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English/Language Arts

ENGLISH I

Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

This course provides a foundational study of literary genres

(fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama to include literary terms

and elements). Special emphasis focuses on the interpretation

of reading literature, reading informational text, writing,

speaking and listening, language, and viewing, as well as the

importance of audience and purpose in communication. It

should also include analysis of influential U.S. historical

documents and the reading of at least one Shakespearean play.

ENGLISH I HONORS


Prerequisite: None

This course provides reading literature, reading informational

text, writing and speaking and listening opportunities, processes

that challenge the advanced learner. Special emphasis focuses

on the integration of reading, literature, reading informational

text, writing, speaking and listening, language, and viewing, as

well as the importance of audience and purpose in

communication. This course also provides interpretive reading

and discussions and aims to improve the student’s abilities to

comprehend complex fiction and nonfiction texts to include the

novel, US historical documents, and Shakespearean literature.

Writing and research are integrated into the reading instruction

and require students to synthesize and evaluate information in

various written format.

ENGLISH II


Prerequisite: English I

This course provides reading literature, reading informational

text, writing, speaking and listening opportunities. Required

writing includes argumentative papers that reflect a strong

command of grammar and usage. Students will continue to

build on the literary progression of previous grades by engaging

in reading and comprehending increasingly complex texts. The

course includes a study of influential historical documents and

one Shakespearean play. Students will also engage in research

processes and recognize various documentation techniques.

PRE-AP ENGLISH II HONORS



This is not an AP Course. This course follows the same

description as English II Honors and will show as much on

student's transcript. This course covers the English II Honors

curriculum and is designed to prepare students for AP English

III. This course uses literature as the basis for developing

higher level thinking skills through written and oral

communication. Students who take this class will receive

English II Honors on their transcript.

ENGLISH III


Prerequisite: English II

This course focuses on the study of American literature, writing

modes and genres, and essential conventions for reading,

writing, and speaking. The student develops an understanding

of chronological context and the relevance of period structures

in American literature. The students read a variety of

informational texts in the early colonial period such as sermons,

speeches, and foundational documents in addition to a variety

of literature like plays, novels, short stories, and poetry selected from later time periods. The student will engage in independent

reading, research, class discussions, presentations, projects, and

the writing process. Instruction in language conventions will

occur within the context of reading, writing, and speaking.

ENGLISH III HONORS



Students continue to refine writing and speaking skills using

processes, which illustrate logical and analytical thinking.

Literature studies include an in-depth study of U.S. literary

nonfiction especially foundational works and documents from

the 17th century through the early 20th century. At least one

Shakespearean play should be included. Research skills include

the use of primary and secondary sources, the writing of a term

paper, and annotating reports and short papers. This course is

especially designed to challenge students who wish to pursue

education beyond high school. Literature focuses on world

cultures, world famous authors and critical analysis of their

works. At this level, reading will include a study of

Shakespearean literature as well as reading and evaluating

influential U.S. documents.

AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION


Prerequisite: English II HONORS

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Students study prose models and develop a personal style of

their own in both expository and creative writings. Types of

writing emphasized include essays, reports, summaries,

personal narratives, and arguments. The required research paper

will be based on critical analysis of classic writers and an in-

depth study of historical documents and contemporary issues.

At least one Shakespearean play should be included. At the

completion of the course, students will be required to take the

Advanced Placement Exam and might receive college credit

based upon their scores and the requirements of the college of

their choice.

*Summer reading is required.

ENGLISH IV


Prerequisite: English III

Language skills mature in expository composition and in

literature studies. This course completes the global perspective

initiated in English II. Though the focus is on European

(Western, Southern, Northern) literature, this course includes

important U.S. documents and literature (texts influenced by

European philosophy or action). At least one Shakespearean

play should be included. Students continue practicing

completing applications, writing résumés, letters, and short

biographies. Research and library skills are refined to prepare

students for the world of work or for advanced education

beyond high school.

AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION


Prerequisite: English III HONORS or AP

Language/Composition

AP Literature/Composition focuses on Major European,

American, and world authors and their works as a foundation

for analytical reading and composition. Students will

demonstrate critical analysis of novels, drama, and poetry

through a wide range of reading and researching. This course

includes analytical reading of U.S. historical documents and at

least one Shakespearean play. Students study prose models and

develop a personal style of their own in both expository and

creative writings. Types of writing emphasized include essays,

reports, summaries, personal narratives, and arguments. The

required research paper will be based on critical analysis of

classic writers and an in-depth study of historical documents

and contemporary issues. At the completion of the course,

students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Exam

and might receive college credit based upon their scores and the

requirements of the college of their choice.

*Summer reading will be required.

READING WRITING WORKSHOP


Prerequisite: None

RWW is a semester English class, prior to taking English I, to

help students who may have challenges with reading

comprehension, writing, and communication and presentation

skills. This class strives to implement strategies when reading

and analyzing text, to help students improve their confidence,

as well as help them be successful on their NCFE in June of that

year. We also teach organizational, time management, and

study skills. This class is most helpful for students who made a

level two or below on their 8th grade EOG final exams. This

course provides one unit of elective credit, but does not count

as one of the English credits required to graduate meeting the

future-ready core requirements.

FILM AS LITERATURE HONORS

Grade Level: 10,11,12 Credit: 1


Can you identify these film quotes?

“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives

extraordinary”

“Here’s looking at you, kid.”

“Hey Blondie, you know what you are?”

The class is designed to show students how film is a form of

literature. By viewing classic and modern American films,

students will learn that good film, like good literature, has

certain elements in common. Students will be expected to

understand motifs, symbols, metaphors, allusions, plot, theme,

and other literary elements as they relate to both film and

literature. In addition, students will develop an appreciation for

the interaction of film elements such as scripting, directing,

acting, producing, lighting, sound, music, editing,

cinematography, special effects, set design and costuming.

Students will learn to recognize such film genres as drama,

comedy, western, science-fiction, mystery, action/adventure,

and animation. Students will use their knowledge of the various

elements of cinema to analyze and critique films studied in

class. Assessment will include class discussions, notebook

checks, type-written film reviews, oral film critique, and a

spring semester project.

SCC ENG-111- WRITING AND INQUIRY

Grade Level: Post Graduate Credit: 1 / SCC: 3 cr. hours

Prerequisite: Must meet SCC Career and College Promise

admission requirements.

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This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear

writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive

process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, and effective use

of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience

awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be

able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using

standard written English. This course has been approved for

transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English

Composition.

SCC ENG-112-WRITING & RESEARCH IN THE

DISCIPLINES




This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research

techniques, documentation styles, and argumentative strategies.

Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and

incorporating research findings into documented argumentative

essays and research projects. Upon completion, students should

be able to summarize, paraphrase, interpret, and synthesize

information from primary and secondary sources using standard

research format and style. This course has been approved to

satisfy the Comprehensive Agreement general education core

requirement in English composition.

JOURNALISM I (FALL AND SPRING)

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

The yearbook staff develops, organizes, and publishes the

yearbook. Students select and group pictures, sell

advertisements, design layouts of copy, identify pictures,

organize materials, and write copy. Students also learn business

management skills in sales while producing and distributing the

yearbook. Students study techniques of journalistic writing,

layout, the organization of the newspaper staff, and the history

of American journalism. Students also survey the mass media,

photography, television, and radio reporting. Journalism I

students receive on-the-job training, as they assist in

reporting, layout, selling, and circulating each edition of the

newspaper.

*If you have never taken this class, you must complete the

application. Follow this link to apply!

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JOURNALISM II (FALL AND SPRING)

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Journalism I

The primary duties of Journalism II students are to produce

a school newsletter and/or yearbook. Students further their

knowledge and skills in writing, layouts, and organizing a

quality publication. They explore the use of technology in

preparing written publications. Students will be required to

attend school events, athletic games and community events in

order to get information and pictures.

JOURNALISM III (HONORS) (FALL AND SPRING)

Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Journalism II

Journalism III students refine their knowledge of journalism

basics as well as receive instruction in specialized areas of

media. These students write, layout, and publish the yearbook

and/or monthly school newsletter. They learn sales/business

management in the sale and preparation of advertising.

JOURNALISM IV (HONORS) (FALL AND SPRING)


Prerequisites: Journalism Ill and Advisor

Recommendation

Students continue to define their journalistic skills and

serve in top leadership positions in the production of all

published media through journalism. They serve as editors

and are responsible for all aspects of planning,

organizing, and preparing quality journalistic products.

*If you have never taken this class, you must complete the

application. Follow this link to apply!


SPEECH AND DEBATE HONORS

Grade Level: 10,11,12 Credit: 1


Students will demonstrate an understanding and application of

the techniques used in formal public speaking including

listening skills, speech preparation and research methods.

Activities involve preparing speeches to inform, entertain and

persuade as well as panel discussions and oral interpretation of

literature. This course is designed for college ‐bound seniors

improved communication skills

Peer Assistant, Office Assistant





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Grade Level: 12th Only Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Complete the application (link below).

Students in this course develop real world professional/work

skills by performing clerical duties, providing assistance to

administrators, the Student Support Center and Front Office, as

well as other SMHS faculty/staff. Students are to arrive to class

on time, sign in, and wear their Peer Assistant ID Badge. Peer

Assistants will be assigned to work in either the Front Office,

Student Support Center, or in an internship with the Self-

Contained Exceptional Children’s Classroom. Peer Assistants

responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: create and

update documents, answer and transfer phone calls, greet

visitors to the school, provide tours for new students, deliver

faculty mail, organize paperwork, pull students from classes

(only when asked), and even conduct online research about

colleges, scholarships, military options, jobs, etc. If there is no

immediate work or assistance needed, Peer Assistants may

work on their homework, but no visiting classrooms or roaming

of the hallways is permitted.

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English as a Second Language

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) I-IV

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

ESL is a course designed for English Language Learners to

develop new skills in reading, writing, speaking and

understanding the English language in a supportive

environment. In this class students will participate in project

based learning, computer program assisted learning and

cooperative learning. They will learn language strategies which

target the learning needs of individual students to ensure that

they progress toward full English language proficiency. While

language development is the primary goal of this class, ESL 1

strives to be a supportive and fun cornerstone for ELL students

at SMHS.

World Language

SPANISH I


Prerequisite: None

This course is intended for the beginning Spanish language

student. Spanish I is designed to give students a balanced

exposure to all four-language skills. The course objectives

emphasize accurate pronunciation, structure knowledge with

primary focus on the present tense and language acquisition of

basic vocabulary. The course provides students with

opportunities to: respond to and give oral directions and

commands and to make routine requests in the classroom and

in public places; understand and use appropriate forms of

address in courtesy expressions and be able to tell about daily

routines and events; ask and answer simple questions and

participate in brief guided conversations related to their needs

and interests. Students will begin to speak and write in the target

language. Cultural similarities as well as differences between

Spanish-speaking countries and the United States are studied.

Proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

SPANISH II


Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I with a substantial

amount of new grammatical structures. The course increases

emphasis on listening, reading and writing. Students will begin

to understand spoken Spanish and converse on a more

sophisticated level. The students will become familiar with

different aspects of the culture, including the visual arts,

architecture, literature and music. Culture and history of

Hispanic countries are also studied. The course enables students

to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related

to the language studied as well as to participate in conversations

dealing with daily activities and personal interests. Proficiency

exam will be given at the end of the course.

SPANISH Ill HONORS


Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course reviews Spanish II concepts. Students should have

a basic mastery of level II grammar and vocabulary. Oral

proficiency continues to be a major focus with increased

emphasis on the depth of study of the many target cultures

represented in the Spanish-speaking world. Reading and

writing skills are stressed. Students read for comprehension

from a variety of authentic materials, such as advertisements in

newspapers, magazines, cartoons and personal correspondence,

short literacy selections of poetry, plays, and short stories.

Student writes, paraphrases, summarizes, and writes brief

compositions. The course provides instruction enabling

students to understand and appreciate other cultures by

comparing social behaviors and values of people using the

target language. Proficiency exam will be given at the end of

the course.

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SPANISH IV HONORS


Prerequisite: Spanish Ill Honors

Spanish IV provides an advanced application of skills learned

in Spanish I, II, and III Honors. The course is divided into

thematic units, which provide vocabulary enrichment and

language integrated skills. Students receive constant exposure

to spoken Spanish and will develop reading strategies through

the study of history, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking

countries. The course enables the students to express opinions

and make judgments, respond to factual and interpretive

questions and interact in complex social situations. Students

read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic

materials and are aware of the major literary, musical, and

artistic periods and genres of at least one of the cultures in the

target language. Proficiency exam will be given at the end of

the course.

*World Language Courses can be offered through the North

Carolina Virtual Public School program. For course

descriptions and course availability, please see:

https://ncvps.org/ncvps-course-catalog

You must complete an application in order to take NCVPS

classes. All classes must have approval from the Principal.

You can access the online application here:

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Mathematics

FOUNDATIONS OF NC MATH I


Prerequisite: None

Introduces students to the study concepts of algebra, geometry,

functions, number and operations, statistics and modeling. Is a

requirement for all students that have not proficiently mastered

NC Math I in an earlier grade. Defines and sets the foundation

for the concepts of Math I. These concepts include expressions

in the real number system, creating and reasoning with

equations and inequalities, interpreting and building simple

functions, expressing geometric properties, interpreting

categorical and quantitative data.

NC MATH I


Prerequisite: None

NC Math I provides students the opportunity to study concepts

of algebra, geometry, functions, number and operations,

statistics and modeling throughout the course. The focus in

NC Math I is on linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.

These concepts include expressions in the real number system,

creating and reasoning with equations and inequalities,

interpreting and building simple functions, expressing

geometric properties, interpreting categorical and quantitative

data.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH II


Prerequisite: Math I (8th grade)

This course is designed for students that received Math 1 credit

in 8th grade and demonstrated mastery on their End of Course

assessment. The course extends depth of knowledge from Math

1, while ensuring readiness for Math 2. Honors courses move

at a faster pace and include the opportunity for students to delve

deeper into concepts.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH II HONORS


Prerequisite: Math I (8th grade)

This course is designed for students that received Math 1 credit

in 8th grade and demonstrated mastery on their End of Course

assessment. The course extends depth of knowledge from Math

1, while ensuring readiness for Math 2. Honors courses move

at a faster pace and include the opportunity for students to delve

deeper into concepts.

NC MATH II


Prerequisite: NC Math I

NC Math II continues a progression of the standards established

in NC Math I. In addition, there is a focus on quadratic, square

root, and inverse variation functions. NC Math II includes;

congruence and similarity of figures, right triangle

trigonometry, modeling with geometry, probability, and

justifying conclusions.

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NC MATH II HONORS



NC Math II Honors addresses the topics of NC Math II at a

more comprehensive and rigorous level. Additional topics and

requirements with real-world applications are included.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH III


Prerequisite: Math II

This course is designed as a segway between Math 2 and

Math 3. This course is required for students that do not have a Math 1 EOC score or a 5 on their 8th grade

EOC. The course extends depth of knowledge from Math

2, while ensuring readiness for Math 3. During this course, students will also participate in ACT Prep

activities that will facilitate future success. While this is

a required course, students may be exempted from this course based upon guidelines established by the school

(such as a specific Math 2 NCFE exam score, Math 2

course grades, and teacher recommendation).

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH III HONORS


Prerequisite: Math II

This course is designed as a segway between Math 2 and

Math 3. This course is required for students that do not

have a Math 1 EOC score or a 5 on their 8th grade EOC. The course extends depth of knowledge from Math

2, while ensuring readiness for Math 3. During this

course, students will also participate in ACT Prep activities that will facilitate future success. While this is a

required course, students may be exempted from this

course based upon guidelines established by the school

(such as a specific Math 2 NCFE exam score, Math 2 course grades, and teacher recommendation). Honors

courses move at a faster pace and include the opportunity

for students to delve deeper into concepts.

NC MATH III


Prerequisite: NC Math II

NC Math III progresses from the standards learned in NC Math

II and I. In addition to these standards, NC Math III focuses on

Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Polynomial, Absolute

Value, and Trigonometric Functions. This extends to include

algebraic concepts such as the complex number system,

trigonometric functions and the unit circle. NC Math III also

includes the geometric concepts of radians, angles, segments,

and random sampling.

NC MATH III HONORS


Prerequisite: NC Math II

NC Math III Honors addresses the topics of NC Math III at a

more comprehensive and rigorous level. Additional topics and

requirements with real-world applications are included.

NC MATH IV


Prerequisite: NC Math III

NC Math 4 focuses on functions and statistical thinking,

continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and

statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3.

The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory

statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally

integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate

the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to

the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In

many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM

fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics

course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and

statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or

other advanced math courses.

NC MATH IV HONORS



NC Math 4 Honors addresses the topics of NC Math 4 at a more

comprehensive and rigorous level. Additional topics and

requirements with real-world applications are included. focuses

on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of

algebra, functions, trigonometry, and statistical concepts

previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed

to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts.

Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from

algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship

between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics

and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases,

undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take

an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course.

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Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics

or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other

advanced math courses.

DISCRETE MATH***

***AS OF July 1,2020 course name will change to:

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE



The purpose of this course is to introduce discrete structures

that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete

mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are

countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete

mathematics, such as logic, combinatorics, proof, and graph

theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in

discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to pursue

careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data

scientists, security analysts and financial analysts. Students will

be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete

mathematics courses.

DISCRETE MATH HONORS***

***AS OF July 1,2020 course name will change to:

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE HONORS



The purpose of this course is to introduce discrete structures

that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete

mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are

countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics

of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete

mathematics, such as logic, combinatorics, proof, and graph

theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in

discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to pursue

careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data

scientists, security analysts and financial analysts. Students will

be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete mathematics courses.

ADVANCED MATH PRE-CAL HONORS



The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra,

functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high

school mathematics courses. This course will build on students’

algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real

world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing

careers in STEM-related fields. Students will be prepared for

Calculus, AP Calculus and any entry-level college course.

AP STATISTICS

Grade Level: 11 ,12 Credit: 1


The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester,

introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics.

The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools

for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.

There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring

data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and

statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations,

problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual

understanding.

CALCULUS HONORS


Prerequisite: Advanced Math Pre-Cal Honors

**Students signing up for AP Calculus in the Spring must

take Calculus Honors in the Fall

Calculus follows the College Board Curriculum to develop the

students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus (functions,

graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals) and provides

experiences with its methods and applications. These courses

encourage the geometric, numerical, analytical, and verbal

expressions of concepts, results, and problems. Appropriate

technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application

software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

Students must take Honors Calculus in the Fall and AP in the

Spring.

AP CALCULUS AB


Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors

Building enduring mathematical understanding requires

understanding the why and how of mathematics in addition to

mastering the necessary procedures and skills. To foster this

deeper level of learning, AP Calculus AB is designed to

develop mathematical knowledge conceptually, guiding you to

connect topics and representations throughout the course and

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to apply strategies and techniques to accurately solve diverse

types of problems.

AP CALCULUS BC


Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors

Building enduring mathematical understanding requires

understanding the why and how of mathematics in addition to

mastering the necessary procedures and skills. To foster this

deeper level of learning, AP Calculus BC is designed to develop

mathematical knowledge conceptually, guiding you to connect

topics and representations throughout the course and to apply

strategies and techniques to accurately solve diverse types of

problems. Calculus BC includes all topics covered in Calculus

AB plus additional topics, and is designed to qualify you for

placement and credit in a course that is one course beyond what

is granted for Calculus AB.

SCC MAT-143 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY




This course is designed to engage students in complex and

realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of

quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through

project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on

authentic contexts, which will introduce the concepts of

numeracy, proportional reasoning, and dimensional analysis,

rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical

probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon

completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative

information as consumers and to make personal, professional,

and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and

communicating quantitative information found in modern

media and encountered in everyday life.

SCC MAT-152 STATISTICAL METHODS I




This course provides a project-based approach to introductory

statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and

statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics,

correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and

continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and

hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to

use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics

of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample

data, and interpret and communicate results.

ACT MATH PREP HONORS



The ACT Math Prep course will emphasize ACT test-taking

strategies, specifically math skills, and also, language skills,

reading skills, and science-reasoning skills. Students will study

and practice ACT math skills, test taking strategies, questioning

and thinking skills, information retrieval, pre-ACT test practice,

memory technique, reading in the content areas, vocabulary

development, and college application completion with the

central goal to increase both subtest scores and composite

scores. ACT practice tests will be given during the semester

with a goal of students registering and taking an ACT

administered test during the semester. Group instruction of

ACT math concepts and individualized skill practice will be

used. Students enrolling in this course should be motivated to

improve their ACT score.

Science

EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE


Prerequisite: None

The Earth/Environmental Science curriculum focuses on the

functions of Earth’s systems. Emphasis is placed on matter,

energy, plate tectonics, origin and evolution of the earth, solar

system, and universe, environmental awareness, weather and

climate, human population dynamics and sustainable living,

and the cycles that circulate matter and energy through the earth

system.

EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE HONORS


Prerequisite: None

Honors Earth/Environmental Science is designed to allow

highly motivated students to conduct an in-depth study of the

Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students are expected to

work independently on a variety of assignments and accept

greater responsibility for their learning. In order to develop a

greater understanding of the processes that shape our

everyday lives, the curriculum will integrate inquiry

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investigations and a variety of technologies with the study of

earth as a system.

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE


Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental Science Honors

The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide

students with the scientific principles, concepts, and

methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of

the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental

problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative

risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative

solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

BIOLOGY I


Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental Science

Through laboratory and literary investigations, the Biology

course provides in-depth study of the following concepts: the

cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution

theory, the interdependence of organisms, matter, energy and

organization in living systems, and the adaptive responses of

organisms.

