student’s developing skills as a learner.

Teachers and students should discuss and differentiate among the diverse purposes and

expectations of writing in each specific content area.

Students should be offered multiple and varied opportunities to practice and hone their skills as a writer in every subject area, every year.

Teachers should strive to create a classroom environment which values students’ growth

rather than simple task completion.

A teacher’s expectations accompanied with teacher feedback for writing assessments should be communicated clearly to students.

Although a seemingly daunting task, Shelby County Schools is committed to equipping students as writers for further academic or workplace endeavors.


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DualEnrollmentandDualEnrollment/DualCredit

The Alabama State Board of Education has authorized the establishment of dual enrollment programs between public colleges and universities and local boards of education. The following dual enrollment options may be offered:

Dual enrollment (DE) is available to students who would like to earn college credit. DE students may take college courses and will receive college credit hours for all coursework. DE students’ courses and grades will not be reflected on the high school transcript.

Dual enrollment/dual credit (DE/DC) is available to students who would like to earn both

high school and college credits for the same course. DE/DC credit courses will be added to the high school transcript and will be calculated into the GPA.

Shelby County Schools currently has a dual enrollment/dual credit agreement with the following schools:

Central Alabama Community College Jefferson State Community College Lawson State Community College The University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Montevallo Wallace State Community College

DE/DC students will receive one-half Carnegie Unit for successful completion of a three semester hour college course. DE/DC coursework, assessment, and grading are consistent with college level instruction.

Students participating in DE/DC courses are required to follow college procedures and complete required college forms and applications. Students participating in DE/DC courses are required to adhere to Shelby County Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct and Attendance. Students interested in participating in DE/DC must meet the criteria, and the student and his/her parent/guardian must sign the form on the next page.


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ShelbyCountySchoolsDualEnrollment–DualEnrollment/DualCreditRequirements

A student is eligible for Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit in the Shelby County School System, if the student meets the following criteria: 1. The student must meet and maintain the entrance requirements and prerequisites for admission

established by the post-secondary school. 2. The student must have and must maintain a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0. (Career technical

courses offered through the Career Technical Education Center require a GPA of 2.5.) 3. The student must have written approval of the superintendent, high school principal, high school

counselor, and the student’s parent/guardian. 4. Post-secondary English 101 and 102 takenduringtheacademicyear is equivalent to English 12 high

school credit (DE/DC). Only courses completed during the calendar school year will receive high school credit. Students must meet the requirements for admission to these courses: Jeff State: ACT English subscore of 20 UA: Pass the UA Early College Gateway Course (UA EC200) UM: ACT English subscore of 23

5. Students planning to take courses through UA’s Early College Program for dual credit must pass the UA

Early College Gateway course (UA EC200) prior to the beginning of the academic school year. 6. Any approved Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit course taken on or after August 2016, whether core or

elective, will receive an additional .5 quality point adjustment and will be calculated into high school cumulative GPA.

7. Three credit hours at the postsecondary level shall equal a .5 credit at the high school level. 8. Payment of the current rate of tuition and fees per credit hour, books, transportation, and equipment

will be the responsibility of the student.

Signatures: _______________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian) Date: _________________________

_______________________________________________ (Student) Date: _________________________


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AdvancedPlacementProgramGuidelines The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is an academic program of college-level courses and examinations for high school students. Students enrolled in AP courses may take the College Board AP Exam and have an opportunity to earn college credit based on accepted exam scores. Participation in Advanced Placement courses also offers a competitive advantage in college admissions. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam. The Advanced Placement curriculum offers a variety of courses allowing students to take advanced classes based on their areas of interest. AP courses require students to use advanced research and communication skills as they exercise their creative, problem-solving, and analytical acumen. College readiness is fostered as students develop various academic habits in response to the accelerated rigor and pace. Considerations and Necessities: 1. Review your transcript for prerequisite courses as specified in the academic guide; 2. Value academic achievement and rigor as evidenced by your GPA; 3. Possess good study habits, strong motivation, and above-average reading and writing skills; 4. Be prepared to complete summer reading and assignments; 5. Discuss your AP decisions with your parent or guardian; 6. Sign an AP agreement outlining expectations. Grading: For students enrolled in an AP course, the GPA is weighted: A = 5 points D = 2 points B = 4 points F = 0 points C = 3 points The grading policies for individual AP courses will be distributed during the first week of school. Academic Integrity: The nature of AP work often requires that students complete graded assignments outside of class. Students are expected to complete their own work (assignments and homework included) without the assistance of others unless the instructor specifically allows collaboration. Parent/Teacher/Student Expectations: AP classes are college-level courses; as such, students are expected to be responsible for their own behavior, assignments, and relationships. Parents are welcome to conference with AP teachers, but students are expected to use this opportunity to develop the independence needed in the college setting they will soon encounter. The goal of all AP classes is to give students the opportunity to develop the academic and personal skills needed for success in high school and college. Parents need to encourage their children to plan their schedules wisely so that they do not take an excessive number of AP courses during any one year.


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Exam Policy for Advanced Placement Courses: Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam in May for each AP course in which they

are enrolled or completed earlier in the year. Students in certain AP courses may be REQUIRED to take the AP exam or complete summative

portfolios or projects (this information will be made available during course selection). The College Board’s AP exam schedule will be made available at the beginning of the school

year; the AP exam schedule is also on the school system’s website. It is the student’s responsibility to plan his or her schedule to avoid conflicts.

Exam fees are the responsibility of the parent or guardian and are due by October 1st. Students who opt to not take an AP exam in a given course will complete an end-of-course final

examination which will comprise twenty percent of their second semester grade; the current exam exemption policy for second-semester seniors also applies to AP courses.

AP Program Agreement: We have read the AP guidelines, and my child would like to enroll in AP coursework. We understand the level of work and commitment necessary for success and are prepared to fulfill these requirements. (Pleasenote: requests to withdraw from AP courses will only be considered after the first nine-week term and only in cases where students have a failing average in the class.) Student Name (print): _______________________________________________ Student Signature: ___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________ Grade Level: ________ School Year: _____________ Please list the desired AP courses below: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

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VirtualShelbyCounty

Beginning in the fall of 2016, high school students in Shelby County Schools were given the option to participate in virtual courses. Students who participate will be enrolled in one or more courses online while completing the remainder of their courses at their base school. Should a student choose to pursue full-time virtual courses, his/her request will be considered on an individual basis. For students to be successful in the virtual realm, they must be independent learners, highly motivated, and extremely organized. With that in mind, Shelby County Schools has established the following guidelines for students who wish to participate.

To be successful, the student should… read complex text independently at or above grade level; possess a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be on track to graduate with his or her graduating class; have access to adequate technology to facilitate ongoing participation; provide his or her own transportation when necessary; login and work daily on virtual course content; successfully complete coursework at an acceptable pace; monitor his or her own learning and seek help when necessary; be aware of and meet all established deadlines; report to a designated site for all course exams and mandatory assessments. Studentsenrolled invirtualcoursesareexpected toadhere to theShelbyCountyCodeofConductanddemonstratesatisfactoryacademicprogress. Failure todosomayresult inremovalfromvirtualcourses.


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CreditRecoveryandSummerSchool

CreditRecovery

Credit Recovery during the academic school year is intended for seniors and select freshmen. Sophomores, juniors, and most freshmen are expected to attend summer school for failed courses. Beginning with freshmen during the school year, a maximum of one (1) credit per subject area and four (4) total credits may be earned through credit recovery during a student’s academic career.

SummerSchool

A blended model featuring both direct instruction and use of an online learning platform will be utilized. The credit recovery model used throughout the school year will not be used for summer school. Two terms will be available for students. Each term will be four (4) hours a day for two (2)

weeks. In order to make up a lost credit, students will be required to attend the entire term. Absences

are not allowed. The school administrator responsible for summer school should be contacted about cost. No distinction between “credit recovery” and “full course” will be made. Students from other schools may attend a Shelby County Summer School session provided

there is space and provided the student lives in Shelby County. Courses taken during summer school will not count as one of the four (4) credits that may be

earned during school-year credit recovery. Students must receive three full credits of fine art, world language, and/or career technical

coursework. These additional required electives may limit a student’s opportunity to re-take failed courses during the school year. Therefore, it is recommended that credit for all failed coursework be obtained during summer school each year.


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Non‐TraditionalAthleticStudents

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) allows non-traditional students to participate in interscholastic contests and practices at the public school that serves the area in which the student’s parent or legal guardian resides. Non-traditional students are subject to enrollment and eligibility requirements as determined by Shelby County Schools and the AHSAA. These will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance. For additional information, interested students should contact the school administration at the middle or high school in the zone of residence.

NCAADivisionI,IIandIIIEligibility

Each high school maintains a current list of NCAA core courses on the individual school’s NCAA High School Portal. Students who plan to pursue athletic eligibility after high school should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by creating an account at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Additional information regarding specific eligibility requirements can be found online at www.ncaa.org/studentfaq. To learn more about different NCAA Divisions, visit www.ncaa.org/divisions. Counselors and coaches may also provide assistance with course selection and eligibility questions. Eligibility for collegiate athletics including appropriate course selection, GPA and admissions tests requirements, and NCAA Clearinghouse registration is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents.


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2018‐2019

ShelbyCountySchoolsCourseListings/Descriptions

Allcoursesarenotofferedatallschools.Ifacourseinwhichyouareinterestedisnotofferedatyourschool,contactyourschoolcounselortopursuevirtualcoursework.


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English/LanguageArts

English courses offered by the high schools of Shelby County have been developed to meet the needs and interests of all students and include the content standards from the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards for English and Language Arts. Different levels of English are offered, and placement in these levels is the responsibility of the school. In the four units of English required, the students will be involved in the study and practice of writing/composition, reading, listening, speaking, viewing, and presenting. Emphasis will be on demonstration of language and reading skills as presented in the writing of sentences, paragraphs, and other types of composition. Students will conduct individual research using all aspects of the research process. An effective blend of literature and writing will be included. Vocabulary gained through reading and word study will be incorporated into the compositions required. Somecourseshavea summer reading requirement for students prior to the beginning of that particular course. Understanding that reading is absolutely foundational to all educational endeavors and pursuits, our system fully endorses and encourages the practice of assigned summer reading for secondary students. Parents and students should check with each school to secure this reading list. See page 8 for additional information.

Course Name State # Length/Credit/Fee

English9 200005 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

English9developsstudentcompetencyinEnglishusageandmechanics.Oralandwrittencommunicationisdevelopedthroughthereading of classical and contemporary literature. Basic grammar skills are practiced in student writings. Students utilizeanalytical and critical thinking skills while examining the various literary forms. The course is appropriate for studentsconsideringalltypesofpost‐secondaryeducationandforstudentsplanningtoentertheworkforceimmediatelyafterhighschool.Studentsreceiveatthisgradelevelathoroughunitonlibraryandresearchskillswhichwillbeneededatthenextlevel.

English9,Honors 200006 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval TheHonorsprogram isdesigned for studentswhohave thehighest levelofEnglishachievementandaptitude. Thiscourse isaprerequisite for the Advanced Placement English courses. Critical thinking, expression and understanding are expected fromstudentstoworkatanacceleratedpace. Priorsummerreadingisarequirementforthiscourse. Studentswillreceivea .5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


Grade: 10 Fee: No

Prerequisite: SuccessfulCompletionofEnglish9 Thiscourse isappropriate forstudentsconsideringalltypesofpost‐secondaryeducationand forstudentsplanning toenterthework force immediately after high school. Studentswill study all the content standards in the Course of Study andwill readsupplementaryselections.Thiscoursewillgiveacomprehensivestudyofworldliterature,earlyAmericanliterature,andEnglishgrammarthroughtraditionalandcontemporaryselections.

English10,Honors 200010 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval TheHonorsprogramisdesignedforstudentswhohavethehighestlevelofEnglishachievementandaptitude.Thiscoursewill giveacomprehensivestudyofworldliterature,earlyAmericanliterature,andEnglishgrammarthroughtraditionalandcontemporaryselections.ThiscourseisaprerequisitefortheAdvancedPlacementEnglishcourses.Theworkloadinthiscourserequiresstudentstoworkatanacceleratedpace.Studentswillberequiredtoproducearesearchpaper.Priorsummerreadingisarequirementforthiscourse.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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Grade: 11 Fee: No

Prerequisite: SuccessfulCompletionofEnglish10 Thiscourse isappropriate for studentsconsideringall typesofpost‐secondaryeducationand for studentsplanning toenter theworkforceimmediatelyafterhighschool.Thiscoursefocusesondevelopingreading,writing,comprehensionandcriticalthinkingskills. LiteraturecoversasurveyofAmericanworks from1900tothepresent. Studentswillberequiredtocompletearesearchpaper.

English11,APLanguageandComposition 200016 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: English10Honors/TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx. Thiscourse isdesignedtohelpstudentsbecomeskilledreadersofprosewritten inavarietyofperiods,disciplinesandrhetoricalcontextsand tobecome skilledwriterswhocancompose foravarietyofpurposes. By theirwritingand reading in thiscourse,studentsshouldbecomeawareoftheinteractionsamongawriter'spurposes,audienceexpectationsandsubjects,aswellasthewaygenericconventionsandtheresourcesoflanguagecontributetoeffectivewriting.Priorsummerreadingisarequirementforthiscourse.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Completionofthecourseandascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: SuccessfulCompletionofEnglish11 While this course is appropriate for students considering all types of post‐secondary education, it is especially aimed towardsstudentsplanningtoentertheworkforce immediatelyafterhighschool. English12combinesthestudyofBritish literatureandcommunication in theworkplace. Students surveyBritishauthorsandworksof these literary types: short story,novel,poetry,dramaandessay. Studentsarerequiredtocompletearesearchprojectandwillreviewskillsnecessary forsuccessonscholasticaptitudetestsandpost‐secondaryadmissiontests.

English12,APLiteratureandComposition 200020 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: English11Honors/TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx. AdvancedPlacementEnglishaffordshighschoolstudentstheopportunitytoreplacecollege freshmanEnglishcourses. Extensivereading is required aswell as a variety ofwriting assignments throughout the course. Literary studies include classical andcontemporaryworksfromEurope,GreatBritainandtheUnitedStates. Studentsreadextensivelyforwrittenandverbalanalysis.Theworkload in this course requires students toworkatanacceleratedpace. Prior summer reading isa requirement for thiscourse.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPEnglishLiteratureandCompositionExam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

ENG101:EnglishCompositionI 903201 1 term/½ credit

Grades: 11-12 Fee: Yes

EnglishCompositionIprovidesinstructionandpracticeinthewritingofatleastsix(6)extendedcompositionsandthedevelopmentofanalyticalandcriticalreadingskillsandbasicreferenceanddocumentationskillsinthecompositionprocess. Thiscoursemaycontainadditionalliteraturerequirements.

ENG102:EnglishCompositionII 903202 1 term/½ credit


EnglishCompositionIIprovidesinstructionandpracticeinthewritingofsix(6)formal,analyticalessays,atleastoneofwhichisaresearch project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II providesinstruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. This coursemay containadditionalliteraturerequirements.


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MythologyLiterature 200026 2 terms/1 credit


ThiscourseintroducesstudentstothemythologyandfablesinGreece,Rome,Egypt,Mesopotamia,China,JapanandIndia.

CreativeWritingI 200033aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GradeA/BinEnglish/TeacherApproval Thiscourseprovides studentsopportunities towritecreative,originalworksofprose,poetryanddrama. Studentswill learn tocriticallyevaluatetheirownworkandtheworksofothers.Studentsmaysubmittheirworksforpublicationandcompetitions.

CreativeWritingII 200033ab 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: CreativeWritingIThiscourse isdesigned toenhance students'abilities incriticalreadingandanalysis. Studentsareencouraged toenterwritingcontests,tosubmitoriginalworksforpublicationsandcompetition,andtocompletenovelsorotherlengthyworks.

SouthernLiterature 200036 2 terms/1 credit


This elective course focuses onworks by renowned Southernwriters since the early 1800s. Studentswill examine the South'sliteraryheritage through the studyofpoetry, fiction,non‐fictionanddrama.The course identifiesmajor sourcesand themesofnineteenthandtwentiethcenturywritersaswellascontemporaryauthorsandhowtheirworkshavecontributedtosocietyfromahistorical,politicalandsocialperspective.StudentswillrecognizethecontributionofSouthernwriterstoAmericanliteratureandrecognize thatSouthernwriting isanexpressionofaparticularplace,whichachievesuniversality. Groupdiscussions,readings,presentationsandwritingexperiencesaresuggestedforthecourse.

ShakespeareanLiterature 200036aa 2 terms/1 credit


StudentsstudyandanalyzetheworksofWilliamShakespeareincludingcomedies,tragedies,historiesandplayanalysis.

LibraryScience 200036ad 2 terms/1 credit

Grades: 9-12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval Studentslearnlibraryskillsincludingautomationsystems,basiccatalogingskills,AlabamaVirtualLibraryuse,Internetsearchingandanalyzing,electronicresources,Deweydecimalsystem,audiovisual,citationmethodsandbibliographies.

JournalismI 200051 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TeacherApproval Thiscourse isdesignedtogivestudentsexposureto journalisticconcepts. Theseconcepts includethestudyandpracticeofskillsnecessaryforwritingnewsarticles,features,editorials,sportsarticlesandlayout.

JournalismII 200052 2 terms/1 creditGrades: 10-12

Fee: YesPrerequisite: JournalismI/TeacherApproval

Thisjournalismcourseincorporateslanguageartsandgraphicskillswithsuchpracticalskillsaswordprocessing,recordkeeping,andbusinessmanagementasitrelatestonewspapercareers.

JournalismIII 200053 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: JournalismII/TeacherApproval Students taking this course have the responsibilities in the areas of theme selection, basic layout design,writing techniques,captions, headlines, type‐fitting, cropping pictures and preparation for printing. Students will gain journalistic skills inphotography,salestechniquesandorganization.


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JournalismIV 200053aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: JournalismIII/TeacherApproval This course isdesigned for those students seekinga career in journalism. Students gainanadvancedunderstanding of schoolnewspapermanagementincludinglayout,editing,publishing,proofreadingandfinance.

Newspaper 200054 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TeacherApproval Newspaperjournalismincorporateslanguageartsandgraphicskillswithsuchpracticalskillsaswordprocessing,recordkeepingand businessmanagement. This course assumes the responsibility of compiling the school's newspaper. Students are giveninstructioninthefollowing:thefreedomandresponsibilityofthepress;interviewing;understandingandgatheringnews;writingnewsandfeaturestories,editorialsandheadlines;photojournalism;typography;andadvertisingsalesanddesign.

YearbookI 802202aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TeacherApproval This course assumes the responsibility of compiling and designing the school's yearbook. Continued emphasis is placed on theproductionofaqualityyearbook.Staffresponsibilitiesincludefinancing,publicationcoststhroughthesaleofadvertisementsandyearbooks. Emphasis isplacedbothon theproductionofaqualityyearbookand thedevelopmentof student responsibilityandleadership.

YearbookII 802202ab 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: YearbookI/TeacherApproval Studentscontinuewiththeresponsibilityofcompilinganddesigningtheschool'syearbook. Continuedemphasis isplacedontheproductionofaqualityyearbook. Staffresponsibilities include financingpublicationcostthroughthesaleofadvertisementsandbooks. In accomplishing the ultimate goal of producing a quality yearbook, studentswho are part of the organization gainjournalistictrainingandskillsinphotography,salestechniquesandorganizingmaterials.

LiteraryMagazine 200036ab 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: CreativeWriting/Application/TeacherApproval Studentsproducetheschool'sliterarymagazinewhichiscomposedentirelyofstudents'creativeworks.Themagazineisproducedusingthelatestindesignsoftware,computertechnologyanddigitalreproductionofartworkandphotographs.Studentswillstudythesecuttingedgetechniquesofmagazinelayoutanddesignalongwiththecreativecomponentsoftheliterarymagazineincludingfiction,nonfiction,poetry,artworkandphotography.

BroadcastJournalismI 200054aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Journalism/ApplicationandAudition Thiscourseexposesstudentstothebasicsofproducingabroadcast.Studentslearntheskillsnecessaryforsuccessinthisprofessionincludinglistening,analyzing,writinganddiscussingtelevisionstories.


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EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)


EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages 802200aa 2 terms/1 credit


TheEnglishasaSecondLanguageprogram isdesigned forstudentswhohave limitedEnglishproficiencyasdeterminedbytheACCESSforELLSorMODELassessment,andthedecisionoftheESLcommittee.Studentswillfocusonthedevelopmentoflistening,speaking, reading and writing skills in English while mastering the content standards in the Alabama English LanguageAcquisitionStandards.


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Speech/Debate

The speech and debate curriculum will provide opportunities for students to strengthen fundamental listening and speaking skills. Research and organization skills will be required as students present informative and accurate presentations through prose, poetry, oratory, dramatic interpretation, humorous interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and participate in all types of debate.


PublicSpeaking 200042 2 terms/1 credit


Themajorgoalofthiscourseistobuildself‐confidencebyprovidingstudentsanopportunitytolearnandpracticepublicspeaking.Studentswillalsolearntheprocessofevaluatingselfandtheirpeers.

SpeechI 200043 2 terms/1 credit


Thiscourseallowsstudentstoexplorethemanyareasofspeechcommunicationto improvespeakingand listeningskills,andtobuild self‐confidence through participation in oral communication activities. Studies include public speaking, storytelling,parliamentaryprocedure,oralinterpretation,theater,andmasscommunication.

SpeechII 200044 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: SpeechI ThiscourseisdesignedtobuilduponthoseskillslearnedinSpeechI.Studentswillparticipateinin‐depthstudiesofvarioustypesofcommunicationsthataffecttheindividualsintheirrelationshipswiththemselvesandwithothers.

Debate 200045 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Application Thiscourseoffers studentsopportunities to learnandrefine skills for interscholasticdebateand individualeventscompetition.Communicationskillsaretaughtandpracticedsothateachstudentmayperformathis/herhighestskilllevel. Studentswillbeencouragedtoparticipateininterscholasticdebatecontests.


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Mathematics

The courses offered by the high schools of Shelby County have been developed to meet the needs and interests of all students and include the content standards from the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards. Whether planning to pursue postsecondary education or to enter the workforce, all Alabama students must earn four credits in high school mathematics. Some students who strive to complete the entire mathematics sequence through Calculus choose to take Algebra I in the eighth grade. These students should demonstrate a successful background in mathematics and show aptitude for taking the advanced classes necessary to successfully fulfill the four-year requirement and demonstrate proficiency in the course. Allstudentsmustcompletefour(4)mathematicscredits.

RecommendedCourseSequenceforMath BelowaretheoptionsbywhichastudentcanearnthefourcreditsinmathematicsforgraduationwhensuccessfullycompletingAlgebraIinthe8thgrade.IfyoucompleteAlgebraIin8thgrade,itisstronglyrecommendedthatyoutakefour(4)yearsofmathinhighschool.

OPTIONI OPTIONII OPTIONIII OPTIONIV9th–Geometry/HonorsGeometry

9th‐Geometry/HonorsGeometry

9th – Geometry / HonorsGeometry

9th‐Geometry

10th‐AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry/HonorsAlgebraIIwithTrigonometry


10th ‐ AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry/HonorsAlgebraIIwithTrigonometry

10th‐AlgebraicConnections

11th‐AnalyticalMath11th‐Pre‐Calculus/HonorsPre‐CalculusorDE/DC

11th‐Pre‐Calculus/HonorsPre‐CalculusorDE/DC


12th‐Pre‐Calculus/HonorsPre‐CalculusorDE/DC

12th‐AnalyticalMath

12th ‐ APMathCourse(APCalculusAB,APCalculusBC,APStatistics,orAPComputerSciencePrinciples)

12th‐Pre‐CalculusorDE/DCorAPComputerScienceAorAPComputerSciencePrinciples

Belowaretheoptionsbywhichastudentcanearnthefourcreditsinmathematicsforgraduationingrades9‐12:

OPTIONI(AvailabletoClassof2020‐2022)

OPTIONII OPTIONIII

OPTIONIV

9th‐AlgebraIA 9th‐AlgebraI 9th ‐ AlgebraI 9th –AlgebraI

10th‐AlgebraIB10th‐Geometry/ HonorsGeometry

10th ‐ Geometry / HonorsGeometry

10th–Geometry

11th‐Geometry 11th‐AlgebraicConnections

11th ‐ AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry/HonorsAlgebraIIwithTrigonometry

11th–AlgebraII

12th‐AlgebraIIorAlgebraIIwithTrigonometryorAlgebrawithFinance

12th‐AlgebraIIorAlgebraIIwithTrigonometryorHonorsAlgebraIIwithTrigonometryorAlgebrawithFinance

12th ‐ AnalyticalMath,MathematicalInvestigations,DiscreteMath,APComputerSciencePrinciples,orPre‐Calculus

12th–MathematicalInvestigations


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AlgebraI 210005 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Prerequisite: Pre‐Algebra/TeacherRecommendedAlgebraIisaformal,in‐depthstudyofalgebraicconceptsandtherealnumbersystem.Topicsofstudyincludevariables,expressions,linear and non‐linear equations, inequalities, ratio, proportion, factoring, polynomials, graphing on the number line and in thecoordinateplane,propertiesofslopeandoperationsinvolvingexponents.

