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Celebration High School
Curriculum G
2015 - 2016
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Mr. C. Mytron Lisby, incipal
M Kelly Myers, Asst. incipal
Ms. Yvette Ponzoa, Asst. incipal
Dr. Peter Straker, Asst. incipal
Penny Moyer, Administrative istan
Lori McElroy, Bookk
Peggy Pellegrine, Production Lab
Christine Harrison, Literacy Coach
Linda Keesling, Resource Compliance Specialist
Lill Luna, ESOL Compliance Specialist
Jack Miglionico, IB C ato
STUDENT
Demetrick Harris, D n
Susan Holder, D n Beltran Munoz, Dean
Walters, Dean
, Clerk/Typist
Lin Myers, Cl k/Typ
Verna Bernard Davies,
Belinda Harford, dan
Miguel Plaza, School Resource
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Sue Bates, Counselor - Grade 9
Crystal Harris, Counselor - Grades 10-12 -Gi)
Virgina Judge, Counselor - Grades 10-12 Gl- )
Mary Hernandez, Counselor - Grades 10-12 (R-Z) &
Deana Covell, IB Couns
Kate Jacobs, College & Career Couns
Kelly Vergon, Data & Assessment at
Joni Koffinas, Data Entry Clerk
Frances Serrano, Data Entry Clerk
Ingrid Penedo, Secretary
Perez, Cl / s
Chris Lavoie, Athletic D
Travis Welch, Certified Athletic ain
1809 Celebration Boulevard
Celebration, Florida 34747
Telephone Number: 321-939-6600
Fax Number: 321-939-6652
Welcome to your 2015-2016 curriculum guide! Please understand that it is very important that
you choose classes for the upcoming year that will not only interest you, but that will challenge
you as well. Make sure that you read through the curriculum guide, and if you follow these five
steps, it will help ensure that you are in the correct classes and that you have an outstanding
2015-2016 school year.
1. Review your graduation requirements.
2. Consider your plans past graduation.
3. Choose your core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
4. Choose your electives (check all prerequisites).
5. Review your choices with your parents/guardians and teachers.
6. Turn in your class pick sheet to your guidance counselor.
Schedule Change Policy
Once the school year begins, changes to class selections are made only for the following valid
reasons: computer error, failing a required class, passing a class in summer school, lacking a
graduation requirement, or lacking an appropriate prerequisite. All schedule changes must be
approved by an Administrator and Guidance Counselor.
Please understand that classes or lunch placement are NOT changed for teacher or social pref-
erence. Any request for these reasons will be denied. Also, failure to complete your summer
reading does not constitute a valid reason for a class change.
Graduation Requirements
On the following pages, you will find information specific to your graduation year. Think about
the year that you will graduate from Celebration High School. This year is classified as your
―cohort year. Every cohort year has different requirements to graduate, so make sure that
you follow your cohort year information.
AP Recommended Course of Study
English Math Science Social
Studies
Fine/Perf. Art
& Physical
Educ-
tion
Elective Elective
English 1 Honors
*Geometry Honors
*Biology Honors AP Human Geography
Personal Fit-
ness/PE
Foreign Language I
Elective
English 2 Honors
Algebra II Honors
Chemistry Honors or Physics Honors
AP World His-
tory
Performing or Practical Art **AP European
Foreign Language II
Elective
AP English Language
Pre-
calculus Honors
Chemistry Honors, Physics Honors or AP Science: Chem-istry, Physics, Biology or Envi-
AP U.S. History **AP Psycholo-
gy, AP European History or AP Statistics
**Physics Honors or For-eign Language III
Elective
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AP Science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Environmen-tal Science
AP U.S. Government/ AP Macro or Micro Eco-nomics
**AP Psycholo-
gy, AP European History or AP Statistics
AP Foreign Language
Elective
*Assumes student successfully completed Algebra 1 Honors and Physical Science Honors in mid-
dle scho **Final course selection in the junior and senior years will be determined by student interest and future
goals; ours offering may vary at individual high sch
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are recommended for outstanding students. These courses are very chal-
lenging and are taught on a college level. There are extensive outside assignments and reading involved in
these courses. At the end of the course a standardized exam is taken on a national test day for each course.
Students who earn a 3 or better on the test can earn college credit for the course. Each college has a unique
acceptance policy for AP credits so it is strongly recommended that you review the policy for the college
you wish to attend. Below is recommended course of study prepared by the county curriculum department.
Celebration High School
2015-2016
Course Descriptions
All AFJROTC courses require the student to wear the uniform once a week to all classes, with the exception of 1st year cadets. In addition, the student is required to meet USAF grooming standards as they relate to hair, jewelry, earrings, facial hair, etc. Prospective students should make certain they know these requirements prior to enrollment. Failure to wear the uniform or meet grooming standards will result in failure of the course. Note: Additional content will be covered so that the curriculum for this course is 40% Aerospace Science, 40% leadership, and 20% wellness. Two years of AFJROTC will meet the graduation requirement for HOPE and a PRACTICAL ART.
Aerospace Science
This course is an aviation history course focusing on the devel-opment of flight through the centuries. It starts with ancient civi-lizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernizations, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principals of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets. Students also develop citizenship, character, wellness, health and fitness. Students practice basic drill techniques and conduct military ceremonies.
Prereq:
Grades(s): 9-12 Credit:
Aerospace Science
This course provides increased international awareness and in-sight into foreign affairs that permits a more educated under-standing of other cultures and enhanced knowledge of Ameri-ca’s interests and role in the world. Geopolitical issues such as terrorism, economics, politics, military issues, human rights and other cultural issues will be examined. The regional areas in-cluded in this course are Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. An option for the second year students is to acquaint them with the aerospace environ-ment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight and navigation. Students will also develop effective com-munication skills, the understanding of human and group behav-ior, and basic leadership concepts. Student practice drill move-ments and observe military customs and ceremonies.
Prereq: Aerospace Science
Grades(s): 10-12 Credit:
Aerospace Science The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the space environment, space programs and tech-nology, and manned space flight. An in-depth study of the So-lar System, the terrestrial planets and the outer planets is cov-ered as well. Students will also develop knowledge and skills related to planning for postsecondary education or employ-ment, finical planning, and career opportunities. Students polish their skills in marching and conducting military ceremonies.
