2016-2017 NECEDAH AREA HIGH SCHOOL Course Handbook · A better understanding of personal finance...

2016-2017

NECEDAH AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Course Handbook

* Can be taken independently from first semester ** Can be taken more than once for

credit 2

REGISTRATION POLICIES When choosing courses, a student’s career goals, learning style and interests should be taken into consideration.

Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities available at Necedah High School.

Students should SELECT COURSES CAREFULLY! Many administrative decisions are made based on course

registration. Things such as budget, class size, and teacher assignments are based on class enrollments.

1. All students must register for SEVEN CLASSES PER SEMESTER within a nine period day.

2. Most students can benefit from having one resource each semester.

3. Schedule changes will be considered only in extremely unusual circumstances and with administrative

approval. A semester grade of “F” will be recorded for any class dropped after the second Friday of the

semester.

4. If a student is scheduled into a full load of classes (no resource) the student may drop one class, without

penalty, no later than three weeks into the semester.

5. NO CLASS OFFERING IS GUARANTEED! Because of limited registration, enrollments, and teacher

availability, some classes may not eventually be offered. Students will have the opportunity to choose an

alternative class should a class be cancelled.

6. Students are required to meet with their counselor to review their selections.

7. Exceptions can be made with administrative approval.

NECEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must complete a minimum of 26.5 credits, grades 9 to 12 to be certified for graduation. Credits are

based on a time-in-class standard or the traditional Carnegie unit of credit determination. The following is a list of

the minimum credits which must be earned in designated subject areas, grades 9 through 12.

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits Financial Literacy ……. . . . . . . . . . . . .½ credit

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ½ credits

Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ credit

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 credits

The following specific courses must be taken, satisfactorily completed,

and included in the minimum credit requirement as outline above.

Grade 9 English 9: 1 credit

Math: 1 credit

Financial Literacy: ½ credit

Biology: 1 credit

Human Geography: 1 credit

P.E.: ½ credit

Grade 10 English 10: 1 credit

Math: 1 credit

Physical Sci: 1 credit

US History: 1 credit

P.E.: ½ credit

Grade 11 English: 1 credit

Math: 1 credit

Science: 1 credit

Health: ½ credit

P.E.: ½ credit

Grade 12 English: 1 credit

Social Problems: 1 credit

CREDIT AUDITS

Credits are reviewed at the beginning of each year. Progress toward graduation is determined by the number of credits

earned. Upon successful completion, one-half credit is awarded for each class meeting daily and one-quarter credit for

those meeting every other day. A student must earn 6.5 credits to be considered a sophomore, 13.0 credits to be a

junior, and 19.5 credits to be a senior. A student’s grade point average (GPA) will be calculated each semester based

on grades earned in all graded classes.

All graduation requirements and student obligations (course fees, fines, etc.) must be met before a student may

participate in the graduation ceremony. Appeals related to requirements, graduation, or participation in the graduation

ceremony are subject to review by the high school principal. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE

SURE THAT ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

* Can be taken independently from first semester ** Can be taken more than once for credit 3

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

PREPARATION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGE/APPRENTICESHIP

(For additional information on Vocational/Technical Career Planning see NHS Technical Career Pathways.)

PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITIY/COLLEGE

The State of Wisconsin Joint Council on College Preparation has published a list of GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS for high

school students who might want to go on to college (see chart below). Additional preparation should be made for specific

programs. The School Counseling department can help you discover which additional courses might be helpful if you know what

career area you wish to pursue or which college or university you hope to attend.

ENGLISH 4 years – reading, writing

MATHEMATICS 2 years – algebra, geometry*

*Some programs require additional

courses.

SCIENCE 2 years – physical science,

biology*

*Some programs require

additional courses.

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 years – social science

CRITICAL SKILLS Vocational courses, visual and

performing arts, computer skills

RELATED

EXPERIENCES Extracurricular activities including

work experience

ENGLISH

4 years including literature,

composition, standard language

usage, essay/theme writing

(including research paper and

speech)

MATHEMATICS

3 years – 1 year each in algebra,

geometry, advanced algebra

(additional credits recommended)

SCIENCE

3 years of science – physical

science, biology, choose from

chemistry, biology II, or

anatomy/physiology

SOCIAL SCIENCE

3 years – social studies

and social problems

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Two –Three years of one

foreign language are

required for admission to

UW-Madison, UW-Eau

Claire, and University of

Minnesota

ADDITIONAL

CRITICAL SKILLS &

EXPERIENCES

Info processing, computer

skills, visual and

performing arts, other

academic or vocational

electives

RECOMMENDED

RELATED

EXPERIENCES

As many co-curricular

activities as possible


NECEDAH HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN

Name __________________________________________________ Year of graduation __________

Tentative Career Field _______________________________________________________________

Post High School Plans ______________________________________________________________

COURSES

REQUIRED

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIORS

MATHEMATICS

3 credits

1 credit

1 credit

1 credit

SCIENCE

3 credits

BIOLOGY

1 credit

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

1 credit 1 credit

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 credits

HUMAN

GEOGRAPHY

1 credit

U S HISTORY

1 credit

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

1 credit

ENGLISH

4 credits

ENGLISH 9

1 credit

ENGLISH 10

1 credit

ENGLISH CREDIT

1 credit

ENGLISH CREDIT

1 credit

FINANCIAL

LITERACY

½ credit

PHY ED

1 ½ credit

INTRO TO PHY ED

½ credit

TEAM OR

INDIVIDUAL

½ credit

TEAM OR

INDIVIDUAL

½ credit

HEALTH

½ credit

HEALTH

½ credit

ELECTIVES

11 credits

(to be taken over a 4

year period)

TOTAL CREDITS

REQUIRED CREDITS FOR GRADUATION: 26.5


BUSINESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Courses required for graduation from this area:

0.5 credit of Financial Literacy

FINANCIAL LITERACY I .5 Credit Required – Grades 9-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for the choices and challenges of today’s financial markets. A better understanding of personal finance will help students move into adulthood making

more informed monetary decisions, realizing a greater potential for personal wealth, and fostering a stronger state and national economy. The class will focus on income, money management, banking, spending and credit, saving and investing, consumer protection,

purchasing your first home and risk management. You will have a variety of activities in this class including lectures, assignments, course project, quizzes and exams. Help yourself

become in charge of your own financial life! FINANCIAL LITERACY II

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Financial Literacy I

Financial Literacy II will be an extension of Financial Literacy I. We will continue to explore the financial challenges of adulthood. You will find what it takes to rent an apartment and buy and sell a house. We will talk about many different types of insurance, preparing your income

tax return, investments, and retirement. There will be a variety of activities in this class including lectures, assignments, course project, quizzes and exams

COMPUTER CONCEPTS .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


Get experience using the equipment and software found in business and offices: Microsoft Office 2010, Google Docs, Wix and Weebly software will be used for webpage design, IMovie,

Movie Maker Software to create PSAs and ABC project, Microsoft Excel and computer literacy. Advanced applications will integrate activities using word processing, spreadsheets, desktop

publishing, charts, graphs, and information on computer literacy. You will also create your own Web page and learn to use video digital equipment creating advertisements, mini clips, and much more with this half credit hands-on course.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Computer Concepts


This semester course allows students to show their creative side through the use of

technology such as the digital camera and scanner, personal computer, and color printer. Software used will be Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher. Students will design newsletters, brochures, page layouts, advertisements, magazine covers and signs, and edit

photos. Capstone to this class is completing “Frillio’s Pizza” practice set.

BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


Ever wonder about your legal rights? Take Business & Personal Law, and you will learn about your personal relationship to the law and legal issues. The development and origins of laws

and specific legal topics will be covered including: school law, law and the minor, juvenile offenses, DWI, consumer law, small claims court actions, common law, contract law, employment rights and landlord/tenant relationships. Students will complete a mock trial, as

it relates to business, play law games and critique law videos.

ACCOUNTING I 1 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: None

This course has been articulated with Western Wisconsin Technical College. Students completing this high school course with a grade of B or better” will earn Advanced Standing Credits at Western Technical College for

Accounting Principles I.

Today, it is more important than ever for young people to learn to manage their money for personal or business needs. Accounting is an essential course for anyone planning a college major in business or an immediate career in the business world. Accounting is currently the

most in-demand college major. Basic principles and practices of double entry accounting are developed with an emphasis on the financial records of sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Daily transactions, financial statements and statement analysis are included. Students use the computers and play Accounting Monopoly.

ACCOUNTING II 1 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Accounting I

A one-credit extension of Accounting I, Specialized journal systems, uncollectable accounts, depreciation, payroll, taxes and financial statement analysis are emphasized with regard to a

corporation. An essential course for students serious about the fields of accounting, business and financial careers. Students will play Accounting Monopoly using specialized journals to

record their transactions.


ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Courses required for graduation from this area:

4.0 credits of English

ENGLISH 9

1 Credit Required – Grade 9 Length: One Year Prerequisite: None

This course will follow the standards outlined in the college & career readiness standards. It

will focus on reading, writing and speaking. Students read a variety of texts including short stories, poetry, novels, biographies, magazine and newspaper articles, nonfiction resources, and drama. Writing assignments include essays, stories and poetry – with an emphasis on

the writing process – planning, editing, and revision. Students learn to teach each other through small and large group activities and discussion. Classes read a Shakespearean play,

give a variety of speeches, create book reports, and complete research projects.

ENGLISH 10 1 Credit Required – Grade 10

Length: One Year Prerequisite: English 9

This course will follow the standards outlined in the college & career readiness standards. It will focus on reading, writing and speaking. Students read a variety of texts including short

stories, poetry, novels, biographies, magazine and newspaper articles, nonfiction resources, and drama. Writing assignments include essays, stories and poetry – with an emphasis on

the writing process – planning, editing, and revision. Students continue to teach each other through small and large group activities and discussion. Classes read a Shakespearean play, mythology, novels, and informational texts. Students will give a variety of speeches, create

book reports, complete a drama unit, and conduct a career research project. The class will also spend time focusing on the research process and the creation of a research product for

the National History Day project.

AMERICAN LITERATURE I .5 Credit – Grade 11-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: English 9 and 10

This course will look at writing from pre-Columbian times to approximately 1865. In addition to short stories, novels, essays, and poems, drama is also studied as a literary type.

Vocabulary is studied along with the literary selections. Students are encouraged in creative and critical writing. Discussion and class participation are required.


AMERICAN LITERATURE II

.5 Credit – Grade 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: English 9 and 10 This course will look at writing from approximately 1865 to contemporary American literature.

In addition to short stories, novels, essays, and poems, drama is also studied as a literary type. Vocabulary is studied along with the literary selections. Students are encouraged in

creative and critical writing. Discussion and class participation are required. ENGLISH/BRITISH LITERATURE

.5 Credit – Grade 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: English 9 and 10 This course will explore literature from Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Age of Reason,

and modern times. The emphasis is on epic poetry, ballads, essays, and Shakespearean drama.

A.P. ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 1 Credit – Grades 11-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Completion of all English classes with a B or better or teacher approval

“An AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in

becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience

expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The AP Language and Composition course…enables students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of

sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers” (The College Board). Students entering AP English are already skilled in basic composition and are

proficient in their use of standard English grammar and mechanics. Expected is refinement of these skills to develop sophistication and stylistic maturity in writing. The students will

demonstrate their writing skills through journals, timed essays, and multi-draft essays. The course will also emphasize critical reading of various prose styles and require numerous essays demonstrating skill in analyzing the standard rhetorical modes. Thoughtful reading will

be reflected in AP test practices – both objective and open-ended questions, journals, daily assignments, class discussions, and oral presentations. In May students will have the

opportunity to take the AP Language and Composition test and possibly earn college credits for their efforts.

A.P. ENGLISH LITERAURE & COMPOSITION 1 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Completion of all English classes with a B or better or teacher approval

“An AP course in English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of texts, students

deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and


themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. The AP English Literature and Composition course ... focuses on the critical analysis of literature and includes writing meant to help students develop stylistic

maturity" (The College Board). Students entering AP English are already skilled in basic comprehension and composition and are proficient in their use of standard English grammar

and mechanics, as well as avid readers. Expected is refinement of these skills to develop sophistication and stylistic maturity in writing. Students will demonstrate their skills through journals, timed essays and multi-draft essays. The course will emphasize critical reading and

require numerous essays demonstrating students' skill. Thoughtful reading will be reflected in AP test practices - both objective and open-ended questions, journals, daily assignments,

class discussions, and oral presentations. In May students will have the opportunity to take the AP Literature and Composition test and possibly earn college credits for their efforts.

CREATIVE WRITING I

.5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: English 10

Creative Writing is for those interested in writing expressively. You will write every day. All

activities are intended to expand your vocabulary, increase your pleasure in language, develop ability to observe and react to your surroundings, and stimulate your imagination. Creative Writing I will focus on: narrative, script, and creative nonfiction (autobiography).

CREATIVE WRITING II

.5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: English 10 Creative Writing is for those interested in writing expressively. You will write every day. All

activities are intended to expand your vocabulary, increase your pleasure in language, develop ability to observe and react to your surroundings, and stimulate your imagination.

