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COURSE OFFERING GUIDE2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

© 2017 Milwaukee Public Schools

1500 W. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53215

Phone: (414) 902-8900

Website: mpsmke.com/pulaski Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Principal: Lolita Patrick

CASIMIR PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL

Pulaski HS Course Catalog 817.indd 1 8/20/17 3:12 PM

Table of Contents

Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MPS Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MPS Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MPS Core Beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Pulaski High School Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

High School Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Graduation Requirements for the MPS Class of 2021 and Beyond* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Graduation Requirements and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3High School Promotion Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Early Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Certificate of Completion vs . High School Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Guidance Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Course Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Academic and Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Career Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Courses and Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 International Baccalaureate Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Advanced Placement® Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Special Programs and Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Alternative Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Career/Technical Education Postsecondary Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Project Lead The Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Course and Enrollment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Class Drop/Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Late Enrollee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Accommodating Varying Student Needs, Interests and Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Transcripted Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Grade Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Course Retakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

High School Course Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Casimir Pulaski High School2500 W . Oklahoma Ave . Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 902-8900 • mpsmke .com/pulaski


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Principal WelcomeDear Pulaski High School Families,

Welcome to the Pulaski experience . Pulaski High School is honored to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Year Programme (MYP) Candidate School . IB provides a rigorous, global, highly engaging, inquiry-based program . The MYP is designed to prepare students for success in Diploma Programme (DP), postsecondary studies, and life . Character education is embedded in the MYP as students strive to develop attributes of the Learner Profile .

Pulaski offers courses in the eight core IB MYP subject groups, automotive service, Project Lead the Way, fine arts, and AP courses . English language learners (ELL) are provided with a range of educational services, including bilingual education (Spanish/English), English as a second language, and Spanish for Spanish speakers .

All are encouraged to visit Pulaski High School to have a Ram Experience .

Please contact the parent coordinator at 902-9083 to schedule a visit soon .

Yours in the journey,

Ms . Lolita Patrick, Principal


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Mission, Vision, Beliefs and GoalsMPS Mission StatementMilwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students, preparing them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work and citizenship .

MPS Vision StatementMilwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest student growth school systems in the country . All district staff will be committed to providing an educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement and respects diversity . Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained and accessible community centers meeting the needs of all . Relevant, rigorous and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated . The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families and community for the benefit of all .

MPS Core Beliefs1 . Students come first .2 . Wherever students are learning is the most important place in the district .3 . Educators and school staffs have high expectations for all students and provide the foundation for their academic success .4 . Leadership, educator development and child-driven data-informed decision making are keys to student achievement .5 . Involved families are integral to increasing student achievement .

6 . Student voice is encouraged and respected .7 . Quality community partnerships add value .8 . Increased operational and financial efficiencies are consistently pursued to support learning opportunities

for our students .9 . Central Services supports student achievement, efficient and effective operations, and student, family and

community engagement .

Pulaski High School Vision StatementThrough rigorous instructional foundations and nurturing, all students at James Madison Academic Campus will become proficient learners, prepared to succeed in post-secondary education or careers, and to become productive citizens .


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High School Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements for the MPS Class of 2021 and Beyond*

]] A minimum of 22 credits is required to graduate .]] Students must complete one of the following three options: online learning, community service experience or service

learning .]] All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test .]] IMPORTANT: Some high schools have additional requirements for specific programs or endorsements . Contact your

high school for more information .]] Visit mpsmke .com/graduationreq for more information .*

College and Career Readiness

English/Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Physical Education

Health

Fine Arts

World Language

Electives

4.0 credits

3.0 creditsAt or above the level of Algebra 1

3.0 credits Must include content and laboratory studies from the following: life science; physical science; additional course in a life, physical, earth or space science, engineering or technology

3.0 creditsFrom the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography, World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government and Economics

1.5 creditsNo more than 0.5 credits per year

0.5 credit

1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

2.0 credits

1.0 creditAP, IB, CTE or PLTW

3.0 credits

22 total credits


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Graduation Requirements and Recommendations

MPS Minimum Graduation

Requirements

Minimum GraduationRequirements

for University of Wisconsin System*

Recommendations for Highly Selective

Colleges**

Occupational Course of Study

Recommendations for MATC

English/Language Arts 4.0 credits4.0 college-bound

credits4.0-5.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level 4.0 credits

Mathematics 3.0 credits At or above the level of Algebra 1

3.0 credits Include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

4.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level

3.0 credits At or above the level of Algebra

Science

3.0 credits Must include content and

laboratory studies from the following: life science; physical

science; additional course in a life, physical, earth or space science,

engineering or technology

3.0 credits4.0 credits

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics including AP/IB level

3.0 credits Content with laboratory studies in

the Life and Physical Sciences

Social Studies

3.0 credits From the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography,

World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government AND

Economics

3.0 credits 4.0 creditsIncluding AP/IB level

3.0 credits From the following: U.S. History; World History, World Geography,

World Studies or AP Human Geography; Citizenship OR American Government AND

Economics

World Languages 2.0 credits 2.0+ creditsDepending on campus

4.0-5.0 creditsOf the same language

Not required

Physical Education 1.5 credits † Not required Not required 1.5 creditsHealth 0.5 credit Not required Not required 0.5 credit

Fine Arts 1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

May count as academic elective 1.0 credit +Recommended

1.0 creditArt, Dance, Music or Theater

Electives or Other Requirements**

3.0 credits 4.0 credits Academic electives recommended

Career/Technical Education

1.0 credit AP, IB, CTE or PLTW

Not required Not required 4.0 creditsCTE electives recommended

Other Students must complete one of the following three options: online

learning, community service experience or service learning.

Civics Exam All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test.

* Requirements may vary; check university admission websites. Students are encouraged to take more than the minimum number of credits, including Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes.** Students seeking admission to highly competitive institutions should consider taking as many academically rigorous and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes as possible.† A semester of physical education is required each year for three out of four years of high school.


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High School Promotion RequirementsThe following minimum number of units, or the equivalent, is required for high-school students to be promoted at the end of the school year:

] 9th grade student (freshman) = less than 5 units

] 10th grade student (sophomore) = 5 or more units

] 11th grade student (junior) = 10 or more units

] 12th grade student (senior) = 16 or more units

To be considered for senior-class rank, students must meet the definition of a senior and must complete one year and a minimum of 5 units at the schools from which they intend to receive their diplomas .

Early GraduationHigh-school students from the Milwaukee Public Schools are encouraged to complete four years of study resulting minimally in completion of the prescribed graduation requirements at the district and school levels . Procedures for permitting early graduation include the following:

1 . A student wishing to graduate early must complete all district requirements for graduation .

2 . A student must request a conference to declare interest in early graduation (with parental signature if the student is under 18) .

3 . A conference shall be held with the parent, student, and principal (or designee) to review options and to make a decision, with a sign-off by principal (or designee), student, and parent (if the student is under 18) . At this meeting, the student and parent will receive information regarding early graduation (scholarships, advanced courses, AP, IB, and YOP opportunities, etc .) to facilitate the making of an informed decision .

4 . For students who have received sign-off by the principal on the district-provided form for early graduation, the school will document in the student database that the student has met the diploma requirements at the semester-end date and will withdraw the student . Early graduates in good standing will be allowed to participate in the school’s year-end graduation ceremony and activities .


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Certificate of Completion vs. High School DiplomaPart of the annual IEP process is to discuss your student’s transition into life after High School . As part of this process, we want to take time to explain the differences between a Certificate of Completion vs . a High School Diploma and what this means towards your student’s future as well as life after school .

Certificate of Completion High School Diploma

] Not the same as a High School Diploma

] Student will receive special education services through the age of 21 .

] A Certificate of Completion is awarded to the student during the school year the student turns 21 .

] Your student will be in more special education classes, which follow modified standards that align with the Common Core Standards (Essential Elements) .

] Your student will NOT be able to use a Certificate of Completion for entry into a college or university .

] Focus will be on your student’s transition for life after High School .

] Your student will be asked to participate in non-academic tasks that will increase your student’s transition skills .

] Overall minimum of 22 credits to graduate

] Students are required to take and pass the following classes:

‘ 4 .0 units: English/Language Arts

‘ 3 .0 units: Mathematics (courses at or above the Algebra level)

‘ 3 .0 units: Science

‘ 3 .0 units: Social Studies as follows: US History, World History, World Geography or World Studies citizenship or 0 .5 American government AND 0 .5 Economics

‘ 1 .5 units: Physical Education over a 3-year period

‘ 0 .5 unit: Health

‘ 1 .0 unit: Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance or Theater)

‘ 2 .0 World Languages

‘ 1 .0 College and Career Readiness

‘ 3 .0 units: Electives

] Your student will have access to educational services through the age of 21 .

] Your student will be able to earn credits until the school year they turn 21 .

Employability Skills Certificate

] Students with disabilities (or without) who are working in paid employment may earn a DPI employability skills certificate . This is a state credential of student mastery . The components are:

] The student must work 90 on the job paid work hours

] A supervising teacher is required

] Students aged 14 and older, and enrolled in school, are eligible

Guidance Process

Course Selection ProcessTo establish class sections and accurately determine staffing needs for the ensuing year, it is necessary to secure registration about midway in the current school year . School counselors will conference with students to provide advisement on required and elective course selection . Courses selected at this time should be given serious consideration and selected in terms of the student’s total four-year program .

Parent involvement in student course selection is highly encouraged . The final decision on the selection of any elective course is up to the student and his/her parent/guardian, providing the selections follow a proper


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course sequence and are not in conflict with other school regulations . Students then attend a course selection session with their counselor to input their selections in a registration program . Parents will be notified when the course selection process begins .

Note: Course offerings in any department are contingent upon enough students enrolling in the course . If there is not sufficient enrollment for a course to be offered, students will be asked to make other selections .

Academic and Career PlanningAn Academic and Career Plan (ACP) represents a fluid, mapped academic plan reflecting a student’s unique set of interests, needs, learning goals and graduation requirements . It goes beyond the traditional “4 Year Plan” by recording a student’s connections to the larger community including community service, volunteerism, hobbies and activities, and post-secondary planning .

Development of an ACP involves students’ participation in school counseling activities beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school . These activities focus on academic, personal/social, and career development with the purpose of preparing the students for post-secondary/college and career choices .

Parents/Guardians are an integral part of the ACP process by supporting ongoing career exploration . Additionally, parents are invited to participate in an ACP Conference with their child and the school counselor at 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades .

Ideally, ACP conferences occur during the school day with the student, parent/guardian, and counselor . Alternate scheduling may be arranged with the school counselor to meet the needs of parents/guardians . ACP conferences should last between 30–45 minutes . This process will help parents and students make informed decisions to meet their academic and career goals .

ACP Conference Topics] Self-Awareness — “Who Am I?”

] Career Planning and Management — “What Do I Want to Do?”

] Academic Progress and Management — “How Will I Get There?”

] Special Concerns

Throughout high school and with school counselors, students view and update ACP documents . Completed ACPs are stored in the e-portfolio of Career Cruising . Learn more by visiting http://mpsmke .com/acp .

Career ClustersAs a part of a student’s Academic and Career Plan (ACP), students complete several tasks within the online Career Cruising program . The Matchmaker and My Plan sections of Career Cruising help students identify their areas of strength and interest, potentially indicating suitable career pathways . The Career Clusters are provided below to help with discussions about possible post-secondary options .

As a part of a student’s Academic and Career Plan (ACP), students complete several tasks within the online Career Cruising program . The Matchmaker and My Plan sections of Career Cruising help students identify their areas of strength and interest, potentially indicating suitable career pathways . The Career Clusters are provided below to help with discussions about possible post-secondary options .


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Career Cluster Career Pathway

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

] Animal Systems] Environmental Service Systems] Food Products & Processing Systems] Natural Resources Systems] Plant Systems] Power, Structural & Technical Systems Architecture &

Construction

Architecture & Construction] Construction] Design/Pre-Construction] Maintenance/Operations

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

] A/V Technology & Film] Journalism & Broadcasting] Performing Arts] Printing Technology] Telecommunications] Visual Arts

Business Management & Administration

] Administrative Support] Business Information Management] General Management] Human Resources Management] Operations Management

Education & Training] Administration & Administrative Support] Professional Support Services] Teaching/Training

Finance

] Accounting] Banking Services] Business Finance] Insurance] Securities & Investments

Government & Public Administration

] Foreign Service] Governance] National Security] Planning] Public Management & Administration] Regulation] Revenue & Taxation

Health Sciences

] Biotechnology Research & Development] Diagnostic Services] Health Informatics] Support Services] Therapeutic Services

Hospitality & Tourism

] Lodging] Recreation, Amusements & Attractions] Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services] Travel & Tourism


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Career Cluster Career Pathway

Human Services

] Consumer Services] Counseling & Mental Health Services] Early Childhood Development & Services] Family & Community Services] Personal Care Services

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

] Correction Services] Emergency & Fire Management Services] Law Enforcement Services] Legal Services] Security & Protective Services

Manufacturing

] Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance] Logistics & Inventory Control] Maintenance, Installation & Repair] Manufacturing Production Process Development

Production] Quality Assurance

Marketing

] Marketing Communications] Marketing Management] Marketing Research] Merchandising] Professional Sales

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

] Engineering & Technology] Science & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

] Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance] Health, Safety & Environmental Management] Logistics Planning & Management Services] Sales & Service] Transportation Operations] Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning,

Management & Regulation


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Courses and Curriculum

Four-Year Course Plan

GradeEnglish/

Language Arts

Social Studies

Math SciencePhysical

Education and Health

World Languages

Fine Arts

Career Pathways

and Elective Courses

4 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

1.5 credits for P.E. and 0.5 for Health

2 credits required

1 credit required

3 credits required

9 MYP English 9 MYP Citizenship MYP Algebra MYP Biology

IB MYP Comprehensive

Health Education & IB MYP

Comprehensive Physical

Education

Spanish or ASL MYP Art or Band

10 MYP English 10 MYP U.S. History MYP Geometry

MYP Chemistry or Physical

ScienceMYP PE Spanish or ASL MYP Art or

BandIB Personal

Project

11 English 11 World Studies Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Earth Science or PLTW PE

12 English 12Economics/American

Government

Pre-Calculus/AP Calculus

Total 4 credits earned

4 credits earned

4 credits earned

3 credits earned

2 credits earned

2 credits earned

2 credits earned

3+ credits earned

Total credits may exceed the number listed above . In addition to the above requirements, students must also have completed one of the following three course-embedded options, appropriately noted on a transcript: online learning, community-service experience, or service learning .

International Baccalaureate CoursesThe International Baccalaureate (IB) program sponsored by the International Baccalaureate is used in IB World Schools around the globe . The Diploma Program is a comprehensive two-year international college-preparatory curriculum . Students have the option of being Full Diploma candidates, or they may take selected IB courses as Certificate candidates . Successful completion of an IB course may lead to college credit and/or advanced placement . Middle Year Programme (MYP) courses are offered in grades 9 and 10 to prepare students for the Diploma program .

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students ages 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects .

The Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year standardized curriculum .


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Most higher education institutions award college credit for high marks on IB Diploma Programme exams and retroactive credit for the earning of an IB Diploma .

We are an IB candidate school . If we become a certified IB school in the spring, all of our 9th and 10th grade courses will be IB- Middle Years Programme courses .

Advanced Placement® CoursesThe Advanced Placement ® (AP) Program offers college level courses and examinations to high school students . Students successfully completing an Advanced Placement course are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test offered in the spring . Students obtaining a passing grade on an Advanced Placement examination may earn college credit .

Many states, national, and international schools award college credit based on the results of these tests . Students may take Advanced Placement tests with or without participating in an AP course; however, students are strongly advised to consult with a content teacher and their school counselor prior to this to be adequately prepared .

The following Advanced Placement (AP) high school courses are offered:

• AP Studio Art

• AP Calculus

• AP Spanish

Special Programs and CoursesThe following programs and courses are offered:

• PLTW- Principles of Biomedical Science

• PLTW- Human Body Systems

• Auto Engine Repair

• Vehicle Diagnosis and Repair

• Steering and Suspension

• Engine Performance

• Welding

Alternative ProgramsCredit Recovery

A program that offers students an opportunity to recover credits in the four core subjects (English Math, Social Studies and Science) using district approved online software . Students who complete courses in this fashion will receive grades for courses they previously failed . Credit Recovery may be offered during the day or after school . Contact your high school for more information .

GED #02

A program approved by the Department of Public Instruction that allows students who are 18 or in their fourth year of high school to graduate with their ninth-grade peers . A reading test is required to determine if students meet program eligibility . An intake meeting is necessary to review program expectations and to understand what is required to complete the program . Students who meet all GEDO2 requirements graduate with a high school diploma . GEDO2 may be offered during the day or after school . Contact your high school for more information .

Elective CoursesElectives are courses that may or may not fulfill four-year college entrance requirements . It is important that you contact the college or university you plan to attend to make sure that the elective course counts for that particular college or university’s requirements . Elective courses will be run provided there are sufficient numbers .


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Career/Technical Education Postsecondary ProgramsA wide variety of career and technical education (CTE) courses are offered to prepare students for college and careers . These courses are offered in an array of career clusters and pathways, including: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Audio and Video Technology and Film; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Early Childhood Development and Services; Information Technology - Programming and Software Development and Web and Digital Communications; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics .

Students participating in these high school courses will receive the education and training to make them productive employees at the entry level of their interest area, or continue their education in the technical college system, a four-year college or university, an apprenticeship or the military .

Students in CTE programs of study can take advantage of numerous work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with business and community partners . These experiences include: industry guest speakers; industry site-visits; job shadows; resume preparation; mock interviews; career fairs; paid internships and Youth Apprenticeship .

Completion of the recommended high school sequence of courses can also have the advantage of allowing the student to take advanced training/courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College . The advantage of this type of advanced placement is that a student is not required to repeat training already received in the high school program . This can shorten the time and expense required to complete a technical school course sequence or allow the student to participate in additional training, making the student a more valuable employee upon completion of technical school training .


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Project Lead The WayProject Lead the Way (PLTW) courses prepare students to be the most innovative and productive leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to make meaningful, pioneering contributions to our world . PLTW partners with high schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education . Through an engaging, hands-on technology rich curriculum, PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning . The PLTW high school STEM education programs give students a brighter future by providing them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success in STEM-related fields .

STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy . For America to remain economically competitive, our next generation of leaders must develop the critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help make them the most productive in the world . PLTW sparks the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation within all our students . Students who take the Project Lead the Way courses interact with area business partners related to STEM education and may be eligible for college and university engineering credits upon successful completion of PLTW end of course assessments .

Course and Enrollment Information

Class Drop/AddThe decision to take a course is an important one . Students should seriously consider their educational and career plan and develop a program of study to work toward those plans . Parent involvement in student course selection is highly encouraged . It is imperative that all students and parents consider course requests . Student course requests determine what courses and how many sections of each will be offered the following year . The high school drop procedure is listed:

1 . Student and/or parent-initiated schedule changes will be permitted only during the following time periods:

• During the first five days of the new semester, the Guidance Department will attempt to quickly resolve student requests that reflect the following:

• A scheduling error resulting in an incomplete or inaccurate program (example: no lunch, etc .) .• Changes warranted by summer school makeup or E2020 .• Out of district transcript .• Only requests that reflect these circumstances will be processed after the start of the new semester .

2 . In order to process a change, students must:

• Submit a Schedule Change Request Form to the School Counseling Department . • Bring a note from a parent/and or guardian, to be verbally confirmed by their counselor, authorizing the

schedule change .• Choose a substitute course, if one is available, for each dropped course .

3 . Final approval of changes is contingent upon the following:

• The proposed change does not jeopardize graduation .• The proposed change does not negatively affect prospects of college admission .• The change requested is logistically possible .• The change does not prevent student from obtaining final grade/credit .

4 . Changes will not be permitted to:

• Change teachers .• Change lunch periods (unless supported by medical documentation) .• Change to more convenient and/or desirable periods .• Group friends together in the same class .

5 . Changes in a student’s placement based on academic concerns that are recommended by administrators, teachers, and/or counselors may occur throughout the school year pending departmental approval .

6 . No student should be dropped or withdrawn prior to semester end until all grade marks have been entered .


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Late Enrollee Grades provided by the previous course or school may be considered for the final grade . If a student comes in from a different school with a report card, those grades will be added to the new quarter to receive a final grade .

Physical Education WaiverOn July 30, 2013, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed revisions to Administrative Policies 7 .34 and 7 .37 which allow a student to waive their third semester of physical education based on participation in an organized sport or athletic program pursuant to State Statute 118 .33(1)(e) .

Students who successfully use the waiver MUST take an additional course from the following list of subjects: English, social studies, mathematics, science or health .