BIOLOGY I HONORS


Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental Science

Honors Biology is designed to give the student a more

challenging and in-depth experience. Students are expected to

work independently on a variety of assignments and accept

greater responsibility for their learning. In addition to the North

Carolina Standard Course of Study for Biology standards and

objectives, students are expected to: design and carry out

several independent investigations of biological questions, read

and report on recent research in biology and demonstrate a more

in-depth understanding of all biology objectives.

PRE-AP BIOLOGY HONORS


Prerequisite: Earth Science

Pre-AP Biology Honors is designed to be taken in the fall

semester and partner with the AP Biology course taken during

the spring semester. This course provides in-depth laboratory

study, student-directed exploration and research involving

objectives in the Advanced Placement course of study. This


as one of the science credits required to graduate meeting the


BIOLOGY II HONORS


Prerequisite: Biology I Honors

Co-Requisite: (Fall Semester) AP Biology

Biology II Honors is designed to be taken in the fall semester

and partner with the AP Biology course taken during the

spring semester. This course provides additional laboratory

study, student-directed exploration and research involving

objectives in the Advanced Placement course of study. This


as one of the science credits required to graduate meeting the


AP BIOLOGY

Grade Level:10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

Co-Requisites: Biology I Honors or Biology II Honors

Advanced Placement Biology is equivalent to a two-

semester college biology course that includes eight major

themes: science as a process, evolution, energy transfer,

continuity and change, relationship of structure to function, regulation, interdependence in nature, and science, technology,

and society. At the completion of this course, students will be

required to take the Advanced Placement Exam.

AP Biology will be in the Fall concurrently with Biology I

Honors or Biology II Honors in the Spring.

*** co req should be pre AP not Bio 1 Honors.

*** AP is in spring with PRE-AP or Bio 2 honors in the fall.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE


Prerequisite: Math I

The Physical Science course will provide a foundation for the

continued study of science. The curriculum will integrate the

following topics in chemistry and physics: structure of atoms,

structure and properties of matter, motion and forces,

conservation of energy, matter and charge.

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PHYSICS HONORS


Prerequisites: NC Math III

This course provides for a challenging and advanced study that

enriches key physics topics and broadens the student’s view of

the larger physics community including current research.

Substantial class time will be devoted to student-directed

exploration and experimentation. An in-depth study of at least

two of the following enrichment topics: optics, nuclear, modern

physics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, or engineering

will be required. Physics is an appropriate course for students

with a strong mathematics and science background. Success in

this course will require the student to: 1) operate with algebraic

expressions to solve complex equations which include

trigonometric functions, 2) use exponents to solve problems,

and 3) describe graphically, algebraically and verbally real-

world phenomena as functions and identify independent and

dependent variables (a physical science or an advanced

laboratory science).

AP PHYSICS C: Mechanics


Prerequisite: Honors Physics, Calculus is recommended

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based, college-level

physics course. It covers kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion;

work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear

momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and

gravitation. To foster this deeper level of learning, the AP

Physics C: Mechanics course defines concepts, skills, and

understandings required by representative colleges and

universities for granting college credit and placement. Students

will practice reasoning skills used by physicists by discussing

and debating, with peers, the physical phenomena investigated

in class, as well as by designing and conducting inquiry-based

laboratory investigations to solve problems through first-hand

observations, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

This course provides one unit of elective credit, but does not

count as one of the science credits required to graduate meeting

the future-ready core requirements.

CHEMISTRY I


Co/Prerequisites: Math III

The Chemistry course encourages students to continue their

investigation of the structure of matter along with chemical

reactions and the conservation of energy in these reactions.

Inquiry is applied to the study of the transformation,

composition, structure, and properties of substances.

CHEMISTRY I HONORS


Co/Prerequisite: Math III

Chemistry Honors is an accelerated comprehensive laboratory

course designed to give the students a more conceptual and in-

depth understanding of concepts in the North Carolina Standard

Course of Study in Chemistry. Students are expected to work

independently on a variety of assignments and accept greater

responsibility for their learning. The course will include

additional Honors objectives and an in-depth study of at least

two enrichment topics. Students will design and complete at

least one in-depth independent study of chemistry directed

questions.

CHEMISTRY II HONORS


Prereq.: Honors Chemistry I. This course is designed to

supplement AP Chem. Chem II is offered in the Fall and

AP Chem offered in the Spring.

This course is for the highly motivated college-bound student

with or without plans for a career in science. The course is an

in-depth study of the advanced chemistry topics not covered in

Chemistry I. It is a second year chemistry course covering

concepts normally taught in the freshman year of college.

Fundamental chemical concepts are studied but not limited to

the structure and states of matter, the nature of reactions,

solutions, neutralization, thermodynamics and kinetic,

oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, Gas Laws,

basic organic and nuclear chemistry, and descriptive features of

classes of elements and compounds and the associate chemical

calculations. The course strongly emphasizes the development

of the student’s ability to think clearly and logically and to

express ideas orally and in written form. Laboratory

experiments of both a qualitative and quantitative nature are an

integral part of the course. The course emphasizes independent

thinking, self-motivation and disciplined work habits.

AP CHEMISTRY


Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry II taken in Fall, AP

Chemistry occurs in the Spring

AP Chemistry is an introductory college-level chemistry

course. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry

through inquiry-based lab investigations as they explore the

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four Big Ideas: scale, proportion, and quantity; structure and

properties of substances; transformations; and energy.

GENETICS HONORS


Prerequisite: Math III

Did you enjoy learning about genetics in Biology? Then Honors

Genetics is for you! This course is an elective science class for

students who have already successfully completed a

Biology/Honors Biology. Honors Genetics is an upper level

hands-on life science which focuses on all human genetics

related topics. There will also be a focus on understanding the

bioethical issues raised by each topic. This class will involve

lectures, labs and/or lab-based activities, bioethical discussions,

research, and projects. All work will be completed during class

time. This course provides one unit of elective credit but does

not count as one of the science credits required to graduate

meeting the future-ready core requirements.

FORENSIC SCIENCE HONORS


Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental Science, Biology

This course is designed to introduce you to various aspects of

science and how they relate to the law. The focus of this course

will be techniques used during crime scene investigations.

Topics will include fingerprinting, collection of evidence,

processing evidence, documentation of evidence and crime

scenes through sketches and photography, questioned

documents, trace evidence, firearms and tool marks, etc.

Principles of criminal law and procedure, preparation and

presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, methods of

legal research and procedural rules affecting the collection and

use of physical evidence will also be discussed. You will apply

your knowledge to laboratory assignments and mock crime

scenes. This course provides one unit of elective credit, but does

not count as one of the science credits required to graduate

meeting the future-ready core requirements.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN SCIENCE HONORS



In this half-year course, students will explore the importance of

photography in scientific studies and research. Students will

learn the basics of photography principles and camera

technology. Exploration into a variety of photography skills,

such as macro photography, photomicrography,

astrophotography, high-speed photography, and forensic

photography will be included. Specialized imaging techniques

such as infrared, ultraviolet, and thermal imaging will also be

explored. Students will demonstrate their learning and skills by

creating a scientific photography portfolio, research projects,

and photography exhibitions. This course provides one unit of

elective credit, but does not count as one of the science credits

required to graduate meeting the future-ready core

requirements.

NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE HONORS



The North Carolina Wildlife course focuses on the

interrelationships among organisms native to North Carolina

and the physical, chemical, geological and biological factors

in their environment. Studies include the variety of life in the

different regions of the state (mountains, Piedmont and coast).

Laboratory and field experiences are major components of this

course.


count as one of the science credits required to graduate meeting

the future-ready core requirements.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS


Prerequisite: Biology I Honors, Math II

Anatomy & Physiology Honors is a rigorous curriculum

designed to allow highly motivated students to conduct an in-

depth study of the function and structure of the human body.

Students are expected to work more independently completing

two to three additional research projects. Anatomy/Physiology

is a study of the structure and function of the human body. This

course is preparation for advanced biological studies,

biomedical nursing, and other science-based careers.

Laboratory experiences and text-based activities provide

student learning in the following topics: the major body

systems; how the body systems work together to provide

homeostasis; body functions in the healthy and diseased states;

blood typing; muscle action; cranial nerve functioning; and

bioethics. This course provides one unit of elective credit, but

does not count as one of the science credits required to

graduate meeting the future-ready core requirements.

Social Studies

WORLD HISTORY

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Prerequisite: None

World History is designed to be a historical study of societies,

nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of

the world,providing historical background for each area. The

course is intended to examine the historical development of the

world and global issues and patterns since 1200 including

power and authority; change and continuity; human-

environment interaction, and globalization. This course seeks to

move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching

of history in context to the world to blend the historical with the

contemporary so that students begin to acquire an

understanding of how the historical events and decisions of

ancient, classical, and modern history have lasting impacts that

influenced the world in which we currently live. Ultimately,

students will be able to use this knowledge to understand and

engage with the world as collaborative and productive global

citizens who are knowledgeable of why history matters in a

twenty-first century society.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS


Prerequisite: None

World History is designed to be a historical study of societies,

nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of

the world,providing historical background for each area. The

course is intended to examine the historical development of the

world and global issues and patterns since 1200 including

power and authority; change and continuity; human-

environment interaction, and globalization. This course seeks to

move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching

of history in context to the world to blend the historical with the

contemporary so that students begin to acquire an

understanding of how the historical events and decisions of

ancient, classical, and modern history have lasting impacts that

influenced the world in which we currently live. Ultimately,

students will be able to use this knowledge to understand and

engage with the world as collaborative and productive global

citizens who are knowledgeable of why history matters in a

twenty-first century society.

AMERICAN HISTORY I


Prerequisite: World History

This required course will begin with the European exploration

of the new world through Reconstruction. Students will

examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United

States from European exploration and colonial settlement to the

Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn

about the important political and economic factors that

contributed to the development of colonial America and the

outbreak of the American Revolution as well as the

consequences of the Revolution, including the writing and key

ideas of the U.S. Constitution. American History I: The

Founding Principles will guide students as they study the

establishment of political parties, America’s westward

expansion, the growth of sectional conflict, how that sectional

conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil

War, including Reconstruction.

AMERICAN HISTORY I HONORS


Prerequisite: World History

This required course will begin with the European exploration

of the new world through Reconstruction. Students will

examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United

States from European exploration and colonial settlement to the

Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn

about the important political and economic factors that

contributed to the development of colonial America and the

outbreak of the American Revolution as well as the

consequences of the Revolution, including the writing and key

ideas of the U.S. Constitution. American History I: The

Founding Principles will guide students as they study the

establishment of political parties, America’s westward

expansion, the growth of sectional conflict, how that sectional

conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil

War, including Reconstruction.

AMERICAN HISTORY II


Prerequisite: World History, American History I

This required course will guide students from the late

nineteenth century time period through the early 21st century.

