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Brownsboro I.S.D.
Grades 7-12 Education Planning Guide
2017-2018
TABLEOFCONTENTSBISDGOALS,MISSIONSTATEMENT,MOTTO&VISIONSTATEMENT............................................................1
TABLEOFCONTENTS.....................................................................................................................................................3
CAMPUSCONTACTINFORMATION............................................................................................................................2
PLANNINGYOURJUNIORHIGHANDHIGHSCHOOLPROGRAM......................................................................3
BROWNSBOROJUNIORHIGHSCHOOLPROGRAMINFORMATION.................................................................4
JUNIORHIGHGENERALINFORMATION...................................................................................................................6SCHEDULECHANGEREQUESTS.................................................................................................................................................6COURSELEVELCHANGEPROCEDURES...................................................................................................................................6JUNIORHIGHSTATETESTING(STAARTEST)......................................................................................................................6JUNIORHIGHMATHEMATICSCOURSESEQUENCE.............................................................................................................6
GRADE7COURSEDESCRIPTIONS..............................................................................................................................8ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS..........................................................................................................................................................8MATHEMATICS................................................................................................................................................................................9SCIENCE...........................................................................................................................................................................................10SOCIALSTUDIES...........................................................................................................................................................................11
GRADE7ELECTIVES.....................................................................................................................................................12ATHLETICS,HEALTH,ANDPHYSICALEDUCATION..........................................................................................................12VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS............................................................................................................................................13
GRADE7GENERALELECTIVES.................................................................................................................................14
GRADE8COURSEDESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................................................15ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS........................................................................................................................................................15MATHEMATICS..............................................................................................................................................................................16SCIENCE...........................................................................................................................................................................................17SOCIALSTUDIES...........................................................................................................................................................................18
GRADE8ELECTIVES.....................................................................................................................................................19ATHLETICS,HEALTH,ANDPHYSICALEDUCATION..........................................................................................................19VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS............................................................................................................................................20
GRADE8GENERALELECTIVES.................................................................................................................................21
LISTOFJUNIORHIGHSCHOOLCOURSES..............................................................................................................22
BROWNSBOROHIGHSCHOOLPROGRAMINFORMATION...............................................................................23GRADUATIONPROGRAMS........................................................................................................................................................23EARLYGRADUATION..................................................................................................................................................................24STUDENTSWITHDISABILITIES..............................................................................................................................................24
BROWNSBOROHIGHSCHOOLSPECIALPROGRAMS.........................................................................................25
BROWNSBOROHIGHSCHOOLENDORSEMENTS.................................................................................................30
BROWNSBOROISDCAREERCLUSTER&PATHWAY/PROGRAMSOFSTUDY...........................................36
CLASSRANK&CLASSWEIGHT.................................................................................................................................37
CAREERCLUSTERS........................................................................................................................................................38AGRICULTURE,FOOD,ANDNATURALRESOURCES.....................................................................................................38BUSINESSMANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIONANDFINANCE.......................................................................................42FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCES.......................................................................................................................................44
HEALTHSCIENCE..........................................................................................................................................................................46
HIGHSCHOOLCOURSEDESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................48ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS........................................................................................................................................................48MATHEMATICS..............................................................................................................................................................................52SCIENCE...........................................................................................................................................................................................56SOCIALSTUDIES...........................................................................................................................................................................60
CAREERANDTECHNICALEDUCATION..................................................................................................................64AGRICULTURE,FOOD,ANDNATURALRESOURCES.........................................................................................................64ARTS,AUDIOVIDEOTECHNOLOGY,ANDCOMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................................68BUSINESSMANAGEMENTANDADMINISTRATION...........................................................................................................69
ATHLETICS,HEALTH&PHYSICALEDUCATION..................................................................................................73
COLLEGEANDCAREERPREPARATION..................................................................................................................75
SPANISH............................................................................................................................................................................76
SPEECH&DEBATE........................................................................................................................................................77
TECHNOLOGYAPPLICATIONS...................................................................................................................................79
VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS.............................................................................................................................81BAND.................................................................................................................................................................................................82CHOIR...............................................................................................................................................................................................83DANCE..............................................................................................................................................................................................84MUSIC...............................................................................................................................................................................................84THEATER.........................................................................................................................................................................................84
LISTOFHIGHSCHOOLCOURSES..............................................................................................................................86
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Board of Trustees Brian Bersano President
Michele Blackmon Vice President
Steve Sanders Secretary
Cody Seal Member
Gerald Essary
Member Michele Rinehart
Member
Wes Johnson Member
BISD Mission, Vision, Values, &
Goals Brownsboro Independent School District Excellence Is Our Standard
MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Brownsboro Independent School District is to provide a world‐class education that ensures all students graduate ready to meet the challenges of an ever‐changing world with the desire to be life‐long learners.
VISION STATEMENT Excellence Is Our Standard
VALUES Believe in the future of every student, Inspire our students, parents, community, and staff Strive for academic excellence first, and Develop character through opportunity.
GOALS 1. Improve student achievement 2. Increase parent and community involvement in the education process 3. Provide safe and effective learning environments 4. Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources 5. Implement effective systems and processes
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CAMPUSCONTACTINFORMATION
11233IngramStreet Phone:903‐852‐6931 Brownsboro,TX75756 BradRobertson Principal BrentCooper AssistantPrincipal RitaGray Counselor
BROWNSBOROHIGHSCHOOL 13942StateHwy31East Phone:903‐852‐2321 Brownsboro,TX75756 BrandonJones Principal JeffHoward AssistantPrincipal Dr.AngelaWright AssistantPrincipal/SpecialEducation/CTE
MaryKelm AssistantPrincipal/DeanofAcademicAffairsTammyMcKibbin CounselorTonyaGray StudentSupportServices
BROWNSBOROJUNIORHIGH
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PlanningYourJuniorHighandHighSchoolProgram
This2017‐2018EducationPlanningGuidehasbeendevelopedtoprovidecourseselectioninformationforBrownsboroISDstudentsingrades7‐12.Thefirstsectionintheguideconcernsplanninginformationforgrades7‐12whichisfollowedbygrades9‐12information.Coursedescriptions,aswellasotherpertinentcourseinformation,areprovidedtoassiststudentsandparentsduringtheregistrationandcourseselectionprocess.ParentsandstudentsareencouragedtomeetwiththeCounselorandCampusStudentSupportServicesPersonnelforassistanceinselectingcoursesthatwillmeetstudents’needsforthefutureandalsomeetgraduationplanrequirements.Studentsshouldselectcoursesthatareappropriatefortheiracademicabilitiesandinterest.Itisimportanttoconsiderthecombinationofcoursesandthedemandsontimeforstudying,practicing,performing,orcompeting.Carefulconsiderationandplanningisvitalformakingwisedecisionsregardingcourseselectionsneededfortheachievementoffuturegoals.Coursesarescheduledforthe2017‐2018schoolyearbasedontheinformationcollectedduringregistration.ItispossiblethatsomecoursesincludedinthisEducationPlanningGuidemaynotbescheduledduringthe2017‐2018schoolyear.Thismaterialispublishedearlyintheprecedingschoolyear,sosomechangesinprocedure,policy,orcourseofferingsmayberequired.
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ItisthepolicyofBrownsboroIndependentSchoolDistrictnottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sexorhandicapinprograms,servicesoractivitiesasrequiredbyTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended:TitleIVoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972;andSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended.
BrownsboroJuniorHighSchoolProgramInformationThissectionoftheplanningguidecontainsdescriptionsofallcoursesofferedingradesseventhrougheightinBrownsboroSchoolDistrict(BISD)JuniorHighSchool.Descriptionsaredividedintocontentareasandincludeinformationaboutcoursecontent,gradeplacement,eligibility,andhighschoolcreditwhenapplicable.GeneralEducationCoursesdesignedtomeettherequirementsasestablishedintheTexasEssentialKnowledgeandSkills(TEKS).Differentiatedinstructionalstrategiesareimplemented.SpecialEducationSpecialEducationModifiedCurriculumCoursesforstudentswithdisabilitiesaredeterminedbytheirAdmission,Review,andDismissalCommittee.Modifiedcoursescanbetaughtinthegeneraland/orspecialeducationsettingasdocumentedinthestudent'scurrentIndividualEducationPlan.Thesecoursesaredevelopedfromthestudent'sindividualizedgoalsandobjectiveswhicharebasedontheTexasEssentialKnowledgeandSkills.Section504BrownsboroISDprovidesSection504servicesforstudentswithdisabilitiesaccordingtoStateandFederalguidelines.Forfurtherinformation,contactRitaGray,Counselor,at(903)852‐6931.BilingualEducation/EnglishasaSecondLanguage:EnglishisthebasiclanguageofinstructioninBrownsboroISDschools.ChildrenwhohavelimitedEnglish‐speakingskillswillhaveaccesstoprogramstohelpthemlearntounderstand,speak,read,andwritetheEnglishlanguage.AttheinitialenrollmentinBISDschools,parentswillbeaskedtocompleteaHomeLanguageSurveysotheschoolknowswhethertotakeadditionalstepstobesurethechildisproperlyserved.GT‐GiftedandTalentedCoursesdesignatedGTarethosecoursesinwhichadifferentiatedcurriculumanddifferentiatedinstructionalstrategiesareusedtomeettheneedsofstudentsidentifiedasgiftedandtalentedbytheBISDGiftedandTalentedProgram.Pre‐AP—Pre‐AdvancedPlacementPre‐APcoursesarecourseswhosecontent,rigor,andcoursesequenceofferachallengingcurriculumandpreparestudentsfortheoptionoftakingPre‐APandAdvancedPlacementcoursesinhighschool.ProfileofSuccessfulAPandPre‐APStudents
Pre‐APcoursesareacademicallyadvancedcoursesdesignedtochallengemotivatedstudents.Thecourseswillrequiresignificantlymoreworkoutsideofclassthanon‐grade‐levelcoursesduetotheirrigorouscontent.JuniorHighPre‐APcoursesareopentoanystudentwishingtoenroll.Inordertoassistwithplacementdecisions,thefollowinglistcontainscharacteristicsofstudentswhotypicallyexperiencesuccessinthesecourses:
1. Strongworkethic2. Abilitytolearnconceptsquickly3. Abilitytoworkabovegradelevel4. Self‐motivated,responsibleandorganized5. Typicaltestscores>90(commonassessments,benchmarks,STAAR)
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Pre‐APCourseCriteria TwoofthethreecriterialistedbelowmustbemetbeforeastudentmayenrollinaPre‐APcourse:
85%overallaverageforthespecificsubjectarea Campuscommitteerecommendation LevelIII(Master’sgradelevel)criteriametonSTAARinspecificsubjectarea.Ifsubjectisnottestedon
STAAR,thelastCBAscorewillbeusedascriteriaalongwithotherSTAARdata. Note:StudentsidentifiedandreceivingGTservicesmustbeenrolledinatleastonePre‐APcoursebutcanenrollinadditionalcoursesiftheymeettheabovecriteria AcademicGuidelines
TocontinueparticipationinPre‐APcourses,studentsmustkeepthefollowingstandards: Ifastudent’saveragefallsbelow70attheendofanygrade‐reportingperiod,thestudentwillbeplacedonprobationandastudent‐parent‐teacherconferencewillbeheldtodevelopanIndividualAcademicInterventionPlanforthesuccessofthestudent.Theplanwillbereviewed3weeksintotheprobationperiod,andprogresswillbedocumentedatthenextgrade‐reportingperiod.Ifthestudent’saverageremainsbelow70fortwoconsecutive3weekperiods,aconferencewillbeheldwithanadministrator,counselor,teacher,student,andparenttodetermineifanyadditionalinterventionswillenablethestudenttosucceedorifitisappropriateforthestudenttobeexitedfromthePre‐APcourse.
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JuniorHighGeneralInformation
ScheduleChangeRequestsAfterthefirst15schooldays,schedulechangerequestswillonlybeconsideredforthefollowingreasons:A.Studenthasalreadytakenandpassedthecourse.Districtpromotionpolicysupersedesschedulechangeprocedures.B.Studentdoesnothavethepre‐requisite(s)foraclasslistedonschedule.C.Studenthasbeendismissedfromaprogramwhereapprovalmustbegrantedforplacement.
CourseLevelChangeProceduresCourselevelchangeswillbeconsideredattheendofthefirstnineweeksofeachcourse.Levelchangesforfullyearcoursesareconsideredduringthefallsemesteronly.Tobeeligibleforacourselevelchange,astudentmustbemisplacedinthecurrentcourse.Totransfertoalowerlevelclassthestudentmusthavemadeasincereefforttosucceedbyattendingtutorials,completinghis/herwork,andconferencingwithhis/herteacher.Aparentconferenceisalsorequired.Iftheseconditionsaremet,andthestudentisearninglessthanagradeof75,thatstudentwillbeconsideredforachange.Finalapprovalwilldependuponspaceavailabilityintheregularclass
JuniorHighStateTesting(STAARTest)MathReadingWritingScienceSocialStudiesGrade7 X X X Grade8 X X X X
JuniorHighMathematicsCourseSequence
Thechartbelowdisplaysthemathcoursesequencesforgrades7through9.Itisstronglysuggestedthatstudentandparent(s)consultwithstudent’scounselorandmathematicsteacherinordertodeterminethemostappropriatecoursechoiceandsequence.
7thGrade 8th Grade 9thGrade7Mathematics 8Mathematics AlgebraI
7thGrade 8th Grade 9thGrade
7Mathematics 8Mathematics AlgebraI‐Pre‐AP
7thGrade 8th Grade 9thGrade7Pre‐AlgebraPre‐AP 8AlgebraIPre‐AP Geometry
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7thGrade 8th Grade 9thGrade
7Pre‐AlgebraPre‐AP 8AlgebraIPre‐AP GeometryPre‐AP
Note:StudentstakingAlgebraIPre‐AParerecommendedtotakeGeometryPre‐AP.AlgebraIPre‐APNote:Studentstakingthiscoursein8thgradewillhavetotakeastateEndofCourse(EOC)examattheendoftheyear.
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GRADE7COURSEDESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS English,1year ________ _______________________7ENGNotes:None Prerequisites:None Thiscoursefocusesonwriting.Studentswilllearnalloftheskillsnecessarytogeneratecompositionsthatarewell‐organized,demonstrateamasteryandfluencyofage‐appropriatelanguage,aregrammaticallycorrect,andreflectproficiencyinspelling,capitalization,andpunctuationrules.Studentsmustnotonlybeeffectiveauthors,buttheymustbemasterfuleditorsaswell.EnglishPre‐AP,1year _______________7ENGPA Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.Inthiscourse,studentsincreaseandrefinetheskillsspecifiedinincreasinglycomplexpresentations,readingselections,andwrittencompositions.Studentscontinuetoreadclassic,contemporary,andinformationaltexts,andobtainknowledgeofGreekandLatinroots,prefixesandsuffixesinreading.Seventhgradestudentsselectandcomposedifferentformsofwriting,suchaspersonalreflectionandliteraryresponse.Theydrawdatafrommultipleprimaryandsecondarysourcesforuseinresearchprojects,andtheyanalyzeandcritiquevisualimagesandmessages.Theseadvancedskillsincludeintensiveindependentreading,grammar/usagerefinement,essaywriting,andindependentresearch.ThecurriculumistaughtusingGTstrategies.Reading,1Year ________________7READNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneInReading:Grade7,studentsrefineandmasterpreviouslylearnedreadingskillsinincreasinglycomplexpresentationsandreadingselections.Studentscontinuetoreadclassic,contemporary,andinformationaltexts.Seventhgradestudentsselectandcomposedifferentformsofwriting,suchaspersonalreflectionandliteraryresponse.Theydrawdatafrommultipleprimaryandsecondarysourcesforuseinresearchprojects,andtheyanalyzeandcritiquevisualimagesandmessages.Studentswillbeprovidedopportunitiestoapplyreadingstrategiestoavarietyofpracticalsituations,enablingthemtopracticetheseskillsonadailybasis.TargetReading,1year ________________7READTNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneThiscourseisrequiredforstudentswhohavedemonstratednon‐masteryinreadingontheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadinesstest.Studentswillbeprovidedsmallgroupinstructiontorefineandmasterpreviouslylearnedreadingskillsinincreasinglycomplexpresentationsandreadingselections.Studentscontinuetoreadclassic,contemporary,andinformationaltexts.Seventhgradestudentsselectandcomposedifferentformsofwriting,suchaspersonalreflectionandliteraryresponse.Theydrawdatafrommultipleprimaryandsecondarysourcesforuseinresearchprojects,andtheyanalyzeandcritiquevisualimagesandmessages.Studentswillbeprovidedopportunitiestoapplyreadingstrategiestoavarietyofpracticalsituations,enablingthemtopracticetheseskillsonadailybasis.
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MATHEMATICSMathematics,1year ___________________________7MTHNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneMathematics:Grade7focusesonconceptsandskillsusingproportionalrelationshipsinvolvingnumbers,geometry,measurement,andprobability.Skillsin7thgrademathematicsincludeoperationswithdecimals,fractions,andintegers.Thiscoursewillalsoincludeconceptsrelatedtopercent,functions,equations,graphing,andtheuseofstatisticalmeasurestodescribedata.Pre‐AlgebraPre‐AP,1year _________ ________________________7MPALG Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.Pre‐Algebra:Grade7(Pre‐AP/GT)focusesonconceptsandskillsusingproportionalrelationshipsinvolvingnumbers,geometry,measurement,andprobability.Skillsin7thgradePre‐APmathematicsincludeoperationswithrationalnumbers,percent,lawsofexponents,andscientificnotation.Thiscoursewillprovideanemphasisonvariables,linearfunctions,graphing,andtheuseofstatisticalmeasurestodescribedata.Inthisrigorous,mathematicscourse,theseandotherconceptsandskillswillbecoveredingreaterdepthandbreadththaninregular7thgrademathematics.TargetMath,1year _________________7MTHT Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.ThiscourseisrequiredforthosestudentswhoareunsuccessfulonthemathportionoftheSTAARTest.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenotpassedtheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadiness(STAAR)testin6thgrade,orwhoareindangerofnotpassing.Studentswillhaveadditionalopportunitiestousemanipulativesandworkwithsupplementaryhands‐onactivities.Problemsolvingactivitieswillprovideenrichmentopportunitiesthatenhancethetraditionalcurriculum.
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SCIENCEScience,1year ________________ ___7SCINotes:None Prerequisites:None Science:Grade7isahands‐oncourseinwhichstudentslearnscienceskillsandconcepts.Theskillsandconceptsareintegratedinanenvironmentstressingverbalandwrittencommunicationaswellasteamwork.Studentswillexploretherelationshipbetweenlivingorganismsandtheirenvironment.Studentswillexplorehoworganismsobtainenergy,getridofwaste,growandreproduce,includinghowtraitspassbetweengenerations.Cellstructureandfunctionwillalsobestudied.SciencePre‐AP,1year ___________7SCIPA Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.Science:Grade7(Pre‐AP/GT)offersamoreadvancedlevelofexperiencesintheconceptsofscience.ThiscourseisdesignedforthehighlycapablestudentandGTstudent.ItisaninterdisciplinaryapproachusingGTstrategies.Laboratoryactivitiesarepresentedasacombinationofinquiryandconfirmatoryexercises.Manyoftheconceptsarethesame asthoseinScience:Grade7exceptthepresentationismoreacceleratedandingreaterdepth.
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SOCIALSTUDIES
TexasHistory,1year ___________________7TXHNotes:None Prerequisites:None TexasHistory:Grade7,examinesindepththefullscopeofTexashistory,includingtheculturesofNativeAmericanslivinginTexaspriortoEuropeanexplorationandtheerasofmission‐building,colonization,revolution,republic,andstatehood.Thefocusineacheraisonkeyindividuals,events,andissuesandtheirimpact.StudentsidentifyregionsofTexasandthedistributionofpopulationwithinandamongtheregionsandexplainthefactorsthatcausedTexastochangefromanagrariantoanurbansociety.Studentsdescribethestructureandfunctionsofmunicipal,county,andstategovernments,explaintheinfluenceoftheU.S.ConstitutionontheTexasConstitution,andexaminetherightsandresponsibilitiesofTexascitizens.StudentsexaminetherichanddiverseculturalbackgroundofTexasastheyidentifythedifferentracialandethnicgroupsthatsettledinTexas.Studentsanalyzetheimpactofscientificdiscoveries,technologicalinnovations,andindustriesonthedevelopmentofTexas.Variousperformance‐basedassessments,libraryresearch,andprojectswillbeassignedandadministered.TexasHistoryPre‐AP,1year ________________7TXHPA Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbationFurlough,andExitProcedures.InTexasHistory:Grade7(Pre‐AP/GT)offersamoreadvancedlevelofstudy.ManyoftheconceptsarethesameasthoseinTexasHistory:Grade7,exceptthepresentationismoreacceleratedandinmoredetail.InadditiontocoveringmajoraspectsofTexasHistory,thecourseextendsthestudytoincludemoreanalysisofprimarymaterialsanddocuments,aswellasacomparativestudyofTexaswiththehistoryoftheUnitedStates.Theemphasisisuponcriticalthinking,independentstudy,andresearch,andprojectswillbeassignedandadministered.ThecurriculumisinterdisciplinaryandistaughtusingGTstrategies.
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GRADE7ELECTIVES
ATHLETICS,HEALTH,ANDPHYSICALEDUCATION
Athletics,Boys,1year _________________7ATHBPrerequisites: Successfulcompletionofthetryoutprocessas outlinedbythecoach.