AlgebraIA‐‐Thiscourseisnolongeroffered. 210008 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Prerequisite: Pre‐Algebra/TeacherApproval The first of two‐yearAlgebra I sequence,Algebra IA, is designed for studentswho need extra practice and learning time. Theprescribed course of study for Algebra I is followed over a two‐year period. Topics include solving equations, operationswithpolynomials,factoringandwordproblems.

AlgebraIB 210009 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

Prerequisite: AlgebraIA InthissecondyearoftheprescribedAlgebraIcourseofstudy,studentscontinuestudyingsolvingequationsandothertopicsbeguninAlgebra IA. This two‐year sequence satisfies theAlgebra I requirement forgraduation. The student receives twohigh schoolcreditsforsuccessfulcompletionoftheseries.

Geometry 210010 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended Geometry covers the topics in geometrywithmajor emphasis on deductive reasoning taught through the use of proofs and theintegration of algebraic and geometric concepts. Properties of two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional figures, coordinategeometry,transformations,andpropertiesandtheoremsrelatedtolines,circles,triangles,andpolygonswillbestudiedasstudentsdevelopanunderstandingoftheaxiomaticsystemsofgeometry.

Geometry,Honors 210011 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended HonorsGeometryisdesignedforthestudentswhoexcelledinAlgebraI.ThiscoursecoversthesametopicsasGeometrywithamorein‐depth and challenging analysis of themajor concepts andmore emphasis on theory. Logical thinking is developed throughconcentrationondirectandindirectproofs.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

AlgebraicConnections 210015 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended AlgebraicConnectionsisacoursethatprovidesstudentswithabridgetocoursesbeyondthelevelofAlgebraIandGeometryandtothemathematicalempowermentneededtomakeresponsiblefinancialandeconomicdecisions.ItisdesignedforstudentswhoneedadditionalmathematicalexperiencespriortoenrollmentinAlgebraII,withorwithoutTrigonometry,and/orforstudentsforwhomthiswillbeafinalhighschoolmathematicscourse.

AlgebraII 210016 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended AlgebraIIisdesignedtoextendstudents'algebraicknowledgeandskills.Topicsincludenumberandoperations,analyzingfamilyoffunctions,operationsonfunctions,solvingequationsandinequalities,solvingsystemsoflinearequations,coordinategeometry,dataanalysisandprobability.Thiscoursedoesnotprovidesufficientbackgroundtopreparestudentstopursuehigher‐levelmathematicscourses.ThiscoursedoesnotmeetrequirementsfortheShelbyCountyAdvancedEndorsement.


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AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry 210017 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended Algebra IIwithTrigonometry isrequired forallstudentsseekingtheAdvancedDiplomaand/orstudentsplanningonpursuingpostsecondarystudies.Thiscoursefocusesonproblem‐solvingskillsthatuseavarietyofmethodstoencouragethedevelopmentof improved communication skills and foster a deeper understanding of the content area. Topics include properties of realnumbers, linearrelationsand functions,systemsofequations, irrationalandcomplexnumbers,quadratic functions,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,triangleandcirculartrigonometry.

AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry,Honors 210017aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended TheHonorsAlgebraIIwithTrigonometrycoursefocusesonproblem‐solvingskillsthatuseavarietyofmethodstoencouragethedevelopmentofimprovedcommunicationsskillsandfosteradeeperunderstandingofthecontentarea.Topicsincludepropertiesof real numbers, linear relations and functions, systems of equations, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic functions,exponential and logarithmic functions, triangle and circular trigonometry. Studentswill receive a .5 extra quality point forsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

AnalyticalMath 210034 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheAlgebraIIwithTrigonometrycourse.Itisconsideredtobe parallel in rigor to Pre‐Calculus. This course provides a structured introduction to important areas of emphasis inmostpostsecondarystudiesthatpursueaconcentrationinMathematics.

AlgebrawithFinance 210036 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: AlgebraI/Geometry/TeacherRecommended Thiscourse isacollegeandcareerpreparatorycourse that integratesalgebra,pre‐calculus,probabilityand statistics,calculusand geometry to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. Realworld problems in investing, credit banking autoinsurance,mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting and planning for retirement are solved by applying the relevantmathematicsthataretaughtatahigherlevel.

MathematicalInvestigations 210019 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: AlgebraII orAlgebraII withTrigonometry Mathematical Investigations is a course designed for studentswho have successfully completedAlgebra II orAlgebra IIwithTrigonometry. Topics include ancient numeration systems, relationships between mathematics and nature, music, art,architecture,andcontributionsofwell‐knownmathematicians.Thiscourseemphasizesonapplication‐basedproblemsolving.

Pre‐Calculus 210020 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraIIwithTrigonometry/TeacherRecommended Pre‐Calculus is designed primarily for those students considering careers inmathematical or scientific fields of study. Thischallengingcurriculumincludesanexpandedstudyofpolynomialfunctions,conicsections,logarithmicandexponentialequations,andreal‐lifeapplicationsofthesetopics.


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Pre‐Calculus,Honors 210020aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Pre‐Calculus/TeacherRecommended HonorsPre‐CalculusisdesignedforstudentswhoareconsideringcareersinmathematicalorscientificfieldsofstudyandwhoplantopursueAPCalculusABorBCinhighschool.Thiscourseisfast‐pacedandcoverstopicsmorein‐depththanregularPre‐Calculus.Thereisemphasisongraphingfunctionsandrelationsfromtheequation,polynomialtheory,conics,logarithms,vectors,matrices,exponentialequations,andlimits.AmorecompletestudyoftheunitcircleandtrigonometryisundertakenaswellasmanytopicsfromCalculus.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

Calculus 210023 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Pre‐Calculus/TeacherRecommended Calculus isdesigned toprepare students for college calculus courses. Topics covered include limits, continuity,graphingusingcalculus,differentiationwithapplicationandintegrationwithapplications.

CalculusAB,AP 210025 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: HonorsPre‐Calculus/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx. ThisAdvancedPlacementcoursefulfillstherequirementsofafirstsemestercollegecalculusclass. Itintroducesdifferentialandintegral calculus. Topics covered include limits, continuity,differentiationandapplications, integrationandapplications,andcurve sketching. Studentsare required to take theAP exam. A scoreof3orbetteron theAP exammay earn college credit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

CalculusBC,AP 210026 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: HonorsPre‐Calculus/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx.ThisAdvancedPlacementclasscoversthesamematerialastheABcourseandincludesadditionalmaterialthatwouldbecoveredinasecond semestercollegecalculusclass. Additional topics include infinite series,parametricequations,polarequationsandvectors.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

DiscreteMath 210018 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI,Geometry,andAlgebraIIwithTrigonometry DiscreteMathematics isacoursedesigned forstudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheAlgebraIIw/TrigonometrycourseandwhochoosenottocontinuemathematicsstudyinthePre‐CalculusorAnalyticalMathematicscourses.DiscreteMathematicsexpands upon the topics ofmatrices, combinational reasoning, counting techniques, algorithms, sequences, series, and theirapplications. Studentsare expected towork inboth individualandgroup settings toapplyproblem‐solving strategiesand toincorporatetechnologicaltoolsthatextendbeyondtraditionalinstructionalpractices.

Statistics,AP 210027 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: HonorsPre‐Calculus/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx.ThisAdvancedPlacementcourseisacollegeleveladvancedmathcoursefollowingthecurriculumestablishedbytheCollegeBoardAdvancedProgram(AP)Programforstatistics.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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ComputerScienceA,AP 520007 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx. APComputerScienceA isaonecreditcollege‐levelcourse following thecurriculumestablishedby theCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacement(AP)Program forcomputerscience;emphasizesobject‐orientedprogrammingmethodologywithaconcentrationonproblem‐solvingandalgorithmdevelopment. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscoursefulfillsamathrequirement.

ComputerSciencePrinciples,AP 520018 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx. AP Computer Science Principles is a college‐level advanced course following the curriculum established by the CollegeBoardAdvanced Placement (AP) program for computer science. This course focuses on innovative andmultidisciplinary aspects ofcomputingaswellasthecomputationalthinkingpracticesthathelpstudentsseehowcomputingisrelevanttomanyareasoftheireveryday lives and introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, theInternet,cybersecurityconcerns,andcomputingimpacts.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearn collegecredit. Studentswill receivea1.0extraqualitypoint for successfully completing this course. Thiscoursefulfillsamathrequirement.


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Science

The courses offered by the high schools of Shelby County have been developed to meet the needs and interests of all students and include the content standards from the Alabama Course of Study for Science. **See course descriptions for prerequisites

OPTIONI OPTIONII OPTIONIII

9th Biology 9th Biology 9th Choice of:

Biology HonorsBiology

10th PhysicalScience

10th PhysicalScience 10th Choice of:

Chemistry HonorsChemistry

11th Choice of: Chemistry(co‐requisiteAlg.II) EarthandSpaceScience EnvironmentalScience ForensicandCriminalInvestigations

Physics AnatomyandPhysiology PrinciplesofEngineering(PLTW)

11th Choice of: Chemistry(co‐requisiteAlg.II) HonorsChemistry AnatomyandPhysiology

11th Choice of: Physics AnatomyandPhysiology APBiology APChemistry APEnvironmentalScience HonorsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology

12th Choice of:

Chemistry(co‐requisiteAlg.II) EarthandSpaceScience EnvironmentalScience Physics AnatomyandPhysiology ForensicandCriminalInvestigations

PrinciplesofEngineering(PLTW)

12th Choice of:

AnatomyandPhysiology Physics APBiology APEnvironmentalScience HonorsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology

PrinciplesofEngineering(PLTW)

12th Choice of: AnatomyandPhysiology Physics APBiology APChemistry APEnvironmentalScience APPhysicsI APPhysicsC HonorsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology


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PhysicalScience 220051 2 terms/1 credit


Conceptual inquiry‐basedcoursewithengineeringdesign integrationproviding investigationof thebasicconceptsofchemistryandphysics includingmatterand its interactions,motionand stability, energy,andwavesand information technologies. Thiscourseincludesthedemonstrationsofconceptsandrelatedlabactivities.

Chemistry 220061 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: "B"AverageinAlgebraI(AlgebraII/TrigCo‐RequisiteRecommended) Investigationofempiricalconceptscentraltobiology,earthscience,environmentalscience,andphysiology;in‐depthinvestigationson thepropertiesand interactionsofmatter includingmatterand its interactions,concentrationof forcesandmotion, typesofinteractions, stability and instability in chemical systems, conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications ofenergytoeverydaylife.Duetothisemphasis,astrongbackgroundinAlgebraIisessentialforsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

Chemistry,Honors 220062 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: "B"AverageinAlgebraI(AlgebraII/TrigCo‐RequisiteRecommended)andTeacherApproval Advanced investigationof empirical concepts central tobiology, earth science, environmental science,andphysiology; in‐depthinvestigations on the properties and interactions ofmatter includingmatter and its interactions, concentration of forces andmotion, typesof interactions, stabilityand instability in chemical systems, conservationof energy, energy transformations,andapplicationsof energy to everyday life.HonorsChemistry isdesigned for studentswhoarehighlymotivatedand interested inseekingacareer ina science‐related field. Thiscoursemovesatamuch fasterpace than theregularchemistryclassand,asaresult, a greater range and depth ofmaterialwill be covered. Studentswill receive a .5 extra quality point for successfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

Chemistry,AP 220064 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: "B"AverageinHonorsChemistryor"B"AverageinRegularChemistry;"B"AverageinAlgebraII/TrigandTeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.

This course isdesigned tobe the equivalentof thegeneral chemistry courseusually takenduring the first yearof college. APChemistrydiffers from theother chemistry courses in the kind of textbookused, the topics covered, the emphasison chemicalcalculationsand themathematical formulationsofprinciples,kindof laboratoryworkdone,and theoverall time spenton thecourseby students. In this course, students shouldattainagreaterdepthofunderstandingof fundamentalsanda reasonablecompetence indealingwithchemicalproblems. Studentswillneeda scientificcalculatorandanAP studyguide. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit. Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

EarthandSpaceScience 220081 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Biology/PhysicalScience Comprehensiveapplicationofallsciencedisciplineswithfocusonconceptsoftheuniverseanditsstars,Earthandthesolarsystem,historyofplanetEarth,Earth’smaterialsandsystems,platetectonics,large‐scalesysteminteractions,therolesofwaterinEarth’ssurfaceprocesses,weatherandclimate,andbiogeology;includesintegrationofengineering,technologyandapplicationofsciencecoreideas.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

Biology 220011 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Inquiry‐basedcoursewithengineeringdesignintegration;focusedonpatterns,processes,andinteractionsamonglivingorganismsincludingstructuresandprocesses,ecosystems,heredity,andunityanddiversity.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.


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Biology,Honors 220012 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval Advancedinquiry‐basedcoursewithengineeringdesignintegration;focusedonpatterns,processes,andinteractionsamonglivingorganismsincludingstructuresandprocesses,ecosystems,heredity,andunityanddiversity. Thiscourseisintendedforstudentswhoareinterestedinanacceleratedprogram.HonorsBiologywillpreparestudentswhomayconsidertakingAPBiologyorareinterested in a science‐related career after high school. Due to the pace of this course, a studentmust have demonstratedacademicexcellenceinpreviousscienceandmathcourses.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.

Biology,AP 220014 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: "B"AverageinHonorsBiology;"B"AverageinChemistryandTeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.

APBiologyisacollege‐levelcoursethatfollowstheguidelinesofTheCollegeBoard.Itwilldiffersignificantlyfromtheusualhighschoolbiologyregardingthekindoftextbookused,therangeanddepthoftopicscovered,thekindoflabworkdone,andthetimeandeffortrequiredofstudents. ThemaingoalsofAPBiologyaretohelpstudentsdevelopaconceptual frameworkofmodernbiology,tohelpstudentsgainappreciationofscienceasaprocess,andtopreparethestudentsforthenationalexam.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit. Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse. Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.

EnvironmentalScience 220029 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Biology/PhysicalScience Study ofnatural resources,naturalhazards,human impactsonEarth systemsand global climate change;design engineeringsolutionstosolvevariousproblemsaffectingEarthanditsenvironment.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.

EnvironmentalScience,AP 220032 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite:"B"inBiology,"B"inChemistry,AlgebraandTeacherApproval APExam:$94approx. Thiscourseisdesignedtobeequivalenttoacollegeintroductorycourseinenvironmentalscience.Emphasisisplacedonscientificprinciples and analysis; lab and fieldworkwith scientific equipmentwill be included. Students completing this coursewillunderstand the interrelationships of the natural world, be able to identify environmental problems and have knowledge ofalternativesolutionstotheseproblems. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.

HumanAnatomyandPhysiology 220026 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: BiologyandTeacherApproval Study of structure and function ofhuman body systems from the cellular level to the organism level; interactionswithin andbetween systems thatmaintainhomeostasis inanorganism;howpersonal choices, environmental factors,andgenetic factorsaffectthehumanbody.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.

HumanAnatomyandPhysiology,Honors 220027 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: ChemistryandTeacherApproval Advancedstudyofstructureandfunctionofhumanbodysystemsfromthecellularleveltotheorganismlevel;interactionswithinandbetweensystemsthatmaintainhomeostasisinanorganism;howpersonalchoices,environmentalfactors,andgeneticfactorsaffectthehumanbody.Thiscourseisclassifiedasalifescience.


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ForensicandCriminalInvestigations 410025 1 term/1 credit


Prerequisite: Biology/PhysicalScience ForensicandCriminal Investigations isagrowingarea in law,public safety,and security. Forensicandcriminal investigatorsinfluenceourlivesbyprovidingassistancetofirefightersandlawenforcementofficersaswellasthecriminaljusticesystem.Thisone‐creditcoursefocusesoncareeropportunities,safety,historyofforensicscience,criminalinvestigations,forensicserologyandDNA,forensicstudiesinanthropology,toxicology,fingerprinting,firearms,physics,anddocumentexamination. Thiscareertechcoursecanfulfilla3rdor4thcreditinscience.

Physics 220071 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: AlgebraII/Trig,ChemistryandTeacherApproval Detailed exploration of properties of physicalmatter, physical quantities,motion and stability, energy, andwaves and theirapplications for information transfer through authentic investigations and engineering design processes. A calculator withtrigonometricfunctionsisrequired.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

APPhysics1 220057 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite:"B"inHonorsChemistry,APChemistryorPhysicsandTeacherApproval/Co-requisite:Pre‐CalculusandTeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra‐based, introductory college‐level physics course that explores topics such asNewtonianmechanics(includingrationalmotion);work,energyandpower;mechanicalwavesandsounds;andintroductory,simplecircuits. Throughinquiry‐basedlearning,studentswilldevelopscientificcriticalthinkingandreasoningskills.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthisclass.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

APPhysicsC:Mechanics 220069 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Co-requisite: Calculus,AP APExam:$94approx.Thisisasecondyearphysicscoursedesignedforstudentsinterestedinmajoringinscience,engineeringorinatechnology‐relatedfield. StudentswhohavenevertakenPhysicsmaytakethiscoursewiththepermissionoftheinstructor. Thecourseiscalculus‐basedandrequirescriticalthinkingskillsandisintendedtobeacollegelevelcourse.StudentsmustbeconcurrentlyenrolledinCalculus (preferably A/B or B/C). The course coversNewtonianmechanics in depth and provides instruction in each of thefollowingsixcontentareasoutlined intheCourseDescription: Kinematics,Newton’s lawsofmotion,Work,energy,andpower,Systemsofparticles, linearmomentum,CircularmotionandrotationOscillationsandgravitation.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit. Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscourseisclassifiedasaphysicalscience.

PrinciplesofEngineering–(PLTW) 560016 2 terms/1 credit


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoexploretechnologysystemsandmanufacturingprocesses. Thiscoursecanserveasan11th or12thgradecreditinscience.


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SocialStudies Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. The emphasis on civic responsibility encourages students to become informed, responsible, participating citizens. The course requirements are the following: Grade 9 World History: 1500 to the Present Grade 10 United States History to 1877 Grade 11 United States History from 1877 Grade 12 United States Government/Economics All courses encompass four program goals:

Historic Literacy Geographic Literacy

Economic Literacy Political Literacy


WorldHistory:1500toPresent 230013 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Thiscoursedirectsstudentstothinkcriticallyaboutthevariousforcesthatcombinetoshapetheworldtoday.Emphasiswillbeplaced on geographic impact, development of civic knowledge/responsibilities, and emerging economic systems within achronologicalcontext. Studentswillgainanunderstandingandappreciationofhistoryasanexcitingstoryofpeoplemuchlikethematothertimesandplaces.

WorldHistory:1500toPresent,Honors 230014 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Honors Prerequisite: TeacherApproval Studentschoosingtotakethiscourseatthehonorslevelwillcovermorematerial,in‐depth,andatanacceleratedrate.Studentsexplore the same topicsas theWorldHistoryandGeography course,but the studentswillhaveahigher emphasisplacedoncriticalthinkingandexaminationsofhistoricaltexts.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

UnitedStatesHistoryto1877 230016 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

The standards for tenth grade students cover the historic development of American ideas and institutions from the Age ofExplorationto1877.Whilefocusingonpoliticalandeconomichistory,thestandardsprovidestudentswithabasicknowledgeofAmericanculturethroughachronologicalsurveyofmajor issues,movements,people,andevents inUnitedStatesandAlabamaHistory.

UnitedStatesHistoryfrom1877toPresent 230019 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

Prerequisite: UnitedStatesHistoryto1877 The study of the history of the United States in Grade 11 continues the journey begun in Grade 10 through the economic,geographic,social,andpoliticaldevelopmentoftheUnitedStates. Beginningwiththepost‐ReconstructionUnitedStatesanditsshiftintoamoreindustrializedsociety,thecoursecontinuesthroughthetwentiethcenturytothepresent.Studentsareinvolvedinachronological studyofmajorevents, issues,movements,and leadersof theUnitedStates through thepresent frombothanationalandanAlabamaperspective.Studentsareactivelyinvolvedinandarechallengedbythelevelofexpectationinherentintherequiredcontentofthiscourse.Withmorefullydevelopedskillsinabstractthinking,studentscompare,analyze,andexplaineventsanddevelopmentsratherthansimplylistoridentifythem.


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UnitedStatesHistory,Grade10AP 230022ab 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: WorldHistoryHonors/TeacherApproval NoAPExamAPU.S.Historyisatwoyearprogram.Thefirstpartistakeningrade10andcovers1492‐1877;thesecondpartistakeningrade11andcovers1877tothepresent.Thisisacollegelevelcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeanalyticalskillsandfactualknowledgenecessary todealcriticallywitheventsand themes inUnitedStateshistory. Studentswill learn toassesshistoricaldocuments,weighevidence,analyze interpretationsofeventsandwritescholarlyanalysesofhistorical information. Thiscoursealsorequiresstudentstoreadextensivelyoutsidetheclassroomanddemonstrateexcellentwritingskills.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPU.S.Historyexamingrade11.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.StudentsneedtotaketheAPexaminordertoearnanadditional1.0qualitypointforboththe10th and11th gradecourses.

UnitedStatesHistory,Grade11AP 230022ac 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: UnitedStatesHistory,APGrade10/TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.APU.S.Historyisatwoyearprogram.Thefirstpartistakeningrade10andcovers1492‐1877;thesecondpartistakeningrade11andcovers1877tothepresent.Thisisacollegelevelcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeanalyticalskillsandfactualknowledgenecessary todealcriticallywitheventsand themes inUnitedStateshistory. Studentswill learn toassesshistoricaldocuments,weighevidence,analyze interpretationsofeventsandwritescholarlyanalysesofhistorical information. Thiscoursealsorequiresstudentstoreadextensivelyoutsidetheclassroomanddemonstrateexcellentwritingskills.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPU.S.Historyexamingrade11.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.StudentsneedtotaketheAPexaminordertoearnanadditional1.0qualitypointforboththe10th and11th gradecourses.

EuropeanHistory,AP 230029 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Overall"B"Average/TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.ThestudyofAPEuropeanHistoryfocusesoneventssince1450andintroducesstudentstocultural,economic,political,andsocialdevelopments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. This course builds the context forunderstandingthedevelopmentofcontemporaryinstitutions,theroleofconflictandcontinuityinpresent‐daysocietyandpolitics.Studentsalsoexaminetheevolutionofcurrentformsofartisticexpressionsandintellectualdiscourse.Inadditiontoprovidingabasicnarrativeofeventsandmovements,thegoalsofAPEuropeanHistoryaretodevelop:a)anunderstandingofprinciplethemesinmodernEuropeanhistory;b)anability toanalyzehistoricalevidence;and c)anability toanalyzeand toexpresshistoricalunderstandinginwriting.Thiscoursealsorequiresstudentstoreadextensivelyoutsidetheclassroom,andstudentsshouldpossessexcellentwritingskills.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscoursewillcountforelectivecreditonly.

Economics 230051 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Economicsprovidesstudentswithdetailedknowledgeintheworkingsofmodern‐dayeconomicsystems,inparticulartheAmericancapitalistsystem.Studentsacquireinformationaboutbasiceconomicconceptsandskillsintheinterpretationofgraphiceconomicdate.Studentsapplyinformationandskillstotheanalysisofissuesandproblemsincontemporaryeconomicsystems.Thestudyofeconomicsincludestheuseandinterpretationofmaps,charts,graphs,tables,andotherexpressionsofstatisticaldate.

Economics,Honors 230052 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: SuccessfulCompletionofEnglish10 Honors Economicswill go far beyond the regular course in scope and preparation time for the student. Economics providesstudentswithdetailedknowledgeintheworkingsofmodern‐dayeconomicsystems,inparticulartheAmericancapitalistsystem.Studentsacquireinformationaboutbasiceconomicconceptsandskillsintheinterpretationofgraphiceconomicdata. Studentsapply informationandskills to theanalysisof issuesandproblems incontemporaryeconomicsystems. Thestudyofeconomicsincludestheuseandinterpretationofmaps,charts,graphs,tables,andotherexpressionsofstatisticaldate.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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Macroeconomics,AP 230054 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.ThefocusofthismacroeconomicscourseisontheU.S.capitalistsystem. Thecontentwillhelpstudentsdevelopcriticalthinkingskillsthroughtheunderstanding,application,andanalysisoffundamentaleconomicconcepts. Studentswillweighthemeritsofdifferenteconomictheoriesandunderstandthedivergentpoliciesthatensue. Thiscoursewill illustratethederivationofmajorstatisticalmeasures and how to usemodels such as graphs to predict the outcome of domestic and foreign policy decisions.Studentswillbe taught theexplanationofKeynesianEconomics,aswellas theuseofmonetaryand fiscalpolicy. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit. Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

UnitedStatesGovernment 230041 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

ThiscourseservesasthecapstoneoftheK‐12curriculum.Studentsinthiscoursegaintheknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforcivicresponsibility.InUnitedStatesGovernment,studentsdrawontheknowledgeandskillsfromtheirpreviousstudyofUnitedStates,worldhistory,andgeographyasbackgroundinformation.Thecoursefocusesontheoriginsandfunctionsofgovernmentaswellasthe intellectual influences in thedevelopmentof representativedemocracy inAmerica. Throughadetailed studyof theUnitedStatesConstitution, studentsbecomeknowledgeableof the structureandworkingsofgovernmentatall levels in the stateandnation.