Prereq: Aerospace Science
Grades(s): 11-12 Credit:
Aerospace Science
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the United States Air Force. It discusses the National Security S t ra tegy and g i v e s a b r i e f h i s t o ry o f t h e military. The policies of former administration are discussed. It covers the defense structure of the United States to include descrip-tions of the objectives, mission, and organization of the Armed Forces. This course will guide students to an understanding of the fundamentals of management, managing yourself and others. Emphasis is placed on allowing the student to see himself/herself as a manager. Attentions to the four building blocks of leader-ship are considered. The four areas are: Management Tech-niques, Managements Decisions, Management Functions, & Man-aging Self and Others.
Prereq: Aerospace Science
Grade: 12 Credit:
2-D Studio Art The purpose of this course is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students experiment with the media and techniques used to create two-dimensional (2- D) artworks, in-
cluding drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more. Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
2-D Studio Art The p u r p o s e o f t h i s i n t e r m e d i a t e -level cou r se i s promote the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students strengthen their use of media and techniques to create both teacher-assigned and self-directed two- dimensional (2-D) art-works, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, col-lage, and more.
Prereq: Drawing & Painting Grade(s): 10-12 Credits
2-D Studio Art 3
The purpose of this honors course is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students refine their use of media and techniques to create primarily self- directed, two-dimensional (2-D) artworks at high levels of proficiency and independence.
Prereq: Drawing and Painting II (90/A or higher)
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Dance Techniques The purpose of this course is to learn foundational skills in two or more dance styles. Development of fundamental dance technique is enriched and enlivened through study of works by a variety of di-verse artists, developing genre-specific movement vocabulary and dance terminology, and building knowledge and skills related to somatic practices, dance composition, analysis of effort and out-comes, dance history and culture, collaborative work, and rehearsal and performance protocols.
Prereq: Grade(s): 9-12 Credits
Dance Techniques The purpose of this course is to build on previously acquired knowledge and fundamental technical skills in two or more dance forms, focusing on developing the aesthetic quality of movement in the ensemble and as an individual.
Prereq: Dance Techniques Grade(s): 10-12 Credits
Dance Techniques 3 The purpose of this course is for students, who have mastered the basics in two or more dance forms, to build technical and creative skills with a focus on developing the aesthetic quality of movement in the ensemble and as an individual.
Prereq: Dance Techniques 2 Grade(s): 11-12 Credits
Debate I The purpose of this course is to develop students’ beginning aware-ness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of given settings.
Grade: 9-12 Credit:
These courses, with the exception of Theatre1, will students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day.
Theatre The purpose of this course is to promote enjoyment appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Classwork focuses on the exploration of theatre literature, performance, historical and cultur-al connections, and technical requirements. Improvisation, creative dramatics, and beginning scene work are used to introduce stu-dents to acting and character development.
Prereq: Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Acting
The purpose of this course is to enable students develop fun-damental acting skills and integrate them into individual and ensem-ble theatrical performances. The content includes, but is not limited to: acting techniques and character analysis; movement and vocal production; pantomime and improvisation; theatre terminology; the-atrical forms and influences; script analysis; technical elements; role of the director; artistic discipline; etiquette; roles and careers; and auditioning and
Prereq: Theatre
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Acting
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic
acting skills and integrate them into individual and ensemble theatri-
cal performances. The content includes, but is not limited to: acting techniques and character analysis; movement and vocal production;
pantomime and improvisation; theatre terminology; theatrical forms;
historical and cultural influences; script analysis and selection; tech-nical elements; role of the director; artistic discipline; audience eti-
quette; roles and careers; and auditioning, casting, and resumes. Prereq: Acting
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
0400700 Music Theatre 1
Students' course work focuses on, but is not limited to, acting, vocal performance, dance, non-dance movement, and staging, which trans-fer readily to performances in musicals and other venues. Students survey the evolution of music in theatre from ancient Greece to mod-ern Broadway through a humanities approach and representative literature. Music theatre students explore the unique staging and tech-nical demands of musicals in contrast to non-musical plays. Public per-formances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.
Prereq: Grade(s): 9-12 Credits
Theatre 3 Honors - Off Book
The purpose of this course is promote depth of engagement and lifelong appreciation f o r theatre through a broad spectrum of teacher-assigned and self- directed study and performance. Stu-dents regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and ad-dressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre in ways that are progressively more innovative.
Prereq: One year in the Theatre Department &
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Theatre 4 Honors - Off Book The purpose of this course is to promote significant
of engagement and lifelong appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of primarily self-directed study and perfor-mance. Students assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time; mastery of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas; and evidence of sophisticated oral and written analytical and prob-lem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.
Prereq: Comprehensive Theatre
Grade: 12 Credit:
These courses, with the exception of Theatre1, will students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances be-yond the school day.
Technical Theatre: Design &
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in stagecraft and apply them through practical experiences. The content includes, but is not limited to: safety issues and regulations; theatre terminology; elements of technical theatre; trends in technical design; relationship between script and directorial concepts; properties; costumes and makeup; light-ing and sound; artistic discipline; careers; and connections be-tween stagecraft and other subject areas.
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit
Technical Theatre: Design &
The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical experience in stagecraft procedures. The content includes, but is not limited to: the study of scenery construction and set design; methods and procedures for sound; lighting; costuming; proper-ties; and make-up in theatrical productions.
Prereq: Technical Theatre 1 10-12 Credit
Developmental Language Arts through ESOL The purpose of this course is to provide students who are native speakers of languages other than English instruction enabling stu-dents to accelerate the development of reading, writing, listening, speaking and language skills and to strengthen these skills so they are able to successfully read and comprehend grade level text independently. Instruction emphasizes reading comprehension and vocabulary through the use of a variety of literary and informa-tional texts encompassing a broad range of text structures, gen-res, and levels of complexity. Texts used for instruction focus on a wide range of topics, including content-area information, in order to support students in meeting the knowledge demands of increas-ingly complex text.