Notes:Aphysicalexaminationisrequiredbeforeparticipationisallowed.Thisexammustbecompletedbythesecondweekofschoolinordertoremainintheclass.Anewphysicalisrequiredeverytwoyears.ThiscourseisavailableasasubstituteforPhysicalEducation.Athleticclassesareavailableinthefollowingsports—football,basketball,track,andcross‐country.Studentsenrolledinthiscourse,andwhohavebeenapprovedbythecoachtoparticipateinthedesignatedsport,areexpectedtoattendadditionalpracticesandcompetitionsoutsideoftheintermediateschoolhours.Athletics,Girls,1year _________________7ATHG
Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionofthetryoutprocessasoutlinedbythecoach.
Notes:Aphysicalexaminationisrequiredbeforeparticipationisallowed.Thisexammustbecompletedbythesecondweekofschoolinordertoremainintheclass.Anewphysicalisrequiredeverytwoyears.ThiscourseisavailableasasubstituteforPhysicalEducation.Athleticclassesareavailableinthefollowingsports—volleyball,basketball,track,andcross‐country.Studentsenrolledinthiscourse,andwhohavebeenapprovedbythecoachtoparticipateinthedesignatedsport,areexpectedtoattendadditionalpracticesandcompetitionsoutsideoftheintermediateschoolhours.HEALTH,1year ________7HLTH Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.Studentswilllearnaboutthehealthtriangle,whichconsistsofmental,emotionalandphysicalhealth.Alargeportionoftheclasswillteachthemajorbodysystems,includingthereproductivesystems.Othertopicsincludefirstaid,emergencypreparedness,nutrition,contagiousdiseases,non‐contagiousdiseases,andsexuallytransmitteddiseases.Communicationskills,decision‐makingskillsandconflictmanagementskillsarepracticedthroughoutthecourse.PhysicalEducation,1year ___________7PHYED Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Studentsingrade7arerequiredtocompleteayearofPhysicalEducation.Studentsmaybescheduledinmulti‐gradelevelgroupings.InPhysicalEducation,studentsacquiretheknowledgeandskillsformovementthatprovidethefoundationforenjoyment,continuedsocialdevelopmentthroughphysicalactivity,andaccesstoaphysicallyactivelifestyle.Studentswillexhibitphysicallyactivelifestylesandunderstandtherelationshipbetweenphysicalactivityandhealththroughouttheirlifespan.Studentswillgaindetailedunderstandingofbodyfunction;learntomeasurepersonalperformanceaccurately;developplansforimprovement;andidentifytypesofactivitiesthatprovidepersonalenjoymentandchallenge.
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VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS Art,1semester ___________________7ARTNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly Prerequisites:NoneArtisasemestercoursewithconcentrationonthedevelopmentofcreativeandpersonalexpressionin2‐dimensionalartworksuchas:drawings,paintings,prints,mixedmedia,collage,andgraphicdesign.Theartstudioisacreative,funenvironment,richwithexperiencestopersonallydevelopeverystudent.Anemphasisisplacedonartproduction,history,analysis,andaesthetics.Band,1year ___________________7BND
Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionof6thGradeBandNotes:Mostinstrumentsmustbepurchasedorrented.Selected7thGradestudentswhoqualifymaybechosenbythebanddirectorforsymphonicband.Inband,musicalunderstandingisexpandedthroughaperformance‐basedcurriculum.Thebandsperformmanydifferentstylesofmusicatvariousschoolfunctions.TheperformingbandyearsalsoprovideopportunitiesforindividualandgroupperformancethroughactivitiessuchastheannualSoloandEnsembleContest,UILConcertandSightReadingContest,andRegionBandauditions.TheJr.Highschoolbandprogramoffersacomprehensiveinstrumentalmusiceducationthatprovidesoutletsforcreativityforstudentswhowishtolearntoplaymusicalinstruments.Elementsofmusichistory,performance,readingandwritingmusic,andevaluationareincluded.Varyinglevelsofinstructionareoffered.Bandclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.Choir,1year ________________7CHOIRNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneStudentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.Drama,1year _______________7DRAMANotes:None Prerequisites:NoneThiscourseisanadvancedclassindramaticelements.Allaspectsoftheatreartsaretaughtincluding:portrayingcharacters,movement,dialogue,analysisofscriptsandtheatrehistory,andcomparisonofcareerandvocationalopportunitiesintheatre.StudentsareprovidedmanyopportunitiestoperformthroughouttheyeartopreparethemforTheatreArtsIinhighschool.TheperformingtheatreclassesalsoprovideopportunitiesforindividualandgroupperformancethroughactivitiessuchasUILOne‐ActPlayFestival.TheJr.HighSchooltheatreprogramsofferacomprehensivetheatricaleducationthatprovidescreativeoutletsforstudentswhowishtolearnabouttheatre.Elementsoftheatrehistory,theatreterminology,performance,readingscripts,andevaluationwillbeincluded.Varyinglevelsofinstructionareoffered.Theatreclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.
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GRADE7GENERALELECTIVES
AcademicPrep,1year __7ACDMPREPNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly. Prerequisites:NoneAcademicPrepprovidesanopportunityforadvancedstudentstoplan,organize,produce,perform,andevaluateaprojectthatenablesthemtodevelopadvancedskillsincommunication,criticalthinking,andproblemsolving.Eachstudentenrolledhasaparticularareaofstudyinwhichheorsheshouldbeconcentrating.ThismayincludeUILspeakingevents,AcademicRodeo,PSATpreporanyothereventasdeemednecessary.Keyboarding,1semester __________________7KEYNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly. Prerequisites:None Keyboardingisasemester‐longcoursethatisrequiredforall7thgradestudents.Thiscoursewillhelpstudentsdeveloptypingspeedandaccuracythroughtheuseofproperkeyboardingtechniquesandpractice.StudentswilllearnacombinationofComputerConcepts(computerbasics,hardware,internet,etc.)andbasicKeyboardingpractices(homerow,symbols,punctuation,etc.)Leadership,1semester __ __________7LDRSNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly. Prerequisites:NoneLeadershipisacoursedesignedtodevelopbusiness,professional,andleadershipskillsinanurturingenvironment.Thiscourseishighlyinteractiveandoffersmanyopportunitiestoparticipateinactivitiesleadingtoself‐awareness,etiquette,makingmoreresponsiblechoices,handlingpeerpressure,bettercommunication,havingapositiveattitude,andexcellinginlife.InLeadershipyoulearnandusetheskillsofaleader.Speech(CommunicationApplications),1semester _________________7SPYRNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneInSpeech,studentsexaminetheoralreadingandpresentationofliterarytextsasacommunicationart.Theyselect,research,analyze,adapt,interpret,andperformpiecesfromvariousliterarytextsandareevaluatedinbothindividualandgroupperformance.
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GRADE8COURSEDESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTSEnglishLanguageArts,1year ___________________8ELANotes:None Prerequisites:NoneInLanguageArts:Grade8,studentsrefineandmasterpreviouslylearnedknowledgeandskillsinincreasinglycomplexpresentations,readingselections,andwrittencompositions.Eighthgradestudentscontinuetoreadclassic,contemporary,andinformationaltexts.Theylearntoidentifycharacteristicsofvariousliteraryformsandareabletoselectandeffectivelycomposedifferentformsofwriting,suchaspersonalreflectionandliteraryresponse,producingmulti‐paragraphcompositionswithvariedsentencestructure.Eighthgradestudentsalsopresentoralandwrittenresearchreports,includingpresentationsstrengthenedbyvisualsandmedia.EnglishLanguageArtsPre‐AP,1year ________________8ELAPA Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.InLanguageArts:Grade8(Pre‐AP/GT),studentsincreaseandrefinetheskillsspecifiedineighthgradeEnglish.Theseadvancedskillsincludeintensiveindependentreading,grammar/usagerefinement,essaywriting,andindependentresearch.ThecurriculumisinterdisciplinaryandistaughtusingGTstrategies.TargetReading,1year _________________________8READT Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.ThiscourseisrequiredforthosestudentswhoareunsuccessfulonthereadingportionoftheSTAARTest.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenotpassedthereadingportionoftheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadiness(STAAR)testinseventhgrade,orthosewhoareindangerofnotpassing.Studentswillbeprovidedopportunitiestoapplyreadingstrategiestoavarietyofpracticalsituationsenablingthemtopracticetheseskillsonadailybasis.
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MATHEMATICS
AlgebraIPre‐AP,1year ________________________8MALG1 Prerequisites:Pre‐AlgebraPre‐AP;SeeAdvanced PlacementPrograminformationbeginningonpage5Notes:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofeachsemesterofthiscourse,studentswillbeawardedonehighschoolcredittowardgraduation.GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.Thiscoursewillnotcountforhighschoolgradepointsorclassrank.ThisrigorouscourseencompassesandextendsuponalloftheconceptsandskillsincludedinAlgebraI,whileprovidingfordevelopmentofhigherlevelandcriticalthinkingthroughderivationofformulas,algebraicproofs,anddevelopmentandimplementationofaproblem‐solvingplan.Themasteryofalgebraicconceptsisenhancedthroughtheuseoftechnologysuchasgraphingcalculatorsandcomputers,andthroughapplicationandconnectiontootherdisciplines,bothinsideandoutsideofmathematics.Mathematics,1year __________________8MTHNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneMathematics:Grade8focusesonconceptsandskillsusingfundamentalprinciplesofalgebratoanalyzeandrepresentproportionalandnon‐proportionalrelationships,andtheuseofprobabilitytodescribedataandmakepredictions.Skillsin8thgrademathematicsincludeconceptsandoperationswithrationalandirrationalnumbers,applicationsofpercents,andexponentialandscientificnotationwithpositiveandnegativeexponents.Thiscoursewillprovideanemphasisonvariables,equations,graphing,andtheselectionofappropriatestatisticalrepresentationofdata.TargetMath,1year _________________8MTHT Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.ThiscourseisrequiredforthosestudentswhoareunsuccessfulonthemathportionoftheSTAARTest.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenotpassedtheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadiness(STAAR)testin7thgrade,orwhoareindangerofnotpassing.Studentswillhaveadditionalopportunitiestousemanipulativesandworkwithsupplementaryhands‐onactivities.Problemsolvingactivitieswillprovideenrichmentopportunitiesthatenhancethetraditionalcurriculum.
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SCIENCEScience,1year ___________________8SCINotes:None Prerequisites:NoneScience:Grade8isahands‐oncourseinwhichstudentslearnscienceskillsandconcepts.Theskillsandconceptsareintegratedinanenvironmentstressingverbalandwrittencommunicationaswellasteamwork.Studentswillexpandtheirunderstandingofchemistry,includingatoms,chemicalformulas,chemicalreactions,andequations.Studentswillexperimentwiththerelationshipbetweenforceandmotionandrelatethesetogeologicprocessesandastronomicalphenomena.TheroleofnaturaleventsinalteringEarthsystemswillbeexploredincludingtides,platetectonicsandweather.Theinterdependencebetweenorganismsandtheenvironmentwillbefurtherexplored.SciencePre‐AP,1year __ _________________8SCIPA Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage5Notes:Anexperimentaldesignprojectisrequiredforthiscourse.GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProcedures.Science:Grade8(Pre‐AP/GT)offersamoreadvancedlevelofexperiencesintheconceptsofscience.Laboratoryactivitiesarepresentedasacombinationofinquiryandconfirmatoryexercises.ManyoftheconceptsarethesameasthoseinScience:Grade8exceptthepresentationismoreacceleratedandingreaterdepth.ThecurriculumisinterdisciplinaryandistaughtusingGTstrategies.TargetScience,1year ___________________8SCIT Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.ThiscourseisrequiredforthosestudentswhoareunsuccessfulonthescienceportionoftheSTAARTest.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenotpassedtheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadiness(STAAR)testin7thgrade,orwhoareindangerofnotpassing.Studentswillhaveadditionalopportunitiestousemanipulativesandworkwithsupplementaryhands‐onactivities.Problemsolvingactivitieswillprovideenrichmentopportunitiesthatenhancethetraditionalcurriculum
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SOCIALSTUDIESU.S.History,1year __________8USHNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneInU.S.History:Grade8,studentsstudyindepththehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromtheearlycolonialperiodthroughReconstruction,whichisthefirstpartofatwo‐yearstudyofU.S.history.Historicalcontentfocusesonthepolitical,economic,culturalandsocialeventsandissuesrelatedtothecolonialandrevolutionaryeras;thecreationandratificationoftheU.S.Constitution,challengestotheearlyrepublic,westwardexpansion,sectionalism,CivilWar,andReconstruction.Usingcriticalthinkingskills,aswellasbasicsocialstudiesskills,includingtheidentificationofbiasinwritten,oral,andvisualmaterialstudentsdescribethephysicalcharacteristicsoftheU.S.andtheirimpactonpopulationdistributionandsettlementpatternsinthepastandpresent;analyzethevariouseconomicfactorsthatinfluencedthedevelopmentofcolonialAmericaandtheearlyyearsoftheRepublicandidentifytheoriginsofthefreeenterprisesystem;examinetheAmericanbeliefsandprinciples,includinglimitedgovernment,checksandbalances,federalism,separationofpowers,andindividualrights,reflectedintheU.S.U.S.HistoryPre‐AP,1year ________________8USHAP
Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementPrograminformationbeginningonpage5
Notes:Advanced‐levelproductsandindependentresearcharerequiredinthiscourse.GTstudentsaresubjecttoDistrictProbation,Furlough,andExitProceduresU.S.History:Grade8(Pre‐AP/GT),offersamoreadvancedlevelofstudy.InadditiontocoveringmanyofthesameaspectsofSocialStudies:Grade8,thecourseextendsthestudytoincludemoredetailedemphasisupontheuseofprimarymaterialsanddocuments,independentstudyofAmericanHistoryuntilReconstruction,andinterdisciplinaryfocus.Studentswillberequiredtoengageincompactinginformationandwillbechallengedwithapplyingcriticalthinkingtovariousassignments.Studentswillbeintroducedtotypesoflogicusedinhistoricalarguments.Libraryresearch,computertechnology,writingskills,andaninterestinthehumanitiesarebasicessentials.Variousprojectsandperformance‐basedassessmentswillbeincludedinthiscourseofstudy.TargetHistory,1year _________________8USHT Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscourseisofferedforelectivecreditonly.ThiscourseisrequiredforthosestudentswhoareunsuccessfulonthehistoryportionoftheSTAARTest.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenotpassedtheStateofTexasAcademicAssessmentReadiness(STAAR)testin7thgrade,orwhoareindangerofnotpassing.Studentswillhaveadditionalopportunitiestousemanipulativesandworkwithsupplementaryhands‐onactivities.Emphasisofcriticalthinkingskillswillprovideenrichmentopportunitiesthatenhancethetraditionalcurriculum.
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GRADE8ELECTIVES
ATHLETICS,HEALTH,ANDPHYSICALEDUCATION
Athletics,Boys,1year _________________8ATHBPrerequisites: Successfulcompletionofthetryoutprocessasoutlinedbythecoach.
Notes:Aphysicalexaminationisrequiredbeforeparticipationisallowed.Thisexammustbecompletedbythesecondweekofschoolinordertoremainintheclass.Anewphysicalisrequiredeverytwoyears.ThiscourseisavailableasasubstituteforPhysicalEducation.Athleticclassesareavailableinthefollowingsports—football,basketball,track,andcross‐country.Studentsenrolledinthiscourse,andwhohavebeenapprovedbythecoachtoparticipateinthedesignatedsport,areexpectedtoattendadditionalpracticesandcompetitionsoutsideoftheintermediateschoolhours.Athletics,Girls,1year _________________8ATHG
Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionofthetryoutprocessasoutlinedbythecoach.
Notes:Aphysicalexaminationisrequiredbeforeparticipationisallowed.Thisexammustbecompletedbythesecondweekofschoolinordertoremainintheclass.Anewphysicalisrequiredeverytwoyears.ThiscourseisavailableasasubstituteforPhysicalEducation.Athleticclassesareavailableinthefollowingsports—basketball,volleyball,track,andcross‐country.Studentsenrolledinthiscourse,andwhohavebeenapprovedbythecoachtoparticipateinthedesignatedsport,areexpectedtoattendadditionalpracticesandcompetitionsoutsideoftheintermediateschoolhours.PhysicalEducation,1year ____________8PHYEDNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneInPhysicalEducation,studentsacquiretheknowledgeandskillsformovementthatprovidethefoundationforenjoyment,continuedsocialdevelopmentthroughphysicalactivity,andaccesstoaphysicallyactivelifestyle.Studentswillexhibitphysicallyactivelifestylesandunderstandtherelationshipbetweenphysicalactivityandhealththroughouttheirlifespan.Studentswillgaindetailedunderstandingofbodyfunction;learntomeasurepersonalperformanceaccurately;developplansforimprovement;andidentifytypesofactivitiesthatprovidepersonalenjoymentandchallenge.
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VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS
ArtI,1year _______________________8ART1 Prerequisites:None Notes:StudentstakingthiscoursewillreceivehighschoolArtIcredit.A$30materialsfeeisrequired.ArtIisafull‐yearcourse.Thisportfoliocourseisdesignedtoaddressabroadinterpretationofbothtwoandthreedimensionaldesignissuesinanindependentstudyformat.Studentswillselecttheareaofemphasisanddevelopaportfolioofartworkthatdemonstratesabreadthofworkinavarietyofmedia.Theywillalsodevelopaconcentrationofartworkbaseduponaselectedtheme.Thecourseinvolvessignificantlymorecommitmentandisintendedforstudentswhoarehighlymotivatedandseriouslycommittedtothestudyofart.SuccessfulcompletionofArtIwillresultinstudentsreceivinghighschoolArtIcredit,butwillnotcountforhighschoolgradepointsorclassrank.Band,1year ___________________8BND
Prerequisite:Successfulcompletionof6thand7thgradeBand.
Notes:Mostinstrumentsmustbepurchasedorrented.Experiencedmusicstudentsaredividedintoperformingensemblesbyauditions.Advancedmusicalunderstandingisexpandedthroughaperformance‐basedcurriculum.Thebandsperformmanydifferentstylesofmusicatadvancedlevelsofdifficulty.TheperformingbandyearsalsoprovideopportunitiesforindividualandgroupperformancethroughactivitiessuchastheannualSoloandEnsembleContest,UILConcertandSightReadingContest,andRegionBandauditions.TheJr.Highschoolbandprogramoffersacomprehensiveinstrumentalmusiceducationthatprovidesoutletsforcreativityforstudentswhowishtolearntoplaymusicalinstruments.Elementsofmusichistory,performance,readingandwritingmusic,andevaluationareincluded.Varyinglevelsofinstructionareoffered.Bandclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.Choir,1year _________________________8CHOIRNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneStudentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.Drama,1year _______________8DRAMANotes:None Prerequisites:NoneThiscourseisanadvancedclassindramaticelements.Allaspectsoftheatreartsaretaughtincluding:portrayingcharacters,movement,dialogue,analysisofscriptsandtheatrehistory,andcomparisonofcareerandvocationalopportunitiesintheatre.StudentsareprovidedmanyopportunitiestoperformthroughouttheyeartopreparethemforTheatreArtsIinhighschool.TheperformingtheatreclassesalsoprovideopportunitiesforindividualandgroupperformancethroughactivitiessuchasUILOne‐ActPlayFestival.TheJr.HighSchooltheatreprogramsofferacomprehensivetheatricaleducationthatprovidescreativeoutletsforstudentswhowishtolearnabouttheatre.Elementsoftheatrehistory,theatreterminology,performance,readingscripts,andevaluationwillbeincluded.Varyinglevelsofinstructionareoffered.Theatreclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.
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GRADE8GENERALELECTIVESTechnologyApplications,1year ______________8TCH Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscourseisrequiredforJuniorHighstudents.Studentswilldevelopcomputerliteracyskillstoadapttoemergingtechnologiesusedintheglobalmarketplace.StudentswilllearnbeginninglevelcomputerapplicationskillsinMicrosoftOffice‐Word,Excel,PowerPoint,Publisher,andAccess.Throughtheuseofthesecomputerapplications,studentswillexplorecareerareasofinterestandwillreceiveguidanceonhowtolinktheirfuturegoalstotheselectionofhighschoolcourses.CareerPathways,1semester______________________________________________________________________________________8CPATHNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneThiscoursewillassiststudentsinselectingacareerthatisappropriateforthembasedontheirinterests.Theywillgainagreaterunderstandingofresourcesavailabletothemwhileselectingacareer.Studentswillunderstandhowtoassesstheirskills,abilitiesandinterests,andtransferthoseskills/intereststoacareerthatwillberewardingineveryaspectoftheirlife.Thecourse’smaingoalisforthestudenttomakeaninformedandeducatedselectionofacareerpathwaythatisrelevanttotheirneeds.MoneyMatters,1semester________________________________________________________________________________________8MONEYNotes:None Prerequisites:NoneThiscoursewillgivestudentsanunderstandingofthefundamentalprinciplesofmoneyandpersonalfinanceplanning.Specialemphasisisplacedonbankrecordmanagement,useofcredit,investing,insurance,andbudgets.Inaddition,studentsareintroducedtofinancialmarketandsecuritiesanalysis.Currenteconomiceventsdictatethatitisnevertooearlyforstudentstogainawarenessoffactorsthatwillimpacttheirshort‐termandlongtermfinancialplans.Yearbook,1year _8YEARB Prerequisites:NoneNotes: This course will count as the required technology applications course. An application may be required. Students actively participate in the production of the school yearbook and/or newspaper in this year-long course. Activities include extensive news, feature and editorial writing, interviewing, graphic design, photography, layout and paste-up, and advertising. Spanish,1year _8SPYR
Prerequisites:Passing7thgradeSTAARScoresinreadingandwriting
Notes:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofeachsemesterofthiscourse,studentswillbeawardedonehighschoolcredittowardgraduation. ThisisLevelIofhighschoolSpanishofferingthestudenttheopportunityforacquisitionofthefourbasiclanguageskills:listening,speaking,reading,andwriting.Studentsshouldexpecttobeactivelyengagedintheirownlanguagelearning,becomefamiliarwithcommonvocabularytermsandphrases,comprehendawiderangeofgrammarpatterns,participateinsimpleconversationsandrespondappropriatelytobasicconversationalprompts,analyzeandcompareculturalpractices,products,anddevelopaculturalappreciationoftheHispanicWorld.