UnitedStatesGovernmentandPolitics,AP 230047 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.Thisisacollege‐levelsurveycoursedealingwiththefoundationsofourdemocraticgovernment.Itisdesignedtoprovidestudentswith the skills and factual knowledge to dealwithmaterial and evidence concerning government and politics. Students arerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit. Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

Psychology 230071 1 term/½ credit


This isanelective coursedesignedasan introduction tohumanbehavior. Personality,behavior,development,andmethodsofmeasuringintellectualabilitiesaretopicsthatareincludedinthepsychologypartofthecourse.Theprocessofthinking,generalprinciplesoflearning,andfactorsinvolvedinefficientlearningarealsoaddressed.

Sociology 230081 1 term/½ credit


Sociologyisthestudyofpeopleintheirenvironments.Thispartofthecourseemphasizestheimportanceofsocialrelationshipsinhumanbehaviorandastudyofproblemsinoursociety.

ContemporaryIssues/GlobalStudies 230201aa 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 11-12 Fee: Yes

In this course, studentswill study the current events of local, state, national, and international interests;media informationanalysis,politicalcoverage,andtechniques;analysisofcurrenteventsfromgeographical,historical,political,social,andculturalperspectives.

ComparativeReligion 230091 1 term/½ credit


ThisisthestudyofthemajorreligionssuchasChristianity,Islam,Hinduism,BuddhismandJudaism. Othersmallerreligionsarealsostudied. Thiscourseexaminesthehistory,development,practices,beliefs,andcurrentroleeachreligionplays intheworldtoday.


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StreetLaw/Ethics 230093 1 term/½ credit


Thiscoursewillprovideanin‐depthlookintoethicsandlaw,especiallylookingatwhatisrightandwhatiswrong.Studentswillfocusontheoriginsandfunctionsoflawandwhatpart“streetlaw”hadininfluencingtoday’ssociety.

Psychology,AP 230072 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.

Coursework isona college leveland examines topics ingreatdepth related tohumanbehaviordevelopment,personality,andmethodsofmeasuringintellectualabilities.Theprocessofthinking,generalprinciplesoflearning,andfactorsinvolvedinefficientlearningarealsoaddressed.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbettermayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

WorldHistory,AP 230027 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.TheAPWorldHistorycoursefocusesondevelopingstudents'understandingofworldhistoryfromapproximately8000B.C.E.tothepresent.The coursehas students investigate the contentofworldhistory for significant events, individuals,developments,andprocesses insixhistoricalperiods,anddevelopandusethesamethinkingskillsandmethods(analyzingprimaryandsecondarysources,makinghistoricalcomparisons,chronologicalreasoning,andargumentation)employedbyhistorianswhentheystudythepast.The coursealsoprovides five themes (interactionbetweenhumansand the environment;developmentand interactionofcultures;statebuilding,expansion,andconflict;creation,expansion,and interactionofeconomicsystems;anddevelopmentandtransformationofsocialstructures)thatstudentsexplorethroughoutthecourse inordertomakeconnectionsamonghistoricaldevelopments indifferenttimesandplacesencompassingthe fivemajorgeographicalregionsoftheglobe:Africa,theAmericas,Asia,Europe,andOceania. This isa college level course following the curriculum established by theCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementProgramforworldhistory.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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WorldLanguages

Effective with the Class of 2019, students taking a Level I language course in the 8th grade will be awarded a high school credit.


SpanishI 270153 2 terms/1 credit


Listeningand speakingareemphasizedat thebeginningof this course. As studentsprogress,writingand reading skillsareadded. Basic vocabulary and grammatical principles are continually stressed. Controlled dialogues provide studentswithopportunities to communicate in the language. A study of family life, food, and other aspects of Spanish culture is also anintegralpartofthecourse.

SpanishII 270154 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: SpanishI Thiscourseisacontinuationofskillsdevelopedinthefourlanguageareas.Muchemphasisisdirectedtowardincreasedfluencyinspeaking.Culturalmaterialprovidedthroughtextbooks,resourcelecturers,andteachersenhancestudents'knowledgeofthetargetlanguage.Studentsparticipateinskitsandnarrativesatamoreadvancedlevel.

SpanishIII,Honors 270155 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: SpanishII Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentstoacquireadvancedskillsincomprehendingmaterialsatincreasingratesofspeechandwith variations of speaker and intonation. Studentswill display increased ability to express themselves both orally and inwriting. Shortstoriesareincludedtoincreasereadingcomprehensioninthetargetlanguage. Studentswillreceivea .5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

SpanishIV,Honors 270156 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: SpanishIIIHonors Thiscourse isdesigned forstudentsto increaseadvancedskills incomprehendingmaterialsat increasingratesofspeechandwithvariationsofspeakerand intonation. Studentswillbuildproficiency inreading,writing,speakingand listening fromanadvancedleveltoasuperiorlevel.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

Spanish,AP‐Language 270157 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Grade"B"orBetterinSpanishIIIHonorsorSuccessfulCompletionofSpanishIVHonors APExam:$94approx.

SpanishAPcontinuestobuildonthosefoundationsstudentshavedevelopedinSpanishI,II,andIII.Itincludesarigorous reviewinSpanishgrammaraswellasconsistentpracticeincomprehensionthroughlisteningtoandreadingauthentictexts.Studentswillalsoreceivetraining inhowtoexpressthemselves invariouscontextsthroughspeakingand formaland informalwriting.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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SpanishforHeritageSpeakers 270164 2 terms/1 credit


TheSpanishforHeritageSpeakerscourse isdesignedtoprovidea learningopportunity forstudentswhoseheritage language isSpanish.AheritagelanguagelearnerisdefinedasastudentraisedinahomewherealanguageotherthanEnglishisspokenandwhospeaksormerelyunderstandstheheritage languageandtosomedegree isbilingual inEnglishandtheheritage language.SpanishforHeritageSpeakerstudentsarefirst,second,andthirdgenerationimmigrantsorstudentsfrominterethnicfamilies.Thecourse is intended tobroadenanddeepenparticipants’understandingof linguisticandculturalknowledgewhileassuring thatstudentswillcompletethecoursehavingmovedbeyondverbalproficiencytobeginningintermediateliteracyinSpanish.

FrenchI 270023 2 terms/1 credit


Listeningandspeakingareemphasizedatthebeginningofthiscourse.Asstudentsprogress,writingandreadingskillsareadded.Basicvocabularyandgrammaticalprinciplesarecontinuallystressed.Controlleddialoguesprovidestudentswithopportunitiestocommunicateinthelanguage.Astudyoffamilylife,food,andotheraspectsofFrenchcultureisalsoanintegralpartofthecourse.

FrenchII 270024 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: FrenchI Thiscourseisacontinuationofskillsdevelopedinthefourlanguageareas.Muchemphasisisdirectedtowardincreasedfluencyinspeaking. Culturalmaterial provided through textbooks, resource lecturers, and teachers enhance students' knowledge of thetargetlanguage.Studentsparticipateinskitsandnarrativesatanadvancedlevel.

FrenchIII,Honors 270025 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: FrenchII Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoacquireadvancedskillsincomprehendingmaterialsatincreasingratesofspeechandwithvariations of speakerand intonation. Studentswilldisplay increasedability to express themselves both orallyand inwriting.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

FrenchIV,Honors 270026 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: FrenchIIIHonors Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoincreaseadvancedskillsincomprehendingmaterialsatincreasingratesofspeechandwithvariationsofspeakerandintonation.Studentswillbuildproficiencyinreading,writing,speakingandlisteningfromanadvancedleveltoasuperiorlevel.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

French,AP–Language 270027 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Grade"B"orBetterinFrenchIIIHonorsorSuccessfulCompletionofFrenchIVHonors APExam:$94approx.

APFrenchcontinuestobuildonthosefoundationsstudentshavedevelopedinFrenchI,II,andIIIHonors. Itincludesarigorousreview in French grammar aswell as consistent practice in comprehension through listening to and reading authentic texts.Studentswillalso receive training inhow toexpress themselves invariouscontexts through speakingand formaland informalwriting.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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CourseName State# Length/Credit/Fee

GermanI 270043 2 terms/1 credit


Listeningandspeakingareemphasizedatthebeginningofthiscourse.Asstudentsprogress,writingandreadingskillsareadded.Basicvocabularyandgrammaticalprinciplesarecontinuallystressed.Controlleddialoguesprovidestudentswithopportunitiestocommunicateinthelanguage. Astudyoffamilylife,food,andotheraspectsoftheGermancultureisalsoanintegralpartofthecourse.

GermanII 270044 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GermanI Thiscourseisacontinuationofskillsdevelopedinthefourlanguageareas.Muchemphasisisdirectedtowardincreasedfluencyinspeaking. Culturalmaterial provided through textbooks, resource lecturers, and teachers enhance students' knowledge of thetargetlanguage.Studentsparticipateinskitsandnarrativesatanadvancedlevel.

GermanIII,Honors 270045 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GermanII Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoacquireadvancedskillsincomprehendingmaterialsatincreasingratesofspeechandwithvariationsof speakerand intonation. Studentswilldisplay increasedability to express themselves bothorallyand inwriting.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

GermanIV,Honors 270046 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GermanIIIHonors Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoincreaseadvancedskillsincomprehendingmaterialsatincreasingratesofspeechandwithvariationsofspeakerandintonation.Studentswillbuildproficiencyinreading,writing,speakingandlisteningfromanadvancedleveltoasuperiorlevel.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

LatinI 270111 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Gradeof"C"orBetterinPreviousYear'sEnglishClass LatinIprovidesstudentstheopportunitytobeginthestudyoftheLatinlanguageandintroducesthemtoRomancultureanditsinfluence on the cultures of theWesternworld. Emphasis in Latin I is placed on acquiring basic grammar, vocabulary, andtranslationsskills.

LatinII 270112 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Grade"C"orBetterinLatinI/TeacherRecommendation Latin II includesamoreadvanced studyof theknowledgeand skillspreviouslygained through theuseofstoriesofRoman life,history,andmythology.Courseworkinvolvesastudyofadvancedgrammar,additionalvocabulary,andsometranslationofworksofauthenticRomanauthors. AspectsofRomanculture, including importantpersons,places,andevents,continue tobe taughtduringthesecondyearofLatinstudy.

LatinIII,Honors 270113 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Grade"B"orBetterinLatinII/TeacherRecommendation Students in Latin III build upon knowledge and skills acquired in Latin II. They focus on employing advanced grammar andvocabularytoreadprimaryprosesourcesthatilluminatethehistoryandcultureofRomeduringtheperiodofthegoldenageofLatinliterature,thedeathoftheRepublic,andtheformationoftheRomanEmpire.Studentswillreceivea.5extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.


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LatinIV,Honors 270114 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Grade"B"orBetterinLatinIIIHonors/TeacherRecommendation Students inLatin IV focuson employingadvancedgrammarand vocabulary to readLatinproseandpoetry. There isalsoanemphasisonmetricalpatternsandpoeticdevices. Studentswillreceivea .5extraqualitypoint forsuccessfullycompleting thiscourse.

Latin,AP–Vergil 270115 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Grade"B"orBetterinLatinIIIHonorsorSuccessfulCompletionofLatinIVHonors APExam:$94approx.

Students in Latin AP Vergil incorporate all aspects of previous study of the Latin language and literature,Western culture,mythology,andancienthistorytoread,translate,comprehend,analyze,andinterpretselectionsoftheLatintextofVergil'sAeneid.StudentscontinuetoreviewandlearnadditionalgrammarandliteraryskillsinpreparationfortheAPLatinVergilexamination.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

AmericanSignLanguageI 270141 2 terms/1 credit


StudentswilldevelopcommunicativeskillsthroughtheAmericanSignLanguagesystem.

AmericanSignLanguageII 270142 2 terms/1 credit


StudentswillimprovetheircommunicativeskillsthatweretaughtinAmericanSignLanguageIusingtheAmericanSignLanguagesystem.

AmericanSignLanguageIII 270143 2 terms/1 credit


Students will improve their communicative skills that were taught in American Sign Language II using the American SignLanguagesystem.

AmericanSignLanguageIV 270144 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Students will improve their communicative skills that were taught in American Sign Language III using the American SignLanguagesystem.


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VisualArts This section lists courses in the areas of Visual Arts, Dance, Music (music, instrumental music, and vocal music), and Theatre. Courses in this section will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for the Shelby County Advanced Endorsement. Each arts discipline has its own subject matter, concepts, skills, vocabulary, and means of communication and expression. Students will develop both the creative and appreciative dimensions of the arts disciplines. The arts education programs provide our students with the opportunity to fulfill their individual needs, talents, and dreams.


IntroductiontoVisualArtsI 286100 2 terms/1 credit


Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsexposuretothedisciplinesofvisualart.Withemphasisontheelementsofartand principlesofdesign,thestudentswillbeexposedtoavarietyofstudiomethods,suchasdrawing,painting,printmaking,graphicdesign,andsculpture.Culturalconnectionsandarthistorywillserveasafoundationforthecourse.

VisualArtsII 286200 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoVisualArtsI Thiscourse focuseson increasingskills indrawing,painting,printmaking,andsculpture. Emphasiswillbeplacedondevelopingideasandpersonalexpression.Thiscourseisdesignedforthemoreseriousartstudent.Arthistory,artcriticism,andaestheticswillbeanintegralpartofthecurriculum.

VisualArtsIII 286300 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: VisualArtsII/TeacherApproval This course is designed for the student who has demonstrated discipline, technical skill, and commitment to the visual arts.Emphasiswillbeplacedonoriginalityandexecutionofideasthroughawiderangeofartmediaandtechniques. Arthistory,artcriticism,andaestheticswill serveasa foundation forself‐expressionandanalysis. Studentwillhave theopportunity toexhibitworkanddevelopaportfolio.

VisualArtsIV 286400 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: VisualArtsIII/TeacherApproval Thefourthlevelofartisdesignedforseniorstudentswhowishtocontinuewiththeirartseducation,areinterestedinanart‐relatedcareer, andwho do notwish to take the AP art course. Students are encouraged to enter exhibitions, seek scholarships, andcontinuetobuildontheirportfolio.

VisualArts,Sculpture 286211 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoVisualArtsI/TeacherApproval Thisonecreditcourse,intermediatelevel,isfirstofasequentialhighschoolcoursefocusingonthemediumofsculpture.Throughexplorationandexperimentation,thiscourseprovidesstudentswitha foundation in thesculpturestudioprocesses,artcriticism,aesthetics, and art history. Studentswill respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional andcontemporarysculptureprocesses,whileeffectivelyapplyingtheelementsofartandprinciplesofdesign.


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IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyI 286103 2 terms/1 credit


This one credit course,novice level, it is the firstofa sequentialhigh school course focusingondigitalphotography.Creating,presenting,respondingandconnectingdrivecriticalthinking,meaning,reflection,productionandassessmenttounderstandhowphotographycommunicates ideasandallows for self‐expression.Throughexplorationandexperimentation, thiscourseprovidesstudentswithageneralfoundationofdigitalphotography,elementsandprinciplesofdesign;aesthetics;criticism;art/photographyhistory;evaluationofphotographicartwork;propercareandstorageofdigitalphotographysupplies;integrationofappropriatemedia and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of analog photography may beincorporated.

DigitalPhotographyII 286203 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyI Thiscourseisthesecondofasequentialhighschoolcoursefocusingondigitalphotography. Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithamoreindepthstudyinfoundationsofdigitalphotography,elementsandprinciplesofdesign;aesthetics;criticism;art/photographyhistory;evaluationofphotographicartwork;propercareandstorageofdigitalphotographysupplies; integrationofappropriatemedia and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of analog photography may beincorporated.

DigitalPhotographyIII 286303 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: DigitalPhotographyII Thisintermediatecourseisthethirdofasequentialhighschoolcoursefocusingondigitalphotography.Throughexplorationandexperimentation, this course provides studentswith a comprehensive study of digital photography, elements and principles ofdesign; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of digitalphotography supplies; integrationofappropriatemediaand techniques; communication of ideas; solution ofartisticproblems;minimaluseofanalogphotographymaybeincorporated.

StudioArt:Drawing,APStudioArt:2‐DimensionalDesign,APStudioArt:3‐DimensionalDesign,AP

280102 280103 280104

2 terms/1 credit Grades: 11-12

Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: TeacherApproval APExam:$94approx.Fortheseriousartstudent,thesecoursesofferanopportunitytodevelopaportfolioinoneofthreeareas:Drawing,2‐DDesignor3‐DDesign. Eachcourseemphasizesgrowthasanartistandtheexecutionof ideasthroughvariousmedia. This levelencouragesindependence,andworkingonartprojectsoutsideofclasswillbenecessary.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitafinalportfoliowhichwillbeevaluatedbyanoutsideAPreviewcommitteetodeterminethepossibilityofcollegecredit.AnAPfeeisrequiredinadditiontotheregularartfee.Completionofthecourseandascoreof3orbetterontheAPportfoliomayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

IntroductiontoCrafts 286101 2 terms/1 credit


Thiscourse introducesstudentstothevariouscraftsthatwillprovidethemwith lifetimeenjoyment. Students inthiscourse willrespondtopersonalexperiencesandconceptualizeideasastheylearntomanipulatetheelementsofartandtheprinciplesofdesignthroughtheuseofavarietyofprocesses,techniques,andmedia.


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IntroductiontoGraphicDesignI 286106 2 terms/1 credit


Thisonecreditcourse,novice level, it isthe firstofa sequentialhighschoolcourse focusingdirectlyongraphicdesign.Creating,presenting,respondingandconnectingdrivecriticalthinking,meaning,reflection,productionandassessmenttounderstandhowgraphic design communicates ideas and allows for self‐expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this courseintroduces core concepts of visual communication principles and provides students with a foundation in the graphic designprocesses,artcriticism,aesthetics,andarthistory.Studentswilladdressgraphicdesignproblemstoexpressideasusingavarietyoftraditionaland contemporarymedia,while effectivelyapplying theelementsofartandprinciplesofdesign.Safepracticesandproperuseoftools,equipmentandmaterialsareemphasized.

GraphicDesignII 286206 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoGraphicDesignI Thisintermediatecourseisthesecondofasequentialhighschoolcoursefocusingdirectlyongraphicdesign. Throughexplorationandexperimentation,thiscourseincreasesdevelopmentofcoreconceptsinvisualcommunicationprinciplesandprovidesstudentswithafoundationinthegraphicdesignprocesses,artcriticism,aesthetics,andarthistory.Safepracticesandproperuseoftools,equipmentandmaterialsareemphasized.


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Band/MusicTheory

Students participating in a performance ensemble will perform at varsity football games, attend and perform at pep rallies, compete in marching contests, and participate in local parades. Students are required to attend a pre-school marching camp held to teach marching and musical fundamentals. Students are also required to attend after school practices in preparation for their performance. Assessments are based on student performance, attendance and participation at all marching contests and practices. Attendance is required at all practices and performances.


IntroductiontoConcertBandI 283100 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,novicelevel,designedforstudentstoexperienceinstrumentalmusicinaconcertbandsetting.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengageintheprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedtoinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

ConcertBandII 283200 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoConcertBandIorDirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse, intermediate level,designed forstudentstoexperience instrumentalmusic inaconcertbandsetting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

ConcertBandIII 283300 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ConcertBandIIorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course,proficient level, designed for students to experience instrumentalmusic in a concert band setting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

ConcertBandIV 283400 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ConcertBandIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexperienceinstrumentalmusicinaconcertbandsetting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.


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ConcertBandV(Honors) 283500 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: ConcertBandIVorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course, advanced level, designed for students to experience instrumentalmusic in a concert band setting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

IntroductiontoJazzEnsembleI 283104 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novice level,designed forstudentstoexperience instrumentalmusic ina jazzbandor jazzensemblesetting.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengageintheprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedtoinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksof famouscomposersof jazzmusicand learntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

JazzEnsembleII 283204 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoJazzEnsembleIorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students to experience instrumentalmusic in a jazz band or jazzensemblesetting.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengageintheprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedtoinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Studentswill studyworksof famouscomposersof jazzmusicand learn toconnectmusicalexperiences tootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

JazzEnsembleIII 283304 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: JazzEnsembleIIorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course,proficient level, designed for students to experience instrumentalmusic in a concert band setting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

JazzEnsembleIV 283404 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: JazzEnsembleIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexperienceinstrumentalmusicinaconcertbandsetting.Studentswilldevelop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related toinstrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony, formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksoffamouscomposersofconcertbandliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

IntroductiontoPercussionI 283112 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecredit course,novice level,designed for students toexperience instrumentalmusic ina settingofonlypercussioninstruments.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengage in theprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedto instrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksofqualityliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.


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PercussionII 283212 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoPercussionIorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students to experience instrumental music in a setting of onlypercussion instruments. Studentswill develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing andresponding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form andexpression. Students will study works of quality literature and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures anddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

PercussionIII 283312 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: PercussionIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudentstoexperienceinstrumental musicinasettingofonlypercussioninstruments.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengage in theprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedto instrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsoftimbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Studentswillstudyworksofqualityliteratureandlearntoconnectmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

PercussionIV 283412 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: PercussionIIIorDirectorApproval This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students to experience instrumentalmusic in a setting of onlypercussion instruments. Studentswill develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing andresponding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form andexpression. Students will study works of quality literature and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures anddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts.

VisualEnsemble 802208aq 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Audition TheHighSchoolVisualEnsemble includesallstudents involvedwiththecolorguard,dance team,ormajorettes. Studentswhohavebeen selected through the visual ensembleauditionare required to take this course toworkonupcomingperformances,technique,and fitness. Allmemberswillparticipate inmarchingbandpracticesandperformances. Each subgroupmayalsoparticipateinwinterguardcompetitions,competitivedance,orcompetitivetwirling.

HarmonizingInstruments:IntroductiontoGuitarI 284100 2 terms/1 credit


Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidesmallgroupandindividualinstruction.Studentsusethistimetoincreasetheirproficiencywiththeguitar.

HarmonizingInstruments:GuitarII 284200 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoGuitarI This elective builds on the fundamentals of Guitar I using an interactive approach. Technical goals include: performing achromatic scale,performingmusic containing firstand second endings, codas,and repeatsanddemonstratingalternate chordpositionsforcommonchords.Studentswillperforminteractivegrouppiecesaswellassolos.

HarmonizingInstruments:GuitarIII 284300 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GuitarII Thiscourse includes furtherdevelopmentof theskillsnecessary tobecome independentasaguitarist. Technicalgoals include:demonstratingstringtechniquesasitrelatestotonalenrichmentandestablishingproperbalancewhenplayingasamemberofanensemble.Studentswilldemonstratecompositionalskillsbyperformingan8measuremelody.Thecourseincludesinvestigationoftherelationshipbetweenmusicandsociety.


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HarmonizingInstruments:GuitarIV 284400 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: GuitarIII Thiscourseincludesfurtherdevelopmentoftheskillsnecessarytobecomeindependentasaguitarist.Thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofstyle,articulation,dynamics,rhythmicabilityandskills inherenttoperformance. Studentswillreceiveguidanceanddirection insolvingproblemsrelatedtoplayingtheguitaronanadvanced levelandwill learnmanyofthedifferentstyles,skillsandtechniquesrequiredtobecomeasuccessfulguitarist.Areasofconcentrationinclude:correctposture,notereading,auralskills,flatpicking,rhythmicpatterns,chordstudy,fingerpickingstyles,musicalforms,improvisation,andperformingexperiences.Aprogressionoftechnicalproficiencyisexpected.Thiselectivecourseforhighschoolmayberepeatedforcredit.

HarmonizingInstruments:IntroductiontoUkuleleI 284103 2 terms/1 credit


This isaonecreditcourse,novice leveldesigned forstudents toexperience instrumentalmusic through instrumentscapableofproducingbothmelodyandharmonysuchasukulele.Studentswilldevelopacharacteristictoneandengage intheprocessesofcreating,performingandrespondingasrelatedto instrumentalmusic,whileemployingtheconceptsofaccompaniment,timbre,rhythm,melody,harmony,formandexpression.Additionally,exposuretomusicfromothercultures,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

InstrumentalElectiveII–Intermediate 283219 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval;CurrentMembershipinBand Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidesmallgroupandindividualinstruction. Studentsusethistimetoincreaseproficiencyon theirchoseninstruments.Thiscoursecannotbeusedtomeettheonehalfartseducationcreditrequiredforgraduation.