Students will examine the political, economic, social and

cultural development of the United States from the end of the

Reconstruction era to present times. The essential standards of

American History Course II will trace the change in the ethnic

composition of American society; the movement toward equal

rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the

United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed

on the expanding role of the federal government and federal

courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual

and the state.

AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS

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Prerequisite: World History, American History I

This required course will guide students from the late

nineteenth century time period through the early 21st century.

Students will examine the political, economic, social and

cultural development of the United States from the end of the

Reconstruction era to present times. The essential standards of

American History Course II will trace the change in the ethnic

composition of American society; the movement toward equal

rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the

United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed

on the expanding role of the federal government and federal

courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual

and the state.

AMERICAN HISTORY: THE FOUNDING

PRINCIPLES, CIVICS AND ECONOMICS


Prerequisite: World History, American History I,

American History II

This required course provides a framework for understanding

the basic tenets of American democracy, practices of American

government as established by the United States Constitution,

basic concepts of American politics and citizenship and

concepts in macro and microeconomics and personal finance.

The essential standards of this course are organized under three

strands – Civics and Government, Personal Financial Literacy

and Economics. The Civics and Government strand is framed

to develop students’ increased understanding of the institutions

of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and

values upon which they are founded, the skills necessary to

participate as effective and responsible citizens and the

knowledge of how to use democratic procedures for making

decisions and managing conflict. The Economic and Personal

Financial Literacy strands are framed to provide students with

an understanding of the role economic factors play in making

economic decisions, the ability to reason logically about key

economic issues and the knowledge and skills needed to

manage personal financial resources effectively for lifetime

financial security. Taken together, these three strands should

help to prepare students to become responsible and effective

citizens in an interdependent world

AMERICAN HISTORY: THE FOUNDING

PRINCIPLES, CIVICS AND ECONOMICS HONORS



American History II

This required course provides a framework for understanding

the basic tenets of American democracy, practices of American

government as established by the United States Constitution,

basic concepts of American politics and citizenship and

concepts in macro and microeconomics and personal finance.

The essential standards of this course are organized under three

strands – Civics and Government, Personal Financial Literacy

and Economics. The Civics and Government strand is framed

to develop students’ increased understanding of the institutions

of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and

values upon which they are founded, the skills necessary to

participate as effective and responsible citizens and the

knowledge of how to use democratic procedures for making

decisions and managing conflict. The Economic and Personal

Financial Literacy strands are framed to provide students with

an understanding of the role economic factors play in making

economic decisions, the ability to reason logically about key

economic issues and the knowledge and skills needed to

manage personal financial resources effectively for lifetime

financial security. Taken together, these three strands should

help to prepare students to become responsible and effective

citizens in an interdependent world.

21ST CENTURY GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY HONORS


Prerequisite: None

This geography course will emphasize the increasing

interconnectedness of Earth’s people due to globalization, as

well as, the notion of “spatial variation”—how and why things

differ from place to place both physically and culturally on the

earth’s surface. Globalization is the ongoing process of

increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among

humankind. While its origins are debatable, this process has

been significantly amplified with the onset of new

communication technologies that have improved economic,

political, social, cultural, historic, and geographic connections

among individuals, groups, and nations. The mounting flow of

goods, services, finances, ideas, and people across national and

international borders has created a world ever more devoid of

physical and political boundaries and dependent upon empathy

and collaboration. This course provides one unit of elective

credit, but does not count as one of the history credits required

to graduate meeting the future-ready core requirements.

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES HONORS


Prerequisite: None

This elective course introduces students to the exploration of

the rich and diverse history and culture of American Indian

societies. The goal of this course is to broaden the knowledge

and understandings of students interested in learning about the

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histories, cultures, legacies and achievements of American

Indians from prehistoric to present-day societies. The course

offers traditional and contemporary perspectives, which place

the land, its history, and the people at the center. The course

will emphasize interactions between and within American

Indian groups as well as with the government of the United

States. The course draws upon concepts and issues of policy,

law, economic and cultural change as well as shared beliefs

concerning human-environment interaction. Students will be

able to immerse themselves in some of America's oldest

continuous societies and cultures, within a learning

environment, which fosters open, critical and creative historical

thought. This course provides one unit of elective credit, but

does not count as one of the history credits required to graduate

meeting the future-ready core requirements

WORLD RELIGIONS HONORS


Prerequisite: None

The World Religions Course will be a historical study in the

development of religion throughout the world. It will begin

with an introduction to philosophy and an attempt to explain

what religion is to different cultures around the World. We will

study the history, faith, and culture of the major religions of the

modern world, including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism,

and Christianity, with brief attention to minor religions and

non-theistic religion. This course will also include units on

mythologies of ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans,

Vikings, and indigenous cultures around the world. World

Religions will focus on how religion has impacted life, culture,

development of societies, history of the world and empires, war,

and modern civilizations. We will study different practices,

traditions, basic tenants, beliefs and ideas that are included in

the religions we will study. This course provides one unit of

elective credit, but does not count as one of the history credits

required to graduate meeting the future-ready core

requirements

PSYCHOLOGY HONORS


Co-Requisite: AP Psychology, taken in Spring

Psychology is the study of individual human behavior and

experience. The purpose of this course is to introduce the

student to the content, terminology, methodology, and

application of the discipline. This survey course contains an

introduction followed by four units based on the physiological, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional domains of psychology.

This elective course stresses the application of academic

content to the student’s life.


count as one of the history credits required to graduate meeting

the future-ready core requirements

AP PSYCHOLOGY


Prerequisite: Honors Psychology, Fall

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to

the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental

processes of human beings and other animals. Students are

exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena

associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.

They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use

in their science and practice. This course provides one unit of

elective credit, but does not count as one of the history credits required to graduate meeting the future-ready core

requirements

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY


Prerequisite: World History, American I and American II

This course introduces students to the systematic study of

patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding,

use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial

concepts and landscape analysis to examine socio economic

organization and its environmental consequences. They also

learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their

research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of

the National Geography Standards (2012). The AP Human

Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level

course in human geography.

AP US HISTORY



American History II

AP U.S. History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-

semester introductory college or university U.S. history course.

In AP U.S. History students investigate significant events,

individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical

periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students

develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods

employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary

sources; making historical comparisons; utilizing reasoning

about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change

over time; and developing historical arguments. The course also

provides seven themes that students explore throughout the

course in order to make connections among historical

developments in different times and places: American and

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national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power;

work, exchange, and technology; America in the world;

geography and the environment; and culture and society. This


as one of the history credits required to graduate meeting the

future-ready core requirements

AP WORLD HISTORY MODERN

Grade Level: 11, 12 (recommended) Credit: 1

Prerequisite: World History Honors

Come along on an exciting and memorable trip through

the world’s history, culture, and changes! This course

will give you the opportunity to hone your skills in

debates, argument, and lots of collaborative work that will

lead you to a greater understanding of humanity and the

forces that drive us. AP World History: Modern explores

history from 1200 until the present day, giving

meaningful insights into how humans have overcome

obstacles and dealt with the trials they’ve faced. This

course is designed for students who are seeking

challenging yet rewarding coursework that will give them

the tools to succeed in the future. This course provides one

unit of elective credit, but does not count as one of the history

credits required to graduate meeting the future-ready core

requirements

Arts Education

BAND I (BEGINNING, FALL AND SPRING)


Band students who have successfully completed the middle school band program are eligible to enroll in Band-

Intermediate. Band Beginning is an introductory level band

class for students with limited or no instrumental experience.

This course is a performance-oriented class with emphasis on

music at levels I-III. Students develop and demonstrate

fundamental instrumental practices and play literature that may

include changes in tempi, keys, and meters. Students develop

basic skills in improvising, composing and arranging music and

apply reading, music notation as well as skills in listening to,

analyzing, and evaluating musical experiences. Music of varied

styles, cultures, and historical periods is studied and played. All

scheduled activities are required and may include evening and weekend concerts, assemblies, parades, festivals/concert

contests, school-sponsored events, and community activities.

BAND II (INTERMEDIATE, FALL AND SPRING)


Prerequisite: 2 semesters of band or successful

participation in a middle school band program and

Placement Audition or Instructor Recommendation

Any freshman or sophomore that has had two years of band at

middle school or one year of band at the high school.

Band Intermediate is an introductory level band class for

students with limited or no instrumental experience. This course

is a performance-oriented class with emphasis on music at

levels I-III. Students develop and demonstrate fundamental

instrumental practices and play literature that may include

changes in tempi, keys, and meters. Students develop basic

skills in improvising, composing and arranging music and apply

reading, music notation as well as skills in listening to,

analyzing, and evaluating musical experiences. Music of varied

styles, cultures, and historical periods is studied and played. All

scheduled activities are required and may include evening and

weekend concerts, assemblies, parades, festivals/concert

contests, school-sponsored events, and community activities.

BAND III HONORS (PROFICIENT, FALL AND

SPRING)


Prerequisite: 4 semesters of beginning and intermediate

band and Placement Audition or Instructor

Recommendation

Any junior who has shown, through their first two years, to be

more advanced and would like to be challenged with music that

is more difficult. Some seniors take this level as well.

Band-Proficient is an honors level performance-oriented course

that develops technical accuracy and expression needed for

rigorous ensemble and solo performance. This course is aligned

to the Essential Standards music curriculum at the proficient

level. Band-Proficient focuses on music) literature at levels IV-

V that requires well-developed technical skills, attention to

phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various

meters and rhythms in a variety of keys. This course provides a

foundation for proficiencies in performance, conducting, listening, appreciation, history, analyzing, composing, the use

of current technology, and research culminating in written

reports. Students broaden and refine their skills in improvising,

composing and arranging music and their knowledge of music

in the context of historical periods, cultures, and contemporary

styles and genres. Students formulate and apply aesthetic

criteria to analyze, evaluate, and describe musical compositions

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and performances. Students create and maintain portfolios

containing written, audio, or visual examples of their work for

evaluation. All scheduled activities are required and may

include evening and weekend concerts, assemblies, parades,

festivals/concert contests, school-sponsored events, and community activities.

BAND IV HONORS (ADVANCED, FALL AND SPRING)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of proficient level

band course and Placement Audition or Instructor

Recommendation

Band-Advanced is an advanced honors level performing

ensemble for highly skilled and motivated high school band

students. This course is aligned to the Essential Standards music

curriculum at the advanced level and focuses on music literature

at levels V-VI. Students gain advanced proficiencies in

performance, conducting, listening, appreciation, history,

analyzing, composing, the use of current technology, and

research. This course promotes advanced technical and interpretive skills, the ability to perform in various meters, keys,

unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic

requirements. Students develop personal aesthetic criteria for

analysis and evaluation. Students create and maintain portfolios

containing written, audio, or visual examples of their work for

evaluation. Membership is determined by instrumental

proficiency and instrumentation needs. All scheduled activities

are required and may include evening and weekend concerts,

assemblies, parades, festivals/concert contests, school-

sponsored events, and community activities.