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ListofJuniorHighSchoolCoursesCOURSETITLE GRADE(S) COURSEKEY
Art 7 7ARTAthleticsBoys 7 7ATHBAthleticsGirls 7 7ATHGBand 7 7BNDChoir 7 7CHOIRDrama 7 7DRAMAEnglish 7 7ENGEnglishPre‐AP 7 7ENGPAHealth 7 HLTHKeyboarding 7 7KEYBLeadership 7 7LDRSMathematics 7 7MTHPhysicalEducation 7 7PHYEDPre‐AlgebraPre‐AP 7 7MPALGReading 7 7READScience 7 7SCISciencePre‐AP 7 7SCIPASpeech(CommunicationApplications) 7 7CMAPPTargetMath 7 7MTHTTargetReading 7 7READTTexasHistory 7 7TXHTexasHistoryPre‐AP 7 7TXHPAAcademicPrep 8 ACDMPREPAlgebra1Pre‐AP 8 8MALG1Art1 8 8ART1AthleticsBoys 8 8ATHBAthleticsGirls 8 8ATHGBand 8 8BNDCareerPathways 8 8CPATHChoir 8 8CHOIRDrama 8 8DRAMAEnglishLanguageArts 8 8ELAEnglishLanguageArtsPre‐AP 8 8ELAPAHealth 8 HLTHMathematics 8 8MTHMoneyMatters 8 8MONEYPhysicalEducation 8 8PHYEDScience 8 8SCISciencePre‐AP 8 8SCIPASpanish 8 8SPANTargetMath 8 8MTHTTargetReading 8 8READTTargetHistory 8 8USHTTargetScience 8 8SCITTechnologyApplications 8 8TECHU.S.History 8 8USHU.S.HistoryPre‐AP 8 8USHPAYearbook 8 8YEARB
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BrownsboroHighSchoolProgramInformation
GraduationProgramsUnderStateBoardofEducationrules,studentshaveavarietyofgraduationplanstochoosefrom,dependingonwhenthestudententershighschool.Allstudentsenteringthe9thgradearerequiredtocompletethehighschoolFoundationProgram.Eachstudentmustalsochooseandcompleteandendorsementpathway.InordertograduateDistinguished,studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteAlgebraIIwithintheirchosenendorsementpathway.Studentswhoenterthe9thgradepriortothe2014‐15schoolyearmaychoosetostayontheircurrentgraduationplanorthenewFoundationProgram.FordetailsregardingthevariousgraduationplanspleaserefertotheGraduationRequirementsinthisPlanningGuide,contactthecounselingofficeorlogontowww.brownsboro.k12.tx.us.BearAcademyBear Academy is a dual credit program allowing qualifying students to take 44 college credit hours leading to Core Complete while in high school. The admission process for Bear Academy begins in the spring of a student’s freshman year. To be accepted into the Academy and per TVCC requirements, a student must:
I. Have a 3.5 GPA (88%) II. Pass the ELA portion of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Exam III. Interview and be approved by a TVCC Dual Credit Coordinator
Goals
Bear Academy was formed with three goals in mind:
I. To give students access to the “core complete” higher education program. II. To provide additional rigorous educational opportunities for qualifying students. III. To enable students to take college courses at a reduced cost. Tuition is waved for up to 2 courses
per semester for students living in Henderson County. Students pay only TVCC fees and book costs.
Core Complete
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, with the assistance of its Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee, designed a 44 semester credit hour core curriculum for all undergraduate students in Texas public higher education institutions. The purpose of the core curriculum is to ensure the Texas undergraduate students enrolled in public institutions of higher education will develop the essential knowledge and skills they need in order to be successful in college, in a career, in their communities and in life. The core curriculum facilitates the transfer of lower-division course credit among public colleges, universities and health-related institutions throughout the state.
Students striving to graduate Core Complete must take specific courses totaling a minimum of 44 college hours. Upon completion of the program, all of the hours will be transferable to every Texas public university.
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Core Complete Requirements
Course HoursMath 3 Creative Arts 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Language, Philosophy, Culture 3 Elective 6 Communications 6 History 6 Government 6 Science 8 Total 44
For more information about Core Complete, visit the following website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/tcc/
EarlyGraduationPermissionforearlygraduationmaybegivenifthestudentisontargetforgraduationasevidencedby: Ahistoryofadequateperformanceonthestateassessments CreditsEarned GradesApplicationsforearlygraduationmaybepickedupinthecounselor’soffice.Applicationshouldbeturnedinpriortostartingthesophomoreyear.ThefinaldecisionregardingpermissionforearlygraduationwillbemadebytheEarlyGraduationCommittee.Thiscommitteewillincludetheprincipalandtheseniorcounselor.
StudentswithDisabilitiesUpontherecommendationoftheadmission,review,anddismissalcommittee,astudentwithdisabilitiesmaybepermittedtograduateundertheprovisionsofhisorherindividualizededucationprogram(IEP).Astudentwhoreceivesspecialeducationservicesandhascompletedfouryearsofhighschool,buthasnotmettherequirementsofhisorherIEP,mayparticipateingraduationceremoniesandreceiveacertificateofattendance.
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BrownsboroHighSchoolSpecialPrograms Tomeettherequirementsofstateandfederallaw,BrownsboroHighSchoolalsooffersseveralprogramsdesignedtomeetspecificneedsofsomestudents.Studentsareidentifiedaseligibleforoneormoreoftheseprogramsbasedonassessmentsmadeafterreferralsandrecommendationsfromteachersandcounselors.Parentsandstudentswillalwaysbeinformedabouttheprogrambeforeplacement.Studentsarealsoidentifiedbasedonanassessmentafterarequestorreferralfromtheparents.Ifparentshaveanyquestionsaboutthereferralandidentificationprocessforanyofthefollowingprograms,theyshouldcontacttheirchild’steacher(s),counselor,orthecampusprincipal.SpecialEducation:BrownsboroISDprovidesspecialeducationandrelatedservicesforstudentswithdisabilitiesanddeterminesastudent’seligibilitytospecialeducationaccordingtoStateandFederalguidelines.Forfurtherinformation,contactSonyaMcCoy,BISDDirectorofSpecialEducation,at(903)852‐3701.Section504:BrownsboroISDprovidesSection504servicesforstudentswithdisabilitiesaccordingtoStateandFederalguidelines.Forfurtherinformation,contactTammyMcKibbin,Counselor,at(903)852‐2321.BilingualEducation/EnglishasaSecondLanguage:EnglishisthebasiclanguageofinstructioninBrownsboroISDschools.ChildrenwhohavelimitedEnglish‐speakingskillswillhaveaccesstoprogramstohelpthemlearntounderstand,speak,read,andwritetheEnglishlanguage.AttheinitialenrollmentinBISDschools,parentswillbeaskedtocompleteaHomeLanguageSurveysotheschoolknowswhethertotakeadditionalstepstobesurethechildisproperlyserved.GiftedandTalentedStudents:Somechildrendemonstrateorshowapotentialfordemonstratingaremarkablyhighlevelofaccomplishmentwhencomparedtootherchildrenofsimilarage,experience,orenvironment.Thesechildrenmayperformataveryhighlevelinanintellectual,creative,orartisticarea,showanunusuallyhighcapacityforleadershiporexcelinaparticularacademicfield.BrownsboroHighSchoolprovidesavarietyofprograms,activities,andlearningopportunitiesforthesestudents.BHSusesclustergroupingwithinadvancedclasses.AdvancedPlacementProgram:Atthehighschoollevel,Pre‐AdvancedPlacement(Pre‐AP)coursesgivestudentstheopportunitytopracticeskillsthatenablethemtobesuccessfulinAdvancedPlacement(AP)courses.Pre‐APbuildsthefoundationforsuccessnotonlyintheAPprogram,butalsoforsuccessincollegecoursework.LiketheAPprogram,thisprogramprovidesrigorouscourseworkfortheaboveaverage,advanced,aswellasthegiftedandtalentedstudent.AdvancedPlacementcoursesarecapstonecoursesthatnotonlychallengestudentswiththemostprogressivecurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoollevel;theyalsoprovidetheopportunityforstudentstoreceivecollegecreditfortheirefforts.SincethesecoursesarealignedwithTheCollegeBoard,theyofferthemostsolidfoundationforstudentsdesiringtogotocollege.
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ProfileofSuccessfulAPandPre‐APStudents
APandPre‐APcoursesareacademicallyadvancedcoursesdesignedtochallengemotivatedstudents.Thecourseswillrequiresignificantlymoreworkoutsideofclassthanon‐grade‐levelcoursesduetotheirrigorouscontent.BrownsboroHighSchoolAPandPre‐APcoursesareopentoanystudentwishingtoenroll.Inordertoassistwithplacementdecisions,thefollowinglistcontainscharacteristicsofstudentswhotypicallyexperiencesuccessinthesecourses:
1. Strongworkethic2. Abilitytolearnconceptsquickly3. Abilitytoworkabovegradelevel4. Self‐motivated,responsibleandorganized5. Typicaltestscores>90(commonassessments,benchmarks,TAKS/STAAR)
AcademicGuidelines
StudentsenrolledinanAPcourseareexpectedtotakethecorrespondingAPexamattheconclusionofthecourseatthedistrict’sexpense.TocontinueparticipationinAPand/orPre‐APcourses,studentsmustkeepthefollowingstandards:
1. Completeandturninassignmentsontime2. Maintainahighlevelofattendance3. Turninmake‐upworkpromptlyfollowinganyabsence4. Maintainanaverageof70orbetter
Ifastudent’saveragefallsbelow70attheendofanygrade‐reportingperiod,thestudentwillbeplacedonprobationandastudent‐parent‐teacherconferencewillbeheldtodevelopanIndividualAcademicInterventionPlanforthesuccessofthestudent.Theplanwillbereviewed3weeksintotheprobationperiod,andprogresswillbedocumentedatthenextgrade‐reportingperiod.Ifthestudent’saverageremainsbelow70fortwoconsecutive3weekperiods,aconferencewillbeheldwithanadministrator,counselor,teacher,student,andparenttodetermineifanyadditionalinterventionswillenablethestudenttosucceedorifitisappropriateforthestudenttobeexitedfromtheAPorPre‐APcourse.
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GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSFORSTUDENTSWHOENTERED9THGRADEPRIORTOSCHOOLYEAR2014‐15
26CreditsRequired
Distinguished
EnglishLanguageArts4.0
Math4.0
Science4.0
SocialStudies4.0
PhysicalEducation1.0
ForeignLanguage3.0
HealthEducation0.5orLifetimeNutr.andWellness
TechnologyApplications1.0
FineArts1.0
Speech0.5
Electives3.0
TotalCredits………………..........26
**Inadditiontocreditrequirementsabove,studentsmustcompletefouradvancedmeasuresasdesignatedintheDAPgraduationplanonpage32.AdvancedMeasurescanincludeanycombinationofthefollowing:
CollegeClass(earningagradeof“B”orbetter) DualCreditCourse(earningagradeof“B”or
better) EnglishIVIndependentStudies(earningagrade
of“B”orbetter) APCoursetakenjunioryear(earningascoreof
3orbetteronthecorrespondingAPexam
Recommended
EnglishLanguageArts4.0
Math4.0
Science4.0
SocialStudies4.0
PhysicalEducation1.0
ForeignLanguage2.0
HealthEducation0.5orLifetimeNutr.AndWellnessTechnologyApplications1.0
FineArts1.0
Speech0.5
Electives4.0
TotalCredits………………..........26*Allstudentsentering9thgradein2010‐11andbeyondenteronrecommendedplan.
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FOURYEARGRADUATIONPLANSFORSTUDENTSWHOENTERED9THGRADEPRIORTOSCHOOLYEAR2014‐15
SampleandTypesofGraduationPlans
Grade Distinguished(26credits+4AdvancedMeasures*) Recommended(26credits)
9
English1Algebra1Biology
W.GeographyPE/Athletics/BandSpanI(whenoffered)
ElectiveElective
English1Algebra1Biology
W.GeographyPE/Athletics/Band
Span1(whenoffered)ElectiveElective
10
English2GeometryChemistryW.HistorySpanish2
Speech/HealthorLifetimeNutr.AndWellnessFineArtsorElective
Elective
English2Geometry/MathModels
ChemistryW.HistorySpanish2
Speech/HealthFineArtsorElective
Elective
11
English3Algebra2Physics
USHistorySpeech/HealthorElective
Spanish3FineArtsorElective
Technology
English3Algebra2/Geometry
PhysicsUSHistory
Speech/HealthorElectiveFineArtsorElectiveTechnologyorElective
Elective
12
English4Pre‐Calculus
Government/EconomicsLabScience4Electives
AdvancedMeasurescanincludeanycombinationofthefollowing:
CollegeClass(earningagradeof“B”orbetter) DualCreditCourse(earningagradeof“B”or
better) EnglishIVIndependentStudies(earninga
gradeof“B”orbetter) APCoursetakenjunioryear(earningascoreof
3orbetteronthecorrespondingAPexam
English4Algebra2/Pre‐CalculusGovernment/Economics
LabScience4Electives
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FOURYEARGRADUATIONPLANSFORSTUDENTSWHOENTER9THGRADEINTHEFALLOFSCHOOLYEAR2014‐15
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*StudentsgraduatingwithaS.T.E.M.endorsementarerequiredtotakeAlgebraIIasoneoftheirmathcredits.**SocialStudiescreditsvarydependingonendorsement.
DISTINGUISHEDEligibleforTop10%AutomaticAdmission
ENDORSEMENTS–26‐27CREDITS(Creditsvarydependingonendorsements)
ARTS&HUMANITIES
1MathorCTEMath
1ScienceorCTEScience
2Electives
PUBLICSERVICES
1MathorCTEMath
1ScienceorCTEScience
2Electives
MULTI‐DISCIPLINARSTUDIES
1MathorCTEMath
1ScienceorCTEScience
2Electives
BUSINESS&INDUSTRY
1MathorCTEMath
1ScienceorCTEScience
2Electives
STEM
*1MathorCTEMath
1ScienceorCTEScience
2Electives
FOUNDATION–22CREDITS
4ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS(ELAI,II,III&advancedEnglish) 3MATH(algebraI,geometry,&additionaladvancedmath)
3‐4SOCIALSTUDIES(worldgeographyorworldhistoryorcombinedcourse,UShistory,&government/economics)3SCIENCE(biology,IPCoradvancedscience,&additionaladvancedscience)2FOREIGNLANGUAGES1FINEARTS1PHYSICALEDUCATION
.5PROFESSIONALCOMMUNICATIONS(localcredit) .5LIFETIMENUTRITIONANDWELLNESSORCOLLEGETRANSITION(localcredit) 1TECHNOLOGYAPPLICATIONS(localcredit)
3ELECTIVES
AlgebraII AlgebraII AlgebraIIAlgebraIIAlgebraII
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BROWNSBOROHIGHSCHOOLENDORSEMENTS
Endorsements DescriptionSTEM COURSESDIRECTLYRELATEDTOSCIENCEANDADVANCED
MATHEMATICS.*ALGEBRA2ISREQUIREDFORSTEMENDORSEMENT
BUSINESSANDINDUSTRY COURSESDIRECTLYRELATEDTOBUSINESSADMINISTRATION,COMMUNICATIONS,ACCOUTING,FINANCE,GRAPHICDESIGN,WELDING,CULINARYARTS,ANDAGRICULTURALSCIENCE
PUBLICSERVICES COURSESDIRECLTYRELATEDTOHEALTHSCIENCEOCCUPATIONS,EDUCATIONANDTRAINING,ANDLAWENFORCEMENT
ARTSANDHUMANITIES COURSESDIRECTLYREALTEDTOPOLITICALSCIENCE,HISTORY,ANDFINEARTS
MULTI‐DISCIPLINARY ALLOWSSTUDENTSTOEARNCREDITSINAVARIETYOFADVANCEDCOURSESFROMMULTIPLECONTENTSUFFICIENTTOCOMPLETEDISTINGUISHEDLEVELUNDERTHEFOUNDATIONHIGHSCHOOLPROGRAM
BrownsboroHighSchoolProgram
sofStudies
STEM
AdvancedMath
AdvancedScience
BUSINESSANDINDUSTRY
Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources
Arts,AudioVideoTechnologyandCommunications
Business,
ManagementandAdministration
Hospitalityand
Tourism
PUBLICSERVICES
Education&Training
HealthScience
HumanServices
ARTS&HUMANITIES
FineArts
History
MULTI‐DISCIPLINARY
Allowsstudentstoearncreditsina
varietyofadvancedcoursesfrom
multiplecontentsufficienttocomplete
distinguishedlevelunderthe
foundationhighschoolprogram
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DISTINGUISHED
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission
FOUNDATION
A. Math- 2 additional courses beyond
Algebra 2
B. Science- 2 additional courses
STEM
Career Examples:
Bio-Technology
Computer Science Technology
Engineering
Pre-Professional Health
Researcher
Algebra 2, Chemistry and Physics are required
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FOUNDATION
DISTINGUISHED
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
1 Math ( Algebra 2, or additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites)
1 Science (chemistry, physics, advanced animal science, forensic science, anatomy and
physiology; AP Science allowed with pre-requisites)
4 or more credits(see Cluster and Pathways for Business and
Industry)
Career Examples:
Accountant
Business Administration
Forestry
Human Resources
Mortgage Broker
Office Manager
Paralegal
Recruiter
Certifications offered at BHS:
Microsoft Office CertificationOSHAIC3
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FOUNDATION
DISTINGUISHED
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission
ARTS and HUMANITIES
1 Math ( Algebra 2, Pre-Cal; or additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites)
1 Science (chemistry, physics, advanced animal science, forensic science, anatomy and physiology; AP Science
allowed with pre-requisites)
4 or more credits(see Cluster and Pathways for Arts and
Humanities)
Career Examples:
Arts Administration
Advertising & Publication
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Performing Arts
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FOUNDATION
DISTINGUISHED
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission
PUBLIC SERVICES
1 Math ( Algebra 2, Pre-Cal; or additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites)
1 Science (chemistry, physics, advanced animal science, forensic science, anatomy and
physiology; AP Science allowed with pre-requisites)
4 or more credits(see Cluster and Pathways in Public Services)
Career Examples:
Clergy
Corrections Officer
Federal Agent
Human Relations
Nursing
Social Worker
TeacherCertifications offered at BHS:
Certified Nurses Aid
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FOUNDATION
DISTINGUISHED
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES
1 Math ( Algebra 2, Pre-Cal; or additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites)
1 Science (chemistry, physics, advanced animal science, forensic science, anatomy and
physiology; AP Science allowed with pre-requisites)
4 or more credits(see Cluster and Pathways)
4 courses in Dual Creditor AP Courses
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BROWNSBOROISDCAREERCLUSTER&PATHWAY/PROGRAMSOFSTUDY
Endorsement Cluster Pathway
STEM
AdvancedMath AdvancedMathCourses:Pre‐Calculus,CalculusAPAdvancedScience AdvancedScienceCoursesnotincludedasoneofthefoursciences.Mustinclude
ChemistryandPhysics
BUSINESS&INDUSTRY
Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources
PrinciplesofAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesLivestockProductionSmallAnimalManagementVeterinaryMedicalApplicationsEquineScienceAdvancedAnimalScienceEnergyandNaturalResourcesFoodTechnologyandSafetyWildlife,Fisheries,andEcologyManagementHorticultureSciencePrinciplesandElementsofFloralDesignAgricultureMechanicsandMetalTechnologiesAgricultureFacilitiesDesignandFabricationAgricultureFacilitiesDesignandFabricationDualCreditPracticuminAgricultureIPracticuminAgricultureIIAgCareerPrepIAgCareerPrepII
Arts,AudioVideoTechnology,andCommunications
PrinciplesofArts,AudioVideoTechnology,andCommunicationsCommercialPhotographyGraphicDesignandIllustrationAdvancedGraphicDesignandIllustrationPracticuminGraphicDesignandIllustrationPrintingandImagingTechnologyProfessionalCommunicationsAnimationRadiobroadcastingIRadiobroadcastingII
BusinessManagementandAdministration
PrinciplesofBusiness,Marketing,andFinanceTouchSystemDataEntryBusinessInformationManagementI
InformationTechnology DigitalandInteractiveMediaWebTechnologiesVideoGameDesign
HospitalityandTourism PrinciplesofHospitalityandTourismRestaurantManagementCulinaryArts1
PUBLICSERVICES
EducationandTraining ChildDevelopmentInstructionalPracticesinEducationandTrainingPracticuminEducationandTraining
HealthScience PrinciplesofHealthScienceMedicalTerminologyProblemsandSolutions(MedicalLawandEthics)AnatomyandPhysiologyForensicSciencePracticuminHealthScience–CAN
HumanServices PrinciplesofHumanServicesChildDevelopmentLifetimeNutritionandWellness
Endorsement Cluster Pathway
ARTS&
HUMANITIES
FineArts ArtIArtIIArtIIIArtIIICeramicsArtIVStudioArtAPBandI–IVChoirI–IVTheaterI–IV
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CLASSRANK&CLASSWEIGHT
Classrankingsarecalculatedonascaleof100andarecomputedattheendofeachsemester.Finalrankinclassforthepurposeofdeterminingvaledictorianandsalutatorianandhonorgraduatesiscalculatedattheendofthe3rdnine‐weekgradingperiodofthesenioryear.BrownsboroHighSchoolusesaweightedgradeaveragingsystemthatisdesignedtorecognizetherelativedifficultyandeffortrequiredforthecoursestaken.Theadditionalpointsaddedtothegradeareusedsolelyforrankingpurposesandwillnotbereflectedonthestudent’stranscript.