The waiver allows students who have full schedules in their junior or senior years to take an additional academic class . In fact, state statute requires students who take the PE waiver to take an additional academic class in English, social studies, mathematics, science, or health . To take advantage of the waiver, students must demonstrate participation in regular physical activity through a log and they must pass the lifetime sports final exam .

The waiver process is described in the MPS PE Waiver Guidance and follows three specific steps:

1 . Students will fill out the MPS PE Waiver Application:

• Students must request the waiver and choose the physical activity that they are going to participate in .

• The physical activity will be approved by the high school PE department chair/physical education teacher .

• The coach or some other adult with a specified role, such as fitness coach, must also agree to sign off on the activity logs before the waiver begins .

2 . Once approved, students start and log their activity on the MPS PE Waiver Log . Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours over a minimum of six weeks . Each week, the coach must sign off on the student’s participation .

3 . After completion of the required hours of participation, the student will take the Lifetime Sports Exam .

Once students have completed the log and pass the Lifetime Sports Exam, the school counselor will complete the MPS PE Waiver Completion Verification form and enter the information into Infinite Campus .

Milwaukee Public Schools is dedicated to the development of the whole child . The waiver becomes a viable option for students who need additional core academic courses . The waiver option allows students to take the core academic course without sacrificing the most important lessons of the final Lifetime Sports course; how regular physical activity is something you do for a lifetime . We have provided a letter for parents explaining the waiver (MPS PE Waiver Parent Letter) . If you have any questions, please contact Brett Fuller, Curriculum Specialist for Health, Physical Education, Safe and Supportive Schools at fullerba@milwaukee .k12 .wi .us or (414) 475-8057 .

Accommodating Varying Student Needs, Interests and AbilitiesTo accommodate students with different needs and different rates of learning, the school district provides a variety of course levels in addition to the regular courses in some selected basic skill areas such as Reading, English Language Arts, and Mathematics . These levels can be described as follows:

Special Education Courses are adapted for students who have identified disability conditions and special education needs that require an Individual Educational Plan .


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Intervention Courses provide reading, writing and mathematics skill development . Students are placed in this course based on academic performance levels .

Honors Courses are geared to those students whose skill level is such that they can benefit from a broader or more intensive and in-depth study .

Weighted Courses are approved for weighted grade status . The Board approved weighted courses for students beginning with the graduating class of 2018 . Educators in Milwaukee Public Schools value academic rigor because it increases student achievement, encourages students to stretch to their potential, and contributes to effective transitioning to post-secondary institutions . The District also recognizes that adding a minor weight to a grade can appropriately motivate more students to pursue academic rigor, which is aimed at their long-term success . All Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and selected Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses will be weighted using the following scale:

Letter Grade A B C D U

Grade point for AP/IB DP and selected PLTW courses 5 .0 4 .0 3 .0 1 .0 0

Regular high school courses 4 .0 3 .0 2 .0 1 .0 0

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Courses prepare students for exams that can result in college credits . AP and IBDP courses give students access to rigorous college-level work . These courses help students build confidence and learn the essential time management and study skills needed for college and career success .

Youth Options Program – Wisconsin’s Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a UW Institution, a Wisconsin Technical College or one of the state’s participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education . Approved courses can count toward high school graduation as well as for college credit . See your school counselor for further information .

Transcripted CreditsTranscripted credit is an opportunity for students to earn technical college credit in high school . A high school student can receive credit at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) if they are sixteen years or older and earn an A or B in their high school articulated (transcripted) course(s) .

Articulated credit and coursework will be recorded on an official MATC transcript . Talk to your school counselor for detailed information . Earning technical college credit for competencies achieved in high school can help students avoid duplicating coursework in technical college and may lead to early graduation . Enrolling in a transcripted credit course requires a commitment to completing technical college level coursework .

Articulated Transcripted Credit MPS Courses

] Accounting 1] Accounting 2] Software Applications] Entrepreneurship Concepts] Human Physiology & Anatomy] Image Technology Workshop

] Keyboarding] Multimedia 12] Principles of Marketing] Web Design 1] Web Design 2

Advanced Standing MPS Programs ] Auto Program ] Project Lead the Way Program

Grade ChangesEach school shall establish a procedure on grade changes within the following guidelines:

• No grade may be changed by anyone other than the teacher who issued the grade, except under extraordinary circumstances .

• Any transcript changes should be made through the school in which the original grade was issued .


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Course RetakesStudents may repeat high school courses that they have failed . The student should see the school counselor to arrange for course retakes . Many courses can now be retaken online . This a great way for students to retake courses, recover credits, improve their grade point average and graduate on time .

• If, upon repeating a course, a student receives a higher grade, the higher grade will be used for the cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in place of the failing grade .

• The record of the failed course will continue to be a part of the student’s permanent transcript, but the failing grade will no longer factor into the cumulative GPA .

NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility RequirementsStudent athletes planning to play sports at a Division I or II institution of higher education out of high school must meet academic eligibility requirements as defined by the NCAA . Student athletes can monitor this eligibility by registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the beginning of their junior year of high school . More information about the Clearinghouse can be found at www .ncaa .org and www .ncaaclearinghouse .net . You may also call the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center toll free at 877-262-1492 . High school transcripts must also be sent from the student’s high school . Student athletes and their families are encouraged to work closely with the Clearinghouse and their school counselor during this process . It is the parent/student responsibility to ensure that the courses taken in high school meet NCAA requirements for the chosen college/university .


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High School Course Catalog

Course Number

Department Course Name Description

AR091 Visual Arts DRAWING AND PAINTING (S1)

Drawing and Painting is an introductory level course designed to expose students to a wide range or art techniques using dry and wet media . The course begins by students learning the techniques and experimenting with how they can be applied . In the second portion of the course, students apply the techniques learned by creating completed works of art .

AR101 Visual Arts DRAWING AND PAINTING (S2)

This course is a follow-up to AR091 and builds on a basic understanding of beginning drawing and painting techniques . Some advanced techniques will be introduced and students will explore their own creativity in drawing and painting by creating numerous finished pieces of art .

AR111MYP Visual Arts IB MYP ART FNDATIONS (S1)

Art Foundations is a basic level art class that introduces the elements and principles of art to the student . It is the keystone of the high school art program and serves as the introduction to more specialized art offerings . This course consists of approximately 180 class periods . The instructor will devise a plan to offer drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and graphic art over the course . Each of the media areas will be further broken down in to specific materials and techniques ie . Drawing can be further developed to include pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel/chalk, and marker . A basic recommendation would be to spend a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks for any technique . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

AR121MYP Visual Arts IB MYP ART FNDATIONS (S2)

Art Foundations is a basic level art class that introduces the elements and principles of art to the student . It is the keystone of the high school art program and serves as the introduction to more specialized art offerings . This course consists of approximately 180 class periods . The instructor will devise a plan to offer drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and graphic art over the course . Each of the media areas will be further broken down in to specific materials and techniques ie . Drawing can be further developed to include pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel/chalk, and marker A basic recommendation would be to spend a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks for any technique . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

AR261 Visual Arts ART STUDIO WORKSHOP (S1)

This is an advanced level art class for a student that has completed Art Foundations, Drawing, Drawing Painting . This is a self-directed class that allows the student to set up goals and work seriously on his or her art . It provides access to the artroom for students that are interested in working on their own art work and allows flexibility for the teacher and student to set up a course of study to challenge the student . This course is helpful for students that plan to continue in art beyond high school and may need to present a portfolio of work .


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AR301 Visual Arts CLAY DESIGN (S1) Clay design is a specialized course for students that have successfully completed Art Foundations and are interested in working with clay . The course begins by looking at clay construction through history and across cultures . After research and study of clay, students will explore the properties of clay and develop an understanding related to clays very nature . Various methods of clay design will be presented such as pinch, coil, slab, casting/molds and throwing on the wheel . This will be followed by an overview on the decoration of clay .

AR341 Visual Arts PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA (S1)

This advanced art course provides students with an opportunity to explore the process of using a 35 mm camera and working in the black and white darkroom . It builds on an understanding of composition and the use of values to create art images . Students will take pictures and print film . Some experimental processes will be introduced .

AR571 Visual Arts SCULPTURE (S1) This advanced art course that is designed for students that have success fully completed the Art Foundations course (AR 111, AR1212) . Students will experience additive, subtractive and new dimensions in the area of sculpture . Students will work with wood, plaster and found objects in a series of sculpture units . Beginning with two-dimensional sketches, students will work to bring these sketches to completion in a three-dimensional form . These units are structured from basic to complex and offer a sequential approach that build on each other . Other possible areas for exploration include environmental pieces, public art, earthworks and even work created using innovative materials such as light, plastic, sound, air and even electronics .

AR741WGPA Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DESIGN (S1)

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students present works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D or 3-D design, showing mastery of design in concept, composition and execution .

AR751WGPA Visual Arts AP STUDIO ART-DESIGN (S2)

AP Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art . AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year . Students present works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D or 3-D design, showing mastery of design in concept, composition and execution .

AR761 Visual Arts IMAGE TECHNOLOGY (S1)

Image technology is the course that previously was titled computer graphics . Students will use computer technology to create a wide variety of art images . They will learn basic design on the computer and apply these principles to complete finished graphic pieces .


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AS361CR Visual Arts ART HISTORY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is designed to give students a basic understanding and appreciation for art as it will be encountered on the high school level and beyond . It will give students the background necessary to appreciate visual art, participate in the creation of visual art, or seek further training for a career in the visual arts . The course emphasizes skills development and development of the creative thought process . Each time a skill has been learned, students will be encouraged to make creative applications of those skills . Students will be given a sense of art history, through discussion and showing of visuals that relate to the studio projects they are working on .

CE815 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE I

CATP Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . This course is designed as a component of the STWTP, which offers high school students the opportunity to be assessed in a community work setting and receive high school credit . Students explore various careers and learn appropriate work behaviors while working alongside employees of businesses and receiving instruction from Site Teachers .