INDEPENDENT STUDY MUSIC HONORS

(ADVANCED, FALL AND SPRING)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced level band

course and/or Instructor Recommendation

This course is designed for the advanced music student who

plans to study or major in music or music education in college.

The course reflects the content and level of skills of a first-year

college music course. The goal of this course is to develop a

student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the

basic materials and processes of music that are heard or

presented in a musical score. Students develop aural, sight-

singing, written, compositional, and analytical skills through

listening, performance, written, creative and analytical

activities and assignments. Students create and maintain

portfolios containing written, audio, or visual examples of their

work. Additional emphasis placed music styles and cultural and

historical influences.

VISUAL ART I (BEGINNING)


Visual Arts I-Beginning is an introductory studio art course for

students with limited art experiences. This course is aligned to

the Essential Standards visual arts curriculum at the beginning

level and features the foundational study of the elements of

art and principles of design, color theory, art vocabulary,

use and care of art tools and equipment, art criticism, art

history and safety in the art room. Visual Arts-Beginning

explores various art media, processes, procedures, aesthetic

theories and historical developments. Essential materials are

supplied.

VISUAL ART II (INTERMEDIATE)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of beginning level art

course, and Instructor Recommendation

Visual Arts-Intermediate is a studio course aligned to the

Essential Standards visual arts curriculum at the intermediate

level. Various art processes, techniques, procedures, and

theories are presented in a problem-solving context allowing

for independent choices and personal solutions. Students use

a larger variety of tools, media, and processes and learn to select

the most appropriate for finding innovative artistic solutions.

Students begin developing their personal artistic style while

adhering to basic design principles. Students use art

vocabulary to analyze and evaluate the composition of works

of art. Students gain knowledge and understanding of past

and present art forms, through the study of a variety of artists,

artworks, cultures and historical periods. Essential materials

are supplied.

VISUAL ART III HONORS (PROFICIENT)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of beginning and

intermediate levels art course, and Instructor

Recommendation

Visual Arts-Proficient is an honors level studio course that

provides a more in-depth approach to the study of art processes

and techniques, aesthetic issues, art criticism, art appreciation

and art history. Students create art by analyzing the

relationship between media, processes, and results.

Students use art vocabulary to analyze and evaluate

compositions, understand the relationship between personal

expression and design and recognize historical and

contemporary art styles, themes and genres. Students form

artistic goals, develop appropriate work habits, and consider art

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careers. Knowledge of the arts in relation to culture,

history, other disciplines, and careers is promoted through

visual, verbal, and written means. Art history, criticism, and

aesthetics are studied in conjunction with selected artworks

leading to the development of a personal philosophy of art.

Students create and maintain portfolios to document personal

choices and growth as artists. Essential materials are supplied.

VISUAL ART IV HONORS (ADVANCED)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of beginning,

intermediate and proficient level art courses, and

Instructor Recommendation

Visual Arts-Advanced is an advanced level honors course

promoting an in-depth knowledge of art processes, media,

styles, history and aesthetics. Student efforts are based on

further developing personal expression and styles, applied

design, analysis of compositional components and

contemporary themes. Students use specialized art tools,

processes and media appropriately, safely and effectively.

Assignments may focus on artistic analysis and critique through

reading and writing assignments, independent research, and art

appreciation activities. Students create and maintain portfolios

to document personal choices and growth as artists for

evaluation. Students take part in planning and installing an

exhibition of their work. Essential materials are supplied.

SHOW CHOIR I (BEGINNING, FALL AND SPRING)


Prerequisite: No Audition for 1st period Choir, Audition

required for 2nd period Choir

The class will learn and perform a wide variety of music genres

to include pop, Broadway, jazz, classical, spirituals, and a

cappella. The class will include music theory, sight singing,

movement, dance, and many State and National competition

opportunities. Students will also perform at community

functions, elementary schools, and participate in programs at

Smoky Mountain. If you love to sing, dance, and perform this

is the class for you!

If you are interested in trying out for 2nd period, advanced show

choir, please contact Mrs. Haggard. She would love to meet

with you and hear you sing! You never know- you could be the

lead in the next musical!

[email protected]

SHOW CHOIR II (INTERMEDIATE, FALL AND

SPRING)


Prerequisite: 2 semesters of beginning, no audition for 1st

period Choir, Audition required for 2nd period Choir













[email protected]

SHOW CHOIR III HONORS (PROFICIENT, FALL AND

SPRING)


mailto:[email protected]


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Prerequisite: 4 semesters of beginning/intermediate level,

no audition for 1st period Choir, Audition required for 2nd

period Choir













[email protected]

SHOW CHOIR IV HONORS (ADVANCED, FALL AND

SPRING)


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Proficient level, no

audition for 1st period Choir, Audition required for 2nd

period Choir













[email protected]

MUSICAL THEATRE (FALL)


Musical Theatre is designed to meet the needs of students who

are interested in Broadway music, dance, and performance

opportunities. The class produces a fall musical with students

who are in the class only, no outside auditions. The students

learn how to operate the auditorium and stage lighting, sound,

and rigging. All of the behind the scenes production aspects of

producing a musical are covered. Students who want to

perform are cast as the actors in the show and learn the music,

lines, and choreography. The show dates are in late November

or early December each year. This class is open to all 9-12

grade students.





[email protected]

PLAY PRODUCTION (SPRING)


The play production class is designed for students who want to

help in all aspects of producing Smoky Mountains Spring

Musical. Students will design and build sets, design costumes,

put together the program, design and build props, help with

auditions, act as stage managers, student director, props director

and all aspects of producing a full-blown musical production.

Students who want to be in the Spring musical are also

encouraged to take this class. It gives you an inside look at what

goes on in front of the curtain and behind the curtain of a




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musical performance. This class is open to all 10-12th grade

students.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HEALTH AND PE, (MALE, FEMALE, COED)


Prerequisite: None

The course will enable students to gain knowledge and

skills about healthful living topics important to their age

levels. The following strands are the focus of instruction:

health-related fitness, motor skills, movement concepts,

personal and social responsibility, nutrition and physical

activity, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, mental and

emotional health, interpersonal communication,

relationships, personal, and consumer health. This class is a

requirement for graduation in North Carolina.

BEGINNING WEIGHTS MALE, FEMALE


Prerequisite: Health and PE

This course is designed for the novice weight-training student.

Athletes that play sports should pick this class in order to work

out with your team and coaches. It involves introductory

techniques of weight training and cardiovascular conditioning,

safety precautions, and injury prevention. Emphasis is placed

on improvements in muscular strength, speed, agility,

flexibility and overall conditioning. Students will progress into

learning advanced lifting and exercise techniques.

INTERMEDIATE WEIGHTS (MALE AND FEMALE)


Prerequisite: 2 successful semesters of Beginning Weights

This course is designed to build upon the base level of muscular

strength, conditioning and power gained in Beginning Weights

and Conditioning through progressive weight training and

conditioning techniques. Students will benefit from

comprehensive weight training, cardio respiratory, and

flexibility/mobility activities. Students will learn the basic

fundamentals of weight training, strength training, and overall

fitness training and conditioning. On a weekly basis, the course

includes four days of weight-specific movements and one day

of non-weight training activities (i.e.

recovery/preparation/mobility/agility training/aerobic fitness,

etc.).

Most importantly, students will be empowered in all of the

domains (fitness, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) of

physical education to make wise choices, meet challenges, and

develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement

activity for a lifetime.

ADVANCED WEIGHTS HONORS (MALE AND

FEMALE)


Prerequisite: 4 successful semesters of Beginning and

Intermediate Weights

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn

weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining

optimal physical and mental fitness. Students will benefit from

comprehensive weight training, cardio respiratory, and

flexibility/mobility activities. Students will learn the basic

fundamentals of weight training, strength training, and overall

fitness training and conditioning. On a weekly basis, the course

includes four days of weight-specific movements and one day

of non-weight training activities (i.e.

recovery/preparation/mobility/agility training/aerobic fitness,

etc.).

Most importantly, students will be empowered in all of the

domains (fitness, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) of

physical education to make wise choices, meet challenges, and

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develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement

activity for a lifetime.

TEAM SPORTS


Prerequisite: Health and PE

While taking this course, you will learn lifelong skills that you

allow you to stay physically active not only now, but for the rest

of your life. This course is designed to teach you a multitude of

different sporting activities and how they are played. All of the

sporting activities have a “Team” concept. You will learn

essential teamwork skills and how to cooperatively work

together to achieve a common goal. This class offers

opportunities for students to grow not only in sport knowledge but also develop leadership/teamwork skills as well. We look

forward to having you in our Team Sports class at Smoky

Mountain High School.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL

EDUCATION **Most CTE courses are available to students in grades 9-12;

however all prerequisites must be met for enrollment in certain

courses. **

The mission of Career Technical Education is to empower

students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a

global economy. CTE fulfills an increasingly significant role

in school efforts to graduate all students Career and College

Ready.

CTE provides students:

● Academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real

world

● Employability skills, from job-related skills to workplace

ethics

● Career clusters/pathways that link secondary and

postsecondary education

● Education for additional training and degrees, especially related to workplace training, skills upgrades and career

advancement Students who concentrate on a CTE area,

earning at least four related technical credits and meeting other

criteria, are better prepared for the further education and the

advanced training required to be successful in 21st century

careers. CTE programs are designed to contribute to the broad

educational achievement of students, including basic skills, as

wells as the ability to work independently and as part of a

team, think creatively and solve problems, and utilize

technology in the thinking and problem solving process.

Career Clusters

Career Clusters TM link what students learn in school with

knowledge and skills needed for success in career and college.

All NC CTE courses align to the Career Clusters TM. Each

course is placed in a Career Cluster based on a set of knowledge

and skills common to all careers in the entire Career Cluster. Industry-validated knowledge and skills statements of student

expectations identify what the student should know and be able

to do. They prepare students for success in a broad range of

occupations/career specialties. Some CTE courses cross over

all 16 Career Clusters.

The 16 Career Clusters are:

● Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources ● Architecture & Construction ● Arts, A/V Technology & Communications ● Business Management and Administration ● Education & Training ● Finance ● Government & Public Administration ● Health Science ● Hospitality & Tourism ● Human Service ● Information Technology ● Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ● Manufacturing ● Marketing ● Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ● Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

All students in career and technical programs have an

opportunity to develop and extend their learning through

participation in active career and technical student

organizations (CTSOs). The program of work for each

organization should be based on instructional competencies and

be an integral part of the program. Any student enrolled in a

career and technical course is eligible for membership in the

career and technical student organization associated with that

program. CTSOs develop character, citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are

preparing for the workforce and further education. They

enhance students' civic awareness and provide opportunities for

developing social competencies and a wholesome attitude about

living and working. CTSOs provide a unique instructional

method for attaining the competency goals and objectives

identified in each course. Their activities are considered a part

of the instructional day when they are directly related to the

competencies and objectives in the course blueprints.

DECA DECA stands for Distributed Educational Clubs of America.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers

in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high

schools and colleges around the globe.