ClassWeightChartSomeclassesonthischartwillnotbeofferedduringthecurrentschoolyear.AllclassesnotonthischartareeitherGPALevelIclasseswhichreceivenoadditionalGPApointsorarenotincludedinclassrankcalculations.
ImplementationYear
GPALEVELIII GPALEVELII
20pts 10pts
2014–2015forAllStudents
ArtStudioAP AllDualCreditCourses
BiologyAP Debate4IndependentStudies
CalculusAP English4IndependentStudies
ChemistryAPPrinting&ImagingTechnology
(JournalismIndependentStudies)
English3AP(LanguageandComposition) AlgebraIPre‐AP
English4AP(LiteratureandComposition) AlgebraIIPre‐AP
GovernmentAP
BiologyPre‐APSpanishLanguageandCompositionAP
USHistoryAP ChemistryPre‐AP
English1Pre‐AP
English2Pre‐AP
GeometryPre‐AP
PhysicsPre‐AP
Pre‐calculusPre‐AP
Spanish2Pre‐AP
Spanish3Pre‐AP
WorldGeographyPre‐AP
WorldHistoryPre‐AP
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CAREERCLUSTERS
Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResources CareerCluster
Are you interested in…? Caring for Animals
Wildlife, animals, parks and forestry
Environment and conservation
Agriculture related business and management procedures
Plant production
figuring plans for projects
Ranch management
Plant nursery operation and management
Welding
College Major/career to pursue… Oceanography Agriculture Education
Agriculture/Food Products Agriculture Business
Wildlife Management Environmental Science
Agronomy Fisheries Science
Dairy Science Landscape Architecture
Forestry Horticulture
Agriculture Engineering Farm and Ranch Management
Biophysics Breeding and Genetics
Botany Equestrian Studies
Architect Carpenter
Construction Manager
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WHAT TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Take the Required Core Classes Plus Electives Listed Below
General Agriculture Science Agriculture Business Management 9th Principles of Agriculture, Food and Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Natural Resources Resources
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
10th Horticulture Science Business Information Management I
Professional Communications
11th Food Technology Agriculture Elective
Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management Agriculture Elective
Energy and Natural Resources Technology
12th Advanced Animal Science
Agriculture Livestock Production Wildlife and Natural Resources 9th Principles of Agriculture, Food and Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Natural Resources Resources
10th Livestock Production Small Animal Management
Small Animal Management
11th Equine Science Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management
Energy and Natural Resources Technology
12th Advanced Animal Science Advanced Animal Science
Welding Veterinary 9th Principles of Agriculture, Food and Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Natural Resources Resources
10th Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Livestock Production
Technologies Small Animal Management
11th Agricultural Facilities Design and Veterinary Medical Applications
Fabrication or dual credit equivalent
12th Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Advanced Animal Science
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Art, Communications, and Media Career Cluster
Are you interested in…? Drawing, performing or presenting
Design, advertising or broadcasting
Journalism, writing and/or graphic arts
Photography
Singing or choreography for dance teams
Special effects
Makeup and fashion
College Major/career to pursue… Journalism Graphic Design
Broadcasting Photography
Art Religion
Dance Music
Theater Communications
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WHAT TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Take the Required Core Classes Plus Electives Listed Below
Journalism Performing Arts 9th Touch System Data Entry Band I and Applied Music I or
Principles of Arts, A/V, Technology, & Communications Theater Arts I or
Choir I and Applied Music I
10th Graphic Design and Illustration Band II and Applied Music II or
Commercial Photography Theater Arts II or
Professional Communications Choir II and Applied Music II
11th Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration Band III and Applied Music III or
Technology Credit Theater Arts III or
Choir III and Applied Music III
12th Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration or Band IV and Applied Music IV or
Printing and Imaging Technology Theater Arts IV or
Choir IV and Applied Music IV
Graphic Design Art 9th Art I Art I
Principles of Arts, AV Technology, & Communications
10th Art II Art II
Digital Design and Media Production
Professional Communications
Graphic Design and Illustration
11th Digital and Interactive Media Art III or
Art III Art III Ceramics
Advanced Graphic Design and illustration
12th Web Design Art IV or
Animation Studio Art AP
Art IV
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration or
Printing and Imaging Technology
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BusinessManagement/AdministrationandFinanceCareerCluster
Are you interested in…? Matters involving money
Business computer skills
Office machines
Working with people
Owning your own business
Management and merchandising
Business Career of Business Degree
College Major/career to pursue… Marketing Hotel/Motel Management
Business Management Industrial Sales
Finance and Banking Office Management
Accounting Fashion Merchandising
Real Estate Advertising
Communications Economics
Public Relations Public Administration
Court Reporting Computer Programming
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WHAT TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Take the Required Core Classes Plus Electives Listed Below
Office Administration Office Support Systems 9th Touch System Data Entry Touch System Data Entry
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance
10th Business Information Management I Business Information Management I
Professional Communications Professional Communications
Web Technologies
Marketing Education Computer Info Systems 9th Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Touch System Data Entry
10th Business Information Management I Business Information Management I
Professional Communications Professional Communications
Web Design or Web Technologies
Digital and Interactive Media
Animation
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FamilyandConsumerSciencesCareerCluster
Are you interested in…? Child development
Child Care
Counseling
Social Work
Interior Design
Personnel Management
Teaching
Hotel/Motel Management
Fashion or Travel Industry
Cooking
College Major/career to pursue… Psychology and Sociology Molecular Biology
Urban Studies Fashion Merchandising
Educational Administration Nutrition
Elementary Education Health and Physical Education
Secondary or Higher Education Child Growth and Development
Fashion Design Special Education
Humanities Social Work
Curriculum and Instruction Counseling and Guidance
Sports and Fitness Management Culinary Arts
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WHAT TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Take the Required Core Classes Plus Electives Listed Below
Child Care/Teacher Preparation Fashion Design 9th Principles of Human Services 9th Principles of Human Services
10th Child Development Art I
Professional Communications 10th Professional Communications
11th Instructional Practices in Education and Art II
Training 11th Fashion Design
12th Practicum in Education and Training Art III
12th Art IV
Interior Design Hospitality and Tourism 9th Principles of Human Services 9th Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Art I Principles of Human Services 10‐12th Principles and Elements of Floral Design 10th Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Professional Communications 11th Restaurant Management 10‐12th Art II 12th Culinary Arts I 10‐12th Digital and Interactive Media
Art III
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HealthScienceCareerCluster
Are you interested in…? Caring for people or animals
Science and medicine
Health care environments
Human body and how it works
Diagnosing and treatment
College Major/career to pursue… Bioengineering Molecular Biology
Bio physics Nursing
Dentistry and Pre‐dentistry Occupational Therapy
Nutrition Optometry
Environmental Health Pharmacy
Health Services Public Health
Laser and Optical Technology Speech Therapy
Medicine and Pre‐medicine Veterinary and Pre‐veterinary
medicine
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WHAT TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Take the Required Core Classes Plus Electives Listed Below
Health Occupations Veterinary 9th Principles of Health Science Principles of Health Science
Touch System Data Entry Touch System Data Entry
10th Health /Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Health/Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
11th Medical Terminology/Problems and Solutions Veterinary Medical Applications
Professional Communications
12t Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Animal Science or Advanced Animal Science
Practicum in Health Science
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HIGHSCHOOLCOURSEDESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS
EnglishI,1Credit,GPALevel1 ENG1Grade(s):9 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneEnglishIisanintroductiontoastrenuoushighschoolcareerinEnglishwithemphasisonpreparationfortheSTAAREOCtestwhiledevelopingorganizationalskills.Production,interpretation,andanalysisofMediaperstateguidelineswillbeemphasizedintegratingtechnologywhereapplicable.Grade9Englishwillencompassthestudyoffiction,nonfictionandpoetry.Thestudentswilllearntowriteexpositoryessayssuchasnarrativeexpository,causeandeffectexpository,problemandsolutionexpository,andautobiographicalnarrative.Inaddition,theywillwriteopenendedresponsesthatanalyzeliteraryselections.Studentswillstudygrammarandvocabulary.Allofthesestudentswillusethewholelanguageapproach,buildingfromthefiction,nonfictionandpoetryunits.EnglishIPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _ENG1PAGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:Noneinformationbeginningonpage25EnglishPre‐APpreparesthestudentfortheLanguageandCompositionAdvancedPlacementtestatthe11thgrade.Worldliteratureservesasthefoundationwithanintensivestudyofliteraryelements,writingdevices,writing,researchandprojectsbeingapartofthecourse.ThisclassincludesanACT/SATandEOCfocus.Writingincludesexpository(explanation,definition,howto,cause&effect,problem&solution),narrative(useofstoryelements)andliteraryanalysisofwritingdevicesaswellascomparison/contrastshortresponses.Dialecticaljournalsaswellasoralpresentationsareasignificantpartofthewritingandspeakingaspectsoftheclass.Studentsareexpectedtomakerealworldconnectionandconnectionswithotherreadingmaterials.Vocabularystudiesincludespelling,partofspeech,andusage.Visualaswellasmultiplewritingstrategiesareusedtoteachvocabulary.Grammarincludespunctuation(allvarieties),capitalization,verbtenses,active/passivetense,verbals,restrictive/nonrestrictiveclauses,phrases,personal/reflective/reciprocal/relativepronouns,sentencetypes,conjunctions,sentenceintroductionsandspellingrules. EnglishII,1Credit,GPALevel1 ___ENG2Grade(s):10 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneLiteratureandvocabularyareinterspersedwithintensivepreparationinreading,compositionandusageskillsfortherequiredstateassessmentinthisclass.Production,interpretation,andanalysisofMediaperstateguidelineswillbeemphasizedintegratingtechnologywhereapplicable.Writingincludesliteraryanalysisofwritingdevicesaswellascomparison/contrastshortresponses,persuasiveandexpositorycompositions.Vocabularystudiesusingvisualaswellaswrittenstrategiesareincluded.Grammarincludespunctuation(allvarieties),capitalization,verbtenses,active/passivetense,participial/participialphrases,gerunds,infinitives,sentencerevisingandcombining,restrictive/nonrestrictiveclauses,phrases,pronouncase,sentencevariety,conjunctions,sentenceintroductionsandspellingrules.
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EnglishIIPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _ENG2PAGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:Noneinformationbeginningonpage25ThiscourseisacontinuationofEnglishIPre‐AP.EnglishPre‐APpreparesthestudentfortheLanguageandCompositionAdvancedPlacementtestatthe11thgrade.Worldliteratureservesasthefoundationwithanintensivestudyofliteraryelements,writingdevices,writing,researchandprojectsbeingapartofthecourse.ThisclassincludesanACT/SATandEOCfocus.Writingincludesexpository(explanation,definition,howto,cause&effect,problem&solution),narrative(useofstoryelements,andliteraryanalysisofwritingdevicesaswellascomparison/contrastshortresponses.Dialecticaljournalsaswellasoralpresentationsareasignificantpartofthewritingandspeakingaspectsoftheclass.StudentsareintroducedtotheAPanalysispaperandwillwritepoetry.Poetryisamoreintensivestudy.Studentsareexpectedtomakerealworldconnectionandconnectionswithotherreadingmaterials.Vocabularystudiesincludespelling,partofspeech,andusage.Visualaswellasmultiplewritingstrategiesareusedtoteachvocabulary.Grammarincludespunctuation(allvarieties),capitalization,verbtenses,active/passivetense,verbals,restrictive/nonrestrictiveclauses,phrases,pronounscase,sentencevarietyandcombining,conjunctions,sentenceintroductionsandspellingrules.Logicalprogressioninwritingisafocus.EnglishIII,1Credit,GPALevel1 _ENG3Grade(s):11 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneEnglishIIIcoversasurveyofAmericanliteraturefrompre‐colonialtimestothepresent.Extensivereadingandwritingisrequiredwitharesearchpaperwrittenduringthesecondsemester.ThereisafocusontherequiredstateassessmentwithMediaanalysisandInternetusage.Studentsfocusonreflectivewriting,persuasivewritingandliteraryanalysis.Editingandrevisingforgrammarerrorsisthefocusofgrammaticalstudies.Vocabularyfromthereadingselectionsusedinvocabularystudies.EnglishLiteratureandCompositionAP,1Credit,GPALevel3 _ENG4APGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram
informationbeginningonpage25Notes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheAPexam. World/American/Britishliteratureserveasthefoundationofthiscoursewithintensiveliteraryanalysisinboththewrittenandoralformbeingrequired.TimedwritingsandreadingsintheformofreleasedAPtestsmakeuppartofthegrade.Researchisasignificantpartoftheprojects.ACT/SATisalsoafocus.EnglishIV,1Credit,GPALevel1 _ENG4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneEnglishIVisasurveyofEnglishliteraturefromAnglo‐Saxontimestothepresent.ThiscourseincludesastudyofthehistoryoftheEnglishLanguagewithextensivereadingandwritingbeingrequiredandaresearchpaperiswrittenduringthesecondsemester.MediaanalysisandInternetusageisalsoafocus.
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EnglishLanguageandCompositionAP,1Credit,GPALevel3_ENG3APGrade(s):11 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25Notes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AfeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.Thiscoursewillfocusonadvancedlanguage,composition,andliterature.Studentswillbecomeskilledreadersofprosewritteninavarietyofdisciplinesandrhetoricalcontexts,andbecomeskilledwriterswhocomposeforavarietyofpurposes,awareoftheinteractionsamongawriter’spurposes,audienceexpectationsandsubjects.Studentsalsodevelopresearchskillsthatenablethemtoevaluate,use,andcitesourcematerial.Studentsexamineandworkwithessays,letters,speeches,images,andimaginativeliterature.Thereisamuchmoredetailedfocusongrammar.TheAPexamwillconsistofmultiplechoicequestionsaboutsubjects,verbs,aswellasothergrammarinthereadings.Studentswhostartedhighschoolinthe2013‐14schoolyearundertheDistinguishedplancanearnanAdvancedMeasureiftheytaketheAPexamandscorea3orbetter.EnglishIVDualCredit,1Credit,GPALevel2 _ENG4DCGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmissionrequirementsNotes:English1301isaprerequisiteforEnglish1302.BothcoursescountascollegeEnglishcreditandHighSchoolEnglishcredit.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassmaybeusedasanadvancedmeasurewithagradeof“B”orbetterfortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan.English1301,½Credit Intensivestudyofandpracticeinwritingprocesses,frominventionandresearchingtodrafting,revising,andediting,bothindividuallyandcollaboratively.Thisclasswillemphasizeeffectiverhetoricalchoices,includingaudience,purpose,arrangement,andstyle.Itwillalsofocusonwritingtheacademicessayasavehicleforlearning,communicating,andcriticalanalysis.English1302,½CreditIntensivestudyofandpracticeinthestrategiesandtechniquesfordevelopingresearch‐basedexpositoryandpersuasivetexts.Thisclasswillemphasizeeffectiveandethicalrhetoricalinquiry,includingprimaryandsecondaryresearchmethods,andcriticalreadingofverbal,visual,andmultimediatexts.Thisclasswillalsofocusonsystematicevaluation,synthesis,anddocumentationofinformationsources;andcriticalthinkingaboutevidenceandconclusions.IndependentStudyinEnglishIV,1Credit,GPALevel2 _____ _ENG4ISGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram
informationbeginningonpage25Notes:A45minutepowerpointpresentationforaspecifiedaudienceisrequiredfortheadvancedmeasure.Studentsmustmakea“B”orbetterinthecoursetoreceivetheadvancedmeasurefortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan. ThiscourseusesStephenCovey’sSevenHabitsofHighlyEffectivePeopleorLaurieBethJones’sJesusCEO,andBritishliteratureasitsfoundation.ThestudentmaychoosewhethertoreadCoveyorJones.Studentsmustspend90minutesweeklywithabusinessworldmentor,takepartinmockinterviews,makepowerpointpresentations,obtainaspeakerfortheclass,andcreateaproductforthementor.
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TSIPrepEnglish,½Credit,GPALevel1TSIENGGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Studentsmustmeetcriteriaofaneducationalneed.Thiscourseprovidesanintenseoverview/reviewofthebasicelementsofmodernEnglishusage.Thecourseincludeswritingexperiencewithattentiontothebasicmechanicalandstructuralelementsofthewritingprocess.Thiscourseifofferedtomeettheneedforafoundationingrammarandsentencestructure.
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MATHEMATICS
AlgebraI,1Credit,GPALevel1 ALG1Grade(s):9 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneAlgebraIbeginsthestudyoffunctions.Functionsrepresentthesystematicdependenceofonequantityonanother.Studentsusefunctionstorepresentandmodelproblemsituationsandtoanalyzeandinterpretrelationships.Studentsworkinmanysituationstosetupequationsandinequalitiesanduseavarietyofmethodstosolvethem.Avarietyofrepresentations(concrete,numerical,algorithmic,andgraphical),tools,andgraphingcalculatorsareusedtomodelmathematicalsituationsandsolvemeaningfulproblems.Courseworkconcentratesonfoundationsforfunctions,linearfunctions,andquadraticandothernonlinearfunctions.Allninth‐gradestudentswhodidnottakeAlgebraIineighthgradewillenrollinthiscourse.AlgebraIPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _ALG1PAGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25 AlgebraIbeginsthestudyoffunctions.Functionsrepresentthesystematicdependenceofonequantityonanother.Studentsusefunctionstorepresentandmodelproblemsituationsandtoanalyzeandinterpretrelationships.Studentsworkinmanysituationstosetupequationsandinequalitiesanduseavarietyofmethodstosolvethem.Avarietyofrepresentations(concrete,numerical,algorithmic,andgraphical),tools,andgraphingcalculatorsareusedtomodelmathematicalsituationsandsolvemeaningfulproblems.Courseworkconcentratesonfoundationsforfunctions,linearfunctions,andquadraticandothernonlinearfunctions.Inthiscourse,thecontentisstudiedingreaterdepthandmayincludeadditionaltopics.AlgebraII,1Credit,GPALevel1 ALG2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:AlgebraINotes:NoneAlgebraIIcontinuesthestudyoffunctionsthatbeganinAlgebraI,utilizingamoresophisticatedapproach.Studentsusefunctionsandequationsasameansforanalyzingandunderstandingabroadvarietyofrelationshipsandasausefultoolforexpressinggeneralizations.Thecourseemphasizestheuseofequationsandfunctionstorepresentgeometriccurvesandfiguresandtheconnectionsbetweenalgebraandgeometryastoolstohelpsolveproblemsintheother.Functionsstudiedincludequadraticandsquareroot,rational,andexponentialandlogarithmic.Graphingcalculatorswillbeusedextensively.StudentswishingtoattendcollegeshouldtakeAlgebraII.AlgebraIIPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _ALG2PAGrade(s):10‐11 Prerequisites:AlgebraI;GeometryPAP;SeeAdvancedNotes:None PlacementPrograminformationbeginningonpage25 ExtendsAlgebraIIcurriculumbyprovidingopportunitiestosolvealgebraicproblemsonahigherlevel.AlgebraIIcontinuesthestudyoffunctionsthatbeganinAlgebraI,utilizingamoresophisticatedapproach.Studentsusefunctionsandequationsasameansforanalyzingandunderstandingabroadvarietyofrelationshipsandasausefultoolforexpressinggeneralizations.Thecourseemphasizestheuseofequationsandfunctionstorepresentgeometriccurvesandfiguresandtheconnectionsbetweenalgebraandgeometryastoolstohelpsolveproblemsintheother.Functionsstudiedincludequadraticandsquareroot,rational,andexponentialandlogarithmic.Graphingcalculatorswillbeusedextensively.