English English 1 lays the foundation for the development and under-standing of fluent language. The first semester of this course will focus on student writing and students will have writing home-work assignments. Students will be introduced to research meth-ods and will be expected to demonstrate mastery of these meth-ods through written papers. Students will practice silent and oral reading for fluency. Students will gain practice in identifying theme, topic, main idea and supporting details. Students will have reading homework assignments.
Grade: 9 Credit:
English I
This course requires teacher recommendation (based on strong reading and writing skills). This is a fast paced, intense course in which students develop the foundation for reading and writ-ing the English language. The first semester of this course will focus on student writing. Students will be introduced to research methods and will be expected to demonstrate mastery of these methods through written papers. Students who take this course should be self-motivated, ready for daily homework, and excited about enjoying intellectual pursuits in reading and writing.
Grade: 9 Credit:
English I through
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to students with a primary language other than English. Meets graduation requirement for English.
Grade: 9 Credit:
English Students study a variety of themes in world
including literary and artistic heritages that have shaped the mod-ern world. Students expand their proficiency in writing in a varie-ty of formats, use inquiry as a method of study and questioning, conduct research, and increase their ability to work collaborative-ly. It is recommended that students take World History at the same time.
Grade: 10 Credit:
English 2 This course requires teacher recommendation based on strong
reading and writing skills. This is a high paced, challenging
course in which students study world literature and non-fiction in
its context throughout time. In depth analysis of texts through
discussion and writing is the focal point, but the course also
includes building and polishing skills in listening and viewing.
Students will analyze authors’ use of rhetoric, writing strate-
gies, and literary devices in order to incorporate them into
their own writing. Students who take this course should be moti-
vated, prepared for daily homework, and enjoy intellectual
pursuits. It is recommended that students take World History at
the same time.
Grade: 10 Credit:
English 2 through The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in
skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to students with a primary language other than English. Meets graduation requirement for English.
Grade: 10 Credit:
English
This course uses literature, history, the arts and media to explore
the development of literary thought and literary genre in Ameri-
ca. Students will study the literary and artistic heritage that has
shaped our society and will expand their proficiency in writing in
a variety of formats, use inquiry as a method of study and ques-
tioning, conduct research, and increase their ability to work col-
laboratively. It is recommended that students take American Histo-
ry at the same time.
Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0
English 3
This course requires teacher recommendation (based on strong reading and writing skills). This is a high paced, intense course in which students study American prose and literature. This course uses literature, American history, the arts and media to explore the development of literary thought in America. Students will study the literary and artistic heritage that has shaped the American society from the Native American through contemporary authors. It is recommended that stu-dents take American History at the same time. Students will ex-pand their proficiency a s writers as this is a corner-stone of the class. Students who take this course should be self-motivated, ready for daily homework, and enjoy intellectual pursuits in reading and writing.
Grade: 11 Credit:
English 3 through
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to students with a primary language other than English. Meets graduation requirement for English.
Grade: 11 Credit:
English English IV is British literature, with a focus on prose & poetry from Beowulf to the present time. Reading, analyzing, speaking and writing will help students hone their skills as well as in-crease their knowledge of the diversity of literature in the Eng-lish language.
Grade: 12 Credit:
English 4: Florida College
This c o u r s e incorporates reading and writing study through writing a variety of informative text using grade- level writing craft and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informa-tional selections in order to develop critical reading and writ-ing skills necessary for success in college courses. This course pre-pares students for successful completion of Florida college English courses.
Grade: 12 Credit:
English 4
This course requires teacher recommendation (based strong reading and writing skills). This is a high paced, intense course in which students study British nonf iction and fiction. English IV honors focuses on British Literature; however, it is also a prepa-ration for Freshmen Composition in college. Students will analyze literature in order to see the relationship between universal themes and the development of the English language. The course will emphasize reading, written literary analysis, vocabulary development, in-class discussions and oral presentations, in-class writing and time management and organization.
Grade: 12 Credit:
English 4 through
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to students with a primary language other than English. Meets graduation requirement for English.
Grade: 12 Credit:
AP English Language and Composition
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is
offered in place of English III Honors to students who have
excelled in English II Honors. The focus of this course is on the
analysis of writing strategies, language, and rhetoric in a vari-
ety of nonfiction texts throughout time. It will also include the
analysis of strategies, language, and rhetoric used in v isua l
and auditory media, such as advertisements, documentaries,
and speeches. Students will learn to incorporate these strate-
gies in a variety of self-produced texts, specifically timed es-
says. This course is comparable to Freshmen Composition at
the college level and, therefore, includes challenging
summer assignments, c r i t i c a l reading, analytical writing, and
ample daily homework. Success on the AP exam may result
in college credit (determined by the college or university).
Grade: 11 Credit:
AP English Literature and
The AP English Literature and Composition Course Description s t a t e s t h a t the material in the course “engages stu-dents in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature.” Students learn to attend carefully to the works read and this close reading is described in the AP Literature and Composition Course Description as reading for “the experience of literature, the interpretation of literature and the evaluation of literature.” The works read are selected from drama, poetry, fiction and nonfiction written during the sixteenth to t h e twen -t y -first century . The f o c u s i s o n B r i t i s h literature with some attention to world literature. Writing is an important com-ponent of this course and students will learn to write analytically. This course is taken instead of English 4 honors. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit (determined by the col-lege or university).
Grade: 12 Credit:
The department of mathematics recommends that all have access to a graphing calculator for use in class and home.
Algebra
The purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathe-matics that students learned in the middle grades. The critical are-as, called units, deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The Standards for Mathematical Practice ap-ply throughout each course and, together with the content stand-ards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coher-ent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Grade: 9 Credit:
Algebra
The purpose of this course is to complete the study of Algebra I begun in Algebra IA. The content will include: polynomials, factor-ing, and quadratic equations. The course also includes instruction in the proper use of the graphing calculator. Students who success-fully complete this course and Algebra IA will be prepared for more advanced mathematics including Algebra II and will meet the Algebra I requirement for graduation.