DECA enhances the co-curricular education of members

through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into

classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business

and promotes competition. DECA's activities assist in the

development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. DECA's

attributes and values describe our priorities and standards. We

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value competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork in

preparing college and career ready students.

FBLA North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (NC

FBLA) is a career and technical student organization that serves

students who are or have been enrolled in a Business Education course. NC FBLA is affiliated with FBLA- PBL, which is a

national organization with 250,000 student members and 56

affiliate state organizations.

The mission of NC FBLA is to help build and sustain Business

Education programs of excellence in order to serve our

communities, state, and nation. NC FBLA is an integral part of

North Carolina's Business Education Program, which serves

over 135,000 students. It provides students with leadership

opportunities as well as a means to compete with other students

in regional, state, and national conferences. There are

approximately 8,700 middle and high school student members

in NC FBLA. Student members have the opportunity to attend leadership training workshops, as well as regional, state, and

national conferences. Through participation in competitive

events, students have opportunities for recognition. Members

also have access to scholarship programs and the Vocational

Education Honor Society. NC FBLA helps prepare students

pursuing job opportunities in business technologies career

pathways including: accounting and finance, information

systems, business management and applications, small business

entrepreneurship, business administration, and office systems

technology.

FCCLA The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America's

general objective is to help individuals improve personal,

family, and community living through organized group and

individual activities as a part of the Family and Consumer

Sciences Education program in the schools. The mission of

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to

promote personal growth and leadership development through

Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community

leader, members develop skills for life through:

● Character Development ● Creative and critical thinking ● Interpersonal communication ● Practical knowledge ● Workforce preparation

FFA Future Farmers of America is a dynamic youth organization

within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares

students for premier leadership, personal growth and career

success. FFA was created in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America; the name was changed in 1988 to

the National FFA Organization to represent the growing

diversity of agriculture. Today, nearly one half-million student

members are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education

activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in the

agricultural science, food, fiber and natural resources industry.

Student success remains the primary mission of FFA. The

letters FFA stand for Future Farmers of America; however, the

Future Farmers of America organization shall be known and do business as the National FFA Organization. Over the past 79

years, FFA and agricultural have grown to encompass all

aspects of agriculture, from production farming, agribusiness

and forestry to biotechnology, marketing and food processing.

HOSA Health Occupations Students of America is a career and

technical student organization of, by and for students who:

✔ Are or were enrolled in secondary,

postsecondary/collegiate health science

education classes ✔ Are interested, planning to pursue, or

pursuing a career in the health professions ✔

HOSA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and

the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.

HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in

the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality

health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health

occupations instructors and students to join and be actively

involved in the HSTE-HOSA Partnership.

HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development,

motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary,

postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in HSTE programs. HOSA is 100 percent health care!

SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers,

high school, and college students who are preparing for careers

in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including

health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA

(Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). SkillsUSA is committed to using its resources to provide its members with

the greatest opportunities to succeed. From industry-designed

competitions to professional and leadership development

workshops, SkillsUSA gives students an opportunity to

enhance both their technical and employability skills.

CTE Industry Certifications High school students can attain a credential from a documented

skill set and therefore, be more marketable in the employment

arena and better prepared to succeed in a post-secondary

environment. CTE programs can enhance this by providing

students with opportunities to verify skills learned by passing

external credential examinations. CTE credentials offer

students entry-level, stackable evidence of skills attainment that is relevant to careers and postsecondary. Students who

complete an Industry Certification will have the qualifications

to apply for a variety of jobs after graduation. Below is a list of

some Industry Certifications and Credentials that CTE

programs prepare students for:

● Career Readiness Certificate (Work Keys)

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● CISCO Certified CCENT ● Microsoft Office Specialist ● NCCER Core Certification ● North Carolina Nurse Aide I & II Registry (CNA) ServSafe

Manager Food Protection Certification

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I


Prerequisite: None

Agricultural Mechanics I is designed to introduce students to

the fundamentals of agricultural mechanic, and is a

shop/laboratory oriented course. Students learn basic

terminology used in the agricultural mechanics industry, safe

work practices (including safety rules and proper uses of

materials and tools), agricultural tools, electric wiring,

carpentry, paints and preservatives, and metal skills(including

cold metal, plasma cutting, computer controlled plasma cutting,

and arc welding). Agricultural Mechanics I also includes

agricultural leadership and employ-ability skills. We spend a lot

of time completing 110-volt electrical wiring lab and welding/

cutting metal in the shop.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS II


Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics I

Agricultural Mechanics II is designed to provide students an in-

depth study of agricultural mechanics. A student learns

terminology, principles, and practices that are used in the

agricultural mechanics industry, and is a shop/laboratory

oriented course that emphasizes basic knowledge and

application of shop safety rules and proper uses of tools and

materials. Metal fabrication, agricultural power, agricultural

construction, and leadership and employability skills. Students

will learn to program and operate a computer controlled plasma

cutter to design and cut a personal license plate of their own,

and complete various hands – on welding and cutting projects.

This class has more time in the shop welding, cutting, and

painting metal projects.

ANIMAL SCIENCE I


Prerequisite: None

Animal Science I is designed to introduce students to the basic

scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal

physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an

animal science career major. Topics include animal diseases,

introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science

issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. We will

attempt to make two field trips: one to the WNC Regional

Livestock Market and the other to Brasstown Beef or another

comparable farm.

ANIMAL SCIENCE II


Prerequisite: Animal Science I

This course provides instruction on animal science topics

related to small animals that are served by a veterinarian.

Content related to the breeding, grooming, care and marketing

of animals that fit into this category are taught in this course.

English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced

in this class. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this

course are apprenticeship, cooperative education,

entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based

enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised

agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity

to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills

through authentic experiences.

HORTICULTURE I


Prerequisite: None

Horticulture I provides instruction on the broad field of

horticulture emphasizing scientific and technical knowledge for

a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant

anatomy, plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media

selection, basic plant identification, pest management,

innovative gardening techniques, customer relations, career

opportunities, and leadership development. We will be

completing many hands – on labs in the greenhouse with

growing plants, raising lettuce in hydroponics, and landscaping

around the school. During the spring, we have a huge plant sale

with plants grown by students being sold to the public by

students.

HORTICULTURE II


Prerequisite: Horticulture I

Horticulture II covers instruction that expands scientific

knowledge and skills to include more advanced scientific

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computations and communication skills needed in the

horticulture industry. Topics include leadership and SAE,

nursery structures, growing environments and maintenance,

greenhouse plant production, management and marketing,

bedding plant production, basic landscape design techniques

and maintenance, turf grass management, and floral design

techniques. Many hands – on labs working in the greenhouse

managing planting, plant growth, hydroponic lettuce

production and harvest, and plant sales. Outdoor labs include

landscaping, and grass seeding labs if possible.

HORTICULTURE II LANDSCAPING


Prerequisite: Horticulture I

This course provides hands-on instruction and emphasizes

safety skills needed by landscape technicians in the field.

Students are instructed in interpreting landscape designs,

identifying landscape plants, and planting/maintaining trees,

shrubs, and turf. Landscape construction is emphasized in the

areas of grading and drainage, irrigation, paver installation, and

the use/maintenance of landscape equipment. Current topics

discussions provide students an understanding of careers and

the employ ability skills needed to enter the landscape industry.

English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course

include apprenticeship, cooperative education,



agricultural experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES I


Prerequisite: None

Environmental and Natural Resources I is designed to assist

students with a limited knowledge and background in natural

resources to develop a solid foundation from which they can

further their environmental and natural resources studies. The

course introduces students to basic terminology that is used

throughout the industry. In addition, students come to realize

the interdependence of the environment, natural resources,

wildlife, and humankind. In this course we will do hands – on

labs involving forestry and soils and go through the North

Carolina Hunter Safety Education Course for certification.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES II


Prerequisite: Environmental and Natural Resources I

This course covers instruction in best management practices in

methods of environmental monitoring and conservation, air

and water regulations, sampling methodologies, prescribing

conservation techniques, and wildlife and forestry

management. English language arts, mathematics, and science

are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for

this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education,



agricultural experience. FFA competitive events,

community service, and leadership activities provide the

opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic experiences.

BUSINESS FINANCE AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIGITAL DESIGN AND ANIMATION I

Grade Level:9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Digital Design and Animation I is an introductory level course

focusing on the concepts and tools used by digital artists in a

wide variety of creative careers including graphic design, film,

and game design. Students work with professional-grade

creative software packages to develop 2D and 3D digital

graphics and audio/video media. Students use Adobe CC

Suite®, and digital 3D modeling with 3DS Max® to build

needed skills for subsequent courses. Participants in this course

will be a part of the Mustang Minutes News Crew.

PYTHON PROGRAMMING I


Prerequisite: None

Creative Coding through Games and Apps is a one-semester

course for introduction to programming. The course is designed

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for a diverse range of students, including those who have never

expressed interest in programming, have no previous

experience in programming, and/or who may lack confidence

in their technical skills. It helps nurture problem-solving skills,

logic and creativity. This course also enhances programming skills for gaming and app development. Students learn how to

code by working in a real software development environment

to design, program and publish mobile apps and games.

Learning to code by creating real products, students discover

how to make amazing things and have an impact on their world.

DRONE TECHNOLOGIES


Requirement: Must turn 16 before the end of the course in

order to test and receive certification; more info on

Application

Be one of the first in the state to participate in a Drone

technologies course for high school students. This class will

provide students with basic information about the Drone

industry to gain an understanding of careers and skills in this

field. Students will learn the programming language Python

and how to read Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine

(METAR) weather reports and sectional charts, calculate load

factor and altitude density, interpret radio communication,

troubleshooting Drone hardware and of course flying a Drone.

Information learned in this class can lead to an FAA

Unmanned Aircraft System pilot’s license. See Mrs. Henson

for details.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I


Prerequisite: None

Does starting your own business or being your own boss

interest you? How about being successful in the workplace? We

all want to succeed, no matter what area we choose.

Entrepreneurship provides you with the skills and transferable

knowledge to be able to do so. However, if being your own boss

sounds a little bit scary, then Entrepreneurship can also provide

you with the resources to be a successful employee, no matter

where you work! This course allows you to participate in hands-

on-activities and simulations found in the real world.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE


Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to topics related to business,

finance, management, and marketing to cover business in

the global economy, functions of business organization and

management, marketing basics, and significance of business

financial and risk management. English language arts, social

studies, and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship,

school-based enterprise, service learning, and job

shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this

course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education

students) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

competitive events, community service, and leadership

activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards

and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP, JCS


Prerequisite: Application required (see link below),

previous technology experience, NOT required

There will be two IT internship positions available each

semester

Qualifications: Currently enrolled at SMHS, eager to learn

about and work with all aspects of Information Technology,

must be respectful, dependable, honest, and discreet, must also

be able to work well as part of a team, previous technology

experience is NOT required.