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CalculusAP,1Credit,GPALevel3_ _CALAPGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:AlgebraI;Geometry;Pre‐Calculus; SeeAdvancedPlacementPrograminformation beginningonpage25Notes:Agraphingcalculatorisrequired(TI‐83+orTI‐84).StudentmayearncreditforonesemesterofcollegeCalculuswithqualifyingAPexamscores.AfeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.ThecoursefollowstheABoutlineprescribedbytheCollegeBoardand,assuch,theCalculusAPtestgiveninMayforcollegeplacementisencouraged.Limitsoffunctions,continuity,andderivativesarestudiedindetail.Bothindefiniteanddefiniteintegralsareexplored,withapplicationstoareaandvolume.Theantiderivative,sequencesandseries,anddifferentialequationsarealsoincludedalongwithanalyticgeometry.CollegeAlgebraDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2_COLLAGGrade(s):11and12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmission requirementsNotes:ThiscoursecountsascollegeMath1314creditandHighSchoolelectivemathcredit.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassmaybeusedasanadvancedmeasurewithagradeof“B”orbetterfortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan.CollegeAlgebraDualCreditwillbeanin‐depthstudyandapplicationofpolynomial,rational,radical,exponential,andlogarithmicfunctions.Systemsofequationsusingmatrices,graphing,andalgebraicmethodswillalsobeanareaofstudy.Thecoursemayincludeadditionaltopicssuchassequences,series,probability,andconics.CollegeStatisticsDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2_COLSTAGrade(s):11and12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmission requirementsNotes:ThiscoursecountsascollegeMath1342creditandHighSchoolelectivemathcredit.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassmaybeusedasanadvancedmeasurewithagradeof“B”orbetterfortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan.StatisticsDualCreditwillfocusonprobability.Itwillalsostudythecollection,analysis,presentationandinterpretationofdata.Thecoursewilladditionallycoveranalysis,whichwillincludedescriptivestatistics,correlationandregression.Confidenceintervalsandhypothesistestingwillbethemajorareaoffocusforthecourse.Geometry,1Credit,GPALevel1 _GEOMGrade(s):9‐10 Prerequisites:AlgebraINotes:NoneGeometryconsistsofthestudyofgeometricfiguresofzero,one,two,andthreedimensionsandtherelationshipshavingtodowithsize,shape,location,direction,andorientationofthesefigures.Thestudentsuseavarietyofrepresentations,tools,andtechnologytosolvemeaningfulproblemsbyrepresentingfigures,transformingfigures,analyzingrelationships,andprovingthingsaboutthem.Topicswillincludecongruency,similarity,dimensionality,andpatterningofallgeometricfigures.
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GeometryPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 __GEOMPAGrade(s):9‐10 Prerequisites:AlgebraI;SeeAdvancedPlacementNotes:None Programinformationbeginningonpage25 Geometryconsistsofthestudyofgeometricfiguresofzero,one,two,andthreedimensionsandtherelationshipshavingtodowithsize,shape,location,direction,andorientationofthesefigures.Thestudentsuseavarietyofrepresentations,tools,andtechnologytosolvemeaningfulproblemsbyrepresentingfigures,transformingfigures,analyzingrelationships,andprovingthingsaboutthem.Topicswillincludecongruency,similarity,dimensionality,andpatterningofallgeometricfigures.Higherlevelandcriticalthinkingskillsaddressedbyprovidingopportunitiesfordiscoveryandmoredetailedproofwriting.Inthiscourse,thecontentisstudiedingreaterdepthandmayincludeadditionaltopicsMathematicalModelswithApplications,1Credit,GPALevel1 _MTHMODGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:AlgebraI;GeometryNotes:Studentmaynottakethiscourseafterearning1/2creditinAlgebraII.ThiscoursecannotbecountedasamathcreditontheDistinguishedPlan. Inthiscourse,studentsusealgebraic,graphical,andgeometricreasoningtorecognizepatternsandstructure,tomodelinformation,andtosolveproblemsfromvariousdisciplines.Studentsusemathematicalmethodstomodelandsolvereal‐lifeappliedproblemsinvolvingmoney,data,chance,patterns,musicdesign,andscience.Mathmodelsfromalgebra,geometry,probability,andstatisticsandconnectionsamongtheseareusedtosolveproblemsfromawidevarietyofadvancedapplicationsinbothmathematicalandnon‐mathematicalsituations.Pre‐CalculusPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _PCALPAGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:AlgebraI;Geometry;SeeAdvancedNotes:None PlacementPrograminformationbeginningonpage25 InPre‐Calculus,studentsusefunctions,equations,andlimitsasusefultoolsforexpressinggeneralizationsandasmeansforanalyzingandunderstandingabroadvarietyofmathematicalrelationships.Functionsareusedtorepresentandconnectideasingeometry,probability,statistics,trigonometry,andcalculusandtomodelphysicalsituations.Topicsincludepolynomial,rational,radical,exponential,logarithmic,trigonometric,andpiecewise‐definedfunctions,sequencesandseries,parametricrepresentationsofconicsections,andvectors.Graphingcalculatorswillbeextensivelyintegratedinthecoursework.Uponcompletingthiscourse,studentsshouldbewell‐preparedfortakingAPCalculusormostcollegelevelmathematicscourses.Pre-Calculus Dual Credit, ½ Credit, GPA Level 2 ________________________________ PCALDC Grade(s): 12 Prerequisites: Meet TVCC Admission Requirements. Notes: Math 2312 counts as a College Math and a High School Math credit as long as the student makes at least a “C” in the class. Students pay tuition and fees to Trinity Valley Community College. This course provides an in-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Pre-Calculus begins with topics from plane trigonometry including circular functions, solutions of right triangles, graphs, identities, solving trigonometric equations and the use of scientific calculators. Either a programmable or a non-programmable calculator is required. Calculus Dual Credit, ½ Credit, GPA Level 2 _______________________________ CALDC Grade(s): 12 Prerequisites: Meet TVCC Admission Requirements. Notes: Math 2413 counts as a College Math and a High School Math credit as long as the student makes at least a “C” in the class. Students pay tuition and fees to Trinity Valley Community College. This course studies limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation: applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule,
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mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas.TSIPrepMath,½Credit,GPALevel1__TSIMTHGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Studentsmustmeetcriteriaofaneducationalneed.ThisisaseniorlevelhighschoolmathcoursethatprovidesanintensivereviewofsecondaryadvancedAlgebratopics.Thecoursewillemphasizethebasicfamiliesofalgebraicfunctionsandmuchofthealgebraicmanipulationandproblemsolvingfoundinthestudyofthesealgebraicfunctions.TSIPrepMathwillhaveanexpandeduseofalgebraictopicsinpreparationfortheTSIexamorawardstudentTSIcompleteinMath.
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SCIENCE
AdvancedAnimalScience,1Credit,GPALevel1 ________ _________________ADVANSGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:Minimumof1AgricultureclassNotes:ThiscoursewillcountasafourthsciencecreditfortheDistinguishedandRecommendedGraduationPlans.Tobepreparedforcareersinthefieldofanimalscience,studentsneedtoattainacademicskillsandknowledge,acquireknowledgeandskillsrelatedtoanimalsystems,anddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustrystandards.Toprepareforsuccess,studentsneedopportunitiestolearn,reinforce,apply,andtransfertheirknowledgeandskillsinavarietyofsettings.Thiscourseexaminestheinterrelatednessofhuman,scientific,andtechnologicaldimensionsoflivestockproduction.Instructionisdesignedtoallowfortheapplicationofscientificandtechnologicalaspectsofanimalsciencethroughfieldandlaboratoryexperiences.
AnatomyandPhysiology,1Credit,GPALevel1 ________ __________________ANTPHYGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursecountsasafourthsciencefortheDistinguishedandRecommendedGraduationPlans.Studentswillbuildoninformationlearnedinbiologyandfocusspecificallyonhumananatomy&physiology.Thiscoursecoverstheprinciplesofanatomyandphysiologyasitrelatestothehumanbody.Microanatomyofthecellsandtissuesinyourbodyarediscussedwithastrongemphasisonthegrossanatomyofthebodysystemsandhowtheyhelpinmaintaininghomeostatic“balance”forlife.Studentswillgainanunderstandingofbodystructuresandtheirfunctionsthroughtheuseofmicroscopes,dissections,research,projects,observations,andexperimentation.Thiscourseishighlyrecommendedforanystudentsinterestedinpursuingacareerinhealthandhumanservices.Biology,1Credit,GPALevel1 _________________________ _________________________BIOGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneBiologyIpresentsabasicunderstandingofthenatureoflifethroughclassroomandlaboratorystudy.Cellstructureandfunction,scientificmethod,basicbiochemistry,proteinsynthesis,andecologyaretopicscoveredaswellasasurveyofplantandanimalkingdomsandheredityconcepts.Animaldissectionsareutilizedinconjunctionwithclassroomassignments.BiologyAP,1Credit,GPALevel3 ________ _________________BIOAPGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25 Notes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheAPexam. Topicscoveredinthecourseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:biochemistry,cellbiology,genetics,evolutionandnaturalselection,ecology,taxonomy,andanatomyandphysiology.Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateinlaboratoryinvestigationsthatinclude,butarenotlimitedto:variousdissectionsandmicroscopeinvestigations,DNAtestingusinggelelectrophoresis,geneticmanipulation(genesplicing)ofnon‐pathogenicbacterialcells,andobservingratesofenzymereactions.Somelabsmayneedtobeperformedoutsideofthenormalschoolhours.
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BiologyPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 ________________ _________________BIOPAGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25 BiologyistaughtaccordingtotheAdvancedPlacementcurriculumwithanemphasisonindependentstudyaswellashighlevelandcriticalthinkingskills.ThiscourseisstronglysuggestedasaprecursortofuturehighschoolAPsciencecourses.Aswithon‐levelBiology1,BiologyIPre‐APpresentsabasicunderstandingofthenatureoflifethroughclassroomandlaboratorystudy.Cellstructureandfunction,scientificmethod,basicbiochemistry,proteinsynthesis,andecologyaretopicscoveredaswellasasurveyofplantandanimalkingdomsandheredityconcepts.Animaldissectionsareutilizedinconjunctionwithclassroomassignments.Biology Dual Credit, 1 Credit, GPA Level 2______________________________________________________BIODC Grade(s): 12 Prerequisites: Meet TVCC Admission requirements. Notes: Biology 1406 and 1407 count as College Biology and a High School Science credit as long as the student makes at least a “C” in the class. Students pay tuition and fees to Trinity Valley Community College. BIOLOGY 1406, ½ Credit In Biology 1406, the fundamental principles of living organisms will be studies, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics and scientific reasoning are included. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material covered in class. A fee for the course and lab applies. BIOLOGY 1407, ½ Credit In Biology 1407, the diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. A fee for the course and lab applies. Chemistry,1Credit,GPALevel1 _CHEMGrade(s):10‐11 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraINotes:NoneChemistryisanintroductorystudyofpropertiesandchangesinmatter.Thereisspecialemphasisinthiscourseonclassificationofmatter,chemicalshorthand,structureofatomsandcompounds,themole,chemicalreactions,solids,liquids,andgases.Aspecialsectiononnuclearchemistryisincludedinthiscourse.Explorationoftheinteractionsofmatterinacontrolledlabsettingisanintegralpartofthiscourse.
ChemistryPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 CHEMPAGrade(s):10‐11 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25 Chemistryisacollegeprepcoursefocusedonthestudyofthestructureandpropertiesofmatter.Thiscoursecoversthesamematerialason‐levelChemistrybutwithgreaterfocusonself‐guidedinquiry,peerdiscussions,andindependentstudy.Pre‐APChemistrystudentsarealsorequiredtodoprojectsovervarioustopicsthroughouttheschoolyear.
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ChemistryAP,1Credit,GPALevel3_CHEMAPGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram
informationbeginningonpage25Notes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AfeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.TheAPChemistrycourseisdesignedtobetheequivalentofthegeneralchemistrycourseusuallytakenduringthefirstcollegeyear.Topicscoveredarestoichiometry,thermodynamics,kinetics,mechanics,andatomictheory.ThiscoursebuildsonobjectiveslearnedinChemistry.Quantitativedifferencesappearfromthenormalhighschoolchemistryclassinthenumberoftopicstreated,thetimespentonthecoursebystudents,andthenatureandvarietyofexperimentsdoneinthelaboratory.Chemistry Dual Credit, 1 Credit, GPA Level 2 ______________________________ CHEMDC Grade(s): 12 Prerequisites: Meet TVCC Admission Requirements. Notes: Chemistry 1411 and 1412 count as College Chemistry and a High School Science credit as long as the student makes at least a “C” in the class. Students pay tuition and fees to Trinity Valley Community College. CHEMISTRY 1411, ½ Credit Chemistry 1411 focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter; states of matter; chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. This course has a required lab. CHEMISTRY 1412, ½ Credit Chemistry 1412 is a continuation of CHEM 1411 with topics covering Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. This course has a required lab. ForensicScience,1Credit,GPALevel1_FORSCIGrade(s):12Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneTheForensicSciencecoursewillusescientificapproachestoinvestigatevariouscrimes:assault,abuseandneglect,domesticviolence,accidentaldeath,homicide,andthepsychologyofcriminalbehavior.Studentswillapplythescientificmethodwhileinvestigatingsimulatedcrimescenesanddecisions.Importantforensicterminology,questioningskills,andinterviewingskillswillbeintegratedintothecurriculum.Inaddition,studentswillexplorethehistory,legalaspects,andcareeroptionsofforensicscience.Physics,1Credit,GPALevel1 __PHYSGrade(s):10‐11 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneTheemphasisinthiscourseisonconceptsgoverningthebehaviorofobjectsintherealworld,usinglogicandmathematicalprinciples.Itmaximizestheuseoflabfacilitiesforhands‐onexperimentsinareasofmechanics,motion,forces,energy,optics,electricity,andmagnetism.Strongemphasisisplacedonreasoningandcriticalthinkingskillsastheyapplytothebehaviorofmacroscopicobjects.
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PhysicsPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 __PHYSPAGrade(s):10‐11 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25 Thisisacollegelevelcoursethatexploresthephysicallawsoftheuniverse.Studentswatchandusecommonobjectsandtoys(i.e.,blocks,balls,rubberbands,toyguns,pendulums,rulers,rockets,lenses,waterwaves,etc.)indemonstrationsandexperimentsthatillustratetheconcepts.Inadditiontotheseengagingactivities,studentssubjecttheirexperiencestorigorousmathematicalanalysistoprovethescientificlawsandmakeexactpredictions.
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SOCIALSTUDIES
Economics/FreeEnterprise,½Credit,GPALevel1 _EC/FEGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:None
EconomicswithanemphasisontheFreeEnterpriseSystemexaminestheAmericaneconomicsystemexaminingcapitalismandcompetingeconomicphilosophiessuchascommunismandsocialism.Astudyoftaxes,businessorganizations,governmentspending,bankingoperations,factorsofproduction,thestockmarket,andlaborunionsisconducted.
Economics/FreeEnterpriseDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2 _EC/FEDGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmissionrequirements
Notes:ThiscoursecountsascollegeEconomics2301creditandHighSchoolEconomicscredit.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassmaybeusedasanadvancedmeasurewithagradeof“B”orbetterfortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan.
Inthiscourse,studentswillanalyzetheeconomyincludingthemeasurementanddeterminationofAggregateDemandandAggregatesupply,nationalincome,inflation,andunemployment.Othertopicsincludeinternationaltrade,economicgrowth,businesscycles,andfiscalpolicyandmonetarypolicy.
Personal Financial Literacy, ½ Credit, GPA Level 1 _______________________ PFIN Grade(s): 9-12 Prerequisites:None This is a social studies elective course not required for graduation. Personal Financial Literacy will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. This is an interactive and research-based course where students research earning and spending, saving and investing, credit and borrowing along with the cost of post-secondary education. UnitedStatesGovernment,½Credit,GPALevel1 _GOVGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneUSGovernmentprovidesanopportunitytostudythestructureandfunctionofAmericangovernmentsatthenational,state,andlocallevels.AcompletestudyoftheLegislative,Executive,andJudicialbranchesisprovidedalongwithastudyofhowthestateandfederalgovernmentsworktogether.AthoroughstudyoftheUSandTexasConstitutionisprovided.
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UnitedStatesGovernmentAP,½Credit,GPALevel3 _GOVAPGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25 Notes: StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheexam.APGovernmentandPoliticshasanemphasisonconstitutionalunderpinningsoftheUSGovernment.Majortopicsof the course include: Constitutional underpinnings of the United States Government; political beliefs andbehaviors; political parties, interest groups, andmassmedia; institutionsof national government; public policy;andcivilrightsandcivilliberties.Studentssuccessfullycompletingthecoursewillknowimportantfacts,concepts,andtheoriespertainingtoU.S.governmentandpolitics.UnitedStatesGovernmentDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2 GOVDCGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmission requirementsNotes:ThiscoursecountsascollegeGovernment2305creditandHighSchoolGovernmentcredit.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassmaybeusedasanadvancedmeasurewithagradeof“B”orbetterfortheDistinguishedGraduationPlan.ThiscoursefocusesontheoriginanddevelopmentoftheU.S.Constitution.Additionally,thisclasscoversthestructureandpowersofthenationalgovernmentincludingthelegislative,executive,andjudicialbranches.Studentswilllearnaboutfederalism,politicalparticipation,thenationalelectionprocess,publicpolicy,civilliberties,andcivilrights.UnitedStatesHistory,1Credit,GPALevel1 USHISGrade(s):11 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscoursecoverstheentiregamutofU.S.HistoryfromtheExploration/Colonizationperiodthroughthemodernday.ParticulartimeisspentontheCivilWar/Reconstruction,WorldWarsIandII,andVietnam.StudentswhotakethiscoursewillbepreparedtotaketheEOCexamwhichisgiveninearlyMayofeachschoolyear.Readingcomprehensionisessentialforthiscourseastherearereadingstobedone.Writingclear,concise,andpertinentessayswillalsobeaskillthatthesuccessfulstudentwillcultivate.UnitedStatesHistoryAP,1Credit,GPALevel3 _USHIAPGrade(s):11 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram
informationbeginningonpage25Notes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.Thiscourseisatwo‐semestersurveyofAmericanhistoryfromtheageofexplorationanddiscoverytothepresent.Emphasisisplacedoncriticalandevaluativethinkingskills,masteringasignificantbodyoffactualinformation,essaywriting,interpretingoriginaldocuments,andhistoriography.Studentsareprovidednumerousresourceswhichmayincludegraphs,charts,maps,politicalcartoons,informationsheets,articles,websites,andcollectedmaterialstoexamineandstudy.Topicswillinclude,butarenotlimitedto,lifeandthoughtincolonialAmerica,revolutionaryideology,constitutionaldevelopment,JeffersonianandJacksoniandemocracy,nineteenth‐centuryreformmovements,andManifestDestiny.OthertopicsincludetheCivilWarandReconstruction,immigration,industrialism,Populism,Progressivism,WorldWarI,theJazzAge,theGreatDepression,theNewDeal,WorldWarII,theColdWar,thepost‐ColdWarera,andtheUnitedStatesatthebeginningofthetwenty‐firstcentury.Inadditiontothetopicslistedabove,thecoursewillemphasizeaseriesofkeythemesthroughouttheyear.ThesethemeshavebeendeterminedbytheCollegeBoardasessentialtoacomprehensivestudyofUnitedStateshistory.
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USHistoryDualCredit,1credit,GPALevel2_______________________________USHSDGrade(s):11 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCAdmissionrequirements.Notes:History1301and1302countascollegeUSHistoryandHighSchoolUSHistorycreditsaslongasthestudentmakesatleasta“C”intheclass.StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.USHistory1301‐(USHistoryto1877),½creditThiscoursesurveysthesocial,political,economic,cultural,andintellectualhistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromthepre‐ColumbianeratotheCivilWar/Reconstructionperiod.UnitedStatesHistoryIincludesthestudyofpre‐Columbian,colonial,revolutionary,earlynational,slaveryandsectionalism,andtheCivilWar/Reconstructioneras.ThemesthatmaybeaddressedinUnitedStatesHistoryIinclude:Americansettlementanddiversity,Americanculture,religion,civilandhumanrights,technologicalchange,economicchange,immigrationandmigration,andcreationofthefederalgovernment.USHistory1302‐(USHistoryFrom1877),½creditThiscoursesurveysthemajorpolitical,social,cultural,military,economic,constitutional,andintellectualdevelopmentsoftheUnitedStatesfromReconstructiontothePresent.Thebestwaytolearnhistoryistounderstandwhyeventsoccurred,notsimplytomemorizenamesanddates.So,thiscoursewillfocusonthevarioushistoricalinterpretationsofeventsandlookforpatternsofcauseandeffect.Also,thestudentswilldoindependentresearchinhistoryontopicsofspecialinterest.WorldGeography,1Credit,GPALevel1 WGEOGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneInthestudyofworldgeography,studentsutilizephysicalandculturalperspectivestoexaminepeople,places,andenvironmentsatlocal,regional,national,andinternationallevels.Asignificantportionofthecoursecentersaroundthephysicalprocessesthatshapepatternsinthephysicalenvironment;thecharacteristicsofmajorlandforms,climates,andecosystemsandinterrelationships;thepolitical,economic,andsocialprocessesthatshapeculturalpatternsofregions;typesandpatternsofsettlement;thedistributionofmovementofworldpopulation;relationshipsamongpeople,places,andenvironments;andtheconceptofreligion.Tosupporttheteachingoftheessentialknowledgeandskills,theuseofavarietyofrichprimaryandsecondarysourcematerialssuchascontemporaryandhistoricmapsofvarioustypes,satellite‐producedimages,photographs,sketches,graphs,diagrams,andpowerpointpresentationsisencouraged.WorldGeographyPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 _WGEOPAGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:Noneinformationbeginningonpage25
InWorldGeographyStudies,studentsexaminepeople,places,andenvironmentsatlocal,regional,national,andinternationalscalesfromthespatialandecologicalperspectivesofgeography.Studentsdescribetheinfluenceofgeographyoneventsofthepastandpresent.Asignificantportionofthecoursecentersaroundthephysicalprocessesthatshapepatternsinthephysicalenvironment;thecharacteristicsofmajorlandforms,climates,andecosystemsandtheirinterrelationships;thepolitical,economic,andsocialprocessesthatshapeculturalpatternsofregions;typesandpatternsofsettlement;thedistributionandmovementofworldpopulation;relationshipsamongpeople,places,andenvironments;andtheconceptofregion.Studentsanalyzehowlocationaffectseconomicactivitiesindifferenteconomicsystemsthroughouttheworld.Studentsidentifytheprocessesthatinfluencepoliticaldivisionsoftheplanetandanalyzehowdifferentpointsofviewaffectthedevelopmentofpublicpolicies.Studentscomparehowcomponentsofcultureshapethecharacteristicsofregionsandanalyzetheimpactoftechnologyandhumanmodificationsonthephysicalenvironment.Studentsuseproblem‐solvinganddecision‐makingskillstoaskandanswergeographicquestions.