Prereq: Algebra IA Grade(s): 10 Credit: 1.0
Algebra
The purpose of this course is to develop algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content will include: structure and properties of the real number system, first-degree equa-tions and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and quadrat-ic equations. The course also includes instruction on proper use of graphing calculators. This course will provide a solid foun-dation for the study of more advanced mathematics.
Grade: 9 Credit:
Algebra I
More in-depth work in this honors course will prepare students for more advanced mathematics courses. The course features integrated use of the graphing calculator to develop an under-standing of the concepts behind mathematics and to prepare students for the highly graphical nature of higher-level mathe-matical analyses. The content will include: exponents, order of operations, data analysis, first-degree equations and inequali-ties, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, and operations with radicals. This course will provide a solid foundation for the study of more advanced mathematics.
Grade: 9 Credit:
The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relation-ships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The
content will include: point, line and plane characteristics; angles and lines; reflections; polygons; trans-formations and congru-ence; measurements; three-dimensional figures; surface area and volume; similarity; and circles. This course will provide knowledge and skills for the study of more advanced mathemat-ics.
Grade(s): 9-11 Credit:
Geometry
More in-depth work in this honors course will focus on the study of visual patterns, enabling students to apply those patterns to real world situations. This class uses both exploratory and coop-erative learning techniques. The content will include: point, line and plane characteristics; angles and lines; reflections; poly-gons; trans-formations and congruence; measurements; three-dimensional figures; surface area and volume; similarity; and circles. This course will provide knowledge and skills for the study of more advanced mathematics.
Grade(s): 9-10 Credit:
Liberal Arts
The purpose of this course is to strengthen mathematical skills required for college entrance or further study in mathematics. It is designed to strengthen students’ skills in algebra and geome-try before proceeding to Algebra II. Course topics include operations with real numbers, polynomials, factoring, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and quadratic equations and applications. NOTE: Successful completion will earn mathematics credit, but may not be accepted by most col-leges as meeting the high school mathematics requirements.
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Algebra
The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The course includes the com-plex number system; solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; polyno-mial and exponential functions; and probability and statistics. The course features integrated use of the graphing calculator and prepares students for the study of more advanced mathe-matics.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Algebra 2
The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The course includes the com-plex number system; solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; polynomi-al and exponential functions; and probability and statistics. Throughout this course, students focus on understanding through application rather than on rote memorization. The course features integrated use of the graphing calculator and prepares students for the study of more advanced Mathematics including Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
The department of mathematics recommends that all have access to a graphing calculator for use in class and home.
Mathematics for College
This course is targeted for grade 12 students, whose test scores on the Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) are below the established cut scores for mathematics, indicating that they are not yet “college ready” in mathematics. The standards align with the Mathematics Postsecondary Readiness Competen-cies deemed necessary for entry-level college courses.
Grade: 12 Credit:
Mathematics for College The purpose of this course is to strengthen the skill level of high school seniors who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating mathematics courses at the college level. Performance on the PERT will determine placement in this class.
Grade: 12 Credit:
1210300 Probability and Statistics with Applications
This course enables students to develop and apply knowledge of statistics and probability to design experiments, collect and ana-lyze data, and reach appropriate inferences and conclusions. The course will concentrate on application of these concepts to real life situations. The course will include measures of central tendency and variability, experimental design, randomness, sampling, hy-pothesis testing, and data transformation as well as other mathe-matical concepts.
Prereq: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Trigonometry/Analytic
The Trigonometry course provides students with the of cir-cular and trigonometric functions and their applications. The An-alytic geometry stresses the relationship between algebra, ge-ometry and trigonometry. This is a rigorous course including new topics of vectors, polar graphs and translation and rotation of conic sections.
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Pre- The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge necessary for the study of calculus. Calculator-based, the course uses real-life problems to enhance the stu-dents’ understanding of mathematical concepts which include: functions theory; graphing polynomials and rational functions; trigonometry, polar coordinates, conics, series and sequences, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students who successfully complete this course will receive honors credit for weighted GPA.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
AP
This course is a secondary school equivalent to an introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course covers all topics directed by the College Board. The course will enable the students to develop an understanding of how to use statistical models and tests to explore, analyze, and infer information from data. The course makes frequent use of the graphing cal-culator that is needed to pass the AP Statistics exam. Successful completion of the AP examination can result in college credit(s) (as determined by the college or university the student attends).
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
AP Calculus
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student the AP Calculus AB examination. This college-level utilizes the graphing calculator frequently to achieve in- depth understand-ing of the elementary functions of calculus. The course helps the student gain intimate knowledge of the graphing calculator, which is needed to pass the AP Calculus exam. Topics follow the curriculum directed by the College Board and include: finding regression curves; properties of functions and graphs; limits and continuity; the derivative and its applications; and the integral and its applications. Emphasis is placed on the application of calculus principles to solving real- world problems. Successful completion of the AP examination can result in college credit (determined by the college or university the student attends).
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
AP Calculus The purpose of this course is to prepare the students the AP Calculus BC examination. This college-level course includes the concepts mastered in AP Calculus AB and is appropriate for stu-dents planning on a college major in the sciences, engineering or mathematics. Topics follow the curriculum directed by the College Board and include: parametric, polar and vector func-tions; Euler’s method of solving differential equations; L’Hospital’s rule; sequence of partial sums (geometric, harmonic, alternating, and Maclaurin series); and Taylor polynomials. Successful com-pletion of the AP examination can result in additional college credit for a second course in calculus (determined by the college or university the student attends).
Grade(s): 12 Credit:
Intensive This course provides remedial instruction and practice in mathe-matical skills and concepts. The course includes material tailored to the individual needs of the students and concentrates on test-taking skills and strategies. NOTE: Students will not receive a mathematics credit, but will receive an elective credit for success-ful completion. Course will also serve as a support class for Level I taking Algebra I.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Journalism
1006310N Journalism 2 1006320N Journalism 3 1006330N Journalism 4 1006310Y Journalism 2 1006320Y Journalism 3 1006330Y Journalism 4
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of print or electronic jour-nalistic media. The content should include, but not be limited to: writing processes, production skills for varied media, history and ethics of journalism, applications and issues in photojour-nalism, organization and management techniques, technology for research, production, and dissemination, and analysis of journalistic media. Students continuing with Journalism must choose either the Newspaper or Yearbook sequence.