Creative Writing II will focus on: poetry, drama, creative nonfiction (personal essay). GLOBAL LITERATURE

.5 – 1.0 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester - Year

Prerequisite: English 10 Global Literature is designed to give students experience in critically reading a variety of

literature genres including short stories, poetry, plays and novels from several countries in English and through English translations. This broad field exposure is to better prepare the

college-bound student for future introductory college courses as well. The second semester can be taken independently from first semester. As the texts change from year to year, the course can be taken more than once for credit. Above all, students will learn to develop their

own opinions and critical reactions to what they read. The content of the course lends itself to supporting the AP English Literature exam.


ORAL COMMUNICATION .5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: English 10

This course will explore the fundamental elements, characteristics, and processes of communication, while examining verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication. Students will practice composition, speaking, and listening skills, which will equip them to participate

productively in the public dialogue as both a consumer and producer of communication.

SPORTS IN LITERATURE .5 Credit – Grades 11-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: English 10

The purpose of this course is to explore the stories and heroes of sports through all forms of media: novels, short stories, movies, newspaper/magazine articles, and speeches. In

addition to exploring the narrative nature of sports, students will also study sports journalism and spend time considering ethical issues connected to athletic competition.

APPLIED PUBLICATIONS 1 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Completion of all English classes with a C or better and Instructor approval.

Class size may be limited.

This full-year course will help students develop the skills necessary to produce a variety of publications, primarily a unique yearbook. They will learn computer skills, page design,

photographic and public relations skills. Students will be expected to do some work after school hours covering athletic events, performances, and other school activities.

SCIENCE FICTION .5 Credit - Grades 11-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: English 10

This literature course will include study of all forms of writing and storytelling that fit into the genre of science fiction; poetry, drama, and screenplay will be part of the class in addition to novels and short stories. Important works in the history of the genre will be studied as well

as connections to mythological texts.

APPLIED WRITING .5 Credit - Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: English 10

This writing course is intended for the student who plans to enter the workplace or continue with some type of education beyond high school, but not necessarily at a four-year degree granting college.

This course includes reviewing grammar and utilizing the writing process to create a finished product which may be informative, descriptive, narrative, expository or persuasive. The

student will also practice the writing of application letters, resumes, and various personal business correspondences. Students will explore career possibilities, practice goal-setting


techniques, and engage in real-life simulation activities such as job interviews. Students will be encouraged to utilize available technological information and equipment.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE BASIC FOOD PREPARATION SKILLS


Prerequisite: None Interested in improving your cooking skills? Check out this class which focuses on the

development of skills in basic food preparation and baking. Students are expected to work cooperatively to practice safety and sanitation procedures standard to both home and industry

while producing a variety of foods in weekly labs. A main objective will be to learn and practice basic knife skills, common recipe procedures, use and care of equipment and appliances, and food production for both the individual and groups. Students enrolled in this

class have the opportunity to participate in a culinary competition. This class serves as an introduction to the ProStart program and is a prerequisite for all other foods classes.

THE MELTING POT/REGIONAL & ETHNIC FOODS .5 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Basic Food Preparation Skills

This is a specialty course that focuses on foods of the United States as well as foods around the world. Students will prepare individual dishes as well as full meals with an emphasis on

buffet service. Students will have the opportunity to attend culinary events and take part in culinary competition. This course uses ProStart curriculum and is valuable for any students

planning to attend culinary school or work in the foods industry.

CATERING I (ProStart) 1.0 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Basic Food Preparation

Ever dream of being the next top chef but don’t know where to start? Start here. Students will learn more advanced cooking and baking techniques. This course builds on the

knowledge garnered in Basic Food Preparation. The overall purpose is to expand from singular food preparation to the preparation and food production for events. Students will be

able to plan, prepare, and serve entire meals and successfully organize, implement, and evaluate catered events. Students in this course will also have the opportunity to take part in a culinary competition and participate in planned excursions. This course is vital to students

enrolling in culinary art programs.

CATERING II (ProStart) 1.0 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Catering I

This year long course is a continuation of Catering I. The ProStart curriculum was created by


the National Restaurant Association. Students participating in ProStart have the opportunity to take part in a statewide culinary competition. This course gives students interested in obtaining an associates or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or hospitality, much needed

experience.

This course has been articulated with the Wisconsin Technical College and/or the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Students who earn a B or better and complete the proper paperwork prior to graduation are eligible for dual credit.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN: A TEACHING COURSE .5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to enable students to better understand children and increase their skills for interacting with and teaching children in developmentally appropriate ways. Students will learn to write and implement lesson plans at the pre-school, kindergarten, and

elementary levels. Students will submit a teaching portfolio of the lessons taught throughout the semester at the end of the course. This course is recommended for students considering

careers working with children such as daycare, social work, teaching, and counseling. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS


Prerequisite: None

Want to learn the secrets to getting along with others? This may be the class for you. Students will explore who they are, how to communicate with others and what to look for when selecting friends or that special someone. A bit of psychology is woven into this class

with an emphasis on the importance of one’s family. Students will deal with life issues and changes. This is a course for students considering careers working with people such as

teaching, health care, counseling, social work, and childcare.

FASHION & SEWING .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


Do you think that buying clothing for a department store, working as a fashion stylist or designing clothes sounds exciting? Then check out this class to learn the skills necessary for

these careers. There are two sections of this course. During one part of the class, students will learn about developing their wardrobe, clothing care, and mending. During the other part of the course students will learn to use a sewing machine and will have the opportunity to

learn about textiles and project construction skills such as reading patterns, basic sewing techniques and use of equipment. Students are responsible to pay for fabric and

sewing supplies for individual projects/kits.


HEALTH SCIENCES

Courses required for graduation from this area:

0.5 credit of Health

HEALTH .5 Credit Required – Grade 11 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None

This course deals with personal health, nutrition, drug awareness, and emotional health. Emphasis is placed on wise decision making skills and application of skills for a healthier

lifestyle. In addition, this course deals with safety and first aid. Emphasis is placed on standing up for yourself and what you believe. Also emphasized is how to act maturely in an emergency situation.

NURSING ASSISTANT 1.0 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None

The Nursing Assistant program is designed to prepare an individual for employment as an entry-level nursing assistant in long-term care settings, hospitals, or adult day care facilities.