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WorldHistory,1Credit,GPALevel1 __WHISGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseoffersanoverviewoftheentirehistoryofhumankind.Themajoremphasisisonthestudyofsignificantpeople,eventsandissuesfromtheearliesttimestothepresent.Traditionalhistoricalpointsofreferenceinworldhistoryareidentifiedasstudentsanalyzeimportanteventsandissues.Studentsexaminetheimpactofgeographicfactorsonmajorhistoriceventsandidentifythehistoricoriginsofcontemporaryeconomicsystems.Studentsanalyzetheprocessbywhichdemocratic‐republicangovernmentsevolvedaswellastheideasfromhistoricaldocumentsthatinfluencedthatprocess.Studentstracethehistoricaldevelopmentofimportantlegalandpoliticalconcepts.Studentsexaminethehistoryandimpactofmajorreligiousandphilosophicaltraditions.Studentsanalyzetheconnectionsbetweenmajordevelopmentsinscienceandtechnologyandthegrowthofindustrialeconomics.Studentusetheprocessofhistoricalinquirytoresearch,interpretandusemultiplesourcesofevidence.WorldHistory,Pre‐AP1Credit,GPALevel2 _WHISPAGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25ThiscourseisdesignedtopresentstudentswithabroadoverviewofWorldHistoryfromtheNeolithicRevolutiontothepresent.ItismeanttobuildupontheskillslearnedinPreAPWorldGeographyandprovideabridgethatwillpreparestudentstotakeAdvancedPlacementU.S.Historynextyeariftheychoose.Thegoalsoftheclassareto1)helpstudentsunderstandrecurringthemesandmajoreventsthathaveshapedthemodernworld,2)continuedevelopinghistoricalanalysisofbothprimaryandsecondarysources,and3)beabletodrawanddefendhistoricalconclusionsbothverballyandinwriting.
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CAREERANDTECHNICALEDUCATION
AGRICULTURE,FOOD,ANDNATURALRESOURCESAdvancedAnimalScience,1Credit,GPALevel1 ADVANSGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:Minimumof1AgricultureclassNotes:ThiscoursewillcountasafourthsciencecreditfortheDistinguishedandRecommendedGraduationPlans.Tobepreparedforcareersinthefieldofanimalscience,studentsneedtoattainacademicskillsandknowledge,acquireknowledgeandskillsrelatedtoanimalsystems,anddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustrystandards.Toprepareforsuccess,studentsneedopportunitiestolearn,reinforce,apply,andtransfertheirknowledgeandskillsinavarietyofsettings.Thiscourseexaminestheinterrelatednessofhuman,scientific,andtechnologicaldimensionsoflivestockproduction.Instructionisdesignedtoallowfortheapplicationofscientificandtechnologicalaspectsofanimalsciencethroughfieldandlaboratoryexperiences.AgricultureCareerPreparationI(WorkProgram),3Credits,GPALevel1 _CARP1Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:Minimumof2AgricultureclassesNotes:NoneStudentsinthiscoursewillbeallowedtoobtainajobatanapprovedagriculturerelatedjobsite.Theymusthaveatleast15hoursweeklyandupto25hrs.Jobsinclude,butarenotlimitedtoFarmandranchwork,construction,plumbing,electrical,grocerystore,retailsales,mechanics,welder’shelpers,etc.AgricultureCareerPreparationII(WorkProgram),3Credits,GPALevel1 CARP2Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:AgricultureCareerPrep1and2AgNotes:None classes. Studentsinthiscoursewillbeallowedtoobtainajobatanapprovedagriculturerelatedjobsite.ThisisasecondyearcourseforstudentswhotookAgricultureCareerPreparationI.Theymusthaveatleast15hoursweeklyandupto25hrs.Jobsinclude,butarenotlimitedtoFarmandranchwork,construction,plumbing,electrical,grocerystore,retailsales,mechanics,welder’shelpers,etc.AgriculturalFacilitiesDesignandFabrication,1Credit,GPALevel1 AGFDFGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThisclassisdesignedasanadvancedclasstoallowstudentstoobtainknowledgeandskillsindesignandfabricationinordertopreparethemforcareersinmechanizedagriculture.Studentswillexplorecareeropportunities,entryrequirementsandindustryexpectations.Studentswillfurthertheirskillsinapplyingplanstoweldingprojectsandperformweldingskillswithvarioustypesofmetalsandvariousrodsandmachinesusedintheworkenvironment.Projectswillbeplanned,designedandcompletedduringtheclass.Safetyintheworkplacewillbeamajortargetareaaswellastoolsandequipment.
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AgriculturalFacilitiesDesignandFabricationDualCredit,1Credit,GPALevel2_AGFDFDCGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmission requirementsNotes:StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisclassisanintroductiontothefundamentalsofequipmentusedinoxyacetyleneandarcwelding,includingweldingandcuttingsafety,basicoxyacetyleneweldingandcutting,basicarcweldingprocessandbasicmetallurgy.Studentswillreceivehighschoolcreditsandcreditstowardaweldingcertificateofcompletion.Studentsdemonstratetheabilitytocorrectlyandsafelysetupoxyacetyleneequipment,performcuttingtechniquesonvarioussizesofmaterialwithstraightlines,circles,curvesandmetalwashingwithwashingtip.StudentscorrectlyandsafelysetupSMAWweldingequipmentandperformvariousweldswith6010,6011,6013,and7018rodsofdifferentsizes.Studentswillalsoidentifyvarioustypesandsizesofmetalaccordingtoproperties. AgricultureMechanicsandMetalTechnologies,1Credit,GPALevel1 _AGMECHGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopandunderstandingofagriculturalmechanics.Studentswilllearntheimportanceofsafetyintheshopandworkplace.Theywillperformskillsrelatedtoallaspectsofagriculturemechanics.Studentswillbeabletoapplyskillsinweldingwithseveraltypesofrods(6011, 6013, and 7018)inseveraltypicalpositions(flat,vertical,horizontal).TheywillalsousedifferenttypesofmachinesthatareusedintheindustryandwillperformskillsonflatplateintheT,butt,lap,andpipewelding. EnergyandNaturalResourcesTechnology,½Credit,GPALevel1 _ENGNRTGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneEnergyandNaturalResourcesisacomprehensivecoursedesignedtoexaminethemanagementofenergyandnaturalresources.Topicsthatwediscussinclassincludetheimportanceofenergyandnaturalresources,thehistoryofenergyandnaturalresourcemanagement,recreationalusageofnaturalresources,andresourcemanagement.Studentswillalsoexplorecareersrelatingtoenergyandnaturalresourcesandtheiroverallimpactontheeconomy.EquineScience,½Credit,GPALevel1 __EQUINEGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneInthisclass,studentswillacquireknowledgeandskillsrelatedtoanimalsystemsanddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustryexpectations.Toprepareforsuccess,studentswillbeprovidedopportunitiestolearn,reinforce,apply,andtransfertheirknowledgeandskillstoavarietyofsettings.Suggestedanimalswhichmaybeincludedinthecourseofstudyinclude,butarenotlimitedto,horses,donkeys,andmules.FoodTechnology,½Credit,GPALevel1 __FOODGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneStudentswillbeprovidedopportunitiestoattainacademicskillsandknowledge,acquiretechnicalknowledgeandskillsrelatedtovalue‐addedandfoodprocessingandtheworkplace,anddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustryexpectationsinordertobepreparedforcareersinvalue‐addedandfoodprocessingsystems.Thiscourseexaminesthefoodtechnologyindustryasitrelatestofoodproduction,handling,andsafety.
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HorticultureScience,1Credit,GPALevel1 HORTGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneStudentsattainacademicskillsandknowledge,acquiretechnicalknowledgeandskillsrelatedtohorticultureandtheworkplace,anddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustryexpectations.Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopanunderstandingofcommonhorticulturalmanagementpracticesastheyrelatetofoodandornamentalplantproduction.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytogrowfernsandothervariousplantsoftheirchoosing.Theywillalsolearntheimportanceoforganizationandsafetyinthegreenhouse.
LivestockProduction,½Credit,GPALevel1 LVPRODGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThisclassprovidesstudentsopportunitiestolearn,reinforce,apply,andtransfertheirknowledgeandskillsrelatedtoanimalsystemsinavarietyofsettingsinordertobepreparedforcareersinthefieldofanimalscience.Animalspeciestobeaddressedinthiscoursemayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,beefcattle,dairycattle,swine,sheep,goats,andpoultry.Studentswillbeexposedtocareeropportunitiesintheanimalsciences.
PracticuminAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesI,2Credits,GPALevel1 _PRAG1Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:Minimumof1AgricultureclassNotes:NoneThisisacapstonecoursegivingstudentspracticalexperienceinweldingshopmanufacturing.Studentswilluseskilllearnedinpriorweldingclassestoplanandconstructprojectsforshowandsale.Studentswillfurtherdevelopskillsinshopsafety,readingplans,toolidentificationanduses,metalworkandwelding.Alltypesofweldinglearnedinpreviousclasseswillbeutilized(stick,mig,tig,anduseofoxy‐acetylene).
PracticuminAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesII,2Credits,GPALevel1 _PRAG2Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:PracticuminAgricultureINotes:NoneThisisaCapstonecoursegivingstudentspracticalexperience.Fundamentalscientificprinciples,concepts,andskillsinAgriculturemechanicsincludingcareerdevelopmentandleadershiparetaughtinthisclass.Skillsaredevelopedintoolidentificationandsafety,carpentry,electrical,plumbing,masonry,metalworkandwelding.
PrinciplesandElementsofFloralDesign,1Credit,GPALevel1 _FLDESNGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursemaycountasaFineArtscredit.Studentsattainacademicskillsandknowledgeaswellastechnicalknowledgeandskillsrelatedtohorticulturalsystemsanddevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,entryrequirements,andindustryexpectations.Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopstudents'abilitytoidentifyanddemonstratetheprinciplesandtechniquesrelatedtofloraldesignaswellasdevelopanunderstandingofthemanagementoffloralenterprises.Studentswilldemonstratehowtomakehomecomingmums,bouquets,bereavements,corsages,boutonnieres,andotherfloraldesigns.
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PrinciplesofAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResources,1Credit,GPALevel1 PRINAGGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseallowsstudentstodevelopknowledgeandskillsregardingcareeropportunities,personaldevelopment,globalization,industrystandards,details,practices,andexpectations.Toprepareforsuccess,studentsneedtohaveopportunitiestolearn,reinforce,experience,apply,andtransfertheirknowledgeandskillsinavarietyofsettings.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytopracticeparliamentaryprocedure.Studentswilllearnaboutallaspectsoflivestockandmustpreparedescriptionsofthevariousbreedsoflivestock.SmallAnimalManagement,½Credit,GPALevel1 SMANMGGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneSmallAnimalManagementisacomprehensivecoursedesignedtoexaminethemanagementofsmallanimals.Topicsthatwediscussinclassincludetheimportanceofthesmallanimalindustry,thehistoryofsmallanimalmanagement,identificationandmanagementofsmallanimals,healthcareof,anddiseasescommonlyassociatedwith,smallanimals,andrecreationalusageofsmallanimals.Studentswillalsoexplorecareersinthesmallanimalindustryandtheiroverallimpactontheeconomy.VeterinaryMedicalApplications,1Credit,GPALevel1______________________________________________________VETMEDGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThecourseprovidestrainingintheunlicensedveterinaryassistantfield.Thecourseincludes,butisnotlimitedto,animalhandlingandrestraint,healthandsafety,sanitation,surgicalpreparation,anatomy,physiology,medicalterminology,infectiondiseases,instrumentandequipmentidentification,vaccinepreparationandinjectiontechniques,lawsandethicsandveterinaryofficeprocedures.Instructionisprovidedtoassiststudentsinutilizingcommunicationskills,followingdirections,practicingbasicmathematicsskillsasappliedveterinarymedicalsetting,andreadingtogaininformationandtoperformassignmentsandtasksasdirected.StudentsarealsogiventheopportunitytodevelopleadershipskillsthroughtheFFAorganization.Wildlife,FisheriesandEcologyManagement,½Credit,GPALevel1 WLMGTGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneWildlife,Fisheries,andEcologyManagementisacomprehensivecoursedesignedtoexaminethemanagementofgameandnon‐gamewildlife.Topicsthatwediscussinclassincludetheimportanceofthewildlifeindustry,thehistoryofwildlife,fisheries,andecologymanagement,identificationandmanagementofwildlifeandfishspecies,recreationalusageofwildlifeandnaturalresources,basicecologicalconcepts,andresourcemanagement.Studentsalsolearnabouthuntingandboatingsafety,andhavetheopportunitytoobtaintheirhunters’safetycertificationuponcompletionofthehunters’safetycourseinclass.
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ARTS,AUDIOVIDEOTECHNOLOGY,ANDCOMMUNICATIONSAdvancedGraphicDesignandIllustration,1Credit,GPALevel1 ADVGRADIGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:GraphicDesignandIllustrationNotes:NoneStudentscommunicateinavarietyofformssuchasprint,digital,oronlinemediaforavarietyofaudiencesandpurposes.Studentsplanandwritefortheyearbookbycarefullyexaminingtheircopyforclarity,upperlevellanguage,andcorrectuseofmechanicsandediting.Studentscreate,clarify,critique,write,andproduceaneffectiveyearbookwhilerefiningandenhancingtheirjournalisticskills,planning,organizingandpreparingthepublicationforprint.
CommercialPhotography,1Credit,GPALevel1 COMMPHOTGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseintroducesbasicskillsofphotography(shooting,developing,andprintingofblackandwhitephotos).Studentsreceivethebasicsofdigitalphotographyandhowtosaveandorganizedigitalphotosinthevariousformatsandfilingsystems.PhotoShopisintroducedinthiscourse.DigitalDesignandMediaProduction,1Credit,GPALevel1DIGDSMGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscoursecountsasarequiredtechnologycredit.Studentswilldemonstratecreativethinking,developstrategies,andusecommunicationtoolstoworkwithothersandindividually.Studentswillgatherinformationelectronicallyforproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking.Studentswillresearchcurrentlawsandregulationsasitappliestotheirapplication,designs,andproductions.Inaddition,studentswillcomplywithstandardpracticestoupholdlegalandethicalresponsibility.Studentswillusetechnologyconcepts,systems,andoperationsforprojects.GraphicDesignandIllustration,1Credit,GPALevel1 GRAPHDI Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:PrinciplesofArts,AudioVideo Technology,andCommunications;orCommercial PhotographyNotes:Thiscoursecountsasarequiredtechnologycredit.Thepurposeofthiscourseistofurtherdevelopwritingskillsinareasoffeature,headline,newsandeditorialwriting,photography,andadvertising.Sourceinterviewsandnewsgatheringtechniquesimproveinterpersonalrelationsskillswhilenewspaperlayoutandcomputerskillsintypingandformattingforpaperarelearned.Workinnewspaperandyearbooksalesanddistributionisrequired.PrinciplesofArts,AudioVideoTechnology,andCommunications,1Credit,GPALevel1PRINAAVTCGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneStudentsenrolledinJournalismwriteinavarietyofformsforavarietyofaudiencesandpurposes.Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontojournalisticwritingfundamentals:featurewriting,headlinewriting,newswritingandeditorialwriting.Also,thecourseintroducesthemtothedevelopmentofanadpacket,adsales,andpublicrelationsskills.Skillstaughtpreparestudentsforfuturepublicationcourses,aswellas,staffpositionsontheyearbookandnewspaper.
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PrintingandImagingTechnology,1Credit,GPALevel2 PRIMTECHGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:MustbeanewspaperoryearbookNotes:None editorThiscoursewillrequirestudentstowriteinavarietyofformatsfortheiraudience,andtheyareexpectedtorefineandenhancetheirwritingskillsbycarefullyexaminingtheircopyforclarity,engaginglanguage,andAPStyle.Studentsmustusethelatesttechnologyandvisualelectronicmediaaswellastoolsforlearningtoplan,design,create,clarify,critique,write,editandpublisheffectivecommunicationsforbothyearbook(200‐page)andnewspaper(atleastsixissues).Studentsshouldhaveathoroughunderstandingofpresslawandjournalisticethics,includingcopyrightlaw,thefairuseexemptionandtheownershipofintellectualproperty,aswellas,theconsequencesofplagiarism,andareexpectedtoapplythesetotheworktheycreate.
RadiobroadcastingI,1Credit,GPALevel1 RDOBR1Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:TeacherapprovalNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCredit.Theclassisacomputerbasedcoursethatdevelopsskillsforimplementationandrunningofaradiostation.Thestudentwillproducecommercials,id’s,announcements,andshowsthatwillbeplayedon“BearRadio”.TheywillbecomeskilledatIMediaTouchSoftwarewhichisthebroadcastsoftwareforBearRadio.RadiobroadcastingII,1Credit,GPALevel1 RDOBR2Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:RadiobroadcastingI;Teacher approvalNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCredit.Theclassisacomputerbasedcoursethatdevelopsskillsforimplementationandrunningaradiostation.BroadcastingIIstudentswillmentorBroadcastingIstudentsinproducingcommercials,id’s,announcements,andshowsthatwillbeplayedonBearRadio.EachstudentwillberesponsibleforproducingaliveshowthatwillbeairedeachweekonBearRadio.TheywillbecomeskilledatIMediaTouchSoftwarewhichisthebroadcastsoftwareforBearRadio.
BUSINESSMANAGEMENTANDADMINISTRATIONBusinessInformationManagementI,1Credit,GPALevel1 BIM1Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:TouchSystemDataEntry recommendedNotes:Thiscoursecountsasarequiredtechnologycredit.Studentsapplytechnicalskillstoaddressbusinessapplicationsofemergingtechnologies,createword‐processingdocuments,developaspreadsheet,formulateadatabase,andmakeanelectronicpresentationusingappropriatesoftware.Studentswillanalyzesoftwareforthebusinesssettingandusthecomputer’soperatingsystemtoperformspecifictasks.StudentswillhavetheopportunitytobecomecertifiedinMicrosoftOffice.
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PrinciplesofBusiness,MarketingandFinance,1Credit,GPALevel1 PRINBMGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseisarecommendationtoseveralCATEandbusinesscourses.Studentswillgainknowledgeintheeconomies,freeenterprisesystem,marketing,sales,andpricing.Studentswillanalyzecostandprofitsandthetechniquesusedtobuildcustomerrelationshipsandcompletingsales.Basicsofmoneyandpersonalfinancialmanagementwillbecovered.TouchSystemDataEntry,1Credit,GPALevel1 TSDATEGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseisarecommendationtoseveralCATEandbusinesscourses.Studentswillenhancereading,writing,computing,communication,andreasoningskillsandapplythemtothebusinessenvironment.Studentswilllearnthemostefficientwaystoinputdataandapplytheseskillstoavarietyofbusinessdocuments.Inaddition,thestudentwilllearnhowtosetupbusinessdocumentsandadvancedword‐processingfunctions.
FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCEChildDevelopment,1Credit,GPALevel1 CHDEVGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThistechnicallaboratorycourseaddressesknowledgeandskillsrelatedtochildgrowthanddevelopmentfromprenatalthroughschool‐agechildren,equippingstudentswithchilddevelopmentskills.Studentsusetheseskillstopromotethewell‐beingandhealthydevelopmentofchildrenandinvestigatecareersrelatedtothecareandeducationofchildren.Contentstressespracticeswhichpromoteachild’sdevelopment,health,safety,andwell‐being.EmpathyBelly,andInfantSimulatorsareusedtoreinforcecoursecontent.CulinaryArts,1Credit,GPALevel1_____________________________________________________________________________CULARTSGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites: Recommended: Restaurant Management, Notes: None Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness, or Principles of Hospitality and Tourism CulinaryArtsbeginswiththefundamentalsandprinciplesoftheartofcookingandthescienceofbakingandincludesmanagementandproductionskillsandtechniques.Studentscanpursueanationalsanitationcertification,aTexasculinaryspecialistcertification,oranyotherappropriateindustrycertification.Thiscoursemaybeofferedasalaboratory‐basedorinternshipcourse.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinextendedlearningexperiencessuchascareerandtechnicalstudentorganizationsandotherleadershiporextracurricularorganizations.