Journalism 1 Prereq: Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Musical performing groups require practices performances beyond the regular school day. Students will be required to perform in public.
BAND 1
This year-long, entry-level class, designed for students having little or no previous band experience with woodwind, brass, and/or percussion in-struments, promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high-quality, beginning wind and percussion literature from different times and places. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills; rudimentary instrumental technique and skills, music literacy, and ensemble skills; and aesthetic musical awareness cul-minating in periodic public performances.
Prereq: Grade(s) 9-12 Credit:
AP Music
The purpose of this course is to develop the ability
to recognize and understand the basic and processes
in any music that is heard or read in
Prereq: Teacher recommendation & pass a diagnostic Grade
(s): Credit:
Eurhythmics 1 Student dancers develop basic skills in performing and evaluating
choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in
cooperation with a music ensemble. Emphasis is placed on dance,
equipment manipulation, precision, and the relationship between
music and dance.
Prereq:
Grade(s) 9-12 Credit:
1302320 Band 1302330 Band 1302340 Band 1302350 Band
All students enrolled in Band 3, 4, 5, and 6 MUST partici-pate in marching band, which is a co-curricular compo-nent. Participation in marching band requires after school rehearsals and performances that begin the end of July and conclude at the beginning of November. Additionally, students band must be enrolled in a band class to receive necessary supplemental instruction.
The purpose of these courses is to enable students to develop technical skills on wind and percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in inter-pretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance, and critical listening.
Prereq: Band 3-6: By audition or permission from
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
1302500 Jazz Ensemble 1302510 Jazz Ensemble 1302520 Jazz Ensemble 1302530 Jazz Ensemble
The purpose of these courses is to enable students to develop skills in jazz performance through knowledge of styles and per-formance techniques of varied jazz and contemporary literature.
Prereq: By audition
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Chorus 3 - Beginning
This course is designed for women who are new to the high school choral experience. Students will be introduced to basic vocal technique, sight reading, and music theory. Emphasis will be placed on the development of these skills to increase musi-cianship.
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-10 Women only Credit:
1303330J Chorus 4 - Women’s 1303340J Chorus 5 - Women’s
1303350J Chorus 6 - Women’s This course is designed for the developing
level singer in a mixed choir atmosphere. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpreta-tion of notion, and musicianship. Students will be introduced to advanced concepts in sight reading and music theory as well as a variety of choral literature.
Prereq: Completion of previous Grade(s): 10-12 Women Only Credit:
Musical performing groups require practices performances beyond the regular school day. Students will be required to perform in public.
1303330C Chorus 4 Advanced Women’s
1303340C Chorus 5 Advanced Women’s 1303350C Chorus 6 Advanced Women’s
This course is designed for singers with advanced vocal ability
and sight reading skills. Students will develop advanced ensem-
ble skills through the performance of a variety of choral litera-
ture. Emphasis will be placed on performance of varying types
of choral genre. Prereq: By Audition
Grade(s): 10-12 Women Only Credit:
1303330B Chorus 4 - Men’s 1303340B Chorus 5 - Men’s 1303350B Chorus 6 - Men’s
This course is designed for the developing intermediate level singer in a mixed choir atmosphere. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notion, and musicianship. Students will be introduced to ad-vanced concepts in sight reading and music theory as well as a variety of choral literature.
Prereq: Grade(s): 10-12 Men Only Credit:
Keyboard 1 – Piano Students build fundamental piano techniques while learning to read music, acquire and apply knowledge of basic music theory, and explore the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Beginning pianists develop skills in analytical listening and ex-plore musical creativity in the form of basic improvisation and basic composition. Public performances may serve as a culmi-nation of specific instructional goals.
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Keyboard 2 -
The purpose of this course is to build on previous piano tech-
niques and skills through reading music, acquiring and applying
knowledge of music theory, and exploring the role of keyboard
music in history and culture. Emphasis is placed on technical
work and scales as a means to strengthen students playing
ability. Students learn repertoire from a standard course book
as well as solo literature from Baroque-Classical time periods,
exploring the historical influence keyboards have had on music
performance and composition. Public performances will serve
as a culmination of semester grades. Prereq: Keyboard
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Keyboard 3 -
Students further develop advanced knowledge of piano tech-
niques, musical literacy, solo and ensemble performance skills,
and related musical knowledge, using a variety of advanced
piano literature. Students explore the historical influence key-
boards have had on music performance and composition, and
apply criteria to assess their own and others' piano performanc-
es. Public performances will serve as a culmination of
semester grades. Participation in Solo & Ensemble is ex-
pected of students in this course. Prereq: Keyboard
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
Personal FitnessThe purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become healthy and physically active for a lifetime. This course addresses both the health and skill-related components of physical fitness which are critical for students' success.
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Individual/Dual Sports
The purpose of this course is to enable students to basic knowledge of individual and dual play, develop skills specified sports, and improve health-related
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Recreational Activities
The purpose of this course is to enable students to basic knowledge of recreational activites and develop skills specified activities, and improve health-related
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Care and Prevention of Athletic
The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills relating to the nature, prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
First Aid and The purpose of this course is to enable students to
skills in first aid, emergency care, and personal safety. The content includes, but is not limited to: safety; first aid procedures; adult, child, and infant CPR; community resources and services; career and public service opportunities.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Aerobics
The purpose of this course is to enable students develop basic-level knowledge of aerobic activities and fitness and to maintain or improve an individualized level of fitness. This course will contain but not limited to the following: safety practices, basic physiology of the cardiovascular system, basic anatomy of the muscles, correct techniques of executing exer-cises, high and low impact aerobics, use of various types of exercise equipment, personal & group fitness exercises/activities, fitness assessment, nutrition, stress reduction, consumer issues and the benefits of cardio respiratory fitness.