InstrumentalElectiveIII–Proficient 283319 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval;CurrentMembershipinBand Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidesmallgroupandindividualinstruction. Studentsusethistimetoincreaseproficiencyontheirchoseninstruments.Thiscoursecannotbeusedtomeettheonehalfartseducationcreditrequiredforgraduation.

InstrumentalElectiveIV–Accomplished 283419 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval;CurrentMembershipinBand Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidesmallgroupandindividualinstruction. Studentsusethistimetoincreaseproficiencyon theirchoseninstruments.Thiscoursecannotbeusedtomeettheonehalfartseducationcreditrequiredforgraduation.

InstrumentalElectiveV–Advanced 283519 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval;CurrentMembershipinBand Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidesmallgroupandindividualinstruction. Studentsusethistimetoincreaseproficiencyontheirchoseninstruments.Thiscoursecannotbeusedtomeettheonehalfartseducationcreditrequiredforgraduation.


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Choir


IntroductiontoMixedChorusI 283600 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novice level,designed forstudents toexplorechoralmusic fromawidevarietyofculturesand timeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

MixedChorusII 283700 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoMixedChorusIorDirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse, intermediate level,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

MixedChorusIII 283800 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoMixedChorusIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudents toexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

MixedChorusIV 283900 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoMixedChorusIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

MixedChorusV 284000 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoMixedChorusIVorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,advancedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.


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IntroductiontoMen’sChorusI 283602 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novice level,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Men’sChorusII 283702 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoMen’sChorusIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,intermediatelevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryand theoryare embedded so studentsmay connect these experiences tohistorical relevance, contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Men’sChorusIII 283802 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Men’sChorusIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Men’sChorusIV 283902 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Men’sChorusIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryand theoryare embedded so studentsmay connect these experiences tohistorical relevance, contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Men’sChorusV 284002 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Men’sChorusIVorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,advancedlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.


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IntroductiontoWomen’sChorusI 283601 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novice level,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Women’sChorusII 283701 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoWomen’sChorusIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,intermediatelevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryand theoryare embedded so studentsmay connect these experiences tohistorical relevance, contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Women’sChorusIII 283801 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Women’sChorusIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Women’sChorusIV 283906 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Women’sChorusIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryand theoryare embedded so studentsmay connect these experiences tohistorical relevance, contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

Women’sChorusV 284001 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: Women’sChorusIVorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,advancedlevel,designedforstudentstoexploretreblechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.


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IntroductiontoChamberChorusI 283604 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novice level,designed forstudents toexplorechoralmusic fromawidevarietyofculturesand timeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.Thiscourseisdesignedforasmallensemble,suchasMadrigalsorChamberChoir.

ChamberChorusII 283704 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoChamberChorusIorDirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse, intermediate level,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.Thiscourseisdesignedforasmallensemble,suchasMadrigalsorChamberChoir.

ChamberChorusIII 283804 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ChamberChorusIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.Thiscourseisdesignedforasmallensemble,suchasMadrigalsorChamberChoir.

ChamberChorusIV 283904 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ChamberChorusIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.Thiscourseisdesignedforasmallensemble,suchasMadrigalsorChamberChoir.

ChamberChorusV 284004 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: ChamberChorusIVorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,advancedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorechoralmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskillsandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnecttheseexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.Thiscourseisdesignedforasmallensemble,suchasMadrigalsorChamberChoir.


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IntroductiontoShowChoirI 283605 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: DirectorApproval This isaonecreditcourse,novicelevel,designedforstudentstoexplorepopularmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesand timeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskills,choreographyandmovementandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnectthesepopularvocalstyleexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

ShowChoirII 283705 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoShowChoirIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,intermediatelevel,designedforstudentstoexplorepopularmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskills,choreographyandmovementandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithin and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal styleexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

ShowChoirIII 283805 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ShowChoirIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorepopularmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskills,choreographyandmovementandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnectthesepopularvocalstyleexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

ShowChoirIV 283905 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: ShowChoirIIIorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorepopularmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskills,choreographyandmovementandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithin and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal styleexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.

ShowChoirV 284005 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: ShowChoirIVorDirectorApproval Thisisaonecreditcourse,advancedlevel,designedforstudentstoexplorepopularmusicfromawidevarietyofculturesandtimeperiodsthroughacademicstudyandperformance.Bycreating,performing,andresponding,studentswilldevelopbasicvocalskills,choreographyandmovementandsight‐readingtechniques.Allowingmusicalexperiencestootherculturesanddisciplineswithinandoutsideofthearts,musichistoryandtheoryareembeddedsostudentsmayconnectthesepopularvocalstyleexperiencestohistoricalrelevance,contemporaryissue,andself‐reflection.


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CourseName State# Length/Credit/Fee

MusicTheory,AP 280024 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: DirectorApproval APExam:$94approx.Thiscourseseekstoinstillmasteryoftherudimentsandterminologyofmusic,includinghearingandnotatingofpitches,intervals,scales,keys,chords,meterandrhythm.Thecoursewilladdressthesebasicconceptsthroughlisteningtoawidevarietyofmusic,includingnotonlymusic fromstandardWesterntonalrepertoirebutalsotwentieth‐centuryartmusic, jazz,popularmusic,andthemusicofnon‐Westerncultures. Thecoursewilladdressthesystemofmajor‐minortonalityaswellas incorporateat leastabriefintroductiontomodal,pentatonic,whole‐tone,andotherscales.Inthecourse,attentionisgiventothestudents’acquisitionofcorrectnotationalskills. Speedand fluencywithbasicmaterialswillbeemphasized. Buildingonthis foundation,thecourseprogressestoincludemoresophisticatedandcreativetasks,suchas: melodicandharmonicdictation,compositionofabasslineforagivenmelody(implyingappropriateharmony),realizationofa figuredbass,realizationofaRomannumeralprogression,analysisofrepertoire(includingmelody,harmony,rhythm,texture,andform),andsight‐singing.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAP exam. A score of3 orbetter on theAP exammay earn college credit. Studentswill receivea1.0 extra qualitypoint forsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.

Music,ElementsofArtsLiteracy 283009 1 term/½ credit


Thishalfcreditcoursewillprovidebasicinstructioninmusic.Studentswillexplorehowtocreateandproducemusic,respondingandconnecting them tohistorical,currentandpersonalevents.Studentswillhavean introduction tohistoryofmusic,and theethicalandappropriateuseofthemedium.

MusicAppreciation 283009aa 1 term/½ credit


Thishalfcreditcoursewillprovidebasicinstructioninmusic.Studentswillexplorehowtocreateandproducemusic,respondingandconnecting them tohistorical,currentandpersonalevents.Studentswillhavean introduction tohistoryofmusic,and theethicalandappropriateuseofthemedium.


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TheatreArts


ArtofCinema 282009aa 1 term/½ credit


This course introduces students to the elementsandprinciplesof cinemaphotography focusingworkon theartisticusing theappropriatemedia.

IntroductiontoTheatreI 285100 2 terms/1 credit


Thisonecreditcourse,proficientlevel,exploresbeginningtheatre.Creating,performing,respondingandconnectingdrivecriticalthinking,meaning, reflection, production and assessment to understand how theatre communicates ideas and allows for self‐expression.Studentswillstudy,writeand/orperformscenesandmonologues.Studentswillalsobeintroducedtobasichistoryoftheaterandtechnicaltheatre.

TheatreII 285200 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoTheatreIorDirectorApproval Thisonecreditcourse,accomplishedlevel,continuesthestudyoftheatre.Creating,performing,respondingandconnectingdrivecriticalthinking,meaning,reflection,productionandassessmenttounderstandhowtheatrecommunicates ideasandallows forself‐expression.Studentswill study,writeand/orperform scenesandmonologues.Studentswilluse theiracting to refine theirtheatreandtechnicaltechnique.Studentswillstudythehistoryoftheatreandperformsolo,duoandgrouptheatreworks.

TheatreIII 285300 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TheatreIIorDirectorApproval This one credit course, advanced level, continues the study of theatre. Creating, performing, responding and connecting drivecriticalthinking,meaning,reflection,productionandassessmenttounderstandhowtheatrecommunicates ideasandallows forself‐expression.Studentswillstudy,writeand/orperformscenesandmonologues.Studentswillfurtherstudythehistoryoftheaterandtechnicaltheatre.

AdvancedTheatre 285300aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: TheatreIIIorDirectorApproval Thisadvanced theatricalcourse includes thedetailed studyofdirectingandperforming includingcasting;blocking; soundandlightingtechniques;setdesign;andproductionorganization. Studentsarerequired tobeapartof theatricalcompetitionsandparticipateintheatreproductionsthroughouttheyear.

ActingTechnique 285203 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoTheatreIorDirectorApproval ThiscoursefurtheradvancestheskillslearnedintheTheatreIclass.Itisdesignedforadvanceddramastudentsplacingemphasisonacting. Studentsarerequiredtobeapartoftheatricalcompetitionsandparticipate intheatricproductionsthroughouttheschoolyear.

TechnicalTheatreProduction 285202 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: DirectorApproval Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentshands‐onexperiencewithbehindthescenesworkwiththeatricproductionsandassemblyprograms. Students work with sound and lighting design, stage make‐up and costuming, scene design, set construction,counterweightflysystemoperation,housemanagementandtheatresafety.Requirementsforthecourseincludeworkingwiththeschool’stheatricproductions.


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PhysicalEducationandOtherElectives

Physical education is an essential element in the educational preparation of Alabama students. The purpose of the physical education curriculum is to reinforce the need for students to become better informed regarding health issues and to become more physically active. Individuals who are physically active and who practice healthy life choices are better prepared to meet personal health and physical fitness challenges throughout their lives. Studentsmust receive one full year of the LIFE PhysicalEducationcurriculum. Waiversareoffered throughoneyearof JROTCor twoyearsofmarchingband.The elective courses offered are appropriate for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 after completion of the required LIFE course in grade 9. Physical education elective courses provide students opportunities to develop a commitment to an active lifestyle during the school day and beyond. These courses allow students to continue to refine or perhaps develop skills in areas of individual interest, including sports, games, athletics, or dance.


LifelongIndividualizedFitnessEducation(LIFE) 240002 2 terms/1 credit


LifelongIndividualizedFitnessEducation(LIFE)isthefoundationcourseforallhighschoolstudents.ThegoaloftheLIFEcourseis forstudentstomakephysicalactivityapartoftheir livesbeyondhighschool. The focusoftherequiredhighschoolphysicaleducationcourseishealth‐enhancingactivity. LIFEprovidesablueprintforalifetimeofhealthyliving. Studentslearntoapplyvariousaspectsoffitnessandtoassesstheirownfitnesslevels.Studentsarerequiredtodevelopandmaintainanindividualleveloffitnessthatformsthefoundationforahealthyfuture.

LifetimeActivities,IndividualorDualSports 240015 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhohavecompletedtheLIFEphysicaleducationandwishtocontinuetotakeaphysicaleducationclass. Teamactivitiesoffered in thiscourseare football,basketball, soccer, tennis, softball,andother teamorientedactivities.Studentswillbeofferedopportunitiestocompeteinintramuralactivitiesinthevarioussports.

FitnessandConditioning 240014 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothebenefitsofstrengthandcardiotrainingusingvariousapparatustoincreasethestudents’strengthandendurance.Properliftingtechniquesforweighttrainingwillbestressedforsafetypurposessothatstudentsrealizemaximumbenefits.Studentswillalsolearnthevalueofwarm‐upandstretchingactivities.

RecreationalSports 240015aa 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE Badminton, floor tennis, rhythmicactivities, shuffleboard,and table tennisaswellasboardgamesareactivitiesplayed in thisclass.TheactivitylevelislessinthiscoursethaninotherPEcourses;therefore,dressingoutispermittedbutisnotrequiredexceptwhenphysicalfitnesstestingisdone.

Baseball 802208ac 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE/TeacherApproval Studentswhohavebeen selected through team try‐outs take this course toworkon skillsdevelopment, strength training,andconditioning.Thiscoursemaybetakenmorethanonce.


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Basketball 802208ad 2 terms/1 credit



Football 802208ah 2 terms/1 credit



Soccer 802208al 2 terms/1 credit



Cheerleading 802208ae 2 terms/1 credit



Volleyball 802208ar 2 terms/1 credit



Wrestling 802208as 2 terms/1 credit



Track 802208ap 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE/TeacherApproval Students who have been selected through team try-outs take this course to work on skills development, strength training, and conditioning. This course may be taken more than once.

Softball 802208am 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE/TeacherApproval Students who have been selected through team try-outs take this course to work on skills development, strength training, and conditioning. This course may be taken more than once.

Tennis 802208ao 2 terms/1 credit




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Golf 802208ai 2 terms/1 credit



CrossCountry 802208af 2 terms/1 credit



AthleticTrainer 802208ab 2 terms/1 credit


Prerequisite: LIFE/TeacherApproval Thiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentsinterestedinacareerasanathletictrainer. Emphasisisplacedonthepropercareofinjuries,tapingtechniques,propernutrition,hydration,andpreparationforathleticpracticesandevents.


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DriverEducation

Health


DriverandTrafficSafetyEducation 290001 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 10 Fee: Yes

Thiscoursepresentsthebasiccomponentsoftrafficsafety.Participationrequiresthatstudentshavetheirdriver’spermitpriortothebeginningoftheclass.Studentswillfirstattain30hoursofclassroominstruction.Afterwards,thestudentswillreceiveactualontheroaddrivingexperienceunderthesupervisionofacertifieddrivereducationteacherinanapprovedprogram.Behind‐the‐wheel experienceswill includepre‐start checks, starting, stopping, turning,parking, followingandmeeting traffic,passingandsafely driving in both urban and rural areas. Studentsmay opt to have their teacher administer the driving portion for anAlabamaStateDriver’sLicense. Thiswillrequireanadditional$20.00fee. Licenseswillbeadministeredtothestudentstwiceayear(attheendofeachsemester).


Health 250002 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

The focusoftheHealthEducationcourse istoprovidestudentswith furtheropportunitiestoapplyhealth‐relatedknowledgetopersonal life. After completing the semester course, students should beable to implementapersonalhealthplan designed todecreaseadolescenthealthrisks.Inaddition,studentsgainknowledgeoftheinterdependenceamongenvironmentalfactors,learntoadminister first‐aidprocedures (includingCPR),andgainanunderstandingof the importanceof recognizing,avoidingandreportingverbal,physical,sexualandemotionalabuse.


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SubstituteCoursesforStudentsontheEssentialsPathway


EnglishEssentials‐9 700005 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No


Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


Grade: 12 Fee: No

AlgebraicEssentials 750601 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

AlgebraicEssentials‐B 700017 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

GeometryEssentials 750651 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

EssentialsAlgebraII 750701 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Essentials:PhysicalScience 750101 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

Essentials:Biology 750201 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

Essentials:EarthandSpaceScience 750301 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

Essentials:EnvironmentalScience 750401 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Essentials:HumanAnatomyandPhysiology 750501 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

EssentialsI:WorldHistory 700031 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

EssentialsII:U.S.Historyto1877 700032 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

EssentialsIII:U.S.Historyfrom1877 700033 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

EssentialsIV:Economics 700034 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

EssentialsIV:U.S.Government 700035 1 term/½ credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

EssentialsCareerPreparation 700043 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No


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SubstituteCoursesforStudentsontheEssentialsPathway(Cont’d)


WorkforceEssentials 400016 2 terms/1 credit



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SubstituteCoursesforStudentsontheAASPathway


AAS:EnglishLanguageArts‐9 600439 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No


Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:Mathematics‐9 600459 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No


Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:Science‐9 600479 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No


Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:SocialStudies‐9 600499 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No


Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:LifeSkills‐CareerPreparedness 600512 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

AAS:LifeSkills‐10 600513 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No


Grade: 11 Fee: No


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SubstituteCoursesforStudentsontheAASPathway(Cont’d)



Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:Pre‐Vocational‐9 600521 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9 Fee: No

AAS:Vocational‐10 600532 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 10 Fee: No

TransitionServices‐11orElective 600306 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

TransitionServices‐12orElective 600307 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

AAS:CommunityBasedInstruction 600543 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 11 Fee: No

AAS:CommunityBasedInstruction‐12orElective 600544 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: No

Year13AASStudents


AAS:ReadingBeyond1 650202 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

AAS:MathematicsBeyond1 650602 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

AAS:LifeSkillsBeyond1 651612 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

AAS:VocationalBeyond1 653205 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

AAS:Community‐BasedInstructionBeyond1 651112 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

AAS:ElectiveBeyond1(IEPGoals) 654207 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No

TransitionServicesIorElective 600301 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 13 Fee: No


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Year14AASStudents


AAS:ReadingBeyond2 650302 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 14 Fee: No

AAS:MathematicsBeyond2 650802 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 14 Fee: No

AAS:LifeSkillsBeyond2 652105 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 14 Fee: No

AAS:VocationalBeyond2 653215 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 14 Fee: No

AAS:Community‐BasedInstructionBeyond2 651302 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 14 Fee: No


Grade: 14 Fee: No


Grade: 14 Fee: No


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CareerandTechnicalEducation(CTE)

For Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, refer to the Cluster Program Grid in the link below to determine course sequencing. A career pathway program is defined by three courses in a two-year period. Please refer to http://www.alsde.edu/sec/cte/Pages/programgrids-all.aspx?navtext=Program%20Guides for further information. Shelby County Career and Technical Education offers programs that link core academics with careers projected to be in demand for the next ten to twenty years. Each program provides a rigorous and enriching curriculum and actively involves employers and post-secondary institutions. The goal is to ready students for both college AND career, while also providing them with a purpose for continued learning. Each CTE program provides hands-on activities that require problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, particularly in mathematics, science, and English. Also, they help students develop skills currently noted by business and industry as lacking in today’s young workforce – such as teamwork, communication, and positive work ethic. Students completing some CTE programs will have the opportunity to earn work-ready credentials that significantly enhance future career options. These credentials also provide an enriched foundation to facilitate advancement in post-secondary studies. Articulated post-secondary credit and/or dual enrollment options are available in a number of the CTE programs. A unique part of Career and Technical Education programs is the opportunity to participate in Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). These are co-curricular components of each CTE course. They serve to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth. All CTE programs offered by Shelby County are Industry Certified through a rigorous process of onsite reviews administered by the Alabama State Department of Education and local businesses. Alabama Career and Technical Education programs and pathways are aligned with the 16 National Career Clusters.

ShelbyCountyCareerClusters

Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResourcesArchitectureandConstruction BusinessManagementandAdministrationEducationandTrainingFinanceGovernmentandPublicAdministrationHealthScienceHospitalityandTourism

HumanServicesLaw,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurityManufacturingMarketing,SalesandServiceScience,Technology,Engineeringand

Mathematics(STEM)Transportation,DistributionandLogistics


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ApprovedCareerTechnicalEducationCourseSubstitutions

The Career Technical Education courses listed below have been approved by the Alabama State Department of Education in the areas of math, science, health and PE as additional courses that meet requirements for graduation. Substituted credit can only be counted for one credit area. The following courses will fulfill a math requirement:

AP Computer Science Principles (520018) AP Computer Science A, AP (520007)

Upon completion of the Biology and a “physical science” courses, students may choose the following courses to potentially serve as their third and/or fourth credit in science:

Forensic and Criminal Investigations (410025) Plant Biotechnology (420053) Aquaculture Science (420037) Introduction to Biotechnology (490041) PLTW Principles of Engineering (560016) – offered at OMHS, CHHS Chemistry of Food (510013)* - similar content as Chemistry

Note: Chemistry of Food does not count as the “physical science” option. Environmental Management (420026)* - similar content as Environmental Science Human Body Structures and Functions (490015)* - similar content as Human Anatomy and

Physiology PLTW Human Body Systems (490043)* - similar content as Human Anatomy and Physiology -

offered at CTEC *A student may not receive science credit for a Career Technical Education course that duplicates credit already awarded in a science course. The following courses will fulfill a health requirement:

Foundations of Health Science (490007) – offered at CTEC, HHS Sports Medicine Fundamentals (490028) Family Wellness (410012)

The following course will fulfill a PE Life requirement:

JROTC


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CareerandTechnicalEducation(CTE)CourseOfferings

The following courses are available to all students in all CTE programs.

Work‐BasedLearning

Course Name State # Length/Credit/

Fee Offered at These

Schools

CooperativeEducationWork‐BasedExperience

400122/400133 &

400144/400212

1 term /1 credit 2 terms/2 credits


All High Schools

Prerequisite: CareerPreparedness/TeacherApproval

Cooperative Education is a structured component of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum that integratesclassroom instruction with productive, progressive, supervised, work‐based experiences through paid employment outside ofschool related to students’careerobjectives. Content isplanned for students throughacooperativearrangementbetween theschooland employerasa componentofwork‐based learning. Studentsmustworkaminimumof140documentedhourspersemesterinordertoreceivecreditforthecourse.


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Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResourcesCluster

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster includes the production, processing, marketing, financing, distribution, and development of agricultural commodities and resources. These commodities include food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Students are encouraged to participate in the career and technical student organization associated with these classes, Future Farmers of America (FFA). Participation in FFA expands leadership opportunities and agriscience skills development for students.

AgriConstructionProgram


Fee Potentially Offered

at These Schools

Agriscience(FoundationCourse)

420009 420010

2 terms/1 credit 1 term /½ credit


Career Technical Educational Center

Vincent HS Agriscience‐FoundationsisacoursethatprovidesstudentswithageneraloverviewoftheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCluster,whichcontainsfivepathways: Power,StructureandTechnicalSystems;EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesSystems;AnimalSystems;PlantSystems;andAgriBusinessSystems.Studentsareinvolvedinclassroomandlaboratoryactivitiesineachofthefivepathwayareas. Topicsincludedinthiscourseincludecareeropportunities,safety,technologyapplications,agribusinessleadership, environmental science, soil science, plant science, forestry, animal science, aquaculture, wildlife science, pestmanagement,woodworking,metalworking,smallengines,electricalwiring,andplumbing.

ConstructionFinishingandInteriorSystems

410008 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes


Vincent HS ConstructionFinishingandInteriorSystems isdesignedto facilitatestudentunderstandingoftheexteriorand interior finishingphase ofa structure. Topics include career opportunities, safety,windows, doors,plumbing, electricalwiring, insulation,wallcoverings,storageandfinishing.

ConstructionFraming 410007 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes


Vincent HS Construction Framing is a one‐credit course designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the framing components of astructure.Emphasisisplacedonfloorsystems,wall&ceilingframing,stairconstruction,&roofframing.

ConstructionSitePrepandFoundations 410006 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes


Vincent HS ConstructionSitePrepandFoundationsisaone‐creditcoursedesignedtofacilitatestudents’understandingofthefirstphasesofconstructionincludingtypesofstructuresandtheiruses.

IntroductiontoMetalFabrication 420012 420013

2 terms/1 credit 1 term/½ credit



Vincent HS

IntroductiontoMetalFabricationisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestoexaminesafetyandtechnicalinformation inmetal fabrication and additional opportunities to participate in hands‐on activities in the laboratory. SpecificcontentstandardstobeincludedineachcourseareindicatedintheCourseofStudychart.

ResidentialWiring 410009 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes


Vincent HS Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswiththefundamentalknowledgeandskillsofwiringfortheresidentialareaoftheconstructionindustry.


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at These Schools

SafetyandHealthRegulations 410011 1 term/1 credit



Vincent HS Aone‐credit coursedesigned toprovide studentswithanunderstandingofbasic safety standards,governmentaland industryregulations,andindividualresponsibilitiesinworkplacesafetyandhealthpractices.Contentfocusesonidentifyingcommonsafetyhazardsandminimizingoravoidingunsafepractices.

GeneralAgriscienceProgram



at These Schools

FundamentalsofAgriscience(FoundationCourse)

420101 2 terms/1 credit


Montevallo HS Shelby County HS

FundamentalsofAgriscienceisacoursethatprovidesstudentswithafundamentaloverviewoftheAgriculture,Food,andNaturalResourcescluster,whichcontainsfivepathways—Power,Structure,andTechnicalSystems;EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesSystems;AnimalSystems;PlantSystems;andAgribusinessSystems.Studentsareinvolvedinclassroomandlaboratoryactivitiesineach of the five pathway areas. The emphasis for Fundamentals of Agriscience is based around theNCCER Core Curriculumincluding basic safety, constructionmath, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills,employabilityskills,andmaterialshandling.

IntermediateAgriscience 420102 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisite: FundamentalsofAgriscience IntermediateAgriscience is a course that provides studentswith an intermediate understanding of theAgriculture, Food andNaturalResources cluster,which contains fivepathways‐Power, Structure,andTechnical Systems;EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesSystems;AnimalSystems;PlantSystems;andAgribusinessSystems.Studentsareinvolvedinclassroomandlaboratoryactivities in eachof the fivepathwayareas. The emphasis for IntermediateAgriscience isplant systems. The curriculumwillprovideopportunitiesforcredentialsutilizingresourcesfromtheAlabamaGreenIndustryTrainingCenterandNCCER.