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InstructionalPracticesinEducationandTraining,1Credit,GPALevel1 IPETGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThisisafield‐basedinternshipthatprovidesstudentswithbackgroundknowledgeofchildandadolescentdevelopmentaswellasprinciplesofeffectiveteachingandtrainingpractices.StudentsworkunderthejointdirectionandsupervisionofbothateacherwithknowledgeofearlychildhoodeducationandexemplaryeducatorsortrainersindirectinstructionalroleswithElementary,Middle,JuniorHigh,andHighschool‐agedchildren.Studentslearntoplananddirectindividualizedinstructionandgroupactivities,prepareinstructionalmaterials,developmaterialsforeducationalenvironmentsandassistwithrecord‐keeping.Studentswillbeintheclassroomforinstructionone‐thirdofthetimeandpluggedintoajobsiteworkingwithasupervisingteacherandtheirclasstwo‐thirdsofthetime.RestaurantManagement,1Credit,GPALevel1______________________________________________________________RESTMGTGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:PrinciplesofHospitalityandTourismNotes:None recommendedStudentswillberequiredtopurchaseofachefhat,chefcoat,andnon‐skidshoes.RestaurantManagementfocusesonthemanagement,marketing,andoperationsofrestaurantsandotherfoodservices,lodgingattractions,recreationeventsandtravelrelatedservices.Thiscoursewillemphasizetheprinciplesofsafety,planning,organizing,staffing,directing,andcontrollingthemanagementofavarietyoffoodserviceoperations.RestaurantManagementwillprovideinsightintofoodproductionskills,variouslevelsofindustrymanagement,hospitalityskills,andtheoperationofawell‐runrestaurant.Thisisanentry‐levelcourseforstudentsinterestedinpursuingacareerinthefoodserviceindustry.PracticuminEducationandTraining,2Credit,GPALevel1 PRACEDGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:InstructionalPracticesinEducationNotes:None andTrainingIPracticuminEducationandTrainingisafield‐basedinternshipthatprovidesstudentsbackgroundknowledgeofchildandadolescentdevelopmentprinciplesaswellasprinciplesofeffectiveteachingandtrainingpractices.Studentsinthecourseworkunderthejointdirectionandsupervisionofbothateacherwithknowledgeofearlychildhoodeducationandexemplaryeducatorsindirectinstructionalroleswithelementary‐,middleschool‐,andhighschool‐agedstudents.Studentslearntoplananddirectindividualizedinstructionandgroupactivities,prepareinstructionalmaterials,assistwithrecordkeeping,makephysicalarrangements,andcompleteotherresponsibilitiesofclassroomteachers,trainers,paraprofessionals,orothereducationalpersonnel. PrinciplesofHumanServices,½Credit,GPALevel1 PRINHUGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThislaboratorycoursewillenablestudentstoinvestigatecareersinthehumanservicescareerclusterincludingcounselingandmentalhealth,earlychildhooddevelopment,familyandcommunity,andpersonalcareservices.Labswillincludesuchexperiencesaspreparingnutritiousmeals,housingactivitiesandlearningtousethesewingmachineforsimpleprojectsorclothingrepair.Eachstudentisexpectedtocompletetheknowledgeandskillsessentialforsuccessinhigh‐skill,high‐wage,orhigh‐demandhumanservicescareers.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinextendedlearningexperiencessuchascareerandtechnicalstudentorganizationsandotherleadershiporextracurricularorganizations.
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PrinciplesofHospitalityandTourism,½Credit,GPALevel1_____________________________________________PRINHOSPGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:None Notes:None Thehospitalityandtourismindustryencompasseslodging;travelandtourism;recreation,amusements,attractions,andresorts;andrestaurantsandfoodbeverageservice.Thehospitalityandtourismindustrymaintainsthelargestnationalemploymentbaseintheprivatesector.Studentsuseknowledgeandskillsthatmeetindustrystandardstofunctioneffectivelyinvariouspositionswithinthismultifacetedindustry.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinextendedlearningexperiencessuchascareerandtechnicalstudentorganizationsandotherleadershiporextracurricularorganizations.HEALTHSCIENCEMedicalTerminology,½,Credit,GPALevel1 MEDTERGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothestructureofmedicalterms,includingprefixes,suffixes,wordroots,combiningforms,andsingularandpluralforms,plusmedicalabbreviationsandacronyms.Thecourseallowsstudentstoachievecomprehensionofmedicalvocabularyappropriatetomedicalprocedures,humananatomyandphysiology,andpathophysiology.Thiscoursewouldbenefitstudentsinterestedinhealthsciencecareers.PracticuminHealthScience(Workforce/DualCredit),2Credits,GPALevel2 PRACHLSC Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmissionrequirementsNotes:StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thiscourseinvolvesclinicalrotationsinmedicalenvironments.Studentslearntomaintainasafeenvironment,preventhazardoussituations,followprotocolrelatedtohazardousmaterials,andfollowstrategiesforthepreventionofdiseaseandinfections.Studentswillperformhealthscreenings,monitorexaminations,observeclientsduringcareandprocedures,andaccuratelymeasureandreportclientvitalsignsandotherindicatorsofhealthstatus.Studentsmustmakeaminimumof80%ora“B”oneachtrainingactivitytoqualifytotakethestatecertificationexam.PrinciplesofHealthScience,1Credit,GPALevel1 HLTHSCGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneIntroductiontoHealthScienceTechnologyisdesignedtogiveanoverviewofthetherapeutic,diagnostic,environmental,andinformationsystemsofthehealthcareindustry.Thecoursefocusesonhealthcareers,exploration,leadershipdevelopment,ethicalandlegalresponsibilities,thehistoryofhealthcareandtheeconomicsofhealthcare.Studentswilldevelopaconceptofhealthandwellnessfromtheperspectiveofahealthconsumeraswellasapotentialhealthprofessional.Thecourseisdesignedtodevelophealthcarespecificknowledgeandskillsineffectivecommunications,clientcare,safety,firstaid,andCPR.ProblemsandSolutions(LawandEthicsofMedicine),½Credit,GPALevel1 PROBSOLGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthelawsandethicsastudentshouldknowtohelpthemprovidecompetent,compassionatecaretopatients.Studentswillparticipateinlifesciencerelatedresearchthatiswithinacceptablelegalandethicalboundaries.Thecoursewillprovideguidancetohelpresolvethemanylegalandethicalquestionsstudentsmayexpecttoencounterinthehealthsciencefield.
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ATHLETICS,HEALTH&PHYSICALEDUCATION
ATHLETICSAthleticsIBoys,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH1BGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Nomorethan4creditsofPEoritsequivalentwillcounttowardgraduation.DroppingAthleticsrequirescoachapprovalandanystudentwhodropswillnotbeallowedtogotoanothersportuntiltheseasonofthesporthe/shedroppedhasbeencompleted.StudentsnotpreviouslyenrolledinathleticsmusthaveapprovalfromtheAthleticDirectorandtheheadcoachofthatsport.Studentsmustbeonscheduleforgraduationtobeeligibleforvarsitysports.Multi‐sportathletesmusthaveapprovalfromthefirstsemestercoach.ThefollowingsportsareofferedinAthletics:Boys GirlsBaseball* JV,V Softball*JV,VBasketball 9th,JV,V Basketball9th,JV,VFootball 9th,JV,V Volleyball9th,JV,VCrossCountry*JV,V CrossCountry JV,VGolf* JV,V Golf*JV,VTrack* JV,V Track*JV,VPowerLifting* PowerLifting**Offeredafterschool…studentsdonotneedtobeinathleticstoparticipate.**Trackrequirestrackcoachapproval.***Powerliftingisoffereduponthecompletionoffootballseason.AthleticsIIBoys,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH2BGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticsIIIBoys,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH3BGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticsIVBoys,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH4BGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticsIGirls,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH1GGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticsIIGirls,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH2GGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticsIIIGirls,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH3GGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoys
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AthleticsIVGirls,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATH4GGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:SeeAthleticsIBoysAthleticTrainingI,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATHTR1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:TeacherapprovalNotes:ThiscourseisaphysicaleducationequivalentbutisnotasubstituteforHealth.ThisclassisthefirstyearoftheAthleticTrainingProgram.Inthisclass,studentsworkwiththeathletictrainer.AthleticTrainingII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATHTR2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:AthleticTrainingI Notes:ThiscourseisaphysicaleducationequivalentbutisnotasubstituteforHealth.ThisclassisthesecondyearoftheAthleticTrainingProgramInthisclass,studentsworkwiththeathletictrainer.AthleticTrainingIII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATHTR3Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:AthleticTrainingIINotes:ThisclassisaphysicaleducationequivalentbutisnotasubstituteforHealth.ThisclassisthethirdyearoftheAthleticTrainingProgramInthisclass,studentsworkwiththeathletictrainer.AthleticTrainingIV,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ATHTR4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:AthleticTrainingIIINotes:ThisclassisaphysicaleducationequivalentbutisnotasubstituteforHealth.ThisclassisthefourthyearoftheAthleticTrainingProgramInthisclass,studentsworkwiththeathletictrainer.
ThestudentsareselectedbytheHeadAthletictrainerthroughanapplicationprocess.OncethestudentisacceptedintotheAthleticTrainingProgram,theyareexpectedtoabidebyallProgramrules.Studentscanexpecttoset‐upatpracticesand/orgamesincludingwater,ice,treatmenttables,andtapingsupplies.Studentswillalsolearntheanatomyofthehumanbodyandwillberesponsibleforinjuredathlete’srehabilitationandtaping.Cheerleading,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints)CHEERGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:MustbeselectedtosquadinyearpriorThisisafullyearcourse.ThecoursemaycountasarequiredPEcredit.Studentmustremainingoodstandingontheteamtoremaininthecourse.DrillTeam,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints)DRILLGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:MustbeselectedtosquadinyearpriorThisisafullyearcourse.ThecoursemaycountasarequiredPEcredit.Studentmustremainingoodstandingontheteamtoremaininthecourse.
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HEALTH Health, ½ credit, GPA Level 1 _______________________________ HLTH Grade(s): 10‐12 Prerequisites: None Notes: One‐half credit of Health is required for graduation. The health education course is designed to enhance the awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices. The six adolescent risk behaviors (tobacco use, dietary patterns that contribute to disease, sedentary lifestyles, sexual behaviors, alcohol and drug use, and behaviors that result in intentional and unintentional injury) will be addressed while advocating for the students to make healthy choices for their overall health. We will also cover mental and emotional health and nutrition. PHYSICALEDUCATIONDance/PhysicalEducation,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) DAN/PEGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thisdanceclassmeetsthephysicaleducationrequirement.Studentslearn,practice,andperformdifferentaspectsofdance.Areastaughtareballet,hip‐hop,jazz,drillteam,tap/clog,andchoreography.Thegradeistakenfromperformanceplushandouts,notes,andprojects.PhysicalEducationI,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) PE1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Onecreditofphysicaleducationoraphysicaleducationequivalentisrequired.Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentstheopportunitytolearnfitnessconceptsandconditioningtechniquesusedforobtainingoptimalphysicalfitness.Studentswillbenefitfromcardiorespiratoryenduranceactivities.Studentswilllearnthebasicfundamentalsofstrengthtraining,aerobictraining,andoverallfitnesstrainingandconditioning.Courseincludesbothlectureandactivitysessions.Studentswillbeempoweredtomakewisechoices,meetchallenges,anddeveloppositivebehaviorsinfitness,wellness,andmovementactivityforalifetime.PhysicalEducationIincludesbasicconditioning,individualappraisalofstudent’sfitnesslevel,andteachingofskillsnecessarytoparticipateinvariousteamandindividualsports.
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CollegeTransition,.5Credit,GPALevel1_______________________________________________________________CLGTRNGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursewilltaketheplaceofarequiredLifetimeNutritionandWellness.5creditCollegeTransitionisdesignedtoequipstudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andabilitiesnecessarytobeactiveandsuccessfullearnersbothinhighschoolandincollege.Studentsexaminenumerousresearch‐basedlearningstrategiesthatareproventoleadtoacademicsuccesssuchasgoal‐setting,effectivetimemanagement,handlingstress,note‐taking,test‐takingstrategies,andconductingresearch.Studentswillalsoresearchfinancialscholarshipsandgrantopportunities,completeapplications,andexploretechnicalschools,collegesanduniversities.ThiscoursewillalsoplaceemphasisonACTandSATprep.
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SpanishI,1Credit,GPALevel1 SPAN1Grade(s):9‐11 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneSpanishIprovidesabasicknowledgeofSpanishgrammarintheskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,andwritingwithanemphasisonHispanicculture.Throughuseoflevel‐appropriateactivities,studentsdeveloptheabilitytoperformtasksofanovicelanguagelearner.Spanishstudentsgainknowledgeofculturalpracticesthroughhandsonactivities.LanguageandCulture,1Credit,GPALevel1LNGCULGrade(s):11‐12Prerequisites:SpanishINotes:Mustmeetcriteriaofaneducationalneed.Thisclasswillfocusontheculture,activities,life,andhistoryoftheSpanishpeople.SomebasicSpanishwouldbediscussed.ActivitieswouldrevolvearoundexposingstudentstotheSpanishcultureandlifestyletohelpthemgainanappreciationofdiversepeople.Thiscourseisintendedtoreplacethesecondyearofaforeignlanguageclass.UnderHB5,allstudentsarerequiredtotaketwoyearsofaforeignlanguage.IfastudenttakesSpanish1andisnotsuccessful,theymaytakethiscourseasasubstituteforthesecondyearoftheforeignlanguage.ThePrincipal,student,andtheirparentwouldmeettodetermineiftheymeetthecriteria.SpanishII,1Credit,GPALevel1 SPAN2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:SpanishINotes:NoneSpanishIIemphasizesspeakingskillsthroughpracticeandvocabularyknowledgewithcontinuationofexposuretoHispanicculture.StudentsdevelopagreaterproficiencyinfourskillsdevelopedinSpanishI.Thecurriculumofferstotalimmersionopportunitiesinallskillsofthelanguage.SpanishIIPre‐AP,1Credit,GPALevel2 SPAN2PAGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgramNotes:None informationbeginningonpage25;SpanishISpanishIIPre‐APmovesatamuchfasterpacethanregularSpanishII.Advancedskillsareenhancedthroughinteractivecurriculum,competitivedrills,andculturalawarenessactivitiesandreadings.SpanishIIPAPimplementsRosettaStoneLevel2whichallowstotalimmersionofstudentsinthelanguageandculturethroughresearchprojects,andproducts.SpanishIIIPre‐APcredit,1Credit,GPALevel2 SPAN3Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25;SpanishI; SpanishIINotes:ThiscourseisarequirementforstudentsintendingtopursuetheDistinguishedgraduationplan.Advancedskillsinlistening,speaking,readingandwritingareemphasizedinthisclass.Advancedverbtenses,indicativeandsubjunctive,andgrammarskillsareamainfocus.Spanishspeakingcountrieshistoricalandculturalcurriculumiscompleted.
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SpanishLanguageandCultureAP,1Credit,GPALevel3_____________________________________________________SPANAPGrade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25;SpanishI; SpanishIIPre‐APNotes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.TheAPSpanishLanguageandCulturecourseisarigorouscoursetaughtexclusivelyinSpanishthatrequiresstudentstoimprovetheirproficiencyacrossthethreemodesofcommunication;theinterpersonal,theinterpretiveandthepresentationalmodes.Thecoursefocusesontheintegrationofauthenticresourcesincludingonlineprint,audio,andaudiovisualresourcesaswellastraditionalprintresourceswiththegoalofprovidingarich,diverselearningexperience.Studentscommunicateusingrich,advancedvocabularyandlinguisticstructuresastheybuildproficiencyinallmodesofcommunicationtowardthepre‐advancedlevel.
SPEECH&DEBATE ProfessionalCommunications(Speech),½Credit,GPALevel1 PROCOMGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscoursecountsastherequiredspeech½credit.ThiscoursecountsasaCTEcredit.ProfessionalCommunicationsblendswritten,oral,andgraphiccommunicationinacareer‐basedenvironment.Careersintheglobaleconomyrequireindividualstobecreativeandhaveastrongbackgroundincomputerandtechnologyapplications,astrongandsolidacademicfoundation,andaproficiencyinprofessionaloralandwrittencommunication.Withinthiscontext,studentswillbeexpectedtodevelopandexpandtheabilitytowrite,read,edit,speak,listen,applysoftwareapplications,manipulatecomputergraphics,andconductInternetresearch.DebateI,1Credit,GPALevel1 DEB1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Studentcompetitionin3tournamentsisrequired.DebateIprovidesinstructioninthefundamentalsofformalandinformaldebateandpublicspeaking.Wewillexploredifferentformsoforalcommunication,techniquesofargumentation,effectivelistening,analysisofaudience,andpresentationandevaluationofspokenpresentations.Thecoursealsoincludesanemphasisonresearch,outlining,argumentstructure,speechwritingandParliamentaryprocedures.StudentswillparticipateinStudentCongress,Lincoln‐DouglasDebate,andotherDebateformatsduringtheone‐yearcourse.DebateII,1Credit,GPALevel1 DEB2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:DebateINotes:Competitioninatleast6tournamentsisrequired.
Thecoursefocusesondevelopingincreasedskillsincasedevelopment,rebuttalpreparationandpresentation.ItisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentsareenrolledinanhonorslevelEnglishclass.Writingskillsaredirectlylinkedtosuccessindebatepreparation.Studentsspendagreatdealoftimeinactivitiesthatinvolveanalysisofconcepts,problemsolving,andsynthesisofideasinvolvingvaluesandpoliciesbeforeoralpresentationsareactuallygiven.Thiscoursedoesnotsimplyencouragearguing(i.e.shoutingopinions)butpersuasionthroughtheuseoflogic,organizationalstructureandsupportmaterial.
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DebateIII,1Credit,GPALevel1 DEB3Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:DebateI;DebateIINotes:Competitioninatleast6tournamentsisrequired.ThiscourseexpandspublicspeakingandforensicskillslearnedinDebateII.Studentsdemonstrateanadvancedlevelofskillinselectingandeditingqualityliterature,sharpeningresearchskills,andanalyzingcurrentissues.Studentspolishperformancesintheirchosenarea(s)offocus(event)aswellasdemonstrateanadvancedlevelofskillintheevaluationoftheirownperformances.Studentsdemonstrateandapplyanadvancedlevelofskillindiction,articulation,enunciationandprojection.IndependentStudyinSpeech(DebateIV),1Credit,GPALevel2 DEB4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:DebateI;DebateII;DebateIIINotes:Competitioninatleast6tournamentsisrequired.ThiscourseexpandsthefundamentalandadvancedskillslearnedinDebateIII.Studentsdemonstrateasuperiorlevelofskillinselectingandeditingqualityliterature,researchingmethods,andanalyzingcurrentissues.Studentsexpertlypolishperformancesintheirchosenarea(s)offocus(event)aswellasdemonstratesuperiorskillintheevaluationoftheirownperformances.Studentswilldemonstratesuperiorlevelsofskillindiction,articulation,enunciationandprojection.Studentsalsolearnprincipalsofleadershipandcoachingtechniquesaswellasconsistentlydemonstratesuperiorskillsofanalysisandevaluationbyclassmatesandteammates.SpeechDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2______________________________________________________________________SPCHDCGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmissionrequirements.Notes:StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege. Thisisanonlineintroductorycourseinresearch,composition,delivery,andanalysisofinformative,persuasive,andentertainmentspeeches.Emphasisisplacedondevelopingstudents’speakingabilities,adaptingtovariousspeakingsituationsandaudiences,andaddressingtheethicalimplicationsofcommunication.StudentswillreceiveaspeechcreditatBHSand3hoursofcreditatTVCCforSPCH1315(PublicSpeaking).
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TECHNOLOGYAPPLICATIONSAnimation,1Credit,GPALevel1ANIMATGrade(s):10‐12Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologycreditforgraduation.Thiscourseconsistsofcreatingimagesina3Denvironment.Itisacoursethatcancarryoverandbebeneficialinotherclassessuchasscience,math,engineering/manufacturing,andothercomputerclasses.Toputitinacontextthatwecanrelateto,thestudentwillbeabletobuild/createfiguresthatcanbeputinavideogame.ComputerScienceI,1Credit,GPALevel1_____________________________________________________________________CMPSCI1Grade(s):10‐12Prerequisites:Algebra1Notes:NoneComputerScienceIwillfosterstudents'creativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentmeaningfulprogramsthroughavarietyofmedia.Studentswillcollaboratewithoneanother,theirinstructor,andvariouselectroniccommunitiestosolvetheproblemspresentedthroughoutthecourse.Throughdataanalysis,studentswillidentifytaskrequirements,plansearchstrategies,andusecomputerscienceconceptstoaccess,analyze,andevaluateinformationneededtosolveproblems.Byusingcomputerscienceknowledgeandskillsthatsupporttheworkofindividualsandgroupsinsolvingproblems,studentswillselectthetechnologyappropriateforthetask,synthesizeknowledge,createsolutions,andevaluatetheresults.Studentswilllearndigitalcitizenshipbyresearchingcurrentlawsandregulationsandbypracticingintegrityandrespect.Studentswillgainanunderstandingoftheprinciplesofcomputersciencethroughthestudyoftechnologyoperations,systems,andconcepts.ComputerScienceII,1Credit,GPALevel1_____________________________________________________________________CMPSCI2Grade(s):11‐12Prerequisites:Algebra1,ComputerScience1Notes:NoneComputerScienceIIwillfosterstudents'creativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentmeaningfulprogramsthroughavarietyofmedia.Studentswillcollaboratewithoneanother,theirinstructor,andvariouselectroniccommunitiestosolvetheproblemspresentedthroughoutthecourse.Throughdataanalysis,studentswillidentifytaskrequirements,plansearchstrategies,andusecomputerscienceconceptstoaccess,analyze,andevaluateinformationneededtosolveproblems.Byusingcomputerscienceknowledgeandskillsthatsupporttheworkofindividualsandgroupsinsolvingproblems,studentswillselectthetechnologyappropriateforthetask,synthesizeknowledge,createsolutions,andevaluatetheresults.Studentswilllearndigitalcitizenshipbyresearchingcurrentlawsandregulationsandbypracticingintegrityandrespect.Studentswillgainanunderstandingofcomputersciencethroughthestudyoftechnologyoperations,systems,andconcepts.DigitalandInteractiveMedia,1Credit,GPALevel1 DIGMEDGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCreditforgraduation.Throughthestudyofdigitalandinteractivemediaanditsapplicationininformationtechnology,studentswillanalyzeandassesscurrentandemergingtechnologies,whiledesigningandcreatingmultimediaprojectsthataddresscustomerneedsandresolveproblems.Studentswilllearnstandardpracticesandbehaviorsthatmeetlegalandethicalresponsibilities.Thiscoursewillenhancestudents’reading,writing,criticalthinkingandcommunicationskillsastheyapplythemtotheinformationtechnologyenvironment.