The program provides training in communication skills, both oral and written, personal care, basic nursing skills, assisting individuals in maintaining independence and promoting

rehabilitation, and appropriate interaction with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The program consists of a combination of classroom and laboratory activities as well as clinical experience in long-term care settings. The program is approved

by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services as a Nursing Assistant Training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the

competency test for the Nurse Aide Registry. This course is offered at the Mauston WTC campus and students will earn 1.0 high school credit and 4.0 technical college credits. Student must qualify for taking this class. Application form can be picked up in the guidance

department.

MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None

This one semester course will provide students with an overview of the exciting field of


marketing including the four trillion dollar a year retail industry. The class will provide students with hands-on experiences in selling, retail store operations, and DECA.

SPORT and TOURISM MARKETING .5 Credit Elective – Grade 10-12

Length: First Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Marketing

This one semester course will give students an overview of the role marketing plays in the sports and tourism industries. During this hands-on class, students will develop promotional

ideas for school and community events and implement them throughout the semester. PRIOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING IS A REQUIREMENT TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP .5 Credit Elective – Grade 10-12 Length: Second Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Marketing

This one semester course will teach students the process involved in owning and operating their own business. Participants will explore product possibilities, create a marketing plan, and utilize their acquired marketing skills to bring a product or business to market utilizing.

PRIOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING IS A REQUIREMENT TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT .5 Credit Elective – Grade 10-12


Leaders are made, not born. In this one semester course, you will learn proven strategies to

assist you in developing the leadership skills that will benefit you now and in your future. This hands-on class will allow you to apply your newfound knowledge to school and/or community projects.

MATHEMATICS Three credits required for graduation from this area:

1.0 credit of Algebra I, Geometry, and One Other Math Course

PRE-ALGEBRA 1 Credit – Grade 9

Length: One Year Prerequisite: District Recommendation

During first semester students work on enhancing their number sense, working with

different sets of numbers and their calculations. This includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and powers of integers, fractions, and decimals. Students will

learn about the correspondence between fractions, decimals, and percentages. They


will also work with ratios, proportions, and probability. During second semester students will learn about solving equations and inequalities. They will also learn how

to graph linear equations and inequalities and write equations based on graphs or information provided. Student will also learn about polynomials.

ALGEBRA I 1 Credit Required – Grades 9-10 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: None

In the first semester students explore several techniques for solving equations as they gain a better understanding of equation application. A number of different types of graphs and area problems are also introduced.

In the first term of the second semester students are introduced to ratios, probability, and the trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. Later, students look at area and

circumference of circles, graphing, linear equations and systems of equations. In the second term, the students study binomial multiplication (FOIL), factoring trinomials, Pythagorean's Theorem, irrational numbers and the quadratic equation.

ALGEBRA II

1 Credit – Grades 10-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Algebra I Algebra II is an extended study of algebra. The students learn to write and solve linear

equations and inequalities, functions, graphs, polynomials, rational expressions, and systems of linear equations and inequalities. Together with this students will learn to graph

quadratics, polynomial functions, piecewise and absolute value. Students learn to simplify and solve problems dealing with radicals and complex numbers. Students also learn conic sections, exponents, logarithmic functions, sequences, series,

probability and matrices. Together with this students learn how to find the standard deviation, expected value. Later, students will explore more trigonometry along with the law

of sines and cosines.

GEOMETRY 1 Credit Required – Grades 10-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Algebra I

In the first semester students explore vocabulary of geometry. Next, students are introduced to 2-column proofs and how to prove things about angles, segments, and triangles. Later

students will explore different relationships between angles and segments in parallel lines and triangles.

During second semester students will explore and apply right triangle trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem. Later, they will investigate properties of circles and quadrilaterals to find values of segments or angles. Next, they will be able to identify and write equations for

the different conic sections. Finally, they will explore transformation and volumes of objects.


STATISTICS

0.5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None Statistics is a semester long course that covers working with data. Students will learn types

of data, bias, descriptive statistics, representing univariate and bivariate data and probability.

CONSUMER MATHEMATICS 0.5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None In Consumer Math students study mathematical concepts related to real life finances.

Students study about the stock market, banking services, credits and loans (especially student loans), taxes, retirement, and budgets.

PRE-CALCULUS 1 Credit – Grades 11-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Algebra II

The first semester is spent on number theory and trigonometry. In first term students study trigonometric functions, properties and equations, learning their properties and applications to

problem solving. Second term students study topics including vectors, matrices, synthetic division, graphing polynomial equations, physics applications, parametric equations, and linear programming.

The second semester begins with series and sequences and ends with limits and derivatives. Between these students study statistics and probability, the number e and its exponential

equations as well as working with properties of lines and writing analytical proofs and proofs by induction.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1 1 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12

Length: One year Prerequisite: Algebra I or Instructor’s Approval

This class introduces you to the art of programming. The first semester students are introduced to variables, loops, it-then statements, and operations in Java. The second

semester students will learn random number generators, procedures, arrays/matrices, structs, and design a comprehensive program/project to explore their own interests in aspects of programming.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2

1 Credit Elective – Grade 11-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Computer Programming Students will explore continued study in various aspects of the programming field. Here

students will determine their own field of interests from topics including advanced Java programming, Introduction to Game Design (using various platforms including the Aurora


Toolset, Direct X programming, SDL programming), Introduction to Animation (using Blender

or GMax), as well as aspects of group planning and design.

A.P. CALCULUS 1 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

Students will work on material that coincides with the College Board’s objectives for AP Calculus AB. They are:

Students will be able to work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.

Students will understand the meaning of the derivation in terms of a rate of change and

local linear approximation and will be able to use derivatives to solve problems. Students should understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of

Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and will be able to use integrals to solve a variety of problems.

Students will understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite

integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will be able to communicate mathematics and explain solutions to problems

both verbally and in written sentences. Students will be able to model a written description of a physical situation with a

function, a differential equation, or an integral.

Students will be able to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.

Students will be able to determine the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units of measurement.

Students will develop an appreciation of calculus as a coherent body of knowledge and

as a human accomplishment. During the first semester students will review material from previous courses that will be

necessary in Calculus. Limits graphically and algebraically will be taught. Students will also learn about derivations, their meaning, their calculation through a variety of techniques and

application to graphing and real-world problems. During second semester students will learn about integrals and their relationship to derivatives. They will learn several techniques to calculate an integral. They will use integrals

to calculate area under a curve, volume of revolutions, and applications to real-world problems.

MATH SUPPORT

.5 Credit Elective – Algebra I Students Length: One Year Prerequisite: District Recommendation

Class time will be split in half. During the first half of the class period, students will learn

about different approaches to material they are currently working on in their Algebra course. They will also be introduced to story problems and different techniques in solving. Students will learn how to use logical reasoning. During the second half of the class period, students

will receive support on their current day’s homework. If time remains students are provided with work to complete at their own pace that reinforces concepts important to future

mathematical success.