AdvancedAgriscience 420103 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisite: IntermediateAgriscience AdvancedAgriscience isacourse thatprovides studentswithanadvancedunderstandingof theAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcescluster,whichcontainsfivepathways‐Power,Structure,andTechnicalSystems;EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesSystems;AnimalSystems;PlantSystems;andAgribusinessSystems.Studentsareinvolvedinclassroomandlaboratoryactivitiesineach of the five pathway areas. The emphasis for Advanced Agriscience is animal systems. The curriculum will provideopportunitiesforcredentialsutilizingresourcesfromtheAlabamaGreenIndustryTrainingCenter,NCCER,andvariousothers.

AppliedAgricultureMechanics 420104 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisite: FundamentalsofAgriscience AppliedAgriculturalMechanics isacoursethatprovidesstudentswithanadvancedunderstandingoftheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources cluster,which contains fivepathways‐Power, Structure,andTechnical Systems;EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesSystems;AnimalSystems;PlantSystems;andAgribusinessSystems.Studentsareinvolvedinclassroomandlaboratoryactivitiesineachofthefivepathwayareas.TheemphasisforAppliedAgriculturalMechanicsisconstructionandpowermechanics.Studentsshouldbeallowedampletimeinthelaboratorytoapplycontentinrealworldapplications.ThecurriculumwillprovideopportunitiesforcredentialsutilizingresourcesfromNCCER.ThiscourseshouldbeofferedinseriesalongwithFundamentalsofAgriscience,IntermediateAgriscience,andAdvancedAgriscience. ItisstronglyencouragedthatFundamentalsofAgriscienceberequiredasapre‐requisiteforthiscourse.


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at These Schools

CTELabinAgriculture,Food&NaturalResources




Prerequisite: FundamentalsofAgriscience This one‐credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careerswithinAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesthroughindividualizedorsmallgroupinstruction.Thiscourseallowsstudentstoenhancethe essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industrycredentialingopportunities.


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ArchitectureandConstructionCluster

The Architecture and Construction cluster prepares individuals for careers in designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Individuals pursuing a career in the Architecture and Construction cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations, and repairs.

CarpentryProgram



at These Schools

Architecture,Construction,andManufacturing



Calera HS

Aone‐creditcourse that introduces students tocoreknowledgeand skills in theareasofdesign,preconstruction,construction,maintenance,operations,andinstallationandrepairwhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersinthearchitectureandconstructionandmanufacturingindustries.Thiscourseisnotaprerequisiteforenteringaspecificprogram.

NCCERCarpentry1 432301 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HS

This is the firstof3requiredone‐creditcourses in theCarpentrypathway. It isdesigned tocompleteallcorerequirements forNCCERCorecredentialingand toprovidestudentswith fundamentalknowledgeand skillsemphasizinguseofhandandpowertools,buildingmaterials,fasteners,adhesives,andflooringsystemsneededforNCCERCarpentryLevelICredentialing. One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.



Calera HS

Prerequisite: NCCERCarpentry1Aone‐creditcoursedesigned toprovidestudentswithadvancedknowledgeandskillsemphasizing floorwall,ceiling,andbasicconstructionlayoutneededforNCCERCarpentryLevelICredentialing.One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.



Calera HS

Prerequisite: NCCERCarpentry2Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithadvancedknowledge,skillsandpracticeemphasizingwall,ceiling,androofframing,windows,entrancedoors,andstairlayoutneededforNCCERCarpentryLevelICredentialing.

SafetyandHealthRegulations 410011 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HS

Aone‐credit coursedesigned toprovide studentswithanunderstandingofbasic safety standards,governmentaland industryregulations,andindividualresponsibilitiesinworkplacesafetyandhealthpractices.Contentfocusesonidentifyingcommonsafetyhazardsandminimizingoravoidingunsafepractices.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–ArchitectureandConstruction


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Calera HS

Aone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectan area of interest; engage in in‐depth exploration of the area; employ problem‐solving, decision‐making, and independentlearningskills;andpresentaculminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.


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DraftingDesignProgram



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Chelsea HS

Aone‐credit course that introduces students to core knowledgeand skills in theareasofdesign,preconstruction, construction,maintenance,operations,andinstallationandrepairwhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersinthearchitectureandconstructionandmanufacturingindustries.Thiscourseisnotaprerequisiteforenteringaspecificprogram.

IntroductiontoDraftingDesign 410005 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Thiscourseservesasanintroductiontothedraftingdesigntechnologyfield.Itprovidesessentialinformationthatbuildsastrongfoundationfortheentireprogram.Emphasisisplacedonstudentorientation,safety,toolsandprocedures,geometricconstruction,sketching,dimensioningpractices,visualization,andorthographicprojectionconcepts. Computer‐AidedDrafting(CAD)functionsand techniquesusingCAD softwareapplicationsare introduced. Upon successfulcompletionof thiscourse, studentsareable toutilize tools and interpret basic drafting standards to complete a multi‐view drawing. Leadership activities, co‐curricularopportunities,andemployabilityskillsareemphasizedinappropriatecareerandtechnicaleducationorganizationaffiliations.Thisentry‐levelcourseisaprerequisitetoallotherdraftingdesigntechnologycourses.

IntermediateDraftingDesign 430010 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoDraftingDesign IntermediateDraftingDesign isdesignedto furtherthedevelopmentofstudents’knowledgeregardingtheuseofdraftingdesignpracticesandprocedures. Students expand theirability to illustratemore complex objectsusing theComputer‐AidedDrafting(CAD) system. Topics include sectioning,auxiliaryviews, threadsand fasteners,pictorials,and thecontinuationofconventionaldimensioningpractices. Upon successfulcompletionof the course studentsareable todevelop sectionviews,primaryauxiliaryviews,threadrepresentationsandpictorialviews,andapplydimensionsproperlyonadrawing.

AdvancedDraftingDesign 430011 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Prerequisite: IntermediateDraftingDesign AdvancedDraftingDesign is for studentswhoare interested inengineeringandrelatedmechanicaldraftingareas thatprovidemorein‐depthstudyofmechanicaldesign.Emphasisisplacedondetailedpartsdrawings,billofmaterials,andassemblydrawings.Students are introduced to basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) applications. Through intersections anddevelopment,studentsacquirebasicsheetmetal formingknowledge. Usingthisknowledge,students layoutand formmodelsofgeometricfigures.Careerreadinessprojectsallowstudentsopportunitiestoresearchindustrystandardsandpractices.

IntroductiontoArchitecturalDesign 430013 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Prerequisite: IntermediateDraftingDesign Introduction toArchitecturalDesign introduces students to thebasic terminology, concepts,andprinciplesof thearchitecturaldesignfield.Studentsareintroducedtovariouscareersinvolvingarchitectureandprinciplesofarchitecturaldesign.Emphasisisplaced on floor plan layout, electrical plans, foundation plans, wall sections, roof design, and evaluations. Upon successfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletodrawabasicresidentialarchitecturalconstructiondrawing. Leadershipactivities,co‐curricularopportunitiesandopportunitiestoenhanceemployabilityskillsareemphasizedinappropriatecareerandtechnicaleducationorganizationaffiliations.


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IntermediateArchitecturalDesign 430014 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoArchitecturalDesign IntermediateArchitecturalDesign isaone‐credit course thatprovides studentswith instruction regardingmoreadvancedanddetailedarchitecturalplans.Topicsincludeintroductiontomultilevelresidentialdesign,plumbingplans,Heating,Ventilation,Air‐Conditioning (HVAC) plans, site plans, and stair construction. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able toorganize,lay‐out,anddrawmoreadvancedlevelresidentialarchitecturalplans.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisIntroductiontoArchitecturalDesign.

PlumbingProgram



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430004 1 term/1 credit



A one‐credit course that introduces students to core knowledgeand skills in theareas ofdesign,preconstruction, construction,maintenance,operations,andinstallationandrepairwhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersinthearchitectureandconstructionandmanufacturingindustries.Thiscourseisnotaprerequisiteforenteringaspecificprogram.

PlumbingandPipefittingI 430091 1 term/1 credit



PlumbingandPipefitting I isaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithknowledgeof fundamentalplumbingprinciplesandpractices.Topics includebasicplumbingsafety;plumbingtools;oxyfuelcutting;motorizedequipment;andvariouspipes, fittings,andmaterials.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsapplybasicplumbingprinciples.Thisentry‐levelcoursemaybetakenasoneoftheoptionaltechnicalcourseswithcreditapplied tothe IndustrialMaintenanceTechnologyprogram. One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.

PlumbingandPipefittingII 430092 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: PlumbingandPipefittingI Plumbing and Pipefitting II is a one‐credit course that provides instruction to enable students to read and follow schematics,diagrams, and rough‐in sheets to install or repair plumbing fixtures and to troubleshoot and make repairs. Topics includecommercial drawings, excavations, underground pipe installation, various drain installations, valve types, pipes, fittings, andelectricity inplumbing.Uponsuccessfulcompletionof thiscourse,studentsmakeplumbingrepairsand installplumbing fixtures.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisPlumbingandPipefittingI.Emphasisisplacedonsafetyandtestingwatersupplyanddrainlines.Hangers,supports,structuralpenetrationsandfire‐stoppingmaterialsarealsocovered.One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.

PlumbingandPipefittingIII 430093 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: PlumbingandPipefittingII PlumbingandPipefittingIIIisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesinstructionregardingpropermethodsforjoiningalltypesofpipeand fittings. Emphasis is placed on plumbingmaterials, tools, supplies, equipment, andmethods of installation. Topics includefixtures;valves; faucets;drainage,waste,andvent systems;waterdistribution;waterheater installation; fuel systems;andcrewleaderintroductoryskills.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsjoinvariouspipeandfittings;makeplumbingrepairs;testdrain,waste,andvent(DWV)piping;andinstallplumbingfixtures.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisPlumbing&PipefittingII.


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A one‐credit course designed to provide students with an understanding of basic safety standards, governmental & industryregulations,& individualresponsibilities inworkplace safetyandhealthpractices.Content focuseson identifyingcommon safetyhazards&minimizingoravoidingunsafepractices.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Architecture&Construction


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes


Prerequisite: PlumbingandPipefittingIII SeniorCareerPathwayProject‐ArchitectureandConstructionisaone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectanareaof interest;engage in in‐depthexplorationofthearea;employproblem‐solving,decision‐making,and independent learning skills;andpresenta culminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.

WeldingProgram



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Architecture,Construction,andManuf. 430004 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes Career Technical

Educational CenterAone‐credit course that introduces students to coreknowledgeand skills in theareasofdesign,preconstruction, construction,maintenance,operations,andinstallationandrepairwhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersinthearchitectureandconstructionandmanufacturingindustries.Thiscourseisnotaprerequisiteforenteringaspecificprogram.

NCCERWelding1 432901 1 term/1 credit



This is the first of 4 required one‐credit courses in theWelding Technologies Pathway. It is designed to complete all corerequirements forNCCERCorecredentialingand toprovide studentswith fundamentalknowledgeand skillsemphasizinguseofhandtools,powertools,weldingtheoryandpracticeforuseinthemanufacturing&constructionindustry.Thisentry‐levelcourseisrequiredforNCCERWeldingLevelIcredentialing.One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.




Prerequisite: NCCERWelding1 Thisisthesecondof4requiredone‐creditcoursesintheweldingTechnologiespathway.Topicsinclude:basicshieldedmetalarcwelding,blueprintreading,weldsymbolsand joint identification&printreading.Emphasis isplacedon fundamentalknowledgeguidedpractice&NCCERWeldingLevelIrequirements.One‐halfcreditofCareerMathematicsisembeddedinthiscourse.




Prerequisite: NCCERWelding2 Thisisthethirdof4requiredone‐creditcoursesintheWeldingpathway.Itisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeory,practice,&skillsdevelopment.Emphasisisplacedonapplication&operationofshieldedmetalarcwelding(SMAW)equipmentinthevertical,3‐F&overhead,4‐FpositionsleadingtoNCCERWeldingLevelICredentialing.


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Prerequisite: NCCERWelding3 This is the fourthof4requiredone‐creditcourses in theWeldingTechnologiespathway. It isdesigned toprovide studentswithadditionalpractice,andskillsdevelopment.Emphasisisplacedonapplicationandoperationofshieldedmetalarcwelding(SMAW)equipmentandmasteryinthevertical,3‐Fandoverhead,4‐FpositionsleadingtoNCCERWeldingLevelICredentialingandAWSPlatecertification.


Grade: 9-12 Fee: Yes


A one‐credit course designed to provide studentswith an understanding of basic safety standards, governmental and industryregulations,andindividualresponsibilitiesinworkplacesafetyandhealthpractices.Contentfocusesonidentifyingcommonsafetyhazards&minimizingoravoidingunsafepractices.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Architecture&Construction


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwoCTEcoursestoselectanareaofinterest;engagein in‐depth exploration of the area; employ problem‐solving, decision‐making, & independent learning skills; & present aculminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.


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BusinessManagementandAdministrationCluster

The Business Management and Administration Career Cluster prepares students with computer skills for future college and career plans. Cluster skills mastered include planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating as well as owning and operating a successful business. Students are encouraged to participate in the service organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). FBLA is a youth organization that expands leadership opportunities and business skills development for students.



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CareerPreparedness(FoundationCourse)



All High Schools

This course is required forgraduationand shouldbe taken in9thgrade. Through this course, studentswillgain contentknowledge and skills to prepare them for college and career readiness. It focuses on three integrated components – academicplanningandcareerdevelopment,financialliteracy,andcomputerskillapplication.

BusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA) 450006 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

BusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA)isaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoassiststudentsindevelopingtechnologicalproficienciesinword processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics and careers using technologyapplications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, and workplace skills offer further opportunities forapplicationsofknowledgeandskills.

AdvancedBusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA)



All High Schools

Prerequisite: BusinessTechnologyApplications Business Technology Applications (BTA)‐Advanced provides students with project‐based applications of concepts learned inBusinessTechnologyApplications. Personalcomputingandbusinessskillsareintegratedthroughoutthecourseasstudentsuseavarietyofsoftwareapplicationstoproduceandpreparedocumentsforpublicationandlearnhowtoselectappropriatesoftwareforgenerating information. Amajoremphasis isplacedonguidingstudentsthroughreal‐worldexperiencestoaid intheschool‐to‐careertransition.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisBusinessTechnologyApplications.

BusinessEssentials 450007 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

BusinessEssentialsisdesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopanunderstandingofhowacademicskillsinmathematics,economics,andwrittenandoralcommunicationsareintegralcomponentsofsuccessincommerceandinformationtechnologycareers. Studentsexaminecurrenteventstodeterminetheir impactonbusinessand industryand legalandethicalbehavior,acquireknowledgeofsafeandsecureenvironmentalcontrolstoenhanceproductivity,determinehowresourcesaremanagedtoachievecompanygoals,andidentifyemployabilityandpersonalskillsneededtoobtainacareerandbesuccessfulintheworkplace.Asstudentslearnaboutdifferent types of business ownership, they interpret industry laws and regulations to ensure compliance, identify principles ofbusinessmanagement,andanalyzebusinesspracticestodetermineethicalandsocialresponsibilities.

FoundationsofBusinessLeadership 450009 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Foundations of Business Leadership is a one‐credit course. Students develop an understanding of how academic skills inmathematics,economics,andwrittenandoralcommunicationsareintegralcomponentsofsuccessinanycareer.Studentsexamineleadershipandmanagementmaterialstodetermineimpactonbusinessandindustryandlegalandethicalbehavior,determinehowresourcesaremanagedtoachievecompanygoals,andidentifyemployabilityandessentialskillsneededtoobtainacareerandbesuccessfulintheworkplace.


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LawinSociety 410023 450011



All High Schools

Law inSociety isdesignedtoacquaintstudentswiththebasic legalprinciplescommontobusinessandpersonalactivities. Thiscourseisanoverviewofcriminal,civil,contract,andconsumerlaw. Topicsincludeevaluatingcontracts,purchasingappropriateinsurance,interpretingstateandfederalcriminallaw,andrepresentingotherbusinessasemployeeorcontractor.

ManagementPrinciples 480011 480012



All High Schools

ManagementPrinciplesisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithanunderstandingoftheorganizationalfunctionsofbusiness,includingquality concepts, project management and problem solving. Topics include analyzing functions of management, examiningleadershipstylesandreviewingorganizationalstructures.

MultimediaDesign 410016 2 terms/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes All High Schools

Multimedia Design is designed to provide students with hands‐on skills involving graphic design, digital photography,Webpublishing,anddigitalvideoproduction.Studentsusevarioushardwareperipheralsandsoftwareforcompletingdocuments.

MultimediaPublications 410017 2 terms/1 credit Grades: 10-12


MultimediaPublicationsisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeabilitytoutilizedigitalequipmentandmultimediadigitalimagingsoftware,produceinteractivemediaprojects,anddeveloppublicationlayouts.StudentsusevarioushardwareperipheralsaswellastheInternetforintegratingskillstocreateavarietyofpublications.

SeniorCareerPathway–BusinessManagement&Administration


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

All High Schools

Sr.CareerPathway–BusinessManagement&Administration isaone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectanareaof interest;engage in in‐depthexplorationofthearea;employproblem‐solving,decision‐making,and independent learning skills;andpresenta culminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.


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ElectivesforBMACluster

Course Name State# Length/Credit/Fee

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CooperationEducationSeminar

400031 400032


Fee: No All High Schools

Aone‐creditwork‐based experience requiringaminimumof270 continuousand successfulhoursof employment (averageof15hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplacementor and the work‐based learning/cooperative educationcoordinator. Studentsenrolled inwork‐basedexperiencesarerequired toparticipate inCooperativeEducationSeminaroneclassperiodperweek.

Entrepreneurship 400017 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Entrepreneurship is designed to provide studentswith the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, andmanage abusiness.Thiscourseincludesbusinessmanagementandentrepreneurship,communicationandinterpersonalskills,economics,andprofessional development foundations. Instructional strategiesmay include the development of a business plan, a school‐basedenterprise, computer and technology applications, real and simulated occupational experiences, or projects related to businessownership.

WorkforceEssentials 400016 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Thisisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithhigher‐levelacademicandoccupationalskillsthataretransferableacrossjobsand occupational areas. Emphasis is placed on academic foundations for careers, applied technology, career development andemployment,entrepreneurshipandbusinesseconomics,socialandethicalresponsibility,leadership,andteamwork,safetyandhealth,andtechnicalknowledgeandskills.Studentsbuildonpriorknowledge,strengths,interests,andneedsthatenhancepreparationforfutureemploymentandcontinuingeducationandtraining.

ComputerScienceA,AP

520007



Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx. AP Computer ScienceA is a one credit college‐level course following the curriculum established by the CollegeBoardAdvancedPlacement (AP) Program for computer science; emphasizes object‐oriented programmingmethodologywith a concentration onproblem‐solvingandalgorithmdevelopment.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam.Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscoursefulfillsamathrequirement.

ComputerSciencePrinciples,AP 520018



Prerequisite: AlgebraI/TeacherRecommended APExam:$94approx. AP Computer Science Principles is a college‐level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College BoardAdvanced Placement (AP) program for computer science. This course focuses on innovative and multidisciplinary aspects ofcomputingaswellasthecomputationalthinkingpracticesthathelpstudentsseehowcomputingisrelevanttomanyareasoftheireverydaylivesandintroducesstudentstothecreativeaspectsofprogramming,abstractions,algorithms,largedatasets,theInternet,cybersecurityconcerns,andcomputingimpacts. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPexam. Ascoreof3orbetterontheAPexammayearncollegecredit.Studentswillreceivea1.0extraqualitypointforsuccessfullycompletingthiscourse.Thiscoursefulfillsamathrequirement.ItcanbetaughtasanelectiveundertheBusinessManagementandAdministrationCluster.


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EducationandTrainingCluster

The Education and Training Career Cluster includes planning, managing, and providing education and training services as well as related learning support services.

TeachingandTrainingProgram


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EducationandTraining(RequiredFoundationCourse)



Chelsea HS Vincent HS

Aone‐creditfoundationcoursedesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinpursuingacareerineducation. Therequiredschool‐based laboratory is a well‐equipped classroom. This course is a prerequisite for Early Childhood Education I, Teaching I,EducationalLeadership,andProfessionalSupportServicesinEducation.

TeachingI 460011 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisite: EducationandTraining Aone‐creditcourse thataids students in implementing the teachingand learningprocesses. Theprerequisite for thiscourse isEducationandTraining.Therequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryisawell‐equippedclassroom.

TeachingII 460012 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisites: EducationandTraining, TeachingI Aone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithadvancedknowledgeandskillsusedintheeducationfield. TheprerequisitesforthiscourseareEducationandTrainingandTeachingI.Therequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryisawell‐equippedclassroom.

EducationandTrainingInternship 460015 2 terms/1 credit Grades: 10-12

Fee: Yes Chelsea HS Vincent HS

Prerequisite: TeachingII Aone‐creditcoursedesigned for students interested inpursuingan internshipexperience inaneducational field.StudentswhohavecompletedTeachingII,EarlyChildhoodEducationII,ProfessionalSupportServicesinEducation,orEducationalLeadershipareeligibletoenrollintheEducationandTrainingInternship.Aschool‐basedlaboratory(actualclassroomprovidinggradelevelsubject‐matterinstruction)isrequiredfortheinternship.


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FinanceCluster The Finance Career Cluster focuses on money management, including planning, investing, and spending. Students will gain career development skills for the finance world with opportunities that expand beyond basic business skills into financial literacy, banking, investing, insurance, and risk management.



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All High Schools

This course is required forgraduationand shouldbe taken in9th grade. Through this course, studentswillgain contentknowledge and skills to prepare them for college and career readiness. It focuses on three integrated components – academicplanningandcareerdevelopment,financialliteracy,andcomputerskillapplication.

Accounting 470012 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Accounting isaone‐creditcoursedesigned tohelpstudentsunderstand thebasicprinciplesoftheaccountingcycle. Thiscourseprovides a comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting, including analyzing and recording business transactions,preparingandinterpretingfinancialstatements,demonstratinggenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples,andperformingbankingandpayrollactivities.

AdvancedAccounting 470013 2 terms/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Prerequisite:AccountingAone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithan increasedemphasisonaccountingprinciplesandtechniques forsolvingbusinessproblemsandmakingfinancialdecisions.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisAccounting.

BusinessFinance 450021 450022

2 terms/1 credit 1 term/1/2 credit


All High Schools

BusinessFinanceisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithanoverviewoftheprinciplesofbusinessfinance.Thecurriculumfocusesonmajor areas of study, including economics, marketing, accounting procedures, and the global financial market. An integralcomponent of the curriculum is the application of decision‐making skills that enable students to become more responsibleconsumers,producers,orbusinessentrepreneurs.



All High Schools

BusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA)isaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoassiststudentsindevelopingtechnologicalproficienciesinword processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics and careers using technologyapplications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, and workplace skills offer further opportunities forapplicationsofknowledgeandskills.

BankingandFinancialServices 470011 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Prerequisite:AccountingBanking and Financial Services is a one‐credit course designed to help students develop skills related to banking and relatedservicesas theyprocess customer transactions,maintain cashdrawer,processdocuments,and respond to customer requests toprovideothercustomerservices. Studentsemploytechnicalskillstoperformdataprocessingfunctionsaswellastoperformnewaccountfunctions. Applicableskillsareutilizedbypracticinglendingfunctions,includingaidingthecustomerindeterminingthebest loan alternative, processing the customer’s application to include appropriate information,& processing loan to completetransactions.


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FinancialManagement 470021 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

FinancialManagementisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithanoverviewoffinancialandinvestmentplanningprocedures.Studentsinterpret financialdatatodevelopshort‐and long‐termbudgetaryplans,produceaccuratereports,andmake informedbusinessdecisions. Students develop product knowledge related to financial and investment planning by examining characteristics fordistinguishingamongstocks,bonds,andcommoditiesandbetweeninsuranceandannuityproducts.

InsuranceServices 470031 2 terms/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Insurance Services is designed to help students develop skills related to insurance services, including life, health, and propertyinsurance,astheygainproductknowledgeofthe industry.Students learntodistinguishbetweenpolicytypesandcoverage,andcreate and complete insurance‐related documents to process information. Students develop effective techniques used to gatherclientinformationandservecustomers,includingprovidingtimely,accurateinformationtomeetcustomerneeds;resolvecustomercomplaints;andeffectivelyanswerconsumerquestions.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Finance 470061 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

All High Schools

Prerequisite:AccountingAone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectanareaofinterest;engageinin‐depthexplorationofthearea;employproblem‐solving,decision‐making,andindependentlearningskills;andpresentaculminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.