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GameProgrammingandDesign,1Credit,GPALevel1GMEPRDSGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:None.Notes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCreditforgraduation.Thiscoursewilldevelopcreativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentprogramsthroughavarietyofmediawhendesigningagame.Someskillstobelearnedare:basicgamedesignelements,gameart,useofcolor,implementsound,evaluategamerules,andtestthefinishedproduct.Thiscourseemphasizesgameprogrammingratherthanactualgamingskills.VideoGameDesign,1Credit,GPALevel1 VIDDESGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCreditforgraduation.Thestudentwillbeprovidedtheopportunitytodesign,program,andcreateafunctionalvideogame.Thecoursewillintroducebasicprogramminglanguageandskillsthatareessentialtodevelopingavideogame.Topicscoveredaremath,physics,design,andcomputerprogramming.WebDesign,1Credit,GPALevel1 WEBDESGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCreditforgraduation.Studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeandappropriateuseofoperatingsystems,softwareapplications,communication/networking,practiceethicalresponsibilitywhenacquiringandsharingfiles,anddesigns.Studentswillproperlydemonstratetheuseoffolderstructurehierarchyandusescriptinglanguagesforvariousresults.WebTechnologies,1Credit,GPALevel1_WEBTECHGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:None Notes:ThiscoursecountsasarequiredTechnologyCreditforgraduation.ThiscourseisanintroductorycourseoncreatingWebpages.Studentswillbeexposedtoproperwebsightdesignandmanagementtechniques.Studentswillbeacquaintedwiththeproperprocedurestocreatewebsitessuitableforcoursework,professionalpurposes,andpersonaluse.
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VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTS
ARTArtI,1Credit,GPALevel1 ART1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Semester1mustbetakenbeforesemester2,andthereisa$30feeforsupplies.ArtIprovidesanintroductiontothebasicprinciplesofart(line,value,texture,color,form,andspace).Studentsexploretechniques,media,andtoolsindesigning,drawing,painting,printmaking,sculpture,andceramics.AlongwithexploringthedifferentmediumsinArt,studentswilllearnproblemsolvingandhelpsopentheheartandmindtofueltheirimagination.ArtII,1Credit,GPALevel1 ART2Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:ArtINotes:Thereisa$30feeforsupplies.ThefocusinArtIIisondrawing,printmaking,painting,oilpastels,claymasks,clay,andpapersculpture.Principlesofart(balance,unity,variety,emphasis,rhythm,andmovement)areexploredasportfoliosarebegun.ArtIIwillnotonlyexpandthestudent’sexperiencesinArt,itwillencourageopen‐endedandstrategicthinking.
ArtIII,1Credit,GPALevel1 ART3Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:ArtIandIINotes:Thereisa$30feeforsupplies.ArtIIIisanadvancedartclasswithemphasisonpainting,printmaking,andthree‐dimensionalprojectswhiledevelopingastudent’sindividualstyle.Studentsareencouragedtoexperiment,invent,andtransferlearningfromonemediumtoanother.Portfoliosaredevelopedandaseniorexhibitisrequired.ArtIIICeramics,1Credit,GPALevel1 ART3CEGrade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:ArtIandII;TeacherapprovalNotes:Thereisa$35feeforsupplies.Inthisclassstudentsexperimentusingthepotter’swheelandhand‐building(coiling,slabconstructions,slumpandhumpmolding,andpinchpots)alongwithrelieftiles.Studentswillalsolearndifferenttechniquesinglazing.Studentsinthisclasswillimprovetheirdrawingskills,visualizingin3‐D,beingcreative,andpayingattentiontodetails.
ArtDualCredit,½Credit,GPALevel2___________________________________________________________________________ARTDCGrade(s):11‐12Prerequisites:MeetTVCCadmissionrequirements.Notes:StudentspaytuitionandfeestoTrinityValleyCommunityCollege.Thisonlinecoursewillprovideageneralintroductiontothevisualartsdesignedtocreateanappreciationofthevocabulary,media,techniques,andpurposesofthecreativeprocess.Studentswillcriticallyinterpretandevaluateworksofartwithinculturalcontexts.Studentswillreceive1fullfineartcreditrequiredforgraduationafterthecompletionofthissemestercourse.TheTVCCequivalentcoursewillbeARTS1301(ArtAppreciation),whichwillbea3credithourcourse.
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StudioArtAP,1Credit,GPALevel3 ARTAPGrade(s):12 Prerequisites:SeeAdvancedPlacementProgram informationbeginningonpage25;ArtI,IIandIIINotes:StudentsmayearncollegecreditwithqualifyingAPscores.AFeeisrequiredfortheAPexam.Thisclassisdesignedforstudentswhoareseriouslyinthepracticalexperienceofart.Thiscourseisnotbasedonawrittenexam;instead,studentssubmitportfoliosforevaluationattheendoftheschoolyear.Theportfoliosconsistof2Ddesign,3Ddesign,anddrawing.Theportfoliocorrespondstothemostcommoncollegeartcoursefoundationcurricula.Studentswillneedtoworkoutsidetheclassroomandmaintainasketchbookandorjournal.
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BandIFineArts(semester1),1/2Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND1AFGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:8thgr.Band;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditoffinearts.BandIPE(semester1),1/2Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND1PEGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:8thgr.Band;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditofphysicaleducation.BandIFineArts(semester2),1/2Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND1BFGrade(s):9 Prerequisites:8thgr.Band;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditoffinearts.BandIIFineArts(semester1),1/2Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND2AFGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:Band1;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditoffinearts.BandIIPE(semester1),1/2Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND2PEGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:Band1;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditofphysicaleducation.BandIIFineArts(semester2),1/2Credits,(NoGPAPoints) BND2BFGrade(s):10 Prerequisites:Band1;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas½creditoffinearts.BandIII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND3Grade(s):11 Prerequisites:Band2;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas1creditoffineartBandIV,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) BND4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:Band3;DirectorapprovalNotes:Thiscoursecountsas1creditoffinearts.Bandisafullyearcourse.Thefirstsemesterisprimarilydevotedtomarchingseason.Marchingbandperformsspecializedmaneuversthatrequirememorizationofmusic,physicalcoordination,andaspiritofcooperationduringthefootballgamehalftime.Studentsdevelopahighdegreeoftechnicalabilityandmusicianshipplusgooddisciplineandarespectforauthority.Thebandcompetesatvariousmarchingcontestsincluding,butnotlimitedto,UILMarchingContest.Italsoperformsinlocal/communityparades.All‐RegionBandauditions(thefirststeptowardstheall‐StateBand)occurduringthefirstsemester.Thisisavoluntaryactivityandisprimarilyforthestudentthatishighlymotivatedtocompeteonaveryadvancedlevel.Inthesecondsemester,theemphasisis
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placedonstageperformanceforconcertseason.Astrongemphasisisplacedonsight‐readingandperformingasasymphonicunit.PreparationforUILconcertandSightReadingContestisamajorthrust.Muchtimeisspentonreachinghigherlevelsoftechnicalability,soundproduction,andperforminghighergradesofmusic.Thestudentsarealsogivenanopportunitytopreparethemselvesforsoloandensemblecontest,alsoaUILactivity.Thisactivityisalsovoluntaryandisapproachedbythosestudentshavingahighdegreeofinterestinmusic.Thestudentswillbeexpectedtospendtimeoutsideoftheschooldayinpracticeandwillhavetomaintainpassinggradesinallclassestoremaineligible.Thestudentisexpectedtokeephis/herinstrument,uniform,andmusicingoodcondition.Thefallsemesterofbandisequivalenttol/2ofaPEcredit.Thespringsemesterofbandisequivalenttol/2ofafineartscredit.Concertsareamajorpartofthespringsemester,asthebandwillperformforvariousgroupsandorganizations.JazzEnsemble,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints)JAZZ1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:HighSchoolBandmember;Notes:None Director’sapprovalJazzbandisafullyearcourse.Thiscourseisforthecurrenthighschoolbandmemberwhowishestoexcelonhisorherinstrumentinthejazzstyleandimprovisation.Themajoremphasisofthecoursewillbeperformance.Theensemblewillhaveaseparateperformanceschedulefromthehighschoolmarchingandsymphonicbands
CHOIRChoirI,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) CHOIR1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscoursecanbeusedasafineartscredit.Studentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.ChoirII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) CHOIR2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:ChoirINotes:Thiscoursecanbeusedasafineartscredit.Studentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.ChoirIII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) CHOIR3Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:ChoirIandChoirIINotes:Thiscoursecanbeusedasafineartscredit.Studentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.ChoirIV,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints)_CHOIR4Grade(s):12Prerequisites:ChoirI,ChoirII,andChoirIIINotes:Thiscoursecanbeusedasafineartscredit.
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Studentswillacquireabasicknowledgeofchoralmusic,musictheory,sight‐readingandmusichistory.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytosingavarietyofmusicgenres.Choirclassesmeetduringregularschoolhours.Rehearsals,competitions,andperformancesmayberequiredbeforeandafterschool,evenings,orweekends.
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Dance/FineArts,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) DAN/FAGrade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:Thiscoursecountsas1creditoffinearts.Studentslearn,practice,andperformdifferentaspectsofdance.Areastaughtareballet,hip‐hop,jazz,drillteam,tap/clog,andchoreography.Thegradeistakenfromperformanceplushandouts,notes,andprojects.
MUSICAppliedMusicI,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) APMUS1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:HighSchoolBandorChoirMember;Notes:None DirectorapprovalAppliedMusicII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) APMUS2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:HighSchoolBandorChoirMember; Notes:None Directorapproval AppliedMusic,IIICredit,(NoGPAPoints) APMUS3Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:HighSchoolBandorChoirMember;Notes:None Directorapproval AppliedMusicIV,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) APMUS4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:HighSchoolBandorChoirMember;Notes:None DirectorapprovalAppliedMusic1‐4isforthecurrenthighschoolbandorchoirmemberwhowishestoexcelonhis/herperforminginstrumentorvoice.ItisdesignedforthestudentswhodesiretoparticipateinAll‐Region,All‐Area,andAll‐Stateauditions,aswellasperformupperlevelSoloandEnsembleliterature.Whilethemajoremphasiswillbeplacedonperformance,therewillbeanintroductiontoMusicTheory,EarTraining,andJazzfundamentals
THEATERTheaterArtsI,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) THART1Grade(s):9‐12 Prerequisites:NoneNotes:NoneThiscoursepresentsanoverviewoftheatrearts.Thefirstsemesterconcentratesonperformingtechniques,improvisations,voice,oralinterpretation,playinterpretation,structure,andperformance.Membersofthisclasswillproducegroup/individualimprove,pantomime,scenework,andbasicstageterminology.Thesecondsemesterwillfocusonthehistoricaldevelopmentofdramaanditsimpactontoday’stheatrewithemphasison
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independentstudentresearch.Preparationandperfectionofduets,improvisations,andinterpretationpiecesarepartoftheongoingperformanceopportunitiesinbothsemesters. TheaterArtsII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) THART2Grade(s):10‐12 Prerequisites:TheaterArtsI;AuditionNotes:AttendanceatoneperformanceofaBISDproduction(atnocost)isrequired.TheaterArtsIII,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) ________ THART3Grade(s):11‐12 Prerequisites:TheaterArtsII;AuditionNotes:AttendanceatallBISDperformances(atnocost)isrequired.TheaterArtsIV,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints) THART4Grade(s):12 Prerequisites:TheaterArtsIII;AuditionNotes:AttendanceatallBISDperformances(atnocost)isrequiredTheaterArtsII‐IVareadvancedstudiesintheatrearts.StudentswillreviewTheatreIbasics,focusoncreatingbelievablecharactersthroughcharacterization,theprinciplesofdesignforsets,costumes,lightingdesignandsounddesign.Researchandgaincomprehensioninimportantplaysandplaywrights.Theywillalsoproduceandpracticebasicandadvancestagemake‐upandstagecombat.Preparationandperfectionofduets,improvisations,andinterpretationpiecesarepartoftheongoingperformanceopportunitiesinbothsemesters.TheaterProductions,1Credit,(NoGPAPoints)_________________________________________________________________THPRDGrade(s):9‐12Prerequisites:Audition;ApprovalofTheaterDirectorNotes:NoneThiscourserequiresstudentstoauditioninfrontoftheTheaterDirector.TheaterProductionsemphasizestechnicaltheatre(costume,lights,set,sounddesign)aswellastheactingsideoftheatreinordertocreatequalitytheatreproductionsthroughouttheyearsuchasU.I.LOneActPlay.StudentsmustparticipateinsomeafterschoolrehearsalsandtheVanTheatreArtsFestival.
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ListofHighSchoolCourses
COURSETITLES GRADE(S) COURSEKEYS3DModeling&Animation 12 3DMODANAdvancedAnimalScience 12 ADVANSAdvancedGraphicDesignandIllustration 11‐12 ADVGRADIAgricultureCareerPreparationI 11‐12 CARP1AgricultureCareerPreparationII 12 CARP2AgricultureFacilities,Design&Fabrication 10‐12 AGFDFAAgr.Facilities,Design&FabDualCredit 10‐12 AGFDFDCAgricultureMechanics&MetalTechnologies 10‐12 AGMECHAlgebraI 9 ALG1AlgebraIPre‐AP 9 ALG1PAAlgebraII 10‐12 ALG2AlgebraIIPre‐AP 10‐11 ALG2PAAnatomy&Physiology 12 ANTPHYAnimation 10‐12 ANIMATAppliedMusicI 9‐12 APMUS1AppliedMusicII 10‐12 APMUS2AppliedMusicIII 11‐12 APMUS3AppliedMusicIV 12 APMUS4ArtI 9‐12 ART1ArtII 10‐12 ART2ArtIII 11‐12 ART3ArtIIICeramics 11‐12 ART3CEArtIV 12 ART4ArtDualCredit 10‐12 ARTDCAthleticTrainingI 9‐12 ATHTR1AthleticTrainingII 10‐12 ATHTR2AthleticTrainingIII 11‐12 ATHTR3AthleticTrainingIV 12 ATHTR4AthleticsIBoys 9‐12 ATH1BAthleticsIGirls 9‐12 ATH1GAthleticsIIBoys 10‐12 ATH2BAthleticsIIGirls 10‐12 ATH2GAthleticsIIIBoys 11‐12 ATH3BAthleticsIIIGirls 11‐12 ATH3GAthleticsIVBoys 12 ATH4BAthleticsIVGirls 12 ATH4GBandI(semester1finearts) 9 BND1AFBandIFineArts(semester2) 9 BND1BFBandIIFineArts(semester1) 9 BND1BFBandIIFineArts(semester2) 10 BND2BFBandIPE(semester1) 9 BND1PEBandIIPE(semester1) 10 BND2PEBandIII 11 BND3
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COURSETITLES GRADE(S) COURSEKEYSBandIV 12 BND4Biology 9 BIOBiologyAP 11‐12 BIOAPBiologyPre‐AP 9 BIOPABiologyDualCredit1406and1407 12 BIODCBusinessInformationManagementI 10‐12 BIM1CalculusAP 12 CALAPCalculusDualCredit 12 CALDCChemistry 10 CHEMChemistryAP 11‐12 CHEMAPChemistryPre‐AP 10 CHEMPAChemistryDualCredit1411and1412 12 CHEMDCChildDevelopment 10‐12 CHDEVChoirI 9‐12 CHOIR1ChoirII 10‐12 CHOIR2ChoirIII 11‐12 CHOIR3ChoirIV 12 CHOIR4CollegeAlgebraDualCredit 11‐12 COLLAGCollegeStatistics 11‐12 COLSTACollegeTransition 10‐12 CLGTRNCommercialPhotography 9‐12 COMMPHOTCommunicationApplications(Speech) 10‐12 CMAPPComputerScienceI 10‐12 CMSCI1ComputerScienceII 11‐12 CMSCI2ConceptsofEngineering&Technology 9‐12 CONENGCulinaryArtsI 10‐12 CULARTSDance/FineArts 9‐12 DAN/FADance/PhysicalEducation 9‐12 DAN/PEDebateI 9‐12 DEB1DebateII 10‐12 DEB2DebateIII 11‐12 DEB3DigitalDesignandMediaProduction 10‐12 DIGDSMDigital&InteractiveMedia 10‐12 DIGMEDEarth&SpaceScience 12 EARSPSCEconomics/FreeEnterprise 12 EC/FEEconomics/FreeEnterpriseDualCredit 12 EC/FEDForensicScience 12 FORSCIEnergy&NaturalResourcesTechnology 10‐12 ENGNRTEnglishI 9 ENG1EnglishIPre‐AP 9 ENG1PAEnglishII 10 ENG2EnglishIIPre‐AP 10 ENG2PAEnglishIII 11 ENG3EnglishLanguageandComposition 12 ENG4APEnglishLiteratureandCompositionAP 11 ENG3AP
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COURSETITLES GRADE(S) COURSEKEYSEnglishIV 12 ENG4EnglishIVDualCredit 12 ENG4DCEquineScience 10‐12 EQUINEFashionDesign 10‐12 FASHDSNFoodTechnology 10‐12 FOODGameProgramming&Design 10‐12 GMEPRDSGeometry 9‐10 GEOMGeometryPre‐AP 9‐10 GEOMPAGraphicDesignandIllustration 10‐12 GRAPHDIHorticultureScience 10‐12 HORTIndependentStudyinEnglishIV 12 ENG4ISIndependentStudyinSpeech(DebateIV) 12 DEB4InstructionalPracticesinEducationTraining 11‐12 IPETJazzEnsemble 9‐12 JAZZ1LanguageandCulture 11‐12 LNGCULLifetimeNutritionandWellness 10‐12 LNURTWELLivestockProduction 10‐12 LVPRODMathematicalModelswithApplications 10‐12 MTHMODMedicalTerminology 10‐12 MEDTERPersonalFinancialLiteracy 9‐12 PFINPhysicalEducationI 9‐12 PE1Physics 11 PHYSPhysicsPre‐AP 11 PHYSPAPracticuminAg,Food&NaturalResourcesI 11‐12 PRAG1PracticuminAg,Food&NaturalResourcesII 12 PRAG2PracticuminEducation&Training 12 PRACEDPracticuminHealthScience 11‐12 PRCHSCPre‐CalculusPre‐AP 11‐12 PCALAPre‐CalculusDualCredit 12 PCALDCPrin.OfArts,AudioVideoTechnology,&Communications 9 PRINAAVTCPrinciples&ElementsofFloralDesign 10‐12 FLDESNPrinciplesofAg,Food&NaturalResources 9‐12 PRINAGPrinciplesofBusiness,Marketing&Finance 9‐12 PRINBMPrinciplesofHealthScience 9‐12 HLTHSCPrinciplesofHospitalityandTourism 9‐12 PRINHOSPPrinciplesofHumanServices 9‐12 PRINHUProb.andSolutions(LawandEthicsofMed) 11‐12 PROBSOLPrintingandImagingTechnology 12 PRIMTECHProfessionalCommunications(Speech) 10‐12 PROCOMRadiobroadcastingI 10‐12 RDOBR1RadiobroadcastingII 11‐12 RDOBR2RestaurantManagement 10‐12 RESTMGTSmallAnimalManagement 10‐11 SMANMGSpanishI 9‐11 SPAN1
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COURSETITLES GRADE(S) COURSEKEYSSpanishII 11‐12 SPAN2SpanishIIPre‐AP 11‐12 SPAN2PASpanishIIIPre‐AP 12 SPAN3SpanishLanguageandCultureAP 11‐12 SPANAPSpeechDualCredit 10‐12 SPCHDCStudioArtAP 12 ARTAPTheaterArtsI 9‐12 THART1TheaterArtsII 10‐12 THART2TheaterArtsIII 11‐12 THART3TheaterArtsIV 12 THART4TheaterProductions 9‐12 THPRDTouchSystemDataEntry 9‐12 TSDATETSIPrepEnglish 12 TSIENGTSIPrepMath 12 TSIMTHUnitedStatesGovernment 12 GOVUnitedStatesGovernmentAP 12 GOVAPUnitedStatesGovernmentDualCredit 12 GOVDCUnitedStatesHistory 11 USHISUnitedStatesHistoryAP 11 USHIAPUnitedStatesHistoryDualCredit 11 USHSDVeterinaryMedicalApplications 11‐12 VETMEDVideoGameDesign 10‐12 VIDDESWebDesign 10‐12 WEBDESWebTechnologies 10‐12 WEBTECHWildlife,Fisheries&EcologyManagement 10‐12 WLMGTWorldGeography 9 WGEOWorldGeographyPre‐AP 9 WGEOPAWorldHistory 10 WHISWorldHistoryPre‐AP 10 WHISPA
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