CE825 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE II


CE835 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE III


CE845 Other Electives STWTP CATP EXPERIENCE IV



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CE855 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB EXPER (S1)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Experience component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program helps develop appropriate work related behaviors which are required for entry in to the job market . Students receive job coaching and other employment instruction from their Transition Coordinator, Employment Training Specialist and/or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE865 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB EXPER (S2)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Experience component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program helps develop appropriate work related behaviors which are required for entry in to the job market . Students receive job coaching and other employment instruction from their Transition Coordinator, Employment Training Specialist and/or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE905 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB TRAINING (2H)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Training component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program offers students who have demonstrated appropriate work related behaviors the opportunity to enter the job market . Students receive job coaching and employment instruction from their Transition Coordinators, Employment Training Specialists or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE915 Other Electives STWTP ON THE JOB TRAINING (3H)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the On the Job Training component of the School to Work Transition Program . This program offers students who have demonstrated appropriate work related behaviors the opportunity to enter the job market . Students receive job coaching and employment instruction from their Transition Coordinators, Employment Training Specialists or site teacher and receive high school credit .

CE925 Other Electives STWTP COMP EMP OJT PM (S1)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the Competitive Employment component of the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . Course is monitored and supported by an Employment Training Specialist and/or Transition Coordinator . This course is designed as an element of the STWTP for students to earn credit for competitive work experience outside of the school day and receive high school credit .

CE935 Other Electives STWTP COMP EMP OJT PM (S2)

Students are referred through Transition Coordinators, and this course is used ONLY for students who have been accepted in the Competitive Employment component of the School to Work Transition Program (STWTP) . Course is monitored and supported by an Employment Training Specialist and/or Transition Coordinator . This course is designed as an element of the STWTP for students to earn credit for competitive work experience outside of the school day and receive high school credit .

CHALACAD Other Electives CHALLENGE ACADEMY

This course is used for the complete schedule of students who are attending the Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy . No attendance is taken for these students . No grades or credit are given for this course .


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CRRCV Other Electives CREDIT RECOVERY This course is used for attendance purposes only for student who are taking one of the credit recovery courses on Edgenuity . This course can cover multiple periods of a studentâ€™s school day, but it MUST be skinnied with the actual CR course code .

CS401CR Other Electives CAREER PATHWAYS (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This introductory course is designed to help students make the transition to becoming a successful high school student . Some areas covered will be career planning, employment trends, career portfolios, study skills, employability skills, future program opportunities, and career clusters and pathways .

DE101 Driver Education DR ED & TRAFFIC SAFETY

Driver's Education that is taken outside of the MPS classroom . Can be added to a student's transcript after completing the course .

ELA31 English Language Arts LIFETIME ELA LITE/DSCR WR 3 S1

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in English Language Arts . This includes reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media and using technology . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage in literature and writing . Equipping students with foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

ELA32 English Language Arts LIFETIME ELA LITE/DSCR WR 3 S2

The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in English Language Arts . This includes reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media and using technology . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage in literature and writing . Equipping students with foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN101 English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN101CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .


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EN103MYP English Language Arts IB MYP ENG 9 AMERI AUTH(S1)

American Authors is typically offered at the 11th grade level . In an IB school's accelerated curriculum, it is offered at the 9th grade . In this course, students study the significant works of American authors and further their understanding of American ideals, traditions, and perspectives . The course aims to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts and give them a foundation for basic literary study . Students will work on reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding and analyzing literature and media, and conducting research to build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers, preparing them for British Authors and IB English should they so choose . Critical thinking, clear writing, and literary analysis are stressed in both discussion and composition . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

EN107MYP English Language Arts IB MYP ENG 10 LIT STUDIES2(S1)

The central purpose of this course is to continue expanding students' foundational skills in all communication arts and build on their freshman foundation for basic literary study . Students continue working on reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding and analyzing literature and media, and conducting research to build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers, preparing them for IB English should they so choose . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

EN111 English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .

EN111CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 9 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts . These include reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is to engage students in a meaningful survey of various genres of literature and writing . Equipping students with effective foundational reading and writing skills is paramount . There are no prerequisites for this course .


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EN113MYP English Language Arts IB MYP ENG 9 AMERI AUTH(S2)

American Authors is typically offered at the 11th grade level . In an IB school's accelerated curriculum, it is offered at the 9th grade . In this course, students study the significant works of American authors and further their understanding of American ideals, traditions, and perspectives . The course aims to expand students' foundational skills in all communication arts and give them a foundation for basic literary study . Students will work on reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding and analyzing literature and media, and conducting research to build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers, preparing them for British Authors and IB English should they so choose . Critical thinking, clear writing, and literary analysis are stressed in both discussion and composition . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

EN117MYP English Language Arts IB MYP ENG 10 LIT STUDIES2(S2)

The central purpose of this course is to continue expanding students' foundational skills in all communication arts and build on their freshman foundation for basic literary study . Students continue working on reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding and analyzing literature and media, and conducting research to build on their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers, preparing them for IB English should they so choose . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

EN325 English Language Arts LITERATURE OF PROTEST

Students will expand their awareness of the tradition and legacy of protest in literature through the study of poems, novels, speeches, and essays . Students will complete language, comprehension, and composition exercises that illuminate acts of protest and protest movements throughout history . Additionally, students will discuss authorial intent and the influence of political environment on an author's work .

EN331 English Language Arts POETRY The purpose of this course is to continue to foster student understanding of the conventions and styles of poetry . Students will spend time analyzing, reciting and creating poetry, while taking an in-depth look at different styles of poetry, their structures, poet's influence, and to explicate poems through a thorough analysis on several levels, including the literal and the figurative . The purpose of this course is to not just create poetry, although it can definitely be an activity attached to a style or technique observed in a mentor text .

EN341 English Language Arts SCIENCE FICTION In this course students will explore the realms of science fiction and fantasy . The exploration is made through short story, play, novel, and film . Students will make connections between the real world and the fantasy realms created by visionaries that reside on our planet . Writing assignments and oral presentations for this course will be based on readings, discussions, and research stemming from themes of this course . The true purpose is to always find the science in the fiction . *Please note that not every science fiction film is appropriate for class or meant to be shown in its entirety--please follow the guidelines about film set by your school .


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EN351 English Language Arts SHORT FICTION In this course students will study short stories and short novels by a variety of authors, and from a number of historical periods . Students will trace the development of short fiction and relate the action and characters to their own experiences . Students will be required to write compositions based on the course readings .

EN471WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LIT/COMP (S1)

AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature . Through the close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers . The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works by authors of recognized literary merit . The works taught in the course require careful deliberative reading . Writing is an integral part of the course and exam . Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays .

EN481WGPA English Language Arts AP ENGLISH LIT/COMP (S2)

AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature . Through the close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers . The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works by authors of recognized literary merit . The works taught in the course require careful deliberative reading . Writing is an integral part of the course and exam . Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays .

EN511 English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .

EN511CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .


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EN521 English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .

EN521CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 12 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to extend students' growth in all communication arts . Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers . Grade twelve students will demonstrate effective communication skills by creating various works of sufficient grade-level merit to address the complexity and depth of senior-level work . Artifacts will be constructed as a part of the student's coursework and assessed via the site-based instructor . Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of English 9 and 10; and either English 11 or electives .

EN531 English Language Arts AFRICAN AMERICAN LIT (S1)

In this literature intensive course students will read, interpret, and discuss classical and contemporary literary selections from African and African American authors . These cultural texts will allow students to see the ways in which African-Americans have contributed to, have been influenced by, have appropriated, and have transformed America . Activities will include advanced language and composition skills where students will be required to integrate advanced writing and language skills with African American literature that looks at the past, present, and future .

EN961 English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (two semesters) .


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EN961CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (two semesters) .

EN971 English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (semesters one and two) .

EN971CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 10 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in communication arts: reading, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, understanding media, applying technology, and employing research skills . Grade ten students shall demonstrate, as a part of their English 10 coursework, mastery of written and spoken expressions by designing, presenting, and defending a clearly reasoned, persuasively argued research project . Students shall be expected to demonstrate an understanding and use of technology resources in the research and presentation of the project . Site-based teachers will assess student work as a component of the course . Students will apply these skills as they continue to develop as creative and critical thinkers with a focus on informative/ explanatory and argumentative frameworks . In particular, students will expand and improve their research and oral communication skills by preparing an argumentative research project and by making a persuasive oral presentation . The prerequisite for this class is English 9 (semesters one and two) .


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EN981 English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S1) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .

EN981CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 . .

EN991 English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S2) The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .

EN991CR English Language Arts ENGLISH 11 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . The central purpose of this course is to expand students' skills in all communication arts . These include reading comprehension, analyzing literature, writing, listening, speaking, discussing, using language, increasing and improving vocabulary, using media and technology, and employing advanced research skills . Students will apply these skills as they continue to increase their abilities as creative and critical thinkers . The goal of this course is for students to exhibit their ability to meet grade-level expectations by successfully completing embedded course assessments, including writing On-Demand . Effectively supporting students with advancing reading and writing skills is paramount, with a focus on writing On-Demand . Prerequisites for this course are English 9 and English 10 .


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ES031 English as a Second Language

ESL AURAL LINGUAL SRVL 1 (S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who have had little or no previous schooling . Students are typically performing at English proficiency level 1-1 .9 . This beginning course develops oral communication skills through the intensive use of pronunciation and listening exercises, conversational techniques, oral presentations, readings, and group discussions . Listening passages will foster an awareness of what will be encountered in regular education courses .


ESL AURAL LINGUAL SRVL 1 (S2)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who have had little or no previous schooling . Students are typically performing at English proficiency level 1-1 .9 . This beginning course develops oral communication skills through the intensive use of pronunciation and listening exercises, conversational techniques, oral presentations, readings, and group discussions . Listening passages will foster an awareness of what will be encountered in regular education courses .


ESL READING + WRT SRVL 1 (S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who have had little or no previous schooling . Students are typically performing at English proficiency level 1-1 .9 . This entry level course develops skills, knowledge and understanding . Major topics: reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary building . Students will construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs .


ESL READING + WRT SRVL 1 (S2)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who have had little or no previous schooling . Students are typically performing at English proficiency level 1-1 .9 . This entry level course develops skills, knowledge and understanding . Major topics: reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary building . Students will construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs .


ESL AURAL LINGUAL BGNR 1 (S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . Students will explore fundamental language patterns based on familiar everyday situations and apply comprehension skills during speaking activities to further develop the ability to communicate in English . Attention will be given to U .S . customs, traditions, norms, society, and how the English language is a part of U .S . culture .



This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . Students will explore fundamental language patterns based on familiar everyday situations and apply comprehension skills during speaking activities to further develop the ability to communicate in English . Attention will be given to U .S . customs, traditions, norms, society, and how the English language is a part of U .S . culture .