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Aerobics
The purpose of this course is to enable students develop intermediate-level of knowledge pertaining to aero-bic activities and fitness and to maintain or improve an individu-alized level of fitness. This course will contain but not limited to the following: safety practices, physiology of the cardiovascular system, anatomy of the muscles, correct techniques of executing exercises, high and low impact aerobics, use of various types of exercise equipment, personal and group fitness exercises/activities, fitness assessment, nutrition, stress reduction, consumer issues and the benefits of cardio respiratory fitness.
Prereq: Aerobics
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Weight Training
The purpose of this course is to enable students to basic knowledge and skills in weight training, improve muscular strength and endurance, and begin to enhance self-image.
Prereq: Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Weight Training The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level knowledge and skills in weight training, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and further enhance self-image.
Prereq: Weight Training Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Team Sports The purpose of this course is to enable students to
basic knowledge of team sports play, develop skills speci-fied team sports, and improve health-related
Prereq:
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Team Sports
The purpose of this course is to enable students to devel-op knowledge of team sports play, develop skills in specified team sports, and maintain or improve health- related fitness.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Note: These courses may be repeated by a student needed. If repeated, the required level of student proficiency should increase.
Intensive
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that ena-bles students to develop and strengthen reading skills and also develop independent reading endurance.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s):
SCIENCE
20013400
Environmental Science The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop
knowledge of the ways that humans interact with the natural envi-
ronment. The content should include, but not be limited to: imple-
mentation of scientific habits of mind – application of scientific
knowledge, methodology, and historical context to solve prob-
lems, use of laboratory technologies, terminology, earth dynamics,
influence of technology on environmental quality, environmental
quality issues, use and conservation practices, biodiversity, envi-
ronmental planning and waste management, environmental moni-
toring and policy, sustainable use of public land, characteristics of
populations, biotic and abiotic environmental factors, energy pro-
duction technologies and thermodynamics.
Grades(s): 9 Credit: 1.0
2000310
Biology I This course provides students with general exploratory experienc-
es & activities in the fundamental concepts of life. Content includes
scientific method, scientific measurement, laboratory safety & use
of apparatus, cell biology, cell reproduction, basic principles of
genetics, & classification and surveying of plants and animals.
Grade(s): 9-10 Credit: 1.0
2000320
Biology I Honors More in-depth work is required in this honors course that includes
the study of scientific method and measurement, laboratory safety
and use of apparatus, biochemistry, cell biology, cell reproduc-
tion, genetics, classification, taxonomy, and ecological relation-
ships.
Grade(s): 9-10 Credit: 1.0
2003310
Physical Science This course provides opportunities to study the concepts of matter,
energy, and forces, and their applications through exploratory
investigations and activities.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
SCIENCE
2002500
Marine Science 1 This course is designed to give students an overview of the scienc-
es connected with the ocean. It is a comprehensive science, which
incorporates Oceanography and an introduction to Marine Biolo-
gy. Areas covered include chemistry, physics, biology, ecology,
geology, geography and history of the ocean. This course is en-
riched by experiments, projects, and research.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2003340
Chemistry I This course provides students with the study of the composition,
properties, and changes associated with matter. Content includes:
classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, the periodic
table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions and bal-
anced equations, the behavior of gases, physical changes, acids,
bases and salts, and energy associated with physical and chemi-
cal changes.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2003350
Chemistry I Honors This course provides students with a rigorous study of the composi-
tion, properties, and changes associated with matter. Content in-
cludes atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, formulas,
stoichiometry, phase changes, specific heat, equilibrium, solutions,
acids, bases and salts, nuclear chemistry, gas laws, and organic
chemistry.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2003390
Physics 1 Honors This course includes an in-depth coverage of systems of measure-
ment, force, graphical analysis, dynamics, circular and rotary mo-
tion, projectile motion, waves, work and power, energy, heat,
sound, light, nuclear energy, electricity, and magnetism.
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 1.0
2000360
Anatomy and Physiology Honors This course provides students with exploratory and advanced ac-
tivities in the structure and function of the components of the hu-
man body. Content includes cellular processes and tissues, the
skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, and reproductive systems, and special senses. Students
will be involved in dissection.
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2000340
AP Biology The purpose of this course is to provide a study of the facts, prin-
ciples, and processes of biology, and the collection, interpretation,
and formulation of hypotheses from available data. The content
will include what is specified by the Advanced Placement Pro-
gram. This is a college level course, of which laboratory investiga-
tions are an integral part. Success on the AP exam may result in
college credit (Determined by the college or university).
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2003370
AP Chemistry The purpose of this course is to study the development and appli-
cation of chemistry principles and concepts. The content will in-
clude what is specified by the Advanced Placement Program. This
is a college-level course and laboratory investigations are an
integral part. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit
(determined by the college or university).
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit: 1.0
2001380
AP Environmental Science The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in
environmental science to prepare the student to seek credit and /
or appropriate placement in college biological sciences programs.
Topics include a study of the biosphere, its biotic and abiotic com-
ponents, ecosystems of the world, bio geologic cycles, and current
environmental issues. Success on the AP exam may result in college
credit (determined by the college or university).
Grades(s):10-12 Credit: 1.0
2003420
AP Physics The purpose of this course is to provide a systemic introduction to
the main principles of classical and modern physics and emphasize
the development of problem solving ability. Success on the AP
exam may result in college credit (determined by the college or
university.)
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit: 1.0
2104300 Introduction to the Social Sciences
The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the scope, focus and methodology of the social sciences through an overview of its various disciplines. Content should in-clude, but is not limited to essential concepts in the fields of an-thropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psy-chology and sociology, inquiry methodologies, measurement tech-niques, interdisciplinary strategies, leading contributors in the ma-jor fields of social science, and development of effective logic and reasoning skills.
Grade(s): 9 Credit:
World
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examin-ing the past to prepare for their future as participating mem-bers of a global community. Students will use knowledge per-taining to history, geography, economics, political processes, reli-gion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
Grade(s): 10 Credit:
World History
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examin-ing the past to prepare for their future as participating mem-bers of a global community.
Grade(s): 10 Credit:
American The purpose of this course is to enable students
understand the development of the United States within the con-text of history with a major focus on the post- Reconstruction peri-od. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and em-ployment settings.