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GovernmentandPublicAdministrationCluster The aim of the ROTC program is to help students become better and more productive citizens, make them aware of the value of community service, and inform them of military mission, history, and opportunities. ROTC promotes citizenship through commitment and responsibility, increases awareness of military opportunities, encourages academic excellence and student body leadership, and gives students special insight into the latest technological advances. ROTC I can serve as PE Life; ROTC II can serve as Career Preparedness. However, embedded credit may vary by school.

ArmyJROTCProgram



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ArmyROTCI 480041 2 terms/1 credit

Grades: 9-12 Fee:Yes for II, III, IV

No Fee for I

ArmyROTCII 480042 Vincent HS

ArmyROTCIII 480043

ArmyROTCIV 480044

A studentmay take1,2,3,or4yearsasan elective credit in sequence. This coursemayalsobe substituted for the requiredphysical education credit. Academic topics includemilitaryhistory,geography/map reading,principlesof leadership,physicalwellness,responsiblecitizenship, individual financialplanning,andarmyorganizationandstructure. Leadershiptopics includecommunication skills, understanding individual and group behavior, leadership theory, personnel management, responsiblecitizenship, drill and ceremonies, and planning one’s future. Curriculum‐in‐action trips to civilian andmilitary facilities areofferedtostudents.ThecoursehasspecificdressandgroomingstandardsaswellastherequirementstoweartheArmyuniformonedayeachweekforstudentsenrolledinthecourse.

ArmyJROTCDrill1 480411 2 terms/1 credit


Vincent HS

Thepurposeof thiscourse is to introduce freshmancadets to the theoryandpracticeofmilitarydrillandceremonies.Specificemphasiswillbeonindividualmovementsunarmed,individualmovementsarmed,squaddrill,andplatoondrill.Inaddition,basiccolorguardprocedureswillbetaughtalongwithspecificinstructionsonhowtoproperlyrenderrespectforthenation’scolorsatvariousindoorandoutdoorceremonies.



Vincent HS

Thepurposeof thiscourse is to furtherdevelop theunderstandingof the theoryandpracticeofmilitarydrillandceremonies.Specificemphasiswillbeonunarmedandarmedsquaddrill,platoondrill,andcompanydrill.Cadetswillbeplacedinadvancedleadershippositionswithin these formations. Inaddition,advanced color guardprocedureswillbe taughtalongwith specificinstructionsonhowtoproperlyrenderrespectforthenation’scolorsatvariousindoorandoutdoorceremonies.Selectedcadetswillbeplacedinleadershippositionswithinthecolorguardformationstoinclude4‐person,5‐person,and6‐personcolorguards.



Vincent HS

Advancedcolorguardproceduresaretaughtalongwithspecific instructionsonhowtoproperlyrenderrespect forthenation’scolorsatvarious indoorandoutdoorceremonies.Selectedcadetswillbeplaced in leadershippositionswithin thecolorguardformations to include 4‐person, 5‐person, and 6‐person color guards. Furthermore, cadetswill learn about how to form andexecutehonorguardsandsaberguardsforvariousceremonialfunctions.


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Vincent HS

Cadets enrolled in this class are expected to be highly proficient in the advanced drill techniques andwill serve as student‐instructorsforunderclassmen.Cadetswillbeexpertsinindividualandunitlevelmovementtechniquesbotharmedandunarmed.Furthermore, thesecadetswill serve in leadershippositions for the school’sdrill teams,colorguards,honorguards,and saberguards.Classroom time isdevoted toperfecting these skillsand theywillapply them invarious schoolandcommunity serviceactivities.

JROTCLeadershipLab1 480078 2 terms/1 credit


Vincent HS

Thisfreshmancourseisdesignedtoassistcadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofbasicleadershipskillsandto allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health and wellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.

JROTCLeadershipLab1b 480079 2 terms/1 credit


Vincent HS

Thisadvancedfreshmancoursefurtherassistscadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofbasicleadershipskillsand to allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health andwellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.



Vincent HS

Thissophomorecourseisdesignedtoassistcadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofbasicleadershipskillsandto allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health and wellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.



Vincent HS

Thisadvancedsophomorecoursefurtherassistscadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofbasicleadershipskillsand to allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health andwellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.



Vincent HS

Thisjuniorcourseisdesignedtoassistcadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofadvancedleadershipskillsandto allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health and wellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.



Vincent HS

Thisadvancedjuniorcoursefurtherassistscadetsinbecomingproficientinthepracticalapplicationofadvanced leadershipskillsand to allow further training in the areas of land navigation, geography, first aid, health andwellness, physical fitness, riflemarksmanship,citizenshipandcivicresponsibilities,teambuilding,andconflictresolution.


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NavalJROTCProgram



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NavalScienceI(ROTCI) 480061


Fee: Yes

NavalScienceII(ROTCII) 480062 Calera HS

NavalScienceIII(ROTCIII) 480063

NavalScienceIV(ROTCIV) 480064

ThepurposeofNavalScience isto introducestudentstothemeaningofcitizenship,theelementsof leadership,andthevalueofscholarshipinattaininglifegoals;toengenderasoundappreciationfortheheritageandtraditionsofAmerica,withrecognitionthatthehistoricallysignificantroleofseapowerisimportantinAmerica’sfuture;todevelopineachcadetagrowingsenseofprideinhis/herorganization,associates,andself.Theseelementsarepursuedatthefundamentallevel.Contentofthecourseincludesthe following; an introduction to theNJROTC program; ongoing instruction in leadership theory; discussion of the nation inrelationtotheNavyandseapower;historyofmaritimeeventsandAmericanmaritimeheritagefromancientGreecethroughtheWarof1812;introductiontoships,basicseamanship,navigation,andmaritimegeography;principlesofhealtheducation;drills,commands,andceremonies.Thiscoursemayalsobesubstitutedfortherequiredphysicaleducationcredit.ThecoursehasspecificdressandgroomingstandardsaswellastherequirementstoweartheNavyuniformonedayeachweekforstudentsenrolledinthecourse.


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HealthScienceCluster

Shelby County offers programs in Health Science that introduce students to the healthcare system, assist students in making realistic career decisions, develop students’ leadership skills, and prepare students for acceptance in a post-secondary healthcare education program. It is critical that students prepare for careers in health sciences to meet the increasing and changing demands within the biomedical industry. Students in these programs must achieve academic goals and meet the expectations of business and industry. This cluster encompasses integrated academics and technology and includes a variety of course selections with materials relevant to the 21st Century. Programs emphasize the importance of project, service, and work-based learning experiences. Because of legalities, liabilities, and responsibilities of professional health care workers and patient rights, students will not be assigned to the clinical experiences contained within courses until they are considered competent in basic skills in their chosen health area as determined by the classroom instructor. The Health Science program offered at Helena High School is a Sports Medicine focus. A unique partnership with the Lemak Group, a well-known and respected orthopedic firm, allows students unprecedented access to practitioners in the field. Students have hands-on opportunities at local Lemak clinics, partnered hospitals, and school-based athletic events. The Health Science program at the College and Career Center is a state-of-the-art learning environment. Partnerships with local paramedics, the Alabama Fire College, and post-secondary institutions will provide innovative educational experiences for students enrolled in this program. Students have hands-on opportunities at partnered hospitals.



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FoundationsofHealthScience(RequiredFoundationCourse)

490007

1 term/1 credit Career Technical Educational Center

2 terms/1 credit Helena HSGrades: 9-12

Fee: Yes HealthScienceFoundationsisarequiredone‐creditcoursethatintroducesstudentstoawiderangeofhealthcareers.Integratedacademicscombinedwithhealthcareknowledgeandskillsprovidetheframeworkforastronghealthcaredeliverysysteminthetwenty‐firstcentury.Thiscourseistheprerequisiteforallthehealthsciencecourses.Itisrecommendedforallstudentswhowantto prepare for further study in an array of health‐related fields at the postsecondary level. This course fulfills the healthrequirement.SportsMedicineFundamentals(490028)canbesubstitutedforthisfoundationcourse.

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SportsMedicineFundamentals(RequiredFoundationCourse)



Helena HS

SportsMedicineFundamentalsisaone‐creditcoursethatwillprovideanoverviewofthefieldofsportsmedicineaswellasexposestudentstofundamentalskills.Theimportanceoflegalandethicalconcernswillbeemphasized.Studentswilllearnaboutcareeropportunities,medicalterminology,safety,assessmentandemergencypreparedness insportsmedicine.Thiscoursefulfillsthehealthrequirement.ThiscoursecanbesubstitutedforFoundationsofHealthScience(490007)asthefoundationcourse.


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SportsMedicineIntermediate 490025 2 terms/1 credit


Helena HS

Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentalsSportsMedicineIntermediateisacoursethatteachesfundamentalskillstoincludetherapeuticexerciseregimenswithinthefieldofsportsmedicine.Studentswillexplorethestudyofsportsmedicineandtherelationshiptoriskmanagementandinjuryprevention.Students will demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on themusculoskeletal system. Theimportanceofhealthpromotion,wellness,injuryanddiseasepreventionwillbeemphasized.Studentswillexaminesportsmedicinefacilities,policies,procedures,andprotocolsutilizedinpatientcare.

SportsMedicineAdvanced 490026 2 terms/1 credit


Helena HS

Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceor SportsMedicineFundamentalsandSportsMedicineIntermediate SportsMedicineAdvancedisacoursewithstrongemphasisonmusculoskeletalinjuriesaswellasthepsychologicalandsociologicalresponses to injuries and illness. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills, patient care skills related to prevention,rehabilitation, and management, and communicate appropriate outcomes through oral and written communication. Coursecontentwillincludeanunderstandingofbasicpathophysiology,kinesiology,andprinciplesoftreatment.Ananalysisofavarietyofhealthsituationsinvolvedinthesportsmedicinepathwaywillbeconductedthroughprojectbasedlearning,laboratory,simulation,andclinicalexperiences.

DentalAssisting 490012 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentalsAone‐creditcoursethatintroducesstudentstothetherapeuticprofessionbyfocusingonthecareknowledgeandskillsrequiredbyworkersinadentaloffice.Thiscoursepreparesstudentstocontinueinthisareaintopostsecondaryeducation.

DiagnosticServices 490017 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentalsAone‐creditcoursedesigned to introducestudentstocareers in thediagnosticservicespathway includingelectro‐cardiographictechnician,medicallaboratorytechnologist,radiographictechnician,andpathologist.

EmergencyMedicalTechnician 941208 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceor SportsMedicineFundamentalsThiscourseisrequiredtoapplyforcertificationasanEmergencyMedicalTechnician.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithinsightsinto the theoryandapplicationofconceptsrelated to theprofessionofemergencymedical services.Specific topics include:EMSpreparatory,airwaymaintenance,patientassessment,managementoftraumapatients,managementofmedicalpatients,treatinginfants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National EmergencyMedical ServicesEducationStandards.

EmergencyMedicalTechnicianClinical 941209 2 terms/1 credit



Prerequisite:EmergencyMedicalTechnician Thiscourse isrequired toapply forcertificationasanEMT.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithclinicaleducationexperiences toenhanceknowledgeandskillslearnedintheEMS118,EmergencyMedicalTechnicianTheoryandLab.ThiscoursehelpsstudentspreparefortheNationalRegistryExam.


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EmergencyServices 410024 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentals EmergencyServicesintroducesstudentstotheemergencymedicalprofession.Coursecontentemphasizessafety,humanstructureandfunction,assessmentofemergencyclients,ethicalbehaviorandemergencycareprocedures.

ExercisePrescription&Physiology 490050 2 terms/1 credit


Helena HS

Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentalsThisisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesanoverviewoftheprinciplesofexercisetestingandprescriptionbasedoncurrentpracticesinphysicaleducation,physiology,andrehabilitationfornormal,healthyindividuals,andspecialpopulations.Courseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithabasicunderstandingoflaboratoryandfieldassessmenttechniquesusedinexercisephysiology,fitnessandwellnessfacilities,andclinicalsituations.Instructionprovidedonthemeasurementandevaluationofmuscularstrength,anaerobicandaerobicfitness,cardiovascularandrespiratoryfunction,flexibility,andbodycomposition.

ForensicandCriminalInvestigations 410025 1 term/1 credit


All High Schools

ForensicandCriminal Investigations isa growingarea in law,public safety,and security. Forensicand criminal investigatorsinfluenceourlivesbyprovidingassistancetofirefightersandlawenforcementofficersaswellasthecriminaljusticesystem.Thisone‐creditcourse focusesoncareeropportunities,safety,historyof forensicscience,criminal investigation, forensicserologyandDNA, forensicstudies inanthropology, toxicology, fingerprinting, firearms,physics,anddocumentexamination.Thiscoursecanserveasan11thor12thgradecreditinscience.

HumanBodyStructuresandFunctions 490015


2 terms/1 credit Helena HS Grades: 9-12

Fee: Yes Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtohelpstudentslearncarecontentthatemphasizesthestructureandfunctionsofcells,tissues,organs,organization of the human body systems, and medical terminology. Scientific processes, problem‐based learning and criticalthinkingareintegralpartsofthecourse.Thiscoursecanserveasan11thor12thgradecreditinscience.

Kinesiology&Biomechanics 490048 2 terms/1 credit


Helena HS

Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentalsKinesiology&Biomechanicsisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesanoverviewofthefieldofkinesiologyandbiomechanics,aswellasexposes students to fundamental skills involved in a sports medicine healthcare setting. Students will learn about themusculoskeletalanatomyof thehumanbody,aswellas themechanicalpropertiesand structuralbehaviorof thedifferentbodytissues. This course will introduce students to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement, particularly thosepertainingtoexercise,sport,andphysicalactivity.Topicscoveredinthisclasswillincludestructuralandfunctionalrelationshipsinmusculoskeletal tissues,applicationofstressand strainanalysis tobiological tissues,analysisof forces inhumanmovementandfunction,andintroductiontoviscoelasticityoftissues.


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MedicalTerminology 490033



Fee: Yes Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentals

MedicalTerminologyisacoursedesignedforstudentstodevelophealthcare‐specificknowledgeforacareerinthemedical field.The course uses an integrated approach for teaching the language by incorporatingmedical terminologywith anatomy andphysiologyandthediseaseprocess.

TherapeuticServices 490023



Fee: Yes Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceor SportsMedicineFundamentals

TherapeuticServicesisdesignedtokeepabreastoftherapidchangesinbusinessandindustrybyofferingstudentsarigorousarrayof coursework and work‐based experience to help prepare them for advanced learning and a wide range of health careeropportunities. This course is designed to provide the local education agency flexibility tomeet health care demands in thecommunity. Studentsare introduced tocareers in therapeutic services including,butnot limited to,nursing,medicine,physicaltherapist,surgicaltechnologist,respiratorytherapist,emergencymedicaltechnician,andothers.

PatientCareTechnician 490027 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentals PatientCareTechnicianisaonecreditcoursethatprovidesstudentstheopportunitytobecomeeffectiveandefficientmulti‐skilledhealthcareproviders.Studentswilldevelopaworkingknowledgeofadvancedpatientcareskills,vitalsigns,12‐leadEKG’s,oxygentherapy, basic phlebotomy via simulation, and specimen collection and processing.Essentialworkforce skills and safetywill beemphasized, aswell as, professional ethics and legal responsibilities. Studentswill ascertain employability skills and soft skillsrequiredbybusinessandindustry.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofrequiredtheory,lab,andsimulation,studentsmaybeeligibletositforPatientCareTechnicianCertification.

HealthScienceInternship 490013 490014

1 term/1 credit 2 terms/2 credits



Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceor SportsMedicineFundamentals HealthScienceInternshipincludesavarietyofknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforbecomingahealthcareworkerorforpreparingstudents forpostsecondaryhealthcareeducationprograms. HealthScienceInternship isdesignedtobecompleted inahospital,extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, imagery laboratory, or other health care facilities. Theory andlaboratorycomponentscompriseatleasttenpercentoftheHealthScienceInternshipcourse.

AdvancedHealthSeminar 490016 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisites: FoundationsofHealthScienceandHealthScienceInternshipAdvancedHealthSeminarisaone‐creditcoursethatprovidesanindividualizedlearningexperienceforstudentswhodesireanin‐depth study inat leastoneoccupationalarea in theHealthSciencecluster.Thiscourse isawork‐based,project‐based researchprocess.TheprerequisitesforthiscourseareFoundationsofHealthScienceandHealthScienceInternship.


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SeniorCareerPathwayProject–HealthScience

490045


2 terms/1 credit Helena HS Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

Prerequisite:FoundationsofHealthScienceorSportsMedicineFundamentals Aone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectanareaofinterest;engageinin‐depthexplorationofthearea;employproblem‐solving,decision‐making,andindependentlearningskills;andpresentaculminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.

CTELabinHealthScience 490049 1 term/1 credit Grades: 11-12


Educational Center Thisone‐creditcourseisanextendedlaboratoryexperiencetoaddresstheadvancementandspecializationofcareerswithinHealthSciencethrough individualizedorsmallgroup instruction.Thiscourseallowsstudentstoenhancetheessentialand intermediateskillslearnedthroughprogramcourseswithinthecareerclusterandprepareforindustrycredentialingopportunities.

PLTWBiomedicalScienceProgram



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PrinciplesoftheBiomedicalSciences(RequiredFoundationCourse)



Educational Center

Aone‐creditcoursethatinvolvesthestudyofhumanmedicine,researchprocesses,andanintroductiontobioinformatics.Studentsinvestigatethehumanbodysystemsandvarioushealthconditions.

PLTWHumanBodySystems 490043 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Aone‐creditcoursethatfocusesonhumanphysiology:howthebodysystemsworktogethertomaintaininternalbalanceandgoodhealth.Thiscoursecanserveasan11thor12thgradecreditinscience.

PLTWMedicalInterventions 490044 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Aone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithexperiencesininvestigatingvariousmedicalinterventionsthatextendandimprovethe quality of life including diagnostics, surgery, bio‐nanotechnology, pharmacology, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and life cyclechoices.

PLTWBiomedicalInnovations 490001 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center Aone‐creditcapstonethatallowsstudentstodesignandconductexperimentsrelatedtothediagnosis,treatment,andpreventionofdiseaseorillness. Studentswillpresenttheresultsoftheirworktoanaudiencewhichmayincluderepresentativesfromthelocalhealthcareorbusinesscommunityortheschool’spartnershipteam.


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HospitalityandTourismCluster The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services.

LodgingProgram


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HospitalityandTourism(RequiredFoundationCourse)

500011


2 terms/1 credit Montevallo HS Grades: 9-12

Fee: Yes Hospitality and Tourism Foundations is a one‐credit course. This course is the prerequisite for all pathways included in theHospitality and Tourism cluster. Major topics include introduction to hospitality and tourism, recreation, travel and tourism,lodging,restaurantsandfoodandbeverageservices,safetyandsanitation,customerrelations,andqualityservices.Therequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryfortheHospitalityandTourismclusterisacommercialfoodservicekitchenwithafoodservinganddiningarea.School‐basedlaboratoryexperiencesareessentialforstudentstodevelopskillsinthehospitality&tourismindustry.

LodgingI 500031



Fee: Yes Prerequisite:HospitalityandTourismFoundation

Aone‐credit coursedesigned toprepare students toperform tasks related to theoperationof lodging facilitiesand the careofguestswhousethesefacilities,eitherthroughdirectguestcontactortheprovisionofbackgroundservicesthatenhancetheguestexperience.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisHospitalityandTourism.

LodgingII 500032



Fee: Yes Prerequisite:LodgingI

Aone‐creditcoursethatfocusesontheapplicationofbasicprinciplesofthehotelandlodgingindustry.Studentsdevelopskillsinvarious functionalareasofhoteloperation, including frontdeskoperations,guestregistrations,housekeeping,convention sales,foodandbeverageservices,andguestservices.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisLodgingI.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthiscourse.


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Recreation,Travel,andTourismProgram



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500011

1 term/1 credit Fee: Yes



Fee: Yes Hospitality and Tourism Foundations is a one‐credit course. This course is the prerequisite for all pathways included in theHospitality andTourism cluster. Major topics include introduction to hospitality and tourism, recreation, travel and tourism,lodging,restaurantsandfoodandbeverageservices,safetyandsanitation,customerrelations,andqualityservices.Therequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryfortheHospitalityandTourismclusterisacommercialfoodservicekitchenwithafoodservinganddiningarea.School‐basedlaboratoryexperiencesareessentialforstudentstodevelopskillsinthehospitalityandtourismindustry.

Sports,Recreation,andEntertainmentMarketing

500023



Fee: Yes Prerequisite: HospitalityandTourismFoundation

Thisisaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithanopportunitytogainin‐depthknowledgeandskillsrelatedtothegrowing sports, recreation, and entertainment industries. The concepts of facility design, merchandising, advertising, publicrelations/publicity,eventmarketing,sponsoringevents,ticketdistributions,andcareersrelatedtotheseindustriesarethemajorconceptsaddressedintheclass.

TravelandTourismI 500021



Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: HospitalityandTourismFoundation

Aone‐creditcoursefocusedonthedevelopment,research,packaging,promotion,anddeliveryofatraveler’sexperiencesthatmayincludecreatingguidebooks,planningtripsandevents,managingacustomer’stravelplans,oroverseeingaconventioncenter.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisHospitalityandTourism.

TravelandTourismII 500022



Fee: Yes

Prerequisite: Travel and Tourism I Aone‐creditcoursedesigned toprovidedknowledgeand skill inunderstandingeconomics,marketingoperations,admissions toevents,safetyandsecurityprecautions,andlocalandregionalmarkets.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisTravelandTourismI.


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RestaurantandFoodandBeverageServices(CulinaryArts)Program



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500011


2 terms/1 credit Montevallo HSGrades: 9-12

Fee: Yes

Hospitality and Tourism Foundations is a one‐credit course. This course is the prerequisite for all pathways included in theHospitalityandTourism cluster. Major topics include introduction tohospitalityand tourism, recreation, traveland tourism,lodging,restaurantsandfoodandbeverageservices,safetyandsanitation,customerrelations,andqualityservices.Therequiredschool‐based laboratory for theHospitalityandTourism cluster isa commercial food servicekitchenwitha food servinganddining area. School‐based laboratory experiences are essential for students to develop skills in the hospitality and tourismindustry.

CulinaryArtsI 500012



Fee: Yes

CulinaryArtsIisaone‐creditcoursethatintroducesstudentstobasicfoodproduction,management,andserviceactivitiesinboththeback‐and‐ front‐of‐thehouse. Emphasis isplacedonsanitation,safety,andbasic foodpreparation. Skills inmathematics,science,andcommunicationarereinforcedinthiscourse.Therequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryfortheHospitalityandTourismcluster is a commercial food service kitchenwith a food serving and dining area. School‐based laboratory experiences areessentialforstudentstodevelopskillsinthehospitalityandtourismindustry.

CulinaryArtsII 500013



Fee: Yes

CulinaryArtsII isaone‐creditcourse. Culinary IIprovidesadvancedexperiences in foodproduction,managementandservice.Topics include food serviceoperations,advanced foodproduction,andprofessionalism. Skills inmathematics,communication,creativethinking,andentrepreneurshiparereinforced inthiscourse. Therequiredschool‐based laboratory fortheHospitalityand Tourism cluster is a commercial food service kitchen with a food serving and dining area. School‐based laboratoryexperiencesareessentialforstudentstodevelopskillsinthehospitalityandtourismindustry.

Prerequisite: CulinaryArtsI

BakingandPastryArts 500014



Fee: Yes

BakingandPastryArts isaone‐credit coursedesigned toprovide theprinciplesofbakingandpastry techniques. The courseincludes baking technologies, equipment, preparation procedures, productionmethods, pastrymethods, chocolate and candyproductions,scienceofbreadbaking,confectionsanddesserts,showpieces,costcontrol,foodsafety,andpresentationtechniquestocreatefundamentalbakingtothelatestpastrytrends.


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EventPlanning 500015



Fee: Yes

EventPlanningisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12.Studentswilllearntoorganizeandplanallaspectsofbusinessandsocialevents including the food, location,anddécorassociatedwithhiringaneventplanner. Concepts taught in thecourse tomeettheneedsofclientsincludeplanningfortheeventwithactivities,establishingabudget,determiningthetheme,planningtheguestlist,determiningthelocation,developinganeventplanschedule,planningtransportationneeds,trainingofstaff,stagingtheevent, calculating roomand space requirements, providing necessary technologyand equipment, planning food and beverageservices, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post‐evaluations of events.Students demonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, humanresources,promotion,andeventmanagementprincipals.Studentsarepreparedforvariouscareeropportunitiesineventplanning.

EntrepreneurshipinFamily&ConsumerSciences



Calera HSChelsea HS

Oak Mountain HS Shelby County HS

Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication.Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer to consumer.Studentsareprepared to createandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.


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HumanServicesCluster(FamilyandConsumerSciences/Cosmetology)

Family and Consumer Sciences addresses challenges faced by individuals and families in the home, school, work place, and community. Individuals need to develop abilities to think, communicate, manage, and lead in order to address the issues of a changing, technological, diverse, and global society. The integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) in all Family and Consumer Science classes provides students with opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and school/community involvement.

EarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandServicesProgram



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FamilyandConsumerSciences 510004 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


FamilyandConsumerSciencesFoundationsisdesignedtoassiststudentsinrecognizingtheroles,responsibilities,andimportanceofthefamily.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplorecharacteristicsofstrongfamilies;familycustomsandtraditions; healthy relationships;marriage readiness; parenting issues; consumer behavior; clothing, housing, and food needsthroughout the life span; effects of technology on the family;and career options related to familyand consumer sciencesandhumanservices.




Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication. Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer to consumer. Studentsareprepared to createandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.

ChildDevelopment 510021 510022



Calera HS Chelsea HS


ChildDevelopmenthelpsstudentsdevelopskillsrelatedtothephysical,social,intellectual,andemotionaldevelopmentofchildren.Course content provides opportunities for exploring benefits of studying children, stages of development, child developmenttheories, childhealth& safety,behaviormanagement, childabuse,needsofexceptional children, childcare services, communityresources,technology,&careeropportunitiesrelatedtoworkingwithchildren.Observationalexperiencesareencouragedinthiscourse.

ChildServicesI 510025 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithknowledgeandskillsrelatedtochildgrowthanddevelopmentandwaystoprovideservicestochildren.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthiscourse.


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ChildServicesII 510026 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Prerequisite: ChildServicesIAone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithknowledgeandskilltodirectandmanageservicesandfacilitiesthatimpactthegrowthanddevelopmentofchildren.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisChildServicesI.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthiscourse.

FamilyStudiesandCommunityServicesProgram



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Calera HSChelsea HS


FamilyandConsumerSciencesFoundationsisdesignedtoassiststudentsinrecognizingtheroles,responsibilities,andimportanceofthefamily.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplorecharacteristicsofstrongfamilies;familycustomsandtraditions; healthy relationships; marriage readiness; parenting issues; consumer behavior; clothing, housing, & food needsthroughout the life span;effectsof technologyon the family;&careeroptionsrelated to family&consumer sciences&humanservices.




Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication. Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer to consumer.Studentsareprepared to createandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.

LifeConnections 510031 500032



Calera HSChelsea HS

Montevallo HS Oak Mountain HS Shelby County HS

LifeConnectionsmaybetaughtasaone‐creditorhalf‐creditcourse.Forahalf‐creditcourse,specificcontentstandardsmustbeincluded. Thecourse focusesonpracticalproblemsrelated tonurturinghumandevelopment throughout the life spanand lifecycle. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore basic needs of individuals regarding human growthanddevelopment; stages across the life span; career planning; dating and marriage; financial management; parent decisions;relationship adjustments;middle‐age, retirement issues, and intergenerational living; balancingwork, family, and communityresponsibilities;improvingthequalityoflife,communityresourcesandservices;technology;andcareersrelatedtofamiliesastheyprogressthroughthelifecycle.


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FamilyStudies&CommunityServicesI 510033 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithknowledgeandskilltoprovideservicestofamiliesandolderadultsinneed.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthecourse.

FamilyStudies&CommunityServicesII 510034 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Prerequisite: FamilyStudies &CommunityServicesIAone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithknowledgeandskilltodetermineclientneedsthroughtheuseofassessments,toprovideinterventionservices,andsuggestscommunityservicesandresourcesthataddresstheneedsofthefamilyandolderadults.TheprerequisiteforthiscourseisFamilyStudiesandCommunityServicesI.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthecourse.

CounselingandMentalHealth 510035 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoorientatestudentswhoareinterestedinworkingincounselingandmentalhealthservices.Careers in this field provide assistance to people with personal, family, educational, andmental health problems and needguidance inmaking career decisions.The content in the course includes thehistory of counseling, career investigation, stressmanagement,mental illness,communicationskills,client legalrightsandethicalprocedures,personalandclientsafety,andthecounselingprocess.

Gerontology 510036 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoassiststudentsinlearningaboutcareersthatprovideservicestoolderadults.ThecoursefocusesonGerontology,thestudyofthesocial,psychological,andbiologicalaspectsofaging;andthephysical,mental,andsocialchangesinpeopleastheyage.Conceptsonresources,agencies,organizations,services,livingfacilities,laws,licensingstandards,trends,advocacy,andissuesaffectingolderadultsareaddressedinthecourse.

FashionProgram



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Calera HSChelsea HS


FamilyandConsumerSciencesFoundationsisdesignedtoassiststudentsinrecognizingtheroles,responsibilities,andimportanceofthefamily.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplorecharacteristicsofstrongfamilies;familycustomsandtraditions; healthy relationships;marriage readiness; parenting issues; consumer behavior; clothing, housing, and food needsthroughout the life span; effectsof technologyon the family;and careeroptions related to familyand consumer sciencesandhumanservices.


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FashionMerchandising 410015 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentsinterestedinpursuingacareerinthefashionandretailindustry.Studentswillexplorefashionbusinessoperations,merchandisingtechniques,andtechnologyusedintheindustry.

EventPlanning



Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12.Studentswilllearntoorganizeandplanallaspectsofbusinessandsocialeventsincludingthefood,location,anddécorassociatedwithhiringaneventplanner.Conceptstaughtinthecoursetomeettheneedsofclients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list,determining the location,developinganeventplanschedule,planning transportationneeds,trainingofstaff,stagingtheevent,calculatingroomandspacerequirements,providingnecessarytechnologyandequipment,planning foodandbeverageservices,securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post‐evaluations of events. Studentsdemonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources,promotion,andeventmanagementprincipals.Studentsarepreparedforvariouscareeropportunitiesineventplanning.




Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication. Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer to consumer.Studentsareprepared to createandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.

Fashion 510041 510042

2 terms/1 credit 1 term/ ½ credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtointroducestudentstotheselectionandcareofclothingandaccessoriesforindividualsandfamiliesthroughoutthelifespan.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthiscourse.

FashionDesign 510044 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


FashionDesign is for students interested in fashion, fashiondesign,andappareland textiledesign technology. Coursecontentprovidesopportunities for students to explorehistoric costumes, research current fashion stylesand trends,analyze fibersandtextiles,designclothingandaccessories,utilizetechnologyinfashiondesign,andexplorecareeroptionsintheapparelandtextilesindustry.


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FashionMedia 510045 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentsinterestedinfashion,fashiondesign,andapparelandtextiledesigntechnology.Contentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoanalyzeconsumer,cultureandcelebrityeffects;researchcurrentandfuturetrends;explorethefashionpressandprintprocessandE‐commerceforfashion;engageinpublicrelationsandeventsmanagement;andutilizeandapplysocialmediaanddigitaldesigntechniques,photographicstylingapplications,andjournalismskills.

Food,Wellness,andDieteticsProgram



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Calera HSChelsea HS


Family&ConsumerSciencesFoundationsisdesignedtoassiststudentsinrecognizingtheroles,responsibilities,andimportanceofthe family. Coursecontentprovidesopportunities forstudentstoexplorecharacteristicsofstrong families; familycustomsandtraditions; healthy relationships;marriage readiness; parenting issues; consumer behavior; clothing, housing, and food needsthroughout the life span;effectsof technologyon the family;&careeroptionsrelated to family&consumer sciences&humanservices.




Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication.Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer toconsumer.Studentsareprepared tocreateandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.

FoodandNutrition 510011 510012

2 terms/1 credit 1 term/ ½ credit


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Thiscourseisdesignedtoenablestudentstoexploretherelationshipbetweenfood,nutrition,fitness,andwellness.Studentslearnhowtoselectandpreparenutritiousfoods.Aschool‐basedlaboratoryisrequiredforthiscourse.


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ChemistryofFood 510013 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


ChemistryofFoodprovides in‐depth studyof theapplicationof scienceprinciples to scientific investigationof theproduction,processing,preparation,evaluation,andutilizationoffood. Thecourseutilizesthescientificmethodtostudyscientificconceptsandtheoriesinthecontextofnutritionandfoods. Studentsareexpectedtoachieveacademicstandardsandcompetenciesfromchemistry,biochemistry,biology,andsomephysicsattheanalysis,synthesis,andevaluationlevelsinhisspecializedareaofstudy.Studentsdevelopcriticalreasoningandmathematicalandwritingskillsthroughavarietyofhigher‐levellearningstrategiesandlaboratoryexperimentsthatrequiremeasuring,recording,graphing,andanalyzingdata;predictingandevaluating laboratoryresults;andwritinglaboratoryreports.Thecoursehighlightsnutritionconceptsandexploresthevariousrelationshipsbetweenfoodscienceandnutrition.Thiscoursecanserveasan11thor12thgradecreditinscience.

Dietetics 510014 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithadvancedknowledgeandskillsusedinnutritionanddietetics.Majortopicsincludenutrition,mealplanning, safety, food science,andprofessionalbehavior.A school‐based laboratory is required for thiscourse.

EventPlanning 500015 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12.Studentswilllearntoorganizeandplanallaspectsofbusinessandsocialeventsincludingthefood,location,anddécorassociatedwithhiringaneventplanner.Conceptstaughtinthecoursetomeettheneedsofclients include planning for the eventwith activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list,determiningthe location,developinganeventplanschedule,planningtransportationneeds,trainingofstaff,stagingtheevent,calculatingroomandspacerequirements,providingnecessarytechnologyandequipment,planningfoodandbeverageservices,securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post‐evaluations of events. Studentsdemonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources,promotion,andeventmanagementprincipals.Studentsarepreparedforvariouscareeropportunitiesineventplanning.

FoodInnovationsandMedia 510016 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


This isaone‐credit coursedesigned for students to learnhow to express their creativity through foods.This coursepromotescriticalthinkinganddecisionmakinganddevelopsfoodpreparation,andcommunicationandtechnologyskills.Conceptssuchasthedifferencesbetween images formarketing/advertising/publicrelationsandconsumeruse; thedifferencesbetween food forprintandmotion,e.g.,web,video,TV;elementsofstyling:hyper‐realismversusreal‐life;elementsofphotography:lighting,depthoffield,angles;usingandapplyingsocialmediaanddigitaldesigntechniques;journalismskills;andtrendsinthefoodindustryareincludedinthecourse.

SportsNutrition 510017 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


SportsNutritionisaone‐creditcourse.Thecourseprovidesstudentswithknowledgeandskillsrelatedtohealth,physicalfitnessandnutritionasitrelatestosportsandathletictraining.


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Calera HSChelsea HS


FamilyandConsumerSciencesFoundationsisdesignedtoassiststudentsinrecognizingtheroles,responsibilities,andimportanceofthefamily.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplorecharacteristicsofstrongfamilies;familycustomsandtraditions; healthy relationships;marriage readiness; parenting issues; consumer behavior; clothing, housing, and food needsthroughout the life span; effectsof technologyon the family;and careeroptions related to familyand consumer sciencesandhumanservices.




Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12thatincludesthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoownandoperateabusiness.Itistheintentofthiscoursethatentrepreneurialconceptsbeincorporatedwithintheframeworkoffamilyandconsumersciences‐related freeenterpriseexperienceswithin theHumanServicesClustercareerpathways,HospitalityandTourismClustercareerpathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should beintroducedandintegratedthroughoutthefreeenterpriseexperiencetomaximizestudentinterestandimpact.Thecoursecontentfocusesonbusinessandfinancialplanning,personnelmanagement,marketingprinciples,businessandlaborlaws,legalrightsandresponsibilities of ownership and communication.Other topics to be taught aremarket research, purchasing process system,distributionsystems,warehouseandinventorycontrol,salesmanship,salespromotion,andtheftcontrolthatinfluencetheflowofgoodsand services fromproducer to consumer.Studentsareprepared to createandmanage theirownFamilyandConsumerSciencesbusinessorembarkonacareerrelatedtobusinessdevelopment.

EventPlanning 500015 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Thisisaone‐creditcoursetaughtingrades9‐12.Studentswilllearntoorganizeandplanallaspectsofbusinessandsocialeventsincludingthefood,location,anddécorassociatedwithhiringaneventplanner.Conceptstaughtinthecoursetomeettheneedsofclients include planning for the eventwith activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list,determiningthe location,developinganeventplanschedule,planningtransportationneeds,trainingofstaff,stagingtheevent,calculatingroomandspacerequirements,providingnecessarytechnologyandequipment,planning foodandbeverageservices,securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post‐evaluations of events. Studentsdemonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources,promotion,andeventmanagementprincipals.Studentsarepreparedforvariouscareeropportunitiesineventplanning.

LifeConnections 510031 510032



Calera HSChelsea HS


LifeConnectionsmaybetaughtasaone‐creditorhalf‐creditcourse.Forahalf‐creditcourse,specificcontentstandardsmustbeincluded. Thecourse focusesonpracticalproblemsrelated tonurturinghumandevelopment throughout the life spanand lifecycle. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore basic needs of individuals regarding human growthanddevelopment; stages across the life span; career planning; dating and marriage; financial management; parent decisions;relationship adjustments;middle‐age, retirement issues, and intergenerational living; balancingwork, family, and communityresponsibilities;improvingthequalityoflife,communityresourcesandservices;technology;andcareersrelatedtofamiliesastheyprogressthroughthelifecycle.


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Housing 510051 510052



Calera HSChelsea HS


Housingmaybetaughtasaone‐creditorhalf‐creditcourse.Forahalf‐creditcoursespecificcontentstandardsmustbeincluded.Thecourse introducesstudentstotheselectionandplanningof livingenvironmentstomeettheneedsandwantsof individualsand familiesacross the life span. Course contentprovidesopportunities for students to explorehousingoptions,architecturalstyles of housing, factors that influence housing selection, housing legislation and regulations, ownership options, homeconstructionandrepairs,homefurnishingsandaccessories,homemaintenance,landscapedesign,homesafety,environmentalandenergyissues,technology,andcareeroptionsrelatedtothehousingindustry.

InteriorDesignI 510053 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐credit coursedesigned to introduce students to thehistoricalaspectsand contemporary trends inhousingand interiordesign.Aninteriordesignstudioistherequiredschool‐basedlaboratoryforthecourse.

InteriorDesignII 510054 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Prerequisite: InteriorDesignI InteriorDesignIIisaone‐creditcourse. Thecourseintroducesstudentstothebusinesspracticesandproceduresoftheinteriordesignbusiness.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexploredesignprojectdevelopment,businessplanningandoperations,interiordesigntechniquesbyapplyingdrawingskillsandelementsandprinciplesofdesign,technology,andcareersinthefieldofInteriorDesign.

Art,Architecture,andDesign 510055 2 terms/1 credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


This isaone‐credit coursedesigned to introduce students to the influenceofartandarchitectureon theprofessional fieldofinterior design. Content in the course includes an in‐depth application of the elements of design; history of architecture;architecturalstyles; influencesofarchitecturaldesignonculture;period furnitureand furnishings; influenceof technologyandmass production; prosperity cycles through various historical periods; and careers in architecture, design and other relatedprofessions.Studentswillalso learnhow toutilizeandapply socialmediaanddigitaldesign techniques,photographic stylingapplications,andjournalismskills.


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CreativeArts*(1/2creditonly) 510043 1 term/½ credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


Aone‐halfcreditcoursedesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinacquiringknowledgeandskillsinartproductionanddesigninthe areas of culinary arts, fashion design, graphic design, industrial design, and interior design. A school‐based laboratory isrequiredforthiscourse.

FamilyWellness*(1/2creditonly) 410012 1 term/½ credit


Calera HSChelsea HS


FamilyWellness isdesigned for students interested inhealth issues that impact individuals, families,and communities. Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplorefamilyhealththroughoutthestagesofthelifespan.Topicsincludepersonaland family health goals; health promotion; health risks; communication skills needed in healthy relationships; consumerism;advocacy;mentalandemotionalhealth; relationshipbetweennutritionandhealth;emergency care, firstaid,andhome safety;diseaseprevention;chronichealthissues;substanceabuse;technologyusedinhealthservices;andcareersrelatedtoindividualandfamilyhealthandwellness.Thiscoursefulfillsthehealthrequirement.

Parenting* 510023 510024



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Parentingmaybetaughtasaone‐creditorhalf‐creditcourse.Forahalf‐creditcoursespecificcontentstandardsmustbeincluded.Thecourseallowsstudentstofocusonparentingrolesandresponsibilities. Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexplore family structures and stages of the family life cycle; roles and responsibilities of parents across the life span; factorsinfluencing the decision to become a parent; preparation for parenthood; birth defects; challenges of teen pregnancy andparenthood;signsandchangesinpregnancy;prenataldevelopment,labor,anddelivery;stagesofchilddevelopment;childrenwithexceptionalities;meetingphysical,health,andsafetyneedsofchildrenandadolescents;positiveparent‐childrelations;guidanceand discipline of children and adolescents; sources of parenting information, support, and assistance; technology impactingparenting;andcareeropportunitiesrelatedtoparenting.Observationalexperiencesareencouragedinthiscourse.

PersonalFinance* 400021 400022



Calera HSChelsea HS


PersonalFinancemaybetaughtasaone‐creditorhalf‐creditcourse. Forahalf‐creditcoursespecificcontentstandardsmustbeincluded. The course introduces students to themanagement of personal and family resources to achieve personal goals andfinancialliteracy.Coursecontentprovidesopportunitiesforstudentstoexploreconsumerbehavior,laws,andlegislation,consumerprotection, consumer rightsand responsibilities, consumerdecisionmaking,advertisingandpromotional techniques, individualandfamilymoneymanagement,bankingservices,useofcredit,incometax,technology,andcareersinprovidingfinancialservicestoindividualsandfamilies.

*Half‐creditcoursesdonotfulfilltheBICrequirementofthreecoursesinatwo‐yearperiod.


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IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory(RequiredFoundationCourse)

510060 510075

1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Introduction toCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory provides studentswitha studyofconceptsrelated to thecosmetologyprofession. Specific topics includecosmetologyhistoryandopportunities,professional image, infectioncontrol,humananatomyandphysiology,clientconsultation,analysis,basicfundamentals,andprinciplesofhairdesign.Studentsalsogaininitialpracticalexperienceinsanitation,shampooing,hairshaping,andhairstyling.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletopractice safety and sanitary precautions as they perform basic procedures. Introduction to Cosmetology/NaturalHair StylingTheory is the prerequisite to Chemical Services, Hair Coloring, Introduction to Spa Techniques, Advanced Spa TechniquesApplications,SalonPracticesandManagement,andStateBoardPracticum.

ChemicalServices 510062 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory ChemicalServices focuseson the theoryofchemical servicesrelated tochemicalhair texturing. Specific topics includebasicsofchemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services. Students also gain initial practicalexperienceinperformingvariouschemicaltexturingactivities. Emphasisisplacedonsafety,chemicaluseandhandling,hairandscalpanalysis,andclientconsultation.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletopracticesafetyandsanitaryprecautionsastheyperformthesechemicalservices.

HairColoring 510061 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory HairColoringprovidesstudentswithstudyandexperienceinhaircoloringandlightening.Emphasisisplacedoncolorapplication,laws,levelsandclassificationsofcolor,andproblemsolving.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletoidentifyallphasesofhaircoloringanditseffectsuponthehairandperformproceduresforhaircoloringandlightening.Problem‐solvingandcritical‐thinkingskillsareessential,andmanyopportunitiesareprovidedforgrowthinstudent’slevelofcompetence.StudentsparticipateinSkillsUSAasanintegralpartofthisinstructionalprogram.

IntroductiontoNailCareandApplication 510066 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

IntroductiontoNailCareandApplicationfocusesonallaspectsofthenailcareindustry. Specifictopicsincludenailcarehistoryandopportunities,nailandskinservices,sanitationandbacteriology,andsalonconduct.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletodemonstrateprofessionalconduct,recognizenaildisorders&diseases,&identifyandperformproceduresforsanitation&nailcareservices.ThiscourseisaprerequisiteforNairArt&Applications&StateBoardPracticumPathwayB.

SalonPracticesandManagement 510065 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory SalonPracticesandManagementenablesstudentstodevelopentrylevelmanagementskillsforthecosmetologyindustry.Studentspracticeallphasesofcosmetologyinasalonsetting. Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsareabletodemonstrateprofessionalworkethicsandcommunication skills, job‐seekingandmanagement skills,andexhibitknowledgeof the technologyusedinsalons.


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StateBoardPracticum 510068 1 term/1 credit

Grade: 12 Fee: Yes


Prerequisite: IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory TheStateBoardPracticum isaone‐creditculminatingcoursedesigned toprovide studentswithacomprehensive studyofStateBoardproceduresandpracticalapplicationsincosmetologyandnailcare.ThecourseconsistsofPathwayA‐Cosmetology(contentstandards1‐17)andPathwayB‐NailCareServices(contentstandards1‐11and18‐20). Theprerequisitesforthiscoursedependuponthelicensurethestudentispursuing.

NaturalHairStylingPracticum 510076 1 term/1 credit Grades: 11-12


Educational Center

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoCosmetology/NaturalHairStylingTheory NaturalHairStylingPracticumisaonecreditcoursedesignedtoprovideinstructiononnaturalhaircareservicesandtechniquesforstylingandgroomingnaturalhair.Coredomainserviceareasincludeworkareaandclientpreparation,set‐upofsupplies,safeworkpractices,proceduresrelatedtoservicesanddesign,andbloodexposureprocedure.


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Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurityCluster

The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security Career Cluster prepares individuals for employment relating to emergency and fire services, legal services, protective services, and homeland security.

EmergencyandFireManagementServicesProgram

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PrinciplesofPublicService 530004 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

A one‐credit course designed to introduce students to the competencies related to public service job preparatory programs.Studentsdevelopknowledgeandskillsinfiremanagementservices,legalservices,andlawenforcementservices.

EmergencyServices 410024 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

EmergencyServicesintroducesstudentstotheemergencymedicalprofession. Coursecontentemphasizessafety,humanstructureandfunction,assessmentofemergencyclients,ethicalbehaviorandemergencycareprocedures.

FireFighting 530012 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

Prerequisite: IntroductiontoFireScience Firefightingisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithinformationregardingcareerpossibilitiesinfirefighting,includinginstructionintechniquesof firefighting. Topics includecareeropportunities,safety, firepreventionandcontrol,hazardousmaterials,sprinklersystems,firstresponder,andpublicrelations.

IntroductiontoFireScience 530011 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center IntroductiontoFireScienceprovidesstudentswithcompetenciesrelatedtoaclusterofpublicservicejobpreparatoryprogramsandhelpsstudentsdevelopknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforsuccessandadvancementinaspecializedpublicservicejobpreparatoryprogram.Studentsstudypossiblecareers,employabilityskills,leadership,basicfirstaid,blood‐bornepathogens,firemanagementservices,legalservices,andlawenforcementservices.

LawEnforcementProgram



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Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtointroducestudentstothecompetenciesrelatedtopublicservicejobpreparatoryprograms.Studentsdevelopknowledgeandskillsinfiremanagementservices,legalservices,andlawenforcementservices.


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ForensicandCriminalInvestigations 410025 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Forensic and Criminal Investigations is a growing area in law, public safety, and security. Forensic and criminal investigatorsinfluenceourlivesbyprovidingassistancetofirefightersandlawenforcementofficersaswellasthecriminaljusticesystem.Thisone‐creditcourse focusesoncareeropportunities, safety,historyof forensic science,criminal investigation, forensic serologyandDNA, forensic studies inanthropology, toxicology, fingerprinting, firearms,physics,anddocumentexamination.Thiscoursecanserveasa3rdor4thcreditinscience.

PolicePatrol 530023 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center PolicePatrolisdevelopedtoassiststudentsinchoosingpolicepatrolasacareer. Additionalareasofinstructioninthisone‐creditcoursearesafety,patrolprocedures,writtenreports,trafficcontrolprocedures,defensivetactics,physicalwellnessandjob‐relatedhealthissues,businesssecurity,anddrugenforcement.

Sr.PathwayProject‐Law 530024 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center Aone‐creditcoursedesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumoftwocareerandtechnicaleducationcoursestoselectanareaof interest;engage in in‐depthexplorationof thearea;employproblem‐solving,decision‐making,and independent learningskills;andpresentaculminatingpathwayprojectbeforeaselectedaudience.

LegalServicesProgram



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Educational Center

A one‐credit course designed to introduce students to the competencies related to public service job preparatory programs.Studentsdevelopknowledgeandskillsinfiremanagementservices,legalservices,andlawenforcementservices.

IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 530022 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center

IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeisdesignedspecificallyforstudentsinterestedincriminaljustice.Students,throughthisone‐creditcourse, learnabout careers, ethicsandprofessionalism, constitutionaland criminal laws, court system, trialprocesses, juvenilejusticeandcorrectionalsystems,andhumandiversity.

IntroductiontoLawandtheAmericanLegalSystem



Educational Center

Introduction toLawand theAmericanLegalSystemprovides studentswithanopportunity todevelopanunderstandingof theprinciplesandpracticesof theAmerican legal system. Students learn fundamentalaspectsofcareeropportunities,historyanddevelopmentoflaw,sourcesoflawinsociety,civillaw,criminallawandprocedure,ethicsandthejusticesystem,reasoningskills,trialprocedures,andcommunicationandresearchskills.