ESL READING + WRT BGNR 1(S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who typically perform at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . The focus is on reading and writing . A greater emphasis is placed on the student to demonstrate a command of vocabulary, sentence patterns and grammar .


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ESL READING + WRT BGNR 1(S2)

This high school course is designed for English language learners who typically perform at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . The focus is on reading and writing . A greater emphasis is placed on the student to demonstrate a command of vocabulary, sentence patterns and grammar .



This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . It is a continuation of Beginner 1 . Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with emphasis on listening and speaking . The course prepares students for greater participation in regular education courses, as students study sentence patterns, words/expressions with common collocations and idioms, and related ideas across the content areas .



This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency levels 2-2 .9 . It is a continuation of Beginner 1 . Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with emphasis on listening and speaking . The course prepares students for greater participation in regular education courses, as students study sentence patterns, words/expressions with common collocations and idioms, and related ideas across the content areas .


ESL READING + WRIT INTER 1(S1)

This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency level 3-3 .9 . Skills needed to understand, speak, read and write English are emphasized . Vocabulary and grammar are major themes . Students are prompted to include more complex structure and add new vocabulary, referring as much as possible to the familiar experiences of the learner .


ESL READING + WRIT INTER 1(S2)

This high school course is designed for English language learners typically performing at English proficiency level 3-3 .9 . Skills needed to understand, speak, read and write English are emphasized . Vocabulary and grammar are major themes . Students are prompted to include more complex structure and add new vocabulary, referring as much as possible to the familiar experiences of the learner .


ESL INCLUSION (S1)

High school course for English language learners who receive ESL services in an inclusionary setting where this course is always skinnied with a regular education course and does not allow attendance or credit attainment . The standards are the same as for all ESL courses and this course allows the teacher to report on these standards in a grade book and report card for those students who are not in a separate ESL course .


ESL INCLUSION (S2)

High school course for English language learners who receive ESL services in an inclusionary setting where this course is always skinnied with a regular education course and does not allow attendance or credit attainment . The standards are the same as for all ESL courses and this course allows the teacher to report on these standards in a grade book and report card for those students who are not in a separate ESL course .


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FL701 World Languages SPANISH 1 (S1) First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL701CR World Languages SPANISH 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL701MYP World Languages IB MYP SPANISH 1 (S1)

First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

FL711 World Languages SPANISH 1 (S2) First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .

FL711CR World Languages SPANISH 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization .


First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations . Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish . Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

FL715MYP World Languages IB MYP NATIVE SPANISH 9 (S1)

Vocabulary usage and command of grammatical structures is emphasized . Students develop speaking and writing proficiency . Students discuss stories, novels, and plays . Written objectives include cultural studies of Span and Latin America .


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Vocabulary usage and command of grammatical structures is emphasized . Students develop speaking and writing proficiency . Students discuss stories, novels, and plays . Written objectives include cultural studies of Span and Latin America .

FL721CR World Languages SPANISH 2 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .


This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


Students expand their vocabulary and apply advanced grammar in a variety of ways . The emphasis is placed on oral skill development and interpreting novels and plays both orally and in writing . Students construct paragraphs and have opportunities to compose creative pieces . Cultural studies include Span and Latin America .


Students expand their vocabulary and apply advanced grammar in a variety of ways . The emphasis is placed on oral skill development and interpreting novels and plays both orally and in writing . Students construct paragraphs and have opportunities to compose creative pieces . Cultural studies include Span and Latin America .

FL731CR World Languages SPANISH 2 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage .


This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish . Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language . Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


In third year Spanish, students enlarge their vocabularies and review grammar essentials . Emphasis is placed on communication both tin speaking and wring . Collections of stories, short novels, or plays are read and discussed in Spanish . Writing skills are expanded through guided sentence construction and free composition . The histories of Spain and Latin America are also studied . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


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In third year Spanish, students enlarge their vocabularies and review grammar essentials . Emphasis is placed on communication both tin speaking and wring . Collections of stories, short novels, or plays are read and discussed in Spanish . Writing skills are expanded through guided sentence construction and free composition . The histories of Spain and Latin America are also studied . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

FL761 World Languages SPANISH 4 (S1) This course continues to develop understanding of speaking, reading, and writing skills . Principals of pronunciation are reviewed and added stress if placed on achieving intonation as used by Spanish speaking people . Stylistic improvement in language use is developed through student research, study and discussions of literature, periodicals, and newspaper . A wide variety of writing practice is pursued .

FL821WGPA World Languages AP SPANISH LANGUAGE (S1)

An AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced writing and conversation . It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition and emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication . Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions must be an integral part of the AP Spanish Language course . Recommended Prerequisites: 3-4 Yrs . Spanish

FL831WGPA World Languages AP SPANISH LANGUAGE (S2)

An AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced writing and conversation . It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition and emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication . Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions must be an integral part of the AP Spanish Language course . Recommended Prerequisites: 3-4 Yrs . Spanish

GS101 Other Electives GOOD STANDING RELEASE

This course is used for seniors who are close to graduation requirements and only attend partial days . See the Early Release Authorization form for more specific details .

HHSPR Other Electives HOME & HOSPITAL RELEASE

This course is used for a student who is receiving Home and Hospital services and does not attend school . The courses that they are working on fill part of the day and this release course fills all other periods .

HL211CR Health Education COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ED

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices to promote personal wellness . The curriculum includes state statute required units on: mental health/suicide prevention, shaken baby syndrome, and AED/CPR Exposure . Other units include human growth and development, STD's, HIV and pregnancy prevention, parenthood, family living, personal well-being education, nutrition, physical activity, community health issues and substance use prevention (ATODA) .


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HL211MYP Health Education IB MYP COMP HLTH ED

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices to promote personal wellness . The curriculum includes state statute required units on: mental health/suicide prevention, shaken baby syndrome, and AED/CPR Exposure . Other units include human growth and development, STD's, HIV and pregnancy prevention, parenthood, family living, personal well-being education, nutrition, physical activity, community health issues and substance use prevention (ATODA) . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

HL711 Health Education SENIOR HEALTH This class is established for students who need to fulfill their health education graduation requirement . The health education course includes personal wellness, human growth and development, drug and alcohol information, nutrition, disease prevention, community health and some courses include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification .

LFS31 Other Electives LIFETIME SKILLS 3-FAMILY S1

This course will allow students to better understand family structures and patterns and help to develop some skills to manage time and money to meet personal needs, including the need for food and shelter . This course will also introduce students to transition skills and resources required for successful life after high school .

LFS32 Other Electives LIFETIME SKILLS 3-FAMILY S2

This course will allow students to better understand family structures and patterns and help to develop some skills to manage time and money to meet personal needs, including the need for food and shelter . This course will also introduce students to transition skills and resources required for successful life after high school .

MA211 Mathematics ALGEBRA (S1) In this course, students will study relationships between quantities and reasoning with expressions and equations . Students can use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions . Building on this work, students will study descriptive statistics by gathering, displaying, summarizing and interpreting data in order to discover patterns and make generalizations . They explore many examples of linear relationships, including sequences; they interpret linear functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, translate between representations, and understand the limitations of various representations .

MA211CR Mathematics ALGEBRA (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . In this course, students will study relationships between quantities and reasoning with expressions and equations . Students can use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions . Building on this work, students will study descriptive statistics by gathering, displaying, summarizing and interpreting data in order to discover patterns and make generalizations . They explore many examples of linear relationships, including sequences; they interpret linear functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, translate between representations, and understand the limitations of various representations .


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MA211MYP Mathematics IB MYP ALGEBRA (S1)

This course is designed for students who plan to complete the full IB mathematics program . Students who follow this program aim for the IB Math or Higher Level examinations and will be able to pursue a career which is mathematics related or heavily dependent on mathematics . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

MA221 Mathematics ALGEBRA (S2) Students will identify variables in mathematical modeling situations and analyze given or collected data that represent essential features within a linear context . They will then formulate a model by creating and/or selecting graphical, tabular, algebraic, or statistical representations that describe relationships between the variables . In addition, students will analyze these relationships to draw conclusions . With linear models, they look at residuals to analyze the goodness of fit . Students will apply these skills to create and interpret exponential models . Students will also compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between additive and multiplicative change . They will interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions . Students will apply graphical and algebraic methods to explore systems of equations and inequalities .

MA221CR Mathematics ALGEBRA (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Students will identify variables in mathematical modeling situations and analyze given or collected data that represent essential features within a linear context . They will then formulate a model by creating and/or selecting graphical, tabular, algebraic, or statistical representations that describe relationships between the variables . In addition, students will analyze these relationships to draw conclusions . With linear models, they look at residuals to analyze the goodness of fit . Students will apply these skills to create and interpret exponential models . Students will also compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between additive and multiplicative change . They will interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions . Students will apply graphical and algebraic methods to explore systems of equations and inequalities .

MA221MYP Mathematics IB MYP ALGEBRA (S2)


MA301 Mathematics GEOMETRY (S1) In this course, students will utilize precise geometric language to prove geometric theorems . Major topics within the study of proof will be that of using transformations to prove congruence and using constructions . Students extend their understanding to use dilations and proportional reasoning to understand similarity . They identify criteria for similarity of geometric figures and use similarity to solve geometric and real- life problems . Students apply similarity in right triangles to understand right triangle trigonometry . Students will use trigonometry to explore and solve real-life applications .


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MA301CR Mathematics GEOMETRY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . In this course, students will utilize precise geometric language to prove geometric theorems . Major topics within the study of proof will be that of using transformations to prove congruence and using constructions . Students extend their understanding to use dilations and proportional reasoning to understand similarity . They identify criteria for similarity of geometric figures and use similarity to solve geometric and real- life problems . Students apply similarity in right triangles to understand right triangle trigonometry . Students will use trigonometry to explore and solve real-life applications .

MA301MYP Mathematics IB MYP GEOMETRY (S1)


MA311 Mathematics GEOMETRY (S2) Students build on their understanding of similarity to exploring properties of circles and proving relationships between parts of circles . Students will calculate use this knowledge involving circle properties and measurements in real-life applications . In addition to the geometric perspective, students will understand the Pythagorean theorem through and algebraic approach in order to understand the equation of a circle . This second semester course will also build on probability concepts from the middle grades in order to understand conditional probability . Students will continue to interpret data and make justified decisions using statistics and probability .