MUSIC CHORUS**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Year (Alternate Days)

Prerequisite: None High school chorus is integrated with the continuation of the elementary and middle school

music programs and is open to students who have demonstrated ability to perform satisfactorily at concert level. The chorus has required concerts: Veteran’s Day Concert,

Winter Concert, WSMA sanctioned festival, Spring Concert, and Graduation. Special ensembles are offered for talented choral students; these selected students will be asked to perform musical selections for other events or concerts. The rehearsal times are scheduled

with student and teachers.

CONCERT BAND**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Year (Alternate Days) Prerequisite: None

High school band is integrated with the continuation of middle school band and is open to

students who have demonstrated ability to perform satisfactorily at concert level. The band has required performances: Homecoming Field Show and Parade, Veteran’s Day Concert, Winter Concert, WSMA sanctioned festival, Spring Concert, and Memorial Day Concert.

Students will be given credit for Pep Band participation, solo and ensemble participation and other instrumental musical groups in which they choose to participate.

MUSIC APPRECIATION*

1 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Year (offered as needed) Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to serious music literature: A study of music throughout history

by genre and style period. Genres such as Opera, Symphony, Oratorio, Chanson, program music, chamber music and the concerto will be explored as they evolved through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century style periods. Students will

study the various works and composers through listening, discussion, text, and research paper. Exams will consist of listening and essay questions.

Second semester will cover the later 20th century music including Rock, Jazz, Country and other forms of popular music. A review of musicals and plays will also be covered in the course. Each student will be required to write a paper, pass exams and critique each form of

music. A field trip to a live performance will take place during each semester.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY and RECORDING

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: First Semester (offered as needed) Prerequisite: Current or previous enrollment in Band and/or Chorus OR Instructor's


Approval

Students will explore the world of recording, performing, and manipulating sound via Music Technology. Students will use various music programs and instruments in a recording setting. Students will also compose using Finale and Smart Music. Students will be trained on how to

record groups and be required to record concerts and rehearsals using the techniques learned in class. Students will create an original work and submit it for a grade at the end of the

semester. Students need to read musical notation, be able to perform on an instrument or keyboard and have permission from the teacher to enroll.

MUSIC THEORY

.5 Credit Elective - Grades 9-12 Length: Second Semester (offered as needed)

Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Music Technology and Recording Studying basic principals of music theory is the main concern of this course. Students will

learn key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, triads, 7th chords, simple chord progressions and beginning ear training. Students will be given basic composition skills using

chord progression and melody. Individual projects will be considered. Second semester students will use basic principals of written music theory to study in-depth ear training, transposition, arranging and composition. Ear training proficiency exams as well

as an orchestration project are requirements of this course.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Courses required for graduation from this area:

0.5 credit of Introduction to Physical Education and 1 credit student choice of Individual Activities, Team Builders, and/or Fit4Life

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

.5 Credit Required – Grade 9 Length: One Year (Alternate Days) or First Semester (Everyday)

Prerequisite: None Successful completion of this course is required before any other physical education course may be taken.

In this course students will be exposed to both individual and team activities. Objectives of

this course include skill development, fostering teamwork and exploring lifetime activities that promote fitness.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – INDIVIDUAL FITNESS AND LIFETIME ACTIVITIES**

.5 Credit Required – Grade 10-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Physical Education

The emphasis of this course will be on designing, implementing, and evaluating various workout routines. In addition students will also participate in lifetime activities. These

activities may include, but are not limited to: Basketball, Golf, Horseshoes, Physical Fitness, Table Tennis, Softball, Weights, Badminton, Tennis/Pickleball, Track,

Wrestling/mat games, Aerobics/Tae Bo/Walking Programs,


Tumbling, Skating and Biking.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TEAM BUILDERS**

.5 Credit Required – Grades 10-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Physical Education

In this course students will focus on teamwork and strategies of the game as well as fitness.

Activities may include, but are not limited to: Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Football, LaCrosse, Physical Fitness,

Team Handball, Hockey, Jai-ali, Soccer, low organized games, Ultimate

Frisbee and Volleyball.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – FIT4LIFE** .5 Credit Required – Grades 10-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Physical Education

Fit4Life will give students an opportunity to learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques

used to maximize one’s physical well-being. This class targets health-related fitness components of aerobic endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. We will also integrate skill-related fitness components (power, speed, agility,

balance, reaction time and coordination) throughout the course. Fit4Life includes both lecture and activity. Those completing this class will be equipped to make wise workout decisions, meet

challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime.

SCHOOL-TO-WORK EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT


Prerequisite:

This semester class is an elective for juniors and seniors. This course provides students an opportunity to prepare for a job or career. The focus is on career and job trends for the future; analyzing personal skills, interests and attitudes; exploring career and job clusters; preparing a

work portfolio; matching personal and characteristics to a career and job; interviewing for a job; and developing and assessing personal skills needed for getting and keeping a career and job.

Successful completion of this course (or concurrently with permission/stipulations) will be required for a work based learning experience that may be taken for credit.


WORK-BASED LEARNING Students may earn a maximum of five credits in Work-Based Learning towards graduation.

SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE**


Prerequisite: Education for Employment The student will work as a paid employee at an approved job site for a minimum of 90 of hours.

These hours can be worked during release from school, after school, or on weekends. The student documents his/her learning weekly through a work log. Periodic contact and evaluation

will be made involving the student, employer and instructor. Students are graded on a pass/fail system.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 1-2 Credits Electives – Grade 11-12

Length: One – Two Years Prerequisites: Approved application

The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity for juniors and seniors to start preparing for a career while still in high school. Youth Apprenticeships are offered in the

following areas: Agriculture Auto Collision Auto Technician Biotechnology Drafting/Design Financial Services Printing Health Services

Hotel/Motel InfoTech Insurance Logistics Manufacturing Tourism Welding

Students who are interested in finding out more about a Youth Apprenticeship program or wish to make application should talk to their guidance counselor or the school-to-work coordinator.

NECEDAH PEER TUTORS**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One semester

Prerequisite: Completed Education for Employment or a 3.0 GPA

The primary responsibility of a Necedah Peer Mentor is to work with other students in a tutorial role. The student will be under the direction of a cooperating supervisor. The student is required to document the experience weekly through a work log. Students are required to work

90 class periods a semester. Days missed over five must be made up. Students are graded on a Pass/Fail system.