Provide general technology support for SMHS students, faculty

and staff, assists supervising technicians with their duties, staff

the Technology Student Desk, help troubleshoot/resolve issues

with 1:1 laptops and other technology, answer student and staff

questions concerning hardware, software, and supplies, escalate

support to technology department when needed, work with

inventory system for technology and supplies. Explore Career

Opportunities by working in the IT field. You can receive an

inside look at potential career paths, learn and develop

technical, interpersonal, professional development, and

organizational skills, hands on experience in Computer repair,

Networking, and various programs.

Link to application below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmf5eX4Ce-

TMiKzksbfhoIEU3n7MSvSN/view?usp=sharing

FAMILY AND CONSUMER

SCIENCES EDUCATION

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmf5eX4Ce-TMiKzksbfhoIEU3n7MSvSN/view?usp=sharing


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APPAREL I


Prerequisite: None

Would you like to learn how to sew? No previous experience

necessary. Students who take Apparel 1 will make and keep a

pillow, pajama pants, a sweatshirt, and a duffle or accessory

bag. As a bonus, you will learn basic crochet, which is always

a favorite student project.

APPAREL II


Prerequisite: Apparel I

Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding of

design principles, engineering, fabrication and global needs of

an ever changing Apparel and Textile industry. The course

provides a major focus on textile design, textile science, product

construction, global manufacturing and the apparel/textile

market while incorporating and scaffolding prerequisite

concepts. Emphasis is placed on application of design and

engineering skills used to create, produce and prepare a product

for market. Students will also gain the entrepreneurial skills

necessary for successful marketing and distribution of an

apparel product. Art, literacy, mathematics, science, and social

studies concepts are reinforced throughout. Work-based

learning strategies appropriate for this course include service

learning and job shadowing. Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to

apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills


FOODS AND NUTRITION


Prerequisite: None

Cooking is a big part of this course! All the recipes are

homemade and include things like baked macaroni and cheese,

pizza, breakfast tostadas, baked French fries, biscuits,

pancakes, chicken nuggets, smoothies, chocolate chip cookies,

cupcakes, homemade frosting and much more. Through lots of

collaboration and cooperation, you will get to prepare these

delicious recipes. Each week your class will be divided into 4

cooking groups. I change the groups frequently to keep things

interesting☺. And with most recipes, I do a cooking

demonstration the day before your lab, so it’s almost like you

get to cook/eat twice a week! To add to the experience, cooking

competitions are always a possibility too! We do work hard, but

have fun doing it! Through classroom instruction, projects, and

cooking labs you will learn fundamental cooking techniques,

kitchen safety specifics, and how to make healthy food choices

based on your nutritional needs. My teaching style puts an

emphasis on the use of Interactive and Bell Ringer Notebooks.

We use them regularly to enhance classroom instruction, to

prepare you for cooking labs, and to study for tests.

CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY I


Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition

Do you love to cook? Would you like to take your cooking skills

to the next level? Culinary 1 is for you! In this class, we love to

spend time in the kitchen learning new techniques to make our

food tasty and beautiful. Did you know that employers in

Jackson County are looking for employees who are ServSafe

Certified? ServSafe Certification is part of the curriculum for

this course. Many SMHS students have received jobs,

promotions, and raises after earning their ServSafe Certification

in our Intro to Culinary Arts Class and you can too!

CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY II, APPLICATIONS


Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and Hospitality I

This is such a fun class for students interested in learning and

practicing advanced culinary and hospitality skills. Some of the

areas you will learn and experiment with include the “5 Mother

Sauces of French Cuisine”, baking, and pastries.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT


Prerequisite: None

Do you like kids? Do you babysit? Have you thought about a

career in Early Childhood Education or Teaching? If you

answered yes to any of these questions, then Child

Development is the course for you. Areas of study include

parenthood decisions, child care issues, prenatal development

and care and the development of children from birth through

age 6. You will learn many different fun hands-on activities that

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promote learning. The Realityworks Infant Simulator is a

mandatory project in this class that gives students the

opportunity to care for an infant for the weekend. Through this

activity, students will learn the responsibilities involved in

caring for an infant.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I


Prerequisite: Students must be 16 by October 1st

Would you like a career working with children? If so, this is the

class for you. This class prepares students to work with children

in early childhood education and child care settings. Students

will learn about personal and professional preparation, child

development from birth to age 12, techniques and procedures

for working with young children, and history, trends and

opportunities in this field. For 50% of this course, you will be

placed in a child care center. Students registering for this class

must be 16 years old by October 1, complete a criminal

background check and TB skin tests within the first 2 weeks

of school. Students who successfully complete Early Childhood

1 & 2 will receive community college credit and qualify for the

North Carolina Early Childhood Credential. This credential is

required of all North Carolina child care lead teachers. Child

Development is a prerequisite for this class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II


Prerequisite: Early Childhood I

This two-credit course provides advanced experiences in

working with children from infancy to age 12 in early education

and child care settings. Areas of study include program

planning and management, developmentally appropriate

practice, procedures and strategies for working with special

groups of children, and career development and

professionalism. An internship makes up 50 percent of

instructional time. Work-based learning strategies appropriate

for this course include internship, mentorship, service learning,

and job shadowing. Students who successfully complete Early

Childhood 1 & 2 will receive community college credit and

qualify for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential. This

credential is required of all North Carolina child care lead

teacher. Early Childhood Education I is a prerequisite for this

class.

INTERIOR DESIGN I


Prerequisite: None

Innovation and creativity is a big part of working in the design

world. Emphasis is placed on sketching, drawing, and creating

interior spaces to meet the needs of their “clients” along with

making their personal ideas come to life! Students will work

hard, but have fun doing it! Through classroom instruction,

group and individual projects and presentations, and lots of

collaboration and research, students will gain the foundational

knowledge of Interior Design. They will explore the various

design professions, while building awareness and skills

necessary to the design industry. This course also highlights key

art principals such as space, color, and texture. Students will

learn how this applies to decorating choices, room and furniture

selection and arrangement. In addition, students will discover

how human, environmental, and behavioral factors are essential

in this design process. So time will be spent exploring the vast

array of floor plan options that will assist in meeting the needs

of every individual, couple, or family. My teaching style

includes the use of interactive and bell ringer notebooks. These

notebooks are used almost daily. They assist in enhancing

classroom instruction, hands on projects and presentations, as

well as a tool for studying. In the end, my goal for these

notebooks is for them to become a helpful resource in the future

for my students!

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION I


Prerequisite: Application Process

Have you considered a profession in education? If so, this class

is for you. This course is designed to encourage students who

possess a high level of academic achievement and those

personality traits found in good teachers, to consider teaching

as a career. Students are exposed to the many facets of

education through class discussion, observation and

participation in public school classrooms. Students will

examine their aptitudes for teaching, learner needs and

development, including students with exceptionalities, and the

history, trends, and governance of education. English/language

arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, and

interpersonal relationships are reinforced. Interested students

must submit an application. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION II


Prerequisite: Teaching as a Profession I

This course is designed to encourage students who possess a

high level of academic achievement and those personality traits

found in good teachers to consider teaching as a career.

Students are exposed to the many facets of education through

class discussion, observation and participation in public school

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classrooms. Students will apply concepts through an embedded

internship experience with a cooperating teacher as they design,

deliver, and reflect on their instruction. Students also

investigate certification, employment, ethics, and

professionalism in education. English/language arts, social

studies, mathematics, science, technology, and interpersonal

relationships are reinforced. Students in TAP II will participate

in an internship. Internships vary by interest: Elementary-High

School. Teaching as a Profession I is a prerequisite to this class.

HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

HEALTH TEAM RELATIONS***

***Name changing to Foundations of Health of Health

Science on 7.1.2020


Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to assist potential health care workers

in their role and function as health team members. Topics

include terminology, the history of health care, health care

agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health,

human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication,

medical math, leadership, and career decision-making. Work-

based learning strategies include service learning, field trips,

and job shadowing. Basic academic skills, employability skills,

critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the use of technology are

reinforced in this course. HOSA leadership activities provide

many opportunities for practical application of instructional

competencies.

HEALTH SCIENCE I


Prerequisite: None, Foundations of Health Science and

Biology are recommended

This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human

body diseases and disorders, and biomedical therapies. Students

will learn about healthcare careers within the context of human

body systems. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as

instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content.

English language arts and science are reinforced in this course.

Work- based learning strategies appropriate for this course

include service learning and job shadowing. Apprenticeship

and cooperative education are not available for this course. This

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive

events, community service, and leadership activities provide the



HONORS HEALTH SCIENCE I


Prerequisite: None, None, Foundations of Health Science

and Biology are recommended

This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and

human body diseases and disorders, and biomedical

therapies. Students will learn about health care careers

within the context of human body systems. Projects,

teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional

strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English

language arts and science are reinforced in this course.

Future Health Professionals (HOSA) competitive events,



readiness skills through authentic experiences. Biology is

recommended as preparation for this course.

The honors student will place emphasis on problem

solving, critical analysis, research, and utilization of

technology.

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ***

***Name changing to BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY I

on 7.1.2020


Prerequisite: Health Science I

This survey course is designed to encourage potential health

care workers to investigate current and 21st century medical

and health care practices using computer technology,

multimedia, and visiting health care professionals. Topics

include terminology, technology, math, biomedical research,

ethics and legal principles, infectious diseases, forensic

medicine, cell biology and cancer, biomedical research, organ

transplants, and career decision-making. Work-based learning

strategies include service learning, field trips, and job

shadowing. Basic academic skills, employability skills, critical

thinking skills, and teamwork are reinforced in this course.

HOSA leadership activities provide many opportunities for

practical application of instructional competencies.

HEALTH SCIENCE II


Prerequisite: Health Science I

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This course is designed to help students expand their

understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies,

fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of

teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn

health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training.

English language arts and science are reinforced in this course.

Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course

include internship, mentorship, service learning, and job

shadowing. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)




NURSING FUNDAMENTALS HONORS


Prerequisite: Health Science II

This course is designed for students interested in medical

careers where personal care and basic nursing skills are used.

This course is an enhanced adaptation of the North Carolina

Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Nurse Aide I

(NAI) curriculum and helps prepare students for the National

Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP). Students who pass the

NNAAP become listed on the NC NAI Registry. English

language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-

based learning strategies appropriate for this course include a

required clinical internship in a long-term care agency.

Healthcare agencies may require testing for tuberculosis and/or

other diseases and a criminal record check for felonies related

to drugs.

*Enrollment is limited per North Carolina Board of Nursing

(BON) Administrative Rule 21 NCAC 36.0318(i), which

requires the ratio of teacher to nurse aide students be 1:10 or

less while in the clinical area. DHSR applies BON Rule to the

classroom training area.