Grade(s): 11 Credit:
American History
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand in-depth the development of the United States within the con-text of history with a major focus on the post-reconstruction peri-od. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geogra-phy, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cul-tures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and em- ployment settings.
Grade(s): 11 Credit:
American
The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain in-
depth understanding of American government political
behavior that is essential for effective and active in-
volvement in a democratic American
Grade(s): Credit:
American Government
The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an under-standing of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society.
Grade(s): 12 Credit:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understand-ing how society organized its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.
Grade(s): 12 Credit:
Economics
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for un-derstanding how society organized its limited resources to satis-fy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.
Grade(s): 12 Credit:
AP Human
The purpose of this course is to enable students to devel-op higher level concepts and skills related to Human Geography. The content will include the following: regions, population stud-ies, cultural concepts and spatial representations, political geog-raphy, land use, urbanization, issues related to space, place, and scale, and economic geography. College credit can be earned by successful performance (3 or above) on the Ad-vanced Placement exam administered in May.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
AP World
The content of this course is for students to understand development of Europe within the context of history. Students will be examining connections to the past in order to pre-pare for the future as participating members of a global com-munity.
Grade(s): 10-11 Credit:
AP United States
Advanced Placement American History is a course for qualified students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equiv-alent to a one-semester college introductory course in American History. The course is designed to give students a critical per-spective of history in the United States. A variety of non-traditional authors and original source documents will be used to supplement a college level US History text. The class involves both the study of historical events and the analysis of specific case studies. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit (determined by the college or university).
Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
AP The purpose of the AP course in microeconomics is to give stu-dents a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of prod-uct markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. The following is a brief discussion of these top-ics and some aspects of them that a teacher may choose to ex-
plore. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit
(determined by the college or university).
Grade(s): 12 Credit: 0
AP
The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give stu-dents a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places par-ticular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with eco-nomic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization
policies, economic growth, and international economics.
Grade(s): 12 Credit: 0
AP United States Government &
This course is designed to give students a perspective on politics and government in the United States. The class involves both the study of general concepts used to inter-pret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that make up American political reali-ty. This is not a course in political science, although the political ramifications of governing will be analyzed. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit (determined by the college or university).
Grade(s): 12 Credit:
AP
Advanced Placement Psychology is a course for qualified stu-
dents who wish to complete studies in a secondary school equiv-
alent to a one semester college introductory course in Psycholo-
gy. Students will acquire an under- standing of and an appreci-
ation for human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the pro-
gressive development of individuals. Course content will include,
but will not be limited to the following: research methods, sensa-
tion and perception, cognition, learning, personality, abnormal
psychology, treatment of psychological disorders, and social
psychology. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit
(determined by the college or university.)
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Spanish
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and its culture, and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. This course is designed primari-ly for those students who have no background in the Spanish lan-guage.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Spanish The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired by the students in Spanish I. This course develops in-creased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness.
Prereq: Spanish
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Spanish The Purpose of this course is to enhance reading comprehension and to increase conversational skills. Focus is on the continuum of development in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Pieces of Spanish literature will be read and analyzed.
Prereq: Spanish Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
Spanish Speakers This course is designed for native Spanish Stu-
dent should know how to read and write in language.
Focus is on reading, analyzing and skills with an em-
phasis on learning the grammar Prereq: Native
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
Spanish Speakers
The purpose of this course is to provide native of Spanish with ongoing practice in reading, writing, and gram-mar. Different cultural aspects will be addressed.
Prereq: Spanish Speakers
Grade(s): 10-12 Credit:
AP Spanish This course concentrates on reading, listening, speaking, and writing applications of the Spanish language. The content of this course is specified by the Advanced Placement Program. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit (determined by the college or university).
Prereq: Spanish 3 or Spanish Speakers Grade(s): 11-12 Credit:
French
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to language and its culture and to develop communication, listen-ing, and speaking skills, with special attention to pronunciation.
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
French
The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired by the students in French I. Course content includes increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness.
Prereq: French Grade(s): 9-12 Credit:
French
The purpose of this course is to enable students enhance proficiency in French through a communicative, and cultural approach to learning. There iscontin-ued emphasis on development of listening, speaking, reading, and skills. Experiences with French literature are
Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and applications are emphasized throughout the course.
Prereq: French
Grade(s):11-12 Credit:
AP
The purpose of this course is to develop oral and fluency in French and to prepare students for the French Ad-vanced Placement exam. The content includes the guidelines from the Advanced Placement Program and an overview of French history, literature, and arts. Success on the AP exam may result in college credit (determined by the college or university).
Prereq: French
Grade:12 Credit:
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program designed to prepare students in the aca-demic
middle for four-year college. The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle
and senior high school teachers in collaboration with college professors. It is driven by the WICR method, which
stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading. AVID targets students in the aca-demic middle — B, C,
and even D students — who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are stu-
dents who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they
will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID
pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead
of remediation.
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program
through curricular and mentoring activities. Prereq: Must be in AVID Grade(s): 9 Credit:
AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program through curricular and mentoring activities. This course is designed to enable students to develop fundamental skills aligned with current curriculum.
Prereq: Must be in AVID Grade(s): 10 Credit:
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program through curricular and mentoring activities. This course is designed to enable students to develop fundamental skills aligned with current curriculum.
Prereq: Must be in AVID Grade(s): 11 Credit:
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class that provides support for students in the AVID program through curricular and mentoring activities. This course is designed to enable students to develop fundamental skills aligned with current curriculum.
Prereq: Must be in AVID Grade(s): 12 Credit:
CAREER PATHWAYS
In the Osceola School District, Career Pathways is designed to provide students a seamless pathway from middle school, through high school, and into post-secondary education. Post-secondary education might include
university, technical school, community college, or apprenticeship. A Career Pathway prepares students for suc-cess in each of these options; the correct option after high school is best determined by the student’s career plans.
Students begin their middle school years with introductory and exploratory classes in careers. Once in high school,
students can continue in classes and programs that provide specific training toward a desired career.