SCIENCE Courses required for graduation from this area:

3.0 credits of Science


BIOLOGY 1 Credit Required – Grade 9

Length: One Year Prerequisite: None

Biology is the study of life. Topics studied include: Cell biology, genetics, ecology, and studies within major kingdoms of life. Laboratory experience will provide students with hands-on

experience throughout the course.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 Credit Required – Grade 10


Physical science is the study of matter and energy. The course will focus on the chemistry and physics involved with matter and energy. The properties and uses of matter and energy will be

investigated. Students explore how forces are used to produce motion and work. An emphasis on the scientific method is maintained throughout the semester.

CHEMISTRY

1 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I, Biology, and Physical Science with a grade of C or better

This course deals with the atomic structure and molecular changes of matter, emphasizes atomic and chemical structure, chemical bonding and quantitative approaches to understanding matter.

Matter and its changes are explored in thermo-chemistry, electrochemistry, acid-base chemistry, qualitative analysis and organic chemistry.

ADVANCED BIOLOGY 1 Credit – Grades 10-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Physical Science with a grade of C or better

This post high school preparatory course is designed to expose students to the great advances and changes taking place in the study of life. Topics include the chemistry of life, membranes and transport systems, cell functions, genetics, microbiology, and advancement through the

taxonomic system. Introductory research and laboratory writing are important aspects included in this course. All students will conduct an independent research project and prepare a paper for

publication.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 Credit – Grades 10-12

Length: One Year Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Physical Science with a grade of C or better

In this course you will develop a better understanding of the structures of the human body and the functioning of those structures. A systems approach will be used to understand the human

body by looking at each system individually followed by the interactions between them.


ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE .5 Credit – Grades 10-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Biology and Physical

The study of our environment enhances our ability to preserve nature. This course will focus on the relationship between the environment and humans. Many different topics will be explored depending on the interests of the students. Energy, climate change and different ecosystems

are examples. Student projects and presentations are frequent

FORENSIC SCIENCE

0.5 Credit – 10-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Biology and Physical Science

This course studies the science of collecting physical evidence from simulated crime scenes. A

team approach is emphasized. Topics include the crime scene, glass analysis, drugs, and the use of microscope to gather evidence. Trace evidence includes hair and fibers, fingerprints, tool marks, and other impressions and document examination.

SCIENCE CURRENT EVENTS

0.5 Credit – 9-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

A semester long course looking at current topics in the world of science. Activities in this class

include discussing science in the news, reading current events, creating presentations, writing assignments, investigating bioethics topics and engaging debates.

EARTH SCIENCE 0.5 Credit – 9-12


A semester long course that explores the earth and its structures. Topics include geology, meteorology, and oceanography.

SPACE SCIENCE

0.5 Credit – 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None A semester long course which explores all reaches of outer space. Including how we study

space and the history of space exploration.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

.5 Credit – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with a grade of C or better


This class will focus on the study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words of medical terms and their

meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Emphasis on building working medical vocabulary based on body systems. Study of the location, functions, and terminology of the organs of the various systems of the body.

This course has been articulated with Western Technical College. Dual credit may be

offered with successful completion of this course with a B or better.

SOCIAL SCIENCE Courses required for graduation from this area:

1.0 Credit of Human Geography, U.S History, and Social Problems

HUMAN GEOGARPHY 1 Credit Required – Grade 9 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: None

The purpose of the Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human

socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications.

UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 Credit Required – Grade 10


U.S. History covers the major events of the 20th century. Some review of earlier historical periods takes place as well. The course is designed to promote greater appreciation and

understanding of our nation’s heritage and culture. U.S. History provides students with the information and skills needed to interpret events on the American scene today. Focus is on the development of the United States as an industrial and world power in the 20th century. Major

political, military, economic, and social themes are stressed.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS 1 Credit Required – Grade 12


This course is required of all seniors. The course is designed to study human behavior in our

society; the causes and possible solutions to the problems in our society; what could, or should, be done to improve our society. Topics covered include: Socialization, Culture, Deviance, Ageism, Racism, Religions, Mental Health, Group Pressure, Humanitarian Law, Changing Family,

Crime and Criminals, Prejudice and Discrimination, Violence, The Aged in the U.S. and Sex Roles


and Inequality. It also includes a unit that will increase student understanding as to what is required to be an intelligent consumer in our society.

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR


Prerequisite: None This course will focus on the biggest event in American History during the 19th Century. Over

620,000 Americans lost their lives in this conflict. During the Course we study the events that lead to the start of the Civil War, the war itself, and conclude with looking at the aftermath of

the war. The course will include video discussion, examination of primary sources, and research projects.

CURRENT EVENTS .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


This semester-long class will focus on matters affecting the United States and the world on a day-to-day basis. An emphasis will be placed on problem areas such as the Middle East, Africa,

and Southeast Asia. In addition, domestic and foreign affairs of the United States will be addressed. Also, a current look will be given to matters that affect us in our own state and

region. Students will have weekly news quizzes and will have to submit news article summaries that can come from a newspaper, magazine, or internet. Students will be expected to watch news programs on a daily basis.

WORLD HISTORY*

1 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: None First semester will focus on Pre-History to the Renaissance. It will cover such areas as Egyptian,

Greek and Roman civilizations, The Middle Ages, and Growth of Nations. Second semester will focus on the years 1500 A.D. to Present. Areas covered will include

Reformation and Renaissance, Nationalism, Imperialism, Revolution, Unification, World War I, World War II.

CRIMINAL LAW AND CIVIL LAW

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

The course will focus on criminal and civil law in the United States. We will take a step-by-step

approach through the legal system. Real cases will be used to examine the various aspects of our Judicial system. This course is designed to introduce you to the field of law and help you

understand how laws affect you each day. First, we will examine criminal law and the criminal justice system. Second, we will explore various types of civil law. Finally, we will conclude the course with an in depth study of consumer and family law.


THE HOLOCAUST .5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: None

A study of the tragic events surrounding the Holocaust during World War II. The first half of the course will focus on learning about Jewish culture, Anti-Semitism, stereotypes and prejudices, and how Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany. The second half of the course will be dedicated

to learning how the Nazi government systematically worked to discriminate against the Jews and eventually eliminate the Jews. Time will be spent examining historical documents, reading both

fiction and fact related to the Holocaust, and viewing both documentaries and film. A conclusion project in the course will be based on the War Crimes Trials.

HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY


Prerequisite: None This course is designed to introduce students to the world of psychology. We will focus on

understanding the fundamental concepts of biology and behavior, basic mental processes, human development, studies on personalities and abnormal psychology. We will delve into the

theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Carl Rodgers, and B.F. Skinner. The semester project includes a ten minute presentation of a four-page double spaced research paper along with a visual presentation that enhances the topic of the paper.