PHARMACY TECH


Prerequisite: Health Science II

This course has self-paced, on-line and in classroom instruction

designed to prepare high school seniors for a pharmacy

technician career. Topics included in this course are federal

law, medication used in major body systems, calculations, and

pharmacy operations. The student will be eligible to take the

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam upon

successful completion of the course, graduation from high

school, and having no felony record. Pharmacy clinical

experience is recommended. Language arts, mathematics, and

communications are reinforced in this course. HOSA activities

support networking with health care professionals through

volunteerism.

MARKETING &

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EDUCATION

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I


Prerequisite: None

Does starting your own business or being your own boss

interest you? How about being successful in the workplace? We

all want to succeed, no matter what area we choose.

Entrepreneurship provides you with the skills and transferable

knowledge to be able to do so. However, if being your own boss

sounds a little bit scary, then Entrepreneurship can also provide

you with the resources to be a successful employee, no matter

where you work! This course allows you to participate in hands-

on-activities and simulations found in the real world.

FASHION MERCHANDISING


Prerequisite: None

Do you have a strong sense of fashion? Does the world of

Fashion interest you? Did you know that designing and

sketching the latest fashion or fashion shows are not the only

career paths in the fashion industry? The fashion industry is full

on interesting and sophisticated career choices. Fashion

merchandising is a broad industry that requires a strong sense

of style and trend awareness. It is the promotion of apparel

sales, involves all of the tasks necessary to deliver clothing

request, and meets the needs of potential customers and

designers. Fashion merchandising involves developing

campaigns, displays, and advertisements that attract customer

attention. In this course, you will be introduced to the fashion

merchandising industry. You will investigate the historical

significance of fashion and how it continues to influence current

design and trends, as well as learn about how the fashion

industry is “marketed” to us through various promotional and

advertising channels.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

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Prerequisite:Principles of Business or Sports and Ent.

Marketing I or

In this course, students are introduced to the industry of

travel, tourism, and recreational marketing. Students acquire

knowledge and skills on the impact of tourism, marketing

strategies of the major hospitality and tourism segments,

destinations, and customer relations. Emphasis is on career

development, customer relations, economics, hospitality and

tourism, travel destinations, and tourism promotion.

Mathematics and social studies are reinforced. Work-based

learning strategies appropriate include cooperative education,


enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship

is not available for this course. DECA (an association for

Marketing Education students) competitive events, community




MARKETING


Prerequisite: None

What is Marketing? Not only will this course help you learn and

define what marketing is, it can also provide you with the skills

and tools to implement marketing strategies into your day-to-

day life. Marketing is not just for the business industry. We

ALL market ourselves all the time; we market ourselves to

others, to future employers and to potential colleges and

universities. This course will allow you to use your creativity

and imagination while learning the basic components and uses

for marketing in our society. This course will provide you with

a basic understanding and knowledge of the Marketing industry

while allowing you to be creative and develop new and

innovative products without the constraints of being told “no”.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING I


Prerequisite: None

Does the world of sports interest you? Then Sports Marketing

is the course for you! Each year millions of people watch and

attend both Sports and Entertainment events and it is up to the

marketers in these areas to capitalize on the success of these

events. Sports Marketers use the area of sport to sell goods and

services such as a 5K Event, which uses the sport of running to

raise awareness for an organization or to raise money for a civic

organization. So, how does this relate to you? You may love

sports and all aspects of a game, but may not play

professionally, but you still want to be involved in the sports

field. If so, then Sports Marketing provides you with various

opportunities and experiences to be able to be involved in the

sports industry. Sports & Entertainment Marketing will provide

you will the resources and understanding of the Sports

Marketing industry as well as illustrating various career

opportunities in the industry. You will gain knowledge and

understanding of the industry and acquire transferable

knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the industry.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING II


Prerequisite: Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

This course is designed for students interested in an advanced

study of sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Emphasis

is placed on the following principles as they apply to the

industry: business management, career development options,

client relations, ethics, events management, facilities

management, legal issues and contracts, promotion, and

sponsorships. Skills in communications, human relations,

mathematics, psychology, and technical writing are reinforced

in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for

this course include cooperative education paid/unpaid

internships, and school-based enterprises. Marketing

simulations, projects, teamwork, and DECA leadership

activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide

opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

STEM EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND DESIGN


Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the nature and core concepts of

technology, engineering, and design. Through engaging

activities and hands-on project-based activities, students are

introduced to the following concepts: elements and principles

of design, basic engineering, and problem solving, and teaming.

Students apply research and development skills and produce

physical and virtual models. Activities are structured to

integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, English

language arts, and art. Technology Student Association (TSA)




PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY

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This course provides a project based learning approach to

understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of

physics and associated mathematics. Emphasis is placed on

understanding mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal

systems as they relate to work, force, rate, resistance, energy,

and power. Art, English language arts, mathematics and science

are reinforced. Cooperative education is not available for

this course. Technology Student Association (TSA)


activities provide the opportunity to apply essential

standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic

experiences. Technology Engineering and Design is


TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN


Prerequisite: Technology Engineering and Design

This course continues to apply the skills, concepts, and

principles of design. The design fields of graphics, industrial

design, and architecture receive major emphasis. Engineering

content and professional practices are presented through

practical application. Working in design teams, students apply

technology, science, and mathematics concepts and skills to

solve engineering and design problems. Students research,

develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria

such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and

ethics. Art, English -language arts, mathematics and science are

reinforced. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive

events, community service, and leadership activities provide the



TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL

EDUCATION

WOODWORKING I


Prerequisite: None

This course introduces career information, employment

opportunities, and skills required for work in the furniture and

cabinetmaking industry. Topics include tools and equipment,

theory and practice, types of woods, finishes, styles, bonds, and

fasteners. English language arts and mathematics are

reinforced. SkillsUSA competitive events, community



through authentic experiences. NC Math II is strongly


WOODWORKING II


Prerequisite: Woodworking I (NC Math II recommended

for this course)

This course teaches the development of knowledge and

skills in the furniture and cabinet making industry. Emphasis

is placed on construction principles applied to mass

production and the construction and installation of cabinet

drawers and doors. English language arts and mathematics are

reinforced. SkillsUSA competitive events, community




CORE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ***Name

changing to Construction Core, 7.1.2020


Recommendation: NC Math I

This course covers the National Center for Construction

Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification

modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum area

programs, and an additional Green module. The course content

includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math,

introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools,

introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic

communication skills, and basic employability skills, and

"Your Role in the Green Environment". The additional

Green module has been added to provide students with

instruction in the green environment, green construction

practices, and green building rating systems. In addition, it will

help students better understand their personal impact on the

environment making them more aware of how to reduce their

carbon footprint English language arts and mathematics are

reinforced. This course prepares students for additional

National Center for Construction Education and Research

(NCCER) Core certification. SkillsUSA competitive events,




CARPENTRY I

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Prerequisite: Construction Core

This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops

technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development

of introductory skills. English language arts and mathematics

are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National

Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community



through authentic experiences. Math II is recommended as

preparation for this course. Carpentry I students must pass the

OSHA safety certification course to pass Carpentry I, and to

move on to Carpentry II.

CARPENTRY II


Prerequisite: Carpentry I, teacher’s recommendation,

OSHA Safety Certification

This course is an honors level course and student’s will receive

.5 points to their GPA. This course covers additional technical

aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of

intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems,

wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to

concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and

exterior doors, and basic stair layout English language arts

and mathematics are reinforced. This course helps prepare

students for the National Center for Construction Education

and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive

events, community service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and

workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Math

II is recommended as preparation for this course.

CARPENTRY III


Prerequisite: Carpentry II, teacher’s recommendation,

OSHA Safety Certification

This course is an honors level course and student’s will receive

.5 points to their GPA. This course covers additional technical

aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of

intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems,

wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to

concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and

exterior doors, and basic stair layout English language arts and

mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies

appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative

education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps

prepare students for the National Center for Construction

Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA




Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

CTE INTERNSHIP


Prerequisite: Be employed at least part-time, being paid is

not a requirement.

The CTE internship course is comprised of both coursework and work

experience hours on your jobsite. This can be either paid or unpaid

work experience. You need to obtain 130 hours of work experience

and 5 hours of coursework for a total of 135 hours of instruction for

the course. This course is a graded course and will affect a student’s

grade point average (GPA). It is a requirement that the student who

registers for this class attend class the 1st day of the semester during

the block they have the internship on their schedule. All coursework

and timesheets are to be submitted on Canvas. There will be one

assignment due each month, as well as the timesheet worked for the

month. Assignments include but are not limited to creating a resume,

compiling a list of professional references, soft skills development, etc.

CTE ADVANCED STUDIES


Prerequisite:Two technical Completer courses

This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two

technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career

Pathway. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of

the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning

to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under

the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer

course. CTE Advanced Studies consists of a student completing a

paper, product, portfolio, and presentation. Students must contact the

teacher they are wanting to take a CTE Advanced Studies with to get

approval before signing up for the class.

MAINTENANCE INTERNSHIP, JCS


Prerequisite: Application required (see link below),

2 INTERNSHIP POSITIONS PER SEMESTER

Nature of work: A maintenance technician intern will work

with JCPS Maintenance staff to assist with and learn a variety

of skills associated with multiple trades. Maintenance

technicians perform a moderate to large variety of tasks

including repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance,

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movement of equipment and materials and coordinating

activities with outside contractors and service providers.

Maintenance technicians deal with a variety of trades including

but not limited to: Building and grounds maintenance,

carpentry, door and locks, electrical, HVAC, materials

handling, and plumbing. Duties and responsibilities to assist

maintenance technicians with any allowable task. Intern

involvement in some activities will be limited based on training

and safety, conduct routine facility inspections to identify

potential areas of need (ceiling tile replacement, light bulb

replacement, etc.), work with building level staff to create work

orders based on results of inspections. Essential job functions;

must be responsible, dependable and capable of following

directions. Intern may be expected to lift/carry items based on

ability. Intern must dress appropriately for the job and is

expected to interact with the public in a professional manner.

Link to application below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmf5eX4Ce-

TMiKzksbfhoIEU3n7MSvSN/view?usp=sharing

Peer Assistant, Office Assistant

Grade Level: 12th Only Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Complete the application (link below).

Students in this course develop real world professional/work

skills by performing clerical duties, providing assistance to

administrators, the Student Support Center and Front Office, as

well as other SMHS faculty/staff. Students are to arrive to class

on time, sign in, and wear their Peer Assistant ID Badge. Peer

Assistants will be assigned to work in either the Front Office,

Student Support Center, or in an internship with the Self-

Contained Exceptional Children’s Classroom. Peer Assistants

responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: create and

update documents, answer and transfer phone calls, greet

visitors to the school, provide tours for new students, deliver

faculty mail, organize paperwork, pull students from classes

(only when asked), and even conduct online research about

colleges, scholarships, military options, jobs, etc. If there is no

immediate work or assistance needed, Peer Assistants may

work on their homework, but no visiting classrooms or roaming

of the hallways is permitted.

You can find the application here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwLTyqHiz5

Y1uld4z5vrOAVFv6GdYPdOEbsVptMtk4mB1Aag/viewfo

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