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LawinSociety

410023 1 term/1 credit Career Technical Educational Center

410023 2 terms/1 credit All High Schools 450011 1 term/½ credit All High Schools


Law inSociety isdesignedtoacquaintstudentswiththebasic legalprinciplescommontobusinessandpersonalactivities. Thiscourseisanoverviewofcriminal,civil,contract,andconsumerlaw.Topicsincludeevaluatingcontracts,purchasingappropriateinsurance,interpretingstateandfederalcriminallaw,andrepresentingotherbusinessasemployeeorcontractor.


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ManufacturingCluster This innovative program is designed to prepare students for the one of the fastest growing career fields in America. Automation systems are now running manufacturing production lines with complex functions and technologies – much of today’s manufacturing work is done by industrial robots.

RoboticsProgram



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Educational Center

A one‐credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction,maintenance,operations,and installationandrepairwhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareers inthearchitectureandconstructionandmanufacturingindustries.Thiscourseisnotaprerequisiteforenteringaspecificpathway.

Manufacturing1 540061 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center TheManufacturingTechnology1coursepreparesstudentsforentryintotheadvancedmanufacturingindustry.Content emphasizesbeginning skills key to the success ofworking in themanufacturing industry. Students gain an understanding of technologyandtheconceptofDesignforManufacturing,studyworkplacesafetyandworkplaceorganization,workplacecommunicationskills,andbasicmachineoperation.StudentsstudymechanismsandAC/DCelectricalcontrols.



Educational Center TheManufacturingTechnology2coursepreparesstudentsforentryintotheadvancedmanufacturingindustry.Contentemphasizesbeginningskillskeytothesuccessofworking inthemanufacturing industry.Studentsstudyhowtoaccuratelyreadand interpretblueprintsandschematics;graphicdesignandcomputer‐aideddrawing;qualityassurancemethodsandqualitycontrolconcepts;useofprecisionmeasurementtoolsandinstruments;fluidpower;programmablelogiccontrol;andunderstandingmodernbusinesspractices.



Educational Center TheManufacturingTechnology3coursepreparesstudentsforentryintotheadvancedmanufacturingindustry.Content emphasizesbeginning skillskey to the successofworking in themanufacturing industry.Students studyhow to selectproductionprocesses;computer‐aidedmanufacturingandflexiblemanufacturingplanning;produceaproductviaamasterproject;androboticsystemsusedinmanufacturing.

CTELabinManufacturing 540071 1 term/1 credit Grades: 10-12


Educational Center TheCTE lab inmanufacturingcoursepreparesstudents forentry intotheadvancedmanufacturing industry.Contentemphasizesbeginningskillskeytothesuccessofworkinginthemanufacturingindustry.Studentsstudyadvancedprogrammablelogiccontrol;maintenanceoftechnologicalsystems;andexplorationofemployabilityandcareeropportunities.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Manufacturing



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Sr. Pathways inManufacturing is a Capstone course that provides students with extended content and skills essential to theplanning,design,creation,andpresentationofanadvancedmanufacturingcapstoneproject.


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Marketing,SalesandServiceCluster

Marketing is the process of anticipating, managing, and satisfying consumers’ demand for products, services, and ideas. The Marketing Career Cluster generates the strategy that underlies advertising and promotional techniques, business communication, and business development.



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All High Schools

Thiscourse isrequired forgraduationandshouldbe taken in9thgrade. Through thiscourse, studentswillgaincontentknowledgeand skills toprepare them for collegeand career readiness. It focuseson three integrated components–academicplanningandcareerdevelopment,financialliteracy,andcomputerskillapplication.



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BusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA)isaone‐creditcoursedesignedtoassiststudentsindevelopingtechnologicalproficienciesinwordprocessing, spreadsheets,databases,presentations, communications, Internetuse, ethicsand careersusing technologyapplications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, andworkplace skills offer further opportunities forapplicationsofknowledgeandskills.

BusinessEssentials 450007 2 terms/1 credit


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BusinessEssentialsisdesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopanunderstandingofhowacademicskillsinmathematics,economics,andwrittenandoralcommunicationsareintegralcomponentsofsuccessincommerceandinformationtechnologycareers.Studentsexaminecurrenteventstodeterminetheirimpactonbusinessandindustryandlegalandethicalbehavior,acquireknowledgeofsafeandsecureenvironmentalcontrolstoenhanceproductivity,determinehowresourcesaremanagedtoachievecompanygoals,and identifyemployabilityandpersonal skillsneeded toobtainacareerandbe successful in theworkplace. As students learnaboutdifferenttypesofbusinessownership,theyinterpretindustrylawsandregulationstoensurecompliance,identifyprinciplesofbusinessmanagement,andanalyzebusinesspracticestodetermineethicalandsocialresponsibilities.

BuyingandMerchandising 550014 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Buying and Merchandising is a one‐credit course which focuses on the development of decision‐making skills necessary todeterminewhattobuy,whentobuy,howmuchtobuy,andfromwhomtobuyproductsforresale.Studentswilldevelopaproductmixandapplydisplayandvisualmerchandising techniques.Studentswillalso implementsalessupportactivities,processsales,track products, and plan merchandise flow. Students will establish and grow positive customer relationships. Technology,employabilityskills,leadershipandcommunicationswillbeincorporatedinclassroomactivities.

CommerceCommunication 410026 410027



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Prerequisite: BusinessTechnologyApplications(BTA)orCareerPreparedness Commerce Communications deals with the operation and management of advertising and promotion functions within themarketingsystem. Students learnhowtoutilizestandardprocessestomove,store, locateandtransferownershipofgoodsandservices. Studentsalso learnhow todisseminate informationaboutproductsand services ofa company toachieveadesiredoutcome. Students develop an advertising plan, utilize various forms of publicity topromoteaproduct or service, exhibitanunderstandingofethicalbehaviorwhenpromotingaproductorservice,anduseappropriateterminologytoexhibitaclearandconciseunderstandingofpromotiontomarketaproductorservice.


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Entrepreneurship 400017 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Entrepreneurship isdesigned toprovide studentswith the skillsneeded to effectivelyorganize,develop, create,andmanageabusiness. Thiscourse includesbusinessmanagementandentrepreneurship,communicationand interpersonalskills,economics,andprofessionaldevelopmentfoundations.Instructionalstrategiesmayincludethedevelopmentofabusinessplan,aschool‐basedenterprise, computerand technologyapplications, realand simulatedoccupational experiences,orprojects related tobusinessownership.

IntegratedMarketingCommunicationsandBranding



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Integrated Marketing Communications and Branding is a one‐credit course where students create, execute, and evaluatepromotional strategies and content for advertising, sales promotion, and publicity/public relations. Students apply projectmanagement techniques to guide and control promotional campaign development and execution. They also incorporatemotivation theories,branding techniquesanddesignprinciples incommunicationswith targetedaudiences.Theywillplanandimplement procedures to use marketing communications that mitigate image or brand‐damaging issues. Technology,employabilityskills,leadershipandcommunicationswillbeincorporatedinclassroomactivities.

InternetMarketing 550012 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

InternetMarketing isaone‐creditcoursewhich focusesonapplyingtools,strategies&processestocommunicatedigitallywithtargeted customers. Emphasis isplacedon creating, implementing,& critiquingonlineadvertising,emailmarketing,websites,socialmedia,mobilemarketing, search‐engine optimization, video/images & podcasts/webcasts. Studentswill apply projectmanagementtechniquestoguide&controldigitalcommunicationsefforts. Theywillalsocreate&repurposecontentforuseindigitalenvironments.Technology,employabilityskills,leadership&communicationswillbeincorporatedinclassroomactivities.

ManagementPrinciples 480011 480012



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Management Principles is designed to provide students with an understanding of the organizational functions of business,including quality concepts, project management and problem solving. Topics include analyzing functions of management,examiningleadershipstylesandreviewingorganizationalstructures.

MarketingPrinciples 550011 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

Marketing Principles is designed to provide studentswith an overview of in‐depthmarketing concepts. Students develop afoundational knowledge ofmarketing and its functions, includingmarketing informationmanagement, pricing, product andservicemanagement,entrepreneurship,andpromotionandselling.Studentsexaminetheneedforsalesandmarketingstrategies.Studentspracticecustomerrelationshipskills,ethics,technologyapplications,andcommunicatingintheworkplace.

MarketingResearch(½credit) 550016 1 term/½ credit


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MarketingResearch isaone‐halfcreditcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeskillsnecessarytoconductqualitativeandquantitativemarketing research using primary and secondary data. They will gather, synthesize, evaluate, and disseminatemarketinginformationforuseinbusinessdecision‐makingortoaddressaspecificmarketingproblemorissue.Studentswillapplyprojectmanagementtechniquestoguideandcontrolmarketing‐researchactivities.Theywillusestatisticaltechniquestoevaluatemarketingdata.Technology,employabilityskills,leadershipandcommunicationswillbeincorporatedinclassroomactivities.


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SalesandPromotionPlanning 550021 2 terms/1 credit


All High Schools

SalesandPromotionPlanningprovidesthetoolsnecessaryforthedevelopment,implementation,andmanagementofpromotionalprograms. Thefocusofthiscourseisonutilizingpromotionalknowledgeandskillsforcommunicatinginformationtoachieveadesired outcome. Students develop skills related to advertising, publicity, special events, visual merchandising, displays,promotionalcampaigns,andadvertisementstoaidinpromotionalplanning.Theylearntomanagethesalesfunctiontodetermineclientneedsandwantsandtorespondthroughplanned,personalizedcommunication.

SportsandEntertainmentMarketingFundamentals



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SportsandEntertainmentMarketingFundamentals isaone‐creditspecializedcoursedesignedtoofferstudentsanopportunitytogainknowledge&developskillsrelatedtothegrowingsports&entertainmentindustry.SportsMarketingaddressessuchdiverseproducts as the sporting event itself, its athletes, sports facilities or locations, sporting goods, personal training, and sportsinformation. Entertainmentmarketing includeseventssuchas fairs,concerts,tradeshows, festivals,plays,product launches,&causes. Students will develop skills in the areas of merchandising, advertising, public relations/publicity, event marketing,sponsoring,ticketdistribution,andcareeropportunitiesastheyrelatetothesports&entertainmentindustry.Studentswillfosterarealisticunderstandingofthebusinessenvironmentinwhichmarketingactivitiesareperformed&developanunderstanding&appreciationofbusinessethics.Technology,employabilityskills,leadership&communicationswillbeincorporatedinclassroomactivities.

AdvancedSportsandEntertainmentMarketing



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Prerequisite: SportsandEntertainmentMarketingFundamentals AdvancedSportsandEntertainmentMarketing isaone‐creditspecializedcoursedesignedtohelpstudentsgainknowledgeanddevelop skills in determining the economic impact of sports and entertainment events, price setting, research, marketing,positioning, product/servicemanagement, and promotion and sales strategies.Throughout the course, studentsare presentedproblem‐solvingsituationsforwhichtheymustapplyacademicandcritical‐thinkingskills.SportsandEntertainmentMarketingisarequiredprerequisiteforthiscourse.

SeniorCareerPathway–Marketing,Sales&Service


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes

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STEMCluster

(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics)

STEM education is defined as an interdisciplinary approach to learning that combines academic concepts coupled with real-world lessons as students apply science, technology, engineering, and math in contexts that make connections between school, community, and the larger world known as today’s global economy. Incorporation of STEM programs has increased over the past five years due to the lack of qualified people trained to work in the STEM field. As the global economy changes and evolves, new workers are needed to replace the aging workforce population. Shelby County’s STEM programs incorporate 21st Century learning in general and specific engineering programs.

EngineeringPLTW(ProjectLeadTheWay)Program



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IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign‐(PLTW) 560015 2 terms/1 credit


Oak Mountain HS

IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign‐PLTWisaone‐creditcoursethatusesadesigndevelopmentprocesswhileenrichingproblem‐solvingskills.Studentscreateandanalyzemodelsusingspecializedcomputersoftware.

FoundationsofEngineering 560011 2 terms/1 credit


Chelsea HS

Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoofferanoverviewoftheengineeringprofessionandfundamentalskillsutilizedingeneralengineering.

PrinciplesofEngineering‐(PLTW) 560016 2 terms/1 credit


Oak Mountain HS

Aone‐creditcoursedesignedtoexploretechnologysystemsandmanufacturingprocesses. Thiscoursecanserveasan11th or12thgradecreditinscience.

EngineeringResearchandDesign 560014 2 terms/1 credit


Oak Mountain HS

RecommendedPrerequisite:PrinciplesofEngineeringORAPComputerSciencePrinciplesAone‐creditcourseintheengineeringfield.Studentsconductresearch anddesignengineeringprojectstoenhancetheirabilitiesandexpandtheirinterestinthefieldofengineering.

CTELabinSTEM 560118 2 terms/1 credit


Oak Mountain HS

Thisone‐creditcourseisanextendedlaboratoryexperiencetoaddresstheadvancementandspecializationofcareerswithinSTEMthroughindividualizedorsmallgroupinstruction.Thiscourseallowsstudentstoenhancetheessentialandintermediateskillslearnedthroughprogramcourseswithinthecareerclusterandprepareforindustrycredentialingopportunities.


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Transportation,DistributionandLogisticsCluster

AutomotiveTechnologyProgram

This program provides instruction in the basic operations, functions, and repairs of automobiles. The National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) has certified the program, and an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified instructor teaches all classes. Students who successfully complete the program of studies can also receive ASE certification. Eligible students can be placed with local automobile dealerships for on-the-job training.



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Transportation,Distribution,&Logistics 570004 1 term/1 credit



A one‐credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of facilities and mobile equipmentmaintenancewhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersintransportation,distribution,andlogistics.Thiscourseisnotapre‐requisiteforenteringaspecificpathway.

MaintenanceandLightRepairA 570071 1 term/1 credit



A one‐credit course thatprovides studentswith foundational knowledgeand skills relative to safety, engine repair,automatictransmissionsandmanualdrivetrains.

MaintenanceandLightRepairB 570072 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: MaintenanceandLightRepairA Aone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithfoundationalknowledgeandskillsrelativetosafety,suspensionandsteering,andbrakes.

MaintenanceandLightRepairC 570073 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: MaintenanceandLightRepairBAutomotive Electrical and Electronic Systems I provides studentswith classroom and laboratory instruction in electrical andelectronicsystemoperations,diagnosis,andrepairs.Emphasisisplacedonsystemoperations,circuitdiagnosis,wiringdiagrams,andequipmentusage.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,studentsareabletodiagnoseandrepairelectricalandelectronicsystems. Hands‐on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroominstructionandcareerdevelopment.

MaintenanceandLightRepairD 570074 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: MaintenanceandLightRepairC A one‐credit course that provides students with foundational knowledge and skills relative to safety, engine performance,electrical/electronicsystems,andheatingandairconditioning.






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SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Transportation,Distribution,&Logistics


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes



CTELabinTransportation,Distribution&Logistics



Educational Center

This one‐credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careerswithinTransportation,Distribution&Logisticsthroughindividualizedorsmallgroupinstruction.Thiscourseallowsstudentstoenhancethe essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industrycredentialingopportunities.

CollisionRepairProgram

This program provides instruction in the basic fundamentals for the repair of automobiles. The program meets all industry certification standards. Students who successfully complete the program of studies become eligible for placement with local automobile dealerships or privately owned businesses for on-the-job training.

Course Name State # Length/Credit

/Fee Potentially Offered

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Transportation,Distribution,&Logistics 570004 1 term/1 credit



A one‐credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of facilities and mobile equipmentmaintenancewhicharefoundationaltocoursesrelatedtocareersintransportation,distribution,andlogistics.Thiscourseisnotapre‐requisiteforenteringaspecificpathway.

CollisionRepair‐MetalWelding&Cutting 570038 1 term/1 credit



Aone‐creditcoursethatprovidesstudentswithclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesinvariousautomotivecuttingandweldingprocesses.

NonstructuralAnalysisandDamageRepairI




NonstructuralAnalysisandDamageRepairIprovidesstudentswithcurrentandemergingtechnologiesinanalysisandrepairofcollision‐damagednonstructuralcomponents.Emphasisisplacedonmethods,equipment,andprocessesusedtoinspect,measure,repair, and replace nonstructural components. Upon successful completion of the course, students perform basic repairs onautomotivenonstructuralcomponents.Thiscourseincorporatesallpersonalandenvironmentalsafetypracticesassociatedwithclothing,respiratoryprotection,eyeprotection,andthehandling,storage,anddisposalofchemicalsandmaterialsinaccordancewithlocal,state,andfederalsafetyandenvironmentalregulations.


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PaintingandRefinishingI 570030 1 term/1 credit



PaintingandRefinishingIisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithanintroductiontocurrenttechnologiesinthebasicprinciplesofautomotive finishes. This course incorporates all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing,respiratory protection, eye protection, tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal ofchemicalsinaccordancewithlocal,state,andfederalsafetyandenvironmentalregulations.

PaintingandRefinishingII 570031 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite:PaintingandRefinishingIPaintingandRefinishingIIprovidesstudentswithspecializedclassroomandlaboratoryexperiencesintheapplicationofvarioustopcoats.Instructionandpracticeareprovidedregardingthediagnosisandrepairofautomotivesurfacedefects.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,studentsproperlyapplyautomotivetopcoats.

PaintingandRefinishingIII 570032 1 term/1 credit



Prerequisite: PaintingandRefinishingI&II PaintingandRefinishingIIIisdesignedtoprovideadvancedstudentswiththetechnologyassociatedwithautomotivefinaldetailfinishes.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithinstructionintheprinciplesofcollisioncostestimating.Thiscourseincorporatesallpersonal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory protection, eye protection, tools, powerequipment,properventilation,andthehandling,storage,anddisposalofchemicalsandmaterialsinaccordancewithlocal,state,andfederalsafetyandenvironmentalregulations.PaintingandRefinishingIandPaintingandRefinishingIIareprerequisitesforthiscourse.





StructuralAnalysisandDamageRepair 570035 1 term/1 credit



StructuralAnalysisandDamageRepairprovidesstudentswithclassroomandlaboratoryinstructioninmethodsofdeterminingstructuralmisalignmentand theprocessesused to effect repairs. Emphasis isplacedonmethods, techniques,and equipmentemployedintheinspection,measurement,andrepairofautomotivestructures,includingframeandbodyandglasscomponents.Upon successful completionof the course, students locate, identify,and repair structural components to factory specifications.This course incorporatesallpersonaland environmental safetypracticesassociatedwith clothing, respiratoryprotection, eyeprotection,handtools,powerequipment,properventilation,andthehandling,storage,anddisposalofchemicalsandmaterialsinaccordancewithlocal,state,andfederalsafetyandenvironmentalregulations.

SeniorCareerPathwayProject–Transportation,Distribution,&Logistics


Grade: 12 Fee: Yes




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CTELabinTransportation,Distribution&Logistics



Educational Center

Thisone‐credit course isan extended laboratory experience toaddress theadvancementand specializationof careerswithinTransportation,Distribution&Logisticsthroughindividualizedorsmallgroupinstruction.Thiscourseallowsstudentstoenhancethe essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industrycredentialingopportunities.


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HIGH SCHOOL FEES FEE AP Classes AP Biology (plus cost of AP exam) $25.00 AP Calculus – AB (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Calculus – BC (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Chemistry (plus cost of AP exam) $25.00 AP Computer Science A (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Computer Science Principles (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP English, Language and Literature (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Environmental Science (plus cost of AP exam) $25.00 AP European History (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP French (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Latin (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Macroeconomics (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Music Theory (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Physics (plus cost of AP exam) $25.00 AP Psychology (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Spanish (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Statistics (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP Studio Art: 2-Dimensional Design, 3-Dimensional Design, and Drawing (plus cost of AP exam) $40.00

AP U.S. Government and Politics (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00 AP U.S. History (plus cost of AP exam in Grade 11) $20.00 AP World History (plus cost of AP exam) $20.00

English/Language Arts Broadcast Journalism I $20.00 Creative Writing I, II $15.00 Journalism I, II, III, IV $20.00 Literary Magazine $20.00 Mythology Literature $20.00 Newspaper $20.00 Shakespearean Literature $20.00 Southern Literature $20.00 Yearbook II $20.00

World Languages American Sign Language I, II, III, IV $15.00 French I, II, III, IV $15.00 German I, II, III, IV $15.00 Latin I, II, III, IV $15.00 Spanish I, II, III, IV $15.00 Spanish for Heritage Speakers $15.00


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FEE

Physical Education and Other Electives Athletic Trainer $20.00 Driver and Traffic Safety Education $40.00 Freshman Forum $10.00 Physical Education (LIFE) – Suggested Donation $5.00 Physical Education (All Other Physical Education Electives) $10.00

Science Biology (Suggested Donation) $15.00 Biology, Honors $20.00 Chemistry $20.00 Chemistry, Honors $20.00 Earth and Space Science $15.00 Environmental Science $15.00 Forensic and Criminal Investigations $30.00 Human Anatomy and Physiology $20.00 Human Anatomy and Physiology, Honors $25.00 Physical Science (Suggested Donation) $10.00 Physics $15.00 Principles of Engineering – (PLTW) $40.00

Social Studies Comparative Religion $15.00 Contemporary Issues/Global Studies $15.00 Psychology $15.00 Sociology $15.00 Street Law/Ethics $15.00

Speech/Debate Debate $15.00 Speech II $20.00

Visual Arts (Additional fees may be collected as needed to cover costs of competition.) Acting Technique $20.00 Art of Cinema $35.00 Arts, Introduction to Visual I $35.00 Arts, Visual II, III, IV $40.00 Arts, Visual Sculpture $40.00

Band/Music Theory (Concert, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion, Visual Ensemble) Band Fees

Determined Locally

Choir (Mixed, Men’s, Women’s, Chamber, Show) $25.00 Crafts, Introduction $45.00 Graphic Design, Introduction I $40.00 Graphic Design II $40.00


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FEE

Visual Arts (Continued) (Additional fees may be collected as needed to cover costs of competition.)

Guitar I, II, III, IV $25.00 Photography, Introduction I $45.00 Photography II, III $45.00 Photography, Introduction to Digital I $45.00 Photography, Digital II, III $45.00 Technical Theatre Production $20.00 Theatre, Advanced $20.00 Theatre, Introduction I $20.00 Theatre II, III $20.00 Ukulele, Introduction I $25.00


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CAREER/TECH HIGH SCHOOL FEES by CLUSTER *Course Fee Includes CTSO Dues

CLUSTER FEE Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Year-Long Courses $40.00 Semester Courses $20.00 Architecture and Construction Building Construction (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $90/yr* Carpentry (Calera HS Only) $40.00/yr Drafting Design (Chelsea HS Only) $75.00/yr* Plumbing (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $65.00/yr* Welding (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $115.00/yr* Business Management and Administration Career Preparedness — No Fee $0.00 Year-Long Courses $30.00 Semester Courses $15.00 Education and Training Year-Long Courses $30.00 Finance Year-Long Courses $40.00 Semester Courses $20.00

Government and Public Administration JROTC – Army (Vincent HS Only) — No Fee for LET I $5.00/yr JROTC – Naval (Calera HS only) $25.00/yr Health Science Biomedical Science (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $150.00/yr* Health Science (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $125.00/yr* Exercise Science (Helena HS Only) $25.00/yr Health Science Foundations (Helena HS Only) $50.00/yr Sports Medicine I (Helena HS Only) $50.00/yr Sports Medicine II (Helena HS Only) $25.00/yr Kinesiology & Biomechanics (Helena HS Only) $25.00/yr Hospitality and Tourism Culinary I (Montevallo HS Only) $75.00 Culinary II (Montevallo HS Only) $75.00 Event Planning (Montevallo HS Only) $50.00 Hospitality & Tourism – Foundations (Montevallo HS Only) $50.00 Hospitality & Tourism / Culinary (Career Tech Ed Center) $140.00* Human Services (Family and Consumer Sciences/Cosmetology) Cosmetology, 1st Year (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $230.00/yr* Cosmetology, 2nd Year (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $130.00/yr*


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CLUSTER FEE Human Services (Family and Consumer Sciences/Cosmetology) (Continued) Courses Containing a Food Lab (Year-Long Courses) $50.00 Courses Containing a Food Lab (Semester Courses) $25.00 Year-Long Courses $40.00 Semester Courses $20.00 Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Public Service Academy (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $75.00/yr* Manufacturing Robotics (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $75.00/yr* Marketing , Sales and Service Year-Long Courses $30.00 Semester Courses $15.00 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Project Lead The Way (PLTW) (Oak Mountain HS Only) $75.00/yr Engineering R&D (Oak Mountain HS Only) $60.00/yr Foundations of Engineering (Chelsea HS Only) $60.00/yr Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $125.00/yr* Collision Repair (Career Tech Ed Center Only) $115.00/yr*

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