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 Credit Elective – Grade 9-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Recommend concurrent enrollment in Algebra or successful completion of Algebra.

Engineering and technology play a vital role in the quality of everyday life and wealth creation. This course uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills. By

engaging in hands-on, real-world projects, students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life. In addition, you will use Inventor, which is a

state of the art 3-D design software package from Autodesk, to help you design solutions to different design projects. Working in teams, you will learn about documenting your solutions, solving problems, and communicating your solutions to other students and members of the

professional community of engineering and engineering design.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 1 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12

Length: One Year


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.

This class can be used as a science equivalent in place of Physical Science. Principles of Engineering is a one-period, full-year, fun-filled class where students will be

introduced to the fundamentals of engineering from a mathematical and scientific perspective. Through research, activities, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will become familiar

with the fundamentals of engineering and understand the practical and relevant application of the skills and knowledge gained in this class.

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


This course places emphasis on theory of operation for the gasoline engine, and all its associated systems. Lab activities will include dissecting a small engine to identify components and learn

their function, troubleshoot and repair and re-assemble to operate. Students will provide a small engine that needs repair or tune-up can increase their knowledge by repairing it in class. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

MANUFACTURING: WOOD AND PLASTIC PROCESSES .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12

Length: Second Semester Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design. Can be taken concurrently.

This course is designed to introduce students to wood and plastic processes which are used to produce items we use each day. Through a variety of instructional techniques such as hands-on

activities and problem solving activities, students will be introduced to the safe use of various hand tools, power tools and related equipment. Care and maintenance of the tools and equipment will also be addressed. Projects will be produced using a variety of processing

techniques used in the wood and plastic industries. Students will have the opportunity to use technology as part of this processing. Through a variety of related activities such as mass

production, reading and interpreting technical information from working drawings, studying the science of wood and plastic, and students will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge gained in other parts of the school curriculum. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

MANUFACTURING: METAL PROCESSES

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: First Semester Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design. Can be taken concurrently.

This course is designed to give students their first experience in welding, sheet metal, machining

processes, heating treating, forging, and metallurgy. Emphasis is placed on “hands on” activities in all areas. It is a great introductory course to let students decide if they wish to continue in courses in the metals area. In welding, students will be given an overview through

the experience of oxy-acetylene welding and brazing, arc welding, metallic inert gas welding, and tungsten inert gas welding. Sheet metal will consist of the basic principles, processes, and

theories involved in this trade. Machining will introduce students to metal working using layout


tools, hand tools, engine lathe, drill press, milling machine, and surface grinding. With forging and heat treating, students will shape metal and harden it. All of these processes will be learned

through a series of lab and classroom activities such as skill building, projects, and mass production methods. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

CONSTRUCTION 1 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12


Students will practice hands-on activities to develop building trade skills Using current processes and tools, students will be introduced to building design, print reading, job estimating, planning

a construction site, foundation construction, wall and roof framing. Second semester students will experience other phases of construction such as plumbing and electrical, HVACR, drywall and cabinetry. Students will use knowledge and skills acquired and

apply them to projects that may include storage sheds, playhouses, gazebos, and decks. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

WELDING PROCESSES .5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Completion of Manufacturing: Metals Processes with a grade of a C or better or instructor approval.

This is a sequential course following Manufacturing to further explore welding processes. The prime objective is to have students obtain a basic knowledge of the processes and equipment of

the welding industry. The student will learn and develop basic welding skills, become more safety conscious, and understand the need for and importance of welding in our society. Course

content will include welding safety, power sources for welding, shielded metal arc, oxy-acetylene, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, plasma cutting, welding fundamentals,

communicating welding information, and weld ability of metals. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

Students will earn 1.0 college credit from Western Technical College providing they

earn a C (75%) or higher in the class. This credit may be transferable to other Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY I

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Completion of Manufacturing: Metals Processes with a grade of a C or better or

instructor approval.

This course will provide an introduction to careers in the Machine Tool trade, the machine shop, and the various machine tools. Students will develop entry-level skills and knowledge in shop safety, mechanical hardware, use and care of hand tools, bench-work, precision measurement,

metals and heat-treating, machining theory, horizontal and vertical band cutoff machines, and


work-piece layout procedures. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

Students who earn a B (85%) or higher in Machine Tool Technology I will earn 2 credits for Machine Tool Tech (420-315) at Western Technical College. This credit may be transferable to other Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY II/BLUEPRINT READING .5 Credit Elective – Grade 11-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Machine Tool Technology I

This course will provide instruction in the use of drilling machines, band saws, and hones. Topics will include operation, tooling, and set-up of these machines. Preparation of work-piece for operations performed on these machines will also be included. In this course, students will

also learn the basic skills necessary to visualize and interpret industrial blueprints. Machining processes that may be used for producing parts will be identified and discussed. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

Students who earn a B or higher in Machine Tool Technology II/Blueprint Reading will earn 1 credit for Machine Tool Tech II (420-316) and 1 credit for Blueprint Reading I

(420-302) at Western Technical College. This credit may be transferable to other Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

ENERGY CONCEPTS & PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

1 Credit – 9-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: None

Students will study the responsible use, distribution, and conservation of energy. Electricity and electronics principles will be studied. Energy usage will be charted with predictions made about future energy sources and their viability. Students will perform hands on labs in the areas of

transportation, building efficiency, electricity, electronics, wind, solar, and geothermal.

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 1 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12

Length: One year Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design and successful completion of Algebra I and concurrent enrollment in Geometry.

This course teaches the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology building on the solid-modeling skills developed in the Introduction to Engineering design course. Students use computer software to solve design problems and use prototyping equipment to produce 3-D

models. Topics of study include parts modeling, prototyping, computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, and CIM system applications.


ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

1 Credit Elective – Grade 12 Length: One Year Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design, Manufacturing: Woods and Plastic Processes

and/or Manufacturing: Metals Processes with a grade of a C or better. Must meet with and receive instructor approval before enrollment.

Students can further their interests in technology that is self-tailored to expand their personal needs and education. An individualized plan allows each student to create projects beyond prior

course offerings and to push themselves beyond their personal best. Each student will be required to have a project design/plan and means to pay for the materials on the first

day of the semester and after each completed project. Students need to furnish their own safety glasses and pay for materials which are used for

their own projects.

VISUAL ART

INTRODUCTION TO ART


Prerequisite: None This is an introductory course which will prepare the student for more advanced study in art. It

teaches the fundamentals of perspective, composition, design, drawing and color. Students will learn to use the elements of art and the principles of design to create valid works of art. Spatial

relationships are studied through abstract and non-objective art experiences.