MA311CR Mathematics GEOMETRY (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Students build on their understanding of similarity to exploring properties of circles and proving relationships between parts of circles . Students will calculate use this knowledge involving circle properties and measurements in real-life applications . In addition to the geometric perspective, students will understand the Pythagorean theorem through and algebraic approach in order to understand the equation of a circle . This second semester course will also build on probability concepts from the middle grades in order to understand conditional probability . Students will continue to interpret data and make justified decisions using statistics and probability .

MA311MYP Mathematics IB MYP GEOMETRY (S2)



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MA501 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S1)

Students begin learning to synthesize, generalize, and expand upon what they have learned about a variety of function families . Students learn that real-world relationships and data can often be modeled by a function and often require moving among different representations . From this broad overview students delve into exponential and logarithmic functions through a progression of ideas starting with geometric sequences in both recursive and explicit forms to exponential functions . They will simplify exponential functions using the properties of exponents and use the idea of inverses to introduce logarithms . Students will use this idea to solve exponential functions and real-world applications . This semester will also have students learning to understand quadratic relationships . Students will understand algebraic expressions can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms, showing key features of the relationship . Students will understand the relationship between zeros and the vertex . Student will expand the number system to include the complex numbers allowing for the solution of any quadratic equation .

MA501CR Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program .Students begin learning to synthesize, generalize, and expand upon what they have learned about a variety of function families . Students learn that real-world relationships and data can often be modeled by a function and often require moving among different representations . From this broad overview students delve into exponential and logarithmic functions through a progression of ideas starting with geometric sequences in both recursive and explicit forms to exponential functions . They will simplify exponential functions using the properties of exponents and use the idea of inverses to introduce logarithms . Students will use this idea to solve exponential functions and real-world applications . This semester will also have students learning to understand quadratic relationships . Students will understand algebraic expressions can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms, showing key features of the relationship . Students will understand the relationship between zeros and the vertex . Student will expand the number system to include the complex numbers allowing for the solution of any quadratic equation .


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MA511 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S2)

This course begins with polynomial functions where students will understand the relationship between zeros and the factors of polynomials . Students will understand the relationship among the graphs of polynomial equations, functions, the number and types of roots, the possible degrees of the polynomials, and the extreme values and end behavior . Another area of study is rational and radical relationship where properties of exponents are extended to expressions with a rational exponent . In the area of functions, the last function studied is that of trigonometric . Students will understand functions can be used to model real world phenomena; in particular, trigonometric functions can be used to model periodic phenomena and analyze functions using different representations . In addition to the function work, student will student making inferences and conclusions from data . Students will see how the visual displays and summary statistics they learned in earlier grades relate to different types of data and to probability distributions . They will identify different ways of collecting data including sample surveys, experiments, and simulations and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn .

MA511CR Mathematics ALGEBRA 2 & TRIG (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course begins with polynomial functions where students will understand the relationship between zeros and the factors of polynomials . Students will understand the relationship among the graphs of polynomial equations, functions, the number and types of roots, the possible degrees of the polynomials, and the extreme values and end behavior . Another area of study is rational and radical relationship where properties of exponents are extended to expressions with a rational exponent . In the area of functions, the last function studied is that of trigonometric . Students will understand functions can be used to model real world phenomena; in particular, trigonometric functions can be used to model periodic phenomena and analyze functions using different representations . In addition to the function work, student will student making inferences and conclusions from data . Students will see how the visual displays and summary statistics they learned in earlier grades relate to different types of data and to probability distributions . They will identify different ways of collecting data including sample surveys, experiments, and simulations and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn .

MA512 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2A (S1) Students begin learning to synthesize, generalize, and expand upon what they have learned about a variety of function families from the Algebra course . Students learn that real-world relationships and data can often be modeled by a function and often require moving among different representations . From this broad overview, students delve into exponential and logarithmic functions through a progression of ideas starting with geometric sequences in both recursive and explicit forms to exponential functions . They will simplify exponential functions using the properties of exponents and use the idea of inverses to introduce logarithms . Students will use this idea to solve exponential functions and real-world applications .


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MA514 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2A (S2) This semester will have students learning to understand quadratic relationships . Students will understand algebraic expressions can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms, showing key features of the relationship . Students will understand the relationship between zeros and the vertex . Student will expand the number system to include the complex numbers allowing for the solution of any quadratic equation .

MA522 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2B & TRIG (S1)

This course begins with polynomial functions where students will understand the relationship between zeros and the factors of polynomials . Students will understand the relationship among the graphs of polynomial equations, functions, the number and types of roots, the possible degrees of the polynomials, and the extreme values and end behavior . Another area of study is rational and radical relationship where properties of exponents are extended to expressions with a rational exponent .

MA524 Mathematics ALGEBRA 2B & TRIG (S2)

In the area of functions, the last function studied is that of trigonometric . Students will understand functions can be used to model real world phenomena; in particular, trigonometric functions can be used to model periodic phenomena and analyze functions using different representations . In addition to the function work, student will student making inferences and conclusions from data . Students will see how the visual displays and summary statistics they learned in earlier grades relate to different types of data and to probability distributions . They will identify different ways of collecting data including sample surveys, experiments, and simulations and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn .

MA701 Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S1) Precalculus (Semester 1) A rigorous study of mathematics topics leading to calculus, this course involves the study of vectors and matrices, trigonometry, functions and graphing, sequences and series, limits, and probability

MA701CR Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Precalculus (Semester 1) A rigorous study of mathematics topics leading to calculus, this course involves the study of vectors and matrices, trigonometry, functions and graphing, sequences and series, limits, and probability .

MA711 Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S2) Precalculus (Semester 2) This course continues a student's study of important mathematics topics leading to calculus . As indicated in the description of MA701, the study of trigonometry and functions and graphs are expanded in this course .

MA711CR Mathematics PRECALCULUS (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Precalculus (Semester 2) This course continues a student's study of important mathematics topics leading to calculus . As indicated in the description of MA701, the study of trigonometry and functions and graphs are expanded in this course .

MA921WGPA Mathematics AP CALCULUS AB (S1)

Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the student's understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications . The courses emphasize a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally . The connections among these representations also are important .


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MA931WGPA Mathematics AP CALCULUS AB (S2)

Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the student's understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications . The courses emphasize a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally . The connections among these representations also are important .

MTH31 Mathematics LIFETIME MATH 3 (S1)

In this course, students will study number and quantity concepts using both real number systems and complex numbers . Students will develop and understanding of basic geometric concepts including attributes of shapes, congruency, measurement and applying this to real life objects .

MTH32 Mathematics LIFETIME MATH 3 (S2)

In this course, students will study number and quantity concepts using both real number systems and complex numbers . Students will develop and understanding of basic geometric concepts including attributes of shapes, congruency, measurement and applying this to real life objects .

MU151 Music BEGINNING BAND (S1)

This course provides an opportunity for wind and percussion students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . Band members participate in music festivals, field trips and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concept as well as to improve musicianship and performance skills . Marching band may also be integrated into the band curriculum .

MU151MYP Music IB MYP BEGINNING BAND (S1)

This course provides an opportunity for wind and percussion students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . Band members participate in music festivals, field trips and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concept as well as to improve musicianship and performance skills . Marching band may also be integrated into the band curriculum . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

MU153 Music BEGINNING BAND (S2)

This course provides an opportunity for wind and percussion students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . Band members participate in music festivals, field trips and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concept as well as to improve musicianship and performance skills . Marching band may also be integrated into the band curriculum .


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MU153MYP Music IB MYP BEGINNING BAND (S2)

This course provides an opportunity for wind and percussion students to develop skills necessary for improving individual and group performance . Students may begin at any level and instructors will assign all pupils to various groups according to their level of proficiency . Band members participate in music festivals, field trips and concerts . Music performed is selected to ensure steady progress in music concept as well as to improve musicianship and performance skills . Marching band may also be integrated into the band curriculum . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

MU161MYP Music IB MYP INTERMEDIATE BAND (S1)

Students who have completed at least the basic first year of Band music instruction should enroll in the Intermediate Band . This band performs in parades, athletic events, community performances, school concerts and music festivals . It joins with the Advanced Band to form the Marching and Pep Bands . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . It is required that students take part in group or private lessons as part of their grade . The continuing development of the student's musicianship is the ultimate goal of this class . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards . Prerequisite: One or more years of Band instruction at the middle or high school level

MU163MYP Music IB MYP INTERMEDIATE BAND (S2)

Students who have completed at least the basic first year of Band music instruction should enroll in the Intermediate Band . This band performs in parades, athletic events, community performances, school concerts and music festivals . It joins with the Advanced Band to form the Marching and Pep Bands . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . It is required that students take part in group or private lessons as part of their grade . The continuing development of the student's musicianship is the ultimate goal of this class . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards . Prerequisite: One or more years of Band instruction at the middle or high school level

MU181 Music ADVANCED BAND (S1)

Advanced Band is the most advanced band and is for experienced woodwind, brass, percussion, and string bass players . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo or duet at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 2, 1, or 1* to be eligible . Advanced Band studies major musical works as well as performing the usual performance schedule of a high school band, and will play with the Intermediate Band for school, community and athletic events . The Symphonic Band will also perform in school concerts and several area music festivals . The Advanced and Intermediate Bands will join to form the Marching Band and perform for Homecoming and selected marching festivals . Selected members will join with the Orchestra Strings to form the Symphony Orchestra several times during the year . Students will be required to take part in either group or private lessons as part of their grade . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prerequisite: Several years of Band instruction, Class B or higher Solo or Duet


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MU183 Music ADVANCED BAND (S2)

Advanced Band is the most advanced band and is for experienced woodwind, brass, percussion, and string bass players . Prospective students should have performed a Class A or B solo or duet at Solo & Ensemble and received a score of 2, 1, or 1* to be eligible . Advanced Band studies major musical works as well as performing the usual performance schedule of a high school band, and will play with the Intermediate Band for school, community and athletic events . The Symphonic Band will also perform in school concerts and several area music festivals . The Advanced and Intermediate Bands will join to form the Marching Band and perform for Homecoming and selected marching festivals . Selected members will join with the Orchestra Strings to form the Symphony Orchestra several times during the year . Students will be required to take part in either group or private lessons as part of their grade . After school and outside of school performance attendance is required as part of this class and will form a major portion of the student's grade . Prerequisite: Several years of Band instruction, Class B or higher Solo or Duet

MU661 Music ENSEMBLE INSTRMENTAL KEYBRD(S1

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in piano or electronic keyboard instruction . General concepts will be taught at the group level, but students will be expected to progress at their own individual speed . A variety of materials will be available to enable students to experience many kinds of keyboard music . Students will perform in class concerts and be encouraged to perform in other performances . Students will be required to purchase a piano book .