These programs prepare students to enter the appropriate college, technical institute, or entry level job in their chosen
career, often with a recognized industry certification and/or a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Award.
In addition, students who complete a Career Pathway program develop the employ-
ability and technical skills required by employers in today’s globally
competitive marketplace.
Celebration High School provides a wide variety of Career Pathways (Career and Technical
Education or CTE) programs for students. Many programs offer special benefits to students.
CAREER ACADEMIES
A Career Academy is a small learning community within a high school that provides rigorous and relevant
instruction focused on preparation for both the workplace and college. It goes beyond traditional Career and
Technical Education to integrate academic and technical curricula, raise student ambitions, increase career op-
tions, and provide a meaningful learning context for all students.
Academies combine a college-preparatory curriculum with a career theme. Academic courses are linked with technical
courses that focus on the academy’s field of work.
A Career Academy is comprised of a cluster of students who have some of the same teach-
ers for at least two years, and who share several classes each year. Career Academies partner with local businesses and help provide work-based
experiences for Academy students.
To become part of a Career Academy at Celebration High School, contact the Academy’s CTE teacher to apply for the Academy and to help you enroll in the appropriate courses.
POST- SECONDARY ARTICULATION
Many Career Pathway courses and programs provide students the opportunity to gain free college credit from
Valencia Community College or free course acceleration from the Technical Education Center of Osceola
(TECO). Some courses can also gain the student free college credit from other state colleges.
To participate in this articulation process, students should talk with their CTE teacher to find out the specific requirements for
their program.
GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS AWARD
Most Career Pathway (CTE) courses qualify for this scholarship. All CTE courses offered at
Celebration High School qualify for Gold Seal if the student completes the CTE program (at least 3 courses
in order within the same program). Qualifying courses are listed on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Program Comprehensive Course Table available online: https://www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/
CTE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Number 8207310
For Grades 9-11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite None
Industry Certification Microsoft Office Suite / 3I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts
and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design con-cepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic
communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and
emerging technologies and web page design.
DIGITAL DESIGN 1
Course Number 82095100
For Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite : none
Industry Certification Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite titles
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course emphasizes digital publishing concepts and operations to include layout,
design, measurement, decision making, and digital imaging.
DIGITAL DESIGN 2
Course Number 82095200
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Design 1
Industry Certification Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite titles
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course builds upon digital publishing principles learned in Digital Design 1 and
introduces students to higher level applications.
DIGITAL DESIGN 3
Course Number 82095300
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Design 2
Industry Certification Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite titles
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for ca-reers in the digital publishing industry. It includes the use of a variety of software and equipment to perform digital imag-
ing activities.
DIGITAL DESIGN 4
Course Number 82095400
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Design 3
Industry Certification Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite titles
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for ca-reers in the digital publishing industry.
CTE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 1
Course Number 87724100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Industry Certification Adobe Software packages and Final Cut Pro
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production
assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, -media artists/animators and
broadcast technicians.
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 2
Course Number 87724200
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Video Production 1
Industry Certification Adobe Software packages and Final Cut Pro
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, -media artists/animators and
broadcast technicians.
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 3
Course Number 87724300
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Video Production 2
Industry Certification Adobe Software packages and Final Cut Pro MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production
assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/animators and
broadcast technicians.
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION 4
Course Number 87724400
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Digital Video Production 3
Industry Certification Adobe Software packages and Final Cut Pro
MAJOR The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as pro-
duction assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/
animators and broadcast technicians. Students will also manage production of the Storm Report & Storm Watch.
3-D ANIMATION TECHNOLGY 1
Course Number 8718110
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Industry Certification :
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare stu-
dents for employment in digital media, new media, and multimedia positions. The content includes practical experiences
in 3-D Animation design and production. Specialized skills including video editing, audio features, and animation and
authoring software are used to produce a variety of multimedia productions.
CTE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GAME AND SIMULATION FOUNDATIONS: Evolution of Games/Mobile Game Design
Course Number 8208110
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Industry Certification
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to provide an introduction to game and simulation concepts and careers, the impact game and simulation has on society and industry, and basic game/simulation design concepts such as rule design, play mechanics, and media integration. This course compares and contrasts games and simulations, key development methodologies and tools, careers, and industry-related information. This course also covers strategies, processes, and methods for conceptualizing a game or simulation application; storyboarding techniques; and develop-ment tools.
GAME AND SIMULATION DESIGN: Game Design/Game Production & Marketing
Course Number 8208120
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0 Prerequisites : Game and Simulation Foundations
Industry Certification
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course covers fundamental principles of designing a game or a simulation ap-plication, in particular Human Computer Interface (HCI) principles, rules and strategies of play, conditional branching, design and development constraints, use of sound and animation, design tools, and implementation issues. The content includes market research, product design documentation, storyboarding, proposal development, and presentation of a project report. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured game or simula-tion programs.
The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences Program is a sequence of four courses which follows the
PLTW Engineering Program’s proven hands-on, real world problem-solving approach to learning. Students ex-
plore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to bioinformatics, including mapping and analyzing
DNA. Through activities, like dissecting a heart, students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of
the human body – often playing the role of biomedical professionals to solve mysteries. Think CSI meets ER.
They also explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease by working collaboratively to conduct inves-
tigation.
The PLTW program is designed to serve high school students of diverse backgrounds, helping them all to become
college and career ready, from those already interested in STEM-related fields to those who are more inspired by
the application of STEM than they are by traditional math and science courses. The classes are taught during the
school day and every PLTW instructor receives extensive training, as well as ongoing support.
NOTE: This program requires completion of a separate application.
Principles of Biomedical Sciences Course Number: 8708110 Grade: 9, 10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Description: Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions. They determine the factors that led
to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged a person’s life. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Bio medical
Human Body Systems Course Number: 8708120 Grade: 10, 11
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Description: Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, move-
ment, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of their
Medical Interventions Course Number: 8708130
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Human Body Systems
Description: Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. This
course is a “how-to” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and
fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer; and how to
prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.
Biomedical Innovation Course Number: 8708140 Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Medical Interventions Description: In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from local business-es and healthcare community.