MIXED MEDIA I: Emphasis on 2-D Design .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Art

Students will build on their foundation knowledge in 2-dimensional art in a variety of mediums. This class will be a combination of teacher directed and self-directed learning. Some projects

covered throughout the semester will be grid enlargement painting, small stained glass, shading, collage, mosaics, photograph, and print making.

MIXED MEDIA I: Emphasis on 3-D Design


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Art Students will build on their foundation knowledge in 3-dimensional art in a variety of mediums.

This class will be a combination of teacher directed and self-directed learning. Some projects covered throughout the semester will be paper mache sculpture, clay, wire sculpture, paper

sculpture, 3-D stained glass, and found object sculpture. MURAL**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12


Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Art and Mixed Media I

Students will design murals for windows and walls in the community and in school. Students will learn how to draw up a proposal for a project and submit it to a client. Students will be expected to draw and pain on walls within the school and community.

CALLIGRAPHY** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Mixed Media I

Calligraphy is “Pretty Writing”. Students will explore the art of calligraphy and letter making, learning and mastering a variety of lettering styles. They then integrate those lettering styles

into original artwork.

CERAMICS** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mixed Media I

Ceramics deals with hand building techniques of creating pottery. Included in this course is practice in designing and shaping a number of pottery pieces that are functional or decorative.

Students will be expected to incorporate basic design principles into their work. Students will master a variety of glazing and firing techniques as well as mastering the use of the potter’s wheel.

DESIGN**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mixed Media I

Studying the principles of design and the elements of art is the main concern in this course.

Rather than simply making a visual statement, students will create art by expressing their ideas in the language, structure and form of art. Students will study calligraphy as an art medium today and learn how it is used as a powerful advertising/media tool.

DRAWING** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mixed Media I

Drawing will train the student in a variety of drawing skills and will prepare the student for other advanced courses. Students will explore a wide variety of drawing media and will gain mastery of several. Diligent practice will improve the student's skill. Students will explore creative ways

of viewing their environment and how creative thinking will benefit their drawings. Self directed learning is expected in this class.

PRINT MAKING** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester (offered even years)



Printmaking is the art of using one process to produce numerous like and unlike works. Woodcuts, linoleum cuts, silk-screening, build-up prints, and dry-point are just a few. Students will experience the methods of making single-color and multi-color prints using reduction multi-

color prints, and multi-block processes. Block out and photo-silk screening will be explored. T-shirt designs and poster art are just two of the commercial areas of reproduction that will be

studied.

ADVANCED MIXED MEDIA** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12


Students will work with a wide variety of materials to create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art work. The projects will be geared to student art skills and interest. This is a good class for

the artist who wants to try his/her hand at a lot of different media. Self-directed learning is mastered in mixed media.

PAINTING** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


Students will develop painting skills in a variety of media including watercolor, oil and acrylic. They will develop a thorough knowledge of different painting techniques in both the opaque and

transparent media. They will experience each media on a variety of surfaces.

PHOTOGRAPHY**

.5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester (offered odd years)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mixed Media I Students will be responsible for purchasing their own black and white film as well as

photography paper. (This will be a minimum of $40.00) Enrollment is limited to three (3) students because of camera, darkroom, and enlarger

limitations. This course will cover camera usage, composition, framing, digital photo manipulation and

darkroom basics. Students will learn to compose photographs artistically and edit digital photos using computer software. Students are encouraged to bring their own digital camera; however,

the school has digital cameras available for student use.

SCULPTURE** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12


The principles of design and the elements or art will be used to develop the student’s 3-dimensional skills. Numerous media will be used to create realistic, abstract, and non-objective

sculptures. Various armature usages will be explored as the media permits.


STAINED GLASS** .5 Credit Elective – Grades 9-12 Length: One Semester


Students will be responsible for purchasing glass, solder, foil and other miscellaneous supplies needed for their individual projects. This will be a minimum of $45.00 for the

first semester class, with costs rising for subsequent semester classes.

In learning to effectively use the shape and color limitations of the glass media, students will

become proficient in designing glass art. They will learn to design projects for effective glass usage, cut colored, clear, opaque, transparent and semi-transparent glass into appropriate

shapes, grind the glass edges, foil the glass and then solder the pieces together into a 2-D or 3-D works of art. Each semester class will build on the skills learned in previous classes to make more complicated 2-D and 3-D artwork.

WORLD LANGUAGE *Students interested in earning a Global Education Achievement Certificate must complete

4 years of World Language in addition to other coursework and activities.

SPANISH 1

1 Credit Elective – Grades 9-11 Length: One year Prerequisite: None

Students must past first semester in order to continue into second semester.

Students will learn the fundamental vocabulary and grammar necessary for communicating in Spanish. Basic elements of speaking, listening, reading, and writing are systematically developed. Students will have an initial presentation of Latino and Hispanic cultures.

SPANISH 2 1 Credit Elective – Grades 10-12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Completing Spanish 1 with a C- or better or Instructor approval Students must past first semester in order to continue into second semester.

Students will continue learning the fundamental vocabulary and grammar necessary for

communicating in Spanish. We will focus on all aspects of Spanish communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Appreciation and enrichment of Latino and Hispanic cultures

becomes an integral and continuing process through the study of authors, artists, musicians, and performers.

SPANISH 3

1 Credit Elective – Grades 11-12 Length: One Year


Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Spanish 2 or Instructor approval. Students must past first semester in order to continue into second semester.

Students will have a complete and thorough review of all previous grammar concepts in addition

to a study of future and conditional tenses. An intensive study of vocabulary will be stressed. Students will increase use of audiovisual materials to explore the Latino and Hispanic culture.

Greater emphasis is placed on student production of the target language in class on a daily basis.

SPANISH 4

1 Credit Elective – Grades 12 Length: One Year

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Spanish 3 or Instructor approval. Students must past first semester in order to continue into second semester.

Students will engage in intensive grammar and vocabulary study designed to prepare them for

college placement exams. Students are expected to use Spanish to communicate in class for the majority of the time.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Physics

Agribusiness I Probability & Statistics Honors

Ag Leadership, Issues, & more Psychology, AP

Animal Health and Nutrition Psychology 1 (Neural-Physical Psych)

Comparative Politics, AP Psychology 2 (Applied Psych)

Contemporary Literature Spanish IV

Environmental Science, AP U.S. History, AP

Graphic Arts World Religions

Technical College Offerings

Animal Science, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to

Business Law I Psychology, Introduction to

Contemporary Moral Issues Valuing Diversity

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

* Can be taken independently from first semester ** Can be taken more than once for

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