NO161 World Languages BEG AMER SIGN LANG 1 (S1)

Explores the fundamentals of Sign Language and develops a good working knowledge of basic signs . Introduces students to the Deaf culture and focuses on introductions of oneself .

NO171 World Languages BEG AMER SIGN LANG 1 (S2)

Explores the fundamentals of Sign Language and develops a good working knowledge of basic signs . Introduces students to the Deaf culture and focuses on introductions of oneself .

OE851CR Other Electives STRATEGIES FOR ACAD SUCCESS

Course taken in credit recovery program . In-depth lessons use a variety of both innovative and traditional teaching techniques including: long-range projects, cooperative learning activities, and reflective journal writing . Students practice the note-taking, time management, study, social and human relations skills they need every day in their academic and elective subjects and in their real lives outside of school . They learn more about themselves and their futures in the worlds of postsecondary education and careers as they prepare to choose a career .


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PE201MYP Physical Education IB MYP COMP PHYSICAL ED

This course is designed for 9th grade students and is the first of the core PE Courses in MPS . Where facilities/staffing permit, one marking period will consist of beginning and/or intermediate swim, with a minimum goal of intermediate swim techniques being accomplished by all students . Basic swimming strokes and an understanding of self-fitness will be incorporated . The alternate marking period will be the culmination of individual and team sports and reinforce wellness related health education experiences with a physical education laboratory experience . This would include self-testing in strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory endurance . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

PE261 Physical Education LIFETIME SPORTS This elective course is designed for 11th and 12th grade classes . Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize activities considered within the realm of lifetime sports . At the conclusion of the subject offerings, students will have experienced a wide variety of activities that will enable them to participate actively in a recreational/therapeutic pursuit throughout their lives . In some instances, field trips to community resources may be used to provide students with more realistic settings .

PE261CR Physical Education LIFETIME SPORTS Course taken in credit recovery program . Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize activities considered within the realm of lifetime sports . At the conclusion of the subject offerings, students will have experienced a wide variety of activities that will enable them to participate actively in a recreational/therapeutic pursuit throughout their lives . In some instances, field trips to community resources may be used to provide students with more realistic settings .

PE291 Physical Education LEISURE SPORTS This is an elective course into lifetime sports . Focus is on individual sports and learning basic skills . Activities included are archery, biking, bowling, fishing, golf, hiking, self-defense, cross country skiing, and volleyball . Instruction will center on rules, basic skills, safety, and game strategy .

PE461 Physical Education SELECTED AQUATICS EXPERIENCE

This course will be a continuation of the basic swimming course . It will enable students to continue to progress with the development of their individual water skills . It will be geared to an intermediate level of skill development centered around additional strokes, endurance, water safety and water sport activities .

PE751 Physical Education AEROBIC DANCE This is an elective dance exercise class . Emphasis is on fitness through exercise performed to music . Dance steps and routines are combined with exercises for an extended workout . Students are encouraged to develop personal work-out programs .


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PE961MYP Physical Education IB MYP FIT FOR LIFE

This course is designed for 10th grade classes . This is the second of the core PE courses in MPS . Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize health related fitness . At the conclusion of the subject offerings, students will have experienced a wide variety of fitness activities that they will be able to replicate on their own . Emphasis is on activities that has students who are moderately to vigorously active for 60%25 of the class time . Students will have an understanding of their own fitness level, how to assess their fitness and how to improve their health related fitness . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

RC111 Mathematics ALGEBRA SUPPORT (S1)

Course taken simultaneously with Algebra . This course is designed to support 9th graders in their exploration of mathematics . Topics include data exploration, proportional reasoning and variation, and the concept of recursion .

RC121 Mathematics ALGEBRA SUPPORT (S2)

Course taken simultaneously with Algebra . This course is designed to support 9th graders in their exploration of mathematics . Topics include data exploration, proportional reasoning and variation, and the concept of recursion .

RD111 Reading READING IMPROVEMENT (S1)

The central purpose of this course is to dramatically improve vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills, reading fluency and writing skills to keep students on track for college and career readiness . Teachers use both the online and offline components to customize and individualize reading instruction to increase achievement .

RD121 Reading READING IMPROVEMENT (S2)

The central purpose of this course is to dramatically improve vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills, reading fluency and writing skills to keep students on track for college and career readiness . Teachers use both the online and offline components to customize and individualize reading instruction to increase achievement .

SC181CR Science PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .


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SC181MYP Science IB MYP PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S1)

This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

SC191CR Science PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SC191MYP Science IB MYP PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S2)

This course is a study of the physical world . In this course, students will focus on how chemistry, physics, and earth and space science interrelate in the world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and do research to extend their understanding of physical science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Concepts will include the structure of atoms and matter, motion and forces, physical and chemical changes, interactions of matter and energy, and various aspects of earth and space science . Topics will include the states of matter, behavior of gases, fluids, compounds, solutions, acids and bases, acceleration, gravity, simple machines, heat and temperature, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, the universe, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


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SC201CR Science BIOLOGY 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .

SC201MYP Science IB MYP BIOLOGY (S1)

This course is designed for students pursing an IB Diploma . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


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SC211CR Science BIOLOGY 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization in living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 1 (SEM 1)

SC211MYP Science IB MYP BIOLOGY (S2)

This course is designed for students pursuing an IB Diploma . Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world . Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time . In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things . Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence or organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization in living systems . Topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards . Prerequisite: PRE-DIPL BIOLOGY (SEM 1)


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SC401CR Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment

SC401MYP Science IB MYP CHEMISTRY I (S1)

This course is designed for students pursuing an IB Diploma . Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment .


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SC411CR Science CHEMISTRY 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY (SEM 1)

SC411MYP Science IB MYP CHEMISTRY I (S2)

Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes . Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo . A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology . In this course students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances . Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy . Topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, radioactivity and nuclear energy, organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry of the environment and other related topics . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY (SEM 1) This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

SC601 Science EARTH SCIENCE (S1)

In this course of study students will integrate and apply the sciences of biology, chemistry and physics to extend their knowledge of the core content of earth and space science . Students will study content related to energy in the earth system, earth's geochemical cycles and processes, and the origin and evolution of the earth system and the universe . Topics can include the study of astronomy, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, geology, the solar system, earth, sun, and stars, topographical maps, ecological systems, flow of energy and matter, biological succession, and other related topics . Students will conduct scientific investigations both in the laboratory and outdoors and can do research to extend their understanding of earth and space science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students .


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SC611 Science EARTH SCIENCE (S2)

In this course of study students will integrate and apply the sciences of biology, chemistry and physics to extend their knowledge of the core content of earth and space science . Students will study content related to energy in the earth system, earth's geochemical cycles and processes, and the origin and evolution of the earth system and the universe . Topics can include the study of astronomy, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, geology, the solar system, earth, sun, and stars, topographical maps, ecological systems, flow of energy and matter, biological succession, and other related topics . Students will conduct scientific investigations both in the laboratory and outdoors and can do research to extend their understanding of earth and space science concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: EARTH SCIENCE (SEM 1)

SC731PLTWWGPA Science PLTW PRNCPLS OF BIOMED SCI (S1

This is a PLTW class . The course begins with a mystery . A woman in her mid-forties has been found dead . The students need to determine clues to her death . They review six major body systems and analyze an autopsy report . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Biology or concurrent enrollment .

SC741PLTWWGPA Science PLTW PRNCPLS OF BIOMED SCI (S2

This is a PLTW class . The course begins with a mystery . A woman in her mid-forties has been found dead . The students need to determine clues to her death . They review six major body systems and analyze an autopsy report . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: PLTW PRINCIPLES OF BIOMED SCIENCE S1

SC751PLTWWGPA Science PLTW HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS S1

This is a PLTW class . Students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems to learn how they work together to maintain homeostasis and good health . Using real-world cases, students take the role of biomedical professionals and work to solve medical mysteries . Hands-on projects include designing experiments, investigating the structures and functions of the body systems, and using data acquisition software to monitor body functions, such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Biology; Recommended:PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences

SC761PLTWWGPA Science PLTW HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS S2

This is a PLTW class . Students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems to learn how they work together to maintain homeostasis and good health . Using real-world cases, students take the role of biomedical professionals and work to solve medical mysteries . Hands-on projects include designing experiments, investigating the structures and functions of the body systems, and using data acquisition software to monitor body functions, such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation . Study includes laboratory work . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisites: PLTW Human Body Systems S1


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SC821CR Science PHYSICS 1 (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: Algebra or concurrent enrollment .

SC831CR Science PHYSICS 1 (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Physics is a branch of scientific knowledge that involves the study of the basic principles of matter and energy and how they interact with one another . Studying physics helps students to describe the organization of the universe and understand and apply natural laws . In this course students will investigate the inter-relationship between matter and energy and will apply their discoveries to the practical application of physics concepts to real world needs . Content will include structure of atoms and matter, the principles of motion and force, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, and interactions or matter and energy . Topics may include momentum, work, power and machines, energy transfer, thermal energy, sound, waves, reflection and refraction, static electricity, electromagnetism, quantum theory, nuclear applications and other related topics . Physics courses can be conceptual-based and/or mathematics-based . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1 (SEM 1) .

SC861 Science CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (S1)

Physics Concepts is a less rigorous laboratory-oriented physics course . This course is designed to ignite student's interest in physics through meaningful examples and activities . The focus of the course is on the concepts identified in Physics 1 that guide the physical world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Mathematics proficiency is not required for this course .


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SC871 Science CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (S2)

Physics Concepts is a less rigorous laboratory-oriented physics course . This course is designed to ignite student's interest in physics through meaningful examples and activities . The focus of the course is on the concepts identified in Physics 1 that guide the physical world . Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can do research to extend their understanding of physics concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills . Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students . Mathematics proficiency is not required for this course . Prerequisite: CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (SEM 1)

SCN31 Science LIFETIME SC/EARTH&SPACE 3 S1

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the positioning of the earth and sun, how stability and change affect the earth and planets and earth's climate and resources .

SCN32 Science LIFETIME SC/EARTH&SPACE 3 S2

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the positioning of the earth and sun, how stability and change affect the earth and planets and earth's climate and resources .

SS121 Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S1) Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS121CR Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS121MYP Social Studies IB MYP CITIZENSHIP (S1)

Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

SS131 Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S2) Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .


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SS131CR Social Studies CITIZENSHIP (S2) Course taken in credit recovery program . Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system .

SS131MYP Social Studies IB MYP CITIZENSHIP (S2)

Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society . The course focuses primarily on American government, but also looks at other American social institutions . Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

SS181 Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S1)

World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS181CR Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .


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SS191 Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S2)

World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS191CR Social Studies WORLD HISTORY (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . World History is a survey course which enables students to better understand the emergence of western and non-western civilizations . Content is selected to demonstrate people's struggle to improve themselves, their standard of living, government, and total culture . The appreciation of past achievements and the continuing need for international understanding are basic aims of the course . Representative units of study are selected from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of World History . They typically include the earliest civilizations, ancient Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the rise of national states; the Industrial Revolution; modern European History; Indian America; Latin America from Columbus to the present; the rise and achievements of Islamic civilization; Africa south of the Sahara; Colonialism India and southeast Asia; China from ancient roots to the present; the story of Japan; and the world today .

SS221 Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S1)

United States History builds upon the skills, concepts and historical perspectives achieved by students in Grades 5 through 8 . It is a study of the emergence of the American society and culture . This includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entry, development and interplay of the nation's social institutions, and the approaches Americans have used to face both domestic and international problems . Since a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural/non-sexist approach is used throughout this course, students will better understand and appreciate the pluralistic nature of American Society . United States History 1 emphasizes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the Constitution and the development and launching of the federal system of government, sectionalism, manifest destiny, the Civil War, and Reconstruction .


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SS221CR Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . United States History builds upon the skills, concepts and historical perspectives achieved by students in Grades 5 through 8 . It is a study of the emergence of the American society and culture . This includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entry, development and interplay of the nation's social institutions, and the approaches Americans have used to face both domestic and international problems . Since a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural/non-sexist approach is used throughout this course, students will better understand and appreciate the pluralistic nature of American Society . United States History 1 emphasizes the colonial period, the American Revolution, the Constitution and the development and launching of the federal system of government, sectionalism, manifest destiny, the Civil War, and Reconstruction .

SS221MYP Social Studies IB MYP U .S . HISTORY (S1)

Pre-Diploma U .S . History is a two semester survey course in U .S . History . This course is a study of the emergence of American society and culture . It includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entity, development and interplay of its social institutions, and the approaches that Americans have used to face domestic and international problems . The approach is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural . The course also stresses the development of analytical skills . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .

SS231 Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S2)

United States History 2 includes the emergence of modern industrial America, the involvement of the United States on the world scene in 1898, the Progressive Era, World War 1 and the aftermath, the Great Depression of the 1930's and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Korea and Vietnam, the Civil Rights movements, and other recent developments at home and abroad . The ultimate goal is to help the students better appreciate the role of the United States in a changing world . Current affairs are related where appropriate to important issues in United States history .

SS231CR Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY (S2)

Course taken in credit recovery program . United States History 2 includes the emergence of modern industrial America, the involvement of the United States on the world scene in 1898, the Progressive Era, World War 1 and the aftermath, the Great Depression of the 1930's and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Korea and Vietnam, the Civil Rights movements, and other recent developments at home and abroad . The ultimate goal is to help the students better appreciate the role of the United States in a changing world . Current affairs are related where appropriate to important issues in United States history .

SS231MYP Social Studies IB MYP U .S . HISTORY (S2)

Pre-Diploma U .S . History is a two semester survey course in U .S . History . This course is a study of the emergence of American society and culture . It includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entity, development and interplay of its social institutions, and the approaches that Americans have used to face domestic and international problems . The approach is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural . The course also stresses the development of analytical skills . This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards .


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SS241 Social Studies CONTMPRARY WRLD AFFAIRS (S1)

Course content from Contemporary World Affairs is seldom the same from one semester to another . The approach introduces pupils to basic concepts from each of the social science disciplines as well as to the techniques used by sociologists, historians, political scientists, and economists . Typical units or problems studied include topics such as United States foreign policy, communism, urban issues, intergroup relations, revenue problems facing government, etc . Use of the scientific method and reflective thinking are prominent .

SS261 Social Studies AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (S1)

American Government provides an overview of government through the study of the U .S . Constitution and the federal system of government . As students come to understand the law making and modifying process, and the interpretative nature of the Constitution, they gain insight into the ability of our system to adjust to changing times . The structure executive, legislative and judicial branches and the relationships between the national, state, county and city governments are studied in depth . Students examine social legislation, the United States in world affairs, federal and states' rights, and the role and function of political parties . The growth of government, the philosophy of the democratic process, and the obligations of citizens are thoroughly explored .

SS261CR Social Studies AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (S1)

Course taken in credit recovery program . American Government provides an overview of government through the study of the U .S . Constitution and the federal system of government . As students come to understand the law making and modifying process, and the interpretative nature of the Constitution, they gain insight into the ability of our system to adjust to changing times . The structure executive, legislative and judicial branches and the relationships between the national, state, county and city governments are studied in depth . Students examine social legislation, the United States in world affairs, federal and states' rights, and the role and function of political parties . The growth of government, the philosophy of the democratic process, and the obligations of citizens are thoroughly explored .

SS301 Social Studies ECONOMICS Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and distribution of goods as they are related to the individual and the state . A study of the role of the individual and of government in economics seeks to enlighten the student about the productive process involving land, labor, capital, management, and technology . Consumer economics, the business world, budgeting, conservation of resources, money and banking, credit, inflation, national and international trade, and economic development are representative units of study . Comparative economic systems are studied . Emphasis is placed upon analysis and interpretation of economic data leading to the development of sound concepts of economics .


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SS301CR Social Studies ECONOMICS Course taken in credit recovery program . Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and distribution of goods as they are related to the individual and the state . A study of the role of the individual and of government in economics seeks to enlighten the student about the productive process involving land, labor, capital, management, and technology . Consumer economics, the business world, budgeting, conservation of resources, money and banking, credit, inflation, national and international trade, and economic development are representative units of study . Comparative economic systems are studied . Emphasis is placed upon analysis and interpretation of economic data leading to the development of sound concepts of economics .

SS361CR Social Studies SOCIOLOGY (S1) Course taken in credit recovery program . Sociology introduces students to the scientific study of human groups and the social environment they create . Since citizens in a democratic society should contribute to the decision-making process, this course is designed to develop the skill needed in problem analysis . Specifically, facets of the scientific method (data collection, collation, hypothesis formation, and experimental testing of hypotheses) and their application to social problems will be stressed . Typical units include: types of groups, the structure of groups, the functions of groups, the culture concept and related social institutions (familial, education, economic, political and religious), social processes and change, and contemporary social problems .

SST31 Social Studies LIFETIME SOC STUD/GVRNMNT 3 S1

This course introduces students to the concepts of home vs community and the rights of people as individuals and citizens . Rules, laws and consequences will be included as topics throughout the semester . The importance of community and the ability to impact the lives of those in the community will also be emphasized .

SST32 Social Studies LIFETIME SOC STUD/GVRNMNT 3 S2

This course introduces students to the concepts of home vs community and the rights of people as individuals and citizens . Rules, laws and consequences will be included as topics throughout the semester . The importance of community and the ability to impact the lives of those in the community will also be emphasized .

TM631 Manufacturing WELDING PROCESSES 1 (S1)

Semester course in basic welding . Students will learn about and practice procedures in electric arc welding and oxygen/gas cutting, welding and brazing .

TM731 Manufacturing WELDING PROCESSES 2 (S1)

Semester course in intermediate welding . Students will learn about and practice advanced procedures in electric arc welding and oxygen/gas cutting, welding and brazing .

TP111 Technology and Engineering

SURVEY OF AUTO TECH (S1)

This is a general automotive course in which students are introduced to the basics of automotive service technology . Students will spend some time in the shop learning about hand and power tools, techniques, electricity, and safety as well as engine fundamentals and vehicle systems .


AUTO ENGINE REPAIR (S1)

This is a 36 week course in which the majority of time will be spent on engine operation, disassembly, repair, and diagnosis . Engine systems will be explored, as well as basic electical, brakes, cooling, lubrication, and engine performance . ASE standards are followed .


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AUTO ENGINE REPAIR (S2)

TThis is a 36 week course in which the majority of time will be spent on engine operation, disassembly, repair, and diagnosis . Engine systems will be explored, as well as basic electrical, brakes, cooling, lubrication, and engine performance . ASE standards are followed .


ENGINE PERFORMANCE (S1)

This is an 18 week course in which students will learn about computerized engine controls, emissions, and engine performance . Students will learn how to use scanners and test equipment for use with fuel injection, air induction, exhaust systerm, and emission controls for diagnosis and repair of these systems . ASE standards are followed .


SUSPENSION AND STEERING

This is a double period semester class that will cover the ASE task requirements for suspension & steering . Students will learn about supplemental restraint systems, rack & pinion steering systems, MacPherson strut, front end parts and spring replacement, and wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair . ASE standards are followed .


VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR1(S1

Prerequisite: Completion of Engine Repair TP211 This is an advanced double period class . Students will spend 200 hours working with automotive electrical systems, 80 hours learning and working with brakes, and 60 hours learning and working on engine performance . Students gain experiences in using specialized automotive manuals, test gauges, engine analyzers, and scan tools . ASE standards are followed .


VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR1(S2

This is an advanced double period class . Students will spend 200 hours working with automotive electrical systems, 80 hours learning and working with brakes, and 60 hours learning and working on engine performance . Students gain experiences in using specialized automotive manuals, test gauges, engine analyzers, and scan tools . ASE standards are followed .


AUTO SERVICING (S1)

Semester course in basic automotive systems and service . Areas of instruction include, cooling system, lubrication system, tire service, battery service and brake service and inspection .

TYD41YA Architecture and Construction

YTH APP ARCH & CONST I (S3)

This is the first semester of the second year of the Youth Apprenticeship Architecture and Construction program, which is part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative . It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in the occupational area of architecture and/or construction at a worksite, along with classroom instruction . Students must have already taken architecture or construction-related coursework, or must be concurrently enrolled in an architecture or construction-related course . This one or two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning .

TYD51YA Architecture and Construction

YTH APP ARCH & CONST I (S4)

This is the second semester of the second year of the Youth Apprenticeship Architecture and Construction program, which is part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative . It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in the occupational area of architecture and/or construction at a worksite, along with classroom instruction . Students must have already taken architecture or construction-related coursework, or must be concurrently enrolled in an architecture or construction-related course . This one or two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning .


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